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Isn’t desire sinful and selfish? The story of each person is a story ofwant—hopes dashed, passions pursued and ambitions fulfilled. JenPollock Michel reintroduces us to a God who purifies our longingsand gives us the desires of our hearts.
221 PAGES, PAPERBACK, 4312, $16.00
CLUB PRICE: $11.20EBOOK AVAILABLE
ANXIOUSAmy Simpson
Millions of people in our society, even Christians, are frantic withworry. But we are called to live with joy and contentment, trust-ing God with the present and the future. Amy Simpson shares thatworry is a spiritual problem, which ultimately cannot be overcomewith sheer willpower—its solution is rooted entirely in who God is.
175 PAGES, PAPERBACK, 4314, $15.00
CLUB PRICE: $10.50
COUPLE THERAPYChristian Association for Psychological Studies Books
Jennifer S. Ripley and Everett L. Worthington Jr.
Following the successful Hope-Focused Marriage Counseling , JenniferRipley and Everett Worthington Jr. have written a new book that
expands and deepens their theoretical approach while providing newpractical interventions for couple counseling and enrichment.
399 PAGES, CASEBOUND, 2857, $35.00
CLUB PRICE: $24.50EBOOK AVAILABLE
PREVENTING SUICIDEKaren Mason
Many pastors, chaplains and pastoral counselors play a vital role as
agents of hope to people who are struggling, but most of them feeloverwhelmed and unprepared to prevent suicides. Informed by herwork as a psychologist, Karen Mason’s guide to suicide prevention isan essential resource for proactive pastors.
STARTING MISSIONAL CHURCHESEdited by Mark Lau Branson and Nicholas Warnes
All mission is local—the people of God joining the work ofGod in a particular place. In Starting Missional Churches Mark LauBranson and Nicholas Warnes highlight diverse modern examplesof congregations focused on reaching their communities with amissional mindset and examine common challenges regardingchurch planting.
192 PAGES, PAPERBACK, 4116, $18.00
CLUB PRICE: $12.60EBOOK AVAILABLE
JOHANNINE THEOLOGYPaul A. Rainbow
In this magisterial synthesis, Paul A. Rainbow presents the mostcomplete account of the theology of the Johannine corpus avail-able today. Both critical and comprehensive, this volume organizes
John’s ideas by the main characters around whom they revolve andincludes all the books of the New Testament ascribed to John: theGospel, the three epistles and the book of Revelation.
496 PAGES, HARDCOVER, 4056, $40.00
CLUB PRICE: $28.00
THE ESSENTIAL QUESTIONWhitney T. Kuniholm
What difference am I making with my life? Whitney Kuniholm, presidentof Scripture Union/USA, addresses this fundamental questionthrough the lens of fifty brief reflections from the book of Acts.The experiences of the first Christians show us that God has anessential mission for all of his people—whether it is to serve him
faithfully in the marketplace, in the home, in school, in the militaryor someplace else.
How do we form our lives around thesesimple yet challenging virtues?
LOVE ONEANOTHER
Gerald L. Sittser
Need help learninghow to love and forgivein community? GeraldSittser examines the “one
another” statementsthroughout the NewTestament, speakingfrom his own pastoralexperience in church life.Learn what the love Jesuscommanded actuallyrequires and how to liveit out—through struggle,servanthood, compro-
mise and sacrifice.189 PAGES,PAPERBACK, 3449,$16.00
CLUB PRICE: $11.20
LIFE ON THE VINE
Philip D. Kenneson
Philip Kenneson digs intothe fruit of the Spiritlisted in Galatians 5:22-23, combining rich, theo-logically grounded reflec-
tion on Christian life andpractice with analysis ofcontemporary culture. Heexplores what each fruitmeans in its biblical con-text, then investigates howkey traits of late modernWestern culture inhibitthe development and rip-ening of each fruit.
246 PAGES,PAPERBACK, 2219,$20.00
CLUB PRICE: $14.00
BECOMINGGOOD
David W. Gill
Becoming good is whatwe all want for ourselvesand for others. But wheredo we begin? David Gill’s
arguments are not drawnfrom ethical theory butfrom the Bible—fromPaul’s admonitions offaith, hope and love, andfrom Jesus’ Beatitudes.Here is rich, biblicalteaching that will helppeople from every walkof life fulfill their calling
to be salt and light.247 PAGES,PAPERBACK, 2272,$18.00
CLUB PRICE: $12.60
UNCOMMONDECENCY
Richard J. Mouw
Can Christians act likeChristians even whenthey disagree? It’s noteasy to hold to Christian
convictions and treatour sometimes vindictiveopponents with respectand decency. RichardMouw has been activelyforging a model forChristian civil conversa-tion with those we mightdisagree with—atheists,Muslims, gay activists
Inform your study on Galatians with these toolsfrom ancient and contemporary voices.
GALATIANS
IVP New TestamentCommentary Series
G. Walter Hansen
Unlike other com-mentaries on Galatians,this volume highlights
not only the individualdimensions of justifica-tion by faith but alsoits social implications.Readers are challengedto move beyond thequestion “How can Ibe right before a justand holy God?” to finda healing word about
the ongoing tensions ofrace, class and gender.
