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WE CAN WIN THE FIGHT AGAINST GLOBAL POVERT Y. Economist Barry Asmus and theologian Wayne Grudem work together to outline a clear path to national prosperity and long-term stability as they integrate both free market principles and biblical values—setting forth a sustainable solution for addressing the poverty of nations.

“This book will become a standard text that we will use to train every mission team we have in 196 countries.”

RICK WAR R E N New York Times #1 best-selling author, The Purpose Driven Life

“A top-flight economist and a renowned theologian have put together a bulletproof antidote to poverty. It’s a tour de force.”

B RIAN WESB U RY Chief Economist, First Trust Advisors LP; Former Chief Economist, Joint Economic Committee of the U.S. Congress

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Welcome Dear Colleagues, As Crossway celebrates its 75th year of gospel-centered publishing— including 34 years of book publishing and 12 of Bible publishing—we thank God for your partnership in the gospel.

In these pages we hope you will be encouraged by the variety of offerings that Crossway is pleased to publish this year. You’ll find books on theology and culture (God In the Whirlwind by David Wells), preaching (Preaching: A Biblical Theology by Jason Meyer), hermeneutics (What Is Biblical Theology? by James Hamilton), sin (Fallen, edited by Robert Peterson and Christopher Morgan), definite atonement (From Heaven He Came and Sought Her, edited by David Gibson and Jonathan Gibson), union with Christ (One with Christ

by Marcus Johnson), the will of God (Does God Desire All to Be Saved? by John Piper), culture (Joy for the World by Greg Forster), economics (The Poverty of Nations by Wayne Grudem and Barry Asmus), sexual ethics (What Is the Meaning of Sex? by Denny Burk), spirituality (Calvin on the Christian Life by Michael Horton), and the history of missions (Calvin and Missions by Michael Haykin and Jeffrey Robinson)—to name just a few! We invite you to “come and see” these titles and more.

We also encourage you to explore our Bible resources, including original-language resources that combine the ESV with Hebrew and Greek.

We are especially excited about the Gospel Transformation Bible, edited by Bryan Chapell with contributions from dozens of pastors and scholars.

Note that we are pleased to offer a significant change to our examination copy policy. Our goal is to make our books more accessible for your review and for potential adoption as course textbooks. Effective immediately, you may request a free copy of any of our books, provided certain conditions are met. Please see the insert or visit crossway. org for more details.

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As you peruse the pages of this catalog, please do so knowing how much we value your labors in the Lord. We look forward to seeing you at our exhibit booths at ETS and SBL this November.

Yours in Christ,

Justin Taylor Senior Vice President and Publisher for Books

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BIBLICAL THEOLOGY

DAVID F. WELLS Series: Theology & Culture

God In the Whirlwind How the Holy-love of God Reorients Our World

Apologetics

Building on years of research and writing experience, author and theologian David Wells offers a remedy for evangelicalism’s superficial theology and weightless conception of God: a sustained look at the sacrificial, substitutionary death of Christ as the supreme manifestation of God’s “holy-love.” Wells argues for this paradoxical bond between love and holiness as that which sets apart Christian spirituality from all other spiritualities, and that which defines the Christian life of service in this world.

Exploring the interplay between God’s infinite love and his perfect holiness, this book helps readers cultivate a vision of God that is robust enough to withstand the changing winds and raging storms of the modern world.

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KEVIN DEYOUNG, Senior Pastor, University Reformed Church, East Lansing, Michigan

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DAVID F. WELLS (PhD, University of Manchester) is the Andrew Mutch Distinguished Professor of Historical and Systematic Theology at GordonConwell Theological Seminary. In addition to serving as academic dean at Gordon-Conwell’s Charlotte campus, Wells has been a member of the Lausanne Committee for World Evangelization, a distinguished lecturer at the London Institute for Contemporary Christianity, and the recipient of a major grant from the Pew Charitable Trust. The author of numerous articles and books, he has written extensively on postmodernism, culture, and the history of Christianity in America.

Series: Biblical Studies for the Church

“This terrifically unique book is a fitting capstone to all that David Wells has been building in the last two decades. Part biblical theology, part systematic theology, and part cultural reconnaissance, this is a powerful work that my generation—really any generation—cannot afford to ignore. After years of pointing out the shallowness of evangelicalism, this is Wells’s masterful summary of what should be our depth, our ballast, our center.”

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BIBLICAL THEOLOGY

JASON C. MEYER

Preaching A Biblical Theology [Foreword by John Piper] Responding to the growing tendency to eschew formalized preaching among many pastors and church leaders, Jason Meyer has written a biblical and practical theology of preaching. This book sets forth clear answers to commonly raised questions about preaching: What is it? How is it done? Why is it so important? Exploring the canonical development of preaching and its impact on other key doctrines, this insightful combination of in-depth exegesis and practical reflection challenges us to reexamine the importance of preaching for the Christian life.

ENDORSEMENTS: “Meyer offers a sterling contribution to the practice of expository preaching—not only affirming its historic benefits, but also helping us see how to interpret each aspect of Scripture in light of its whole message.”

BRYAN CHAPELL , President Emeritus, Covenant Theological Seminary

CO N T E N T S ( PA R T I A L ) : Part 1: The Big Picture: Biblical Theology of the Ministry of the Word 1. The What of Preaching 2. The How of Preaching 3. The Link between Structure and Story 4. The Role of the Word in the Drama of Scripture 5. Paradigm Shifts of Stewardship Part 2: A Survey of Paradigm Shifts in the Ministry of the Word 6. The Stewardship of the Covenant of Creation (Paradigm 1) 7. The Stewardship of the Covenant of Promise (Paradigm 2) 8. The Stewardship of the Covenant of Law (Paradigm 3) 9. The Stewardship of Joshua, the Judges, and Samuel (Paradigm 4) 10. The Stewardship of the Covenant of Kingship (Paradigm 5)

“Meyer’s work cuts a new swath in the plethora of books on preaching. The reader will find wisdom on a multitude of other topics, such as the nature of the expository preaching and the role topical preaching should play in the pulpit.”

THOMAS SCHREINER, James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

JASON C. MEYER (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is pastor for preaching and vision at Bethlehem Baptist Church and associate professor of New Testament at Bethlehem College and Seminary. Prior to coming to Bethlehem, he served as dean of chapel and assistant professor of Christian studies at Louisiana College.

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BIBLICAL THEOLOGY

JAMES M. HAMILTON JR. Series: Theology & Culture

What Is Biblical Theology?

A Guide to the Bible’s Story, Symbolism, and Patterns

Apologetics

Intended as a foundational text for Old and New Testament courses, hermeneutics classes, and pastors and church members alike, this concise introduction to biblical theology orients readers afresh to the unified message of the Bible. With an emphasis on understanding and embracing the perspective of the biblical writers, Professor James Hamilton first sets out the Bible’s overarching story, then looks at the way the biblical authors use symbols to summarize and interpret that story, and finally speaks to the role the church plays in God’s ongoing redemption of the world. This concise volume—robust yet readable—will serve as an indispensable resource for those seeking to faithfully read and interpret God’s Word.

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E N D O R S E M E N T S F O R AU T H O R ’ S P R E V I O U S WO R K : “I was riveted. Never do I sit down and read sixty pages of any book that I get in the mail. But I could not stop reading and could not stop rejoicing over [Hamilton’s book].”

JOHN PIPER, Founder, Desiring God Ministries

KEVIN J. VANHOOZER, Research Professor of Systematic Theology, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

Series: Biblical Studies for the Church

“Hamilton’s work represents biblical theology at its best.”

CONTENTS: 1. A Better World Breaks Through 2. What Is Biblical Theology?

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Part 1: The Bible’s Big Story 3. The Narrative 4. Plot: Conflict, Episodes, and Theme 5. The Mystery

Pastoral Resources

JAMES M. HAMILTON JR. (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is associate professor of biblical theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author of God’s Glory in Salvation through Judgment and numerous articles and essays.

Part 2: The Bible’s Symbolic Universe 6. What Do Symbols Do? 7. Imagery 8. Typology 9. Patterns

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Part 3: The Bible’s Love Story 10. A Song for the Lady in Waiting: The Bride of Christ in Biblical Theology 11. The Church’s Identity in the Story 12. The Church’s Setting in the Story 13. The Church’s Plot Tension and Its Resolution

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JOHN PIPER

Does God Desire All to Be Saved?

Does God desire all to be saved? This perennial question has fueled countless debates among theologians, pastors, and laypeople for centuries. Drawing explicitly from the Bible, John Piper argues that God’s sovereign election of some and not others is completely compatible with his genuine desire that all people would be saved. Piper addresses common Arminian pillar texts with humility and grace, showing how they do not contradict the doctrine of God’s absolute sovereignty in salvation. Aimed at spurring passionate worship and energetic mission—not intellectual pride—this short book serves as a helpful introduction to this contentious issue.

JOHN PIPER (DTheol, University of Munich) is teacher and founder of Desiring God and chancellor of Bethlehem College and Seminary. He served for over 30 years as pastor for preaching and vision at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, and is author of more than 50 books including Desiring God, Don’t Waste Your Life, This Momentary Marriage, and Bloodlines.

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MARCUS PETER JOHNSON Series: Theology & Culture

One with Christ An Evangelical Theology of Salvation

Apologetics

Increased study of the significance of believers’ union with Christ has propelled this doctrine to the forefront of theological conversations in both the academy and the church. In this accessible introduction, Marcus Johnson argues that union with Christ stands as the dominant organizing concept for salvation in the New Testament and as the lens through which all other facets of redemption should be viewed. Interacting extensively with the biblical text and the testimony of church history, Johnson offers a timely reminder that our union with Christ is actual, mystical, and sacramental. Ultimately, he demonstrates that the recovery of this central biblical theme helps us to better understand the relation of Christ’s person and work, the church as the body of Christ, and the glorious unity of our salvation in Christ.

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ENDORSEMENTS: “Theologian Johnson is a Reformed thinker who restates for us Luther’s and Calvin’s Bible-based insistence that union with Christ is the framing fact within which, and whereby, all the specifics of salvation reach us. His book merits careful study, for he does his job outstandingly well.”

Series: Biblical Studies for the Church

J. I. PACKER, Board of Governors’ Professor of Theology, Regent College

CONTENTS: “Johnson has produced an excellent discussion of union with Christ. I am sure it will be consulted widely and contribute effectively to the church’s understanding of salvation.”

ROBERT LETHAM, Director of Research and Senior Lecturer in Systematic and Historical Theology, Wales Evangelical School of Theology; author, The Holy Trinity and Union with Christ

The Nature of Union with Christ Sin and the Incarnation Justification in Christ Sanctification in Christ Adoption and Sonship in Christ Preservation and Glorification in Christ The Mystery of the Church in Christ The Word and Sacraments of Christ

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MARCUS PETER JOHNSON (PhD, University of Toronto) is assistant professor of theology at Moody Bible Institute. Along with writing his doctoral dissertation on union with Christ in the theology of John Calvin, he is also the author of several scholarly essays. He and his wife, Stacie, live in Chicago with their son, Peter, and are members of Grace Lutheran Church.

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EVANGELICALISM

ANTHONY L. CHUTE, CHRISTOPHER W. MORGAN, AND ROBERT A. PETERSON, EDS.

Why We Belong Evangelical Unity and Denominational Diversity This ecumenical book shows how evangelicalism, with its gospel-centeredness, transcends any particular denominational form. Embracing the reality of theological diversity, Why We Belong validates the importance of denominations through the contributions of nine prominent church leaders from a variety of ecclesiological backgrounds (Anglican, Baptist, Lutheran, Methodist, Pentecostal, and Presbyterian). This hopeful volume identifies the legitimacy and limitations of denominations by highlighting their significant strengths while acknowledging potential weaknesses. Far from merely emphasizing differences, the contributors celebrate the unity that believers enjoy in the gospel for the purpose of fostering productive dialogue and increased understanding within the fragmented landscape of modern evangelicalism.

CO N T E N T S : Introduction: Are Denominations Dead? Should They Be? (Anthony L. Chute) 1. Toward a Theology of the Unity of the Church (Christopher W. Morgan) 2. One Lord, One Faith, but Many Expressions: Denominations and Their Stories (Anthony L. Chute) 3. Why I Am an Evangelical and an Anglican (Gerald L. Bray) 4. Why I Am an Evangelical and a Baptist (Timothy F. George) 5. Why I Am an Evangelical and a Lutheran (Douglas A. Sweeney) 6. Why I Am an Evangelical and a Methodist (Timothy C. Tennent) 7. Why I Am an Evangelical and a Pentecostal (Byron D. Klaus) 8. Why I Am an Evangelical and a Presbyterian (Bryan Chapell) 9. Denominationalism: Historical Developments, Contemporary Challenges, and Global Opportunities (David S. Dockery)

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ANTHONY L. CHUTE (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is associate professor of church history and associate dean of the School of Christian Ministries at California Baptist University, where he has taught since 2003.

CHRISTOPHER W. MORGAN (PhD, Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary) is professor of theology and dean of the School of Christian Ministries at California Baptist University. He is the author and editor of several books, including Suffering and the Goodness of God. ROBERT A. PETERSON (PhD, Drew University) is professor of systematic theology at Covenant Theological Seminary. He is the author and editor of numerous books and articles, including The Glory of God and The Deity of Christ.

