Timothy Paul Jones

Jamaal E. Williams

Heaven is multiethnic, "a vast multitude from every nation, tribe, people, and language." But in this diverse community shouldn't have to wait until eternity to begin! It can be a reality now. Here, the authors give biblical warrant for such a community and show how multiethnic churches provide a unique apologetic for the gospel.

Cultivating a Multiethnic Kingdom Culture

In Church as It Is in Heaven

"Scripture calls parents to train their children in the faith and to nurture their children's souls. Yet few parents actively engage in their children's spiritual development. How can churches best equip families to engage in their divine calling to disciple their children? Family ministry expert Dr. Timothy Paul Jones guides church leaders to develop a ministry system that equips parents to be the primary faith-trainers in their children's lives, moving beyond mere programming into a deeper spiritual life at home, within the church, and beyond. This resource is for leaders in the trenches--those who: see parents disengaging from their children's spiritual development; see too many students leave for college and drop out of church; have heard of 'family ministry,' and just want to know more; or are frustrated with programmed ministries that fail to produce results. Based on solid research, this field guide unpacks how real-life churches can narrow the gap between present reality and the biblical ideal of faith-nurturing families" -- Publisher description.

How the Church Can Equip Parents to Make Disciples

Family Ministry Field Guide

Randy Stinson

Dr. Randy Stinson and Dr. Timothy Paul Jones have been the primary architects of the theological foundations for whathas become known as “family-equipping ministry”—a recognition that the generations need one another and that parents have an inherent responsibility for the discipleship of their children.

Family Ministry in Theological, Historical, and Practical Perspective

Trained in the Fear of God

From Moses to Gutenberg, easily find out how we got the Bible we have today and discover why we can trust it with this highly-visual and easy-to-understand handbook on the history of Bible! Dive into the fascinating stories of the people who risked their lives to print and distribute the Word of God (Tyndale, Wycliffe, etc). Perfect for personal or small group use.Have you ever wondered where the Bible came from? Who wrote the books of the Bible and how did they end up together? Perhaps you have been asked by a friend or coworker about books that were cut out of the Bible. Through seven dynamic chapters in How We Got the Bible, expert Dr. Timothy Paul Jones will guide you through all the important questions about the Holy Bible to show you why it can be trusted. Filled with dramatic stories and highly-visual charts and illustrations, this exciting Bible History handbook will take you from the earliest clay tablets and papyrus copies to the first bound Bible and the various Bible translations that we use today!

How We Got the Bible

How to Intelligently Counter the Ten Most Popular Theories That Attack the Gospel of Jesus

Conspiracies and the Cross

Every church is called to some form of family ministry, but this calling requires far more than adding another program to an already-packed schedule. The most effective family ministries refocus every church process to engage parents in discipling their children and to draw family members together instead of pulling them apart. In this second edition, Jones expands the definition of family ministry, and broadens the book's focus to address urban perspectives and family ministry in diverse settings.

3 Views

Perspectives on Family Ministry

This 6-session (30 minutes each) DVD-based curriculum leader's guide shows four different Revelation time lines and tackles Dispensational Premillennialism, Postmillennialism, Historic Premillennialism, and Amillennialism.

Four Views of the End Times

Nothing in Your Life Is Ordinary Your present world isn’t supposed to be this small. You were made for something much bigger. And no, you don’t have to be an astronaut, or even a Star Wars fan, to live it. Finding God in a Galaxy Far, Far Away is not about space travel, or even a movie. It’s about rediscovering your sense of wonder—something we adults have successfully squelched from our everyday lives. But God never meant it to be that way. Timothy Jones, by way of an astounding, eye-opening study of the spiritual parallels found in the Star Wars saga, will make you a kid again. You’ll be marveling at the mysterious, laughing anew at life’s “coincidences,” and remembering above all the Creator for which you were made. May the True Force Be with You Remember when Star Wars first captured your imagination? How your longing for adventure propelled you to distant worlds and transformed you into a Jedi knight faster than you could say, “Luke, I am your father”? This same longing, once sparked by John Williams’s triumphant score and fanned by Darth Vader’s sweeping black cape, is your ticket to life’s greatest adventure. Join Timothy Paul Jones on an astounding, eye-opening exploration of the spiritual themes in the Star Wars saga and the truth will become clear: Like young Luke Skywalker, you were also made for more—much more. Rediscover awe. Revel in the wonder of every moment. And pursue all you were meant to be. It is your destiny. "The Force is strong with this one. I could not recommend it more." Joshua Griffin, Editor/Owner, TheForce.Net Manager, Purpose Driven Youth Ministry “If you own a lightsaber—or a Bible—you’re sure to benefit from reading his book.” Kevin Miller, author and reviewer HollywoodJesus.com “‘Awe-some’ reading that both delights and challenges us. A fun and thoughtful book for Christians who consider and enjoy popular culture and media.” Robert W. Pazmino Valeria Stone Professor of Christian Education, Andover Newton Theological School Story Behind the Book “The night I first saw Star Wars from the backseat of my parents’ Ford Pinto was the first night I experienced awe. It sent me on a quest that continues today. There is, in every one of us, a longing to touch ‘the forever,’ to sense the magnitude of the vastness in which we live. This universal longing explains why we ride roller coasters and tell scary stories. This universal longing for awe also explains why, after nearly thirty years, the popularity of the Star Wars saga shows no sign of subsiding. I wrote this book to inspire readers to relish awe and wonder because God did not only create us to long for awe, but also to live in it!” —Timothy Jones

