Books written by Ashley Day
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Isaiah is one of the Bible's most complete summaries of history, past, present and future. Beginning in the reign of King Uzziah, who lived in the eighth century BC, it traces the great events of history and prophetically points to the last days of this age; when Christ will come in glory to set up His kingdom and Jerusalem will become the earth's capital. "Exploring Isaiah" is written with the layman in mind, with a desire to take the technical aspects of Isaiah's truths and make them more simple to grasp; opening up the prophecies and aiding the reader in grasping more clearly the great truths contained in this Bible treasure.
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The book of Daniel is one of the most important prophetic texts in the Bible. It sets out, more clearly than any other book, God's plan for the ages; thus giving us a road map which enables us to understand future worldwide developments. After the deaths of David and Solomon, the kingdom of Israel split into two parts and rapidly slipped into decline. A succession of godless kings led the people into idolatry and brought them down to humiliation and defeat at the hands of their enemies. By the year 721 BC, the northern ten tribes had disappeared, having been carried off into slavery by the kings of Assyria. The remaining two tribes (Judah and Benjamin) continued for another hundred years but eventually, due to their continued disregard of God's will, they came to a similar fate. Daniel, a young man of high birth, was carried off to Babylon and his book is a graphic account of his incredible experiences there. "Exploring Daniel" examines every verse of Daniel's writing and seeks to explain the meaning and significance of the text. An understanding of the book of Daniel is essential to gaining insight into Bible prophecy in general.
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John is one of the best-loved of all the Gospels and a helpful starting place for someone considering Christianity or for a new believer. It contains essential doctrine which unlocks the deeper passages found throughout the Bible. "Exploring John's Gospel" takes the reader through every verse of the book and opens the scripture in a clear and understandable way.
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Somewhere between AD 55 and AD 57, an itinerant preacher named Paul wrote a letter to the Christians in Rome. Working his way across Asia Minor and into Europe, he preached the Gospel tirelessly. Many churches were founded but fearful opposition was also generated. Paul was stoned, beaten, shipwrecked, and imprisoned but nothing dampened his enthusiasm. His letter to the Romans is a masterpiece. It sets out the basic tenets of the Christian faith but also explores eternal mysteries in greater depth than any other work. "Exploring Romans" is an attempt to explain the profound truths of Paul's letter in everyday language. The author desires that the reader gain a better understanding of the marvels of God's inspired Word.
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The Apostle Paul wrote his first letter to the Christians in Corinth after receiving news of problems within the church. He had previously ministered in the city for nearly two years and therefore knew the people intimately. He wrote against the backdrop of first century Grecian life; yet the human psyche was no different than what it is today. People who lived two thousand years ago are perceived as somehow distant, imaginary and vapid. Yet human nature has not changed with the passage of time. Their experiences of hope, fear, lust, desire, love, hate, spirituality and sin are identical to those affecting society today. Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians was written to real people with real problems. “Exploring 1 Corinthians” is a very practical and extremely powerful writing; dealing with root problems both inside and outside the Church today. Addressing every verse, this devotional commentary attempts to explain, in easy to understand language, its deep themes and significance –applying them to the Christian’s daily life.
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The Christian faith is set apart from all other religions because instead of stipulating a system of obligations man must fulfill in order to please God, it offers redemption as a free gift. The question is not what we do for God but what we allow God to do for us. Paul's letter to the Galatians sets out with crystal clarity the futility of works as a means of gaining God's favor. It addresses the claims of false teachers, who were infiltrating the churches in the Roman province of Galatia, and effectively silences them. As no other New Testament letter, Galatians explains the great doctrines of Justification by Faith, Christian liberty, the Believer's inheritance, the Exchanged Life and the Power of the Spirit. "Exploring Galatians" is a devotional commentary which explains, verse by verse, the treasures of Paul's letter. It is written for the layman, in simple, non-technical language, but nevertheless succeeds in capturing the letter's great truths and bringing them under the spotlight. The author's desire is that his readers will gain a new appreciation of their inheritance in Christ and be encouraged to walk a life of faith and fulfillment.
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In the year AD 62, the Apostle Paul was a prisoner in Rome. He had been arrested in Jerusalem on a false charge of taking Greeks into the temple. Knowing he would not receive a fair trial in Jerusalem, he had exercised his right as a Roman citizen and appealed to Caesar. Eventually, after many adventures, he arrived in Rome and awaited his hearing before Nero. During this waiting period he wrote four marvelous letters; these have enriched the lives of countless people down through the centuries. All four letters were recognized by the Fathers as inspired by God and were incorporated in the Scriptures. God's Word is perennially fresh and in "Exploring Ephesians" we will examine the letter verse-by-verse, understanding the believer's identity in Christ and what God is saying to us today.
