Outline : Long before nightlights, God made the glowing moon. And long before umbrellas, He planted trees to keep us dry. All our best ideas are inspired by His! Hannah C. Hall offers this fun look at how God's creative work can be seen everywhere—putting electric power in the lightning bolt, styling the crazy hair on a llama, and making the families who love us. For kids who love to tinker a…
Outline : Mary cuddled Jesus and she whispered in his ear, "Welcome to the world, my love. We're so glad you're here." What child doesn't like to receive mail-especially during the holidays? In this heartwarming and unique Christmas picture book by Glenys Nellist, children will experience seven special stories surrounding the birth of Christ. At the end of each engaging story, children will fi…
Outline : "How fast we lose our leaves is not important. Eventually, we'll lose them all. Yet a fallen leaf is never wasted. It joins the others on the ground to make the soil richer." Through a simple conversation between a boy and a tree, country-music-star Granger Smith shares an incredibly powerful and deeply moving story filled with life lessons on loss, grief, and the strength gained in …
Outline : Yellow daffodils, flying seagulls, bright orange pumpkins, and swirling snowflakes - God's handiwork can be found all throughout nature, and every season is full of beauty and wonder. Everywhere we look, no matter the time of year, the wonders of creation remind us that God is always with us, always right here. Written by Kara Lawler and beautifully illustrated by Jennie Poh, this cel…
Outline : Each volume of the Doctrines of Grace series illuminates one of the five points of Calvinism, presenting the context, content, and various implications of the doctrine. Featuring essays from several respected theologians, these works help readers understand key aspects of Reformed orthodoxy in all their historical, biblical, theological, and pastoral richness.
Outline : The Psalter evinces meaningful arrangement. When psalms are read with attentiveness to their textual context, striking connections emerge. In The Arrival of the King: The Shape and Story of Psalms 15–24, Carissa Quinn approaches these psalms as a compositional unity. When read as a unit, Psalms 15–24 tell the story of God's kingdom, established through the suffering and deliveranc…
Outline : Quirky Critter Devotions sets you on an animal-themed expedition to uncover wildly weird facts, journal your thoughts, and gain hands-on experience with zoo-tastic activities! Discover a wide range of crazy-cool critters spanning seven animal categories: mammals, insects, amphibians, birds, fish, reptiles, and spiders. From familiar faces like turtles and honey bees to incredible cr…
Outline : " A Must-Read for scholars and students of philosophy and theology" This book brings together top scholars in the fields of theology and Christian philosophy to introduce five prevailing views on the topic of natural theology. John C. McDowell, Alister E. McGrath, Paul K. Moser, Fr. Andrew Pinsent, and Charles Taliaferro offer constructive approaches from major perspectives--contempor…
Outline : It's Little Lamb's first Easter, and she wonders what makes the day so special. Is it the baby bunnies? The tulips? The fluffy new chicks? Join Little Lamb as she discovers that Easter is special because Jesus is alive! With plenty of baby-animal sweetness, a glittery cover, and a bumblebee to find on each spread, this board book is a delightful way to celebrate Easter with your favo…
Outline : Everyone is a theologian―even your little one. Each board book in the For the Bible Tells Me So series offers kids ages 0–4 an introduction to key facets of the gospel and a glimpse at the joy found when children embrace Christ as their Lord and Savior.
Outline : Everyone is a theologian - even your little one. Each board book in the For the Bible Tells Me So series offers kids ages 0 - 4 an introduction to key facets of the gospel and a glimpse at the joy found when children embrace Christ as their Lord and Savior.
Outline : "A gift from one of the most creative theologians writing today" What is our calling as Christians regarding the good life and engagement in the public sphere? In Mortal Goods, Ephraim Radner examines how we might more faithfully and realistically imagine our political vocation.
Outline : The Trinity is one of the most essential doctrines of the Christian faith. The eternal God existing as three distinct persons―Father, Son, and Spirit―can be difficult to comprehend. While Christians often struggle to find the right words to describe this union, the Bible gives clarity concerning the triune God’s being and activity in nature (creation), grace (redemption), and g…
Outline : "We are all very special, and God never makes mistakes! Not even little ones." This is the BIG message from Peabody, the world's smallest horse. So grab this book, snuggle up with someone special, and give your heart to Peabody and his friends.
