![]() Greeks could be circumcised, or not, as the local circumstances dictated. In the end, it was decided that each area could decide what best promoted the mission for their field. Some could not conceive of this drastic change of policy and tradition. In fact, some doubtless argued that circumcision was an ongoing sign of God’s covenant to be kept for all generations. Should the Greeks be required to be circumcised? Circumcision had been central to Jewish identify for thousands of years. Ultimately, after hearing the testimonies of the fruits of the Greek’s ministry (Antioch Christians had “gone ahead” and permitted the Greeks to teach and preach) and after extensive deliberation, the Jerusalem Council was ready for a vote. Many had earlier opposed even their inclusion in ministry (sound familiar?!). The “General Conference” of Jerusalem was convened over the issue of whether circumcision should be required for the newly converted Greeks. Consider the situation in the early church as described in Acts 15. I don’t think Adventists need to follow that divisive path. ![]() Many Protestant churches have studied the issue of women’s ordination in recent years, and many which have brought the issue to a vote have split. The Seventh-day Adventist church is not the first to debate important issues that impact the global church. I will make the darkness bright before them and smooth out the road ahead of them.” (Isaiah 42:16, NLT ) The result is a distinctive new Bible typeface that is uncompromisingly beautiful, bold, readable at any size, and perfectly suited to the NIV Maxwell Leadership Bible.“I will lead blind Israel down a new path, guiding them along an unfamiliar way. The typeface takes inspiration from clear, distinct Aramaic limestone inscriptions of the Second Temple period and pays homage to the NIV's balanced translation approach, striking the fine line between accuracy to the ancient texts and readability. The NIV Comfort Print Typeface was designed by 2K/Denmark as a special commission. It is a stewardship privilege to produce Bible editions that span such categories as reference, study, journal, devotional, teens, kids, and more. We strive to inspire others by delivering exceptional Bibles and study content so all people can connect with the gospel. With a history reaching back over 200 years, Thomas Nelson Bibles are read by millions of people around the world who trust us to honor God’s Word through the various Bibles and projects we publish. Thomas Nelson, one of the oldest and largest Bible publishers in the world, produces Bibles that display the authority and accuracy of God’s Word. Thomas Nelson Bibles – Faithfully Stewarding God’s Word since 1798 May it be a blessing to you, as you are a blessing to others. ![]() And my hope is that the included leadership lessons that accompany God’s Word will add value to you as God guides you in His eternal purpose for you. His Word will accomplish His desire in you. Pastors have said that their preaching and ministry have been enriched by the leadership lessons they found in there followers of Christ have shared how they discovered their own leadership ability and took a more active role in their churches because of it and businesspeople who read the Bible for the first time looking to improve their leadership encountered God and accepted Christ as a result.Īs you read this Bible, be assured that God’s purpose for you will be fulfilled. I can’t express how rewarding it’s been to hear stories of people whose lives have been impacted. That first edition of The Maxwell Leadership Bible was published in 2002, and as I write this, nearly a million people have benefited from it. We went through every sermon I’d preached, every lesson I’d taught, and every marginal note I’d written in all my Bibles. To create the first edition, my team and I pulled together everything I had ever taught on leadership taken from Scripture. My desire in creating this new edition of The Maxwell Leadership Bible is to help you reach your potential in Christ. Everything I know about leadership and have taught for nearly fifty years I learned from reading and studying the Bible. Did you know that it can also change your leadership? I say that because the Bible is the greatest leadership book of all time. You may be aware that the Bible can change your life.
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