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380 works, 1,556 written chapters, and 41,325 scripture links. Every chapter is tied to the verses it teaches.

Course · Discipleship

Build God's House: 8-Step Urgency Guide for Believers

Most believers never see the danger coming. It does not arrive as obvious sin or open rebellion. It slips in quietly, dressed in the respectable clothing of comfort, planning, and self-sufficiency. This subtle mindset keeps countless Christians spiritually misaligned with what God is calling them to build in this critical hour. This comprehensive how-to guide, 'The Urgency of Building God's House,' walks you through 8 essential topics designed to awaken, equip, and mobilize you for kingdom work. Rooted in Scripture and filled with practical application, this guide draws from the fire of Pentecost, the boldness of Peter's sermon in Acts 2, and the prophetic urgency of Joel to show you that the time to build is not tomorrow. It is now. Inside this guide, you will discover how to identify and break free from a comfortable mindset, understand your specific role in God's building plan, align your daily decisions with kingdom priorities, and move forward with Holy Spirit-empowered purpose. This resource is ideal for believers who feel spiritually stagnant, ministry leaders seeking fresh vision, small group facilitators, and anyone hungry to live beyond a comfortable Christianity. Whether you are new to faith or a seasoned disciple, this guide will challenge and redirect your focus toward what truly matters. Unlike generic devotionals, this guide combines theological depth with actionable steps, giving you both the why and the how of kingdom building. If you are ready to move from comfort to calling, this is your next step.

Mary Banks · 8 chapters

Course · Bible Study

Building Again What You Destroyed: Galatians 2

Most believers read past Galatians 2:18 without grasping its full weight. When Paul writes, 'For if I build again the things which I destroyed, I make myself a transgressor,' he is not simply addressing a first-century controversy about Jewish ceremonial law. He is laying down a principle with serious implications for every believer who has ever been tempted to return to what God once led them to abandon. This teaching guide unpacks the concept of deliberate reversal: the specific, dangerous act of rebuilding what conviction once tore down. Unlike ordinary backsliding or gradual drift, this kind of reversal carries a unique moral weight before God because it is not ignorance. It is a knowing retreat from established truth. Inside this guide, you will explore what Paul meant in his original context and why the principle extends far beyond it. You will learn to distinguish between honest reconsideration and willful reversal, understand why God treats this pattern as transgression rather than mere weakness, and identify the subtle pressures, social, cultural, and internal, that push believers toward rebuilding what they once rightly dismantled. This guide is written for serious Bible students, discipleship leaders, and any believer who senses the pull to walk back a conviction they know God established in them. It is grounded in careful exegesis, practically applied, and spiritually honest about the stakes involved. If you have ever wondered whether going back is really that serious, this guide will show you clearly: it is.

