The Church of Us vs. Them

Author(s): David E. Fitch
Publisher: Brazos Press
Price: $5.99       (Jul 3 – 9)

We are living in angry times. No matter where we go, what we watch, or how we communicate, our culture is rife with conflict. Unfortunately, Christians appear to be caught up in the same animosity as the culture at large. We are perceived as angry, judgmental, and defensive, fighting among ourselves in various media while the world looks on. How have we failed to be a people of reconciliation and renewal in the face of such tumult?

Claiming that the church has lost itself in the grip of an antagonistic culture, David Fitch takes a close look at what drives the vitriol in our congregations. He traces the enemy-making patterns in church history and diagnoses the divisiveness that marks the contemporary evangelical church. Fitch shows a way for the church to be true to itself, unwinding the antagonisms of our day and making space for Christ’s reconciling presence in our day-to-day lives. He offers new patterns and practices that move the church beyond making enemies to being the presence of Christ in the world, helping us free ourselves from a faith that feeds on division.

 

 

The Air We Breathe

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Author(s): Glen Scrivener
Publisher: The Good Book Company
Price: $2.99       (July 3-4)

Discover the Christian roots of the values we prize in western society.

Is Christianity history? Or is Christian history the deepest explanation of the modern world?

Today in the west, many consider the church to be dead or dying. Christianity is seen as outdated, bigoted and responsible for many of society’s problems. This leaves many believers embarrassed about their faith and many outsiders wary of religion. But what if the Christian message is not the enemy of our modern Western values, but the very thing that makes sense of them?

In this fascinating book, Glen Scrivener takes readers on a journey to discover how the teachings of Jesus not only turned the ancient world upside down, but continue to underpin the way we think of life, worth, and meaning. Far from being a relic from the past, the distinctive ideas of Christianity, such as freedom, kindness, progress and equality, are a crucial part of the air that we breathe. As author Glen Scrivener says in his introduction: “The extraordinary impact of Christianity is seen in the fact that we don’t notice it”.

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Does God Care about Gender Identity?

Author(s): Samuel Ferguson
Publisher: Crossway Books
Price: $2.99       (Nov 20-21)

A Biblical Vision of Gender Identity

Since the beginning of humanity, people have recognized God’s distinct design of male and female gender. But at the onset of the gender revolution, individuals became more likely than ever to question who they were designed to be. As a society, we have expelled gender distinctions and celebrated psychology over biology. Do the core teachings of the Bible uphold this modern divorce?

In this concise booklet, Samuel D. Ferguson carefully and compassionately compares the core beliefs and practices of the transgender movement with the fundamental truths expressed in Scripture. Ferguson argues human identity is not determined by the individual but is given to us by our Creator, who designed us with purpose and encourages us to live in Christlikeness—valuing heavenly transformation over earthly transition.

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Multi Volume Set Sale: Dec 1/24

The Old Testament for Everyone Set: Complete Seventeen-Volume Set
Author(s): John Goldingay
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Price: $5.99      

Westminster John Knox Press is pleased to present the seventeen-volume Old Testament for Everyone series. Internationally respected Old Testament scholar John Goldingay addresses Scripture from Genesis to Malachi in such a way that even the most challenging passages are explained simply and concisely. The series is perfect for daily devotions, group study, or personal visits with the Bible.

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New Testament for Everyone Complete Eighteen-Volume Set: 20th Anniversary Edition with Study Guide
Author(s): N. T. Wright
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Price: $5.99      

Embark on an illuminating journey through the New Testament with the complete eighteen-volume set of the bestselling New Testament for Everyone, featuring the unparalleled insights of renowned scholar N. T. Wright.

Dive into the vibrant world of the New Testament as never before with Wright’s compelling and accessible translation of biblical texts, accompanied by his profound but down-to-earth insights on Scripture. As you journey through its pages, you’ll discover timeless truths and transformative events that shaped the portrayal of Jesus’s life and the life of the early church in these ancient texts.

