Summer/Fall 2010 Book Catalog

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Welcome to Crossway’s Summer/Fall 2010 Complete Book Catalog.

The publishing vision of Crossway is founded on three essential commitments: a passion for the gospel, a passion for God’s Word, and a passion for people. We are committed to publishing creative, compelling, and faithful books that align with this vision—books we believe will make a difference in people’s lives for Christ.

Inside this catalog are books written and compiled by key leaders and teachers in the church— John Piper, D. A. Carson, Darrin Patrick, Stephen Nichols, Christopher Catherwood, Christin Ditchfield, Starr Meade, and others. It is our joy to partner with these men and women, helping to extend their faithful ministry to readers like you around the world.

We invite you to our Web site for further information on all our publications, and we welcome your call or e-mail if we can answer specific questions or help in any way.

CONTENTS

Proclaiming the gospel through publishing

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NEW THIS SEPTEMBER

JOHN PIPER

Think The Life of the Mind and the Love of God Piper offers a pastor’s perspective on the life of the mind in his challenge to the church to think hard for the glory of God. John Piper’s newest book will help Christians think about thinking.

Focusing on the life of the mind helps us to know God better, love him more, and care for the world. Along with an emphasis on emotions and the experience of God, we need to practice careful thinking about God. Piper contends that “thinking is indispensable on the path to passion for God.” So how are we to maintain a healthy balance of mind and heart, thinking and feeling?

Piper urges us to think for the glory of God. He demonstrates from Scripture that glorifying God with our minds and hearts is not either-or, but both-and. Thinking carefully about God fuels passion and affections for God. Likewise, Christ-exalting emotion leads to disciplined thinking.

Readers will be reminded that “the mind serves to know the truth that fuels the fires of the heart.”

JOHN PIPER is pastor for preaching and vision at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis. He has authored numerous books, including Desiring God, Don’t Waste Your Life, This Momentary Marriage, and A Sweet and Bitter Providence.

Think 5.25 x 8, Hardcover w/Jacket, 192 pages 978-1-4335-2071-6, $19.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Life / General (REL012000)

Available September 30, 2010 AUDIENCE: Pastors and church leaders; youth workers, teachers, and professors; high school and college age students who want to be thinking Christians

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The Power of Words and the Wonder of God 978-1-4335-1049-6 $15.99

A Sweet and Bitter Providence 978-1-4335-1437-1 $17.99

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D. A. CARSON

Collected Writings on Scripture A collection of five essays and nine book reviews from a respected scholar’s reflection on the doctrine of Scripture.

God’s Word has always had enemies, but in recent years the inspiration and authority of Scripture have been attacked with renewed vigor.

Respected scholar D. A. Carson has written widely on the nature of Scripture over the past thirty years, and here presents a timely collection of his work in two parts.

In part 1, Carson selects essays written on such themes as how to interpret the Bible, recent developments in the doctrine of Scripture, unity and diversity in the New Testament, and redaction criticism. Presenting a theologically balanced and confessional perspective, Carson defines the terms of a number of debates, critiques interpretive methods and theories, and suggests positive guidelines for future action.

Part 2 presents critical reviews of nine books dealing with the inspiration and authority of Scripture. Though substantial in content, Carson’s detailed reviews will foster careful thought and perspective in those who are relatively new to the debates surrounding biblical inspiration and authority.

This volume is a diverse collection that will prove to be a helpful resource to both seasoned pastors and scholars and those who are just starting serious study of the Bible.

Collected Writings on Scripture 6 x 9, Hardcover w/Jacket, 352 pages 978-1-4335-1441-8, $27.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Theology / Systematic (REL067110) Available July 31, 2010 AUDIENCE: Carson fans, thoughtful readers, pastors, and seminary students

D. A. CARSON (PhD, Cambridge University) is research professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, where he has taught since 1978. A former pastor and itinerant minister, Carson is an active guest lecturer in academic and church settings around the world and has authored or edited more than fifty books.

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Evangelicalism 978-1-4335-1122-6 $14.99

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Memoirs of an Ordinary Pastor 978-1-4335-0199-9 $15.99

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DARRIN PATRICK

Church Planter The Man, the Message, the Mission Series: Re:Lit Examines the biblical criteria for the man, the message, and the mission behind every church plant.

Administrative, financial, and organizational concerns are real and present in every church plant. Much of what is written about church planting aims at methodology and strategy, but specific methods and strategies do not apply to every context. What lies deeper, at the heart of every church plant?

