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Introducing Crossway’s Winter 2012 Complete Book Catalog.
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IN SOUTH AFRICA: Christian Art, Vereeniging IN THE U.K.: Inter-Varsity Press, Nottingham Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers, is a not-for-profit Christian ministry and exists solely for the purpose of proclaiming the gospel through publishing and other means in order, by God’s grace: (a) to bring men, women, and children to Christ as their Lord and Savior; (b) to help individual Christians and the church grow in knowledge and understanding of the Christian life; (c) to bear witness to God’s Truth, Beauty, and Holiness, and the Lordship of Christ in every area of life; and (d) to glorify our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in every way. Any surpluses which may arise shall be used solely to further the ministry and shall not enure to the benefit of any individual.
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D. A. CARSON AND TIMOTHY KELLER, EDS.
The Gospel as Center Renewing Our Faith and Reforming Our Ministry Practices Series: The Gospel Coalition Timely and valuable core teachings from an evangelical movement dedicated to the gospel of Christ and a Scripturebased reformation of ministry practices. Up until a generation ago, most adults had similar moral intuitions whether they were believers or not, and the core of protestant orthodoxy was still intact. Yet, in the wake of postmodernism and secularism, all that has changed. Convinced that gospel-centered ministry is utterly imperative for such a time as this, contributors D. A. Carson, Tim Keller, Kevin DeYoung, Philip Ryken, Bryan Chapell, Thabiti Anyabwile, Richard Phillips, Sam Storms, and others defend the gospel and traditional doctrines. To showcase the center of confessional evangelicalism, this volume presents the 14 booklets in the Gospel Coalition Booklet series. In addition, this volume includes a preface, the Gospel Coalition’s foundational documents, and indexes. The editors and contributors represent a wide range of denominations and are united not only by belief in the biblical gospel, but also by the conviction that ministry today must be increasingly gospel centered.
D. A. CARSON (PhD, Cambridge University) is research professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He has authored numerous books, including Scandalous and Memoirs of an Ordinary Pastor. TIMOTHY KELLER (DMin, Westminster Theological Seminary) is founder and pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York. He is the best-selling author of The Prodigal God and The Reason for God.
The Gospel as Center 6 x 9, Hardcover w/Jacket, 288 pages 978-1-4335-1561-3, $21.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Ministry / Pastoral Resources (REL074000) Available February 29, 2012
AU D I E N C E Readers of D. A. Carson and Timothy Keller; anyone looking for resources on the core doctrines of evangelicalism; church leaders
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HAYLEY DIMARCO AND MICHAEL DIMARCO
Die Young Burying Your Self in Christ Presenting a challenge for believers to die to the bondage of living for self, this best-selling husband and wife team show the rewarding reasons for choosing to live for Christ. In a world that entices people to chase happiness by living a life centered on themselves, Hayley and Michael DiMarco take a stand for the truth. Living for yourself, they say, will destroy you. The only path to real life is through death—a death to self that frees people rescued by Jesus to live with the fearless love and rock-solid hope that he intended. Based on the premise that the gospel turns life upside down, the DiMarcos explain the paradoxes that result: death is the new life; less is the new more; weak is the new strong; slavery is the new freedom. Their relatable, contemporary style packs a solid biblical punch, as they examine what the life and death of Christ means for those who have given their lives to him. This book will give readers a vision to dig deeper and bury themselves in Christ and to find contentment, safety, freedom, and victory in living for him.
Die Young 5.5 x 8.5, Trade Paperback, 224 pages 978-1-4335-3057-9, $14.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Life / Personal Growth (REL012070) Available January 31, 2012
HAYLEY AND MICHAEL DIMARCO are the best-selling authors of a combined total of over 30 books, including God Girl, God Guy, Dateable, Cupidity, and B4UD8. Their Nashville-based company, Hungry Planet, is focused on producing books that combine hard-hitting biblical truth with cutting-edge design.
