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The Meaning and Practice of Communion: 104 Meditations for Church and Home"I am extremely pleased to recommend The Meaning and Practice of Communion by Drs. R. K. Beam and R. E. Woods. I admire them as two of the finest Christian leaders that I have ever worked with in sixty-five years of ministry. They are highly regarded and respected for their devotion, integrity, scholarship, and service in the Lord's church. Scores of people have already been blessed, informed, and inspired by their presentations of these communion devotionals in corporate church worship services. Some of them are theological in nature, while others are doctrinal and practical, but all of them can lead to spiritual enrichment and a greater understanding of the Lord's Supper for their readers. They can be used in corporate worship, in private family observance of communion, and simply in personal devotions for one's spiritual well-being."- David L. Eubanks, Ph.D.President of Johnson University (1969 - 2007)"I had a professor who said, 'We don't celebrate the Supper, we nibble and sip and hurry on our way.' Drs. Beam and Woods, through their scriptural based and well-crafted communion meditations have given the church a tool that will help those leading the communion service to help us slow down and take time to worship the One who said: 'Do this in remembrance of me'. For this purpose, I highly recommend it!"-LD CampbellFirst Church of Christ, Burlington KY."Drs. Beam and Woods successfully extract nuggets of truth to be pondered on and prayed about during the most intimate time in any worship service-communion. It's been said that to stay relevant in Christianity, one simply has to remember the basics. In this global season of disciple-making movements, micro and private house-church enclaves, and simple fellowships, this poignant book of reflections will find more and more open eyes and hearts as it helps readers and listeners reflect on the one main thing-Christ, the Anointed One, who asked us to 'do and remember.' The Lord's Supper is a 'comfort food' that you will discover at an entirely new level when reading The Meaning and Practice of Communion.- Mike SchragePresident, Good News Productions, Int.About the AuthorsDrs. Beam and Woods have served as elders of the Woodlawn Christian Church for over two decades. Dr. Beam was the Senior Minister of Woodlawn in the early 1990s. Both have a long association with Johnson University (formerly Johnson Bible College), whose mission is to educate students for Christian ministries and other strategic vocations framed by the Great Commission in order to extend the kingdom of God among all nations. Both Woodlawn and Johnson trace their roots to the Stone-Campbell Restoration Movement of the early 19th century. (It is the practice of the churches associated with that movement to observe the Lord's Summer weekly.) Dr. Beam is a former Academic Dean of Johnson and Dr. Woods has served on its Board of Trustees for the last 15 years, is the current board chair, and is the author of several books in the field of electrical engineering.

A Systematic Theology from Dr. Jack Cottrell.At its most basic, the word "theology" means "God talk," the Greek theos originally meaning "God" and logos meaning "word, statement, speech, discourse." God, then, is the ultimate subject and source of theology. Included in theology is the study of the nature of God himself, Christ, and the Holy Spirit. But theology also includes the scope of the Bible itself: the study of the Word of God subject-by-subject. Cottrell has carefully and thoroughly set forth and examination of the Bible's teaching concerning every major subject.The Faith Once for All is a powerful and dynamic view of biblical doctrine. Doctrine is nothing less than food for the soul, nourishing and strengthening us within. This book is a valuable asset that will serve as the cornerstone of your biblical reference library."Contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to God's holy people." (Jude 3, NIV)Dr. Jack Cottrell (4/30/1938 - 9/16/2022). With a lifetime of integrity, faithfulness, and scholarship, he gave us decades of teaching, twenty-eight books, an eighteen volume collected writings set, and numerous magazine articles and individual chapters in books, with twelve of his books translated into thirteen different languages. This legacy will continue to serve believers seeking to follow Christ every day.

The Major Prophets is the fourth volume of a solid, concise study through the Old Testament. This volume covers Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel and Daniel. This hardcover study has quickly become a valuable aid for students and teachers alike.James E. Smith has written a concise, clear, informative, easy-to-read series that should be in every Christian's library. It is both scholarly and practical. At College Press, our motto is: "Every Christian a Bible Student." This is the kind of helpful, challenging resource that represents the very essence of that motto!In addition to first rate commentary, Smith has included charts, maps, mnemonic devices, and outlines to help the Old Testament come alive!About the author:James E. Smith received his undergraduate and seminary training at Cincinnati Bible Seminary. He was awarded the PhD degree by Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. Dr. Smith Has served congregations in Ohio and Kentucky. For thirteen years he was Professor of Old Testament at Cincinnati Bible Seminary. He currently serves Florida Christian College as Chairman of the Division of Biblical Studies.