Outline : Jesus was a great storyteller. He used stories about bridesmaids, farmers, and buried treasure to teach people about subject like prayer, forgiveness, and the Kingdom of God. Carine MacKenzie's gift for helping children understand the Bible shines through in this book as she unpacks the parables. With beautiful colour illustrations. this book will be a great addition to your family's …
Outline : The question of how Jesus' followers relate to Judaism has been a matter of debate since Jesus first sparred with the Pharisees. The controversy has not abated, taking many forms over the centuries. In the decades following the Holocaust, scholars and theologians reconsidered the Jewish origins and character of Christianity, finding points of continuity. Understanding the Jewish Roots…
Outline : The practical outworking of Kuyper's doctrine of common grace demanded a commitment to seeking Christ's glory in every sphere of human life. Christians are called to witness to the lordship of Christ through sacrificial service, not domination, and such service calls us to seek charity and justice for all people. In this anthology of articles and reflections, Kuyper articulates a Chri…
Outline : Augustine's theology of friendship. The letters of Augustine offer a window into his life. They showcase a theologian on the run, working through difficult pastoral issues. They also show another side of Augustine; the theologian as friend. In A Bond between Souls : Friendship in the Letters of Augutine, Coleman M. Ford examines Augustine's understanding of friendship. For Augustine, …
Outline : Reading psalms in context The Psalter is a carefully edited work, skillfully arranged to communicate a theological message. The Promised Davidic King is a case study of how a single psalm shapes―and is shaped by―its context in the Psalter. Wyatt Aaron Graham argues that Psalm 108 plays a guiding role in Book V (Pss 107–150). Following Israel's return from exile in Psalm 107, Ps…
Outline : For the First Time in English, a Foundational Work of One of the Church's Most Important Theologians As some point in life, we all wonder: Who am I? What is the world, and what is my place within it? Only Christianity offers answers to these questions in a way that meets our truest needs and satisfies our deepest longings. In this important book, translated into English for the first…
Outline : What comes to mind when you think of the word church? In this volume, Gregg R. Allison helps define the church and its mission by presenting an overview of the specific doctrines and practices of different churches and denominations. He lays a basic foundation for better understanding the common practices among local church communities (“mere ecclesiology”) and the ways that they…
Outline : Experience the Easter story in a whole new way! The happiness on Palm Sunday, the surprise at the Last Supper, the sadness at the cross, the joy at the tomb - the week of Jesus' death and resurrection was filled with emotion. In 10 Days of the Easter Story, your family will journey through the key moments of Holy Week by encountering the emotions people felt during the week that chang…
Outline : The Giver of Life provides a thorough and trustworthy guide to understanding the person and work of the Holy Spirit : God's Spirit unites believers to Christ, conforms them to his image, and equips them for witness and ministry. Author J. V. Fesko writes from a confessionally Reformed perspective in dialogue with the great creeds of the church.
Outline : The fresh riches of biblical poetry for communities of faith A New Song brings together a diverse roster of Jewish and Christian scholars to explore biblical Hebrew poetic texts within the context - and for the benefit - of communities of faith. Edited by Stephen D. Campbell, Richard G. Rohlfing Jr., and Richard S. Briggs, A New Song includes nine essays on the hidden intricacies of …
Outline : The Lord Jesus Christ provides a fresh and robust guide to understanding Jesus and his work of salvation : Jesus is the divine Son of God, who has taken on human nature in the incarnation to lead his people in a new exodus. Author Brandon D. Crowe writes from a confessionally Reformed perspective in dialogue with the great creeds of the church.
Outline : Discover the rich theology of neo-Calvinism. Abraham Kuyper and Herman Bavinck sparked a theological tradition in the Netherlands that came to be known as neo-Calvinism. While studies in neo-Calvinism have focused primarily on its political and philosophical insights, its theology has received less attention. In Neo-Calvinism: A Theological Introduction, Cory C. Brock and N. Gray Suta…
Outline : Most kids don't like to wait. And Harriet Hurru-Up is no exception. Things like goopy syrup that takes forever to pour and a scient experiment about potato buds that take an eternity to sprout frustate her no end. This whimsically rhymed picture book looks at why Harriet's impatience gets the better of her most days but is off the charts on this particular day, and how she slows down…
Outline : Anne Bradstreet was the first published poet in America. She arrived in the American colonies in 1630 and lived an often difficult pioneering life. Despite the disapproval of people who thought that only men should write and study, Anne expressed her thoughts in beautiful poetry. Today's students of Anne's poetry appreciate her descriptions of early American colonial life and her hon…
Outline : Creation is waking to start a new day. The birds lift their voices. We hear what they say: "Good morning, God loves you!" Being reminded of God's love is the best way to begin and celebrate each day.
