Most Popular Books by Francis Chan

Revised & Updated Edition! God is love. Crazy, relentless, all-powerful love. Have you ever wondered if we''re missing it? It''s crazy, if you think about it. The God of the universe—the Creator of nitrogen and pine needles, galaxies and E-minor—loves us with a radical, unconditional, self-sacrificing love. And what is our typical response? We go to church, sing songs, and try not to cuss. Whether you''ve verbalized it yet or not, we all know something''s wrong. Does something deep inside your heart long to break free from the status quo? Are you hungry for an authentic faith that addresses the problems of our world with tangible, even radical, solutions? God is calling you to a passionate love relationship with Himself. Because the answer to religious complacency isn''t working harder at a list of do''s and don''ts—it''s falling in love with God. And once you encounter His love, as Francis describes it, you will never be the same. Because when you''re wildly in love with someone, it changes everything. Learn more about Crazy Love at www.crazylovebook.com.

A New York Times-bestselling title, with over 300,000 units sold, in which Francis Chan challenges Christians to lean into God’s original desire for the Church. Do you want more from your church experience? Does the pure gospel put you in a place of awe? Are you ready to rethink church as you know it? Sit with Francis Chan and be reminded that you are a part of something much bigger than yourself: something sacred. In this bestselling book, you will: Explore deep biblical truths about the Church Understand God’s dreams for His Bride Learn the stories of ordinary people God is using to change the world Letters to the Church reminds us of how powerful, how glorious the Church once was and calls us to once again be the Church God intended us to be. For further individual or small group study, check out Letters to the Church: Study Guide.

How could a loving God send people to hell? Will people have a chance after they die to believe in Jesus and go to heaven? With a humble respect for God''s Word, Francis Chan and Preston Sprinkle address the deepest questions you have about eternal destiny. They''ve asked the same questions. Like you, sometimes they just don''t want to believe in hell. But as they write, "We cannot afford to be wrong on this issue." This is not a book about who is saying what. It''s a book about what God says. It''s not a book about impersonal theological issues. It''s a book about people who God loves. It''s not a book about arguments, doctrine, or being right. It''s a book about the character of God. Erasing Hell will immerse you in the truth of Scripture as, together with the authors, you find not only the truth but the courage to live it out.

Now available! All four of Francis Chan''s New York Times bestselling books in one edition! Experience the life-changing message of Francis Chan. This new collection contains: Crazy Love: Revised & Updated Edition! God is Love. Crazy, relentless, all-powerful love. Have you ever wondered if we''re missing it? Forgotten God: Francis Chan offers a compelling invitation to understand, embrace, and follow the Holy Spirit''s direction in our lives. Erasing Hell: Addressing a variety of views on hell, the Bible, and the character of God, Francis Chan and Preston Sprinkle offer an eloquent response to the recent media storm surrounding questions of eternal destiny. Multiply: One plus one plus one. Every copy of Multiply is designed to do what Jesus did: make disciples who make disciples who make disciples…. until the world knows the truth of Jesus Christ.

Read Crazy Love in Simplified Chinese! Now you can experience Francis Chan''s life-changing message in this Simplified Chinese version of Crazy Love. God is love. Crazy, relentless, all-powerful love. Have you ever wondered if we''re missing it? It''s crazy, if you think about it. The God of the universe—the Creator of nitrogen and pine needles, galaxies and E-minor—loves us with a radical, unconditional, self-sacrificing love. And what is our typical response? We go to church, sing songs, and try not to cuss. Whether you''ve verbalized it yet or not, we all know something''s wrong. Does something deep inside your heart long to break free from the status quo? Are you hungry for an authentic faith that addresses the problems of our world with tangible, even radical, solutions? God is calling you to a passionate love relationship with Himself. Because the answer to religious complacency isn''t working harder at a list of do''s and don''ts-it''s falling in love with God. And once you encounter His love, as Francis describes it, you will never be the same. Because when you''re wildly in love with someone, it changes everything. Learn more about the Crazy Love Simplified Chinese version at www.crazylovebook.com/cn. Check out Francis Chan''s video blog at francischanblog.blogspot.com.

