Other Christians believe that Rahab's lie , being for purposes of justice and to thwart evil , was no sin at all but a service of love . Martin Luther wrote , “ It is a respectable and pious lie and should rather be called a service of ...
This book will help you understand, obey, and delight in God’s law— commandments that expose our sinfulness and reveal the glories of God’s grace to us in Christ.
What does it mean when books with titles like Michael Moore Is a Big Fat Stupid White Man or Rush Limbaugh Is a Big Fat Idiot become bestsellers? Call me a curmudgeon, accuse me of being tonedeaf to camp humor and literary slapstick—i ...
William Barclay saw the Ten Commandments as the universal foundation of all things: the basic laws on human conduct in society and the cornerstone of community existence.
A Short History of an Ancient Text Michael Coogan ... For more of the text, see Michael D. Coogan, A Reader of Ancient Near Eastern Texts: Sources for the Study of the Old Testament (New York: Oxford University Press, 2013), 102–4.
Jesus himself sums up the entire law in a pair of commandments: Love God with all your heart, mind, and strength, and love your neighbor as yourself. Peter Leithart re-introduces the Ten Commandments.
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This handbook helps bring understanding and meaning to the controversies that have arisen in present day society over the application of the Ten Commandments to public law and moral problems.
The Ten Commandments: Their Meaning Today
ism.99 Jews met in synagogues on the Sabbath day for prayer, Scripture readings, and edifying discourses.100 In the Judaism of the Second Temple period, ... The Sabbath continued to be thought of as a day set aside to worship God.
The Lord alone -- Hallowing the name of God -- Keeping the Sabbath -- Respect for parents -- Protecting life -- Marriage, sex, and the neighbor -- Property and possessions -- Telling the truth -- Desire and its repercussions -- The ethics ...
This insightful exposition of the Ten Commandments demonstrates the wisdom of God's Word for the pressing issues of our day.
Are the Ten Commandments just a set of rules or are they a way of life? In this book about laws of the heart, each chapter focuses on what one of the commandments means for Christians today.
Sadly, this is not the case. Our schools ignore them and our churches and synagogues take them for granted. But here's a simple test: Who among us can even name all of the Ten Commandments?
That is why He gave us the Ten Commandments.” In this illustrated guide, noted moral teacher and popular talk show host Dennis Prager explains the Ten Commandments in a way that young readers can understand.
This book provides a moral compass for society and serves as a barometer of our love for God and respect for others. Learn how life-giving and liberating it can be live by God's rules.
God's rules do more than restrict—they give freedom.
The master key to life--a universal guide to all that matters in making life more satisfying.
This book retells the story of Moses and the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:1-17).
The Ten Commandmentsoffers both insight into themoral law of God and an opportunity for deep spiritualintrospection. Also included are several examens to helpyou perform a prayerful examination of conscience."