AU DIEN CE dults of all ages, with an emphasis on twentyA somethings; lay leaders and pastoral staff who work with young adults R ELATED B OOKS
Don’t Waste Your Life 978-1-58134-498-1 $13.99 PAGE 34
Filling Up the Afflictions of Christ 978-1-4335-1046-5 $17.99 PAGE 37
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R. KENT HUGHES AND CAREY HUGHES, WITH JONATHAN CARSWELL
Disciplines of a Godly Young Man An adaptation of the classic book Disciplines of a Godly Man, this new book provides a biblical framework for living a radical life as a young disciple of Jesus. Point blank, this is a punchy, no-holds-barred book for young men that lays out the call and command to be disciplined, godly, and sold-out for Jesus. Addressing topics such as purity in one’s thought-life, peer pressure, and perseverance as a Christian, this specially adapted work stands to influence a struggling generation. Using the same no-nonsense approach that made R. Kent Hughes’ Disciplines of a Godly Man a positive influence on thousands of adults, this adaptation by Kent, his son Carey, and veteran youth leader Jonathan Carswell outlines the disciplines necessary to help a young man align every facet of his life with the fundamental truths of the Bible. It not only teaches how to live a life of Christian discipline, but also instills the desire to do so into a young heart longing to live with integrity, meaning, and fulfillment. This book brings the authority of a trusted name with a new flavor that will engage a younger audience.
R. KENT HUGHES (DMin, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is senior pastor emeritus of College Church in Wheaton, Illinois, and author of Disciplines of a Godly Man, which has sold more than 250,000 copies. CAREY HUGHES (ThM, Moore College, Sydney) is senior pastor of Christ the Redeemer Church in Spokane, Washington, and former Junior High director at College Church in Wheaton. JONATHAN CARSWELL serves as managing director of 10 of Those, a Christian resource distributor in England. He studied theology and youth work at Durham University, and has since authored four bestselling books in the United Kingdom. R E L AT E D BO O KS
Disciplines of a Godly Man 978-1-58134-758-6 $15.99
Disciplines of a Godly Woman 978-1-58134-208-6 $19.99
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NANCY GUTHRIE
The Wisdom of God Seeing Jesus in the Psalms and Wisdom Books Series: Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament The second book in the Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament series leads readers in a Christ-centered study of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon. This 10-week study of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Solomon mines the Wisdom Literature not only for wise principles for living, but also for the wise person these books point to through their drama, poetry, proverb, and song. In her accessible and authentic style, Nancy Guthrie focuses on seeing Jesus in the Old Testament instead of on works-based moralism. She presents clear commentary and contemporary application of gospel truths, speaking directly to issues such as repentance, submission, happiness, and sexuality. Each weekly lesson includes questions for personal study, a contemporary teaching chapter that emphasizes how the passage fits into the bigger story of redemptive history, a brief section on how the passage uniquely points to what is yet to come at the consummation of Christ’s kingdom, and a group discussion guide.
The Wisdom of God 6 x 9, Trade Paperback, 256 pages 978-1-4335-2632-9, $15.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Biblical Studies / Bible Study Guides (REL006700) Available February 29, 2012
NANCY GUTHRIE teaches at Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville, Tennessee, and at conferences around the country, and she is currently pursuing graduate studies at Covenant Theological Seminary. She is the author of numerous books including The One Year Book of Discovering Jesus in the Old Testament. Her first book in the Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament series is The Promised One, a study of Genesis.
The Promised One DVD Seeing Jesus in Genesis Series: Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament The Promised One provides a fresh look at the book of Genesis, leading women in discovering how its stories, symbols, people, and promises point to Christ. Over ten weeks of study, participants will see Christ as the agent of creation, the offspring who will crush the head of the serpent, the ark of salvation, the source of the righteousness credited to Abraham, the substitutionary sacrifice provided by God, the Savior to whom the whole world must come for life, and much more. The Promised One DVD 4.375 x 7.5, DVD 978-1-4335-3221-4, $59.99 Available August 31, 2011
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DAVE HARVEY
Am I Called? The Summons to Pastoral Ministry (Foreword by Matt Chandler) An experienced pastor helps men explore their calling to plant or lead a church. Many men have the skills to lead a church, but only some are called. Dave Harvey helps men considering pastoral ministry to see God’s active role in the process of discerning their calling. God’s Word offers a clear framework for evaluating one’s call, especially within the context of community. Harvey offers six diagnostic questions to help prospective pastors process their calling, and what they should be doing now if they aren’t sure. Illustrated with personal and historical stories, Harvey explores biblical and practical principles for determining the pastoral call. Over the past twenty-four years of ministry, Harvey has enjoyed assisting many men in discerning whether they are called into ministry. This book will guide you through that all-important process with wisdom and confidence in God’s faithfulness in your life.
