The Reverend Dr. Xavier Trone Carter, Sr. During his last thirty-eight years of practicing preachingthirty-one of them as a pastor in preparationDr. Carter has striven to manifest the Incarnate Word by the spoken word, from the written word. In those years he joined with some of the greatest and most courageous preachers of our time who have devoted their lives to the pursuit of truth over tradition, good over evil and salvation over sin. However, unlike his predecessors, Dr. Carter, a brilliant Educator, Author, Pastor and Teacher, made the decisive-decision to take traditional Christian practices to the next level. His theories have provoked controversy in the local Church for well over thirty years. With the publishing of Revealing the Hidden Hope: Entering in at the Strait Gate, Through the Doorway to an Already Decided Destiny he now seeks to alter the course of human events in Christendom by painting a literal portrait of what it means to apprehend and adhere to the Principles of God, with the full expectation of enjoying the Promises of God, while we yet live. James Francis Brooks, Senior Pastor Lily Baptist Church, Tarrant City, Alabama By precept and example this book is a literal road map of how to get from where you are to where you desire to go; that is from earths sorrow to heavens joy, while you yet live. Dr. Carter has pulled no punches: he calls a spade a spade and sin by its right name, letting the chips fall where they may. By following his directions any believer can apprehend and adhere to the Divine Order of Authority in this world and subsequently enjoy the promises of God. Its all a matter of belief plus action, commonly known as faith. Dorothy Collins Publisher and Editor of the Lily Light Lily Baptist Church, Tarrant City, Alabama

Explore the Book is not a commentary with verse-by-verse annotations. Neither is it just a series of analyses and outlines. Rather, it is a complete Bible survey course. No one can finish this series of studies and remain unchanged. The reader will receive lifelong benefit and be enriched by these practical and understandable studies. Exposition, commentary, and practical application of the meaning and message of the Bible will be found throughout this giant volume. Bible students without any background in Bible study will find this book of immense help as will those who have spent much time studying the Scriptures, including pastors and teachers. Explore the Book is the result and culmination of a lifetime of dedicated Bible study and exposition on the part of Dr. Baxter. It shows throughout a deep awareness and appreciation of the grand themes of the gospel, as found from the opening book of the Bible through Revelation.

A compassionate, shame-free guide for your darkest days “A one-of-a-kind book . . . to read for yourself or give to a struggling friend or loved one without the fear that depression and suicidal thoughts will be minimized, medicalized or over-spiritualized.”—Kay Warren, cofounder of Saddleback Church What happens when loving Jesus doesn’t cure you of depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts? You might be crushed by shame over your mental illness, only to be told by well-meaning Christians to “choose joy” and “pray more.” So you beg God to take away the pain, but nothing eases the ache inside. As darkness lingers and color drains from your world, you’re left wondering if God has abandoned you. You just want a way out. But there’s hope. In I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die, Sarah J. Robinson offers a healthy, practical, and shame-free guide for Christians struggling with mental illness. With unflinching honesty, Sarah shares her story of battling depression and fighting to stay alive despite toxic theology that made her afraid to seek help outside the church. Pairing her own story with scriptural insights, mental health research, and simple practices, Sarah helps you reconnect with the God who is present in our deepest anguish and discover that you are worth everything it takes to get better. Beautifully written and full of hard-won wisdom, I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die offers a path toward a rich, hope-filled life in Christ, even when healing doesn’t look like what you expect.