{"product_id":"9781887915083","title":"The Mystery of the Kingdom: Bearing Kingdom Fruit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eMystery of the Kingdom\u003c\/em\u003e is a verse-by-verse exposition of what Jesus Himself identified as \"The Paramount Parable\" — The Parable of the Sower. Unpacked as it is by the author, this book is a virtual \"Christianity 101,\" in that it puts the entire \"big picture\" of the Christian experience and life into proper perspective, unveils many insights into the how the Kingdom of God operates on earth, and answers many common questions regarding God and the Kingdom of God.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIts subtitle, \u003cem\u003eBearing Kingdom Fruit\u003c\/em\u003e, reflects the book’s and the Parable's ultimate message. The medium through which that message is conveyed — \u003cem\u003eThe Parable of the Sower\u003c\/em\u003e — is what Jesus Himself indicated is the most important of all His Parables. In it, He delineates the four categories of hearers of the Word of God. According to the Parable, everyone who has ever heard the Word of God falls into one of these four categories, and thereby chooses their own future and eternal destiny.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDr. Lambert unveils in the volume the four-step path of progressive spiritual growth revealed in this \"dark saying\" (parable) of the Master. The most profound and intriguing \"hidden pearl\" inherent in the rich and ingenious Parable, however, is the spiritually appraised \"secret\" of how the entire Kingdom of God operates and how every believer can bear Kingdom fruit in his\/her own life. And, indeed, as Scripture indicates in numerous places, that bearing of Kingdom fruit is by no means optional, but rather absolutely imperative for the obtaining of eternal life.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eWhy do bad things happen to \"good\" people?\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\"If there is a God who loves us so much, why does He allow such evil and adverse things to happen and continue to exist in the world?\"\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eWho is the true author of evil and adversity in the world?\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eWhy is there so much suffering in the world and even for Christians?\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eWhen Christians experience adversity does it mean they are doing something wrong or that it is happening because they are sinners?\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eIs adversity a sign of sin and judgment from God?\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eIs there really a real, live devil?\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eIf Satan exists, should Christians just ignore him and act as if he doesn’t exist?\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eDidn’t Jesus \"defeat\" the devil? If so, why is \"spiritual warfare\" really necessary?\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eIs a Christian’s salvation “eternally secure, or can he\/she fall away and lose his\/her salvation?\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eWhat is Kingdom fruit and how does one produce it in their own life?\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eHow important is it to bear Kingdom fruit? What is the consequence if we don’t?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThese are all questions commonly asked by believers and unbelievers alike. \u003cem\u003eThe Mystery of the Kingdom\u003c\/em\u003e offers definitive and straightforward answers to all these age-old questions, right out of the Word of God.  By demystifying many of the conundrums of life, \u003cem\u003eThe Mystery of the Kingdom\u003c\/em\u003e, will bring you new inward peace, rest, and faith, and in the process quench the psychological and emotional \"fiery darts\" with which the evil one assails all believers. It will also arm you with added \"ammunition\" for quelling the sometimes hostile questionings and criticisms of the unbelieving.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eRegardless of how long you’ve been a believer, you are guaranteed to gain new insights from this book that will have a powerful and enduring impact upon your life! Those who have known the Lord for a while will also be reminded of many vital concepts and precepts concerning the Kingdom of God and our Heavenly Father’s gracious and exceeding love for us.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"STEVEN LAMBERT MINISTRIES INC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47166863835376,"sku":"9781887915083","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781887915083_p0.jpg?v=1763606600","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781887915083","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}