DAVE HARVEY (DMin, Westminster Theological Seminary) is responsible for church planting, church care, and international expansion for Sovereign Grace Ministries, having served on the leadership team since 1995. He is the author of Rescuing Ambition and When Sinners Say “I Do.”
Am I Called? 5 x 7, Trade Paperback, 208 pages 978-1-4335-2748-7, $12.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Ministry / Pastoral Resources (REL074000) Available March 31, 2012
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PHIL RYKEN
Loving the Way Jesus Loves Seasoned pastor and college president Phil Ryken offers a unique exploration of 1 Corinthians 13, showing how every aspect of this famous chapter is perfectly illustrated in the life of Jesus Christ. Most people are familiar with the “love chapter” of the Bible, 1 Corinthians 13, yet expositor Phil Ryken has something new to say. Drawing on the earthly life and ministry of Jesus to illustrate Paul’s statements about what love is and isn’t, Ryken brings a christological approach to this commonly quoted passage. These aspects of love are then illuminated chronologically through the story of Christ’s advent, teaching, miracle working, sufferings, crucifixion, death, resurrection, and ascension. This approach highlights the crucial truth that we are able to love only because Christ first loved us in this particularly profound, very real, and transformative manner. Complete with a study guide for each of the 12 chapters, Loving the Way Jesus Loves will benefit Bible study groups as well as individual readers. Given its unique emphasis, biblical soundness, integration of art through photography, and popular-level writing style, Ryken’s book has both wide and strong appeal. His intensely practical treatment of 1 Corinthians 13 is informed by the classic expositions of Jonathan Edwards and C. S. Lewis, yet it explores an angle that no other commentator has. Ultimately, Loving the Way Jesus Loves bears witness to the life-altering truth that love is a person who has first loved us.
Loving the Way Jesus Loves 5.5 x 8.5, Trade Paperback, 224 pages 978-1-4335-2479-0, $14.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Life / Personal Growth (REL012070) Available January 31, 2012
PHIL RYKEN (DPhil, University of Oxford) is president of Wheaton College and former senior minister of Philadelphia’s Tenth Presbyterian Church. He has written or edited over 30 books, including Written in Stone, Exodus, and King Solomon: The Temptations of Money, Sex, and Power.
AU DIEN CE Thoughtful Christians interested in practical theology and devotional reading; evangelicals intrigued by a new approach to this passage; Bible study groups; pastors
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Our Triune God 978-1-4335-1987-1 $12.99
King Solomon 978-1-4335-2154-6 $16.99
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LELAND RYKEN
The ESV and the English Bible Legacy Describes the chief characteristics of historic English Bible translation and places the ESV in this classical stream. Modern Bible translations are at a crossroads as multiple philosophies argue that Bible translations ought to be done a certain way. So who’s right? And what has been the historic view of English Bible translators? Leland Ryken, an expert on the literature of the Bible, brings clarity to questions of how modern Bible translations should be viewed in their historical context. He begins by tracing the history of English Bible translation from William Tyndale to the King James Bible, outlining important distinctions. In the view of these historic translators, there is a right way and a wrong way to translate the Bible. Ryken concludes that essentially literal Bible translations best adhere to the legacy of classic English Bible translation. He contends that the English Standard Version is a true heir of this classical stream and concludes with an argument on why the ESV can serve as the translation of choice for Christians in all walks of life. This book is a great resource for Christians who have questions about why we have different Bible translations and how to choose between them.
