Crossway's Academic 2013 Book Catalog

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Contents Theology & Culture

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Series: Theology & Culture

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Biblical Studies

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Series: Biblical Studies for the Church

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Apologetics 33–36 Pastoral Resources

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Practical Theology

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Dear Colleagues: We are delighted to present Crossway’s newly redesigned 2013 catalog of academic and pastoral resources. We’ve organized frontlist titles by discipline so that you can find the right books for your area of ministry—whether in biblical studies, theology, or the pastorate. We pray that our gracious covenant Lord would use these books to equip leaders within the church to edify the body of Christ for his great glory. Many titles could be highlighted, but I would like to draw your attention in particular to D. A. Carson’s Jesus the Son of God (p. 1), which looks at the ways this christological title is misunderstood in theology and in contextualization debates. Also worth noting is Peter Gentry and Stephen Wellum’s Kingdom through Covenant (p. 3), which exegetes all of the biblical covenants and looks at implications for theology, ecclesiology, and hermeneutical systems. Continuing Crossway’s commitment to digital publishing, we are pleased to offer The Greek-English Parallel New Testament E-book (p. 25), which puts the NA-27 and the ESV together for comparison and study. You will notice several new entries to various series that we are honored to publish. For the classroom these include Reclaiming the Christian Intellectual Tradition (pp. 14–15), Foundations of Evangelical Theology (p. 16), and Theology in Community (p. 17). Series for the church include 9Marks: Building Healthy Churches and their Healthy Church Study Guides (pp. 30–31). Pastors in particular will want to note the publication of Paul Tripp’s Dangerous Calling: Confronting the Unique Challenges of Pastoral Ministry (p. 41), a bold call for a radical reshaping of pastoral culture. Resisting the temptation to continue listing other titles, I would simply encourage you to peruse the pages that follow. We look forward to seeing you at the ETS and SBL annual meetings in November. Be sure to visit our exhibits at each event! It is a joy for us to partner with you in serving the church and the academy through publishing.

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Cordially in Christ, The Greek-English New Testament Nestle-Aland 28th Edition and English Standard Version See page 25 for more information

Justin Taylor Vice President, Book Division


Theology & Culture

CHRISTOLOGY

D. A. CARSON

Jesus the Son of God Series: Theology & Culture

A Christological Title Often Overlooked, Sometimes Misunderstood, and Currently Disputed

Biblical Studies

Although it is a foundational confession for all Christians, much of the theological significance of Jesus’s identity as “the Son of God” is often overlooked or misunderstood. Moreover, this christological concept stands at the center of today’s Bible translation debates and increased ministry efforts to Muslims. New Testament scholar D. A. Carson thus sheds light on this important issue with his usual exegetical clarity and theological insight, first by broadly surveying Jesus’s biblical name as “the Son of God” and then by focusing on two key texts that speak of Christ’s sonship. The book concludes with the implications of Jesus’s divine sonship for how modern Christians think and speak about Christ, especially in relation to Bible translation and missionary engagement with Muslims across the globe.

Series: Biblical Studies for the Church

E N D O R S E M E N T S F O R T H E AU T H O R : “D. A. Carson is one of the most prolific and profound biblical scholars of our generation.” JOHN D. WOODBRIDGE , Research Professor, Church History and History of Christian Thought, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

CONTENTS: 1. “Son of God” as a Christological Title 2. “Son of God” in Select Passages 3. “Jesus the Son of God” in Christian and Muslim Contexts

Apologetics

“D. A. Carson is the scholarly stalwart for the doctrine of Scripture, . . . critically engaging the most significant arguments of the day and upholding the historic position of the Christian church and the Bible’s own self-attestation. Everything that comes from his pen is worthy of careful attention.” J. LIGON DUNCAN, President, Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals

Pastoral Resources

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 an active guest lecturer, and he has written or edited nearly sixty books including Scandalous, Memoirs of an Ordinary Pastor, and The Difficult Doctrine of the Love of God. He and his wife, Joy, have two children and live in the north suburbs of Chicago.

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CHRISTOLOGY

BRUCE A. WARE

The Man Christ Jesus Theological Reflections on the Humanity of Christ The open questioning of the divinity of Christ has led many scholars to rightly affirm the centrality of Jesus’s divine nature for his person and work. At times, however, this defense of orthodoxy has led some to neglect Christ’s full humanity. To counteract this oversight, theologian Bruce Ware takes us back to the biblical text in order to encounter and explore the profoundly human person of Jesus.

E N D O R S E M E N T F O R T H E AU T H O R : “Bruce Ware keeps our heads and hearts on track toward an accurate knowledge of God against the backdrop of prevalent distortions.” JOSEPH M. STOWELL , President, Cornerstone University

CO N T E N T S : 1. Taking on Human Nature (Phil 2:6–8) 2. Living By the Spirit (Acts 10:38) 3. Increasing in Wisdom (Luke 2:40, 52) 4. Growing in Faith (Heb 5:7–9) 5. Resisting Temptation (Heb 4:15) 6. Submitting to the Father (John 8:28–29) 7. Dying in our Place (1 Pet 2:24) 8. Rising in Victory (1 Cor 15:20–24) 9. Reigning Over All (Eph 1:20–23) 10. Coming Again to Stay (1 Thess 4:16–17)

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BRUCE A. WARE (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is professor of Christian theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and past president of the Evangelical Theological Society. He has written numerous journal articles, book chapters, and book reviews, and has authored God’s Lesser Glory, God’s Greater Glory, and Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

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BIBLICAL THEOLOGY

PETER J. GENTRY AND STEPHEN J. WELLUM

Kingdom through Covenant Series: Theology & Culture

A Biblical-Theological Understanding of the Covenants

Biblical Studies

The disciplines of biblical and systematic theology join forces to investigate anew the biblical covenants and the implications of such a study for conclusions in systematic theology. By incorporating the latest available research from the ancient Near East and examining its implications for christology, ecclesiology, eschatology, and hermeneutics—biblical scholar Peter Gentry and systematic theologian Stephen Wellum present a thoughtful and viable alternative to both covenant theology and dispensationalism.

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

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Part 1: Prolegomena 1. The Importance of Covenants in Biblical and Systematic Theology 2. Covenants in Biblical-Theological Systems: Dispensational and Covenant Theology 3. Hermeneutical Issues in “Putting Together” the Covenants Part 2: Exposition of the Biblical Covenants 4. The Notion of Covenant in the Bible and in the Ancient Near East 5. The Covenant with Noah 6. The Covenant with Creation in Genesis 1–3 7. The Covenant with Abraham (I) 8. The Covenant with Abraham (II) 9. The Israelite (Mosaic) Covenant: Exodus 10. The Israelite (Mosaic) Covenant: Deuteronomy 11. The Davidic Covenant 12. The New Covenant: Introduction/Isaiah/Ezekiel 13. The New Covenant: Jeremiah 14. The New Covenant in Daniel’s Seventy Weeks 15. Speaking the Truth in Love (Ephesians 4:15): Life in the New Covenant Community

Pastoral Resources

STEPHEN J. WELLUM (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is professor of Christian theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and editor of the Southern Baptist Journal of Theology.

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Apologetics

PETER J. GENTRY (PhD, University of Toronto) is professor of Old Testament Interpretation at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and director of the Hexapla Institute.

Series: Biblical Studies for the Church

“Gentry and Wellum offer a third way, a via media, between covenant theology and dispensationalism, arguing that both of these theological systems are not informed sufficiently by biblical theology. Certainly we cannot understand the Scriptures without comprehending ‘the whole counsel of God,’ and here we find incisive exegesis and biblical theology at its best. This book is a must read and will be part of the conversation for many years to come.”

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Part 3: Theological Integration 16. “Kingdom through Covenant”: A BiblicalTheological Summary


CREEDS AND CONFESSIONS

CARL R. TRUEMAN

The Creedal Imperative Recent years have seen a number of high profile scholars converting to Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy while a trend in the laity expresses an eclectic hunger for tradition. The status and role of confessions stands at the center of the debate as many resonate with the call to return to Christianity’s ancient roots. Carl Trueman offers an analysis of why creeds and confessions are necessary, how they have developed over time, and how they can function in the church of today and tomorrow.

ENDORSEMENTS: “In its creeds and confessions, the church affirms its allegiance to the God of the gospel and commits itself to think, speak, and govern its life in ways shaped by the gospel. This lively book, full of vigorous argument and biblical good sense, tells us why.” JOHN WEBSTER, Professor of Systematic Theology, University of Aberdeen

“Trueman’s arguments are wide-ranging and include biblical exposition, lessons from church history, and modern cultural factors that may be unconsciously influencing one’s view of the issue. I will require this book for my seminary course on creeds.” ROBERT J. CARA , Chief Academic Officer, Hugh and Sallie Reaves Professor of New Testament, Reformed Theological Seminary

CO N T E N T S : 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

The Cultural Case Against Creeds and Confessions The Foundations of Creedalism The Early Church Classical Protestant Confessions Confession as Praise On the Usefulness of Creeds and Confessions

CARL R. TRUEMAN (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is the Paul Woolley Professor of Church History at Westminster Theological Seminary and pastor of Cornerstone Presbyterian Church (OPC) in Ambler, Pennsylvania. He was editor of Themelios for nine years, has authored or edited more than a dozen books, and has contributed to multiple publications including The Dictionary of Historical Theology and The Cambridge Companion to Reformation Theology.

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CLASSIC EVANGELICALISM

GREGORY ALAN THORNBURY

Series: Theology & Culture

Recovering Classic Evangelicalism Applying the Wisdom and Vision of Carl F. H. Henry

CONTENTS: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

The Lost World of Classic Evangelicalism Epistemology Matters Theology Matters Inerrancy Matters Culture Matters Evangelicalism Matters

Apologetics

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Series: Biblical Studies for the Church

GREGORY ALAN THORNBURY (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) serves as dean of the School of Theology and Missions, vice president for spiritual life, and professor of philosophy at Union University in Jackson, Tennessee.

Biblical Studies

The expansion of the evangelical movement has resulted in the lack of coherent focus, common mission, and robust doctrinal core. Consequently the American church has struggled to effectively engage the modern world. Theologian and philosopher Gregory Alan Thornbury suggests that a renewed study of Carl F. H. Henry, one of the original architects of the modern evangelical movement, will help chart a new course for the next generation of evangelical theologians, pastors, and church leaders. This book explores topics such as the lost world of classic evangelicalism, epistemology, inerrancy, culture, institutions, and evangelism. Henry’s life and work are timelier than ever, providing crucial insights for a renewed vision of the church’s place in today’s society.

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CLASSIC EVANGELICALISM

MICHAEL J. SVIGEL

RetroChristianity Reclaiming the Forgotten Faith Surveying the pitfalls of the current evangelical landscape, professor Michael Svigel brings to bear the benefits of early apostolic church and patristic studies. Calling for a return to evangelicalism’s historical and theological roots, Svigel begins by addressing some of present-day evangelicalism’s problems and explores what can be done to help churches and the academy regain a healthy perspective on doctrine. Overall, this text is at the same time a book on the doctrine of the church, a study in church history, and a contemporary analysis and critique of modern evangelicalism.

ENDORSEMENTS: “I am requiring RetroChristianity for my master’s students studying ecclesiology, but the book would also be very helpful for pastors, church leaders, and educated laymen to help reformulate and recast their vision for the local church.” DAVID C . HARD, Professor, Philadelphia Biblical University

CO N T E N T S : Part 1: T he Case for RetroChristianity Excursus 1. How Did It Come to This? 2. Going Retro without Going Wrong 3. What Is RetroChristianity? Part 2: R etroOrthodoxy 4. The First Canon of RetroOrthodoxy: Some Things Never Change and Never Should 5. The Second Canon of RetroOrthodoxy: Some Things Have Never Been the Same and Never Will Be 6. The Third Canon of RetroOrthodoxy: Some Things Grow Clear through Trial and Error Part 3: R etroClesiology 7. Church Classic: Four Common Myths and Four Classic Marks 8. The Essential Marks of a Local Church 9. The Essential Works of a Local Church

“Rarely does one find a book so rich in content communicated so well. RetroChristianity is anything but retrenchment. Instead, Michael Svigel advances an agenda to move the church forward without losing the moorings of sound theology grounded in a history of biblical conviction.” MARK BAILEY, President and Professor of Bible Exposition, Dallas Theological Seminary

MICHAEL J. SVIGEL (PhD, Dallas Theological Seminary) is assistant professor of theological studies at Dallas Theological Seminary. He is a popular teacher, speaker, and author of Heroes and Heretics: Solving the Modern Mystery of the Ancient Church.

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Part 4: R etroSpirituality 10. From “Me” to “We”: Growing Together in Christ 11. From “We” to “Me”: Nurturing Personal Christian Identity 12. Where Do We Go from Here? From Retrospect to Prospects

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DOCTRINE OF GOD

ROB LISTER

Series: Theology & Culture

God Is Impassible and Impassioned Toward a Theology of Divine Emotion [Foreword by Bruce A. Ware]

CONTENTS: Part 1: The Doctrine of Divine Impassibility in Historical Context 1. Contextualizing Patristic Thought on Divine Impassibility: The Hellenization Hypothesis 2. Patristic Models of Divine Impassibility 3. Medieval and Reformational Reflections on Divine Impassibility 4. Assessing the Widespread Rejection of Divine Impassibility in Modern Theology 5. Contemporary Impassibilist Thought and Evangelical Reflection on Divine Impassibility

Apologetics

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Series: Biblical Studies for the Church

ROB LISTER (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is associate professor of biblical and theological studies at the Talbot School of Theology. His primary research interests include theology proper, christology, and sanctification—all of which are fused together at the hub of his book on divine impassibility.

