Waging War is a guide to start the youth with the most basic information and work pages to the culmination of all of the facts, scripture, and their newly gained insight to offer a more clear picture of where they are and how to change their lives for the better. The Bible can be difficult and complex at times. . Andrews offers his readers very straightforward, biblically accurate explanations for these difficult questions. Its advice is based on answers that actually work, which are found in the Bible. Further, the critical Bible scholars have rejected that the miracles of Jesus and his resurrection ever occurred as recorded in the Gospels. Deep study is no guarantee that mature faith will result, but shallow study guarantees that immaturity continues.(p. xiii)Dr. WHAT IS A MIRACLE? In Islam he is mentioned in the Quran as a prophet who was sent to the city of Midian. Some suppose that he was father to Hobab, who was also called Jethro, a likely possibility. Both friend and foe have challenged the reliability of our New Testament. You may wonder, But how can we imitate Paul? He was an inspired author, who served as an apostle, given miraculous powers. Admittedly, Paul likely accomplished more than any other imperfect human. If one has same-sex attraction, is it possible to avoid homosexuality? Is your church doing the will of the Father? Even some children die. MIRACLES DO THEY STILL HAPPEN TODAY? IVP Bible Background Commentary, Old Testemant: Exodus (1) Moses kept the flock. The fact that Jethro was "a priest of Midian" (Exodus 2:16) indicates that the Midianites, at least during Moses' time, still retained the knowledge of the God of their father Abraham (cf. It also explores how the gospels went from an oral message to a written record, the accusation that the apostles were uneducated, the inspiration and inerrancy in the writing process of the New Testament books, the trustworthiness of the early Christian copyists, and the claim that the early scribes were predominantly amateurs. 3:17) The Father watched on as the Son faithfully carried out his will, fulfilling all of the prophecies, which certainly pleased the Father.John 5:36; 17:4. If so, how could God tell someone who is attracted to people of the same sex to shun homosexuality, is that not cruel? What forms of prayer do you personally need to offer more often? It may be noted that these five princes of Midian are called by Joshua (xiii. Imagine living where all these things existed, but you could go about your daily life untouched by fear and anxiety. Jethro's actions in advising Moses, his preparation of sacrifices (as recorded in Ex 18) Jethro's position as priest in Midian, and his willingness to praise the LORD (Ex 18:1, 10) all indicate that he was priest of Jehovah = LORD God. We are urged to question everything: especially the existence of God and the truthfulness of his Word, the Bible. 40 DAYS DEVOTIONAL FOR YOUTHS will give you that. Many have successfully conquered bad habits and addictions by applying suggestions found in the Bible and by seeking help from God through prayer. , EDWARD D. ANDREWS (AS in Criminal Justice, BS in Religion, MA in Biblical Studies, and MDiv in Theology) is CEO and President of Christian Publishing House. Historical Criticism of the Bible got started in earnest, known then as Higher Criticism, during the 18th and 19th centuries, it is also known as the Historical-Critical Method of biblical interpretation. The Christian evangelist is preparing their mind and heart so that they will be receptive to the biblical truths.