At age twenty-five, Newton married his childhood sweetheart, Mary Catlett, and became captain of a slave ship, the Duke of Argyle. He later made two voyages as captain of another slave ship, the African. In 1754, while preparing to ...
In On the Way to the Future, trusted Bible teacher Ray C. Stedman examines the prophecy of Daniel, not to stir readers to build a bomb shelter, but to increase their awareness of God’s plan for their lives now, what He has in store for ...
Authentic Christianity takes a look at 2 Corinthians to show you how to live a life of faith with integrity and regain the purpose, simplicity, and inspiration of genuine faith—the kind of life that compels others to seek its Source.
A multitude of church buildings does not necessarily indicate spiritual vitality. Appearances can be deceiving. A church building may house a dynamic family of faith—or a gathering of the spiritually dead. Why are some churches so dead ...
Ray Stedman takes us on a rewarding and fascinating journey through the life of Abraham.
This book—considered a classic by many—brings you challenging questions that make Body Life both personal and practical. Body Life is a groundbreaking book inspiring churches and disciples to return to New Testament Christianity.
Ray Stedman guides you on a verse-by-verse exploration of the book of Revelation, bringing to life the mysteries of this highly symbolic book of the Bible.
And when he is through, Dr. Stedman concludes: "Perhaps the most striking and profound aspect of this book is its relevance and importance to our lives today. The book of Revelation is not just a musty piece of parchment from a bygone age .
In the wilderness, Moses summoned the people of Israel to begin their journey with the sound of a trumpet. While the shout of the Lord summons the dead, the trumpet of the Lord summons the living. After the dead in Christ have been ...
With Bible teacher Ray Stedman as guide, you will tour Paul’s Christian experience, from his dramatic conversion at Damascus to his execution on the Ostian Way.
The book of Leviticus speaks to us in our brokenness and shows us how we can become holy, whole, and complete. "Leviticus is a thrilling book, and...I consider it one of the most important books of the Bible.
Stedman takes the text seriously and provided many practical applications, drawing the reader in with apt anecdotes and illustrations.
This book will change your life, just as it has changed thousands of lives through the centuries.
In Letters to a Troubled Church, Bible teacher Ray Stedman uses Paul’s epistles to guide us through difficult matters.
Like all of Stedman's writings, this book is lively, conversational, and avoids technical jargon, even as he shares powerful and instructive insights into the Word of God.
Beloved Bible teacher Ray Stedman’s unique three-dimensional view of the book of Esther examines the story from three perspectives: as an historical document of actual events that took place in the life of the Jewish people; as a ...
In Let God Be God, you'll appreciate Ray's warmth, humor, and biblical insight as you discover the book of Job in a new and compassionate light.
Here is a tough, self-centered old skinflint, with a heart as cold as the underside of a pillow. In the story, Jesus shows us ... Here, Jesus gives us a contrast of persons to show us the key to the heart of God, our loving Father.
Written in a fresh, succinct style, this commentary on the book of Hebrews from influential evangelical pastor Ray C. Stedman supplies helpful background information that paves the way for our seeing what the text means for us today as well ...
If we advise someone in distress to “pray about it,” and that person has prayed and received no answer from God,* then we have not really helped. Encouraging what seems to be a pointless activity may tempt someone to simply give up on ...