The most critical human component of every church plant is the church planter. Darrin Patrick, vice president of the Acts 29 Church Planting Network, looks at what Scripture teaches about this man’s character, the message he preaches, and the mission he fosters in his church.

Offering guidance and wisdom from years of experience, Patrick reminds us that ultimately no church plant will succeed without God’s grace and blessing.

This book is an essential resource for those considering planting a church or who are already in a plant. Avoiding an over-emphasis on particular models or methods, Patrick lays out biblical principles and sound wisdom as he urges the church back to biblical criteria for determining the man, the message, and the mission of every church plant.

DARRIN PATRICK is the vice president of the Acts 29 Church Planting Network and the founding pastor of the Journey Church in St. Louis. He has served in ministry for twenty years and speaks regularly at pastor’s conferences and training events for church planters.

Church Planter 5.5 x 8.5, Trade Paperback, 224 pages 978-1-4335-1576-7, $15.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Ministry / Pastoral Resources (REL074000) Available August 31, 2010 AUDIENCE: Young men who aspire to the godly mission of church planting; pastors and church planters who enjoy reading Mark Driscoll and John Piper

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Rescuing Ambition 978-1-4335-1491-3 $14.99

Total Church 978-1-4335-0208-8 $15.99

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STEPHEN J. NICHOLS AND NED BUSTARD

The Church History ABCs Augustine and 25 Other Heroes of the Faith With whimsical, full-color illustrations and engaging prose, this book teaches church history in a fun and creative way.

Dramatically converted on the stormy seas, a slave-trader-turnedabolitionist penned the best-loved hymn of the Christian faith. A church father was arrested and martyred for teaching the truth about Christ’s incarnation. Captured by pirates and shipped off to Ireland, a priest baptized thousands of pagans, from paupers to princes. Now who ever said church history was boring?

The Church History ABCs is a fun way for kids to learn about great figures in Christian history. Twenty-six heroes of the faith march through the alphabet, boldly telling their stories in language children can understand. This wide range of characters—men and women from across the centuries, from all over the globe—reflects the breadth of church history and reminds children that these great figures of the past were living, breathing people who lived and died for the glory of God.

The Church History ABCs 9 x 12, Printed Caseside, 32 pages 978-1-4335-1472-2, $15.99 BISAC: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Religious (JNF007080) Available June 30, 2010 AUDIENCE: Children ages 3–6

STEPHEN J. NICHOLS has written twelve books, including Heaven on Earth and The Reformation. He is research professor of Christianity and culture at Lancaster Bible College and Graduate School.

NED BUSTARD, a graphic artist, has written and illustrated many children’s books, including Ella Sings Jazz, The Story of Sir Galahad, and The Sailing Saint.

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NEW THIS SEPTEMBER

JOHN PIPER AND DAVID MATHIS, EDS.

With Calvin in the Theater of God The Glory of Christ and Everyday Life Join the great Reformer John Calvin in seeing the glory of God on display in the world.

John Calvin saw this world as God’s theater where his glory is always on display. Just as “day and night pour forth speech,” the universe and history are not silent either; they tell the glory of God. Reflecting on over 500 years of Calvin’s legacy, John Piper and this book’s other contributors invite us to join Calvin in the theater of God. Stemming from the Desiring God 2009 National Conference, this volume includes chapters by Julius Kim, Douglas Wilson, Marvin Olasky, Mark Talbot, Sam Storms, and John Piper. It touches on topics such as Calvin’s life, the Christian meaning of public life, sin and suffering, the joy of the last resurrection, and Jesus Christ as the dénouement of God’s story.

Editors John Piper and David Mathis, along with the contributors, make John Calvin’s Christ-exalting perspective on the glory of God accessible to today’s readers. Both Calvinists and other evangelicals interested in the life and work of Calvin will find these essays refreshing and instructive, leading to a robust understanding of the world as the theater of God.

JOHN PIPER is pastor of preaching and vision at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis. His co-edited books include Sex and the Supremacy of Christ and The Power of Words and the Wonder of God.

With Calvin in the Theater of God 5.5 x 8.5, Trade Paperback, 192 pages 978-1-4335-1412-8, $15.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Theology / General (REL067000)

DAVID MATHIS is executive pastoral assistant to John Piper. He is a Master of Divinity distance student at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida.

