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There are very few books that communicate such glorious truth—and communicate it as succinctly and as well—as Knowing God. Through Packer's penetrating mind and gifted pen, the majesty of God and the wonder of the gospel shine through on every page. Easily one of the most influential books of the last half century.— Kevin DeYoung, Senior Pastor, Christ Covenant Church, Matthews, North Carolina; Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte

Knowing God is one of the best books I have ever read. And J. I. Packer is one of the best thinkers I have ever known. If a great book combines a great topic with a great writer, then Knowing God is truly great. So much in our world today is second-rate, but this book is a treasure we can enjoy deeply—and because of it, know God better!— Ray Ortlund, Pastor to Pastors, Immanuel Church, Nashville, Tennessee

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No on[e] did more in recent decades to remind us of the bigness of God than R. C. Sproul. This book will make sure we who were created in God's image do not recreate him in ours.— Kevin DeYoung

The book, which is refreshingly written, is food for the soul. I know of no theme so in need of recovery in the church's life today as that of God's holiness, and this book is among the very best ever written on this subject.— David F. Wells

When I first heard R. C. Sproul's teaching on the holiness of God, it brought me face-to-face with the awful splendor of God's majestic holiness in a new and fresh way. I was smitten with the realization that holiness is not merely a peripheral attribute of God; it is at the core of all He is and does. I realized then that this was precisely the message the church of our generation urgently needed - and still needs today. Nearly a decade after I first heard this series, the message still challenges my thinking and rekindles my heart.— John MacArthur, pastor of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California

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John Stott rises grandly to the challenge of the greatest of all themes. All the qualities that we expect of him—biblical precision, thoughtfulness and thoroughness, order and method, moral alertness and the measured tread, balanced judgment and practical passion—are here in fullest evidence. This, more than any book he has written, is his masterpiece.— J. I. Packer, author of Knowing God

Outside of the Bible itself, this may be the best book I've ever read on the cross of Christ. It is thorough, thoughtful, and timely. As I read it, my mind was challenged, my heart was warmed, my faith was strengthened, and my focus was sharpened on the cross. Praise God for just giving us Jesus with nail prints in his hands and feet!— Anne Graham Lotz, author of Just Give Me Jesus

Rarely does a volume of theology combine six cardinal virtues, but John Stott's The Cross of Christ does so magnificently. It says what must be said about the cross; it gently but firmly warns against what must not be said; it grounds its judgments in biblical texts, again and again; it hierarchizes its arguments so that the main thing is always the main thing; it is written with admirable clarity; and it is so cast as to elicit genuine worship and thankfulness from any thoughtful reader. There are not many 'must-read' books—books that belong on every minister's shelf, and on the shelves of thoughtful laypersons who want a better grasp of what is central in Scripture—but this is one of them.— D. A. Carson

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In this witty and profound book Mr. Lewis has written the most vital restatement of religious truths produced in our time, and he has found a brilliantly original form in which to do it. At every point these letters reveal a penetrating understanding of good and evil, and I do not hesitate to compare Mr. Lewis's achievement with Pilgrim's Progress.— W. J. Turner, in The Spectator

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Anything John Stott says is worth listening to. anything he writes is worth reading. Basic Christianity is not only a classic must-read for every believer, it is truly a blessing preserved on the written page for the enrichment of this generation, and those to come.— Anne Graham Lotz, author of Just Give Me Jesus

John Stott's books have helped millions around the world to a better understanding of the Christian faith. I, for one, am extremely grateful for the way in which he explains complex and difficult issues with great clarity, insight, and wisdom. Basic Christianity has become a classic of our time.— Nicky Gumbel, vicar, Holy Trinity Brompton, and pioneer of the Alpha course

We can thank God that in the past few years those committed to Christian orthodoxy have been realizing the importance of the subjective and experiential aspects of the Christian gospel and using these in introducing Christianity to others. But the danger is that we can get so carried away by this that we forget the heart of what Christianity is all about. At such times it is good to go back to tried and tested expositions that have stood the test of time. And what better resource is there for this than John Stott's classic Basic Christianity?— Ajith Fernando, teaching director, Youth for Christ Sri Lanka

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In an upside-down world that has humanized God and deified man, Jen Wilkin brings us the best news imaginable: our God is infinitely greater, more powerful, more majestic, and more wonderful than we can possibly fathom. Jen calls us to lift our eyes upward, to earnestly contemplate his attributes, and to humbly acknowledge our own limits. As we do, our hearts will be filled with wonder and awe that such a God should stoop to save and love us.— Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth, Founder and Bible Teacher, Revive Our Hearts

My wife and I love Jen Wilkin. She represents a rising generation of evangelical women discontent with the status quo, yet fiercely committed to the Scriptures. Her teaching is provocative without approaching compromise, revolutionary without seeking novelty. This book is rock solid, and it portends an encouraging future for evangelicalism.— J. D. Greear, Pastor, The Summit Church, Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina; author, Everyday Revolutionary

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Greg Gilbert is one of the brightest and most faithful young men called to serve the church today. Here he offers us a penetrating, faithful, and fully biblical understanding of the gospel of Jesus Christ. There is no greater need than to know the true gospel, to recognize the counterfeits, and to set loose a generation of gospel-centered Christians. This very important book arrives at just the right moment.— R. Albert Mohler Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Greg Gilbert is someone I have had the honor and privilege of teaching and who is now teaching me. This little book on the gospel is one of the clearest and most important books I've read in recent years.— Mark Dever, Pastor, Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, DC

Amidst a contemporary Christian culture characterized by rampant confusion regarding the central tenets of our faith, Greg Gilbert has given us a portrait of the gospel that is clear for those who have believed and compelling for those who have yet to believe. Word-saturated, cross-centered, and God-exalting, What Is the Gospel? will capture your mind's attention and ignite your heart's affection for the God who saves us by his grace through his gospel for his glory.— David Platt, Pastor, McLean Bible Church, McLean, Virginia; Founder, Radical

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Much of contemporary Protestantism, conservative to liberal, has little connection to the Reformation. But Ortlund reminds us why the 'Protestant' label is worth saving. He has a real gift for distilling complex issues into something that a struggling Christian can understand. This is a well-informed but also passionate defense. Before running to Rome or the East, please read this terrific book first!— Michael Horton, J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics, Westminster Seminary California

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Being a Christian is more than accepting Christ, it's about becoming more like Jesus. It's hard work, but never lose sight of the grace God can grow in you.

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Over 600,000 copies sold!We aren’t meant to wait for holiness—we’re meant to pursue it. God commands Christians to actively “be holy,” but what does that look like in daily life?

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This lovely, easy-to-read primer by Dane Ortlund grounds our discipleship in the glowing center of Christianity—our Lord Jesus. It's easy to think that as we grow as Christians, we move on to 'higher things' (whatever that means!), when in fact we simply need to learn the beauty and depth of Jesus and all that he's done for us. That's what Ortlund helps us do here. This book will bless you!— Paul E. Miller, author, A Praying Life; J-Curve; and A Praying Church

That angst in your soul for more is a part of the growing process—a gift of hunger and thirst that Jesus, the inexhaustible well, will fill. In Deeper, Dane Ortlund reminds us that the angst is satisfied not by behavioral modification or some quick fix but by the beauty of friendship with Jesus and the peace more deeply accepted in our souls. If you are hungry and thirsty for more life, more joy, more peace, and more Jesus, this is a book for you.— Matt Chandler, Lead Pastor, The Village Church

Jesus said that our greatest 'work' is to believe. As much as any living author, Dane Ortlund has helped me to believe again by reacquainting me with the stunning tenderness and beauty of Jesus. As I read his words, I can sense my heart growing in trust, devotion, and godly affections, grounded in the Savior's love for me. In this incredibly helpful, pastoral book, Dane works out the implications of that vision of Jesus for personal growth, showing us how the key to going further with Jesus is going deeper in his finished work.— J. D. Greear, Lead Pastor, The Summit Church, Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina

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This book is about grace-empowered habits, and Spirit-empowered disciplines. These are the means God has given for drinking at the fountain of life. They don't earn the enjoyment. They receive it. They are not payments for pleasure; they are pipelines. All of us leak. We all need inspiration and instruction for how to drink—again and again. Habitually. If you have never read a book on 'habits of grace' or 'spiritual disciplines,' start with this one. If you are a veteran lover of the river of God, but, for some reason, have recently been wandering aimlessly in the desert, this book will be a good way back.— John Piper, Founder and Teacher, desiringGod.org; Chancellor, Bethlehem College & Seminary; author, Desiring God

Simple. Practical. Helpful. In Habits of Grace, Mathis writes brilliantly about three core spiritual disciplines that will help us realign our lives and strengthen our faith. In a world where everything seems to be getting more complicated, this book will help us to downshift and refocus on the things that matter most.— Louie Giglio, Pastor, Passion City Church, Atlanta; Founder, Passion Conferences; author, The Comeback

Although this little book says what many others say about Bible reading, prayer, and Christian fellowship (with two or three others tacked on), its great strength and beauty is that it nurtures my resolve to read the Bible and it makes me hungry to pray. If the so-called 'means of grace' are laid out as nothing more than duties, the hinge of sanctification is obligation. But in this case, the means of grace are rightly perceived as gracious gifts and signs that God is at work in us, which increases our joy as we stand on the cusp of Christian freedom under the glories of King Jesus.— D. A. Carson

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This book is vintage DeYoung—ruthlessly biblical.— John Piper, Pastor for Preaching and Vision, Bethlehem Baptist Church, Twin Cities, Minnesota

Holiness was once a central component of following Christ. But for many today, the Christian life is little more than a celebration of cheap grace and pseudo-liberty, with a high tolerance for sin. In this well-written and much-needed book, Kevin DeYoung thoughtfully points us to an unpopular yet strangely liberating truth—that God is holy and expects us to be holy. With no hint of legalism or drudgery, Kevin offers a balanced and engaging view of law and grace. Kevin DeYoung is one of my favorite writers, and this book demonstrates why. I repeatedly said 'Yes!' as I turned these pages. I'm convinced that Christ-followers desperately need to read, discuss, and live out the timely, God-exalting message of The Hole in Our Holiness!— Randy Alcorn, founder and director, Eternal Perspective Ministries; author, If God Is Good and Heaven

J. C. Ryle wrote his classic Holiness out of a concern that 'practical holiness and entire consecration to God are not sufficiently attended to by modern Christians in this country.' It is with the same prescient concern and pastoral insight that my friend Kevin DeYoung has written what I consider to be the modern equivalent, urging a new generation of Christians to obey God's command to 'be holy, for I am holy.' May The Hole in Our Holiness do for our time what Holiness did in a previous age: promote gospel-centered holiness in Christians and churches around the world.— C. J. Mahaney, Sovereign Grace Ministries

