New Releases by Kevin DeYoung

O autor best-seller Kevin DeYoung traz esperança para quem sente que o cristianismo se tornou irremediavelmente esmagador e complexo. O apóstolo Paulo descreveu a vida cristã como uma corrida. No entanto, para muitos crentes ela se parece mais com uma árdua pista de obstáculos. Achando que nunca serão capazes de fazer o suficiente, dar o suficiente ou ser o suficiente, eles se veem como fracassos espirituais. Mas as Escrituras trazem boas novas: mesmo na vida comum, um cristão pode ser fiel, frutífero e agradável a Deus. Cristianismo impossível tranquiliza os leitores, mostrando que não é necessário carregar o peso de uma culpa coletiva pelos pecados do passado ou solucionar todos os problemas sociais do presente. Com uma combinação de sabedoria bíblica e histórias pessoais cativantes, Kevin DeYoung desafio a ideia equivocada de que precisamos de dias de 40 horas para sermos bons cristãos. Ao explorar o que Jesus realmente ensinou sobre o discipulado, o livro inspira os cristãos a buscarem uma devoção genuína a Deus, descobrindo a alegria duradoura em uma vida de obediência simples e sincera.

Learn Important Systematic Theology Topics Each Day with This Accessible One-Year Devotional All thoughtful Christians want to better understand the Bible, its author, and its influence on their beliefs. In short—whether they recognize it or not—they want to understand theology. But many find the subject matter too academic, dense, or difficult to understand, and they lack proper study resources to help expand their knowledge of God and his written word. Designed to make systematic theology clear and accessible for the everyday Christian, this devotional walks through the most important theology topics over the course of a year. Each month is categorized into broad themes, starting with the study of God and concluding with the end times. Written by bestselling author and associate professor of systematic theology Kevin DeYoung, each concise daily reading contains verses for meditation and application, building upon each other and easing readers into the study of systematic theology. Written for Thoughtful Christians: Offers pastors, ministry leaders, and everyday Christians access to a theologically rich yet accessible study One-Year Plan: Daily readings build off one another to help ease readers into systematic theology Covers Important Theological Topics: Each month covers a different broad theological topic, including mankind, salvation, the church, end times, and more Written by Kevin DeYoung: Pastor, bestselling author, and associate professor of systematic theology

5 Christlike Ways to Inspire the Next Generation for Christ Church leaders are continuously concerned they might lose the next generation of faithful believers. They''ve scoured for practical and effective ways to disciple young Christians, often resorting to adopting new and exciting programs, emotional appeals, or mere moralism. However helpful these attempts are, they all too often lack one critical element—Christ. In this concise booklet, bestselling author Kevin DeYoung presents 5 Christlike ways to effectively communicate the Christian faith and practice with the next generation. DeYoung reminds leaders that they won''t ultimately impact young hearts with cleverness, humor, or good looks but by walking with Jesus and following his ways—grab them with passion, win them with love, hold them with holiness, challenge them with truth, and amaze them with God. How to Reach the Next Generation of Christians: Unpacks 5 practical and biblically sound points to lead the next generation to Christ Useful for Church Leaders: Pastors, youth workers, campus staff, and anyone else who wants to pass the faith on to the next generation Written by Bestselling Author Kevin DeYoung: Author of Just Do Something; Impossible Christianity; and The Biggest Story Concise Repack: This portion was originally published within Don''t Call It a Comeback by Kevin DeYoung, ed.

This TruTone edition of The Biggest Story Bible Storybook combines 104 easy-to-read stories from Scripture with artwork by Don Clark, helping children ages 6-12 learn the unified story of the Bible.

Bestselling Author Kevin DeYoung Offers Hope for Those Who Feel Like Christianity Has Become Hopelessly Crushing and Complex The apostle Paul described the Christian life as a race, but to many believers it feels more like a punishing obstacle course. Fearing they''ll never be able to do enough or give enough or be enough, they see themselves as spiritual failures. But Scripture offers good news: even in ordinary life, Christians can be faithful, fruitful, and pleasing to God. Impossible Christianity reassures readers that they don''t need to feel a collective sense of guilt for sins in the past and solve every societal problem in the present. Through biblical wisdom and engaging personal stories, Kevin DeYoung challenges the misconception that we need 40 hours in the day just to be good Christians. By reflecting on what Jesus actually taught about Christian discipleship, readers will be newly encouraged to pursue single-minded devotion to God and find lasting joy in a life of sincere and simple obedience. By Bestselling Writer Kevin DeYoung: Author of books including The Biggest Story; Just Do Something; and Crazy Busy Applicable: Written in a conversational tone, this book addresses Christian life issues including guilt, corporate responsibility, personal disciplines, assurance of salvation, and righteousness Offers Strength for Weary Christians: Helps believers answer the question, Can we please God and live a happy life in this anxious age?

