For Paul, who imprisoned Christians, his own incarceration ironically became a way in which he understood his mission. Paul's convictions and his rhetoric were often shaped during those times when chains constrained him from travelling. By examining a wide variety of sources-such as ancient novels, dream interpretations and moral tractates-Wansink first describes prison conditions and the daily life of prisoners, in the Graeco-Roman world. Subsequent exegetical chapters focus on two epistles Paul wrote from prison: Philippians and Philemon. This book replaces a 'docetic' view of Paul's incarceration with an original insight into how prison would have shaped his interaction with the Philippians and Philemon.

If You Love God's Word You Will Love This New Testament! The Disciples' Literal New Testament sets you free from our artificial 460 year old chapter and verse structure, replacing it with paragraphing that reflects the flow of thought in the original Greek writings. Paragraph headings make that flow of thought explicit to you, speeding your understanding of the NT books. This translation retains the writing style of the apostles themselves, rather than transforming their Greek ways of writing into an elegant or contemporary English writing style, as has been beautifully done so many times. It is the same translation as the author's New Testament TransLine, first published by Zondervan in 2002. Now you can read the New Testament as the original writers intended it, and see it with a clarity formerly available only to those who could carefully study their Greek New Testament. You can even see the difference in writing style between Matthew, Mark and Luke! Used along with your standard Bible version, you will profit from both methods of translation. *Easily grasp the relationship of the whole and the parts of each book with the big-picture overview outlines that use the words of the original author. *Gain quick insight into the flow of thought from descriptive paragraph headings that summarize the main point of each paragraph in its context. *You can visually follow the apostles' thinking because the 'Intelligent Paragraphing' visually displays their main and subordinate thoughts. *The hindrance to your understanding caused by our artificial chapter and verse structure is eliminated by paragraphing based on the Greek writings. *You will more fully appreciate the minds and thinking patterns and intent of the original writers because the translation corresponds more closely to their words and their grammar and their sentence structure. *Deepen and expand your understanding of the New Testament by meditating on the notes containing alternative renderings, explanations of what is being said, and different views of the meaning.

'The Gospel Cannot Be Chained' is a collection of Paul's prison letters that he wrote during his first Roman imprisonment (Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians and Philemon), paraphrased, with a great deal of respect, in a way that highlights the heart of his message. It is amazing that even in prison Paul still knew he was free; he still knew of a far greater reality that was his in Christ. Paul's letters reveal so much of his heart of love, his joy in God's greatness, and his uncompromising faith in the redemptive work of Jesus. 'The Gospel Cannot Be Chained' is a fresh look at his timeless message of grace.

The final book of the Bible, Revelation prophesies the ultimate judgement of mankind in a series of allegorical visions, grisly images and numerological predictions. According to these, empires will fall, the "Beast" will be destroyed and Christ will rule a new Jerusalem. With an introduction by Will Self.

Everyone, Christians included, knows what it’s like to feel isolated and alone. We’ve all wondered if anyone really understands us or truly cares about our lives. The good news is that we aren’t alone, and the gospel tells us why: Jesus, the Son of God, came to earth to be forever united with his people—to be one of us. In fact, he has so united himself with us that the Bible says we are literally “in” him. Far from being alone and lost, the Incarnation changes everything for the Christian. Writing with everyday readers in mind, Elyse Fitzpatrick fleshes out the practical implications of our union with Christ and gives us confidence that we are not alone in this approachable and applicable devotional book.

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.

there is power in the name of jesus--to break every chain! There are women all over the world, who have been wounded. It is not in the plan of God for anyone to become enslaved or held captive by their hurts or pain. Satan wants you to carry that hurt and keep you in bondage. Woman of God, do not listen to the lies of the devil anymore. True healing and deliverance can only come through the word of God. Allow the Holy Spirit to speak to your heart and his yoke destroying power to transform your life. The chainbreaker will inspire you to develop an intimate relationship with God. Through the finished work of the cross, you can experience everything God has in store for you. hallelujah, you have won the victory! Kam Drummond is a servant in the Kingdom of God. She is a licensed Evangelist Missionary within the Greater North Carolina Jurisdictional Church of God in Christ Inc. and is not ashamed to boldly proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ. She has been blessed to help establish Warring Angels Ministry to assist women and children in crisis. Evangelist Missionary Drummond has also established her own business, Dimension 320, "God will exceed your expectation's" and she serves faithfully at the local, district, and jurisdictional level within her church.