Excerpt from The Divine Opportunity: Sermons Many are the elements of preaching. If Christian public sentiment were to unite on its one essential characteristic, I suppose it would be imperatively required that the preacher should have a message. Whatever a man may have attained, unless he bear the commission to speak in behalf of God, he cannot be a preacher in the true sense of the word. The prophet that hath a dream, let him tell a dream; and he that hath my word, let him speak my word faithfully. What is the chaff to the wheat? Saith the Lord. The author of this volume of sermons is a seer, a herald, a messenger. To those who have heard him preach this will not be new information. If others may be inclined to attribute the statement to the enthusiasm of friendship, let them read the volume. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

How many times has your broken heart been condemned to those fateful words? Probably more than you care to count. Whether its Compatibility, Perfection of the overall lack of 'Meant-to-be-ness', far too many relationships have been tried and failed through the hands of fate. But what is fate? What is this notion of destiny that is predetermined for us? Why are so many hearts left shattered along life's way? What are we really depending on, ourselves or on God? These questions and more are answered by Joshua G. Overton in his book To Be or Not? A Divine Opportunity. Overton confronts typical relationship problems, as well as modern concepts about what relationships mean. His witty, compassionate, and straightforward insights will both entertain and inspire, as well as encouraging readers to accept the opportunity for a fulfilling and meaningful relationship, not only with friends and loved ones, but also with the Lord.

This document's purpose is to spell out the Church's understanding of the nature of revelation--the process whereby God communicates with human beings. It touches upon questions about Scripture, tradition, and the teaching authority of the Church. The major concern of the document is to proclaim a Catholic understanding of the Bible as the "word of God." Key elements include: Trinitarian structure, roles of apostles and bishops, and biblical reading in a historical context.

Divine Opportunity is a challenging and convicting reminder of the many ways in which God desires to use each of us daily in conversation with others, yet how often we miss His direction and guidance as we are distracted by technology and sheer busyness. Considering the pervasiveness of technology, this is the perfect time to engage with this book. More than twenty inspiring stories and countless practical tips reveal the difference between the unfulfilled life of disengagement and a meaningful life of discovery in profound, life-changing conversations. You will rediscover the importance of quality, as opposed to quantity, in your communication and relationships. This book will inspire you to take significant strides forward in your ability to 1. Recognize divine promptings. 2. Overcome your conversational fears. 3. Experience firsthand "God moments" through your interactions with others. Let's take this journey of discovery and spiritual growth together. I guarantee your relational life will never be the same as a result of acting out your faith through confident vulnerability and humble obedience.

What happens to those who did not hear the gospel before death, or who heard an incorrect version? What about those who were too young or who were otherwise unable to respond? Examining the biblical evidence and assessing the theological implications, James Beilby offers a careful consideration of the possibility for salvation after death.

This is the 20th anniversary edition of Continuum's best-selling spiritual classic, which has sold over half a million in the English language and has appeared in 10 foreign-language editions (Croatian, French, German, Hungarian, Indonesia, Italian, Korean, Polish, and Portuguese). The new edition consists of a substantial new preface, an expanded glossary, some changes in terminology, and a reordering of several chapters.