Biblical Studies

The doctrine of divine impassibility is in the limelight as today’s academy debates the significance of God’s emotional experience and most especially the question of divine suffering. Professor Rob Lister speaks into the issue, arguing that God’s nature is fundamentally impassible and yet profoundly impassioned. After outlining the history of the doctrine in the views of influential figures such as Augustine, Aquinas, and Luther, Lister carefully examines modernity’s growing rejection of impassibility and the subsequent evangelical responses by theologians such as John Stott and John Frame. With an eye toward holistic synthesis, this book proposes a theological model based upon fresh insights into the historical, biblical, and theological dimensions of this important doctrine.

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Part 2: A Contemporary Case for Understanding God as Both Impassible and Impassioned 6. Impassible and Impassioned: Toward a Viable Theological Hermeneutic 7. Impassible and Impassioned: Interpretive Prospects 8. Impassible and Impassioned: A Theological Model 9. Impassibility and Incarnation: A Concluding Christological Reflection


JUSTIFICATION

JOSH MOODY, ED.

Jonathan Edwards and Justification Josh Moody has brought together an international team of five Edwards scholars to address the matter of Edwards and justification fairly and thoroughly, showing that Edwards was more conservative on this matter than has been thought. The contributors also demonstrate how Edwards’s theories are helpful in addressing some of the contemporary debates on justification as well as social issues. With substantial scholarship from experts such as Rhys Bezzant (Australia) and Doug Sweeney (America), this text speaks credibly and winsomely to the needs of the church and the academy.

ENDORSEMENTS: “A significant work that advances the growing scholarship on Jonathan Edwards and contributes to the current debates on justification.” DENNIS P. HOLLINGER, President and Colman M. Mockler Distinguished Professor of Christian Ethics, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

CO N T E N T S : 1. Edwards and Justification Today (Josh Moody) 2. By Word and Spirit: Jonathan Edwards on Redemption, Justification, and Regeneration (Kyle Strobel) 3. The Gospel of Justification and Edwards’s Social Vision (Rhys Bezzant) 4. Justification and Evangelical Obedience (Samuel T. Logan Jr.) 5. Justification by Faith Alone? A Fuller Picture of Edwards’s Doctrine (Douglas A. Sweeney)

“This superb collection of essays provides insight and guidance not only for understanding the thought of Jonathan Edwards in his historical context, but for wrestling with the current debate regarding the doctrine of justification by faith. This volume will prove to be richly rewarding, theologically engaging, and spiritually edifying for students and scholars alike.” DAVID S. DOCKERY, President, Union University

JOSH MOODY (PhD, Cambridge University) is senior pastor of College Church in Wheaton, Illinois. He is the author of several books, including The God-Centered Life: Insights from Jonathan Edwards and No Other Gospel: 31 Reasons from Galatians Why Justification by Faith Alone Is the Only Gospel.

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WORLDVIEWS AND SCRIPTURE

VERN SHERIDAN POYTHRESS

Inerrancy and Worldview Series: Theology & Culture

Answering Modern Challenges to the Bible

Biblical Studies

Vern Poythress offers the first worldview-based defense of Scriptural inerrancy, showing how worldview differences create or aggravate most perceived difficulties with the Bible. His positive case for biblical inerrancy implicitly critiques the worldview of theologians like Enns, Sparks, Allert, and McGowan. Poythress, who has researched and published in a variety of fields—including science, linguistics, and sociology— deals skillfully with the challenges presented in each of these disciplines. By directly addressing key examples in each field, Poythress shows that many difficulties can be resolved simply by exposing the influence of modern materialism.

ENDORSEMENTS:

Series: Biblical Studies for the Church

“Poythress challenges the challenges to biblical belief at the root of their assumptions, offering a solid basis and defense of the Christian way of thinking. Inerrancy and Worldview should be required reading.” ERIK THOENNES, Professor of Biblical Studies and Theology, Talbot School of Theology, Biola University; Pastor, Grace Evangelical Free Church, La Mirada, California

“This book gets deeper into the question of inerrancy than any other book I know.” JOHN M. FRAME , J. D. Trimble Chair of Systematic Theology and Philosophy, Reformed Theological Seminary

Part 2: Challenges from Science and Materialism 3. Worldviews and Materialism 4. Modern Science Part 3: Challenges From History 5. The Historical-Critical Tradition 6. Responding to Historical Criticism 7. The Change from History to Structure Part 4: Challenges about Language 8. Challenges from Linguistics and Philosophy of Language 9. Words and Meanings concerning Many “Gods” 10. Growth in Understanding 11. Contexts for Language 12. The Idea of Closed Language 13. Breaking Out of Closure in Language 14. Analysis of Biblical Narratives

Pastoral Resources

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Part 1: Two Common Religious Difficulties 1. How Can Only One Religion Be Right? 2. Are Moral Rules a Straitjacket?

Apologetics

VERN SHERIDAN POYTHRESS is professor of New Testament interpretation at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia. He has six earned degrees, including a PhD from Harvard University and a ThD from the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa. Poythress is author of eleven books on aspects of biblical interpretation and on science.

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Part 5: Challenges from Sociology and Anthropology 15. Challenges from Sociology 16. The Idea of Closure of Culture 17. Breaking Out of Closure in Culture 18. Marxism and Feminism


GENDER ROLES

WAYNE GRUDEM

Evangelical Feminism and Biblical Truth An Analysis of More Than 100 Disputed Questions Drawing on 27 years of research and experience, Bible scholar Wayne Grudem carefully responds to 118 arguments often levied against complementarianism, thoughtfully engaging with today’s most crucial questions on the topic of gender. Grudem counters egalitarian and feminist critiques with clarity and precision, showing God’s equal value in men and women while arguing for complementary roles. Scholars and serious thinkers will find much value in this passionate yet gracious defense of the traditional understanding of biblical manhood and womanhood.

ENDORSEMENTS:

CO N T E N T S : (PARTIAL) Part 1: Some Paths to Liberalism in Recent History Part 2: Current Evangelical Feminist Views that Undermine or Deny the Authority of Scripture

“After the Bible, I cannot imagine a more useful book for finding reliable help in understanding God’s will for manhood and womanhood in the church and the home. The practical design of this book will help laypeople find answers without having to read eight hundred pages. But the rigor of scholarship, the amazing thoroughness, and the unparalleled clarity (which Wayne Grudem is justly famous for!) will make this book the standard complementarian manifesto for many years to come. I thank God and stand in respectful awe of Grudem’s achievement.” JOHN PIPER, Pastor for Preaching and Vision, Bethlehem Baptist Church, Twin Cities, Minnesota

“The fullest and most informative analysis available, no one will be able to deny the cumulative strength of the case this author makes.” J. I. PACKER, Board of Governors’ Professor of Theology, Regent College

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, a cofounder and past president of the Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood, and has published 19 books.

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LIBERAL ARTS

JEFFRY C. DAVIS AND PHILIP G. RYKEN, EDS.

Liberal Arts for the Christian Life Series: Theology & Culture Biblical Studies

Many scholars champion the model of a Christian liberal arts education, including retired Wheaton College professor Leland Ryken. His scholarship and commitment to integrating faith with learning in the classroom have influenced thousands of students who have sat under his winsome teaching. Published in honor of Ryken, this compilation explores the background of a Christian liberal arts education, its theological basis, habits and virtues, differing approaches, and ultimate aims. Contributors include Philip Ryken, Jeffry Davis, Duane Litfin, John Walford, Alan Jacobs, and Jim Wilhoit, all of whom effectively analyze liberal arts as they relate to the disciplines, the Christian faith, and the world. Comprehensive in scope, this substantial volume will be a helpful guide to anyone involved in higher education, as well as to students, pastors, and leaders looking for resources on the importance of faith in learning.

Series: Biblical Studies for the Church

ENDORSEMENTS: “This book certainly captures clearly the range, the richness, and the complexity of the connections between a liberal arts education and the Christian life. Here is a ‘must read’ for Christian liberal arts educators and their students!” SHIRLEY A . MULLEN, President, Houghton College

“All who love the life of the mind, who care about the education of our youth, or who are devoted to the intellectual and spiritual vibrancy of our churches will relish this diverse collection of essays by premier Christian scholars and academic leaders.”

PHILIP G. RYKEN (DPhil, University of Oxford) is president of Wheaton College. Previously he served as senior minister at the historic Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia and is the author of more than 30 books.

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Part 3: Habits and Virtues 8. The Lost Tools of Learning and the Habits of a Scholarly Mind (Marjorie Lamp Mead) 9. How to Read a Book (Alan Jacobs) 10. Writing for Life (Sharon Coolidge) 11. Listening, Speaking, and the Art of Living (Kenneth R. Chase) 12. Educating for Intellectual Character (Jay Wood) 13. Beyond Building a Résumé (Stephen B. Ivester)

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Part 2: Theological Convictions 4. Liberal Arts Education and the Doctrine of Humanity (Roger Lundin) 5. Faithful Christian Learning (Jeffrey P. Greenman) 6. Liberal Arts as a Redemptive Enterprise (Wayne Martindale) 7. Loving God as the Key to a Christian Liberal Arts Education (Duane Litfin)

Pastoral Resources

JEFFRY C. DAVIS (PhD, University of Illinois at Chicago) is associate professor of English at Wheaton College. He is also the director of Wheaton’s Writing Center and Interdisciplinary Studies program.

Part 1: Terminology and Background 1. The Countercultural Quest of Christian Liberal Arts (Jeffry C. Davis) 2. Liberal Education and Book Learning (Lisa Richmond) 3. Evangelicals, Colleges, and American Nation Building (Edith Blumhofer)

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DARRYL TIPPENS, Provost, Pepperdine University

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LOGIC AND PHILOSOPHY

VERN SHERIDAN POYTHRESS

Logic A God-Centered Approach to the Foundation of Western Thought In his latest book, Vern Poythress undertakes a radical recasting of the study of logic and critiques the commonly used Aristotelian approach. With over 30 years of writing and teaching experience, Poythress successfully presents a revolutionary work on the study of logic from a Christian worldview. This comprehensive resource successfully leads readers through the fundamentals of logic all the way to advanced study of technical proofs, and will be useful in college and graduate-level classrooms.

E N D O R S E M E N T S F O R T H E AU T H O R : “Each of Vern Poythress’s books has been, in my judgment, the best book on its particular subject.” JOHN FRAME , Professor of Systematic Theology and Philosophy, Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando

“Every new item that Vern Poythress writes is thoughtful, creative, and worth reading.” C. JOHN COLLINS, Professor of Old Testament, Covenant Theological Seminary

CO N T E N T S : (PARTIAL) Part 1: Introducing Logic and Argument 1. The Importance of Logic 2. Formal Logic Part 2: God in Logic 3. Logic Revealing God 4. Logic as Personal 5. Logic within Language 6. Suppressing the Truth 7. Logic and the Trinity 8. The Absoluteness of God 9. Logic and Necessity 10. Transcendence and Immanence 11. Reflections on the Mediation of Human Knowledge of Logic 12. Fallacies and God

VERN SHERIDAN POYTHRESS is professor of New Testament interpretation at Westminster Theological Seminary, where he has taught for 33 years. He has six earned degrees, including a PhD from Harvard University and a ThD from the University of Stellenbosch. He is the author of numerous books on biblical interpretation, language, and science.

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ART

JAMES ROMAINE, ED.

Art as Spiritual Perception Series: Theology & Culture

Essays in Honor of E. John Walford [Foreword by Marleen Hengelaar-Rookmaaker]

Biblical Studies

This festschrift is being published in honor of John Walford, a distinguished professor at Wheaton College, and makes a critical contribution to the field of art history. A reader covering everything from sixth-century icons to contemporary art, this compilation investigates art history from a Christian perspective. Essays have been written by art experts around the country—from Fuller Seminary to the Smithsonian—and the foreword is penned by Hans Rookmaaker’s daughter, Marleen. This book further develops an approach to art historical writing infused by Christian vision, such as has been demonstrated in the work of Rookmaaker and Walford, and reflects the breadth of Walford’s scholarship as well as the richness of the history of Christianity and the visual arts.

“This wide-ranging collection of essays by current colleagues and former students will be an encouragement and inspiration to all who love art and love God.” LISA DEBOER, Professor of Art, Westmont College

“Over many years, John Walford has been an extraordinary and energetic scholar, writer, teacher, and artist. This festschrift is a fitting tribute to a man whose life has touched so many and in such profound ways.”

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JAMES ROMAINE (PhD, The Graduate Center, The City University of New York) is a New York based art historian. He is cofounder of the Association of Scholars of Christianity in the History of Art as well as an associate professor and chair of the department of art history at Nyack College.

1. Neofitus, He Went to God: The Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus [Linda Møskeland Fuchs] 2. Gothic Architecture and “The Pure and Naked Seeing of Divine Reality”: Chartres Cathedral [Rachel Hostetter Smith] 3. Heaven Come to Earth: The Limbourg Brothers’ January (from Les Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry) [Matthew Sweet Vanderpoel] 4. Academia’s “Religious Turn”: The Brancacci Chapel [Matthew Milliner] 5. The Shape of Place: Joachim Patinir’s Landscape with Saint Jerome [Henry Luttikhuizen] 6. The Perception of Spirituality: Hans Holbein’s The French Ambassadors [William Dyrness] 7. A Localized Providence: Pieter Bruegel the Elder’s Hunters in the Snow [Rachel-Anne Johnson] 8. Space, Symbol and Spirit: Pieter Saenredam’s Interior of the Church of Saint Odulphus at Assendelft [Jan Laurens Siesling] 9. Catergories for Art Historical Methodology: Antoine Watteau’s The Dance (Les fetes venitiennes) [Calvin Seerveld] 10. Departing Light: Caspar David Friedrich’s Tetschen Altar (Cross in the Mountains) [Kaia Magnusen]

Apologetics

JEREMY S. BEGBIE , Thomas A. Langford Research Professor of Theology, Duke Divinity School

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Reclaiming the Christian Intellectual Tradition Series Series Editor: David S. Dockery Advocating for vigorous Christian thinking and a commitment to the integration of faith and scholarship, these reader-friendly guidebooks equip Christian students to apply their faith and intellect in various academic fields. With illustrations, reflection questions, and lists of resources for further study, these books are particularly designed for students at both secular and Christian schools as well as those associated with college and university campuses. Editor and contributor David S. Dockery, president of Union University, and the other contributors to the series are offering volumes on each of the major disciplines. 5.25 x 7.75 / Trade Paperback / $11.99 / Available Now

THE GREAT TRADITION OF CHRISTIAN THINKING A Student’s Guide David S. Dockery and Timothy George

THE LIBERAL ARTS A Student’s Guide Gene C. Fant Jr.