Mary Banks · 1 chapter

Study Guide

By My Spirit

Apostle Mary Banks · 6 chapters

Study Guide

Called to Serve

Apostle Mary Banks · 5 chapters

Study Guide

Children of the Light

Apostle Michael Thomas · 3 chapters

Course

Christians and Politics

Apostle Mary Banks · 1 chapter

Study Guide

Christ Liveth in Me

Kareem Flowers · 1 chapter

Study Guide

Complete in Christ

Apostle Michael Thomas · 1 chapter

Study Guide · Prophecy

Compte à rebours vers Armageddon

Compte à rebours vers Armageddon est un guide d'étude complet sur la prophétie biblique, élaboré par l'Apôtre Mary Banks pour la Conférence des Caraïbes 2019. S'appuyant sur des passages fondamentaux de Matthieu 24, de l'Apocalypse, de Daniel, de Zacharie et d'Ésaïe, ce guide équipe les croyants pour comprendre l'ordre chronologique des événements de la fin des temps avec clarté et précision scripturaire. L'étude s'ouvre sur un principe fondateur : la Parole de Dieu s'interprète elle-même, et aucune interprétation personnelle n'est permise. À partir de là, les lecteurs sont introduits au concept des passages repères, des balises prophétiques qui révèlent le quand, le quoi, le où, le comment, le pourquoi et les signes des grands événements prophétiques. Ce cadre permet aux étudiants de tracer une chronologie claire depuis le commencement des douleurs jusqu'à la Grande Tribulation, la montée de l'Antéchrist, l'abomination de la désolation, les jugements des Sept Sceaux et des Sept Trompettes, le Jour de la colère de Dieu, et finalement la Bataille d'Armageddon et le règne de Christ comme Roi sur toute la terre. Chaque chapitre s'appuie sur le précédent, établissant des parallèles entre Matthieu 24 et Apocalypse 6, et reliant les Quatre Cavaliers à des conditions mondiales spécifiques telles que la tromperie, la guerre, la famine et la persécution. Le guide aborde également les erreurs courantes dans l'enseignement prophétique, notamment l'influence du mouvement Foi et Prospérité sur l'eschatologie, et invite les lecteurs à rejeter la tradition au profit d'une étude scripturaire conduite par le Saint-Esprit. Cette ressource est idéale pour les étudiants sérieux de la Bible, les responsables de petits groupes, les enseignants de l'école du dimanche et les participants aux conférences qui souhaitent une approche structurée et fondée sur l'Écriture pour comprendre les derniers jours. Elle est particulièrement précieuse pour ceux qui estiment que l'Église n'a pas été suffisamment préparée aux événements à venir.

Apostle Mary Banks · 1 chapter

Study Guide

Conformed to the Image of Christ

Kareem Flowers · 1 chapter

Course · Bible Study

Conhecendo a Bíblia: Um Guia Completo

Have you ever opened the Bible and wondered where to begin, or why it feels so complex? This comprehensive teaching guide, Getting to Know the Bible, is designed to answer the questions every reader asks but rarely gets a clear, honest response to. Across four key topics, this guide walks you through the essential foundations of biblical literacy. You will learn what kind of book the Bible actually is, how its 66 books fit together as one unified story, and why both the Old and New Testaments matter deeply for understanding the full message of Scripture. Rather than overwhelming you with academic jargon, this guide speaks plainly and builds your understanding step by step. Whether you are a first-time Bible reader feeling unsure of where to start, a longtime churchgoer who wants to go deeper, or a small group leader looking for a reliable teaching resource, this guide meets you where you are. It bridges the gap between casual reading and genuine comprehension, giving you the tools to read Scripture with clarity, context, and growing confidence. What makes this guide unique is its dual focus: it is both intellectually honest and spiritually accessible. It respects the complexity of the Bible without making the learning process intimidating. By the end, you will have a stronger grasp of how the Bible is structured, how its two major sections relate to each other, and how to approach any passage with better understanding. This is the starting point every Bible reader deserves.

Mary Banks · 4 chapters

Course · Bible Study

Conociendo la Biblia: Una Guía Completa

Have you ever opened the Bible and wondered where to begin, or why it feels so complex? This comprehensive teaching guide, Getting to Know the Bible, is designed to answer the questions every reader asks but rarely gets a clear, honest response to. Across four key topics, this guide walks you through the essential foundations of biblical literacy. You will learn what kind of book the Bible actually is, how its 66 books fit together as one unified story, and why both the Old and New Testaments matter deeply for understanding the full message of Scripture. Rather than overwhelming you with academic jargon, this guide speaks plainly and builds your understanding step by step. Whether you are a first-time Bible reader feeling unsure of where to start, a longtime churchgoer who wants to go deeper, or a small group leader looking for a reliable teaching resource, this guide meets you where you are. It bridges the gap between casual reading and genuine comprehension, giving you the tools to read Scripture with clarity, context, and growing confidence. What makes this guide unique is its dual focus: it is both intellectually honest and spiritually accessible. It respects the complexity of the Bible without making the learning process intimidating. By the end, you will have a stronger grasp of how the Bible is structured, how its two major sections relate to each other, and how to approach any passage with better understanding. This is the starting point every Bible reader deserves.

