The Promising God
The Promising God
Overview
Two common problems ensure that most Christians will see but a few of God's promises fulfilled.The first problem-and the real focus of this book-- is that most Christians are totally unprepared for HOW God keeps his promises--how God gets from point A (making the promise) to point B (making the promise come true). That's a big problem, because . . . the way God gets from promise to fulfillment is so utterly strange and unexpected that many wrongly conclude that what he promised isn't going to happen. That God has said, "No!" So they give up and move on--and lose out on the blessing. With copious examples from the Bible, The Promising God will-for the first time--pull back the curtain on God's promise-keeping methodology in easy to understand language. To prepare you. So you don't give up on the promised things and lose out on the blessings. The second problem is that most Christians know only a handful of Biblical promises. That's a problem, because God gives most of his blessings through his promises. The Christians who know more of God's promises, believe them and know how to use them, will experience far more blessings. The Promising God will show you how. In The Promising God, author and theologian Richard Bucher reintroduces us to the God that Christians worship. He truly is the promising God. Promise-making and keeping is not just another of his divine characteristics. It is an essential aspect of his identity as God. It is who he is. It is what he does. "God sure made a lot of promises . . . why does It seem sometimes that he doesn't keep them"?The Promising God is for people who have often wondered to themselves why God so seldom seems to keep his promises. On many occasions they have waited for him to do so, but have come away disappointed and bewildered. Because by all outward appearances, God didn't do what he promised. Eventually they have reached some conclusion like, "What I'm asking must not be God's will for me." Or "God must be displeased with me. He must know that I'm not putting him first in my life." But in most cases, that isn't it at all. The reason that what God promised sometimes doesn't seem to happen probably has nothing to do with you. It has everything to do with God. It has to do with how he goes about fulfilling his promises. How he always has gone about fulfilling his promises. Strangely. Inexplicably. In a way that is frequently at odds with what anyone would expect. But once you know God's strange promise-keeping methodology, you'll realize that it isn't you. It's God doing what he has always done. You won't give up. You'll continue believe. You'll see far more promises fulfilled.In the pages of The Promising God you'll also find dozens and dozens of promises. In Chapter Two alone, Dr. Bucher provides concise commentary on 50 of the greatest promises of the Bible. Where God promises to:* give you whatever you ask him in prayer * provide you with all that you need* rescue you from your troubles * guide and direct you* renew and revitalize you* and countless more. And there is so much more. The book will show you:* That knowing how God goes about keeping his promises can be-and often is--the difference between receiving what he has promised or receiving nothing at all.* 10 reasons WHY God fulfills his promises in such a strange way. * Why "If it was going to happen, it would have happened by now" is almost never true.* Why God often takes so long to answer our prayer.* That God doesn't require us to be doubt-free. He does expect us fight through our doubts. The book will show you how.* That the keeping of God's promises depends on his character, not ours. * That if your life has worsened while you've been waiting for what God promised to happen, it is probably a good sign, not a bad one!* That not knowing how God fulfills his promises has led many to downgrade their expectations for God, guaranteeing thatDescription
Condition Guidelines
Books - New and Used
The following guidelines apply to books:
- New: A brand-new copy with cover and original protective wrapping intact. Books with markings of any kind on the cover or pages, books marked as "Bargain" or "Remainder," or with any other labels attached, may not be listed as New condition.
- Used - Good: All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may be missing bundled media.
- Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.
Note: Some electronic material access codes are valid only for one user. For this reason, used books, including books listed in the Used – Like New condition, may not come with functional electronic material access codes.
Shipping & Delivery
Shipping Fees
- Stevens Books offers FREE SHIPPING everywhere in the United States for ALL non-book orders, and $3.99 for each book.
- Packages are shipped from Monday to Friday.
- No additional fees and charges.
Delivery Times
The usual time for processing an order is 24 hours (1 business day), but may vary depending on the availability of products ordered. This period excludes delivery times, which depend on your geographic location.
Estimated delivery times:
- Standard Shipping: 5-8 business days
- Expedited Shipping: 3-5 business days
Shipping method varies depending on what is being shipped.
Tracking
All orders are shipped with a tracking number. Once your order has left our warehouse, a confirmation e-mail with a tracking number will be sent to you. You will be able to track your package at all times.
Damaged Parcel
If your package has been delivered in a PO Box, please note that we are not responsible for any damage that may result (consequences of extreme temperatures, theft, etc.).
If you have any questions regarding shipping or want to know about the status of an order, please contact us or email to support@stevensbooks.com.
Returns & Refunds
You may return most items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.
Additional non-returnable items:
- Gift cards
- Downloadable software products
- Some health and personal care items
To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)
- Book with obvious signs of use
- CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
- Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
- Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery
Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.
Items returned to us that were not the result of our error, including items returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address, will be refunded the original item price less our standard restocking fees.
If the item is returned to us for any of the following reasons, a 15% restocking fee will be applied to your refund total and you will be asked to pay for return shipping:
- Item(s) no longer needed or wanted.
- Item(s) returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address.
- Item(s) returned to us that were not a result of our error.
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and details about the product you would like to return. We will respond quickly with instructions for how to return items from your order.
