Isaac Adams - Böcker

Conversations about racism are as important as they are hard for American Christians.Yet the conversation often gets so ugly, even among the faithful who claim unity in Jesus. Why is that the case? Why does it matter? Can things get better, or are we permanently divided?In this honest and hopeful book, pastor Isaac Adams doesn't just show you how to have the race conversation, he begins it for you. By offering a fictional, racially charged tragedy in order to understand varying perspectives and responses, he examines what is at stake if we ignore this conversation, and why there's just as much at stake in how we have that discussion, especially across color lines--that is, with people of another ethnicity. This unique approach offers insight into how to listen to one another well and seek unity in Christ. Looking to God's Word, Christians can find wisdom to speak gracefully and truthfully about racism for the glory of God, the good of their neighbors, and the building up of the church.Some feel that the time for talking is over, and that we've heard all this before. But given how polarized American society is becoming--its churches not exempt--fresh attention on the dysfunctional communication between ethnicities is more than warranted. Adams offers an invitation to faithfully combat the racism so many of us say we hate and maintain the unity so many of us say we want. Together we can learn to speak in such a way that we show a divided world a different world.Talking About Race points to the starting line, not the finish line, when it comes to following Jesus amid race relations. It’s high time to begin running.

“I eagerly commend this series.”—R. Albert Mohler Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological SeminaryBe encouraged to deliver the message of the gospel to the world.One reason Christians don’t share the gospel is because we feel like we’re not good at it. We clam up; we fear what people might think; we feel bad; and the cycle repeats. But what if there was hope for our timid evangelism? Isaac Adams encourages disheartened evangelists to hope in God, not their efforts. If you’ve ever felt discouraged in your evangelism, you’re in good company, and you’re a prime candidate for God’s grace. Come and be reminded of it once more, so that you might joyfully share the gospel again. Part of a new series that helps Christians understand the centrality of the local church in how they grow as ChristiansShows readers how evangelism is connected to life in their local church and their own devotion to ChristDemonstrates how evangelism is doable for all believersIncludes application questions, suggestions for further reading, and charts and graphs to communicate information clearly

The Christian life is many things, so it can be hard to know how exactly we should live it. Training is a guide to show new Christians just that—how you should live and grow.Walking through the basic spiritual disciplines, Training uses short stories to show how you can love God and your neighbor. What does it look like to follow Jesus, listen to God, talk to God, love your spiritual family and love the lost? That’s what this book is all about.

AN INTERACTIVE GUIDE AND INTRODUCTION TO THE CHRISTIAN LIFE – WARTS AND ALL!The First Steps series provides an innovative and engaging guide to the Christian Life for people who are just starting out on it, perhaps with no Church background or previous information whatsoever. Possibly excited and nervous at the same time. Each of the ten titles uses everyday language to clearly explain some of the key areas people need to grasp, but commonly struggle with. A unique feature is that you are introduced to a person in each book, who we see trying this out in real life situations. You can almost imagine being there with them.These ten titles can be followed step–by–step as a path, or in the order that seems most relevant to where you are right now.   God – Is He Out There?War – Why Did Life Just Get Harder?Voices – Who Am I Listening To?Bible – Can We Trust It?Believe – What Should I Know?Character – How Do I Change?Training – How Do I Grow As A Christian?Church – Do I Have To Go?Relationships – How Do I Make Things Right?Service – How Do I Give Back? Each book will grab your attention using six symbols that run throughout each one. A person experiencing what’s in the book, before you have to.Illustrations that really bring it to life.Stop signs to ensure you’ve grasped it.Key Bible verses to give you confidence in what you’ve read.One significant and relevant Bible verse to easily remember and hold onto.A brief summary of what you’ve just covered, before going any further. Let’s jump in and take a look at what’s instore for us. GOD – IS HE OUT THERE?Probably the best title to start with as we need to be sure that God exists in the first place, discover who He is and what He’s like, and how this affects me, my life and my world.WAR – WHY DID LIFE JUST GET HARDER?As with anything that is new, we may come up against unexpected problems that risk throwing us off course. Being aware of this is key, and also knowing that anything this amazing is worth fighting for, combined with the surprising news is we’re not left to do this on our own! VOICES – WHO AM I LISTENING TO?We’re bombarded with messages demanding our attention and it can be difficult to know who to listen to, or what is the best decision to make. God is well aware of this and has provided loads of clarity. BIBLE – CAN WE TRUST IT?The Bible may have all the answers we’re looking for, but if we don’t trust it, we’re not going to believe it. How can we be sure it’s true and trustworthy?  BELIEVE – WHAT SHOULD I KNOW?Nobody understands the whole Bible right away – so what are some of the key truths we need to grasp, to get started?  CHARACTER – HOW DO I CHANGE?None of us wants to be a hypocrite, so how can my character match who I say I am?  TRAINING – HOW DO I GROW AS A CHRISTIAN?This looks at the wonderful opportunities we get, to grow and mature as a Christian, at just the right time and pace.  CHURCH – DO I HAVE TO GO?Here comes a tricky issue! Love it or dread it, it is home for the Christian on this planet. Let’s blow away some myths and false expectations, so we can really feel at home there. RELATIONSHIPS – HOW DO I MAKE THINGS RIGHT?How do we deal, as different people now, with all the various relationships we have? How can we heal broken ones, protect all the ones that are good, and accept that some will always be difficult? SERVICE – HOW DO I GIVE BACK?We’re told its good to give back, but what does that actually mean and how do we do it? Especially when we have to serve people we have a problem with.  SUITABLE FOR:People Exploring For ThemselvesOne–To–One MentoringSmall Group DiscussionsTraining Courses