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In this groundbreaking work, Patrick W. T. Johnson develops a newmissional homiletic to aid preachers in their witness to the gospel of
Jesus Christ in this post-Christendom world.
239 PAGES, PAPERBACK, 4070, $25.00
CLUB PRICE: $17.50EBOOK AVAILABLE
REDEEMING SEXDebra Hirsch
Foreword by Gabe Lyons
Nothing has exposed the gap between the church and society quite likethe volatile topics of sexuality, identities, orientations and even gender.Debra Hirsch helps us discover a holistic, biblical vision of sex andgender that honors God and offers good news to the world.
224 PAGES, PAPERBACK, 3639, $16.00
CLUB PRICE: $11.20EBOOK AVAILABLE
COMMENTARY ON JOHN, VOLUME 2Ancient Christian Texts
Cyril of Alexandria, translated by David R. Maxwell,
edited by Joel C. Elowsky
The first complete English translation of Cyril of Alexandria’sCommentary on John since the nineteenth century, this volume unveils one
of the brightest lights in the Alexandrian tradition.xxxii + 394 PAGES, HARDCOVER, 2912, $60.00
CLUB PRICE: $42.00EBOOK AVAILABLE
CREATIVE CHURCH HANDBOOKJ. Scott McElroy
Among your church’s members are artists and musicians whosegifts can enhance your worship, inform your theology and impactyour community. Christian arts advocate J. Scott McElroy gives acomprehensive vision and manual for unleashing creativity in yourcongregation.
HAGGAI, ZECHARIAH & MALACHIApollos Old Testament Commentary Series
Anthony R. Petterson
This detailed commentary on these three prophetic books setsthem in their wider biblical-theological context, showing the con-nections between the post-exilic world and our own.
448 PAGES, HARDCOVER, 2524, $45.00
CLUB PRICE: $31.50EBOOK AVAILABLE
‘RETURN TO ME’New Studies in Biblical Theology
Mark J. Boda
Mark Boda offers a comprehensive overview of the theologicalwitness of Scripture to the theme of repentance, a return to inti-mate fellowship with the triune God, our Creator and Redeemer.
232 PAGES, PAPERBACK, 2637, $22.00
CLUB PRICE: $15.40
IGNITE YOUR GENEROSITYChris McDaniel
What does the Bible say about stewardship and giving? Thistwenty-one day devotional will help you see your resources oftime, talents and treasures in a fresh, God-honoring way, ignitingyour desire to live generously and providing practical guidance todo so.
80 PAGES, PAPERBACK, 4431, $10.00
CLUB PRICE: $7.00EBOOK AVAILABLE
A SECOND SHOT OF COFFEE WITH JESUSDavid Wilkie
Thousands of people start their day with a shot of Coffee with Jesus ,the critically acclaimed online comic strip. Find yourself in yourfavorite characters and laugh with Jesus at the absurdities of ourworld and the ways we walk in it with this venti-sized second col-lection, brought to you by Radio Free Babylon and InterVarsityPress.
These essential titles have built a solid foundationfor faith and Christian living for generations.
ESCAPE FROMREASON
Francis A. Schaeffer
Foreword by
J. P. Moreland
Truth is no longer basedon reason. Yet despiteour obsession with theemotive and the experi-ential, we still face anxi-ety and purposelessness.Tracing trends in twen-tieth century thought,Francis Schaeffer showsthat Christianity offersmeaning where thereis purposelessness andhope where there isdespair.
125 PAGES,PAPERBACK, 3405,$8.00
CLUB PRICE: $5.60
KNOW WHYYOU BELIEVE
Paul E. Little
Do science and Scriptureconflict? Are miraclespossible? Why does Godallow suffering and evil?
In this classic answer-book on Christian faith,Paul E. Little responds tothe twelve most commonintellectual challengesposed to Christians.Including a study guide,this revised and updatededition provides twenty-first-century informationfor those who are willingto search for truth.
231 PAGES,PAPERBACK, 3422,$16.00
CLUB PRICE: $11.20EBOOK AVAILABLE
THE CROSSOF CHRIST
John R. W. Stott
Why should the cross— an object of Romandistaste and Jewishdisgust—be the emblem
of our worship and theaxiom of our faith? Andwhat does it mean for ustoday? In this thought-ful, comprehensive studyof Scripture, traditionand the modern world, John R. W. Stott bringsyou face to face with thecentrality of the cross inGod’s plan of redemp-tion.
380 PAGES,HARDCOVER, 3320,$27.00
CLUB PRICE: $18.90EBOOK AVAILABLE
WHO YOU AREWHEN NO ONE’SLOOKING
Willow Creek
Resources
Bill Hybels
This classic work haspointed the way togodly character for morethan twenty years. Nowcompletely revised andupdated featuring a newintroduction, a newconcluding chapter anda discussion guide forgroups, read this book
to discover who God iscalling you to be in theworld around you.
