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Book SynopsisAn easy-to-learn, easy-to-use tool for in-depth Bible studyBeloved and acclaimed for more than five generations, the Thompson® Chain-Reference® Bible is unparalleled in its ability to enrich personal devotions, topical study, and sermon preparation. This unique reference Bible enables you to search the breadth of Scripture''s teachings on thousands of topics and allows you to follow those topics throughout the entire Bible. With over 100,000 references, covering over 8,000 topics, the chain-reference system is an ideal tool for comprehensive topical study. The Thompson Chain-Reference Bible also offers a library of additional study resources that allows readers to interpret the Bible using related scripture passages rather than consulting a commentary.The NKJV Thompson Chain-Reference Bible is printed in the NKJV Comfort Print® typeface for easy reading. Expertly designed specifically to be used for the New King J

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Book SynopsisAn easy-to-learn, easy-to-use tool for in-depth Bible studyBeloved and acclaimed for more than five generations, the Thompson® Chain-Reference® Bible is unparalleled in its ability to enrich personal devotions, topical study, and sermon preparation. This unique reference Bible enables you to search the breadth of Scripture''s teachings on thousands of topics and allows you to follow those topics throughout the entire Bible. With over 100,000 references, covering over 8,000 topics, the chain-reference system is an ideal tool for comprehensive topical study. The Thompson Chain-Reference Bible also offers a library of additional study resources that allows readers to interpret the Bible using related scripture passages rather than consulting a commentary.Available for the first time in the beloved 1995 text of the New American Standard Bible (NASB), the Thompson Chain-Reference Bible, Large Print is printed in Zondervan&

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Book SynopsisAn easy-to-learn, easy-to-use tool for in-depth Bible studyBeloved and acclaimed for more than five generations, the Thompson® Chain-Reference® Bible is unparalleled in its ability to enrich personal devotions, topical study, and sermon preparation. This unique reference Bible enables you to search the breadth of Scripture''s teachings on thousands of topics and allows you to follow those topics throughout the entire Bible. With over 100,000 references, covering over 8,000 topics, the chain-reference system is an ideal tool for comprehensive topical study. The Thompson Chain-Reference Bible also offers a library of additional study resources that allows readers to interpret the Bible using related scripture passages rather than consulting a commentary.Available for the first time in the beloved 1995 text of the New American Standard Bible (NASB), the Thompson Chain-Reference Bible is printed in Zondervan''s Exclusive

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Book SynopsisAs you mourn the loss of a loved one, this collection of intimate personal reflections, Scripture, and heartfelt prayers from a fellow griever offers comfort and hope in the days, months, and beyond as you navigate life after loss.The funeral comes and goes, and you''re forced to deal with the chasm your loved one left behind. But grief doesn''t operate on a predictable timeline. You may find yourself somewhere you didn''t expect—drowning, kicking, or screaming—long after your loss. You may feel unable to talk to others—or to God.In Reflections for the Grieving Soul, widower and author Mike Nappa comes alongside you in your saddest hour, offering support and empathy. He gives you words of Scripture to meditate on at whatever pace you need, personal reflections from his own grief after losing his beloved wife, Amy, and accessible prayers for when you don’t know how or what to pray. This honest and moving collection offer

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Book SynopsisA new commentary for today’s world, The Story of God Bible Commentary explains and illuminates each passage of Scripture in light of the Bible’s grand story. SGBC offers a clear and compelling exposition of biblical texts, guiding everyday readers in how to creatively and faithfully live out the Bible in their own contexts.Trade Review'An extremely valuable and long overdue series that includes comment on the cultural context of the text, careful exegesis, and guidance on reading the whole Bible as a unity that testifies to Christ as our Savior and Lord.' * Graeme Goldsworthy author of According to Plan *'Getting a story is about more than merely enjoying it. It means hearing it, understanding it, and above all, being impacted by it. This commentary series hopes that its readers not only hear and understand the story but are impacted by it to live in as Christian a way as possible. The editors and contributors set that table very well and open up the biblical story in ways that move us to act with sensitivity and understanding. That makes hearing the story as these authors tell it well worth the time. Well done.' * Darrell L. Bock Dallas Theological Seminary *'I love The Story of God Bible Commentary series. It makes the text sing and helps us hear the story afresh.' * John Ortberg Senior Pastor of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church *'I'm a storyteller. Through writing and speaking I talk and teach about understanding the Story of God throughout Scripture and about letting God reveal more of his story as I live it out. Thus I am thrilled to have a commentary series based on the story of God--a commentary that helps me to Listen to the Story, that Explains the Story, and then encourages me to probe how to Live the Story. A perfect tool for helping every follower of Jesus to walk in the story that God is writing for them.' * Judy Douglass Director of Women’s Resources, Cru *'In this promising new series of commentaries, believing biblical scholars bring not only their expertise but their own commitment to Jesus and insights into today's culture to the Scriptures. The result is a commentary series that is anchored in the text but lives and breathes in the world of today's church with its variegated pattern of socioeconomic, ethnic, and national diversity. Pastors, Bible study leaders, and Christians of all types who are looking for a substantive and practical guide through the Scriptures will find these volumes helpful.' * Frank Thielman Beeson Divinity School *'Pastors and lay people will welcome this new series, which seeks to make the message of the Scriptures clear and to guide readers in appropriating biblical texts for life today.' * Daniel I. Block Wheaton College and Graduate School *'The Bible is the story of God and his dealings with humanity from creation to new creation. The Bible is made up more of stories than of any other literary genre. Even the psalms, proverbs, prophecies, letters, and the Apocalypse make complete sense only when set in the context of the grand narrative of the entire Bible. This commentary series breaks new ground by taking all these observations seriously. It asks commentators to listen to the text, to explain the text, and to live the text. Some of the material in these sections overlaps with introduction, detailed textual analysis and application, respectively, but only some. The most riveting and valuable part of the commentaries are the stories that can appear in any of these sections, from any part of the globe and any part of church history, illustrating the text in any of these areas. Ideal for preaching and teaching.' * Craig L. Blomberg Denver Seminary *'The Story of God Bible Commentary series invites readers to probe how the message of the text relates to our situations today. Engagingly readable, it not only explores the biblical text but offers a range of applications and interesting illustrations.' * Craig S. Keener Asbury Theological Seminary *