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Legalism in the church is a system whereby an attempt is made to please God by adherence to rules and regulations. This appeals to the fallen nature of man as being more reasonable, more appealing, than the acceptance of God's grace. Philosophy, on the other hand, amounts to human wisdom which disregards the divine will and gives human logic higher importance than God's Word. Both systems glorify man and place the focus of attention on human sufficiency. Any system which teaches independence from God, however good or intelligent it may appear to be, is counterfeit. "Exploring Colossians" is a verse-by-verse commentary on this famous letter. It seeks to explain Paul's teaching in a way that anyone can understand. It avoids technical or obscure arguments and focuses on the devotional nature of the book, with the purpose of encouraging and strengthening readers in their faith. Colossians, more than most New Testament letters, reveals the sovereignty of Christ, and readers of the commentary are gently led to see the importance of this in their daily lives.
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Nobody knows for certain who wrote the letter to the Hebrews. Many scholars (such as Arthur Pink and the early Catholics) believe Paul was the author. Others claim it was written by Timothy or Barnabas. Some even suggest that the writers were Aquila and Priscilla. Still others (such as Martin Luther and R.C. Lenski) believe that Apollos wrote it. But despite the learned theories, which claim to “prove” the author’s identity, none succeeds and the fact remains that despite two thousand years of scholarship, nobody knows who actually penned these immortal words. Even if we knew the author’s identity, the knowledge would not help us very much. It would not change one word of the letter, nor make it more effective. “Exploring Hebrews” does not waste time following rabbit trails, but instead concentrates on what the letter itself has to say. Every verse is covered and carefully explained. Our goal is to learn, bearing in mind that although God has not revealed the identity of the human author of Hebrews, the letter was clearly written under divine inspiration. “All Scripture is God-breathed” (2 Timothy 3:16) and “the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Ghost” (2 Peter 1:21).
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Outside of God's Word there is no stability and it is easy to be alarmed by current events or sidetracked by spectacular forecasts that have very little substance to them. Our primary task as Christians is to know what God's Word says about the last days and to refuse any information that may be hearsay and which cannot be reconciled with the Scriptures. Many books have been authored on this subject but it is wise to take much of what is written with a pinch of salt. However, when, as in the case of Revelation, the author is God Himself, it is necessary that the facts be well affirmed. And in the opening verses John takes pains to impress upon his readers the accuracy and reliability of what he is about to write. The information did not originate with him. It came from God the Father to God the Son and was then communicated to John by an angel. Although our English Bibles title this Bible book as 'The Revelation of John', it is not about John, nor his revelation. It is about Jesus Christ in His role as ruler, conqueror and controller of all things, spiritual and temporal. When Jesus said to His disciples, "...all power is given unto me in Heaven and on earth" that is precisely what He meant -namely, ALL power, total control over all things. Within the pages of "Exploring Revelation" the author tackles the immense scope of this complex writing, seeking to make the details understandable and clear to the mind of the reader.
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The story in this book is a simple account of two people who lived, laughed, loved and served in the second half of the twentieth century. They were not famous and did not associate with famous people. They are representative of thousands of others who quietly live their lives in a changing world.
However, running beneath this everyday story is a second account which is not commonplace. It describes the way God took two ordinary people and without formal theological training placed them in a ministry that over a period of forty-five years impacted thousands of lives. It is a demonstration of what God can do if we are willing to step out in faith. The narrative takes us from a handful of folk in a country chapel to a sizable congregation in a multi-million dollar sanctuary; from a five-minute devotional on a local radio station to a Bible teaching ministry that covered much of the world. This was God's doing and it is marvelous in our eyes. As you read "Saved To Serve", think back over your own life. Are you walking by faith? Not everyone is able to record their own story in written form, but the Lord promises that what is done in faith has eternal value. He is recording it all and noting every tear and every place where we draw upon His grace. For the believer, no sacrifice or place of suffering goes unnoticed in His economy. God promises that every experience, seemingly good or bad, is being "worked together for good " and in another passage that "this present suffering is working in us an eternal weight of glory"! Let's continue to look to Him, "who works in us both to will and to do His good pleasure." Phil 2:13 |