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Jen Wilkin's ministry is a gift to the entire church. In this book, she unmasks the anti-aging messaging we are flooded with in the modern world, inviting us instead to embrace a biblical vision for each different season of life. What this book reveals is surprisingly hopeful and desperately needed in our culture: that, in Christ, aging is not a loss to be feared but God's appointed path toward fullness and life.— Gavin Ortlund, President, Truth Unites; Theologian in Residence, Immanuel Nashville, Tennessee; Visiting Professor of Historical Theology, Phoenix Seminary

In a culture that idolizes youth, Jen Wilkin's Dust to Dust: Aging Wisely in an Anti-Aging World is a timely reminder that growing older is a gift to receive, not a problem to solve. With biblical clarity and theological wisdom, Wilkin reframes aging through the lens of Scripture, exposing the false narratives the world offers. This book will transform how you view the aging process and deepen your understanding of the sacred responsibility to care for the elderly.— Melissa B. Kruger, author; Vice President of Discipleship Programming, The Gospel Coalition

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I've spent a lifetime in athletics but never thought this deeply about the glory of God in training the body, mind, and soul. David's vision (and Scripture's!) of a vigorous life to the glory of God truly inspires, and I'll walk into the gym differently this week.— Rick Barnes, Head Basketball Coach, University of Tennessee

In A Little Theology of Exercise, David Mathis has written a unique and timely book to help Christians think spiritually about exercise in a sedentary age. Specifically, he answers the question 'How can the joy of exercise serve joy in God?' David skillfully avoids the pitfalls of either idolizing or ignoring the body by presenting a theology of the body from creation to fall to redemption to glorification. And so he presents a short theological manual packed with godly motivations for the use of the body to the glory of God. This book will challenge you, but it will also change the way you think about spiritual pleasure and physical exercise.— Gavin Peacock, former professional footballer; Locum Pastor, Bethersden Baptist Church, UK; author, A Greater Glory: From Pitch to Pulpit

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The Death of Porn is a magnificent work of hope. Ray Ortlund does not shame us or flatter us. He lifts us into a sense of our own destiny—not with his words but with God's. This book deepened my resolve to avoid living beneath my God-given dignity and to carve out a world of nobility as never before. We allowed porn in. By God's grace, we can drive it out. It's what we were born to do. If I could, I would put this book into the hands of every man in my generation.— T. J. Tims, Lead Pastor, Immanuel Church, Nashville, Tennessee

It is rare that you find honesty and humility as well as honor in modern leaders. However, Ray Ortlund has exhibited such qualities and earned respect across multiple arenas. When a potential vacancy arose for the chaplaincy in the United States Congress, Ray Ortlund was first on our list. It is this level of trustworthiness that allows Ray to challenge the stronghold of exploitation endemic to pornography. Ray's transparent approach cuts through the superficial layers, getting to the heart of the matter. This is a book that everyone should read, reminding us all of the value of being created in God's image.— Mark Walker, former congressman, North Carolina

In the pages of this book, Ray beautifully and compellingly calls us to be men of integrity building a world of nobility. He does this winsomely, graciously, and wisely in the form of letters infused with the tenderness and manliness of a father to his dear sons. I truly believe this book has the potential to be a culture changer. It will certainly impact, for the better, all who read and heed its wise and noble call.— Brian Brodersen, Pastor, Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa, California

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Pure in Heart is honest, hopeful, and helpful. Kell is joyfully and carefully God-centered and direct. He does not give the false hope of simple, immediate answers. In fact, this thoughtful book will challenge you with its questions. It carefully exposes distortions and reminds us of practices that can help—the role of the local congregation, confession to God, and confession to others. Kell reminds us of the freedom from sin we already know, and shows us how it is worth the cost of any repentance. Read this; it's worth your time.— Mark Dever, Pastor, Capitol Hill Baptist Church; President, 9Marks Ministries

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This book provides a short, accessible, and pastoral toolbox for all Christians to navigate the shifting cultural landscape of sexuality and find confidence and hope in how the Bible directs our steps. DeYoung offers wise and readable apologetics here, providing his readers with both motive and model for how to think and talk about homosexuality and the Christian faith in a way that honors Christ and gives hope to a watching world.— Rosaria Butterfield, former Professor of English and Women's Studies, Syracuse University; author, The Gospel Comes with a House Key and Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age

DeYoung takes on the most pressing issue of our day: whether we will be conformed to the spirit of the age or whether we will follow Christ. Against the sexual revolution and its high priests, DeYoung presents an alternative vision, the ancient wisdom of a Christian sexual ethic. This is the best book on this subject that I have read. Every Christian confronted with these issues, which means every Christian, should read this book. You will finish this book better equipped to preach the gospel, to love the lost, to welcome the wounded, and to stand up for Jesus and his Word.— Russell Moore, Editor in Chief, Christianity Today; author, Losing Our Religion

In the heated atmosphere that currently surrounds discussion of every aspect of homosexuality, the most important domain where we need careful thinking and constrained rhetoric is what the Bible does and does not say on the matter. With his customary directness and clarity, Kevin DeYoung has now met this need. For those interested in careful exegesis of the relevant passages and patient discussion of the issues that arise from it, packaged in brevity and simplicity, it would be difficult to better this book.— D. A. Carson, Theologian at Large, The Gospel Coalition

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This book explains in a powerful, clear, and compelling way what the Bible says about same-sex relationships. I love Rebecca's writing. She writes with humility, precision, and faithfulness, and the gospel testimony that comes through it is beautiful. You'll come away from this book not only better informed but more in awe of God's incredible, sustaining grace.— J. D. Greear, Pastor at The Summit Church

Rebecca McLaughlin is not afraid to tackle the toughest questions our culture has for Christianity, and in this short book she has again shown her willingness to teach biblical truth clearly, straightforwardly, and compassionately. I hope this book is widely read by both those who agree and those who disagree.— Kathy Keller, co-author of The Meaning of Marriage and Assistant Director of Communications at Redeemer Presbyterian Church, New York

This is a timely and sensitive book that offers a positive vision for human relationships. It shows that responsible handling of the Bible can lead to more love, not less.— Dr Peter J Williams, Principal, Tyndale House, Cambridge; author, Can We Trust the Gospels?

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Carl Trueman is one of the truly vital thinkers of our time. In Strange New World, he explains just how the West's preoccupation with a navel-gazing concern for emotional 'authenticity' has crippled our ability to think—and is consequently undermining the future of our civilization. A true must-read.— Ben Shapiro, Host, The Ben Shapiro Show; Editor Emeritus, The Daily Wire; author, The Authoritarian Moment

At last, one of the most important books of the century is available in a more accessible format for the general reader! If you are confused about the moral and spiritual chaos overtaking Western civilization, and anguished over the seeming impotence of Christianity to stop the collapse, Strange New World is the book you absolutely must read. Here, in a single volume, is the best diagnosis of our cultural crisis. Anyone who wants to get themselves and their children and communities through this new dark age with their faith and sanity intact needs to read Carl Trueman's blockbuster.— Rod Dreher, author, The Benedict Option and Live Not by Lies

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In the rapidly expanding literature on this topic, no volume of which I am aware combines, as this one does, careful unpacking of the opening chapters of Genesis, thoughtful interaction with the views of other scholars (not least those with whom he disagrees), and good writing that makes this volume a joy to read. Don't bother picking up this book if all you want is a crisp slogan or two. But if you want judicious arguments that reflect years of work grounded in exact and compassionate reading of the evidence, this is the book to read.— D. A. Carson, emeritus professor of New Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

In this genuinely compassionate and deeply convictional work, Robert Smith offers a serious and thoughtful engagement with modern gender theory and transgender claims. Smith affirms the truth that both Scripture and Christian theology confirm that our Creator reveals our gender in our bodies. Christians will deeply appreciate his scholarship and his courage.— R. Albert Mohler Jr., president, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

This is a remarkably gracious, insightful, and clear book on a highly contested issue in the Western world today. Robert Smith combines the analysis of a scholar and the heart of a pastor, and done us all a terrific service in the process. Very highly recommended.— Sam Allberry, associate pastor, Immanuel Nashville

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Let the Nations Be Glad! is one of those seminal works that is so rare its value is not fully recognized until time shows it more clearly. Churches, seminaries, and missionaries for the last thirty years have drawn heavily on this resource in recognizing the theological underpinnings of the Great Commission. By putting worship at the center of missions, the motivation and goal of missions find their right place and the God of the Bible is honored. Piper, by the grace of our God, has blessed the church, and by implication the ends of the earth, with this resource. May the King be pleased to use it as powerfully for another thirty years.— Brooks Buser, President, Radius International

When working on my PhD, I asked top missiologists for their list of the best books on missions. Let the Nations Be Glad! featured on every one of those lists. This book has become a classic on missions. John Piper has etched these unforgettable words on our hearts: 'Missions exists because worship doesn't. Worship, therefore, is the fuel and goal of missions.' Thirty years after it was first published, may this new edition of Let the Nations Be Glad! give yet another generation of God's children a high view of God in missions!— Conrad Mbewe, Pastor, Kabwata Baptist Church

Twenty-five years ago this book lit the fires of my soul for overseas mission work. It took me beyond a mere emotional yearning for conversions to an awareness that God's pursuit of redeemed worshipers from every tribe, tongue, people, and nation is the driving passion of his heart. This book changed how I read the Bible and how I saw my life, and I believe it will do the same for you too. I'm excited to commend this new edition to a new generation of readers.— J. D. Greear, Pastor, Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina

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Christ is the greatest message in the world, and delivering it is the greatest mission. But are we losing our focus? Are we being distracted, sometimes even by good things? Zealous Christians disagree sharply today over the church's proper ministry and mission. Kevin DeYoung and Greg Gilbert bring us back to first things in an age of mission creep and distraction. Offering balanced wisdom, this book will give us not only encouragement but discomfort exactly where we all need it. It's the kind of biblical sanity we need at this moment.— Michael Horton, J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics, Westminster Seminary California

Among the many books that have recently appeared on mission, this is the best one if you are looking for sensible definitions, clear thinking, readable writing, and the ability to handle the Bible in more than proof-texting ways. I pray that God will use it to bring many to a renewed grasp of what the gospel is and how that gospel relates, on the one hand, to biblical theology and, on the other, to what we are called to do.— D. A. Carson, Theologian at Large, The Gospel Coalition

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Prayer is the fuel of global missions. No book, ministry, or resource has done more to mobilize God's people to pray than Operation World. And so, it is with great delight that I commend to you the ministry and the resources of Operation World. The tools that have developed will mobilize immeasurably more prayer, bringing the latest research to the global body of Christ. What a service they perform for the global church and for the least-reached peoples of the world.— Michael Oh, Global Executive Director / CEO, Lausanne Movement

Outside of the Bible, no book has had a greater practical impact on my personal prayer life than Operation World. God has used this book to open my eyes and the eyes of the church I pastor to the needs of the world and the greatness of the God who desires to make His glory known in the world. I eagerly welcome this new edition and wholeheartedly recommend it.— David Platt, Pastor, McLean Bible Church, and Author of Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream

Operation World grabs your heart and brings you to your knees on behalf of a world in need of Jesus. Meticulously researched, it represents one of the finest resources anywhere for those engaged in the Great Commission. Next to my Bible, it's one of the first tools I reach for in mobilizing believers for mission—whether in Bulawayo or Boise. Let it expand your world and inspire you to touch the nations!— Dr Dean Carlson, President of OC International and Global Advocate, Movement for African National Initiatives

About this book

Biography of the "father of modern missions," who trusted deeply in God's promises.

