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ABOUT SGM PROFESSOR SYLLABUSThe School of Global Missions two-year course in Evangelism and Church Planting Movements is designed to teach and train three groups: (1) those who are preparing to go to unreached people groups in foreign mission fields (2) for indigenous workers who need more teaching and training for the work they are doing, and (3) to provide materials for indigenous church planters to teach and train others for evangelism and church planting. The School of Global Missions uses what is known as a Trimester Calendar for holding classes. In a trimester system, students have three terms of 12 weeks in each school year. The first year Evangelism and Church Planting Movements Lessons are presented in three segments, and the second year of Evangelism and Church Planting Movements is presented in three segments.This Professor's Syllabus includes everything necessary for each Trimester. However, it will be up to the individual teacher to review these teaching materials and decide what to emphasize in their class time (one hour). Whatever is not covered in the class, the students will be able study as homework assignments.EVANGELISM AND CHURCH PLANTING MOVEMENTS: DISCIPLESHIP 103 LESSONS Encountering Missionary Life and Work"Decision-making and the Will of God""Missions and Spiritual Formation""The Indigenous Mission Strategy Kingdom Discipleship - Two (Lessons 4-7)Dying to Self: "The Agape Road" Love Is the KeyThe Seven Things We Must Die ToLearning to Abide in ChristThe Holy Spirit in Ministry Life and Work"The Fruit-bearing Life""The Fruit of the Spirit""The Gifts of the Holy Spirit""The Ministry Gifts of the Spirit""The Kingdom of God and Missions"

ABOUT SGM PROFESSOR SYLLABUSThe School of Global Missions two-year course in Evangelism and Church Planting Movements is designed to teach and train three groups: (1) those who are preparing to go to unreached people groups in foreign mission fields (2) for indigenous workers who need more teaching and training for the work they are doing, and (3) to provide materials for indigenous church planters to teach and train others for evangelism and church planting. The School of Global Missions uses what is known as a Trimester Calendar for holding classes. In a trimester system, students have three terms of 12 weeks in each school year. The first year Evangelism and Church Planting Movements Lessons are presented in three segments, and the second year of Evangelism and Church Planting Movements is presented in three segments.This Professor's Syllabus includes everything necessary for each Trimester. However, it will be up to the individual teacher to review these teaching materials and decide what to emphasize in their class time (one hour). Whatever is not covered in the class, the students will be able study as homework assignments.EVANGELISM AND CHURCH PLANTING MOVEMENTS: DISCIPLESHIP 102 LESSONSKingdom Discipleship - 102 Introduction to Biblical DiscipleshipThe Key Parable of "The Sower and the Soils" pt. one "Not for Everyone"The Key Parable of "The Sower and The Soils" pt. two: "The Strongholds"The Key Parable of "The Sower and The Soils" pt. three "The Thorns of Money, Sex, and Power"The Key Parable of "The Sower and The Soils" pt. four "The Good Soil - A Heart Prepared to Receive"The Terms of Discipleship "Counting the Cost"The Terms of Discipleship "A Supreme Love for Christ and a Fervent Love for All Who Belong to Christ"The Terms of Discipleship "A Deliberate Choosing of the Cross"The Terms of Discipleship "Confronting the Giants of Self"The Terms of Discipleship "A Life Spent Following Christ"The Terms of Discipleship "An Unswerving Continuance in His Word"The Terms of Discipleship "Abiding in Christ"

ABOUT SGM PROFESSOR SYLLABUSThe School of Global Missions two-year course in Biblical Studies is designed to teach and train three groups: (1) those who are preparing to go to unreached people groups in foreign mission fields (2) for indigenous workers who need more teaching and training for the work they are doing, and (3) to provide materials for indigenous church planters to teach and train others for evangelism and church planting. The School of Global Missions uses what is known as a Trimester Calendar for holding classes. In a trimester system, students have three terms of 12 weeks in each school year. The first year Biblical Studies in the Old Testament is presented in three segments, and the second year of Biblical Studies in the New Testament is presented in three segments.This Professor's Syllabus includes everything necessary for each Trimester. However, it will be up to the individual teacher to review these teaching materials and decide what to emphasize in their class time (one hour). Whatever is not covered in the class, the students will be able study as homework assignments. SGM BIBLICAL STUDIESOT 102: THE HISTORY OF ISRAEL: PROPHETS, PRIESTS, AND KINGS is the Second Trimester (12 Lessons) of the first year: OT 102 LESSONS The History of Israel: "Prophets, Priests, and Kings" Joshua and the Conquest of the Promised LandThe Judges from Othniel to SamuelUnited Kingdom pt. one: SaulUnited Kingdom pt. two: DavidUnited Kingdom pt. three: SolomonDivided Kingdom pt. one: the Kings of IsraelDivided Kingdom pt. two: the Prophets of IsraelDivided Kingdom pt. three: the Kings of JudahDivided Kingdom pt. four: the Prophets of JudahIntro to the Major Prophets pt. oneIntro to the Major Prophets pt. twoThe Exile: The Prophets Daniel, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi