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CULTURE

GREG FORSTER Series: Theology & Culture

Joy for the World How Christianity Lost Its Cultural Influence and Can Begin Rebuilding It [Foreword by Tim Keller]

Apologetics

Shedding valuable light on our struggle to act as a transformative force in society today, author Greg Forster helps us effectively engage our communities for Christ by looking at the historical factors that have contributed to the church’s startling loss of influence. Forster argues that a joy-filled life is the key to a potent witness among our families, friends, and neighbors.

Additionally, Joy for the World examines the missional implications of preaching, worship, and discipleship, demonstrating that such ecclesiological practices are foundational for cultivating compelling joy among God’s people. Intended to help us understand and pursue Spirit-produced transformation in our own lives, this antidote to cultural irrelevance will encourage and equip you to embrace God’s call to joyful living in the midst of a lost world.

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TIMOTHY J. KELLER, Pastor, Redeemer Presbyterian Church, New York City; author, The Reason for God

CONTENTS: Introduction: Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room Part 1: Let Men Their Songs Employ 1. Christianity and the Great American Experiment 2. The Church and the World Part 2: Let Earth Receive Her King 3. Doctrine—Teaching and Preaching 4. Devotion—Worship and Spiritual Formation 5. Stewardship—Calling and Discipleship

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GREG FORSTER (PhD, Yale University) is a program director at the Kern Family Foundation and a senior fellow at the Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice. Forster is the author of numerous articles and six books, including The Joy of Calvinism.

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“An important and practical new book. Within these pages, believers will get lots of ideas about how to ‘reason’ with people in the public square about the faith and how to engage culture in a way that avoids triumphalism, accommodation, or withdrawal.”

Part 3: He Comes to Make His Blessings Flow 6. Sex and Family 7. Work and the Economy 8. Citizenship and Community Conclusion: He Rules the World with Truth and Grace

Practical Theology

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ATONEMENT

DAVID GIBSON AND JONATHAN GIBSON, EDS.

From Heaven He Came and Sought Her Definite Atonement in Historical, Biblical, Theological, and Pastoral Perspective [Foreword by J. I. Packer] There is a palpable sense of confusion—and sometimes even embarrassment—with regard to so-called “limited atonement” today, pointing to the need for thoughtful engagement with this controversial doctrine. Incorporating contributions from respected theologians such as John Piper, Carl Trueman, Thomas Schreiner, Henri Blocher, and Sinclair Ferguson, From Heaven He Came and Sought Her stands as the first comprehensive resource on definite atonement as it examines the issue from historical, biblical, theological, and pastoral perspectives.

Offering scholarly insights for those seeking a thorough and well-researched discussion, this book will encourage charitable conversation as it winsomely defends this foundational tenet of Reformed theology.

CO N T E N T S ( PA R T I A L ) : 1. Sacred Theology and the Reading of the Divine Word: Mapping the Doctrine of Definite Atonement (David Gibson and Jonathan Gibson) Part 1: Definite Atonement in Church History 2. “We Trust in the Saving Blood”: Definite Atonement in the Ancient Church (Michael A. G. Haykin) 3. Sufficient for All, Efficient for Some: Definite Atonement in the Medieval Church (David S. Hogg) 4. Calvin, Indefinite Language, and Definite Atonement (Paul Helm) 5. Blaming Beza: The Development of Definite Atonement in the Reformed Tradition (Raymond A. Blacketer) 6. The Synod of Dort and Definite Atonement (Lee Gatiss) 7. Controversy on Universal Grace: A Historical Survey of Moïse Amyraut’s Brief Traitté de la Predestination (Amar Djaballah) 8. Atonement and the Covenant of Redemption: John Owen on the Nature of Christ’s Satisfaction (Carl R. Trueman)

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DAVID GIBSON (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is minister of Trinity Church in Aberdeen, Scotland.

He is a widely published author of articles and books such as Rich: The Reality of Encountering Jesus and Reading the Decree: Exegesis, Election and Christology in Calvin and Barth.

JONATHAN GIBSON (PhD Candidate, University of Cambridge) has studied theology at Moore Theological College in Sydney, Australia, and is author of historical and biblical articles in Themelios and Journal of Biblical Literature.

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ECONOMICS

WAYNE GRUDEM AND BARRY ASMUS Series: Theology & Culture

The Poverty of Nations A Sustainable Solution [Foreword by Rick Warren]

Apologetics

The challenge of global poverty demands the expertise of multiple disciplines—including that of theology. Economist Barry Asmus and theologian Wayne Grudem work together to outline a sustainable solution for the poverty of nations by integrating free-market principles with the Bible’s teaching on social ethics.

Identifying over 50 factors that affect a nation’s wealth (such as personal freedom, the rule of law, and private property), this book offers both a holistic and a realistic path for promoting economic prosperity and safeguarding long-term stability—at home and abroad.

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“This book will become a standard text that we will use to train every mission team we have in 196 countries. It should be required reading in every Christian college and seminary, by every relief and mission organization, and by every local church pastor.”

RICK WARREN, #1 New York Times best-selling author, The Purpose Driven Life; Pastor, Saddleback Church

BRIAN WESBURY, Chief Economist, First Trust Advisors LP; Former Chief Economist, Joint Economic Committee of the U.S. Congress

1. The Goal: Produce More Goods and Services 2. Wrong Goals: Solutions That Will Not Lead to Prosperity 3. Wrong Systems: Economic Systems That Did Not Lead to Prosperity 4. The Economic System: The Free Market 5. The Mechanics of the System: How Does a Free Market Work?

6. The Moral Advantages of the System: A Free Market Best Promotes Moral Virtues 7. The Government of the System: Leaders Who Use Their Power for the Benefit of the People as a Whole 8. The Freedoms of the System: Essential Liberties for Economic Growth 9. The Values of the System: Cultural Beliefs That Will Encourage Economic Growth Appendix: A Composite List of Factors That Will Enable a Nation to Overcome Poverty

Practical Theology

BARRY ASMUS (PhD, Montana State University) is a senior economist at the National Center for Policy Analysis. He was named by USA Today as one of the five most requested speakers in the United States, and has authored 8 books.

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WAYNE GRUDEM (PhD, University of Cambridge) is research professor of theology and biblical studies at Phoenix Seminary. He is the former president of the Evangelical Theological Society and has published nearly 20 books.

Series: Biblical Studies for the Church

“A top-flight economist and a renowned theologian have put together a bullet-proof antidote to poverty. It’s a tour de force.

The church and the state will find in this book a recipe for true, loving, and lasting justice.”

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DENNY BURK

What Is the Meaning of Sex? From gay marriage to on-demand abortions, the Western world has largely embraced a view of sex that is all but antithetical to God’s will. Responding to ever-increasing cultural pressure to abandon traditional norms related to sex and gender, this book winsomely explains the Bible’s teaching on human sexuality with conviction and clarity, arguing that its ultimate goal is the glory of God and human flourishing. Burk highlights key biblical standards related to human sexuality, explains the true purposes of sex (procreation, pleasure, love, etc.), and then turns to examine controversial issues such as homosexuality, the transgender movement, and polygamy. Firmly rooted in the pages of Scripture, What Is the Meaning of Sex? sets forth a compelling vision of sexuality that is both soul-satisfying and God-glorifying.

E N D O R S E M E N T: “Questions are swirling about as to the nature of human sexuality. Denny Burk reminds us that the answers to our questions are found in the Scriptures. He demonstrates conclusively that human sexuality is designed to bring glory to God. God’s glory is the purpose and heartbeat of our lives, and that includes our life as sexual beings. Burk’s study is exegetically faithful, culturally aware, and filled with practical wisdom.”

THOMAS R. SCHREINER, James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

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DENNY BURK (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is associate professor of biblical studies at Boyce College, the undergraduate arm of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

He also serves as associate pastor at Kenwood Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky. Burk edits The Journal for Biblical Manhood & Womanhood and speaks and writes extensively about gender and sexuality. He keeps a popular blog at DennyBurk.com.

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HISTORY OF MISSIONS

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MICHAEL A. G. HAYKIN AND C. JEFFREY ROBINSON SR.

To the Ends of the Earth Calvin’s Missional Vision and Legacy [Series: Refo500]

Apologetics

Clearing away longstanding stereotypes in both the academy and the church, Michael Haykin and Jeffrey Robinson reintroduce readers to the fervent Great Commission vigor underlying all of Calvin’s life, theology, and ministry. This well-researched book shows how Calvin consistently sought to encourage and equip Christians for the cause of Christ (e.g. training pastors at his Genevan Academy and sending missionaries to the jungles of Brazil), and explores his profound influence on the Calvinistic tradition, including the Puritans and Jonathan Edwards. The first volume in Crossway’s new Refo500 series will challenge tired assumptions about Calvin and spur his admirers to imitate the great reformer’s passion for the spread of the gospel.

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MICHAEL A. G. HAYKIN (ThD, University of Toronto) is professor of church history and biblical spirituality at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and director of the Andrew Fuller Center for Baptist Studies. He has authored or edited more than 25 books, including Rediscovering the Church Fathers.

Pastoral Resources

C. JEFFREY ROBINSON SR. (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is senior pastor of Philadelphia Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama.

Robinson is currently a senior fellow for the Andrew Fuller Center for Baptist Studies and teaches a journalism class each year at his alma mater.

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SCIENCE

VERN SHERIDAN POYTHRESS

Chance and the Sovereignty of God A God-Centered Approach to Probability and Random Events In this theologically informed and philosophically nuanced introduction to the study of probability and chance, Vern Poythress argues that all events—including the seemingly random or accidental—fall under God’s watchful gaze and are part of his eternal plan. Tackling questions related to everything from natural disasters to the roll of the dice, Poythress explains how God’s sovereignty comes to bear on the study of subjects such as science, mathematics, modern physics, evolutionary biology, human choice, and gambling. Comprehensive in its scope, this book lays the theistic foundation for our scientific assumptions about the world while addressing personal questions about the meaning and significance of everyday events.

CO N T E N T S ( PA R T I A L ) : Introduction: Experiences with Unpredictable Events Part 1: The Sovereignty of God 1. The Bible as a Source for Knowledge 2. God’s Sovereignty 3. Unpredictable Events 4. Disasters and Suffering 5. Human Choice 6. Small Random Events 7. Reflecting on Creation and Providence 8. God’s Sovereignty and Modern Physics 9. What Is Chance?

VERN SHERIDAN POYTHRESS (PhD, Harvard University; ThD, Stellenbosch University) is professor of New Testament interpretation at Westminster Theological Seminary, where he has taught for 33 years. In addition to earning six academic degrees, he is the author of numerous books on biblical interpretation, language, and science, including Redeeming Science, Redeeming Sociology, and Logic.

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Part 2: God as the Foundation for Chance 10. Regularities and Unpredictabilities 11. Trinitarian Foundations for Chance 12. Responding to Chance 13. Chance in Evolutionary Naturalism 14. Chance and Idolatry Part 3: Probability 15. What Is Probability?

16. Predictions and Outcomes 17. Theistic Foundations for Probability 18. Views of Probability 19. Subjectivity and Probability 20. Entanglement of Probabilities

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LITERATURE AND THE ARTS

JERRAM BARRS Series: Theology & Culture

Echoes of Eden Reflections on Christianity, Literature, and the Arts

Apologetics

Christians often feel conflicted about art. We debate the degree to which art is valuable for the Christian life, what types are legitimate for Christian consumption, and how to make use of it in communicating biblical truth. Professor Jerram Barrs helps us to first understand the significance of artistic expression as a reflection of the extraordinary creativity of God. He then gives us the tools to evaluate various art forms from a biblical perspective by drawing attention to the essential “echoes” present within all great art: (1) the glory of the original creation; (2) the tragedy of sin; and (3) the hope of final redemption and renewal.

Finally, Barrs puts these three markers to the test as he investigates the work of five of the world’s most influential authors (Lewis, Tolkien, Rowling, Shakespeare, and Austen). Here is a guide to thinking Christianly about the things we watch, listen to, and read.

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ENDORSEMENTS:

TIMOTHY J. KELLER, Pastor, Redeemer Presbyterian Church, New York City; author, The Reason for God

“Jerram Barrs clearly loves the Christian vision of being human, and he loves human beings of all sorts. In this book he helps us to enjoy the fundamentally human activity of the arts.”

Practical Theology

JERRAM BARRS (MDiv, Covenant Theological Seminary) is the founder and resident scholar of the Francis Schaeffer Institute at Covenant Theological Seminary, where he teaches apologetics and outreach as professor of Christianity and contemporary culture. He and his wife served on staff at English L’Abri for many years.

1. God and Humans as Creative Artists 2. Imitation, the Heart of the Christian’s Approach to Creativity 3. Building a Christian Understanding of the Artist’s Calling 4. How Do We Judge the Arts?

5. Echoes of Eden: God’s Testimony to the Truth 6. The Conversion of C. S. Lewis and Echoes of Eden in His Life 7. Echoes of Eden in Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings 8. Harry Potter and the Triumph of Self-Sacrificing Love 9. Shakespeare and a Christian Worldview 10. Jane Austen, Novelist of the Human Heart Appendix: The “Outing” of Dumbledore

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C . JOHN COLLINS, Professor of Old Testament, Covenant Theological Seminary; author, Did Adam and Eve Really Exist?