LELAND RYKEN (PhD, University of Oregon) is professor of English at Wheaton College and has written or edited numerous books, including Understanding English Bible Translation, The Dictionary of Biblical Imagery, and The Legacy of the King James Bible. Ryken served as literary stylist for The Holy Bible, English Standard VersionÂŽ.
The ESV and the English Bible Legacy 5.5 x 8.5, Trade Paperback, 144 pages 978-1-4335-3066-1, $12.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Biblical Studies / General (REL006000)
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GENE EDWARD VEITH AND MARY J. MOERBE
Family Vocation God’s Calling in Marriage, Parenting, and Childhood Convinced that the transforming, liberating truths of vocation and calling should have a deep impact on the Christian family, Veith and Moerbe show how these doctrines help to generate healthier and happier families. What does it mean to be called as a husband, a wife, a parent, a child? How does the gospel impact how we fulfill our particular calling? How does God’s presence influence the struggles that families face? Gene Veith joins forces with his daughter Mary Moerbe to explore these kinds of questions as well as the roles of calling and vocation in family life. Though we have little control over who is in our family, God has placed us with specific people for specific reasons. The authors show how our roles are distinct and important to God’s plan for our lives, and how a biblical understanding enables us to move away from common dysfunctions and toward forgiveness and healing. Writing with sensitivity and wisdom, Veith and Moerbe address the common problems facing contemporary families: the crosses, the weaknesses, and the uncertainties. They articulate a compelling paradigm for creating loving and forgiving families who maintain hope in the face of cultural pressure. An important resource for all Christians, including pastors, counselors, and those working in family ministry.
Family Vocation 6 x 9, Trade Paperback, 240 pages 978-1-4335-2406-6, $15.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Life / Family
GENE EDWARD VEITH JR. (PhD, University of Kansas) is provost and professor of literature at Patrick Henry College and the author of several noted books on Christianity and culture, including God at Work.
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God at Work 978-1-4335-2447-9 $15.99 PAGE 39
God, Marriage, and Family 978-1-4335-0364-1 $22.99 PAGE 39
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GERALD HIESTAND AND JAY S. THOMAS
Sex, Dating, and Relationships A Fresh Approach Answering prevalent questions like “How far is too far?” the authors articulate a biblical theology of dating and relationships aimed at persuading a new generation of Christians to get serious about honoring Christ with their sexuality. Considering the pervasive immorality and high divorce rate of our contemporary Christian culture, we evidently need a biblically based, theologically compelling, practical understanding of sex, dating, and relationships. Pastors Gerald Hiestand and Jay Thomas counteract this problem with their paradigm-shifting view of purity and relationships—a view that challenges even the basic assumptions of evangelical subculture. Unlike most books on dating, this one cuts straight to the heart of dating relationships, asserting with confidence that the line must be drawn at “no sexual activity” whatsoever. Few have dared to define and apply the Bible’s understanding of purity in premarital relationships to this degree, but Heistand and Thomas have done it. Furthermore, both authors are vocational pastors who have a proven ability to express biblical truth in a winsome and compelling manner. Sex, Dating, and Relationships adds a new, almost provocative voice to the conversation that, with straightforward theological insight, pleads with Christians to get serious about honoring Christ with their sexuality.
GERALD HIESTAND (MA, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is senior associate pastor at Calvary Memorial Church in Oak Park, Illinois, and serves as president of the Society for the Advancement of Ecclesial Theology.