From New York Times Best-Selling author Francis Chan comes fresh insight into the love of God. Chan’s new thoughts and reflections on God’s love in Living Crazy Love allows the book to stand alone or be used as a companion to Crazy Love. This ten-week in-depth study of God’s character helps readers embrace God’s intense, relentless love and watch that love transform every aspect of their being. Designed for individuals or small groups, this study includes weekend retreat options and tips for small group leaders. However readers choose to use this book, Francis Chan’s thought-provoking teaching will help them pursue God as they never have before, digging deep into their thoughts and beliefs about the love of God and how that love should impact their lives.After all, the spiritual journey is about so much more than what Christians have made it to be—and once they truly encounter God’s love, they will never be the same.

New York Times-bestselling author Francis Chan calls for believers and churches everywhere to align our hearts with God and start taking seriously His commands to unify. It’s clear from Scripture that God desires unity for His Church. If unity is so important to the heart of God, why is the Church one of the most divided groups on earth? Chan argues that the problem is the shallowness of our love for each other—rooted in a shallowness in our understanding of the gospel. Until Unity shows us: God grieves the division in the Church, so we can’t remain indifferent Unity demands a level of humility only possible by the Spirit The power and witness of the Church hinges on our oneness Unity comes at a cost, but it commands a blessing We must come together as a Christ’s Bride. God desires His people to love one another radically and become the Church He has called us to be. For further individual or small-group study, check out Until Unity Study Guide, an eight-session interactive workbook that serves as a companion to Until Unity, along with a free online video series.

Jesus gave his followers a command: “Follow me.” And a promise: “And I will equip you to find others to follow me.” We were made to make disciples. Designed for use in discipleship relationships and other focused settings, Multiply will equip you to carry out Jesus’s ministry. Each of the twenty-four sessions in the book corresponds with an online video at www.multiplymovement.com, where New York Times bestselling author David Platt joins Francis in guiding you through each part of Multiply. One plus one plus one. Every copy of Multiply is designed to do what Jesus did: make disciples who make disciples who make disciples…. Until the world knows the truth of Jesus Christ.

In the name of the Father, the Son, and ... the Holy Spirit. We pray in the name of all three, but how often do we live with an awareness of only the first two? As Jesus ascended into heaven, He promised to send the Holy Spirit—the Helper—so that we could be true and living witnesses for Christ. Unfortunately, today''s church has admired the gift but neglected to open it. Breakthrough author Francis Chan rips away paper and bows to get at the true source of the church''s power—the Holy Spirit. Chan contends that we''ve ignored the Spirit for far too long, and we are reaping the disastrous results. Thorough scriptural support and compelling narrative form Chan''s invitation to stop and remember the One we''ve forgotten, the Spirit of the living God.

What does God want for His Church? For your church? With the Letters to the Church Study Guide, be challenged and guided to passionately pursue Christ and His magnificent, beautiful vision for His Bride.

Edited by David Platt, Daniel L. Akin, and Tony Merida, this new commentary series, projected to be 48 volumes, takes a Christ- centered approach to expositing each book of the Bible. Rather than a verse-by-verse approach, the authors have crafted chapters that explain and apply key passages in their assigned Bible books. Readers will learn to see Christ in all aspects of Scripture, and they will be encouraged by the devotional nature of each exposition. Projected contributors to the series include notable authors such as Russell D. Moore, Al Mohler, Matt Chandler, Mark Dever, and others.

Francis and Lisa Chan turn traditional marriage advice upside down in this radically encouraging book for singles and couples about how only when we live with eternity in mind can we enjoy all God intends for us on earth.

New York Times-bestselling author Francis Chan calls for believers and churches everywhere to align our hearts with God and start taking seriously His commands to unify. It’s clear from Scripture that God desires unity for His Church. If unity is so important to the heart of God, why is the Church one of the most divided groups on earth? Chan argues that the problem is the shallowness of our love for each other—rooted in a shallowness in our understanding of the gospel. Until Unity shows us: God grieves the division in the Church, so we can’t remain indifferent Unity demands a level of humility only possible by the Spirit The power and witness of the Church hinges on our oneness Unity comes at a cost, but it commands a blessing We must come together as a Christ’s Bride. God desires His people to love one another radically and become the Church He has called us to be. For further individual or small-group study, check out Until Unity Study Guide, an eight-session interactive workbook that serves as a companion to Until Unity, along with a free online video series.

