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› Find signed collectible books: 'Basic Bible Studies'
A valuable tool for the Bible student who wants to discover what the Word of God teaches about the central doctrine: The God of the Bible, Creation, Man's Sin, God's Grace, The Person and Work of Christ, Christ's Humiliation and Exaltation, Salvation, Justification, Adoption, The Holy Spirit, Sanctification, Glorification, Future Events for the Saved and the Lost. [via]
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Being a Disciple: Counting the Real Cost'
This brand new Bible study series from beloved Bible teacher Kay Arthur and the teaching staff of Precept Ministries tackles important issues in brief, easy-to-grasp lessons you can benefit from personally or as part of a small group. Each book in the series includes six 40-minute studies designed to draw you into Gods Word through basic inductive Bible study. As Kay explains, "Rather than simply reading or listening to what others say about a subject, you are going to see for yourself what God says about it." Join one of the worlds most respected Bible teachers in a study that will revolutionize your thinking--and your life.
What is the difference between a true follower of Jesus Christ and others who merely call themselves "Christian"? Kay Arthur and Tom and Jane Hart point the way to clear answers in this instructive study of what Jesus had to say about the subject.
Through these eye-opening inductive studies of passages from the Gospels, you can better understand the distinctive marks of a disciple of Christ and how to make sure they are true of your own life.
Join Kay Arthur in exploring what it means to count the cost, deny yourself, and follow Christ. [via]
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Blind Spots: What You Don't See May Be Keeping Your Church from Greatness'
McCartney issues a clarion call for church leaders to check their spiritual vision and engage men in the quest to make great things happen in the church. Citing statistics showing that only one percent of churches are growing, McCartney argues that the ineffectiveness in many of today's churches is due to blind spots that hinder explosive evangelism. It is McCartney's passionate belief that if church leaders were to see and address the need for reconciliation throughout the body of Christ--inspiring and equipping men to work together with all believers--the church in America would see the biggest revival in its history. Along with ideas for overcoming blind spots, McCartney offers principles for reconciliation and success stories from actual churches. [via]
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Body'
In this 1993 ECPA Book of the Year, Colson sounds a clarion call for the church to rise above traditional divisions and market-driven programs to be what God has called her to be-His people. In doing so, the Body of Christ can reclaim God's holy vision for His church. Truly a modern-day classic.
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Body, with Study Guide: Being Light in Darkness'
In this watershed book, Charles Colson castigates today's consumer-oriented "McChurch" mentality that has Christians flitting from church to church in search of soothing sermons and a feel-good gospel. [via]
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In this 1993 ECPA Book of the Year, Colson sounds a clarion call for the church to rise above traditional divisions and market-driven programs to be what God has called her to be-His people. In doing so, the Body of Christ can reclaim God's holy vision for His church. Truly a modern-day classic.
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Os Guinness has penned a classic reflective work on life's purpose. Far bigger than our jobs and accomplishments and higher than our wildest ideas of self-fulfillment, our calling does more than give purpose and meaning to our lives-it completes God's plan for us.
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Christian Basics is a classic introduction to the Christian faith and a refresher course in Christianity's essentials. Respected author and speaker John Stott explains Christian beginnings, beliefs, and behavior, including: how Christianity revolves around the person of Jesus Christ and a relationship to him-not a creed or code of conduct; what Christians believe, structured around an affirmation of the three persons of the Trinity; how to build spiritual strength through a disciplined life in the Spirit. This accessible guide includes end-of-chapter discussion questions, group activities, and suggestions for further reading and Bible study. [via]
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Contemplative Pastor: Returning to the Art of Spiritual Direction'
Peterson, who has been gaining a growing reputation as a "pastor's pastor", speaks words of wisdom and refreshment for pastors caught in the busy-ness of preaching, teaching, and "running the church". Chapters include poetic reflections on the Beatitudes, advice on spiritual direction "between Sundays", and the language of prayer. [via]
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Contemporary Christian: An Urgent Plea for Double Listening'
Recipient of a Christianity Today 1994 Critics Choice Award! Recipient of the 1993 Christian Booksellers Association/Europe Book of the Year Award! People today reject Christianity not because they think it is false but because they believe it is irrelevant. John Stott knows otherwise. In this book he challenges all of us to move with the times while standing firmly on the truth of God's Word. "To be 'contemporary' is to live in the present," Stott writes. "To be a 'contemporary Christian,' however, is to ensure that our present is enriched both by our knowledge of the past and by our expectation of the future." The challenge, then, is to be both conservative and radical--conservative in guarding God's revelation and radical in applying that revelation to the realities of the contemporary world: space travel, homelessness, genetic engineering, pollution, war, health care, gang violence, education and more. Opening our eyes to the Word and the world, Stott shows how Christianity can speak effectively and relevantly to the contemporary world. He includes chapters on the human paradox, authentic freedom, mind and emotions, evangelism and social action, the pastoral ideal and dimensions of renewal. For those familiar with Stott, The Contemporary Christian is a "must-read" book. For those who have not yet benefited from his insight and passion, The Contemporary Christian affords the perfect opportunity to get acquainted with one of the most widely read and respected Christian thinkers at work today. [via]
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IF YOU'RE A SMALL-GROUP LEADER, YOU'LL LOVE THIS COLLECTION GLEANED FROM YEARS OF THE BEST DISCIPLESHIP JOURNAL ARTICLES ON STIMULATING GROWTH IN SMALL GROUPS. This isn't just a book on small-group theory-it's a hands-on resource loaded with practical ideas that you can use in your small group immediately.
