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Book SynopsisFor pastors and Bible students alike, here is a compendium of Ford's 'Simple Sermons' that have proved meaningful for so many. This book is four volumes of sermons in one.

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Book SynopsisWhen first published in 1983, Biblical Words and Their Meaning broke new ground by introducing to students of the Bible the principles of linguistics, in particular, on lexical semantics -- that branch that focuses on the meaning of individual words. Silva''s structural approach provides the interpreter with an important lexical tool for more responsible understanding of the biblical text and more effective use of standard exegetical resources. This revised edition includes a bibliographical essay by Silva, Recent Developments in Semantics, and an appendix by Karen H. Jobes, Distinguishing the Meaning of Greek Verbs in the Semantic Domain for Worship, that provides the reader with a substantive example of lexical study.

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Book SynopsisThis volume is a revised, updated, and expanded edition of a very popular tool for pastors, teachers, and students for the study of the Old Testament.

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Book SynopsisTaking on topics like success, sexuality, leadership, forgiveness, skepticism, success, and prayer with firm, biblically based concepts, this book uses current celebrities to introduce the God of hope and the God of second chances.

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Book SynopsisExamines and compares the five major schools of thought regarding biblical theology.Understanding Biblical Theology provides an expert and clarifying look at the catch-all term “biblical theology,” a movement that tries to remove the often-held dichotomy between biblical studies for the Church and as an academic pursuit.Using a spectrum between history and theology, each of the five “types” of biblical theology are identified as landing somewhere on the continuum from “more theological” to “more historical” in concern and practice.This text defines them in detail and gives a brief developmental history for each one, exploring each method through the lens of one contemporary scholar who champions it: Biblical Theology as Historical Description (James Barr) Biblical Theology as History of Redemption (D. A. Carson) Biblical Theology as Worldview-Story (N. T. Wright)Table of ContentsIntroduction Type One: Biblical Theology as Historical Description Chapter 1: Definition Chapter 2: James Barr Type Two: Biblical Theology as History of Redemption Chapter 3: Definition Chapter 4: D. A. Carson Type Three: Biblical Theology as Worldview-Story Chapter 5: Definition Chapter 6: N. T. Wright Type Four: Biblical Theology as Canonical Approach Chapter 7: Definition Chapter 8: Brevard Childs Type Five: Biblical Theology as Christological Construction Chapter 9: Definition Chapter 10: Francis Watson Conclusion: The Future of Biblical Theology

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Book SynopsisDevotions on the Greek New Testament by J. Scott Duvall and Verlyn D. Verbrugge contains 52 devotions, based on the Greek New Testament and written by some of the best Greek scholars of today, which will inspire students and pastors to glean new insights into the New Testament and encourage them to keep using their Greek.

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Book SynopsisQuestion: What is the God-given purpose of the local church? Answer: Relational discipleship. DiscipleShift walks you through five key shifts that churches must make to refocus on the fundamental biblical mission of discipleship. These intentional changes will attract the world and empower your church members to be salt and light in their communities.Over the last thirty years, many influential church leaders and church planters in America have adopted various models for reaching unchurched people. While many of these approaches have merit, something is still missing, something even more fundamental to the mission of the church: discipleship.Making disciples—helping people to trust and follow Jesus—is the church''s God-given mandate. Devoted disciples attract people outside the church because of the change others see in their Christ-like lives. And discipleship empowers Christians to

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Book SynopsisJohn Wesley's Teaching is the first systematic exposition of John Wesley''s theology that is also faithful to Wesley''s own writings. Wesley was a prolific writer and commentator on Scripturehis collected works fill eighteen volumesand yet it is commonly held that he was not systematic or consistent in his theology and teachings. On the contrary, Thomas C. Oden demonstrates that Wesley displayed a remarkable degree of internal consistency over sixty years of preaching and ministry. This series of 4 volumes is a text-by-text guide to John Wesley's teaching. It introduces Wesley's thought on the basic tenets of Christian teaching: God, providence, and man (volume 1), Christ and salvation (volume 2), the practice of pastoral care (volume 3), and issues of ethics and society (volume 4). In everyday modern English, Oden clarifies Wesley's explicit intent and communicates his meaning clearly to a contemporary audience. Both lay and professional readers will find this series useful for dev

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Book SynopsisTaken from the bestselling Systematic Theology text, the Making Sense of Series offers people bite-size pieces of seven core biblical doctrines. Making Sense of Salvation provides a clear biblical basis, clarity in the explanations, application to life, and much more for the doctrine of the application of redemption.

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Book SynopsisTaken from the bestselling Systematic Theology text, the Making Sense of Series offers people bite-size pieces of seven core biblical doctrines. Making Sense of the Future provides a clear biblical basis, clarity in the explanations, application to life, and much more for the doctrine of the future.

