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Paperback. Condition: Good. Since September 11, 2001, I have seen more clearly than ever how essential it is to exult explicitly in the excellence of Christ crucified for sinners and risen from the dead. Christ must be explicit in all our God-talk. It will not do, in this day of pluralism, to talk about the glory of God in vague ways. God without Christ is no God. And a no-God cannot save or satisfy the soul. Following a no-God--whatever his name or whatever his religion--will be a wasted life. God-in-Christ is the only true God and the only path to joy.To bring us to this highest and most durable of all pleasures, God made his Son, Jesus Christ, a bloody spectacle of blameless suffering and death. This is what it cost to rescue us from a wasted life. The eternal Son of God "did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but made himself nothing." He took "the form of a servant" and was born "in the likeness of men . . . . He humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross" (Philippians 2:6-8).All Things Were Made for HimThis Jesus was and is a real historical man in whom "the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily" (Colossians 2:9). Since he is "God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God," as the old Nicene Creed says, and since his death and resurrection are the central act of God in history, it is not surprising to hear the Bible say, "All things were created through him and for him" (Colossians 1:16). For him That means for his glory.Ever since the incarnate, redeeming work of Jesus, God is gladly glorified by sinners only through the glorification of the risen God-Man, Jesus Christ. His bloody death is the blazing center of the glory of God. There is no way to the glory of the Father but through the Son. All the promises of joy in God's presence, and pleasures at his right hand, come to us only through faith in Jesus Christ.If We Reject Him, We Reject GodJesus is the litmus test of reality for all persons and all religions. He said it clearly: "The one who rejects me rejects him who sent me" (Luke 10:16). People and religions who reject Christ reject God. Do other religions know the true God? Here is the test: Do they reject Jesus as the only Savior for sinners who was crucified and raised by God from the dead? If they do, they do not know God in a saving way.That is what Jesus meant when he said, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me" (John 14:6). Or when he said, "Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent him" (John 5:23). Or when he said to the Pharisees, "If God were your Father, you would love me" (John 8:42).If we would see and savor the glory of God, we must see and savor Christ. For Christ is "the image of the invisible God" (Colossians 1:15). To put it another way, if we would embrace the glory of God, we must embrace the Gospel of Christ. The reason for this is not only because we are sinners and need a Savior to die for us, but also because this Savior is himself the fullest and most beautiful manifestation of the glory of God. He purchases our undeserved and everlasting pleasure, and he becomes for us our all-deserving, everlasting Treasure.The Gospel is the Good News of the Glory of ChristThis is how the Gospel is defined. When we are converted through faith in Christ, what we see with the eyes of our hearts is "the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God" (2 Corinthians 4:4). The Gospel is the good news of all-conquering beauty. Or to say it the way Paul does, it is the good news of "the glory of Christ." When we embrace Christ, we embrace God. We see and savor God's glory. There is no savoring of God's glory if we do not see it in Christ. This is the only window through which a sinner may see the face of God and not be incinerated.The Bible says that when God illuminates our hearts at conversion, he g.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Over the years I have talked to thousands of people who have asked me how to find their way to God. Some have sat in church pews all their lives but never come to personally know God. Others have sought for ultimate meaning in all sorts of ways but never found the peace of mind for which they were searching. Some simply realize that there is something vital missing in their lives. The Bible teaches that this sense of lostness is rooted in the fact that we live in a fallen world.We are all handicapped by a sin nature: All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23). And despite our best efforts, we are unable to remove the haunting weight of guilt that separates us from our Creator. God sent his Son to solve the dilemma caused by our sin. God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life (John 3:16). Jesus Christ made the way to God for us by his death on the cross. He purchased our salvation by the shedding of his blood. His death and resurrection made a new and everlasting covenant between God and humanity. Jesus told his disciples, I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me (John 14:6). He did not merely point the way to God. He himself claimed to be the only way to the Father and the source of eternal truth and life. The way to God is through personal faith in Jesus Christ. Intellectual acceptance of Christ is not enough. You must come to him determined to turn from what displeases him, with a total trust in Christ's saving power for you. Christ promises those who turn to him: Whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life (John 5:24). Today you can come to him by surrendering your life and heart to Christ. The Bible says: To all who did receive him Jesus Christ], who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God (John 1:12). Right where you are you can pray something like this: Lord, I know that I have sinned and need your forgiveness. I believe that Jesus Christ died for me and rose from the dead. I invite you into my life to be my Lord and Savior. If you sincerely put your faith in Christ, God promises not only to forgive you, but also to adopt you into his family. It's the greatest gift you will ever receive.