Christ Today, author Dallas Wil-
lard maintains that authentic
Christian beliefs and practices
need to be treated as a reliable
source of knowledge carrying
the same weight of authority as
science, philosophy and other
intellectual disciplines. Willard
argues that many people--both
inside and outside the church--no
longer see the Christian faith as a
source of knowledge, a truth that
culture has redefined moral knowledge not as objective
truth but as a matter of personal preference or opinion.
Christian leaders are exhorted to reclaim their faith and
its associated morality as a body of knowledge (truth)
that can be tested and proclaimed with confidence. Ac-
cording to Willard, knowledge of God (not just belief
or opinion) can give Christians full assurance and the
boldness to share the gospel with others. Deep intimacy
with God is open to anyone who intentionally seeks Him
through prayer, Scripture, worship, silence and solitude,
and many other disciplines. This trailblazing book goes
on to tackle the thorny issue of pluralism, as well as proof
that God exists and that He created the universe.
The Salvation Army--a $3.7 billion
organization with an underpaid
and overworked labor force--has
been ranked by Forbes magazine
as the most effective organization
in America? Business analyst Peter
Drucker once gave the Army a rat-
ing that outranked not just other
non-profits but all of the leading
corporations of the day.
USA Today editor Ben Brown explain why the nearly 150
year-old Army continues to have success. Watson and
Brown stress the importance of the Army's focus on One
Big Idea, which satisfies the universal human need to con-
nect with something larger than ourselves. Both the values
on which the Army was founded and its superior purpose
enable it to face new challenges with change and modern-
ization. In an era when many organizations have curtailed
their goals, the Army has expanded its work into a total
of 126 countries and continues to increase its services in
communities in the USA. The authors detail how the Army
achieves efficiency in its efforts while innovatively applying
its essential mission to meet human need.
in regular and large print, hardback and bonded leather.
on an extraordinary
foray into the lands and
origins of God's Word
through the lens of the
NIV Archaeological
Study Bible. As you
enter into the experi-
ences and worldviews
of our biblical ancestors,
you will gain a deep ad-
miration for them and
strengthen your faith
with knowledge and un-
derstanding. You will be
introduced to the his-
tory and archaeology as
biblical times.
about archaeological
sites, cultural and histor-
ical background, ancient
peoples, lands and rul-
ers, the reliability of the
Bible and ancient texts
and artifacts. Extensive
study notes reinforce
the archaeological,
cultural and historical
themes of Scripture.
Color photographs
show millennia-old texts
weapons, children's toys
and archaeological sites.
Finally, you will find
book introductions with
timelines and outlines,
charts, a concordance
and a windows com-
patible CD-ROM that
includes the text of this
Bible and many photo-
graphs and maps.
Word
of Scripture