Introduces an approach to the Christian tradition that goes beyond historical overview by helping readers engage with contemporary challenges to their faith in various academic fields.

Looks at the liberal arts through a gospel-oriented lens, laying out a vision that carefully prepares students to pursue their calling with grace and excellence. 978-1-4335-3123-1, 128 pages

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ENDORSEMENT FOR THE SERIES: “David Dockery, an experienced and wise Christian educator, has produced an important series of guides— aimed at students—intended both to recover and instruct regarding the Christian intellectual tradition. No doubt the series meets a significant need, not only for students but also for ministers and academics who are charged with the responsibility of helping us all think and live faithfully as followers of Christ. In light of our deeply flawed world, every generation needs a fresh retelling—in literature, theology, the arts, philosophy, or public policy—of the central truths of all human and natural experience, as revealed by the one true and living God through his Son and as authoritatively and indispensably taught in Holy Scripture.” ROBERT B. SLOAN JR., President, Houston Baptist University

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RECLAIMING THE CHRISTIAN INTELLECTUAL TRADITION SERIES

Series: Theology & Culture Biblical Studies

PHILOSOPHY A Student’s Guide David K. Naugle

A seasoned professor invites students into the great conversation of literature through the centuries and shows how the study of poetry draws us closer to God and his work in the world.

Purposed to help students engage contemporary challenges within the study of philosophy, professor and philosopher David Naugle offers an understanding of the basic issues, thinkers, and sub-disciplines therein.

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978-1-4335-3127-9, 128 pages

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LITERATURE A Student’s Guide Louis Markos

Apologetics Pastoral Resources

POLITICAL THOUGHT A Student’s Guide Hunter Baker

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EVANGELICAL THEOLOGY

Foundations of Evangelical Theology Series Series Editor: John S. Feinberg Addresses the major areas of evangelical theology with a special emphasis on current issues in each area. While other series may be more like a history of doctrine, this series purposes to incorporate insights from Scripture, historical theology, philosophy, etc., in order to produce an up-to-date systematic theology. This series rests on the very best of scholarship while at the same time being understandable to the beginner in theology as it explains how doctrine applies practically to everyday living. 6 x 9 / Printed Caseside

GREGG R. ALLISON

Sojourners and Strangers The Doctrine of the Church The existence of a seemingly endless variety of denominations has left many Christians unsure about the Bible’s teaching on the nature and proper organization of the church. In the latest addition to the Foundations of Evangelical Theology series, Gregg R. Allison offers readers a comprehensive and systematic study of the church, deeply rooted in God’s Word and Christian history. Whereas many books on the church tend to be either excessively academic or merely pragmatic, Allison presents a rich approach to ecclesiology consisting of sustained doctrinal reflection interwoven with wise, practical application. Exploring everything from the relationship of the church and Israel to the nature of the sacraments, this comprehensive resource will be an invaluable aid for years to come. 496 pages, 978-1-58134-661-9, $40.00, Available November 2012

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

The Cross and Salvation: The Doctrine of Salvation

He Who Gives Life: The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit

No One Like Him: The Doctrine of God

To Know and Love God: Method for Theology

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INTEGRATED THEOLOGY

Theology in Community Series Series: Theology & Culture

Series Editors: Christopher W. Morgan and Robert A. Peterson This series assembles teams of scholars to explore key theological themes and apply them to contemporary concerns. Each volume approaches a topic from the vantage points of the Old and New Testaments, and historical, systematic, and practical theology. The books draw upon a variety of contributors to craft a unified and accessible message, and they aim to help pastors, church leaders, and laypersons alike.

Biblical Studies

CHRISTOPHER W. MORGAN AND ROBERT A. PETERSON, EDS.

The Kingdom of God

Series: Biblical Studies for the Church

The kingdom of God is a very large biblical category indeed. Accordingly, a comprehensive understanding of the kingdom would illuminate many aspects of theology. With this in mind, Robert Peterson, Christopher Morgan, Bruce Waltke, Robert Yarbrough, Gerald Bray, Clinton Arnold, Gregg Allison, Stephen Nichols, and Anthony Bradley have collaborated to articulate a full view of the kingdom of God across multiple disciplines. One of the most important books on the kingdom since G. E. Ladd, this volume offers a robust theology and is corroborated by the very series in which it stands. Fourth in the noted Theology in Community series, The Kingdom of God establishes the significance of the kingdom across the Old and New Testaments, in eschatological literature, in church history, and in culture today.

Apologetics

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The Glory of God

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STUDIES ON THE CLASSICS

Christian Guides to the Classics Series Series Author: Leland Ryken These 96-page guides help readers effectively engage with the classics. Each major unit of the classic is summarized and interpreted; discussion questions follow, making it equally adaptable to personal reading and group use. Authored by an English literature scholar with over 40 years of experience teaching the material, these guides situate each work in its cultural context, incorporate published criticism, include brief bibliographies for further study, and successfully evaluate the classic text from a Christian worldview through analytic commentary. 5.25 x 8.25 / Trade Paperback / 96 pages / $5.99 / Available February 28, 2013

HAWTHORNE’S THE SCARLET LETTER Guides readers through the signature book of American literature, Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter, and unpacks its universal themes of sin, knowledge, and the human condition.

HOMER’S THE ODYSSEY Explores Homer’s The Odyssey and highlights the universal theme of longing for redemption as displayed in this epic tale of a man trying to find his way home. 978-1-4335-2616-9

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MILTON’S PARADISE LOST

SHAKESPEARE’S MACBETH

Walks readers through the paramount epic in the English language, Milton’s Paradise Lost, and showcases Milton’s understanding of crime and punishment in the events of creation, the fall, and redemption.

Unpacks the last of Shakespeare’s magnificent tragedies, Macbeth, and explores the keys to virtuous behavior as well as the psychology of guilt. 978-1-4335-2612-1

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PRACTICAL THEOLOGY

Theologians on the Christian Life Series Series: Theology & Culture

Series Editors: Stephen J. Nichols and Justin Taylor There is wisdom in the past twenty centuries of the church, wisdom for living the Christian life. This series provides accessible introductions to the great teachers on the Christian life so that readers may gain wisdom from the past for life in the present. 6 x 9 / Trade Paperback / $17.99

Biblical Studies Series: Biblical Studies for the Church

BONHOEFFER ON THE CHRISTIAN LIFE From the Cross, for the World Stephen J. Nichols

Exploring the views of Francis Schaeffer on the Christian life, Edgar helps readers strive after the same kind of marriage of thought and life, of orthodoxy and love.

An accessible tour of the life and work of Germany’s famous theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer. This book explores the nature of fellowship, the costliness of grace, and the necessity of obedience.

978-1-4335-3139-2, 192 pages, Available February 28, 2013

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SCHAEFFER ON THE CHRISTIAN LIFE Countercultural Spirituality William Edgar

978-1-4335-1188-2, 224 pages, Available June 30, 2013

ALSO IN THIS SERIES:

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ENDORSEMENT FOR THE FIRST BOOK IN THIS SERIES:

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“I will reread, assign to my students, and give away this book, not because it is an excellent commentary—though it is—and not because it is highly readable—though it is—but primarily because I am a better Christian for having read it.”


PSALMS

GORDON WENHAM

The Psalter Reclaimed Praying and Praising with the Psalms Most frequently referenced as a source of comfort in times of crisis, the book of Psalms is often misread or misunderstood. Drawing on his extensive experience in studying and teaching the Psalter, Old Testament scholar Gordon Wenham has crafted a guide for engaging this surprisingly complex portion of Scripture with solid interpretive methods. Wenham teaches the practices of singing, reading, and praying the Psalms—paying special attention to the Psalter’s canonical structure, messianic focus, and ethical goal—and helps readers to discover afresh the manifold wonders of this relational portion of the Bible.

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 : “An important contribution to both ethics and our insightful reading of the Psalms.” PATRICK D. MILLER, Charles T. Haley Professor of Old Testament Theology Emeritus, Princeton Theological Seminary

“Wenham charts a fresh new course in studying the Psalms, asking readers to go beyond simply using them haphazardly in worship contexts as songs.” DAVID M. HOWARD JR., Professor of Old Testament, Bethel Seminary

CO N T E N T S : 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

What Are We doing Singing the Psalms? Praying the Psalms Reading the Psalms Canonically Reading the Psalms Messianically The Ethics of the Psalms The Imprecatory Psalms Psalm 103: The Song of Steadfast Love The Psalms and the Nations

GORDON WENHAM (PhD, University of London) studied theology at the universities of Cambridge, London, and Harvard, taught Old Testament at Belfast and Gloucestershire Universities, and is now adjunct professor at Trinity College, Bristol. He has also authored a number of critically acclaimed Bible commentaries and books.

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THE GOSPELS

JOHN PIPER

Love Your Enemies Series: Theology & Culture

Jesus’ Love Command in the Synoptic Gospels and the Early Christian Paraenesis (A History of the Tradition and Interpretation of Its Uses)

Biblical Studies

Giving attention to various critical theories, John Piper presents evidence that the early church earnestly advocated for non-retaliatory love as a key to the church’s own ethical tradition or paraenesis. Piper relies heavily on the Synoptics, passages in Romans, 1 Thessalonians, 1 Peter, and noncanonical evidence to build his case. A work of erudition and insight, this dissertation does not have the popular flavor of most of his books, instead offering a well-reasoned argument about the nature of enemy love.

Series: Biblical Studies for the Church

JOHN PIPER (DTheol, University of Munich) is chancellor of Bethlehem College and Seminary and pastor for preaching and vision at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis. He has authored dozens of books, including What Jesus Demands from the World, The Future of Justification, and Think. CONTENTS: 5.5 x 8.5, Trade Paperback, 288 pages 978-1-4335-3475-1, $25.00, Available Now

Apologetics

1. In Search of the Paraenetic Tradition of a Command of Enemy Love 2. The Origin of the Command of Enemy Love in the New Testament Paraenetic Tradition 3. Jesus’ Command of Enemy Love in the Larger Context of His Message 4. The Use and Meaning of Jesus’ Command of Enemy Love in the Early Christian Paraenesis 5. The Gospel Tradition of Jesus’ Command of Enemy Love and its Use in Matthew and Luke

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VERN SHERIDAN POYTHRESS

Inerrancy and the Gospels A God-Centered Approach to the Challenges of Harmonization As a multi-disciplinary New Testament scholar, professor Vern Sheridan Poythress contributes a worthy case for inerrancy in the gospels and demonstrates key principles for harmonization. He also tackles some of the most difficult exegetical problems, showing the way forward on passages that have perplexed many such as the centurion’s servant, the cursing of the fig tree, and more. All those who affirm the authority and inerrancy of Scripture will find in this volume great encouragement and insight as Poythress has provided an arresting case to stem the tide of skepticism.

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CO N T E N T S : (PARTIAL) Part 1: The Challenge Of Harmonization 1. Difficulties in the Gospels 2. An Example: The Centurion’s Servant Part 2: Principles for Harmonization 3. Initial Principles for Harmonization 4. History, Theology, and Artistry 5. The Historical Claims of the Gospels 6. The Authority of the Gospels 7. A Mental-Picture Theory 8. Truth in a Biblical Worldview 9. Truthfulness versus Artificial Precision 10. Variations in Writing History Part 3: Attitudes in Harmonization 11. Confidence and Doubt 12. Seeking God 13. Limitations in Human Knowledge 14. Intellectual Suffering 15. Positive Purposes for Difficulties

“It is all too common today to bemoan harmonization, but there is value in pursuing the real possibility that differences in the Gospels can and should be seen as complementing one another in their presentation of truth. Vern Poythress’s Inerrancy and the Gospels uses a self-authenticating approach to Scripture to argue that harmonization does give insight in how the Gospels work. This is a study well worth reading and considering regardless of whether one accepts the self-authenticating model or not.” DARRELL L . BOCK , Senior Research Professor of New Testament Studies, Dallas Theological Seminary

VERN SHERIDAN POYTHRESS is professor of New Testament interpretation at Westminster Theological Seminary. He has six earned degrees, including a PhD from Harvard University and a ThD from the University of Stellenbosch. He is the author of numerous books on aspects of biblical interpretation and science.

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Part 4: Special Issues in Harmonization 16. The Synoptic Problem 17. Temporal Order of Events Part 5: Individual Cases 18. Cleansing the Temple 19. The Rejection of Jesus at Nazareth

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INTERPRETATION

WAYNE GRUDEM, C. JOHN COLLINS, AND THOMAS R. SCHREINER, EDS. Series: Theology & Culture

Understanding the Big Picture of the Bible A Guide to Reading the Bible Well

Biblical Studies

This book contains thirteen substantial essays from some of today’s best evangelical scholars that introduce the bigpicture storyline of the Bible, the theology of the Old and New Testaments, how to read the different sections of Scripture, and what happened between the testaments. Contributions, from authors such as C. John Collins, Thomas Schreiner, Vern Poythress, and Darrell Bock, also cover topics such as genres of the Bible, the Greco-Roman world, and specific Jewish groups at the time of the New Testament. To aid in putting Bible passages in context, it also includes timelines of the Old and New Testaments.

