Dave G. Roberts

I know what you are probably thinking History is boring Was I right? I have heard it a million times I think history can be fascinating, particularly Church history. Why do I think that? Because how can anything with heroes and heretics be boring? More than that, the story of the Christian Church is your story Yes You, dear reader Your story, regardless of where you are from and who you are. Your story, regardless of your system of belief or non-belief. Perhaps you know very little of it. No worries Before Jesus Christ ascended back to heaven, he commanded his 11 followers to go and tell others about Him and His work. They did, and we stand here today as a product of their obedience. But how did the Church get here today? Together we explore her birth, growth and development. Development to the point where she is worldwide and has at least 2 billion people who identify as a Christian, of one kind or another. Development of the practises and theology of the Church. All the while, striving to avoid the mistakes and embrace the joys. Who was the near-sighted man called "the Golden Mouth"? Who said, "If there is no laughter in heaven, I don't want to go there." Who was probably the first person to expound what we call "Grace"? Which of the ancient heresies could well be found in some churches today? We answer those questions and more in this journey through time. We also interact with some people of today, who tell about their relationship with the Church. Finally, we also interact with some of the great minds of Church history, looking at some of the prayers of the Church. As the Church of today and tomorrow, we can all learn something from this exciting story. This book is written with you in mind. Of course, it is written chiefly from an English-speaking Protestant European perspective as that is my background. Come on in

Glimpses into the Gospels of the New Testament - Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. The man we know as Jesus Christ, is the one whom Christian claim came in love. Jesus came into the world as their Saviour, to guide people into the Kingdom of God. In this llttle book of the Glimpses series, together we delve into some of the words of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. In doing so, we investigate what they meant when he spoke them and what significance they have for people today. People who are seeking to live out a life worthy of being called disciples of Jesus Christ. Christians being used by Jesus Christ to change the world one person at a time for the glory of God Is that you? Here is an outline of what we look at together: Introductions to each of the Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John 1. A Christian's Commitment (Matthew 7:21-29) 2. Jesus' Relationship with the Christian (Matthew 14:22-33) 3. Discipleship Of Jesus Christ (Matthew 22:37-39) 4. Jesus Final Moments (Matthew 27:27-44) 5. Jesus' Last Command (Matthew 28:18-20) 6. Jesus and the Cross (Mark 15:33-41) 7. A Tale For Christians (Luke 14:25-35) 8. I Will Share My Faith (Luke 19:10) 9. Understanding the Kingdom (John 3:1-18) As ever, there is also Index of all the Bible Verse referenced throughout the book. Come inside to find out more

Are you a Christian Disciple? Fabulous How well do you know the God you follow? God has a grip on you, but how good is your grip on Him? Are you holding on to Him by just your fingernails? Or do you have a good firm grip on His hand, just as a baby grips onto the hand of their father? As Christian Disciples, we are only just beginning to know what it means that God became human. When on that moment the holy & sinless God, chose to enter human history and became man. Why? So that humans could choose for themselves to be in a relationship with God or not, accepting freely that they are ransomed, healed, restored and forgiven. Yet in our modern Western Civilisation, the Church in places has forgotten this. It is time for the Church to once again go back to basics, to be reminded of them if necessary, to get their collective hands dirty and echo the God they claim to follow. Are you ready to learn not just about God but also why? In these studies, over 15 days, we look at: Why Study God? / Who is God? / God as Trinity / God the Father / God the Son / God the Holy Spirit / God, Humans and Life / A Tale of 4 Disciples / What is a Disciple? / Goal of a Disciple / Living as a Disciple / Growing as a Disciple / The Cross and the Discipl

Are you a Christian Disciple? Fabulous How well do you know the God you follow? God has a grip on you, but how good is your grip on Him? Are you holding on to Him by just your fingernails? Or do you have a good firm grip on His hand, just as a baby grips onto the hand of their father? As Christian Disciples, we are only just beginning to know what it means that God became human. When on that moment the holy & sinless God, chose to enter human history and became man. Why? So that humans could choose for themselves to be in a relationship with God or not, accepting freely that they are ransomed, healed, restored and forgiven. Yet in our modern Western Civilisation, the Church in places has forgotten this. It is time for the Church to once again go back to basics, to be reminded of them if necessary, to get their collective hands dirty and echo the God they claim to follow. Are you ready to learn not just about God but also why? In these daily studies which are written in a straight forward and direct manner, we look at: Why Study God? / Who is God? / God as Trinity / God the Father / God the Son / God the Holy Spirit / God, Humans and Life / A Tale of 4 Disciples / What is a Disciple? / Goal of a Disciple / Living as a Disciple / Growing as a Disciple / The Cross and the Discipl

All life can be found within the Psalms. Whatever our experiences, one of the Psalms will talk about it, reflect upon it and give wisdom in dealing with situation. This little book is but a mere glimpse of its innate riches which will hopefully give you an appetite to investigate the beauty and majesty of the Psalms. Martin Luther said of the Psalms, "Every Christian who would abound in prayer and piety ought, in all reason, to make the Psalms his manual." He adds "The Psalter has been lauded and loved by many holy fathers above the other books of the Scripture; and, indeed, the work itself does sufficiently praise its Author. Nevertheless, we also must utter our praise and thanks for it..." Inside we look together at: Psalm 62 - A prayer of TrustPsalm 66 - A song of JoyPsalm 94 - A prayer of Anger. Who amongst us has not experienced all three of these parts of life as a human? Come inside to see what the Psalms have to say, particularly in relation to living life for the glory of God

Start to unlock the treasures of Psalm 119 with this book Psalm 119 is more than just the longest Psalm - it is a profound journey into the heart of devotion, wisdom, and spiritual delight. Within its verses, the Psalmist weaves intricate metaphors that paint a vivid picture of his intimate relationship with God - one of trust, discovery, and joy. Much like birds that sing in triumph after uncovering hidden treasures, we too can approach Scripture with curiosity and celebration. Psalm 119 invites us into exploration, revealing layers of insight and divine beauty often overlooked. While its length may seem formidable, within its lines are pearls of wisdom, timeless truths, and encouragement for Christians navigating the complexities of the 21st century. Join the journey as we delve into this remarkable passage, uncovering the treasures that make Psalm 119 a radiant masterpiece of faith.

Come inside for a glimpse into the Books of Acts - a book of action, dynamism and vitality Jesus' resurrection from the dead was the catalyst for the mission of the church, which began with the disciples and has continued throughout history. Indeed, the growth and spread of the church, is evidence of the historical fact of Jesus' physical resurrection, or rising from the dead. However, Jesus has now ascended back to God. What happened next? How did this small group of followers respond?

The WOWFactor of Jesus Christ It's all there in black and white. To be agog is to be filled with excitement and expectation Hence our title of this book exploring the man who splits history - Jesus Christ Looking primarily at what the Bible says about him but also glimpsing briefly at the evidence from outside the Bible said about this most amazing of men His birth we celebrate worldwide at Christmas and his death & resurrection we celebrate at Easter. For many people today, as well as down through history, Jesus Christ is the most important figure in human history. Almost everybody has an opinion about him - whether positive, negative or indifferent. Come inside and let us explore together the primary documents about him, the Bible, who people say he was, what he did and the relevancy of Jesus Christ for you today Suitable for those exploring Christianity as well as those who have been a Christian for a short while or for many years Now includes an index of Bible verses referred to, so that you can easily check what is written with what the Bible says.