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A Clear and Present Word

The Clarity of Scripture

by Mark D. Thompson
Language: English
Release Date: March 11, 2016

A lack of confidence in the clarity or perspicuity of Scripture is apparent in Western Christianity. In this New Studies in Biblical Theology volume, Mark Thompson restates the doctrine of the clarity of Scripture. He surveys past and present objections, engages with contemporary hermeneutical challenges, and expounds the living God as the Guarantor of his accessible, written Word.
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Inexpressible

Hesed and the Mystery of God's Lovingkindness

by Michael Card
Language: English
Release Date: December 18, 2018

God's identity is beyond what we could ever fully express in human words. But Scripture uses one particular word to describe the distinctiveness of God's character: the Hebrew word hesed. Hesed is a concept so rich in meaning that it doesn't translate well into any single English word or phrase. Michael...
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Living Gently in a Violent World

The Prophetic Witness of Weakness

by Stanley Hauerwas, Jean Vanier
Language: English
Release Date: July 3, 2018

How are Christians to live in a violent and wounded world? Rather than contending for privilege by wielding power and authority, we can witness prophetically from a position of weakness. The church has much to learn from an often-overlooked community—those with disabilities. In this fascinating...
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The Acts of the Risen Lord Jesus

Luke's Account of God's Unfolding Plan

by Alan J. Thompson
Language: English
Release Date: March 5, 2013

Instead of using Acts as a prooftext for contemporary debates about speaking in tongues or church government, this New Studies in Biblical Theology volume offers a biblical-theological framework meant to expose Luke's own purposes and themes. We find that Luke wanted to be read in light of both the Old Testament promises and the reign of Christ in the inaugurated kingdom of God.
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Faithful Presence

Seven Disciplines That Shape the Church for Mission

by David E. Fitch
Language: English
Release Date: December 1, 2016

Missio Alliance Essential Reading List of 2016 In our quest to renew the church, Christians have walked through seeker-friendly, emergent, missional, and other movements to develop new expressions of the body of Christ. Now in the post-Christian world in North America we're asking the question again:...
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Thinking About Christian Apologetics

What It Is and Why We Do It

by James K. Beilby
Language: English
Release Date: October 13, 2011

Thinking About Christian Apologetics
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Preaching as Reminding

Stirring Memory in an Age of Forgetfulness

by Jeffrey D. Arthurs
Language: English
Release Date: November 7, 2017

We know of the preacher’s roles as both teacher and proclaimer, but Jeffrey Arthurs adds another assignment: the Lord’s remembrancer. With decades of preaching experience, he explains how to stir the memory of Christ-followers, fanning the flames of faith through vivid language, story, delivery,...
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Work, Play, Love

A Visual Guide to Calling, Career and the Mission of God

by Mark R. Shaw
Language: English
Release Date: October 4, 2014

Work. Play. Love. Most of our life is spent in these three areas. But all too often, our work is frustrating, our play is exhausting and our relationships are challenging. What would it take to have a life of meaningful work, refreshing fun and great relationships? Mark Shaw paints us a vivid picture...
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Liturgy of the Ordinary

Sacred Practices in Everyday Life

by Tish Harrison Warren
Language: English
Release Date: December 2, 2016

In the overlooked moments and routines of our day, we can become aware of God's presence in surprising ways. How do we embrace the sacred in the ordinary and the ordinary in the sacred? Framed around one ordinary day, this book explores daily life through the lens of liturgy, small practices, and...
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Sustainable Children's Ministry

From Last-Minute Scrambling to Long-Term Solutions

by Mark DeVries, Annette Safstrom
Language: English
Release Date: January 23, 2018

Are you a children's ministry leader on the edge of burnout? Sustainable Children’s Ministry shows you how to recruit volunteers, partner with parents, navigate politics, and care for your own soul instead of frantically scrambling to do it all yourself. This practical resource will help you build a ministry foundation that will still be standing long after you are gone.
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Creative Church Handbook

Releasing the Power of the Arts in Your Congregation

by J. Scott McElroy
Language: English
Release Date: May 17, 2015

Mobilizing and managing artists and other creatives in your congregation Establishing structures and parameters for arts ministry Leading and supporting staff and church members in creative changes Enhancing the worship service Adding creative elements to your sermons Engaging the broader community
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by James Emery White
Language: English
Release Date: August 27, 2010

Isn't it awfully narrow and intolerant for Christians to believe that Jesus is the only way to God? James Emery White responds to common questions.
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by James Emery White
Language: English
Release Date: September 20, 2009

*think.*A Mind for God
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Telling the Gospel Through Story

Evangelism That Keeps Hearers Wanting More

by Christine Dillon
Language: English
Release Date: June 15, 2012

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