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"Through Gates of Splendor is the true story of five young missionaries who were savagely killed while trying to establish communication with the Auca Indians of Ecuador. The story is told through the eyes of Elisabeth Elliot, the wife of one of the young men who was killed."--The publisher.

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The autobiography of George Müller, who cared for thousands of orphans in Bristol, England, trusting God alone to supply every need through prayer. Drawn to the work not only from benevolence but from a desire to convince others that God does answer prayer, Müller began in such a way that aid could be expected from no one but God—and in answer to prayer, funds were received as needed.

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Presents a guide to understanding the meaning of scripture and getting the most out of readings of the Bible, focusing on exegesis and hermeneutics as well as translation concerns and the genres of biblical writing.

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Greg Gilbert is a world-class expositor. (Trust me; I got to sit under his preaching for nearly twelve years.) The Epic Story of the Bible will revolutionize your ability to grasp the sweeping, soaring narrative that centers—from Genesis to Revelation—on Jesus the King. Read and marvel.— Matt Smethurst, Lead Pastor, River City Baptist Church, Richmond, Virginia; Editor, The Gospel Coalition; author, Deacons and Before You Share Your Faith

I sometimes worry when we try to identify the Bible's major theme or core message since the Bible is more like a rich ecosystem of themes working together to offer us a picture of God and his glory. However, in this very readable book, Greg Gilbert brings together important biblical themes to help Christians, whether new to or seasoned in the faith, understand God's word. With a good command of biblical themes, helpful illustrations, and personal anecdotes along the way, Gilbert shows himself to be a clear and accessible guide for God's people.— Mark Jones, Pastor, Faith Vancouver Presbyterian Church, British Columbia, Canada

This is a resource that equips us to be better Bible readers and infuses delight in God's redemptive work. What a gift! Greg Gilbert skillfully leads us over the terrain of Scripture, helping us grasp its sweeping story and biblical themes. It will be a great asset to the training work of churches and organizations in how to study the Bible and rejoice in our Savior and King.— Taylor Turkington, Director, BibleEquipping

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A must-read for every woman interested in teaching and leading Bible discussion groups in your church.— Nancy Guthrie, author, Even Better than Eden

I have a passion for people to see and savor the God of the Bible, and a corresponding frustration when I see the hurt, loss, and lack of confidence that accompanies a lack of biblical literacy. That's why I'm glad you are holding this book. Jen Wilkin takes knowing the God of the Bible seriously. She is one of the better Bible teachers I've had the opportunity to hear. Her approach in teaching people how to grow in their knowledge of the Scriptures is accessible and helpful regardless of whether you have been a Christian for decades and feel like it's too late for you or you are a young believer who is hungry to know and understand the God of the Bible.— Matt Chandler, Lead Pastor, The Village Church, Dallas, Texas; President, Acts 29 Church Planting Network; author, The Mingling of Souls and The Explicit Gospel

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Dig deeper into the Bible with Ryken's Bible Handbook. Whether you're new to Bible study or have read the Scriptures countless times, greater riches are waiting to be unearthed.

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There are not many books that should be recommended for both beginning Bible readers and for mature Bible readers, but this is one of them. Utilizing brief and pointed expositions of often overlooked Bible verses, John Piper helpfully explains why we should be reading the Bible, the work of the Spirit in our Bible reading, along with the fundamental skills and habits of faithful Bible reading. I cannot imagine a serious Christian who would not benefit from a thoughtful reading of this book.— D. A. Carson, Emeritus Professor, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

The seemingly mundane topic of reading the Bible ushers us into a world of supernatural grace for sinners. With constant reference to the Holy Scriptures, John Piper shows us how to beware the leaven of the Pharisees and to read by the light of Christ. Yet Piper commends no passive mysticism, but studious labor over the best of books; he is thorough, practical, and engaging throughout. Take up and read!— Joel Beeke, Chancellor, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary

Stunning. Profound. Powerful. Reading the Bible Supernaturally will move you to captivated and awestruck worship at the Divine's plan for his Word as an instrument to magnify his unrivaled glory. Seeing and savoring the God of the Scriptures is an extraordinarily high calling every believer must pursue, and no man can move us to that place quite like John Piper. This book, accessibly written and weighty in content, is so much more than a manual or study guide to the Scriptures. Rather, it's an invitation to the experience God intended we have with his Word—an experience that is Spirit dependent, faith building, and worship inciting.— Louie Giglio, Pastor, Atlanta, Georgia

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My trust in God's Word is greater, my submission to God's Word is deeper, and my love for God's Word is sweeter as a result of reading this book. For these reasons, I cannot recommend it highly enough.— David Platt, Pastor, McLean Bible Church, McLean, Virginia; Founder, Radical

This little book is a highly readable introduction to Scripture's teaching about Scripture that preserves the contours of a responsible and informed doctrine of Scripture, without getting bogged down in arcane details. Buy this book by the case and distribute copies to elders, deacons, Sunday school teachers, and anyone in the church who wants to understand a little better what the Bible is. Bad doctrine springs in part from ignorance. Blessed are those teachers and preachers in the church who, like the author of this book, combat ignorance by getting across mature theology in a lucid style that avoids generating theological indigestion.— D. A. Carson, Theologian at Large, The Gospel Coalition

This is a brilliant, succinct, yet thorough study of the authority and sufficiency of Scripture, based on what Scripture says about itself. Clarity and passion are the distinguishing marks of Kevin DeYoung's writing, and this may be his finest, most important work yet.— John MacArthur, Pastor, Grace Community Church, Sun Valley, California

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Church history is important because it shows us how God's faithful dealings with His people in the Bible continue in the ongoing life and work of Christ in our world. Three prolific church historians collaborate in Church History 101 to present a quick read of church history's high points, highlighting its most important events across twenty centuries.

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Bruce Shelley's classic history of the church brings the story of global Christianity into the twenty-first century. Like a skilled screenwriter, Shelley begins each chapter with three elements—characters, setting, plot—telling the story of actual people and providing a window into the historical context of each major period of Christian history.

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This new translation by Henry Chadwick of Saint Augustine's Confessions conveys the brilliant and impassioned descriptions of Augustine's early life with accuracy and art. Confessions: A New Translation by Henry Chadwick (9780199537822) by Saint Augustine

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By any standard, this is a classic of Christian theology. Composed by St Athanasius in the fourth century, it expounds with simplicity the theological vision defended at the councils of Nicaea and Constantinople: that the Son of God himself became “fully human, so that we might become god.” This edition of the popular translation features an introduction by C. S. Lewis.

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The Bondage of the Will is fundamental to an understanding of the primary doctrines of the Reformation. In these pages, Luther gives extensive treatment to what he saw as the heart of the gospel. Free will was no academic question to Luther; the whole gospel of the grace of God, he believed, was bound up with it and stood or fell according to the way one decided it.

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When asked by his barber and good friend, Peter Beskendorf, for some practical guidance on how to prepare oneself for prayer, Luther responded by writing this brief treatise, first published in the spring of 1535. After 500 years, his instruction continues to offer words of spiritual nurture for us today.

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This selection by Newton’s biographer covers a wide variety of subjects and aims ‘to conform the believer to Christ.’ Includes biographical sketches and historical notes by the editor. 432pp.

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"Jonathan Edwards is best known as the theologian of revival. In this, his major study on the theme, he analyses the nature of a genuine work of the Holy Spirit" --

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I have often thought, 'I would love to retranslate for the twenty-first century the life-shaping material in Calvin's Institutes book 3, chapters 6–10,' and I've done nothing! But now, Burk Parsons and Aaron Denlinger have done the job for us all. We owe them a big thank you, because every Christian needs to have a working knowledge of this little book.— Sinclair B. Ferguson

The smooth and pleasant Latin Calvin wrote has found a just as smooth and pleasant translation in this wonderful little book. That sure is an accomplishment and will help many to enjoy even more the timeless message this treasure contains.— Herman J. Selderhuis

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Bunyan's allegory uses the everyday world of common experience as a metaphor for the spiritual journey of the soul toward God. The hero, Christian, encounters many obstacles in his quest: the Valley of the Shadow of Death, Vanity Fair, Doubting Castle, the Wicket Gate, as well as those who tempt him from his path (e.g., Talkative, Mr. Worldly Wiseman, the Giant Despair).

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Holiness: Its Nature, Hindrances, Difficulties, and Roots is perhaps J. C. Ryle's best-known and, arguably, best-loved book.

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This authoritative and inspiring story paints a vivid portrait of the crusader who spearheaded the Reformation. A definitive life of the monk who cried out against the corruption of the medieval church and changed the history of the world, it recreates the spiritual setting of the sixteenth century, shows Luther's place within it, and brings the spirit and message of Martin Luther to life today.

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A concise biography of John Calvin, perfect for students of theology wishing to better understand this complex character.

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A finalist for the 2003 National Book Critics Circle Award for Biography and winner of the 2004 Bancroft Prize and of the American Society of Church Histo...

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Charles Haddon Spurgeon is a name with which every Christian should be familiar. Because the two-volume Autobiography is too long to serve as a popular introduction, Arnold Dallimore wrote this concise, sympathetic biography of the “Prince of Preachers”—one that will introduce Spurgeon to those ignorant of him and his achievements, while also stirring the interest of those who already value his unique ministry.

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On February 19, 1812, Ann and Adoniram Judson sailed from Salem aboard the brig Caravan as two of the first missionaries to go out from North America. Watching the shoreline disappear from view, they could not have foreseen the impact of their journey on the future of the Christian world mission or on the thousands of men and women who would follow in their footsteps.

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A Chance to Die is a vibrant portrayal of Amy Carmichael, an Irish missionary and writer who spent fifty-three years in south India without furlough. There she became known as "Amma," or "mother," as she founded the Dohnavur Fellowship, a refuge for underprivileged children. Amy's life of obedience and courage stands as a model for all who claim the name of Christ.

