Author: John Durant
Publisher: Reformation Heritage Books
ISBN: 1601788940
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Love is glorious—we might even say transcendent. Yet no love is as glorious as the Lord Jesus’s love for His people. From Ephesians 3:19, John Durant explains the greatness of Christ’s love as beyond what words can express or our wildest imagination. While this love is so great that we cannot fully comprehend it, it is indeed true and among the sweetest comforts that can ease our troubled hearts. Durant reveals the many ways that Christ’s heart is full of tender love for all believers. But has this love captured your heart? Table of Contents: 1. The Truth of Christ’s Love to Believers 2. The Transcendence of Christ’s Love to Believers 3. The Demonstration of the Love of Christ to Be Transcendent 4. Further Demonstration of the Love of Christ for Believers 5. Believers Study to Know Their Savior’s Love 6. The Love of Christ Is the Strongest Cordial in Tribulation
A Discovery of Glorious Love
Author: John Durant
Publisher: Reformation Heritage Books
ISBN: 1601788940
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Love is glorious—we might even say transcendent. Yet no love is as glorious as the Lord Jesus’s love for His people. From Ephesians 3:19, John Durant explains the greatness of Christ’s love as beyond what words can express or our wildest imagination. While this love is so great that we cannot fully comprehend it, it is indeed true and among the sweetest comforts that can ease our troubled hearts. Durant reveals the many ways that Christ’s heart is full of tender love for all believers. But has this love captured your heart? Table of Contents: 1. The Truth of Christ’s Love to Believers 2. The Transcendence of Christ’s Love to Believers 3. The Demonstration of the Love of Christ to Be Transcendent 4. Further Demonstration of the Love of Christ for Believers 5. Believers Study to Know Their Savior’s Love 6. The Love of Christ Is the Strongest Cordial in Tribulation
Publisher: Reformation Heritage Books
ISBN: 1601788940
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Love is glorious—we might even say transcendent. Yet no love is as glorious as the Lord Jesus’s love for His people. From Ephesians 3:19, John Durant explains the greatness of Christ’s love as beyond what words can express or our wildest imagination. While this love is so great that we cannot fully comprehend it, it is indeed true and among the sweetest comforts that can ease our troubled hearts. Durant reveals the many ways that Christ’s heart is full of tender love for all believers. But has this love captured your heart? Table of Contents: 1. The Truth of Christ’s Love to Believers 2. The Transcendence of Christ’s Love to Believers 3. The Demonstration of the Love of Christ to Be Transcendent 4. Further Demonstration of the Love of Christ for Believers 5. Believers Study to Know Their Savior’s Love 6. The Love of Christ Is the Strongest Cordial in Tribulation
Discovering the Glorious Love of Christ
Author: John Durant
Publisher: Puritan Publications
ISBN: 1626633983
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 157
Book Description
Durant, in this wonderful work on making a discovery of Christ’s love to his people, plumbs the depths of Christ’s transcendent love from Ephesians 3:19, “And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.” He will explain what it means that this love is transcendent. It is a preeminent and supreme love, lying beyond the ordinary range of perception. Can such a study be accomplished adequately in light of Christ’s infinite benevolence to his people? Durant will take a course to outline and explain four main parts to his overall subject demonstrating how the love of Christ passes knowledge as it, 1. includes the truth and reality of Christ’s love to the saints. 2. As it concludes the height and royalty, or transcendency of that love. 3. As it holds out the apostle’s desire that the Ephesians might know both. And, 4. As it contains the grounds of keeping up the Ephesian’s hearts from fainting at Paul’s tribulations, which is the drift and scope that Paul strives for in them. In exploring this transcendent love of Christ to the soul, he affirms that it is so high there is no reaching of it, so deep that there is no sounding of it, so long that it exceeds measuring, and so broad that there is no comprehending it. Yet, believers are beckoned to strive to understand, to apprehend it, in its communication to their heart, soul and mind. In fact, when they have finished reading this work by Durant, if they have soaked in even a measure of what he explains, they will come away with being lovesick for the Savior.
