Reformation Timeline PowerPoint

Reformation Sunday is always the last Sunday in October. It commemorates the day that Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses to the door of the church in Wittenberg. A good opportunity to know more about reform, revival, and the importance of the Bible.This concise PowerPoint presentation has more than 150 slides showing a time line of key people and events. Gain deeper insights into the rise of Protestantism, and the influence of people such as Martin Luther, John Calvin, William Tyndale, and King James. Learn why they wanted to reform the church of their day. See 400 years of church history alongside the colorful politics of King Henry VIII, Queen Elizabeth, and others.

Includes:
• Explains more than 125 key events and people--
• Who were Luther, Calvin, Tyndale, and Wycliffe?
• What were the "Ninety-five Theses"?
• Defines terms such as indulgences, lay investiture, papal bull, TULIP
• More than 150 fascinating facts
• Full-color map of Europe
• Main Protestant doctrines
• Rise of Christian denominations: Lutherans, Anglicans, Presbyterians, Anabaptists, and more
• Family tree of Denominations
• Illustrations of more than 30 events and people.
• History of Bible translation into the English language
• From AD1200-1700

Reformation Wall Chart

Reformation Sunday is October 26, 2008. It commemorates the day that Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses to the door of the church in Wittenberg. A good opportunity to know more about reform, revival, and the importance of the Bible.This concise guide to the Reformation shows a time line of key people and events. Gain deeper insights into the rise of Protestantism, and the influence of people such as Martin Luther, John Calvin, William Tyndale, and King James. Learn why they wanted to reform the church of their day. See 400 years of church history alongside the colorful politics of King Henry VIII, Queen Elizabeth, and others.

Includes:
• Explains more than 125 key events and people--
• Who were Luther, Calvin, Tyndale, and Wycliffe?
• What were the "Ninety-five Theses"?
• Defines terms such as indulgences, lay investiture, papal bull, TULIP
• More than 150 fascinating facts
• Full-color map of Europe
• Main Protestant doctrines
• Rise of Christian denominations: Lutherans, Anglicans, Presbyterians, Anabaptists, and more
• Family tree of Denominations
• Illustrations of more than 30 events and people.
• History of Bible translation into the English language
• From AD 1200-1700

Reproducible worksheets and teaching tips on back of this chart. Lamination will not affect the ability to photocopy worksheets.


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Reformation Time Line

The Reformation Time Line pamphlet tells the dramatic events that led to the formation of Protestantism. The time line presents key people and events and will give you interesting insights into the rise of Protestantism, and the influence of people such as Martin Luther, John Calvin, William Tyndale, and King James. Learn why they wanted to reform the church of their day. See 400 years of church history alongside the colorful politics of King Henry VIII, Queen Elizabeth, and others. 
12 panels, fits inside most Bibles, 8.5 x 5.5 inches, unfolds to 33" long

Reformation Time Line is a small, 14 panel pamphlet that shows all the key people and events that were part of the Reformation—one of the most important periods in church history. This illustrated, easy-to-follow time line, begins with the pre-Reformation period, 1215-1515, presenting the dramatic events leading to the bold actions of Martin Luther and the onset of the Reformation period. Luther's actions were only part of the process that shaped Western Christianity.

Reformation Time Line is rich in historical content and provides the following information:

• Details on the three Reformation time periods:
• The Pre-Reformation Period, 1215-1515, for example
• The trial of Joan of Arc, 1431
• Martin Luther is ordained as priest and celebrates first mass, 1507
• The Reformation Period, 1515-1563, for example
• Luther introduces German-language worship services, 1522
• The Church of England branches off the Catholic Church
• The Post-Reformation Period, 1564-1689, for example
• The term "Puritan" is first used for Protestants who want to "purify" the Church of England of ceremony and ritual not found in the Bible, 1564
• Illustrations of more than 30 events and people
• Origins of Protestant doctrines
• A map showing the spread of the Reformation
• A family tree of Protestant denominations
• History of Bible translation into the English language

Reformation Time Line also provides:

• Branches of the Reformation including
• Reformation leaders
• Branches
• Denominational offshoots
• The Five Solas of the Reformation and their meanings
• The five points of Arminianism
• The five points of Calvinism (TULIP)

Here are a few of the world-changing events and key people from the time line appearing in these rich time periods:

• The Pre-Reformation Period, 1215-1515
• The Magna Carta
• The trial of Joan of Arc
• Martin Luther
• John Wycliffe
• William Tyndale
• The Reformation Period, 1516-1563
  • Erasmus
  • John Calvin
  • Anabaptist movement
  • Founding of the first Protestant college
  • Ulrich Zwingli
  • King Henry VIII becomes the head of the English church
• The Post-Reformation Period, 1564-1689
  • King James Bible is published
  • Separatists / "Puritans" reject the Church of England and sail to America on the Mayflower
  • Blaise Pascal converts
  • First missionary societies formed by Protestants

Reformation Time Line is an interesting church history resource that you will refer to again and again.Reformation Sunday is always the last Sunday in October. It commemorates the day that Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses to the door of the church in Wittenberg and is a good opportunity to talk about Christian history, revival, and the importance of the Bible.