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Book SynopsisThe NIV Application Commentary helps readers with the vital task of bringing the ancient message of the Bible into a contemporary context. It gives preachers and teachers the tools, ideas, and insights they need to communicate God’s Word with the same powerful impact it had when it was first written.Trade Review“At a time when many pastors are deeply in need of inspiration and encouragement, these volumes… would be a good investment for congregations, even if it means adding a line to the annual budget.” * Christianity Today *“Here at last is a commentary which is not only academically well informed but which helps that commentary reader hear God’s Word and consider its implications; scholarship in service of the Church.” * Arthur Rowe, Spurgeon’s College *“If you want to avoid hanging applicational elephants from interpretational threads, then the NIV Application Commentary is for you! This series excels at both original meaning and contemporary significance. I support it one hundred percent.” * Howard G. Hendricks, Dallas Theological Seminary *“It is encouraging to find a commentary that is not only biblically trustworthy but also contemporary in its application. The NIV Application Commentary series will prove to be a helpful tool in the pastor’s sermon preparation. I use it and recommend it.” * Charles F. Stanley, Pastor, First Baptist Church of Atlanta *“It takes more than interpretation of God's Word to change lives, it takes application. Application is the bottom line in preaching and teaching. Without it, we’ve missed the point of the Bible. The NIV Application Commentary is an outstanding resource for pastors and anyone else who is serious about developing ‘doers of the Word.’” * Rick Warren, Pastor, Saddleback Valley Community Church *“The NIV Application Commentary builds bridges that make the Bible come alive with meaning for contemporary life--and the series do so concisely, clearly, and accurately. No wasted words or academic detours--just solid help and practical truth.” * Warren W. Weirsbe *“The NIV Application Commentary dares to go where few scholars have gone before---into the real world of biblical application faced by pastor and teachers every day. This is everything a good commentary series should be.” * Leith Anderson, Pastor, Wooddale Church *“The NIV Application Commentary is a magnificent gift to the church!” * Dr. R. Kent Hughes, Pastor, College Church, Wheaton, Illinois *“The NIV Application Commentary meets the urgent need for an exhaustive and authoritative commentary based on the New International Version. This series will soon be found in libraries and studies throughout the entire evangelical community.” * Dr. James Kennedy, PhD, Senior Minister, Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church *“The NIV Application Commentary series doesn’t fool around: It gets right down to business, bringing this ancient and powerful Word of God into the present so that it can be heard and delivered with all the freshness of a new day, with all the immediacy of a friend’s embrace.” * Eugene Peterson *“The NIV Application Commentary series helps pastors and other Bible teachers with one of the most neglected elements of good preaching---accurate, useful application. Most commentaries tell you a few things that are helpful and much that you do not need to know. By dealing with the original meaning and contemporary significance of each passage, the NIV Application Commentary series promises to be helpful all the way around.” * Dr. James Montgomery Boice, Tenth Presbyterian Church *“The NIV Application Commentary series promises to be of great service to all who preach and teach the Word of God.” * J. I. Packer, Regent College *“The NIV Application Commentary series will be a great help for readers who want to understand what the Bible means, how it applies, and what they should do in response.” * Stuart Briscoe, Pastor, Elmbrook Church *“This series promises to become an indispensable tool for every pastor and teacher who seeks to make the Bible’s timeless message speak to this generation.” * Billy Graham *“This is the pulpit commentary for the 21st Century” * George K. Brushaber, President, Bethel College & Seminary *

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Book SynopsisAs communicators in a culture saturated with storylines, we have the profound opportunity to invite our students into the masterful Story of God. There are a variety of ways to invite our students into this Story, but this book discusses and explores how to teach through one of Jesus'' most powerful modes of communication--fictional storytelling. Rabbinical storytelling (otherwise known as Jewish Agada) embraces the narrative of Scripture and invites its listeners into understanding and participation. Our Rabbi, Jesus, employed this mode of communication through his parables. Approaching the topic as a theologian, philosopher and artist, Jon invites and teaches how to create modern-day parables that illuminate the message of Jesus. These stories do not simply illustrate the message; they are, in fact, the message. Whether hoping to articulate deep theological concepts or relevant topics, teaching through the art of fictional storytelling has the potential to engage and invite our st

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Book SynopsisSave considerable time in translating and exegesis of the Greek New Testament text. This Lexicon has a very specific and important purpose: to make the process of New Testament interpretation easier and more accurate by providing a comprehensive yet concise interpretation of Greek words that determine logical relationships between statements or clauses.These words (prepositions, adverbs, particles, relative pronouns, conjunctions and other connectors) are essential to revealing and supporting the main ideas in the text and are especially useful for interpreting logical arguments, such as those found in the epistles.While not exhaustive, this Interpretive Lexicon lists the vast majority of Greek connecting words, especially those that are notorious for being some of the most difficult words to translate.Features include: Concise definitions for quick analysis. Examples of where the word is found in Scripture.

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Book SynopsisMany ministry leaders serving in churches find themselves overwhelmed, disillusioned, and depressed by the enormous and challenging task of leading and serving others. When leaders aren’t healthy, the result is often an unhealthy church. Leaders need someone to shepherd their soul so that they can then lead others to the Chief Shepherd, Jesus Christ. Every church leader—from fulltime ministers to volunteer leaders—needs a Gospel Coach who will come alongside them with words drawn from Scripture and godly wisdom, grounded in the gracious saving work of Jesus Christ, and presented in the context of a trusting relationship. Gospel coaching is an intentional relationship of skillful caring for others based on four ancient shepherding principles: 1) Know the sheep 2) Feed the sheep 3) Lead the sheep 4) Protect the sheep Gospel coaches inquire about the personal, spiritual, and missional aspects of a leader’s life in a loving yet focused manner, probing the heart f

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Book SynopsisDevotions on the Hebrew Bible by Milton Eng and Lee M. Fields contains 54 devotions, based on the Hebrew Bible and written by some of the best biblical language scholars of today, that will inspire students and pastors to glean new insights from the Hebrew Bible and encourage them to keep using their Hebrew.Table of ContentsIntroduction Listing of all the devotions, in Hebrew Bible canonical order, together with the authors The Authors

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Book SynopsisIn the past, church leaders have turned to small groups or other kinds of discipleship programs to encourage spiritual growth in their churches.  Yet despite good intentions, the deeper spiritual life and transformation they had hoped for remained elusive.  STIR calls church leaders to reclaim an essential, biblical truththat the process of spiritual growth is more than a one-size-fits-all program, it happens best through intentional relationships with others in the body of Christ. Three distinct, sequential stages of spiritual development typically occur as people mature in their spiritual walk with Christ, and they need different kinds of relationships to support their growth through those different seasons. STIR describes those stageslearning together, journeying together, and following togetherand shows how progress into and through these stages is best made in the context of relationships that change in nature over time.&nbsTable of ContentsTentative Table of Contents Introduction 1. The Race Set Before Us 2. Running Buddies 3. Foundation-Laying 4. Inner-Journeying 5. Life-Long-Following 6. Coaching Others Well 7. Tips from the Road 8. The Prize

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Book SynopsisFeaturing insights from the perspective of both a pastor and his wifeThe Pastor's Family identifies the complicated burdens and expectations ministry brings to the life of a family. Brian and Cara Croft identify the unique challenges that pastors face as husbands and fathers.  They also discuss the difficulties and joys of being a pastor's wife and offer practical advice on raising children in a ministry family.  In addition to addressing the challenges of marriage and raising children, they also highlight the joys of serving together as a family and the unique opportunities pastors have to train their children and lead their families.  With discussion questions for use by couples and pastoral reading groups, this book is ideal for pastors and their spouses, pastoral ministry students and their wives, as well as elders, deacons, and others who wish to remain faithful to the care of their families while diligently fulfilling their calling in

