Audiobooks by Dr. Elden Daniel

"The thoughts about what is in “it” for Jesus came to me when this verse was read during a worship service in my local fellowship. I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the confident hope he has given to those he called—his holy people who are his rich and glorious inheritance (Ephesians 1:18). I found it amazing to think that believers, his holy people, could be his rich and glorious inheritance. Probably like most other Jesus followers, my focus has always been on what is in it for me. But what was in it for Jesus? 'It' refers to His incarnation and sacrificial death. 'It' refers to all those benefits that I think about. I have some knowledge of what I have gained by becoming a child of God and a Jesus follower, but what has Jesus gained by having me be one of His children? We know He has many children. What has Jesus gained by having many children? Really, what is in it for Him? In this book, I have explored many illustrations, examples, and metaphors that are given in Scripture that give insight into the relationship between the Jesus follower and Jesus. This different perspective of looking at what Jesus had to gain actually magnifies what Jesus followers gain in their relationship with Jesus. Here are a few examples detailed in the book: Creator-created, Father-child of God, King-subjects, head-body (church), leader-follower, and others. Dr. Daniel has a website: https://adventuresinbiblicalthinking.home.blog/ where he posts short articles about adventure in Biblical thinking. Please feel free to subscribe. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com The “NIV” and “New International Version” are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.™"

Dr. Elden Daniel (Author), Dr. Elden Daniel (Narrator)

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More Love-More Real, More Real-More Love

"What is real? Do you ever wonder if something is truly real? Can real things become more real? In More Love-More Real More Real-More Love, we will explore answers to the question. The exploration will begin with excerpts from a popular old children’s story, The Velveteen Rabbit. The story connects a relationship between love and becoming real. We see in this imaginative story how a little boy’s love for his stuffed bunny results in the bunny becoming real. In More Love-More Real More Real-More Love, we move on to explore the relationship between love and real as they increase. More love moves to more real. More real moves to more love. Thus, a progression is established. These concepts are applied to a Jesus follower’s relationship with the Lord Jesus. We look at relevant factors such as time spent with Jesus and increased knowledge about who He is and what He has done. How do these factors increase love and awareness of Jesus being more real? We make the case that as Jesus becomes more real, we love Him more. We love because he first loved us (1 John 4:19). May God give you more and more grace and peace as you grow in your knowledge of God and Jesus our Lord (2 Peter 1-2). Dr. Daniel has a website: https://adventuresinbiblicalthinking.home.blog/ where he posts short articles about adventure in Biblical thinking. Please feel free to subscribe. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com The “NIV” and “New International Version” are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.™"

Dr. Elden Daniel (Author), Dr. Elden Daniel (Narrator)

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Battle for Your Mind

"In Battle for Your Mind, we dig into the details of the process of transformation for the Jesus follower. Scripture reveals that since the Jesus follower is indwelt by the Holy Spirit, they have been given a renewed mind. As new creatures in Christ, the Jesus follower has a new capacity for thinking. They begin to think biblically. They begin to obey the teachings of Scripture. They find a need to reject and abandon the old ways of thinking and replace them with new ways of thinking. Hence, the value and importance of a new mind. The Scripture describes this process as a put-off and put-on exercise. As knowledge of the Scripture grows, discernment grows. This discernment that comes through the renewed mind guides the Jesus follower in knowing what to put off and what to put on. And be renewed in the spirit of your mind (Ephesians 4:23 KJV). Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will (Romans 12:2). Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds; And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him (Colossians 3:9-10). The Jesus follower with their renewed mind is prepared to obey the first commandment by loving the Lord their God with all their mind. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength (Mark 12:30). All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com The “NIV” and “New International Version” are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.™"

Dr. Elden Daniel (Author), Dr. Elden Daniel (Narrator)

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Regeneration in the Jesus Follower

"Regeneration in the Jesus Follower explores the wonder of the process the Lord has created for changing the Jesus follower into the image of Christ. Regeneration speaks of a re-creation or being created again. This term describes what happens when a person is born again and becomes a believer and a Jesus follower. Scripture teaches that when a person becomes a believer, they become a new creation. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! (2 Corinthians 5:17). In Regeneration in the Jesus Follower, we will explore the journey of each Jesus follower in which the Lord is transforming them into a new person. And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit (2 Corinthians 3:18). All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com The “NIV” and “New International Version” are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.™"

Dr. Elden Daniel (Author), Dr. Elden Daniel (Narrator)

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The Issue is Not the Issue: Seeking the Truth About God’s Ways