Series: Biblical Studies for the Church

C. JOHN COLLINS (PhD, University of Liverpool) is professor of Old Testament at Covenant Theological Seminary.

THOMAS R. SCHREINER (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is the James Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Part 2: Background to the New Testament 6. The Time between the Testaments (J. Julius Scott Jr.) 7. The Roman Empire and the Greco-Roman World at the Time of the New Testament (David Chapman) 8. Jewish Groups at the Time of the New Testament (John Delhousaye)

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Part 3: New Testament 9. The Theology of the New Testament (Thomas R. Schreiner) 10. Reading the Gospels and Acts (Darrell Bock) 11. Reading the Epistles (Thomas R. Schreiner) 12. Reading Revelation (Dennis Johnson)

Pastoral Resources

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Part 1: Old Testament 1. The Theology of the Old Testament (C. John Collins) 2. Introduction to the Pentateuch (Gordon Wenham) 3. Introduction to the Historical Books (David Howard) 4. Introduction to the Poetic and Wisdom Literature (David Reimer) 5. Introduction to the Prophetic Books (Paul House)

Apologetics

WAYNE GRUDEM (PhD, University of Cambridge) is research professor of Bible and theology at Phoenix Seminary.

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REFERENCE

DAVID P. BARRETT

ESV Concise Bible Atlas Adapted from the original Crossway ESV Bible Atlas, this streamlined edition displays important maps, illustrations, and pictures with concise commentary. Chapters on the world of the patriarchs, the kingdoms of Israel and Judah, the biblical world in the time of Christ, and other topics provide at-aglance information for anyone studying historical context and geographical settings. An index of place-names on maps is included as well. Overall, students will find this to be an affordable reference tool to help in understanding the Bible.

DAVID P. BARRETT was the cartographer for the original Crossway ESV Bible Atlas. He is a Bible reference editor and the developer of Bible Mapper Software.

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1. Before Abraham 2. The World of the Patriachs 3. The Exodus, Wilderness Journeys, and Conquest of Canaan 4. The United Monarchy 5. The Kingdoms of Israel and Judah 6. Captivity and Return 7. Between the Testaments 8. The Biblical World in the Time of Christ

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REFERENCE

The Greek-English New Testament Series: Theology & Culture

Nestle-Aland 28th Edition and English Standard Version

Biblical Studies

Combining Greek with the English Standard Version text, The Greek-English New Testament is an essential resource for students, pastors, and scholars who work with the Greek New Testament. On each spread, one page displays the Nestle-Aland Greek text, 28th edition, while the adjacent page contains the corresponding ESV text. Simply formatted and easy to use, The Greek-English New Testament will be an invaluable resource for anyone studying and working from the New Testament in its original language.

6.5 x 9.25, Cloth over Board, 1752 pages 978-1-4335-3031-9, $60.00, Available Now

Series: Biblical Studies for the Church

The Greek-English Parallel New Testament E-book NA27—ESV

Apologetics

The Greek-English Parallel New Testament features the NestleAland Novum Testamentum Graece text and the English Standard Version New Testament. Each verse in the Greek text appears above the same verse in the ESV translation. A twolevel, interactive Table of Contents and improved navigation make it easy to move between passages.

Pastoral Resources

The Greek-English Parallel New Testament is the first GreekEnglish parallel e-book to contain both the Nestle-Aland Greek Text (27th revised edition) and a major, copyrighted English translation. It’s a quality reference tool for pastors, scholars, and students who regularly work with the Greek New Testament. Available on all major e-book platforms.

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REFERENCE

COMPILED BY WILLIAM D. MOUNCE

ESV Comprehensive Concordance of the Bible The English Standard Version速 of the Bible is one of the fastest growing Bible translations and is widely acclaimed for maintaining the elegance of the King James tradition. As an essentially literal translation, the ESV is ideally suited for both devotional and scholarly study; thus the ESV Comprehensive Concordance of the Bible serves as an excellent study companion for the ESV Bible. With more than 310,000 references representing every verse in the ESV Bible, this makes an ideal reference tool for quickly locating particular passages or for conducting in-depth word studies.

WILLIAM D. MOUNCE (PhD, Aberdeen University) is president of BiblicalTraining.org. He is a noted Greek scholar and author of the best-selling textbook Basics of Biblical Greek, as well as several other resources on the biblical languages.

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Preaching the Word Series Series: Theology & Culture

Series Editor: R. Kent Hughes Preaching the Word Commentaries are written by pastors for pastors, as well as for all who teach or study God’s Word. With pastor R. Kent Hughes as the series editor, these volumes feature an experienced pastor or teacher who models 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 men and women hungering to read the Bible in a fresh way. 6 x 9 / Hardcover w/Jacket / Available Now

Biblical Studies Series: Biblical Studies for the Church

1–2 TIMOTHY AND TITUS To Guard the Deposit R. Kent Hughes and Bryan Chapell

THE SONG OF SOLOMON An Invitation to Intimacy Douglas Sean O’Donnell

This volume makes the message of Deuteronomy accessible and applicable to Christians today, showing that obedience is a response of love to God who first loved us.

Offering timely instruction to the local church, Hughes and Chapell teach through three of Paul’s pastoral letters.

Exploring the poetry, themes, and wisdom of this song from a Christocentric perspective, O’Donnell elucidates on the greatest subject of all time—love.

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DEUTERONOMY Loving Obedience to a Loving God Ajith Fernando

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ACTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 978-0-89107-873-9

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JEREMIAH & LAMENTATIONS

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GENESIS (REDESIGN) . . . . . . . . . . 978-1-4335-3552-9 EXODUS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 978-1-58134-489-9

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JAMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 978-0-89107-627-8 1 & 2 PETER AND JUDE. . . . . . . . . 978‑1‑58134‑960‑3

MARK: VOL. 2 (REDESIGN). . . . . . 978-1-4335-3538-3

REVELATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 978-1-4335-0541-6

LUKE: VOL. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 978-1-58134-028-0

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?? OLD TESTAMENT BIBLE STUDIES

Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament Series Series Author: Nancy Guthrie This series reveals the work of Jesus in the Old Testament, finding him in the people, promises, and patterns of the Hebrew Scriptures. Individuals and groups who want to study the Bible from a christological perspective will love this series from seasoned Bible teacher Nancy Guthrie. 6 x 9 / Trade Paperback / $16.99

The Son of David Seeing Jesus in the Historical Books Through 10 weeks of guided study, participants will explore the story of the nation of Israel, from their entrance into the Promised Land under Joshua through their eventual exile under the leadership of Israel’s rebellious kings. Bible teacher Nancy Guthrie shows Scripture’s teaching on the true source of courage, the ultimate anchor of confidence, and the sure antidote to corruption, helping readers see Jesus, the ultimate Son of David.

ENDORSEMENTS FOR THE SERIES: “While there are good books out there telling pastors how to preach Christ from all the Scriptures, there have been very few Bible studies for laypeople—especially for women—along these lines. Nancy Guthrie does an amazing job of helping us to fit the pieces of the biblical puzzle together, with Christ at the center.” MICHAEL S. HORTON, J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics, Westminster Seminary California

“The Bible is a book about Jesus. The disciples walking to Emmaus after the resurrection discovered this as Christ himself walked along with them and explained how the Old Testament pointed to the Savior. I recommend this entire series to you.” ALISTAIR BEGG, Senior Pastor, Parkside Church, Chagrin Falls, Ohio

OT H E R B O O K S I N T H I S S E R I E S : 288 pages, 978-1-4335-3656-4, Available June 30, 2013

The Promised One: Seeing Jesus in Genesis 978-1-4335-2625-1

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SEEING JESUS IN THE OLD TESTAMENT SERIES ??

The Lamb of God Series: Theology & Culture

Seeing Jesus in Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy This study helps you recognize Jesus’s work in the Old Testament in the person of Moses as a great deliverer and in the stories of the Israelites’ exodus from slavery. This second volume in the popular Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament series completes Guthrie’s coverage of the Pentateuch. This 10-week Bible study shows how to see the person and work of Jesus in Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.

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E N D O R S E M E N T: “Nancy Guthrie has made the Old Testament come alive again. She connects the gospel dots from the Old Testament to the New, showing us the shadow and then the reality of Jesus Christ, who was the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world. More than once I saw Jesus in a new and remarkably beautiful way. This study has grown my love for our Savior.”

Series: Biblical Studies for the Church

JESSICA THOMPSON, coauthor, Give Them Grace: Dazzling Your Kids with the Love of Jesus

272 pages, 978-1-4335-3298-6, Available Now

THIS SERIES ALSO OFFERS:

Apologetics

Leaders Guides available for free download

A website with helpful resources

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Companion DVDs of Nancy teaching through each chapter

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9Marks: Building Healthy Churches Series Series Editors: Mark Dever and Jonathan Leeman 9Marks ministries is writing a short, readable book on each of the nine marks originally made famous by pastor Mark Dever in his best-selling book, Nine Marks of a Healthy Church. Useful for group studies, or even as visitors’ gifts, these concise books are ideal for everyone from the casual attendee to the church leader, helping readers grasp the basic biblical commands regarding the local church so they can play their part in building a healthy congregation. Soon to follow the first two releases are the remaining eight books in the series: expositional preaching, biblical theology, the gospel, conversion, evangelism, discipleship and growth, church leadership, and sound doctrine. 5 x 7 / Printed Caseside / $14.99 / Available Now

CHURCH DISCIPLINE How the Church Protects the Name of Jesus Jonathan Leeman

CHURCH MEMBERSHIP How the World Knows Who Represents Jesus Jonathan Leeman

Provides an accessible framework for understanding church discipline, offering nine case studies and several practical considerations for leading a church through disciplinary situations with grace and truth.

A short, readable book on why church membership is a critical element in every healthy Christian’s maturation. 978-1-4335-3237-5

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E N D O R S E M E N T: “Far too few biblically grounded, pastorally sensitive books on church discipline remain in print today. I know of none that is as exegetically accurate, practically relevant, and filled with real-life case studies of how churches should deal with a wide variety of common situations.”

E N D O R S E M E N T: “Church leaders across many denominations will find this little book filled with practical ideas and good arguments that will help us.” TIM KELLER, Senior Pastor, Redeemer Presbyterian Church, New York City

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

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9Marks: Healthy Church Study Guides Series Series: Theology & Culture

Series Author: Bobby Jamieson 9Marks Healthy Church Study Guides are a series of ten 6–7 week studies covering the nine distinctives of a healthy church originally laid out in Nine Marks of a Healthy Church by Mark Dever. This series explores the biblical foundations of key aspects of the church, helping Christians to live out those realities as members of a local body. Conveniently packaged and accessibly written, the format of this series is guided, inductive discussion of Scripture passages and is ideal for use in Sunday school, church-wide studies, individual or small group contexts. 5.5 x 8.5 / Trade Paperback / 64 pages / $7.99 / Available Now

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GOD’S GOOD NEWS: The Gospel

GROWING ONE ANOTHER: Discipleship in the Church

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GUARDING ONE ANOTHER: Church Discipline

HEARING GOD’S WORD: Expositional Preaching

LEADING ONE ANOTHER: Church Leadership

REACHING THE LOST: Evangelism

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COMMITTING TO ONE ANOTHER: Church Membership

Series: Biblical Studies for the Church

BUILT UPON THE ROCK: The Church

Pastoral Resources

ENDORSEMENT FOR THE SERIES: “I am unaware of any other tool that so thoroughly and practically helps Christians understand God’s plan for the local church. I can’t wait to use these studies in my own congregation.”

THE WHOLE TRUTH ABOUT GOD: Biblical Theology

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JERAMIE RINNE , Senior Pastor, South Shore Baptist Church, Hingham, MA


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St. Andrew’s Expositional Commentary Series Series Author: R. C. Sproul These are the published collections of R. C. Sproul’s sermons and are the result of years of careful preparation and weekly, Bible-centered preaching. Each book provides an accessible introduction and overview of a biblical book. 6 x 9 / Hardcover w/Jacket

Matthew This expositional commentary on the Gospel of Matthew compliments the rest of the St. Andrew’s Expositional Commentary series, which now includes Romans, John, Acts, 1–2 Peter, and Mark. Founder of Ligonier Ministries and teaching pastor at Saint Andrew’s, R. C. Sproul gave 128 messages on Matthew over the course of three years, and this volume is the edited collection of that memorable series. Here is a substantial and accessible commentary on the first book of the New Testament canon, one that will serve the church well and will find use in small group settings, sermon preparation, or in personal Bible study. 832 pages, 978-1-4335-3175-0, $65.00, Available February 28, 2013

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RESURRECTION

THOMAS MILLER, MD

Series: Theology & Culture

Did Jesus Really Rise from the Dead? A Surgeon-Scientist Examines the Evidence

Biblical Studies

Despite the array of books written in defense of this foundational Christian doctrine, very few have engaged the resurrection from a scientific perspective. Filling that void, Thomas Miller, an experienced and well-respected surgeon, challenges the notion that modern medicine has disproved the possibility of the resurrection. Miller assesses the reliability of the documents, evaluates the credibility of the witnesses, and identifies the consequences following the event, concluding with a powerful reflection on the significance of the empty tomb for today. Through careful investigation of the evidence, he demonstrates that a compelling case can be made for the reality of the resurrection.

