Recommended Books

Recommended Books

Disciples Project hopes these books will be a blessing to you. However, a recommendation of these books should not be regarded as a blanket endorsement to all these authors teach, believes, have written and/or supports.

All views stated in the following books, including those pertaining to Paul and his teachings, are not necessarily those held by Disciples Project.

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If God Is Good

Faith in the Midst of Suffering and Evil

By Randy Alcorn

Every one of us will experience suffering. Many of us are experiencing it now. As we have seen in recent years, evil is real in our world, present and close to each one of us.

In such difficult times, suffering and evil beg questions about God---Why would an all-good and all-powerful God create a world full of evil and suffering? And then, how can there be a God if suffering and evil exist?

These are ancient questions, but also modern ones as well. Atheists such as Richard Dawkins Christopher Hitchens, and even former believers like Bart Ehrman answer the question simply: The existence of suffering and evil proves there is no God.

In this captivating new book, best-selling author Randy Alcorn challenges the logic of disbelief, and brings a fresh, realistic, and thoroughly biblical insight to the issues these important questions raise.

Alcorn offers insights from his conversations with men and women whose lives have been torn apart by suffering, and yet whose faith in God burns brighter than ever. He reveals the big picture of who God is and what God is doing in the world---now and forever. And he equips you to share your faith more clearly and genuinely in this world of pain and fear.

As he did in his best-selling book, Heaven, Randy Alcorn delves deep into a profound subject, and through compelling stories, provocative questions and answers, and keen biblical understanding, he brings assurance and hope to all."

-Publishers Weekly

Disciples Project Review - This is an amazing in depth and thought-provoking book! I highly recommend it to everyone who is searching for the answer to the question, “If God is Good.” You may find that other questions are answered along the way as well.

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People of the Lie: The Hope for Healing Human Evil

By M. Scott Peck, M.D.

“In this absorbing and equally inspiring companion volume to his classic trilogy—The Road Less Traveled, Further Along the Road Less Traveled, and The Road Less Traveled and Beyond—Dr. M. Scott Peck brilliantly probes into the essence of human evil.

People who are evil attack others instead of facing their own failures. Peck demonstrates the havoc these people of the lie work in the lives of those around them. He presents, from vivid incidents encountered in his psychiatric practice, examples of evil in everyday life.

This book is by turns disturbing, fascinating, and altogether impossible to put down as it offers a strikingly original approach to the age-old problem of human evil.”

Disciples Project Review - This is an excellent book! Considering the times we are in, this book is a must read for all Christians.

The First Will Be Last: A Biblical Perspective On Narcissism

By DC Robertsson

“Discover the Bible's ancient wisdom on these challenging people - who they are, how they got that way, how to deal with them, and God's final word on it all.

If you’re checking out this book, there is a good chance you - or someone you care about - have experienced some of the more damaging consequences of genuine narcissism. Maybe you didn’t realize you were dealing with a narcissist at first, but the pain and damage caused by this selfish, arrogant, condescending, and domineering person might have driven you to search for answers about what was going on, and how to deal with them. As you searched online or in books, you collected the conventional wisdom available, but feel there is still more to it.

While the Bible does not use the exact term "narcissism" - a word from Greek mythology - it most certainly speaks to the subject. In fact, if you look carefully, you might be surprised at just how much and how directly Scripture speaks about narcissism and narcissistic people.

The First Will Be Last: A Biblical Perspective on Narcissism is just what the title says - an A-Z look at the Biblical perspective on these toxic people; including who they are, how they got that way, and how to deal with them. From key words to Biblical case studies, it will unlock a new perspective and provide a framework in your search for truth.”

Disciples Project Review - An excellent book! It provides an in-depth look at narcissism based on examples found in the Holy Bible.

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Judaism's Strange gods

By Michael Hoffman

"In this scholarly and deeply considered work, the author documents his provocative thesis that Judaism is not the religion of the Old Testament, but the newly formalized belief system of the Pharisees, which arose in Babylon with the commitment of the formerly oral tradition of the elders to writing, in the wake of the crucifixion of Israels Messiah and the destruction of the Temple.

Basing his findings on authoritative Judaic sources, Hoffman demonstrates that Judaism is a man-made religion of tradition and superstition, which represents the institutionalized nullification of Biblical law and doctrine.

