![]() Mohler allows room for academics, mothers, daughters and wives to dwell on Spurgeon’s joyful eagerness in Christ.” (Buy it at Amazon or Westminster Books)ĭo Not Be True to Yourself: Countercultural Advice for the Rest of Your Life by Kevin DeYoung. The result is a thoughtful, sympathetic and endearing epitaph to a sister in Christ, whose voice can no longer be ignored. Mary Mohler has gathered information on Susie from sources spanning letters, devotionals and biographies. As a pastoral assistant, as Charles’ wife and support through trials, this woman’s biography has been a long time coming. Spurgeon was the bone companion of her husband. If the cliché ‘behind every great man is a strong woman’, is true, then Susannah Spurgeon remains one of the matriarchs of the same tradition. “Have you heard of Spurgeon? Preacher, evangelist and stalwart patriarch of the Modern Western Church today. Susannah Spurgeon: Lessons for a Life of Joyful Eagerness in Christ by Mary Mohler. Whether you are a leader looking to understand what’s keeping people away from church, a regular attender who wants to encourage others to gather more often, or someone who finds weekly attendance a challenge, this book will bring you greater clarity and perspective.” (Buy it at Amazon or Matthias Media) The issues of broken relationships, conflicting priorities, health concerns and more are treated with empathy and encouragement. They explore the reasons why it’s sometimes difficult to make it to church and what we can do about it. How can we juggle all the demands on our time and still make church a priority? Why is there sometimes such a disconnect between the Bible’s captivating vision for church and our experience of it? In Unmissable Church, Antony Barraclough and Richard Sweatman combine meticulous research, practical advice and pastoral warmth. “Modern life is a constant struggle between competing priorities, and for Christians especially so on Sundays. Unmissable Church: Why You Need Church and Church Needs You by Richard Sweatman & Antony Barraclough. He also helps readers learn to apply theology in their everyday lives by integrating invitations to pray and meditate on what they’ve learned.” (Buy it at Amazon or Westminster Books) In this introduction, Nielson defines systematic theology as “theological study done in a highly organized, topical way” and covers the 12 basic categories-Scripture, man, sin, church, and more. Pastor Jon Nielson has written Knowing God’s Truth, a part of the Theology Basics suite, to make systematic theology clear, meaningful, and practical for those looking for a highly accessible guide to studying God. Theology-the study of God and his word-should be personal, accessible, and worshipful. But in reality, theology is for anyone who wants to better understand God and learn more about the Bible. “When you consider theology, you may think of confusing, lofty terminology that only concerns scholars and pastors. ![]() ![]() Note that there is both an optional workbook and DVD to go with it. And speaking of Jon Nielson, here’s another new resource with his name on it. Knowing God’s Truth: An Introduction to Systematic Theology by Jon Nielson. These features help facilitate deep engagement with the Scriptures, impacting the minds, hearts, and lives of teen followers of Christ.” (Buy it at Amazon or Westminster Books) It also has full-page introductions for each biblical book, more than 150 maps and illustrations, an extensive glossary and concordance, and over a dozen topical articles. Edited by pastor Jon Nielson, the ESV Teen Study Bible features numerous study and resource materials–including 12,000 accessible study notes adapted from the ESV Concise Study Bible, 365 devotions adapted from God’s Great Story by Jon Nielson, and 200 sidebars defining key doctrines and helping teens apply Scripture to their own lives. “Our world today pushes an endless number of distractions and temptations, which is why having faithful and accessible biblical resources for teens is more important than ever. The new ESV Teen Study Bible is targeted at teens from 14 to 18 years of age and is available in a variety of cover styles and treatments. Sponsor Show Your Support Become a PatronĮSV Teen Study Bible.
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