Is the cross truly the center of your ministry? Today we commonly see images of the cross adorning churches, dangling from necklaces, and gleaming from lapels. Yet the image that is so sanitized for us today was grotesque and abhorrent to those living in the first century. It was a symbol of evil, torture, and shame. It is this realistic and horrifying vi… Read more…
This free ebook The Bible - Its Sufficiency and Supremacy by C.H. Mackintosh firmly and succinctly proclaims the sufficiency and the supremacy of the Bible. It details how the Bible stands, as ever, the Word of God across time and space. In this ebook, Mackintosh writes, "We believe that the Bible, as written in the original Hebrew and Greek languages, i… Read more…
In To the Work!, D. L. Moody states, "It is far better to get a hundred men to work than to do the work oneself." That is the goal of this classic book; to encourage believers in the work of the kingdom in order to see movement in the church. Moody draws from the Bible and his own personal observations in order to instill a sense of enthusiasm and urgency in… Read more…
The Lord's Prayer from Matthew chapter 6 contains six main points. Three items towards God: Thy Name, Thy Kingdom, and Thy will. Then there are 3 points towards man: daily bread, forgive others, and deliver us from evil. Read the full message at www.DrewHaninger.com . Sample from this resource: I kind of like that translation---“Pray lik… Read more…
Eugene Merrill's An Historical Survey Of The Old Testament, second edition, offers an introductory-level overview that uses the historical structure of the Old Testament as its basic framework and presents a conservative response to many critical issues. In this second edition certain sections are rewritten in light of fresh discovery and new insights. Th… Read more…
Our churches and homes need men willing to follow the path of godliness no matter what the cost. This inspiring and popular book has spoken to the hearts of men for the past 10 years, and its words are still relevant. Using engaging illustrations, scriptural wisdom, practical suggestions, and study questions, Kent Hughes offers a frank biblical discussion on… Read more…
Is the Bible an ancient document that has been tampered with? Has it been edited many times over the centuries and now is filled with errors? How can we know what the Bible really said when the originals no longer exist? Bestselling books that promote these doubts, such as Bart Ehrman's Misquoting Jesus: The Story Behind Who Changed the Bible and Why, are… Read more…
In John, the second volume in the St. Andrew’s Expositional Commentary series, Dr. Sproul deals with major themes in his easily understandable style. Readers will find invaluable insights into the goals John had in writing his Gospel, the background for Jesus’ time, and the meanings of some of John’s most difficult passages. This introduction to the Go… Read more…
Learn how to study the Bible the way Rick Warren does in Rick Warren's Bible Study Methods. With simple, step-by-step instructions, America’s pastor guides you through twelve different approaches to studying God’s Word for yourself. Doing so will help you fulfill the third purpose of The Purpose-Driven® Life: becoming more and more like Jesus. Rick War… Read more…
Are you at home in the Company of Jesus? In A Walk with God, respected theologian, R.C. Sproul helps us walk with Jesus as a friend through over 100 passages from the Gospel of Luke. Learning to live with Jesus at the center of our world is the secret to a meaningful life. Jesus is the pre-eminent character in history - even time is divided by his birt… Read more…
How to Read the Bible Book by Book helps people read the Bible as a whole by showing how each book fits into the grand narrative of Scripture. Reading the Bible need not be a haphazard journey through strange and bewildering territory. Like an experienced tour guide, How to Read the Bible Book by Book walks you through the Scriptures. For each book of the… Read more…
A landmark new Bible study resource by Chuck Swindoll! For forty-five years, Chuck Swindoll has dedicated himself to communicating the truths of the Bible with accuracy, insight, clarity, and practicality. Now, drawing on a lifetime of knowledge and practical experience, Chuck brings to life each New Testament book in all its color and personality and offers… Read more…
How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth guides readers in understanding the literary dimensions of the Bible by incorporating techniques for interpreting Scripture, while it also maintains faithfulness to literary genres. The primary task of Bible study is to determine what the Scriptures meant at the time they were written and how that meaning applies to… Read more…
