Bøker av Charlie Read

Christmas is shunned not only by various cults, but also by many Bible-believing Christians. The holiday is said to have pagan origins, to be a Roman Catholic "compromise," and/or to be a devilish scheme to lure believers into "Babylon" - the so-called harlot church system of Revelation! How much is truth, and how much is error, in the claims of the anti-Christmas crowd? Are Christians permitted to celebrate a day honoring Christ's birth, even if most historians reject a birthdate of December 25? What about Christmas trees and Santa Claus? Has the anti-Christmas crowd gone too far in separating themselves from believers who hold an opposite view? In The Christmas Controversy, the author relates his own journey into - and out of - the anti-Christmas doctrine, and attempts to show that it's possible (and preferable) for Christians to show patience with others concerning non-essentials like the holiday issue.

Are Christians today supposed to obey the Mosaic Law, including abstaining from pork, or observing the Sabbath? Are the Jews still really "God's chosen people?" Does the current nation of Israel hold a special place in God's heart, or in Bible prophecy? Will God institute a mighty move among modern Jews when the "full number of Gentiles" are saved? Were Jews of old saved by observing the Law? The apostle Paul addresses these issues at length. Using Paul's Epistle to the Romans as a "framework" - with related Scriptures from both Old and New Testaments, and supporting quotes from various authors and commentators - Charlie Read also writes at length on the complementary issue of "Law and Grace." This is a thorough and fascinating book by the author of "Digging Deeper," "The Doctrine of the Tithe," and "Leaves of Healing."

We've been told that "tithing" - giving a tenth of our income to a church or ministry - is a foundation of the Christian faith. Determined to find the truth about this almost-universal doctrine, the author did extensive Biblical and historical research to find the truth. His goal was to see what the Bible says - and does NOT say - about tithing. Presented here in a concise and very readable style are the results of his study. Did tithing originate with the Hebrews? What can we learn from Abraham's gifts to the King/Priest Melchizedek? Was tithing uniformly practiced among the Jews? And, what did the Lord Jesus and His apostles teach about tithing? Prepare for a fascinating look at a dogma that yields some surprises when placed under scrutiny!

This second edition of LEAVES OF HEALING is a collection of 25 short meditations for the weary pilgrim or the thirsting disciple. These brief but powerful lessons are designed to CHALLENGE, COMFORT and MOTIVATE today's Christian.