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In darkness God's truth shines most clear.Corrie ten Boom was the first licensed female watchmaker in the Netherlands who became a heroine of the Resistance, a survivor of Hitler's concentration camps, and one of the most remarkable ministers of hope in the twentieth century. In World War II she and her family risked t

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Lucy S. R. Austen's biography of Elisabeth Elliot is not only (by far) the best account we have of this fascinating woman; it is also a book that should inspire other biographers—both first-timers and veterans—to resist the relentless pressure to smooth out the rough edges of the lives they are seeking to chronicle. Here we have a story that will remind us of the twists and turns, the unexpected chapters, and the deep sense of grace that marks our own lives.— John Wilson, Senior Editor, The Marginalia Review of Books; former Editor, Books & Culture

Elisabeth Elliot first rose to fame by bringing the story of the 'Auca martyrs' to the world, but as this carefully researched and deftly written biography shows, she was much more than an iconographer. She became a provocateur who cast doubts on the triumphalism of the evangelical missions industry. She became an ardent critic of fundamentalist spirituality and cultural separatism. She encouraged a generation of evangelical artists and intellectuals who wondered if God really wanted to use their talents. And she was an arch-traditionalist who attacked modern egalitarianism, especially as it addressed gender roles. Elliot was a brilliant, difficult, and complicated person, and this biography treats her life with great sensitivity and honesty. Anyone who wants to understand Elisabeth Elliot, and indeed postwar American evangelicalism, needs to read this book.— Joel Carpenter, Provost and Professor Emeritus, Calvin University; editor, Christianity Remade: The Rise of Indian Instituted Churches

In her day, Elisabeth Elliot was one of the most formidable women in all the world. This thoughtfully crafted biography tells the unlikely story of how a missionary kid became an American evangelical icon. Lucy S. R. Austen's eye for what made Elliot both remarkable and human renders this book an especially compelling read.— Heath W. Carter, Associate Professor of American Christianity, Princeton Theological Seminary

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Millions have read books and listened to sermons by Timothy Keller. But which people and what events shaped his own thinking and spiritual growth? With free access to Keller’s personal notes and sermons-as well as interviews with family members and longtime friends-Collin Hansen gives you understanding of one of the 21st century’s most influential church […]

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This new edition of Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem may be the most important resource you can own for helping you understand Scripture and grow as a Christian.

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Clearly expounds such key biblical themes as grace, faith, repentance, new birth and assurance. 240pp.

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For a long time I have recommended to students Berkhof's Summary of Christian Doctrine as a reliable and succinct source of Reformed systematic theology. It is still very useful, but I suspect I shall now be recommending Sproul's Everyone's a Theologian more than anything else in this category.— Douglas F. Kelly, Professor of Systematic Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte, North Carolina

This is a tremendously valuable resource for everyone from the newest believer to the most seasoned pastor. It is quite true that we are all theologians. Dr. Sproul helps us all be better theologians.— John MacArthur, Pastor, Grace Community Church; President, The Master's College and Seminary

Do you need to be a theologian to read this book? Of course. But that's the point of the title: you are—the real question is whether you are a good one or not! So, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest Everyone's a Theologian. By the time you are finished you will almost certainly be a healthier and happier one.— Sinclair Ferguson, Professor of Systematic Theology, Redeemer Seminary, Dallas

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Noted Bible scholar J. I. Packer examines each phrase of the Apostles' Creed, inviting readers to dive further into the essentials of the Christian faith.

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Like the Nicene Creed itself, Kevin DeYoung has given us important truths in a short space. Historically informed, theologically informative, and biblically sensitive, this little book will help you understand why the Nicene Creed may be the most important words ever written outside of the words of the Bible.— Mark Dever, Pastor, Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, DC

Kevin DeYoung's introduction to the Nicene Creed really puts the creed into our hands as something every believer can make intelligent use of—truly a foundational tool for our faith. At just the right length and in just the right tone, this is just the right introduction to the creed.— Fred Sanders, Professor of Theology, Torrey Honors College, Biola University

All Christians need creeds, and the Nicene Creed is for all Christians. Well-informed, persuasive, and clear without being simplistic, this book sketches what we believe and why it's important. It will benefit a wide range of readers.— Brandon D. Crowe, Professor of New Testament, Westminster Theological Seminary

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You hold in your hands a smorgasbord of theological delights. Daily Doctrine is at once a daily devotional, a mini systematic theology, and a reference tool. It is deep but delightful, profound but practical, comprehensive but concise, and accurate but accessible. May the Lord use this manual to raise up more systematic theologians in our pews!— Joel R. Beeke, Chancellor and Professor of Systematic Theology and Homiletics, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary; Pastor, Heritage Reformed Congregation, Grand Rapids, Michigan

A few years after I broke my neck, I wanted to know everything about God. That prompted someone to give me a thick theology textbook, which I read but had a hard time grasping. Oh, if only this fine book had been around back then! Kevin DeYoung has packaged the fundamentals of our faith in a work that is thorough, uncomplicated, and a lot lighter than your average theology book. In all my suffering, the bedrock of great doctrine has always been a comfort, and it is why I heartily recommend this one-of-a-kind work!— Joni Eareckson Tada, Founder and CEO, Joni and Friends

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For years, the Ask Pastor John podcast has served me as a go-to reservoir for pastoral encouragement and practical help. There is nothing else like it. If you're serious about your joy in Jesus, turn these pages and find accessible, God-centered answers to life's biggest questions. The book is brilliantly organized; few will sufficiently appreciate what Reinke has pulled off here.— Matt Smethurst, Pastor, Richmond, Virginia

This book is a remarkable achievement, cataloging John Piper's answers to hundreds of challenges and dilemmas in the Christian life. A modern-day Table Talk, reminiscent of Martin Luther, this book is like sitting across a table from a Bible-saturated pastor addressing issues that are timely and issues that are timeless. You likely won't agree with every answer. I didn't. But what I appreciate about this book is how, even when I disagreed, Pastor John pointed me back to the Scriptures and pressed my nose deeper into those pages where, through studying and savoring, I find the unerring words of life. I am thankful for this encyclopedia of wisdom and insight. It increases my love for God and his word.— Trevin Wax, Vice President of Research and Resource Development, North American Mission Board

My first thought on seeing these pages was that perhaps not since Richard Baxter penned his massive Christian Directory has a book like Ask Pastor John been offered to Christians. From the vast number of questions to which John Piper has responded over a decade of podcasting, these pages contain 750 of the most listened-to answers... Here is one of those rare contemporary books that can be described as 'should be in every Christian home,' and to which we can turn again and again for guidance from God's word, encouragement in Christ, and challenge to walk according to the Spirit.— Sinclair Ferguson, Professor, Reformed Theological Seminary

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In this addition to the Church Questions series, Alex Duke provides criteria on what to look for in a healthy local church. Using personal experiences and biblical principles, Duke identifies elements—the gospel, the Bible, and the community—that are the most important when choosing a church.

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Alistair Begg has updated Spurgeon's language while preserving the dignity and clarity of his original words. Uses the English Standard Version for the Scripture text for the perfect complement to Spurgeon's insights.

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These daily reflections from Alistair Begg are simple but profound, short but meaty, challenging but encouraging. They offer truth for all of life, truth to consecrate a life, truth to transform a life. Together, they make an ideal devotional resource for individuals, couples, and families alike.— Tim Challies

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Each morning for years, Paul Tripp has served fresh-brewed wisdom and encouragement through his pithy, thought-provoking tweets, reminding us again and again of the all-sufficiency of Christ and his grace. New Morning Mercies offers more of the same! These devotional readings will strengthen, nourish, and recalibrate your heart, and open your eyes to behold God's fresh mercies at the dawn of each new day.— Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth, Founder and Bible Teacher, Revive Our Hearts

There are few writers I trust more with my soul than Paul Tripp. A lifelong student of the Scriptures and the human heart, he knows how to open up the one and apply it to the other. This format might perhaps be the best medium for absorbing Tripp's insights. He gives us so much to ponder; I find myself meditating on one weighty truth for the rest of the day. Filled with fresh insight, pastoral wisdom, and gospel depth, it's not an exaggeration to call this book life-changing. I've recommended this devotional more than any other for several years now.— J. D. Greear, Pastor, The Summit Church, Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina; author, Everyday Revolutionary

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This deeply nourishing devotional reader gives us what we have all come to expect and gratefully receive from Paul Tripp: wise bridge-building from the depths of Scripture before us to the depths of our hearts within us, always flavored with the hope of the gospel. This will be a heartening and life-giving journey for any who receive Tripp's guidance through the Scripture each day.— Dane Ortlund, Senior Pastor, Naperville Presbyterian Church, Naperville, Illinois; author, Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers

Paul Tripp's Everyday Gospel is a wonder. It's brilliantly written, clear, concise, Christ-exalting, true to God's word, enriching to the mind, encouraging to the heart, and overflowing with gospel grace. Every paragraph has the ring of truth. If you want a daily dose of God's life-giving wisdom and kindness, this book is for you.— Randy Alcorn, author, Heaven; If God Is Good; and The Treasure Principle

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This daily devotional with a complete Bible-reading plan will reveal the riches and unity of all of Scripture as readers make their way through God's Word in the course of a year.

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As our culture drifts from its Judeo-Christian roots, the need to understand the Bible as a whole text--the complete and inspired history of redemption, as well as the revelation of God and His character--is critical. This 365-day devotional, with a complete Bible-reading plan, is for those who recognize this need.

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A Godward Life features 120 meditations by John Piper that focus on the radical difference it makes when we choose to live with God at the center of all that we do.

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Jonny Gibson's new liturgical guide to personal or family worship is a gem! Evangelicals need enrichment of the 'daily quiet time,' which has traditionally been little more than Bible study and intercessory prayer. While many have turned to a variety of traditions that are less than gospel- or word-centered, in Be Thou My Vision Jonny connects us to the Reformation's historic forms of prayer and confession, catechesis, and the lectio continua reading of Scripture. It's a feast, and while providing only thirty-one days of different prayers, I believe the book can be profitably used all year, and year after year. Get it and use it!— Tim Keller, Founding Pastor, Redeemer Presbyterian Church, New York City; Cofounder, Redeemer City to City

Jonny has gifted us with a project not only of theological and historical retrieval but also, more deeply, retrieval of our own hearts, often wayward and wandering, distracted and distressed. This simple but rich liturgy takes our hearts and leads them back to the Lord with pastoral care and theological integrity. A deeply edifying and useful guide.— Dane Ortlund, Senior Pastor, Naperville Presbyterian Church; author, Gentle and Lowly and Deeper

All in all, Be Thou My Vision is perhaps the best, and certainly the most thorough and meaty, daily devotional guide I've ever read.— Donald S. Whitney, Professor of Biblical Spirituality, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; author, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life; Praying the Bible; and Family Worship

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I had never read a book like this before. If you are hurting or trying to help someone who is, or if you are attempting to lead your church to recover and experience what God's Word teaches about lament, this is a book you will want to read.— Daniel L. Akin, President, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Born in a father's grief and marked with a pastor's wisdom, Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy teaches each of us and the church how to pray along the journey of loss and despair. Vroegop presents biblical guidelines for bringing honest complaint and bold petition before God and for choosing to steadfastly trust in the One whose mercies never end.— M. Daniel Carroll R., Blanchard Professor of Old Testament, Wheaton College

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The problem of pain is a perennial one; and for those who undergo particular sufferings it can often be the largest obstacle for trusting in a good and loving God.

