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For centuries Christians have been tormented by one question above all, "If God is good and all-powerful, why does he allow his creatures to suffer pain?"

Why would God create us with such strong appetites for pleasure if he didn't intend for us to indulge them? Oscar Wilde gets to ask Jesus Christ this question in Ravi Zacharias' fictional dialogue - the second book in the dramatic great conversation series.

Have you ever wondered if your current season has a purpose? Do you ever feel like your present moment is so far from where you really long to be, but the answer to all your prayers is "not yet"? Join bestselling author and artist Ruth Chou Simons for this six-session audio Bible study as she...

Who was Jesus of Nazareth? Many admire his spiritual teachings; some go further and claim him as the messiah, while a few deny he ever existed at all. But everyone has an opinion about this obscure preacher who lived his brief life in one of the less significant regions of the Roman Empire; and who, in being crucified, died the traditional death for criminals and trouble-makers. Jesus lived in turbulent times. Under Roman rule, Judea was a hotbed of nationalist, political and religious interests, all vying for power.

L'Évangile de Jean me semble en souffrir plus que les autres parce qu'il est constitué de grandes unités impossibles à morceler. Nous avons voulu lui redonner son souffle, mettre en valeur son unité, faire apparaître ses grands équilibres structurels.

« Imaginez que je m'appelle Luc : j'ai relativement peu vécu avec Jésus de Nazareth ; mais je suis enthousiasmé par lui ; son histoire, ses paroles, sa tendresse envers les hommes et les femmes au cœur humble et droit. Vous me donnez trois heures pour en parler parce que, vous aussi, vous êtes touché par la personnalité de Jésus : je vous appelle donc Théophile (en grec, celui qui aime Dieu).

Paroles simples, concrètes, partant toujours de l'observation simple de la vie des hommes et des femmes et révélant ce qui se trouve ainsi enfoui dans le cœur des personnes humaines. Tantôt il s'adresse à la foule, tantôt à ceux qui croient en lui. Ici Jésus donne des conseils à ses apôtres, là il invective ceux qui regardent seulement les apparences et jugent de l'extérieur.

Discussions of the Bible and human sexuality often focus on a scattered handful of specific passages. But arguments about this same set of verses have reached an impasse, two leading biblical scholars believe; these debates are missing the forest for the trees. In this learned and beautifully written book, Richard and Christopher Hays explore a more expansive way of listening to the overarching story that scripture tells. They remind us of a dynamic and gracious God who is willing to change his mind, consistently broadening his grace to include more and more people.

Voici un texte fort et pourtant bref (il faut moins de 90 minutes pour le lire entièrement) ; ancien mais toujours plein d'actualité ; écrit en un langage simple, ce qui lui permet de toucher l'esprit et le cœur, quelle que soit notre culture. Son personnage central n'est autre que Jésus de Nazareth, homme du peuple juif qui vécut il y a deux millénaires.

What would you give to spend an evening with Jesus, hearing him teach and listening to him pray? This is what we encounter in the Farewell Discourse of John 13–17. As the shadow of the cross loomed, Christ shared his final hours with the disciples to prepare them for his death, quiet their troubled hearts, and intercede on their behalf before the Father.

Marvel at Jesus’ glory with these daily reflections on the transfiguration. This devotional looks at the transfiguration of Jesus in depth, giving listeners a glorious lens through which to view Jesus during Lent and Easter. As we see Jesus in all his glory, we will be reminded of how marvelous he is and how brilliant our future with him will be. We will be moved to worship Jesus with our whole lives, giving thanks for all that he is and all that he has done.

“God is in control” is a commonly used phrase that Christians have debated the validity of and true extent for centuries. In this Christian classic, originally published in 1918, Arthur W. Pink thoroughly examines and explains the degrees and the nature of God’s sovereignty. From free will to creation, this work speaks to God’s authority over every detail of the physical and spiritual world. Pink describes the power and awe of God in a way that is entirely thorough as well as engaging and uplifting.

The Infant Jesus of Prague from Catholic Book Publishing is a glorious booklet designed to increase the love offered to the Divine Infant and encourage more Catholics to venerate the Infant Jesus. This perennial favorite is an excellent resource for all who wish to enhance their devotion or learn more about the Infant Jesus of Prague.