Available September 30, 2010 AUDIENCE: Readers of John Calvin; readers of John Piper; pastors; thoughtful laypeople interested in history and theology

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John Calvin: Pilgrim and Pastor 978-1-4335-0132-6 $15.99

The Legacy of Sovereign Joy 978-1-58134-813-2 $14.99

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NEW THIS AUGUST

CHRISTOPHER CATHERWOOD

The Evangelicals What They Believe, Where They Are, and Their Politics An overview of the global evangelical movement, including its historical roots, doctrinal distinctives, current strength, influence on politics and society, and teaching about the future.

In the changing political, social, and religious landscape of the West, the term evangelical is increasingly losing meaning and credibility. Although some people say there is no unity to what evangelicals believe, church historian Christopher Catherwood sets out to prove otherwise, stating, “We are a people defined by our beliefs, and that is what distinguishes us in our twenty-first century postmodern times.” Catherwood delivers a succinct and organized review of the global evangelical movement, looking at its earliest days, current place in world Christianity, political and social influence, unifying theological doctrinal beliefs, and its view on eschatology.

Using the doctrinal basis of the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students and the 1974 Lausanne Covenant, Catherwood summarizes evangelical beliefs before describing the scope of the global church and the shift of evangelicalism’s center from the global North and West to the South and East. Catherwood demonstrates that the term evangelical is not only meaningful, but necessary. Anyone wanting to know about the past, present, and future of evangelicalism will find this book helpful.

The Evangelicals 5.5 x 8.5, Trade Paperback, 192 pages 978-1-4335-0401-3, $15.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christianity / General (REL070000)

Available August 31, 2010 AUDIENCE: Evangelicals worldwide who want to know more about this movement; Evangelical pastors, church leaders, ministry leaders, missionaries; Christian readers of thoughtful books

CHRISTOPHER CATHERWOOD (PhD, University of East Anglia) teaches Balkan and Middle Eastern history, with a special emphasis on the conflicts between Christianity and Islam. Grandson of the well-known British preacher Martyn Lloyd-Jones, Catherwood is author of several books, including Church History: A Crash Course for the Curious.

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D. A. CARSON, ED.

Entrusted with the Gospel Pastoral Expositions of 2 Timothy by John Piper, Philip Ryken, Mark Driscoll, Edward Copeland, Bryan Chapell, and J. Ligon Duncan A collection of six sermons from the Gospel Coalition urging pastors to stay faithful to the ministry of gospel-centered preaching.

The church needs a strong reminder of the glorious weight of Scripture.

The Bible is preached from the pulpit less and less, and we need to return to what is most important. The Gospel Coalition seeks to address this need. It exists “to be robustly biblical, richly theological, constantly elevating what God himself in his own Word makes central.”

Stemming from the coalition’s 2009 National Conference and edited

by D. A. Carson, this book explores the great responsibility of being entrusted with the gospel. Through six sermons expositing 2 Timothy, John Piper, Phil Ryken, Mark Driscoll, Edward Copeland, Bryan Chapell, and Ligon Duncan model faithful preaching rooted in Scripture.

These pastors take up themes such as unashamed courage in gospel preaching, rightly dividing the word of truth, and finishing well. A great resource for pastors, church leaders, and others in ministry, this volume will help readers better live the vision of 2 Timothy.

D. A. CARSON (PhD, Cambridge University) is research professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, where he has taught since 1978. A former pastor and itinerant minister, Carson is an active guest lecturer in academic and church settings around the world and has authored or edited more than fifty books.

Entrusted with the Gospel 5.5 x 8.5, Trade Paperback, 224 pages 978-1-4335-1583-5, $16.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Ministry / Preaching (REL080000)

Available October 31, 2010 AUDIENCE: Pastors, ministry students, and church staff members; thoughtful readers interested in an exposition of 2 Timothy

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JOHN H. WALTON AND KIM E. WALTON

The Bible Story Handbook A Resource for Teaching 150 Stories from the Bible This one-of-a-kind resource assists Sunday school teachers and parents to teach 155 Bible stories in an accurate, understandable, and God-centered way.

How do Sunday school teachers lead children through the stories of Cain and Abel or Judas’s betrayal in a way that reflects the authority of Scripture? Sunday school curricula often gloss over difficult lessons or focus too much on characters in Bible stories, neglecting God’s self-revelation in Scripture. John and Kim Walton have created this handbook for 155 Bible stories to assist teachers and parents in knowing what each story teaches and how to present it in a God-centered way.