What is the sabbath? A weeklyday of rest and worship. A dayto practice thankfulness. Aday to slow down, take a deepbreath, step aside from workand worries, and let the worldgo on without us, knowing thatGod is caring for everyone andeverything. The eight studies in
this guide will help you to learnmore about what sabbath is andhow to practice it. Come anddiscover God’s gift of rest.
64 PAGES,PAPERBACK, 3134,$9.00
CLUB PRICE: $6.30EBOOK AVAILABLE
SABBATH KEEPING
Lynne M. Baab
Let’s face it: our times of restneed work. When we fail to rest
we do more than burn ourselvesout. We misunderstand theGod who calls us to rest—whocreated us to be people of rest.With collected insights fromsabbath keepers of all ages andbackgrounds, Lynne M. Baaboffers a practical and hopefulguidebook that encourages all ofus to slow down and enjoy our
relationship with the God of theuniverse.
132 PAGES,PAPERBACK, 3258,$16.00
CLUB PRICE: $11.20
RESTING PLACE
Jane Rubietta
Do you need a personal retreat? Isyour frantic, rushing pace making
you anxious and taking its tollon you and the ones you love?With thought-provoking quotes,Scripture, questions, prayer sug-gestions, journaling helps andother creative experiences, JaneRubietta leads you to and throughtimes of rest with Jesus that willequip you for everyday living.Come to the Shepherd, and find
Get a fresh perspective on Orthodoxtradition, history and practice today.
10 I V P B O O K C L U B . C O M
LIGHT FROM THECHRISTIAN EAST
James R. Payton Jr.
“Do they really pray to icons?”
“Why do they use incense?”“What do they believe?” With asympathetic eye and even hand, James Payton ushers readersinto the world of OrthodoxChristianity—its history, theol-ogy and religious practices. Indoing so, he clears away theconfusion and misunderstand-ings that often prevent non-
Orthodox Christians from fullyappreciating the riches of thisancient tradition.
240 PAGES,PAPERBACK, 2594,$22.00
CLUB PRICE: $15.40EBOOK AVAILABLE
INTRODUCING EASTERNORTHODOX THEOLOGY
Andrew Louth
With an estimated 250 million
adherents, the OrthodoxChurch is the second largestChristian body in the world.This absorbing account of theessential elements of EasternOrthodox thought deals withthe Trinity, Christ, sin, humanityand creation as well as praying,icons, the sacraments and liturgy.
172 PAGES,PAPERBACK, 4045,$20.00
CLUB PRICE: $14.00EBOOK AVAILABLE
EARLY CHRISTIANMISSION
Eckhard J. Schnabel
In this monumental two-volume
study, Eckhard J. Schnabel givesus both a unified and detailedpicture of the rise and growth ofearly Christian mission. He beginswith a search for a missionaryimpulse in the Old Testamentand Second Temple Judaism andweighs the evidence for a missionof Jesus to Gentiles. But his focusis the apostolic missionary activity
in Acts, Paul’s letters and the restof the New Testament.
These go-to works are perfect when youneed to answer questions about faith.
THINKING ABOUTCHRISTIANAPOLOGETICS
James Beilby
Most introductions toapologetics begin withthe “how to” of defend-ing the faith, divingright into the majorapologetic arguments.For those who want amore foundational lookat this contested theo-logical discipline, thisbook examines Christianapologetics in its nature,history, approaches,objections and practice.
214 PAGES,PAPERBACK, 3945,$18.00
CLUB PRICE: $12.60EBOOK AVAILABLE
HANDBOOKOF CHRISTIANAPOLOGETICS
Peter Kreeft &
Ronald K. Tacelli
Reasonable, concise, wittyand wise, this informativeand valuable guidebookis for anyone looking foranswers to questions offaith and reason. Topicsinclude the existence ofGod, creation and evolu-tion, providence and freewill, miracles, the prob-lem of evil, the divinityof Christ, the resurrec-tion, heaven and hell, andobjective truth.
406 PAGES,PAPERBACK, 1774,$22.00
CLUB PRICE: $15.40EBOOK AVAILABLE
POCKETHANDBOOKOF CHRISTIANAPOLOGETICS
Peter Kreeft and
Ronald K. Tacelli
Peter Kreeft andRonald K. Tacelli presenta condensed version oftheir popular Handbook ofChristian Apologetics , sum-marizing the foremostarguments for majorChristian teachings andoffering compellingresponses to the most
common argumentsput forward againstChristianity.
142 PAGES,PAPERBACK, 2702,$9.00
CLUB PRICE: $6.30EBOOK AVAILABLE
GRAND CENTRALQUESTION
Abdu H. Murray
All religions and world-views seek to answer thefundamental questionsof human existence. Butthe main worldviews eachtend to stress a differ-ent issue. Abdu Murray,a lawyer and formerMuslim, digs deeplyinto secular humanism,pantheism and theism(specifically in the formof Islam), comparingeach to the central mes-sage of Jesus.