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Book SynopsisA concordance is the first thing to reach for when you want to explore the Bible in-depth. Organized alphabetically, it''s a word-by-word index of the specific Bible translation you''re using. When you can''t find a Scripture passage or verse you''re looking for, turn to your concordance. It''s absolutely essential for doing word studies, and great for topical studies as well.The NIV Bible Concordance was designed with practicality in mind. This streamlined adaptation of the Gold Medallion Award-winning Zondervan NIV Exhaustive Concordance provides essential information for practical and significant study of your New International Version (NIV) Bible. The result is a study tool that is both portable and extremely helpful.The NIV Bible Concordance features: More than 50,000 references with contexts. More than 2,000 exhaustive entries. More than 100 frequently occurring phrases, such as What the Lord says and Son

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Book SynopsisBasics of Ancient Ugaritic is a teaching grammar of this ancient language, one of vital importance for understanding the wider world and culture surrounding the Old Testament text. It begins with the alphabet, and each new lesson builds on the ones before it. It is not, therefore, a synthetic Ugaritic grammar—these types of texts often prove to be overwhelming for students. Instead, Basics of Ancient Ugaritic can be used for learning the language by individuals on their own or in a classroom setting. Each chapter concludes with a set of exercises allowing students to know whether they are grasping the fundamentals of the language. In short, Basics of Ancient Ugaritic represents an ideal first text for entering the larger world of Semitic languages.

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Book SynopsisMany pastors, counselors, and theologians consider this book the most helpful on the issue of marriage and divorce.

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Book SynopsisEven if you don’t go to the city to minister, make no mistake—the city is coming to you. Regardless of your particular cultural or geographical context, you will need to consider the city when forming a theological vision that engages the people you are trying to reach.In Loving the City, bestselling author and pastor Timothy Keller looks at the biblical foundations for contextualizing the gospel as we communicate to the culture in a way that is both respectful and challenging. He articulates the key characteristics of a city vision, showing how the city develops as a theme throughout Scripture, from its anti-God origins, to its strategic importance for mission, to its culmination and redemption in glory.Finally, he examines the need for thoughtful cultural engagement, unpacking four models for engaging culture, showing the strengths and weaknesses of each approach and emphasizing a blended approach that balances the key insights of each. LovinTable of ContentsPart 1: Gospel Contextualization 1. Intentional Contextualization 2. Balanced Contextualization 3. Biblical Contextualization 4. Active Contextualization Reflection: A Cultural Gospel Dan Strange Part 2: City Vision 5. The Tension of the City 6. Redemption and the City 7. The Call to the City 8. The Gospel for the City Reflection: Loving Your City Jon Tyson Part 3: Cultural Engagement 9. The Cultural Crisis of the Church 10. The Cultural Responses of the Church 11. Why All the Models are Right…and Wrong 12. Cultural Engagement Through Blended Insights Reflection: Engaging Culture Andy Crouch Responses and Conclusion Timothy Keller

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Book SynopsisRecent years have seen much controversy regarding a unified Christian doctrine of hell: Do we go to heaven or hell when we die? Or do we cease to exist? Are believers and unbelievers ultimately saved by grace in the end?By focusing on recent theological arguments, Four Views on Hell: Second Edition highlights why the church still needs to wrestle with the doctrine of hell.In the fair-minded and engaging Counterpoints format, four leading scholars introduce us to the current views on eternal judgment, with particular attention given to the new voices that have entered the debate.Contributors and views include: Denny Burk – representing a principle of Eternal Conscious Torment John Stackhouse – representing a principle of Annihilationism (Conditional Immortality) Robin Parry – representing a principle of Universalism (Ultimate Reconciliation) Jerry Walls – representing a principleTable of ContentsIntroduction View 1: Eternal Conscious Torment, Denny Burk View 2: Annihilation (Conditional Immortality), John Stackhouse View 3: Universalism (Ultimate Reconciliation), Robin Parry View 4: Purgatory, Jerry Walls Conclusion