Is there a God? Is Christianity rational? Why Does God Allow Suffering & Evil? Does Christianity Differ from Other World Religions? In twenty-five years of lecturing Paul Little found that regardless of the group there were twelve commonly asked questions. "They are predictable," he said. "If we think through the answers to the common questions we hear, we… Read more…
Mary L. Williamson gives a unique glimpse into the spiritual life and career of the first President of the United States. Little known and often overlooked aspects of Washington’s faith are featured throughout this well-documented book. … Read more…
Robert E. Lee has long been an inspiration to Americans in general and Christians in particular, regardless of one’s view of the Civil War. Lee’s character and ability have attracted admirers from all sides. Rather than a typical biography, author William J. Johnstone reveals that the true source of Lee’s greatness was his Christian faith. Johnstone co… Read more…
John Piper's burden is to "plead for the supremacy of God in preaching — that the . . . grand object of preaching be the infinite and inexhaustible being of God." Then when preaching takes up the ordinary things of life, they are taken all the way up into God. Part 1 examines why God should be supreme in preaching. Part 2 uses the life of Jonathan Edwa… Read more…
Dr. William Simmons' "A Concise Background Of The New Testament" is a valuable resource for understanding Israel's history, culture and religion as it impacts the life and ministry of Jesus and the experience of the early church. This work contains over 1100 linked scripture references and words throughout the text that are linked to the "Glossary" section … Read more…
In the film COURAGEOUS (from the makers of Fireproof), four police officers are confident and focused when it comes to facing danger on the job. But leading their families at home in a God-honoring way? That takes courage. Because it is important to take a faithful, fearless stand in so many areas of life, pastor and COURAGEOUS executive producer Michael … Read more…
For good reason evangelical Christians have been keen to emphasize the finished work of Christ on the cross in their presentation of the gospel. Understandably, but to our loss, this emphasis hasn’t always been accompanied by a similar emphasis on the ongoing work of the Lord Jesus in glory where, as our great High-Priest, he always lives to intercede for … Read more…
Michael Horton’s highly anticipated The Christian Faith represents his magnum opus and will be viewed as one of—if not the—most important systematic theologies since Louis Berkhof wrote his in 1932. A prolific, award-winning author and theologian, Professor Horton views this volume as “doctrine that can be preached, experienced, and lived, as well as… Read more…
The Gold Medallion Award-winning book, The Gagging of God, presents a persuasive case for Christ as the only way to God. Is Jesus the only way to God? This clear, critically-acclaimed, scholarly response to that question affirms the deep need for the Gospel's exclusive message in today's increasingly pluralistic global community. The Gagging of God offers an… Read more…
For fifteen years Millard Erickson's Christian Theology has been used widely as a reliable and comprehensive introduction to systematic theology. Now this classic text has been revised and updated to take into consideration changes in the theological world as well as changes in the intellectual, political, economic, and social worlds. While retaining the … Read more…
What were the true words and actions of Jesus—and just who is he, really? Are the church’s, the Bible’s answers to these questions, which have stood for ages, even reliable? Is Christianity founded upon someone’s deft design of the church or on the nature and teachings of a real, historical person? These and other inquiries have been posed by a group… Read more…
This definitive work encounters the Bible’s view on the ultimate end of those who do not respond in faith to Christ’s sacrifice for all humanity. The historically and biblically founded principle of hell carries with it a dire message: the unsaved will spend an eternity apart from the wholeness, joy, and perfect love that is the presence of God. None of… Read more…
Jesus of Nazareth has captured the focus of more authors, directors, scholars, and everyday people than anyone else throughout history. For Christians across the world and throughout the ages a figure worthy of faith, hope, and love. But who exactly was this Jesus, and why did he gain such a following? Four Portraits, One Jesus goes to the primary source - t… Read more…
