Best Selling Books by Kevin Deyoung

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)

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.

An innovative new way to tell the gospel message, this tract illustrates how Gods story of redemption is shown throughout the entire Bible.

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.

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.

Una simple mirada a nuestros ocupados horarios nos muestra lo duro que puede ser encontrar un equilibrio bien razonado entre no hacer nada y hacerlo todo.u003cpu003ePor eso el autor y pastor Kevin DeYoung trata de frente el problema de la actividad excesiva en su nuevo libro Súper ocupados, y no con el típico arsenal de consejos sobre la administración del tiempo, sino con las herramientas bíblicas que necesitamos para descubrir la causa del problema y eliminarlo de raíz.u003cpu003eEste libro es muy práctico y súper corto. Te ayudará a poner fin al problema de estar demasiado ocupado.u003cpu003eu003ciu003eJust one look at our jam-packed schedules tells us how hard it can be to strike a well-reasoned balance between doing nothing and doing it all.u003cpu003eThat’s why award-winning author and pastor Kevin DeYoung addresses the busyness problem head-on in his newest book, Crazy Busy—and not with the typical arsenal of time management tips, but rather with the biblical tools we need to get to the source of the issue and pull the problem out by the roots.u003cpu003eHighly practical and super short, Crazy Busy will help you put an end to “busyness as usual.”

Cea mai buna carte crestina a anului — premiu de excelenta oferit in anul 2014 de Evangelical Christian Publishers Association O carte (surprinzator de) mica despre o problema (intr-adevar) mare Sunt extrem de ocupat! De cate ori n-am auzit aceasta declaratie? Toti am rostit-o. Prea adesea, aglomeratia pune stapanire pe noi... O privire prin agenda noastra incarcata ne spune ceea ce stim deja – ca e greu sa gasesti un echilibru intre a nu face nimic si a face totul. Acesta este si motivul pentru care Kevin DeYoung abordeaza problema vietii extrem de ocupate ca tema principala, facand apel nu la arsenalul tipic de sfaturi pentru un mai bun management al timpului, ci la instrumentele biblice de care avem nevoie pentru a ajunge la sursa problemei si a reusi sa o starpim din radacini. Extrem de ocupat este o carte practica si foarte concisa, ce te ajuta sa pui capat „vietii aglomerate ca normalitate”.

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.

Dans ce livre qui arrive a point nomme, l''auteur Kevin DeYoung nous incite tous - que l''on soit sceptique ou ouvert d''esprit, convaincu ou indecis - a examiner humblement ce que la Parole de Dieu enseigne au sujet de l''homosexualite. Apres avoir examine des passages cles de l''Ancien Testament et du Nouveau Testament ainsi que les enseignements bibliques qui se rattachent a la sexualite, DeYoung reagit aux principaux arguments des chretiens et des non-chretiens concernant l''homosexualite, ce qui fait de ce livre une ressource indispensable pour analyser l''un des sujets les plus controverses de notre epoque.

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.

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

La volonté de Dieu: certains angoissent à l’idée de passer à côté par inattention ou négligence, et ils restent paralysés, dans l’attente de signaux clairs venus d’en haut. Et si, en réalité, ils connaissaient déjà la volonté divine... Nettement différent de ce que l’on a l’habitude d’entendre sur le sujet, cet ouvrage remet les pendules à l’heure, ramène à l’essentiel et, surtout, nous ouvre une perspective ô combien libératrice sur cette question qui a déjà fait couler beaucoup d’encre.

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!

Este libro te ayudará a comprender lo que la Biblia dice sobre sí misma, así como las características claves que contribuyen a su duradera trascendencia. This book will help you understand what the Bible says about itself and the key characteristics that contribute to its lasting significance.

Que veut dire etre saint ? Pourquoi devrions-nous nous en soucier ? Comment pouvons-nous changer ? La faille qui est exposee dans ce livre, c''est que nous nous soucions trop peu de la saintete ou que nous ne la comprenons pas assez pour lui accorder la place qu''elle devrait avoir dans notre vie. Malheureusement, un trop grand nombre de chretiens ne semblent pas tres preoccupes par cela. Kevin DeYoung nous rappelle les nombreuses exhortations de la Parole a rechercher la saintete. Il ramene une verite a la fois impopulaire et liberatrice a la surface, la verite que Dieu est saint et qu''il veut que nous le soyons aussi. Sans pression ni legalisme, DeYoung partage une vision belle et equilibree de la loi et de la grace. En presentant la beaute et la puissance de notre saintete, il transmet au lecteur, non seulement le desir d''etre saint, mais aussi l''espoir de le devenir.