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“Echoes of Eden is the most accessible, readable, and yet theologically robust work on Christianity and the arts that you will be able to find. It is biblical, theologically sound, filled with examples, and edifying. I highly recommend it.”

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LITERATURE AND THE ARTS

BRET LOTT

Letters and Life On Being a Writer, On Being a Christian Whether authoring a book, writing a paper, or preparing a sermon, we all know that good writing lays bare the soul. It’s good writing that pierces the heart and the mind, revealing something significant about our beliefs, our reason for creating, and the one for whom we write. Yet Christians are often pressured to fit into a popular mold, forgoing quality and precision for the sake of convenience or applause. In this series of intimate reflections on life and writing, critically acclaimed and best-selling novelist Bret Lott (author of Jewel) explores the author’s craft through five essays covering a range of fascinating topics, from considering the value of literary fiction to discussing the importance of precision. This powerful anthology will encourage and enrich writers and aspiring writers everywhere to pursue excellence in their work, regardless of the medium.

ENDORSEMENTS: “Letters and Life is nothing less than an invaluable gift to the body of Christ. Let no serious believer who aspires to serious writing neglect to read it and to be encouraged, instructed, and blessed by it.”

ERIC METAXAS, New York Times best-selling author, Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy

CO N T E N T S : Part 1: Letters 1. Why Have We Given Up the Ghost? Notes on Reclaiming Literary Fiction 2. The Artist and the City, or, Some Random Thoughts on Why We Are Here 3. On Precision 4. Writing with So Great a Cloud of Witnesses 5. Humble Flannery Part 2: Life 6. At Some Point in the Future, What Has Not Happened Will Be in the Past

“Like all great storytellers, Bret Lott is a bridge builder: his characters cross into our lives and help us know ourselves more truly.”

GREGORY WOLFE , Editor, Image; author, Beauty Will Save the World

BRET LOTT (MFA, University of Massachusetts) is the New York Times best-selling author of more than a dozen books, including Jewel, an Oprah Book Club selection. From 1986 to 2004, he was writer-in-residence and professor of English at the College of Charleston, leaving to take the position of editor and director of the journal The Southern Review at Louisiana State University. In 2007, he returned to the College of Charleston, where he currently teaches. He serves as nonfiction editor of Crazyhorse, and is a member of the National Council on the Arts.

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LARRY WOIWODE Series: Theology & Culture

Words for Readers and Writers Spirit-Pooled Dialogues

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Award-winning author Larry Woiwode explores the power of language in this diverse collection of thought-provoking essays on the meaning and significance of writing. In teaching the art of putting words on a page, Woiwode outlines principles for writing, offers theological insights into the writer’s craft, and gives wisdom related to the role words play in communicating with others and fashioning meaning for our lives. Pastors, professors, and students alike will learn from Woiwode’s extensive writing experience as his 21 essays work together to teach us how to effectively use words to express our emotions, desires, and beliefs.

ENDORSEMENTS:

Biblical Studies

“Few writers can match Larry Woiwode for craft and care.

Sentence by beautiful sentence he traces the lineaments of thought, feeling, and experience.”

ALAN JACOBS, Distinguished Professor of the Humanities, Honors College, Baylor University

G. W. HAWKES, Professor of English, Codirector of Creative Writing, Lycoming College; author, Spies in the Blue Smoke and Playing out of the Deep Woods

Part 2: Users of Words 8. A Fifty-Year Walk with Right Words 9. Getting Words Plain Right to Publish 10. Tolstoy’s Words March Right to Truth 11. Nabokov’s Words Not Fading to Nothing 12. Exchanging Words: Aural Northern Lights 13. With Inside’s Words inside SUNY Academy 14. Words at the Last from a Martyr Who Lives Part 3: Realms of Users 15. A 16. A 17. A 18. A 19. A 20. A 21. A

State Laureate’s Graduation Address Concern for the State of Indian Affairs View of the Ethics Related to Writing Turn in Aesthetics as a Century Turns Final Meeting at the Algonquin Hotel View on Writing from Another Country Writer’s Feel of Internal Bleeding, A to Z

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Part 1: Uses of Words 1. ABCs That Tend to Family Unity 2. Readers’ Literary Guide to Litigation 3. The Worded Flood, Rural to Academy 4. Autobiography, Biography, Fiction, and Fact 5. Using Words, a Continual Spiritual Exercise 6. Examining the Writer’s Image with IMAGE 7. Pooling Metaphors: On Words Overflowing

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LARRY WOIWODE is a Guggenheim and Lannan Fellow, recipient of the William Faulkner Foundation Award and John DosPassos Prize, a finalist for both the National Book Award and the Book Critics Circle Award, and has received the Medal of Merit from the American Academy of Arts and Letters “for distinction in the art of the short story.” His work has been featured in publications such as The New Yorker, The Washington Post, Books & Culture, and The Atlantic. He is Poet Laureate of North Dakota, writer-in-residence at Jamestown College, and author of Words Made Fresh.

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“Woiwode’s Words for Readers and Writers in my library sits between Flannery O’Connor’s Mystery & Manners and John Gardner’s On Becoming a Novelist. Not since O’Connor has a writer put the reader in such comfortable and uncomfortable places at the same time.”

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RECLAIMING THE CHRISTIAN INTELLECTUAL TRADITION

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Reclaiming the Christian Intellectual Tradition Editor: David S. Dockery Advocating for vigorous Christian thinking and a commitment to the integration of faith and scholarship, thesex reader-friendly guidebooks a /robust to each of the major fields of study while 5.25 7.75 / Trade Paperback / 128offer pages $11.99introduction / Available Now equipping readers to integrate their Christian beliefs with their academic pursuits. Including illustrations, reflection questions, and lists of resources for further study, these books are particularly designed for both students and those associated with university campuses.

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ETHICS AND MORAL REASONING A Student’s Guide C. Ben Mitchell

ART AND MUSIC A Student’s Guide Paul Munson and Joshua Farris Drake

Phil Ryken, president of Wheaton College, introduces readers to the foundations of the Christian worldview, explaining key marks such as belief in the existence of God, the reality of sin, and the hope of redemption.

Challenging moral relativism, Mitchell equips students to offer biblically faithful, theologically nuanced, and historically informed answers to the most pressing moral questions facing our world today.

Writing to help students better understand, evaluate, and appreciate art in all its forms, two seasoned professors introduce readers to the study of aesthetics from a distinctly Christian perspective.

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CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW A Student’s Guide Philip Graham Ryken

OTHER BOOKS IN THIS SERIES:

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PSYCHOLOGY: A STUDENT’S GUIDE (FORTHCOMING) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 978-1-4335-3978-7 HISTORY: A STUDENT’S GUIDE (FORTHCOMING). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 978-1-4335-3763-9 ECONOMICS: A STUDENT’S GUIDE (FORTHCOMING). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 978-1-4335-3923-7 THE GREAT TRADITION OF CHRISTIAN THINKING: A STUDENT’S GUIDE . . . 978-1-4335-2513-1 THE LIBERAL ARTS: A STUDENT’S GUIDE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 978-1-4335-3123-1 LITERATURE: A STUDENT’S GUIDE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 978-1-4335-3143-9 PHILOSOPHY: A STUDENT’S GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 978-1-4335-3127-9 POLITICAL THOUGHT: A STUDENT’S GUIDE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 978-1-4335-3119-4

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Theology in Community Editors: Christopher W. Morgan and Robert A. Peterson This series seeks to provide a holistic overview of the foundational doctrines of the Christian faith. With contributions fromPaperback a team of /world-class 5.25 x 7.75 / Trade 128 pages /scholars $11.99 / representing Available Nowa variety of disciplines, each volume focuses on a particular doctrine, examining it from the perspectives of systematic theology, biblical theology, history, pastoral application, missiology, and cultural analysis. These books—composed in community and combining academic acumen with a pastoral ethos—provide pastors, leaders, and laypeople with an up-to-date resource for exploring both theology and practice with accessible depth.

Fallen A Theology of Sin A robust understanding of human sin is essential for a true appreciation of our salvation in Christ. In the latest addition to the Theology in Community series, Christopher Morgan and Robert Peterson have assembled an interdisciplinary team of evangelical thinkers to explore the biblical doctrine of sin from a variety of angles. Among other contributors, influential scholar D. A. Carson discusses the contemporary significance of sin; seasoned professor Paul House details sin in the Old Testament law, prophets, and writings; and New Testament expert Douglas Moo explores sin from a Pauline perspective. Fallen presents solid scholarship and biblical wisdom related to living in a fallen world, offering readers a comprehensive overview of this important, biblical theme.

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ENDORSEMENT FOR THE SERIES: “This distinguished series brings together some of the best theological work in the evangelical church on the greatest themes of the Christian faith.”

TIMOTHY GEORGE , Founding Dean, Beeson Divinity School

The Kingdom of God

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CHRISTIAN GUIDES TO THE CLASSICS

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Christian Guides to the Classics Author: Leland Ryken These 96-page guides help readers effectively engage with the classics of Western literature by situating each work in its cultural context, incorporating published criticism, including brief bibliographies for further study, asking pertinent reflection questions, and successfully evaluating the classic text from a Christian worldview through analytic commentary. Authored by an English literature scholar with over 40 years of experience teaching the material, these guides help readers to gain a greater appreciation for and understanding of the classics.

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Leading readers on a journey through one of the most wellknown classic Christian allegories, The Pilgrim’s Progress offers timeless insights into the nature of faith, the reality of temptation, and the glory of salvation.

Helping readers understand and engage with Dickens’s quintessential coming-of-age novel, Great Expectations explores perennial themes related to the nature of love, justice, and heroism.

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DICKENS’S GREAT EXPECTATIONS

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ENDORSEMENTS FOR THE SERIES:

OT H E R B O O K S I N T H I S S E R I E S :

“Ryken is a warm and welcoming guide to the classics of Western literature.”

Practical Theology

ANDREW LOGEMANN, Chair, Department of English, Gordon College

“These guides offer exactly the kind of resources needed to empower students to connect with the Great Books and to ask the kinds of questions that we all must ask.”

Homer’s The Odyssey

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Theologians on the Christian Life Editors: Stephen J. Nichols and Justin Taylor This series provides accessible introductions to some of church history’s greatest teachers, exploring their personal lives and writings, especially as they pertain to the walk of faith, and offering readers wisdom from the past for life in the present.

WESLEY ON THE CHRISTIAN LIFE The Heart Renewed in Love Fred Sanders

CALVIN ON THE CHRISTIAN LIFE Glorifying and Enjoying God Forever Michael Horton

John Wesley stands as one of the most significant Christian thinkers since the Reformation. Examining everything from prevenient grace to Christian perfection, Sanders guides readers through key facets of Wesley’s theology and life.

Drawing heavily on Calvin’s letters, commentaries, the Institutes, and other lesser-known writings, Horton explores the riches of Calvin’s piety and its significance for contemporary Christian living.

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ENDORSEMENTS FOR WESLE Y ON THE CHRISTIAN LIFE: “Sanders feels the heartbeat of Wesleyan theology. His scholarship never lacks evangelical integrity or practical realism. Here is stimulating reading from a gifted teacher. Everyone who loves the gospel will resonate with the message of this book.”

ROBERT E . COLEMAN, Distinguished Senior Professor of Evangelism and Discipleship, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

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Schaeffer on the Christian Life: Countercultural Spirituality

Bonhoeffer on the Christian Life: From the Cross, for the World

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DOUGLAS A . SWEENEY, Professor of Church History and the History of Christian Thought, Director of the Jonathan Edwards Center, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

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CHRISTIAN APOLOGETICS

JOHN S. FEINBERG

Can You Believe It’s True?

Christian Apologetics in a Modern and Postmodern Era Noted theologian John Feinberg responds to the pervasive relativism gripping the Western world today in this guide to Christian apologetics—setting forth an argument for the existence of objective truth and for its importance in relation to knowledge and morality. Feinberg first examines modern and postmodern approaches to truth and epistemology, and then reviews a variety of apologetic arguments used throughout the centuries, including presuppositionalism and evidentialism.

Finally, Feinberg illustrates his own methodology by exploring key biblical and philosophical evidences for the Christian worldview, effectively demonstrating that truth does exist and that it is within our reach.

ENDORSEMENTS:

CO N T E N T S : Part 1: The Question of Truth 1. Introduction 2. Modernity and Postmodernity 3. Answers to Postmodern Skepticism (I) 4. Answers to Postmodern Skepticism (II): Objectivity, Subjectivity, and Apologetics 5. Answers to Modern Skepticism (I) 6. Answers to Modern Skepticism (II): Doubt and Certainty Part 2: Ways of Defending Christian Truth 7. Reformed Epistemology 8. Presuppositionalism 9. Christian Evidentialism Part 3: Methodology Illustrated—Some Christian Evidences 10. The Problem of Evil 11. The Reliability of the Gospels 12. The Resurrection of Jesus Christ 13. Religious Pluralism

“This volume presents a more extensive range of subjects than many apologetics textbooks. Beginning with truth and the modern-postmodern debate, Feinberg wades into waters that are explored too seldom in this context but that perhaps include the most gems. I recommend this enjoyable text that can be used at more than one level, depending on the student’s needs.”