Originally published in 1983, The Justification of God is a study that attempts to understand how Paul defends the righteousness of God in Romans 9:1-23. This brief, yet powerful passage is a startling exploration of God’s utter righteousness compared to man and his election from the perspective of eternity—from the perspective of God. Author John Piper … Read more…
Now in the 4th edition, this widely-used guide to the New Testament covers everything from the cultural and historical background of the New Testament to the textual and historical criticisms of interpretations of the books of the New Testament itself. Useful for the beginner in New Testament studies as well as for the lifelong scholar of New Testament lite… Read more…
Donald L. Brake brings to life the history of the longest-running English translation of the Holy Bible—rich with photos, maps, charts, and paintings that illustrate the plight of the most influential book in the English language. From the Old English period to King James I to William Shakespeare and the arrival of the Puritans in the New World, Brake b… Read more…
In Weighed and Wanting, D. L. Moody shares his insights and personal experiences relating to the Ten Commandments. He takes readers through each commandment and asks them to take an honest look at their hearts. … Read more…
Written with fifty years experience helping people in Africa know God through Bible study and acts of mercy, The Gospel Commission, by Michael Horton is a comprehensive, helpful, and encouraging exploration of Jesus’ final command to us. During a time when many churches are focused on writing vision statements and strategic plans, Horton asks us if our ef… Read more…
Jeremiah Burroughs, a pastor and English Independent during the 1600s, wrote prolifically and was highly esteemed by Puritan leaders of his day. In his Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment, Burroughs gives clear and simple instructions to anyone who seeks contentment in their life. Burroughs discusses the mystery of contentment, our roadblocks to contentedn… Read more…
A parent’s capacity to internalize the gospel, with all its implications, has an enormous effect on their marriage, their integrity, and their love for their children. Gospel-Powered Parenting will help parents see the importance of this principle. Internalizing the gospel helps parents fear God, sensitizes them to sin, motivates them to enter their childr… Read more…
Incarnation in the Gospels is written as a commentary, with a focus on a theme rather than a particular Bible book. It is a look at the incarnation at Christmas in three of the Gospels. Daniel Doriani, addresses “The Hope of Israel” in Matthew, Philip Ryken, the “Songs for the Savior” in Luke and Richard Phillips, “The Coming of the Light” in th… Read more…
David Hall's Legacy of John Calvin identifies 10 seminal ways that Calvin's thought transformed the culture of the West, complete with a nontechnical biography of Calvin and tributes by other leaders. The Legacy of John Calvin is brief enough for popular audiences and analytical enough to provide much information in a short space. About the Author Dav… Read more…
Theological Guide to Calvin's Institutes is a section by section commentary on Calvin’s Institutes. Theological Guide to Calvin's Institutes captures both the best of elite scholarship, as well as exhibiting a firm understanding of and passion for Calvin's own work. These essays by 20 elite Calvin scholars who appreciate the abiding value of Calvin’s… Read more…
The new iWorship Personal Worship Bible includes 365 daily devotions that lead readers into profoundly creative worship experiences. Special features include study notes, special introductions to all the books of the Bible, 100 words of worship, and two different reading plans. The devotions form a reading plan that will guide you through the bible in a y… Read more…
Somewhere between being Wonder Woman and wondering what's wrong with you is a greater reality: God created you to be a wonderful woman. Instead of trying to live up to an unrealistic role, best-selling author Sheila Walsh invites you to take off your cape and boots, set aside your crumpled suit, and discover the authentic woman, beloved and valued by God.… Read more…
Readers will experience the power of having a vibrant life of prayer and relationship with God and discover the creative ideas to weave prayer into the fabric of their day.… Read more…
If you are in any sort of leadership position, from business executive or church leader to parent or teacher, you have probably asked yourself many times what it takes to make a leader and now you can find the answer in Developing the Leader Within You. By examining the differences between leadership styles, John Maxwell outlines principles for inspiring, mo… Read more…