Elmer L Towns

Prolific author, college and seminary professor, and co-founder of Liberty University, Elmer Towns has written a second Teaching Series consisting of six profound books designed to stir your spirit and increase your biblical knowledge: Grandparents in the Bible; The Ten Commandments According to Jesus; 7 Indispensable Words for Effective Prayer; Habits of the Heart; When God Is Silent; What Is Right? Intriguing titles with even more intriguing content. What Is Right? Biblical Principles for Decision-Making is a profound and in-depth examination of specific issues that are of great, even grave, concern for Christians today. What is right? Look no further than the Word of God that clearly addresses every life issue-including moral, social, spiritual, personal, racial, and relational. This book is not a list of right and wrong behavior; rather, it presents biblical principles you can use to determine what is right. Methods change, principles never do. Part Two includes eight specific lessons to study individually and/or in a small group or Sunday School class setting. Additional resources are available to further explore the topic of What Is Right? Christians can apply the principles of God's Word to every situation-and do what is right

The Ten Commandments According to JesusProlific author, college and seminary professor, and co-founder of Liberty University, Elmer Towns has written a second Teaching Series consisting of six profound books designed to stir your spirit and increase your biblical knowledge: Grandparents in the Bible; The Ten Commandments According to Jesus; 7 Indispensable Words for Effective Prayer; Habits of the Heart; When God Is Silent; What Is Right? Intriguing titles with even more intriguing content. The Ten Commandments According to Jesus is a unique and inclusive discussion of each of the Ten Commandments. In Jesus's earthly ministry, He emphasized keeping the Ten Commandments and explained the positive, inner motivations for keeping them. The Ten Commandments According to Jesus contains: 10 Comprehensive Chapters70 Daily Devotionals 10 Lessons (and Answers)Additional ResourcesThis book is the result of a highly hailed, in-depth Sunday school series before a class of one thousand. The truths shared have had an enormous, positive impact in changing the way Christians can understand and biblically embrace spiritual, emotional, physical, relational, and even worldly realities. There is no doubt your life will be touched as well as you glorify God and submit to His for-our-good commands.

A Christmas DevotionalA Christmas Devotional is like strolling through the month of December wrapped in all the beauty and splendor of the Christmas season. No other time of year is packed as full with excited eagerness and expectation than the month leading up to the Christ Child's birth Like none other, this devotional presents God's greatest Gift in a daily joyfulness that includes: Scriptures from the Bible, God's personal Love Letter to you. Personal and inspirational insights and foresights to ponder-as if Jesus Himself is speaking directly to you. Prayers to Lord Jesus who chose to enter the world as a Babe. Reflective responses to His presence in your daily life. Each of the 25 days leading to His birth day is filled with an intimate "you are there" perspective as you embrace the scenes and feelings and interactions between you and the Holy One. As the day approaches and life unfolds in the miraculous, you are privy to how each manifestation of Father God's love becomes a pure and absolute reality. A Christmas Devotional is perfect as a gift for family, friends, Sunday school teachers, a neighbor, and of course for yourself-a treasure to reread year after year as you reach out and touch the greatest Gift of all-the Lord Christ Jesus.

Prolific author, college and seminary professor, and co-founder of Liberty University, Elmer Towns has written a second Teaching Series consisting of six profound books designed to stir your spirit and increase your biblical knowledge: Grandparents in the Bible; The Ten Commandments According to Jesus; 7 Indispensable Words for Effective Prayer; Habits of the Heart; When God Is Silent; What Is Right? Intriguing titles with even more intriguing content. The Bible is the final authority in all matters of faith and practice; therefore, understanding biblical principles that develop godly character is a must for every believer. When we apply the principles of character development to righteous habits, we can become all God wants us to be. To grow a life-changing and lifelong character, an understanding of the following principles is essential: LoveLoyalty EducationRewardPunishmentFearAs Habits of the Heart is part of Elmer Towns's Teaching Series 2, this book is also designed with four Parts. Each Part provides-in an enjoyable and practical manner-a biblically grounded examination of the development and sustainment of a consistent Christian character. Godly character is based on right thinking about God and His purposes for your life. As you apply the principles of God's Word and cooperate with His Spirit, life will get better and better

When God Is SilentHow to Hear God When He Seems Far AwayProlific author, college and seminary professor, and co-founder of Liberty University, Elmer Towns has written a second Teaching Series consisting of six profound books designed to stir your spirit and increase your biblical knowledge: Grandparents in the Bible; The Ten Commandments According to Jesus; 7 Indispensable Words for Effective Prayer; Habits of the Heart; When God Is Silent; What Is Right? Intriguing titles with even more intriguing content. When God Is Silent: How to Hear God When He Seems Far Away answers the questions many Christians ponder during their spiritual journey. Some of the questions asked and answered include: If God were to speak to us today, what would He say? Would He tell us what to believe? Would He warn us of danger? Why can't I see miracles? Why is God silent when we call for help? Eight chapters deep dive into the most perplexing questions, and after years of personal study and experience, author Elmer L. Towns reveals what he has learned. Eight lessons follow, designed to solidify the truths found in God's Word through the Holy Spirit. You can learn to listen through the sounds of silence and tune in to the voice of God ringing loudly in the world He created, the Word He composed, and the Word incarnate.