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My Favorite Discipleship Resource

The Life of Jesus

 I was once a deeply rooted in eastern religions and even some Occult practices. The material in the Life of Jesus pamphlet helped me to see who Jesus is from a different light than what I had previously known. 

When doubts or the philosophies of man seek to move your faith away from these truths this pamphlet is a great help for you.

"Who is Jesus and how is he different from all other religious leaders? This question lies at the heart of the good news of Jesus Christ. In Life of Jesus, a 14-page full-color pamphlet, you'll see how Jesus and the New Testament writers answered this important question in their own words, and be able to answer questions from believers and skeptics about who Jesus really is.
14 panels, fits inside most Bibles, 8.5 x 5.5 inches, unfolds to 38 inches long. 

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In Life of Jesus, you will discover why Jesus came, what he taught, what he did-and why it matters now. Jesus asked his disciples in Matthew 16:13 who people were saying he was. Life of Jesus delves further into this question by exploring the following questions:

• Who is Jesus?
• What was his message?
• Why did he come?
• Why did he die?
• What about the empty tomb?

Each question is followed by an explanation of what Jesus himself said in response to the question and what others have said as well. Life of Jesus will help you discover Bible verses that point to the true nature of Christ and understand how the seemingly complex ideas about Jesus Christ are formed from the Biblical text. You'll also find out what Jesus said about the topics of Love, God, and Eternal life!

Life of Jesus also includes a time line of Jesus' life that covers the important events in his life. A chart of key beliefs about Jesus presents the meaning, scripture that explains the belief, and the importance of the belief to the Christian. Life of Jesus is a wonderful introduction to our Savior or refresher for seekers, new believers, and life-long Christians."

Why Trust the Bible

In Today's Church you hardly ever hear a message or see a class offered  on this subject. It is however at the heart of every doubt, every lack of understanding and every wobbly Christian's faith.

If we do not trust the Bible to be what it says it is then how can we trust God who gave it to us as His creation and children?

What kind of Christian are we when we do not trust and do not study and read God's Word and begin to understand His plan for us?

Those who followed Jesus and believed in Him were first called people of the way and then called Christians or those who believed in and lived according to all that he began to do and teach.

Our faith and walk with God in the good and bad times will be more stable and overcoming when we learn why we can trust the Bible!

"Throughout history people have wondered, "What if the Bible was tampered with?" The bestselling Why Trust the Bible? pamphlet offers compelling and reassuring answers to these important questions: "Can the Bible be trusted?" "How were the stories passed down?" "How can we know that the Bible was copied accurately?" "Who chose the books in my Bible?" and "How reliable is the Bible?" Full color and glossy, this 12-panel pamphlet is an excellent teaching tool for new believers and for those who have questions about the Bible's origin.

Size: 8.5"x 5.5" unfolds to 33" long. Fits inside most Bible covers.

       Popular books promote doubts about the authenticity and accuracy of the Bible. Some suggest that the Bible is an ancient document that has been edited so many times that it is now filled with errors. Why Trust the Bible? equips believers to defend assaults against the Bible and to defend the faith. In five important questions, the author addresses what the skeptics claim and what history actually tells us. A time line reveals the development of key writings, the emergence of the biblical canon, and more. This great reference tool proves that the Bible can be trusted!

Author Timothy Paul Jones, Ed.D., states without a doubt, "The Bible can be trusted." In clear, concise language, Dr. Jones reveals the errors in the critics' logic and facts —and does it in an easy-to-understand style using helpful charts, time lines, and explanations.

This pamphlet refutes the following claims:

• The Gospels were written long after Jesus lived and were written by people who weren't eyewitnesses.
• The stories about Jesus' life and death were not handed down reliably and not recorded accurately.
• The Bible is full of textual errors, as proven by the Dead Sea Scrolls.
• The New Testament wasn't finalized until hundreds of years after Jesus and his disciples, so there could have been many other "gospels" accepted and later rejected, in addition to the four Gospels found in the Bible today.
• The originals of the Bible are lost; therefore, we have no way of knowing what it actually said.
• The Bible was edited by people who had an "agenda" and changed many teachings.