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Book SynopsisThis book helps you dig deeper into the Christian life and discover the essentials of the faith -- essentials that enable you to experience Christian discipleship at a richer and more mature level.Table of ContentsContents Dedication Introduction Doctrine and Discernment 1. The Value of Knowing the Scoop 2. Don’t Forget to Add a Cup of Discernment The Bible 3. God’s Book---God’s Voice 4. Handling the Scriptures Accurately God the Father 5. Knowing God: Life’s Major Pursuit 6. Loving God: Our Ultimate Response The Lord Jesus Christ 7. Mary’s Little Lamb 8. When the God-Man Walked Among Us 9. Changing Lives Is Jesus’ Business The Holy Spirit 10. The Spirit Who Is Not a Ghost The Depravity of Humanity 11. From Creation to Corruption 12. Exposing the Dark Side Salvation 13. “Mr. Smith, Meet Your Substitute” 14. The Remedy for Our Disease The Return of Christ 15. His Coming Is Sure ... Are You? 16. Until He Returns ... What? Resurrection 17. Visiting the Real Twilight Zone 18. An Interview with One from Beyond The Body of Christ 19. God’s Body-Building Program 20. Three Cheers for the Church The Family of God 21. Encouragement Served Family Style 22. Worship: Let It Shine! Let It Shine! Conclusion Notes A Glossary of Major Terms Scripture Index Subject Index

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Book SynopsisChristians have always believed in the triune God, but they haven''t always understood or used the doctrine of the Trinity consistently.In order to form a coherent view of trinitarian theology, it''s important for Christians to have a working knowledge of the two legitimate models for explaining this doctrine: Classical – presenting a traditional view of the Trinity, represented by the Baptist theologian Stephen R. Holmes and the Roman Catholic theologian Paul D. Molnar. Relational – presenting the promise and potential hazards of a relational doctrine, represented by the evangelical theologian Thomas H. McCall and the Baptist philosopher Paul S. Fiddes. In this volume of the Counterpoints series, leading contributors establish their models and approaches to the doctrine of the Trinity (or, the relationship between the threeness and oneness of the divine life). Each expert hiTable of ContentsTentative Table of Contents Introduction (Sexton) VIEW ONE: THE SOCIAL DOCTRINE OF THE TRINITY Chapter 1: Social Trinity: Catholic/Mainline Perspective Response from Evangelical Social Trinitarian Response from Catholic Classical Trinitarian Response from Evangelical Classical Trinitarian Chapter 2: Social Trinity: Evangelical Perspective Response from Mainline Social Trinitarian Response from Catholic Classical Trinitarian Response from Evangelical Classical Trinitarian VIEW TWO: THE CLASSICAL DOCTRINE OF THE TRINITY Chapter 3: Classical Trinity: Catholic/Mainline Perspective Response from Mainline Social Trinitarian Response from Evangelical Social Trinitarian Response from Evangelical Classical Trinitarian Chapter 4: Classical Trinity: Evangelical Perspective Response from Mainline Social Trinitarian Response from Evangelical Social Trinitarian Response from Catholic Classical Trinitarian Conclusion (Sexton)

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Book SynopsisLearn how to live with the peace and presence of God in the midst of our hectic, busy lives. Spiritual formation is more than just solitude and contemplative reflections. Spiritual formation happens in the everyday, in each and every moment of life.  For those caught up in the busyness of work, family, and church, it often feels like time with God is just another thing on a crowded to-do list.Ken Shigematsu—award-winning author and pastor—will teach you simple rhythms to help you slow down and experience God in every part of your life. Through personal experiences, stories, and poetic and practical meditations, Ken shares spiritual practices that will help you learn how to have a richer, deeper connection with God, no matter your life situation or vocation.In God in My Everything, discover how to create and practice a life-giving, sustainable rhythm in the midst of your demanding life. As you learn how to savor the presTable of ContentsBeginnings I tell the story of my conversion to Christ as an adolescent and subsequent transition from a shop-lifting, drug-using juvenile delinquent to a young adult struggling to follow Christ, but lacking any knowledge of spiritual practices and tools. I set the stage for the reader by discussing the events that led to my taking a pilgrimage to Ireland, which introduced me to the concept of a rule or rhythm of life. Part One: Invitation to a Pilgrimage Chapter 1 Discovering the Treasure of an Ancient Path This chapter explains how, as an urban pastor spiritually treading water in my early thirties, I trav-eled to Ireland and visited many of the important sites of Celtic Christianity and at the same time discovered the work and spiritual disciplines of Saint Benedict. Connecting this experience with the practices of my Samurai-scholar ancestors in Japan, I describe how my pilgrimage to Ireland prompted me to explore the idea of a rule of life, its importance, and its application in my own life and the lives of others. Chapter 2 Creating a Spiritual Ecosystem This chapter uses the image of a trellis to show how a rule or rhythm provides a framework for our becoming more like Jesus. Drawing on my experiences as a sailing enthusiast, I illustrate how a rhythm of life enables us to grow: raising and trimming sails, an image for our participation in God’s work of purification, works in tandem with the wind, a symbol for God’s grace. Using the careers of Michael Jordan and Yo-Yo Ma as illustrations, I show how deliberate practice, rather than sheer talent or giftedness alone, fosters a person’s spiritual development. In order to guide this deliberate practice, I explain the importance of finding a coach, a spiritual friend, and a supportive community to help us build our spiritual ecosystem. Chapter 3 A Rule that Bends but Doesn’t Break This chapter opens by flashing back to a time in my twenties in Tokyo, Japan, when, at the very time others considered me to be a rising star in the Sony Corporation, I felt like I was losing my soul. I describe how, as a result, I unconsciously began to engage in practices that restored spiritual health to my life---I began living by a rule of life. Then, in order to provide a biblical foundation for living by a rule, I explore the life of Daniel as a model in Scripture of someone who lived by a rhythm. Finally, I move to the practical. I outline the different potential categories of a rule: Sab-bath, prayer, lectio, spiritual friendship, sexuality, family, care for the body, recreation, play, mon-ey, work, and mission. I close by giving a series of practical suggestions on how to craft the rhythm: start simply, build slowly, and prune. Part Two: The Core Practices Chapter 4 Oasis for Body and Soul This chapter explores how setting aside one day of Sabbath rest in seven creates a sanctuary for us in time. I show how this day of rest not only gifts our bodies with rest but also offers peace for our soul as we are freed from our compulsive need to define ourselves by what we achieve. Citing examples from traditional monastics and illustrating this theme with the experiences of a student, an engineer, and a parent, I demonstrate how pilgrims of Christ can establish periods of rest in their lives. This chapter connects these ideas about Sabbath with creative ways readers can keep Sabbath, namely by worshiping in community, enjoying loved ones, and recreating in creation. Chapter 5 Deepening Our Friendship with God This chapter describes prayer as a way of growing a friendship with God. I show how the analogy of prayer as a friendship with God helps us form realistic expectations for the difficult seasons of our spiritual life, whether that season is parenting young children or a long season of drought. Drawing on the example of Benedictine monks, I offer ways of creating a rhythm for spending time with God in our lives---even for those unable to s

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Book SynopsisThis is a book to help counselors understand and deal with typical problems that arise in a marriage by offering biblical solutions.