Series: Biblical Studies for the Church

THOMAS MILLER, MD (Temple University Medical School), is Ammons Distinguished Professor of Surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center and Chief of General Surgery at McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He has written over 200 scientific papers and edited four textbooks. CONTENTS:

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1. Can a Credible Scientist Really Believe in the Resurrection? 2. Can the New Testament (and especially the Gospels) be Trusted? 3. Did Christ Really Die by Crucifixion? 4. What’s So Great about an Empty Tomb and Undisturbed Grave Clothes? 5. Are 500 Witnesses Enough? 6. Was a Bodily Resurrection Really Necessary? 7. What Is the Meaning of a Resurrection? 8. Christ’s Death: An Accident of History or Divinely Planned? 9. Epilogue: The Key That Fits the Lock


TEXTUAL AND THEOLOGICAL QUESTIONS

SAM STORMS

Tough Topics Biblical Answers to 25 Challenging Questions Will there be sex in heaven? Are miraculous gifts for today? What happens to those who commit suicide? Such difficult questions always intrigue us, often confuse us, and sometimes disturb us. Drawing on 38 years of ministry experience, scholar-pastor Sam Storms answers 25 challenging questions Christians are often too afraid to ask, addressing tough topics ranging from the eternal destiny of infants to the permissibility of divorce and remarriage. The robust, thoughtful answers provided in this book offer perplexed Christians an alternative to relying on simplistic explanations, and help discouraged readers persevere in their search for truth and clarity with regard to all such thorny issues.

E N D O R S E M E N T S F O R T H E AU T H O R : “Younger leaders are flocking to learn from Sam Storms because he combines the best of charismatic and Calvinistic theology into a heart-grabbing, Bible-believing, mind-stretching, sinstomping, Christ-exalting act of worship.” MARK DRISCOLL , Founding Pastor, Mars Hill Church, Seattle

CO N T E N T S : (PARTIAL) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Is the Bible Inerrant? What Is Open Theism? Does God Ever Change (His Mind)? Could Jesus Have Sinned? What Did Jesus Mean When He Said, “Do Not Judge That You Be Not Judged”? 6. What Is Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit? 7. Does the Bible Teach the Doctrine of Original Sin? 8. Are Those Who Die in Infancy Saved? 9. Will People Be Condemned for Not Believing in Jesus When They’ve Never Heard His Name? 10. What Can We Know about Angels? 11. What Can We Know about Satan? 12. What Can We Know about Demons? 13. Can a Christian Be Demonized? 14. Does Satan Assign Demons to Specific Geo-Political Regions? Or, Is There Such a Thing as Territorial Spirits? 15. Can Christians Lose Their Salvation? 16. Does the Book of Hebrews Teach That a Christian can Apostatize? 17. Will There Be Sex in Heaven?

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“From years of friendship, conversation, shared burdens, mutual intercession, and the same vision of our great God, I trust Sam’s biblical faithfulness. He brings a keen eye and a wakened soul to God’s Word. The overflow for us is fresh insight and strong feeling. I thank God for Sam Storms. My life is sweeter because of the seasoning he brings.” JOHN PIPER, Pastor for Preaching and Vision, Bethlehem Baptist Church, Twin Cities, Minnesota

SAM STORMS is senior pastor of Bridgeway Church in Oklahoma City. After teaching theology at Wheaton College, he established Enjoying God Ministries to provide biblical and theological resources to the body of Christ. He is the author of several books, including Chosen for Life.

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AFTERLIFE

MICHAEL ALLEN ROGERS

What Happens After I Die? Series: Theology & Culture

Throughout history, people have wondered about the afterlife. However, few responses to the question at hand directly reference the scriptural case for heaven and hell. What Happens After I Die? examines the biblical witness to find answers to some of the most pressing inquiries related to life beyond the grave. Exploring the wonders of heaven while taking an honest look at the realities of hell, Rogers provides a clear and accessible summary of all things related to the afterlife.

Biblical Studies

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Series: Biblical Studies for the Church

“Death is the great modern taboo, the thing which we all fear more than anything else and yet which is rarely mentioned, even in Christian circles. It is thus useful to have available a helpful book on the topic. Michael Rogers addresses the issue head-on with theological care and pastoral concern. This is a thoughtful and sensitive exploration of questions surrounding the afterlife and will repay the time spent reading it. Highly recommended.” CARL R TRUEMAN, Paul Woolley Professor of Church History, Westminster Theological Seminary

MICHAEL ALLEN ROGERS (DMin, Westminster Theological Seminary) has been senior pastor at Westminster Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, since 1994, and he is the author of Baptism and the Covenant of Grace.

Part 1: Death’s Tyranny Overthrown by Christ 1. The Land of Deep Shade 2. Death’s Universal Reign 3. Death’s Power Destroyed 4. Because He Lives

Apologetics

6 x 9, Trade Paperback, 256 pages 978-1-4335-3302-0, $15.99, Available February 28, 2013

C O N T E N T S : (PARTIAL)

Part 2: The Destiny of Unbelief 5. The Default Destination 6. The Strange Disappearance of Hell 7. What Jesus Taught about Hell 8. Does Hell Last Forever?

Pastoral Resources

Part 3: One Minute after a Christian’s Death 9. The Immediate Heaven 10. Immortality Is Not Enough Part 4: History’s Consummation 11. The Final Heaven Inaugurated 12. We Shall All Be Changed 13. The Day of the Lord 14. Are Christians Judged for Rewards?

Part 6: The Security of a Believer’s Hope 18. My Flesh Will Rest Secure

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Part 5: The Final Heaven 15. New Heavens and a New Earth 16. A Sabbath Rest for God’s People 17. In Emmanuel’s Land


SALVATION

PHILIP GRAHAM RYKEN

Is Jesus the Only Way? [Redesign] If Christians are going to insist that their claims are true—and that all other religions’ claims about salvation are thereby false— they must be prepared to dialogue with those who believe all religious paths are equally valid. This short and accessible book discusses the four essential Christian beliefs that pluralists find most troublesome and explains clearly the supporting rationale. Ryken not only argues that Jesus is the only way, but he also explains how Christ makes the way for salvation, and why this must be true. This concise resource is a great introduction to the most essential apologetic issue of our times.

PHILIP GRAHAM RYKEN (DPhil, University of Oxford) is president of Wheaton College and, prior to that, served as senior minister at Philadelphia’s historic Tenth Presbyterian Church. He has written or edited over 30 books, and has lectured and taught at universities and seminaries worldwide.

CO N T E N T S : 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

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The Problem with Christians Three Kinds of Pluralism When Pluralism Comes to Church Christianity for a Pluralistic Age Why Jesus Is the Only Way

A C A D E M I C & PA S T O R A L 2 0 1 3 R E S O U R C E S

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CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY

MATT CHANDLER WITH JARED WILSON

The Explicit Gospel Series: Theology & Culture Biblical Studies

Inspired by the needs of both the overchurched and the unchurched, and bolstered by the common neglect of the explicit gospel within Christianity, Matt Chandler has written this best-selling book. He begins with the specifics of the gospel—outlining what it is and what it is not—and then switches gears to focus on the fullness of the gospel and its massive implications on both personal and cosmic levels. Recognizing the common tendency to fixate on either the micro or macro aspects of the gospel, Chandler also warns of the dangers on either side—of becoming overly individualistic or syncretistic.

ENDORSEMENTS: “Chandler issues a robust call to make the gospel an explicit and central part of our preaching, and takes pains to show what that looks like. Amen and Amen.”

“If you only read one book this year, make it this one. It’s that important.” RICK WARREN, #1 New York Times best-selling author, The Purpose Driven Life

“Matt is a leading voice, a great expositor of the Scriptures, passionate about Jesus, and serious about the gospel and making God known. When he speaks, I listen, and when he writes, I read.” BRAD LOMENICK , Executive Director, Catalyst

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CONTENTS: Part 1: The Gospel on the Ground 1. God 2. Man 3. Christ 4. Response

Apologetics

Part 2: The Gospel in the Air 5. Creation 6. Fall 7. Reconciliation 8. Consummation Part 3: Implications and Applications 9. Dangers in a Gospel on the Ground Too Long 10. Dangers in a Gospel in the Air Too Long 11. Moralism and the Cross

Pastoral Resources

MATT CHANDLER is the lead pastor of The Village Church, a multi-campus church in the Dallas metroplex of over 10,000 people. His sermons are among the chart-topping podcasts on iTunes and he speaks at conferences worldwide. Prior to accepting the pastorate at The Village, Chandler had a vibrant itinerant ministry for over ten years where he spoke to hundreds of thousands of people in America and abroad about the glory of God and beauty of Jesus.

Series: Biblical Studies for the Church

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

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CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY

J. I. PACKER

Taking God Seriously Vital Things We Need to Know Best-selling author J. I. Packer, one of the most influential scholars of our day, has put together what may become a Christian classic on the vital truths of the faith. Serving to nourish the church worldwide, Packer helps to disciple believers in eight essential areas. This concise book serves to guard against liberalism by pushing Christians to know their faith so they can explain it to inquirers and sustain it against skeptics. Here is a call to a discipleship in mere Christianity— the business of taking God seriously.

E N D O R S E M E N T S F O R T H E AU T H O R : “Dr. Packer has the rare ability to deal with profound and basic spiritual truths in a practical and highly readable way.” BILLY GRAHAM, world-renowned evangelist

“Packer does an exceptionally fine job of providing simple analyses of profound material. His insights invite further reflection, development, and discussion.” WILBERT M. VAN DYK , Calvin Theological Journal

CO N T E N T S : 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Taking Taking Taking Taking Taking Taking Taking Taking

Faith Seriously Doctrine Seriously Christian Unity Seriously Repentance Seriously the Church Seriously the Holy Spirit Seriously Baptism Seriously the Lord’s Supper Seriously

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

5.25 x 8, Trade Paperback, 160 pages 978-1-4335-3327-3, $12.99, Available February 28, 2013

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CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY

KEVIN DEYOUNG

The Hole in Our Holiness Series: Theology & Culture

Filling the Gap between Gospel Passion and the Pursuit of Godliness

Biblical Studies

The “hole in our holiness” is that evangelicals don’t look particularly holy. In fact, rather there seems to be a greater focus on either personal depravity or moral liberalism than on the pursuit of holiness. Looking to right the balances, Kevin DeYoung presents a popular-level treatment of sanctification and union with Christ, helping readers to see what matters most—being like Jesus. He shows how one can be like Christ in being joined to Christ. The church is ready for DeYoung’s timely book, ready to avoid legalism and ambivalence, and ready for someone to articulate the inextricable relationship between grace and holiness.

ENDORSEMENTS:

Series: Biblical Studies for the Church

“DeYoung is one of my favorite writers, and this book demonstrates why. I repeatedly said ‘Yes!’ as I turned these pages. I’m convinced that Christ-followers desperately need to read, discuss, and live out this timely, God-exalting message!” RANDY ALCORN, founder and director, Eternal Perspective Ministries

“Offers important reflections on a crucial topic in the ongoing conversation about the joys and struggles of the Christian life.” MICHAEL S. HORTON, J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics, Westminster Seminary California

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Mind the Gap The Reason for Redemption Piety’s Pattern The Impetus for the Imperatives The Pleasure of God and the Possibility of Godliness 6. Spirit-powered, Gospel-driven, Faith-fueled Effort 7. Be Who You Are 8. Saints and Sexual Immorality 9. Abide and Obey 10. That All May See Your Progress

Pastoral Resources

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KEVIN DEYOUNG (MDiv, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary) is senior pastor at University Reformed Church in East Lansing, Michigan. He is the author of several popular books, including Just Do Something and Why We Love the Church.

CONTENTS:


LEADERSHIP/MINISTRY

ZACK ESWINE

Sensing Jesus Life and Ministry as a Human Being Pastor turned professor Zack Eswine knows what burnout looks like and writes out of heartfelt concern for those in fulltime ministry. Eswine draws on personal stories of crisis, shares openly about his own failures, and communicates honestly about what he has seen throughout his 20 years in ministry, providing us with a much-needed, authentic look at life in the trenches. Eswine also covers practical matters such as how to pray for the sick, how to make leadership decisions, how to do church discipline, and how to handle family dynamics and pressures in pastoral ministry. Presenting sound practical theology in autobiographical musings and emotive prose, this book offers a fresh and biblically faithful approach to the care of souls, including your own.

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 : “Eswine strengthens the foundational commitment to preaching Christ and his restoring grace from every text. A great contribution.” TIM KELLER, New York Times best-selling author, The Reason for God

“Winner of the PreachingToday.com Book of the Year on the Skills of Preaching 2009.” CO N T E N T S : 1. Preaching Barefoot: Doing Something Great for God 2. Recovering Eden: Giving Ourselves to the Word, the Supper, and the Place Part 1: Exposing Our Temptations 3. Everywhere-for-All: Cultivating the Four Portions of Each Day 4. Fix-It-All: The Inner Ring, Psalm Making, and Calling for the Elders 5. Know-It-All: Walking through Decisions, Discipline, and Sin Part 2: Examining Our Mentoring 6. Physicality: Hearing and Touching in Ministry 7. Seeing: Praying for Illumination and Relating to Our Relatives 8. Celebrity: Practicing How to Return 9. Immediacy: Managing a Jesus Way of Time 10. Conversation with a Young Minister: Apprenticing with Jesus

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ZACK ESWINE (PhD, Regent University), pastor of a missional Evangelical Presbyterian church in St. Louis, served on the faculty of Covenant Theological Seminary for six years. He is the author of Kindled Fire and Preaching to a Post-Everything World.

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LEADERSHIP/MINISTRY

PAUL DAVID TRIPP

Dangerous Calling Series: Theology & Culture

Confronting the Unique Challenges of Pastoral Ministry

Biblical Studies

After traveling the world for many years and speaking at hundreds of churches of all kinds, Paul David Tripp is concerned about the state of pastoral culture. He is concerned not only about the spiritual life of the pastor but also with the very people who train him, call him, relate to him, and restore him if necessary. Dangerous Calling reveals the truth that the culture surrounding our pastors is spiritually unhealthy—an environment that actively undermines the well-being and efficacy of our church leaders and thus the entire church body. Here is a book that both diagnoses and offers cures for issues that impact every church member and leader, and gives solid strategies for fighting against a culture that threatens the health of our pastors.