Among the many sound reasons why we can trust the Bible are exciting facts such as:

• Each of the four Gospels represents eyewitness testimony about Jesus Christ. For example, Mark's Gospel is Peter's testimony and Luke's Gospel is Paul's eyewitness accounts recorded by his physician, Luke.
• Documents such as the Dead Seas Scrolls and Masoretic texts reveal that biblical texts agree nearly 99 percent of the time.
• The 27 books of the New Testament that we have today were mentioned in a pastor's letter in AD 367, and were recognized before that date.
• A time line shows the years of Jesus' ministry shown side-by-side with key writings reflecting witness testimonies.

Timothy Paul Jones is the pastor of First Baptist Church of Rolling Hills, a growing congregation on the outskirts of Tulsa, Oklahoma. In addition to bachelor’s and master’s degrees in biblical literature and pastoral ministry, Timothy earned a doctorate in educational leadership from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He received the Baker Book House Award for excellence in theological scholarship, as well as the North American Professors of Christian Education Scholastic Recognition Award for his doctoral work in the field of spiritual formation.

Why Trust the Bible was excerpted from Dr. Jones’s excellent book-length explanation of these attacks on Christianity and the reliability of the biblical texts,Misquoting Truth.
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100 Prophecies Fulfilled by Jesus

Messianic Prophecies Made Before the Birth of Christ

100 Prophecies Fulfilled By Jesus is an exciting pamphlet that speaks to the very heart of the hope we have in Christ, the Messiah. It's amazing to discover that Jesus fulfilled more than 100 prophecies foretold 400 - 1500 years before his birth. This bestselling pamphlet shows you the Old Testament prophecies that relate to Jesus' birth, life, ministry, death, and resurrection and includes the New Testament fulfillments.
12 panels, fits inside most Bibles, 8.5 x 5.5 inches, unfolds to 33 inches long

100 Prophecies Fulfilled By Jesus contains a helpful chart that presents Old Testament prophecies that are divided into those regarding "Jesus' Birth," "Jesus' Life and Ministry," and "Jesus' Death and Resurrection" and the New Testament fulfillments of each prophecy. Also included are the "Jesus' Titles and Attributes" mentioned in both Old and New Testaments. 100 Prophecies Fulfilled By Jesusmakes an excellent Bible study or reference tool and will help you share the amazing story of the Old Testament's promise of the Messiah's coming and the New Testament's glorious fulfillment of those promises.

Here are some examples found in the 100 Prophecies Fulfilled By Jesus pamphlet:

JESUS' BIRTH
• Prophecy: Be of the tribe of Judah
• Old Testament References: Genesis 49:8-10, "Judah, your brothers will praise you...The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the ruler's staff from between his feet, until he comes to whom it belongs and the obedience of the nations is his."
• New Testament Fulfillment: Matthew 1:13, "A record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ the son of David, the son of Abraham...Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers, Judah the father of Perez and Zerah...

JESUS' LIFE AND MINISTRY
• Prophecy: The King comes to Jerusalem riding on a donkey
• Old Testament References: Zechariah 9:9, "See, your king comes to you, righteous and having salvation, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey."
• New Testament Fulfillment: Mark l1:1-10, "When they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks over it, he sat on it...."

JESUS' DEATH AND RESURRECTION
• Prophecy: Be hung upon a tree as a curse for us
• Old Testament References—Deuteronomy 21:33, "Be sure to bury him that same day, because anyone who is hung on a tree is under God's curse. You must not desecrate that land the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance."
• New Testament Fulfillment—Galatians 3:13, "Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written; "Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree."

JESUS' TITLES AND ATTRIBUTES
• "I Am" (Jehovah)
  • Old Testament Reference—Exodus: 3: 13-15
  • New Testament Reference—John 8:24, 13:19
• "Seed of David"
  • Old Testament Reference—Psalm 89: 3, 4
  • New Testament Reference—John 7:42; Acts 13:22, 23

100 Prophecies Fulfilled By Jesus "color-codes" the different Old Testament prophecies so you can see the number of years they were made before the birth of Christ:

• Prophecies more than 1,200 years before Jesus' birth are highlighted in a light green
• Prophecies more than 800 years before Jesus' birth are highlighted in a light yellow
• Prophecies more than 500 years before Jesus' birth are highlighted in a light blue

You want to know about Jesus' fulfilled prophecies? This is it! [100 Prophecies Fulfilled By Jesus] is laid out beautifully and in a very nice and bold design. We really should know this material - A quick Bible study guide.
Leo Dacus, Jr. (Customer review from CBD.com) 

Topical Index: Amos, birth of Christ, fulfillment of prophecy, Hosea, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Joel, Malachi, Messiah, messianic prophecy, Micah, New Testament fulfillment, Numbers, Old Testament prophecy, Old Testament prophets, prophecy, prophetic fulfillment, prophets, resurrection, resurrection of Christ, Zechariah


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Being Jesus Disciple

Following Jesus everyday, learning of and from Him, being His disciple is what living our life with God, is all about.