Publisher: Puritan Publications
ISBN: 1626633983
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 157
Book Description
Durant, in this wonderful work on making a discovery of Christ’s love to his people, plumbs the depths of Christ’s transcendent love from Ephesians 3:19, “And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.” He will explain what it means that this love is transcendent. It is a preeminent and supreme love, lying beyond the ordinary range of perception. Can such a study be accomplished adequately in light of Christ’s infinite benevolence to his people? Durant will take a course to outline and explain four main parts to his overall subject demonstrating how the love of Christ passes knowledge as it, 1. includes the truth and reality of Christ’s love to the saints. 2. As it concludes the height and royalty, or transcendency of that love. 3. As it holds out the apostle’s desire that the Ephesians might know both. And, 4. As it contains the grounds of keeping up the Ephesian’s hearts from fainting at Paul’s tribulations, which is the drift and scope that Paul strives for in them. In exploring this transcendent love of Christ to the soul, he affirms that it is so high there is no reaching of it, so deep that there is no sounding of it, so long that it exceeds measuring, and so broad that there is no comprehending it. Yet, believers are beckoned to strive to understand, to apprehend it, in its communication to their heart, soul and mind. In fact, when they have finished reading this work by Durant, if they have soaked in even a measure of what he explains, they will come away with being lovesick for the Savior.
The Comfort of Christ to Weak Believers
Author: John Durant
Publisher: Puritan Publications
ISBN: 1626634769
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Christ is such an inexhaustible fountain that sinners cannot ever out desire His mercies. He is an overflowing fountain of infinite mercy and comfort. All other temporal mercies find their eternal significance in him. Nothing will delight the sincere believer, or be enjoyed, if such believers do not in some way partake of His comfort, and His tenderness. They must tap into Christ’s virtue. How will they do this? Durant’s discourse explores the sweetness of Christ's relationship with weak believers, addressing various aspects of this theme. He shows the fallacy of Satan to keep souls from Christ; and the sweetness of Christ to those in His service. His work is taken from Isaiah 40:11, “He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.” The structure of the discourse includes the dependence of the words, their division, and the doctrines derived from them. His main doctrine, is that central teaching presented, emphasizes Christ's sweetness in His dealings with weak members. Most Christians will not admit they are weak. And the idea of the word “weak” seems to be negative. But Durant’s work reaches to all Christians. He shows that Christ's carriage, and the sweetness of that carriage, is demonstrated in not casting off weak believers, but that He preserves their weak graces, strengthens them, bears with their infirmities, not burdening them with tasks they can't handle, and accepts their efforts despite failings. These reasons are drawn from God the Father's commission to Christ, the truth of the inherent weakness in believers, and Christ's intention to build them up as his lambs. The discourse concludes with applications for information, lamentation, reproof, comfort, encouragement, imitation, and exhortation.
Publisher: Puritan Publications
ISBN: 1626634769
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Christ is such an inexhaustible fountain that sinners cannot ever out desire His mercies. He is an overflowing fountain of infinite mercy and comfort. All other temporal mercies find their eternal significance in him. Nothing will delight the sincere believer, or be enjoyed, if such believers do not in some way partake of His comfort, and His tenderness. They must tap into Christ’s virtue. How will they do this? Durant’s discourse explores the sweetness of Christ's relationship with weak believers, addressing various aspects of this theme. He shows the fallacy of Satan to keep souls from Christ; and the sweetness of Christ to those in His service. His work is taken from Isaiah 40:11, “He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.” The structure of the discourse includes the dependence of the words, their division, and the doctrines derived from them. His main doctrine, is that central teaching presented, emphasizes Christ's sweetness in His dealings with weak members. Most Christians will not admit they are weak. And the idea of the word “weak” seems to be negative. But Durant’s work reaches to all Christians. He shows that Christ's carriage, and the sweetness of that carriage, is demonstrated in not casting off weak believers, but that He preserves their weak graces, strengthens them, bears with their infirmities, not burdening them with tasks they can't handle, and accepts their efforts despite failings. These reasons are drawn from God the Father's commission to Christ, the truth of the inherent weakness in believers, and Christ's intention to build them up as his lambs. The discourse concludes with applications for information, lamentation, reproof, comfort, encouragement, imitation, and exhortation.
