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God Alone: His Unique Attributes and How Knowing Them Changes Us

God Alone: His Unique Attributes and How Knowing Them Changes Us

by Jonathan Griffiths

Our constant danger is that we have a view of God that is too small.We are living in a me-focused, treat-yourself world—a world that incessantly encourages us to focus on ourselves. But a life turned inward—rather than focused on God—brings peril and confusion. When we fail to know God properly, we become selfish and hopeless. But a rene… Read more…

Secular, Sacred, Spirit: See God's Hand in Every Part of Life

Secular, Sacred, Spirit: See God's Hand in Every Part of Life

by Blake K Healy

The spiritual realm affects everyday life in ways we’ve never imagined! This book will revolutionize your understanding of how the spiritual and physical worlds connect with one another so you can strategically live out kingdom purposes in all areas of your life. Since Blake Healy was a child, he has seen angels, demons, and other spiritual r… Read more…

The Digital Public Square: Christian Ethics in a Technological Society

The Digital Public Square: Christian Ethics in a Technological Society

by Jason Thacker

We now inhabit a digital world. Social media has changed and challenged some of our most basic understandings of truth, faith, and even the idea of a public square. In The Digital Public Square, editor Jason Thacker has chosen top Christian voices to help the church navigate the issues of censorship, conspiracy theories, sexual ethics, hate speech, reli… Read more…

¿Quién es Jesús?

¿Quién es Jesús?

by César Vidal

Versión abreviada de Más que un rabino: Jesús de Nazaret es adorado, venerado y admirado por millones y millones de personas. Dios, para algunos, maestro, para otros. La verdad, sin embargo, es que Su historia y sus verdaderas enseñanzas son ignoradas en gran medida por las masas. Siglos de interpretaciones y manipulaciones han ocultado… Read more…

Come, Lord Jesus: Meditations on the Second Coming of Christ

Come, Lord Jesus: Meditations on the Second Coming of Christ

by John Piper

Bestselling Author John Piper Examines End-Times Theology and Scripture's Command to Love the Second Coming of Christ Many people are curious about the second coming of Christ—what it will be like, when it will happen, and what signs will come first. … Read more…

Our Secular Vocation: Rethinking the Church's Calling to the Marketplace

Our Secular Vocation: Rethinking the Church's Calling to the Marketplace

by J. Daryl Charles

The divide between the sacred and the secular life has dogged Christians for centuries. Even today, many Christians and church leaders still assume that the workplace is inferior to pastoring, Bible study, mission trips, and the like. This volume provides a different approach: it surveys the persistence of the sacred-secular divide in Christian history to de… Read more…

The Freedom of a Christian: A New Translation

The Freedom of a Christian: A New Translation

by Martin Luther

Martin Luther's Classic Work, Newly Translated by Robert Kolb Originally published in 1520, The Freedom of a Christian is one of Martin Luther's most well-known and enduring treatises. In it, Luther examines Christian et… Read more…

The Scandal of Undisciplined Disciples: Making Church Discipline Edifying

The Scandal of Undisciplined Disciples: Making Church Discipline Edifying

by James Durham

Mention church discipline and people often react in discomfort. But did you know that Jesus made discipline a test of whether a church meets His approval (Revelation 2–3)? In The Scandal of Undisciplined Disciples, James Durham helps us to understand the matter by defining the nature of discipline and explaining when it is necessary. He identifies… Read more…

Becoming the Church: God's People in Purpose and Power

Becoming the Church: God's People in Purpose and Power

by Claude R Alexander

Many today have given up on church. But God has not and does not give up on the church. The church is God's idea. And once we truly understand what God has in mind for his people, we can become who he wants us to be.Bishop Claude Alexander shows how the original Christians did not always understand what the church was supposed to be, but God worked in th… Read more…

The Holy Spirit—The Helper (Volume 7)

The Holy Spirit—The Helper (Volume 7)

by John Owen and Andrew S Ballitch

Crossway Introduces the Collected Works of John Owen, Updated for Modern Readers Regarded as one of the greatest theologians in history, 17th-century pastor John Owen remains influential among those interested in Puritan and Reformed theology.  … Read more…

Doing Asian American Theology: A Contextual Framework for Faith and Practice

Doing Asian American Theology: A Contextual Framework for Faith and Practice

by Daniel D Lee

The American Society of Missiology Book Award Winner"Asian American theology is about God revealed in Jesus Christ in covenantal relationship with Asian Americans qua Asian Americans. Thus, Asian American theology is about Asian Americans as well, as human covenant partners alongside of God."In doing Asian American theology, Daniel D. Lee focuses on Asian Am… Read more…

Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage in the Bible: A Fresh Look at What Scripture Teaches
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Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage in the Bible: A Fresh Look at What Scripture Teaches

by Jay E. Adams

Narrated by Milton Bagby

If the church is going to use the Bible to decide whether divorce is legitimate in certain cases and whether divorced couples have the right to remarry with the approval and blessing of God’s people, then the Bible must be studied without prejudice toward a particular answer. The author examines the relevant passages in both the Old and New Testaments … Read more…

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Rethinking the Atonement: New Perspectives on Jesus's Death, Resurrection, and Ascension

Rethinking the Atonement: New Perspectives on Jesus's Death, Resurrection, and Ascension

by David M Moffitt

Traditional views of the atonement tend to be reductive, focusing solely on Jesus's death on the cross. In his 2011 groundbreaking book Atonement and the Logic of Resurrection in the Epistle to the Hebrews, David Moffitt challenged that paradigm, showing how the atonement is a fuller process. It involves not only Jesus's death but also his resurrecti… Read more…

A Good and True Story: Eleven Clues to Understanding Our Universe and Your Place in It

A Good and True Story: Eleven Clues to Understanding Our Universe and Your Place in It

by Paul M. Gould

Young adults today want authentic answers to their soul-deep questions about God. They want meaningful ways to communicate those answers to others. Most of all, they want to know that they are living a life that matters.In A Good and True Story, philosopher, apologist, and international speaker Paul Gould leads readers on an engaging journey through eleven c… Read more…

Counterfeit Kingdom: The Dangers of New Revelation, New Prophets, and New Age Practices in the Church

Counterfeit Kingdom: The Dangers of New Revelation, New Prophets, and New Age Practices in the Church

by R. Douglas Geivett and Holly Pivec

Is there a new reformation happening in the church? It depends on who you ask. The New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) is a popular and fast-growing new movement of Christians who emphasize signs and wonders, and teach that God is giving new revelation through new apostles and prophets. But is this biblical Christianity? In Counterfeit Kingdom, apol… Read more…

Ethics beyond Rules Audio Study: How Christ’s Call to Love Informs Our Moral Choices
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Ethics beyond Rules Audio Study: How Christ’s Call to Love Informs Our Moral Choices

by Keith D Stanglin

Narrated by Keith D Stanglin and Keith Stanglin

The Zondervan Reflective Audio Study series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, Ethics beyond Rules Audio Study include high-quality live recordings in which the author teaches the content of the book, discusses important points, and introduces additional sources. The end re… Read more…

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Sexual Reformation Audio Study: Restoring the Dignity and Personhood of Man and Woman
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Sexual Reformation Audio Study: Restoring the Dignity and Personhood of Man and Woman

by Aimee Byrd

Narrated by Aimee Byrd

The Zondervan Reflective Audio Study series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook's direct narration of a book's text, The Sexual Reformation Audio Study include high-quality live recordings in which the author teaches the content of the book, discusses important points, and introduces additional sources. The end… Read more…

From the Manger to the Throne: A Theology of Luke

From the Manger to the Throne: A Theology of Luke

by Benjamin L. Gladd

An Introduction to the Dominant Biblical-Theological Themes of the Gospel of Luke The Gospel of Luke is a wonderfully detailed account of the ministry and miracles of Jesus Christ. What many readers don't realize is that Luke, who was likely a Gentile, … Read more…

Participation and Atonement: An Analytic and Constructive Account

Participation and Atonement: An Analytic and Constructive Account

by Oliver D. Crisp

The atonement is at the heart of Christian doctrine. But how does it relate to the life of the church? And what difference does it make for worship and liturgy? Highly respected theologian Oliver Crisp sets out a new, comprehensive account of the nature of the atonement, exploring how this doctrine affects our participation in the life of God and in the shar… Read more…

Psychology of the Fruit of the Spirit: The Biblical Portrayal of the Christlike Character and Its Development

Psychology of the Fruit of the Spirit: The Biblical Portrayal of the Christlike Character and Its Development

by Zoltán Dörnyei

For centuries, the fruit of the Spirit has rightfully served as a wellspring of reflection on the virtues that epitomize the Christian life and character-building. However, the notion of the fruit of the Spirit is not limited solely to forming the biblical foundation of ethical living.Psychologist and theologian Zoltán Dörnyei argues that if we underst… Read more…