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John Piper and friends tackle some of the hardest and most significant issues of Christian concern, producing one of the most honest, faithful, and helpful volumes ever made available to thinking Christians. It is filled with pastoral wisdom, theological conviction, biblical insight, and spiritual counsel. This book answers one of the greatest needs of our times—to affirm the sovereignty of God and to ponder the meaning of human suffering. We need this book.— R. Albert Mohler Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

For all who don't live a charmed life, for all who have given themselves to the point of exhaustion, for all who have been betrayed by pious backstabbers, for all who wonder if they can even go on, Suffering and the Sovereignty of God will be green pastures and deep, still waters.— Raymond C. Ortlund Jr., Lead Pastor, Immanuel Church, Nashville, TN

This book will challenge you to believe that God is truly sovereign, not just in the safe haven of theological inquiry, but also in the painful messiness of real life. You will be encouraged to live more consistently by God's grace and for his glory.— Mark D. Roberts, Senior Director and Scholar-in-Residence, Laity Lodge

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If ever there was a book Tim Challies needed to write, it's this one. And it's a book I needed to read. Within these pages, you will do more than enter Tim's story of enormous loss; you will come out on the other side having gained a softer heart and a renewed courage to persevere through your own dark seasons of affliction.— Joni Eareckson Tada, founder of the Joni and Friends International Disability Center

Seasons of Sorrow is a beautiful book. Reading it is like holding a precious gift, like standing on holy ground.— Paul David Tripp, pastor, speaker, author of New Morning Mercies and Suffering: Gospel Hope When Life Doesn't Make Sense

Tim Challies has taken us into his confidence by writing with such self-searching honesty. It is a painful pleasure to be invited into these sacred moments of grief and to be helped by the reminder that God is too kind ever to be cruel and too wise ever to make a mistake.— Alistair Begg, senior pastor, Parkside Church, and host of the Truth for Life radio program

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No one in the evangelical world has done more reading, thinking, praying, and reflecting on suffering and faith than Joni Eareckson Tada. She is always 'must-reading,' but this particular book is a brilliant addition to her body of work. Music sends theology deep into the heart in a unique way, and Joni's meditations on these beautiful hymns will make them even more effective in your life. Highly recommended.— Tim Keller, Pastor Emeritus, Redeemer Presbyterian Church, New York City

Songs of Suffering is one of those rare books that isn't intended to be read; it's intended to be experienced. I sang, cried, smiled, prayed, and worshiped through every page. No matter what you're walking through, let Joni be your song leader, and your heart won't be the same.— David Platt, Pastor-Teacher, McLean Bible Church; author, Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream

God has given Joni to the church as a gift and beautiful example of sacrificial worship. I'm so grateful that she has authored this book!— Francis Chan, Crazy Love Ministries; pastor; author, Crazy Love and Letters to the Church

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Whenever my friend David Powlison offers insights on handling hardships, I listen. Far from dispensing ivory-tower platitudes, David takes anchors from Scripture and bolts them firmly into our thinking, providing practical steps in embracing the God of the Bible who, incidentally, wrote the book on suffering. David's wisdom has helped me through a significant portion of my years as a quadriplegic, and I highly commend God's Grace in Your Suffering. What a great guide for those who, every day, journey the hard, bloodstained path to Calvary.— Joni Eareckson Tada, Founder and CEO, Joni and Friends

Sometimes navigating the advice of others while in the midst of suffering can be an added trial. Powlison puts all of that to rest by giving readers the gospel—showing them the firm foundation of the Word. He puts the compass of God's Word in our trembling hands and points us to true north: Christ himself.— Gloria Furman, author, Treasuring Christ When Your Hands Are Full and Labor with Hope

Tender, refreshing, and thoroughly biblical, God's Grace in Your Suffering is a cup of cold water for those in the desert of suffering. Writing from the perspective of both a fellow sufferer and a wise counselor, Powlison gently leads us to find God's goodness, grace, and comforting presence in our pain. We see how God is at work in our trials and can bring gold out of our afflictions. My copy is well marked as I know I will refer to this insightful book again and again!— Vaneetha Rendall Risner, author, Watching for the Morning

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The strength of Puritan character and life lay in prayer and meditation. In this practice the spirit of prayer was regarded as of first importance and the best form of prayer, for living prayer is the characteristic of genuine spirituality. Yet prayer is also vocal and may therefore on occasions be written.

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Honest, realistic, mature, wise, deep. Warmly recommended.— J. I. Packer

This book will be like having the breath of God at your back. Let it lift you to new hope.— Dan B. Allender, PhD, author of Bold Love

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Christians are taught in their churches and schools that prayer is the most powerful way to experience God. But few receive instruction or guidance in how to make prayer genuinely meaningful. In Prayer, pastor Timothy Keller delves into the many facets of this everyday act.

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Don Whitney's suggestion to pray the Bible has made a huge contribution to my devotional life. This little book is explosive and powerful. Read it ready to experience a great step forward in your walk with Christ and in your commitment to prayer.— R. Albert Mohler Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

My walk with the Lord has often been strengthened and encouraged by Don Whitney's writing. Now he reminds us of the value of using Scripture as a prompt and basis for our prayers. This is a particularly helpful tool for those of us who often struggle to know what and how to pray or whose minds tend to wander during private prayer. This book will surely help many refresh their time with the Lord.— Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth, Founder and Bible Teacher, Revive Our Hearts

Whitney offers a wonderfully practical, pastoral, and biblical approach to prayer that relieves personal boredom and unleashes spiritual power. It's so simple it will shock you and, at the same time, invigorate a renewed prayer life with your God.— Bryan Chapell, Pastor Emeritus, Grace Presbyterian Church, Peoria, Illinois

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This book calls believers to reject superficiality and revolutionize their lives by embracing a God-guided approach to prayer. Previously published as A Call to Spiritual Reformation, this book has now been updated to connect more effectively with contemporary readers.

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Paul Tripp constantly turns us back to the life-giving power of the gospel and God's unfailing grace. Parenting our children is one of life's greatest challenges, and Paul points us to the one thing that can make a difference—a genuine encounter with the living God.— TobyMac, hip-hop recording artist; music producer; songwriter

Simply put, I read everything that Paul Tripp writes. I can't afford to miss one word.— Ann Voskamp, New York Times bestselling author, The Broken Way and One Thousand Gifts

This is the most meaningful book I have read all year. It is both theological and practical, a rare combination for a parenting book. For years, people have asked me to write a book on parenting. After reading this, I am convinced that I could never write one better than this. I'm so glad I read this, but I wish I could have read it twenty years ago.— Francis Chan, New York Times bestselling author, Crazy Love and Forgotten God

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What an insightful, helpful book! I love the fresh yet thoroughly biblical approach to family discipleship. The emphasis on discipling your family through time (daily, ongoing practices), moments (unplanned, spontaneous occasions), and milestones (special events) will enable you to see more clearly how to bring the gospel into all of life. Begin reading this book and I think you'll find, like I did, that it starts strong and gets better with every chapter.— Donald S. Whitney, Professor of Biblical Spirituality, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; author, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life

If you are a flawed parent who doesn't have it all together, but believes that God desires to use you to shape your kids toward knowing and enjoying Jesus, pick up Family Discipleship! It's a profound yet down-to-earth guide to help you form a framework for your home that fits your personality and gifts.— David Robbins, President and CEO, FamilyLife

Yes! This is the framework families need. Both paradigm shifting and practical, this resource will demystify the idea of family discipleship and challenge you to utilize the opportunities right before you.— Ruth Chou Simons, Wall Street Journal bestselling author; artist; Founder, GraceLaced.com

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The Disciple-Making Parent is compelling, reminding parents of their ultimate responsibility to evangelize and disciple their children for the glory of God.— R. Albert Mohler Jr., President of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

A fantastic parenting book. Exactly the kind of book that challenged me and better equipped me as a dad. Deeply biblical and absolutely loaded with wisdom.— Tim Challies, author / blogger

Chock full of biblical wisdom – you'll find yourself underlining line after line, page after page. Most importantly, he's got the gospel right, and he knows how to help parents apply it in their families.— Marty Machowski, pastor; author of Long Story Short and The Ology

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Parenting is often the crucible in which we learn what we can and cannot control. Laura and Emily remind us that while we cannot control people or circumstances, we can control our perspective. They offer us a framework for motherhood that transcends time and culture but that also faithfully addresses us in the here and now. I'm thankful for this hope-filled book.— Jen Wilkin, director of classes and curriculum, The Village Church; author of Women of the Word, None Like Him, and In His Image

Reading Risen Motherhood is like enjoying a long conversation with two girlfriends who will make you laugh out loud, comfort your tears, and faithfully speak life-giving words of truth to your soul. With wisdom and insight, Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler help moms connect the story line of Scripture to the daily realities of motherhood. This book is one every mom should read—I can't wait to share it with others!— Melissa Kruger, director of women's content for The Gospel Coalition; author of Walking with God in the Season of Motherhood

Emily and Laura are the best friends I wish I'd had during the difficult days of early motherhood, when my patience wore thin, my boredom loomed large, and my sense of worth and purpose became muddled. The wisdom they have to offer in the pages of this book is seasoned and scriptural.— Nancy Guthrie, author; Bible teacher

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In an age of helicopter parenting, it's easy for parents to think that our children's future rests in our hands. Even as Christians, we spend more time trying to manage the world around them than crying out to the God who holds the world—and our children—in his. But with 5 Things to Pray for Your Kids, Melissa Kruger gives us the practical steps we need to take all we can't control to the One whose goodness reigns supreme. Because in the end, the very best thing parents can do with our hands is fold them... in prayer.— Hannah Anderson, author, All That's Good and Humble Roots

I can easily fall into a rut when praying for my children. I am so thankful, therefore, for Melissa Kruger's fresh new book, 5 Things to Pray for Your Kids: Prayers that Change Things for the Next Generation. This is not an abstract lecture about prayer; it's a practical guide to prayer. The layout is clear, the framing is biblical, the prayer prompts are brief, and the value—for us, for our kids, and for the glory of Christ—is eternal.— Matt Smethurst, The Gospel Coalition

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A simplified version of The New City Catechism designed for children, this 64-page booklet contains 52 short questions and answers aimed at helping them better understand God, humanity, sin, and salvation.

