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![]() | Prophets vs Seers: Is there a Difference?
(Book 1 in the Thoughts On Series)
ISBN 978-1-63315-158-1 (E-book, ≈29,000 words, $3.99)
ISBN 978-1-50886-125-6 (Paperback, 112 pages, $6.99) |
Prophets vs. Seers: Is There a Difference? looks at that question from a Biblical viewpoint. There are Bible teachers who teach that prophets and seers are fundamentally different, and they offer some supporting evidence, while others say they merely variations in manifestation of fundamentally the same gift and calling. Is there enough Scriptural evidence to conclude that they are the same kind of person, or the same kind of calling, or are they indeed different? And then what about a “man of God” (or “woman of God”)? Are they just prophets using a different descriptor, or are they a totally different kind of ministry? An in-depth analysis of related Scriptures leads the author to a solid conclusion. ![]() — |
![]() | Extra-Biblical Truth: A Valid Concept?
(Book 3 in the Thoughts On Series)
ISBN 978-1-63315-187-1 (E-book, ≈43,000 words, $6.99)
ISBN 978-1-50888-853-6 (Paperback, 132 pages, $9.99) |
There is a theory that says that God will not do nor say anything for which there is not a Biblical precedent, nor would He reveal a doctrine that was hitherto unheard of. Is this theory reasonable? Does the Bible itself address the question of God doing or saying things that are not already exemplified in the Bible itself? Actually, the Bible does address this question very clearly, and in several different ways. This book illustrates how to analyze and discern, from a Scriptural point of view, events and practices for which the Bible doesn’t have specific examples. ![]() — ![]() — ![]() ![]() —Charity Virkler Kayembe, Founder, Glory Waves Ministries Co-Author, Hearing God Through Your Dreams and Everyday Angels |
![]() | Gold Dust, Jewels, and More: Manifestations of God?
(Book 4 in the Thoughts On Series)
ISBN 978-1-63315-201-4 (E-book, ≈128,000 words, $7.99)
ISBN 978-1-50890-772-5 (Paperback, 420 pages, $14.99) |
For the last couple of decades, there have been more and more reports of “unusual” occurrences taking place at meetings in which the Holy Spirit is allowed to move freely. These occurrences include gold dust appearing on people and things, jewels suddenly popping into existence, people “falling under the power” (a.k.a., being “slain in the Spirit”), glory clouds hovering or swirling, oil coming from people’s hands, feathers drifting by, and more. Are these real manifestations of God, or just the result of overzealous but unethical leaders? Is there a Biblical basis for any of these? This book delves into the Scriptures and analyzes passages that are often overlooked, to give a thoughtful and Biblically sound response to these reports of unusual manifestations. ![]() ![]() — ![]() — |
![]() | If It Be Thy Will
(Book 5 in the Thoughts On Series)
ISBN 978-1-63443-634-2 (E-book, ≈128,000 words, $9.99)
ISBN 978-1-50850-314-9 (Paperback, 386 pages, $12.99) |
Many people in the Body of Christ, when they pray for physical healing, end their prayers with “. . .if it be Thy will.” That brings up a very important point: Is it God’s will to heal us? Never, sometimes, or always? How do we know? What does the Bible say? So often, Jesus said to the people He just healed, “Your faith has made you well.” Where did they get that faith, and can we learn from them? This book goes into great detail about what the Bible says—and does not say—about physical healing, and whether praying for it is something we are forbidden, discouraged, permitted, encouraged, or commanded to do. The Bible has much to say on this subject, and we can learn a great deal by just looking at what it says, and noting the obvious implications. ![]() Foreword by Chris Gore As the Director of the Bethel Healing Ministries in Redding, California, I’ve dedicated my life to see Jesus get everything He paid for on the cross. Healing is a topic that is very personal to me and I will never shy away from it. I have dedicated my life to pursue healing, both for my family and for the body of Christ to walk in its fullness. It wasn’t too many years ago that I was crying out to God