James Tarter Livres

Mankind has many conflicting ideas about what God is really like. God created the whole material universe by His Word, and then the Word of God emptied Himself to become a speck in a tiny part of it. Why? To show people exactly what God would be like if He lived in a limited human body like our own. This also allowed Him to become a perfect Example of how we should live on earth and to pay a just price for the sins of mankind, His creation. This little book provides a foundation for understanding the character and nature of God, showing how God's provision in Jesus is very different from what any religion provides. This difference is vital for preparing us for all eternity. God's way to save us through Jesus helps us to grow in true love and cuts through a deadly self-righteousness that, if God allowed it, would even lower the quality of heaven. This book was first written for people in South Sudan, but can help people anywhere who want to find meaning and purpose for their lives on earth.

A Christianity with little of Christ for generations causes a nation to become like Judah in Malachi. This includes nations in Western Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the U.S. Many people in all these nations have hearts hardened against the true God and His words to us. Malachi shows that God is preparing His faithful people, so that at the right time He will release them mightily as He did Jesus in Judea. This will heal the hardened hearts of many people who have not yet really tasted God's goodness in Jesus. God has made a way in Christ to rescue each of these nations from heading toward certain destruction into becoming Jesus' national disciple. Malachi helps us to see God's work in His people in any of these nations like Judah while the nation keeps corrupting itself. Then God's sudden release of His prepared people with great power and healing changes everything!

Focusing on the transformative power of the Body of Christ, this book explores God's plan for healing individuals and nations as outlined in key biblical texts like Ephesians and Romans. It emphasizes the Church's role in addressing moral corruption and highlights a divine strategy for believers to collectively achieve greater impact. By illustrating God's commitment to His plan, the book encourages readers to envision a future where the Church fulfills its potential in bringing about significant change in society through Jesus Christ.

The heart symbolizes the entire inner self in the Bible, signifying the essence of a person transitioning from earthly life to eternity. Emphasizing its importance for eternal well-being, God prioritizes the purification of hearts. This process involves divine guidance and the active cooperation of believers in Jesus, highlighting a partnership for spiritual growth and transformation.

The concept of servant leadership, as exemplified by Jesus, is central to fulfilling God's design for humanity. Leaders in His Kingdom are called to meet the true needs of others, both on earth and in eternity. The book explores how this leadership model applies to the Church, family, and even government, emphasizing the transformative power of the Gospel. By aligning our hearts with God's teachings, we can learn to love and lead in a way that reflects His intentions for our relationships and communities.

Exploring the concept of divine judgment, this book discusses how nations are held accountable for their sins before God, drawing on Biblical examples of national judgment. It highlights the prevalence of such judgments in the last 80 years, particularly in nations affected by atheistic communism and spiritual darkness. Emphasizing the potential for redemption, it advocates for believers to inspire their fellow citizens to embrace faith in Jesus, thereby seeking blessings for their nation. The book offers insights into the relationship between national sin and spiritual renewal.

Malachi explores the spiritual malaise affecting the U.S. and other developed nations, identifying visible symptoms and their deeper, often hidden causes. By drawing parallels to medical conditions, he illustrates how underlying issues manifest in societal behaviors and attitudes, akin to how a virus leads to physical illness. This insightful examination encourages readers to look beyond surface-level problems to understand the root causes of spiritual discontent.

Exploring the biblical metaphor of the mustard seed, this book clarifies the meaning behind Jesus' teaching on faith. It illustrates how faith begins small but has the potential to grow significantly, paralleling the expansion of the Kingdom of God. By examining the apostles' journey from "mustard seed faith" in Luke to "mustard tree faith" in Acts, it reveals how believers can experience similar transformations in their own faith. The text emphasizes that true faith involves a deep, trusting relationship with God, encompassing miracles and personal growth.

Focusing on the concept of Mt. Zion as depicted in Hebrews, the book emphasizes the importance of believers drawing near to God through Jesus, our High Priest. It highlights the transformative power of approaching the Holy of Holies, where true life is imparted. The author argues that many Christians overlook this divine provision, leading to a lack of spiritual fruitfulness. By understanding and utilizing the access granted through Jesus, believers can participate more fully in God’s governance and experience a richer, more impactful faith on earth.