Sex, Dating, and Relationships 5.25 x 8, Trade Paperback, 160 pages 978-1-4335-2711-1, $12.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Life / Relationships (REL012100)
JAY S. THOMAS (MDiv, ThM, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary) serves as lead pastor of Chapel Hill Bible Church in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
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AU D I E N C E Christian singles, ages 18–35; parents; pastors and youth ministers; dating or engaged couples; premarital counselors R E L AT E D BO O KS
Doing Things Right in Matters of the Heart 978-1-58134-842-2 $11.99
Sex and the Supremacy of Christ 978-1-58134-697-8 $15.99
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PENELOPE WILCOCK
The Hawk and the Dove Trilogy (Redesign) Series: The Hawk and the Dove A seasoned trilogy, full of captivating tales that reflect the human drama of learning to love and accepting God’s grace, celebrates its 20th anniversary with a new look. In honor of nearly twenty years in print, and in the midst of three new volumes in the series, Crossway is rereleasing this classic trilogy, redesigning the cover and retypesetting the interior. Set in a medieval monastery and following the lives of the brothers of St. Alcuin, this threein-one package consists of books 1–3: The Hawk and the Dove, The Wounds of God, and The Long Fall. While the characters belong to another century, their struggles are our own—finding one’s place, coping with failure, living with impossible people, and changing when we realize that we are the impossible ones. Rich with imagery and emotion, their tales depict love in action and love given in the most trying of circumstances. Penelope Wilcock takes a course that far too many Christian fiction writers never dare to take—writing a love story about God and man, and love between brothers in Christ rather than the typical romance between man and woman. A true ministry to the lonely of heart, Wilcock’s captivating tales of monastic life reflects the timeless human struggle of people learning to love God and to receive his grace.
The Hawk and the Dove Trilogy 5.5 x 8.5, Trade Paperback, 560 pages 978-1-4335-2847-7, $19.99 BISAC: FICTION / Historical (FIC014000) Available January 31, 2012
PENELOPE WILCOCK is the author of ten books of fiction and poetry. She lives a quiet life on the southeast coast of England with her husband and is the mother of five children.
AU DIEN CE iction readers; historical fiction readers who like F Jan Karon, Donna Fletcher Crow, and Stephen Lawhead; those interested in medieval history or monastic life
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The Hour before Dawn Series: The Hawk and the Dove A moving story about grief and healing unfolds in an English countryside monastery as the beloved brothers of St. Alcuin discover new depths of God’s grace and restoration. Once again, author Penelope Wilcock reaches back through the centuries to the ancient monastery of St. Alcuin. Abbot John is undergoing deep, emotional shock after learning of the rape of his sister and murder of his mother; Father William is becoming vulnerable for the first time; and there, immersed in the daily routine of simple tasks, the brothers undertake the greatest task of nurturing the grace of God in their souls. Book 5 in the recently continued The Hawk and the Dove series, The Hour before Dawn explores the psychological impact of grief and trauma as well as how one can be healed. Wilcock deftly weaves themes of the resurrection and ascension throughout the story, exploring the process of having survived suffering, but not yet having moved on. Characters eagerly await the coming dawn of restoration. Based on solid historical research, Wilcock’s representation of monastic life is authentic, rich with poetic prose and a sense of time and place. The Hour before Dawn affirms our need for one another’s understanding and love as well as our need for a personal relationship with Jesus. Wilcock’s newest story helps readers understand the grieving process, and make connections between the Bible and everyday life experiences. PENELOPE WILCOCK is the author of ten books of fiction and poetry. She lives a quiet life on the southeast coast of England with her husband and is the mother of five children.
The Hour before Dawn 5.5 x 8.5, Trade Paperback, 224 pages 978-1-4335-2659-6, $12.99 BISAC: FICTION / Historical (FIC014000) Available January 31, 2012
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Fiction readers; those who enjoyed the original The Hawk and the Dove Trilogy; historical fiction readers who like Jan Karon, Francine Rivers, and Stephen Lawhead; those interested in medieval history or monastic life
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KENNETH A. MYERS
All God’s Children and Blue Suede Shoes Christians and Popular Culture (Redesign) A classic examination of popular culture that helps Christians live conscientiously “in the world, but not of it.” Every generation of Christians faces unique challenges. The first-century church had Caesar’s lions and the Colosseum. And, while it might seem like an extreme assertion to compare the two, Ken Myers points out that the challenge of living with popular culture may well be as serious as the persecution of the early saints. The erosion of character, the spoiling of innocent pleasures, and the cheapening of life itself are all afflictions of a silent enemy that strikes subtly and unexpectedly. Like a frog stuck in a pot well on it’s way to a boil, we cannot afford to be indifferent about our culture. Neither escaping nor condemning popular culture, Myers works to understand it. Exploring historical origins and biblical teaching on this complex subject, Myers helps us think critically about how popular culture affects our perceptions of reality. This book encourages a culture of transcendence within the church that enables us to engage without conforming to popular culture.
