Conrad Gempf loves St. Paul. He thinks he's a genius. And with this book, he shows you why you should think so too. Yes, he admits that Paul was without doubt one of the most difficult people to work with in the history of the world. So he sympathizes with any doubts you may have, but asks that you just let him walk you through three of Paul's letters (really, two letters and a memorandum), in order to hear both sides of these conversations. Conrad thinks he can completely change your unde...

A look at the questions Jesus asks us—which enrich our understanding and faith.In the Gospels, when people asked Jesus a question, he often replied with one of his own: “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” “Why do you call me good?” British author Conrad Gempf invites readers to look at these questions and discover Jesus’ motivation. What could the second person of the Trinity want to know that he doesn’t already? Gempf concludes that Jesus wants to know where we stand. ...

Paul wasn't one of Jesus' friend - in fact he really didn't like the whole "Jesus crew" at all.They were wrong! Even worse, they were telling lies that confused people about how to live properly in God's way.But Paul's life-journey is about to be dramatically turned upside down when he actually meets Jesus himself.In a blinding-flash encounter he is given an assignment from God in a mission that will change the lives of Jewish and Gentile people acr...

Encounter with God is Scripture Union's daily Bible reading guide designed to lead you to a deeper understanding about what God is saying to you and to his world today. You'll find its thorough and energetic investigation of the whole Bible inspiring and stimulating. And you'll discover that its biblical exposition is complemented by pastoral warmth from a strong field of writers and contributors. As well as daily content, feature articles provide insights into Christian spirituality, tack...

The church needs a strong reminder of the glorious weight of Scripture. The Bible is preached from the pulpit less and less, and we need to return to what is most important. The Gospel Coalition seeks to address this need. It exists “to be robustly biblical, richly theological, constantly elevating what God himself in his own Word makes central.”Stemming from the coalition’s 2009 National Conference and edited by D. A. Carson, this book explores the great responsibility of being en...

There's a lot you want to learn about the Christian life. This volume offers you both the head knowledge and the heart knowledge you need to be a close disciple of Jesus Christ.You'll learn what the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit really do, what you received in God's gift of salvation, and what the Bible's big themes are and how they fit together.You'll learn why biblical truth offers the only ultimate answer, why you can tru...

As fallen human beings we are quick to deviate from the true gospel, for, as Pastor Josh Moody writes, "we tend toward human gospels." Believers must constantly battle to maintain the purity and simplicity of the gospel. Paul was acutely aware of this as he wrote his letter to the Galatians. He was writing to an established church—experienced believers who had started to slip in their gospel witness.Moody finds in Galatians particular relevance and parallels to many churches today....

“True happiness comes from within.” At least that’s what our culture tells us while beating the drum of self-esteem as the route to real joy.But what if this is wrong? What if true joy comes not from within, but from without? What if it comes from God himself?Embedded in the Bible is a little-known guidebook to the lasting joy we long for. The Psalms of Ascent—a set of 15 psalms that share honestly about the heights and the depths of life while celebrating...

Can women minister to men? This is a "hot topic" in Christianity but one that needs exploring because the subjectaffects about half the people inChristianity – all of the women!Most people after reading the title of this booklet will fall into one of three groups. The first group is those who automaticallyanswered yes and wondered why I am taking the time to write on this subject. The second group answered no and are already sharpening their battle axes waiting...

Christians all over the world trust Walk Thru the Bible to help them deepen their spiritual lives through a greater understanding of God's Word. Now Walk Thru the Bible is launching its own small group Bible study series that will uncover the richness of the Scriptures. Each guide explores a book of the Bible or a prominent Bible character, offering rich insights and practical life application.These discussion guides are perfect for Bible study groups, Sunday schools, small groups, ...

Even if you go to church, it doesn’t mean that you are being exposed (or exposing others) to the gospel explicitly. Sure, most people talk about Jesus, and about being good and avoiding bad, but the gospel message simply isn’t there—at least not in its specificity and its fullness.Inspired by the needs of both the overchurched and the unchurched, and bolstered by the common neglect of the explicit gospel within Christianity, popular pastor Matt Chandler writes this punchy ...

How much time have you wasted trying to gain the approval of others? Have you given up on experiencing God's complete acceptance of you? Based on the best-selling The Search for Significance, The Secret of Significance will take you on a self evaluation to see if you are in fact running your life on the performance treadmill and how you can experience the solution to the fear of rejection by finding complete acceptance in Christ. This accessible book offers true stories, ...