Fundamental Christian Ethics

Fundamental Christian Ethics

by Daniel Heimbach

In Fundamental Christian Ethics, Daniel R. Heimbach offers clarity and hope for ethically navigating a pluralistic culture. Heimbach engages with diverse ethical issues such as abortion, sexuality, religious liberty, and racism from biblical, theological, historical, and philosophical angles. He delivers a comprehensive textbook for scholars, teachers, pasto… Read more…

Believing Philosophy Audio Lectures: A Guide to Becoming a Christian Philosopher
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Believing Philosophy Audio Lectures: A Guide to Becoming a Christian Philosopher

by Dolores G Morris

Narrated by Dolores G Morris

Believing Philosophy Audio Lectures introduces Christians to the tools and resources of philosophy, helping them understand, articulate, and defend their faith in an age of unbelief.In the first half of sessions, instructor Dolores G. Morris explains why Christians should read and study philosophy. She begins by introducing learners to the long tradition of … Read more…

Beauty of Divine Grace

Beauty of Divine Grace

by Gabriel NE Fluhrer

What sets the historic Christian faith apart from all other religions and worldviews? Nothing less than the good news of God’s saving grace in Jesus Christ. The Protestant Reformers boldly declared the marvelous message of the gospel: Salvation is by God’s grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, as revealed in Scripture alone, to the g… Read more…

Beyond Welcome: Centering Immigrants in Our Christian Response to Immigration

Beyond Welcome: Centering Immigrants in Our Christian Response to Immigration

by Karen González

Many American Christians have good intentions, working hard to welcome immigrants with hospitality and solidarity. But how can we do that in a way that puts our immigrant neighbors first rather than pushing them to the fringes of white dominant culture and keeping them as outsiders? That's exactly the question Karen González explores in Beyond Wel… Read more…

The Sabbath as Rest and Hope for the People of God

The Sabbath as Rest and Hope for the People of God

by Guy Prentiss Waters

A Short Study of the Sabbath from Creation to Consummation When it comes to the Sabbath, Christians have different ideas on what it means and how to observe it. For many people, it is a day to go to church and have fellowship with other believers. What they… Read more…

Reading the Bible Around the World: A Student’s Guide to Global Hermeneutics

Reading the Bible Around the World: A Student’s Guide to Global Hermeneutics

by Federico Alfredo Roth, Justin Marc Smith, Kirsten Sonkyo Oh, Alice Yafeh-Deigh and Kay Higuera Smith

Parish Clergy AwardIt's an exciting time to be reading the Bible. As we increasingly encounter readers with perspectives, experiences, and cultures different from our own, we can incorporate new ideas and approaches to interpreting Scripture. When diverse interpretations from various social locations are gathered together, we gain new vistas and a fuller… Read more…

Let the Nations Be Glad!: The Supremacy of God in Missions

Let the Nations Be Glad!: The Supremacy of God in Missions

by John Piper

John Piper's bestselling book on missions draws on key biblical texts to demonstrate that worship is the ultimate goal of the church and that proper worship fuels missionary outreach. Piper offers a biblical defense of God's supremacy in all things, providing readers with a sound theological foundation for missions.This 30th anniversary edition of a … Read more…

Resurrection Hope and the Death of Death

Resurrection Hope and the Death of Death

by Mitchell L Chase

A Biblical Theology of Resurrection Hope from Genesis to Revelation  Death is a powerful and sobering reality. While everyone must face death, it is not the end for those united with Christ. Followers of Jesus Christ have resurrection hope—the proclamation that Christ has defeat… Read more…

Divine Providence: A Classic Work for Modern Readers

Divine Providence: A Classic Work for Modern Readers

by Stephen Charnock

Rigorous, practical, and deeply reverent, Divine Providence speaks to the struggles of believers today as it tackles difficult questions with biblical truth. Does God govern the world—and how? Is he the author of sin? Why do good people suffer while bad people thrive? What does God’s providence mean for how we should live our lives? I… Read more…

The Church after Innovation (Ministry in a Secular Age Book #5): Questioning Our Obsession with Work, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship

The Church after Innovation (Ministry in a Secular Age Book #5): Questioning Our Obsession with Work, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship

by Andrew Root

Churches and their leaders have innovation fever. Innovation seems exciting--a way to enliven tired institutions, embrace creativity, and be proactive--and is a superstar of the business world. But this focus on innovation may be caused by an obsession with contemporary relevance, creativity, and entrepreneurship that inflates the self, lacks theological dep… Read more…