The book delves into the promises found in 2 Peter 1:8-11, emphasizing the transformative power of actively practicing virtues outlined in verses 5-7. It explores the implications of becoming fruitful in one’s knowledge of Jesus, avoiding spiritual stumbling, and gaining entry into His eternal Kingdom. Additionally, it highlights the significance of verse 4, which speaks to becoming partakers of the divine nature. The text aims to deepen understanding of these key biblical concepts and their relevance to spiritual growth.

The book explores God's transformative plan for creation as revealed in Romans 8, emphasizing the limited understanding and application of this divine freedom from corruption. It encourages believers in Christ to collaborate with God and one another to fully engage in His plan. Key features of this divine strategy are highlighted, providing guidance for Christians to deepen their participation in God's transformative work in the world.

Exploring the biblical concept of the heart, this book delves into its role as the core of a person's beliefs, behaviors, and values. It highlights the heart's natural resistance to change and its tendency for self-deception, posing the challenge of purification. The author offers insights for believers on how to collaborate with God to cleanse their hearts, fostering a deeper relationship with Him. Two related works are presented, providing options for readers to engage with the complexities of heart issues and spiritual strongholds from a biblical perspective.

The book features a collection of appendices and chapter supplements that expand on the themes of divine justice and governance presented in the core work. Key topics include God's justice and mercy in judging nations, the governance of the earth from Mt. Zion, and the requirements for believers to engage in this governance. Additionally, it offers insights into the development of a Christ-like Church and the relationship between the Church and Israel. Each section is designed to stand alone while enriching the reader's understanding of the core themes.

The book explores the necessity of corporate repentance among nations and churches as a pathway to spiritual health. It emphasizes that significant transformation can occur through believers in Jesus, impacting entire communities and nations. The author highlights that this journey begins with the repentance of God's people, addressing the challenges that arise in fostering collective change. By learning to collaborate with God and each other, believers can unlock deeper, more profound levels of repentance and transformation than previously experienced.

Focusing on the Greek preposition "eis," this book explores the deeper meanings behind the phrases "believe in Jesus" and "believe on Jesus," revealing how traditional translations may obscure significant content in John's Scriptures. By examining every instance where this preposition is used in relation to belief in Jesus or God, readers gain insights that encourage ongoing growth in faith. The author advocates for alternative translations like "believe toward Jesus" or "believe into Jesus," emphasizing the importance of continual spiritual development after initial belief.

The narrative explores a fictional dialogue in heaven between Jesus and John the Baptist in 60 AD, highlighting God's mission for Elijah and John to guide their nations towards repentance and a life centered in God. It draws parallels to contemporary times, emphasizing the Church's role in leading society to embrace repentance and live in Jesus, rather than face self-destruction. The book underscores themes of divine calling and the importance of spiritual leadership for national renewal.

The book explores how strongholds in the heart prevent believers from fully experiencing God's promises. It delves into the origins of these strongholds, often influenced by personal experiences and spiritual warfare, and emphasizes the heart's self-deceptive nature. Through understanding and addressing these barriers, the text provides guidance on achieving deliverance and maintaining lasting freedom in Christ. It highlights the importance of preparation and follow-up in the process of spiritual healing and liberation, ultimately aiming for a deeper connection with God's provisions.

Most believers in Jesus have heard that we should abide in Jesus: to stay in Him, a command in John 15 and 1John. But John's whole Gospel and all of 1John show a meaning of this command that is rarely seen fully in English, and is too rarely put into full practice in our lives. God calls for His children to abide in Jesus, a life and ministry amazingly like what Jesus lived on earth. Staying in Jesus is a vital theme of both John's Gospel and 1John. Our not realizing this theme has greatly weakened our personal and corporate life and growth in God on earth. A simple issue has caused so few believers to see this vital theme in John's books: an assumed way to partly translate a Greek word ina about 25 times (about 10% of John's use of ina). In this book we can see that fully translating ina shows God's revelation of sources of vital outcomes, and shows why most of us have not fully moved into them. Part 2 of this book shows all 213 times John used ina in the Bible.