ENDORSEMENTS:

Series: Biblical Studies for the Church

“Dangerous Calling is a dangerous book to read. It is also a book every person in ministry should read. It will cut you to the heart and bring massive conviction if you read it with a humility and ask God to expose sins deeply hidden in your soul. It cuts, but it also provides biblical remedies for healing. I would love to put this book in the hand of every seminarian who walks on my campus.” DANIEL L . AKIN, President, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

TULLIAN TCHIVIDJIAN, Pastor, Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church

Part 1: Examining Pastoral Culture 1. Headed for Disaster 2. Again and Again 3. Big Theological Brains and Heart Disease 4. More than Knowledge and Skill 5. Joints and Ligaments 6. The Missing Community 7. War Zones

Apologetics

“With probing insight and robust realism, he takes an honest look into the challenges that are unique to, or intensified by, pastoral ministry. This is a must read for any pastor or pastor in training who needs to be encouraged by the reminder that Jesus came to do for us what we could never do for ourselves or others.”

CONTENTS:

Part 2: The Danger of Losing Your Awe (Forgetting Who God Is) 8. Familiarity 9. Dirty Secrets 10. Mediocrity 11. Between the Already and the Not Yet

Pastoral Resources

PAUL DAVID TRIPP is the president of Paul Tripp Ministries, a nonprofit organization, whose mission statement is “Connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life.” He is the executive director of the Center for Pastoral Life and Care in Fort Worth, Texas, and has taught at respected institutions worldwide. Tripp has written many books on Christian living that are read and distributed internationally.

Part 3: The Danger of Arrival (Forgetting Who You Are) 12. Self-Glory 13. Always Preparing 14. Separation 15. So, What Now?

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LEADERSHIP/MINISTRY

JONATHAN K. DODSON

Gospel-Centered Discipleship [Foreword by Matt Chandler] [Series: Re:Lit] Reflecting on the practice of discipleship in young adult, college, graduate, and local church contexts, Jonathan Dodson has discerned some common pitfalls—ranging from performanceoriented accountability groups to loosely Christian hang out times. Looking to strike a balance, Dodson charts a biblically faithful, grace-driven alternative. Additionally, he provides a practical model for creating gospel-centered discipleship groups—small, reproducible, missional, gender-specific groups of believers that fight for faith together. This book blends both theology and practice to inspire and equip Christians to effectively fight sin, keep Jesus central, and make gospel-centered discipleship a way of life.

ENDORSEMENTS: “Dodson’s Spirit-led, gospel-centered, organically relational, and authentic book is such a rare jewel. I pray the Spirit will use this book to change the way you view and do discipleship.” MATT CHANDLER, Lead Pastor, The Village Church; author, The Explicit Gospel

CO N T E N T S : Part 1: Defining Discipleship 1. Making Disciples: Evangelism or Discipleship? 2. The Goal of Discipleship: Fighting for Image Part 2: Getting to the Heart 3. Twisted Motives: The Failure of Discipleship 4. Gospel Motivation: The Center of Discipleship 5. Gospel Power: The Essential Role of the Holy Spirit Part 3: Applying the Gospel 6. Communal Discipleship: The Three Conversions 7. Practical Discipleship: Putting the Gospel into Practice 8. Gospel-Centered Culture: Maturing and Multiplying Disciples

“Refreshingly honest and realistic, Dodson does not give us a rule book, but practical teaching that can help every follower of Christ more effectively live out the gospel and the Great Commission.” ROBERT E. COLEMAN, Distinguished Professor of Evangelism and Discipleship, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; author, Master Plan of Evangelism

JONATHAN K. DODSON (MDiv; ThM, GordonConwell Theological Seminary) serves as a pastor of Austin City Life in Austin, Texas. He has written articles in numerous blogs and journals such as The Resurgence, The Journal of Biblical Counseling, and Boundless. Dodson has discipled men and women abroad and at home for almost two decades, taking great delight in communicating the gospel and seeing Christ formed in others.

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LEADERSHIP/MINISTRY

DAVE KRAFT

Mistakes Leaders Make Series: Theology & Culture

[Foreword by Mark Driscoll]

Biblical Studies

Following his first book on leadership, Leaders Who Last, Dave Kraft consulted with colleagues, readers, and fellow leaders to generate a list of the top 10 fatal mistakes leaders make—fatal in that they can be the end of ministry effectiveness, relationships, and God’s blessing. Drawing on his extensive experience in helping leaders avoid these errors, Kraft methodically addresses each mistake by looking at the problem, the principle, and the practice of a solution. He uses the narrative device of a fictitious church leadership team to illustrate his points in an engaging manner and offers us a professional guide, helping both male and female leaders have ministries and relationships that last.

ENDORSEMENTS:

Series: Biblical Studies for the Church

“ As I speak and consult with all types of leaders around the world, I personally encounter these mistakes time and time again. The lessons in Mistakes Leaders Make are timeless, and this book should be required reading for every ministry leader.” PATRICK LENCIONI, President, The Table Group; best-selling author, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

“ Allow me to encourage you to read this book so you don’t have to learn every lesson the hard way.” LES STECKEL , President, Fellowship of Christian Athletes; Veteran NFL Coach

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

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Pastoral Resources

Allowing Ministry to Replace Jesus Allowing Comparing to Replace Contentment Allowing Pride to Replace Humility Allowing Pleasing People to Replace Pleasing God Allowing Busyness to Replace Visioning Allowing Financial Frugality To Replace Fearless Faith 7. Allowing Artifical Harmony to Replace Difficult Conflict 8. Allowing Perenially Hurting People to Replace Potential Hungry Leaders 9. Allowing Information to Replace Transformation 10. Allowing Control to Replace Trust

Apologetics

DAVE KRAFT served with the Navigators for 38 years before joining Mars Hill Church in Seattle. As leadership development pastor at Mars Hill, Kraft recruits, trains, and places leaders for the church’s seven campuses. His first book, Leaders Who Last, was published in 2010. He and his wife, Susan, have been married for forty years and have four adult children and four grandchildren.

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MISSIONAL LIVING

DUANE LITFIN

Word versus Deed Resetting the Scales to a Biblical Balance The church has often found it difficult to find and maintain the ministries of both preaching the gospel in words and showing it with deeds. Today, for example, some are emphasizing deeds at the expense of words, while others hold fast to “talking” and forsake the doing. Seeking to right the balances, Dr. Duane Litfin steers the conversation toward the biblical harmony of word and deed, pointing out the church’s tendency to overcorrect—either cutting out the preaching of the gospel or forgetting the application of action. An elder statesmen in the church, Litfin’s training in communication theory and in detailed exegesis is brought to bear on this important subject, bringing verbal proclamation in sync with the witness of one’s actions.

ENDORSEMENTS: “Litfin has articulately and persuasively brought these issues of the gospel into balance. His fresh, intriguing treatment of key passages and his usual precision in developing an argument make a much needed contribution that leads us to empower the gospel with both word and deed.” JOSEPH M. STOWELL , President, Cornerstone University

CO N T E N T S : Part 1: The Importance of Our Words 1. Verbal and Nonverbal Communication 2. The Gospel Is Verbal 3. Evangelism Is Verbal

“A masterful treatment of the Bible’s teaching regarding the necessity of gospel proclamation and the importance of good works. . . . I am hopeful that this volume will point pastors, teachers, and church leaders toward a more informed understanding of God’s Word—resulting in faithful living and convictional proclamation.” DAVID S. DOCKERY, President, Union University

Part 2: The Importance of Our Deeds 4. Abstractions and Their Uses 5. Theology Applied 6. Gospel-Worthy Deeds 7. Living Wisely 8. Obeying the King 9. Serving the Kingdom 10. Adorning the Gospel 11. Stewarding the Creation

DUANE LITFIN (DPhil, Oxford University; PhD, Purdue University) is president emeritus of Wheaton College where he served for 17 years. He is the author of several books and his writings have appeared in numerous journals and periodicals.

Part 3: The Importance of Handling Scripture Well 12. Rightly Dividing the Word 13. Three Key Passages

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MISSIONAL LIVING

STEPHEN T. UM AND JUSTIN BUZZARD

Why Cities Matter Series: Theology & Culture

To God, the Culture, and the Church [Foreword by Tim Keller]

Biblical Studies

More people live in cities now than at any other time in human history, presenting a historic opportunity for Christians to influence the majority of the world. Unfortunately, most Christian literature about the city focuses solely on its problems (crime, homelessness, etc.), rather than providing a comprehensive analysis of the city that informs, instructs, and inspires. Using sociological research and data, urban pastors Justin Buzzard and Stephen Um lay out the vision and rationale for church planting, cultural engagement, and missionary impulses in our world’s cities as they provide a solid foundation for motivation. Here is a call to make the cities our home, to take good care of them, and to participate in God’s kingdom-building work in the urban centers of our world.

Series: Biblical Studies for the Church

E N D O R S E M E N T: “Helps readers understand the distinct ways in which cities operate, and how ministry and life can thrive there. I’m delighted that both of these men are bringing their wisdom and experience to bear on this issue. They have produced a volume that is accessible yet biblically and theologically well grounded.” TIM KELLER, New York Times best-selling author, The Reason for God

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The Importance of Cities The Characteristics of Cities The Bible and the City Contextualization in the City The Storyline of the City Ministry Vision for the City

Apologetics

STEPHEN T. UM (PhD, University of St. Andrews) is senior minister of CityLife Church in Boston, and president of the Center for Gospel Culture. He serves on the board of directors for the Gospel Coalition and is the author of several books and articles.

CONTENTS:

Pastoral Resources

JUSTIN BUZZARD (MDiv, Fuller Theological Seminary) is founder and lead pastor of Garden City Church in Silicon Valley. Buzzard is the author of Date Your Wife, writes at JustinBuzzard.net, and is part of the Acts 29 Church Planting Network.

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CHRISTIAN LIVING

DANIEL MONTGOMERY AND MIKE COSPER

Faithmapping A Gospel Atlas for Your Spiritual Journey Most Christians and their respective churches emphasize one aspect of Christian living over another—focusing on missions or worship or even the Bible. It’s as if they are trying to navigate with mere fragments of a map—different parts of the good news—and so they fail to see the whole picture. Daniel Montgomery, lead pastor of the fast-growing Sojourn Community Church in Louisville, and Mike Cosper, founder of Sojourn Music, argue that we need to put the collective fragments together, recovering the whole gospel for the whole church, and taking it into the whole world.

E N D O R S E M E N T F O R T H E AU T H O R : “Daniel Montgomery will be one of the most significant young pastors in America in the next decade. He has grown the church he planted from a tiny gathering of students in a borrowed room to a congregation of thousands, with four locations in the city. Daniel is a brilliant thinker, a strong preacher, and a visionary leader.” RUSSELL MOORE , Dean, School of Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

CO N T E N T S : Part 1: The Whole Gospel 1. The Gospel of the Kingdom 2. The Gospel of the Cross 3. The Gospel of Grace 4. Why We Need a Whole Gospel Part 2: The Whole Church 5. Worshipers 6. Family 7. Servants 8. Disciples 9. Witnesses

DANIEL MONTGOMERY (MDiv, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is the founder and lead pastor of the fast-growing Sojourn Community Church and founder of Sojourn Network.

MIKE COSPER is one of the founding pastors of Sojourn Community Church in Louisville, Kentucky, where he serves as the pastor of worship and arts. He is also founder of Sojourn Music and contributes regularly to the Gospel Coalition blog.

Part 3: The Whole World 10. The Whole World

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CHRISTIAN LIVING

JARED C. WILSON

Gospel Deeps Series: Theology & Culture

Reveling in the Excellencies of Jesus [Foreword by Matt Chandler]

Biblical Studies

Following Jared Wilson’s well-received publication of Gospel Wakefulness, this insightful pastor writes Gospel Deeps as a “next step” to establishing the need for awe—creating the awe itself. He does this by looking at the astonishing things God has done in and through Christ, holding up the gospel like a diamond and examining it facet by facet, and demonstrating the riches of its implications. Multivalent in its reflection of the many spiritual blessings promised to those united with Christ, Gospel Deeps compels us to revel anew in the excellencies of Jesus.

ENDORSEMENTS:

Series: Biblical Studies for the Church

“If you think that passionate adoration and deep dogmas— sovereign election, double imputation, inaugurated eschatology—don’t belong together, Gospel Deeps will surprise you by its blend of worshipful warmth with theological profundity.” DENNIS E . JOHNSON, Professor of Practical Theology, Westminster Seminary, California

“Wilson is one of the finest and brightest young pastors and gospel thinkers in America. He bids us join him in putting our roots deeper and deeper into the garden of God’s grace.” SCOTTY SMITH, Founding Pastor, Christ Community Church, Franklin, Tennessee

1. The Gospel Deeps 2. The Gospel’s Threefold Vision 3. The God-Shaped Gospel 4. At Play in the Fields of the Lord 5. The Sharp Edge of the Atonement 6. The Glory of Suffering 7. As Far as East from West 8. The Fold 9. Cosmic Redemption 10. The Crosswise Excellencies of Christ

Apologetics Pastoral Resources

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 has written the popular books Your Jesus Is Too Safe and Gospel Wakefulness, as well as the curriculum Abide. Wilson also blogs daily at GospelDrivenChurch.com.

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CHRISTIAN LIVING

MICHAEL S. BEATES

Disability and the Gospel How God Uses Our Brokenness to Display His Grace [Foreword by Joni Eareckson Tada] Michael Beates’s concern with disability issues began nearly 30 years ago when his eldest child was born with multiple disabilities. Now, as more families like Michael’s are affected by a growing number of disorders and difficulties ranging from autism to food allergies, the need for programs and paradigm shifts is greater than ever. Beates thus seeks to motivate churches to pursue ministry to children and adults with developmental disabilities. He works through key Bible passages on brokenness and disability to develop helpful principles for believers and churches, teaching us first to embrace our own brokenness and then to embrace those who are physically and visibly broken.

