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The Subtle Danger: When Personal Conviction Replaces Biblical Truth

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One of the subtle dangers facing Christians today is not the open rejection of God or the Bible. It is something far less obvious: confessing the authority of Scripture while quietly allowing another authority to take its place. Sometimes that authority is personal feeling, and we say, "I feel God is telling me this." Sometimes it is human reasoning, and we say, "This makes more sense to me." Sometimes it is contemporary culture, and we say, "Surely God would not require that today." Sometimes it is religious tradition, and we say, "This is what we have always been taught." And sometimes it is personal experience, and we say, "I know this must be true because of what happened to me." None of these things is evil in itself. Feelings are part of our humanity, and God has given us reason. Christian tradition can preserve profound wisdom, experience can teach us, and circumstances can help us discern God's providence. Yet none of them i...

The Crisis of Knowing About God, Not Knowing Him as the Father.

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Never before has so much information about God been so readily available. Millions of sermons, podcasts, books, and Bible studies are accessible with a few keystrokes, and Christians today possess more theological resources than any previous generation. Yet beneath this abundance lies a troubling reality: many believers know a great deal about God while knowing Him very little. This is not merely a modern complaint dressed up in spiritual language. Scripture itself names this exact danger, long before podcasts or printed Bibles existed. Through the prophet Hosea, the Lord said, "I desire mercy and not sacrifice, and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings" (Hosea 6:6). Through Jeremiah, He said, "Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, let not the mighty man glory in his might, nor let the rich man glory in his riches; but let him who glories glory in this, that he understands and knows Me" (Jeremiah 9:23–24). Eternal life is not defined by possessing relig...

Books by Hegumen Abraam Sleman

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Biblical Theology Series The Heavenly Father: A Biblical Perspective A profound exploration of God as our Heavenly Father, revealed throughout Scripture and perfectly manifested in Jesus Christ. The Oneness of God: A Biblical Perspective A biblical presentation of the oneness of God as revealed through the Father, His Logos, and His Holy Spirit. The Oneness and Trinity: A Biblical Perspective A scriptural study reconciling God's absolute oneness with the biblical revelation of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit: A Biblical Perspective A study of the Holy Spirit as the living presence, power, and divine life of God. The Logos of God: A Biblical Perspective An in-depth study of the eternal Word (Logos) of God in creation, Scripture, and the incarnation of Christ. The Love of God: A Biblical Perspective A biblical journey tracing God's love from creation, through Israel and the Cross, to the eternal communion of His redeemed people. The Kingdom of God: A Bib...

A Note to Book Promoters and Marketing Professionals

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  First, I would like to express my sincere appreciation to everyone who has contacted me regarding my books. I am grateful for your kind words, your encouragement, and your interest in helping introduce my publications to a wider audience. Over the past months, I have received many thoughtful offers from individuals and companies proposing book promotion, cinematic adaptations, social media campaigns, and other marketing services. I sincerely appreciate the time, creativity, and enthusiasm reflected in these proposals. To foster successful and lasting collaborations, I have adopted a simple policy based on professionalism, transparency, and mutual trust. Before entering into any agreement, I kindly ask prospective promoters to provide the following: The legal name of the individual or business that will be entering into the agreement. The business's official website and contact information, where applicable. Examples of previous promotional work, projects, or campaigns that demons...

The Holy Name of God: A Biblical Perspective

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What if the God who spoke from the burning bush and the Jesus of the Gospels are revealed by one and the same saving Name? The Holy Name of God: A Biblical Perspective traces that single, unbroken revelation from the Hebrew Scriptures into the Gospel: Yahweh, the covenant-keeping God who declared "I AM WHO I AM" to Moses, and Yahshua, the Son to whom the angel said, "You shall call His name Yahshua, for He will save His people from their sins." Far from two names or two gods, Scripture presents them as one Name in two moments of revelation — the Father who reveals, and the Son in whom He is revealed. Written by a Coptic Orthodox priest with over three decades of pastoral ministry, this book combines and completes two of the author's earlier works, Yahweh: The Hebrew Name of God and Yahshua: The Hebrew Name of Jesus , into a single, unified study. Across twenty-five chapters, it walks the reader through the Tetragrammaton and its pronunciation, the Hebrew names...

Why the Church Still Matters in an Online Age

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The digital revolution has transformed nearly every aspect of modern life. We work remotely, attend classes online, shop without leaving our homes, and maintain friendships through screens. The Church has embraced this transformation as well. Livestreamed services, online Bible studies, digital devotionals, and virtual prayer meetings have enabled millions to hear the gospel and remain connected to their spiritual family, especially during times of crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic. These technological advances are genuine blessings. They allow the sick, the elderly, travelers, and those living where no faithful church exists to participate in worship and biblical teaching in ways previously unimaginable, and they open unprecedented opportunities for evangelism and discipleship that the early Church could scarcely have dreamed of. Yet from its very beginning, the pattern God gave His people was a gathered one. Luke records that the first believers “continued steadfastly in the apost...