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Based on its adult counterpart, this innovative question-and-answer book equips parents and Bible teachers with a tool to help middle-grade children g

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The God's Design for Sex series will serve as both anchor and lighthouse to many parents who feel tossed by the waves of a rapidly changing culture.— Mark A. Yarhouse, PsyD, the Dr. Arthur P. Rech and Mrs. Jean May Rech Chair of Psychology at Wheaton College

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The Talk is a series of 7 parent-child studies, all anchored in the Scriptures, designed to help parents talk meaningfully with their children about sexuality. Written by Luke and Trisha Gilkerson, it introduces children to a biblical vision of the body, sex, and God's good design.

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As a pediatrician I see parents everyday wrestling with how to understand and guide their sons. If you're looking for practical parenting skills these pages are filled with sound advice. The authors break down each stage of a boy's journey and it is filled with effective, simple tips that you can implement now. This book is one of the best parenting resources I've seen.— Dr. Linda Brady, Pediatrician, Nashville, Tennessee

God has entrusted a unique and powerful gift to Stephen James and Dave Thomas to understand the complex language of a boy's heart and help interpret it for us who love them. This is an important book about a very important subject.— Steven Curtis and Mary Beth Chapman

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Sally Lloyd-Jones, a Redeemer [PCA, New York] member for many years, has done a wondrous thing. She has captured the plot line of redemption in a children's story Bible that sings the praise of Jesus and his saving grace on every page, in every story.— Kathy Keller, Redeemer Presbyterian Church, New York City

I would urge not just families with young children to get this book, but every Christian—from pew warmers, to ministry leaders, seminarians and even theologians! Sally Lloyd-Jones has captured the heart of what it means to find Christ in all the scriptures, and has made clear even to little children that all God's revelation has been about Jesus from the beginning—a truth not all that commonly recognized even among the very learned.— Tim Keller, Redeemer Presbyterian Church, New York City

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Families need the Bible more than ever. This A+ version for kids will capture their imaginations and call their hearts to the Father. And I'm confident The Biggest Story Bible Storybook will do the same for any parent who reads these beautifully illustrated pages out loud to their children.— Dennis and Barbara Rainey, Cofounders, FamilyLife

As parents, we want to teach our children about the Bible, but sometimes it's intimidating to know where or how to begin. Kevin DeYoung's new book The Biggest Story Bible Storybook is a wonderful way to introduce children to individual stories of the Bible while helping them grasp the main storyline of Scripture. It's beautifully illustrated, fun to read, and will help parents teach big truths to young hearts.— Melissa B. Kruger, author; Vice President of Discipleship Programming, The Gospel Coalition

Magnificent. With typical clarity and verve, Kevin DeYoung captures the wonder of the greatest story ever told. My children are going to have a hard time reading it, though, because their dad will keep stealing it to read himself.— Matt Smethurst, Planting Pastor, River City Baptist Church, Richmond, Virginia; Managing Editor, The Gospel Coalition

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Marty Machowski gets the gospel and knows how to transfer it to kids in a way that delights the soul and engages the mind. The Gospel Story Bible is a treasure for parents of young children. But it's not just for children, Marty traces the gospel through the Bible with crystal clarity and traction for all ages. Few pastors I know are this skilled in making the glories of Scripture so accessible in narrative form. It's a must-buy.— Dave Harvey, DMin, author of When Sinners Say "I Do" and Rescuing Ambition

I could speak at length about how much I recommend Marty Machowski's books to churches and indeed I do... Marty has provided us with a God-centered, Scripture-grounded, gospel-driven resource that orients the minds of children toward the wondrous works of God.— Timothy Paul Jones, PhD, Associate Professor of Family Ministry, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; editor of The Journal of Family Ministry

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Long Story Short is the best material for family devotions I've ever seen. If you're looking for something careful, creative, and Christ-centered without being corny, confusing, or condescending, look no further. Pastors would be wise to buy this book by the boxful and get a copy into the hands of each family in their church.— Justin Taylor, Blogger at The Gospel Coalition; managing editor of the ESV Study Bible

This is simply an outstanding book, and Christian families need it right now. I have never seen a devotional book that is so well suited to family devotions and to children, even as it is faithful in relating biblical truth. This book will help any Christian parent lead family devotions that will be memorable, faithful, and practical for Christian living.— R. Albert Mohler Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

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Pastor David Murray is our most trusted source for biblical material for children, material that respects the integrity of even the smallest infant in the covenant family. Meeting with Jesus is a gem, offering children accessible questions and gentle guidance that can lead to a lifetime of good practices, while at the same time providing parents and grandparents a clear and daily way to put the hand of a child into the hand of the Savior. I can't wait to buy many copies for my children and my grandson!— Rosaria Butterfield, former Professor of English and Women's Studies, Syracuse University; author, The Gospel Comes with a House Key

David Murray's devotionals for children have left an indelible impression on my three kids. I'm so thankful he has now extended the series to Meeting with Jesus. My only regret is that my kids have grown up and are now a bit too old for it! But I have every confidence it will serve your children just as well as the previous volume served mine.— Tim Challies, author, Seasons of Sorrow

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This is a great book! I can't imagine a college student—skeptic, doubter, Christian, struggler—who wouldn't benefit from it. In fact, I'm sure almost anyone would be helped by this warm and intelligent apologetic for the Christian faith. I will recommend this book often, after first giving it to my own children.— Kevin DeYoung, Senior Pastor, Christ Covenant Church, Matthews, North Carolina

Having sent four children off to large state schools for their college years, I am thankful that Michael Kruger has written this book. With compassion and clarity, he addresses key questions that often precipitate a crisis of faith for young believers. This accessible book equips families for good conversations about challenges to our faith, helping us trade panic and doubt for blessed assurance.— Jen Wilkin, Bible teacher; author, Women of the Word; None Like Him; and In His Image

Every fall, untold thousands of young Christians step onto the college campus and are instantly engaged in the battle of ideas. They need help and encouragement, and Michael Kruger offers a wealth of both in this timely book... Where was this book when I went to college?— R. Albert Mohler Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

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Rebecca McLaughlin doesn't shy away from difficult conversations about heaven, hell, sexuality, and racism but handles them with gentleness, humility, and a refreshing humor that preteens and young teens will appreciate. Best of all, she presents the gospel so clearly and beautifully. I'm thankful for this winsome resource that I can recommend to young Christians and non-Christians alike.— Quina Aragon, author, Love Has a Story

Young people might not always articulate their questions about life. But they are wondering. 10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity can help them both express and satisfy their emerging questions and longings. We wish we'd had this book when we were raising our children! But now we can give it away—confidently—starting with our own grandchildren.— Ray and Jani Ortlund, President and Executive Vice President, Renewal Ministries

10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity is the book every parent, teacher, youth worker, and young person has been waiting for. In her down-to-earth, relatable, winsome, and brilliant manner, Rebecca McLaughlin tackles the major questions confronting this generation, showing that Jesus is still the answer to our greatest needs and longings.— Christine Caine, Founder, A21 and Propel Women

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Kevin DeYoung writes with inspiring clarity and pastoral love as he summons a generation of Christians to courage and nerve. As he puts it, 'The choice that matters most is actually a lifetime of choices.' This will be the book to give to your graduating high school and college students. But please don't pigeonhole this book. Do Not Be True to Yourself is a brilliant and succinct call to all Christians to reject the spirit of the age in favor of the courageous Christian faith.— Rosaria Butterfield, former Professor of English and Women's Studies, Syracuse University; author, The Gospel Comes with a House Key

Kevin DeYoung's Do Not Be True to Yourself is a helpful antidote to a culture of self-obsession. If we're learning anything about human nature in the age in which we live, it is that outsized focus on oneself produces disabling anxiety, disorienting 'identities,' and dizzying confusion about man's ultimate end. It turns out, secular man's chief end of glorifying himself is producing the very opposite of joy. This book shows why and shows a better, godward way forward.— Andrew T. Walker, Dean of the School of Theology and Professor of Christian Ethics and Public Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

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Risk is right. Be mastered by one thing. Make much of Christ and him crucified. Those exhortations—and many more like them—are just as relevant today as they were twenty years ago. As a young man, I was captivated by Piper's pleas for 'fear-defeating joy in Jesus Christ.' I still need this message, but now I want my children to hear it as well. I'm confident, and prayerful, that God will continue to use this powerful book for twenty more years and beyond.— Kevin DeYoung, Senior Pastor, Christ Covenant Church, Matthews, North Carolina

This message changed my generation. I hope it will change the next ones too. We never grow out of the need to be reminded that God demands our souls, our lives, our all.— Collin Hansen, Editor in Chief, The Gospel Coalition; author, Timothy Keller: His Spiritual and Intellectual Formation

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Young men have so much to give the Church, but sadly the modern Church has taught them nothing about how to exercise their strength in a godly way. This short book by 19th-century pastor J. C. Ryle gives young men what they need: straight talk about being a Christian man, not mincing words about the temptations to pride, lust, laziness, and more, and pointing them to fight sin and be like Jesus.

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Egalitarian and chauvinistic thinking have corrupted our ideas about godly manhood. With boldness of heart and pastoral wisdom, Rick Phillips leads us back toward biblical manhood—masculinity grounded in the cultural mandate, the cross, and the ordinary means of grace. May men of the church answer the call of this mandate to stand up and be counted, and to live out their faith courageously as workers, protectors, nurturers, and leaders for Christ.— Eric C. Redmond, Senior Pastor, Reformation Alive Baptist Church, Temple Hills, MD; author, Where Are All the Brothers?