Grandparents in the BibleProlific author, college and seminary professor, and co-founder of Liberty University, Elmer Towns has written a second Teaching Series consisting of six profound books designed to stir your spirit and increase your biblical knowledge. Grandparents in the Bible is the first of six volumes. Books to follow include: The Ten Commandments According to Jesus; 7 Indispensable Words for Effective Prayers; Habits of the Heart; When God Is Silent; What Is Right? Intriguing titles with even more intriguing content. Being a grandparent is one of the most fulfilling experiences in life-fulfilling God's cycle of life placed within every person. When godly grandparents pass along their Christian heritage to another generation, those grandchildren can carry on that legacy, and on and on it goes, each family perpetuating God's plan to grow His Kingdom on earth as it is in Heaven. In this book you will learn how: Jacob was confronted by God; and at the end his life, he passed on a holy heritage to his grandchildren. Naomi and her husband turned their backs on God. But she returned to her godly roots and raised her grandson for God-who became the grandfather of King David. Asa's father, grandfather, and grandmother were evil influences. Yet in spite of an ungodly heritage, Asa led the people back to God. Noah was a man of faith who built a boat and saved the world. Both the positive and negative impacts of Grandfather Noah are seen in this chapter. Lois raised her daughter Eunice to live for God. With very little support, the grandmother and mother trained Timothy to became a godly leader in the early church. Paul produced Timothy who produced a third generation who produced a fourth generation of Christians (2 Timothy 2:2). Designed for maximum reading pleasure as well as study enjoyment, Grandparents in the Bible provides in Part One: in-depth character stories and take-away lessons. Part Two offers 50 Daily Devotions focused on relevant Scriptures and space to write your personal reflections. Part Three includes six specific lessons to use individually and/or in a small group or Sunday School class setting. Part Four presents a comprehensive PowerPoint Guide (100 slides) to be used as part of a group discussion and/or teaching. Additional online resources are also available to further explore the topic of Grandparents in the Bible.

Faith Walking Through Problems"When you think about pain and suffering, ask yourself three questions: 'Why me' 'Why now' 'Why this' Then consider that there are three wrong attitudes you can have about problems in your life. First, sometimes you may think that because you are a Christian, you should not have problems. Second, you may think you are unspiritual because Christians should not have problems. Third, you may think God has forsaken you because you have problems," so writes best-selling author Elmer L. Towns, co-founder of Liberty University. Faith Walking Through Problems gives you healthy, biblically based approaches to solving problems. From identifying the causes of your problems to altering your attitude toward problems, every page offers practical ways you can lighten your emotional and spiritual load and bring you peace. All 5 chapters present step-by-step actions you can take and principles you can apply to make the right decisions leading to problem resolutions. Following the wisdom-filled chapters are 35 devotions with relevant Scripture, insights, and prayers to bring God's presence into your problems for righteous outcomes. And as with the other two Faith-Walking books in the series of three, this book concludes with 5 comprehensive lessons that not only help you solve your problems, but also provide ways to teach others problem-solving strategies.

Faith Walking Through Suffering & PainWhy read a book about suffering and pain? If you haven't suffered pain in the past, or are not suffering now, it is inevitable that you will eventually experience some type of pain. Faith Walking Through Suffering and Pain helps you get ready mentally, but more importantly, spiritually ready for when that time comes. The Bible says that "trials will show that your faith is genuine...tested as fire tests and purifies gold-though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So, when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor" (1 Peter 1:7 NLT). Author Elmer Towns looks at this sensitive issue with a heart of compassion, eyes of experience, and godly wisdom, providing you a comforting perspective. He first tackles how you can learn from suffering and pain, then gives you the best way to respond, and concludes with why he believes God allows pain. Twenty-eight special devotions are included. And as with all three Faith-Walking books, Faith Walking Through Suffering and Pain concludes with four comprehensive lessons that not only help you get through suffering and pain, but also offers a way to teach others how to cope.

Faith walking With JesusWell-known and beloved author Elmer Towns answers these life-empowering and spirit-enriching questions: What is walking by faith? Who can walk by faith and how can it happen? Can anyone walk by faith if they don't know what faith means? Why do you need both faith and works? What does it mean to take a "leap of faith"? How can you grow your faith? Faith-walking is not faith running or faith standing-it is walking by faith moment by moment daily. How is that accomplished? Each of the 7 chapters in Faith Walking With Jesus reveal truths gleaned from years exploring the Bible with the Holy Spirit, living life with Jesus, and sharing the blessings and experiences of co-founding of Liberty University with Jerry Falwell. The author testifies of faith in God's promises, "Liberty University began with 154 students that first year. Today Liberty University has 120,000 students and a financial budget of $1.2 billion a year."Faith Walking With Jesus also presents 49 biblically sound devotionals written to encourage and instruct you how to faith-walk. Plus, 7 comprehensive lessons not only help strengthen your exciting new or newly expanded walk of faith, but provide ways to teach others this lifestyle as well.

