Böcker av Jesse Yow

Christians encounter hostility and subtle persecution in the U.S. and face open persecution in other parts of the world. We are called to turn the other cheek, but in what other ways would God have us respond? This book provides biblical perspectives to help understand the challenge of persecution and how God promises to guide, use, and sustain us. Features: The biblical perspective on hostility and persecutionHow God would have us respondRecent trends of hostility and persecution toward Christians in the U.S. and worldwidePositive options for a response reflecting the Gospel and life under God's graceLearn the answers to questions like these:What kinds of hostility do Christians encounter?When does hostility spill over into persecution?What are the underlying roots found in sin, spiritual warfare, and opposition to Christ?How can examples from Scripture improve our understanding of persecution?What are God's priorities, and how does that motivate Christians?How does God support and encourage us during times of difficulty?How can we respond?

People remain thankful for science, but they also recognize that science does not hold all the answers. In fact, they see that science can raise more questions than it answers, driving people on further quests for understanding truth, and contentment. Faith and Science in a Skeptical Age shows Christians how to respond to a world focused on finding answers to life's mysteries by exploring current topics and their impacts on our culture.Topics covered include:Heaven and hellNear-death experiencesAngelsDemonsMiraclesAlien explorationStem cell researchCloning, and moreFaith and Science in a Skeptical Age is a companion to our Faith on the Edge Bible study series.