Liberating the reader from the accumulated shackles of decades of misinformation, this book shows that Judaisms God is not the God of Israel, but the strange gods of Talmud and Kabbalah, and the racial self-worship they inculcate.

Making a relentless case with massive documentation and a lapidary attention to detail, Judaisms Strange Gods constitutes a shocking and original revelation about a subject we thought we knew only too well."

Disciples Project Review - In the times in which we live, this book is a must read for all Christians. Rabbinic Judaism is on a campaign to persuade professing Christians to accept the Seven Noahide Laws; and in doing so, they must renounce Christ. As a result, it’s essential that we are all armed with truth and knowledge before the opportunity to do so is banned.

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Rabbinic Judaism Debunked: Debunking the myth of Rabbinic Oral Law

By Eitan Bar

"Modern Judaism stands or falls on one single concept - the Oral Law.
Judaism teaches that on Mount Sinai, God gave Israel not one, but two different Laws - the written Law (Pentateuch) as well as "the Oral Law" (Oral laws and traditions that only the rabbis can interpret).

In this new and very short book (100 pages only) Eitan Bar & Golan Brosh proves that an Oral Law was never given by God - both from a textual perspective as well as from a historical one, while exposing the real pagan roots of rabbinic Judaism...

This paper’s main objective will be to examine the validity of the following premise: for two millennia Judaism has been held hostage under the government and philosophy of one distinct sect, namely the Pharisees and their heirs—the rabbis. Since the destruction of the Second Temple, biblical Judaism had ceased to exist and the rabbinic traditions took over, with a completely reformed version of Judaism which centered on three main pillars: the rabbis themselves, the yeshiva (ישיבה) and the Halacha (הלכה). This work will also try to examine how this sect managed to enforce their traditions upon Israel and at what cost."

Disciples Project Review - This book is another must read from author Eitan Bar. This is not only for Jews but also for Christians! Rabbinic Judaism is on a campaign to subtly persuade professing Christians to accept the Seven Noahide Laws, which will require them to denounce Christ. This book will provide much needed knowledge to both Jews and Christians.

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Messianic Prophecies

By Eitan Bar

"For us, Jews who grew up in Israel, Jesus and His word were never part of the conversation. Not in our school system, not in our synagogues, and not in our media. Nor do we have easy access to the New Testament. Jesus has been studiously avoided, and hidden from our people. Today in Israel, 99.7% of the Jewish population, reject Jesus as the Messiah. How did our country, where the gospel first took place, come to be so adamantly against it?

Within Judaism over the last two millennia, any kind of spiritual message had to go through the “gate keepers”, the Orthodox Jewish Rabbis. The Rabbinic Judaism of the Orthodox comes directly from the sect of the “Pharisees”, whom Jesus rebuked:

“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, because you shut off the kingdom of heaven from people; for you do not enter in yourselves, nor do you allow those who are entering to go in.” (Matthew 23:13)

Ever since the days of Messiah, the Rabbis have set themselves in opposition to the gospel, blocking the message of Jesus from Israel. They deliberately prevent Jewish people from hearing about the free salvation offered to them in the death and resurrection of their own Jewish Messiah. They have gone to great lengths to conceal Jesus, and keep him the best kept secret in Judaism., keeping our people in spiritual darkness.

But now the secret is out!"

Disciples Project Review - This book is a must read, not only for Jews but also for Christians! Many professing Christians are being subtly persuaded by Rabbinic Judaism into accepting the Seven Noahide Laws, which will require them to denounce Christ. I hope this book will help them wake up.

The Truth about Cancer

By Ty M. Bollinger

When it comes to cancer, what you don't know may heal you. In this book, Ty Bollinger reveals eye-opening facts he's uncovered about:

The Politics of cancer research and treatment
The takeover of medical education by special interests with for-profit agendas
How some life-saving treatments have been kept from the public - and why
Tests that even your doctor may not know to order - and how to get them

You'll also discover protocols for alternative treatments. including:

Detox, nutrition, and herbal remedies
Enzyme and metabolic/mitochondrial therapies
Bio-oxidative therapies
Healing with sound, light, and electricity
And more-including stories of real people who've used these protocols to heal

Disciples Project Review - This is an excellent book! Not only does it expose the massive deception that has resulted in the deaths of millions; it also gives hope to those facing a diagnosis of cancer.