Qui n''a pas déjà été trop occupé ? C''est une réalité qui nous rattrape tous à un moment ou à un autre de notre vie. Nous n''avons qu''à consulter notre emploi du temps pour constater à quel point nous avons de la difficulté à mener une vie équilibrée. Pourtant, un rythme de vie complètement fou n''est pas ce que Dieu désirait pour nous lorsqu''il a envoyé son Fils pour que nous goûtions pleinement à la vie. Imprégné de l''humour caractéristique et de la sincérité rafraîchissante de l''auteur à succès Kevin DeYoung, Vie de fou présente des principes bibliques qui nous aident à mieux comprendre les problèmes liés à l''affairement. Il propose des conseils pertinents pour discerner nos priorités et amener de vrais changements dans nos vies. Ce tout petit livre au sujet d''un très grand problème vous aidera à briser l''habitude d''ètre toujours trop occupé.

“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.

It has been five hundred years since Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the All Saints'' Church in Wittenberg, Germany. Luther''s theses called for the reform of the church and served as the catalyst for the Protestant Reformation. Its impact is still felt today. This Bible study examines the five core truths that came from the Reformation, now referred to as the solas. Group members will explore these essential convictions of the faith and emerge more immersed in the gospel of Jesus Christ. The solas include: Sola Scriptura (by Scripture alone) Sola gratia (by grace alone) Sola fide (through faith alone) Solus Christus (through Christ alone) Soli Deo gloria (glory to God alone) How is the Reformation still relevant today? As political pressure mounts, morality drifts with today''s culture, and evangelicalism becomes more and more refined in a post-Christian world, it''s even more important to hold the convictions of the great Reformation closer than ever. In short, the solas point us to vibrant Christian community as well as personal identity in Christ. As you''ll see in this study, the solas are more than cold Latin terms that academics throw around in church-history books. The five solas, like the Reformation itself, are intensely practical. They were the DNA of the Reformation and are still the DNA of the church today. They are grounded in a real-life, everyday following of Jesus. They''re the most important, basic scriptural truths you can ever believe. We stand on the shoulders of Christians in the past, and knowing where we came from will help us keep moving forward with passion and biblical clarity. Echoes of the Reformation Leader Kit contains a Bible Study Book and 1 DVD with a promotional video and six 15- to 20-minute video sessions featuring authors Kevin DeYoung, Al Mohler, and Trevin Wax. These panel discussions introduce the topic, overview historical significance, explore the theological meanings of the solas, and include illustrations for applying these key transformative truths.

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.

Ons almal het dit al gehoor én gesê: “Ek is net té besig.” Te dikwels kry besig-wees die oorhand oor ons, maar daar is hoop ... Bekroonde skrywer Kevin DeYoung pak die probleem van besig-wees in NÉT 24 UUR! aan met die Bybelse gereedskap wat ons nodig het om by die probleem self uit te kom en dit met wortel en tak uit te roei. NÉT 24 UUR! kyk na spesifieke lokvalle en struikelblokke in ons besige leefstyl, soos: Wees versigtig vir trots, God verwag nie dit alles van jou nie, jy het prioriteite nodig, raak gerus oor jou kinders en die belangrikheid van rus. Lesers kan ook na CrazyBusyBook.com gaan om besprekingsvrae af te laai en na video’s te kyk. NÉT 24 UUR! sal jou help om net ’n bietjie asem te skep en te kyk na wat werklik belangrik is.

“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.”

Che cosa significa essere santi? Perché ci dovrebbe interessare un tema del genere? Come possiamo cambiare le cose nella nostra vita cristiana? Questo libro è per chi vuole prendere sul serio la santità, per quelli che non vogliono soltanto iniziare, pieni d’entusiasmo, un’esperienza di fede, ma che desiderano davvero assomigliare a Gesù, disposti a vivere alla luce della Parola di Dio e, per grazia divina, testimoniare fattivamente di una vita trasformata, una consacrazione sperimentabile oggi, nella nostra società secolarizzata e ipertecnologica.

Questo libro è una brillante e concisa esposizione sull’autorità e la sufficienza delle Scritture, che si fonda su ciò che la Bibbia dice di sé stessa. La chiarezza e la passione, che contraddistinguono gli scritti di DeYoung, sono presenti anche in questo scritto; e lo sono in modo spiccato. La sua capacità di rendere accessibili e appetibili al lettore temi dottrinali come questo è del tutto peculiare. L’argomento, infatti, è trattato in modo efficace e rigoroso, ma anche con intelligente umorismo e buon senso. Questo libro ti sarà utile a combattere l’ignoranza biblica ormai dilagante, mentre il tuo amore, la tua fiducia e sottomissione alla Parola di Dio aumenteranno.