"The issue is not the issue. What does that mean? Here is an illustration. This is the scenario. Your vehicle is not running smoothly and you realize something is wrong. You wonder if the issue is an electrical issue or could it be a fuel issue. You assume that it is an electrical issue but it turns out that the “real” issue is a fuel issue. So, the electrical issue is not the issue. Conversely, you assumed it was a fuel issue but it turns out the “real” was an electrical issue. The assumed issue was not the issue. This book is divided into three parts and each part is presented with an issue is not the issue format. I seek to identify the assumed or presented issue and then through exploration of Scripture discover the 'real' issue. Part 1 concerns issues involving the supernatural. Part 2 looks at issues concerning the process that God uses to grow believers in Christ-likeness. Part 3 explores the issue of leadership in the church of Jesus Christ and who is in charge. Often there can be tension between the assumed issue and the “real” issue. We look at this tension and some of the reasons for it. The readers are invited to evaluate and contemplate about the issue is not the issue. At the beginning of each part of the book, I have given what I have called a preamble. My purpose in doing this is to reveal to the reader the basic principles upon which I have sought to base my writing. These are personal principles and guidance for me. I heard or read this saying, 'We have our beliefs but are convictions have us.' This preamble is my conviction and it has me. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com The “NIV” and “New International Version” are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.™"

Dr. Elden Daniel (Author), Dr. Elden Daniel (Narrator)

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What Is the Mystery of Godliness: What You Believe Is Important

"“How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation” Hebrews 2:3. This “great salvation” includes much more than escape from God’s judgment and condemnation, although that escape is of immeasurable benefit. This great salvation also brings believers into the family of God as His children and provides the capacity through His Holy Spirit to transform believers into godly children. This book, What Is the Mystery of Godliness? addresses the wonder of being created and being saved but its major emphasis is the blessed process of becoming godly. Mysteries beg to be solved and clues are needed to do it. As this mystery of godliness is explored, readers will discover clues about the process by which their minds can be renewed and they can be the image of Christ. The path to godliness is both a journey and a destination. For many, achieving godliness seems unattainable, as if it were up to the individual; but Scripture teaches that it is a result of the work of God. Belief drives practice is a central theme of this book. To achieve the goal of godly practice, a person must believe the truth. To know the truth, a person must know the Lord Jesus and the Bible. What you believe matters; it impacts what you do and who you are. In the course of reading this book, readers will discover many applications of this principle, which are clues to the mystery of godliness. Believing God’s truth will result in attitudes and behaviors that are godly. Through these pages, readers will come to marvel at this “so great salvation” and with a thankful heart come to know and love the lord Jesus more and more."

Dr. Elden Daniel (Author), Dr. Elden Daniel (Narrator)

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A Disciple Is a Jesus Follower and a Jesus Follower is a Disciple: A Study in Discipleship

"Most of us have heard of Jesus's disciples. Most probably know the names of several of them. But what exactly is a disciple of Jesus? We know there were twelve and one turned out to be a betrayer. We know that Jesus asked them to follow Him and they did. This makes them Jesus followers. What do Jesus followers do? They follow Jesus. A close look at the Gospels reveals that many others were Jesus followers. Through the last two centuries, many people have followed Jesus and many still do today. Being a Jesus follower was very important to Jesus. Being a disciple must be very important. When Jesus began His public ministry one of the first things He did was choose and call His disciples. The last thing He did before departing to return to heaven was to give the instruction to make disciples. To me, it is clear the Lord Jesus' intention was that every believer was to become a disciple. A disciple is a learner. Jesus was the teacher for the twelve as well as many others. We see from the Great Commission that disciples are to be disciple-makers and this is done by teaching potential disciples to obey everything that Jesus commanded. In this book, we will explore significant information about disciples and being a disciple. We will look at what are Jesus’s commandments. We will discover how a disciple can be a disciple-maker. Interestingly we will see how obeying the Great Commission results in a chain reaction in which disciples, Jesus followers make other disciples. This chain reaction of making Jesus followers continues generation after generation throughout the history of the church. If you are a Jesus follower, it is a result of this wonderful plan. If you are a Jesus follower, you will find this information useful in becoming a more effective Jesus follower. If you have not yet decided to be a Jesus follower, I am hoping this book will inspire you to become a Jesus follower."