“JIKA SEMUANYA MISI, MAKA TAK ADA (LAGI) YANG MISI.”—STEPHEN NEIL Orang Kristen saat ini mendefinisikan misi secara lebih luas dan lebih beragam daripada sebelumnya. Apakah kita, sebagai tubuh Kristus, dipimpin ke arah yang sama, atau apakah kita berada dalam misi-misi yang berbeda? Sebagian orang berpendapat bahwa misi gereja adalah menghadapi ketidakadilan dan meringankan penderitaan, berbuat lebih banyak untuk menyatakan kasih Allah kepada dunia. Orang-orang lainnya prihatin bahwa gereja sedang dalam bahaya kehilangan keberpusatannya pada Allah dan hanya menekankan proklamasi Injil. Kesalahpahaman tentang misi tampaknya masih terus berlanjut. Kevin DeYoung dan Greg Gilbert percaya, ada banyak yang dapat disetujui orang Injili andai saja kita menggunakan kategori-kategori yang tepat dan membangun teologi misi kita dari batu-batu bangunan alkitabiah yang sama. Dengan menjelaskan konsep-konsep pokok tentang Kerajaan, Injil, dan Keadilan Sosial, DeYoung dan Gilbert membantu kita memiliki pemahanan yang sama—disatukan oleh alasan yang sama—dan membuat kita bergerak maju dalam misi gereja yang benar.

Countercultural Yet Biblical Advice for High School and College Students, Ideal for Graduation and Birthday Gifts Most speeches addressed to high school and college students follow a similar theme: march to the beat of your own drum. This may sound encouraging on the surface, but Scripture exhorts believers to submit their lives to the will of God, not their own desires. Christian students need gospel-centered truth to guide them on their journey toward independence. In this collection of inspiring sermons and graduation speeches, Kevin DeYoung delivers a motivational, biblical call to young people: serve God faithfully—and if necessary, counter-culturally—in the next season of your life. Do Not Be True to Yourself includes practical advice for cultivating a Christ-centered worldview in every area of adult life, including relationships, work, church participation, and spiritual growth, making it a transformational resource for mentoring students. Written by Kevin DeYoung: Pastor and bestselling author shares relevant wisdom from past commencement speeches and sermons Concise, Engaging Chapters of Counter-Cultural Advice: Christ-centered guidance that includes developing spiritual habits, prioritizing church attendance, fighting sexual sin, and temptation, and making godly decisions. Includes Reading Guide: DeYoung suggests 12 classic Christian books every person should read, from writers including John Calvin, G. K. Chesterton, and R. C. Sproul Perfect for graduation gifts, birthdays, or small group discussion