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Book SynopsisThis book was written to help ministers and students discover the purpose of preaching and the ways that Scripture informs and directs the preaching task.

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Book SynopsisThis book connects biblical doctrine with practical living. The reader gains an insight into the rich theological framework that supports and directs a biblical approach to counseling.

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Book SynopsisThis companion volume to Competent to Counsel and The Christian Counselor’s Manual is designed to help you assimilate and apply the principles of nouthetic counseling. It is an excellent tool for any Christian counselor who wants to develop a scriptural approach to counseling. Based on actual counseling experiences, the cases are typical of the various problems encountered in ordinary church and pastoral counseling. This workbook provides * practice in learning how to identify problems according to biblical norms * practice in laying out biblical plans of action * familiarity with a variety of problems This is not merely a book for the classroom. It is a tool for all sorts of training and personal development programs. By working through the many cases provided, you will be better able to identify and respond to the issues that typically confront Christian counselors.

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Book SynopsisThis book makes the Greek New Testament and word studies based on it easily accessible to everyone, all in one volume.

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Book SynopsisThe nature of the Genesis narrative has sparked much debate among Christians. This book introduces three predominant interpretive genres and their implications for biblical understanding. Each contributor identifies their position on the genre or genres of Genesis, chapters 1-11, addresses why their interpretation is respectful of and appropriate to the text, and contributes examples of its application to a variety of passages.The positions include: Theological History(Genesis can be taken seriously as both history and theology) – defended by James K. Hoffmeier. Proto-History (the early Genesis narratives consist of a variety of literary genres; which, nonetheless, do not obscure the book''s theological teaching) – defended by Gordon J. Wenham. Ancient Historiography (an understanding of Genesis that seeks to reconcile the limitations of its human authors with theTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. What is Genre? 2. The Importance of Genre for Biblical Interpretation 3. Genre and Genesis 1. History of Interpretation from the Patristic Period to the Reformation 2. Rise of Critical Scholarship 3. Discovery of Ancient Near Eastern Parallels 4. Contemporary Interpretations View One: John Oswalt--Theology History View Two: Gordan Wenham--Proto-History View Three: Kenton Sparks--Ancient Historiography Conclusion

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Book SynopsisEven the least technical among us are being pressed from all sides by advances in digital technology. We rely upon computers, cell phones, and the Internet for communication, commerce, and entertainment. Yet even though we live in this “instant message” culture, many of us feel disconnected, and we question if all this technology is really good for our souls.In a manner that’s accessible, thoughtful, and biblical, author Tim Challies addresses questions such as:• How has life—and faith—changed now that everyone is available all the time through mobile phones?• How does our constant connection to these digital devices affect our families and our church communities?• What does it mean that almost two billion humans are connected by the Internet … with hundreds of millions more coming online each year?Providing the reader with a framework they can apply to any technology, Tim Challies explains how an

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Book SynopsisFew pastors continue to read their Hebrew Old Testament after seminary. One reason is that it is too time-consuming, since many words have to be looked up in the dictionary. The Reader''s Hebrew-English Lexicon of the Old Testament, now for the first time complete in one volume, enables the pastor and the student to read the Hebrew Old Testament with relative ease. Listed in sequence by chapter and verse are all words that occur fewer than fifty times in the Old Testament, complete with translation (based on Brown, Driver, and Briggs'' Lexicon) and numbers indicating how often the word occurs in the particular book and in the Old Testament as a whole. At the end of each entry is the page number in Brown, Driver, and Briggs'' Lexicon where a discussion of the word can be found. Appendixes list all Hebrew words occurring more than fifty times in the Old Testament and all Aramaic words occurring more than ten times.

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Book SynopsisDiscovering Romans: Spiritual Revival for the Soul is a popular level guide by outstanding Bible teacher S. Lewis Johnson that opens up the motivating truths found in the apostle Paul’s powerful letter to the Romans. Anyone hungry to grow in practical understanding of Scripture will profit from Johnson’s rich teaching that stimulates both mind and emotions. This beloved pastor and professor works through the text engagingly, providing both clarifying insights and life applications along the way. Each chapter ends with reflection questions, making this volume useful not only for individual reading (or preparation for teaching) but also in small group Bible studies. John MacArthur once said, “Through the years I have listened to the preaching of S. Lewis Johnson far more than any other preacher.” Reading through this volume will be a soul-reviving experience.

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Book SynopsisRenowned scholar David VanDrunen tracks the historical and biblical roots of the idea that all glory belongs exclusively to God. God''s Glory Alone is a beautiful reflection on how commitment to God''s glory alone fortifies us to live godly lives in this present age.Reinvigorating one of the five great declarations of the Reformation—soli Deo gloria—VanDrunen: Examines the development of this theme in the Reformation, in subsequent Reformed theology and confessions, and in contemporary theologians who continue to be inspired by the conviction that all glory belongs to God. Turns to the biblical story of God''s glory, beginning with the pillar of cloud and fire revealed to Israel, continuing through the incarnation, death, and exaltation of the Lord Jesus Christ, and culminating in Christ''s Second Coming and the glorification of his people. Addresses several of today''s great cultural challenges and temTable of ContentsEach volume will be structured into three parts and will be approximately 70,000-80,000 words in length. 1. Sola______ in historical perspective. Part 1 of each volume seeks to take the reader back to the sixteenth century, providing the reader with the historical background to the sola in focus. 2. Sola______ in biblical and theological perspective. Part 2 moves from the historical to the biblical, seeking to defend the sola in focus both biblically and theologically. 3. Sola______ in light of contemporary challenges. Part 3 addresses new challenges to the sola in focus. The purpose of this final section is not merely to answer contemporary challenges, but to show the relevancy of Reformation theology today.