Mary Banks · 4 chapters

Study Guide · Prophecy

Contagem Regressiva para Armagedom

Contagem Regressiva para Armagedom é um guia de estudo abrangente de profecia bíblica desenvolvido pela Apóstola Mary Banks para a Conferência do Caribe 2019. Com base em passagens fundamentais de Mateus 24, Apocalipse, Daniel, Zacarias e Isaías, este guia capacita os crentes a compreender a ordem cronológica dos eventos dos últimos tempos com clareza e precisão bíblica. O estudo começa estabelecendo um princípio fundamental: a Bíblia se interpreta a si mesma, e nenhuma interpretação particular é permitida. A partir daí, os leitores são apresentados ao conceito de passagens-marco, marcadores proféticos de fronteira que revelam o quando, o quê, onde, como, por quê e os sinais dos principais eventos proféticos. Essa estrutura permite que os estudantes tracem uma linha do tempo clara, desde o início das dores até a Grande Tribulação, a ascensão do Anticristo, a abominação da desolação, os julgamentos dos Sete Selos e Trombetas, o Dia da Ira de Deus e, por fim, a Batalha de Armagedom e o reinado de Cristo como Rei sobre toda a terra. Cada capítulo se apoia no anterior, estabelecendo paralelos entre Mateus 24 e Apocalipse 6 e conectando os Quatro Cavaleiros a condições globais específicas, como engano, guerra, fome e perseguição. O guia também aborda erros comuns no ensino profético, incluindo a influência do movimento da Fé e Prosperidade na escatologia, e desafia os leitores a rejeitar a tradição em favor do estudo bíblico guiado pelo Espírito Santo. Este recurso é ideal para estudantes sérios da Bíblia, líderes de pequenos grupos, professores de escola dominical e participantes de conferências que desejam uma abordagem estruturada e fundamentada na Escritura para compreender os últimos dias. É especialmente valioso para aqueles que sentem que a igreja não foi adequadamente preparada para os eventos que estão por vir.

Apostle Mary Banks · 1 chapter

Study Guide

Contend for the Faith

Apostle Michael Thomas · 3 chapters

Study Guide

Contending for the Faith Workbook

"Mary Banks Faith Library Workbook: Contending for the Faith" delves deep into the spiritual journey of believers, offering a profound and insightful exposition on the Body of Christ. With wisdom, clarity, and practical guidance, Mary Banks empowers readers to explore the foundations of their faith and to stand firm in their spiritual convictions. This workbook is an indispensable resource for those seeking to strengthen their relationship with God and their understanding of the Christian faith, making it a must-read for anyone on a journey of spiritual growth.

Apostle Mary Banks · 6 chapters

Study Guide

Converting the Heart

Apostle Michael Thomas · 6 chapters

Study Guide · Prophecy

Countdown to Armageddon

Countdown to Armageddon is a comprehensive Bible prophecy study guide developed by Apostle Mary Banks for the Caribbean Conference 2019. Drawing on landmark scriptures from Matthew 24, Revelation, Daniel, Zechariah, and Isaiah, this guide equips believers to understand the chronological order of end-time events with clarity and scriptural accuracy. The study opens by establishing a foundational principle: the Bible interprets itself, and no private interpretation is permitted. From there, readers are introduced to the concept of landmark scriptures, prophetic boundary markers that reveal the when, what, where, how, why, and signs of major prophetic events. This framework allows students to trace a clear timeline from the beginning of sorrows through the Great Tribulation, the rise of the Antichrist, the abomination of desolation, the Seven Seal and Trumpet judgments, the Day of God's Wrath, and ultimately the Battle of Armageddon and the reign of Christ as King over all the earth. Each chapter builds on the last, paralleling Matthew 24 with Revelation 6 and connecting the Four Horsemen to specific global conditions such as deception, war, famine, and persecution. The guide also addresses common errors in prophetic teaching, including the influence of the Faith and Prosperity movement on eschatology, and challenges readers to reject tradition in favor of Spirit-led scriptural study. This resource is ideal for serious Bible students, small group leaders, Sunday school teachers, and conference participants who want a structured, scripture-grounded approach to understanding the last days. It is especially valuable for those who feel the church has been left unprepared for the events ahead.