ENDORSEMENTS: “I wish I could adequately express how happy I am about this new book because there are thousands of families like the Beates family and millions of people like me whose disabilities force hard-hitting questions about God and the church. . . . This excellent resource gives solid answers to tough questions.” JONI EARECKSON TADA , CEO and Founder, Joni and Friends International Disability Center

CO N T E N T S : Part 1: The Voice of God 1. The Voice of God in the Law, Prophets, and Writings: What the Old Testament Teaches about Disabilities 2. The Voice of Christ: What the Gospels Teach about Disabilities 3. The Voice of the Holy Spirit through the Apostles: What the Acts and Epistles Teach about Disabilities 4. Biblical Conclusions and Reflections Part 2: Voices from the Past 5. What We Learn from the Rabbis, the Early Church, and the Reformation Era 6. What We Learn from the Modern Era Part 3: Voices of Today 7. What We Learn from Current Secular Voices 8. What We Learn from Current Christian Voices Part 4: Speaking into Tomorrow 9. What the Church Must Say to the World in the Twenty-First Century 10. Sovereignty and the Whispering Voice of Hope

“This is a wonderful book! It’s biblical, profound, practical, and challenging. Every Christian in America needs to read this book, and every church should study it, underline it, and live it!” STEVE BROWN, Professor of Practical Theology Emeritus, Reformed Seminary, Orlando

MICHAEL S. BEATES (DMin, Reformed Theological Seminary) is the husband of Mary and father of seven children, one of whom lives with profound disabilities and two others who face challenges. He has served on the International Board of Directors at Joni and Friends since 2000 and has been involved in Christian ministry for 30 years. He also serves as dean of students at the Geneva School in Winter Park, Florida. He has written more than 50 articles for publications such as Tabletalk magazine and the Orlando Sentinel.

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CHURCH LIFE AND WORSHIP

MIKE COSPER

Rhythms of Grace Series: Theology & Culture

How the Church’s Worship Tells the Story of the Gospel [Foreword by Bob Kauflin]

Biblical Studies

Bringing biblical truth to bear on the issue of worship, Mike Cosper, an experienced worship leader, argues that all true worship has three concrete elements: 1. One object—God; 2. Two contexts—the gathered church and the scattered church; 3. Three audiences—God, the church, and the world. Writing from the conviction that the gospel is the heartbeat of true worship, Cosper explores four key areas—liturgy, song, style, and creativity—showing that worship is fundamental to spiritual formation. This eminently readable book, designed for church leaders and laypersons alike, offers a vibrant theology of worship that is biblical yet contextual, systematic yet practical.

Series: Biblical Studies for the Church

MIKE COSPER is one of the founding pastors of Sojourn Community Church in Louisville, Kentucky, where he serves as the pastor of worship and arts. He is also founder of Sojourn Music and contributes regularly to the Gospel Coalition blog.

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Apologetics

1. The Song of Eden 2. Worship in the Wilderness 3. The Song of Israel 4. The Song of Jesus 5. Worship One, Two, Three 6. Worship as Spiritual Formation 7. Worship and the Story of the Church 8. Liturgy and the Rhythms of Grace 9. Sing, Sing, Sing 10. The Pastoral Worship Leader

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MARK DEVER

12 Challenges Churches Face [Redesign] Longtime pastor and leading authority on church health, Mark Dever draws from Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians to tackle 12 major challenges facing the church today. As he presents each challenge, Dever provides practical ways for individuals and churches to respond biblically. Writing for both church leaders and laymen, Dever insists that the health of the local church should be the concern of every believer and that God can overcome the most difficult of challenges.

ENDORSEMENTS: “ A s a leading voice for reformation in the 21st century, Mark Dever calls evangelicals to love the church as much as we love Jesus. In this exposition of 1 Corinthians he gives clear pastoral guidance for the difficult problems addressed in a difficult book of the Bible, confronting not only the controversial issues that always face the church, but also the spiritual dangers that lurk behind them.” PHILIP GRAHAM RYKEN, President, Wheaton College

CONTENTS: 1. Forgetfulness 2. Division 3. Impostors 4. Sin 5. Asceticism 6. Disobedience 7. Legalism 8. Autonomy 9. Thoughtlessness 10. Selfishness 11. Death 12. Decline

“ This book is both theological and practical in its goal to foster healthy churches. You will be edified and encouraged by Dever’s treatment of important issues that confront the church on a daily basis.” DANIEL L . AKIN, President, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

MARK DEVER is senior pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, DC, and executive director for 9Marks Ministries. Dever has written several books on church health and church leadership, and is a visiting professor at both Beeson Divinity School and the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

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CHURCH LIFE AND WORSHIP

TIM CHESTER AND STEVE TIMMIS

Everyday Church Series: Theology & Culture

Gospel Communities on Mission [Series: Re:Lit] In light of an increasingly post-Christian culture, this book offers practical ideas for engaging with secularized society. Chester and Timmis contend that the solution is an “everyday church,” doing everyday mission with the signage of our lives, not our buildings. They organize the book around a missional reading of 1 Peter and equip today’s church to engage with the unchurched.

Biblical Studies

ENDORSEMENTS: “Another book by Chester and Timmis that is full of biblical insight and much practical wisdom for daily, street-level ministry in our Western culture today.” TIM KELLER, Senior Pastor, Redeemer Presbyterian Church, New York City

Series: Biblical Studies for the Church

“We must all find ways to live out these truths if the church is to be the radiant bride she was meant to be. I look forward to the new joy that believers will experience as they pursue church as described in this book.” FRANCIS CHAN, New York Times best-selling author, Crazy Love

CONTENTS: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Living at the Margins (1 Peter 1:1–12) Everyday Community (1 Peter 1:13–2:8) Everyday Pastoral Care (1 Peter 1:22–2:3) Everyday Mission (1 Peter 2:9–3:16) Everyday Evangelism (1 Peter 3:15–16) Hope at the Margins (1 Peter 3:8–5:14)

Apologetics

TIM CHESTER (PhD, University of Wales) is pastor of the Crowded House in Sheffield, UK, and director of the Porterbrook Institute, which provides integrated theological and missional training for church leaders. Chester has also written more than a dozen books.

Pastoral Resources

STEVE TIMMIS is cofounder of the Crowded House, a church-planting initiative in Sheffield, UK, and codirector of the Porterbrook Network, which trains and mentors church planters. He is also director of Acts 29 in Western Europe and the coauthor of Total Church.

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CHURCH LIFE AND WORSHIP

GEORGE WHITEFIELD; LEE GATISS, ED.

The Sermons of George Whitefield George Whitefield was the leading evangelical clergyman of the 18th century and one of the driving forces, humanly speaking, of revivals on both sides of the Atlantic. Yet until now, his sermons have been left as an untapped resource for today’s church. Editor Lee Gatiss has thus reproduced 61 of Whitefield’s sermons with careful and extensive footnotes detailing the historical and theological background to Whitefield’s preaching— effectively putting the man and his messages into context for a new generation. The text has also been updated with modern grammar, spelling, and punctuation—revised in a manner that leaves Whitefield’s distinct voice intact and coherent for today’s reader. Finally, the powerful and passionate preaching that set the world on fire in the Great Awakening is available to all.

ENDORSEMENTS:

CO N T E N T S : (PARTIAL) 1. The Seed of the Woman and the Seed of the Serpent (Genesis 3:15) 2. Walking with God (Genesis 5:24) 3. Abraham’s Offering Up His Son Isaac (Genesis 22:12) 4. The Great Duty of Family Religion (Joshua 24:15) 5. Christ the Best Husband (Psalm 45:10–11) 6. Britain’s Mercies and Britain’s Duty (Psalm 105:45) 7. Thankfulness for Mercies Received, a Necessary Duty (Psalm 107:30–31) 8. The Necessity and Benefits of Religious Society (Ecclesiastes 4:9–12) 9. The Folly and Danger of Not Being Righteous Enough (Ecclesiastes 7:16) 10. A Preservative against Unsettled Notions (Ecclesiastes 7:16) 11. The Benefits of an Early Piety (Ecclesiastes 12:1) 12. Christ the Believer’s Husband (Isaiah 44:5) 13. The Potter and the Clay (Jeremiah 18:1–6) 14. The Lord Our Righteousness (Jeremiah 23:6) 15. The Righteousness of Christ an Everlasting Righteousness (Daniel 9:24) 16. The True Way of Keeping Christmas (Matthew 1:21)

“Whitefield was undoubtedly one of the greatest preachers of the modern Christian era. Pastors, professors, and laypeople would all do well to reflect on these sermons, which more than any other earthly force helped stir the massive revivals of the Great Awakening.” THOMAS S. KIDD, Associate Professor of History, Baylor University

“Gatiss has done us a service—dusting off, tidying up, and re-presenting Whitefield’s electric preaching to a new age. Gatiss’s introduction to the sermons is worth the price of the volumes alone.” JOSH MOODY, Senior Pastor, College Church, Wheaton, Illinois

LEE GATISS is director of Church Society, visiting lecturer in church history at Wales Evangelical School of Theology, and editor of Theologian. He holds degrees in history and theology from Oxford, Oak Hill College, and Westminster Seminary, and is working towards his doctorate from Cambridge, focusing on 17th-century biblical interpretation. Gatiss has served churches in Oxford, Kettering, and London.

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SEX AND MONEY

PAUL DAVID TRIPP

Sex and Money Series: Theology & Culture

Pleasures That Leave You Empty and Grace That Satisfies

Biblical Studies

Chief among the world’s objects of affection are sex and money—two pleasures unequaled in their power to captivate our attention and demand our worship. In what is sure to become a trusted resource, seasoned counselor Paul David Tripp pulls back the curtain on the lies of our flesh and the ways we distort God’s good gifts, examining the insanity of our culture and exposing our tendency to fall prey to the hollow promises of this world. In exploring how God’s grace frees us from futile pursuits, Tripp directs us to the wisdom of God in Scripture and the liberating power of the gospel, offering practical guidance on finding true joy and enduring satisfaction.

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Series: Biblical Studies for the Church

“Paul Tripp writes out of the experience of his own suffering and his skill as a pastor/counselor in helping people through times of trouble. He knows what it is like to go through the storms of life, but more importantly, he knows where to find shelter.” PHILIP GRAHAM RYKEN, President, Wheaton College

“What I’ve come to expect from Paul Tripp is consistently deep, transparent, biblical, wise, practical, gospel-driven counsel. Rather than muddying the water with self-focused strategies designed to meet our ever-multiplying needs, Paul, as the seasoned soul-physician he is, correctly diagnoses our problems and provides the cure—humble faith in Jesus Christ.”

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Pastoral Resources

PAUL DAVID TRIPP is the president of Paul Tripp Ministries, a nonprofit organization, whose mission statement is “Connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life.” He is the executive director of the Center for Pastoral Life and Care in Fort Worth, Texas, and has taught at respected institutions worldwide. Tripp has written many books on Christian living that are read and distributed internationally.

1. It’s All Vertical: Exposition and Application of 2 Corinthians 5:14–21 2. The Dangerous Dichotomy: Life Can’t Be Divided into the Spiritual and the Secular 3. Why Do You Do the Things You Do? A Practical Theology of the Heart 4. The Highest Pleasure: When Your Relationship to Sex and Money Isn’t Driven by the Pleasure of God, It Loses Its Shelter from Danger 5. Sex in the Beginning: Understanding God’s Plan 6. Sex and Worship: Sex Always Exposes the True Worship of Your Heart 7. Sex and Relationship: Sex Divorced from Relationship Ceases to Be the Beautiful Thing God Designed 8. We’ve Gone Insane! An Honest Look at the Sexual Insanity that Is Everywhere around Us 9. Sex Made Right: Exposition of 1 Corinthians 6:12–20 10. Coming Out of Hiding: Sexual Sin and Amazing Grace

Apologetics

ELYSE M. FITZPATRICK , counselor; author, Give Them Grace

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MARRIAGE AND FAMILY

ANDREAS KÖSTENBERGER WITH DAVID W. JONES

Marriage and the Family Biblical Essentials More so than at any point in history, we are confronted with the need to carefully define the meaning of marriage and family. Professor Andreas Köstenberger and ethics expert David W. Jones speak to the issues at hand and guide us through the fray. Presenting a Christian theology of marriage and parenting, they offer insight on issues such as abortion, contraception, infertility, adoption, homosexuality, and divorce. Marriage and the Family points the way to the spiritual solution to our culture’s confusion: a return to, and rebuilding of, the biblical foundation of marriage and the family.

ENDORSEMENTS: “Anything Köstenberger publishes is worthy of attention. His international education and experience, his teaching career, and his Christian character make him an author to be read with both care and anticipation. Sensible, balanced, and biblical, this is a sound and timely summary of the Bible’s teaching on some of the most basic and yet controversial topics in today’s world. I highly recommend it.” MARK DEVER, Senior Pastor, Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, DC

CO N T E N T S : 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Marriage in the Bible Marriage and Sex Family in the Bible Reproduction and Parenting with contributions by Mark Liederbach Singleness Homosexuality Divorce and Remarriage God, Marriage, Family, and the Church

“With the current attack on marriage and family now raging at a fevered pitch, Köstenberger’s book is a vital resource that should be in the hands of every evangelical.” TOM ELLIFF, Pastor, First Southern Baptist Church, Del City, Oklahoma

ANDREAS KÖSTENBERGER (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is senior professor of New Testament and biblical theology, and director of PhD studies at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. DAVID W. JONES (PhD, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) is associate professor of Christian ethics and coordinator of the ThM program at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

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MARRIAGE

TIM SAVAGE

No Ordinary Marriage Series: Theology & Culture

Together for God’s Glory

Biblical Studies

One of the greatest social tragedies of our day is the underperformance of marriage—not only marriages that end in divorce, but also those which, while remaining “intact,” become painfully strained and emotionally scarred. With profound insight and vivid illustrations, pastor and marriage counselor Tim Savage helps couples to realize the unlimited potential of marriage—to discover how the glory of God can infuse our relationships, increase our joy, and make us bright lights in a troubled world.