The Book of Revelation contains some of the most difficult passages in Scripture. Grant Osborne's commentary on Revelation aims to interpret the text while also introducing readers to the perspectives of contemporary scholarship in a clear and accessible manner. Osborne begins with a thorough introduction to Revelation and the many difficulties involved in its interpretation. He discusses autho…
Outline : Pelayanan dalam lingkup gereja sering kali dibedakan menjadi dua; pelayanan oleh hamba Tuhan dan oleh orang-orang awam, atau pelayanan purnawaktu dan pelayanan paruh waktu. Sementara, beberapa orang tidak menyadari bahaya dari dikotomi ini, sejarah membuktikan bahwa gereja sering kali kehilangan kuasa dan otoritasnya ketika hanya memberi kesempatan pelayanan kepada mereka yang diangga…
Outline : Hampir semua uraian mengenai Gereja selalu tertarik kepada pembicaraan mengenai tempat dan fungsi kaum pelayan yang ditahbiskan, sedang kaum awam sebagai bagian pelengkap dari Gereja selalu lenyap dari perhatian. Begitulah kata Dr. Kraemer dalam bukunya ini. Ia sendiri, seorang awam dan ahli theologia yang terkenal, menggarap panggilan kaum awam itu sebagai bagian yang hakiki dari pel…
Outline : Buku Seri Katekese Liturgi ini merupakan pengolahan secara baru atas bahan-bahan buku Bulan Katekese Liturgi (BKL) yang diterbitkan oleh Komisi Liturgi Keuskupan Agung Semarang selama 20 tahun, yakni dari tahun 1999 sampai dengan 2018. Pada ulang tahun ke-20 dari BKL inilah, Komisi Liturgi KAS ingin mempersembahkan sebuah terbitan dalam bentuk seri, yang berisi katekese liturgi yang k…
Outline : Did you know that the preaching of the Word of God has unique sin-killing, life-giving power - and brings great blessing to those who hear and receive it? In this helpful primer for congregations, Pastor David Strain establishes the basic biblical and theological foundations of preaching, highlights historical examples, and responds to questions, fears, and objections about exposition…
Outline : Church leadership is a shared responsibility, not a solo venture. This book equips pastors and elders to lead the church together as a team, focusing not so much on what they are to be but on what they as a body are to do. Written by a former pastor, now a seminary lecturer and longtime volunteer elder, this book is a groundbreaking resource for local churches of all shapes and sizes.
Outline : Your Church needs help. What now? What if the solution for the decline of today's church isn't more money, people, programs, innovation, or busyness? What if the answer is to stop and wait on God? When Church Stops Working shows how actively watching and listening for God can bring life out of death for churches in crisis today.
Outline : What is the Bible? The Bible is like a letter from God! It tells the story of God's love for us. A Child's First Bible brings the wonderful story of God's love to a child's heart. Delightfully illustrated, favourite stories from the Bible are retold in a fresh, lively way. With interactive questions, special thoughts drawn from the story and a Bible reference for readers who want to f…
Outline : Abraham Kuyper believed that Jesus is King of all creation, making it absurd to distinguish between Christian life inside and outside the church. In previous volumes of Pro Rege, Kuyper examined Christ's universal kingship and its implications for the life of the church and the family; in this third volume, he extends his analysis of Christ's kingship and rule to areas of society not …
Outline : At the beginning of the twentieth century, famed theologian Abraham Kuyper toured the Mediterranean world and encountered Islam for the first time. Part travelogue, part cultural critique, On Islam presents a European imperialist seeing firsthand the damage colonialism had caused and the value of a religion he had never truly understood. Here, Kuyper's doctrine of common grace shines …
Outline : Among Abraham Kuyper's many accomplishments was his founding of the Free University of Amsterdam, where he also served as president and professor of theology. This collection of essays and speeches presents Kuyper's theology and philosophy of education, and his understanding of the divine purpose of scholarship for human culture. Included are convocation addresses given at the Free Un…
Outline : Common Grace is often considered Abraham Kuyper's crowning work, an exploration of how God expresses grace even to the unsaved. Kuyper firmly believed that though many people in the world will remain unconverted, God's grace is still shown to the world as a whole. The second volume of Common Grace contains Kuyper's doctrinal exploration of the impact and implications of this aspect of…
Outline : Every four years, the International Calvin Congress gathers together a wide spectrum of presenters from leading scholars to early-career researchers to learn from each other through several days of plenary lectures, panel sessions, and discussions. The fruits of the 13th quadrennial International Calvin Congress are now available. Several contributions focus directly on the conference…
Outline : Allah Trinitas adalah doktrin yang paling dianggap sepi oleh pada umumnya orang Kristen (gereja), namun paling dipersoalkan sesama kepercayaan monotheisme, termasuk sejumlah theolog dan kelompok Kristen (oneness) yang menggali kembali "kuburan" ariniasme (semi-arinismeO, unitarianisme, sabellianisme, modelisme, subordinasianisme dan dwinitas. Doktrin ini dianggap tidak alkitabiah, pal…
Outline: Why did God institute two covenants? What is Israel's relationship to the New Covenant? What is a Christian's relationship to the Old Testament? Important truths for strengthening your faith and spiritual understanding. One of Christendom's most beloved writers answers these and a host of other intriguing questions in this devotional study of The Believer's New Covenant. Murray wrote,…