Dr. Elden Daniel (Author), Dr. Elden Daniel (Narrator)

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The Unsearchable Riches for Those Who Are 'in Christ'

"Those Jesus followers who have known Jesus for a long time keep discovering the riches and treasures that come to them as a benefit of being 'in Christ.' As they contemplate these riches and treasures, they can become overwhelmed by worship and praise. Scripture proclaims what experience confirms, the riches and treasures are unsearchable, boundless, and endless. I have reflected upon the riches and treasures. I invite the reader to join me in this experience and perhaps to go beyond what I have written and reflect on other examples as well as their experiences in experiencing the riches and treasures of those who are 'in Christ'. I conclude the book with a section exploring what Jesus followers can be doing to maximize their experience of the riches and treasures. I didn't exhaust what the Jesus followers could be doing to maximize their experience. Perhaps the reader can think of additional things to do to maximize their experience of the riches and treasures of those who are 'in Christ.' Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ (Ephesians 3:8 KJV). All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com The “NIV” and “New International Version” are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.™"

Dr. Elden Daniel (Author), Dr. Elden Daniel (Narrator)

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What does IT mean to Be Saved: A study in the Wonderfulness of Salvation

"To answer the question completely and thoroughly 'What does it mean to be saved?' is impossible. Why is that? I can think of a least four reasons. There is more yet to be revealed about what it means to be saved. Dear friends, we are already God's children, but he has not yet shown us what we will be like when Christ appears. But we do know that we will be like him, for we will see him as he really is (1 John 3:2 NLT). Those who are saved cannot see clearly yet. Now we see things imperfectly, like puzzling reflections in a mirror, but then we will see everything with perfect clarity. All that I know now is partial and incomplete, but then I will know everything completely, just as God now knows me completely (1 Corinthians 13:12 NLT). The benefits and the extent of God's salvation are beyond what those who are saved can understand. That is what the Scriptures mean when they say, 'No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him (1 Corinthians 2:9 NLT). For those who are saved, there is a personal, private, and sometimes secret special relationship between them and the Lord Jesus. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God. Everything is naked and exposed before his eyes, and he is the one to whom we are accountable (Hebrews 4:13 NLT). Then why attempt to answer the question 'What does it mean to be saved?' Because there is much has been revealed about being saved. Because there is much being experienced by those who are saved. Besides, being saved is good news and there is no reason to keep good news a secret. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com The “NIV” and “New International Version” are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.™"

Dr. Elden Daniel (Author), Dr. Elden Daniel (Narrator)

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Profound Truths from the Gospel of John

"This book concentrates on Jesus in the Gospel of John by looking at stories, lessons taught by Jesus, and what Jesus said about some topics. The author seeks to identify, state, and distill specific profound truths from these passages. Knowing the truth is preliminary to believing the truth which leads to doing the truth. As you read through the chapters and consider profound truths, watch for some keywords and concepts. Watch for commands to obey and examples of obedience. Watch for commands to love and examples of love. Watch for examples of commands to give glory and examples of glory given. Watch for gifts and promises given. The format is to glean profound truths from the passages. Sometimes stores are paraphrased. Other times a lesson is summarized. Sometimes interesting points are added. Some chapters are very short while other chapters are much longer. Each chapter is a stand-alone chapter. Each is structured to be a lesson. Jesus is the greatest teacher and we can learn from Him. You will find some duplication because the passages overlap from stories, lessons, and topics. Show me your ways, LORD, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long (Psalms 25:4-5)."

Dr. Elden Daniel (Author), Dr. Elden Daniel (Narrator)

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Profound Truths from the Gospel of John

Dr. Elden Daniel (Author), Dr. Elden Daniel (Narrator)

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Outside the Camp Where Jesus Is

"Believers are exhorted to go outside the camp where Jesus is in Hebrews 13:13. Let us, then, go to him outside the camp, bearing the disgrace he bore. We ask, What camp? Do we even know we are in camp? Do we want to bear the disgrace He bore? See the dilemma? Jesus followers want to be where Jesus is but to do so they will have to leave the camp. Those outside the camp are outsiders. Do we want to be outsiders? To go to where Jesus is means we have to leave where we are. This becomes very mysterious. The first four chapters elaborate on the concept of camps. This is important background information for personal application for the Jesus follower that comes in the last three chapters. The overall experience of the seven chapters is the creating of a setting for understanding a closer relationship with Jesus. This is something every Jesus follower wants. The reader will receive an expanded understanding of what constitutes a camp. They will be introduced to many examples of leaving a camp and arriving at another camp. The adventure of reading this book will stimulate the readers to think about the camps they are in, the camps they have left, the camps they have gone to, and what camps they may want to go to. This book is available in print and ebook format. Dr. Daniel has a website: https://adventuresinbiblicalthinking.home.blog/ where he posts short articles about adventure in Biblical thinking. Please feel free to subscribe. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. www.zondervan.com The “NIV” and “New International Version” are trademarks registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office by Biblica, Inc.™"

Dr. Elden Daniel (Author), Dr. Elden Daniel (Narrator)

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