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The Case For Christ

By Lee Strobel

Is there credible evidence that Jesus of Nazareth really is the Son of God?

Now a major motion picture, Case for Christ, Strobel retraces his own spiritual journey from atheism and former legal editor of the Chicago Tribune to faith. Strobel cross-examines a dozen experts with doctorates from schools like Cambridge, Princeton, and Brandeis who are recognized authorities in their own fields. He challenges them with questions like, how reliable is the New Testament? Does evidence for Jesus exist outside the Bible? Is there any reason to believe the resurrection was an actual event?

Strobel’s tough, point-blank questions read like a captivating, fast-paced novel. But it’s not fiction. It’s a riveting quest for the truth about history’s most compelling figure.

The new edition includes scores of revisions and additions, including updated material on archaeological and manuscript discoveries, fresh recommendations for further study, and an interview with the author that tells dramatic stories about the book's impact, provides behind-the-scenes information, and responds to critiques of the book by skeptics. As The Case for Christ and its ancillary resources approach 10 million copies in print, this updated edition will prove even more valuable to contemporary readers.

Disciples Project Review - I didn't agree with every expert in the book; however, this is an excellent book for those who are searching for truth and as a witnessing tool.

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Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus

A Devout Muslim Encounters Christianity

By Nabeel Qureshi

In Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus, now expanded with bonus content, Nabeel Qureshi describes his dramatic journey from Islam to Christianity, complete with friendships, investigations, and supernatural dreams along the way.

Providing an intimate window into a loving Muslim home, Qureshi shares how he developed a passion for Islam before discovering, almost against his will, evidence that Jesus rose from the dead and claimed to be God. Unable to deny the arguments but not wanting to deny his family, Qureshi struggled with an inner turmoil that will challenge Christians, Muslims, and all those who are interested in the world’s greatest religions.

Engaging and thought-provoking, Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus tells a powerful story of the clash between Islam and Christianity in one man’s heart—and of the peace he eventually found in Jesus.

Disciples Project Review - This is a remarkable book! I was impressed by Mr. Qureshi’s search for truth and his desire to follow the truth no matter where it might lead him.

The Unseen Realm

By Michael S. Heiser

In The Unseen Realm, Dr. Michael Heiser examines the ancient context of Scripture, explaining how its supernatural worldview can help us grow in our understanding of God. He illuminates intriguing and amazing passages of the Bible that have been hiding in plain sight. You'll find yourself engaged in an enthusiastic pursuit of the truth, resulting in a new appreciation for God's Word.

Why wasn't Eve surprised when the serpent spoke to her?
How did descendants of the Nephilim survive the flood?
Why did Jacob fuse Yahweh and his Angel together in his prayer?
Who are the assembly of divine beings that God presides over?
In what way do those beings participate in God's decisions?
Why do Peter and Jude promote belief in imprisoned spirits?
Why does Paul describe evil spirits in terms of geographical rulership?
Who are the “glorious ones” that even angels dare not rebuke?

Click here for a look inside this book.

Disciples Project Review - Though I am not in agreement with everything Mr. Heiser states in his book, the benefits of this book far outweigh the problems. This is a great book to introduce many Christians to the Spiritual Realm that can be found within the pages of their Bibles. The Unseen Realm is both exciting and informative. It is a must-read for all Bible believing Christians.

The Islamic Antichrist

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by Joel Richardson

The Bible predicts that in the last days a charismatic leader will establish a global following in the name of peace. The Koran also predicts that a man will rise up to lead the nations, pledging to usher in an era of peace. The man in the Koran is called the Mahdi, or Islam's savior. However, the man in the Bible is the Antichrist. Joel Richardson's stunning research and analysis suggest that the Mahdi and the Antichrist are actually one and the same.

In The Islamic Antichrist, Richardson exposes Western readers to the traditions of Islam and predicts that the end times may not be far away. His book will stun readers unaware of the similarities between the Antichrist and the "Islamic Jesus." His research on the relationship between Christian end-time prophecy and Islamic expectations of world domination will shock readers and shape the debate over radical Islam for years to come. This is the book to read on the world's fastest growing religion and the future of the world.