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Book SynopsisA church history text that integrates the events and development of the church with the social, economic, and intellectual history of the world around it.Table of Contents1. The Setting for the Story's Beginning 2. Jesus and the Beginnings of the Church 3. The Subapostolic Age 4. The Church and the Empire 5. Heresies and Schisms of the Second Century 6. The Defense Against Rival Interpretations 7. The Fathers of the Old Catholic Church and Their Problems 8. Church Life in the Second and Third Centuries 9. Development of the Church During the Third Century 10. Diocletian and Constantine: On the Threshold of the Fourth Century 11. The Church in the Fourth Century: Doctrine, Organization, and Literature 12. The Church in the Fourth and Early Fifth Centuries: Monasticism, Expansion, Life, and Worship 13. Christological Controversies to Chalcedon 14. Augustine, Pelagius, and Semipelagianism 15. Transitions to the Middle Ages: Germanic Migrations, Doctrinal Developments, and the Papacy 16. Eastern and Western Churches in the Fifth and Sixth Centuries 17. The Eastern Church from the Seventh to Eleventh Centuries 18. The Western Church from the Seventh to Ninth Centuries 19. Decline and Renewal of Vitality in the West: The Ninth to Eleventh Centuries 20. The Papal Reform Movement and the First Crusade 21. Intellectual Revival: The Rise of Scholasticism 22. Monastic, Literary, Political, and Cultural Activities in the Twelfth Centuries 23. The Glory of the Western Medieval Church: The Thirteenth Century 24. Portents of Decline

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Book SynopsisA landmark textbook for Christian counselors that unpacks the core theological convictions behind sound counseling and outlines practical wisdom for counseling today. Since the beginning of the biblical counseling movement in 1970, biblical counselors have argued that counseling is a ministry of the Word, just like preaching or missions. As a ministry, counseling must be defined according to sound biblical theology rather than secular principles of psychology.For over four decades, biblical theology has been at the core of the biblical counseling movement. Leaders in biblical counseling have emphasized a commitment to teaching doctrine in their counseling courses out of the conviction that good theology leads to good counseling…and bad theology leads to bad counseling.A Theology of Biblical Counseling is an ideal resource for use in training biblical counselors at colleges, seminaries, and training institutes. In each chapter, doTable of ContentsIntroduction This chapter will set the book in its literary, historical, theological, and ministry context. It will emphasize the importance of theology for doing counseling. Chapter 1---Counseling and the Doctrine of Scripture This doctrine of Scripture is of obvious importance for biblical counselors. Though the existence of the biblical counseling movement is founded on the doctrine of Scripture some of the most important arguments about the sufficiency of Scripture for counseling have never been written. This chapter will break new ground in advancing a fresh case for counseling sufficiency from the perspective of systematic theology. Chapter 2---Counseling and the Doctrine of God One of the main differences between biblical counseling and other counseling approaches is their belief in and reliance upon God as the fundamental reality behind all that happens in the counseling room. This chapter will examine the doctrine of God as it relates to the practice of counseling. Chapter 3---Counseling and the Doctrine of Christ A robust understanding of the person and work of Jesus Christ is foundational to biblical counseling that is uniquely Christian. A person can quote whole portions of Scripture and fail to be biblical in their counsel if they do not relate Scripture to who Jesus is and what he has done to help those struggling with all manner of life's difficulties. This chapter will explain the difference made in counseling when one has a profound understanding of the doctrine of Christ. Chapter 4---Counseling and the Doctrine of the Spirit Whenever counseling succeeds it is because of the empowering presence of God the Holy Spirit. This chapter will explain how the doctrine of the Spirit informs and empowers the counseling task. Chapter 5---Counseling and the Doctrine of Man Many current debates in counseling have to do with whether counseling should focus on the heart or behavior. It is impossible to answer this question without having a sound theology of how God has made humanity to work. This chapter will explain how a biblical theology of personhood demands that biblical counseling emphasize the heart as the path through which behavioral change can be achieved. Chapter 6---Counseling and the Doctrine of Sin Biblical counselors have, at times, been accused of focusing on sinfulness in helping people with their problems. While there have been instances of overemphasis in this regard the Bible is clear that many people who struggle with difficulties do so because of sin. This chapter will explain how a robust doctrine of sin informs gracious interaction towards people who need help changing. Chapter 7---Counseling and the Doctrine of Common Grace One of the most persistent questions that biblical counselors have had to answer is the extent to which information found in secular psychology is necessary or helpful in doing counseling ministry. Answering this question requires an understanding of the doctrine of common grace. This chapter will explain how this doctrine informs the utility of secular psychology in biblical counseling. Chapter 8---Counseling and the Doctrine of Salvation Whether or not one is a Christian determines the amount of change that is possible in counseling, because salvation determines the amount of power available for change. This chapter will explain the importance of the doctrine of salvation, and will demonstrate how biblical counseling remains useful for those who do not possess saving faith. Chapter 9---Counseling and the Doctrine of Sanctification The doctrine of sanctification is, arguably, one of the most important doctrines for the practice of biblical counseling. Sanctification has to do with the nature of Christian change. This chapter will explain that a biblical view of sanctification is crucial in order to grasp the nature of the change process that happens in counseling. Chapter