A Spiritual Exploration of the Star Wars Saga

Finding God in a Galaxy Far, Far Away

In clear, concise prose, Timothy Paul Jones takes on Bart Ehrman's misleading conclusions about how we got the New Testament, how the New Testament documents have been transmitted and what kind of diversity existed among early Christians.

A Guide to the Fallacies of Bart Ehrman's "Misquoting Jesus"

Misquoting Truth

Gospels: "Lost" and Found 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 againaccording 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 of Answers to the Da Vinci Code and Christian History Made Easy. Click HERE to see more comments from top scholars on Dr. Jones's work, including his book length discussion on this topic published by InterVarsity Press, Misquoting Truth: Or enter into your browser: http://www.ivpress.com/cgi-ivpress/book.pl/review/code=3447

The Gospels: "Lost" and Found

How did Yeshua (Jesus) pray? What Jewish customs and traditions formed the basis of the Messiah's prayers? This eye-opening book reveals the Jewish background of many of Yeshua's prayers. * Historical vignettes will transport you to the times of Yeshua so you can grasp the full meaning of Messiah's prayers. * Unique devotional thoughts and meditations, presented in down-to-earth language, provide inspiration for a more meaningful prayer life and help you draw close to God. Praying Like the Jew, Jesus is a treasure-trove of information and inspiration. After reading this book, your understanding of God, prayer, and the Bible will be forever changed.

Recovering the Ancient Roots of NewTestament Prayer

Praying Like the Jew, Jesus

Rose Publishing

Four Views of the End Times is a booklet that gives a basic explanation of biblical end-times prophecy, from four different Christian views. For nearly 2000 years, people have wondered about the timeline of the end times and the Second Coming of Christ. Even back in Jesus' day, the disciples asked for the signs of Jesus' return. Today people who care about Bible prophecy want to know if Jesus will return physically and reign on earth for 1,000 years, and when it will happen. The Four Views of the End Times booklet includes comparison charts of 4 timelines of the end times, and an explanation and Bible references for each. It can be read in 30 minutes or less and is helpful for Bible studies, Sunday school lessons, and Christian school curriculum. This end-times timeline booklet has 14 pages, fits inside most Bibles, 8.5 x 5.5 inches, unfolds to 38 inches long End-Times Bible Prophecy Explained The major Christian millennial views on the end times are compared in this Four Views of the End Times pamphlet. This brief summary of end-times prophecies and the Book of Revelation can be read in 30 minutes or less. Introduction to Bible Prophecy about the End Times List of the Signs of the End Times Jesus' and Paul' Teachings on the End Times What all Christians Agree On: Jesus is Coming Again, and We Should All Be Ready 4 End-Times Prophecy Timelines Definitions of End Times Phrases: Church age, Millennium, Rapture, Great Tribulation, Preterism, and more. Glossary of terms in the Book of Revelation: 666, "The Beast," Antichrist, Armageddon, mark of the best, and more. Each End-Times Prophecy Viewpoint Includes Definition of the View In 400 Words or Less Dispensational Premillennialism - also called Premil Dispensationalism Historical Premillennialism - also called Historical Premil Amillennialism - also called Amil Postmillennialism - also called Postmil An End-Times Timeline graphic What is the Main Focus or Emphasis of this View? How is the Modern State of Israel viewed? Which Scriptures Seem to Support this View? When Was This View Introduced? How long has it been popular? Who has supported this view? Which Christian leaders hold this eschatological view? Comparison of 4 Eschatology Timelines Definition of Eschatology - The part of theology that focuses on the "last things": the final events in the history of the world. Each timeline shows (where applicable): Church Age, Tribulation, Millennium, Second Coming of Jesus Christ, Final Judgment, Eternity Historical Premillennialism - Historical Premil Amillennialism - Amil Postmillennialism - Postmil Dispensational Premillennialism - Premil Dispensationalism showing 3 possible Rapture scenarios: Pre-tribulation, Mid-Tribulation, or Post-Tribulation For a more detailed explanation of the 4 Christian views of end-times prophecy and the Book of Revelation, see the 364-page full color book The Rose Guide to End Time Prophecy. The Rose Guide to End-Times Prophecy goes into more depth on the 70 Weeks in the Book of Daniel, the Olivet Discourse, and various ways to interpret the Book of Revelation. For a DVD Bible Study on the 4 Christian views of end-times prophecy, click to see the 6-part video curriculum Four Views of the End Times DVD Bible Study. !-- Preview -- Look Inside: Sample Pages of Four Views of the End Times !-- Insert issuu script -- !-- End issuu script -- !-- End Preview -- About the Author: Dr. Timothy Paul Jones img src="http://www.rose-publishing.com/Assets/ClientImages/timothy-paul-jones.jpg" alt="Dr. Timothy Paul Jones" style="float:left; margin:0 15px 10px 0" Timothy Paul Jones serves as a professor of Christian ministry and as associate vice president at the Southern Baptist Theological seminary, where he teaches courses in applied apologetics and family ministry. Before teaching at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, he led churches in Missouri and Oklahoma as pastor and associate pastor. Dr. Jones has authored or contributed to more than a dozen books, including PROOF; Conspiracies and the Cross; and, Christian History Made Easy. In 2007, Charles Colson listed him as one of “four names you need to know” when responding to the new atheists and in 2010, Christian Retailing magazine selected Christian History Made Easy as the book of the year in the field of Christian education. He is married to Rayann and they have three daughters. The Jones family works in SojournKids and community group ministry at Sojourn Community Church.

