Crossway sep 2012 (5 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Reflecting on forty years of marriage, John Piper rivets our attention on its Christ-exalting, covenant-keeping essence--the rich soil for genuine growth. 'An instant classic. It is at once biblical and devotional, the fruit of seasoned theological reflection and four decades of 'momentary' marriage.' --Andreas J. Köstenberger, Director of the Center for Biblical Studies and Research Professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Founder, Biblical FoundationsThe chasm between the biblical vision of marriage and the common human conception is--and has always been--gargantuan.Reflecting on over forty years of matrimony, John Piper exalts the biblical meaning of marriage over its emotion, exhorting couples to keep their covenant as a display of Christ's covenant-keeping love for the church. He aims to lift the church's low view of marriage to something infinitely greater, namely, a vision of Jesus's unswerving allegiance to and affection for his bride. This Momentary Marriage unpacks the biblical vision, its unexpected contours, and its weighty implications for married, single, divorced, and remarried alike.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - You Don't Have to Learn This the Hard Way. Anyone involved in leadership knows that it's tough and mistakes are bound to happen. But some mistakes are more costly than others and can result in the end of effectiveness, the loss of important relationships, and disqualification from ministry.Using the story of a fictitious church team to demonstrate the problems, principles, and practice of finding solutions, leadership expert Dave Kraft uncovers the top 10 critical mistakes leaders make and shows you how to avoid them so you can have ministry and relationships that last.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Husbands and dads play a crucial role in the health and survival of the family. That's why leadership expert Tim Witmer has written this book--to strengthen our efforts to lead well. He applies a biblical framework to the role of leadership in the home, showing how effective shepherding involves 'knowing, leading, protecting, and providing for your family'; all the while communicating solid principles with a down-to-earth, relatable tone.Find in this book the wise counsel and practical direction that is sure to make a difference in your family today.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Begin and end your day with God's Word. It is said that this daily devotional is the most popular of all time, used by hundreds of thousands of Christians for the past two centuries. This timeless work links passages from both the Old and New Testaments, helping us to hear how all of God's Word speaks in unison to the themes of our everyday lives. It offers two readings per day and is ideal for a morning and evening devotional.Originally printed in the 1800s, Crossway is delighted to re-release this classic book in the beautiful and clear language of the English Standard Version(R) Bible.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - While pastoring for the past fifteen years, Jared Wilson has become known in contemporary evangelicalism for his passionate, gospel-centered writing and teaching. Following Wilson's well-received publication of Gospel Wakefulness, he writes Gospel Deeps as a 'next step' to establishing the need for astonishment, which begins by looking at the astonishing things God has done in and through Christ. Wilson holds up the gospel like a diamond and examines it facet by facet, demonstrating the riches of its implications. This book serves as a valuable contribution to the emerging canon of gospel-centered literature, in the spirit of John Piper's Pleasures of God and Tim Keller's emphasis on a 'robust gospel,' and continues in the glory-reveling legacy left by Jonathan Edwards, John Owen, and the like. The distinctiveness of Gospel Deeps is found in Wilson's winsome and frequently ecstatic writing voice, as well as his unique approach to showcasing the gospel's beauty.…