One Precious Pearl: God's Design for His Church (Christian Concepts)

ISBN: 074146232X

Author: Russell, Robert Lloyd

Condition: New

Product DescriptionWinner of five awardsOne Precious Pearl is an enjoyable easy-to-read devotional style book which presents new and unforgettable insights. A correct understanding of the parable of the "one pearl of great price" (Matthew 13:45-46) will cause the reader to marvel at this simple phrase of Scripture.Early in the book the author provides a straightforward look at the three most popular interpretations of this parable. Included is a clear Bible-based rejection of the popular notion that the pearl represents salvation.The major portion of the work provides parallels between the "one pearl of great price" and the Christian church. Presented are seven unique aspects of a pearl which parallel the uniqueness of the church. Finally, eight additional characteristics of a pearl and their parallels are presented.As part of the "Christian Concepts Series" by international award-winning author Robert Lloyd Russell,One Precious Pearl is made up of short chapters, each followed by a "Think and Grow" section. The series is great for people on the go, for individual devotional study, and as the text in group study. The intent of the series is to assist the reader in the quest for a deeper living theology and dynamic discipleship as timeless truths are presented with a contemporary perspective while maintaining the integrity of the Word of God.   ReviewRussell is an accomplished writer who has taken some difficult concepts and presented them in an informative and interesting way.  ... you'll never look at a pearl the same way after reading One Precious Pearl." ~ US Review of Booksa source for personal or group study. ... Russell has structured a meaningful study for the layperson and a useful go-to resource for preachers. ... Worthwhile resource on the pearl of great price. --Kirkus Reviewsfeeds the seeking and open mind, and which opens the closed heart, to Biblical truth which is  as encouraging as it is enlightening, and which I can thoroughly recommend to all seekers of the timeless truths of the Bible.   --Rev. Colin, Wales5 Stars (out of 5) ... a simple but intelligent analysis ... appreciated by a wide range of readers --Diane Taylor, Foreword Clarion ReviewFrom the AuthorOne Precious Pearl: God's Design for His Church  ~ 2011 Awards ~(1) GOLD (1 of 3 across all book genres) - Literary Excellence - The World Book Awards (2) BOOK-OF-THE-YEAR - Religion: Eastern/Western - Reader Views Reviewers Choice Awards(3) WINNER - Book: Biblical Studies - The Word Guild(4) RUNNER-UP - Religion: Christianity - International Book Awards (5) FINALIST - Religion: Christianity - The USA "Best Books 2011" Awards This new Christian Bible Study/Devotion release tackles a relatively obscure parable of Jesus Christ - the pearl of great price - and provides a clear, straightforward interpretation.  The majority of the book presents many parallels between physical pearls and the universal Christian church.Regarding an early manuscript William J. Petersen wrote, "This is an excellent Bible study. Mr. Russell really develops insights that I hadn't appreciated before in One Precious Pearl.  He writes clearly so that the material is easily understood by both clergy and laity. It was very edifying for me to read." (Mr. Petersen is Emeritus Senior Acquisitions Editor for Baker Book House and Fleming H. Revell.  He also serves on the Editorial Board and as a mentor for the Christian Writers Guild.)       From the Back Cover"One Pearl of Great Price" ~ Matthew 13:45-46 The early parables of Matthew 13 are well known and widely understood. One Precious Pearl is a unique study of one of the later parables, "the one pearl of great price." After providing a clear exposition of the parable, this landmark book provides a fascinating study with clear lessons for today.~~~"Throughout this study there is a development of analogical thought, where the latent imagery of the pearl is made clear for the