True Love Dates
Author: Debra K. Fileta
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310336805
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
It is possible to find true love through dating. In True Love Dates, Debra Fileta encourages singles not to "kiss dating goodbye" but instead to experience a season of dating as a way to find real love. Through powerful, real-life stories and Fileta's personal journey, this book offers profound insights from the expertise of a professional counselor. Christians are looking for answers to finding true love. They are disillusioned with the church that has provided little practical application in the area of love and relationships. They're bombarded by Christian books that shun dating, idolize courting, fixate on spirituality, and in the end, offer little real relationship help. True Love Dates provides honest help for dating by providing a guide into vital relationship essentials. Debra is a professional Christian counselor who reaches millions with her popular blog, Truelovedates.com, and her book offers sound advice grounded in Christian spirituality. She delivers insight, direction, and counsel when it comes to entering the world of dating and learning to do it right the first time around. Drawing on the stories and struggles of hundreds of young men and women who have pursued the search for true love, Fileta helps readers bypass unnecessary pain while focusing on the things that really matter in the world of dating.
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310336805
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
It is possible to find true love through dating. In True Love Dates, Debra Fileta encourages singles not to "kiss dating goodbye" but instead to experience a season of dating as a way to find real love. Through powerful, real-life stories and Fileta's personal journey, this book offers profound insights from the expertise of a professional counselor. Christians are looking for answers to finding true love. They are disillusioned with the church that has provided little practical application in the area of love and relationships. They're bombarded by Christian books that shun dating, idolize courting, fixate on spirituality, and in the end, offer little real relationship help. True Love Dates provides honest help for dating by providing a guide into vital relationship essentials. Debra is a professional Christian counselor who reaches millions with her popular blog, Truelovedates.com, and her book offers sound advice grounded in Christian spirituality. She delivers insight, direction, and counsel when it comes to entering the world of dating and learning to do it right the first time around. Drawing on the stories and struggles of hundreds of young men and women who have pursued the search for true love, Fileta helps readers bypass unnecessary pain while focusing on the things that really matter in the world of dating.
Jesus Outside the Lines
Author: Scott Sauls
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 1496403835
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
Whether the issue of the day on Twitter, Facebook, or cable news is our sexuality, political divides, or the perceived conflict between faith and science, today’s media pushes each one of us into a frustrating clash between two opposing sides. Polarizing, us-against-them discussions divide us and distract us from thinking clearly and communicating lovingly with others. Scott Sauls, like many of us, is weary of the bickering and is seeking a way of truth and beauty through the conflicts. Jesus Outside the Lines presents Jesus as this way. Scott shows us how the words and actions of Jesus reveal a response that does not perpetuate the destructive fray. Jesus offers us a way forward—away from harshness, caricatures, and stereotypes. In Jesus Outside the Lines, you will experience a fresh perspective of Jesus, who will not (and should not) fit into the sides.
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 1496403835
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
Whether the issue of the day on Twitter, Facebook, or cable news is our sexuality, political divides, or the perceived conflict between faith and science, today’s media pushes each one of us into a frustrating clash between two opposing sides. Polarizing, us-against-them discussions divide us and distract us from thinking clearly and communicating lovingly with others. Scott Sauls, like many of us, is weary of the bickering and is seeking a way of truth and beauty through the conflicts. Jesus Outside the Lines presents Jesus as this way. Scott shows us how the words and actions of Jesus reveal a response that does not perpetuate the destructive fray. Jesus offers us a way forward—away from harshness, caricatures, and stereotypes. In Jesus Outside the Lines, you will experience a fresh perspective of Jesus, who will not (and should not) fit into the sides.
A Discovery of Glorious Love Or the Love of Christ to Beleevers Opened ... Together with the Necessity that Lyes Upon Every Beleever, to Strive After the Spirituall and Experimentall Knowledge of It. Being the Summe of VI Sermons Preached Upon Ephesians 3.19. By John Durant ..
Author: John Durant (Preacher in Canterbury.)
Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Transforming Love
Author: Stormie Omartian
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
ISBN: 0736975829
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
To Be Transformed by Love— That Is God's Desire for You The greatest commandment is to love God with all your being, but how do you do that effectively? This inspiring guide from bestselling author Stormie Omartian provides you with ways to truly receive and trust the love God has for you so you can grow in your ability to express your love for Him in return. His love in you will not only transform you, but it will then flow through you to powerfully strengthen and enhance your relationships with others. Who doesn't need that? You'll never regret this journey of learning how to experience and express God's love in ways that will change your life forever.
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
ISBN: 0736975829
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
To Be Transformed by Love— That Is God's Desire for You The greatest commandment is to love God with all your being, but how do you do that effectively? This inspiring guide from bestselling author Stormie Omartian provides you with ways to truly receive and trust the love God has for you so you can grow in your ability to express your love for Him in return. His love in you will not only transform you, but it will then flow through you to powerfully strengthen and enhance your relationships with others. Who doesn't need that? You'll never regret this journey of learning how to experience and express God's love in ways that will change your life forever.
The Pleasures of God
Author: John Piper
Publisher: Multnomah
ISBN: 1601422911
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
The author of Desiring God reveals the biblical evidence to help us see and savor what the pleasures of God show us about Him. Includes a study guide for individual and small-group use. Isn’t it true—we really don’t know someone until we understand what makes that person happy? And so it is with God! What does bring delight to the happiest Being in the universe? John Piper writes, that it’s only when we know what makes God glad that we’ll know the greatness of His glory. Therefore, we must comprehend “the pleasures of God.” Unlike so much of what is written today, this is not a book about us. It is about the One we were made for—God Himself. In this theological masterpiece—chosen by World Magazine as one of the 20th Century’s top 100 books, John Piper reveals the biblical evidence to help us see and savor what the pleasures of God show us about Him. Then we will be able to drink deeply—and satisfyingly—from the only well that offers living water. What followers of Jesus need now, more than anything else, is to know and love—behold and embrace—the great, glorious, sovereign, happy God of the Bible. “This is a unique and precious book that everybody should read more than once.” —J.I. PACKER, Regent College, Vancouver, British Columbia
Publisher: Multnomah
ISBN: 1601422911
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
The author of Desiring God reveals the biblical evidence to help us see and savor what the pleasures of God show us about Him. Includes a study guide for individual and small-group use. Isn’t it true—we really don’t know someone until we understand what makes that person happy? And so it is with God! What does bring delight to the happiest Being in the universe? John Piper writes, that it’s only when we know what makes God glad that we’ll know the greatness of His glory. Therefore, we must comprehend “the pleasures of God.” Unlike so much of what is written today, this is not a book about us. It is about the One we were made for—God Himself. In this theological masterpiece—chosen by World Magazine as one of the 20th Century’s top 100 books, John Piper reveals the biblical evidence to help us see and savor what the pleasures of God show us about Him. Then we will be able to drink deeply—and satisfyingly—from the only well that offers living water. What followers of Jesus need now, more than anything else, is to know and love—behold and embrace—the great, glorious, sovereign, happy God of the Bible. “This is a unique and precious book that everybody should read more than once.” —J.I. PACKER, Regent College, Vancouver, British Columbia
Christ's Compassion in Our Trials
Author: John Durant
Publisher: Puritan Publications
ISBN: 1626635005
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
"Christ’s Compassion in Our Trials" is a weighty exploration of the struggles and discouragements that Christians may face when approaching Christ for help, as illustrated through the historical narrative of the Canaanite woman. Authored by Puritan John Durant (1620-1686), this work offers a deeply rooted theological perspective grounded in Scripture, particularly focusing on the interaction between Christ and the Canaanite woman found in Matthew 15:21-28. In this historical narrative, Durant emphasizes that, much like the Canaanite woman, Christians often encounter feelings of inadequacy and discouragement as they seek help from Christ. The woman approaches Jesus, fully aware of her unworthiness as a Gentile, yet her desperation for her daughter’s healing drives her to persist in faith. Durant illustrates that despite her