Whether you're new to small groups or have been leading them for years, Discipleship Journal's 101 Best Small-Group Ideas has something for you. You'll discover creative ideas for outreach, serving, prayer, Bible study, and many other small-group activities. You'll find help for determining your group's direction, and you'll discover how to troubleshoot some of the most common problems small groups face. TABLE OF CONTENTS: PART ONE: SMALL GROUP LEADERS Best Ways to Plant, Water, and Grow Healthy Small Groups
PART TWO: SMALL GROUP IDEAS Hands-On Ideas for Immediate Use in Small Groups Topics: Bible Study, Prayer, Fellowship, Evangelism, Serving, Missions [via]
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Discipleship of the Mind: Learning to Love God in the Ways We Think'
Christians who are serious about their faith want to love God with all that they are -- heart and mind and strength. Books abound on the devotional life, on commitment, on evangelism and practical Christian living, but few take up what it means to love God with our minds. How do we learn to honor God in the ways we think? James Sire blazes a trail for Christians concerned about the discipleship of our minds. After looking at the attitudes toward God and ourselves necessary for the journey, he introduces us to the basics of the Christian world view. Separate chapters discuss the foundations of knowledge and the relationship between knowing and doing. With an eye to the practical, Sire offers specific suggestions on getting to know what is good and getting to know the world. He also provides valuable insights on how Christians might approach various academic disciplines as disciples of Christ. Here is a book for all who desire to love God with their minds. [via]
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Disciplined Life'
For All Those who Yearn to be and do Their Very Best for Christ
With bold, deft strokes, Richard Taylor penetrates the shallowness of our culture and lays bare the dire need for disciplined living.
He deals with all those areas of living which hamper Christians from reaching their full potential, such as overeating, moodiness, erratic emotions, tardiness, lack of submission, and weak priorities.
But beyond the habits of daily life, the author presents a clear and practical program for being, from the inside out, a true Christian disciple. [via]
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› Find signed collectible books: 'A Faith to Grow on: Important Things You Should Know Now That You Believe'
Updated with an edgy, new design, this inspiring devotional from John MacArthur will help children through their growth spurts of faith. After children have come to accept Christ, a whole new series of questions can flood their hearts and minds. What should I do when I don't understand God? Is there a special way to pray? What if I tell someone about Jesus and nothing happens? As he did in I Believe in Jesus, MacArthur takes these and many more complex questions and presents them in a simple style that young minds can easily understand. He reinforces that understanding with Prayer Starters and daily prompts that help kids to apply their newfound wisdom to their lives each day. A helpful guide for young believers, A Faith to Grow On presents foundational doctrines of the Christian faith in short devotional readings for daily growth.
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For the first time, three of Dr. John MacArthur's best-selling titles are available in one volume -- The Gospel According to the Apostles, The Vanishing Conscience, and The God Who Loves. In The Gospel According to the Apostles, MacArthur reconciles the two seemingly divergent threads of biblical truth -- faith and works. The Vanishing Conscience delves into the concepts of sin, guilt, and conscience, and offers a keen analysis of the cause of America's moral collapse. And in The God Who Loves, MacArthur gives a passionate, well-argued defense for what the love of God is-and what it is not-by exploring persistent themes of God's love and goodness throughout the Old and New Testaments.
