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paperbackDaring to Draw Near
People in Prayer
IVP Classics
by John White
Prayers are windows--windows on eternity.
Through the prayers in the Bible we look into the profoundest issues of life and death, and the deepest longings of our own hearts. And we learn about the God to whom we pray, the one who wants to talk with us, the one who takes the initiative in our relationship with him.
In this classic book on prayer, John White helps us listen to Abraham ...
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paperbackTruthful Revealer
by Bill Donahue and Keri Wyatt Kent
Jesus was committed to truth. He revealed the truth about himself, about the Father in heaven, about the world, sin, eternal life and what it means to live an abundant life. And your closest friends are the ones who will tell you the truth about yourself. Jesus is that kind of friend. He reveals your identity, makes sense of your history, exposes your needs and points you toward your destiny. When ...
Number of Studies: 6
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paperbackNew Testament Theology
by Donald Guthrie
The culmination of a lifetime of study, this comprehensive New Testament theology brings out the rich variety of New Testament thought while demonstrating its inner unity. New Testament theology, maintains Donald Guthrie, centers on Jesus Christ--his person, work and mission--and is unified by repeated emphasis on the fulfillment of Old Testament promise, community, the Spirit and the future hope. ...
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paperbackThe Faithful Creator
Affirming Creation and Providence in an Age of Anxiety
by Ron Highfield
As Paul says in Romans, creation groans for redemption. But can we trust God to make all things new? The doctrines of creation and providence address the question of human anxiety in the face of suffering and evil. In a world that often seems to be spinning out of control, Christian faith confesses a "faithful Creator" (1 Peter 4:19) who promises a glorious future for all creation. In The ...
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paperbackThe Gospel of John
When Love Comes to Town
by Paul L. Metzger
Foreword by Leonard Sweet
Afterword by Rick McKinleyThe Resonate series recovers the ancient wisdom of Scripture and helps us understand how it resonates with our complex world. The stories and insights of each book of the Bible are brought into conversation with contemporary voices of hope and lament--the cultural messages we interact with on a daily basis. The Scriptures become a meeting ground where God speaks to the pressing concerns of our day, ...
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paperbackPostmortem Opportunity
A Biblical and Theological Assessment of Salvation After Death
by James Beilby
One of Jesus' most basic commands to his disciples was to tell the world about the good news of his life, death, and resurrection. From the earliest days of the church, Christians have embraced this calling.
But for those Christians who emphasize the need for an active response to the gospel in order to be saved, this raises some difficult questions: What about those who did ...
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hardcoverThe Rise of Evangelicalism
The Age of Edwards, Whitefield and the Wesleys
History of Evangelicalism Series
by Mark A. Noll
Winner of a Christianity Today Book Award
The word evangelical is widely used and widely misunderstood.
- Where did evangelicals come from?
- What motivated them?
- How did their influence become so widespread throughout the world during the eighteenth century?
In this inaugural book in a series that charts ...
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paperbackA Field Guide to Narnia
by Colin Duriez
Foreword by Brian SibleyAre you traveling to Narnia? No matter if this is your first visit to C. S. Lewis's wonderful fantasy world or if you've been there many times, you'll want to bring along this handy companion to the landscape and inhabitants of Narnia, including an A-to-Z guide to characters, places, objects and events. From Narnia expert Colin Duriez you'll learn
- more about the mind behind Narnia
- how ...
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paperbackBacon Sandwiches & Salvation
A Humorous Antidote for the Pharisee in All of Us
by Adrian Plass
"Halfway through the service our minister asked the congregation a question. 'For you, what is the most important thing in the world?' Liz and I answered more or less simultaneously. My reply was very proper and holy for a change. 'Salvation!' I cried piously. 'Bacon sandwiches!' suggested Liz, with all the passion and wisdom you would expect from a retired magistrate and area schools advisor for ...
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Excellence in Preaching
Studying the Craft of Leading Preachers
by Simon Vibert
Preaching is a dangerously high calling in which mere mortals dare to speak on behalf of God. All too often, well-intentioned preachers preach poorly. But what do good preachers do well? And what can we learn from them? Simon Vibert has studied the work of today's leading preachers with an eye for discerning the dynamics of effective preaching. Each chapter profiles a contemporary preacher ...