Apostle Mary Banks · 2 chapters

Study Guide

Countdown To Armageddon

Apostle Mary Banks · 4 chapters

Study Guide

Countdown to Armageddon: Part I-How to Study Bible Prophecy

Apostle Mary Banks · 7 chapters

Study Guide

Countdown to Armageddon: The Rise of the Church

Apostle Mary Banks · 8 chapters

Study Guide · Prophecy

Cuenta regresiva hacia el Armagedón

Cuenta regresiva hacia el Armagedón es una guía de estudio completa sobre la profecía bíblica, desarrollada por la Apóstol Mary Banks para la Conferencia del Caribe 2019. Basándose en pasajes clave de Mateo 24, Apocalipsis, Daniel, Zacarías e Isaías, esta guía capacita a los creyentes para comprender el orden cronológico de los eventos del tiempo del fin con claridad y precisión escritural. El estudio comienza estableciendo un principio fundamental: la Biblia se interpreta a sí misma, y no se permite ninguna interpretación privada. A partir de ahí, los lectores son introducidos al concepto de la Escritura como marcador profético, señales de límite que revelan el cuándo, qué, dónde, cómo, por qué y las señales de los grandes eventos proféticos. Este marco permite a los estudiantes trazar una línea de tiempo clara desde el principio de dolores hasta la Gran Tribulación, el surgimiento del Anticristo, la abominación desoladora, los juicios de los Siete Sellos y Trompetas, el Día de la Ira de Dios, y finalmente la Batalla del Armagedón y el reinado de Cristo como Rey sobre toda la tierra. Cada capítulo se construye sobre el anterior, estableciendo paralelos entre Mateo 24 y Apocalipsis 6, y conectando los Cuatro Jinetes con condiciones globales específicas como el engaño, la guerra, el hambre y la persecución. La guía también aborda errores comunes en la enseñanza profética, incluyendo la influencia del movimiento de Fe y Prosperidad en la escatología, y desafía a los lectores a rechazar la tradición en favor del estudio escritural guiado por el Espíritu Santo. Este recurso es ideal para estudiantes serios de la Biblia, líderes de grupos pequeños, maestros de escuela dominical y participantes de conferencias que desean un enfoque estructurado y fundamentado en la Escritura para comprender los últimos días. Es especialmente valioso para quienes sienten que la iglesia no ha sido preparada adecuadamente para los eventos que se avecinan.

Apostle Mary Banks · 1 chapter

Study Guide

DEACON TRAINING Study Guide

Apostle Mary Banks · 6 chapters

Course · Bible Study

Découvrir la Bible : un guide complet

Have you ever opened the Bible and wondered where to begin, or why it feels so complex? This comprehensive teaching guide, Getting to Know the Bible, is designed to answer the questions every reader asks but rarely gets a clear, honest response to. Across four key topics, this guide walks you through the essential foundations of biblical literacy. You will learn what kind of book the Bible actually is, how its 66 books fit together as one unified story, and why both the Old and New Testaments matter deeply for understanding the full message of Scripture. Rather than overwhelming you with academic jargon, this guide speaks plainly and builds your understanding step by step. Whether you are a first-time Bible reader feeling unsure of where to start, a longtime churchgoer who wants to go deeper, or a small group leader looking for a reliable teaching resource, this guide meets you where you are. It bridges the gap between casual reading and genuine comprehension, giving you the tools to read Scripture with clarity, context, and growing confidence. What makes this guide unique is its dual focus: it is both intellectually honest and spiritually accessible. It respects the complexity of the Bible without making the learning process intimidating. By the end, you will have a stronger grasp of how the Bible is structured, how its two major sections relate to each other, and how to approach any passage with better understanding. This is the starting point every Bible reader deserves.

Mary Banks · 4 chapters

Study Guide

Destiny of the Soul

Apostle Mary Banks · 5 chapters