A young person once asked me why it was necessary for God to send His only son to die. This is absolutely not a really unusual question for someone to ask. And sure, the first thing that popped into my head ("to save us from our sins") was absolutely a very correct answer. But standing by itself, it really isn't much of an answer at all, is it? And while you are about answering those questions, just how did one man's death serve the purpose of "saving" us anyway? And please tell me what this whole business of a "cross" is. Why crucifixion? Why not some other method of death? Wouldn't the same...

The Books of the Bible that have been long been known as the Wisdom Literature brim with proverbs, poetry, instruction and wisdom concerning all aspects of life. Whether the subject is about growing up or growing old, raising children, or marriage, the Wisdom Literature has much to say about it. There is wisdom to be found in Proverbs alone that could quite literally fill volumes. Discover with Solomon in Ecclesiastes what is more important than riches. Learn how the Song of Solomon validates the joy of the physical relationship between husband and wife.

Zoe learns that she should not judge dogs (or people) by the way they look or by what other people say about them. Everyone deserves the chance to be loved. She also learns to always be careful of strangers, and that if she needs help, the police are her friends.

A scriptural examination of Luke's synoptic gospel from beginning to end, this book analyzes each chapter of Luke's account of the birth death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Addressed to a Gentile audience, Luke's gospel provides a unique perspective in compelling detail.