Guarding the Gospel: Bible, Cross and Mission
Guarding the Gospel: Bible, Cross and Mission

Author: Zondervan,

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 2010-02-23

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 031086240X

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Drawing on papers from the landmark 2003 National Evangelical Anglican Congress, Guarding the Gospel deepens and expands the topics covered by its counterpart, Fanning the Flame. This book contains the groundbreaking material written specially for the occasion, focused on the theme of the Congress, ‘Bible, Cross and Mission’. Guarding the Gospel maintains that• The Bible is our boundary, beyond which we will not stray and up to which we must live.• The Cross is our centre, from which everything we believe and do flows.• Mission is our task to which we are all committed.Guarding the Gospel is a compendium of insights addressing a broad array of topics and concerns facing evangelical Anglicans today. Its contributors, all speakers at the 2003 NEAC, include the following:Canon Dr Christina Baxter • Rt. Revd Wallace Benn • Rt. Revd Graham Cray• Ven. Dr. Paul Gardner • Revd Chris Green •Most Revd and Rt. Hon. Dr David Hope • Professor Edith M. Humphrey • Most Revd Dr. Peter Jensen• Rt. Revd James Jones • Revd Professor Alister McGrath • Revd Professor David Peterson • Revd Vaughan Roberts • Canon Professor Anthony C. Thiselton • Revd Dr. Chris Wright• Professor Gordon J. Wenham • Most Revd and Rt. Hon. Dr Rowan Williams

The Message of 2 Timothy
The Message of 2 Timothy

Author: John Stott

Publisher: InterVarsity Press

Published: 2021-05-25

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 0830825010

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In 2 Timothy, we see Paul call the young leader Timothy to courageously persevere in the truth and in his calling, not yielding to the pressures of public opinion or the surrounding culture. In this revised BST volume, Stott explores the perennial lessons of Paul's final epistle, highlighting key themes such as guarding, proclaiming, and suffering for the gospel.

Nine Marks of a Healthy Church (3rd Edition)
Nine Marks of a Healthy Church (3rd Edition)

Author: Mark Dever

Publisher: Crossway

Published: 2013-08-31

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 1433540010

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Now in its third edition and featuring a new foreword by New York Times best-selling author David Platt, pastor Mark Dever’s classic book is not an instruction manual for church growth. Rather, it is a wise pastor’s recommendation for how to assess the health of a church using nine crucial qualities often neglected by many of today’s congregations. Church leaders and church members alike will resonate with the principles outlined here, breathing new life and health into the church at large. In this newly revised edition, fresh arguments have been added (for example on expositional preaching, about the nature of the gospel, on complementarianism), illustrations have been updated, appendices have been changed, and cover has been improved.

Fight for Your Pastor
Fight for Your Pastor

Author: Peter Orr

Publisher: Crossway

Published: 2022-10-31

Total Pages: 95

ISBN-13: 1433584794

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Practical Ways to Support and Care for Your Pastor Do you pray for your pastors? Do you encourage them? Do you have realistic expectations for them? The office of pastor is simultaneously a rewarding and draining position. Pastors today have immense pressure on their shoulders and they need the support of their congregations. Peter Orr has written Fight for Your Pastor as an exhortation for church members to stand behind their pastors through the difficulties of ministry. Orr specifies ways in which congregations can be intentional in caring for church leaders, including prayer, encouragement, generosity, and forgiveness. Featuring stories from current pastors about their struggles, this book is perfect for thoughtful church members eager to understand the weight of their pastors' positions and support leaders in their important ministry. For Thoughtful Christians: Specifically those wanting to know more about their pastors and how to care for them Current: Features insight from pastors about their personal experiences in ministry Applicable: Gives practical examples of how to love and care for pastors, including specific prayers for church leaders and the best ways to encourage them

