The Christian life was meant to be danced but not on your tip toes. A tightrope walk was my spiritual life. One missed step meant you were falling into hell if you didn't repent immediately. I was taught that true Christians never sinned, or if they did, they would have to "get saved" all over again. An unreasonable standard of "holiness" and a constant striving of perfection flowed from this belief. Lists of dos and don'ts were in abundance in an effort to practice the "idol of holiness." Are you walking that tightrope? By understanding God's true character through His saving grace on the cross, you can break free from the bondage of legalism and unholy fear, anxiety, and frustration, into a life of gratefulness for God's love, mercy, and grace. You can begin the balancing act of leaving legalism behind and finding true liberty in Christ.

This book will enrich your knowledge of John Bunyan and the times he lived in. The book was written after an enormous amount of research and study and covers John Bunyan's life from lowly beginnings through his conversion to Christianity and onto his writing and creating his most famous work, The Pilgrims Progress.

""What shall we do?"" was the question people asked John the Baptist as they came to be baptized. Others asked this question of Jesus during his ministry in Galilee, and of Peter on the Day of Pentecost. After two thousand years, even many confirmed Christians remain confused. May a Christian work on the Sabbath? Is the Sabbath Saturday or Sunday? Must we eat Kosher? Paul said that Christ fulfilled the Law, so what are the rules for today? Must Christians still follow the Ten Commandments, or have all the commandments been abolished in favor of ""love""? If there is no Law, is anything still a sin? What are we required to do, or forbidden to do, and how much can we get away with, and still be saved? The New Testament, especially in the practical teachings of the Apostle Paul, contains adequate answers to many of these questions and provides principles for making Godly decisions even on debatable matters never dreamt of two thousand years ago.

Synopsis Free Study Guide Additional Retailers Dare to think beyond the ordinary and live above mere existence. An old hymn by William P. Merrill calls us to: "rise up [and] have done with lesser things" [emphasis added]. We must awaken to what is happening in our world and flee from folly. Escaping the seductive embrace of worldliness requires us to be vigilant. We must shun all distractions, deception and alluring digressions. Like repentant prodigals, we need to persistently run to our Father's protective and loving embrace. Even our temporal survival depends on this. It is a sad reality today that while many disregard God, others are misinformed about him. There is widespread digression from the truth. Each of these abnormalities leads to serious consequences. Hence, we must flee to God. This book discusses God's supremacy, sovereignty, and absolute attributes. God's purpose for his creation, mankind's fall, individual culpability, God's grace and salvation through Jesus Christ are examined. Among the key convictions conveyed is the fact that true liberation comes only from an obedient response to the transcendent supremacy and will of God. One cannot properly glorify God without a correct understanding and application of the truth. Therefore, seeking the truth is the most prudent engagement for mankind. All are called upon to appropriately respond to God. For some, this book may be the beginning of a long term exploration. For others, it may serve as the encouragement to continue in their commitment to the truth. Vital Truth and Precepts could serve as a resource for personal or group study. It provides useful teaching or study content for Sunday school teachers, as well as for professors and students in bible colleges and seminaries. New Christians and even people who are not followers of Christ might find it helpful in understanding the Christian faith. If you would like to read a synopsis of each chapter, go to: Synopsis If you have purchased this book and would like a free electronic copy of the study guide, go to: Free Study Guide Compare prices at: Retailers

Explores how Aquinas's understanding of virtue developed as his consideration of sin, grace, and God's action in human life deepened.

DARE TO WALK reveals God's desire to take you from "what you are" to what God "wants you to be" . where HE is enthroned as the LORD of your life. In today's liberal freethinking society who boast of no moral standards . it is imperative the "we walk even as HE walked." "These devotions communicate Biblical truth and personal faith . [and] are insightful and thought provoking. They challenge the reader to examine their walk with Christ and stimulate each one to journal personal reflections on scriptures read." -Dr. William B. Coker, Pastor World Gospel Church, Terre Haute, IN. "Edward Powell draws on a lifetime of knowing God and experiencing His faithfulness. I like that. It makes DARE TO WALK relatable and refreshing. In a day when "total surrender" is rarely mentioned, these devotions challenge us to serve God without reservation, daring us to believe that He does reward those who diligently seek Him." -Doug Salser, President Literature Ministries International, Greenville, TX. "I have used Edward Powell's devotional books in my own devotions and found them insightful, Biblically sound, and uplifting . a reflection of the life and pilgrimage of Edward Powell. I recommend them highly to my friends everywhere." -G. L. Johnson, Senior Pastor People's Church, Fresno, CA. EDWARD POWELL, A "miracle" of God's grace, was critically wounded in WW II when both forearms and leg were almost blown off by shrapnel from German artillery. He spent two and a half years in Army hospitals recovering as doctors rebuilt his arms and leg. For 60 years he has taught God's Word, spoken in churches, civic groups, and retreats of God's grace, sufficiency, and faithfulness. He has written two companion books of devotions entitled DARE TO BELIEVE and DARE TO TRUST.

Jesus Christ came into this world to bring Gods influence into mans situations and circumstances, so that man may regain his God-given ability (dominion) which was once lost in the Garden of Eden. I believe the letter g in the word grace stands for God. When you remove that letter g then what you will have is race. Running the race of life without God can be frustrating; it is a life of hardship. Jesus therefore came to pave way for man to combine divinity with humanity in order to conquer satan and the world system. We live under grace dispensation, but not all Christians enjoy the grace of God. This book therefore teaches us the basic steps, attitudes, characters and decisions we must take in order to bring to manifestation the grace of God that is already placed upon our lives through redemption. The word of God says; Arise, shine, for thy light is come (Isaiah 60:1). The light is there, but it will not shine without an input from you, if the light must shine, then you must arise. In the same vein, grace to become all that God programmed you to become in life is upon your life, but there are some practical steps you will need to take that will automatically set grace at work in your life.

Have you ever said, "I wish I knew then what I know now?" Many of us have made that statement, and that maybe the path you are on right now, wondering why you exist, or if you are youth, "What is my future going to look like?" And, even if you are seasoned in life you may wonder, "Am I on the right path according to what God wants me to do?" God called the children of Israel hypocrites, filthy mouth and just downright sinners. This is because the Israelites where just doing their own thing, living life on their own terms. Will & Grace captures today's wandering Christians and takes them on an adventure through the lives of other Biblical characters and it will show today's Christians, how not to pitch their tents in the wrong direction. You will become more refreshed and a stunning revelation of how you been living your life on your terms is not only destructive but it is clearly not God's will for you. And it will also question you about the grace you have been given. Do you think you deserved it?

For nearly two decades, this classic collection of tough, beautiful, and earthy prayers has lightened hearts and dared spirits to soar.