Does God exist? When God took me, the author, into the countless heavens, He said to me, “Come inside of me. Let's fly vertically. You shall experience how my existence and everything else began in detail.” At this point of dark eternity, God revealed and promised me, “Where you are standing now, there has never been any being, nor any human soul, before. You will be called my eternal heart. Return to mankind and reveal to them: Who I am. Reveal everything you have heard, seen and experienced. I will always be with you. A few thousand years ago, I appeared as a visible God on Mount Sinai. But My own chosen people did not recognize My value. Tell humanity and the German nation: I swear by your name, Zahid, that if you call my name and ask me to come to earth, I will appear on a mountain in Germany. Everyone who is on the mountain on that day will see me with their own eyes as a visible God. Prepare my children for this most supreme event.” God

This book is designed for group bible study with open-ended discussion questions at the end of each chapter. For beginners and more seasond Bible readers.

Take your students on a journey through the mysterious and joyful realm of the Sacraments—the foundation of Christian living. The Spirit of Truth textbook is more than textbook – we’ve given you everything you need for a year of engaging and interactive lessons that will touch your students’ hearts and stay with them forever. All of the lesson planning has been done for you, with each of the teacher-written and classroom-tested lessons enabling you to start today with minimal preparation. Each lesson contains: Student readings Sacred art Educational games Role plays Critical thinking questions Primary source analysis Spiritual reflections Biblical touchstones Catechism references INSIDE THIS GUIDE Unit List God is the source of all life What is a Sacrament? Sacrament of Baptism Sacrament of Confirmation The Eucharist The Sacraments of Healing Sacrament of Anointing the Sick Sacrament of Holy Matrimony Sacrament of Holy Orders Saint Biography Cards St. Faustina St. Ignatius of Loyola Pope St. John Paul II St. Juan Diego St. Thérèse of Lisieux St. Kateri Tekakwitha And many more!

How did painters and their public speak about art in Rembrandt's age? This book about the writings of the painter-poet Samuel van Hoogstraten, one of Rembrandt's pupils, examines a wide variety of themes from painting practice and theory from the Dutch Golden Age. It addresses the contested issue of 'Dutch realism' and its hidden symbolism, as well as Rembrandt's concern with representing emotions in order to involve the spectator. Diverse aspects of imitation and illusion come to the fore, such as the theory behind sketchy or 'rough' brushwork and the active role played by the viewer's imagination. Taking as its starting point discussions in Rembrandt's studio, this unique study provides an ambitious overview of Dutch artists' ideas on painting.

In a day when many see Christian faith primarily as disapproval, River of Delights embraces a joyful vision of life, from our enjoyment of God, to delight in our most important relationships, pleasure in our most significant endeavors, and the adventurous joy of being an agent of Gods Kingdom in the world. In a day when many regard Christian faith as irrelevant, River of Delights shows how joy connects with our deepest longings and highest aspirations and touches every facet of our lives. In a day when many view Christian faith as a set of obscure doctrines and rigid rules, River of Delights focuses on the God whose radiant joy eclipses all else, whose beauty steals our breath, and whose goodness beckons us into a life-changing, life-enriching relationship that will never end. River of Delights will not only immerse you in the Scriptures, it will introduce you to theologians past and present and initiate you into a growing band of Christians who see following Jesus as a path and portal to flourishing in life.

Joseph Ratzinger’s / Pope Benedict XVI’s list of accomplishments is unparalleled in modern times—in both theological and academic terms. He held prestigious teaching positions in Europe’s finest universities. He played a pivotal role in the deliberations of Vatican II and the formulation of its teachings. His theological publications number above fifteen hundred. And he served the Catholic Church as its Pontiff for eight years. In O Lord, I Seek Your Countenance, Fr. Emery de Gaál contends that Ratzinger/ Benedict is reminiscent of a Church Father in his theological virtuosity. But beyond his brilliant intellect, Benedict’s deep Christ-centered spirituality is what gives life and verve to his academic pursuits. Through essays that explore Benedict’s rich and varied theological thought and achievements, from the 1950s through his Jesus of Nazareth trilogy, de Gaál apprehends Ratzinger as a theologian with philosophical sensitivity whose insights have shaped and will continue to shape the course of Catholic theology for years to come.

The God Who Wants Us to Know Him Why would an omnipotent God ask questions of people? Because the questions are not for him; they are for us. In Questions from the God Who Needs No Answers, authors Carolyn and Craig Williford show how God’s inquiries in the Old Testament reveal who he is and how he wants to be in relationship with us. From “Where are you?” to “Is anything too hard for the Lord?” and “Am I not sending you?” God’s questions encouraged and challenged biblical characters–and they can teach us the same powerful truths today. This in-depth Bible study will help you: ·Discover a deeper and more intimate relationship with God ·Gain a better understanding of the people God questioned in the Bible ·Learn to use God’s questions to unravel the assumptions you have about God’s character and capabilities ·Uncover and study the truths of the Bible and how they apply to us today. Through description, guided reading, and interactive questions, Carolyn and Craig Williford reveal a God whose timeless questions call us to a deeper faith in him.

There is knowledge, understanding, and spiritual illumination in this book never seen or written, ever, in the recorded commentary of biblical history. This is a phenomenon of the moment arising out of Words in Daniel's book that have been "closed up and sealed till the time of the end". The challenge confronting every Christian, regardless of his spiritual age or position, is in recognizing that there is much more to know about God than we know but to know more we must be willing to continually repent and change our minds when the Lord allows us to see a clearer vision of the Truth. Those who set aside every influence outside of the simple literal Words of inspired scripture receive knowledge and understanding unavailable from any other source. Theologians of every degree have never seen the thoughts and observations illuminated in the precept upon precept chapters of this book. If we allow the theologian, tradition, or the worldly church to control our mind, we will miss the blessing of simply believing the purity of the Word. God gave us a good mind and He expects us to use it to His glory by understanding the Words He wants us to hear. The In-Visible Truth is an immeasurable blessing, hidden in simplicity. Identifying doctrinal errors in the church along with seeing biblical specifics of RAPTURE carries the believer far beyond the significance of knowing when Jesus will come again. The Lord is right on time every time and it is now time that we understand many things that the He did not allow us to understand in the past. Be blessed. James Scott Rollo