Este livro tem dois objetivos principais. O primeiro é apresentar aos jovens cristãos, novos cristãos e cristãos não discipulados os artigos mais importantes da nossa fé e como é viver essa fé na vida real. [...] estamos ansiosos para comunicar a fé cristã e sua prática de uma maneira que ecoe nos adolescentes, estudantes universitários, jovens adultos e outros que precisam ter uma compreensão melhor do que eles acreditam e por que acreditam. Todos nós somos jovens cristãos [...] que queremos ver a próxima geração de cristãos aprender a pensar e a viver em adoração de maneira autêntica, bíblica e teológica. Queremos ver a geração seguinte compreender e expressar alegremente as verdades mais importantes. O segundo objetivo do livro é reafirmar a natureza teológica do evangelicalismo. Nos últimos anos, o termo evangélico perdeu quase todo o seu significado. Tornou-se uma categoria política ou um termo usado pelos sociólogos para os cristãos afiliados a certas denominações ou instituições. Evangélico passou a significar tudo e nada. Mas nós ainda achamos que esse termo pode ter credibilidade, desde que lhe seja atribuído um significado teológico que se manifeste em algumas posturas e práticas éticas, sociais e eclesiásticas importantes. [...] Este livro é uma tentativa de sugerir algumas das doutrinas, éticas e práticas que devem distinguir o cristão evangélico. Porém, percebemos que, para algumas pessoas, não gastamos tempo suficiente em alguns temas e, para outras, que deixamos de lado muitos outros. Nosso objetivo não é dizer: "Creia nisto e nisto" ou "Creia nisto e em nada mais", mas dizer: "Aqui estão as coisas que parecem essenciais e básicas para a fé cristã em geral e para a identidade evangélica em particular". Nossa esperança é que este livro possa ser minimamente útil em reformar a igreja de Cristo de acordo com a Palavra de Deus e formar cristãos na verdade dessa Palavra. [...] A nossa oração é que este livro possa ajudar uma nova geração de cristãos a se alegrarem nos aspectos mais importantes de nossa fé e caminhada, em vez de descobrir com tristeza que não sabemos pensar ou viver como cristãos. (Da Introdução)

Chúng ta có thể tin cậy Kinh Thánh hoàn toàn chăng? Kinh Thánh có thể giải quyết cuộc sống phức tạp của chúng ta sao? Chúng ta có thể hiểu được điều Kinh Thánh dạy không? Bằng sự hóm hỉnh và thông suốt, tác giả được trao giải thưởng xuất sắc là Kevin DeYoung đã viết ra một tài liệu dẫn nhập về Kinh Thánh để giải đáp những câu hỏi quan trọng của người đã tin Chúa và chưa tin Ngài. Quyển sách này sẽ giúp bạn hiểu Kinh Thánh nói gì về Kinh Thánh và những đặc điểm quan trọng góp phần vào sự tồn tại lâu dài của Kinh Thánh. Bỏ qua những biệt ngữ về mặt kỹ thuật, thì quyển sách hấp dẫn này sẽ khuyến khích bạn đọc và đặt lòng tin quyết vào những gì Kinh Thánh đã chép - thực sự là Lời của Đức Chúa Trời. "Lòng tin quyết của tôi vào Lời Chúa càng lớn hơn, sự thuận phục của tôi trước Lời Chúa càng sâu sắc hơn, còn tình yêu của tôi dành cho Lời Chúa càng ngọt ngào hơn, đó là kết quả của việc đọc quyển sách này". - David Platt, Mục sư, Hội thánh Brook Hills, Birmingham, Alabama; tác giả quyển sách Quyết liệt: Quay lại với Đức tin từ Giấc mơ Mỹ. "Quyển sách nhỏ này là một dẫn nhập rất dễ đọc về sự dạy dỗ của Kinh Thánh về Kinh Thánh nhằm truyền đạt lại các đặc điểm giáo lý về bổn phận và thông tin của Kinh Thánh, mà không bị sa lầy vào những chi tiết phức tạp. Hãy mua thật nhiều quyển sách này và phân phối cho các trưởng lão, các chấp sự, các giáo viên trường Chúa Nhật, và bất kỳ ai trong Hội thánh muốn hiểu rõ hơn nữa về Kinh Thánh. Giáo lý sai trật phần nào đến từ sự ngu muội. Phước cho người nào làm thầy cô và giáo sư ở trong Hội thánh, họ giống như tác giả của quyển sách này phải tra cứu thần học kỹ lưỡng, rồi truyền dạy thật dễ hiểu mà không để cho quá trình tiêu hóa thần học trở nên khó khăn". - D.A Carson, Giáo sư Nghiên cứu Tân Ước, Trường Thần học Tin lành Ba Ngôi. "Một trong những lời cầu nguyện của tôi dành cho mục vụ trong vòng 20 năm nữa đó là chúng ta sẽ chứng kiến trình độ viết sách về Kinh Thánh có sự đột phá mãnh liệt. Để điều này xảy ra, chúng ta phải biết Kinh Thánh nói gì và làm thế nào để nương cậy hết mình vào Lời ấy. DeYoung đã làm điều này thật tốt trong quyển Chúa Thật Như Lời. Cầu xin mọi người biết Đức Chúa Trời của Ngôi Lời và yêu mến hết thảy mọi điều ở trong đó bởi vì quyển sách nhỏ nầy". - Matt Chandler, Mục sư Trưởng, Hội thánh Village, Dallas, Texas; Chủ tịch Hệ thống Mở Hội thánh Acts 29.