212 PAGES,PAPERBACK, 4009,$18.00
CLUB PRICE: $12.60
COMMENTARIESON GALATIANS—PHILEMON
Ancient ChristianTexts
By Ambrosiaster
Edited and trans-
lated by Gerald L.Bray
This volume offers a firstEnglish translation ofthe fourth-century com-mentary on the letters ofPaul. Writing during thepontificate of Damasus,the name Ambrosiaster(“Star of Ambrose”)seems to have beengiven to the anonymousauthor of the work by itsBenedictine editors.
XXII + 166 PAGES,HARDCOVER, 2904,$60.00
CLUB PRICE: $42.00
GALATIANS
Leon Morris
With seasoned insightand deft simplicity,Leon Morris exploresthe complexities andbold affirmations of
Galatians—laying bareits essential structure,logic and meaning.Never diverted byinterpretive fashion orspeculation, Morris rep-resents a classic exegeti-cal tradition that focuseson the plain meaning ofthe biblical text and the
apostolic truth of thegospel.
191 PAGES,PAPERBACK, 2926,$18.00
CLUB PRICE: $12.60
GALATIANS
LifeGuide® BibleStudies
Jack Kuhatschek
The human acceptancewe long for often comesonly if we are attrac-
tive, smart, wealthy orpowerful. And God’sstandards seem evenhigher. We think wemust work harder, livebetter and pray longer toget on God’s good side.In Galatians, Paul showsus the true source ofour acceptance—Jesus
Christ. This Bible studyhelps us see our worth inGod’s eyes!
Learn how to sensitively and knowledgeablyshepherd those who are troubled.
10 I V P B O O K C L U B . C O M
RESTORING THESHATTERED SELF
Heather Davediuk
Gingrich
Gingrich applies yearsof counseling experience
to the sensitive task oftreating complex trau-matic stress disorder.Writing for pastors andcounselors unfamiliarwith complex trauma,she integrates currenttrauma therapy researchwith discussions ofprayer and spiritual
warfare.237 PAGES,PAPERBACK, 2712,$24.00
CLUB PRICE: $16.80EBOOK AVAILABLE
HOPE-FOCUSEDMARRIAGECOUNSELING(SECONDEDITION)
Everett L.
Worthington Jr.This comprehensivemanual assists couplesover rough spots andthrough serious problemsin a compassionate andeffective manner. Thisapproach shows couplesthat change is possible andgives them a new outlook
on the future.331 PAGES,PAPERBACK, 2764,$26.00
CLUB PRICE: $18.20EBOOK AVAILABLE
GRIEVING ASUICIDE
Albert Y. Hsu
After his father’s deathby suicide, Albert Hsuwrestled with the intense
emotional and spiritualquestions surroundingsuicide. While acknowl-edging that there are noeasy answers, Hsu drawson the resources of theChristian faith to pointsuicide survivors to theGod who offers comfortin our grief and hope for
the future.180 PAGES,PAPERBACK, 2318,$16.00
CLUB PRICE: $11.20EBOOK AVAILABLE
TROUBLED MINDS
Amy Simpson
Reflecting on the confu-sion, shame and griefcaused by her mother’sschizophrenia, Amy
Simpson looks into thesocial and physical reali-ties of mental illness andexplores new possibilitiesfor ministry to this stig-matized group, showingus the path to lovingthem well and becominga church that loves Godwith whole hearts and
These notable scholars’ works will solidifyyour confidence in the canon.
THE QUESTION OFCANON
Michael J. Kruger
Were the books of NewTestament canon writ-ten as Scripture or didthey become Scriptureby a decision of thesecond-century church?Michael J. Kruger chal-lenges the commonlyheld “extrinsic” view onthe emergence of theNew Testament canonin favor of a canonthat arose naturally
from within the earlyChristian faith.
256 PAGES,PAPERBACK, 4031,$24.00
CLUB PRICE: $16.80EBOOK AVAILABLE
THE CANON OFSCRIPTURE
F. F. Bruce
In this significant his-torical study, F. F. Brucebrings the wisdom of alifetime of reflection andbiblical interpretation tobear while examining thehistorical evidence foracceptance of the canon.Offering a rare compre-hensive perspective, Bruceaddresses several centralissues: the criteria of can-onicity, the canon within
the canon and canonicalcriticism.
349 PAGES,HARDCOVER, 1258,$30.00
CLUB PRICE: $21.00
THE MAKINGOF THE NEWTESTAMENT(SECONDEDITION)
Arthur G. Patzia
This revised andexpanded edition of TheMaking of the New Testamentis a fascinatingly detailedintroduction to the ori-gin, collection, copyingand canonizing of theNew Testament docu-ments. Patzia explainshow biblical scholars
have studied the trail ofclues and pieced togetherthe story of these books.
II + 302 PAGES,PAPERBACK, 2721,$24.00
CLUB PRICE: $16.80
IS THE NEWTESTAMENTRELIABLE?(SECONDEDITION)
Paul Barnett
Paul Barnett defendsthe task of the histo-rian and the conceptof history, addressingquestions about theNew Testament that areimportant to people offaith and skeptics alike.It is no small thing totrust ancient claims, but
Barnett shows that wecan take confidence inthe New Testament.
Grow in self-awareness and connection with others, and
deepen your discipleship and knowledge of the New
EXPLORING the BIBLE SERIES
Up-to-date, balanced, clearly organized and full of practical features, the volumes of the Exploring the Bible Series make scholarship on the Oldand New Testaments accessible to contemporary students and readers.