A young man walks along a road leading to the Sea of Galilee. Messiahs were plentiful in the first century. In Judaism, the idea of Messiah referred to “a king appointed by the Almighty.” After the Hasmonean kingdom in the first century and the Roman-Jewish wars in the first two centuries, the idea of a Messiah expanded. The Messiah was considered to be “the individual who would deliver the Jewish people from the Roman Empire,” thus ushering in the golden age of Messiah. Now here comes another. A leader of a Jewish sect was crucified, and there were those who claimed he rose from the grave. It does sound a little preposterous. Messiahs could fill volumes with their plans and heroics, but the obvious questions are, Where are they now? Where are their followers? A man who gathers twelve apparent misfits of society and leads them while he teaches, heals, delivers evil spirits, and raises some from the dead is certainly unique. Is he one of the many self-proclaimed Messiahs, or is he different? The faith that this man founded today represents nearly one-third of the world’s population. The Beginning details how this movement started. From a small group called The Way to the conversion of a vitriolic Pharisee to meetings with well-known political activists the story begins. So snuggle up; get a nice, warm drink; and follow The Beginning—the early story of Christianity.
A young man walks along a road leading to the Sea of Galilee. Messiahs were plentiful in the first century. In Judaism, the idea of Messiah referred to "a king appointed by the Almighty." After the Hasmonean kingdom in the first century and the Roman-Jewish wars in the first two centuries, the idea of a Messiah expanded. The Messiah was considered to be "the individual who would deliver the Jewish people from the Roman Empire," thus ushering in the golden age of Messiah.Now here comes another. A leader of a Jewish sect was crucified, and there were those who claimed he rose from the grave. It does sound a little preposterous. Messiahs could fill volumes with their plans and heroics, but the obvious questions are, Where are they now? Where are their followers? A man who gathers twelve apparent misfits of society and leads them while he teaches, heals, delivers evil spirits, and raises some from the dead is certainly unique. Is he one of the many self-proclaimed Messiahs, or is he different? The faith that this man founded today represents nearly one-third of the world's population. The Beginning details how this movement started. From a small group called The Way to the conversion of a vitriolic Pharisee to meetings with well-known political activists the story begins. So snuggle up; get a nice, warm drink; and follow The Beginning--the early story of Christianity.
Religion abounds in the world. Why do Christians seem so set on the idea that there is no other way to God but their way? In the ancient book of Colossians of the New Testament there is a short four chapter presentation that addresses this most controversial question. Each section of the book focuses on a relationship with God and an awareness that religion is not enough. In He Must Be The One the author Dr. Dino Pedrone presents in very practical terms a presentation of the uniqueness of the person and work of Jesus Christ that helps the reader to stay focused on what is really important in our Christian walk. If Jesus is not the one, then religion must diligently be pursued to find a relationship with God. However, if Jesus is the One, it opens a new world to a relationship not just with God but with people. Dr. Dino Pedrone is the ninth president of the historic Davis College in the Greater Binghamton, New York area. A veteran of more than forty years in ministry and a sought after speaker around the world, he is the author of more than twenty books and booklets. His insightful teaching is heard on radio and television. Dr. Pedrone is dedicated to training men and women in the ministry. He is the recipient of the Israel Film Festival Humanitarian Award, an honorary member of Delta Epsilon Chi, and numerous other awards. He and his wife Bobbi live in the Greater Binghamton area and they have four children and three grandchildren.
Dr. Pedrone presents a guide to the book of Ephesians that reveals what a privilege it is to be a child of God and how rich life can be as a result. (Christian)
People in our society are constantly searching for the answers to two questions. They want to know who God is and what He is doing in the world today. The book of Romans contains a wealth of information about who God is and what He is like. From this we can learn about what He is doing and how His people play an important role in His wonderful plan. In WHAT IN THE WORLD IS GOD DOING? Dr. Dino Pedrone goes through each chapter and verse of the Apostle Paul's letter to the church at Rome and brings to light many practical applications for our own lives and the world we live in now. WHAT IN THE WORLD IS GOD DOING? is a book that can assist any believer in finding out what the Lord's plan is for this world and how he or she fits into it. The truths explored in these pages can give you guidance that leads to a more fulfilled Christian life. Dr. Dino Pedrone has served as senior pastor of New Testament Baptist Church in the Miami-Ft. Lauderdale area since 1995. A veteran of more than 40 years of ministry and a sought-after speaker around the world, he oversees a church with three locations and is president of two Christian schools. He also is president of Davis College in Binghamton, New York, the Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, and the International Association of Christian Colleges and Schools. He has written numerous books and contributed to dozens of magazines and other publications. His insightful Bible teaching is heard every weekday on the radio in south Florida. He and his wife Bobbi have four grown children and three grandchildren.