First published Building Wealth 2: Kingdom Economics In the 21st Century, Frederick Osborn described the sound principles of wealth and wealth-building from the experts in their fields and included Jesus' teachings on wealth and possessions. He recognized that one of the greatest - and most tragic - failures of pastors, teachers, and other ministry leaders in the church today is the lack of proper teaching on this most important subject. The Bible probably has more to say about money and wealth than practically any other subject, but that does not necessarily mean what people think it means. Being materially blessed by God is not about us living like kings and queens in this world as a prelude to us all living in our heavenly mansions. Quite the contrary: building wealth is in fact about being blessed to be a blessing. We can never understand that until we fully understand and embrace Jesus' teachings on material blessings. Kingdom Economics: Being Blessed to Be a Blessing should be for every follower of Jesus Christ, but few will choose that way of living. Being blessed to be a blessing involves a higher spiritual vision that sees beyond the temporal and allows us to see the eternal, present reality of the kingdom around us. When that happens, wealth and possessions become means to an end and not ends in themselves. The economics of the kingdom are similar to the world's economics in that the principles of building wealth are the same, but they are radically different in how that wealth is applied. What matters in the kingdom is how we use what God has placed into our hands.Frederick Osborn offers his unique perspective on money and the kingdom of God from his experience from living in the USA and after spending twelve years on the mission fields of South Asia. It is only when someone sees and understands the kingdom of God that they can see the wisdom of building wealth by giving it away. That is one of the many mysteries of the kingdom that Jesus taught about in His parables directed to His disciples. And this is one of the mysteries of the kingdom that this book addresses.

"The New Apostolic Reformation is not a cult" insist its leaders. Those who affiliate with it believe the Apostles' Creed and all the standard classic statements of Christian doctrine. However what the NAR does represent says one of its most respected leaders, C. Peter Wagner, Ph.D. is "the most radical change in the way of doing church since the Protestant Reformation." Drawing from his many years of experience as a full-time missionary on the mission fields of Asia, and thousands of hours of study, Bible teaching, leadership and discipleship training in villages and urban centers he has completed around the world, Frederick Osborn offers a brief, but objective evaluation of the movement so far. The New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) has changed traditional Protestantism regarding the quality of church life, polity, worship, theology, missional goals, and our view of the eschatological future. But have all these changes been good? As this movement spreads, questions are being raised by many Christians concerning this movement. Have all the changes wrought by the NAR opened the door for a new wave of false teachers and prophets to come into the ranks of the church? Are these false teachers and prophets like the ancient Gnostics and Judaizers of the early church that brought with them destructive heresies? Must they be confronted and done away with before they run all of Christianity off the rails of biblical truth and into a postmodern no-man's-land where practically anything and everything goes? A definitive answer is not offered here, but some biblical guidelines are offered for evaluating and assessing what this new prophetic-apostolic movement represents.

Prayer is central to the Christian life. But as strange as it might seem, how to pray effectively is not practiced by most Christians. Jesus' disciples asked Jesus to teach them how to pray. Jesus responded with what we now call "The Lord's Prayer." However, the prayer Jesus taught all Christians to pray was more than a ritual to recite. Jesus gave us powerful principles or keys to unlock the secret of praying to have all our prayers answered all the time. Jesus told His disciples that they could ask anything in His name, and he would give it to them. Why then, do so many of our prayers go unanswered? When we pray the way Jesus taught us to pray, our prayers will never go unanswered.