The person and work of the Holy Spirit is a neglected study in many churches. Some Christians think that the subject is so deep and mysterious that it is futile to study it. Others hesitate to emphasize the study of the Holy Spirit since some religious groups hold such extreme views regarding Him. Still, it is encouraging to see many Christians making a serious study of the Bible's teaching on the Holy Spirit.Dr. Jack Cottrell, with his "leave no stone unturned" approach to studying Scripture has completed the research for us tas he examines the many concepts and characteristics of the Holy Spirit.Power From On High: What the Bible Says About the Holy Spirit has 11 chapters and 503 pages.Jack Cottrell was long-time Professor of Theology at Cincinnati Christian University. He received his BA, ThB, Cincinnati Bible College and Seminary; BA, University of Cincinnati; MDiv, Westminster Theological Seminary; PhD, Princeton Theological Seminary.

"No one can read the Gospels without feeling the actual presence of Jesus. His personality pulsates in every word.Albert Einstein (1879-1955)". . . not much has changed since Jesus gathered dust in the soles of his sandals on Palestinian soil. He is still the buzz at barber shops and corner cafes. He is still talked about and against. He pricks our curiosity, sparks our imagination, and even ears our ire. Who is he, really? You know he's no politician, but he still transforms nations, He's no social activist, but he is the genesis of who knows how many hospitals, orphanages, and innumerable acts of kindness. A psychotherapist? Hardly. But how many of us 'Humpty Dumpties' has he put back together again?! This peasant carpenter has built himself a kingdom immeasurably greater than his earthly enemies could have imagined. What are we to make of him? Please accept my deepest apologies right up front, for this book will not help answer that question. However, it may help answer this one: What is this man to make of me?"(From Mark Moore's Introduction)The Chronological Life of Christ is the definitive resource where all four Gospels have been harmonized into one chronological story line. The reader gets an in-depth look at Jesus' life, ministry, death and resurrection- a look not attainable when reading each frame, The Chronological Life of Christ includes a very helpful subject index and user-friendly table for quickly finding Bible passages. This is a must-have resource for every student and teacher of God's Word. "The perfect surrender and humiliation were undergone by Christ: perfect because He was God, surrender and humiliation because He was man. . .In Christ a new kind of man appeared: and the new kind of life which began in Him is to be put into us."C.S. Lewis (1898-1963)

College Press NIV Commentary Series is formatted with a verse-by-verse explanation of the text. It was developed for both the scholar and the average Bible student. The College Press NIV Commentary Series is the only full commentary set in print from the Restoration Movement. Each volume (41 volumes for the Old & New Testament) contains the following helpful features:Biblically sound exegesisClear expositionObjective approachConcise introductionNew International Version of the BibleKey word translationEasy to use design formatPractical footnotesAnd more! Old Testament Introduction:An introduction is a type of book that treats the individual books of the Old Testament one by one, giving attention to such issues as authorship, date, and purpose.The content of each chapter is organized according to nine headings: BibliographyHistorical & Cultural BackgroundHistory of InterpretationText & AuthorshipStructureGenreTheological EmphasesSignificance for the New TestamentSpecial IssuesSeveral authors added a final section to their chapter, dealing with issues raised by a specific book. Dr. Manor, for example ended his chapter on Kings with a special section entitled, "Historical Reliability of the Records." This addition is apropos given the historical nature of the book of Kings.This volume is written with several presuppositions about Scripture. First, the Bible is the Word of God, inspired by the Holy Spirit. "Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet's own interpretation. For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit" (2 Peter 1:20-21).Second, the Bible is trustworthy and true. In the Pastorals Paul repeatedly affirms, "Here is a trustworthy saying" (1 Tim 1:15, 3:1, 4:9; 2 Tim 2:11; Titus 3:8). This is our contention for the entire Bible, as it was for Paul. He wrote, "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work" (2 Tim 3:16-17).Third, the Bible is not contradictory. Even though multiple human authors contributed to the Bible, from differing periods of time, using diverse genres, the biblical message is consistent. The Bible is the witness of the Father to the Son (John 5:39) through the Holy Spirit (1 Cor 2:6-15).Our desire in these pages is to provide a resource for your study of the Old Testament that will benefit you, whether you are preparing a Bible school lesson, a sermon, a college course, or even your personal devotions.This volume is dedicated to the praise of God, His Son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit.

The theme of joy is prominent throughout society. The desire to experience joy is nearly universal. We hear "buy this, use this, do this, go here and you will find the joy that you are seeking." However, all of this typically results in temporary joy or simply in disappointment. In God's Word, we discover that ultimate, lasting, "fullness of joy" comes only from a relationship with God and Jesus Christ."You will show me the path of life;In Your presence is fullness of joy;At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore."Psalm 16:11 (NKJV)In Fullness of Joy, the author details how this ultimate, "fullness of joy" is found in God, Christ and salvation, forgiveness, the Holy Spirit, worship, prayer, God's Word, Christian living, our home in heaven, and even amidst trials and death. Herein lies the joy that we are truly seeking, not in the ever-changing circumstances that can sometimes be very favorable and sometimes make life a definite challenge.