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Greater Love Rembrandt, one of the greatest painters the world has ever known, did something amazing in his universally respected work, The Raising of the Cross. He included himself in the painting as one of those who crucified Jesus It's a truth we each need to acknowledge for ourselves. Why would he do that? Why would Rembrant do such a thing? Because he believed what the Bible says about us--that we have all failed God and are guilty before him. All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23), and the wages of sin is death eternal separation from God in a place of punishment] (Romans 6:23). Left to ourselves, our ultimate destiny will be to experience the wrath of God forever. Why would Jesus die? But God offers us hope in the good news of Jesus Christ. Jesus is fully God. But he also became fully man when he came to earth to be born as a baby so he could make a way for our sins to be forgiven. Then later, as a grown man, he died on the cross, taking the punishment for our sins, dying in our place. That is why just before Jesus died, he shouted, My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? (Matthew 27:46). He was taking the awful punishment for our sins upon himself. Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous Christ] for the unrighteous us], that he might bring us to God (1 Peter 3:18). There is no greater love. What did Jesus' death have to do with us? Because God loved us, he sent Jesus to die for us and be our Savior. But like any gift, this precious provision of God's Son to die in our place is not ours until we receive it personally. To all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God (John 1:12). By virtue of his death on our behalf, Jesus now offers full pardon to all, but only those who ask him for it will receive it. If you want to receive God's gift of forgiveness and eternal life today, you can tell Jesus in words like these: Lord Jesus, I acknowledge that I have disobeyed you in many ways. I believe that when you died on the cross, you were taking the penalty for my sins so I could be forgiven. I know there is no greater love than this. I now turn from trying to be good enough on my own and receive you as my Savior from my sins and their consequences. Please forgive me, and make me a new person from the inside out. Thank you, Jesus, for becoming my Savior.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. From bestselling author Christine Warren comes a thrilling new series abouta young woman caught between a rock and a hard place between gargoyles and demons Ella Harrow is trying to carve out a normal life for herself. Well, as normal as an art geek with psychic abilities can hope for. As museum docent and gift-shop manager, Ella is able to keep her distance from people and her powers in check while surrounding herself with the artifacts she loves. But how on earth is she supposed to act normal when a thousand-year-old statue on the museum's terrace suddenly comes to life?HEART OF STONENot your ordinary gargoyle, Kees has been asleep for eons, waiting for a portent of evil to wake him from his slumber. Kees isn't a vision; he's a bat-winged guardian created to protect the world from the seven demons of the Dark. Somehow, Ella triggered his reawakening. Maybe the demons have been unleashed? Maybe his heart is finally ready to be chiseled open? The fate of the world isn't carved in stone yet.Warren takes readers for a wild ride. Night Owl Romance (on The Others series).…

Paperback. Condition: Good. From a veteran of this uniquely challenging lifestyle comes hope and help for staying physically, emotionally and spiritually connected as a family when one spouse is consistently on the road.

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Paperback. Condition: Fair. From bestselling author Christine Warren comes a thrilling new series abouta young woman caught between a rock and a hard place between gargoyles and demons Ella Harrow is trying to carve out a normal life for herself. Well, as normal as an art geek with psychic abilities can hope for. As museum docent and gift-shop manager, Ella is able to keep her distance from people and her powers in check while surrounding herself with the artifacts she loves. But how on earth is she supposed to act normal when a thousand-year-old statue on the museum's terrace suddenly comes to life?HEART OF STONENot your ordinary gargoyle, Kees has been asleep for eons, waiting for a portent of evil to wake him from his slumber. Kees isn't a vision; he's a bat-winged guardian created to protect the world from the seven demons of the Dark. Somehow, Ella triggered his reawakening. Maybe the demons have been unleashed? Maybe his heart is finally ready to be chiseled open? The fate of the world isn't carved in stone yet.Warren takes readers for a wild ride. Night Owl Romance (on The Others series).…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. Paul David Tripp offers 25 selected Christmas readings, adapted from his book Everyday Gospel, with study questions to help readers reflect on Scriptures entire redemption story during the month of December.