to see my first healing, and now it is a part of my everyday life. I travel extensively as part of my job, ministering and teaching on healing, and it was on one such trip that I had the privilege of meeting Dave Arns. As I travel, it doesn’t take too long to realize that people have a lot of questions and misconceptions regarding healing, God’s will to heal them, and if they could experience healing right there, right now. It’s a deep longing and desire in so many people, and yet often our misconceptions or poor theology keeps us from accessing what is rightly our inheritance. I’m so thankful Dave has written on this subject of healing, as it is a topic that needs to be addressed in depth and he does it with excellence. Even if we aren’t sick ourselves, we all know someone who suffers from some sort of physical ailment, whether minor or life-threatening, so it is something that directly or indirectly has an effect on all of our lives.Often when you hear people speak or write on the topic of healing, they will skirt around the tough questions, but not Dave! He doesn’t shy away from anything in his book If It Be Thy Will, but instead he tackles the hard questions head on. Dave is a student of the Word, so you can rest assured that this book is full of Scripture and not just backed up with mere hype or his own experience. He uses multiple translations and covers a vast amount of Scripture. Dave lays the foundation of God’s nature as Healer throughout the Old Testament and then he will walk you through the New Testament stories of Jesus’ healings, the disciples’ healings, and then, verse by verse, he will show you God’s heart for us as believers, not only how to be a recipient of healing ourselves, but also how to minister healing to others. Dave doesn’t stop at theology, but brings the truths to a practical level and explains how this reality affects our daily lives as well. God wants to use us to heal the sick! Dave unpacks portions of Scripture such a Paul’s thorn in the flesh and Timothy’s ailments and will go on to answer questions such as “If a person has sin in their life, will it keep them from receiving healing?” If you have questions concerning God’s will to heal, if healing is for today, if God wants to use you to heal others, or just want to further understand God’s heart and the Biblical foundation of healing, I’d highly recommend this book! Or perhaps you already know that it’s God’s will to heal and have a great foundation for these truths, but you have people in your life who are struggling with the concept of healing: this book will help you communicate the truth as Dave delves into Scripture and comprehensively covers the topic of healing from a Biblical standpoint. If It Be Thy Will will build your faith, increase your confidence, remind you of the heart and nature of the Father, and inspire you to never settle for sickness and powerlessness. Dave also shares his personal testimonies and breakthroughs of when he has prayed and seen others healed, and he will inspire you to step out and do the same. As someone who has been on the front lines of the healing ministry for almost 20 years now, I would encourage you to read this book with an open heart and mind as you encounter the Healer for yourself! You won’t regret it. — ![]() ![]() (From an email regarding the above endorsement: “It is an excellent book!!—really the best book I have ever read on healing! I hope that I conveyed this in the short review.”) ![]() — I LOVED “If It Be Thy Will”. It really put some things in perspective for me. It’s also helpful because Dave goes straight out of the Bible for his sources. So you can look things up for yourself if you’re interested. It’s an easy read with a lot of insight! If you or a loved one is dealing with any emotional or physical sickness and you are wondering if God wants them to be healed. . . THIS IS THE BOOK YOU ARE LOOKING FOR!!
—Amazon Customer You have addressed the questions I have always had. This is definitely the best book I’ve read on healing. . . .[I] love the way your book flows. Easy to understand, yet profound enough to make it an “aha” moment. Thank you, Dave. I feel very blessed to have had Holy Spirit lead me to you. You are an encourager.