GARY R. HABERMAS, Distinguished Research Professor, Liberty University and Theological Seminary

“Feinberg meets the challenge of modern skepticism head on, with the full confidence that Christianity is rational and defensible in the marketplace of ideas. Your mind will be stretched and your faith strengthened when you read this book.”

ERWIN W. LUTZER, Senior Pastor, The Moody Church, Chicago, IL

JOHN S. FEINBERG (PhD, University of Chicago) is department chair and professor of biblical and systematic theology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He is the author of Ethics for a Brave New World (with Paul D. Feinberg) and is general editor of Crossway’s Foundations of Evangelical Theology series.

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K. SCOTT OLIPHINT Series: Theology & Culture

Covenantal Apologetics Principles and Practice in Defense of Our Faith [Foreword by William Edgar]

Apologetics

Following in the footsteps of groundbreaking apologist Cornelius Van Til, Professor Scott Oliphint has coined the term “covenantal apologetics” to denote his proposal for a carefully nuanced reappropriation of classic presuppositionalism. This accessible volume—written for use in classrooms and churches alike— explains the biblical and theological principles behind a distinctly Reformed approach to defending the faith, offering practical guidance for interacting with those who don’t believe. In an age when the works of Christopher Hitchens, Sam Harris, and Richard Dawkins top bestseller lists, this timely treatise equips Christians to offer a confident and informed defense of their faith.

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ENDORSEMENTS: “A major undertaking in Christian apologetics, this volume makes a most timely and welcome contribution. Comprehensive in its scope, this balanced mix of principles and practice provides valuable instruction to a broad range of readers. I commend it most highly.”

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RICHARD B . GAFFIN JR., Professor of Biblical and Systematic Theology, Emeritus, Westminster Theological Seminary

CONTENTS: “In a day marked by shallow thinking, weak reasoning, and arguments lacking in both theological and biblical depth, Oliphint offers an arsenal of apologetic insight. Believers seeking a reason for their hope will enthusiastically receive this book.”

R. ALBERT MOHLER JR., President and Joseph Emerson Brown Professor of Christian Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

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K. SCOTT OLIPHINT (PhD, Westminster Theological Seminary) is professor of apologetics and systematic theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia and has written numerous scholarly articles and books, including God with Us. He is also the coeditor of the two-volume Christian Apologetics Past and Present: A Primary Source Reader and Revelation and Reason: New Essays in Reformed Apologetics.

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JAMES N. ANDERSON

What’s Your Worldview?

An Interactive Approach to Life’s Big Questions In this innovative apologetics book, readers are invited to discover and explore their own worldviews through a series of interactive yes-or-no questions. Perfect for use in outreach ministries, youth/young adult groups, and introductory courses on religion, this book is designed to encourage sustained reflection on some of the most important philosophical and theological questions a person can ask. What’s Your Worldview? exposes and explains 21 different belief systems, including Christianity, Deism, Islam, Nihilism, and Mysticism. Complete with an appendix offering answers to common questions and suggestions for further reading, this book will guide users to intellectually satisfying answers and open up room for further discussion in both the classroom and the church.

ENDORSEMENTS: “A delightfully innovative apologetic. I know of nothing like it— the most creative apologetic book in many years.”

JOHN FRAME , Professor of Systematic Theology and Philosophy, Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando

“This book is fantastic. It’s a brilliant idea to do an apologetics book this way. There is really nothing like it out there.”

MICHAEL J. KRUGER, President and Professor of New Testament, Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte

JAMES N. ANDERSON (PhD, University of Edinburgh) is associate professor of theology and philosophy at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, and an ordained minister in the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. Before studying philosophy, he completed his doctoral work in computer simulation. Anderson is a member of the Society of Christian Philosophers, the British Society for the Philosophy of Religion, and the Evangelical Philosophical Society.

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OLD TESTAMENT

JERRAM BARRS

Delighting in the Law of the Lord God’s Alternative to Legalism and Moralism Many Christians tend to neglect or downplay the significance of God’s law for believers today, some even going so far as to treat the Old Testament law as though it is diametrically opposed to the gospel and necessarily leads to legalism. In this comprehensive resource—covering everything from the giving of the law at Sinai to the relationship between the law and contemporary society—Professor Jerram Barrs helps readers recognize and articulate the immense importance of the law for living lives that are pleasing to God. Accessible to pastors, students, and laypersons alike, this stimulating book celebrates the essential value of God’s law while simultaneously warning against the dangers of works-righteousness. Ultimately, readers will be encouraged to embrace the law’s power to stir their affections for the Creator and spur their growth in godliness.

ENDORSEMENTS:

CO N T E N T S ( PA R T I A L ) : 1. The Good Life (1): Do We Need God’s Laws Today?

2. The Good Life (2): Found in Christianity or Postmodernism?

3. The Source of Law: Humanity or God? 4. The Beauty of the Law 5. The Giving of the Law at Sinai 6. Law and the Image of God (1) 7. Law and the Image of God (2) 8. The Spirit of the Law 9. Jesus Expounds the Law 10. Jesus Fulfills the Law 11. Jesus Overcomes the Curse of the Law 12. How Substantial Is the Healing We Can Expect?

13. How Have Different Traditions Understood the Law? 14. Jesus Challenges Additions to God’s Law 15. Jesus’s Attack on Legalism 16. Rules for the Family and Church?

17. Jesus Applies the Law 18. Jesus Shows Amazing Grace 19. Lessons from Jesus’s Two Approaches 20. To Whom Ought We to Show and Tell the Law? 21. The Law of God and Our Secular Society 22. Living as Salt and Light in and for the World

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“Jerram Barrs has given us a gripping account of how God’s law, understood through the grace released in Jesus Christ, is the best guide we could find. Delighting in the Law of the Lord is simply delightful!”

WILLIAM EDGAR, Professor of Apologetics, Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia; author, Schaeffer on the Christian Life

“We live in morally confusing times—confusing for the culture, confusing for the church. In his winsome across-the-kitchentable style, Barrs explains why we need to retrieve afresh one of God’s greatest gifts. Churches will love this resource!”

NICHOLAS PERRIN, Dean, Wheaton College Graduate School

JERRAM BARRS (MDiv, Covenant Theological Seminary) is the founder and resident scholar of the Francis Schaeffer Institute at Covenant Theological Seminary, where he teaches apologetics and outreach as professor of Christianity and contemporary culture. He and his wife also served on staff at English L’Abri for many years. He is the author of Learning Evangelism from Jesus and Echoes of Eden.

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OLD TESTAMENT

JOHN D. CURRID Series: Theology & Culture

Against the Gods The Polemical Theology of the Old Testament

Apologetics

Embracing the claims of higher criticism, some evangelical scholars now argue that the Old Testament writers uncritically adopted the worldview and foundational myths of their ancient neighbors. In response to this, Old Testament scholar and archaeologist John Currid argues that—though valid insights can be gleaned by examining the biblical text in view of its ancient Near Eastern context—any apparent parallels must be nuanced by a robust understanding of the Old Testament’s highly polemical nature. From the Genesis creation account to Israel’s entrance into the land of Canaan, Currid shows how the Old Testament purposefully contrasts the futility of paganism with the unique and counter-cultural worldview of God’s people— making this a ground breaking resource for those seeking to understand the Old Testament in its original setting.

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ENDORSEMENTS:

DEREK THOMAS, Minister of Preaching and Teaching, First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, South Carolina; Professor of Systematic Theology and Historical Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary, Atlanta

“This is a splendid introduction to the use that the Old Testament makes of the religious ideas of Israel’s ancient neighbors.”

GORDON WENHAM, Adjunct Professor, Old Testament, Trinity College, Bristol, England

CONTENTS: 1. A Brief History of Ancient Near Eastern Studies 2. The Nature of Polemical Thought and Writing 3. Genesis 1 and Other Ancient Near Eastern Creation Accounts 4. Ancient Near Eastern Flood Accounts and the Noahic Deluge of Genesis 6–9 5. Joseph, the Tale of the Two Brothers, and the “Spurned Seductress” Motif 6. The Birth of the Deliverer 7. The Flights of Sinuhe and Moses 8. Who Is “I Am that I Am”? Exodus 3 and the Egyptian Book of the Heavenly Cow 9. The Rod of Moses 10. The Parting of the Waters of the Red Sea 11. Canaanite Motifs

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JOHN D. CURRID (PhD, University of Chicago) is the Carl McMurray Professor of Old Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte. He lectures worldwide and preaches in the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. Currid is the author of several books and Old Testament commentaries and has extensive archaeological field experience from projects throughout Israel and Tunisia.

Series: Biblical Studies for the Church

“A clearly written account of a centrally important issue—the influence (or not) of ancient Near Eastern thought upon Old Testament writers. This is an invaluable aid in furthering our understanding of the Old Testament and a loud affirmation of the Bible’s utter trustworthiness and inerrancy. A marvelous book.”

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JOSH MOODY

Journey to Joy The Psalms of Ascent In this exposition of 15 life-changing psalms, pastor and author Josh Moody introduces readers to an underused guidebook to joy—the Psalms of Ascent. This meditative book explores Psalms 120–134, and makes the critical connection between eternal truth and daily experience. It illuminates the profound ability of these powerful psalms to help Christians rightly respond to a wide range of issues, including family, injustice, and guilt. With pastoral warmth and solid exegesis of the biblical text, Journey to Joy leads readers to connect doctrine to real life as they study this God-designed tool intended to help God’s people feel what they should in relation to the truth.

E N D O R S E M E N T: “John Calvin called the book of Psalms a ‘mirror of the soul.’ The psalmists want us to pray these poems as our own prayer to God. They thus help us articulate our heart to God, and they minister to us by drawing us close to him. Josh Moody does a masterful job of leading us through the psalms of ascent in a way that touches and transforms our life.”

TREMPER LONGMAN, Robert H. Gundry Professor of Biblical Studies, Westmont College

CO N T E N T S : 1. Peace (Psalm 120) 2. Help (Psalm 121) 3. Church (Psalm 122) 4. Injustice (Psalm 123) 5. Danger (Psalm 124) 6. Security (Psalm 125) 7. Laughter (Psalm 126) 8. Beating the Daily Grind (Psalm 127) 9. The Blessing of Family (Psalm 128) 10. Finding Freedom from the Past (Psalm 129) 11. Living Guilt Free (Psalm 130) 12. The Humility of Greatness (Psalm 131) 13. When You Think God’s Plans Might Fail (Psalm 132) 14. The Secret of Teamwork (Psalm 133) 15. The End of the Journey (Psalm 134)

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JOSH MOODY (PhD, University of Cambridge) is senior pastor of College Church in Wheaton, Illinois.

He is the author of several books, including The God-Centered Life and No Other Gospel, and blogs at GodCenteredLife.org.

5.5 x 8.5, Trade Paperback, 192 pages 978-1-4335-3497-3, $14.99, Available Now

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CHRISTOLOGY

Series: Theology & Culture

ANDREAS J. KÖSTENBERGER AND JUSTIN TAYLOR WITH ALEXANDER STEWART

The Final Days of Jesus The Most Important Week of the Most Important Person Who Ever Lived

Apologetics

The eternal significance of Jesus’s dramatic arrest, unjust trial, tragic crucifixion, and triumphant resurrection make his final days on earth the most important in all of human history.

Combining a chronological arrangement of the biblical text with insightful commentary, this book offers readers a day-by-day guide to the New Testament passion narratives. Complete with a quick-reference glossary and numerous maps illustrating key biblical locations, this detailed resource will help students and pastors understand the geography, timeline, and background of Jesus’s last days while serving as a devotional guide for meditating on the most important week of all time.

Biblical Studies

E N D O R S E M E N T: “Are you wondering what can be done to make Christ’s last week and passion come alive in ways it hasn’t before? It would help to understand the historical background and cultural script a little better. Look no further—this is the book for you!”

Series: Biblical Studies for the Church

CRAIG L . BLOMBERG, Distinguished Professor of New Testament, Denver Seminary

CONTENTS:

Practical Theology

JUSTIN TAYLOR (PhD candidate, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is senior vice president and publisher for books at Crossway. He has edited and contributed to several books, including A GodEntranced Vision of All Things and Reclaiming the Center, and he blogs at Between Two Worlds—hosted by the Gospel Coalition.

Pastoral Resources

ANDREAS J. KÖSTENBERGER (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is senior research professor of New Testament and biblical theology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina. He is a prolific author, distinguished evangelical scholar, and editor of the Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society.

1. Early in the Week: The King Comes for His Kingdom (Sunday–Tuesday) 2. Sunday 3. Monday 4. Tuesday 5. Wednesday 6. Thursday 7. Friday 8. Saturday 9. Sunday 10. Epilogue: Later Appearances of Jesus and the Ascension 11. Who Do You Say That He Is?

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BUILDING HEALTHY CHURCHES SERIES

Series: Theology & Culture

9Marks: Building Healthy Churches Editors: Mark Dever and Jonathan Leeman Each of these short, readable books covers one of the nine marks originally made famous by pastor Mark Dever in his best-selling book Nine Marks of a Healthy Church. This series helps readers grasp the basic biblical commands regarding the local church so they can play their part in building a healthy congregation.