Bestselling Author Kevin DeYoung Explores Jesus''s Foundational Prayer Christians know the importance of prayer, but the act of praying can be a real challenge. Some have the desire, but not always the will; others worry they don''t do it well. Books about prayer usually emphasize spiritual discipline, but that can foster more guilt than reassurance. So how can Christians improve their prayer life, embracing the privilege of communicating with God? In The Lord''s Prayer, Kevin DeYoung closely examines Christ''s model for prayer, giving readers a deeper understanding of its content and meaning, and how it works in the lives of God''s people. Walking through the Lord''s Prayer word by word, DeYoung helps believers gain the conviction to develop a stronger prayer life, and a sense of freedom to do so. Concise, Inspiring Guide to Prayer: Examines Luke 11:1–2 and Matthew 6:5–9, gives biblical and historical context to each part of the Lord''s Prayer, and ends with a doxology Accessible Resource for Many Readers: A great guide for laypeople and students as well as for pastors, church leaders, and ministry leaders Versatile Resource: A useful reference for seminary review or personal devotional reading

Deus criou a humanidade como homem e mulher, e reconhecer essa verdade nunca foi tão importante. Criados um para o outro e distintos um do outro, homem e mulher não são intercambiáveis, ambos foram projetados para funcionar de acordo com a conformidade divina. Esse projeto é em última análise um retrato vivo de algo maior: a união diferente mas complementar de Cristo e sua igreja. Em Homens e mulheres na igreja, Kevin DeYoung esclarece os textos bíblicos que revelam essa complementaridade divinamente desenhada e aplica esses textos mostrando que Deus nos fez para louvar, servir e obedecer a ele — tanto na vida quanto no ministério — como homens e mulheres.

Kevin DeYoung fala neste livro sobre tomar decisões da maneira piedosa. Com sabedoria pastoral e de bom gosto, DeYoung desmascara maneiras não bíblicas de entender a vontade de Deus e constrói uma alternativa simples, mas bíblica: viver como Cristo. Ele expõe as frustrações de nossos jogos de espera e revela a liberdade de encontrar a vontade de Deus nas Escrituras e, depois, simplesmente fazê-la. Este livro é um apelo para o crente se mexer e pegar a Palavra de Deus. É um apelo para obter sabedoria, seguir a Cristo, ser santo e viver livremente. Para fazer alguma coisa.

Este livro foi escrito para quatro tipos de pessoas: o comprometido, o descontente, o evasivo e o desligado. Kevin DeYoung (MDiv, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary) é pastor titular da Christ Covenant Church em Matthews, Carolina do Norte, presidente da diretoria de The Gospel Coalition, professor assistente de teologia sistemática no Reformed Theological Seminary (Charlotte) e candidato a doutorado na Leicester University. É o autor de Boas novas que (quase) esquecemos, Faça alguma coisa e co-autor de Por que não somos emergentes, da Cultura Cristã. Kevin e sua esposa, Trisha, têm sete filhos. Ted Kluck é o autor de vários livros, sobre temas que vão desde Mike Tyson até a Igreja emergente. Seu trabalho também apareceu em ESPN The Magazine e Christianity Today. Ele mora em Grand Ledge, Michigan, com sua esposa, Kristin e filhos, Tristan e Maxim.

Em Por que não somos emergentes, Kevin e Ted diagnosticam a igreja emergente a partir de uma perspectiva teológica e prática. Eles abordam entrevistas, artigos, livros e blogs, ajudando você a ver do que se trata.

Una introducción bíblica sobre hombres y mujeres en la iglesia Hombres y mujeres, especialmente en el matrimonio, pero también en el resto de la vida, se complementan entre sí. Y esta verdad bíblica tiene un significado cósmico duradero. De principio a fin, la historia bíblica, y el diseño de la creación en sí, depende de la distinción entre hombre y mujer. Hombres y mujeres en la iglesia examina la complementariedad divinamente diseñada de hombres y mujeres que se aplica a la vida en general y especialmente al ministerio en la iglesia. A Biblical primer on men and women in the church Men and women,in marriage especially, but in the rest of life as well, complement one another. And this biblical truth has enduring, cosmic significance. From start to finish, the biblical storyline?and the design of creation itself?depends upon the distinction between male and female. Men and Women in the Church is about the divinely designed complementarity of men and women as it applies to life in general and especially ministry in the church.