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Book SynopsisExplore the question of the extent of Christ''s atonement: to whom will grace be extended in the end? Will only professing Christians be saved? Or does the Bible suggest that the breadth of Grace is greater? And, if so, what does that mean for the Church? These are questions of great importance for the Christian faith and to our understanding of Scripture. This volume of the clear and fair-minded Counterpoints series elevates the conversation about atonement to include a range of contributors who represent the breadth of Christian tradition: Traditional Reformed: Michael Horton Wesleyan: Fred Sanders Roman Catholic: Matthew Levering Eastern Orthodox: Andrew Louth Barthian Universalism: Tom Greggs This book serves not only as a single-volume resource for engaging the views on the extent of the atonement but also as a catalyst for understanding and advancing a balanced approach to this core Christian doctri

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Many of the old methods of evangelism no longer work effectively today. We need new methods to communicate the timeless message of the gospel in culturally relevant ways.In a post-Christian, post-churched, post-reached world, most Christians have been poorly equipped to tell their friends about Jesus. Dr. Chan combines the theological and biblical insights of classic evangelistic training with his own and hard-won insights from missiology on contextualization, cultural hermeneutics, and storytelling.Every chapter is illustrated with real-world examples drawn from over fifteen years of evangelistic ministry across the globe. These are methods that really work—with university students, urban workers, and professionals—getting past the defensive posture that people have toward Christianity so they can seriously consider the claims of Jesus Christ.Field-tested and filled with unique, fresh, and creative insights, this book

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Book SynopsisThis workbook accompanies the third edition of Introduction to Biblical Interpretation by William W. Klein, Craig L. Blomberg, and Robert L. Hubbard Jr. Following the textbook’s structure, it offers readings, activities, and exercises designed to teach students how to understand and apply the Bible.This workbook gives students a chance to get hands-on experience in interpreting biblical texts as they are guided along by insightful questions and pointers from the authors. Ultimately the workbook is designed to get students interacting with the content of the textbook and with the biblical text in a way that helps reinforce classroom learning, while at the same time giving both student and instructor a way to gauge how well the student is learning the material from the textbook.The third edition of a classic hermeneutics textbook sets forth concise, logical, and practical guidelines for discovering the truth in God’s Word. A valuable tool for readers

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Book SynopsisCapitalizing on the increasing popularity of infographics and a growing interest in accessible, understandable teaching on theology, Visual Theology Guide to the Bible by Tim Challies and Josh Byers teaches timeless, historic, biblical truth in a fresh and vibrant way that that will capture your interest and ignite your imagination.Trade ReviewMy mind is blown. Tim Challies and Josh Byers marry rock-ribbed Reformational theology with breathtaking presentations. The effect is something like following John Knox into the Matrix. In this diaphanous world, we encounter no fiction, but very reality itself --- God-reality --- and we are transformed. * Owen Strachan, associate professor of Christian theology and director of the Center on Gospel and Culture at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary *This is simple yet profound, clever without being flashy. Helpful and practical. Speaking as a person who avoids diagrams and graphs at all costs, I found the infographics in this book to be illuminating. This cheeky little number is a class act. * Mez McConnell, pastor of Niddrie Community Church, Edinburgh, and director of 20schemes *Tim Challies (the writer) and Josh Byers (the designer) have teamed up to produce a truly unique introduction to theology and guide to living the Christian life. This is show-and-tell at its finest. Most theology books merely convey what we are to believe, but this one uses creative and beautiful design to capture and portray these crucial truths. I know of nothing else quite like it, and I trust that God will use it to help his people see and celebrate reality in a new way. * Justin Taylor, managing editor of the ESV Study Bible and coauthor of The Final Days of Jesus *You’ve probably seen (or used) a gospel presentation drawn on a whiteboard or a napkin. It’s remarkable how God gives us spiritual insight when we behold truths about him with our eyes. With engaging graphics and descriptions of the Christian faith, Tim Challies and Josh Byers have done something genuinely unique in Visual Theology. See for yourself! * Gloria Furman, author of Treasuring Christ When Your Hands Are Full and The Pastor’s Wife *Table of ContentsPart 1: Understanding the Bible Chapter 1: What Is the Bible? * The Bible is Scripture---sacred revelation from God. The Bible is Canon---the complete collection of Scriptures. * The Bible is an Artifact---the Bible takes form in books, in apps, and so on. * The Bible Is Made up of two Testaments, sixty-six Books, various Genres. Chapter 2: What Does the Bible Claim About Itself? * We Received the Bible through Inspiration. The Bible was inspired by the Holy Spirit. * We Received the Bible through Transmission. The Bible was written down by human beings, then preserved by the church. * The Bible Claims Inerrancy, Infallibility, Clarity, Sufficiency Part 2: Studying the Bible Chapter 3: Creation, Fall, and Flood [3 each] Chapter 4: Abraham, Moses, and the Law [3 each] Chapter 5: Land, Judges, and Kings [3 each] Chapter 6: Songs and Wisdom [3 each] Chapter 7: Prophets, Exile, and a New Covenant [3 each] Chapter 8: The Gospel and the Kingdom [3 each] Chapter 9: Pentecost and the Early Church [3 each] Chapter 10: The Already, Not Yet, and the End [3 each]

