“The church exists by mission just as fire exists by burning,” wrote Emil Brunner. “Where there is no mission, there is no church.” The problem is, some churches have become mere Sabbath-morning gatherings of religious people. They’ve lost their fire and fail to actively love and serve their... [Show more]
“Christ’s method alone will give true success in reaching the people. The Savior mingled with men as one who desired their good. He showed His sympathy for them, ministered to their needs, and won their confidence. Then He bade them, ‘Follow Me.’” . . . “Accompanied by the power of persuasion, the... [Show more]
Are you planning a building project—a new church, addition, school building, or Community Service building? Do you wonder how you should go about getting the funds? Does it seem like your campaign for funds goes on forever? Are your members or constituents tired of talking about money? If you have... [Show more]
The Church has a reservoir of wisdom and truth in the Bible, and a role to play in witnessing to that truth. The Bible is full of mandates and challenges that ask us, the disciples of Jesus Christ, to “Make our light shine, so that others may see our good works and give glory to our God in heaven”... [Show more]
Are you planning to raise funds for a building, for some community service project, for ongoing support for education, or some other purpose? Do you wonder how you should go about getting the funds? Do you worry about who might give to your cause? If you have these questions and many others, this... [Show more]
Just like the woman at the well, we cannot see who Jesus really is until we let Him break down our personal barriers. But if we give Him that trust, He will open our hearts and minds to the transformative power of His love. That’s what this book is about: welcoming Jesus into our lives and... [Show more]
Teacher’s Guide. 80-page, spiral bound, color manual with North American Division standards. Interactive lessons share the incredible love of God with students as demonstrated in the three angels’ messages. The contrast between the harsh regimes of world leaders and God’s kingdom... [Show more]
Teacher’s Guide. 76-page, spiral bound, color manual with North American Division standards for integrated unit in Bible, history, and language arts. Lessons are centered on the first half of the First Angel’s message which calls us to “Fear God and give glory to Him for the hour... [Show more]
Teacher’s Guide. 78-page, spiral bound, color manual with North American Division standards for integrated instruction in Bible, language arts, history and ethics. The third angel’s warning of the mark in the hand and forehead as contrasted with faith in Jesus provides students with a... [Show more]
'What God has joined together, let no one put asunder' is a motto for this commentary. Against a prevailing theological tradition that God's compassion is for human beings only and not also for non-human creation and the earth, Tonstad raises his voice in protest. The 'sundering' omissions are so... [Show more]
