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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Discover the importance of giving in the life of the local church. Many new believers have questions about what it means to live as a Christian in the context of a local church, and pastors are looking for resources to pass along to their congregations to help them think biblically about the Christian life. Church Questions is a series by 9Marks that seeks to provide Christians with sound and accessible biblical teaching by answering common questions about church life. Each booklet offers biblical answers and practical applications with the goal of nurturing healthy church practice and commitment.Statistics show that while charitable giving is as popular as ever in America, giving to the church has dropped significantly in the past several decades. The Bible, however, stresses the importance of Christian giving--specifically for the benefit of the local church. In this short booklet, Jamie Dunlop addresses the question Why should I give to my church by demonstrating how giving to the local church is spiritually rewarding, accomplishes God's purposes, and brings God glory. - Part of a series that helps Christians understand the centrality of the local church in Christian discipleship - Provides biblical insight on the practice of tithing and its importance for the local church - Encourages Christians with the nurturing grace of their local church gatherings - Formatted as a small booklet ideal for sharing.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'I eagerly commend this series.' --R. Albert Mohler Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Experience the Fullness of God's Grace in the Local Church Many new believers have questions about what it means to live as a Christian in the context of a local church, and pastors are looking for resources to pass along to their congregations to help them think biblically about the Christian life. Church Questions is a series by 9Marks that seeks to provide Christians with sound and accessible biblical teaching by answering common questions about church life. Each booklet offers biblical answers and practical applications with the goal of nurturing healthy church practice and commitment. What does it look like for women to truly thrive as Christians In this short booklet, Keri Folmar presents eight essential principles to help women fully engage in the context of the local church, such as prioritizing church membership and involvement, investing in meaningful discipling relationships, and not allowing conflict or bitterness to fester. Women will come away with helpful ideas on how to experience the fullness of God's grace as they seek out biblical community with other believers. - Part of a series that helps Christians understand the centrality of the local church in Christian discipleship - Encourages women with the power of the nurturing grace of their local church gatherings - Small booklet ideal for sharing.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - New from the Best-Selling Author of Women of the Word Christianity isn't about following rules, it's about a relationship. The rise in popularity of this phrase coincides with a growing disinterest and misunderstanding regarding the role of God's life-giving, perfect law in the Christian life. Rather than the source of joy it was intended to be, the law is viewed as an angry god's restrictions for a rebellious people.In Ten Words to Live By, Jen Wilkin presents a fresh biblical look at the Ten Commandments, showing how they come to bear on our lives today as we seek to love God and others, to live in joyful freedom, and to long for that future day when God will be rightly worshiped for eternity. Learn to see the law of God as a feast for your famished soul, open to anyone who calls on the name of the Lord. - Written by Jen Wilkin, best-selling author of Women of the Word - Equips believers to rightly understand and delight in the Ten Commandments - Examines the historical background of each of the Ten Commandments and how they apply today - Helps readers to grasp the significance of how the Law informs our understanding of true freedom. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - What comes to mind when you think of the word church In this volume, Gregg R. Allison helps define the church and its mission by presenting an overview of the specific doctrines and practices of different churches and denominations. He lays a basic foundation for better understanding the common practices among local church communities ('mere ecclesiology') and the ways that they diverge from one another ('more ecclesiology'). Through this systematic primer, you will come away knowing not only how various churches differ but also how they're ultimately united as the body of Christ and the temple of the Holy Spirit. - Part of the Short Studies in Systematic Theology series - Offers clarity on what the church is and how it is to engage in the world - Explores the principle tenets of church polity held by most churches throughout history - Addresses several theological areas where churches differ, such as infant baptism and believer's baptism; men and women in ministry; and spiritual gifts.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Introducing the First Biography of the Life and Ministry of R. C. Sproul R. C. Sproul (1939-2017) was a pastor, a professor, an author, and the founder and president of Ligonier Ministries. His contributions in the areas of biblical studies, theology, worldview and culture, Christian living, and church history continue to be held in high regard.In this book, Stephen J. Nichols offers an in-depth look at Sproul's life and ministry--his childhood; his formative seminary education; his marriage and partnership with his beloved wife, Vesta; his influence on broader American evangelicalism; and his many friendships with key figures such as James Montgomery Boice, John MacArthur, John Piper, J. I. Packer, and Chuck Colson. This biography details the profound impact Sproul had on the lives of many during his lifetime, and highlights the various ways his legacy continues to influence countless pastors and students worldwide. - Written by Stephen J. Nichols, who worked closely with R. C. Sproul from 2014-2017 - Surveys the life of R. C. Sproul and his influence on modern evangelicalism - Includes an inside look at Sproul's marriage, family, and friendships.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A Concise Summary of Biblical Truth by John MacArthur Doctrine not only equips you with more knowledge about God, it also shapes your affections toward him and directs your actions for him--but it can be difficult to know where to begin.This concise handbook, developed from John MacArthur's larger work Biblical Doctrine, is an entry point for studying theological topics such as the Bible, the Holy Spirit, the church, and more. As MacArthur walks through the essentials of the Christian faith doctrine by doctrine, he'll not only encourage your heart and mind, but also empower you to proclaim the faith that was 'once for all delivered to the saints' (Jude 3).…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - New from Bestselling Author John Piper From Genesis to Revelation, the providence of God directs the entire course of redemptive history. Providence is 'God's purposeful sovereignty.' Its extent reaches down to the flight of electrons, up to the movements of galaxies, and into the heart of man. Its nature is wise and just and good. And its goal is the Christ-exalting glorification of God through the gladness of a redeemed people in a new world.Drawing on a lifetime of theological reflection, biblical study, and practical ministry, pastor and author John Piper leads us on a stunning tour of the sightings of God's providence--from Genesis to Revelation--to discover the all-encompassing reality of God's purposeful sovereignty over all of creation and all of history. Piper invites us to experience the profound effects of knowing the God of all-pervasive providence: the intensifying of true worship, the solidifying of wavering conviction, the strengthening of embattled faith, the toughening of joyful courage, and the advance of God's mission in this world. - Bestselling author of Don't Waste Your Life; Expository Exultation; and When I Don't Desire God - Comprehensive treatment of the providence of God and how it impacts the daily Christian life - Explores the extent, nature, and goal of God's providence - Examines the paradox of divine sovereignty and human responsibility. …