All God’s Children and Blue Suede Shoes 5.5 x 8.5, Trade Paperback, 224 pages 978-1-4335-2822-4, $17.99 BISAC: RELIGION / Christian Life / General (REL012000)
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KENNETH A. MEYERS (DMin, Westminster Theological Seminary) is director of Mars Hill Audio, an organization devoted to helping Christians think wisely about modern culture through a variety of audio resources. Prior to that, he was a producer and editor for National Public Radio and the executive editor of Eternity magazine.
AU DIEN CE Thoughtful Christians who want to have a sensible understanding of culture
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ANDREAS J. KÖSTENBERGER AND ROBERT W. YARBROUGH, EDS.
Understanding the Times New Testament Studies in the 21st Century: Essays in Honor of D. A. Carson on the Occasion of His 65th Birthday This collection of essays examines the state of New Testament studies in contemporary times. In our rapidly changing, postmodern culture, we desperately need men who understand the times and know what we ought to do. D. A. Carson is such a man. Renowned as a gifted speaker, writer, theologian, and pastor, Carson has written extensively and persuasively on a wide range of topics and has been a defender of the modern evangelical faith. In appreciation of Carson’s life work, editors Andreas J. Köstenberger and Robert Yarbrough have assembled a team of contributors, including Stanley Porter, Grant Osborne, Mark Dever, John Woodbridge, Douglas Moo, Peter O’Brien, Eckhard Schnabel, Craig Blomberg, and David Pao, to produce this volume of essays on New Testament studies in modern times. The book is divided into three parts: New Testament Studies and Ancillary Disciplines, Special Topics in New Testament Studies, and New Testament Studies around the World. Pastors, professors, and students will benefit not only from the example of a man who understands the times, but also from the high quality of scholarship and wide variety of topics covered in this volume.
ANDREAS J. KÖSTENBERGER (PhD, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is professor of New Testament at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, the editor of the Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, and the author of numerous books and articles. ROBERT W. YARBROUGH (DPhil, University of Aberdeen) is professor of New Testament at Covenant Theological Seminary after serving for many years as chair of the New Testament Department at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He is the author of several books and articles.
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Finding Faithful Elders and Deacons Series: IXMarks An application-intensive approach to seeking out biblically qualified church leaders and servants and developing those qualities in others. Any church leader knows that the qualifications for elders and deacons are articulated in the Bible, but that same leader also knows that actually finding other leaders who fulfill the biblical qualifications is difficult. While many books analyze and debate the finer points of church government, few have been written on both elders and deacons, and fewer still successfully show how to identify and reproduce legitimate leaders and willing servants throughout the ranks of the church body. Thabiti Anyabwile writes from his expertise as a pastor and an elder as well as from his experience of being led by faithful men. Balancing thoughtful analysis of pertinent Bible passages with thorough application for use in a contemporary context, Anyabwile answers the questions, “Who should we look for to lead and serve in the church?” and “What should they do to fulfill their calling?” Rather than exacerbating the controversial questions surrounding these issues, this book provides meaningful action points that will prove effective for a wide range of interpretations.
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THABITI ANYABWILE is senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Grand Cayman in the Cayman Islands. He served previously as an elder and assistant pastor at Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, DC. His other works include What Is a Healthy Church Member?, The Faithful Pastor, and The Decline of African-American Theology.