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Book SynopsisToday's youth struggle with difficult questions of sexual identity. How can a youth worker offer wise care and counsel on such a controversial and confusing subject? Mark Yarhouse, director of the Institute for the Study of Sexual Identity, equips youth ministers so they can faithfully navigate the topic of sexual identity in a way that is honest, compassionate, and accessible. Reframing the focus away from the culture wars, Yarhouse introduces readers to the developmental considerations in the formation of sexual identityall of which occurs in the teen years.  He offers practical and helpful ways to think about homosexuality along with suggestions for talking with people who experience same-sex attraction. He also helps parents and youth volunteers learn to graciously respond to children and teens who struggle with questions of sexual identity, and discusses how youth ministry can become more relevant in the lives of youth who are navigating these issueTable of ContentsChapter 1: A culture steeped in sexual identities Chapter 2: The personal decision to adopt gay identity Chapter 3: Pulled from both sides Chapter 4: There are many ways to be a sexual minority Chapter 5: How parents can help kids Chapter 6: How youth ministers can help kids

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Book SynopsisIn Christological Anthropology in Historical Perspective, Marc Cortez looks at the ways several key theologians have used Christology to inform their understanding of the human person. Based on this historical study, he concludes with a constructive proposal for how Christology and anthropology should inform our view of what it means to be human.Table of ContentsPart One: An Empty Cipher 1. The Glory of Christ, the Image of God, and the Christological Orientation of Theological Anthropology Part Two: Centered on Christ through the Centuries 2. What is a 'Will'?: Maximus' Cosmological Christology and Human Volitionality 3. Prototype, Archetype, and Gender-type: Gregory of Nyssa and the Christological (De)gendering of the Human Person 4. Cross-Centered Vocation: The Theology of the Cross in Luther's Theological Anthropology 5. Consciousness of God, Awareness of Self: Schleiermacher's Reconstruction of the imitatio Christi 6. Summoned into Being: Body, Soul, and Eternal Election in Barth's Theology 7. Person, Persons, and Personhood: Zizioulas and the Ecclesial Nature of Humanity 8. The Black Christ: James Cone and the Race-ing of the Human Person Part Three: Tentative Steps Forward 9. Reforming Our Anthropological Vision: Some Concluding Thoughts on the Shape of a Christ-Centered Theological Anthropology

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Book SynopsisFar too often, there is a stark divide between the academy and the ministry of the church, between pastors and theologians. Gerald Hiestand and Todd Wilson offer a rallying cry to a new generation of church leaders and show the promising ways in which one can embody the calling of a “pastor theologian” for the good of the church.Table of ContentsIntroduction: Why Pastor-Theologians? Chapter 1 Pastor or Theologian? A Modern Identity Crisis Chapter 2 The Great Divorce: How Did It Happen? PART 1: THE LOCAL THEOLOGIAN Chapter 3 Resourcing the Congregation Chapter 4 The Contemplative Pastor: Eugene Peterson (c. 1980) PART 2: THE POPULAR THEOLOGIAN Chapter 5 Influencing the Masses Chapter 6 The Evangelical Statesman: John Stott (c. 2000) PART 3: THE ECCLESIAL THEOLOGIAN Chapter 7 Engaging the Theologians Chapter 8 The Bishop and Scholar: N. T. Wright (c. 2009) Conclusion: The Future of a Movement

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Book SynopsisYouth Ministry Management Tools 2.0 by Mike Work and Ginny Olson is an up-to-date revision of a popular, best-selling resource manual that helps youth workers with the administrative side of leading a youth ministry.Table of ContentsOUTLINE FOR YMMT V2 Chapter 1 - Introduction to Management of Youth Ministry A. Why management is sometimes difficult for YM people B. Theological underpinnings of youth ministry management C. If you're new to youth ministry: the first steps you need to take. SECTION I - STRATEGIC FOUNDATIONS OF YOUTH MINISTRY CHAPTER 2 - STARTING POINT OF YM MANAGEMENT A. Philosophy of youth ministry B. Philosophy of Leadership C. Vision and Mission CHAPTER 3 - STRATEGIC PLANNING Developing a strategic plan for your youth ministry A. Demographics of your community B. Demographics of your church C. What's a SWOT analysis and how can it help you? D. Values, Beliefs, Assumptions, and Guiding Principles E. Goals: SMART F. Evaluating a youth ministry CHAPTER 4 - PLANNING A. Short-term planning B. Long-term planning SECTION II - ORGANIZATION AND YOUTH MINISTRY CHAPTER 5 - EVENTS A. Types of events B. Creating C. Guidelines D. Risk management E. Contracts, forms, budgets F. Marketing CHAPTER 6 - COMMUNICATIONS A. Target your communication B. Tools for communication: websites, texting, emails, etc C. Designing and prioritizing marketing CHAPTER 7 - FINANCES A. Budget basics B. Financial policies C. Developing a year-long budget D. Fund-raising CHAPTER 8 - GENERAL OFFICE PROCEDURES A. Office set up B. Office protocol C. Filing systems CHAPTER 9 - RISK MANAGEMENT A. Foundation of risk management B. Safety policies C. Necessary forms: Registration, permission, medical release D. Background checks E. Insurance coverage CHAPTER 10 - WORKING WITH BOARDS and COMMITTEES A. Type of Boards: advisory, governing, policy making, B. Board responsibilities C. Selection of board and committee members D. Governing policies E. Running meetings CHAPTER 11 - WRITING ON THE JOB A. Writing reports for annual meetings, governing boards, etc. B. Correspondence: How to write your resignation, a thank you, an invitation C. How to put together a proposal D. Writing reference letters E. Intellectual property SECTION 3: PEOPLE AND YOUTH MINISTRY CHAPTER 12 - TEAM: RECRUITING, SCREENING, AND DEVELOPING A. Philosophy of team B. Job descriptions and expectations C. Recruiting volunteers D. Screening E. Orientation and evaluation strategy for new volunteers F. Developing the team CHAPTER 13- STUDENT LEADERS A. Philosophy B. How to develop a team C. Roles and expectations D. Teachable moments in developing leaders CHAPTER 14 - INTERNS A. Getting your church on board B. Preparing for interns C. Recruiting and screening D. Internship development plan E. Evaluation SECTION 4: YOU AND YOUTH MINISTRY Chapter 15 - Employed as a Youth Minister A. Resumes, cv's, and LinkedIn - making yourself known B. Job descriptions C. Researching a position D. Interviewing E. Salary F. Job reviews G. Negotiating: a raise, vacation, schooling, etc. H. Professional boundaries I. Leaving: when it's your choice and when it's not. Chapter 16 - Managing Your Life in Ministry A. Time Management B. Setting priorities C. Planning for your future

