More than ever we live in the reality of 2 Thessalonians 2, which refers to the great falling away or rebellion. The Greek word translated as “rebellion” or “falling away” in verse 3 of the Scripture is apostasia, from which we get the English word apostasy. It refers to a general defection from the true God, the Bible, and the Christian faith. In such perilous times of deception and spiritual corruption, a great need exists to seek the Lord, to follow His will, to obey His truths and to follow His narrow path of holiness. To restore the altar is truly to be a living sacrifice in service of God – a servant who will not compromise with the world and who seeks to only glorify God above all.

How Christians recognize and respond to Satan's tactics can determine their eternal destiny. This book teaches how we must guard our hearts from deception if we are going to overcome to the end.

This book was written for today's devout and fallen away Christians. Everything was put aside in order to write this book and present it to you today in the here and now, for time is short. Every Christian needs to read it, discuss it, question it, conduct research of their own, and most of all learn something valuable from it. The Whole World Deceived reveals the true purpose of human life, how to build righteous character, the state of America and where it is headed based on prophecy and more...If you are lost, this book will open your eyes and take you out of the dark. You will be lost no more. Get a copy today!

*"Rivaling the nonfiction works of Steve Sheinkin and Daniel James Brown's The Boys in the Boat....Even readers who don't appreciate sports will find this story a page-turner." --School Library Connection, starred review *"A must for all library collections." --Booklist, starred review Winner of the 2020 AJL Sydney Taylor Honor! From the New York Times bestselling author of Strong Inside comes the remarkable true story of the birth of Olympic basketball at the 1936 Summer Games in Hitler's Germany. Perfect for fans of The Boys in the Boat and Unbroken. On a scorching hot day in July 1936, thousands of people cheered as the U.S. Olympic teams boarded the S.S. Manhattan, bound for Berlin. Among the athletes were the 14 players representing the first-ever U.S. Olympic basketball team. As thousands of supporters waved American flags on the docks, it was easy to miss the one courageous man holding a BOYCOTT NAZI GERMANY sign. But it was too late for a boycott now; the ship had already left the harbor. 1936 was a turbulent time in world history. Adolf Hitler had gained power in Germany three years earlier. Jewish people and political opponents of the Nazis were the targets of vicious mistreatment, yet were unaware of the horrors that awaited them in the coming years. But the Olympians on board the S.S. Manhattan and other international visitors wouldn't see any signs of trouble in Berlin. Streets were swept, storefronts were painted, and every German citizen greeted them with a smile. Like a movie set, it was all just a facade, meant to distract from the terrible things happening behind the scenes. This is the incredible true story of basketball, from its invention by James Naismith in Springfield, Massachusetts, in 1891, to the sport's Olympic debut in Berlin and the eclectic mix of people, events and propaganda on both sides of the Atlantic that made it all possible. Includes photos throughout, a Who's-Who of the 1936 Olympics, bibliography, and index. Praise for Games of Deception: A 2020 ALA Notable Children's Book! A 2020 CBC Notable Social Studies Book! "Maraniss does a great job of blending basketball action with the horror of Hitler's Berlin to bring this fascinating, frightening, you-can't-make-this-stuff-up moment in history to life." -Steve Sheinkin, New York Times bestselling author of Bomb and Undefeated "I was blown away by Games of Deception....It's a fascinating, fast-paced, well-reasoned, and well-written account of the hidden-in-plain-sight horrors and atrocities that underpinned sports, politics, and propaganda in the United States and Germany. This is an important read." -Susan Campbell Bartoletti, Newbery Honor winning author of Hitler Youth "A richly reported and stylishly told reminder how, when you scratch at a sports story, the real world often lurks just beneath." --Alexander Wolff, New York Times bestselling author of The Audacity of Hoop: Basketball and the Age of Obama "An insightful, gripping account of basketball and bias." --Kirkus Reviews "An exciting and overlooked slice of history." --School Library Journal

In this remarkable New York Times bestseller, Joel Osteen offers unique insights and encouragement that will help readers overcome every obstacle in their lives.

"A textually meticulous account of the end of days that should appeal to devoted Christians" --Kirkus Reviews "This would be a helpful resource for some in an adult class or small group study" --Rich Guerra, District Superintendent, SoCal Assemblies of God "It is a well thought out and interesting study that is unmistakably saturated with thorough and well-defined research" --Johnny L. Green, PhD, Senior Pastor Bethel Ministries, Inc. Before the Rapture is a timely message for Christians in these last days of the church age, soon culminating in the rapture of the true believers. The book intends to help its readers escape the soon-coming wrath of God upon the earth by being adequately prepared for the soon-coming rapture of the true believers. The uniqueness of this book is in the fact that it clearly exposes the enemy's deceptive strategies, which--if not mastered--will cause many Christians to miss out on the day of the rapture.

A New York Times bestseller! Do you want to live a life of unstoppable strength, unmovable faith, and unbelievable power in the face of every challenge? Learn how to become an Overcomer—starting right now. We live in a time of deep uncertainty, and yet the Bible promises that we were created to enjoy lives of freedom, even in times when the world around us seems filled with darkness. You were not made to live in disappointment, disillusionment, and defeat, and God has given you the tools to live a life defined not by your trials, but by your victories. In Overcomer, beloved Bible teacher Dr. David Jeremiah offers his insights on one of the most quoted but least understood passages of the Bible: the apostle Paul’s admonition to the Ephesians to take up the whole armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18). With his signature depth, wisdom, and compassion, Dr. Jeremiah explores the powerful relevance of spiritual armor as a critical tool each day as we confront the specific challenges in our lives and of our time. Overcomer contains: Examples of how the people of God have overcome their enemies in the past Inspiring stories of victorious Christian living today Specific strategies you can practice armoring yourself in God’s strength In Christ, believers have everything necessary to live a victorious, overcoming life. If you’ve had enough of living in defeat, it’s time to find renewed strength and claim the promises of God’s Word to overcome life’s greatest threats.

Are you in spiritual darkness, blinded by a denominational stronghold, without even knowing it? That blindness begins for most of us shortly after our physical births. It sneaks up on us and takes hold the moment the rituals and rules of men take the place of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Heritage, tradition, and the spiritual blindness they create, as well as a lack of knowledge caused by our own failings and those of the people we trust, allow us to become victims of Satan's ploys rather than ambassadors for Christ. In this book, you will journey with me through my own Christian life, from my earliest recollections of Jesus through adulthood. It is truly a road of discovery that may very well echo many of your experiences-experiences that would eventually have led to my own spiritual death-and perhaps yours-and I didn't have a clue it was happening. By God's grace, though, my life took an unexpected turn that cleared the ritualistic roadblocks from my spiritual path. I pray that as you read the pages of this book, these roadblocks will also become visible to you and will be removed so the Holy Spirit can take His rightful place in your life. I must warn you, though. I won't make this journey toward God easy for you. It will, however, be life-changing, and it'll be worth it. GAIL TREBESCH OPPER graduated from the University of Michigan after spending two years at Capital University, a Lutheran university in Ohio. She taught both high school and adult education but is now enjoying retirement in Kentucky and Florida. Married and the mother of three children and two grandchildren, she enjoys water sports, singing in her church choirs, and changing, for the better, the lives of learning disabled children.