Christian Views on Jesus' Second Coming

Christopher Yuan

Jim Wideman

Richard Ross

Jim Putman

Joanne Miller

Philip Nation

Brian Haynes

Scott Kedersha

Jay Strother

Ron Hunter Jr

Tammy G. Daughtry

Jimmy Myers

Lydia Randall

Turansky

Are you seeking clarity in your vision for family ministry? Imagine bringing together fifteen ministry experts who have accumulated a wealth of experience and wisdom on that very topic. This book is the message from those experts revealing a clearer vision for the future of any ministry. Each chapter addresses a distinct area of church ministry, reveals current unhealthy norms, offer new norms, and most importantly provides ways to measure each area. It is vital to the future of your ministry to recalibrate to a healthy norm. This work will help ministry leaders reach that goal. All the royalties from the sale of this work go to support D6 International.

A New Measure for Family Ministry

Recalibrate

From Moses to Gutenberg, easily find out how we got the Bible we have today and discover why we can trust it with this highly-visual and easy-to-understand handbook on the history of Bible! Dive into the fascinating stories of the people who risked their lives to print and distribute the Word of God (Tyndale, Wycliffe, etc). Perfect for personal or small group use. Have you ever wondered where the Bible came from? Who wrote the books of the Bible and how did they end up together? Perhaps you have been asked by a friend or coworker about books that were cut out of the Bible. Through seven dynamic chapters in How We Got the Bible, expert Dr. Timothy Paul Jones will guide you through all the important questions about the Holy Bible to show you why it can be trusted. Filled with dramatic stories and highly-visual charts and illustrations, this exciting Bible History handbook will take you from the earliest clay tablets and papyrus copies to the first bound Bible and the various Bible translations that we use today! Discover— 3 Ways the Bible is Unlike Any Other "Holy Book" What it means when we say that the Bible is inspired and inerrant What people did to preserve the text of the Bible over the centuries How we know that the Old and New Testament are reliable The stories behind names like John Wycliffe, William Tyndale, Gutenberg, and King James I 4 Key Features of the How We Got the Bible Handbook Get a simple overview of the history of the Bible (Covers over 3,500 years) Provides solid proofs for why you can trust the Bible Packed with fascinating stories of key people and events Filled with visual charts, definitions, and additional resources

Michael S. Wilder

The God Who Goes before You provides a foundation for the study of leadership that looks at the topic with both feet firmly planted in the whole counsel of Scripture.

A Biblical and Theological Vision for Leadership

The God Who Goes Before You

In The God Who Goes before You, Michael S. Wilder and Timothy Paul Jones establish a foundation for Christian leadership that draws not from human assumptions, but from the wisdom of God. By considering the whole canon of scripture as their supreme and sufficient authority, Wilder and Jones present both pastors and laity with a Christ-centered, kingdom-focused vision of godly leadership. When it comes to leadership, there is much to be learned from empirical research and from marketplace leaders. However, without Scripture as our authority, flawed views of God's purposes and human nature will skew our understanding of the character and practices of God-called leaders. In this book, Wilder and Jones redefine leadership as Christ-centered followership and present a radically countercultural perspective on leadership practices in the church today.