TEMPLE

Robert Cornuke

In a book that is being heralded as "an investigative maserpiece" with "astounding archaeological and prophetic implications," TEMPLE: Amazing New Discoveries That Change Everything About the Location of Solomon's Temple, by Robert Cornuke, is sending shockwaves through the Jewish, Muslim, and Christian worlds.

Can you imagine the upheaval in political and religious thinking if the Temple Mount in Jerusalem is not the site of Solomon's and Herod's temples? And what if the stones of the Wailing Wall are not what tradition says? In this highly-researched, exciting book, the author proposes from current archaeological excavations and Scriptural corroboration that the true temple location is not where tradition teaches. This is must reading for anyone who wants to fit together the pieces of biblical records, current geo-polotics, and prophecy.

Says the author, "Let the adventure begin as we now take the Bible in one hand and a shovel in the other and dig up some long-lost buried bones of biblical history. Along the way we will walk unknown passageways, known only to the prophets of old, as we search for the true location of the lost temples of Solomon and Herod. We will also lift a candle into the dim recesses of history and uncover secrets about the Ark of the Covenant and the gold Mercy Seat's prophetic obligation as it relates to the future Millennial temple."

The Scriptures

Institute for Scripture Research

"This new English translation includes Genesis through Revelation. A literal English translation that also restores the Name of the Creator, and the Name of Mashiach, in modern Hebrew letters in each place they occur in the Received Texts. By Institute for Scripture Research, overseen by Dr. Chris Koster. All other names are transliterated more accurately from their original Hebrew. forms. Hard CoverBy Institute for Scripture Research, overseen by Dr. Chris Koster. What's new in the 2009 edition? Improvements to the text - seeking a yet closer equivalent to the literal meaning of the original language. Quotations / Allusions from the Tanakh (O.T.) are in bold type in the Second Writings (N.T.), and are accompanied by the text references - aiding your understanding of the original contexts, and how they influence the writers drawing upon them. Hebrew names of Book Titles are now on right hand pages with corresponding traditional English names on the left hand pages - making it easier for you to find the place, and easier to learn the Hebrew titles. (Hebrew names are also used where possible for annual festival days, as well as being used, minimally, for ambiguous words). Removal of doctrinal comments from footnotes, explanatory notes etc., (including deletion of prophecy hairlines) in favour of more useful notes - thus clearing away obstacles to your unbiased study of Scripture. Maps, Timelines, Illustrations have been added."

Thanks to the Institute for Scripture Research and Eliyah.com, The Scriptures is also available for you to read free online. Click Here

Jesus' Words Only

Douglas J. Del Tondo, Esq.

"Is Paul the Apostle who he really claims to be? Or is he a false prophet whose writings should be excluded from the New Testament? Attorney Douglas J. Del Tondo deftly argues his case in the book Jesus' Words Only.

A self-proclaimed "evangelical Christian" since age 15, Del Tondo informs readers in the book's introduction that his soul-searching began as a result of questioning the Baptist doctrine of eternal security and the Calvinist doctrine of perseverance of the saints. After searching for answers, Del Tondo was frustrated to find that although these teachings always originated with Paul, Jesus' words seemed to contradict Paul's. Irritated at what appeared to be an "incessant marginalization of Jesus in preference for Paul," Del Tondo asks and seeks to answer the controversial question: "Why not Jesus' words alone?"

A practicing attorney, Del Tondo's obvious skill for in-depth research and proficient prosecution is evident, as he lays down argument after argument to support his verdict: Paul is guilty of being a false prophet and, therefore, his writings should not be included in the New Testament. First, Del Tondo says, Paul never made a valid prophecy, which is the only way a true prophet could add text to the Bible (Deut. 18:15). Second, the writings of Paul negate the law, which Del Tondo says is clear evidence that he was a false prophet (Deut 13:5). Third, Del Tondo points out that Jesus' mention of Balaam in Revelation 2:14 points to Paul as the Balaam-type figure in the New Testament church. (Balaam was an Old Testament prophet who taught that eating meat sacrificed to idols is permissible, as did Paul.)

