The Bible is the most revered book in the world; it is also the most reviled. Millions of people turn to it every day to find inspiration and direction for their lives, yet for two thousand years no other book has been so hated, vilified, and attacked. Many of its translators have been persecuted, tortured, and murdered, and countless copies of their work have been banned or destroyed. Yet for many people the Bible is neither loved nor loathed; it is nothing more than an ancient religious docume...

For centuries, symbols have been used as a means of identification, often in an immediate, compact, and powerful way. For some two thousand years, Christianity has had a symbol that is universally recognized—a simple cross. Yet the cross represents not the character, life or teaching of the founder of Christianity, but the gruesome way in which he was put to death while still in his early thirties. For millions today, a cross has become little more than a charm or good luck bracelet, tattooed on their bodies, or worn as jewelry. The huge gap between the original event and the current symbol therefore raises some massive questions: • Why has the symbol remained so universally popular? • Was there anything unique about the crucifixion of Jesus? • Why was he put to death? Here is a volume that answers all these questions—and many more—and makes it crystal clear that in the death of Jesus lies our only hope of the forgiveness of sins...

Christianity stands or falls on one stupendous event: the resurrection of Jesus Christ. If he is now no more than a handful of dust and bones lying somewhere in Israel, the Christian faith lies buried with him. In this new publication, John Blanchard examines the evidence, assesses the alternatives, and provides a convincing conclusion. Here is a little volume that will strengthen the faith of countless Christians—and give them a dynamic means of sharing the faith with others.

Over 20 years ago John Blanchard compiled “A treasury of quotations for Christians” called Gathered Gold. It was so well-received that it had to be reprinted several times and augmented by two further volumes, More Gathered Gold and Sifted Silver. Now this material is available to a new readership and in a new format. Approximately 1,000 quotations have been added, bringing the total to 16,000 quotations. With quotations from hundreds of sources, The Complete Gathered Gold is sure to be a valuable resource for preachers, Bible class teachers and group leaders, as well as a “gold mine” for all Christians to dip into whenever they would like to read a gem of truth on any of the 600 subjects covered.

A simple way to introduce these studies in the Minor Prophets will be to ask and answer several questions about them: Who were they? Why are they known as “Minor Prophets”? When and where did they live? What was their ministry? What was their message? Once we have answers to these questions we will be in a position to look at the prophets’ main themes before focusing on one specific statement made by each one of them. Not only should we rely wholeheartedly on the faithful exposition of the Bibl...

Nobody can think seriously about hell and remain emotionally and psychologically unaffected. The idea that after a few years of life on earth an untold number of human beings, many of whom would be thought of as decent, law-abiding citizens, will spend eternity in indescribable agony and exposed to God’s relentless anger is overwhelming. Reaction to the paralyzing prospect of everlasting punishment varies from those who dismiss the whole idea because they reject the authority of Scripture to th...

No part of the Bible is more dynamically relevant to today’s ethical culture and spiritual climate than the Letter of James. It tackles twenty-first century issues head-on, ruthlessly exposing our pressures and problems and showing how they can be overcome by the indwelling grace of God. John Blanchard vividly expounds this message with clarity and conviction—and with an enthusiasm that makes Truth for Life a book to read, studied, and lived!

Cielo e infierno, dos grandes temas que generan infinidades de incógnitas en todo ser humano. En estos dos tomos complementarios, los autores se dirigen a diferentes tipos de personas, aquellas que piensan que van a ir al cielo porque se lo merecen, aquellos que no tienen interés en el más allá, otras que concientemente prefieren el camino a la perdición y otras que están seguras de su salvación. En todos los casos, recuerdan al lector que sólo hay un camino al cielo y que la eternidad no ofrece segundas oportunidades. Es por eso que los desafía a estar preparados.

One of the things that distinguishes humankind from every other species on earth is that we have a moral dimension. A moral law seems to be programmed into our psychological “software” and our awareness of it is triggered by the conscience, a mysterious monitor that pokes its nose into every nook and cranny of our lives. Why should this be the case? Does our moral sense come from nature? Is it nothing more than a cultural phenomenon? Is personal preference the deciding factor? Have we any right...

Health, finance, family, the future—life is full of questions. There are deeper questions, too. Who am I? Why am I here? Where am I going? Does life have any purpose? But the ultimate questions are about God. Does he exist? What is he like? Can I know him and experience his power in my life? And if so, how? This little volume tackles these vital questions head-on—and answers them simply, clearly, and directly. Read it carefully. It could change your life—forever.

In the John Blanchard Collection, the internationally-known preacher, teacher, and author brings fresh insight to numerous apologetic topics. Defending the Christian faith, John Blanchard tackles such issues as morality, Scripture’s inerrancy, suffering and pain, heaven and hell, God’s existence and relevancy, and the importance of Christ’s coming, death, and resurrection. He engages “new atheism,” traces the development of atheistic and agnostic thinking, presents Darwinian evolutionism’s flaws, and illustrates the importance of science in the Christian faith. The collection also includes devotional readings and studies on the Minor Prophets, Mark, Luke, and James and Blanchard’s popular Complete Gathered Gold—a compilation of thousands of quotes from hundreds of sources.

The Beatitudes are widely recognized as forming a pivotal point in the life and teaching of Jesus. In this engagingly written book John Blanchard clearly shows why their message is so relevant and up to date, his thorough treatment of their dynamic text applies their message to many areas of contemporary Christian living.