Pastoral Leadership as Christ-Centered Followership

The God Who Goes before You

Benjamin Galan

David Gundersen

Rose Guide to End-Times Prophecy is an explanation of end-times prophecy and the Book of Revelation from several Christian viewpoints. Some parts of the Bible, including the Book of Revelation, were written in the apocalyptic style. Apocalyptic Literature is defined as Jewish literature presented in the form of vision that figuratively revealed hidden truths for the purpose of assuring God’s people of the goodness of God’s plans during times of persecution. Bible prophecy says that Jesus will come again, and Christians have wondered for centuries when and how that would take place. Rose Guide to End-Times Prophecy includes all of the basic end-time prophecy charts Christians need to navigate the Book of Revelation, the Book of Daniel, and other prophetic Bible passages. Includes: Book of Revelation Charts and More than 50 Charts, Diagrams, and Illustrations 4 Approaches to the Book of Revelation: Futurist, Historicist, Idealist, and Preterist Detailed Comparison Chart of 21 Key Passages from the Book of Revelation

Rose Guide to End-Times Prophecy

The Bible is a cobbled-together selection of ancient writings that have been changed so many times by so many people over hundreds of years that surely the text can no longer be trusted - right? Certainly, there are plenty of people who take this view. Timothy Paul Jones here addresses the fact that the Bible is a difficult book to believe. It is full of incidents that seem highly improbable, if not impossible. Written for people who are sceptical of its accuracy, and of its authority, this book takes a reasonable look at the claims made about the Bible.

Why Should I Trust the Bible?

La Colección Temas de Fe pone al alcance de la mano información sencilla y fácil de usar, sobre diversos temas. ¡El tamaño es perfecto para insertarlo en la parte posterior de una Biblia o un cuaderno de apuntes! Cada folleto de catorce páginas a todo color tiene abundantes ilustraciones, incluye un título explicativo y sirve como herramienta de referencia práctica para uso personal o en el campo misionero. The Themes of Faith collection provides simple, e to-use and accessible information on a variety of t right at your fingertips. Each booklet is sized to fit perfectly in the back of a Bible or study notebook! Each fourteen-page, full-color booklet is richly illustrated, carries a self-explanatory title and s as an always-ready reference tool for personal us in the mission field.