As they work their way through the Bible, the Waltons examine seven elements in each story: focus, theme, application, place in the Bible, interpretational issues, historical and cultural background, and agegroup appropriateness. The Bible Story Handbook includes introductory articles on why we teach the Bible and right and wrong ways to use the Bible, and ends with a two-year teaching plan. Every parent and Sunday school teacher will find this unique resource to be invaluable in teaching children to know and love God.

The Bible Story Handbook 6 x 9, Trade Paperback, 352 pages 978-1-4335-0648-2, $21.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Education / Children & Youth (REL091000) Available September 30, 2010 AUDIENCE: Those teaching Bible stories to children—particularly in church settings where the authority of the Bible is taken seriously

JOHN H. WALTON (PhD, Hebrew Union College) is professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College and Graduate School. He has authored or edited more than a dozen books, including several Bible commentaries and Bible story books for children.

KIM E. WALTON has been teaching Sunday school and developing and evaluating curriculum for 25 years. The Waltons have three adult children.

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FRED G. ZASPEL

The Theology of B. B. Warfield A Systematic Summary Presents the first comprehensive, systematic treatment of B. B. Warfield’s theology.

Benjamin Breckinridge Warfield (1851–1921) was undoubtedly one of the greatest Reformed theologians in the history of America. As professor of didactic and polemic theology at Princeton University, he wrote extensively in defense of fundamental Christian doctrines.

While his writing touched on the full spectrum of theological topics, it was spread over hundreds of periodicals, books, and pamphlets, and a significant portion has never been published in an accessible form.

Warfield stands as a dominant figure on the theological landscape, but few have a comprehensive grasp of his theology, largely because of the difficulty of tracing his ideas through numerous sources.

Fred G. Zaspel has spent many years studying Warfield’s published and unpublished writing, and presents here a concise and coherent systematic theology per B. B. Warfield. For the first time ever, readers can, in one volume, access the content of this great theologian’s academic, sermonic, and devotional works. Scholars, pastors, and students will profit from the unique combination of comprehensive detail and devotional warmth in this systematic theology.

FRED G. ZASPEL (ThM, Biblical Theological Seminary) is a PhD candidate at the Free University of Amsterdam and a pastor of Reformed Baptist Church in Franconia, Pennsylvania. He is co-author of New Covenant Theology and has published numerous booklets, articles, and book reviews.

The Theology of B. B. Warfield 6 x 9, Hardcover w/Jacket, 525 pages 978-1-4335-1395-4, $35.00 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Theology / Systematic (REL067110) Available September 30, 2010 AUDIENCE: Pastors, professors, and college and seminary students

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CHRISTIN DITCHFIELD

A Way with Words What Women Should Know about the Power They Possess A gifted communicator gives practical and biblical guidance to women of all ages in how to choose their words wisely and use their influence for the good of others.

Women have a way with words. A woman’s strength, influence, and ability to change the world for better—in every season and in every relationship—lies in the words she speaks each day. But with that Godgiven power comes the need to use it wisely, and this book provides both biblical and practical guidance to that end.

In A Way with Words, author and veteran speaker Christin Ditchfield challenges women to embrace God’s gift of words and to think carefully about how they use it. She looks at twelve timeless principles as she calls all women to examine their hearts, recognize when words are their “weapon of choice,” and learn how to steward this blessing to bring life, healing, and encouragement. Each chapter includes wisdom from influential women throughout history and a Bible study for individuals and small groups.

A Way with Words 5.5 x 8.5, Trade Paperback, 176 pages 978-1-4335-0284-2, $12.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Life / Women’s Issues (REL012130)

Available July 31, 2010 AUDIENCE: Women who find their words injuring their most important relationships; women who want their sanctification to extend to their speech

CHRISTIN DITCHFIELD, a popular conference speaker, is the author of more than fifty books, including Crossway’s Take It To Heart and The Three Wise Women. Host of the internationally syndicated radio program Take It To Heart!, she holds a masters degree in biblical theology from Southwestern University.

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Take It To Heart 978-1-58134-637-4 $9.99

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JUNE HUNT WITH JODY CAPEHART

Bonding with Your Teen through Boundaries (Revised Edition) A counselor teaches parents practical ways to lovingly provide boundaries in four critical areas of their teen’s life.

We provide our children with boundaries because we want to keep them safe and we want to teach them to make good decisions. While the boundaries themselves may change as our children grow older, the need for them does not. Parents need advice to navigate complex and difficult scenarios that may arise with their teen.