Del Tondo uses evidence from both early Church History and scripture to weave a convincing case against Paul, although Paulinists would argue that there are numerous holes in his theory. The majority of evangelical Christians will most likely find Del Tondo's charges heresy, saying that God would not allow his Word to be tainted in such a manner (Del Tondo even offers an answer for this). For Del Tondo and his claims, however, the jury is still out, and his book is food for thought for serious students of the Bible."

Bookwire Review

May 30, 2006

Thanks to the author, the entire Jesus' Words Only (Second Edition 2007) is free to read online. All chapters are available in PDF and HTML format. Click here to the author's website.

As the Days of Noah Were

by Minister Dante Fortson

What does the Bible really say about the last days on earth? Who were the sons of God? What were the strange beings known as the Nephilim? Did God really hide everything we need to know about the last days in the book of Genesis? These are the questions that this book seeks to answer. Step by step we will journey through the days of Noah and piece together our coming future. We will explore stories from Sumer, Greece, and various other cultures to fill in the missing pieces to one of the biggest mysteries on our planet. Who were the sons of God and will they return?

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Aramaic English New Testament (AENT)

by Andrew Gabriel Roth

The Aramaic English New Testament (AENT) is the most definitive Aramaic to English translation that has come forth in nearly two millennia. Not only does this Aramaic based New Testament Bible render the Ancient Aramaic in a way that is easy for every English reader to understand, but it investigates nuances, poetry and hidden codes of the New Testament that until now have only been available to Hebrew and Aramaic scholars. This new edition now has the Aramaic text in Hebrew letters with modern vowel pointing.

Most New Testaments come from Greek translations that were originally translated from Hebrew and Aramaic texts. However, the Aramaic English New Testament comes directly from Aramaic. The meaning of an entire verse can easily be altered by a translation, for example; the Greek "Kurios" is often rendered as "Lord", however there is both "LORD" (the Father) and "Lord" (the Son), which the translator must choose. However the Father (YHWH) and Son are clearly distinguished in Aramaic, there is no confusion about the speaker or Who is being addressed.

Shattering the Conspiracy of Silence: The Hebrew Power of the Priestly Blessing Unleashed

by Nehemia Gordon

One man s search for answers leads him to uncover an age-old conspiracy of silence surrounding the Priestly Blessing. In the Book of Numbers, God taught the Sons of Aaron a three-line blessing to proclaim over His people. At the end of this blessing, God promised, they shall place My name on the children of Israel and I will bless them (Numbers 6:27). Generations of scribes, rabbis, and priests colluded to keep a key part of the Priestly Blessing secret. Centuries of religious agendas and tradition obscured its meaning. Join maverick Bible scholar Nehemia Gordon as he leaves no stone un-turned in search of the truth. The clues take him from the peak of Mount Sinai to the battlefields of the Yom Kippur War. Find out what he discovered on 9/11 and venture with him down into the literal pit of hell.

His Hallowed Name Revealed Again

by Keith E. Johnson

Hallowed be thy Name is an action-packed phrase from a powerful prayer, taught by arguably the most influential person who ever walked the earth! Unfortunately, if you pose the following question to the millions of people who pray this familiar prayer on a regular basis, you probably will not get an acceptable answer: What is the name of our Heavenly Father that is to be hallowed? His Hallowed Name Revealed Again answers this thought-provoking question through an engaging and challenging presentation. Prepare to take a journey that will lead you to a life-changing revelation about the name that has been concealed for too long, and now has been revealed again! This book also includes a 7-track instructional CD with 80 different names and descriptions of our heavenly Father found in the Hebrew Bible. The book and CD combination is a powerful tool for those interested in learning about the name that is to be hallowed.

A Prayer to Our Father

by Nehemia Gordon & Keith E. Johnson

A Prayer to Our Father is the exciting journey of faith of a Jewish Bible scholar and an African American pastor who join forces to uncover the truth about the most beloved prayer in the Christian world. Their gripping adventure begins in the ancient city of Jerusalem and takes them to the very spot in Galilee where Jesus taught the multitudes to pray. Along the way they discover a Hebrew version of the Lord's Prayer, preserved in secret by Jewish rabbis for over a thousand years. The richness of meaning that the Hebrew unlocks reveals a powerful message of spiritual growth for Jew and Christian alike. Join them on this provocative exploration of the Hebrew origins of the Lord's Prayer!