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Paperback. Condition: Fair. Award-Winning Author Rebecca McLaughlin Explores Who Jesus Really Is in This Follow-Up to Confronting Christianity Jesus is the most famous human being in all of history. But while many people have a basic sketch of Jesus in their minds, comparatively few have taken time to read the four biographies of his life in the New Testament Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. In Confronting Jesus, Rebecca McLaughlin shares important biblical context to help all readers see why the Gospels should be taken seriously as historical documents. Exploring eyewitness testimony about Jesus, McLaughlin points to him as a first-century Jewish man who is the Son of God, King of the Jews, mighty healer, greatest teacher, lover of sinners, suffering servant, perfect sacrifice, and universal Lord. This follow-up to her first book, Confronting Christianity, helps readers understand the message of the Gospels and explore who Jesus really is. Individuals and groups can work through the book together with the Confronting Jesus Study Guide and the Confronting Jesus Video Study. Winsome and Informative: Mixes thorough research with an approachable writing style and cultural references to help readers grasp biblical truths Great for Apologetics and Evangelism: Presents the gospel clearly and invites readers to study with a friend Companion Resources for Personal and Small-Group Study: Confronting Jesus Study Guide and Confronting Jesus Video Study also available Follow-Up to Rebecca McLaughlin?s Confronting Christianity: This book offers readers a next step and a helping hand as they explore who Jesus is Accessible: Assuming neither knowledge of the Bible or belief on the part of her readers, McLaughlin provides a clear explanation of the 4 Gospels Published in partnership with the Gospel Coalition.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. You know you know it?But then again, maybe you don?t. Even if you go to church, it doesn?t mean that you are being exposed 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 over-churched and the unchurched, and bolstered by the common neglect of the explicit gospel within Christianity, popular pastor Matt Chandler writes to remind us what is of first and utmost importance?the gospel. Hardcover edition was on the CBA?s bestseller list and was a finalist for the 2013 Christian Book AwardAuthor is a popular pastor and conference speakerNow available in paperback.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Affordable Outreach Resource Combines Scripture with Helpful Articles for an Accessible Introduction to the New Testament The ESV Outreach New Testament allows individuals and churches to put a life-changing portion of God?s Word into a multitude of hands at holiday events, neighborhood get-togethers, and other ministry functions. With its affordable price, readability, compact size, and helpful bonus features?such as ?How to Read the New Testament,? ?Where to Find Help When You Are . . .,? and two different reading plans?this New Testament is a great choice for personal distribution or community outreach efforts. Easy-to-Read Layout: Double-column format with 7-point type Includes Insightful Articles: ?A Good Place to Start,? ?How to Read the New Testament,? ?Where to Find Help When You Are . . .,? and ?What the New Testament Says About . . .? Supplemental Study Resources: 30-day and 6-month New Testament reading plans, explanation of the plan of salvation, introduction to the New Testament, introduction to each book of the New Testament.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Affordable Outreach Resource Combines Scripture with Helpful Articles for an Accessible Introduction to the New Testament The ESV Outreach New Testament allows individuals and churches to put a life-changing portion of God?s Word into a multitude of hands at holiday events, neighborhood get-togethers, and other ministry functions. With its affordable price, readability, compact size, and helpful bonus features?such as ?How to Read the New Testament,? ?Where to Find Help When You Are . . .,? and two different reading plans?this New Testament is a great choice for personal distribution or community outreach efforts. Easy-to-Read Layout: Double-column format with 7-point type Includes Insightful Articles: ?A Good Place to Start,? ?How to Read the New Testament,? ?Where to Find Help When You Are . . .,? and ?What the New Testament Says About . . .? Supplemental Study Resources: 30-day and 6-month New Testament reading plans, explanation of the plan of salvation, introduction to the New Testament, introduction to each book of the New Testament.…

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