Put on the Armor of God in Your Daily Battle Against Sin "True Christianity is a fight," wrote J. C. Ryle in 1877. He argued that from the day of their conversion until the day they die, Christians are called to be soldiers for Christ in a war for their holiness. This inspiring call to action written more than 100 years ago continues to be a source of great encouragement and inspiration for believers today. In this addition to the Crossway Short...

The Surprising Good News of the Fear of the Lord "Let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in the fear of God." -2 Corinthians 7:1 We all have experienced fear at some point. And if we are honest, we don't usually think of fear as a good thing. So why does the Bible call us to fear the Lord? In this book, Michael Reeves explains that the fear of God is not a gloomy fear marked by anxiety but...

Many new believers have questions about what it means to live as a Christian in the context of a local church, and pastors are looking for resources to pass along to their congregations to help them think biblically about the Christian life. 9Marks Church Questions is a new series that seeks to provide ordinary Christians with sound and accessible biblical teaching by answering common questions Christians have about church life. Each volume offers...

It is true that mankind himself has probably always been characterized with the main desire to determine just what spiritual truth really is. For centuries and centuries, highly educated philosophers and religious men alike have always stood toe to toe, disagreeing on spiritual truth. Since they cannot all be right, this would strongly indicate that education, religious persuasion, or even intelligence has little to do with our discovery of the real...

If you are seeking a unique and personal closeness with God, befriend the Spirit of God. God has assigned His Spirit to reside in the body of the followers of His Son, Jesus Christ. In the gospels, Jesus Christ declares that He has selected His followers, including you if you are one of them, as His friend. The wise follower of Jesus Christ will accept that selection and then choose to select the Spirit of God as their friend, too. This makes the...

A Novel of Letters from a Theologian to a Young Christian When student Tim Journeyman first wrote to family friend Dr. Paul Woodson, he didn't know it would start a fifteen-year mentorship that would shape his life and Christian faith. Within their candid letters are words of real-world wisdom-from a "senior saint" to a "junior saint"-covering various areas of living, from the theological to the everyday. Written as fictional correspondence between...

Perfect book for evangelism-minded churches and small groups. Details nine church-centered principles for reaching others for Christ through networks of family and friends.

Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. Turn to Jesus when your trials and tribulations seem to wear you down. Turn to Jesus when you feel all hope is gone. Turn to Jesus when you need someone who will never leave nor forsake you. Jesus is your very present help in all you go through in this life. In God is Not Looking for a Part-Time Lover but a Committed People, author Belinda Nored encourages all who are looking for strength, comfort, and spiritual...

The second Christian Training book for spiritual maturity reveals how Christians can have overcoming, unshakable faith in Jesus Christ that will improve their Christian conduct. The scriptures will be made more understandable, and you will discover a deeper truth, as the points are verified by scriptures. People will receive spiritual counseling along with their expanded education in the Bible Studies. Victorious Faith in Jesus Christ, addresses subjects...

"The church must be distinct from the world to reach the world." - From Chapter 1 "But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for [God's] own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light" (1 Peter 2:9, ESV). Holy and dedicated to declaring the excellencies of God-this is the church, or is it? Can we really call the church holy? - A minority of those who...