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Book SynopsisRadical. Crazy. Transformative and restless. Every word we read these days seems to suggest there’s a “next-best-thing,” if only we would change our comfortable, compromising lives. In fact, the greatest fear most Christians have is boredom—the sense that they are missing out on the radical life Jesus promised. One thing is certain. No one wants to be “ordinary.”Yet pastor and author Michael Horton believes that our attempts to measure our spiritual growth by our experiences, constantly seeking after the next big breakthrough, have left many Christians disillusioned and disappointed. There’s nothing wrong with an energetic faith; the danger is that we can burn ourselves out on restless anxieties and unrealistic expectations. What’s needed is not another program or a fresh approach to spiritual growth; it’s a renewed appreciation for the commonplace.Far from a call to low expectations and passivity, Horton invites reTable of ContentsChapter 1: Ordinary: The New Radical? We're so wrapped up in the excitement of the extraordinary---the radical---that we miss opportunities both to receive and to give what's really important. After the initial burst based on big promises and expectations, the result is often burn-out and disillusionment. Chapter 2: Ordinary Isn't Mediocre The focus here is on what isn't meant by "ordinary." Too often, it's seen as synonymous with "nominal," "mediocre," "passive," and "disengaged." My goal in this chapter is to challenge these assumptions. Chapter 3: The God of the Ordinary One of the areas where we see so little appreciation for the ordinary is in the marginalization of the doctrine of providence. In the face of secular naturalism, many Christians adopt a hyper-supernaturalism. Either everything is a miracle, or nothing is. But that renders miracles ordinary and the ordinary empty of God's activity. Everything goes down a notch. To appreciate the ordinary, we have to begin with God as the original worker. Here I try to distinguish God's miraculous and providential ways of working while giving both their due. Chapter 4: We Don't Need Another Hero We start early, in Sunday school, with the Bible as a collection of "Bible heroes." Then we look for celebrity athletes and entertainers, founding fathers and Mother Theresas, to boost are confidence in being on the winning team. But does the Bible itself encourage us to read it this way? This chapter draws attention to God as the real hero of the Bible, along with a supporting cast of characters who---like us---are often unfaithful. Only when we understand that Christ is first of all the Savior of people who don't follow his example can we accept ourselves as ordinary sinners with an extraordinary Redeemer. Chapter 5: Extraordinary Grace through Ordinary Means We associate the Holy Spirit with direct and immediate experiences inside of us. That makes sense, given the emphases in Scripture on the Spirit's indwelling work. Nevertheless, it also misses a lot. The Holy Spirit has always done extraordinary things through his ordinary creatures. This chapter traces the ways in which the Spirit is typically identified with visible and external matter: water, a cloud and pillar of fire, circumcision, a temple, and an otherwise ordinary bath and an ordinary meal with bread wine, in a fellowship of embodied saints who long for the resurrection to come. Chapter 6: Spontaneous Isn't All It's Cracked Up to Be From a fountain of individualism---even narcissism, our culture prizes that which is spontaneous, personally chosen, with results that are immediately visible. Sometimes this impulse affects our view of discipleship. Why do the apostles talk so much about character traits like humility, patience, gentleness, self-control, and submission to each other? And are we prone to adopt, even in the name of being counter-cultural, the contrary characteristics that our successful neighbors value? Chapter 7: "The Kingdom of God Is Like..." Jesus compared the kingdom to a mustard seed. In fact, a lot of the analogies for the growth of the kingdom---and of individual believers---are organic. Planting strawberries with their mom, children often expect immediate fruit and lose interest when it doesn't appear. You can't really watch a tree grow, but it does. We know because Christ is raised and has ascended and has sent his Spirit to graft us onto him as our Living Vine. Once we stop looking for immediate results and evidence of our own growth and the visible triumph of Christ's kingdom, we can begin to care for things again. Chapter 8: Ordinary People The church in the abstract may be fine---the invisible company of God's elect. As the saying goes, "To dwell above with the saints in love---Oh, that will be glory! But to dwell below with the saints I know, well, that's a different story." Especially those of us who have been shaped by the amb

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Book SynopsisReaders of Paul today are more than ever aware of the importance of interpreting Paul’s letters in their Jewish context. In Reading Romans in Context a team of Pauline scholars go beyond a general introduction that surveys historical events and theological themes and explore Paul’s letter to the Romans in light of Second Temple Jewish literature.In this non-technical collection of short essays, beginning and intermediate students are given a chance to see firsthand what makes Paul a distinctive thinker in relation to his Jewish contemporaries. Following the narrative progression of Romans, each chapter pairs a major unit of the letter with one or more thematically related Jewish text, introduces and explores the theological nuances of the comparative text, and shows how these ideas illuminate our understanding of the book of Romans.Table of ContentsForeword Simon Gathercole Introduction; History of the Second Temple Period Editors 1 Messianism in Romans 1:1-17 Wesley Hill 2 Anthropology in Romans 1:18-2:5 Jonathan Linebaugh 3 Ethnicity in Romans 2:6-29 Love Sechrest 4 Works of the Law in Romans 3:1-20 Aaron Sherwood 5 God's Righteousness in Romans 3:21-31 Jonathan Linebaugh 6 Abraham's Faith in Romans 4:1-25 Mariam Kamell 7 Justification in Romans 5:1-11 Mark Mathews 8 Adam and/or Temporal Dualism in Romans 5:12-21 Jonathan Worthington 9 Personification in Romans 6:1-23 Joseph Dodson 10 Sin and Human Agency in Romans 7:1-25 Jason Maston 11 Spirit and Human Agency in Romans 8:1-13 Kyle Wells 12 Cosmology in Romans 8:14-39 Ben Blackwell 13 Election in Romans 9:1-29 Orrey McFarland 14 Righteousness and Law in Romans 9:30-10:21 David Lincicum or Sarah Whittle (?) 15 Israel's Salvation in Romans 11:1-36 John Goodrich 16 Community and Ethics in Romans 12:1-21 Ben Dunson 17 Politics in Romans 13:1-14 Dean Pinter 18 Anti-Semitism in Romans 14:1-15:13 Nijay Gupta 19 Almsgiving in Romans 15:14-33 David Briones 20 Women in Ministry in Romans 16:1-27 Susan Mathew Epilogue: Reading Romans in Light of Second Temple Judaism; Glossary; Appendix: Basic Research Tools Editors