In science, a law is defined as "a generalized rule to explain a body of observations in the form of a verbal or mathematical statement." In religion, a law is the concept of a religious system or document being used as a legal resource; it refers to the concept that the word of God is Law and has a permanent, unchanging quality. In the Seven Laws of Dying to Self, the use of the word Law refers to neither a science of physical nature (or matter) or religious law but refers to the intangible, guiding processes the Holy Spirit uses to transform the soul of every disciple of Jesus Christ. In the chapters of this book, the author explores the principles and practical applications of these laws and how they work to bring transformation into Christlike character in the lives of those who surrender all for the sake of Christ.

It has been said by some that the Bible is a Book of blood. Those who live outside of its Covenants are often repelled by the Old Testament's verses that describe in graphic detail the shedding of innocent blood. In the New Testament, the horrific act of Jesus' bloody execution is the climatic act of the Gospel narratives. In this brief commentary, the author examines the blood of Jesus Christ as much more than a subject for theological study; the blood is central to the life and salvation of every believer.

From Genesis to Revelation: Interpreting the book of Revelation through the Old Testament Scriptures The roots of Revelation are sunk deep into the Old Testament Scriptures so interpreting the book of Revelation through the lens of the Old Testament Scriptures is nothing new, but it is unique for modern interpreters of John's Apocalypse to explore in great detail the connection between John's Apocalypse and the books of the Old Testament. A fact that is often overlooked by the modern reader of Revelation is how much John's vision depends upon the Old Testament for its context - especially the prophetic books. This book avoids the sensationalism and wild speculations of some Futurist-Millennialist interpreters, while shunning the liberalism of purely symbolical interpretations on one side and the rigid brackets of Historicist and Preterist interpretations on the other. The author uses the Old Testament Scriptures to bring into clear focus many of the verses of John's visions of the End Times. Because From Genesis to Revelation takes no definitive stand on any of the four major traditional approaches to interpreting Revelation, the material included in this book can be helpful for any student of Revelation, regardless of their theological approach. Because the author respects the different interpretations of Revelation, this book can be helpful for those who are struggling to understand the Apocalypse of John to decide which of the four theological approaches to Revelation may be best. At the same time, studying the hundreds of references to the Old Testament in Revelation should help lay to rest the doubts of anyone who questions whether or not John's book deserves a place in the New Testament Canon. From Genesis to Revelation is written for a broad audience that may be less familiar with the higher criticisms of the Bible but who want more than a surface knowledge of Revelation.

The Book of Acts is often studied and presented in sermons and in Sunday School lessons as interesting church history, but little more. Some spiritual principles may be drawn out of its stories, but the idea that the Holy Spirit gave Acts to the church to be our handbook or training manual for how to fulfill the Great Commission is often overlooked. "That was then" most will say, "but this is a different time and place. Surely, the Lord does not intend for the church to experience the same results today!" But the evidence from around the world is clear: the church planting paradigm of Acts produces rapid, exponential growth of the kingdom whenever or wherever it is properly applied. "From every corner of the globe the reports are coming in. Only a few at first, but now more and more frequently, reinforcing one another with their startling accounts of hundreds, thousands, and even tens of thousands coming to faith in Christ, forming into churches and spreading their new found faith" (David Garrison, Church Planting Movements, 1999). What David Garrison was describing could just as easily have been an introduction to the Book of Acts; for that was exactly what Luke was describing as he recorded the rapid expansion of the church that started in Jerusalem on that first Pentecost after Jesus' Resurrection and Ascension.This Study Guide is intended for individuals or groups who want to study Acts from a fresh perspective and at the same time learn how they can be personally and actively involved in this worldwide movement of church planting. Moving chapter by chapter through the Book of Acts, the Study Guide incorporates the principles of church planting movements today and clearly demonstrates (1) these principles are straight out of the Book of Acts, and (2) Acts was in fact, given to the church by the Holy Spirit to show us "How to..." fulfill the Great Commission (Matt. 28:19-20) that is and has been our mandate from the beginning.