5 x 7, Printed Caseside, 128 pages, $14.99

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THE GOSPEL How the Church Portrays the Beauty of Christ Ray Ortlund

This accessible book speaks to the importance and content of good theology for godly living.

Helping readers experience the power of the gospel, this guide teaches readers to allow God to transform their beliefs, perspectives, and practices.

978-1-4335-3589-5, Available Now

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SOUND DOCTRINE How a Church Grows in the Love and Holiness of God Bobby Jamieson

978-1-4335-4083-7, Available April 30, 2014

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CHURCH ELDERS How to Shepherd God’s People Like Jesus Jeramie Rinne

EXPOSITIONAL PREACHING How We Speak God’s Word Today David Helm

Emphasizing purposeful ministry over project management, this book sets forth a concise “job description” for elders.

This book explores four foundational elements underlying all good preaching, helping preachers remain relevant and biblical.

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978-1-4335-4313-5, Available April 30, 2014

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KNOWING THE BIBLE

Knowing the Bible Theological Editor: J. I. Packer; Series Editor: Dane C. Ortlund This new Bible study series is designed to help readers better understand and apply God’s Word.

Each study covers one book of the Bible over 12 weeks, making practical applications and connections between the passage and the rest of Scripture. The series is edited by theologian J. I. Packer and includes contributions from an array of influential pastors and church leaders. Perfect for both small groups and individuals, these gospel-centered studies will help readers see and cherish the message of God’s grace found on each and every page of the Bible.

Each study includes: • Reflection Questions designed to help readers engage the text at a deeper level • Gospel Glimpses highlighting the gospel of grace throughout the book • Whole-Bible Connections showing how a passage connects to the Bible’s overarching story of redemption culminating in Christ • Theological Surroundings identifying how historic orthodox doctrines are taught or reinforced throughout Scripture 6 x 9, Trade Paperback, 96 pages, $8.99 Each, Available Now

GENESIS A 12-Week Study Mitchell M. Kim

ISAIAH A 12-Week Study Drew Hunter

Pastor Mitchell Kim leads readers through the first book of the Bible, highlighting how the story line connects to the good news about Jesus—the long-awaited “seed of the woman.”

Pastor Drew Hunter explores the challenging message of Isaiah, which alternates between promises of judgment and restoration, and teaches readers about humanity’s sin and the glory of God’s grace.

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ENDORSEMENTS FOR THE SERIES: “This series is a tremendous resource for those wanting to study and teach the Bible with an understanding of how the gospel is woven throughout Scripture.”

BRYAN CHAPELL , Senior Pastor, Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA), Peoria, Illinios; Chancellor, Covenant Theological Seminary

“Knowing the Bible brings together a gifted team of Bible teachers to produce a high-quality series of study guides. The coordinated focus of these materials is unique: provocative questions, systematic theology, practical application, and the story of God’s grace presented all the way through Scripture.”

PHILIP GRAHAM RYKEN, President, Wheaton College

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KNOWING THE BIBLE

Series: Theology & Culture Apologetics

Pastor and author Greg Gilbert examines the message of James, exploring the book’s difficult teachings on wealth, anointing with oil, prayer, healing, and the relationship between faith and works.

Pastor and author Justin Buzzard helps readers understand and apply the message of the Gospel of John—the most theologically and philosophically profound account of Jesus’s life, death, and resurrection in the New Testament.

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MARK A 12-Week Study Dane C. Ortlund

ROMANS A 12-Week Study Jared C. Wilson

This study highlights the Gospel of Mark’s unique role in the Bible, as it paints an important portrait of Jesus as Israel’s promised Messiah and illustrates his humility, suffering, and sacrifice.

This study through the book of Romans—Paul’s greatest literary achievement—examines majestic and weighty themes such as original sin, election, substitutionary atonement, the role of the law, and justification by faith alone.

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JOHN A 12-Week Study Justin Buzzard

Biblical Studies

JAMES A 12-Week Study Greg Gilbert

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PREACHING THE WORD

Preaching the Word Editor: R. Kent Hughes These commentaries are written by pastors for pastors and their churches. With R. Kent Hughes, senior pastor emeritus of College Church, as the series editor, these volumes feature experienced pastors and teachers who model expository preaching and practical application. This series is noted for its steadfast commitment to biblical authority, clear exposition of Scripture, and readability—making it widely accessible for both new and seasoned pastors, as well as for men and women who are eager to read the Bible in a fresh way.

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1–3 JOHN Fellowship in God’s Family David L. Allen

GALATIANS Gospel-Rooted Living Todd Wilson

This commentary on the Johannine epistles examines John’s deeply theological, yet intensely practical, teaching on the foundational nature of truth and love in the context of the local church.

Paul’s letter to the Galatians provides key insights into salvation and the nature of grace. Drawing on years of pastoral ministry, Wilson leads readers through the book’s major themes with exegetical clarity and theological care.

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ENDORSEMENTS FOR THE SERIES: “ This series resonates with the priorities of the pulpit. No academic aloofness here, but down-to-earth, preacher-to-preacher meat for God’s people.”

BRYAN CHAPELL , Senior Pastor, Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA), Peoria, Illinois

“ The single best resource for faithful biblical exposition available today. A great boon for genuine reformation!”

TIMOTHY GEORGE , Dean, B eeson Divinity School, Samford University

“ There is a long history of informed, edifying biblical expositions that have been mightily used of God to shape and strengthen the church. These volumes admirably fit this tradition.”

D. A . CARSON, Research Professor of New Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

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PREACHING THE WORD

Series: Theology & Culture Apologetics

JOSHUA People of God’s Purpose David Jackman

Seasoned preacher Christopher Ash explores God’s pur­ poses for painful trials and suffering as he carefully walks readers through the book of Job and points them to our ultimate hope: Jesus Christ.

Tracing the history of Israel’s conquest of the Promised Land, this commentary on the book of Joshua explores the fulfillment of God’s covenant promises to his chosen people.

978-1-4335-1312-1, 480 pages, $37.99, Available May 31, 2014

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JOB The Wisdom of the Cross Christopher Ash

978-1-4335-1197-4, 256 pages, $29.99, Available February 28, 2014

C U R R E N T VO LU M E S : GENESIS (REDESIGN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 978-1-4335-3552-9

Series: Biblical Studies for the Church

EXODUS (REDESIGN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 978-1-4335-3539-0 LEVITICUS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 978-1-4335-0628-4 NUMBERS (REDESIGN). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 978-1-4335-3548-2 DEUTERONOMY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 978-1-4335-3100-2 1 SAMUEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 978-1-58134-873-6 PROVERBS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 978-1-58134-883-5 ECCLESIASTES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 978-1-4335-1375-6 THE SONG OF SOLOMON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 978-1-4335-2338-0 ISAIAH (REDESIGN). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 978-1-4335-3547-5 JEREMIAH & LAMENTATIONS (REDESIGN). . . . 978-1-4335-3551-2

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DANIEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 978-1-58134-550-6 THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (ESV EDITION). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 978-1-4335-3621-2 MARK: VOL. 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 978-0-89107-522-6 MARK: VOL. 2 (REDESIGN). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 978-1-4335-3538-3 LUKE: VOL. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 978-1-58134-028-0 LUKE: VOL. 2 (REDESIGN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 978-1-4335-3546-8 JOHN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 978-1-58134-101-0 ACTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 978-0-89107-873-9

Deftly guiding us through the Gospel of Matthew, O’Donnell shows us how Jesus’s kingly authority is central to the book and has profound implications for how we live in God’s kingdom.

978-1-433 5-0365-8, 1088 pages, $54.99, Available November 30, 2013

ROMANS (ESV EDITION). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 978-1-4335-3615-1 2 CORINTHIANS (REDESIGN). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 978-1-4335-3549-9

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MATTHEW All Authority in Heaven and on Earth Douglas Sean O’Donnell

EPHESIANS (ESV EDITION) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 978-1-4335-3626-7 PHILIPPIANS, COLOSSIANS, AND PHILEMON (ESV EDITION). . . . . . . . . . 978-1-4335-3630-4 1 & 2 THESSALONIANS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 978-1-4335-0544-7 1–2 TIMOTHY & TITUS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .978-1-4335-3053-1 HEBREWS: VOL. 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 978-0-89107-722-0 HEBREWS: VOL. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 978-0-89107-723-7 JAMES (REDESIGN). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 978-1-4335-4142-1 1 & 2 PETER AND JUDE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 978‑1‑58134‑960‑3

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LEADERSHIP/MINISTRY

JARED C. WILSON Series: Theology & Culture

The Pastor’s Justification Applying the Work of Christ in Your Life and Ministry [Foreword by Mike Ayers]

Apologetics

Ministry can be brutal. As leaders, we face discouragement, frustration, and exhaustion—and many times we face such challenges alone. Helping us refocus our gaze on the gospel, pastor Jared Wilson offers here practical insights, real-life anecdotes, and in-your-face truth related to the ups and downs of pastoral ministry. Wilson draws on 1 Peter 5 as he reflects on topics such as holiness, humility, and confidence, and then turns to explore the nature of pastoral ministry through the lens of the five solas of the Reformation. Honest yet hopeful, this creative fusion of biblical exposition and personal confession will help pastors weather the storms of ministry by rooting their identity in the finished work of Christ.

Biblical Studies

ENDORSEMENTS:

MATT CHANDLER, Pastor, The Village Church; President, Acts 29 Church Planting Network

“It ought to go without saying that pastors who preach the gospel need the gospel desperately themselves—but it doesn’t. In The Pastor’s Justification, Jared Wilson boldly reminds ministers where their true measure of success and fulfillment is found.

This book will help shepherd shepherds back to the confidence and humility found only in Jesus.”

Part 1: The Pastor’s Heart 1. The Free Pastor 2. The Holy Pastor 3. The Humble Pastor 4. The Confident Pastor 5. The Watchful Pastor 6. The Justified Pastor Part 2: The Pastor’s Glory 7. The Pastor and the Bible 8. The Pastor and God’s Grace 9. The Pastor and His Faith 10. The Pastor and the King 11. The Pastor and Glory

Practical Theology

JARED C. WILSON is the pastor of Middletown Springs Community Church in Middletown Springs, Vermont. He is an award-winning author whose articles and short stories have appeared in a number of periodicals, and who has written the popular books Your Jesus Is Too Safe, Gospel Deeps, and Gospel Wakefulness. Wilson lives in Vermont with his wife and two daughters, and blogs daily at The Gospel Coalition.

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Pastoral Resources

ED STETZER, President, LifeWay Research; author, Subversive Kingdom

Series: Biblical Studies for the Church

“Jared Wilson is one of my favorite thinkers. He writes with deep conviction, and I have been moved to tears at his robust sense of God and his glorious gospel. Of the books he has written, this one is especially edifying to me.”

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MARTYN LLOYD-JONES

Great Doctrines of the Bible God the Father, God the Son; God the Holy Spirit; The Church and the Last Things (3 Volumes in One) Martyn Lloyd-Jones stands as one of the greatest biblical expositors of all time. Compiled from a series of lectures originally delivered at Westminster Chapel in London, this new, combined edition of three time-tested works will help students, church leaders, and ordinary Christians understand the doctrines of the Bible and apply them to their own lives. Lloyd-Jones’s characteristic fidelity to Scripture and God-centered worldview is apparent as he teaches readers about God’s Word, the Trinity, creation, the atonement, and more. This 3-in-1 volume— now available in paperback—serves as a comprehensive yet accessible introduction to systematic theology, setting forth doctrines that are essential to a robust theological foundation and a vibrant spiritual life.

E N D O R S E M E N T F O R T H E AU T H O R :

CO N T E N T S ( PA R T I A L ) : 1. My Purpose and Method 2. Revelation 3. The Authority of the Bible 4. How We Find the Doctrines 5. The Existence and Being of God 6. The Attributes of God’s Absolute Personality 7. The Moral Attributes of God 8. The Names of God and the Holy Trinity 9. The Eternal Decrees of God 10. Good Angels 11. The Devil and the Fallen Angels 12. The Creation of the World 13. Providence 14. The Creation of Man 15. The Divine Image in Man 16. The Fall 17. Adam’s Posterity and Original Sin 18. Original Pollution 19. Redemption: The Eternal Plan of God 20. The Covenant of Grace in the Old Testament 21. The Covenant of Grace in the New Testament 22. The Lord Jesus Christ 23. The Incarnation 24. Evidence for the Deity and Humanity of Christ 25. God-Man: The Doctrine

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“Over 40 years ago I heard Lloyd-Jones deliver a landmark series of lectures. He was a titan of Christian ministry then and it thrills me to see his influence accelerating today for the benefit of the church around the world.”

R. C . SPROUL , Founder and President, Ligonier Ministries

MARTYN LLOYD-JONES (1899–1981), minister of Westminster Chapel in London for 30 years, was one of the foremost preachers of his day. His many books have brought profound spiritual encouragement to millions around the world.