"This is the first book I will recommend to those who want to study what the Scriptures teach about the roles of men and women both in marriage and the church. . . I was amazed at how much wisdom is packed into this short book. Everything in the book is helpful, but the practical application section alone is worth the price of the book." — Thomas R. Schreiner, James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary A Biblical Primer on Men and Women in the Church There is much at stake in God making humanity male and female. Created for one another yet distinct from each other, a man and a woman are not interchangeable—they are designed to function according to a divine fittedness. But when this design is misunderstood, ignored, or abused, there are dire consequences. Men and women—in marriage especially, but in the rest of life as well—complement one another. And this biblical truth has enduring, cosmic significance. From start to finish, the biblical storyline—and the design of creation itself—depends upon the distinction between male and female. Men and Women in the Church is about the divinely designed complementarity of men and women as it applies to life in general and especially ministry in the church.

A graça é uma doutrina maravilhosa demais para nos contentarmos com generalidades vagas. A graça - doutrina central ao Evangelho - precisa ser definida com clareza para que possa ser celebrada, apreciada e consistentemente defendida. Neste livro, Kevin DeYoung nos leva de volta aos Cânones de Dort - um documento do século XVII, escrito originalmente para definir tão preciosa doutrina com exatidão e fidelidade -, testemunhas fiéis da natureza precisa da graça de Deus, uma graça sobrenatural, soberana e redentora, graça que leva à ressurreição - estabelecendo clara oposição aos tantos que se contentam com vagas generalidades, que só fazem diluir a verdade. Em três seções concisas - cobrindo história, teologia e aplicação prática -, DeYoung explora o que levou ao desenvolvimento dos Cânones, por qual razão eles são necessários, as cinco doutrinas basilares que o Sínodo explicou e o lugar de Dort na fé cristã de hoje.

OS DEZ MANDAMENTOS AINDA VALEM PARA OS DIAS DE HOJE? Por serem preceitos tão antigos, os Dez Mandamentos são aplicáveis ainda hoje? Devemos obedecer a todos eles ou a apenas alguns? O que os mandamentos significam à luz da misericórdia de Deus revelada em Jesus? Em Os Dez Mandamentos, Kevin DeYoung realça a atemporalidade e a qualidade moral dos mandamentos de Deus, analisando cuidadosamente cada ordenança à luz da aliança mosaica e do cumprimento da lei por parte de Cristo. Com base no Sermão do Monte, DeYoung demonstra o propósito moral e a verdade essencial do Decálogo, além de esclarecer o que ele é, por que devemos conhecê-lo e como aplicá-lo. Este livro ajudará o leitor a entender e a seguir a lei de Deus, deleitando-se nela.

Apakah saya harus menikah? Apakah dia pasangan yang dikehendaki Tuhan? Pekerjaan apa yang Allah inginkan? Di manakah saya harus tinggal? Rumah mana yang harus saya beli? Ada begitu banyak pertanyaan yang harus dijawab dan keputusan yang harus diambil. Kita sering ragu-ragu dan tidak berani memutuskan sesu- atu yang berkaitan dengan masa depan, pekerjaan, dan relasi. Banyak dari kita menjadi khawatir karena belum menemukan kehendak Allah yang sempurna bagi hidup kita. Bahkan yang lebih buruk lagi, kita tidak melakukan apa-apa: hanya menunggu ... menunggu ... dan menunggu arahan langsung yang jelas dan bebas dari segala risiko. Tetapi Tuhan tidak perlu untuk selalu memberitahu kita tentang semua hal yang perlu diputuskan pada setiap persimpangan jalan. Dia telah menyatakan rencana-Nya bagi kita yaitu: untuk mengasihi-Nya dengan sepenuh hati, menaati Firman-Nya, dan setelah itu lakukanlah sesuatu yang kita inginkan. Buku ini akan menolong kita untuk lebih produktif, dengan membuat kita berani berjalan menjauh dari keragu-raguan yang melumpuhkan hidup kita. PENDEKATAN YANG TERLALU MEROHANIKAN SEGALA SESUATU UNTUK MENEMUKAN KEHENDAK ALLAH, AKAN MEMBUAT KITA TIDAK BERANI MELANGKAH. SAATNYA BAGI KITA UNTUK MELAKUKAN HAL YANG BARU: BERSERAH DAN MELANGKAH!