In the face of the widespread confusion in our culture, Rick Phillips lays out the biblical mandate for men to work and keep the world around us. This book carefully avoids stereotypes and legalistic rules, while unfolding with clarity and practical simplicity the biblical vision of men as individuals and in relationships to other men, to our wives and children, and to the church of Jesus Christ. I learned much from this book and look forward to sharing it with my sons.— Iain M. Duguid, Professor of Religion, Grove City College, Grove City, PA

By God's grace, this book will help men to hear those blessed words at the ends of their lives: 'Well done, good and faithful servant.'— Jerry Bridges, author, The Pursuit of Holiness; Staff Member, The Navigators

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Joel Beeke's How to Lead Your Family is a much-needed, gospel-rich guide for Christian men seeking to shepherd their homes with purpose and humility. Drawing from Scripture and the Reformed tradition, Joel distills decades of pastoral wisdom into a brief yet powerful call to biblical manhood. I'm grateful for Joel's clear voice and warm heart in this important resource.— Ligon Duncan, Chancellor and CEO of Reformed Theological Seminary

This brief work is a wonderful compendium on a man's duties to his wife and family. It is thoroughly biblical and born out of a deep and ancient Christian tradition that has shaped the author and made him a blessing to the church. Read it in one sitting, then read it over and over until you are shaped by it. Read it with your wife and petition her prayers on your behalf. Assimilate the biblical truths found in this book, and you will become an extraordinary blessing of Christ to your family.— Paul Washer, Missionary; author, The Gospel of Jesus Christ

I cannot think of a man more qualified by the Spirit's anointing and sanctified experience to help men grow in their divinely assigned roles in the home. Following our great Mediator, Jesus Christ, Dr. Beeke provides practical counsel for Christian men to understand, embrace, and grow in our prophetic, priestly, and kingly responsibilities. This little book is powerful!— Tom Ascol, Pastor, Grace Baptist Church; President, Founders Ministries

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Discipline is a subject about which the Scriptures say much—but contemporary authors have been peculiarly silent. Kent Hughes fills a gaping void with this superb volume... If there is a spark of spiritual desire in your soul, this book will surely kindle it into a blazing passion for godly discipline.— John MacArthur, Pastor, Grace Community Church, Sun Valley, California

To open this book and find someone taking seriously the biblical call of 'agonizing to enter the kingdom' and... boxing and sweating like a champion to get victory over sin is the most refreshing thing I could have set my eyes on.— John Piper, Founder and Teacher, desiringGod.org; Chancellor, Bethlehem College & Seminary; author, Desiring God

An outstanding volume for men and women alike!... Over 250 pages devoted to the practical outworking of discipline on subjects like purity, marriage, prayer, the tongue, the mind, our work, leadership, ministry, and many, many more. I guarantee: Digest this book and you will bid the blahs farewell.— Charles Swindoll, pastor; best-selling author

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Kevin DeYoung set out to write a book about the divinely designed complementarity of men and women that had exegetical integrity, used minimal technical jargon, and was weightier than a pamphlet and lighter than a doorstop. He has done just that and much more. Men and Women in the Church is readable, accessible, and—despite its brevity—covers all the main texts and common questions. It is an excellent introduction to the goodness of the Bible's teaching about men and women, and about how to live faithfully today.— Claire S. Smith, New Testament scholar; author, God's Good Design

I expect that this book—written clearly and wisely on many topics in a brief space—will now become the first book I recommend on men and women in the church. Even where I might not agree with every conclusion, all of the positions are represented fairly. Help yourself and your church: read this book and get some copies for others.— Mark Dever, Pastor, Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, DC; President, 9Marks

This is the first book I will recommend to those who want to study what the Scriptures teach about the roles of men and women both in marriage and in the church... Don't be fooled by the size. The book is vintage DeYoung and is packed with solid exegesis and faithful theology. I was amazed at how much wisdom is packed into this short book.— Thomas R. Schreiner, James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

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We are called to be women. The fact that I am a woman does not make me a different kind of Christian, but the fact that I am a Christian does make me a different kind of woman. For I have accepted God's idea of me, and my whole life is an offering back to him of all that I am and all that he wants me to be.

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Lord knows that we have more than enough books about ourselves and never enough books about the God that created us. It isn't until we see him that we can then make sense of ourselves. I believe Jen Oshman's book accomplishes that by widening our vision and helping us fall in love with seeing God again.— Jackie Hill Perry, author; Bible teacher; hip-hop artist

Countless voices are telling women, 'Believe in yourself... reach your potential... find your purpose... fulfill your destiny.' But Enough about Me has a very different message, a message that is not only countercultural but also runs counter to today's Christian culture: your life is not ultimately or most profoundly about you, but about the one who has made you his own. This is the kind of good news women really need.— Nancy Guthrie, Bible teacher; author

The siren call of self promises much but provides little. While the world tells us to want more, do more, and be more, Jen Oshman turns our eyes from ourselves and helps us to find our lives in Jesus, the giver of every good and perfect gift. Written with warmth and wisdom, Enough about Me is an encouragement to something better, something richer, and something true.— Melissa B. Kruger, author; Vice President of Discipleship Programming, The Gospel Coalition

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Feminine Appeal is a beautiful book filled with cleansing truth. In her gentle way, Carolyn Mahaney guides the reader in the proper direction with just the right mix of conviction, encouragement, and inspiration, all buttressed by sound biblical truth. This is an invaluable read for married women as well as for young women contemplating the call of married life. We give this book our highest recommendation.— Lisa and Gary Thomas, author, Sacred Marriage and Sacred Parenting

A wonderful, challenging, enjoyable book filled with practical wisdom on marriage and raising children from a woman who evidently delights in being a wife and mother.— Wayne and Margaret Grudem, Phoenix Seminary, Scottsdale, Arizona

Feminine Appeal has had a huge impact on the women of our church. Carolyn writes with a wonderful blend of soundness, encouragement, humility, and practicality that makes this book one of the best on the market for women desiring to please God in these most basic and crucial of life callings.— Mark and Connie Dever, Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, DC

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Many books for Christian women teach the value of love, submission, and respect in Christian marriages. Though it deals with these topics, The Gospel-Centered Woman addresses women from an entirely different perspective: the most important part of the Bible's instructions to women centers around the gospel, and Jesus' life, death, and resurrection bring a seismic shift in our understanding of Scripture.

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A pivotal text behind a major problem deserves a major book. The pivotal text is 1 Timothy 2:9–15. The major problem is how men and women relate to each other in teaching and leading the Christian church. And the major book is Women in the Church. There is none more thorough or careful or balanced or biblical. The appearance of a third edition is added confirmation of the book's abiding value.— John Piper, Founder and Teacher, desiringGod.org; Chancellor, Bethlehem College & Seminary

In an age when ideological dogmatism and sheer speculative fancy often displace sober exegesis, it is refreshing to read a book that tries to wrestle with what the text is saying without cleverly domesticating it. This book needs to be read by all sides in the current controversy.— D. A. Carson, Theologian at Large, The Gospel Coalition

Read it to the end! These chapters unfold the biblical text in depth; they connect us with a world of scholars on all sides; and they interact with a rapidly growing layer of women's voices writing and speaking on the subject. I'm thankful for a book focused both on academic precision and on loving care for the church, Christ's bride.— Kathleen Nielson, author; speaker

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Describes what marriage should be according to the Bible, arguing that marriage is a tool to bring individuals closer to God, and provides meaningful instruction on how to have a successful marriage.

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Sometimes the commands and ideals for marriage in the Scriptures can seem so far away from the reality of our relationships. We find our expectations for marriage and our roles as husbands and wives are shaped by many other things than what the Scriptures teach. In Gospel-Shaped Marriage, Chad and Emily Van Dixhoorn thoughtfully work their way through pertinent passages with insight and humor, helping readers evaluate their attitudes, expectations, and aims in order to pursue marriages that are shaped by the gospel of grace.— Nancy Guthrie, Bible teacher; author, Blessed

You will find this: careful theology, brought to everyday life, with help and advice from Augustine, William Gouge—whom I didn't know but writes as though he understands modern marriage—and others who thought about these matters long before us, written by a couple whom I deeply respect. Next up for my wife and me: talking about the questions for each chapter.— Edward T. Welch, Counselor and Faculty Member, Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation

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Dave Harvey skillfully exposed the real root of most marriage problems — each spouse is still a sinner. But he doesn't leave us to wallow in our sin. He shows the way out through the ongoing power of the gospel. This book will be helpful for any married couple whether they've been married five weeks or fifty years.— Jerry Bridges, author of The Pursuit of Holiness

Dave Harvey's wise and godly counsel has already helped so many couples follow Christ together in the exhilarating and exhausting journey of marriage.— Collin Hansen, editorial director, The Gospel Coalition

Dave Harvey cuts to the heart of what all of us are like—people needing daily, freely-given mercies from the Lord. And he cuts to the heart of what all of us need—not self-help, not a pep talk, not a few tips, but an active Savior. Listen, take to heart, and you will grow wiser as a husband or wife.— David Powlison, Executive Director, CCEF; Senior Editor, Journal of Biblical Counseling

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Theologically, this book exalts human marriage as a metaphor for the ultimate love story in Christ. Practically, it applies that glorious vision of grace to our daily experiences in marriage, singleness, parenthood, and the most universal of human realities-sin. This book opens our eyes and guides our feet with the grace of Christ.— Ray Ortlund, President, Renewal Ministries

This book is a treasure in an era when the common perspective on marriage has been more shaped by sitcoms and self-help books than by Scripture. Dr. Piper lifts our hearts and minds to God's vision for marriage. Embracing God's design and purposes for marriage can make our homes tastes of heaven.— Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth, Founder and Bible Teacher, Revive Our Hearts

This is not a 'how to' book on marriage. Instead, this is a 'why to' book. And that's what this culture desperately needs.— Dennis Rainey, President and CEO, FamilyLife; Host, FamilyLife Today; author, Stepping Up

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The most medically accurate description of sexual function in the male and female available today. This material is presented in wholesome terms that would be of help to any married or soon-to-be married couple.— Tim LaHaye, author and pastor

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This accessible but penetrating book shows how our late-modern, secular culture provides liturgies: soul-shaping practices and narratives that train us to turn from God to the sovereign self, from God-created nature to self-created reality, from living for truth and love to living for power. If you can't see them, you can't resist them, and the author gives you resources to do both. Samuel James has written an essential book.— Tim Keller, Founding Pastor, Redeemer Presbyterian Church, New York City; Cofounder, Redeemer City to City

This is such a wise and insightful book. Its power lies in the way it exposes truths not just about the digital world but about us: the things we want, the way we try to find them, how the internet weaponizes them in ways we may not have noticed, and what we can do about it. Penetrating without being frightening, and positive without being naïve, Digital Liturgies is the guide we need.— Andrew Wilson, Teaching Pastor, King's Church London

Digital Liturgies is a book that issues both a challenge and a call. Samuel James challenges our perspective by pulling back the curtain so we see that technology's effects are not neutral, and our digital habits tilt us toward an online world that makes the wisdom of God seem like foolishness. But James also calls us to a better way, reorienting us toward greater understanding, wisdom, and the practices of resistance necessary for faithful and fruitful living.— Trevin Wax, vice president of resources and marketing, North American Mission Board; author, The Thrill of Orthodoxy

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Rarely does a collection of chapters from diverse contributors come together to form such a cohesive vision, offering penetrating insights into our current cultural moment. Scrolling Ourselves to Death goes beyond merely revisiting Neil Postman's groundbreaking work; it uses Postman's insights as a springboard for deeper reflection and application, all while keeping an eye on the eternal truths of Scripture that remain unchanged in our rapidly advancing technological age.— Trevin Wax, vice president of resources and marketing, North American Mission Board