—Diane Evans, M.A., Retired Language Arts Instructor, Cody, WY |
![]() | Be Filled with the Spirit
(Book 7 in the Thoughts On Series)
ISBN 978-1-943280-66-7 (E-book, ≈131,000 words, $8.99)
ISBN 978-1-51520-515-9 (Paperback, 408 pages, $14.99) |
In the last fifty years or so, there has been a tremendous resurgence of interest in the baptism of the Holy Spirit and the accompanying gifts of the Spirit. In some, the interest is entirely academic; in others, it is a passionate hunger to experience it firsthand. But there are people who claim that such things faded away around the end of the first century, and are therefore no longer available. Did they really fade away? We need to know because other people claim to have been baptized in the Holy Spirit and use the gifts of the Spirit every day, as a normal part of Christian life. As always, the Bible is the normative standard for living the Christian life, so what does the Bible say on this topic? Quite a lot, and if we follow what the Bible says, our Christian lives will become much more exciting and fruitful in the things of the Kingdom. ![]() — ![]() (From the email containing the above endorsement: “Thank you for the honor of reviewing your book! . . .I really did enjoy reading it. We would like to have some for the Healing Rooms. . . You have blessed the Healing Rooms so much, we would like to return the favor!”) |
![]() | Going Beyond Christianity 101
(Book 8 in the Thoughts On Series)
ISBN 978-1-943281-13-8 (E-book, ≈71,000 words, $7.99)
ISBN 978-1-517778-19-4 (Paperback, 226 pages, $10.99) |
What would be the content of a “Christianity 101” class? In other words, what is “elementary” Christianity? To avoid pet doctrines and the inevitable differences of opinion, we should see what the Bible itself describes as the “elementary doctrines” or the “foundational” principles of the faith. These are enumerated in Hebrews 6:1–2 as: repentance from sin, faith toward God, baptisms (plural), the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. Listening to the amount of heated discussion in the body of Christ on these topics, we soon realize that as a whole, the body of Christ doesn’t even have a good handle on the elementary doctrines yet. The Bible says much on these doctrines that is often overlooked by doing only a casual study. This book looks at Scriptures pertaining to these six topics in great detail, and then speculates on what it might mean to “go beyond” these foundational teachings, as Hebrews 6:1 encourages us to do. ![]() (From an email regarding the above endorsement: “I hope that my recommendation is helpful for you. Your work is really off the charts amazing!”) ![]() — ![]() —Rose Sprenger, M.Ed., retired math teacher, Colorado Prophetic Team, Healing Rooms of Loveland, Colorado |
![]() | Searching the Word: Bible Word-Search Puzzles on Steroids
(Book 9 in the Thoughts On Series)
ISBN 978-1-943281-89-3 (E-book, ≈57,000 words, $8.99)
ISBN 978-1-522880-90-5 (Paperback, 358 pages, $12.99) |
What do you get when you cross a word-lover with a Word-lover? In other words, what do you get when you cross a person who enjoys word games with a student of the Bible? And then, for good measure, throw in a teacher and a writer. What do you get? This book. Much more than just a book of word-search puzzles, and much more than just a book of Bible lists, this book combines the fun of solving word problems with a fascinating way to study the Bible. Words or phrases from the Bible, and which fit into the same category, are used as the word lists for the puzzles. While you’re looking for words, sooner or later you’re bound to think, “What does that mean?” and when you check the info section for that puzzle, you’ll learn something, and realize you’ve discovered a delightful new way to study the Bible! ![]() —Kathline Fountain, BSSM Student, Redding, CA |
![]() | Hearing from God: A Daily Devotional
(Book 10 in the Thoughts On Series)
ISBN 978-1-943280-85-8 (E-book, ≈111,000 words, $9.99)
ISBN 978-1-537043-04-3 (Paperback, 430 pages, $14.99) |
![]() ![]() — ![]() —Kathline Fountain, BSSM Student, Redding, CA ![]() —Tom Manke, Redding, CA ![]() ![]() —Stacy McClelland, Loveland, CO ![]() —Martha Marshall, Greeley, CO |
![]() | Lord of the Dance
(Book 11 in the Thoughts On Series)
ISBN 978-1-943281-51-0 (E-book, ≈39,000 words, $6.99)
ISBN 978-1-539901-00-6 (Paperback, 128 pages, $8.99) |