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PREACHING CHRIST FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT

D. A. CARSON, ED. Series: Theology & Culture

The Scriptures Testify about Me Jesus and the Gospel in the Old Testament [Series: The Gospel Coalition]

Apologetics

Assuming the unified story line of the Bible, The Scriptures Testify about Me articulates the interplay between the Old and New Testaments, particularly as it relates to the person and work of Christ. In this collection of expository sermons first delivered at The Gospel Coalition’s 2011 National Conference, eight prominent evangelical pastors and scholars demonstrate what it looks like to preach Christ from the Old Testament. From the experience of the Israelites during the exodus to the cryptic words about Melchizedek in the Psalms, this book offers readers a diverse collection of approaches to gospel-centered preaching from the Old Testament by some of the most skilled biblical expositors of our day.

Biblical Studies

E N D O R S E M E N T S F O R OT H E R B O O K S I N T H E G O S P E L COA L I T I O N S E R I E S : “It brings this aging man great joy to see a rising generation address contemporary questions with theologically informed answers. These are the right guys, on the right topics, at the right time.”

Series: Biblical Studies for the Church

C . J. MAHANEY, Senior Pastor, Sovereign Grace Church of Louisville

“Don’t Call It a Comeback is more than just a primer for the young and uninitiated; it is essential reading for all who want to make sure they are clear and convinced on the things that matter most.”

NANCY GUTHRIE , Bible teacher; author, Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament Bible study series

1. Studying the Scriptures and Finding Jesus— John 5:31–47 (R. Albert Mohler Jr.) 2. Getting Out—Exodus 14 (Tim Keller) 3. From a Foreigner to King Jesus—Ruth (Alistair Begg) 4. When You Don’t Know What to Do—Psalm 25 (James MacDonald) 5. The Righteous Branch—Jeremiah 23:1–8 (Conrad Mbewe) 6. Youth—Ecclesiastes 11:9–12:8 (Matt Chandler) 7. God’s Great Heart of Love toward His Own— Zephaniah (Mike Bullmore) 8. Getting Excited about Melchizedek—Psalm 110 (D. A. Carson)

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D. A. CARSON (PhD, Cambridge University) is research professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, where he has taught since 1978. He is president of the Gospel Coalition, and has written or edited nearly 60 books. He and his wife, Joy, have two children and live in the north suburbs of Chicago.

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MARTYN LLOYD-JONES

Acts Chapters 1–8 The book of Acts records some of the most important events in the New Testament: the birth of the church, the coming of the Holy Spirit, and dramatic missionary journeys. Combining the six books of Martyn Lloyd-Jones’s Studies in the Book of Acts series, this newly redesigned three-volume collection of sermons explains the message of the first eight chapters of Acts with clear language and pastoral warmth. Lloyd-Jones points us back to the foundational figures and key events of the Christian faith—from the bold preaching of Peter to the dramatic stoning of Stephen—highlighting the basic truths that undergird genuine belief, wholehearted devotion, and faithful obedience.

E N D O R S E M E N T F O R T H E AU T H O R : “One of the greatest preachers of the 20th century was Martyn Lloyd-Jones.”

JOHN PIPER, Founder, Desiring God; award-winning author, Spectacular Sins

CO N T E N T S : Volume 1: Acts 1:1-5:14 (PARTIAL) 1. Christianity—The Only Hope (1:1–3) 2. The God Who Acts (2:1–2) 3. The Great Fact of Prophecy (2:14–36) 4. Becoming a Christian (2:37–40) 5. Mind, Heart, and Will (2:37–47) 6. Separation (2:37–42) Volume 2: Acts 5:17-7:29 (PARTIAL) 1. The Irrationality of Unbelief (5:17–32) 2. “All the Words of This Life” (5:19–20, 29) 3. The Content of the Message (5:29–32) 4. Man’s Great Problem (5:29–32) 5. Repentance—the Door to Forgiveness (5:29–32) 6. The Savior (5:29–32)

MARTYN LLOYD-JONES (1899­­–1981), minister of Westminster Chapel in London for 30 years, was one of the foremost preachers of his day. His many books have brought profound spiritual encouragement to millions around the world.

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Volume 3: Acts 7:29-8:30 (PARTIAL) 1. The God Who Intervenes (7:29–30) 2. The Miracle of Salvation (7:30–33) 3. God Has Come Down (7:30–35) 4. Complete Victory (7:35–36) 5. God Has Spoken (7:37–38) 6. The Word of God (7:37–38)

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CHRISTIAN LIVING

J. I. PACKER

Weakness Is the Way Life with Christ Our Strength In this collection of meditations on 2 Corinthians, renowned theologian and Bible teacher J. I. Packer explains the role of weakness within the Christian life. Now in his mid-eighties, Packer reflects on his own experience of weakness—having been hit by a bread truck at a young age and now facing the realities of aging—in order to teach us the importance of embracing our own frailty, and also to help us look to Christ for strength, affirmation, and contentment. With pastoral warmth and exegetical care, this encouraging book exhorts us to turn to Jesus when confronted by our own sins, struggles, and shortcomings.

ENDORSEMENTS: “If you, like me, struggle with discouragement over your weaknesses, you need to read this book. Dr. Packer knows the way.

Walking us through 2 Corinthians, he shows it to us so that we, like Paul, can ‘boast all the more gladly of [our] weaknesses.’”

JON BLOOM, President, Desiring God; author, Not by Sight: A Fresh Look at Old Stories of Walking by Faith

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“Even the title of this book flies my heart straight to Jesus, kindling afresh my desire to see him as he is. Weakness Is the Way emboldens those beset with weaknesses by means of the truth that our human frailty becomes real spiritual strength in and through Christ alone. This is ‘life with Christ our strength.’ How could we ever want to live any other way?”

GLORIA FURMAN, pastor’s wife and mother of four; cross-cultural worker; author, Glimpses of Grace

J. I. PACKER (DPhil, Oxford University) serves as the Board of Governors’ Professor of Theology at Regent College. He is the author of over 40 books, including the classic bestseller Knowing God. Packer also served as general editor for the English Standard Version Bible and as theological editor for the ESV Study Bible.

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CHRISTIAN LIVING

KEVIN DEYOUNG Series: Theology & Culture

Crazy Busy A (Mercifully) Short Book about a (Really) Big Problem

Apologetics

I’m too busy! We’ve all heard it, we’ve all said it. Sometimes being busy seems like the theme of our lives. Yet this frenetic pace poses a serious threat to our physical, social, and even spiritual well-being. In this mercifully short book about a really big problem, best-selling author Kevin DeYoung rejects the “busyness as usual” mind-set, arguing that a life of constant chaos is far from what God intends. DeYoung helps us figure out a better way forward as he strikes a mature and well-reasoned balance between doing nothing and doing everything. With his usual warmth, humor, and honesty, DeYoung deftly attacks the “crazy busy” epidemic we struggle against each and every day and offers up the restful cure we’ve all been too busy to find.

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ENDORSEMENTS: “Everything Kevin DeYoung writes is biblical, timely, and helpful for both life and ministry. You can’t afford to miss what he says here in Crazy Busy.”

RICK WARREN, #1 New York Times best-selling author, The Purpose Driven Life; Pastor, Saddleback Church

TRIP LEE , hip-hop artist; author, The Good Life

Practical Theology

1. Hello, My Name Is Busy 2. Here, There, and Gone: Three Dangers to Avoid 3. The Killer P’s—Diagnosis #1: You Are Beset with Many Manifestations of Pride 4. The Terror of Total Obligation—Diagnosis #2: You Are Trying to Do What God Does Not Expect You to Do 5. Mission Creep—Diagnosis #3: You Can’t Serve Others without Setting Priorities 6. A Cruel Kindergarchy—Diagnosis #4: You Need to Stop Freaking Out about Your Kids 7. Deep Calls to Deep—Diagnosis #5: You Are Letting the Screen Strangle Your Soul 8. Rhythm and Blues—Diagnosis #6: You’d Better Rest Yourself before You Wreck Yourself 9. Embracing the Burdens of Busyness—Diagnosis #7: You Suffer More because You Don’t Expect to Suffer at All 10. The One Thing You Must Do

Pastoral Resources

KEVIN DEYOUNG (MDiv, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary) is senior pastor at University Reformed Church in East Lansing, Michigan. He blogs frequently at the Gospel Coalition and has authored or coauthored several popular books, including Just Do Something, Why We Love the Church, and, most recently, The Hole in Our Holiness.

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“I’m a fan of Kevin DeYoung’s writing, partly because I know what to expect. He’s always clear, biblical, and to the point— with a good dose of humor peppered in. Crazy Busy is no exception. It’s a quick and engaging read that busy people can find time for.”

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PERSON AND WORK OF CHRIST

ELYSE M. FITZPATRICK

Found in Him The Joy of the Incarnation and Our Union with Christ Union with Christ is a foundational doctrine that can always be plumbed more deeply. Looking at this great truth from a unique angle, popular author Elyse Fitzpatrick explores the Bible’s use of marriage as a metaphor for the relationship that Christians enjoy with their Savior. Fitzpatrick makes clear the wonder of the incarnation and the glory of the Christian’s unbreakable connection to Christ as she examines their significance for understanding key doctrines such as Jesus’s death, resurrection, and ascension. Directing us to the core of our salvation, this devotional book will stir our affections for God and renew our confidence as beloved children “in Christ.”

ENDORSEMENTS: “If you are looking to understand one of the most profound and moving mysteries of the Christian life, you’ve found the book you absolutely need to read.”

MARK GALLI, Editor, Christianity Today

CO N T E N T S : Part 1: Incarnation 1. From Beginning to End It’s All about Him 2. Come Adore on Bended Knee 3. Our Perfected Savior 4. God’s Love for Sinners 5. O Sacred Head, Now Wounded 6. Jesus Shall Reign Part 2: Union with Christ 7. “I in Them” 8. He Gave Himself Up for Us 9. Chosen, Betrothed, Beloved, and Named 10. You Are Forgiven, You Are Righteous, You Are Loved Appendices 11. The Creeds 12. The Best News Ever 13. John 17 14. A Golden Chain (William Perkins)

“When John Murray famously wrote, ‘Union with Christ is really the central truth of the whole doctrine of salvation,’ I wonder how I could have missed the point for so many years. Fitzpatrick writes of the deep truths of our union with God, freshly unfolding biblical passages that describe his incarnation, and she writes with sensitivity of the significance of the continuing intimacy we have with the Creator who walked among us. Here is the infinite made intimate to strengthen our hearts.”

BRYAN CHAPELL , President Emeritus, Covenant Theological Seminary

ELYSE M. FITZPATRICK (MA, Trinity Theological Seminary) is a counselor, a retreat and conference speaker, and the head of Counsel from the Cross Ministries. Fitzpatrick has authored over 15 books, including Because He Loves Me, Comforts from the Cross, and Give Them Grace.

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PERSON AND WORK OF CHRIST

ALISTAIR BEGG AND SINCLAIR B. FERGUSON Series: Theology & Culture

Name above All Names

Apologetics

In this thoughtful volume, Alistair Begg and Sinclair Ferguson guide us through the entirety of the Bible as they examine seven key aspects of Jesus’s identity and ministry. Beginning in Genesis and ending in Revelation, this book will help pastors, professors, and students better understand the incarnate Son of God, whether studying the promised seed of the woman in Genesis 3 or the reigning Lamb on the throne in Revelation 5. Drawing on decades of pastoral experience, the authors have crafted a biblical resource sure to encourage genuine love for the Savior among God’s people for years to come.

ENDORSEMENTS:

Biblical Studies

“If you want to understand why (and have your own heart humbled, filled with gratitude, and aroused to worship), nourish your soul with this simple yet profound overview of who Jesus is and what he has accomplished.”

JOHN MACARTHUR, Pastor, Grace Community Church, Sun Valley, California

“In Name above All Names, my friends Alistair Begg and Sinclair Ferguson invite us to meditate afresh on our wonderful Savior and all that makes him beautiful and praiseworthy. I highly recommend this remarkable volume!”

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Seed of the Woman True Prophet Great High Priest Conquering King Son of Man Suffering Servant Lamb on the Throne

Pastoral Resources

ALISTAIR BEGG served two churches in his native Scotland before answering the call in 1983 to become senior pastor at Parkside Church in suburban Cleveland, Ohio. A graduate of the London School of Theology, he has written several books and is heard daily on the national radio program Truth for Life.

Series: Biblical Studies for the Church

JONI EARECKSON TADA , Founder and CEO, Joni and Friends International Disability Center

Practical Theology

SINCLAIR B. FERGUSON (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is professor of systematic theology at Redeemer Seminary in Dallas. He is the author of several books, including his latest title In Christ Alone: Reflections on the Heart of the Gospel.

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DAVID MATHIS AND JONATHAN PARNELL

How to Stay Christian in Seminary [Foreword by John Piper] Seminary is dangerous. Really dangerous. The hard truth is that many seminarians enter pastoral ministry feeling drained, disillusioned, and dissatisfied. Drawing on their years of church leadership and seminary training, David Mathis and Jonathan Parnell take a refreshingly honest look at this oft-neglected— yet all too common—experience, offering real-world advice for students eager to survive seminary with their faith intact.

In seven short but challenging chapters, the authors remind students and professors of the foundational role of the gospel for the life of ministry, equipping them with the keys to grow in their faith while making the most of their education.

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“How to Stay Christian in Seminary should be placed in the hands of every first-year seminarian. It will provide a much needed balance as they navigate the beautiful but treacherous waters of a seminary education. I plan to use this powerful little book with great profit for my students in the years ahead.”