I love that it deals with several topics that every Christian is challenged to deal with each section is easy to follow, has great graphics and provides powerful teaching in a compact size.

I love having it with me as a gift to give for those wanting more of God’s answers for their life. It is an excellent resource!

"Rose Bible Basics: Being Jesus' Disciple is a full color book explaining the basics of Christian discipleship, including spiritual disciplines (prayer, worship, service, solitude, discernment, fasting, Bible reading, and evangelism), our new identity in Christ (beloved, forgiven, accepted, redeemed, bought with a price, known by God, chosen, free); knowing God's will (decision making by biblical principles); and standing firm when persecuted; and 24 Ways to Explain the Gospel (24 metaphors that the Bible uses for salvation, plus a summary of the four most commonly used evangelism explanations: "The Four Spiritual Laws," "The Bridge to Life," "Steps to Peace with God," and the "Romans Road.")

Who should read Rose Bible Basics: Being Jesus' Disciple

• New Christians
• Long-time believers
• People who are looking to learn more about Jesus

Rose Bible Basics: Being Jesus' Disciple covers the basics of discipleship in one easy-to-read book — with a number of full-color diagrams and charts to help people grasp how to be Jesus’ disciple in today’s world. 
Chapters covers the topics that every Christian must learn to grow and mature in their faith:

• Who I Am in Christ —30 ways that Christ has changed me (I am forgiven, loved, rescued, accepted, made pure, and more)
• Knowing God’s Will — 3 ways to make sure you are going in the right direction, 9 reasons you can trust God to make the best decisions for your life, 8 reminders to help you conquer fear
• God and Money — The 18 Do’s and Don’ts of money and the important of putting God first.
• Explaining the Gospel — Here are 24 ways to explain the Good News about Jesus Christ, as well as 4 popular “salvation illustrations” (the Four Spiritual Laws, the Romans Road, and more).
• Why Truth Matters — Know what you believe and why about God, Jesus, and salvation.
• Staying strong during difficulties and doubts — 6 secrets that persecuted Christians know that will give you confidence and courage when life is tough.
• Spiritual disciplines — How to be more like Christ through the 8 biblical disciplines: prayer, Bible reading, fasting, worship, service, time alone with God, discernment, and evangelism.

BONUS #1: Discussion Questions in the back of the book make this perfect for personal study, small groups, Sunday school classes, young adult or adult Bible studies, singles groups, and more. 

BONUS #2: Quizzes and answer key. Great for testing your own knowledge.

Why should you buy Rose Bible Basics: Being Jesus' Disciple?

• Fun to read. Full-color, packed with fascinating charts and diagrams.
• Attractive. This is the only discipleship guide that is for the VISUAL learner.
• Save $13.  If you bought each chapter separately, you’d pay nearly $28. 
• Easy-to-understand. This book takes complex Bible topics and simplifies them — perfect for the busy person who doesn’t have time to read long books.
• Available now! This book is in stock right now. Whether you need 3 or 300.

128 pages, paperback, full color, includes discussion questions plus quizzes with answer key"


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Why are the Dead Sea Scrolls Important

The discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls is one of the most important archaeological finds ever for Christians. This find confirms that the Bible was translated accurately over the centuries. The scrolls also tell us about life at the time of Jesus and the New Testament. Dead Sea Scrolls includes the story of how the scrolls were discovered, a map, time line, photos of the caves where they were discovered and photos of the scrolls themselves.
12 panels, fits inside most Bible covers, Size: 8.5 x 5.5 inches, unfolds to 33" long 

The Dead Sea Scrolls are a fascinating source of material regarding biblical times and the scrolls hold even greater importance to Christians. The Dead Sea Scrolls tell us:

• The reliability of Old Testament translation over the years
• Interesting information on the culture and times of Jesus Christ
• What the people of Jesus' time expected from the Messiah

The Dead Sea Scrolls examines the discovery of the oldest known copies of portions of the Old Testament. These ancient documents confirm the accuracy of modern Bible translations, but what were they doing hidden in caves in Qumran? Who were the people who hid them there? What do these scrolls reveal about Jewish history, the Old and New Testaments and early Christianity? The Dead Sea Scrollsinvestigates the amazing discovery. Includes a map of the region, a time line, and photos of caves and parchment scrolls. Includes insights on the Isaiah Scroll and other key discoveries.
The pamphlet reveals:

• What we know about the site
• How the scrolls reveal the accuracy of Old Testament Bible translation over the centuries
• What the scrolls reveal about Jewish history
• What the scrolls reveal about early Christianity
• What the scrolls reveal about the New Testament

The Dead Sea Scrolls is packed with engaging information, including:

1. Chart on the history of Qumran (Qumran is the location near the Dead Sea where the scrolls were found)
2. Timeline paralleling people/events in Israel and events at Qumran
3. Descriptions of the scrolls, with photos
4. Photos of the Qumran site and the cave interiors
5. Information regarding the scrolls' impact on modern biblical understanding
6. An explanation of how some of the writings confirm the integrity of the New Testament and early Christianity
7. Explanations regarding how the scrolls help settle arguments regarding the possible mistranslation of certain Biblical words
8. The key to understanding the numbering system used by archaeologists to designate each scroll.

Some people make the mistake of believing that the Dead Sea Scroll are the originals of the Bible. The Dead Sea Scrolls gives a more accurate picture of this important archaeological find and delves into the people who possessed the scrolls, which were known as the "Dead Sea Sect." In addition to leaving the scrolls with biblical passages in clay pots under floors and in caves, the sect also left a variety of other writings including their religious rituals, marriage contracts, and predictions of future events, among other documents.


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Gospels Lost and Found

Are the Biblical Gospels Reliable?

Who really wrote the Gospels? Was it really Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John? Or were the gospels written by people who were utterly unconnected with eyewitnesses as some books and TV shows claim? Were the gospels written so long after Jesus' death and resurrection that they cannot be relied upon? Were there gospels that were included in the New Testament — and later removed? Why were these four books chosen and not others?
14 panels, fits inside most Bibles, Pamphlet is 8.5 x 5.5 inches and unfolds to 38 inches long

Gospels: "Lost" and Found gives solid reasons to trust the New Testament writings, and provides answers to Bart Ehrman's book Misquoting Jesus: The Story Behind Who Changed the Bible and Why. Author Timothy Paul Jones, Ph.D., shows where the critics are incorrect and provides us with a logical, well-reasoned arguments for believing that Jesus lived, died, and rose again—according to the Scriptures. Now is the time to discuss textual criticism, because critics are bringing this to the public debate and claiming that the Bible cannot be trusted. It is important help Christians become better informed — ready to "defend the faith."

Dr. Jones' interest in this topic began many years ago when he came across arguments against the Bible. At first his faith was badly shaken and he wondered if he still believed in the Bible. But as he researched more he found answers. In just fourteen concise pages, Dr. Jones shows the errors in critics' logic and facts —and does it in an easy-to-understand style. 

Dr. Jones, professor at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, has received the Baker Book House Award for excellence in theological scholarship. He is author ofAnswers to the Da Vinci Code and Christian History Made Easy.

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ARMOR IS NEEDED TO WITHSTAND THE EVIL DAY

 “The soul is a castle which we are each one to keep for God. We have been warned that Satan will lay siege to it. The time when he intends to come with all his powers of darkness is that "evil day."

Since death is inevitable for every person, it behooves us, first of all, to prepare for this evil day in regard to our duty. Your faithful allegiance to God is what keeps you safe. Suppose a subject, entrusted with the care of one of his prince's castles, should hear a powerful enemy was coming to lay siege to the castle. Yet he took no precautions to lay in arms or provisions for its defense, and so it was lost. How could he be cleared of treason? Did he not through negligence betray his prince?

A soul is a castle which we are each one to keep for God. We have been warned that Satan will lay siege to it. The time when he intends to come with all his powers of darkness is that "evil day." Now in order to be found true to our trust, we must plan for our defense and equip ourselves for a vigorous resistance. We cannot, without shameful ingratitude to our God, waste those aids He provides for that evil day.

What would you say of a prisoner who was sent money for his release, but used it instead to amuse himself while in prison? This is in essence what we do when we take the talents God expects us to use in preparation for the hour of death, and instead bestow them upon our lusts. What profit will we find in our Bibles or our ministers if we do not use them to equip ourselves with God's armor?

In a word, why does God lengthen our days in the land of the living? Is it that we might have time to revel in the pleasures of this vain world? Are we to be chasing such butterflies as earthly riches and honor? It cannot be. Wise masters do not give their servants such tasks as will not pay for the candles they burn in doing them. And truly nothing less than glorifying God and saving our souls at last can be worth the precious time we spend here.

Prayer:. Father in Jesus name, ‘May we count each day a blessed opportunity to live for and in God!’

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