The earliest Christians had the privilege of bearing the name of Jesus Christ to enemies of the gospel. They were residents of the Roman Republic, but also citizens of heaven. They were persecuted for their faith, but were unashamed of the gospel. They knew him whom they believed and were persuaded he was able to deliver them from evil. Fast-forward twenty centuries. Spiritual temperatures are again dropping. These citizens of heaven are now resident throughout the world, and are being granted the privilege of the early saints. As nations grow ever more hostile to Christ and his followers, Jesus summons those who bear his name to be unashamed. He is the only hope of salvation for all who repent and believe. In Unashamed of the Gospel, authors Matt Chandler, R. Albert Mohler Jr., John MacArthur, Thabiti Anyabwile, Mark Dever, Kevin DeYoung, J. Ligon Duncan III, John Piper, and David Platt come together for the gospel to encourage Christians with Paul''s pastoral plea to Timothy: "do not be ashamed about the testimony of our Lord" (2 Timothy 1:8).

“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.

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.

It has been five hundred years since Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the All Saints'' Church in Wittenberg, Germany. Luther''s theses called for the reform of the church and served as the catalyst for the Protestant Reformation. Its impact is still felt today. This Bible study examines the five core truths that came from the Reformation, now referred to as the solas. Group members will explore these essential convictions of the faith and emerge more immersed in the gospel of Jesus Christ. The solas include: Sola Scriptura (by Scripture alone) Sola gratia (by grace alone) Sola fide (through faith alone) Solus Christus (through Christ alone) Soli Deo gloria (glory to God alone) How is the Reformation still relevant today? As political pressure mounts, morality drifts with today''s culture, and evangelicalism becomes more and more refined in a post-Christian world, it''s even more important to hold the convictions of the great Reformation closer than ever. In short, the solas point us to vibrant Christian community as well as personal identity in Christ. As you''ll see in this study, the solas are more than cold Latin terms that academics throw around in church-history books. The five solas, like the Reformation itself, are intensely practical. They were the DNA of the Reformation and are still the DNA of the church today. They are grounded in a real-life, everyday following of Jesus. They''re the most important, basic scriptural truths you can ever believe. We stand on the shoulders of Christians in the past, and knowing where we came from will help us keep moving forward with passion and biblical clarity. Echoes of the Reformation Bible Study Book includes small-group experiences for six sessions, individual study opportunities, applicable Scripture, "How to Use This Study," and tips for leading a group. Features: - Biblically rooted and gospel-centered content - Six small-group sessions that include an introductory session and application of the five solas - Individual study opportunities for ongoing spiritual growth - Group and personal components Benefits: - Give group members a better understanding of the Reformation''s impact on today''s church. - Understand the weighty importance of the inspired Word of God. - Help group members discern the theological nuances of grace and its role in the life of a disciple. - Enhance a believer''s understanding of the biblical and historical depth of the Christian faith. - Realize that Christ alone provides all life''s answers. - Show group members how to live life for the glory of God and renew their commitment to this biblical mandate. Brandon D. Smith works with the Christian Standard Bible and teaches theology at various schools. He''s also the author of Rooted: Theology for Growing Christians and They Spoke of Me: How Jesus Unlocks the Old Testament, and co-hosts the Word Matters podcast. He holds a BA in Biblical Studies from Dallas Baptist University, an MA in Systematic & Historical Theology from Criswell College, and is pursuing a PhD in Theology at Ridley College in Melbourne, Australia. He lives near Nashville, Tennessee with his wife, Christa, and their two daughters.

La volonté de Dieu: certains angoissent à l''idée de passer à côté par inattention ou négligence, et ils restent paralysés, dans l''attente de signaux clairs venus d''en haut. Et si, en réalité, ils connaissaient déjà la volonté divine ? Nettement différent de ce que l''on a l''habitude d''entendre et de lire sur le sujet, cet ouvrage remet les pendules à l''heure, ramène à l''essentiel et, surtout, ouvre une perspective libératrice sur une question qui a déjà fait couler beaucoup d''encre.

The conscience seems somewhat mysterious. We''re often not really sure how to listen to it, if we can trust it or what role it should play in our lives. Kevin DeYoung shows us it isn''t something to be puzzled over but rather that a conscience is something good, given by God. As you read this book, you''ll discover freedom from the low-level guilt and shame we commonly experience. DeYoung explains that when we daily turn to Christ, we experience a clear conscience that comes with knowing that Jesus blood covers all our wrong.