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The Biblical Counseling Movement after Adams (Foreword by David Powlison) Ground-breaking exploration of how the biblical counseling movement’s development since Jay Adams is producing practitioners with a more robust approach to counseling. People inside and outside of the biblical counseling movement recognize differences between the foundational work of Jay Adams and that of current leaders such as David Powlison. Yet those differences have been ill-defined and largely anecdotal until now. Heath Lambert shows how biblical counseling remains rooted in a commitment to the sufficiency of Scripture and the need to give practical help to struggling people. He identifies contemporary leaders—including Powlison, Ed Welch, Paul Tripp, and Wayne Mack—who emphasize the sinner as sufferer, the heart as key to motivation, and the need to interact humbly with critics. Demonstrating how these refinements in framework, methodology, and engagement style are characteristic of a second generation of biblical counselors, Lambert contends this new wave of counselors is now increasingly balanced in their counseling methods. With a substantial foreword from David Powlison and strong support from prominent biblical counselors, this book will help all Christians interested in the fundamentally theological task of counseling to think carefully and biblically about how it is taught and practiced. HEATH LAMBERT (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is assistant professor of pastoral theology and coordinator of the department of biblical counseling at Boyce College of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Lambert is also pastor of Biblical Living at Crossing Church in Louisville, Kentucky, and sits on the review board for The Journal of Biblical Manhood and Womanhood and the Biblical Counseling Coalition’s council.
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The Joy of Calvinism Knowing God’s Personal, Unconditional, Irresistible, Unbreakable Love A positive guide to the principles of Calvinism that shows how God’s love and our joy lie at the heart of this often misunderstood theology. The Bible’s command to “rejoice continually” seems impossible and, frankly, unreasonable. Yet despite the apparent difficulty in fulfilling this commandment, Gregory Forster argues that Calvinism holds the key— namely that “real Calvinism is all about joy.” Forster passionately holds to this belief, and systematically demonstrates it by addressing popular misconceptions of what Calvinism is and is not. Dismantling negative expressions of Calvinist theology, Forster positively reiterates its fundamental tenents, showing how God’s love is the driving force behind every facet of Calvin’s doctrine of salvation. Written accessibly, The Joy of Calvinism is an important addition to the conversation surrounding Calvinism and its advocates. Skeptics and those who have had negative perceptions of Calvinism, as well as Calvinists themselves, will find this a helpful resource for clearing up the controversies and grasping the winsomeness of the doctrines of grace.
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GREGORY FORSTER (PhD, Yale University) is the program director for American history, economics, and religion at the Kern Family Foundation. He is the author of six books and has published numerous articles and scholarly studies.
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FRED G. ZASPEL; STEPHEN J. NICHOLS AND JUSTIN TAYLOR, GEN. EDS.
Warfield on the Christian Life Living in Light of the Gospel (Foreword by Michael A. G. Haykin) Series: Theologians on the Christian Life Accessibe outline of Warfield’s teaching on a variety of topics concerning the Christian life. Benjamin Breckinridge Warfield has been described as one of the most influential and important theologians in American history, second only to Jonathan Edwards. A prolific writer, he published on a wide variety of theological topics. WarfieldscholarFredZaspelfocuseshereonWarfield’swritingonthesubjectofthe Christianlife.Thegospel,thegoodnewsofoursalvationthroughJesusChrist,iscentral to all of life for Warfield. Zaspel touches on such topics as Bible reading, prayer, holiness,andwork,ateverypointshowinghowWarfieldbringsbiblicalandtheological insight to the question of how we are to live in light of the gospel. Part of the Theologians on the Christian Life series, edited by Stephen Nichols and Justin Taylor, this volume will help Christians think through what it means to live a God-honoring life before the cross of Christ.
FRED G. ZASPEL (PhD, Free University of Amsterdam) is a pastor at Reformed Baptist Church in Franconia, Pennsylvania, and adjunct professor of systematic theology at Calvary Baptist Seminary. He is the author of The Theology of B. B. Warfield and coauthor of New Covenant Theology. STEPHEN J. NICHOLS (PhD, Westminster Theological Seminary) is a professor at Lancaster Bible College and Graduate School and has written several books, including Welcome to the Story.
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AU D I E N C E JUSTIN TAYLOR is an associate publisher at Crossway, the editor of numerous books, and blogs at “Between Two Worlds.”
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ANTHONY B. BRADLEY, ED.