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A practical, easy to follow guide to the exciting adventure of joyful Christian living. The HANDBOOK FOR CHRISTIAN MATURITY is a compilation of TEN BASIC STEPS TOWARD CHRISTIAN MATURITY. Those steps are preceded by and introductory step on the uniqueness of Jesus. The steps themselves include: *The Christian Adventure; *The Christian and Abundant Life; *The Christian and the Holy Spirit; *The Christian and Prayer; *The Christian and the Bible; *The Christian and Obedience; *The Christian and Witnessing; *The Christian and Stewardship; *Old Testament Highlights; and *New Testament Highlights. [via]
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Handbook for Christian Maturity: Bible Study'
Excellent for personal or group study, the Handbook is one of the most life-changing Bible studies ever developed. Apply the principles you learn in these lessons to your everyday life and you will experience the exciting adventure of joyful and fruitful Christian living. [via]
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Heart of Mentoring: Ten Proven Principles for Developing People to Their Fullest Potential'
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› Find signed collectible books: 'How to Get the Most from God's Word'
From one of today's most popular bible speakers you can learn to effectively apply Bible teachings and principles to your own life. This practical Bible study companion cuts to the heart of God's Word and shows you how to do the same.
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In this classic volume, Charles Swindoll uniquely shows the important aspects of authentic servanthood, such as: What it takes to serve unselfishly; why a servant has such a powerful influence; and what challenges and rewards a servant can expect. He offers clear guidelines on developing a servant's heart and challenges you to realize the rich rewards promised in a life of authentic Christian servanthood. As a Contemporary Classic, this edition includes a CD of the original message by Swindoll that later developed into this inspiring book.
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Journey of a Disciple: The Christians Pilgrimage from Decision to Discipleship'
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Through exposition of Scripture and personal examples, Riggs guides us step by step through the process of maturing in our relationship with Christ. [via]
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Mark of the Christian'
"It is possible to be a Christian without showing the mark, but if we expect non-Christians to know that we are Christians, we must show the mark." Christians have not always presented an inviting picture to the world. Too often we have failed to show the beauty of authentic Christian love. And the world has disregarded Christianity as a result. In our era of global violence and sectarian intolerance, the church needs to hear anew the challenge of this book. Decades ago Francis Schaeffer exhorted, "Love--and the unity it attests to--is the mark Christ gave Christians to wear before the world. Only with this mark may the world know that Christians are indeed Christians and that Jesus was sent by the Father." More than ever, the church needs to respond compassionately to a needy world. More than ever, we need to show the Mark. [via]
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Mere Christianity'
In 1941 England, when all hope was threatened by the inhumanity of war, C. S. Lewis was invited to give a series of radio lectures addressing the central issues of Christianity. More than half a century later, these talks continue to retain their poignancy. First heard as informal radio broadcasts on the BBC, the lectures were published as three books and subsequently combined as Mere Christianity. C. S. Lewis proves that "at the center of each there is something, or a Someone, who against all divergences of belief, all differences of temperament, all memories of mutual persecution, speaks with the same voice," rejecting the boundaries that divide Christianity's many denominations. This twentieth century masterpiece provides an unequaled opportunity for believers and nonbelievers alike to hear a powerful, rational case for the Christian faith.
With a new foreword by Lewis's stepson, Douglas Gresham, this illustrated gift edition evokes the historic time and place of the book's creation.
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This great Christian classic unfolds the theme of Christ our Life. Nee reveals the secret of spiritual strength and vitality that should be the normal experience of every Christian. His fresh spiritual insights on the cross and resurrection of Christ have proven a blessing to many. [via]
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Here in one volume are two of Watchman Nee's well-known classics, The Overcoming Life and The Normal Christian Faith. Nee (1903-1972)is remembered for his leadership of an indigenous church movement in China as well as for the books that continue to enrich Christians throughout the world. The Overcoming Life is a call to pursue the life that is hidden with Christ in God. Both books are filled with truth and hope and will bring the reader to renewed consecration. [via]
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Nurturing a Passion for Prayer: A Discipleship Journal Bible-Study on Prayer'
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Jesus said, "Blessed are the peacemakers." But it often seems like conflict and disagreement are unavoidable. Serious, divisive conflict is everywhere-within families, in the church, and out in the world. And it can seem impossible to overcome its negative force in our lives.