The theory of evolution has been called “the most powerful and the most comprehensive idea that has ever arisen on earth.” It has been so passionately argued and so heavily promoted in the mass media that millions of people with no scientific expertise assume it must be true. Evolutionism says that life on earth began by chance in some kind of chemical “soup,” and claims that Homosapiens is the latest product of a vast sequence of species that led from the first living cell through invertebrate...

We live in what has been called “a world with ragged edges.” Earthquakes, volcanoes, floods, hurricanes, tsunamis, fires, famine, and other natural disasters kill millions of people and injure countless others, sometimes wiping out huge numbers within a few hours. Every day, accidents claim an untold number of victims. Planes crash, trains are derailed, road vehicles collide, ships are lost at sea, buildings collapse, bridges give way, trees fall, machinery malfunctions. To make matters worse, ...

La teoría de la evolución ha sido calificada como “la idea de mayor impacto y alcance que jamás haya presenciado el mundo”. Se ha debatido tan acaloradamente y se ha promovido con tal intensidad en los medios de comunicación que millones de personas sin conocimientos científicos dan por supuesta su veracidad. El evolucionismo afirma que la vida en la Tierra comenzó de forma fortuita en una especie de “caldo” químico, y afirma que el Homo Sapiens es la última muestra de una larga serie de especi...

Ever since humankind has lived on earth we have been teased or tormented by questions that seem programmed into our humanity. The most important go far beyond those that focus on the kind of issues millions face every day—marriage problems, financial worries, failing health, pain, loneliness, insecurity, and depression. They ask such things as “Why am I here?”; “Would it matter if I had never been born?”; “Does life need to have any meaning?”; and “What happens to me when I die?” Yet these que...

How can we better read the Bible? What is the significance of Jesus’ ascension? How can Christians better keep the Sabbath? What difference does the atonement make? The Day One Biblical and Theological Studies Collection is designed to help Christians think biblically about a variety of theological issues that confront evangelicals. Some of these books are born out of controversy or inspired by pressing social concerns. Others are meant to fill a particular gap in contemporary theological discussion or address already-popular theological topics from an evangelical perspective. But all books in this collection stem from the urgent desire to make important theological topics accessible to all readers.

“Where do we go from here?” is the final question all humanity faces, and this volume tackles it head-on. Exactly what does happen to us when we die? The immediate future of the body is fairly obvious, but what about the spirit or soul? Is it annihilated or reincarnated? Is it conscious or unconscious? Do we face endless pain or endless pleasure? Is there a “second chance” to put things right? Do we have to wait until after we die to find out? This volume answers these and other questions biblic...

Year after year, millions of people pitch into a growing whirlwind of activity in preparation for just one day: December twenty-fifth. Many of those who join in the excitement have at least some idea that this particular day is called Christmas day because it celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. Yet, they have no idea why for millions of people around the world it has become the greatest highlight of the year. It’s time to ask some questions. Who was this Jesus? Do we actually know when he was born? Was there a special purpose in his birth? Is there anything special that makes him stand out over the other 60 billion people that have lived on earth? How can a few years he spent here have any possible relevance for people living in the twenty-first century? Why should we bother to find out? In this lively volume Blanchard strips away the myths and tells like it is. Here is the real story. The dynamic truth...

When a person becomes a Christian, nothing is more important than that they should begin reading the Bible on a daily basis. It is “the living and enduring word of God” by which his people are helped to learn more about him, to grow in grace, to discover God’s purpose for their lives, to resist temptation, and to live in a way “worthy of the Gospel.” Read Mark Learn has been specifically written to get new Christians started on this exciting journey. It divides the Gospel of Mark into 45 daily ...

This volume includes 62 guidelines for personal reading through the Gospel of Luke. Both stimulating and challenging, this series of notes is designed to explain Luke’s Gospel and to help you see its relevance to everyday living. Outline expositions and pithy comments make Luke Comes Alive! ideal for discussion groups and Bible studies, as well as personal reading.

In this volume, author John Blanchard engages with the so-called “new atheism” promoted by Richard Dawkins in his books The God Delusion and The Greatest Show on Earth. He concisely—but clearly—outlines Dawkins’ views and arguments, deftly demonstrates how shallow and illogical they often are, and provides God-centered alternatives that are altogether superior. Blanchard tackles such subjects as the importance but limitations of science, the origin and significance of morality, and Dawkins’ aby...

John Blanchard believes that Christians are meant to enjoy the Bible, and that reading the Scriptures should be an exciting adventure into God’s truth and purposes for our lives. This book is written out of two firmly held convictions. The first is that the Bible is the Word of God. The second conviction is that Christians are meant to enjoy the Bible. It is meant to be a constant means of enlightenment, enrichment, and encouragement, its dynamic influence bringing a deepening joy into our dail...

This award-winning title traces the development of atheistic and agnostic thinking over the past 2,500 years and shows how thinkers like Immanuel Kant, Friedrich Neitzsche, Albert Camus, Jean-Paul Sartre, Bertrand Russell, and others have shaped many people’s thinking today. It also pinpoints the flaws in Darwinian evolutionism and in claims made for it by Richard Dawkins, Christopher Hitchens, and others, explains why secular humanism self-destructs, reveals why there is no conflict between sc...

This volume is simple without being simplistic, and doctrinally rich without sounding dull and dry. Best of all, it persuasively presents the truth about Jesus Christ in such a coherent way that anybody who reads it can’t possibly miss its message.

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