The book of Revelation remains one of the most popular and mysterious books of the Christian canon. The modern reader of John's prophetic book is often lost by its strange images of dragons, beasts, plagues, and fires. If they read Revelation only to help them search the latest headlines for news of the End Times, they will miss what is the real blessing intended for those who read and study its verses. Although Revelation speaks of the arrival of the Antichrist, the mark of the beast, and the final alignments of world powers that will usher in the closing battle of Armageddon, these events only supply the scenery for the real content of John's apocalyptic vision. "The Revelation of Jesus Christ" is the true content of John's book. The glory of the risen Christ is discovered in the book's opening verses and is reinforced in every chapter. Jesus Christ is the central figure of Revelation and every event that John describes revolves around Him. The true worth of Revelation is not found by unveiling future events but is found in the present: "Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it; for the time is near..." Revelation 1:3

In the year, 1999, David Garrison, the Associate Vice President, Strategy Coordination and Mobilization, for the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention completed an assignment to profile the growing number of Church Planting Movements that were appearing in their work around the world. The final result of this assignment was published by the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) in a small pamphlet of 60 pages, appropriately titled, Church Planting Movements. Although many people in India were involved in missions work long before this report was written and there are many missionaries still working in India today, the major emphasis of their work so far has been making new converts, social works, and building church buildings. There are a number of reasons why missionaries have not been successful in initiating true Church Planting Movements (CPMs), which will be examined in detail in this book, but the primary reasons are because traditional methods of planting churches involve enormous costs in purchasing land and building church buildings, and there remains a shortage of seminary-trained ministry leaders who have studied and understood what a CPM is all about. However if they were encouraged, equipped, and educated, there are enough indigenous workers ready, willing, and able to evangelize the lost and start Church Planting Movements across India. Today there is an increased desire among village pastors to plant new churches, but they are often delayed because of the tremendous burden and crippling financial drain involved in obtaining land and building church buildings. Following the traditional model it would not take long before all of the efforts of church planters would be poured into fundraising for building churches. However, after reading David Garrison's report, one will realize two things: first is how important it is to place more emphasis on biblical church planting strategies among the marginalized communities; and second is how important it is to understand from the book of Acts what are the qualities and characteristics of a genuine Church Planting Movement.

"Deceived! Overcoming the Age of Mass Deception" The 20th century was the beginning of an entirely new age of mass media; and with it came the ability of the few to not only exercise political power over the masses, but also through the power of electronic media, fundamentally alter the way people think and behave. 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12 indicates that a time will come when Satan's tool "the lawless one" will come and trick everyone with "strange demonstrations, and will do great miracles." The mass media is the most powerful tool ever invented to propagandize and control the masses. People are vulnerable to mind control because they have been programed by the mass media to believe deceptions. And so they have lost their love for the truth. As punishment, God will allow them to believe the lies and reject the Truth. They will get what they want and will revel in their life of sin... for as long it lasts. Satan's plan is to seduce the church and deceive Christians to join this rebellion. But God has provided His church with the ways and means to know the truth and overcome in the Age of Mass Media.

This book is Frederick Osborn's follow up to "The New Reformation: An Assessment of the New Apostolic Reformation from Toronto to Redding." In his first book on the NAR the author takes a broad overview of this movement. In "The Physics of Heaven: The Theology of the New Apostolic Reformation" the author turns his sights on the book written in 2012 by Judy Franklin & Ellyn Davis. Their book is endorsed by a number of recognized leaders of what has evolved into the New Apostolic Reformation movement in the 21st century church. Without a doubt, their book represents the foundations upon which the theology of the new Apostles and Prophets of this movement is based. In his review of "The Physics of Heaven" the author goes through their book chapter by chapter, discusses the primary ideas presented in each of those chapters, and contrasts them with the mainstream theology of the Christian faith.

Preaching the gospel, teaching the Word of God, and making disciples are the highest callings in the world. We need to pray and ask God that we might be men and women who will not settle for anything less than the fullest blessing of the Lord in our life and in our ministry of making disciples. Disciple-to-Disciple is actually the third in an informal series of teachings on the Kingdom. The first in the series is This Gospel of the Kingdom. The book and study guide describe the foundational teachings of Jesus Christ concerning the kingdom of God. The second book and study guide in the series is called Kingdom Discipleship. Kingdom Discipleship defines what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ - including the six terms of discipleship that Jesus said all who would be His disciple must meet in order to be His disciple. Only disciples make disciples and in this part of the series on the Kingdom of God we will set aside some time to learn how Jesus, the Master Teacher taught His disciples. Disciple-to-Disciple is an in-depth study of how Jesus taught His disciples. If we understand how Jesus taught His disciples, then we can better understand how we must teach others. If we teach others to become faithful disciples of Jesus Christ then we will do more than teach them to be mere imitations of their Master but will teach them to be like Jesus in every way. When disciples make disciples all will be transformed by the Master. And so the process of making kingdom disciples - disciples who are like Jesus in character and conduct - will continue with each new generation of believers.