Letting the Text Winis intentionally designed tohelp the new and inexperienced preacher capture amethodology in sermon-making, as well as discovera theology of preaching that he can build on for a lifetime. Please do notfeel the need to read the book from cover to cover. We highly encourageyou to pick and choose those chapters that scratch your biggest itch.Consider your own preaching. Where do you really want to grow? Whatpart of your preaching needs some improvement or refinement? Giveconcentration to the chapters that speak to your current need.The book also seeks to address some of the needs of the moreexperienced preacher. We hopeLetting the Text Winwill be an encouragingreminder of the size and scope of this great undertaking and a kind ofrefresher course to those who have been doing this for a while. We wantyou to have the best experience possible.

Biblical illiteracy has reached epidemic proportions even withinthe sanctuary of God's church. In a recent survey, manyAmericans were convinced that Joan of Arc was Noah's wife and theEpistles were the spouses of the Apostles. Most have no clue that theBible contains 66 books in 3 languages spanning 1400 years. Ten outof ten people cannot even find the book of Hezekiah . . . and if youwonder why, you might just be part of the problem. Our airwavesare littered with misinformation about the Bible and no small dose ofoutright heresy. What's worse, most Christ followers have little abilityto distinguish truth from error because they are only vaguely familiarwith the Word of God.If the Bible really is the revelation of God, this appalling ignorancewill inevitably have detrimental effects on the Church. How willChristians discover and implement their spiritual gifts if they are notgrounded in the Word? How will beleaguered spiritual warriors sendthe enemy into retreat apart from the Sword of Scripture? How willshepherds feed their flocks without the meaty doctrines of the Bible?Our assemblies are bloated with the cotton candy of pop-psychologythat so tickles itching ears.We have mastered the mass assembly with seeker-sensitivesermons and clever marketing strategies. Don't get me wrong,this is fantastic progress for evangelism. And frankly, if one had tochoose between evangelism and edification, one should prioritizelost sheep over emaciated sheep every time. At the same time,there is no necessary reason for making such a choice given theinformational and technological advances the Lord has graciouslyput at our disposal. That's what this book is all about. We want tooffer you the methods of interpretation through technologicallyavailable information. In other words, this book will give you acollege-level course in How to Interpret the Bible using nothing butyour own Bible and free internet resources.

I am honored that you have chosen to pick up this book and go on ajourney with me in a process I've entitled,"Restored: Our Story."We will hit the high points, from the New Testament letter of Ephesians,that God has used to restore each of us individually, and our churches,independently. In each chapter we will discuss "Restoring Me" ..."Restoringthe Church" ... "ACTION STEPS FOR OUR STORY."In my new season of post-retirement, after forty years of local pastoralministry, I am currently serving as an advisor with The Center for ChurchLeadership, located in Cincinnati, Ohio. I am indebted to Tim Wallingfordand Jeffrey Derico for the material at the end of chapters 1-7 on "The SevenPriorities of Jesus."This book is a celebration of what it means to be restored to the Lord andHis Church! Since Jesus is the only Head of the Church, it is most appropriateto consider "The Seven Priorities of Jesus," as we and our churches takeACTION STEPS in the ongoing process of being Restored!

A Newcomer's Guide to the Bible serves readers whom other guides to the Bible overlook. Many introductory studies presume that their readers already possess a rudimentary knowledge of the Bible.But today, even the most commonBiblical terms are unfamiliar to broad segments of the population.When people like this develop an interest in Christianity, as mil-lions do, they find that the averageBible class is "over their heads."They also discover that basic reference materials about the Bible may exceed their level of understanding. A Newcomer's Guide to the Bible was written with these very people in mind. And the A Newcomer's Guide to the Bible workbook will help them make the most of reading through the book itself!

A Newcomer's Guide to the Bible serves readers whom other guides to the Bible overlook. Many introductory studies presume that their readers already possess a rudimentary knowledge of the Bible.But today, even the most commonBiblical terms are unfamiliar to broad segments of the population.When people like this develop an interest in Christianity, as mil-lions do, they find that the averageBible class is "over their heads."They also discover that basic reference materials about the Bible may exceed their level of understanding. A Newcomer's Guide to the Bible was written with these very people in mind.

The subject of the historical Jesus is of primary interest today, both in scholarly and popular circles. More attention has been given to various aspects of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection than has been the case in many years. This interest has even extended across the theological spectrum. The number of published books has been staggering, and not at all easy to review and survey.Of all these subjects, the resurrection of Jesus is like a many faceted diamond. Turned one way, it is the very center of the Christian Gospel. From another angle, it is the best-attested miracle-claim in Scripture (or in any other "holy book,"for that matter). Turned again, it provides an evidential basis for Christian theism. Further, in the New Testament it is a bridge to almost every major doctrine in the Christian faith, as well as being related to multiple areas of Christian practice, as well