Bottom line: the local church,institutionally speaking, is calledto teach. That is its job. Lose that,you lose everything. But that institutionis made up of humanbeings who must go and do. Andwhere institutional resources(staff time, budget monies, etc.)are available for something morethan teaching, they might bewisely and wonderfully stewardedin helping church membersto pursue the good deeds that Jesuscommands them to do.For these reasons, 9Markswants to offer constructive helpfor how local churches mightpursue such organized mercyministry.

Pourquoi la Bible est accessible, nécessaire et suffisante, et ce que ça veut dire pour vous et moi La Parole de Dieu est-elle vraiment la vérité ? Quelle est son utilité pour nos vies ? Sommes-nous réellement capables de la comprendre ? Kevin DeYoung a une bonne nouvelle pour vous : la Bible a le pouvoir de changer votre vie. L''auteur démontre son infaillibilité, la nécessité de s''en imprégner, de la connaître, l''aimer et la mettre en pratique au quotidien. Ce livre accessible à tous ravivera votre désir de mieux connaître Dieu à travers sa Parole. Alors, débarrassez-vous de tout préjugé et régalez-vous de la vérité !

Il était une fois un homme et une femme. Ils étaient les gens les plus heureux de la terre. Il faut dire qu''ils étaient aussi les seules personnes vivant sur la terre... mais on sait quand même qu''ils étaient formidablement heureux ! Malheureusement, les choses ne sont pas restées heureuses et merveilleuses très longtemps... La Bible est un livre plein d''histoires formidables ! Si certaines font frémir, d''autres sont d''une beauté à couper le souffle. Mais ce qu''on ne sait pas toujours, c''est que toutes ces belles petites histoires sont liées les unes aux autres. Ensemble, elles forment La plus grande histoire ! Et cette grande histoire, c''est l''histoire de Dieu qui vient au secours d''un peuple de rebelles. C''est cette grande histoire qui donne un sens à toutes les petites histoires de la Bible. Grâce au livre de Kevin DeYoung, magnifiquement illustré par Don Clark, nous découvrirons que les promesses de Dieu sont bien plus grandes et surprenantes que tout ce que nous pouvions imaginer. Et la plus belle des promesses de Dieu, la plus extraordinaire sans aucun doute, c''est celle-ci : un jour, Dieu allait envoyer un homme exceptionnel, un libérateur, celui qui allait écraser le serpent afin de nous ramener dans son merveilleux jardin. : Notre histoire commence d''ailleurs dans un beau jardin, le jardin d''Eden...

Christ has authorized the congregation and its leaders to act with authority in our lives. That''s not a popular idea among Westerners, but this is the skeleton which keeps the body, otherwise healthy, from slouching to the floor. It''s the bowl which keeps the soup from spilling everywhere. Looking across the evangelical landscape, do you know what I see? A lot of splattered soup. Oh, it''s tasty soup, but it has nothing to contain it and the dogs have been licking it up for years.One illustration of this: con-sider the stereotypical evangelical youth group. You get gospel teaching. Sometimes gospel worldview formation. Sincere professions. And heart-felt worship. But there''s little formal account-ability, structure, and discipline because the group is not a part of the church. Result: the kids go to college and the majority abandon the faith or at least live like they have. You can see the splatter. The real problem is, how many churches operate this way. That brings us to this episode of the 9Marks'' "Polity is Kool Show." Today we turn to the theme of church member-ship. And, boy, do we have a show for you. Several brothers give us a biblical, historical, and sociological look. Several more of us consider the importance of membership. And then a few more offer wise pastoral advice on implementing membership in your church.

Several of us at 9Marks recently spent a long afternoon with a wise old friend talking about the conversation evangelicals are having about the mission of the church. There are two basic mistakes people keep making in this conversation, said our friendly sage. On the one hand, some people pit good things against one another-bodies versus souls, this world versus the next, and so forth. This group needs to view human beings whole cloth.On the other hand, some people fail to hold up eternal and temporal realities next to one another and ask which is more important. Everything is crammed under the label "equally important." But that doesn''t make sense. We need to treat the weighty things as weighty, and the weightiest things as the weightiest.Notice then what our friend was doing: he was avoiding the "either/or" as well as a simplistic "both/and." He was instead going for what Tim Keller, refer-ring to the relationship between evangelism and social justice, calls an "inseparable asymmetry." Things can be stuck together, but still differ greatly in their importance.Whatever you might think about our friend''s counsel, the conversation about the church''s mission is difficult, which is why we are devoting this Journal to reviewing the books on the topic. That way, you don''t have to just hear from us, but from people who have thought about these issues longer and more carefully than we have.