Shipping Cost
We'll pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.). In other cases, you will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
Overview
Two common problems ensure that most Christians will see but a few of God's promises fulfilled.The first problem-and the real focus of this book-- is that most Christians are totally unprepared for HOW God keeps his promises--how God gets from point A (making the promise) to point B (making the promise come true). That's a big problem, because . . . the way God gets from promise to fulfillment is so utterly strange and unexpected that many wrongly conclude that what he promised isn't going to happen. That God has said, "No!" So they give up and move on--and lose out on the blessing. With copious examples from the Bible, The Promising God will-for the first time--pull back the curtain on God's promise-keeping methodology in easy to understand language. To prepare you. So you don't give up on the promised things and lose out on the blessings. The second problem is that most Christians know only a handful of Biblical promises. That's a problem, because God gives most of his blessings through his promises. The Christians who know more of God's promises, believe them and know how to use them, will experience far more blessings. The Promising God will show you how. In The Promising God, author and theologian Richard Bucher reintroduces us to the God that Christians worship. He truly is the promising God. Promise-making and keeping is not just another of his divine characteristics. It is an essential aspect of his identity as God. It is who he is. It is what he does. "God sure made a lot of promises . . . why does It seem sometimes that he doesn't keep them"?The Promising God is for people who have often wondered to themselves why God so seldom seems to keep his promises. On many occasions they have waited for him to do so, but have come away disappointed and bewildered. Because by all outward appearances, God didn't do what he promised. Eventually they have reached some conclusion like, "What I'm asking must not be God's will for me." Or "God must be displeased with me. He must know that I'm not putting him first in my life." But in most cases, that isn't it at all. The reason that what God promised sometimes doesn't seem to happen probably has nothing to do with you. It has everything to do with God. It has to do with how he goes about fulfilling his promises. How he always has gone about fulfilling his promises. Strangely. Inexplicably. In a way that is frequently at odds with what anyone would expect. But once you know God's strange promise-keeping methodology, you'll realize that it isn't you. It's God doing what he has always done. You won't give up. You'll continue believe. You'll see far more promises fulfilled.In the pages of The Promising God you'll also find dozens and dozens of promises. In Chapter Two alone, Dr. Bucher provides concise commentary on 50 of the greatest promises of the Bible. Where God promises to:* give you whatever you ask him in prayer * provide you with all that you need* rescue you from your troubles * guide and direct you* renew and revitalize you* and countless more. And there is so much more. The book will show you:* That knowing how God goes about keeping his promises can be-and often is--the difference between receiving what he has promised or receiving nothing at all.* 10 reasons WHY God fulfills his promises in such a strange way. * Why "If it was going to happen, it would have happened by now" is almost never true.* Why God often takes so long to answer our prayer.* That God doesn't require us to be doubt-free. He does expect us fight through our doubts. The book will show you how.* That the keeping of God's promises depends on his character, not ours. * That if your life has worsened while you've been waiting for what God promised to happen, it is probably a good sign, not a bad one!* That not knowing how God fulfills his promises has led many to downgrade their expectations for God, guaranteeing thatDescription
Condition Guidelines
Books - New and Used
The following guidelines apply to books:
- New: A brand-new copy with cover and original protective wrapping intact. Books with markings of any kind on the cover or pages, books marked as "Bargain" or "Remainder," or with any other labels attached, may not be listed as New condition.
- Used - Good: All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may be missing bundled media.
- Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.
Note: Some electronic material access codes are valid only for one user. For this reason, used books, including books listed in the Used – Like New condition, may not come with functional electronic material access codes.
Shipping & Delivery
Shipping Fees
- Stevens Books offers FREE SHIPPING everywhere in the United States for ALL non-book orders, and $3.99 for each book.
- Packages are shipped from Monday to Friday.
- No additional fees and charges.
Delivery Times
The usual time for processing an order is 24 hours (1 business day), but may vary depending on the availability of products ordered. This period excludes delivery times, which depend on your geographic location.
Estimated delivery times:
- Standard Shipping: 5-8 business days
- Expedited Shipping: 3-5 business days
Shipping method varies depending on what is being shipped.
Tracking
All orders are shipped with a tracking number. Once your order has left our warehouse, a confirmation e-mail with a tracking number will be sent to you. You will be able to track your package at all times.
Damaged Parcel
If your package has been delivered in a PO Box, please note that we are not responsible for any damage that may result (consequences of extreme temperatures, theft, etc.).
If you have any questions regarding shipping or want to know about the status of an order, please contact us or email to support@stevensbooks.com.
Returns & Refunds
You may return most items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.
Additional non-returnable items:
- Gift cards
- Downloadable software products
- Some health and personal care items
To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)
- Book with obvious signs of use
- CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
- Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
- Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery
Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.
Items returned to us that were not the result of our error, including items returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address, will be refunded the original item price less our standard restocking fees.
If the item is returned to us for any of the following reasons, a 15% restocking fee will be applied to your refund total and you will be asked to pay for return shipping:
- Item(s) no longer needed or wanted.
- Item(s) returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address.
- Item(s) returned to us that were not a result of our error.
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and details about the product you would like to return. We will respond quickly with instructions for how to return items from your order.
Shipping Cost
We'll pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.). In other cases, you will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
Oops!
Sorry, it looks like some products are not available in selected quantity.