The Bible talks about dancing in many places, both as an act of worship, and as a normal expression of joy. The church, after a lengthy period of thunder-fisted condemnation of all dance, as if it could not possibly occur without wallowing in sin, is recognizing their previous overreaction and seeing dance in many positive aspects: as an expression of worship, an enjoyable social activity, and a way to improve bodily fitness and mental acuity, to name but a few. Having been a dance instructor since 1999, and a student of the Word for even longer, the author could not help noticing that there are a great many correlations between a man and a woman dancing, and a husband and wife in a marriage. These correlations were vividly brought into focus while teaching engaged couples how to dance for their upcoming weddings—it’s remarkable how often dance lessons included, almost unavoidably, significant premarital couseling. And those same correlations apply with even more eternal import in our relationship with Christ our Redeemer. This book explores many of those correlations and similarities in a way that presents concepts of dance almost as parables whose meanings, for those who have ears to hear, are nothing less than profound in the marital and spiritual realms. ![]() — |
![]() | Prophetic Ministry: A Biblical Look at Seeing
(Book 12 in the Thoughts On Series)
ISBN 978-1-64136-765-3 (E-book, ≈73,000 words, $8.99)
ISBN 978-1-97467-556-2 (Paperback, 222 pages, $11.99) |
Scripture tells us to “eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy” (I Corinthians 14:1, NIV). Why “especially” the gift of prophecy? The Bible seems to emphasize prophecy as the highest gift, so there must be a good reason. And indeed, there is; in fact, there are many. This book examines Scriptures that tell us about how prophecy works: Who is authorized to pursue this gift, how people can perceive messages from God, what forms they can take, how to deliver them to the intended recipients, the necessary attitude and demeanor when doing so, common pitfalls, and more. If you have been hungering to hear the voice of God, rest assured that you can, because Jesus said, “My sheep hear my voice” (John 10:27). You do hear His voice. That is wonderful in itself. But when you have the privilege of speaking into someone else’s life God’s own words for that specific person and moment and situation, that is even more wonderful. Yes, eagerly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy. You’ll be glad you did. ![]() — ![]() — (From an email before writing the “official” review above: “You did a tremendous amount of research on a wide variety of topics relating to the gift of prophecy. I commend you on your research! I also noticed you are a prolific writer on many other topics. Thank you for the gift of your book. I will add it to my library for future reference.”) ![]() — (From an email before writing the “official” review above: “I just finished reading your book on Prophetic Ministry: A Biblical Look at Seeing. I was delighted to see how it resonated with things in my heart that honestly either don’t get said or are outright portrayed in the opposite light by many claiming to be authorities on the subject. I also enjoyed the style of inquiry, which reminds me of the late John Wimber, whom I deeply admired. The emphasis on how to deal with seeing negative things and carefully presenting what would essentially be corrective within the parameters of 1 Cor. 14:1–3 was very refreshing and right in line with our total commitment here at Father’s Heart Ministry. Thank you for sharing this with me. Your other books look interesting as well. Praise God for a prolific, thoughtful author. It’s the 6th man ministry of the rider with the inkhorn going forth!”) ![]() — (From an email before writing the “official” review above: “I thoroughly enjoyed reading your book. It is extremely well balanced incorporating the Word and the Spirit. Your detailed attention to Scripture is remarkable! . . . Again, I appreciate you sending me your book. It was excellent!”) ![]() — ![]() — ![]() — |
![]() | Arise, My Beloved Daughter
(Book 13 in the Thoughts On Series)
ISBN 978-1-64136-766-0 (E-book, ≈119,000 words, $8.99)
ISBN 978-1-09629-548-8 (Paperback, 334 pages, $12.99) |
Recently, an increasing number of prophetic words from established, world-class prophets—of both genders—are calling for women to arise and fulfill the callings and destinies that God ordained for them before the world began. And women are rising to the call: thoughtful, godly, competent women, with compassion for the lost, deep intimacy with God, and a passion to see the mercy and blessings of Jesus poured out onto a seriously damaged world. Also, there is a dawning awareness on the part of males in church leadership that they have been missing out on much of what God wants to pour out because highly gifted women have been disregarded, ignored, passed over, and even actively suppressed in their attempts at ministry. God is opening up revelation about things that have been in the Word all along, but about which we have long had a flawed understanding. Why is God revealing it now? Because with the glory that God is intending to pour out in the Third Great Awakening, the Church no longer has the “luxury” of limping along with half of its soldiers in the brig because the other half thinks they’re incapable. Included