A path is a trodden way. It may be a lane, road, or course of action. It may be a track with a specific course in mind. Sometimes we travel only to question ourselves if this was the best route. A path may be an action, a course of conduct, or a journey to a destination. The fact is everyone is on a path. I suppose we can call it a journey. It is the journey of life. In the book The Path the author tells a familiar story of one family's journey that appears to end in the most extreme of heartbreak. Four leave a town known as the "House of Bread" due to there being no bread. On the return trip, there is only one of the original four on the path back. Another joins the lone survivor. Bitterness, heartache, loss, and misery accompany the returning pilgrim. On the return home things were about to change. Hopelessness gives way to possibilities. Possibilities lead to trust and then to a miracle. Scott Peck in his book The Road Less Traveled opens with the three words, "Life is difficult." It is true, life is tough. As you read this book it is this authors' desire that you enter into the agony of a Jewish family going to the land of Moab and facing huge difficulties. Life is like that sometimes. Is there hope? Are there solutions? Read with intrigue, The Path, and draw your conclusions. All of us are on a journey. We are truly on a path. The path often leads home! The presence of God in our journey puts a new light on the path. Sometimes the path is strewn with debris that causes us to stumble. Stop and think. There is a providence that leads the way on our journey. In the Path that providence actually leads to new life and hope. Dino Pedrone is the founder of Dino Pedrone Ministries, a family foundation to advance the cause of the Gospel of Jesus Christ through literature, media, and life groups. He is also the Chancellor of the historic Davis College in the Greater Binghamton, New York area. Dr. Pedrone has been in the ministry over 50 years and has written over 20 books and booklets. His ministry has included television and radio ministries. He is a sought after speaker both nationally and internationally. His heart is to reach people with the Gospel and help train Christian workers. He and his wife Bobbi have been married more than fifty years and they have four children and four grandchildren.
In Words That Changed History, a father and son will take you on a journey of words that can affect lives. In this book, you will read fresh perspectives on some of the most familiar stories of the Bible, like the creation, the prodigal son, the second coming, and judgment day. For each of these narratives, the authors interpret how one word can alter your understanding of the text. Spit, coal, midrash, four-out-up, and Judas: read how these words can bring new life to ancient stories. The narratives of the Bible started conversations thousands of years ago; this book is an invitation to reconsider these words.
The life of Peter is a familiar story. Either we have been where he has been in our spiritual walk or someone close to us has recently had a similar experience. Peter was amazed about the Rabbi who selected him. The Rabbi was the Messiah. The elation that the Apostle Peter experienced is found in many of the accounts of his conversations with Jesus. But then he fell. He fell big time. He denied the One who he claimed was the Messiah. Was his life over? If Jesus was the Messiah, would he have another chance? Perhaps the best answer is found in the two epistles he penned. Our experiences, both good and bad, can be used for the glory of God and they become our influence in other's lives. This book, The Influence of Peter, is a reminder of this great lesson. Influence is the capacity to cause an effect in a tangible or intangible way. Peter's influence still continues today. Dr. Pedrone is the ninth president of the historic Davis College in the Greater Binghamton, New York area. A veteran of more than forty years in ministry and a sought after speaker around the world, he is the author of more than twenty books and booklets. His insightful teaching is heard on various radio programs. Dr. Pedrone is dedicated to training men and women in the ministry. He is the recipient of the Israel Film Festival Humanitarian Award, an honorary member of Delta Epsilon Chi, and numerous other awards. He and his wife, Bobbi, live in the Greater Binghamton area. They have four children and three grandchildren.