Here’s why this set is a must-have for everyone who wants to go deeper when reading the New Testament:

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Two Christian Devotional E-Books: Dec 3/24

31 Proverbs to Light Your Path
Author(s): Liz Curtis Higgs
Publisher: Waterbrook
Price: $1.99       (Ends Dec 5)

Discover how to apply the ancient wisdom of the book of Proverbs to your modern life with this daily devotional and small-group Bible study guide.

Take Heart, Beloved.
His Light Is Shining,
And Your Path Is Clear.

Wherever you are on your journey, here is the wisdom you need for the road ahead. Maybe you’re stuck and want to move forward. Or you feel anxious and long to know what’s next. Or you’re ready for an uplifting reminder that God holds your future in His loving hands.

Chosen by hundreds of women as their favorite verses in Proverbs, these thirty-one nuggets of truth reveal how faithfully God honors His promise, “I will instruct you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths” (Proverbs 4:11).

Best-selling author Liz Curtis Higgs examines each word with care and adds a sprinkling of humor through her honest stories and personal examples. For each verse you’ll find a unique “One Minute, One Step” challenge—a do-it-now task that requires one minute or less. You’ll soon discover how practical and meaningful the book of Proverbs is as you apply its ancient wisdom to your thoroughly modern life.

With a study guide included, 31 Proverbs to Light Your Path is a daily devotional and a small-group Bible study, wrapped in a beautiful gift book brimming with encouragement!

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I Exalt You, O God: Encountering His Greatness in Your Private Worship
Author(s): Jerry Bridges
Publisher: Waterbrook
Price: $1.99       (Ends Dec 5)

Hungering and thirsting for God’s majesty

As the world becomes ever more impersonal, hectic, and stressful, our hunger grows for the reality of God’s greatness in our lives. We seek moments of personal worship and praise to God…we desire His awesome presence. Now Jerry Bridges, one of this generation’s most influential and personal Christian writers, guides you into God’s throne room for an intensely personal time of worship. You’ll exalt God for…

• His Greatness…beyond measure, beyond compare
• His Holiness…transcendent majesty
• His Wisdom…skill and splendor on display
• His Love…the infinite love of an amazing Father for His child

Along with clear, compelling, biblical teaching on these four aspects of God’s nature, I Exalt You, O God includes a generous scattering of prayers that will guide your heart into reverent praise and thanksgiving. As a result, you’ll come away with a fresh and deeper desire to fall before God’s presence with heartfelt praise for the vastness and the wonder of His greatness, His holiness, His wisdom, and His love.

NIV, Holy Bible

Publisher: Zondervan
Price: $4.99       (Dec 26 – 30)

Read the Bible on your device just as if you were reading a physical book.

The Bible is the bestselling book in history, and the New International Version (NIV) Bible is the most popular modern English translation available. This bestselling Bible eBook is designed for an intuitive user experience. With quick page turns and a hyperlinked textual footnoting system that allows you to easily jump from Bible text to footnote and back again, this NIV Bible eBook is fast and robust. And with the “How to Use This Bible” feature included, navigating the Bible has never been easier.

Features:

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Sanctified by the Spirit

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Author(s): Colin R McCulloch
Publisher: Reformation Heritage
Price: $2.99       (Feb 18-19)

How can John Owen’s Trinitarian theology of sanctification address modern concerns in counseling methodology?

Biblical counselor Colin R. McCulloch retrieves John Owen’s theology of Trinitarian sanctification to address modern concerns in counseling methodology. McCulloch examines two divergent approaches to sanctification within the biblical counseling movement, suggesting that Owen’s emphasis on Spirit-infused habitual grace provides a more holistic vision for soul care. Far from a mere historical study, McCulloch’s incisive analysis will help pastors and laymen alike:
Traces the development of current biblical counseling techniques
Retrieves John Owen’s soteriology, anthropology, and pneumatology for a new generation
Equips pastors and counselors to care for the needs of struggling people

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