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Book SynopsisA concise account of the whole biblical narrative and what it means—as well as the beliefs and lifestyle it inspires—for those observing Christianity from the outside, especially those who think there are good reasons not to believe.A Doubter''s Guide to the Bible charts a biblical roadmap from the story of creation to the fulfillment of creation, answering many of the most frequently asked questions along the way: How can we read the creation account in Genesis in light of modern science? How should Old Testament law be understood when it appears inconsistent and irrelevant? Isn''t the story of Jesus'' birth a little far-fetched? What is the Gospel? Why are there four accounts of the same thing, and what are they really saying? John Dickson provides a readable and inviting Bible primer for anyone interested in informing themselves about the most widely read book in the history of humanity.Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: How Everything is Good Chapter 2: Why So Much is Bad Chapter 3: Plan A, B, and C Chapter 4: The Good Life Chapter 5: Justice for All Chapter 6: Kingdom Come Chapter 7: The Wait is (Almost) Over Chapter 8: The Great Work Chapter 9: Concerning Life and Doctrine Chapter 10: How Everything is Good Again

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Book SynopsisJacob and Solomon were polygamists. Lot offered his daughters up for rape, David committed adultery (or rape?), and the Bible calls both men righteous. Instead of ignoring these R-rated "love" stories, as the church often does, Prostitutes and Polygamists: A Look at Love, Old Testament Style engages, discusses, and learns from them.Table of Contents1. Humans Behaving Badly 2. The Ideal: Husbands and Wives 3. Prostitutes: A Pimping Patriarch and a Pious Prostitute 4. Polygamists 5. Rapists and Adulterers 6. Incest-ers: Did Cain Really Marry his Sister? 7. Widows 8. Sodomites 9. Sex and the Single Savior

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Book SynopsisTaking a stand over the gender-issue divide Author and New Testament scholar Michael Bird was formerly in favor of distinct gender roles in ministry, a viewpoint commonly called complementarianism. But inconsistencies in practice and careful biblical study convinced him to rethink his position.Originally published as a short ebook, Bourgeois Babes, Bossy Wives, and Bobby Haircuts offers an engaging, incisive perspective on biblical gender equality and the egalitarian viewa preference for allowing women to hold teaching and leadership positions in ministry.While Bird is now egalitarian, he nevertheless strikes a respectful tone toward those in his previous camp, seeking to craft a perspective that both values women and upholds biblical differences between the sexes. Humorous and hard-hitting, Bird will challenge readers on both sides of the gender-issue divide.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Fretting over Phoebe 2. Who is Who in the Zoo? 3. Women in Pauline Churches Conclusion Epilogue: Who the Heck Was Ilse Fredrichsdorff?

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Book SynopsisA fresh approach to the hot-button topic of women in ministryBased on his study of a key word for teaching in the New Testamentan activity often thought to be prohibited to womenand on various other kinds of public speaking in which women in Scripture clearly participated, scholar John Dickson builds a case for women preachers.This expanded edition of Hearing Her Voice, published originally as a short ebook, presents an entirely new and convincing biblical argument. Focused and purposefully limited in its conclusions, Dickson's case has the potential to change minds and merits careful consideration by complementarians and egalitarians alike.This book will be useful for pastors, Bible teachers, college and seminary students, professors, and lay leaders who wrestle with the topic of women's roles in ministry, and it will appeal to many with its fresh approach to this hot-button topic.

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Book SynopsisAt one point in her life, author and co-founder of Redeemer Presbyterian Church Kathy Keller sought pastoral ordination. Yet she came to adopt the view that men and women have different roles in marriage and ministry, and that fulfilling such roles pleases God and leads to greater personal fulfillment.In this unapologetic but nuanced piece, Keller presents a caring and careful case for biblical gender differences and the complementarian view of women in ministry. At the same time, she encourages women to teach and lead in the church in ways that may startle some complementarians. Readers on both sides of this hot-button topic will be challenged by her ministry-tested and thoroughly Scriptural perspective.

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Book SynopsisThe Practical Shepherding series of guides provides pastors and ministry leaders with practical help to do the work of pastoral ministry in a local church. In Comfort the Grieving, experienced pastor Paul Tautges offers readers a guide to comforting those dealing with death through the hope of the gospel.Table of ContentsForeword: Brian Croft Introduction SECTION ONE: PASTORAL THEOLOGY Chapter 1: God is our refuge – Biblical foundations Chapter 2: The God of hymnody – Musical meditations Chapter 3: God delights in the death of a believer – Pastoral tenderness Chapter 4: The God of all comfort – Hope-dispensing letters Chapter 5: God brings life out of death – Gospel-centered comfort Chapter 6: The God of reconciliation – Christ-centered preaching SECTION TWO: PRACTICAL APPLICATION Chapter 7: The Grace of Salvation – Eternal considerations Chapter 8: Grace for the Death of a Child – Theological reflections Chapter 9: Grace after the funeral – Bereavement care Chapter 10: Grace at the bedside – Compassionate chaplaincy Conclusion: Appendix 1: A Personal Testimony Appendix 2: Scriptures that Comfort Appendix 3: Poetry, Songs, and Prayers Appendix 4: Sample Memorial Services Appendix 5: Further Help Endnotes

