Lucado turns to the Gospel of John to show readers that whatever the challenges you are facing, Jesus is walking with you and lifting you out of your storms. When you believe that God is your ever-present source of help, you will find the courage you need. You are stronger than you think, because God is nearer than you know. -- adapted from jacket

Do people choose Christ? Or does Christ choose them? If you convert to Christianity, is that your decision or God's? People make choices all the time. When people talk about choosing Christ or choosing to become a Christian, it's incredibly comforting to know that the choosing isn't done by them-it's being done by God! Does that sound backward to you? Conversion is all about helping you understand that it is God who makes you a Christian. He's...

Is heaven real? Is hell real? These are not new questions, and if you've ever asked them, you're not alone. Throughout history, there has been much debate on the topic of what happens after you die. Just what awaits humanity on "the other side?" Heaven and Hell examines the realities of heaven and hell from what the Bible says about them. It will help you understand exactly what God has revealed about physical death, eternal judgment, and the...

What did Jesus mean when he said, "Take up your cross and follow me?" The Bible teaches that Jesus Christ is the true center of our salvation. Through a deep and powerfully written examination of Scripture, author Daniel Deutschlander demonstrates that without Jesus' sacrifice on the cross, we would be lost. However, because of Jesus' death and resurrection, we now have the promise of eternal life in heaven with him. That changes everything for...

At various points in Israel's history, God dwelt in specific, significant places, most notably in the tabernacle and the temple. These structures, meticulously planned, extravagantly furnished, and regularly frequented by the devout, were more than just places of worship and sacrifice. They were pictures of God's relationship with his chosen people and of the atoning work that would be done by the Messiah. To understand the tabernacle and the temple,...

What is sanctification? So what is sanctification exactly? If asked for a definition, could you give one? Christians lead lives of faith trusting in this core principle, even though they may not entirely understand what it means or what it looks like in daily life. Sanctification defines and explains what sanctification means in easy-to-understand terms. It also examines the contrast between justification and sanctification-as well as why sanctification...

What does it mean to be a part of the family of God? In the Bible, God calls all who believe in him his children (2 Corinthians 6:18). But what is our purpose as believers here on earth? Church-Mission-Ministry looks at what God says in his Word and what he assigns his people-his church-to do. This book also examines the nature of the church, its people, and its practices, as outlined in the Scriptures. After reading this book, you'll have a better...

Have you ever asked yourself, "Why is this happening to me?" Amid a perilous time for her people, a young Jewish woman named Esther rose to the position of queen in the Persian Empire seemingly by chance and asked herself a very similar question. Why me? Perhaps you've asked similar questions in uncertain situations and hardships you've faced in life. For Esther, she learned that she was right where God needed her to be for him to carry out...

"Jesus' final words on the cross have impacted us for eternity. With His death and resurrection, He finished the work of our salvation. But our transformation continues. Journey to the cross to examine how the Holy Spirit is now at work in us as we are continually being made "perfectly perfect."-- Front cover flap

What are the End Times in the Bible? What did Jesus mean when he said, "Behold, I am coming soon."? A thorough examination of biblical "end times" teachings, this book looks at the topics of death, judgment, heaven, and hell. Author and pastor Thomas Nass masterfully presents what the Bible teaches about the end of the world, Christ's second coming, the resurrection of the body, judgment day, and other apocalyptic events. You'll uncover various...