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Shortly after the birthing pangs of Christianity's birth subsided it faced a threat to its ideals and existence as we know it today. This threat was an internal one forged in the fires of desire to meld Greek philosophy with Christian teachings. The heat of the debates, books written, and sermons preached resulted in the first, but not well known, schism of the church. In this eight treatise in the Theological Threads series learn how Plato's ideas fractured the early church and how those ideas still threaten to pervert the understanding of Christians today.

Follow the journey of a young man as he learns from a Health and Fitness Trainer the correct information necessary to master the Five Factors of Fitness, win the battle of the bulge, and know why he won!! The material is presented in an easy to read and remember allegory. In this book, I present an evidence-based approach, including research citations and a hyperlinked glossary. Learn what your body needs to make the changes you want! It is time to cut through the clutter, myths, and half-truths of pop culture and learn what the truths are that hold the keys to your long-term success! Are ...

In the summer of 1877 Andy Weikert and a group of his Helena friends decided to tour the newly founded Yellowstone Park. Unfortunately they were swept up in the wake of the Nez Perce as the tribe fled the U.S. army led by General Howard. Ambushed, wounded, and exhausted the tourists struggled to emerge from the park alive. Not all succeeded. Andy was thrust into the roles of scout, fighter, and gravedigger. This is the incredible true story of what later became known as the Helena Party and its struggle for survive from hostile warriors rampaging through Yellowstone. Told from their own ...

In June 1877 the final great American Indian War began when Chief Joseph and four other chiefs refused to comply with a treaty they had not signed. They led their groups of Nez Perce away from their ancestral lands and the reservation in an attempt to retain their freedom. Their flight lead them through the heart of Yellowstone, the world's first and newly created National Park. In the Park the Indians encountered several groups of whites. The consequences were fatal for some and life-changing for all. This is a first-hand account of four groups and their encounters told by survivors. This ...

In June 1877 the final great American Indian War began when Chief Joseph and four other chiefs refused to comply with a treaty they had not signed. They led their groups of Nez Perce away from their ancestral lands and the reservation in an attempt to retain their freedom. Their flight led them through the heart of Yellowstone, the world's first and newly created National Park. In the Park the Indians encountered several groups of whites. The consequences were fatal for some and life-changing for all. This is a first-hand account of four groups and their encounters told by survivors. This ...

The 11th volume of the Theological Threads series, The Function of Law in Romans, explores what the apostle Paul meant when he uses "law" in his epistle to the church in Rome. Many polemics have accused Paul of having an inconsistent or self-contradictory message about the Jewish law. However, this treatise researches his preference to explain by moving from problem to solution, the use of 'the age of flesh' and 'the age of the Spirit', and how they resolve the so-called problems with Paul's theology.

This treatise is the third installment in the Theological Threads series. It investigates the Wind River Shoshoni Indians' concept and development of their understanding of the supernatural. Specifically, it is an in depth investigation of their pre-Columbus understanding of God, his attributes, and the creation of the world.

Can Christians become 'perfect' and sinless in this lifetime? Are we able to be devoid of sinful thoughts, avoid sinful actions, and not commit sins of omission? In the 10th treatise in the Theological Threads we take an in depth look into the doctrine of Christian Perfection as developed and defended by its principle founder, John Wesley. Discover how it began, when it changed, and why that change was brought about. Those of us wanting to give God the best of who we are will be better prepared to understand what that means.

Let me be clear: we never attended a Boy Scout meeting nor received a merit patch for a mastered skill. My brother Bobby and I did not have time for such fancies. But our childhood was full of all the necessary components to have a sash full of the colorful rewards. The only problem was that my parents had moved us to Wyoming to hunt and fish their lives away. Dad had settled us in Lander, a small town on the edge of the Wind River Mountain Range. The area was chock full of tastey critters so we were constantly busy. These are a few of the more prominent stories I remember from my youth. In...

This treatise delves into the topic of nature from the ancient Israelite perspective; both the majority voice and the minority voice of the Old Testament are investigated to gain a holistic perspective. Are we the "masters" of nature? If so what does that mean? How should that understanding inform our actions? Those of you not aware that there are TWO creation narratives in the first couple of chapters in Genesis will be particularly interested in finding out what God is trying to tell us using all aspects of the biblical narrative.

How do we conceptualize the human being? Are we a spirit? Are we a soul? Are we a body? Are we a combination of some or all of these? If so, what are their relationships? What are the practical implications of the Hebraic view of human nature? Volume 6 of Theological Threads addresses these questions from a Biblical perspective focusing on the Hebraic understanding of humans. Special attention is paid to the influences of Greek philosophy and popular culture on Christian understanding of the subject.

Follow the journey of a young woman as she learns from a Health and Fitness Trainer the correct information necessary to master the Five Factors of Fitness, win the battle of the bulge, and know why she won!! The material is presented in an easy to read and remember allegory. In this book, I present an evidence-based approach, including research citations and a hyperlinked glossary. Learn what your body needs to make the changes you want! It is time to cut through the clutter, myths, and half-truths of pop culture and learn what the truths are that hold the keys to your long-term success! ...

This treatise is the second installment of the Theological Threads series. This volume investigates how humans relate to nature. Specifically, it looks at how humans relate to wildlife in the United States. Two questions are answered: What is the human orientation to animals? and How should Christians treat wildlife? Taking a biblical approach to the issue, a logical argument is uncovered and extrapolated to the circumstances in contemporary U.S.

In the summer of 1877 George and Emma Cowan decided to tour the newly founded Yellowstone Park with some friends and their family. Unfortunately they were swept up in the wake of the Nez Perce as the tribe fled the U.S. army led by General Howard. Being shot in the head and left for dead was just the beginning of George's heroic and improbable story of survival. This is the incredible true story of George's struggle for survive through Yellowstone. Told from his and his wife's own words, it depicts his struggles in a desperate attempt to survive against all odds. A triumph of human ...

St. Augustine is a principle founder of many of Christianity's theological assertions. Among the more popular thriving today is his understanding of humans' nature. In this treatise of Theological Threads the origins of a contemporary Christian theological misconception are uncovered. Here his theological anthropology is scrutinized. Special attention is given to its relationship to sin, heaven, and salvation. Looking at this aspect of his theology, we find that his deep roots in platonic philosophy often fed the wrong nuances of the biblical texts, leading him down the less correct path! ...