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PaperbackThe Dangerous Act of Worship
Living God's Call to Justice
by Mark Labberton
Foreword by John OrtbergWhat's at stake in our worship? Everything.Worship is the dangerous act of waking up to God and God's purposes in the world. But something has gone wrong with our worship. Too often worship has become a place of safety and complacency, a narrowlyprivate experience in which solitary individuals only express their personal adoration. Even when we gather corporately, we often close our eyes to those ...
PaperbackWhat They Don't Always Teach You at a Christian College
Short Reflections on Priorities, Roommates, Dating, Family, Friendships, Discipleship and more
by Keith R. Anderson
Students and parents often have high expectations of the Christian college experience. They imagine professors who are spiritual mentors, roommates who are spiritual kin, and a host of other ideal relationships and environments which will combineto boost their growth to maturity.The truth is that a Christian college, like any other college or university, is an exciting, unpredictable and scary place. ...
HardbackCommentaries on Job, Hosea, Joel, and Amos
Ancient Christian Texts
by Julian of Eclanum
Edited and Translated by Thomas P. Scheck"Then the Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind . . . "
Julian of Eclanum (c. 386–455) was the bishop of Eclanum, located in modern-day Italy. In this volume in IVP's Ancient Christian Texts series, Thomas Scheck provides anew translation of Julian's commentaries on the biblical books of Job and those of three Minor Prophets: Hosea, Joel, and Amos. Here, readers will gain ...
PaperbackKierkegaard
A Christian Missionary to Christians
by Mark A. Tietjen
Foreword by Merold WestphalSøren Kierkegaard (1813-1855) had a mission. The church had become weak, flabby and inconsequential. Being a Christian was more a cultural heritage than a spiritual reality. His mission—reintroduce the Christian faith to Christians. How could he break through to people who were members of the church and thought they were Christians already? Like an Old Testament prophet, Kierkegaard used ...
PaperbackThe Holy Spirit in the New Testament
A Pentecostal Guide
by William A Simmons
In the early church, miraculous workings of the Holy Spirit were normal and normative. Today an ever-increasing number of Christians worldwide self-identify as Pentecostal or charismatic. William A. Simmons argues that this meansthe church needs a Spirit-centered interpretation of Scripture informed by a Pentecostal lens.
In The Holy Spirit in the New Testament, Simmons ...
HardbackCommentary on Jeremiah
Ancient Christian Texts
by Jerome
Edited by Christopher A. Hall
Translated by Michael Graves
Series edited by Thomas C. Oden and Gerald BrayJerome (c. 347-419), one of the West's four doctors of the church, was recognized early on as one of the church's foremost translators, commentators and advocates of Christian asceticism. Skilled in Hebrew and Greek in addition to his native Latin, he was thoroughly familiar with Jewish traditions and brought them to bear on his understanding of the Old Testament. In 405 Jerome completed his Latin ...
PaperbackPreventing Suicide
A Handbook for Pastors, Chaplains and Pastoral Counselors
by Karen Mason
12th Annual Outreach Resource of the Year
What is the church's role in suicide prevention?
While we tend to view the work of suicide prevention as the task of professional therapists and doctors, the church can also play a vital role. Studies show that religious faith is an important factor reducing the risk of suicide. Yet many pastors, chaplains ...
VideoLiving in Christ's Presence
Final Words on Heaven and the Kingdom of God
Presenter Dallas Willard and John Ortberg
"Eternal Life Begins Now." This is the title of Dallas Willard's opening message at the February 2013 Dallas Willard Center "Knowing Christ Today" conference in Santa Barbara, California. The series of seven talks explores what it means to live well now in light of God's kingdom. In this seven-hour, two-disc video presentation, Willard reflects on the state of the university, the meaning of knowledge, ...
PaperbackCare for the Soul
Exploring the Intersection of Psychology Theology
Wheaton Theology Conference Series
Edited by Mark R. McMinn and Timothy R. Phillips
"This volume explores the intersection of psychology and theology, but it is not a simple intersection. It is an intersection affected by rich theological and ecclesiological traditions, by the ravages and wonders of modern psychology, and by the character and qualities of today's ministers and communities of faith." (from the introduction)For two millennia Christians have been caring for ...
HardbackCommentaries on the Twelve Prophets
Volume 2
Ancient Christian Texts
by Jerome
Edited by Thomas P. ScheckJerome (c. 347-419/20), one of the West's four doctors of the church, was recognized early on as one of the church's foremost translators, commentators, and advocates of Christian asceticism. Skilled in Hebrew and Greek in addition to his native Latin, he was thoroughly familiar with Jewish traditions and brought this expertise to bear on his understanding of the Old Testament. Beginning in 379, ...
