Bøger af Michael Penny

Studies in Philemon: Historically; Theologically; Practically Paul's little letter to his friend Philemon, concerning Philemon's runaway slave Onesimus, may, at first glance, have little to do with modern man in the twenty-first century. However, nothing could be further from the truth. - This publication first sets the scene historically, enabling the reader to more fully understand the background which caused Paul to write this letter.- Next the author gives a theological exposition of these twenty five verses, ensuring the reader understands what Paul has written.- Lastly, this letter is reviewed with present-day applications in mine and six important lessons are drawn from its pages, lessons from which all Christians can benefit and learn.

This popular and helpful book was first published in 1975 and was reprinted just three years later. A revised second edition was brought out in 1987 and this current edition has been revised especially for eBook format. Over the years it has had some excellent reviews, including the following: "This work takes the student through the Gospel with questions and answers and exercises as well as comments by the author. A useful way of getting to know the Gospel of John."(Reviewed by Dr. F. Tatford, Prophetic Witness, GB) "This most useful volume has been re-issued because it was thought desirable that it should be based on the New International Version. It is pointed out that the book is not intended to be an exhaustive commentary on the fourth Gospel, but was written primarily for teenagers. As such it is wholly admirable and should be eagerly sought after. The treatment consists very largely of questions and answers. It is the first time we have seen the Gospel of John presented in this way. This means that it will be equally welcome to those who can no longer claim to be teenagers, but who are devoted to the Lord Jesus, and the Gospel which reveals Him in all His glory. This is an ideal present."(Reviewed by Marcus Beverly in The Christian Herald, GB) "Michael Penny has produced a Manual on the Gospel of John in a revised edition to coincide with the NIV. It is a very workable manual produced with teenagers for teenagers. The wealth of material is clearly presented. It's ideal for the person wanting to come to grips with the gospel."(Reviewed by Bob Moffatt, Buzz, GB) "When I first received a copy of Michael Penny's excellent work, I was at a loss as to how to use comment on it. But I have been able to experience it by using it with house groups. The Manual was produced with the aid of a number of younger people, and is designed for young people. However, I found in my own group, it is really ideal for any age range from teenagers upwards. If you are stuck for ideas with your Youth Fellowship, try the Manual.(Reviewed by Eric Thorn, The Connexion, GB)

This is a series of five detailed studies based on Ephesians exploring the blessings Christians have in Christ and explaining the practical Christian life which should follow. Its format is interactive with many questions and tasks, which the reader is asked to answer and consider, before moving on to consider the author's answer. This makes this book ideal for a series of Lent Studies. This is an excellent introduction to Ephesians, one of Paul's greatest letters.

Over thirty comments and queries about Christianity are discussed in a thought provoking manner. However, the aim of the author is to encourage people to 'think' about what they hear and read, and about what they believe. This book is arranged in five handy sections with comments and queries about ... 1) The Gospels2) The Acts of the Apostles3) The Jewish Letters4) Paul's Earlier Letters5) Paul's Later Letters This is an excellent book for private study and a very good resource for home group discussions.

Over thirty comments and queries about Christianity are discussed in a thought provoking manner. However, the aim of the author is to encourage people to 'think' about what they hear and read, and about what they believe. This book is arranged in six handy sections with comments and queries about ... 1) God2) Jesus Christ3) The Holy Spirit4) The Bible5) Hymns and Chorus6) Miscellaneous Comments and Queries This is an excellent book for private study and a very good resource for home group discussions.

What is the Bible? Where did it come from? Is it am collection of ancient myths and stories? Or a mixture of fact and fiction? Is it unique? It is reliable? Is it inspired? Does it contain a message for mankind? If so ... from whom? Man or God? In answering these questions, Michael Penny communicates hisenthusiasm through the liveliness of his writings. He quotes theevidence of the Bible itself as well as the findings of respectedscholars-and he has assembled a fascinating array of facts andfigures to demonstrate that the Bible is ...- a unique book which ought to be read: - that it is a reliable book which should be studied; and- that it is a divinely inspired message to mankind, which must be believed.

Many have a good knowledge of certain events recorded in the Bible. However, some are less sure as to the order of these events, or how they fit in with God's plan and purpose. We may be aware of certain of the details of the Bible, but lack a total picture and of what God's overall plan is. Some people do a jigsaw without looking at the picture on the box. That is how we might approach the Bible. We have a few pieces slotted together here and there, but may have little appreciation of how they relate to one another. Our research has found this to be the case not only with children and teenagers, but also with a number of adults. Introducing God's Plan seeks to address that problem. It provides the picture on the box. It gives an overall perspective into which we can fit the knowledge we have, and the future knowledge we will gain. However, this is not a theological book in which the reader will get bogged down. Rather, it is a straightforward approach which the reader will enjoy and find helpful in coming to a better understanding of the Bible and a greater appreciation of God's plan and purpose.

In Genesis 12, we read of God's covenant promise to Abraham to make him a great nation, to bless him and to bless all people on earth through him. As we progress through Genesis, this covenant was confirmed with Abraham and with his immediate seed, Isaac and Jacob. Later, further promises were made to his subsequent seed, the Twelve Tribes of Israel. How were these promises to be implemented as the seed of Abraham grew into a nation - a nation that largely failed to follow the Lord faithfully as their father Abraham had done? What does the rest of the Old Testament have to say about the seed of Abraham? Was there any change in the New Testament? Where do those who are not the physical seed of Abraham (i.e. Gentiles) fit into all this? This book traces the Lord's dealings with Abraham and his seed throughout the Old and New Testaments and considers whether God is still dealing with the seed of Abraham today.

'The Will of God' is an enormous subject and this book deals with it clearly and thoroughly. It follows 'The Will of God' chronologically from Genesis to Revelation, paying special attention top where it changes. In the New Testament it carefully distinguishes between God's will for Jews and God's will for Gentiles. Often it is the same, but not always. Having done this, what has been discovered is then applied to issues of the 21st Century. "This last section is so valuable that everyone should read it twice."

Surprisingly, the New Testament does not open with Gabriel visiting Mary in Galilee and telling her she is to be the mother of the Son of God. Rather we see Gabriel in Jerusalem, in the temple, telling an old priest, Zechariah, that in their old age he and his wife are to have a son, who is to go before the Lord "in the spirit and power of Elijah". This child was to be filled with the Holy Spirit, even from his mother's womb, and was to turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord their God. So it is not surprising when he was born the neighbours asked "What then will this child be?" This book answers that question.