Cuatro Perspectivas

El Fin de Los Tiempos

Christian History Made Easy summarizes the most important events in the history of the church, from the time of Jesus to modern day. Christian History Made Easy explains early church history, the Church Councils, the Great Schism, the Crusades, Francis of Assisi, John Wycliffe, Martin Luther, the Protestant Reformation, and more. Christian History Made Easy presents key church history events and great Christian leaders everyone should know, along with full-color church history timelines, photos, pictures, and maps. The study guide and worksheets in the back makes this book an excellent Bible Study, adults Sunday school topics, or homeschool curriculum. Author Timothy Paul Jones makes Christian history refreshingly fun while at the same time informing Christians about the history of the Christian faith.Full-color, 224 pages, paperback, 6 x 9 inches. Theologian J. I. Packer says Christian History Made Easy is, "...a beautifully simple, beginner-friendly telling of Christian history, a precious heritage."/strong img src="/Assets/ClientImages/fold/705X_Spreads.jpg" Christian History Made Easy Covers Major Events in Church History Early Church History The Early ChurchPeter and Paul, the Age of the Apostles, The Destruction of the Temple and Jerusalem scatters Christians Early Church Fathers Persecution of ChristiansEmperor Nero and Domitian, Martyrdom of Peter, Paul, Ignaitius, Polycarp, Justin Martyr Christianity legalized in the Roman Empire, Emperor Constantine, Christianity the official religion in the Roman Empire The Byzantine Era The Council of Nicaea, The Nicene Creed Augustine, Jerome translates the Bible into Latin, St. Patrick Fall of the Roman Empire, rise of the Eastern Orthodox Church Gregory the Great, Rise of Monasticism Rise of Islam and the Islamic Conquest in Europe, Charles Martel, Charlemagne East/West Church Schism (Photian Schism), Leif Ericson converts to Christianity Great Schism, Hildebrand reforms the church, the Crusades, Lateran Councils, Richard the Lionheart Pre-Reformation Church History Middle Ages, Bubonic Plague, John Wycliffe, the Wycliffe Bible The Renaissance, Jan Hus, Joan of Arc, Ottomans capture the Christian city of Constantinople, Johann Gutenberg's printing press The Protestant Reformation Erasmus, Martin Luther, 95 Theses, Ulrich Zwingli, William Tyndale, King Henry VIII, The Geneva Bible, The Matthew's Bible, Church of England history, John Knox, Queen Mary Tudor, Queen Elizabeth I, King James Version Bible Galileo, Pilgrim's Progress, Quaker founded, first Protestant missionary societies The Great Awakening and Church History in America and Europe John and Charles Wesley, George Whitefield, Handel writes the Messiah, Sunday school is developed, John Newton writes "Amazing Grace." Divisions over slavery in Baptist history Abolition, William Wilberforce, Charles Finney leads revivals, George Muller's faith orphanage, YMCA an YWCA founded, Charles Spurgeon, Salvation Army founded Church History in the 20th and 21st Century Amy Carmichael, Irish missionary to India, Azusa Street, Scofield Bible, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Billy Graham, Discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls, Modern political State of Israel C.S. Lewis, major evangelistic crusades in Latin America and Korea, Roman Catholic church apologizes for lack of leadership during the Holocaust Each Chapter of Christian History Made Easy Includes Key events Key concepts Names you should know Terms you should know Bible maps and time-lines Things to think about Clarification of words At the end of each chapter is a student guide, student worksheet, learning activity and quiz Endorsement for Christian History Made Easy "Rose's product line includes a wonderful collection of high quality, visually attractive materials that lend themselves to learning the basics of the Christian Faith. In most areas where alternative views exist, they are faithfully presented leaving the reader to decide which best fits their understanding of scripture.I have used Christian History Made Easy for my Sunday school class and found it to be very well done. This book has a great collection of auxiliary Study Guide questions. The author, Timothy Paul Jones is obviously a practiced teacher. I used an early edition. The recent upgrade of this package looks even better" Dr. Gene A. Stringer, Elder, Christian Church of Ashland, Oregon Endorsements and biography for Author Timothy Paul Jones "Dr. Timothy Paul Jones is a brilliant young biblical scholar who helps simplify the complex. His [resources] are great and sorely needed during our time when many are biblically illiterate and know even less about Church history." Dr. Jerry Newcombe, author, TV host, and spokesperson for Truth that Transforms with Dr. D. James Kennedy (formerly The Coral Ridge Hour) About the Author: Dr. Timothy Paul Jones img src="http://www.rose-publishing.com/Assets/ClientImages/timothy-paul-jones.jpg" alt="Dr. Timothy Paul Jones" style="float:left; margin:0 15px 10px 0" Timothy Paul Jones serves as a professorofChristian ministry and asassociate vice president at the Southern Baptist Theological seminary, where he teaches courses in applied apologetics and family ministry. Before teaching at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, he led churches in Missouri and Oklahoma as pastor and associate pastor. Dr. Jones has authoredor contributed to more than a dozen books, includingPROOF; Conspiracies and the Cross;and,Christian History Made Easy. In 2007, Charles Colson listed him as one of four names you need to know when responding to the new atheists and in 2010, Christian Retailing magazine selectedChristian History Made Easyas the book of the year in the field of Christian education. He is married to Rayann and they have three daughters. The Jones family works in SojournKids and community group ministry at Sojourn Community Church. A Message from Timothy Paul Jones, author of Christian History Made Easy My name is Timothy Paul Jones, and I love living in the city of Louisville with my wife and daughters. Over the past two decades, I've had the privilege of leading several congregations as a pastor and in associate ministry roles. Now, I serve as associate professor of leadership and as associate vice president at one of the largest seminaries in the world, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Here, I invest my time in mentoring a rising generation of God-called ministers of the gospel. I also edit The Journal of Discipleship and Family Ministry and write books in the fields of history, apologetics, and family ministry. I enjoy spending time with my family, meandering along city streets, visiting baseball parks, drinking French-pressed coffee, eating locally-produced foods, and cooking for friends. My family is involved in children's ministry at the east campus of Sojourn Community Church. img src="/Assets/ClientImages/rca.jpg" border="0" margin="2px" align="left" Christian History Made Easy WINNER of the Christian Retailers' Choice Awards 2010 for the "most significant new life-changing products in the Christian retail industry" in the Christian Education category See this press release from Southern Baptist Seminary: http://news.sbts.edu/2010/04/27/jones-book-receives-christian-retailers-award/ Note to professors: For exam or desk copy policy click HERE. Notification About Prior Edition This book is the deluxe full-color edition of the original black-and-white edition. 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