June Hunt and Jody Capehart provide such advice in Bonding with Your Teen through Boundaries. Drawing on biblical principles, they show parents how to provide appropriate boundaries in four critical areas of a teen’s life: at home, at school, and in their personal and social lives. Each chapter opens with a real-life scenario followed by concrete advice on what to say and what disciplinary action, if any, to take with your teen. Practical and realistic in its tone, the book continually shows how discipline and boundaries are helpful catalysts for healthy bonding.

This thoroughly revised and updated edition of Bonding with Your Teen includes new material that addresses the ever-increasing impact of technology on teenagers.

JUNE HUNT is founder of Hope for the Heart, a worldwide biblical counseling ministry, and hosts the award-winning radio program by the same name. Her numerous books include Seeing Yourself Through God’s Eyes and Healing the Hurting Heart.

JODY CAPEHART is director of the biblical counseling training program at Hope for the Heart and has been an educator for nearly forty years. She has written many books on teaching, parenting, and family life.

Bonding with Your Teen through Boundaries (Revised Edition) 5.5 x 8.5, Trade Paperback, 224 pages 978-1-4335-1620-7, $14.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Life / Family (REL012030)

Available August 31, 2010 AUDIENCE: Parents, grandparents, and other caregivers of teenagers; those preparing for the teen years; teen leaders

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What He Must Be 978-1-58134-930-6 $15.99

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CAROL W. CORNISH

The Undistracted Widow Living for God after Losing Your Husband A compassionate and practical guide to help mourning widows move toward finding comfort and joy as they live for God. Writing from a counselor’s heart, Carol Cornish takes readers on a journey of healing from the deep pain of losing a spouse to finding true and lasting comfort in Christ. Cornish, who lost her husband of 38 years to lung cancer, encourages widows to use their widowhood for God’s glory. Ministry to hurting widows needs to be a priority for Christian communities, and Cornish equips churches, families, and friends to come alongside those mourning the loss of a spouse.

The Undistracted Widow includes sections to help widows find renewed identity and purpose. Cornish helps readers trust in God, manage emotions, learn from both biblical and contemporary widows, balance the past, present, and future, and prepare for what’s next. Pastors, churches, and others will benefit from practical appendices. Any woman who is grieving the loss of her husband, or who knows of someone in mourning, will find this to be a valuable resource.

The Undistracted Widow 6 x 9, Trade Paperback, 256 pages 978-1-4335-1232-2, $16.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Life / Death, Grief, Bereavement (REL012010) Available August 31, 2010 AUDIENCE: Women who have recently lost their husbands; pastors and counselors; women who want to purchase a resource for a grieving friend

CAROL W. CORNISH has been a biblical counselor for over 20 years and is a regular speaker at women’s seminars, workshops, and retreats. She co-edited and coauthored Women Helping Women, which was a finalist for the Gold Medallion Book Award.

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BARRY DANYLAK

Redeeming Singleness How the Storyline of Scripture Affirms the Single Life Danylak rescues the conversation about singleness from the sphere of experiential teaching and brings it squarely into the realm of biblical theology, where it emerges as a legitimate reflection of the sufficiency of Christ’s redeeming act.

Though marriage and procreation were fundamental to the propogation of God’s people in Old Testament times, the New Testament affirms singleness as a calling for some Christians. Redeeming Singleness expounds a theology of singleness that shows how the blessings of the covenant are now directly mediated to believers through Christ.

Redeeming Singleness offers an in-depth examination of the redemptive history from which biblical singleness emerges. Danylak illustrates the continuity of this affirmation of singleness by showing how the Old Testament creation mandate and the New Testament kingdom mandate must both be understood in light of God’s plan of redemption through spiritual rebirth in Christ.

As the trend toward singleness in the church increases, the need for constructive theological reflection likewise grows. Redeeming Singleness meets this need, providing encouragement to those who are single or ministering to singles and challenging believers from all walks of life to reflect more deeply on the sufficiency of Christ.

BARRY DANYLAK is a PhD candidate at the University of Cambridge. He holds graduate degrees in mathematics, Christian thought, and biblical exegesis and is the author of several reviews and articles. He has a passion for ministry to single adults and regularly speaks and teaches on biblical singleness.