This contemporary parable about spiritual empowerment shares a timeless truth: God has a special purpose for you which can be unlocked through the instruction manual for how you operate which he has left for you. You can fulfill that purpose through the help of His Spirit. A powerful lesson based on Acts 1:8 perfectly told for little hearts.

New York Times-bestselling author Francis Chan offers an in-depth study on the true source of the Church’s power – the Holy Spirit. As Jesus ascended into heaven, He promised to send the Holy Spirit—the Helper—so that we could be true and living witnesses for Christ. Despite this, Chan contends we have neglected the Spirit for far too long. Expounding on the message of the bestselling Forgotten God, this interactive workbook is designed to initiate and facilitate both individual study and small group discussion. This workbook includes: Streaming access to video study resources Discussion prompts with space for journaling Scriptural references for reflection Perfect for individual study, a seven-week small group study, churches, youth groups, college campus ministries, or retreat weekends, Remembering the Forgotten God offers a compelling invitation to understand, embrace, and follow the Holy Spirit’s direction in our lives.

What do you believe about hell? How do you feel about a God who could send people there? Explore these tough questions in Stop Erasing Hell, as you walk through Scripture with Francis Chan and Preston Sprinkle to discern how what you believe about hell changes the way you live. In this interactive workbook based on the New York Times-bestselling book Erasing Hell, the authors wrap the study in prayer and impart courage for the journey ahead. This resource will help you learn more about the character of God, discover the biblical truth about the afterlife, and ask yourself the hard questions so that the answers can revolutionize your life. As you grapple with the topic of hell, let God transform your heart through renewed reverence for Him and love for the people around you. Stop Erasing Hell is a stand alone ten-week study that can be used by individuals or small groups, and includes weekend retreat options and guidance for small-group leaders.

Halfway Herbert never finishes anything. He completes half his homework, he cleans half his room, and he eats half his dinner. But when he tells a half-truth, deciding he isn''t exactly "lying," everything falls apart. Full color.

This practical workbook from Francis and Lisa Chan equips engaged and married couples to focus first on God so they can enjoy the best marriage He has for them. Drawing on the truths of Francis and Lisa Chan’s popular book You and Me Forever, this interactive guide includes questions, Bible study, and action steps to help couples: Discover how to glorify God in their marriage Communicate openly about their relationship and its mission Let go of their dreams for marriage and embrace God’s design With immediate personal application and rich biblical wisdom, the You and Me Forever Study Guide inspires and challenges couples to realize that their marriage isn’t really theirs. It belongs to God. It’s about eternity. And when they focus first on drawing closer to Christ, they will always draw closer to each other.

The first book in Hendricksons new Preachers Toolbox series brings together a whos who group of todays most influential pastors, who share their understanding of prophetic preaching as well as their skills. The book is divided into two sections, The Calling of Prophetic Preaching and The Craft of Prophetic Preaching, which deliver clear themes and practical takeaways on the art of preaching prophetically. Speaking with grace and authority, preachers such as Francis Chan, Mark Buchanan, John Ortberg, Mark Driscoll, Timothy Keller, and Anne Graham Lotz offer Biblical and personal messages on prophetic preaching.

In this workbook companion to You and Me Forever, Francis and Lisa challenge us to think differently about some of the most important relationships in our lives. A jealous God asks us to pursue Him first and most. If we have Him at the center then life makes sense and everything falls into its proper place. Jesus was right. We have it all backwards. The way to have a great marriage is by not focusing on marriage. This workbook is meant to help take these powerful truths and translate them into action and changed lives. 100% of the net proceeds from this book will support various ministries including those that help provide shelter and rehabilitation for thousands of children and exploited women around the world.