DANIEL AKIN, President, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Introduction: Seminary: Life or Death?

(Mathis & Parnell) 1. Know Your Value of Values (Parnell) 2. Be Fascinated with Grace (Mathis) 3. Study the Word for More Than Words (Mathis) 4. Push Aside Your Books and Pray (Parnell) 5. Love That Jesus Calls the Weak (Parnell) 6. Be a Real Husband and Dad (Parnell) 7. Keep Both Eyes Peeled for Jesus (Mathis) Conclusion: Be a Christian in Seminary (Mathis)

DAVID MATHIS (MDiv, Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando) is executive editor at desiringGod.org and an elder at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minnesota. His seminary experience includes Reformed Theological Seminary and the Bethlehem Institute (part of Bethlehem College and Seminary), where he serves as an adjunct professor.

JONATHAN PARNELL (MDiv, Bethlehem Seminary) is a content strategist at desiringGod.org and has spent the last nine years of his life studying on seminary campuses in North Carolina and Minnesota.

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PARABLES

JARED C. WILSON Series: Theology & Culture

The Storytelling God Seeing the Glory of Jesus in His Parables

Apologetics

Jesus’s many parables are well-known, but their true message is often misunderstood. Exploring the oft-repeated and commonly misapplied stories of Jesus, pastor Jared Wilson demonstrates how such parables simultaneously conceal and reveal profound spiritual truths about God, humanity, the world, and the future as they consistently rebuke and subvert our sinful habits, perspectives, and priorities. Discarding the notion that Jesus’s parables are nothing more than moralistic fables, Wilson helps pastors, church leaders, and laypeople to better understand and apply Jesus’s parables to their own lives and the lives of those around them, showing how each story is fathoms deep and designed to drive us to Jesus in awe, faith, and worship.

Biblical Studies

E N D O R S E M E N T S F O R T H E AU T H O R : “Wilson labors to make us appreciate the greatness and grandeur of the gospel and its Christ. Again and again he succeeds.”

J. I. PACKER, Board of Governors’ Professor of Theology, Regent College

“Wilson writes with power. That is, he is both reasonable and compelling.”

Series: Biblical Studies for the Church

RAYMOND C . ORTLUND JR., Pastor, Immanuel Church, Nashville

CONTENTS:

Pastoral Resources

JARED C. WILSON is the pastor of Middletown Springs Community Church in Middletown Springs, Vermont. He has written a number of popular books, including The Pastor’s Justification, Your Jesus Is Too Safe, Gospel Wakefulness, and Gospel Deeps, as well as the curriculum Abide. Wilson blogs daily at Gospel Driven Church, hosted by the Gospel Coalition.

1. Postcards from the Revolution 2. A Radical Refocus 3. Uncommon Knowledge 4. Three Times Found 5. Justice and Good Sinners 6. The Direness of Death after Death 7. Jesus Is for Losers 8. The Parables before the Parables 9. Jesus, the Living Parable 10. The Unstoppable and Unfathomable Kingdom

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RELATIONSHIPS AND COUNSELING

ANDY FARMER

Real Peace What We Long for and Where to Find It Whether it’s stress, anxiety, grief, conflict, depression, or despair, we are continually confronted by the brokenness of our world in our churches, schools, and workplaces. God’s people need guidance to know where to turn in the midst of such difficult trials. In this instructive book, pastor and counselor Andy Farmer explores what it means to find true peace—with God and with each other—in the midst of this turbulent world. Additionally, an appendix explores the topic of peace in relation to a number of current issues, such as politics, war, social justice, and the arts.

Designed to be accessible for both Christians and non-Christians, this book emphasizes the gospel’s foundational role as the source of all true rest and reconciliation, calling us to join God in the peacemaking project of the cross.

ENDORSEMENTS: “Peace, if it comes at all, tends to come in little pieces—the job is stable for now, the kids are healthy today, friends still hang out with you—and sometimes I can settle for those scraps. Thanks, Andy, for showing me how I can honor God by aiming for peace that is much deeper.”

EDWARD T. WELCH, Counselor and Faculty Member, Christian Counseling & Education Foundation

CO N T E N T S : 1. Peace, and the Problem with It 2. Is True Peace Possible?

3. The Prince of Peace 4. Peace and Stress 5. Peace and Anxiety 6. Peace and Grief 7. Peace and Depression 8. Peace and Conflict 9. Peace and God’s People 10. Peace and My World

“There are many books I can recommend on finding peace with God. There are far fewer I can recommend on experiencing the peace of God. Real Peace is a book I highly recommend for real people facing real trouble in a really messed up world.”

ROBERT W. KELLEMEN, Executive Director, The Biblical Counseling Coalition; author, Anxiety: Anatomy and Cure

ANDY FARMER (MA, Westminster Theological Seminary) has been serving as a pastor at Covenant Fellowship Church in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, for 20 years. He is also on the council board of the Biblical Counseling Coalition and assists Sovereign Grace Ministries in strategic planning and training for church planting and care. Farmer is the author of The Rich Single Life.

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PAUL E. MILLER Series: Theology & Culture

A Loving Life In a World of Broken Relationships

Apologetics

Having helped many Christians develop a solid prayer life with the bestseller A Praying Life, author Paul Miller applies his pastoral insights to tackle another foundational issue—love. Taking his cues from the perseverance and faithfulness portrayed in the book of Ruth, Miller sheds light on a biblical portrait of love designed to help us embrace relationships, endure rejection, and reach out in love to even the most unlovable among us. This book offers biblical principles for loving our family, friends, and neighbors well, correcting common distortions drawn from our society that often leave us discouraged and dissatisfied. Here is the help we need to imitate God’s enduring grace as we discover the power to live a loving life.

Biblical Studies

E N D O R S E M E N T S F O R AU T H O R ’ S P R E V I O U S WO R K : “A great book on prayer—biblical, practical, and readable. This book will help you generate a culture of prayer both in you and those around you.”

TIM KELLER, New York Times best-selling author, The Reason for God

Series: Biblical Studies for the Church

“Miller exegetes our struggle in a way that is convicting, insight giving, and encouraging!”

PAUL DAVID TRIPP, author, Sex and Money

C O N T E N T S ( PA R T I A L ) : Introduction: A Love-Hate Relationship With Love

Pastoral Resources

PAUL E. MILLER is executive director of seeJesus as well as the best-selling author of A Praying Life, among other works. With the help of his ministry staff, Miller creates and conducts interactive discipleship seminars throughout the world. He and his wife, Jill, live in the Philadelphia area and have six children as well as a growing number of grandchildren.

Part 1: Committed Love 1. Suffering: The Crucible for Love 2. Love Without an Exit Strategy 3. The Lost Art of Lament 4. Love Is Not God 5. Death, the Center of Love 6. Entering a Broken Heart 7. Discovering Glory in Love 8. Loving against My Feelings Part 2: The Shape of the Journey

Practical Theology

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9. The Gospel Shape of Love 10. Love Lands 11. Love Protects 12. The World Moves for Love 13. Humility: The Path of Love 14. Love Creates Community 15. Love Invites Resurrection 16. Love Burns Its Passport

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MISSIONAL LIVING

JON M. DENNIS

Christ + City Why the Greatest Need of the City Is the Greatest News of All For the first time in history, over half of the world’s population lives in cities, and yet evangelicals make up only 2 percent of many major urban populations. In this “urban manifesto,” pastor and author Jon Dennis argues that the greatest need of our day is for the transformative news of the gospel to enliven the cities of the world. Dennis powerfully highlights God’s special love for cities, exploring important issues related to city dwelling and offering real-world advice for reaching urbanites. With Christexalting, biblically based insights, this book serves as a rallying cry for a new generation of Christians who are passionate about seeing the kingdom of God take root and flourish in some of the darkest, yet most strategic, places on earth.

ENDORSEMENTS: “Thoroughly biblical in its scope and treatment, Jon Dennis has gifted the people of God with a manifesto that will inspire the reader to be a part of what God is doing in cities. Incredibly timely, astoundingly pertinent, and convincingly prophetic, this is a book you will want to come back to over and over again.”

BRYAN LORITTS, Lead Pastor, Fellowship Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee

CO N T E N T S : Introduction: Awakening the Urban Generation Part 1: Foundations of City Understanding— Our Direction 1. Where Are We Going?

2. Ambition and the First City Part 2: God’s Heart for the City—How Cities Change 3. Prayer and the City 4. The City Transformed 5. Faithfulness in the City Part 3: Issues in City Living—Learning to Thrive in the City 6. Sex and the City 7. Ethnicity and the City 8. Children in the City Part 4: Strategic Principles and Actions—Reaching the City 9. The City within a City 10. Global City Gospel Movements Conclusion: Cities and the Future of the World

“ More and more people have zero connection to Christ and his church. And, the vast majority of people who would check ‘nothing’ under religion overwhelmingly live in urban areas.

Christ + City gives us a map to empower local churches who develop disciples who engage their cities with the love of Christ.”

DARRIN PATRICK , Pastor, The Journey, St. Louis, Missouri; author, For the City and Church Planter: The Man, the Message, the Mission

JON M. DENNIS is cofounding pastor of Holy Trinity Church in downtown Chicago. Since moving to the city with his family in 1998, he has helped establish various ministries, including Hope for Chicago, the Charles Simeon Trust, and the Chicago Partnership for Church Planting. He is a regular conference speaker and the coauthor of The Genesis Factor: Probing Life’s Big Questions.

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MISSIONAL LIVING

TIM CHESTER Series: Theology & Culture

Good News to the Poor Social Involvement and the Gospel

Apologetics

Conversations related to the importance of loving action versus gospel proclamation continue to take place among Biblebelieving Christians. In this plea for a renewed understanding of the Christian calling, Chester argues that faithfulness to the gospel necessitates a commitment to evangelism and social involvement, structuring the book around three basic theses: (1) evangelism and social action are distinct activities, (2) proclamation is central, and (3) evangelism and social action are inseparable. Responding to common views held in both camps, this book will help pastors and church leaders spur fruitful conversations within their congregations related to living out the practical implications of the gospel.

Biblical Studies

ENDORSEMENTS: “Good News to the Poor is good news for readers thinking through the relationship of evangelism to social action. Tim Chester rightly emphasizes the centrality of the gospel as he compares dependency-creating welfare with dignity-embracing development.”

MARVIN OLASK Y, Editor in Chief, World News Group

JUSTIN S. HOLCOMB, Episcopal Priest; Adjunct Professor of Theology and Philosophy, Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando; author, On the Grace of God

CONTENTS: 1. The Case for Social Involvement 2. More Than a Private Faith 3. The Case for Evangelizing the Poor 4. Social Involvement and Proclamation 5. Social Involvement and the Kingdom of God 6. Good News to the Poor 7. Good News to the Rich 8. Welcoming the Excluded 9. Strengthening the Powerless 10. Following the Crucified Lord 11. Can We Make a Difference?

Pastoral Resources Practical Theology

TIM CHESTER (PhD, University of Wales) is pastor of the Crowded House in Sheffield, United Kingdom, and director of the Porterbrook Seminary, which provides integrated theological and missional training for church leaders. Chester coauthored Total Church and has written more than a dozen books, including You Can Change and A Meal with Jesus.

Series: Biblical Studies for the Church

“Tim Chester shows that gospel proclamation and tangible acts of love, service, and mercy toward our neighbors should not be pitted against each other—God’s grace motivates action, and words and deeds go together.”

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LEADERSHIP

C. WILLIAM POLLARD

The Tides of Life Reflections on Leadership, Faith, and Service to the World [Foreword by Billy Graham] Drawing on decades of executive-level experience running a Fortune 300 company, Bill Pollard, chairman emeritus and former CEO of ServiceMaster, offers insights into what it takes to thrive—both professionally and spiritually—in the high-stakes, high-pressure world of corporate America. Pollard reflects on life-changing encounters with influential leaders such as Peter Drucker and Warren Buffet, inviting readers to learn from his own successes and failures. With a foreword written by Billy Graham, The Tides of Life is a thoughtful reflection on how life and work fit into God’s plan for his people—sharing tips and principles for leading well to the glory of God.

E N D O R S E M E N T S F O R AU T H O R ’ S P R E V I O U S WO R K : “Pollard speaks with a voice of experience.”

MAX DE PREE , Former President and CEO, Herman Miller, Inc.

CO N T E N T S : 1. A Framework for the Choices of Life 2. The Persistent Question of Fairness in an Uneven World 3. Work—A Calling or a Curse?

4. Forks in the Road 5. The Awesome Responsibility of Leadership 6. The Battlefield of the Market, Mind, and Soul 7. Planning for the Future 8. The Reality and Responsibility of Authority 9. “In the End Is My Beginning”

“Rarely are we given an open and generous look inside the corporate leader who is the embodiment of the mission and values of the enterprise. . . . A powerful book.”

FRANCES HESSELBEIN, Former CEO, Girl Scouts of America

C. WILLIAM POLLARD (JD, Northwestern University School of Law) serves as director of Herman Miller, Inc., is chairman emeritus and advisor to the ServiceMaster Company, and is on the board of a number of educational, religious, and not-for-profit organizations, including Central DuPage Health, Wheaton College, the J. Dennis Hastert Center, the Drucker Institute, and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Pollard practiced law for many years, specializing in corporate finance and tax matters, and also served as a vice president of Wheaton College for a time. He is the author of numerous books and articles, including the bestseller The Soul of the Firm. Pollard and his wife, Judy, have been married for over 45 years and have four adult children and fourteen grandchildren.