Redeeming Singleness 5.5 x 8.5, Trade Paperback, 256 pages 978-1-4335-0588-1, $16.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Life / General (REL012000)

Available September 30, 2010 AUDIENCE: Single adults who are thoughtful readers; those who minister to single adults; biblical counselors; readers who agree with John Piper’s views on singleness and marriage

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STARR MEADE

God’s Mighty Acts in Creation Teaches children ages 8–12 to see the wonder of who God is through the things he has created.

Nature reveals majestic truths about God—truths that help us know him better. God’s Mighty Acts in Creation helps children recognize those wonders, and what they tell us about their Creator.

As Starr Meade, author of Mighty Acts of God, guides young readers through the six days of creation, she points to how creation displays the wisdom and power of God. She also helps readers explore and apply other references to nature in the Bible by answering questions such as: What did Jesus mean when he claimed to be the true vine? How is all flesh like grass, and how should that affect the way we live? What was God revealing about himself when he made the sun stand still for Joshua? Each reading includes a key verse, stimulating questions, and engaging activities, all geared toward elementary-aged children.

Whether parents use this book for family devotions or children read it for themselves, all will learn how God’s glory, wisdom, sovereignty, and power are revealed in all of creation. This is a companion volume to God’s Mighty Acts in Salvation.

God’s Mighty Acts in Creation 6 x 9, Trade Paperback, 96 pages 978-1-4335-1398-5, $10.99 BISAC: JUVENILE NONFICTION / Religion / Biblical Commentaries & Interpretation

STARR MEADE was director of children’s ministries in a local church for ten years. She has written several books for parents with young children, including Mighty Acts of God, Keeping Holiday, and God’s Mighty Acts in Salvation.

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Available August 31, 2010 AUDIENCE: For children ages 8–12

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STARR MEADE

God’s Mighty Acts in Salvation Forty interactive readings introduce children ages 8–12 to God’s saving work and the priority of the gospel by creatively unpacking Paul’s teachings in Galatians.

Long before we reach adulthood, the gospel ought to be shaping our lives. Paul taught the core truths of the gospel in his letter to the Galatians, and this collection of interactive readings for preteens applies those truths in understandable ways.

Each reading begins with a key verse and then highlights one element of the gospel in everyday terms, followed by questions and activities that reinforce Paul’s teaching. Meade guides young readers to a full picture of God’s saving work, as well as a real understanding of other doctrinal concepts such as justification by faith alone, the priority of Scripture, the requirements for apostleship, and the relationship between the old and new covenants.

For parents and teachers who want to awaken young hearts to a lifelong commitment to the gospel, God’s Mighty Acts in Salvation is a great resource. This is a companion volume to God’s Mighty Acts in Creation.

STARR MEADE was director of children’s ministries in a local church for ten years. She has written several books for parents with young children, including Mighty Acts of God, Keeping Holiday, and God’s Mighty Acts in Creation.

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BRADLEY G. GREEN

The Gospel and the Mind Recovering and Shaping the Intellectual Life By establishing central themes of the West’s Christian inheritance as the basis of the intellectual life, Green shows that any recovery of the life of the mind depends on a recovery of the gospel.

History demonstrates that wherever the cross is planted, the academy follows. But history alone cannot demonstrate why this is—and must be—the case. Green engages theology and philosophy to prove that the Christian vision of God, mankind, and the world provides the necessary precondition for and enduring foundation of meaningful intellectual life.

The Gospel and the Mind, deeply rooted in Augustinian and Reformed thought, shows that core principles of the West’s Christian inheritance— such as creation and the importance of history, the centrality of a telos to all things, and the logos and the value of words—form the matrix of any promising and sustainable intellectual life.

More than a lament of the state of the evangelical mind or even an argument for the primacy of a Christian worldview, The Gospel and the Mind is a paradigm-shifting declaration that the life of the mind starts at the cross.

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BRADLEY G. GREEN (PhD, Baylor University) is associate professor of Christian studies at Union University and cofounder of Augustine School, a Christian liberal arts school in Jackson, Tennessee. He has written numerous journal articles and reviews.

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FRED SANDERS

The Deep Things of God How the Trinity Changes Everything A specialist in the doctrine of the Trinity explains how the gospel is inherently Trinitarian and how this adds depth and richness to faith and the Christian life.

The doctrine of the Trinity is widely taught and believed by evangelicals, but rarely is it fully understood or celebrated. Systematic theologian Fred Sanders, in The Deep Things of God, shows why we ought to embrace the doctrine of the Trinity wholeheartedly and without reserve, as a central concern of evangelical theology.