Kingdom Discipleship The way of Kingdom Discipleship is not one of several options for Christians to choose from. There is no other offer being made. Jesus made it clear to all who want to follow Him that they must follow Him on HIS terms alone or they will never make it until the end. Being a disciple of Jesus is the ONLY way to become all that we are intended to be. We who were saved from the world are on the way to becoming fully formed into god's image; and Kingdom Discipleship is the means to that end. Kingdom Discipleship is what Jesus taught His disciples. It is the way to the life of Christ abiding within the heart of the believer. Since introducing the Study Guide on Kingdom Discipleship, it is being taught in churches and small group studies as part of discipleship training. This book is intended to be a companion to the Study Guide. They can be used together or separately for individual or group study.

By avoiding the controversial interpretations of Romans 11 found in most commentaries, the Rev. Dr. Frederick Osborn, concerns his work with the deeper spiritual implications of what Paul wanted to communicate with the image of believers being grafted into Christ. Frederick Osborn treats Romans 11 as a parable and links it to Jesus' words to His disciples on abiding in the vine from John 15. By circumventing the usual discussions on election and replacement theology, the author uses these passages as an exposition of encouragement, exhortation, and inspiration for all kingdom disciples to live in absolute surrender to Jesus Christ as the Lord of their lives. Rich lessons concerning God's intentions for His church are learned from the benefits of grafting that agriculturalists discovered in ancient times. In concise form, Osborn examines these lessons for being grafted into Christ from the practical lessons found in the Scriptures.

The Gospel of Salvation Study Guide is for those who want more than a surface understanding of what their salvation is all about. As a fulltime missionary, writer, and teacher of God's revelation in the Bible, it is the author's firm belief that every Christian should have more than a surface knowledge of what is their complete salvation in Christ Jesus. It is also Frederick Osborn's firm belief that he must do everything possible to make the complex aspect of our faith in Christ understandable to as many people as possible. To that end, the author has simplified the complex, theological study of soteriology, taken it out of the seminary classroom, and through this study guide, made it possible for the average Christian to study and understand. This study guide can be used for individual or group study; it can also be used with the companion book, The Gospel of Salvation Study Guide: Our Complete Salvation in Body, Soul, and Spirit.

"The New Apostolic Reformation is not a cult" insist its leaders. Those who affiliate with it believe the Apostles' Creed and all the standard classic statements of Christian doctrine. However what the NAR does represent says one of its most respected leaders, C. Peter Wagner, Ph.D. is "the most radical change in the way of doing church since the Protestant Reformation." Drawing from his many years of experience as a full-time missionary on the mission fields of Asia, and thousands of hours of study, Bible teaching, leadership and discipleship training in villages and urban centers he has completed around the world, Frederick Osborn offers a brief, but objective evaluation of the movement so far. The New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) has changed traditional Protestantism regarding the quality of church life, polity, worship, theology, missional goals, and our view of the eschatological future. But have all these changes been good? As this movement spreads, questions are being raised by many Christians concerning this movement. Have all the changes wrought by the NAR opened the door for a new wave of false teachers and prophets to come into the ranks of the church? Are these false teachers and prophets like the ancient Gnostics and Judaizers of the early church that brought with them destructive heresies? Must they be confronted and done away with before they run all of Christianity off the rails of biblical truth and into a postmodern no-man's-land where practically anything and everything goes? A definitive answer is not offered here, but some biblical guidelines are offered for evaluating and assessing what this new prophetic-apostolic movement represents.