Hebrew Gospel of Matthew

by George Howard

For centuries the Jewish community in Europe possessed a copy of Matthew in the Hebrew Language. The Jews’ use of this document during the Middle Ages is imperfectly known. Occasionally excerpts from it appeared in polemical writings against Christianity. By the end of the fourteenth century, however, the entire Hebrew Gospel of Matthew appeared in the polemical treatise Even Bohan, by the Spanish Jewish apologist Shem-Tob ben-Isaac Ben-Shaprut.

The present book is a revised edition of The Hebrew Gospel of Matthew according to a Primitive Hebrew Text (1995) in which the Hebrew text of the Gospel of Matthew as it appeared in Even Bohan is printed, accompanied by an English translation and an expanded and thorough revision of Howard’s critical analysis.

The Pursuit of God

by A.W. Tozer

During a train trip from Chicago to Texas in the late 1940's, A.W. Tozer began to write The Pursuit Of God. He wrote all night, the words coming to him as fast as he could put them down. When the train pulled into McAllen, the rough draft was done. Although written in such a remarkably short period of time, Tozer's passionate classic offers not only a deeper understanding of Biblical Truth, but a personal encounter with the very Source of that Truth.

Whether you are thirsting for more of God or do not yet know of the "mighty longing after God" that so consumed A.W. Tozer's life and ministry, The Pursuit of God will draw you into a deep, abiding relationship with the One who "nourishes the soul." This spiritual masterpiece exposes the roadblocks that keep us from fully knowing God, Reveals our responsibility of the pursuit, and ultimately leads us into the very presence of God Himself.

The Irresistible Kingdom

by Chip Brogden

What does that mean? A Spiritual Revolution. " God's Ultimate Purpose and Intention finds expression in something that the Bible refers to as The Kingdom of God. At the center of this Kingdom is a Person: Jesus Christ. As we find out what the Bible has to say about this Person, and the Kingdom that surrounds Him, we will come to the conclusion that this is an Irresistible Kingdom."

The Islamic Antichrist

by Joel Richardson

For Many Shall Come in My Name

by Ray Yungen

An Ancient Wisdom is drawing millions of people into mystical experiences and preparing the world for the end of the age ... find out how. Most people believe the New Age has been long gone from our society, and if practiced at all now it is only by unconventional fringe types. For Many Shall Come in My Name reveals this is not the case. In fact, quite the opposite has occurred. The New Age movement (a term not normally used by its proponents) has permeated virtually all aspects of our society. This Ancient Wisdom spirituality can be quite readily encountered in the following fields: Business, Education, Health, Self-Help, Religion, and Arts & Entertainment. This book examines them all.

The Seduction of Christianity

by Dave Hunt &

T.A. McMahon

The Bible clearly states that a great Apostasy must occur before Christ’s second coming. Today Christians are being deceived by a world view more subtle and more seductive than any before.

What are the dangers in the growing acceptance and practice of—

positive and possibility thinking
healing of memories
self-help philosophies
holistic medicine

The seduction of Christianity will not appear as a frontal assault or oppression of our religious beliefs. Instead, it will come as the latest fashionable philosophies offering to make us happier, healthier, better educated, and even more spiritual.

Our Covenant God

by Kay Arthur

“Everything God does,” says Kay Arthur, “is based on His covenant.” And when you understand how thoroughly the dynamic concept of covenant permeates everything God says in His Word, and everything He does in our lives, you’ll come to experience one of the most stabilizing, most freeing truths you’ll ever know.

In a culture in which unfaithfulness is rampant, God’s “fierce, ferocious loyalty” toward us is difficult to imagine. And yet, through her characteristically warm and wise exploration of the Scripture, Kay Arthur will lead you into discovering the stunning truth of God’s covenant–and help you experience its revolutionary truth in your life.

The Bible reveals the covenant bond to be the highest personal relationship possible. In ancient times, covenants were solemn, binding agreements supremely honored above all others. Making a covenant represented an unqualified, total commitment of one person to another–unconditionally, totally, eternally.
As you follow the thread of God’s covenant woven throughout the Bible, you’ll discover the awesome privilege of getting to know the Lord as your Covenant God.