The Gospel at Work
The Gospel at Work

Author: Sebastian Traeger

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 2014-01-28

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 0310513987

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Find God’s vision for your job. Reclaim God’s vision for your life. Many Christians fall victim to one of two main problems when it comes to work: either they are idle in their work, or they have made an idol of it. Both of these mindsets are deadly misunderstandings of how God intends for us to think about our employment. In The Gospel at Work, Sebastian Traeger and Greg Gilbert unpack the powerful ways in which the gospel can transform how we do what we do, releasing us from the cultural pressures of both an all-consuming devotion and a punch-in, punch-out mentality—in order to find the freedom of a work ethic rooted in serving Christ. You’ll find answers to some of the tough questions that Christians in the workplace often ask: What factors should matter most in choosing a job? What gospel principles should shape my thinking about how to treat my boss, my co-workers, and my employees? Is full-time Christian work more valuable than my job? Is it okay to be motivated by money? How do you prioritize—or balance—work, family and church responsibilities? Solidly grounded in the gospel, The Gospel at Work confronts both our idleness at work and our idolatry of work with a challenge of its own—to remember that whom we work for is infinitely more important than what we do.

Guarding the Gospel of Grace
Guarding the Gospel of Grace

Author: David Maurice Levy

Publisher:

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 9780915540266

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Contending for the Faith in the Face of CompromiseIt's amazing how even the littlest misunderstanding about God's grace can complicate the Christian life. when we lack peace, joy, or victory in our walk with Christ, oftentimes it's because we're not clear on how God's grace works in our lives.In some cases, the little misunderstandings can lead to more tragic results. It's safe to say that much incorrect Bible teaching and most cults get their start from the same place: an erroneous view of God's grace.Grace is a word we all hear frequently. We cannot help but sense there is something very special about God's grace. But do we really know what it is? And how it changes our lives?That's what the book of Galatians is all about. The book of Jude goes a step further and tells the results of those who stray from the gospel of grace. And both are brought together in David Levy's book, Guarding the Gospel of Grace: Contending for the Faith in the Face of Compromise. Don't miss out on the difference that God's grace can make in your life . . . it's nothing less than amazing!

Confronting Injustice without Compromising Truth
Confronting Injustice without Compromising Truth

Author: Thaddeus J. Williams

Publisher: Zondervan Academic

Published: 2020-12-22

Total Pages: 282

ISBN-13: 0310119499

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God does not suggest, he commands that we do justice. Social justice is not optional for the Christian. All injustice affects others, so talking about justice that isn't social is like talking about water that isn't wet or a square with no right angles. But the Bible's call to seek justice is not a call to superficial, kneejerk activism. We are not merely commanded to execute justice, but to "truly execute justice." The God who commands us to seek justice is the same God who commands us to "test everything" and "hold fast to what is good." Drawing from a diverse range of theologians, sociologists, artists, and activists, Confronting Injustice without Compromising Truth, by Thaddeus Williams, makes the case that we must be discerning if we are to "truly execute justice" as Scripture commands. Not everything called "social justice" today is compatible with a biblical vision of a better world. The Bible offers hopeful and distinctive answers to deep questions of worship, community, salvation, and knowledge that ought to mark a uniquely Christian pursuit of justice. Topics addressed include: Racism Sexuality Socialism Culture War Abortion Tribalism Critical Theory Identity Politics Confronting Injustice without Compromising Truth also brings in unique voices to talk about their experiences with these various social justice issues, including: Michelle-Lee Barnwall Suresh Budhaprithi Eddie Byun Freddie Cardoza Becket Cook Bella Danusiar Monique Duson Ojo Okeye Edwin Ramirez Samuel Sey Neil Shenvi Walt Sobchak In Confronting Injustice without Compromising Truth, Thaddeus Williams transcends our religious and political tribalism and challenges readers to discover what the Bible and the example of Jesus have to teach us about justice. He presents a compelling vision of justice for all God's image-bearers that offers hopeful answers to life's biggest questions.