Sanders demonstrates with passion and conviction that the doctrine of the Trinity is grounded in the gospel itself. Written accessibly, The Deep Things of God examines the centrality of the Trinity in our salvation and the Trinity’s presence in the reading of the Bible and prayer. Readers will understand that a robust doctrine of the Trinity has massive implications for their lives. Indeed, recognizing the work of the Trinity in the gospel changes everything, restoring depth to prayer, worship, Bible study, missions, tradition, and our understanding of Christianity’s fundamental doctrines.

FRED SANDERS is associate professor of theology at Biola University’s Torrey Honors Institute. A popular blogger and speaker, Sanders has authored numerous journal articles and written or contributed to several books, including The Image of the Immanent Trinity. He blogs at www.scriptoriumdaily.com.

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LOUIS MARKOS

Apologetics for the Twenty-first Century Using the work of C. S. Lewis as a starting point, Markos examines the key popular apologists and arguments that shape the intellectual defense of the Christian faith today.

The vibrant and persuasive arguments of C. S. Lewis brought about a shift in the discipline of apologetics, moving the conversation from the ivory tower to the public square. The resulting strain of popular apologetics—which weaves through Lewis into twentieth-century writers like Francis Schaeffer and modern apologists like William Lane Craig, Josh McDowell, and Lee Strobel—has equipped countless believers to defend their faith against its detractors.

Apologetics for the Twenty-first Century uses Lewis’s work as the starting point for an absorbing survey of the key apologists and major arguments that inform apologetics today. Like apologists before him, Markos writes to engage Christians of all denominations as well as seekers and skeptics. His narrative, “man of letters” style and short chapters make Apologetics for the Twenty-first Century easily accessible for the general reader. But an extensive and heavily annotated bibliography, detailed timeline, list of prominent apologists, and glossary of common terms will satisfy the curiosity of the seasoned academic, as the book prepares all readers to meet the particular challenges of defending the faith today.

Apologetics for the Twenty-first Century 6 x 9, Trade Paperback, 256 pages 978-1-4335-1448-7, $17.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Theology / Apologetics (REL067030) Available October 31, 2010 AUDIENCE: Thoughtful readers interested in a survey of the major apologists that have come to the defense of historical, orthodox Christianity over the last century

LOUIS MARKOS (PhD, University of Michigan) holds the Robert H. Ray Chair in Humanities at Houston Baptist University. He is the author of several books, including From Achilles to Christ: Why Christians Should Read the Pagan Classics and Lewis Agonistes: How C. S. Lewis Can Train Us to Wrestle with the Modern & Postmodern World.

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DAVID VANDRUNEN

Living in God’s Two Kingdoms A Biblical Vision of Christianity and Culture Shows how God’s responses to the civil and spiritual kingdoms inform an active yet critical Christian engagement with culture.

Modern movements such as neo-Calvinism, the New Perspective on Paul, and the emerging church have popularized a view of Christianity and culture that calls for the redemption of earthly society and institutions. Many Christians have reflexively embraced this view, enticed by the socially active and engaged faith it produces.

Living in God’s Two Kingdoms illustrates how a two-kingdoms model of Christianity and culture affirms much of what is compelling in these transformationist movements while remaining faithful to the whole counsel of Scripture. By focusing on God’s response to each kingdom— his preservation of the civil society and his redemption of the spiritual kingdom—VanDrunen teaches readers how to live faithfully in each sphere.

Highlighting vital biblical distinctions between honorable and holy tasks, VanDrunen’s analysis will challenge Christians to be actively and critically engaged in the culture around them while retaining their identities as sojourners and exiles in this world.

DAVID VANDRUNEN is Robert B. Strimple Professor of Systematic Theology and Christian Ethics at Westminster Seminary California, an ordained minister of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church, and a licensed attorney. He has authored many articles and five books, including Bioethics and the Christian Life: A Guide to Making Difficult Decisions.

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JAMES M. HAMILTON JR.

God’s Glory in Salvation through Judgment A Biblical Theology Moves through the Bible book by book to demonstrate its theological center: God’s glory in salvation through judgment.

In Exodus 34 Moses asks to see God’s glory, and God reveals himself as a God who is merciful and just. James Hamilton Jr. contends that from this passage comes a biblical theology that unites the meta-narrative of Scripture under one central theme: God’s glory in salvation through judgment.