“SAYA TERLALU SIBUK!” Kita semua pernah mendengarnya. Kita semua pernah mengatakannya. Sudah terlalu sering kesibukan menjadi tuan atas kita. Hanya dengan melihat jadwal kita yang sangat padat menunjukkan bahwa sangatlah sulit mempertahankan keseimbangan yang baik antara tidak melakukan apa pun dan melakukan segala sesuatu. Itulah alasan Kevin DeYoung, penulis dan pendeta yang peraih penghargaan ini membahas masalah kesibukan secara terus terang dalam buku terbarunya Crazy Busy. Dia membahasnya bukan dengan nasihat-nasihat manajemen waktu, tetapi melalui sarana-sarana alkitabiah sehingga dari situ kita bisa menghadapi inti masalahnya dan mencabut akar masalahnya. Crazy Busy amat sangat praktis dan luar biasa singkat, tapi buku ini bisa membantu Anda tidak lagi berkata “seperti biasa, sibuk.”

“APA ARTINYA MENJADI KUDUS?” “MENGAPA KITA HARUS PEDULI?” “DAN BAGAIMANA CARA KITA BERUBAH?” Lubang dalam kekudusan kita adalah sebuah penjelasan mengenai banyaknya umat Kristen tidak terlalu peduli tentang kekudusan saat ini. Atau, paling tidak, kita tidak memahami apa itu kekudusan secara utuh. Buku ini dihadirkan bagi mereka yang siap untuk mengejar kekudusan secara serius, siap untuk menjadi lebih serupa Yesus, siap untuk hidup dalam terang kasih karunia yang menghasilkan kesalehan. Ini adalah buku tentang kuasa Allah untuk membantu kita bertumbuh dalam kekudusan pribadi dan menikmati proses transformasi.

Discover how the cross delivers everything the world needs most. Freedom, forgiveness, justice, and purpose. We long for them in our lives and in the world. The cross delivers them! Yet sometimes we are so familiar with the cross that it loses its impact on us. We forget that Jesus’ death on the cross and his resurrection are the most important events in human history and our lives. The cross is the fulfillment of God’s salvation plan, promised from the dawn of time. It is central to the Bible, central to our faith, and central to the meaning and purpose of our lives. This foundational book looks at passages from both the Old and New Testaments to sum up the victory of the cross in four words: freedom, forgiveness, justice, and purpose, and what that means for us personally. Marvel at the cross afresh and be moved to love and serve the Lord Jesus with renewed zeal and joy. This short yet profound book is a very useful discipleship tool. It can be read individually, in pairs, or in small groups.

This book explores in unprecedented detail the theological thinking of John Witherspoon during his often overlooked ministerial career in Scotland. In contrast to the arguments made by other historians, it shows that there was considerable continuity of thought between Witherspoon’s Scottish ministry and the second half of his career as one of America’s Founding Fathers. The book argues that Witherspoon cannot be properly understood until he is seen as not only engaged with the Enlightenment, but also firmly grounded in the Calvinist tradition of High to Late Orthodoxy, embedded in the transatlantic Evangelical Awakening of the eighteenth century, and frustrated by the state of religion in the Scottish Kirk. Alongside the titles of pastor, president, educator, philosopher, should be a new category: John Witherspoon as Reformed apologist. This is a fresh re-examination of the intellectual formation of one of Scotland’s most important churchman from the eighteenth century and one of America’s most influential early figures. The volume will be of keen interest to academics working in Religious History, American Religion, Reformed Theology and Calvinism, as well as Scottish and American history more generally.

