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He also addresses several controversial texts and challenging questions about prayer including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes prayer really change anything?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy praying in Jesus's name is not a magical incantation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe most shocking prayer the apostle Paul \u003cem\u003enever\u003c\/em\u003e prayed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow we can ask God for wisdom to make sense of the seemingly senseless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuffering, healing, and the prayer of faith\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow prayer brings us peace and imparts spiritual wisdom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnderstanding Prayer\u003c\/em\u003e is an indispensable resource, serving as both a comprehensive analysis and a practical guide for those seeking God through prayer. 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Yet there remains a great deal of confusion about the nature of the gifts and how they best function in the body of Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this comprehensive guide to the spiritual gifts, Storms addresses the many bizarre and misleading interpretations while confronting the tendency to downplay the urgency of spiritual gifts for Christian living and ministry. He explains how spiritual gifts--both the more miraculous and the everyday--are given to build up the body of Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGod has graciously provided these \"manifestations of the Spirit\" so that believers might encourage, edify, strengthen, instruct, and console one another, all with a view to an ever-increasing, incremental transformation into the image of Jesus Christ. Throughout this guide, Sam Storms unpacks the glorious truth that there is a supernatural and divine energy or power that fills and indwells the body and soul of every Christian believer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnderstanding Spiritual Gifts \u003c\/em\u003eis useful as a reference to address common questions about the gifts, but it also serves as a training manual for using and exercising the gifts in ministry. 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Thankfully the Bible offers a clear picture of what God’s love looks like and how, through the ministry of the Holy Spirit, believers experience his affection for themselves.  Taking an accessible approach to biblical theology, author Sam Storms explores Scripture to address what God’s love is and what it isn’t. Drawing insights from the Psalms and the life of Jesus, Storms covers God’s sovereignty and the saving power, longevity, and sin-killing nature of his love. The Steadfast Love of the Lord breaks down obstacles that prevent believers from accepting biblical truths and challenges the cultural lies that hinder them from accepting God’s vast and unfathomable love.     Accessible: An introductory approach to biblical theology, this book is perfect for laypeople and thoughtful Christians  Practical: Not only helps believers study the nature of God but helps them experience his affection for themselves  Honest: From a biblical perspective, this book addresses the cultural lies of our age to explain what love is and what it isn’t","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56299690262901,"sku":"9781433593871","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781433593871_594ab7e2-09c8-484c-864d-1230c78d6030.jpg?v=1786019662"},{"product_id":"9781527111738","title":"Our God Reigns","description":"Study the book of Revelation anew with this intelligible and insightful amillenial commentary from Sam Storms, author of Kingdom Come.    Revelation was written in such a way that it should be not only intelligible to any Christian who reads or hears its words, but also a blessing to the person who obeys and believes what it says. Simply put,contrary to popular opinion, and notwithstanding the often bizarre and mysterious images it conveys, God intends for Revelation to be understandable,edifying, and enjoyable! Scholarly but conversational in style, Storms has written for those who do not have a working knowledge of Greek but does not shy away from the numerous important technical and exegetical details that appear all through Revelation. He provides insight into both the nuances of the Greek text and the deep doctrinal issues in Revelation in such a way that the average Christian adult can grasp.    Revelation is profoundly relevant to the issues we face in our society today and Storms keeps the welfare of the church in view, as he includes numerous applications for daily living and growth in your personal relationship with God. An excellent read for those looking to better grasp the blessings to be found in understanding this book.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56302881046901,"sku":"9781527111738","price":25.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781527111738_bf48d50b-6757-49bf-8a59-7a7cff746e5a.jpg?v=1786022257"},{"product_id":"9781781911327","title":"Kingdom Come","description":"The end times: a contentious subject amongst Christians.   Will there be a literal 1,000 years after Christ’s return as dramatized by the popular Left Behind novels? However, premillennialism is not the only option for Christians. In this important new book, Sam Storms provides a biblical rationale for amillennialism; the belief that 1,000 years mentioned in the book of Revelation is symbolic with the emphasis being the King and his Kingdom.    Perhaps it’s time that the theology of Left Behindwas left behind.  Accessible scholarship: extraordinary observations presented in a down to earth manner. This comprehensive and substantial work faithfully deals with the relevant Biblical texts in great depth.  Some of Storms’ stop–offs include: Foundational Principles for the Interpretation of ProphecyDispensationalismDaniel’s contributionIsrael: “Replacement” theology and the future of IsraelThe Olivet Discourse of JesusRevelation: Chronology, The Binding of Satan,The First ResurrectionA study of the Antichrist The case for Amillennialism A substantial and trustworthy contribution to the eschatological debate that deserves to be taken seriously. Sam Storms’ work will be a valuable resource to both students and the wider church.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56304490512757,"sku":"9781781911327","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781781911327_442c5229-02dd-4941-8bc0-85251b110fb3.jpg?v=1786026017"},{"product_id":"9780800778361","title":"Spiritual Gifts","description":"\u003cb\u003eFoundational Teaching on Spiritual Gifts from Renowned Bestselling Theologian\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e· The \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eHoly Spirit Essentials\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e series presents faith foundations for leading a Holy Spirit-empowered life\u003cbr\u003e· Concise, easy-to-read, entry-level guide outlines the basics of spiritual gifts\u003cbr\u003e· Identify and grow your unique God-given gifts to serve God and others\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCreated for the next generation of believers, the dynamic new Holy Spirit Essentials series introduces foundations of faith for living a Spirit-empowered life. 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