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Jesus Christ is coming back. It is certainly a Christian's greatest hope during these difficult times. The Bible warns us that the last days will be tumultuous -- wars and rumors of wars will spread (Matthew 24:6). In our age, the world seems to be spinning out of control, creating fear, confusion, and uncertainty. In addition to violence, pestilence, and epidemics, the Bible predicts a great "falling away" from God in the end times. Bible teachers...

Describes key characters in Chinese mythology, shows how such themes as the natural world and warfare are present in it, retells some Chinese myths, and discusses the influence of Chinese mythology on modern culture.

Science and Faith Can-and Do-Support Each Other Science and Christianity are often presented as opposites, when in fact the order of the universe and the complexity of life powerfully testify to intelligent design. With this comprehensive resource that includes the latest research, you'll witness how the findings of scientists provide compelling reasons to acknowledge the mind and presence of a creator. Featuring more than 45 entries by top-caliber...

"This book explores America's history of using the Bible in politics, highlighting moments of proper practice and examples of deep misuse, and helps us apply the Scriptures in our political participation"--

"In 2005, a group of construction workers in Jerusalem made an incredible discovery. Underneath the parking lot they were digging up lay an ancient city that was built in the tenth century! Three years later, gold coins from an even earlier century were found at the site. The city of Jerusalem is like a layer cake of history-more than five thousand years of complicated history-all of which author Ellen Morgan explains clearly and objectively in this...

Filmed on location, Biblical Treasures of Turkey begins in Instanbul and marvels over Byzantine works of art and archaeological wonders such as the bones of St. John the Baptist. Then a sequence on Ataturk takes a revealing look at the father of modern Turkey. Stepping outside the fabulous palace of Dolmabache, we cross the Bosphorus (Bosporus) to begin our search for the Biblical Treasures of Turkey. Travel over mountains and valleys as if riding...

"'The end of the world is coming, but there's not a thing anyone can do to stop it. . . . There's no turning back with God.' --John Hagee. The world as we know it will end, neither with a bang nor a whimper, but in stages clearly set forth in God's word"-- "'The end of the world is coming, but there's not a thing anyone can do to stop it. . . . There's no turning back with God.' --John Hagee. The world as we know it will end, not with a bang nor...

Robin D. Williams has once again attained "visual poetry" as he personally guides your passage throughout the lands of Turkey's past, and shares with you Paul's "most difficult" first journey. Will thrill you with its exhilarating scenery and fascinating historical and biblical accounts. Follow Paul along riverside trails, breathtaking city sites and Roman highways. Explore the Roman Empire in Asia. Visit St. John and the Virgin Mary, who both lived...

Discover the Wonders of the Universe with the CreatorIt's impossible to out-imagine God. He orchestrates time, creates light, and speaks things into existence-from the largest stars to the smallest starfish. God is a powerful, purposeful, personal, unparalleled Creator. Psalm 19:1 says, "The heavens tell the glory of God. And the skies announce what his hands have made." Indescribable displays the majesty of creation with scientific findings, photography,...

The second of a three volume cultural history that details the journey of the Jewish people from 1492 through the end of the nineteenth century, incorporating the stories of many who seldom figure in Jewish histories. Through Schama's passionate and intelligent telling, a story emerges of the Jewish people that feels as if it is the story of everyone, of humanity packed with detail. -- Adapted from book jacket.