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Book SynopsisJesus was a master storyteller, and the parables He told were ingeniously simple word pictures. Some of them were no more than fleeting remarks about commonplace incidents, objects, or persons. In fact, the most compact of all Jesus'' short stories does not even fill a complete verse of Scripture. Yet the all were filled with profound spiritual lessons that He wanted His listeners to hear and understand. Jesus told these parables so they would clearly comprehend His message about the kingdom of God and the reason He had come to earth.In the Parables Workbook, master expositor and Bible commentator John MacArthur draws on his years spent studying and explaining the Word of God to guide readers through some of the most famous and influential short stories that Jesus told. Each session contains the following: Biblical focus: the primary passages on which the session draws Another look: questions to facilitate review of content in the book Biblical conn

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Book SynopsisDoes believing in Christ mean refusing to ask hard questions in the midst of doubt?Doubt is familiar territory for Lee Strobel, the former atheist and award-winning author of books for skeptics and Christians alike. But he believes that faith and reason go hand in hand, and that Christianity is, in rational terms, a defensible religion.In this six-session video Bible study (DVD/digital video sold separately), Strobel explores the most common emotional obstacles to faith in Christ, including: The natural inclination to wrestle with faith and doubt. The troubling presence of evil and suffering in the world. The exclusivity of the Christian gospel. Behind each of these considerations is the question: Can I doubt and still be a Christian?Through compelling personal stories and expert testimony--combined with discussion and personal reflection cues facilitated by contributor Garry Poole--Christians and

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Book SynopsisIn this six-session small group Bible study, If You Want to Walk on Water, You've got to Get Out of the Boat, by John Ortberg, you'll learn how to move beyond fear to discover God's unique calling for your life!Peter may have been the first one out of the boat, but Jesus' invitation to walk on water is for you as well. But walk on water? What does that mean?If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat helps you answer helps you answer Christ's call to greater faith, power-filled deeds, and a new way of knowing how to discern God's call, transcend fear, risk faith, manage failure, and trust God. Relating to the story in Matthew 14 to life today, teacher and bestselling author John Ortberg invites you to consider the incredible potential that awaits you outside your comfort zone.This Participant Guide is designed for use with the companion DVD (sold separately). It's filled with insights, questions for discussion, and applicati

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Book SynopsisIn this five-session small group Bible study, The Me I Want to Be, John Ortberg reveals how you can become the unique, fully alive person God intended you to be. There is a me each of one of us wants to be someone who's more kind and generous, patient, and loving. But there is a gap between the me I am and the me I want to be. Oftentimes we find it easy to trust God to bridge the gap between and us and him, but we struggle to really live by grace and trust God to close the gap between the me I am and the me I want to be. Becoming God's best version of you is both God's desire and the greatest task of your life. And here's the good news he's already working on it. Your life is God's project, not yours.The Me I Want to Be small group Bible study is a powerful look at becoming the unique, fully alive, flourishing person God intended. Pastor and author John Ortberg teaches through fives sessions how you can move toward becoming God's best version of you in fo

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Book SynopsisHeralded by the New York Times and Time magazine as the couples therapy with the highest rate of success, Emotionally Focused Therapy works because it views the love relationship as an attachment bond. In Hold Me Tight, Dr. Sue Johnson introduced Emotionally Focused Therapy to the general public and taught that the way to save and enrich a relationship is to reestablish safe emotional connection. In this revised edition, Dr. Johnson has adapted her classic guide for Christian couples. Filled with Bible verses, inspiring passages, and Christian-specific advice, CREATED FOR CONNECTION will inform a new audience of readers, bringing them closer to God--and each other.

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Book SynopsisOffers evidence that these messengers from God do intervene in our lives, carrying out practical missions of mercy and comfort. Hope Price has gathered the testimonies of hundreds of people to whom angels have miraculously appeared and places these stories in the context of the Bible.

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Book SynopsisIn Chaplaincy Ministry and the Mission of the Church, Victoria Slater explores the significance of chaplaincy for the mission and ministry of the contemporary Church. She discusses the reasons for the recent growth in new chaplaincy roles in the contemporary cultural and church context and provides a theological rationale for chaplaincy along with practical suggestions for the development and support of chaplaincy practice. The book provides conceptual clarity about what chaplaincy actually is and will move beyond the common polarisation of chaplaincy and Church to position chaplaincy as a distinctive form of ministry with its own identity and integrity that, together with other forms of ministry, makes a significant contribution to the mission of the Church.Trade ReviewGrowing numbers of people do not engage with the institutional church, yet the work of the chaplain seems to be increasingly welcome. An ever wider range of initiatives use the term chaplain to describe those who engage with people where they are and on their terms. How can the integrity and identity of chaplains best be secured? How can dioceses and parishes best receive this fresh expression of grace in the everyday structures of society? Victoria Slater in a sensitive and skillfull way helps the church make theological sense of this important missiological development. -- Helen Cameron * Director of Research, Ripon College Cuddesdon *As a significant counter-balance to other research (that explores chaplaincy in relation to its social or organisational context) this book relocates chaplaincy in relation to the life of the contemporary church. Rooted in empirical research about the developing practice of chaplaincy, the book tackles important questions about how chaplaincy can be defined, and understood as central to mission. This is a much needed theological reflection that interprets chaplaincy as in dialogue with people’s everyday experience, living out a distinct, representational genre of ministry that contributes to human flourishing and models the church’s missional engagement with contemporary society. -- The Rev Canon Dr Andrew ToddTable of Contents1. Chaplaincy in a Changing World 2. Chaplaincy Development in a Changing World 3. Chaplaincy Within the Mission of the Contemporary Church 4. What Makes Chaplaincy 'Chaplaincy'? The Identity and Integrity of Chaplaincy as a Genre of Ministry 5. The Challenges of Chaplaincy: The Relationship Between Chaplaincy and Church-Based Ministry 6. Doing Chaplaincy: The Development and Support of Chaplaincy Practice