In The Peacemaker, Ken Sande presents a comprehensive and practical theology for conflict resolution designed to bring about not only a cease-fire but also unity and harmony. Sande takes readers beyond resolving conflicts to true, life-changing reconciliation with family members, coworkers, and fellow believers.
Biblically based, The Peacemaker is full of godly wisdom and useful suggestions that are easily applied to any relationship needing reconciliation. Sande's years of experience as an attorney and as president of Peacemaker Ministries will strengthen readers' confidence as they stand in the gap as peacemakers. [via]
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Looking to end the divisive conflict that has raged between Christians who attack each other either as "liberals" or as "fundamentalists," Newbigin here gives a historical account of the roots of this conflict in order to begin laying the foundation for a middle ground that will benefit the Christian faith as a whole. What results is a perspective that allows Christians to confidently affirm the gospel as public truth in our pluralistic world. [via]
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Believing that Christian joy was one of the most potent factors in the spread of Christianity in the early centuries, Lloyd-Jones not only lays bare the causes that have robbed many Christians of spiritual vitality, but also points the way to the cure. [via]
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The Sermon on the Mount is not a code of ethics or of morals; it is a description of what Christians are meant to be. In Studies in the Sermon on the Mount, D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones offers a comprehensive exposition of one of the best known but often misunderstood passages in the Bible. With characteristic wisdom, he keeps one eye on Scripture and the other on the world as he explains Christs teaching to modern-day believers. [via]
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This newest release from the author of Five Smooth Stones is full of stimulating insights, candid observations, and Biblically grounded prescriptions. After telling about the "abyss" he experienced early in his ministry between his Christian faith and his pastoral vocation, Peterson offers a story from Jonah that can help other pastors recover their "vocational holiness". [via]
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› Find signed collectible books: 'What's So Amazing About Grace?'
Mention the word "grace" and what immediately comes to mind for most of us is a bagpipe wailing the solemn notes of "Amazing Grace."
The grace of which Philip Yancey writes is the freely given and unmerited favor and love of God. This grace seems a remote, almost sentimental concept, without a place in our lives or our society. It is a vague, slippery thing to us, probably because we seem to experience grace so rarely and have managed to leech the word of meaning. But Philip Yancey has set about to rescue grace in his book What's So Amazing About Grace?
This grace is the true message of Jesus. All faiths have virtues and creeds and justice and truth, but Jesus speaks merely of receiving the love that God has for us. Accepting it, not earning it or making ourselves worthy of it. And frankly, accepting something we have not earned or are not worthy of is not an easy thing for most of us.
In truth, grace is both utterly simple and utterly confounding. Little by little, Yancey guides us into a clearer understanding of grace by using stories, in much the same way Jesus did. We read stories of both grace and ungrace at work in people's lives. Sadly, it is stories of ungrace that are more prevalent today, the current culture wars painful acknowledgments of ungrace in our lives as Christians in this country. Yancey helps us understand that ungrace is that state of being in which self-righteousness and pride are a result of thinking that we have somehow earned God's approval and may now stand in judgment in his behalf.
Philip Yancey was awarded the Gold Medallion Christian Book of the Year award for this book in 1998 by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association. Readers concurred with this decision, making this book an immediate bestseller. Believers and nonbelievers alike should accept Yancey's challenge to become agents of grace rather than agents of vengeance or judgment or anger. In truth, we are each starving for grace, ready to grasp it tightly. And it is through grace that all other hungers--for justice, for righteousness, for love--are satisfied. Yancey opens his book by telling us that "grace" is the last best word, and in What's So Amazing About Grace?, he proves that he's right. --Patricia Klein [via]
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For over twenty-five years John Piper has trumpeted the truth that "God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him." He calls it Christian Hedonism. The problem is that many people, after being persuaded, find that this truth is both liberating and devastating.
It's liberating because it endorses our inborn desire for joy. And it's devastating because it reveals that we don't desire God the way we should. What do you do when you discover the good news that God wants you to be content in him, but then find that you aren't?
If joy in God were merely the icing on the cake of Christian commitment, this book would be insignificant. But Piper argues that joy is so much more. Our being satisfied in God is necessary to show God's worthiness and to sustain sacrifices of love.
Jesus endured the cross for the joy that was set before him. He tasted it. It sustained him through the deepest suffering. His Father was glorified. His people were saved. That is what joy in God does.
The absolutely urgent question becomes: What can I do if I don't have it? With a pastor's heart and with radical passion for the glory of Christ, John Piper helps you answer that question.
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