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Book SynopsisDiscipleship occurs when someone answers the call to learn from Jesus how to live his or her life—as though Jesus were living it. The end result is that the disciple becomes the kind of person who naturally does what Jesus did.How the church understands salvation and the gospel is the key to recovering a biblical theology of discipleship. Our doctrines of grace and salvation, in some cases, actually prevent us from creating an expectation that we are to be disciples of Jesus. A person can profess to be a Christian and yet still live under the impression that they don’t need to actually follow Jesus. Being a follower is seen as an optional add-on, not a requirement. It is a choice, not a demand. Being a Christian today has no connection with the biblical idea that we are formed into the image of Christ.In this ground-breaking new book, pastor and author Bill Hull shows why our existing models of evangelism and discipleship fail to actually produce followers Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1 - The Gospel The definition of the gospel is the source for discipleship. It defines the life of a disciple, the disciple's purpose, calling, and message. This chapter looks at several of the most common gospels preached, including: the gospel of forgiveness only, the gospel of the left, the gospel of the right, the gospel of prosperity, the gospel for consumers, the radical gospel for activists, the good for nothing gospel, and the gospel of the kingdom. Chapter 2 - The Call My life is an answer to the call of Jesus. We answer with our lives. This chapter will discuss the impotence of systems and why Jesus called us to be and make disciples rather than start churches or governments. Discipleship is the only hope for the world. Only when a person submits to a community of serious Christ-followers can they learn to do all that Christ commanded. This chapter will exegete relevant passages, define terms, and look at various definitions of discipleship from the Reformation, Wesley, Post WWII evangelicalism, the para church, etc. Chapter 3 - Salvation Saved means the possession and the experience of new life, eternal life right now. It also assumes significant and ongoing change into the image of Christ. Additionally, the grand goals of a life in Christ are attainable and are expected as one lives an obedient life. This quality of life does matter regarding the level of success and amount of time it takes the church to accomplish its mission. It also sorts out the reasons that a substandard understanding of Salvation creates a passive worldwide congregation with low expectations and "Christians" who contradict their own testimony. Chapter 4 - Ways and Means The problem in the world is not just bad people doing bad things. It is good people doing good things badly. Modifications of time hardened practices is required if what has been advertized as a new person in Christ and in the case of the church, as a new humanity is going to realized. As it always does, it comes down to the ways and means of getting there. This section will talk about spiritual exercise, spiritual disciplines, and if there are "must haves?" meaning, if you don't do them, you cannot grow because God set it up that way. Chapter 5 - The Church The New Testament shows us the church we never see. The church is as grand as one could imagine and as low and gross as the depravity of man can take it. The reality of the church is that we are people of dust daring to shoot for the stars. The majestic beauty of theological grandeur inspires our hearts and the mundane, the boring, and the vast wasteland the church can become disillusion us. The balance that calls us is to never let the vision of the church we want to have become the enemy of the church we do have. If disappointment in the church could cause Christ to quit running it, he would of left us long ago. Chapter 6 - The Pastor What is the role of the pastor in calling people to discipleship? This chapter begins with several common pastoral mistakes. It draws on some of the background from The Disciple Making Pastor and the Complete Book of Discipleship. Chapter 7 - The End "And the good news about the Kingdom will be preached throughout the whole world, so that all nations will hear it; and then the end will come." Mt. 24:14 NLT. This not about how the story ends but about the fact that it does, indeed, end. We will also deal with where we end up and why it matters. I want to show that this is all connected to our understanding and practice of discipleship. The end compels us to define what is driving our discipleship. Conclusion

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Book SynopsisOur goal as Christians is never simply to build our own tribe. Instead, we seek the peace and prosperity of the city or community in which we live through a gospel movement led by the Holy Spirit, a movement united by the gospel of Jesus Christ, a common mission to reach and serve others, and a commitment to be gracious and generous to those who disagree with you.In Serving a Movement, best-selling author and pastor Timothy Keller looks at the nature of the church’s mission and its relationship to the work of individual Christians in the world. He examines what it means to be a “missional” church today and how churches can practically equip people for missional living. Churches need to intentionally cultivate an integrative ministry that connects people to God, to one another, to the needs of the city, and to the culture around us. Finally, he highlights the need for intentional movements of churches planting new churches that faithfully proclaim GoTable of ContentsIntroduction Part 1: Missional Community 1. The Search for the Missional Church 2. Centering the Missional Church 3. Equipping People for Missional Living Reflection: What Is the Missional Church? Tim Chester Part 2: Integrative Ministry 4. The Balance of Ministry Fronts 5. Connecting People to God 6. Connecting People to One Another 7. Connecting People to the City 8. Connecting People to the Culture Reflection: Gospel Ministry Matt Chandler Part 3: Movement Dynamics 9. Movements and Institutions 10. The Church as a Dynamic Organism 11. Church Planting as a Movement Dynamic 12. The City and the Gospel Ecosystem Reflection: Church Movements Alan Hirsch Response and Conclusion Timothy Keller

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Book SynopsisIt is easy to assume that if we understand the gospel and preach it faithfully, our ministry will necessarily be shaped by it—but this is not true.  Many churches claim to be gospel-centered but do not have a ministry that is shaped by, centered on, and empowered through the gospel.  The implications of the gospel have not yet worked their way into the fabric of how that church does ministry.  Gospel-centered ministry is more theologically driven than program driven. To pursue it, we must spend time reflecting on the essence, the truths, and the very patterns of the gospel itself.  The gospel is neither religion nor irreligion, but something else entirely—a third way of relating to God through grace. In Shaped by the Gospel, bestselling author and pastor Timothy Keller addresses several current discussion and conflicts about the nature of the gospel and shows how faithful preaching of the gospel leads to individuaTable of ContentsIntroduction Part 1: Gospel Theology 1. The Gospel Is Not Everything 2. The Gospel Is Not a Simple Thing 3. The Gospel Affects Everything Reflection: What Is The Gospel? Michael Horton Part 2: Gospel Renewal 4. The Need for Gospel Renewal 5. The Essence of Gospel Renewal 6. The Work of Gospel Renewal Reflection: Renewal and Revival Response and Conclusion Timothy Keller

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Book SynopsisAs the West becomes more religiously diverse, Christians are aware of questions raised by proclaiming Jesus as the way, the truth, and the life. Can objections to Christian exclusivity be answered, and how should Christians understand other religions and their followers? Their Rock is Not Like Our Rock presents a theology of other religions.Table of ContentsPrologue 1. The Task Before Us 2. Homo Adorans 3. The Curious Case of Remnantal Revelation 4. Towards a Religio-Genesis 5. No Other Gods Before Me 6. The Perilous Exchange 7. For Their Rock Is Not as Our Rock 8. “A Light for the Gentiles” 9. ”But I Have Raised You Up for This Very Purpose” Conclusion Bibliography

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