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Book SynopsisWhat happens when go, make disciples' meets Black Lives Matter'? Arising from the Council for World Mission's Legacies of Slavery project, this book offers an unapologetic exploration of Christian Mission and its history, and the ways in which this legacy has unleashed notions of White supremacy, systemic racism and global capitalism on the world. Contributors reflect on the past and consider the future of world mission in an age of renewed understandings of empire and its impact. Contributors include Mike Higton, David Clough, Eve Parker, James Butler, Cathy Ross, Jione Havea, Peniel Rajkumar, Victoria Turner, Carol Troupe, Michael Jagessar, Paul Weller, Jill Marsh, Kevin Ellis, Rachel Starr, Kevin Snyman, Al Barrett, Ruth Harley and Peter Cruchley.Trade Review"...A marvelous achievement: The first of its kind broad based examination of the problem of whiteness in theology, theological education, and society in the United Kingdom. The contributors to this powerful volume capture both the evasion of many British theologians to confront their own racial empire and its intellectual legacies and a way forward in how to think a life of faith not bound to whiteness. These courageous scholars have marked a new beginning for theology in the UK and beyond. This book is the turning point and therefore it must be find its way into the hands of every student, pastor, and scholar interested in a viable future for the church and theology." -- Willie James Jennings"This is a landmark collection, drawing on a wealth of experience, theological scholarship and critical self-reflection. It should change the conversation about race and empire in British theology, and more importantly it should make white theologians think differently about how theology is produced and transmitted”. -- Rachel MuersTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Contributors Introduction Part One: Decolonizing theological education 1 Beyond Theological Self-Possession Mike Higton 2 Deconstructing Whiteness in the UK Christian Theological Academy David L. Clough 3 Re-Distributing Theological Knowledge in Theological Education as an act of Distributive Justice in Contemporary Christian Mission Eve Parker 4 Dealing with the Two Deadly Ds: Deconstructing Whiteness and Decolonizing the Curriculum of Theological Education Anthony G. Reddie Part Two: Perspectives on History 5 Octavius Hadfield: 19th Century Goodie or 21st Century Baddie? Learnings from the complexities of mission and empire James Butler and Cathy Ross 6 Stolen Myths: Pālangi, Fairness, Native theologies Jione Havea 7 Post-colonialism and Re-stor(y)ing the Ecumenical Movement Peniel Rajkumar 8 A Happy Ecumenical Legacy for the London Missionary Society? Exposing the Coloniality Between Churches Engaged in Mission. Victoria Turner 9 Speaking to the Past: A Black Laywoman’s Theological Appraisal of LMS Archives Carol Troupe 10 Mission and Whiteness: Archival Lessons from LMS in British Guiana (Guyana) Michael Jagessar Part Three: Personal Reflections 11 Coming Full Circle: Christianity, Empire, Whiteness, The Global Majority, and the Struggles of Migrants and Refugees in Britain Paul Weller 12 ‘I know where you’re coming from’: exploring intercultural assumptions Jill Marsh 13 See, Judge, Act: Wrestling with the effects of colonialism as an English priest in Wales Kevin Ellis Part Four: Exploration of Whiteness 14 Unbecoming: reflections on the work of a white theologian Rachel Starr 15 ‘Come we go Chant Down Babylon’: How Black liberation theology subverts White privilege and dismantles the econcruomics of empire to save the planet Kevin Snyman 16 “Holding the space”: troubling ‘the facilitating obsession of whiteness’ in contemporary social-justice-focused models of mission Al Barrett and Ruth Harley

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Book SynopsisThe Companion to the New Testament offers intelligent enrichment for encounters with the New Testament. Covering both historical-critical approaches and the history of interpretation, it provides a launchpad for students wrestling with some of the complex debates and concerns presented by the canon. Contributors include: James Crossley, Rodolfo Galvan Estrada III, Michelle Fletcher, Michael Scott Robertson, Kelsie Rodenbiker, Sarah E. Rollens, Isaac T. Soon and Wei Hsien Wan.