If God had it His way, what would your church look like? The New York Times bestselling author of Crazy Love challenges readers to be the Church as God intends. Do you want more from your church experience? Does the pure gospel put you in a place of awe? Are you ready to rethink church as you know it? Sit with Pastor Francis Chan and be reminded that you are a part of something much bigger than yourself, something sacred. In his most powerful book yet, Chan digs deep into biblical truth, reflects on his own failures and dreams, and shares stories of ordinary people God is using to change the world. Chan says, “We’ve strayed so far from what God calls Church. We all know it. We know that what we’re experiencing is radically different from the Church in Scripture. For decades, church leaders like myself have lost sight of the inherent mystery of the Church. We have trained people sitting in the pews to become addicted to lesser things. It’s time for that to change.” When Jesus returns, will He find us caring for His Bride—even more than for our own lives? Letters to the Church reminds us of how powerful, how glorious the Church once was … and calls us to once again be the Church God intended us to be.

30 devotional readings for couples from John Piper, Francis Chan, Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth, and 10 others. / God designed marriage as a pointer to and catalyst for your greatest joy. It''s not meant to be a storybook ending, but a fresh beginning, to help ready you for the true "happily ever after" when we see our great Bridegroom face to face.

En una de sus más poderosas obras, el pastor Francis Chan profundiza en las verdades bíblicas, reflexiona sobre sus propios sueños y fracasos, y comparte historias de gente común que Dios está usando para cambiar el mundo. Chan lo expresa diciendo: «Sabemos que nos hemos alejado de lo que Dios llama Iglesia. Sabemos que lo que experimentamos en la actualidad como Iglesia es radicalmente diferente a lo que las Escrituras relatan sobre la misma. Por décadas, líderes como yo, hemos perdido de vista el misterio intrínseco de la Iglesia. Hemos entrenado a la gente en las bancas a volverse adictos a cosas menos importantes. Es tiempo de cambio». Cuando Jesús regrese, ¿nos encontrará cuidando de su novia más que a nosotros mismos?. Cartas a la Iglesia nos recuerda lo poderosa y gloriosa que fue la Iglesia en algún momento… y nos desafía a volver a ser esa Iglesia, la que Dios deseó desde el principio.

DUMNEZEU ESTE DRAGOSTE. O DRAGOSTE NEBUNA, STATORNICA SI ATOTPUTERNICA Te-ai intrebat vreodata daca nu cumva ne scapa din vedere esenta lucrurilor? Este o nebunie, daca stai si te gandesti. Dumnezeul universului - Creatorul muntilor si al papadiei, al galaxiilor si al firului de iarba - ne iubeste cu o dragoste radicala, neconditionata si autojertfitoare. Si care este raspunsul nostru tipic? Mergem la biserica, cantam cantece si incercam sa nu injuram. Fie ca ai verbalizat acest lucru sau nu inca... stim cu totii ca ceva nu este in regula. Este ceva in adancul inimii tale care tanjeste sa se elibereze de aceasta stare de fapt? Esti tu flamand dupa o credinta autentica ce se adreseaza problemelor din lumea noastra cu solutii tangibile si chiar radicale? Dumnezeu te cheama la o relatie cu El plina de dragoste si pasiune. Fiindca raspunsul la automultumirea religioasa nu este sa te chinui mai mult sa intocmesti o lista de lucruri pe care poti sa le faci si pe care nu poti sa le faci, ci sa te indragostesti de Dumnezeu. Si odata ce intalnesti dragostea Lui, dupa cum descrie autorul, nu vei mai fi niciodata acelasi om. Pentru ca atunci cand esti extrem de indragostit de cineva, acest lucru schimba totul. "Cu o imperiozitate care cauta sa trezeasca o biserica adormita si impotmolita in confortul mediocritatii, "Dragoste nebuna" patrunde in esenta problemei si iti lasa o sete dupa mai mult... mai mult din acel Isus neasemuit care ofera o viata radicala pentru toti." - Louie Giglio, director al conferintelor Passion Francis Chan este pastor al Bisericii Cornerstone din Simi Valley, California. Este de asemenea fondatorul scolii Eternity Bible College si se afla in comisia de directori a organizatiilor Children''s Hunger Fund si World Impact. Francis Chan petrece o mare parte din timpul sau vorbind-le studentilor din intreaga tara si este dedicat predicarii invataturilor bazate strict pe Biblie. Pasiunea sa este sa vada Biserica manifestand o dragoste mult mai profunda pentru Isus. El locuieste in California impreuna cu sotia sa, Lisa, si cei patru copii.