Hamilton begins in the Old Testament by showing that God was glorified through both his judgment on the Egyptians and the Caananites, and his mercy as accorded in salvation to Israel. The New Testament unfolds the ultimate display of God’s glory in justice and mercy, as it was God’s righteous judgment shown on the cross that brought us salvation. God’s glory in salvation through judgment will be shown at the end of time, when Christ returns to judge his enemies and save all who have called on his name.

Hamilton moves through the Bible book by book, showing that there is one theological center to the whole Bible. The volume’s systematic method and scope make it a unique resource.

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JAMES M. HAMILTON JR. (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is assistant professor of biblical studies at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and pastor of preaching at Baptist Church of the Redeemer in Sugar Land, Texas. He is author of God’s Indwelling Presence and numerous articles and essays.

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D. A. CARSON

Evangelicalism What Is It and Is It Worth Keeping?

A noted evangelical scholar presents a biblical/theological definition of evangelicalism that is rooted in the New Testament’s description of the gospel and that retains its relevance today.

What defines today’s evangelicals? Are they people who fit an empirical, social-science profile? Have historical roots in the Reformation? Hold to certain theological priorities or fall within particular parameters? Is the term evangelical even useful anymore?

D. A. Carson responds to all these questions and more in Evangelicalism. Carson defines and upacks the term, advocating a biblical/theological foundation that is built on the description of the gospel found in 1 Corinthians 15. First establishing that evangelicalism is Christological, biblical, historical, theological, apostolic, heraldic, and personal, he proceeds to demonstrate its continuing relevance and our need for its scripturally defined boundaries. Carson then critiques Mark Noll’s book Is the Reformation Over? and draws examples from Catholic doctrine, Christian experience, and modern scholarship to illustrate that the issues at stake in the Reformation are not settled.

Carson’s book will be welcomed by readers concerned about the future of evangelicalism and thinking about evangelicalism’s place in today’s religious forums.

D. A. CARSON (PhD, Cambridge University) is research professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, where he has taught since 1978. A former pastor and itinerant minister, Carson is an active guest lecturer in academic and church settings around the world and has authored or edited more than forty-five books.

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J. I. PACKER

A Quest for Godliness The Puritan Vision of the Christian Life Packer delivers a moving and challenging exploration of the teachings and beliefs of great Puritan leaders such as Owen, Baxter, and Edwards. In a time of failing vision and decaying values, this powerful portrait of the Puritans is a beacon of hope that calls us to radical commitment and action.

Now available in a redesigned paperback.

A Quest for Godliness 6 x 9, Trade Paperback, 368 pages 978-1-4335-1581-1, $25.00 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Theology / General (REL067000)

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J. I. PACKER is the Board of Governors’ Professor of Theology at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia.

He has authored the classic best-seller Knowing God, as well as many other titles. He served as general editor for the English Standard Version Bible and as theological editor for the ESV Study Bible.

ELYSE M. FITZPATRICK

Because He Loves Me How Christ Transforms Our Daily Life A trained biblical counselor points Christians to their true identity as beloved children of God. Those who struggle with either legalism or lawlessness will find encouragement to return to God’s love, the source of authentic and lasting change. Study questions and invitations to further discovery conclude each chapter.

Now available in paperback.

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ELYSE M. FITZPATRICK holds a masters degree in biblical counseling from Trinity Theological Seminary. She is a retreat and conference speaker, head of Women Helping Women Ministries, and a member of the National Association of Nouthetic Counselors. Fitzpatrick has authored nearly a dozen books, including Comforts from the Cross.

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Saved from What?

A penetrating look by well-known pastor and teacher R. C. Sproul at what the Bible really teaches about the nature of salvation.

Christians speak of “being saved” but all too often don’t follow the phrase to its logical reply: “Saved from what?” How do we answer this question when we share the gospel with others? Far from being a matter of semantics, the issue holds critical importance for believers and non-believers alike. Is it really sufficient to say that we are saved from our sins?

R. C. Sproul uses Scripture to show that the question, in its most important sense, should be phrased, “Saved from whom?” The answer: God himself. God, in righteous wrath, stands against us in our sin. But the glory of the gospel is that the one from whom we need to be saved is the very one who saves us. It is when we truly grasp the significance of Christ’s redeeming work that we begin to understand the serious demands and joys of repentance. Thoughtful readers will be strengthened and challenged by this insightful volume.

Now available in paperback.

R. C. SPROUL is the founder and chairman of Ligonier Ministries and minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew’s in Sanford, Florida. He has written more than sixty books and is featured daily on the Renewing Your Mind radio program.

Saved from What?

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