If you're feeling anxious, irritable, or tired today, one reason is that you've probably spent about five hours on your smartphone—texting, checking the weather, or scrolling social media. In Scrolling Ourselves to Death, a slate of authors explains how screens are changing us—and how Christians are uniquely positioned to choose a fuller, better life... this book will help you reevaluate and reimagine the choices you're making for yourself, your family, and your community.— Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra, Senior Writer, The Gospel Coalition; editor, Social Sanity in an Insta World

There are books that are enjoyable and books that are important; Scrolling Ourselves to Death is both. Although some of the content is sobering—disturbing at times—the contributors never leave the reader hopeless. This is a vitally important book that will help the church clearly communicate the gospel to a world bombarded by distraction.— John Perritt, Director of Resources, Reformed Youth Ministries; author, Social Media Pressure

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From John Calvin to Wendell Berry and Elon Musk... Tony Reinke's book God, Technology, and the Christian Life is panoramic and penetrating. I doubt there has ever been a more sweeping treatment of technology so firmly tethered to Scripture—and therefore so realistic and hopeful... If God is the center of our life, technology is a great gift. If technology is our savior, we are lost. This is a mind-expanding, heart-stabilizing, God-glorifying, joy-sustaining book.— John Piper, Founder and Teacher, desiringGod.org; Chancellor, Bethlehem College & Seminary; author, Desiring God

Tony Reinke has written a must-read for any Christian seeking to understand God's view of technology. God, Technology, and the Christian Life masterfully fuses together scriptural commentary, historical wisdom, and practical application to give a rich, Christian worldview of technology... I will be recommending this to our FaithTech community worldwide.— James Kelly, Founder and CEO, FaithTech

Reinke not only addresses a wide range of issues in technology and culture; he also brings fresh insights into often overlooked passages of Scripture. He offers an approach to technology that is ethical without being moralistic, careful without being restrictive, and positive without being naive.— John Dyer, Dean and Professor, Dallas Theological Seminary; author, From the Garden to the City

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After more than a decade of stability or improvement, the mental health of adolescents plunged in the early 2010s. Rates of depression, anxiety, self-harm, and suicide rose sharply, more than doubling on many measures.

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Families need this book. Churches need this book. I need this book. One of the most important questions of discipleship in this digital era is how we relate to our technologies. The habits formed now could have even more important implications for the yet-unseen future. Andy Crouch guides us with brilliance, wisdom, humility, and authority.— Russell Moore, president, The Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention; author of Onward

Micro practices have macro implications for our lives. The rituals we adopt around the tiny computers in our pockets can either eat us alive or release us for relationship. The Tech-Wise Family is profoundly insightful and immediately practical... It's a book I wish our family had read ten years ago.— James K. A. Smith, Calvin College; author of You Are What You Love

In a tech-wise world, 'tech' is a lot easier to come by than 'wise.' Andy Crouch has written a humane, deeply thoughtful book that will be a blessing in the best sense of that grand old word.— John Ortberg, senior pastor, Menlo Church; author of All The Places to Go... How Will You Know?

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This volume discusses the essence of Christian faith and the doctrine of the Trinity. It is a discussion of Christian belief that rejects the boundaries that divide Christianity's many denominations.

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The End of Faith. The God Delusion. God Is Not Great. Letter to a Christian Nation. Bestseller lists are filled with doubters.

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This book is compelling reading, not only because of its intellectual rigor and the fact that it is beautifully written but also because of its honest, empathetic humanity. Readers will find themselves expertly guided on a journey that involves them not only in confronting Christianity but also in confronting themselves—their worldviews, hopes, fears, failures, and search for identity and satisfaction—and, finally, in confronting Christ as the altogether credible source of life as God means it to be.— John C. Lennox, Emeritus Professor of Mathematics, University of Oxford

McLaughlin probes some of the trickiest cultural challenges to Christianity of our day and clearly demonstrates the breadth and richness of a Christian response. Confronting Christianity is well worth reading and pondering.— Tyler VanderWeele, Professor of Epidemiology, Harvard School of Public Health; Director of the Human Flourishing Program, Harvard University

In the West, many people are persuaded by dominant secular narratives and think they already know what Christianity is about. In this bombshell of a book packed with myth-busting statistics, McLaughlin reveals the many surprises in authentic Christianity.— Peter J. Williams, Principal, Tyndale House, Cambridge

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In a few short years, Ortlund has become one of the world's leading Christian scholars. This book delivers on its pledge to be both scholarly and inspiring. Writing from the heart, he shows us the eminent plausibility of the existence of God—and of the resurrection of Jesus. Ultimately, what sets this book apart is that Ortlund never overpromises and always engages the best counterarguments with scrupulous fairness, demonstrating in the process an amazing mastery of the Christian tradition and philosophical and scientific literature. A book to savor, and to pass on to friends and family.— Matthew Levering, James N. and Mary D. Ortlund Professor of Theology, Mundelein Seminary

Ortlund serves as a careful guide through the arguments, engages the other side fairly, and admits he knows what it feels like to doubt. At the core of Christianity are the claims that there is a God and that Jesus rose from the dead. If true, they change everything. If false, they are some of the biggest errors of all time. Either way, these claims are worth your attention. This book will help you consider how wagering on God and Jesus might surprisingly make sense to you after all.— Josh Chatraw, executive director, Center for Public Christianity

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A book that I have been eagerly anticipating for years... My prayers are that this book will bear much intellectual and spiritual fruit in many lives over the decades ahead.— Timothy Keller, founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York

An important update of Augustine's City of God, a proposal for making biblical sense of what is happening in contemporary culture.— Kevin J. Vanhoozer, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

A seminal text for us... A foundation and frame for years to come. Absolutely essential reading.— Dan Strange, Crosslands Forum

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It is not necessary to be a Christian to appreciate the force of Glen Scrivener's argument in this punchy, engaging and entertaining book.— Tom Holland, Historian; Author, Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World

Brilliant, fascinating, readable and winsome! Glen Scrivener's The Air We Breathe powerfully demonstrates how Christianity has shaped our Western values so much that we don't even notice it. Highly recommended for skeptics, inquirers, believers, doubters and anyone wondering whether following Jesus still makes sense in the modern world.— Gavin Ortlund, Founder, Truth Unites; Author, Finding the Right Hills to Die On

The Air We Breathe is a pithy, energetic and compelling exploration of how Christianity has formed our moral thinking—whether we realize it or not—and why the truth or falsehood of Christianity matters for all of us today. Whatever your current beliefs, I highly recommend you give Glen Scrivener a hearing!— Rebecca McLaughlin, Author, Confronting Christianity

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Learn to recognize woke ideas in daily life and counter them effectively with logic, grace, and biblical truth.

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This concise guide is filled with illustrations, sidebars, and memorizable steps to help Christians stand their ground and defend their faith with reason and precision. In his engaging style, Dr. Craig offers four arguments for God’s existence, defends the historicity of Jesus’ personal claims and resurrection, addresses the problem of…

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Tactics provides the game plan for defending your faith and artfully communicating the truths of Christianity with confidence and grace. Gregory Koukl demonstrates how to artfully regain control of conversations, keeping them moving forward in constructive ways through thoughtful diplomacy, and how to get people thinking seriously about Jesus.

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Philosophy. A daunting subject. But in Philosophical Foundations for a Christian Worldview, two of the most gifted Christian teachers of philosophy give us a comprehensive and well-mapped guide. In J.P.

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Does God belong in the public arena of politics, business, law, and education? Or is religion a private matter only-personally comforting but publicly irrelevant? In today's cultural etiquette, it is not considered polite to mix public and private, or sacred and secular.

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In this theological exposition of 1 Corinthians 12–14, D. A. Carson explores the controversial subject of the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer and the church. Partisans on both sides of charismatic issues are challenged by the even-handed consideration of nuances in the Greek text of these three crucial chapters.

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Church leaders across many denominations will find this little book filled with practical ideas and good arguments that will help us cure Christians in our culture today of their allergy to church membership, pastoral authority, life accountability, and any limits to their personal freedom.— Timothy Keller, Founding Pastor, Redeemer Presbyterian Church, New York City; Cofounder, Redeemer City to City

Brief, fresh, entertaining, and, above all, biblical. This is the explanation and defense of church membership you've been looking for.— Mark Dever, Pastor, Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, DC

Practical. Convicting. Biblically faithful. Leeman reminds us that church membership is not a choice but a demand. The book is punchy and provocative, but at the same time it is permeated with the gospel of grace.— Thomas R. Schreiner, James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

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The deep meaning of Christian community in life "underground" in Nazi Germany.

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If you want to move to another level in your spiritual life and leadership, take the time to read this book. It is not just biblical, but practical and readable. The emphasis on the local church and its role in discipling others sets it apart from other books. Read it and share it with others.— Ronnie Floyd, Former President, The Southern Baptist Convention; Senior Pastor, Cross Church, Springdale, Arkansas

Mark Dever is known for being a faithful, exegetical preacher of God's Word. But what you may not know is that Mark is an intentional disciple-maker... I believe his legacy will not be just on the pages of the books he has penned, but on the hearts of the men he's invested in personally. Don't just read this book. Implement the biblical principles found within.— Robby Gallaty, Lead Pastor, Long Hollow Baptist Church, Hendersonville, Tennessee

I love reading books written by authors who are zealous about the subjects they write about... If you know Mark Dever, then you know he is a committed discipler. Discipleship oozes out of him... Prepare yourself for a life-changing experience as you read this book!— Conrad Mbewe, Pastor, Kabwata Baptist Church, Lusaka, Zambia; Vice-Chancellor, African Christian University

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One of my favorite pastimes is reading the sermons of preachers who have long since gone to their reward. And one of my least favorite realizations along the way has been that few of the churches these preachers once led so well survived much longer... In so many cases, it was not false doctrine or false teachers that undermined the church but a simple failure to love... It's for this reason I'm so grateful for this book and for Jamie Dunlop's clarion call for you—yes, you!—to pursue unity in your local church. May God use it to convict his people and protect his church.— Tim Challies, author, Seasons of Sorrow

Needed! Yes, that's what I thought through reading each chapter in Jamie Dunlop's Love the Ones Who Drive You Crazy. I needed this book during four decades of pastoring. I need it now as a church member. Dunlop takes difficult situations we face in the local church and helps us see the power of Christ alone to truly love one another in Christ's body. I highly recommend this book!— Phil A. Newton, Director of Pastoral Care and Mentoring, Pillar Network; author, Elders in the Life of the Church

Jamie Dunlop's book is a lifeline for those days when you question whether you're in the right place on Sunday morning. As I read, I was both encouraged and convicted that loving the people in my local church just might be the most radical testimony of Christ that I could make in this world. Whether you are a church member or a church leader, Dunlop's robust theology, practical application, and warm tone will help you push beyond personal comfort toward displaying the glorious name of Jesus. I highly commend it.— Megan Hill, author, A Place to Belong; Managing Editor, The Gospel Coalition