The LGBTQI Community and the Church Few issues have divided Christians further and raised more controversy in the church than the issue of how lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, and transgender people should be ministered to by the church. Most Christians would rather not talk about the issue at all. Ministers and church leaders only want to discuss their policy towards the LGBTQI community behind closed doors and out of the spotlight. Many others have completely capitulated to the secular forces of modern-day culture and opened their doors for all to come in without conditions. When it comes to human sexual behavior, some churches say God's grace and love abounds to all. On the opposite extreme some Christians rant and rave against the LGBTQI community and condemn them all to hell. In thought-provoking ways Frederick Osborn tackles this issue head-on without giving into hate or fear, and without compromising God's word or bending absolute obedience to His commandments. This book can help pastors and leaders in the church who are still wrestling with the issue of how to minister to LGBTQI people in a Christlike manner. It can also help Christian family members understand how to share the love of God with someone in their family who is LGBTQI. This book will also help anyone who is struggling to reconcile their faith with their same-sex attractions. No doubt, some of the things written here will be controversial; it is unavoidable because the issue itself is filled with controversy. Some on either side of this issue will not like all that is written here; that is unavoidable also because as much as possible, the author tried to understand and convey both sides of the issue.

TWELVE WOESAbout the Book"Write the vision And make it plain on tablets, that he may run who reads it." (Habakkuk 2:2). The Lord instructed His prophets to faithfully deliver His words to His people. This often required them to bring unwelcomed news to God's wayward kings, princes, priests, and worshipers. Almost without exception, the Old Testament prophets were very unpopular messengers; they were ignored, mistreated, abused, misunderstood, and sometimes they were killed. But they were selected by God because they could not be bought off, or scared off. When God really wanted to get His people's attention, the message would come as a "woe". A woe is like a heavy stone that is wrapped in paper upon which is written a message and then tossed through the plate-glass window. Twelve of those woes in particular are relevant for the church today and if ignored, the result may be catastrophic.

Both the Old and New Testaments describe the glory, majesty and sovereignty of God and His kingdom. What emerges out of all of these Scriptures is a picture of the kingdom that is eternal and universal. The Gospel writers made it clear that Jesus began His public ministry with the pronouncement that God's kingdom was "at hand." As a matter of fact, a careful reading of each of the gospels will reveal that much of Jesus' teaching was focused upon this idea of the present reality of the kingdom of God. The Gospels mention the kingdom of heaven or the kingdom of God some eighty-five times, and almost every time the terms are used, they are direct or indirect quotes from Jesus. Without question, the kingdom had a significant role in Jesus' teachings. Therefore, it is essential for all believers to know and understand these teachings to fully comprehend the reality and mysteries of the kingdom of heaven. The book of Revelation states that in the end, God will crush every kingdom that stands in opposition to His kingdom. Jesus confirmed this understanding of the kingdom of God; and at the same time added new depth and dimension to our understanding of the kingdom as being present in the midst of His people. "This Gospel of the Kingdom" book and Study Guide have been used by hundreds of pastors, ministry leaders, and Bible students to help them grasp the foundational teachings of Jesus Christ on the kingdom of heaven presented in His sermons and parables.

Following Christ on the Indian Road is more than a news account of who, what, where, and when of a missionary's life. It is the account of one man's spiritual journey from a life shattered by sin to a man who is now being used by God in a remarkable way to impact the lives of thousands for Christ by sharing with others the mystery of the life of discipleship that every believer is called to follow. The accounts in this autobiography are honest and direct without any attempts to sensationalize or inflate the story or glorify the life of the author. The life of discipleship is the narrow road that leads to the promise of a life lived out of resurrected life of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This story will help point the way for others who are seeking first the kingdom of God and are willing to pay the cost of entering in.

Part Bible commentary, and part commentary on contemporary issues, Rev. Frederick Osborn examines a broad range of topics relating to healing and health. Drawing on his many years of experience as a full-time missionary in South Asia, the author offers Christ-centered answers to questions believers around the world often ask concerning healing, and health. The Bible teaches us that wellness involves more than the physical body. True health and well-being requires the body, soul, and spirit of the individual to be in proper balance and in harmony with their Creator's divine design. Among the many names in Scripture that describe our God, Jehovah Rapha ("The Lord our healer"), is the one that best describes His healing attributes. Although most Christians believe God is able to heal, for most of them, when, where, why, and how God heals His people is still a mystery. It is the author's hope and prayer that this book will help those who read and study it to have a better understanding of our God the Healer.