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Book SynopsisThe title the Son of Man' evokes the different aspects of the whole Christ: the humanity and divinity of Christ, his earthly ministry, his sacramental presence, and the eschatological consummation of his work. It is also a term of relationship, suggestive of both the relations constitutive of the life of the Holy Trinity, and also of the way that our knowing and loving the Son of Man is always an invitation to communion - with the Triune God, as the Body of Christ, and for the life of the world.Contributors to this collection explore some of the many registers of the mystery of Christ, both historically and thematically. Contributors include some of today's leading theological thinkers, including N.T. Wright, Rowan Williams, Lydia Schumacher, Kallistos Ware and Oliver O'Donovan. With poetic reflections from Malcolm Guite.Chapters include:Son of Man and the New Creation (N.T. Wright),The Son of Man in th

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Book SynopsisWith contributions from a diverse team of scholars, Feminist Trauma Theologies is an essential resource for all thinkers and practitioners who are trying to navigate the current conversations around theology, suffering, and feminism.Trade Review“A remarkable book. It takes feminist theologies’ engagement with trauma to a whole new level. This groundbreaking collection promises to open minds, change lives, spark insight, reveal the ever-deepening fractures of trauma, and offer a glimpse of healing. Its feminist theologies at their best – pastoral, socially critically, activist, scholarly, bold, existentially engaged, and painfully, powerfully real.” -- Serene Jones, President, Union Theological Seminary"This wise and courageous set of essays represents a significant contribution to the field of feminist trauma theology. The powerful testimonies collected in this volume name the prevalence of traumatic suffering in church and society, as well as witnessing to the power of theology both to wound and to heal." -- Elaine Graham, Grosvenor Research Professor of Practical Theology at the University of Chester

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Christopher Cocksworth’s Mary: Bearer of Life articulates a deeply reflected retrieval of the possible place of Mary, mother of Our Lord, Life incarnate, in evangelical theology, spirituality, homiletics, Christian living, and Christian social ethics. Deftly engaging across a wide range of Christian traditions, the pastoral orientation and open evangelical Anglican context is appropriately apparent throughout. The result is a profound resource for the deepened spiritual ecumenical formation of thinking Christians across many traditions." -- Paul D. Murray

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Book SynopsisStudents of Christian spirituality often have an ambivalent attitude to primary sources from the past. On the one hand they are intrigued by the mysterious otherness' of their and the promise that this very otherness' my take them into exciting uncharted territory. On the other hand, they lack the confidence to navigate this territory, so that what begins as strangely intriguing can quickly become just too weird.'The SCM Reader in Christian Spirituality not only offers a collection of readings from the classic texts of Christian spirituality but also gives the reader a way into these texts that enables them to be received as living and relevant for both personal spirituality and ministry.An introductory section guides the student through the process and offers techniques for approaching these often ancient texts. The Reader then presents readings from the patristic to the end of the early modern period, encompassing both the Eastern and Western church traditions, group

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Book SynopsisOf all the array of different ministries within the church, it is perhaps deliverance ministry which causes the most concern and confusion, and yet it is also the one most critical to understand in order to practice well. Drawing on an array of disciplines, including practical theology, biblical theology and systematics, this book brings together leading thinkers in their fields to consider the role of deliverance ministry in the life of the church today.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"‘Charlie Bell, writing as both priest and doctor, offers a generous and nuanced vision of the sustaining power of the Communion of Saints, calling the Church to walk empathically alongside those travelling through the valley of the shadow of death." -- Jessica Martin"This poignant and insightful book invites us to wrestle with the darkness of pain and death and the light and hope of everlasting life. Weaving together doctrine and prayer, the witness of the saints and the faith of the Church, Charlie offers us a theological tapestry of light shining in the midst of darkness.” -- Stephen Cottrell"Charlie Bell approaches and takes us into resurrection, pain and prayer with great insight. This is much more than a pastoral handbook: it is the wisdom of best pastoral practice informed by doctrine and the Communion of Saints, who are our friends and companions." -- Christopher ChessunTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Part 1 1 Introduction 2 Pain – an exploration 3 Total pain and its theological repercussions 4 Saints – friends and companions 5 Participating in Christ – the narrative of communion Part 2 6 Talking pain with saints 7 Pain in communion 8 Insights for ministry and pastoral practice 9 Conclusion Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisEven Jennifer herself has in the light of severe recent tragedies found herself gaining a new understanding of all she has been through. This book looks back at the traumas and insecurities of her childhood, the joys and trials of family life through the most testing of circumstances, the confusion caused by her life-threatening illness and subsequent miracle healing, the pain of bereavement and - the most recent chapter that no-one foresaw - divorce from her husband Tony.Journey Into God''s Heart is an epic saga of a unique woman''s journey through the fire. An adventure that lasts a lifetime, a path strewn with heart-testing challenges.Written as compellingly as a novel, it presents a completely new perspective on the story told in Jennifer''s previous autobiographical books Beyond Healing and Unexpected Healing. Her journey unfolds against the backdrop of the momentous changes undergone by the evangelical and charismatic church in the mid and late twentieth century.Trade ReviewJen's book is brilliantly written, as always. it answers many fasinating questions and provokes some that are even more intriguing. Gripping from first to last. * Adrian Plass *An absolute gem of a find and read... This is a book that cries out to be read more than once. * Woman Alive *

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Book SynopsisContaining a comprehensive collection of 650 prayers expressed in modern rather then traditional idiom this collection includes prayers for the Church''s year, Prayers of Intercession and Prayers for Parish Occasion. An invaluable resource.Trade Review"A readily usable collection of great prayers from all the Christian ages and for every occasion." - Church Times * Church Times *"I never have Frank Colquhoun's prayers far from my reach." - Lord Runcie * Lord Runcie *"We owe Canon Colquhoun a deep debt of gratitude for his work in this field over many years." - Lord Coggan * Lord Coggan *

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Book SynopsisWhat's the secret to the revival of the church? The spiritual restoration of the United Kingdom? How can you renew your own relationship with God? The answer to all three is - prayer.

