Jesus, Jihad and Peace

Dr. Michael Youssef is, as he writes in the preface, a man who “have had much firsthand experience with Islamic practices and thought processes.” He was born in the Middle East (Egypt), spent his early years in the culture of the Middle East, and has since visited that part of the world frequently. As the founding pastor of The Church of The Apostles in Atlanta, Georgia and the founder and President of Leading The Way, a worldwide ministry, Dr. Michael Youssef is committed to the onerous task of changing the world, and leading the way for people living in spiritual darkness to discover the light of Christ.

With his background and vast knowledge, he is an authority on the Middle East issues confronting the world, especially on matters pertaining to Christianity. As such, his latest book Jesus, Jihad and Peace: What Does Bible Prophecy Say About World Events Today? is both compelling and authoritative. It is a wake-up call which should be read not only by Christians but everyone who is concerned with the Middle East problem.

The book is insightful, and the author treads cautiously as he explains the major points of differences among three major religions of the world – Judaism, Islam and Christianity. Dr Youssef digs deep as he explains why the Middle East is in such turmoil today in the light of the Scripture. There is much in the book for all serious readers and contains the following chapters:

-Author’s Preface

-Introduction: A Wake-Up Call

-The Goal of World Domination

-Ignored Warnings

-The Prophet and the Koran

-Are Allah and Jehovah the Same God?

-What Does Islam Teach About the End Times?

-Two Different Prescriptions for Life

-What Is Jihad?

-The Global Caliphate

-All Roads Lead to Israel

-The Spreading Wildfire

-A Spiritual Battle

-God’s Peace Treaty

-Notes

If you are concerned about the present as much as its implications for the future, this book is a must-read for all. I received an advanced reader’s copy from Worthy Publishing in exchange for honest review.

 

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THE LAST TEMPLE

The Last Temple is the third and concluding novel in the series that includes The Last Disciple and The Last Sacrifice. The setting is Caesarea in 67 A.D. as the story begins, the turbulent years just before one of the most horrendous events in Jewish history. The Last Temple follows the footsteps of the main character Gallus Sergius Vitas, a renowned general of the Roman army, who is reunited with his wife. He has a burning desire to lead a quiet domestic life in the company of his wife and retires to Alexandria.

But will fate and destiny conspire against him?

As things later transpired, far from leading a quiet and peaceful life, Vitas was drawn right into the thick of things. And Vitas who was once a member of the inner circle of Nero has his own agenda. He became a key figure in the plot to overthrow the emperor Nero. Anarchy reigned over the empire and Vitas returned to Jerusalem as the city was besieged by Titus. Not only enemies of the empire waged war against it but also warring factions within posed serious threat to the survival of the city and the empire.

Will Jerusalem be destroyed? Will the Roman Empire fall?

Hank Hanegraaff, known as The Bible Answer Man, and president of the Christian Research Institute (CRI), joins hand with Sigmund Brouwer, bestselling author of more than forty novels, to bring out a riveting novel that describes the last days of the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem. The book is well-researched and deftly written.

One drawback of a trilogy, or a series for that matter, is readers’ reluctance to go for a novel whose earlier parts they are not acquainted with. However, though The Last Temple is the final book in its series, it can be read as a stand-alone novel.

Price: $13.99

Publication Date: August 2012

Page Count: 368

Format: Paperback

Pages: 350

Publisher: Tyndale House

ISBN: 0842384464

ISBN-13: 9780842384469

Authors: Hank Hanegraaff, Sigmund Brouwer

I received a complimentary copy of the book through the Tyndale Blogger Network and was not required to give a positive review.

ALL TO JESUS

In his latest devotional, author Robert J. Morgan assures readers of God’s purposes, power and grace with  All to Jesus

“Cast all your cares on him.” “Love the Lord with all your heart.” “I can do all things . . . .” Most would be surprised at how often the word “all” appears in the Bible—literally thousands of times. And with each description of God’s comprehensive promises, each reminder of our complete blessing in Christ, each appeal for our full and total surrender, His reputation grows larger before our eyes. We see again what He can do. We see again who we can be.