The study of apocalyptic literature is a daunting task for the average Bible-believing Christian. The wild images of Revelation with its beasts, trumpet blasts, and earth shattering events that usher in a time of great tribulation, will often confuse and mystify the modern reader. Most modern preachers skip the laborious task of explaining to their congregations John's visions as they relate to other ancient apocalyptic writings. However, examining the New Testament's apocalyptic verses without attempting to understand their original intended meanings will almost always lead 21st century Christians to attempt to apply these ancient writings to a modern setting in unintended ways. The parallels between the ancient world and today go far to explain the popularity of biblical apocalyptic literature. Without resorting to sensationalism, "The Apocalyptic Vision" examines the genre of apocalyptic literature beginning with the ancient Jewish prophetic writings of the Bible, through the post-exilic Jewish literature, and on through the early centuries of Christian thought. The lessons in this book will give the average Christian a strong foundation for deeper studies of apocalyptic literature.

The Gospel of Salvation: Our Complete Salvation in Body, Soul, and Spirit is for those who want more than a surface understanding of what their salvation is all about. As a fulltime missionary, writer, and teacher of God's revelation in the Bible, it is the author's firm belief that every Christian should have more than a surface knowledge of what is their complete salvation in Christ Jesus. As a missionary, writer, and teacher of God's revelation in the Bible, it is also his firm belief that he must do everything possible to make the complex aspect of our faith in Christ understandable to as many people as possible. To the end, he has simplified the complex, theological study of soteriology, taken it out of the seminary classroom, and through this modest work, made it possible for the average Christian to study and understand.

In the year 2014, Frederick Osborn wrote Our Jehovah Rapha: A Christ Centered, Holistic Approach to Wellness. In The Healthy Heart, the author breaks out one section of one chapter of that book called "Maintaining Maximum Mental and Emotional Health." In his more than 35 years as a Christian, and more than 12 years in full-time ministry, preaching and teaching the Word of God around the world, the author has discovered how many desperate, hurting people there are in the world who, like him, are in need of deep emotional, mental, and spiritual healing. It is for them and for those who love them that he wrote this book.

The way of Kingdom Discipleship is not one of several options for Christians to choose from. There is no other offer being made. Jesus made it clear to all who want to follow Him that they must follow Him on HIS terms alone or they will never make it to the end. Being a disciple of Jesus is the ONLY way to become all that we were intended to be. We who were saved from the world are on the way to becoming fully formed into the image of Christ. This is God's plan; and Kingdom Discipleship is the means to that end. For individual or group study, Kingdom Discipleship is a study guide intended to lead Christians into a deeper walk of abiding with God. This study concentrates on the teachings Jesus intended His disciples to follow to transform them into becoming like Him in word and deed.

Jesus Over India: A 52-Week Spiritual Journey Through the Heart of India is a perfect prayer and study guide for those who have a calling for World Missions. Drawing from his many years of experience on the mission fields of South Asia, the author has created a platform for prayer warriors, senders, and for those who may be sensing a call to one of the many harvest fields of India. This book is intended (1) to inform Christians who may know little or nothing of the wonder and complexities of 21st Century India; (2) to hopefully inspire others with a heart for missions to consider India as a mission field; or (3) to encourage brothers and sisters in Christ to pray for Christians doing the work of evangelism, and for those in India who do not know Jesus. The guide is designed to allow the reader to set aside one special time of prayer each week. There is a weekly reading that will describe something about the people, culture, and religions of India; a prayer point is given; and space is provided for the reader to make personal notes and prayer points. At the end of the year, the reader will be able to pray effectively for the people of India and those who working to reach the unreached in South Asia.

Healing and miracles continue to be the cause of friction in the body of believers today. Pentecostals and the proponents of the new prophetic movements birthed during the charismatic revivals of the late 20th century are on one side. On the other side are the opponents of anything that borders on the charismatic. Most Christians live in a confused middle ground. Both sides of this argument claim biblical authority for their beliefs. Charismatics often disparage non-charismatics for having knowledge without power; while non-charismatics vilify charismatics for exercising supernatural power without biblical knowledge. Somewhere, there needs to be a meeting point between the factions if our Lord's prayer for unity among all believers is to be answered anytime soon. It is only by having a better understanding of this gift from the Lord to His body by the Holy Spirit, that those who believe the healing, signs, and wonders are for today and those with the opposing views will see the truth revealed in the Scriptures and live in unity as one body as the Lord intends.