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paperbackWhy Church History Matters
An Invitation to Love and Learn from Our Past
by Robert F. Rea
Does it matter how Christians in other times and places thought? For many contemporary Christians, questions about the role and value of church history can be difficult to tackle. Veteran teacher Bob Rea addresses these barriers, skillfully explaining not only why church history matters, but the difference it makes for life and ministry.
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paperbackCrafting a Rule of Life
An Invitation to the Well-Ordered Way
by Stephen A. Macchia
Foreword by Mark BuchananIn this practical workbook Stephen A. Macchia looks to St. Benedict as a guide for discovering your rule of life. It takes time and effort; you must listen to God and discern what he wants you to be and do for his glory. But through the disciplines of Scripture, prayer and reflection with a small group you will journey toward Christlikeness.
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paperbackEchoes of Exodus
Tracing a Biblical Motif
by Bryan D. Estelle
Israel’s exodus from Egypt is the Bible’s enduring emblem of deliverance. But more than just an epic moment, the exodus shapes the telling of Israel’s and the church’s gospel. In this guide for biblical theologians, preachers, and teachers, Bryan Estelle traces the exodus motif as it weaves through the canon of Scripture, wedding literary readings with biblical-theological insights.
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paperbackThe Acts of the Risen Lord Jesus
Luke's Account of God's Unfolding Plan
New Studies in Biblical Theology
by Alan J. Thompson
Series edited by D. A. CarsonInstead of using Acts as a prooftext for contemporary debates about speaking in tongues or church government, this New Studies in Biblical Theology volume offers a biblical-theological framework meant to expose Luke's own purposes and themes. We find that Luke wanted to be read in light of both the Old Testament promises and the reign of Christ in the inaugurated kingdom of God.
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paperbackWater from a Deep Well
Christian Spirituality from Early Martyrs to Modern Missionaries
by Gerald L. Sittser
Foreword by Eugene H. PetersonGerald L. Sittser carves out a new discipline that blends spirituality and Christian history--spiritual history. He overviews Christian history through the lens of spirituality, looking at what we can learn about the spiritual life from various figures and eras.
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paperbackPocket Guide to World Religions
The IVP Pocket Reference Series
by Winfried Corduan
Winfried Corduan offers brief, basic descriptions of twelve of the world's major religions. He also includes shorter descriptions of sixteen newer religions, and an overview of tribal and traditional religions.
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paperbackLove, Honor and Forgive
A Guide for Married Couples
by Bill Farrel and Pam Farrel
How do we forgive when we don't feel like it? Here is a down-to-earth look from Bill and Pam Farrel at forgiveness as we experience it--or don't--in marriage.
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paperbackGive Them Christ
Preaching His Incarnation, Crucifixion, Resurrection, Ascension and Return
by Stephen Seamands
Pastoral theologian Stephen Seamands issues a stirring call to rediscover the centrality of Christ in preaching. Deftly blending doctrine and praxis, he revitalizes preaching by focusing on five key dimensions of Jesus' work: incarnation, crucifixion, resurrection, ascension and return. Preachers will find here significant resources for worship and mission.
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paperbackPrayer and the Knowledge of God
What the Whole Bible Teaches
by Graeme Goldsworthy
Graeme Goldsworthy explores the reality of God, the ministry of Jesus Christ, and our experience of being his redeemed people as the grounds for prayer, which he defines as "talking to God."
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paperbackReframing Paul
Conversations in Grace Community
by Mark Strom
Mark Strom unveils Paul in his original context and invites us to engage with him in new terms. He courageously draws Paul into vital conversation with contemporary evangelicalism. This book is for anyone who wants to learn how the church can be an attractive community of transforming grace and conversation.