Based on the Bible’s sizeable emphasis on this tiny yet powerful word “all,” best-selling author and pastor Robert J. Morgan has created a remarkable 365-day spiritual growth experience in his new devotional, All to Jesus: A Year of Devotions (B&H Books, October 2012). A choice sampling of the Bible’s most “all”-encompassing statements, All to Jesus will surround believers each day with inspiring stories, personal reflections and the encouraging assurance that they are cared for in ways they never imagined.
Despite decades of preaching experience, it was just a few years ago that Robert J. Morgan, well-known author of 100 Bible Verses Everyone Should Know by Heart and Then Sings My Soul, began to note the magnitude and frequent use of the word “all” in the Bible. Upon closer inspection, he discovered that it amplifies many of God’s greatest truths, commands and promises nearly six thousand times, proving itself to be one of God’s favorite words.

“Looking up the word in a concordance, I was amazed to find 5,675 “alls” in the Bible,” writes Morgan. “The frequency of this word in Scripture speaks to the all-sufficient grace of our Almighty Savior. It highlights the infinite omniqualities of God, and the complete devotion we should afford Him. He is the Lord of All, our All-in-All, our Almighty God, our All-Sufficient Savior from whom All blessings flow; and He is All we need. “All” is the largest little word in the world, taking already strong statements and broadening their applications to virtual infinity, which, after all, is what one would expect from an omnipotent Father.”

Derived from the pages of real life and a pastor’s heart, each daily reading meets readers in an ever-deeper place, revealing God’s immeasurable power and keen attention to the smallest detail. Truly, He is all we need. All year long.

Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 400
Vendor: B&H Books
Publication Date: 2012
Dimensions: 7.13 X 4.25 X 0.10 (inches)
ISBN: 1433677865
ISBN-13: 9781433677861

About the Author: Robert J. Morgan is a best-selling, Gold Medallion Award-winning author whose over twenty-five books include Then Sings My Soul, The Red Sea Rules, 100 Bible Verses Everyone Should Know by Heart and The Children’s Daily Devotional Bible. A staff writer for Dr. David Jeremiah and Turning Points Magazine, he has also served as pastor of The Donelson Fellowship in Nashville, Tennessee, for three decades. Morgan and his wife have three daughters and ten grandchildren.

QUEST FOR THE NAIL PRINTS

Since no man knows the future, who can tell him what is to come? || Ecclesiastes 8:7

If you’ve ever dreamt of spending time with Jesus during his earthly journey, this forceful and ultimately gut-wrenching thriller will, perhaps, be the nearest you’ll ever come to.

At first glance I was deeply intrigued, not because it was something which I was looking for, but for the unusual title and the setting of the story. I was led to presume that it would be a boring fare, with undecipherable scenes and jargons employed to finish the product that it is. But in the end, I was left wanting for more…

Quest for the Nail Prints is a truly new concept of story-telling which is both engaging, edifying and enriching. Though I have shied away from reading secular novels with time-traveling as a theme, Don Furr’s unique style and narrative, coupled with the setting of the plot from known historical documents and Bible scriptures we are familiar with makes it an interesting and fascinating read.

The book is set in the final days of the life of Jesus Christ and centers around three twenty-first century travelers who are transported back in time to Jerusalem on the first Palm Sunday where they come face to face with the Nazarene Jesus – a young female doctor, a professor of religious studies and a pastor.

Quest for the Nail Prints is the story of how their lives intertwined and how they were changed when they encountered Jesus Christ.

Equally unique, if not more, was the hole shown on the cover. It was punched right through to the back cover. The book and its unique story is mostly likely to fill that gaping hole in your life.

Personally, Quest for the Nail Prints is a life-changing book which has made me to sit up and look at the Master as the bridge between my head and my heart.

ISBN-13: 9781936438020

Publisher: Sheaf House Publishers, LLC

Pages: 368

Sales rank: 566,564

Product dimensions: 5.50 (w) x 8.40 (h) x 0.90 (d)

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About Don Furr: Don Furr is a teacher, soloist, author, and CEO of Exhibit-A, Inc., a trade show exhibit company located in Arlington, Tennessee. Married for twenty-five years to his wife, Karen, Don is the proud father of three children and grandfather to three beautiful grandchildren. He is also an avid fixed-wing and helicopter pilot. But by far his true love lies with all facets of movies, play writing, and his novels. Don has written several screenplays and produced countless live productions of Judgment House through his church, First Baptist Church of Lakeland, Tennessee. Don continually searches for new ways to utilize his talents for Christ.

Disclosure: I received a copy of the book from the publisher for review purposes and was under no obligation to give a favourable opinion.