in this book are stories contributed by Edie Bayer, Lori Chisholm, Danielle Dixon, Alane Haynes, Dr. Kim Maas, Ella Onakoya, Lyn Packer, and Kathi Pelton. These powerful women tell in their own words stories of what they experienced, both good and bad, as God moved them into anointed and influential ministries in the body of Christ. ![]() Foreword by Dr. Kim Maas I just returned from a three-day gathering of leaders from around the world in Washington DC. When I received the invitation, I knew it was time. It was time to join my hand, my anointing, my gifts, my voice with theirs. We all were from different generations, different ethnic backgrounds, different geographical and socioeconomic locations, and different denominational streams. We each had a different story of how we received the call, the path God led us on to bring us here, the heartaches, suffering, victories, and miracles we have experienced along the way, and the mission we still labor toward fulfilling. What we shared, besides the love of Christ, was our gender. We are all leaders. We are all female.It is time. There is phenomenon happening all over the world right now. God is stirring up a global revival movement and within this move is a move of God among the people-group called “female.” Women are being raised up in unprecedented numbers, touched and anointed by the Holy Spirit, and given a vision and mission. The lost will be saved, the poor will be fed and clothed, the orphans will be placed in families, sex trafficking will be exposed and ended, abortion will become known as a demonically inspired holocaust, women who are raped and abused and killed for “honor” will be helped, healed, and loved, education in third-world countries will be impacted, human rights will be championed, families will be reconciled, the social-service and child-protection serviced will be reformed, and nations will experience revival. On the forefront of every revival movement there has been a women’s movement, as they received the call of God to bring Jesus to every nation and every sector of society; business, family, religion, entertainment, media, education, and government. It is time. Dave Arns’ book, Arise, My Beloved Daughter, is right on time. Dave joins his voice to the army of others God is raising up to say women are called, anointed, and appointed by God without limitation due to gender. He has written a clear, concise, biblically based book, offering us an opportunity to look again at Scripture and what it has to say, without bias, about women in ministry. His insights are grounded on biblical emphasis and the heart of God for women. Chapter by chapter, Dave Arns logically and biblically tackles the difficult passages of Scripture, asking and answering the questions: Can women answer a call of God to ministry as leaders, pastors, apostles, and prophets? Can they teach men, speak in church, plant churches and evangelize? Did God, Jesus, Paul, Peter, or Timothy exclude women from answering a call of God involving leading and teaching in the church? If not, why has the church held such a theology of women in ministry? The answers to those questions are found in this book. Arise, My Beloved Daughter is not only an antidote to the traditional misinterpretations and limitations placed on women in the church, but also to the misguided feminist movement. A women’s movement has nothing to do with replacing men, hating men, dominating men, or oppressing men. It has nothing to do with revenge or proving our worth or women’s reproductive right to choose. It has everything to do with advancing the Kingdom of God, demonstrating the Gospel, and bringing in the harvest. Who should read this book? Everyone. Men, women, young, old, individuals, families, young people (especially the next generation), churched and unchurched, small groups, prayer groups, house churches, and all denominations. Read the book and then send copies to those you know. Let it bring a renewing of our mindset about what God wants for the people-group called female. Join God in what He is already doing: raising up women all over the world. For too long I have heard the lament of gifted and brilliant women saying, “There was no place in the church where I was allowed to use my gifts and education, so I became a lawyer (or doctor, business owner, author, producer, etc.).” It is time for us to throw open the door to the people-group called female and welcome them to bring their gifts to the Kingdom table. The harvest is ripe and every laborer is needed. There is no time to waste. As in Judges when “village life ceased,” it is time for a mother’s movement, a women’s movement in the Spirit of Deborah to arise and restore the streets to dwell in (Judges 5:7 NKJV). It is time for women to be supported and celebrated as they answer the call of Psalm 68:11 (AMP): “The Lord gives the word of power; the women