In this book we will follow the beginnings and the development of community in the Bible. From the Old Testament, where the principles of community are laid out, to the New Testament, where the stories of Jesus “flesh out” the concept of community, it is in His interaction with the disciples, His encounters with people, and His teachings that we find the true purpose of community.

Typically, biographical books start at the beginning of the subject’s life and progress onward in an orderly fashion and close with death. With Paul the apostle, the earliest histories are fragmentary at best, and many details are simply nonexistent. Yet Paul’s story isn’t really about Paul at all; it is about the spreading of the good news of salvation through belief in Jesus Christ and His sacrifice. The story  much of it revealed in the letters of Paul to the congregations at Corinth, Galatia, Ephesus, Philippi, Colossae, and Thessalonica concerns the mission of Paul to the Gentiles and his perseverance in taking the gospel to “the uttermost part of the earth” (Acts 1:8, KJV). The spread of the gospel is the focus and not Paul. That is where this devotional story begins.

One of the best Sabbath School lesson supplements you can have. Spirit of Prophecy comments about the lesson are arranged for daily study with the Adult Sabbath School Bible Study Guide.

One of the best Sabbath School lesson supplements you can have. Spirit of Prophecy comments about the lesson are arranged for daily study with the Adult Sabbath School Bible Study Guide.

The Adult Sabbath School Bible Study Guide (Quarterly) links the entire world Church together in a global classroom. Written by a variety of authors, the study guide encourages personal time with God and His Word. Memory texts and key thoughts from the authors provide an opportunity for spiritual growth.

The book of Isaiah challenge people, including us, to stop just looking around and start looking up to the Lord, whom Isaiah saw "sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up" (Isaiah 6:1). In author Roy Gane's "The Book of Isaiah", readers will get a fresh look at some of the poetry and parallelism, imagery, and contrasts, and musical rhythms that for the symphony of the human journey through judgement and restoration. See key aspects of God's character in a new light, take a fresh look at how He leads and comforts broken people, and marvel at the glorious destiny waiting God's redeemed.

As a direct response to the new General Conference president's mandate to emphasize revival within the Adventist church, Revive Us Again does not present some new startling, sensational information on revival and the Holy Spirit. But it leads the reader through God’s Word and the writings of Ellen G. White to life changing spiritual principles. As you read, open your mind to the deep moving of the Holy Spirit and place yourself in an atmosphere of spiritual renewal.

The Clear Word has renewed the devotional lives of thousands of people. Let it renew yours today! This easy-to-read paraphrase is now available for your portable reading device. This eBook edition features resizable text, bookmarking, built-in-dictionary, easy verse selector, searching, and much more!

Explore the concept of biblical rest by accepting the invitation of the Man from Galilee to “come”—especially those who feel “weary and burdened”—and experience His kind of rest.

One of the best Sabbath School lesson supplements you can have. Spirit of Prophecy comments about the lesson are arranged for daily study with the Adult Sabbath School Bible Study Guide.

Daring to Live by Every Word brings us back to the basic religion of Christ: unapologetic, devoted and committed to a glorious ideal. Let these pages invite you to relish the beauty of God's Word and what if really means to love and worship the Living Word, the One who created, rescued, and redeemed us.

One of the best Sabbath School lesson supplements you can have. Spirit of Prophecy comments about the lesson are arranged for daily study with the Adult Sabbath School Bible Study Guide.

Marvin Moore once again digs deep into Scripture and examines the questions surrounding this unique group of people and the apocalyptic time, which they go through. With an understanding of prophecy, Moore brings you, the reader, a clearer picture of the 144,000 and what it takes to be part of that number. The 144,000 have a mission to fulfill. They will have God’s seal on their foreheads. There is a spiritual preparation that God’s people, the 144,000, must make in order to be ready for His coming.

In Enriching Your Marriage, relationship experts Drs. Claudio and Pamela Consuegra explain God’s purpose for marriage and take readers step-by-step through the best practices for healthy covenant relationships. Learn to spot pitfalls, identify needs, develop communication and conflict resolution skills, handle finances, and more to build a legacy of faith and family through your home.

Jesus has told us the end of the story: He has overcome! When we face sickness, death, loss and various troubles, let’s remember that evil is a conquered enemy. When all is said and done, JESUS WINS!

In How to Make a Visit, you’ll learn tips and best practices for making effective in-person visits to people who request Bible studies, former members, the sick or homebound, and others. get the specific tools to sharpen your skills in the art of personal evangelism today.

In the style of Smith’s popular 40 Days: Prayer and Devotions to Prepare for the Second Coming, this book can help revive the spiritual experience of individuals, small groups, and entire churches. Find out for yourself what an amazing difference 40 days can make.

This book contains 40 days of devotional studies designed to strengthen your relationship with Christ and enable you to lead others to Him.

Learn about prayer walking, the most effective evangelism strategy for reaching big cities, small towns, neighborhoods, and loved ones.

Atheistic governments have disavowed God, and fundamentalist national leaders claim to speak for God and require strict religious observance from all their citizens. Both are extremes. Is there a better way?

Guides Greatest Second Coming Stories remind us to remain faithful. Jesus is coming! And it will be worth the wait! I can’t wait! Can You?

Today Jesus invites His daughters to color their world. Not only with resources, time, and talent but also in hues of faith and hope, always remembering that “the greatest of these [colors] is love” (1 Corinthians 13:13, NKJV). Witness, then, the broad strokes with which women in these stories have colored their spheres of influence as they fight human trafficking, adopt abused animals, slip shoes on the feet of a suffering stranger, and routinely forego Christmas dinners to feed the homeless.

Victoria Duarte’s passion for mission outweighed any fear. As a young nursing graduate, she had accepted a call to the Bongo Adventist Mission, landing her in the middle of the Angolan civil war.

Melody Mason’s new book, Daring to Ask for More, is driving me to my knees. My needs are so great and my resources so few, what self-righteousness it is to pray so little. Thank you for that push!

Frank Fournier, President, ASI

The book of Revelation is often only looked at as a book about prophecy and the future. We don’t usually think of it as presenting the gospel. In this daily devotional, readers will find a facet of the gospel from the last book of the Bible.