Interpreting Your World: Five Lenses for Engaging Theology and Culture

Interpreting Your World: Five Lenses for Engaging Theology and Culture

by Justin Ariel Bailey

Whether we interpret Scripture or culture, it matters what we do, not just what we think or feel. How do we live with our interpretation, and how do we live it out? This book helps us understand how culture forms us as political actors, moves us aesthetically, shapes the rhythms of our lives, and connects (or disconnects) us from God and neighbors we are cal… Read more…

Augustine: On Christian Doctrine and Selected Introductory Works

Augustine: On Christian Doctrine and Selected Introductory Works

by Timothy George

The Theological Foundations series highlights the enduring influence of prominent figures from church history. This volume features four works by Augustine of Hippo, along with an introduction by series editor Timothy George that explores Augustine’s intellectual and pastoral impact today. Scholars, pastors, and students alike may take up, read, and l… Read more…

What Fuels the Mission of the Church?

What Fuels the Mission of the Church?

by Michael Reeves and Daniel Hames

How the Church's Mission and Knowledge of God Are Intertwined Many Christians know they should be passionate about evangelism, but in reality they often find it daunting. In this concise version of … Read more…

God Shines Forth: How the Nature of God Shapes and Drives the Mission of the Church

God Shines Forth: How the Nature of God Shapes and Drives the Mission of the Church

by Michael Reeves and Daniel Hames

Why Missions and Evangelism Are an Overflow of Delighting in God  Evangelism and missions are parts of the Christian life often accompanied by fears, insecurities, and cultural pressures. In this addition to the Union series, Daniel Hames and Michael Reeve… Read more…

Pentecostal Orthodoxy: Toward an Ecumenism of the Spirit

Pentecostal Orthodoxy: Toward an Ecumenism of the Spirit

by Emilio Alvarez

“Can anything orthodox come from Pentecostalism?”This recasting of Nathaniel's familiar question from the Gospel is a fair summary of many modern Christians' assessment of the Pentecostal tradition. Yet in recent years, a growing number of Pentecostals have been turning afresh to the ancient, creedal Christian faith.Bishop Emilio Alvarez has hims… Read more…

Fruitful Theology: How the Life of the Mind Leads to the Life of the Soul

Fruitful Theology: How the Life of the Mind Leads to the Life of the Soul

by Ronni Kurtz

Why do the theologians rage?   Even a cursory scrolling of social media may lead you to the conclusion that you have to be angry to do theology. Sadly, our day is characterized by theological fighting—complete with harsh words, exaggeration, biting sarcasm, and the spirit of tearing down our brothers and sisters in Christ. But it does not hav… Read more…

Characters of Creation: The Men, Women, Creatures, and Serpent Present at the Beginning of the World
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Characters of Creation: The Men, Women, Creatures, and Serpent Present at the Beginning of the World

by Daniel Darling

Narrated by Tim Mullins

Most Christians are familiar with the opening words of Genesis: “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” But push beyond those iconic words, and sometimes the details get a little hazy. And strange. God walked around in a garden? Eve was made from Adam’s rib? A talking serpent? And what the in the world were the “N… Read more…

Foretaste of the Future: Reading Revelation in Light of God's Mission

Foretaste of the Future: Reading Revelation in Light of God's Mission

by Dean Flemming

For many Christians, the book of Revelation inspires confusion and fear. It's seen as a coded screenplay for the end times, or it's just too strange to understand. The problem, Dean Flemming contends, is that when we read Revelation as focused on the future, we miss what it says about what God is doing in the world now.Revelation is one of the riches… Read more…

Across the Spectrum: Understanding Issues in Evangelical Theology

Across the Spectrum: Understanding Issues in Evangelical Theology

by Gregory A. Boyd and Paul Rhodes Eddy

This accessible yet comprehensive primer helps readers understand the breadth of viewpoints on major issues in evangelical theology, with chapters using the popular multiple-views format. This third edition of a well-received textbook (over 60,000 copies sold) has been updated and revised throughout. It examines positions taken by evangelical scholars on sev… Read more…

Mapping Atonement: The Doctrine of Reconciliation in Christian History and Theology

Mapping Atonement: The Doctrine of Reconciliation in Christian History and Theology

by Joel Scandrett and William G Witt

This introduction traces the origins, development, and divergent streams of atonement theology throughout the Christian tradition and proposes key criteria by which we can assess their value. The authors introduce essential biblical terms, texts, and concepts of atonement; identify significant historical figures, texts, and topics; and show how various atone… Read more…


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