The Good gift of weakness : God's strength made perfect in the story of redemption
"Weak by design. Our culture deifies strength--and sadly, the church does too. Who has the most successful ministry, the largest congregation, or the godliest family? Our misplaced faith in human strength is a false hope with no basis in Scripture. A closer look through the Bible reveals the... Full description
| Main Author: | Schumacher, Eric M. |
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Eugene, Oregon : Harvest House, 2024 |
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| 020 | |a 9780736988667 | ||
| 082 | |a 248.4 |b SCH | ||
| 100 | |a Schumacher, Eric M. | ||
| 245 | |a The Good gift of weakness : |b God's strength made perfect in the story of redemption | ||
| 260 | |a Eugene, Oregon : |b Harvest House, |c 2024. | ||
| 300 | |a 263p. | ||
| 500 | |a Includes Bibliographical References. | ||
| 505 | |a Weakness in creation -- Weakness in the fall -- Weakness in the promise -- Weakness in Israel's History -- Weakness in Israel's law -- Weakness in Israel's worship -- Weakness in Israel's wisdom -- Weakness in Jesus's incarnation -- Weakness in Jesus's life and ministry -- Weakness in Jesus's death, resurrection, and ascension -- Weakness in the church -- Weakness in the new creation. | ||
| 520 | |a "Weak by design. Our culture deifies strength--and sadly, the church does too. Who has the most successful ministry, the largest congregation, or the godliest family? Our misplaced faith in human strength is a false hope with no basis in Scripture. A closer look through the Bible reveals the central role human frailty plays in the redemption story, From Genesis to Revelation, God's power is made perfect when people are at their weakest. Far from an undesirable defect, God designed our weakness to draw us closer to himself. As you learn to accept the good gift of weakness, you will experience true strength--the kind that only comes from a loving and infinitely powerful God."--Page [4] of cover | ||
| 650 | |a FAITH - RELIGIOUS ASPECTS. | ||
| 650 | |a CHRISTIAN LIFE. | ||
| 650 | |a TRUST IN GOD - CHRISTIANITY. | ||
| 900 | |a 40492 | ||
| 949 | |a RTC Library |b Non Fiction |h 248.4 SCH |p R376363220 |s Books | ||
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