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EbookIdentity and Idolatry
The Image of God and Its Inversion
New Studies in Biblical Theology
by Richard Lints
Series edited by D. A. CarsonOne of Desiring God's Top 15 Books
"So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them." (Genesis 1:27)
Genesis 1:26-27 has served as the locus of most theological anthropologies in the central Christian tradition. However, Richard Lints observes that too rarely have these verses been understood as conceptually interwoven ...
EbookEsther
Character Under Pressure
LifeGuide Bible Studies
by Patty Pell
Who are you when no one's looking? When her people were threatened, Esther had to ask herself that question. Would she step out and risk her own life? Godly character develops when we face pressure. This guide will help you discover whether you are ready to face the challenges of a culture that has rejected God.
Number of Studies: 9
EbookActs 13–28
Part 2: God's Power at the Ends of the Earth
LifeGuide Bible Studies
by Phyllis J. Le Peau
Sometimes we feel powerless and purposeless. Not so for the people of the early Christian church. Jesus transformed their lives, the Holy Spirit empowered them--and they changed the world! Acts is the extraordinary record of what they did.As we move through these studies on the book of Acts, we see transforming power in action. And we learn what God can do with us to change our own world.
Number of Studies: 12
EbookMatthew: The Gospel of Identity
The Biblical Imagination Series
by Michael Card
In this new collection of songs inspired by the Gospel of Matthew, Michael Card provides an extended musical meditation on the identity of Jesus. Revolving around Jesus' momentous question to his disciples "Who do you say that I am?", the songs reflect on the person of Jesus as God's ultimate response to the "penultimate" question that has plagued humanity for ages—Who am I?
EbookDivorce and Remarriage in the Church
Biblical Solutions for Pastoral Realities
by David Instone-Brewer
Will God allow me to divorce my abusive husband?Would it be a sin if I remarried?Divorce and remarriage are major pastoral issues facing every church. Yet when we turn to Scripture for guidance, we often hear conflicting messages about its teachings. David Instone-Brewer shows how, when properly understood, the New Testament provides faithful, realistic and wise guidance of crucial importance and ...
EbookNehemiah
The Courage to Face Opposition
LifeGuide Bible Studies
by Don A. Fields
Nehemiah was a leader who faced opposition and difficulty from every side--even from his own people. Yet he stood against the enemy and trusted God. Although we may never confront our enemies in war, we can learn from Nehemiah's courage and faithas we struggle with the world and its values.
Number of Studies: 12
EbookStrengthening the Soul of Your Leadership
Seeking God in the Crucible of Ministry
Transforming Resources
by Ruth Haley Barton
Afterword by Leighton Ford
Foreword by Gary A. HaugenSpiritual Practices for Burnt Out Leaders
"I'm tired of helping others enjoy God—I just want to enjoy God for myself."
With this painful admission, Ruth Haley Barton invites spiritual leaders into an honest exploration of what happens when they lose track of their souls. Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership weaves together contemporary illustrations ...
EbookNew Testament Essentials
Father, Son, Spirit and Kingdom
The Essentials Set
by Robbie F. Castleman
"I was introduced to the gospel of Jesus Christ as a college student. The Jesus of the New Testament overwhelmed me, and by God?s grace Jesus still does," writes professor Robbie Castleman, author of New Testament Essentials. Her love of Jesus and Scripture is evident in this study, which seeks to answer the question Jesus? disciples posed: "What kind of man is this?" (Matthew 8:27).
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EbookMetaphysics
Contours of Christian Philosophy
by William Hasker
What is ultimately real? What is God like? Do human beings have minds and souls or only brains in bodies? Are humans free agents or are all human acts determined by prior circumstances? Through insightful analysis and careful evaluation, William Hasker helps readers answer these questions and thereby construct a world view to make sense of the universe and the people in it.
EbookWomen of the Old Testament
LifeGuide Bible Studies
by Gladys Hunt
They were ordinary people. Most would not make headlines in any other history book but God's. Yet the women of the Old Testament made critical choices that led to extraordinary results. Through faith and strong character they rescued their families, led people out of bondage, gave birth to kings and saved an entire nation. Each one demonstrates the far-reaching consequences of everyday actions.
Number of Studies: 12