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KINGDOM OF GOD

PHIL RYKEN Series: Theology & Culture

Kingdom, Come!

Apologetics

When it comes to eschatology, some choose to focus on minute details related to the chronology of future events, while others say the whole issue is unimportant for living the Christian life.

Avoiding both extremes, Phil Ryken, president of Wheaton College, directs readers to the main thing: Jesus is coming back.

Teeming with engaging anecdotes, contemporary illustrations, and insightful reflections on Scripture that will serve pastors as they teach on this challenging issue, this book encourages readers to live each day in view of Christ’s return. Ryken’s pastoral meditations on believers’ ultimate hope make this a powerful resource for those seeking to trust in Christ and long for his appearing.

ENDORSEMENTS:

“In Kingdom, Come! Ryken reminds us that the best is yet to come for those who love Jesus. This powerfully encouraging book, motivates us to pray, ‘Come, Lord Jesus!’”

JANET PARSHALL , Host and Executive Producer, In the Market with Janet Parshall

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RICK WARREN, #1 New York Times best-selling author, The Purpose Driven Life; Pastor, Saddleback Church

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“I absolutely love this book! It is clear, compelling, and concise.

You can’t fully understand what Jesus came to do, or what he wants you to do, without understanding the kingdom of God. Unfortunately, much of what is written on this subject does little to clear up the confusion. I have over a hundred books on the kingdom of God in my library, but this is the only one I’d recommend to everyone.”

The Kingdom Is Near Mine Is the Kingdom Thy Kingdom Come The Forever Kingdom Missing the Kingdom Proclaiming the Kingdom When the Kingdom Doesn’t Come When the Kingdom Comes

Pastoral Resources

PHIL RYKEN (PhD, University of Oxford) is the eighth president of Wheaton College and previously served as senior minister at Philadelphia’s historic Tenth Presbyterian Church. He has lectured and taught at universities and seminaries worldwide, and is the author of more than 30 books, including Grace Transforming and Loving the Way Jesus Loves.

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SPIRITUAL LIFE

JOHN PIPER

A Hunger for God Desiring God through Fasting and Prayer [Foreword by David Platt and Francis Chan] In this classic meditation on fasting, John Piper outlines the Bible’s teaching on this timeless spiritual discipline. Highlighting the profound contentment that comes from delighting in God above all else, this volume invites readers to turn from the dulling effects of food and other appetites to the all-satisfying glory of God through fasting and prayer. Now redesigned with a new cover and a foreword by New York Times best-selling authors David Platt and Francis Chan, this volume encourages all Christians to learn about the importance of fasting and to practice the discipline themselves.

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DAVID PLATT & FRANCIS CHAN, New York Times best-selling authors

CO N T E N T S : Introduction: A Homesickness for God 1. Is Fasting Christian? New Fasting for the New Wine 2. Man Shall Not Live by Bread Alone: The Desert Feast of Fasting 3. Fasting for the Reward of the Father: Jesus’ Radical God-Orientation in Fasting 4. Fasting For the King’s Coming: How Much Do We Miss Him? 5. Fasting and the Course of History: A Call for Discernment and Desire 6. Finding God in the Garden of Pain: A Different Fast for the Sake of the Poor 7. Fasting for the Little Ones: Abortion and the Sovereignty of God over False Worldviews Conclusion: Why Does God Reward Fasting?

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The Glory of Heaven The Truth about Heaven, Angels, and Eternal Life (Second Edition)

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Our society is obsessed with the idea of heaven. Yet popular perceptions about what the afterlife will entail range from the comical to the curious, the mystical to the fictitious—even if they happen to include a small amount of biblical truth as well. In this redesigned, reedited, and newly expanded classic, renowned pastor John MacArthur leads us through the pages of Scripture, exploring the wonders of heaven and the truth about angels and eternal life while addressing current debates and issues.

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“For the thirty years I’ve studied under John MacArthur’s preaching, he has always taken great pains to give the historical and scriptural context behind each verse, reminding the believer that every noun and verb in the Bible is inspired by the Holy Spirit to call us to a holy and obedient life.”

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R. C . SPROUL , Chairman, Ligonier Ministries

CONTENTS: 1. Heavenly Hash 2. Heaven Is Real; Hallucinations Are Not 3. Delusions of Grandeur 4. This World Is Not My Home 5. What Heaven Will Be Like 6. New Jerusalem 7. What We Will Be Like in Heaven 8. The Heavenly Host Appendix 1: Seduced by the Light Appendix 2: The Boy Who Came Back from Heaven Appendix 3: To Heaven and Back

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In the first book, O a Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began b to do and teach, 2 until the day when c he was taken up, after he d had given commands e through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. 3 f He presented himself alive to them after his suffering by many proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God. g 4 1 And while staying with them he ordered them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, which, he said, “you heard from me; 5 for h John baptized with water, h but you will be baptized i with2 the Holy Spirit not many days from now.”

6 So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, j will you at this time k restore the kingdom to Israel?” 7 He said to them, l “It is not for you to know m times or seasons that the Father has fixed by his own authority. 8 But you will receive n power o when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and p you will be q my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and r s Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” 9 And when he had said these things, as they were looking on, t he was lifted up, and u a cloud took him out of their sight. 10 And while they were gazing into heaven as he went, behold, v two w x men stood by them in white robes, 11 and said, y “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking

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eating 2 Or in Chapter 1 1 a Luke 1:3 b Luke 24:19 2 c See Mark 16:19 d [ch. 10:42; Matt. 28:19, 20; Mark 16:15; Luke 24:47; John 20:21] e [ch. 10:38; Luke 4:1, 18; John 20:22] 3f ch. 10:40, 41; 13:31; Matt.

28:17; Mark 16:14; Luke 24:34, 36-51; John 20:1929; 21; 1 Cor. 15:5-7 4 g Luke 24:49 5h ch. 11:16; See Matt. 3:11 i ch. 2:1-4 6j See Luke 17:20 k [Mic. 4:8; Matt. 17:11; Mark 9:12; Luke 19:11] 7l [Matt. 24:36; Mark 13:32] m Dan. 2:21; 1 Thess. 5:1 8 n ch. 4:33; Luke 24:49; 1 Thess. 1:5; [ch. 10:38; Luke 4:14] o ver. 5 p [ver. 22]; See Luke 24:48 q [Isa. 43:12] r ch. 8:1, 14; [Matt. 10:5] s ch.

13:47; [Mark 16:15; Col. 1:23] 9t ver. 2 u See 1 Thess. 4:17 10 v [Luke 24:4] w Josh. 5:13; Dan. 9:21; 10:5; 12:6, 7; Zech. 1:8-11 x Matt. 28:3; Mark 16:5; John 20:12 11y ch. 2:7; 13:31

b 12 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day’s journey away. 13 And when they had entered, they went up to c the upper room, where they were staying, d Peter and John and James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus and Simon e the Zealot and Judas the son of James. 14 All these f with one accord g were devoting themselves to prayer, together with h the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and i his brothers.1 j 15 In those days Peter stood up among the brothers (the company of persons was in all about 120) and said, 16 “Brothers, k the Scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke beforehand by the mouth of David concerning Judas, l who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus. 17 For m he was numbered among us and was allotted his share in n this ministry.” o p 18 (Now this man acquired a field with the reward of his wickedness, and falling headlong 2 he burst open in the middle and all his bowels gushed out. 19 And it became known to all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, so that

his camp become desolate, and let there be no one to dwell in it’;

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21 So one of the men who have accompanied us during t all the time that the Lord Jesus u went in and out among us, 22 v beginning from the baptism of John until the day when w he was taken up from us—one of these men must become with us x a witness to his resurrection.”

23 And they put forward two, Joseph called y z Barsabbas, who was also called Justus, and a b Matthias. 24 And they prayed and said, “You, Lord, c who know the hearts of all, show which one of these two you have chosen 25 to take the place in d this ministry and e apostleship from which Judas turned aside to go to his own place.” 26 And they cast lots for them, and the lot fell on Matthias, and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.

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When f the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. 2 And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like g h a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the

1 Or brothers and sisters. The plural Greek word adelphoi (translated “brothers”) refers to siblings in a family. In New Testament usage, depending on the context, adelphoi may refer either to men or to both men and women who are siblings (brothers and sisters) in God’s family, the church; also verse 15 2 Or swelling up

11 z [Phil. 3:20; 1 Thess. 1:10]; See Matt. 16:27 a 2 Thess.

1:10 12 b Luke 24:50, 52 13 c ch. 9:37, 39; 20:8 d See Matt. 10:2-4; Mark 3:16-19; Luke 6:14-16 e [ch. 21:20] 14 f ch. 2:46; 4:24; 5:12; 15:25; Rom. 15:6 g ch. 2:42; 6:4; Rom. 12:12; Col. 4:2; [Eph. 6:18] h Luke 8:2, 3 i See Matt. 12:46 15j See John 21:23 k 16 Luke 24:44; [Luke 22:37] l Matt. 26:47; Mark 14:43; Luke 22:47; John 18:3 17m John 6:71; 13:21 n ver. 25; ch. 20:24; 21:19; Rom. 11:13; 2 Cor. 4:1 18 o [Matt. 27:5-8] p [Matt.

26:14-16] 19 q [ch. 21:40] 20 r Cited from Ps. 69:25 s Cited from Ps. 109:8 21 t [John 15:27] u Num. 27:17; Deut. 31:2; 1 Sam. 18:13 22v ch. 13:24; Mark 1:1-4 w ver.

2, 9 x ch. 4:33; [ver. 8; 1 Pet. 1:3]; See Luke 24:48 23y [ch. 15:22] z [ch. 18:7; Col. 4:11] a ver. 26

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1:1–11 Despite its title, “The Acts of the Apostles,” the book of Acts is a book about Jesus. In his first volume, the Gospel that bears his name, Luke recounted “all that Jesus began to do and teach” (v. 1). What Jesus began in Luke, he continues in Acts, even after his ascension (v. 9). He is the primary character of the book and the focus of all its events. As Jesus himself said in Luke’s Gospel, he is the primary character and focus of all of Scripture (Luke 24:27).

Acts depicts the continuing actions and teachings of Jesus in a way that no other book of the Bible does. Luke claims that as the budding Christian movement spreads, Jesus himself is at work (cf. Acts 1:8; 4:10, 30; 5:32; 7:55, 59–60; 9:5, 15–17). The church is Jesus’ vehicle to continue his work in the world. This is true for us today as well: as Paul says, we who are in Christ are his body (1 Cor. 12:27).

There is an awesome responsibility here, but the responsibility rests on Christ.

The church is Jesus’ church, and what he began in his earthly ministry, he will finish (Phil. 1:6).

The book of Acts is a continuation of the Gospel of Luke. Luke “rewinds” a little, and the key event that he reviews is the resurrection. The resurrection is a key topic in the evangelistic speeches in Acts. The word “resurrection” (Greek anastasis) occurs more times in the book of Acts than in any other New Testament book (eleven times in Acts; the next highest is Luke with six). The first item on Jesus’ mind, post-resurrection, is that the apostles wait for the power of the Holy Spirit. This power leads to their being a “witness” in four concentric circles, leading out from Jerusalem. The fact that Jesus notes Samaria shows that the gospel will transcend not just geography (Jerusalem and Judea), but ethnicity as well.

The primary task of the people of God is to bear witness to his great deeds. The first disciples were charged to bear witness to the risen Christ, whom they had seen with their eyes. This witness would begin in Jerusalem, but would move outward to “the end of the earth” (Acts 1:8). In these verses, Jesus did not command his disciples

the field was called q in their own language Akeldama, that is, Field of Blood.) 20 “For it is written in the Book of Psalms,

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into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, z will a come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.”

to perform certain rituals, to act according to certain rules, or to refrain from certain activities. He promised them that they would testify to his power when the Holy Spirit came upon them.

This is not a concept unique to Acts or the New Testament. God has always been concerned that his people reflect on what he has done and tell others about it. God’s people have always been primarily witnesses to his greatness. “I have redeemed you,” God says in Isaiah. “ ‘You are my witnesses . . . and my servant whom I have chosen, that you may know and believe me and understand that I am he’ ” (Isa. 43:1, 10).

2:1–13 Since the time of Babel (Gen. 11:1–9), the nations of the earth were divided by language, unable to come together as a result of their rebellion against God. In God’s Old Testament redemptive acts, he singled out the Jewish nation to mediate his blessing to the world, and therefore the good news of God’s grace was communicated only in the Hebrew language. With the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, however, the curse of Babel begins to unravel. No longer is the gospel confined to Hebrew; it is available directly to all nations and all languages. The restored order of God’s kingdom begins to break into the dark and confused world of sin. This gives us hope today. The gospel triumphs in a world still groaning under the curse of sin (Rom. 8:22). One day Christ’s reign will be fully realized, and the effects of sin will fall away completely.

24 b ch. 6:6; 13:3 c See 1 Sam. 16:7; Rom. 8:27 Job 38:1; Ezek. 1:4] h [ch. 4:31; 16:26]

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