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Book SynopsisInvited to dinner with a man calling himself Jesus of Nazareth, stressed, overworked business man Nick Cominsky assumes his fellow workers are pulling a prank.On his arrival at the restaurant the stranger introduces himself as ''Jesus. My family called me Yeshua.'' Nick decides to play along but throughout the meal this game is continued, and Nick begins to wonder if this likeable apparent prankster may indeed be what he claims.As the meal progresses, this modern day Doubting Thomas confronts his own unfulfilled longings, spiritual uncertainties and anger with God...and he begins to wonder if it''s possible that the man across from him has the answers to his deepest questions.Nick''s life may be changed forever when he has Dinner with a Perfect Stranger.Trade ReviewHere's a wonderful feast for the mind and soul! Pull up a chair and eavesdrop on this provocative conversation. If you're like me, you'll hear questions that match your own -- and answers that can change your life. * Lee Strobel, author of The Case for Christ *I predict this little book will become a classic--one of a handful of modern books (like Mere Christianity) that people read to kindle or rekindle faith. All of the "business" surrounding the dinner is done so well it reminds me of Babette's Feast--simple, earthly details that profoundly convey spiritual reality. Dinner with a Perfect Stranger is truly a wonderful book that makes me feel I've just heard the gospel for the very first time. * Mike Mason, author of The Mystery of Marriage *The choice is yours: Enjoy a delicious meal of, say, veal fantarella with grilled vegetables. Or spend a quiet hour reading David Gregory's book. You may find an altogether different sort of hunger has been sated by the final page. Brilliant in its simplicity, fearless in its presentation of the truth, Dinner with a Perfect Stranger is one invitation you'll want to RSVP. * Liz Curtis Higgs, author, Thorn in My Heart *

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Book Synopsis''If someone asked me, Joyce, if you could make only one comment about prayer, what would it be? I would have to respond by talking about its simplicity. It is so much easier than we think.'' Somehow we have convinced ourselves that prayer is dry and difficult; we have invented religious ''systems'' for prayer that place it out of reach for many of us. But THE POWER OF SIMPLE PRAYER shows us that God desires our prayer lives to be enjoyable and as natural as breathing. Joyce Meyer''s life-transforming new book: Answers the most basic questions we are sometimes afraid to ask: what is prayer and how do we do it? Offers you the key to a more powerful, effective prayer life Helps you decide when it is and when it is not right to pray Identifies ''Fourteen Hindrances to Answered Prayer''

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Book Synopsis And all shall be well and all manner of things shall be well...In 1373, when she was thirty years old, Julian of Norwich received a series of sixteen visions. Pondering in prayer their meaning for twenty years, she gradually came to realise their full significance.Written from the heart and borne from experience, Julian''s REVELATIONS OF DIVINE LOVE is inspiring reading for all who seek to live their lives in close union with God. Her reflections are steeped in the Bible, contain many profound insights into contemplative prayer and are as relevant today as when they were originally written. The greatest of the female mystics and a spiritual guide for today, Julian additionally holds the distinction of being the first woman to write a book in the English language.This new edition includes an introduction that sets Julian in the context of her time, and a foreword by Jeremy Begbie.

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Book SynopsisBook four of Eugene Peterson's landmark Spiritual Theology series; foundational reading for the twenty-first century church.Trade Review'A tour de force in spiritual theology, combining incisive cultural analysis and biblical exposition with a sweeping and engaging vision of the Christian life' (for CHRIST PLAYS IN TEN THOUSAND PLACES). * Christianity Today *'Rich, generous, and wise, Peterson's "conversation" will help readers at every stage of faith to live their faith more deeply' (for CHRIST PLAYS IN TEN THOUSAND PLACES). * Publishers Weekly *Eugene Peterson keeps surprising us. It is hard to imagine where he will go next with his spiritual theology. His pen hugely blesses the church. * The Christian Century *

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Book SynopsisAuthor of the highly successful Sixty Minute series Rob Parsons turns his attention to that very difficult period of adolescence - the teenage years.Trade ReviewIn the battlefield that is the parenthood of teenagers, this book is not just wonderfully enlightening, but strangely comforting. * Prima magazine *

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of THE LONGEST WEEK: the real story of Jesus of Nazareth.Trade ReviewEssential reading...enlightening and informative...you will be sure to learn something new. * Church of England Newspaper, on THE LONGEST WEEK *This is a book written by a highly experienced, technically brilliant and detailed writer. * Church of England Newspaper, on THE LONGEST WEEK *

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