Truth Or Territory
Truth Or Territory

Author: Jim Osman

Publisher:

Published: 2015-09-11

Total Pages: 254

ISBN-13: 9780692512449

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This book offers a critique of common spiritual warfare practices including binding Satan, renouncing curses, spiritual mapping and exorcisms. Using Scripture, and Scripture alone, Pastor Jim Osman shows that true spiritual warfare is not a battle over territory, but a battle for the truth. The book is divided into four sections: Establishing Biblical Principles, Exposing Unbiblical Practices, Explaining Biblical Perspectives and Examining a Biblical Passage. A biblical approach to spiritual warfare recognizes the Bible as the sole authority, rejects unbiblical and man-made methods, and rests in Christ and His finished work for victory. Many in the modern spiritual warfare movement teach a methodology of spiritual warfare that is more akin to something you would find in a Harry Potter novel (renouncing curses and using prayer mantras to seize territory) than anything described in Scripture. Many of these practices reflect a theology built on anecdotes, experience, and interviews with demons rather than a sound exegesis of Scripture. Footnoted quotations of authors like Mark Bubeck, Neil T. Anderson, and others are compared against Scripture to show that modern spiritual warfare "experts" have abandoned the authority of Scripture and opted for man-made methods to wage spiritual battle. The chapters include a study of the three enemies that every Christian faces: the world, the flesh, and the devil. Pastor Osman answers from Scripture the questions: Can a Christian be demon-possessed? Is Christ's authority ours? and, What about exorcisms? One chapter includes a helpful discussion of the link between spiritual warfare and a believer's sanctification. The foreword is written by international conference speaker Justin Peters (justinpeters.org). This book is being published as an e-book as a fundraiser to finish the new church building of Kootenai Community Church (www.kootenaichurch.org) of which Jim is one of the pastors. All the proceeds go the building fund for the completion of that project. You can see regular updates at http: //www.truthorterritory.com .

That You May Know
That You May Know

Author: Jacob Gerber

Publisher: 19baskets, Incorporated

Published: 2014-10-02

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13: 9780692292631

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While there are many books written about Christian discipleship, there are not nearly enough books on discipleship that primarily expound the Bible itself. The Apostle John wrote three letters, however, with the main purpose of helping disciples to grow. That You May Know: A Primer on Christian Discipleship is an enriching study that will lead you through John's teaching on following Jesus as a disciple. This book is more than a commentary and more than a topical book on the subject of Christian discipleship. Instead, this is a primer on Christian discipleship written as a careful reading of God's word in 1, 2 & 3 John. It's ideal for your own individual devotional reading or as a helpful resource for your group Bible study. What others are saying about That You May Know: "Whether you are a new believer or a seasoned saint, you will benefit greatly from reading this book. It does exactly what a Bible commentary should do--enlighten, encourage, and enrich--and it does so in a manner that is clear, wise, and practical." --Warren W. Wiersbe, Former Pastor of the Moody Church, Chicago, IL "Pastor Gerber marries thorough exegetical study with a loving pastoral tone in this very helpful primer on discipleship. He carries the reader along with him to a deeper understanding of the word of God, the promises God makes to his children, and what it means to be a disciples of Jesus." --Parker Johnson, Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Brewton, AL

Saturate
Saturate

Author: Jeff Vanderstelt

Publisher: Crossway

Published: 2015-04-16

Total Pages: 153

ISBN-13: 1433546027

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What does living for Jesus look like in the everyday stuff of life? Many Christians have unwittingly embraced the idea that “church” is a once-a-week event rather than a community of Spirit-empowered people; that “ministry” is what pastors do on Sundays rather than the 24/7 calling of all believers; and that “discipleship” is a program rather than the normal state of every follower of Jesus. Drawing on his experience as a pastor and church planter, Jeff Vanderstelt wants us to see that there’s more—much more—to the Christian life than sitting in a pew once a week. God has called his people to something bigger: a view of the Christian life that encompasses the ordinary, the extraordinary, and everything in between. Packed full of biblical teaching, compelling stories, and real-world advice, this book will remind you that Jesus is filling the world with his presence through the everyday lives of everyday people... People just like you.