Bøger af Douglas Jacoby

We inhabit the same world Jesus did-one of pain, joy, surprise, suffering, and wonder. At times life is good, joyous, and fair. At other times it's dreary, unfair, and hard. We may pray with little sense that God is listening. In many ways, divine silence is part of this life. It ca n be deeply unsettling when we have been wronged, misrepresented, defrauded, violated, or betrayed. Inwardly or perhaps vocally, we cry out for divine justice. To hear nothing in response is difficult, even disorientating.In this work, Douglas addresses questions we all ponder: - How long should we keep praying if God is not answering?- If a person with mental illness commits suicide, can God have mercy on them?- What about tsunamis, floods, and other "acts of God"?- Why does God allow the death of the innocent?- Why wouldn't an all-powerful and all-loving God prevent humans from doing evil?- Is there purpose in suffering and can good come from it?

Ezekiel's Challenge for Today's ChurchIn the 6th century BC, the prophet Ezekiel called the people of Judah to return to their God. Despite having been redeemed from slavery and enjoying unique status as God's chosen people, the Israelites had been drifting for generations, gradually losing their conviction and sensitivity to the word of the Lord.If this sounds familiar, it should. There are multiple parallels and indications that the modern church has capitulated to worldly thinking and worldly living. Ezekiel sounded the trumpet, boldly summoning God's people to covenant faithfulness and obedience. What about you and me? Will we heed the trumpet call?

Presence & Power, Sense & Nonsense"There is good news," writes Douglas Jacoby in introducing this updated version of his book. "Your longings will not be left unfulfilled! You can know the truth about the Spirit, and you can know the power of God in your life. And you can experience significant spiritual growth, provided you are willing to pay the price. This will require patience on your part and a willingness to dig deep and often into God's treasure-house of knowledge."The Spirit is really two books in one. In Part One Douglas shows in practical ways how to walk in the Spirit and live in the Spirit's power. In Part Two the reader will find a more technical discussion of many issues connected with the Charismatic and Neo-pentecostal Movements of the twentieth century, as well as biblical answers to a host of other questions. For all of those who want a sound understanding of the living water that Jesus promised (John 7:38), this book will meet many ne

What happens after we die? There are few questions more universal than this. We all want to know what happens when we die. No matter our religion, culture, or social status, no one is indifferent about death.But exactly what happens the instant we die? Is there a second chance for those who did not turn to the Lord during their earthly lives? Do we become angels, floating up in the clouds, or ghosts, restlessly roaming the earth? Do we go down a tunnel of light? Are people even conscious of what happens between death and Judgment Day, or does our soul simply go to sleep? Do we go straight to heaven, and keep an eye on our friends and family still on earth?In this book you'll find surprising insights in to what the Bible teaches about the afterlife. You'll learn...commonly held beliefs about the afterlifewhat the early Christians believed about life after deathwhy most Christians think heaven is now, even before Christ has returnedwho ends up in Hadeswhat the Bibles teaches about eternal punishment

El Espíritu Santo es el miembro de la divinidad más misterioso y menoscomprendido. Los cristianos estamos tan intrigados por la obra el Espíritucomo por la de Dios, pues ambos son uno. La manera como el Espíritu obraen nuestra vida diaria ha sido el tema de miles de libros, cada uno con unavariada combinación de acierto y error. Entonces, ¿por qué uno más?Primero, el tema es inagotable. No podemos leer o escribir demasiadoacerca del Espíritu. En este tiempo, hay una fascinación por el Espíritu, unased que no se sacia fácilmente. Su curiosidad al comprar este libro es unaevidencia de ello. Todos queremos una experiencia espiritual genuina. Noqueremos desilusionarnos ni ser las víctimas de una manipulación religiosao de una proyección psicológica. Existe una gran demanda por el "productooriginal" a medida que proliferan las falsificaciones.Hay buenas noticias: ¡ya no se quedará con las ganas!

Reading this book will help you to see the plight of the poor around the world. It will also call you to make practical decisions that will impact the lives of all those in need. It will inspire you to do the following:¿ Study the topic of money and wealth, biblically. Nothing is more motivating than personal Bible study.¿ Share the convictions you make with others: brothers, sisters, friends, everyone you know.¿ Sell some of your possessions and give to the poor and to missions.¿ Make a budget and live by it. Decide what you need to live on and what you can give. And be disciplined.¿ Examine your purchases and ask yourself some questions: 1) Do I really need it? 2) Would I buy it a month from now? 3) Can I buy it somewhere else for less? 4) Why am I buying it?¿ Pray without ceasing and fast regularly. Praying for God to lead and help you understand what you can do will help everyone. Fasting will help you realize the desperate need of the poor. Jesus did both and said his followers would also.¿ Reduce your out-of-pocket expenses. Consider how you can do this. Do you need to wear the latest fashions? Do you need to upgrade to every new phone release?¿ Share what you have with others. Grow in the gift of always giving.¿ Plan gifts for the poor, missions, and money for the work of the Kingdom.¿ Be inspired to give and serve in the work of HOPE worldwide, Inc.

New Testament Survey: The Faith Unfurled is the companion handbook to the audio series of the same name.Listen to the lessons as you study the handbook. Extra space has been provided for notetaking purposes.For maximum learning benefit, keep your study Bible nearby and refer to it whenever an unfamiliar passage iscited. Let nothing slip by. The book provides a brief overview of each book of the New Testament.

In the fifteen years since the book was first released, Jesus and Islam has been well received, finding its way to scores of nations and stirring thinking. Here are just four reader responses:¿Jesus and Islam is an easy read. Douglas and Aziz have an excellent ability to make Islamic concepts and interpretations easy to understand from a layperson's point of view. Their book certainly opened my eyes to Islam from a completely different perspective.¿Awesome! I have tried to read some books on Islam to familiarize myself with the faith but could never connect with them; they were difficult and drawn out. Jesus and Islam has done wonders for me in my understanding of the Muslim faith.¿After reading this book, I am now re-thinking everything... [I am also re-examining] my level of tolerance and judgment of Muslims. I hypocritically judged people I had never met, even as I called Jesus Lord. That must stop.¿I was hoping for a caustic attack on Islam. Instead, I found what I had been looking for: a deep challenge to the darkness of my hatred. This book is unlike any I have ever read on the subject, offering a solid explanation of Islam while at the same time promoting unconditional love for our fellow humans.

Recent books about heaven and hell have aroused the interest of committed Christians and curious seekers alike. But the wide range of viewpoints has also created confusion and left many people wondering what they are to believe. This user-friendly guide presents the most popular views on heaven, hell, purgatory, judgment, and related topics, followed by brief, easy-to-follow analysis. Readers will be equipped to make their own well-informed decisions about questions like these: What happens when we die? Where did the idea of purgatory come from? Will our bodies be resurrected someday? If so, does cremation offend God? Will unbelievers be judged by God and punished in hell forever? Or will they be annihilated? What about those who never heard the gospel message? This summary of the latest Evangelical teaching and traditional mainstream scholarship provides readers with tools to assess each position in the light of Scripture.