English Title: What is the Mission of the Church ? Making sense of social justice, shalom, and the great commission Tout le monde semble avoir sa propre définition de la mission de l''Église: d''uneÉglise à l''autre, d''une dénomination à l''autre, voire d''une génération à l''autre. Pourles uns, la mission de l''Église est de rétablir la justice et de pallier la souffrancedans ce monde. C''est ainsi que l''amour de Dieu se manifestera concrètement auquotidien. Pour d''autres, il s''agit surtout de ne pas perdre de vue la centralité deDieu en toute chose. Ils soulignent donc que la mission de l''Église, c''est avant toutla proclamation de l''Évangile. Pourquoi un tel grand écart dans notre compréhension de l''objectif fondamentalde l''Église ? Kevin DeYoung et Greg Gilbert ont une conviction: ces deux positions ne sont pasaussi éloignées qu''elles n''y paraissent. Le fossé peut être comblé. Pour cela, ils clarifientles concepts-clés tels que le royaume de Dieu, l''Évangile et la justice sociale.Leur travail essentiel consiste à préciser de la manière la plus biblique et complètepossible ce qu''est la mission de l''Église. Leur message ? Rassemblons-nous sousune cause commune afin d''accomplir pleinement la vraie mission de l''Église. Parmi les nombreux livres récemment parus sur la mission voici celui qui vous convient, si vous cherchez un ouvrage qui contienne des définitions sensées, une pensée limpide, et qui ne manipule pas la Bible dans le but de valider certains points de vue doctrinaux. Jeprie que Dieu s''en serve pour aider plusieurs personnes à découvrir une vision renouveléede l''Évangile, et une perspective de la relation entre cet Évangile, la théologie biblique, etce que nous sommes appelés à accomplir. D. A. Carson, Professeur de recherche en Nouveau Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, États-Unis Table des matières Remerciements PREMIÈRE PARTIE: Comprendre notre mission 1. Un mot courant qui nécessite une définition soignée 2. Mais qu''est-ce que Jésus nous envoie faire dans le monde? DEUXIÈME PARTIE: Connaitre les différents aspects de notre mission 3. Le récit en version intégrale Considérer le récit biblique à partir du mont Golgotha 4. Nous manque-t-il une partie de l''Évangile? Comprendre la Bonne Nouvelle 5. Rois et royaumes Comprendre le règne rédempteur de Dieu 6. Interpréter la justice sociale L''énoncé 7. Interpréter la justice sociale L''application 8. La recherche de la shalom Comprendre les nouveaux cieux et la nouvelle terre TROISIÈME PARTIE: Savoir ce que nous faisons et pourquoi nous le faisons 9. Zélés pour les bonnes oeuvres Comment et pourquoi les chrétiens pratiquent-ils le bien, individuellement et collectivement 10. La mission du grand mandat Sa définition et son importance Épilogue: Alors, vous voulez établir un nouveau genre d''Église? Quelques conseils pour des chrétiens jeunes, motivés et missionnels

Explaining key concepts like kingdom, gospel and social justice, this book helps us think carefully about what the church is sent into the world to do. Looking at the Bible''s teaching, it explores the what, why, and how of the church''s mission.

Christians love to celebrate grace, but often talk about it in vague generalities. But such an important biblical concept ought to be clearly defined so it can be consistently defended. In this book, best-selling author Kevin DeYoung points modern readers back to an old document originally written to do just that. Warmly pastoral and broadly accessible, this book introduces readers to the Canons of Dort, a 17th-century work summarizing the central doctrines of the Christian faith. Widely regarded as a key pillar of the Reformed tradition, the Canons of Dort stand as a faithful witness to God''s grace—offering a depth of understanding that the church still needs today. In three concise sections—covering history, theology, and practical application—DeYoung explores what led to the Canons and why they were needed, the five important doctrines that they explain, and Dort''s place in the Reformed tradition today.

Are the 10 Commandments still relevant today? Do they still apply? Which ones? What do they mean in light of God''s mercy revealed in Jesus? Highlighting the timelessness and goodness of God''s commands, pastor Kevin DeYoung delivers critical truth about the 10 Commandments as he makes clear what they are, why we should know them, and how to apply them. This book will help you understand, obey, and delight in God''s law— commandments that expose our sinfulness and reveal the glories of God''s grace to us in Christ.

Illustrated throughout Brings the book of Acts to life Don''t just read the Bible, ''see'' it as well