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  Ecclesiastes and the Song of Songs

  Daniel J. Estes and Daniel C. Fredericks

  The Bible is both the inspired word of God for his people, whether in biblical times or for the church today, and a fully human book, written in a variety of cultural settings. The Apollos Old Testament Commentary aims to take with equal seriousness the divine and human aspects of Scripture. This volume by Daniel J. Estes and Daniel C. Fredericks expounds the books of Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs in a scholarly manner, and it shows the relevance of these important books to today's readers. Edited by David W. Baker and Gordon J. Wenham, these commentaries are intended primarily to serve the needs of those who preach from the Old Testament, but is equally suitable for use by scholars and all serious students of the Bible.

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  A Reader's Guide to the Major Writings of Jonathan Edwards

  Nathan A. Finn and Jeremy M. Kimble

  Jonathan Edwards—widely considered one the most important theologians in American history—has influenced generation after generation with his transcendent vision of our great and glorious God. But reading his writings for the first time can be a daunting task.

  Here to be your trustworthy guides are some of the very best interpreters of Edwards, who walk you through his most important works with historical context, strategies for reading, and contemporary application—launching you into a lifetime of discovering Edwards’s God-centered vision of the Christian life for yourself.

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  Conjugacy of Alt5 and SL(2,5) Subgroups of E8(C)

  Darrin Frey

  Exceptional complex Lie groups have become increasingly important in various fields of mathematics and physics. As a result, there has been interest in expanding the representation theory of finite groups to include embeddings into the exceptional Lie groups. Cohen, Griess, Lisser, Ryba, Serre and Wales have pioneered this area, classifying the finite simple and quasisimple subgroups that embed in the exceptional complex Lie groups.

  This work contains the first major results concerning conjugacy classes of embeddings of finite subgroups of an exceptional complex Lie group in which there are large numbers of classes. The approach developed in this work is character theoretic, taking advantage of the classical subgroups of $E_8 (\mathbb C)$. The machinery used is relatively elementary and has been used by the author and others to solve other conjugacy problems. The results presented here are very explicit. Each known conjugacy class is listed by its fusion pattern with an explicit character afforded by an embedding in that class.

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  40 Questions About Angels, Demons, and Spiritual Warfare

  John R. Gilhooly

  In 40 Questions About Angels, Demons, and Spiritual Warfare, John Gilhooly provides a biblical and balanced perspective on the many issues surrounding the spiritual realm. Using a question-and-answer format, he explains spiritual warfare, angels and demons, the role of Satan, models and practices for spiritual warfare, and topics related to the occult. Beneficial as a comprehensive overview or as a reference guide to particular subjects, this volume provides concise but thorough answers to many important questions, including:

  • Do believers have guardian angels?
  • Can Christians be demon possessed?
  • Are there territorial spirits?
  • Why and when did the devil fall from heaven?
  • What is the role of prayer in spiritual warfare?
  • Are there such things as spiritual curses?

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  Angels & Demons: What the Bible Says about Spiritual Creatures

  John R. Gilhooly

  Christians in Bible-believing churches often do not receive explicit teaching on angels because expositional sermons focus on the meaning of the text—and the biblical authors are rarely focused on discussing angels. The consequence is that legends or superstitions often cloud our reflections about supernatural beings. Pastors also rarely receive in-depth exposure to this subject in seminary. This book satisfies a need for teaching about the angels for a popular audience who want to speak and think biblically about the spiritual realm, especially because many books on angels teach speculative views or borrow their ideas from other religions of the ancient near east.

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  Argumentation and Debate: Taking the Next Step

  Deborah B. Haffey, Jeffrey B. Motter, and Christy L. Shipe

  Argumentation and Debate: Taking the Next Step helps you do just that--take the next step forward in your understanding and application of debate theory. Although this text will aid any debater, it builds upon the foundation laid in An Introduction to Policy Debate. Written for the homeschool debater, this text contains material pertinent for those competing in the National Christian Forensics and Communications Association.

  
  /="/">Utilizing the combined wisdom of multiple authors with high school and college experience (both as competitors and coaches), the editors expand upon the theories and strategies introduced in the first text and also include new material, such as a special section on value debate. You will find helpful strategies for persuasion, case construction, refutation, and much more. But even more importantly, this text takes you back to the foundation of debate, illuminating debate's classical roots and the importance of critical thinking from a Christian worldview.

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  Argumentation and Debate: Taking the Next Step (Teacher's and Coach's Guide)

  Deborah B. Haffey, Jeffrey B. Motter, and Christy L. Shipe

  The editors of Argumentation and Debate: Taking the Next Step have prepared several articles that will assist overall efforts of debate coaches, as well as unique material that will assist teachers either at home or in a class setting.

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  When God Says Remember

  Sandra W. Harner

  We all have things we need to remember-birthdays, anniversaries, things we intend to buy at the grocery store, and meetings we are supposed to attend. What's more, if someone you really care about asks you to remember something, you go to great lengths not to forget. But what if God tells you to remember something? God does tell us to remember many things. In When God Says Remember, author Sandra Harner challenges you with nine specific things that God wants you to remember, as revealed in nine Bible verses. When God commands us to remember something, as he does in these verses, we know it must be vital. Harner explores what could happen if you fail to remember as God commanded and encourages you to record your memories along the way. In today's world, we may sometimes lose sight of the importance of remembering and sharing the memories of the great works of God in the lives of biblical figures, as well as the great works of God in our lives. When God Says Remember helps us to recall these important memories, engage in a deeper study of the Bible, and grow in our Christian walks.