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“What makes this work stand out in an overcrowded marketplace of ‘how to’ books is its compelling vision of marriage for the glory of God. I know of few books on marriage that combine elegant writing, sound doctrine, clear illustrations, and practical advice in equal measure. No one, or couple, who reads this book will look at marriage in an ordinary way again.” KEVIN J. VANHOOZER, Research Professor of Systematic Theology, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

“This is no ordinary book on marriage. Embrace the message of this book and it will transform your marriage, your family, and your entire life.” COLIN S. SMITH, Senior Pastor, The Orchard Evangelical Free Church

Part 1: Glory without Limits 1. Introduction: A Binding Glory 2. Something beyond Ourselves 3. Cruciform Love 4. Transformation

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TIM SAVAGE (PhD, University of Cambridge) has been senior pastor of Camelback Bible Church in Paradise Valley, Arizona, since 1988. He is a council member for The Gospel Coalition. Savage is married to Lesli and they have two sons, Matthew and Jonathan.

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Part 2: Love within Marriage 5. A Wife’s Spirit 6. A Husband’s Love 7. Becoming One Flesh Part 3: Climing Always Upward

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8. Fusing Bodies 9. In God’s Church 10. Neither Odds nor Ends 11. Single-Heartedness 12. Conclusion: An Intensifying Glory


MARRIAGE

PAUL DAVID TRIPP

What Did You Expect? Redeeming the Realities of Marriage [Paperback Edition] Counselor Paul Tripp contends that unchecked expectations are the cause of the majority of problems in marriage, leaving couples unprepared for the day-to-day realities of married life. Offering a sustainable solution, Tripp introduces a biblical framework for reforming those expectations alongside 6 practical commitments. Purposed to bring about perpetual reconciliation, these commitments equip couples to develop a thriving, gracebased marriage in all circumstances and seasons.

ENDORSEMENTS: “Noël and I listened to most of this book driving in the car! Wise words. Authentic experience. Provocative application. Turned a long trip into a fruitful two-person marriage seminar.” JOHN PIPER, Pastor for Preaching and Vision, Bethlehem Baptist Church, Twin Cities, Minnesota

“In What Did You Expect? Paul faithfully and brilliantly lets the gospel bear its weight on the messiness and beauty of marriage. I, personally, found the book to be helpful, and we use it extensively at The Village.” CO N T E N T S : (PARTIAL) 1. 2. 3. 4.

What Did You Expect? Reason to Continue Whose Kingdom? Day by Day

Part 1: We will give ourselves to a regular lifestyle of confession and forgiveness. 5. Coming Clean: Confession 6. Canceling Debts Part 2: We will make growth and change our daily agenda. 7. Pulling Weeds 8. Planting Seeds Part 3: We will work together to build a sturdy bond of trust. 9. Sticking Out Your Neck 10. Someone to Be Trusted

MATT CHANDLER, Lead Pastor, The Village Church; author, The Explicit Gospel

PAUL DAVID TRIPP (DMin, Westminster Theological Seminary) is the president of Paul Tripp Ministries and serves on the pastoral staff at Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia. He has been counseling for nearly 30 years and married for nearly 40. Tripp is also the author of several books including A Shelter in the Time of a Storm.

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Part 4: We will commit to building a relationship of love. 11. All You Need Is Love 12. Ready, Willing, and Waiting Part 5: We will deal with our differences with appreciation and grace. 13. Amazing Grace 14. Before Dark

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MARRIAGE

JOHN PIPER

This Momentary Marriage Series: Theology & Culture

A Parable of Permanence [Paperback Edition]

Biblical Studies

Reflecting on over 40 years of matrimony, John Piper exalts the biblical meaning of marriage over its emotion, exhorting couples to keep their covenant as a display of Christ’s covenantkeeping love for the church. He aims to lift the church’s low view of marriage to something infinitely greater, namely, a picture of Jesus’s unswerving allegiance to and affection for his bride. This Momentary Marriage unpacks the biblical vision, its unexpected contours, and its weighty implications for married, single, divorced, and remarried alike.

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JOHN PIPER (DTheol, University of Munich) is pastor for preaching and vision at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis. He taught biblical studies at Bethel College in Minnesota for six years, and in 1980 accepted the call to serve as pastor at Bethlehem. Piper is the author of more than 30 books including Desiring God, Don’t Waste Your Life, and Spectacular Sins.

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1. Staying Married Is Not Mainly about Staying in Love 2. Naked and Not Ashamed 3. God’s Showcase of Covenant-Keeping Grace 4. Forgiving and Forbearing 5. Pursuing Conformity to Christ in the Covenant 6. Lionhearted and Lamblike—The Christian Husband as Head: Foundations of Headship 7. Lionhearted and Lamblike—The Christian Husband as Head: What Does It Mean to Lead? 8. The Beautiful Faith of Fearless Submission 9. Single in Christ: A Name Better Than Sons and Daughters 10. Singleness, Marriage, and the Christian Virtue of Hospitality 11. Faith and Sex in Marriage 12. Marriage Is Meant for Making Children . . . Disciples of Jesus: How Absolute Is the Duty to Procreate? 13. Marriage Is Meant for Making Children . . . Disciples of Jesus: The Conquest of Anger in Father and Child 14. What God Has Joined Together, Let Not Man Separate: The Gospel and the Radical New Obedience


HUSBANDS AND LEADERSHIP

TIMOTHY Z. WITMER

The Shepherd Leader at Home Knowing, Leading, Protecting, and Providing for Your Family Husbands and dads play a crucial role in the health and survival of the family. That’s why leadership expert Tim Witmer has written this book—to strengthen men’s efforts to lead well. He applies a biblical framework to the role of leadership in the home, showing how effective shepherding involves knowing, leading, protecting, and providing for your family. Communicating solid principles with a down-to-earth, relatable tone, Witmer gives wise counsel and practical direction to men who want to lead their families well.

ENDORSEMENTS: “Godliness in the home is vital to the health of the local church. This book is a useful aid to that end. I commend it to you warmly.” J. LIGON DUNCAN, Senior Minister, First Presbyterian Church, Jackson, Mississippi

CO N T E N T S : Part 1: The Shepherd Knows His Family 1. An Introduction to Knowing Your Family 2. The Shepherd Knows His Wife 3. The Shepherd Knows His Children Part 2: The Shepherd Leads His Family 4. An Introduction to Leading Your Family 5. The Shepherd Leads His Wife 6. The Shepherd Leads His Children Part 3: The Shepherd Provides for His Family 7. Material Provision 8. Spiritual Provision Part 4: The Shepherd Protects His Family 9. Protecting Your Marriage 10. Protecting Your Children

“Another book on marriage and family life? Yes, but this one is different. It is short, but not easy; practical, but also deeply realistic; honest, but also warm. Also, thankfully, for all that Dr. Witmer is—seminary professor, preaching pastor, author, father, and husband—here is one thing he never pretends to be, namely Guru! Perhaps that’s why this is such a wonderfully encouraging book.” SINCLAIR B . FERGUSON, Senior Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, South Carolina

TIMOTHY Z. WITMER (DMin, Reformed Theological Seminary) is professor of practical theology and coordinator of the practical theology department at Westminster Theological Seminary. He has served as senior minister of Crossroads Community Church since 1986 and is the author of The Shepherd Leader: Achieving Effective Shepherding in Your Church.

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RELATIONSHIPS AND COUNSELING

ROBERT D. JONES

Pursuing Peace Series: Theology & Culture

A Christian Guide to Handling Our Conflicts

Biblical Studies

Conflict, as most people will admit, is a massive and chronic problem for humanity. This book presents a practical, gracebased plan to help people handle conflict, using a simple threestep model: 1. Please God; 2. Repent; 3. Love. In other words, focus on God, then yourself (and your part in the conflict), and then the other person. Packed with wisdom and practical techniques, here is a manageable guide to reconciliation that addresses all kinds of conflicted relationships so that peace might be established.

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Series: Biblical Studies for the Church

“I urge all leaders not only to read this volume, but to discuss it as a guide for what to do the next time the peace of Christ’s church is disturbed. Such reading and discussion will save loads of grief and future headaches.” WALTER C . K AISER JR., President Emeritus and Distinguished Professor of Old Testament and Ethics, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

“I am delighted that Robert Jones has brought his many years of pastoral and counseling experience to bear on this topic— providing a fresh perspective on how to approach conflict and estranged people in a grace-filled, gospel-centered way.” KEN SANDE , President, Peacemaker Ministries

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Finding Hope in the God of Peace A God’s-Eye View of Conflict Keeping God Central: Pleasing Him amid Conflict Getting to the Heart of Our Conflicts Owning Our Sins before God Our Savior Apologizing That Makes a Difference: Confessing Our Sins to Those We Have Offended 7. Cultivating Grace Attitudes: Putting on the Clothing of Christ 8. To Forgive or Not to Forgive: Forgiving on Two Levels 9. Battling Bitterness through the Gospel 10. Redeeming the Art of Rebuke and Granting Forgiveness: When and How to Confront and Forgive 11. Reconciliation in Action: Serving the Other Person 12. When Nothing Works: Loving Enemies and Those Who Act Like Them

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ROBERT D. JONES (DMin, Westminster Theological Seminary) serves as a biblical counseling professor at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is a certified biblical counselor, a Christian conciliator, an adjunct instructor, and a church reconciliation trainer with Peacemaker Ministries. Jones is the author of Uprooting Anger and has written numerous ministry booklets and articles.

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RELATIONSHIPS AND COUNSELING

ELYSE M. FITZPATRICK AND DENNIS E. JOHNSON

Counsel from the Cross Connecting Broken People to the Love of Christ [Redesign] To aid churches in ministering to broken and hurting people, the two authors—one, a woman trained in biblical counseling, and the other, a male professor of practical theology—present a comprehensive counseling model based on Scripture and the work of Christ. Through careful exegesis and helpful case studies, they demonstrate how to provide consistently biblical, gospelcentered counseling and explain why it is important to do so. Here is a relevant text for those who counsel as part of pastoral ministry and for all involved in mentoring or discipleship.

ENDORSEMENTS: “All Christians, especially pastors, counselors, and church workers who yearn to see genuine healing and transformation in their families and churches, should practice the principles of this book personally and use it to help others. This book is biblical counseling at its best; absorbing its teaching will make us all better counselors.” JOEL R. BEEKE , President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary

CO N T E N T S : 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

What Do You See? Seeing Your Savior God’s Immeasurable Love God’s Love and Our Hearts Gospel-centered Counseling The Gospel and Our Sanctification The Gospel and Our Emotions The Gospel and Our Relationships The Gospel Story and the Glory Story

“Elyse’s collaboration with Dennis has produced a volume that is both theologically astute and full of practical wisdom. I’m already applying the principles I’ve learned from it in my counseling.” LAURA HENDRICKSON, psychiatrist; biblical counselor

ELYSE M. FITZPATRICK earned a masters degree in biblical counseling from Trinity Theological Seminary and has authored over a dozen books. She is a member of the National Association of Nouthetic Counselors and is the head of Women Helping Women Ministries. DENNIS E. JOHNSON (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is professor of practical theology at Westminster Seminary California and associate pastor of New Life Presbyterian Church.

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reCLaiMiNG THe CHRISTIAN INTELLECTUAL TRADITION

RECLAIMING THE CHRISTIAN INTELLECTUAL TRADITION

THE GREAT TRADITION OF CHRISTIAN THINKING A STUDENT’S  GUIDE

RECLAIMING THE CHRISTIAN INTELLECTUAL TRADITION

THE LIBERAL ARTS A STUDENT’S  GUIDE

RECLAIMING THE CHRISTIAN INTELLECTUAL TRADITION

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RECLAIMING THE CHRISTIAN INTELLECTUAL TRADITION

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Dear Colleagues: We are delighted to present Crossway’s newly redesigned 2013 catalog of academic and pastoral resources. We’ve organized frontlist titles by discipline so that you can find the right books for your area of ministry—whether in biblical studies, theology, or the pastorate. We pray that our gracious covenant Lord would use these books to equip leaders within the church to edify the body of Christ for his great glory. Many titles could be highlighted, but I would like to draw your attention in particular to D. A. Carson’s Jesus the Son of God (p. 1), which looks at the ways this christological title is misunderstood in theology and in contextualization debates. Also worth noting is Peter Gentry and Stephen Wellum’s Kingdom through Covenant (p. 3), which exegetes all of the biblical covenants and looks at implications for theology, ecclesiology, and hermeneutical systems. Continuing Crossway’s commitment to digital publishing, we are pleased to offer The Greek-English Parallel New Testament E-book (p. 25), which puts the NA-27 and the ESV together for comparison and study. You will notice several new entries to various series that we are honored to publish. For the classroom these include Reclaiming the Christian Intellectual Tradition (pp. 14–15), Foundations of Evangelical Theology (p. 16), and Theology in Community (p. 17). Series for the church include 9Marks: Building Healthy Churches and their Healthy Church Study Guides (pp. 30–31). Pastors in particular will want to note the publication of Paul Tripp’s Dangerous Calling: Confronting the Unique Challenges of Pastoral Ministry (p. 41), a bold call for a radical reshaping of pastoral culture. Resisting the temptation to continue listing other titles, I would simply encourage you to peruse the pages that follow. We look forward to seeing you at the ETS and SBL annual meetings in November. Be sure to visit our exhibits at each event! It is a joy for us to partner with you in serving the church and the academy through publishing.

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