"Can you rightly call Me, God, a person?" Singing, laughing, thinking, resting. These are some of the human terms that God uses to describe Himself in the Bible. God made us in His image, so in many ways we share characteristics in common with God. But the true idea of God in all His majesty and mystery is beyond human explanation or understanding. Written in first person, Elmer Towns expresses the personhood of God from the perspective of God. The first section of the book focuses on God as a person and His relatable human characteristics. The last section looks beyond the limits of the word person to God's divine nature and attributes. Discover that our all-knowing, all-powerful God is a loving, relatable person. Learn how to commune with God more deeply. Expand your awareness of His greatness and presence. Worship Him with greater devotion and passion. Gain a greater understanding of why God created people. Know yourself better than ever before. "Yes, I am a person, it is the very core of who I am, but I am much greater and much more majestic. I am God "

"Can you rightly call Me, God, a person?" Singing, laughing, thinking, resting. These are some of the human terms that God uses to describe Himself in the Bible. God made us in His image, so in many ways we share characteristics in common with God. But the true idea of God in all His majesty and mystery is beyond human explanation or understanding. Written in first person, Elmer Towns expresses the personhood of God from the perspective of God. The first section of the book focuses on God as a person and His relatable human characteristics. The last section looks beyond the limits of the word person to God's divine nature and attributes. Discover that our all-knowing, all-powerful God is a loving, relatable person. Learn how to commune with God more deeply. Expand your awareness of His greatness and presence. Worship Him with greater devotion and passion. Gain a greater understanding of why God created people. Know yourself better than ever before. "Yes, I am a person, it is the very core of who I am, but I am much greater and much more majestic. I am God "

This Time-Tested Book Will Strengthen Your Faith, Drawing You Closer to GodThis comprehensive book is for you if you seek a closer walk with God, whether you wonder how to fast or you've been practicing this spiritual discipline for years. As you learn the clear biblical reasons for fasting, you'll also be introduced to nine biblical fasts that God can use for specific physical and spiritual outcomes. These include· The Disciple's Fast--to free yourself and others from addictions to sin· The Ezra Fast--to solve problems, inviting the Holy Spirit's aid · The Saint Paul Fast--to bring clearer perspective and insight in critical decision-making· The Daniel Fast--to gain a healthier life or healing Each fast includes its purpose and biblical basis, why or when to practice this fast, and a practical step-by-step guide as you prepare for it. Now included in the book are new stories from people who have found spiritual breakthroughs in fasting, study questions for individuals or groups, biblical references to fasting, a fasting glossary, and more.

Illustrated Bible Survey introduces all the books of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. Based on more than thirty years of scholarly research and classroom teaching, editors Ed Hindson, Elmer Towns, and scholars from Liberty University provide a visually engaging, practical, readable, and insightful overview of God's Word and its eternal message. Ideally suited for undergraduate students, laymen, and pastors, this volume features: ; More than 200 full-color photographs, maps, charts, and illustrations ; Introductions to each book of the Bible, including background, date, author, outline, and message ; Introductory chapters on the themes of the Bible, how we got our Bible, and the people and places of the Bible ; Sidebars on the unique features, beneficial insights, and practical applications of biblical truths ; Study questions and recommended further reading ECPA Gold Medallion award winners Hindson and Towns draw from a lifetime of teaching more than 100,000 students. They represent quality evangelical scholarship, along with a passion to make the Scriptures come to life as they open windows of insight into the biblical text. This exciting survey highlights the key elements of the literature, history, archaeology, and wisdom of the biblical text with an eye on the practical application of its timeless truths, moral principles, and theological insights so desperately needed in today's world.

As a grandparent, you have once again experienced the miracle of new life in your family. Being a grandparent means you are older wiser and that you can offer your grandchildren something invaluable: the gift of influencing them for Christ. In this book, Elmer and Ruth Towns will take you on a journey through the lives of both famous and infamous grandparents of the Bible, offering wisdom for today. Witness how Jacob gave his testimony to his grandsons; how Naomi faltered as a parent, but was given a second chance with her grandchild; how Noah's sins affected his offspring's children; and even how Paul became a spiritual teacher to Timothy. By studying the lives of biblical grandparents, you will learn some of God's greatest lessons and grandest blessings even if you beleive you have failed the the past. Learn: How to help you grandchildren claim their spiritual inheritance How to rescue a grandchild from ungodly influence How to help your grandchildren avoid becoming prodigals How an unfailing devotion to teaching the Scriptures to a grandchild can influence the world Your greatest gift to your grandchildren isn't material but spiritual. Be bold with your new calling. No matter what your past looks like, you have been given a second chance to motivate your grandchildren to greatness for God."