Angels: Who They Are, What They Do, and Why It Matters

by Jack Graham, Roma Downey (Foreword by)

Overview

Leading Baptist Pastor Teaches the Truth about Angels

Myths about angels are everywhere. Do we become angels when we die? Are angels always hovering nearby, on guard to protect us from danger? Can we talk to them? Many of our ideas about angels come from the media, which is more interested in ratings and ticket sales than truth. As Christians it's important to understand what angels really are.

Pastor Jack Graham walks readers through Scripture, revealing the truth about angels and their roles as worshipers of the Lord, witnesses to his glory, and warriors fighting on his behalf. Focusing on practical application, Dr. Graham separates fact from fiction, encouraging you to become a better worshiper, warrior, and witness.

Includes end-of-chapter questions. A small-group curriculum DVD will also be available.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781441265517
Publisher:	Baker Publishing Group
Publication date:	06/21/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	224
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Jack Graham (www.jackgraham.org) is pastor of Prestonwood Baptist Church, one of the nation's largest, most dynamic congregations.

When Dr. Graham arrived at Prestonwood in 1989, the 8,000-member congregation responded enthusiastically to his straightforward message and powerful preaching style. He challenged the Prestonwood family with a vision for a larger outreach, and in 1999 the church moved from its North Dallas location to a new 7,500-seat auditorium in the northern suburb of Plano.

Thriving with more than 41,000 members, Prestonwood continues to grow with six weekend worship services, about three hundred Bible Fellowship classes for all ages, and multiple outreach and community ministries that reach thousands. In 2006 the church added a second location, the North Campus, in a burgeoning area about 20 miles north of Plano.

Dr. Graham served as Honorary Chairman of the 2015 National Day of Prayer; he has served two terms as president of the Southern Baptist Convention, the largest American Protestant denomination, with 16 million members, and as president of the SBC Pastors' Conference.

He is a noted author of numerous books, including Unseen, You Can Make a Difference, Lessons from the Heart, A Hope and a Future, Life According to Jesus, Are You Fit for Life? Powering Up, and Courageous Parenting, coauthored by his wife, Deb. Dr. Graham's passionate, biblical teaching is also seen and heard across the country and throughout the world on PowerPoint Ministries. Through broadcasts, online sermons, and email messages, he addresses relevant, everyday issues that are prevalent in our culture and that strike a chord with audiences worldwide.

Dr. Graham was ordained to the gospel ministry in 1970 and has a master of divinity degree with honors and a doctor of ministry degree in church and proclamation from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Dr. Jack Graham serves as Senior Pastor of Prestonwood Baptist Church, a Dallas-area church with more than 60,000 members. Dr. Graham is a noted author of more than a dozen books, and his passionate, biblical teaching is also seen and heard throughout the world on PowerPoint Ministries. The Bible in a Year with Jack Graham podcast, in partnership with Pray.com, has more than 51 million downloads. He and his wife, Deb, have three married children and eight grandchildren. Learn more at Prestonwood.org.

Table of Contents

Foreword Roma Downey 9

Author's Note: Eggs and Toast and a Yes From God 11

Part 1 The Wisdom of Angels as You Start the Journey

1 Forgiveness When You've Sinned Against God 19

2 Perspective When You Can't See Straight 33

3 Provision When You Are in Need 45

4 Confidence When You're Being Led by the Spirit 57

Part 2 The Protection of Angels as You Sustain Life's Blows

5 Comfort When You Are Afraid 71

6 Courage When You Are in Danger 83

7 Advocacy When You're Excluded or Despised 101

8 Shelter In the Midst of the Storm 111

Part 3 The Encouragement of Angels as You Soar on Eagles' Wings

9 Spurred on When You're Spiritually Lethargic 125

10 Faithfulness When You've Been Broken 133

11 Victory When You Are Tempted 143

Part 4 The Presence of Angels as You Stay the Course With Christ

12 Companionship When You Are Lonely 159

13 Persistence When You Want to Give Up 171

14 Assurance When You Are Dying 187

15 Inspiration When You're Short on Hope 199

Acknowledgments 213

Notes 215