People in our society are constantly searching for the answers to two questions. They want to know who God is and what He is doing in the world today. The book of Romans contains a wealth of information about who God is and what He is like. From this we can learn about what He is doing and how His people play an important role in His wonderful plan. In WHAT IN THE WORLD IS GOD DOING? Dr. Dino Pedrone goes through each chapter and verse of the Apostle Paul's letter to the church at Rome and brings to light many practical applications for our own lives and the world we live in now. WHAT IN THE WORLD IS GOD DOING? is a book that can assist any believer in finding out what the Lord's plan is for this world and how he or she fits into it. The truths explored in these pages can give you guidance that leads to a more fulfilled Christian life. Dr. Dino Pedrone has served as senior pastor of New Testament Baptist Church in the Miami-Ft. Lauderdale area since 1995. A veteran of more than 40 years of ministry and a sought-after speaker around the world, he oversees a church with three locations and is president of two Christian schools. He also is president of Davis College in Binghamton, New York, the Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, and the International Association of Christian Colleges and Schools. He has written numerous books and contributed to dozens of magazines and other publications. His insightful Bible teaching is heard every weekday on the radio in south Florida. He and his wife Bobbi have four grown children and three grandchildren.
Dr. Pedrone presents a guide to the book of Ephesians that reveals what a privilege it is to be a child of God and how rich life can be as a result. (Christian)
Religion abounds in the world. Why do Christians seem so set on the idea that there is no other way to God but their way? In the ancient book of Colossians of the New Testament there is a short four chapter presentation that addresses this most controversial question. Each section of the book focuses on a relationship with God and an awareness that religion is not enough. In He Must Be The One the author Dr. Dino Pedrone presents in very practical terms a presentation of the uniqueness of the person and work of Jesus Christ that helps the reader to stay focused on what is really important in our Christian walk. If Jesus is not the one, then religion must diligently be pursued to find a relationship with God. However, if Jesus is the One, it opens a new world to a relationship not just with God but with people. Dr. Dino Pedrone is the ninth president of the historic Davis College in the Greater Binghamton, New York area. A veteran of more than forty years in ministry and a sought after speaker around the world, he is the author of more than twenty books and booklets. His insightful teaching is heard on radio and television. Dr. Pedrone is dedicated to training men and women in the ministry. He is the recipient of the Israel Film Festival Humanitarian Award, an honorary member of Delta Epsilon Chi, and numerous other awards. He and his wife Bobbi live in the Greater Binghamton area and they have four children and three grandchildren.
A young man walks along a road leading to the Sea of Galilee. Messiahs were plentiful in the first century. In Judaism, the idea of Messiah referred to “a king appointed by the Almighty.” After the Hasmonean kingdom in the first century and the Roman-Jewish wars in the first two centuries, the idea of a Messiah expanded. The Messiah was considered to be “the individual who would deliver the Jewish people from the Roman Empire,” thus ushering in the golden age of Messiah. Now here comes another. A leader of a Jewish sect was crucified, and there were those who claimed he rose from the grave. It does sound a little preposterous. Messiahs could fill volumes with their plans and heroics, but the obvious questions are, Where are they now? Where are their followers? A man who gathers twelve apparent misfits of society and leads them while he teaches, heals, delivers evil spirits, and raises some from the dead is certainly unique. Is he one of the many self-proclaimed Messiahs, or is he different? The faith that this man founded today represents nearly one-third of the world’s population. The Beginning details how this movement started. From a small group called The Way to the conversion of a vitriolic Pharisee to meetings with well-known political activists the story begins. So snuggle up; get a nice, warm drink; and follow The Beginning—the early story of Christianity.
God is always at work! He moves in ways we do not comprehend. In the ancient Biblical story of Esther a most intriguing and fascinating narrative unfolds. A Jewish queen in a Persian empire and a wicked Persian king set the stage for one of the most challenging stories in ancient literature. The theme of this historical book usually surrounds Esther but the more this writer investigates the book there is a greater purpose. God is always at work even when we do not know it. God's name is not mentioned in the book. Yet His presence and leadership is all through the book. When you and I face difficult challenges in life we may sense that God is not working and perhaps we wonder if he even cares. The story of Esther is one of the most comforting of Biblical books as the reader begins to sense the unique work of God. God not only cares but he is orchestrating events behind the scene. I pray that on finishing this volume readers will love and admire the God of Scripture in a new way. Often studies on Esther major on the characters. From the arrogant king to the magnificent queen there is intrigue and mystery. One person is unnamed. He is orchestrating the entire episode. He is the Almighty God.
In Words That Changed History, a father and son will take you on a journey of words that can affect lives. In this book, you will read fresh perspectives on some of the most familiar stories of the Bible, like the creation, the prodigal son, the second coming, and judgment day. For each of these narratives, the authors interpret how one word can alter your understanding of the text. Spit, coal, midrash, four-out-up, and Judas: read how these words can bring new life to ancient stories. The narratives of the Bible started conversations thousands of years ago; this book is an invitation to reconsider these words.
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