initial rejection and the seemingly harsh words of Christ—who initially does not respond to her pleas—her unwavering faith ultimately prevails. He captures the essence of her faith as she boldly claims her need for mercy, which serves as a model for believers facing their own challenges and obstacles. Durant further expounds on several key themes drawn from the Scriptures, including the idea that the prayers and faith of believing parents hold significant weight in seeking mercy for their children. He highlights the truth found in 1 Timothy 4:8, where godliness is said to have promise for the present life and that which is to come, encouraging readers to persist in their petitions to God. By relating the woman’s experience to their own lives, Durant reassures believers that their struggles and feelings of discouragement are not uncommon, and he encourages them to press on in faith. Throughout the text, Durant provides practical guidance on how to navigate these discouragements. He urges believers to examine the lawfulness of their requests, the condition of their hearts, and their motives when approaching Christ. He posits that faith is not merely about the outcome but about the relationship established through prayer and supplication. Durant’s insights invite readers to understand that even when circumstances appear dire or when prayers seem unanswered, God’s compassion and mercy remain ever-present. In sum, “Christ’s Compassion in Our Trials” serves as both a theological treatise and a source of encouragement for believers. By studying the interaction between Christ and the Canaanite woman, Durant masterfully illustrates the perseverance of faith amid discouragement. He provides a compelling reminder that, regardless of the challenges faced, coming to Christ with sincerity and faith can lead to spiritual and physical blessings. The narrative not only comforts those who are struggling but also reaffirms the enduring promise that Christ is accessible to all who earnestly seek Him, a message that resonates powerfully through the ages.
Publisher: Puritan Publications
ISBN: 1626635005
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
"Christ’s Compassion in Our Trials" is a weighty exploration of the struggles and discouragements that Christians may face when approaching Christ for help, as illustrated through the historical narrative of the Canaanite woman. Authored by Puritan John Durant (1620-1686), this work offers a deeply rooted theological perspective grounded in Scripture, particularly focusing on the interaction between Christ and the Canaanite woman found in Matthew 15:21-28. In this historical narrative, Durant emphasizes that, much like the Canaanite woman, Christians often encounter feelings of inadequacy and discouragement as they seek help from Christ. The woman approaches Jesus, fully aware of her unworthiness as a Gentile, yet her desperation for her daughter’s healing drives her to persist in faith. Durant illustrates that despite her initial rejection and the seemingly harsh words of Christ—who initially does not respond to her pleas—her unwavering faith ultimately prevails. He captures the essence of her faith as she boldly claims her need for mercy, which serves as a model for believers facing their own challenges and obstacles. Durant further expounds on several key themes drawn from the Scriptures, including the idea that the prayers and faith of believing parents hold significant weight in seeking mercy for their children. He highlights the truth found in 1 Timothy 4:8, where godliness is said to have promise for the present life and that which is to come, encouraging readers to persist in their petitions to God. By relating the woman’s experience to their own lives, Durant reassures believers that their struggles and feelings of discouragement are not uncommon, and he encourages them to press on in faith. Throughout the text, Durant provides practical guidance on how to navigate these discouragements. He urges believers to examine the lawfulness of their requests, the condition of their hearts, and their motives when approaching Christ. He posits that faith is not merely about the outcome but about the relationship established through prayer and supplication. Durant’s insights invite readers to understand that even when circumstances appear dire or when prayers seem unanswered, God’s compassion and mercy remain ever-present. In sum, “Christ’s Compassion in Our Trials” serves as both a theological treatise and a source of encouragement for believers. By studying the interaction between Christ and the Canaanite woman, Durant masterfully illustrates the perseverance of faith amid discouragement. He provides a compelling reminder that, regardless of the challenges faced, coming to Christ with sincerity and faith can lead to spiritual and physical blessings. The narrative not only comforts those who are struggling but also reaffirms the enduring promise that Christ is accessible to all who earnestly seek Him, a message that resonates powerfully through the ages.
Jesus 'mighty to save': Isaiah lxiii.1 or, Christ for all the world, and all the world for Christ
Author: Alexander Balloch Grosart
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
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Languages : en
Pages : 212
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