The world tries to undermine your faith, but God wants to purify and strengthen it. These nine Bible studies from the books of 1 and 2 Peter will help you examine your faith -- first in salvation and then in the Christian life. 9 lessons

Lieutenant Colonel Dusty Smith was once an ambitious young law student and returned missionary who planned to use his skills to defend the Church. Along the way, however, he discovered anti-Mormon literature that caused him to turn around and attack the very faith he had once sought to defend. But after many years, the persistence of a good friend and a patient, loving Heavenly Father finally brought about Dusty's miraculous reconversion.

This collection of renowned Baptist preacher Charles Haddon Spurgeon's sermons contains the following 25 messages on 1 & 2 Peter and Titus, all rich in biblical exposition and full of Christ-exalting truth: A String of Pearls (1 Peter 1:3-5) The Trial of Your Faith (1 Peter 1:7) The Savior’s Precious Blood (1 Peter 1:19) The New Nature (1 Peter 1:23-25) A Sermon for Men of Taste (1 Peter 2:1-3) The True Priesthood, Temple and Sacrifice (1 Peter 2:4,5) Christ Precious to Believers (1 Peter 2:7) Marvelous Light (1 Peter 2:9) Death for Sin and Death to Sin (1 Peter 2:24) Our Ascended Lord (1 Peter 3:22) Luminous Words (1 Peter 4:1-3) On Humbling Ourselves Before God (1 Peter 5:6) A Cure for Care (1 Peter 5:7) The Roaring Lion (1 Peter 5:8,9) Faith and Life (2 Peter 1:1-4) The Lord’s Knowledge, Our Safeguard (2 Peter 2:9) God’s Estimate of Time (2 Peter 3:8) The World on Fire (2 Peter 3:10,11) God’s Longsuffering: An Appeal to the Conscience (2 Peter 3:15) Growth in Grace (2 Peter 3:18) The Common Salvation (Jude 1:3) The Holy Spirit and the One Church (Jude 1:19) Praying in the Holy Spirit (Jude 1:20) God’s Prison, Warden and Prisoner (Jude 1:21) Christians Kept in Time and Glorified In Eternity (Jude 24,25)

A Study Guide and a Teacher’s Manual Gospel Principles was written both as a personal study guide and as a teacher’s manual. As you study it, seeking the Spirit of the Lord, you can grow in your understanding and testimony of God the Father, Jesus Christand His Atonement, and the Restoration of the gospel. You can find answers to life’s questions, gain an assurance of your purpose and self-worth, and face personal and family challenges with faith.

Introducing a major new doctrinal work written by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland who shares his apostolic witness of the central figure of the Book of Mormon-the Lord Jesus Christ. For most of a decade, Elder Holland has read the Book of Mormon repeatedly and thoroughly, focusing on all references to the Savior and his teachings. The result is an intelligent observation and thorough study of the Book of Mormon's contribution to our understanding of Christ. On the illustrated edition: Elder Holland's classic examination of Jesus Christ as the "principal and commanding figure" in the Book of Mormon is now available as an illustrated keepsake. This landmark book explores what the Book of Mormon reveals about the character, attributes, and mission or our Savior. In his warm and thoughtful style, Elder Holland explains why, more than any other book, the Book of Mormon "has taught me to love the Lord Jesus Christ and to consider the full wonder and grandeur, the eternally resonating power of the atoning sacrifice he made for us." Stunning full-color illustrations by Walter Rane, Robert Barrett, Simon Dewey, Joseph Brickey, and others bring vibrant new life to this beloved volume.

The NIV is the world's best-selling modern translation, with over 150 million copies in print since its first full publication in 1978. This highly accurate and smooth-reading version of the Bible in modern English has the largest library of printed and electronic support material of any modern translation.

This definitive biography includes never-before-told stories and facts about this renowned British preacher.

“A triumph. This novel’s haunting strength will hold the reader until the very end and make Faith and her story impossible to forget.” —Richmond Times Dispatch “Extraordinary.” —Orlando Sentinel From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult (Nineteen Minutes, Change of Heart, Handle with Care) comes Keeping Faith: an “addictively readable” (Entertainment Weekly) novel that “makes you wonder about God. And that is a rare moment, indeed, in modern fiction” (USA Today).

A formerly agnostic lawyer uses court-required standards to set forth solid archeological, historic, scientific, and medical evidence supporting the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

"You can choose to see a trial as a roadblock or an expressway. If you see it as a roadblock, it will obstruct your way. However, if you see it as an expressway, you can use it to learn and grow." "The gospel of Jesus Christ is the plan whereby we can become what God wants us to become. In fact, we become great people because of our trials, not in spite of them." This booklet reviews the nature, origins, and purposes of adversity and includes suggestions on how to patiently trust in the Lord and His eternal plan and how to use these trials to learn and grow stronger. You can benefit from your trials if you: Develop a relationship with God Let others help you Let God carry your burdens Trust that the Lord is in control and allow His will to be done Remember that everyone has challenges Let adversity make you a better person Live with integrity Be patient Make the best of your situation Serve others Keep a positive attitude Keep an eternal perspective