Está disposto a repensar a igreja como a conhece hoje? Em sua obra mais recente, Francis Chan, autor de Louco amor, desafia o leitor a avaliar a organização atual e a relevância (ou irrelevância) da igreja para o mundo em que vivemos. E, mais importante, quão próxima ou distante ela está do que as Escrituras apontam como o seu propósito, que é sinalizar o reino de Deus. Francis Chan conta sua experiência como plantador de igrejas e o que aprendeu com os erros e com os acertos, numa avaliação honesta e não menos crítica dos descaminhos trilhados por comunidades cristãs ao redor do planeta. Engana-se, no entanto, quem espera um mero desabafo. Francis Chan apresenta instruções valiosas para igrejas que não só querem compreender seu papel bíblico mas também anseiam por inspirar vitalidade, compromisso e significado. Cartas à igreja é, portanto, um chamado para fazer diferença. Por décadas, líderes eclesiásticos como eu perdemos de vista o poderoso mistério inerente à igreja e, então, corremos em busca de outros métodos na tentativa de atrair a atenção das pessoas. Sendo bem sincero, incitamos você a se viciar nessas coisas menores. Banalizamos o sagrado, e devemos nos arrepender disso. Francis Chan

Faz parte de qualquer relacionamento. A intensidade e a vibração dos primeiros momentos aos poucos são tomadas pela rotina e o que antes era uma feliz dependência torna-se um fardo, quando não, a cínica indiferença para com o outro. Infelizmente, o mesmo ocorre em nosso relacionamento com Deus. Acabamos nos acostumando a viver longe dele... só demoramos a nos dar conta disso. Nossa suposta auto-suficiência torna difícil encaixar Deus num mundo cujas principais respostas já foram dadas. Se essa é a conclusão a que chegamos, vale a pena ler e ouvir alguém que não se conforma com desculpas fatalistas. Francis Chan dedica sua vida a ser um tipo diferente de cupido. Tendo experimentado com grande intensidade o amor de Deus, empenha-se em contagiar outras pessoas a (re)viverem a mesma paixão. Segundo Chan, apenas experimentando e nutrindo um honesto relacionamento com Deus podemos dar a necessária chacoalhada em nossa vida e espantar a terrível mornidão que caracteriza nossa atitude diante do Pai. "O livro Louco Amor tira as nuvens que tornam nossa espiritualidade nublada, reacende a chama por um relacionamento profundo com Deus e mexe com nossa mente. Se você quer deixar de ser um ativista cristão e aprofundar seu relacionamento com Deus não deixe de ler este livro". Josué Campanhã - Diretor Sepal Brasil

Dios lo está llamando a una apasionada relación con Él. ¡El Dios del universo, el Creador, está loco por usted! Francis Chan comparte sus propias luchas y sacrificios, y hace un llamado urgente a vivir una vida totalmente desprendida como la que vivió Jesús. Chan reta a cada lector a tomar en serio y conciencia de la Biblia. Él describe el lamentable estado de tibieza de los cristianos que luchan por una vida en donde impera el control, la seguridad y falta de sufrimiento. En contraste, este libro ofrece relatos y hechos reales de cristianos que lo dieron todo: tiempo, dinero, salud e inclusive su propia vida en total rendimiento y obediencia tras el llamado de Cristo. "Loco amor puede ser el libro más retante fuera de la Palabra de Dios que usted pueda leer este año." --Chris Tomlin

BASIC.We Are ChurchA Small Group ExperienceFRANCIS CHAN In this bold new interactive 9-session small group study, Francis Chan takes on the practical aspects of the church, distilling the reality of God''s design for the church into foundational truths that will challenge Christians to become the church described in Scripture. Features the final four BASIC films on DVD, each enhanced with two exclusive study sessions found only in this small group experience.- BASIC.Fellowship DVD- BASIC.Teaching DVD- BASIC.Prayer DVD- BASIC.Communion DVD- Six (6) We Are Church Follower''s Guides, corresponding to the interactive DVD studies- Resource DVD with video clips, trailers, and poster for church use, sermon outlines for pastors, tips for leaders, and more.