who bear and publish the word are a great host.” Lastly, a note to the men reading this book: We need you. We need you to continue strong and unwavering in your call. We need you to continue to answer the all on your lives. When we take our place beside you, we need you to know we are ready to run together for the sake of the Kingdom. — Founder/President Kim Maas Ministries, Women of Our Time, Author of Prophetic Community: God’s Call to All to Minister in His Gifts (Chosen Books), Moorpark, CA ![]() Quite the contrary, this book is thought-provoking, informative, and full of a richness that brings so much life to the body of Christ. Its revelational content is a breath of fresh air given and needed on a topic that has in the past been easily rejected, ignored, avoided or pre-decided by one’s own deductions/opinion. The study of God’s Word brings revelation and wisdom to those who seek it and brings life to those who find it. Clearly this book gives opportunity to experience a healthy look into God’s original design of His own character and nature, and brings an extremely valuable facet into the light. Arise, My Beloved Daughter gives access to a place in the Kingdom that religion has tried to stop many from entering into. Well done. . . the enemy’s plan has been foiled again. Glory to God! —Lori Chisholm, Senior Pastor, New Freedom Outreach Center, Berthoud, Colorado ![]() —Lyn Packer, Prophet, teacher, speaker, artist, author of Visions, Visitations and the Voice of God, Co-Creating with God, and others, Facilitator of New Zealand Prophetic Network, Founder of the Together Network, Tauranga, New Zealand ![]() —Danielle Dixon, Prophet and Senior Leader of Ark Ministries Church Founder of Danielle Dixon Ministries, Queensland, Australia ![]() — ![]() —Julie Berry, Student in Global Awakening Theological Seminary, Chicago, IL ![]() It is my privilege to recommend this book to you. Thoroughly scriptural, refreshingly down-to-earth, and completely liberating. Thank you, Dave, for this wonderful gift to the Body of Christ! —Charity Virkler Kayembe, Founder, Glory Waves Ministries Co-Author, Hearing God Through Your Dreams and Everyday Angels |
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Dave Arns was raised in church, but didn't start actually serving the Lord until his sophomore year of high school, in 1972. Being of a rather analytical turn of mind, he was delighted to see that there is a Biblical mandate for all Christians to be analytical: I Thessalonians 5:21 (NIV) says "Test everything. Hold on to the good." That, coupled with Paul's exhortation to teach what "the Holy Ghost teaches," not depending on man's wisdom (I Corinthians 2:11–14), and the commendation of the Bereans, who "searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so" (Acts 17:11), pretty much define Dave's life, in the spiritual realm, as well as the natural realm. In the mid-1970s, Dave heard a sermon in which he was exhorted to "know what you believe and why you believe it," and he has been trying to put that into practice ever since. He has been known to abandon long-held beliefs when someone showed him that they were incompatible with Scripture; that attitude seems to be necessary if we want to continue to grow in the Lord.
Dave's current project is the "Thoughts On" series of books. The phrase "Thoughts On" is deliberately ambiguous, because it is meaningful and accurate either way you interpret it. First, it indicates where the seeds of the whole series came from: they were from a large list of informal Bible studies Dave had put together for his own interest and edification as a result of his "Thoughts On" various topics that occurred to him during his quiet times with the Lord. And second, it indicates one of Dave's goals as a teacher: to persuade people to turn their "Thoughts On" and consider logically what God has said in His word, and how it is very much to our benefit to take heed to what He says.
When reading The Chronicles of Narnia to his son Matthew when he was little, Dave came across the Professor's exasperated musing: "'Logic!' said the Professor half to himself. 'Why don't they teach logic at these schools?'" Oh, did that ring true with him! Many are the times Dave has heard a preacher or Bible teacher make a statement from the pulpit, and the crowd responds with a hearty "Amen!" Dave looks around astonished, thinking, "That statement's not true! I can think of three Scriptures off the top of my head that refute it!" And he just grieves for the complacency evident in most Christians; there is so much with which God wants to bless them, and they miss out because so often they don't seek the Lord to see what He says on a certain matter, and they don't check the Bible to verify statements they hear.
So, Dear Reader, please turn your Thoughts On. . . :)
If you wish to contact the author, send an email to:
author@DaveArns.com.