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In this thoughtful, engaging book, Simon Edwards challenges the assumptions that may lead us to reject a faith and doubt something that we've never really had the chance to understand in the first place. From our need for meaning and significance, to our desires for truth, goodness, love and hope, he explores the things that matter to us as human beings and shows us why the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ might just make sense of them all.

John Gillespie here examines each resolution in the light of scripture and encourages modern listeners to meditate on how they could apply Edwards’ resolutions to their own lives.

In Jonathan Edwards, the 18th-century Puritan pastor and theologian, we find deep thought balanced with deep passion. Through his writings and practices, Edwards provides us with the tools - the "means of grace" - that make us receptive to God's work in our lives as we learn to abide in Christ.

There are many books in Christian book shops unpacking every topic imaginable, and many of these are thick volumes on how and when to pray. But a large portion of modern books focuses on techniques and quick fixes rather than the fundamental aspect of what prayer is and its importance in our lives.

Jonathan Edwards is widely hailed as the greatest theologian in American history. In Edwards on the Christian Life, Dane Ortlund invites us to explore the great eighteenth-century pastor’s central passion: God’s resplendent beauty. Whether the topic was the nature of love, the preeminence of Scripture, or the glory of the natural world, the concept of beauty stood at the heart of Edwards’s theology and permeated his portrait of the Christian life.

In Beautiful Chaos, Infinite Love, Benjamin Edwards invites you on a journey through the ups and downs of parenting, using humor, raw honesty, and heartfelt reflections to reveal the heart of the ultimate Father. From diaper blowouts to bedtime snuggles, every moment holds a deeper truth about grace, growth, and the relentless love of God.

What happens when Heaven and Earth collide? Find out as Mesmerize takes you on an extraordinary journey of experiencing God in heavenly places! David Edwards infuses biblical stories with amazing testimonies to reveal how God continues to move in supernatural ways through His sons and daughters.

Jonathan Edwards is perhaps best known for his "fire and brimstone" approach to preaching which emphasized the sovereignty of God, the depravity of humankind, the reality of hell, and the necessity of a conversion experience. Experience the reasoning of the great Puritan philosopher in his sermons, "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," the most famous sermon in American history, and "Pardon for the Greatest of Sinners."

What is classical Christian education? What does it mean to train? Who is Jonathan Edwards? What do these three things have in common? In this book we discover a confluence of classical education, spiritual formation, and the theology of Jonathan Edwards. Moreover, the purpose of this little primer is twofold: 1) to encourage teachers and 2) to provide timeless tools for teachers to teach and train the next generation.

A reliable and valuable source of wisdom, this collection of writings and instructions by the well-known Christian scholar Jonathan Edwards is rooted in biblical truth and is inspired by his own genuine experiences. These resolutions not only guided him throughout his own life but have also served as instruction and inspiration to new converts and students of Christianity throughout the centuries. Aspiring to live a life that honors God and does good to others, Edwards writes of a life that exudes the power and holiness of the indwelling Holy Spirit.

Recent scientific discoveries have established that the brain has the ability to be retrained at any age. this is a profound revelation because wise King Solomon once wrote, "as a man thinketh so is he" (Proverbs 23:7). Therefore, it is never too late to change how you think and what you believe about yourself and the world around you. We can use the power of God's word to bring about tangible, revolutionary changes to our lives by practicing the ancient art of meditation.

Many of us spend a large portion of our waking hours at work. For some, it’s hard to find time for anything else. How do we follow Jesus and deal with the demands of our job? What if we stopped viewing our work as an obstacle and started seeing it as an opportunity? Could our relationship with Jesus change the way we view, value, and behave at work?

In Serious Joy, Joey Tomlinson introduces listeners to the seventy Resolutions Jonathan Edwards wrote when he was only 70 years old, showing how they are directly relevant and necessary for Christians today. Each resolution is expounded on by Tomlinson in a way that helps the listener establish a regular rhythm of private worship by pointing them to the scriptures that underpin each resolution. Furthermore, Tomlinson harmonizes the resolutions with other writings of Edwards that bring them into better focus.

A Sweet Flame introduces listeners to the piety of Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758). Dr. Haykin's biographical sketch of Edwards captures the importance the New England minister placed on Scripture, family piety, and the church's reliance upon God. The remainder of the book presents 26 selections from various letters written by Edwards, two written by family members at his death, and an appendix drawing upon Edwards's last will and the inventor of his estate.

Lucifer is understood to be God's former angel of music and worship that was once a beautiful, gifted, and powerful angel. Lucifer's pride led to his fall from grace, leaving with his many angels that followed him. Ken Ham explains, "As Christians, we know that the serpent tempted Eve, but we often forget that the devil’s fall from grace was what set the stage for humankind’s fall, both as antecedent and type." Satan uses his musical expertise and deceptive ways to wreak havoc through music and the music culture.

Deacon Phoenix of the Clergy brings brilliant theological clarity to true diaconal ministry by engaging the listener with an intense look into its history. The prescription for success is simply defined and canonically faithful. This is a must-listen for deacons, the laity, and the church hierarchy—for all who appreciate that church must change.