Keep Your Head Up America’s New Black Christian Leaders, Social Consciousness, and the Cosby Conversation A compilation that explores the chronic afflictions of the black community and continues the “Cosby conversation,” while connecting the hope of the gospel to specific cultural issues. “The black community is in trouble,” writes Anthony Bradley. Systemic issues are perpetuating a chronic plague on not only African-American society, but the black church in particular. Continuing the renowned “Cosby Conversation,” first started in 2007 by Bill Cosby and Dr. Alvin Poussaint, Bradley has assembled a team of pastors, scholars, and leaders to address specific issues within the black community. Bradley’s volume features contributions from himself, Vincent Bacote, Ralph C. Watkins, Eric M. Mason, Anthony Carter, Craig Mitchell, and others. Covering a variety of topics, including victim mentality, hip-hop, masculinity, and the prosperity gospel, this book will open readers’ eyes to the serious challenges facing the black church today. It will not leave readers without hope, however, as each contributor brings the conversation back to the Bible and the gospel as the only source of true, enduring change.
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ANTHONY B. BRADLEY (PhD, Westminster Theological Seminary) is associate professor of theology and ethics at the King’s College, New York. He is also research fellow at the Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty, and the author of Liberating Black Theology.
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Salvation Accomplished by the Son The Work of Christ After writing and teaching on the subject for nearly thirty years, this beloved professor of theology presents a major volume on the atoning work of Christ. In this distinctive volume on the life of Jesus, Robert Peterson presents the biblical doctrine of Christ’s saving work in a fresh and comprehensive way. Peterson’s ability to explain the relationship between text and doctrine, to uncover connections that have eluded many others, and to organize the material in a way that is clear to seminarians and pastors and accessible to the layman, makes this volume a work to be noted. Peterson is as sound as they come, and his extensive preaching and teaching ministry enables him to make complex theological matters comprehensible to nonspecialists. Salvation Accomplished by the Son aims to glorify Christ by presenting the saving work of Jesus in greater scope than has previously been done, and to encourage Christians to worship and serve him. This book explains in detail what Christ has done to rescue us, both his deeds and the biblical pictures illustrating them. Offered here is a substantive, significant, and enduring treatise on a key Christian doctrine—the work of Christ.
ROBERT A. PETERSON (PhD, Drew University) is professor of systematic theology at Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis. He is the author of numerous books and articles, and is editor with Chris Morgan for the Theology in Community series.
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WAYNE GRUDEM, C. JOHN COLLINS, AND THOMAS R. SCHREINER, EDS.
Understanding Scripture An Overview of the Bible’s Origin, Reliability, and Meaning This compilation of articles features first-rate contributors delivering concise studies on the nature and content of the Bible. Originally featured as articles in the ESV Study Bible, these eighteen essays have been repurposed and republished in a convenient format. Covering a diverse range of essential subjects, including how to read the Bible well and why it is reliable, these essays delve into specific topics such as world religions, canon, and archaeology. Useful as both a general overview of the Bible and as a tool for more specific reference and training, readers of this book will grow in their understanding of Scripture and their ability to apply the Bible to their lives. Pastors, lay leaders, students, and other Christians engaged in studying God’s Word will benefit from this collection, written by notable contributors, including J. I. Packer, John Piper, David Powlison, and Vern Poythress.
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WAYNE GRUDEM (PhD, University of Cambridge) is research professor of theology and biblical studies at Phoenix Seminary. C. JOHN COLLINS (PhD, University of Liverpool) is professor of Old Testament at Covenant Theological Seminary.
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JAMES K. HOFFMEIER AND DENNIS R. MAGARY, EDS.
Do Historical Matters Matter to Faith? A Critical Appraisal of Modern and Postmodern Approaches to Scriptures (Foreword by John Woodbridge) Equips Christians to defend the doctrine of inerrancy against a culture and academy ever skeptical of the Bible’s historical claims. Do Historical Matters Matter to Faith? offers a firm defense of Scripture’s legitimacy and the theological implications of modern and postmodern approaches that teach otherwise. In this timely and timeless collection of essays, scholars from diverse areas of expertise lend strong arguments in support of the doctrine of inerrancy. Contributors explore how the specific challenges of history, authenticity, and authority are answered in the text of the Old and New Testaments as well as how the Bible is corroborated by philosophy and archaeology. With contributions from respected scholars—including Allan Millard, Craig Blomberg, Graham Cole, Michael Haykin, Robert Yarbrough, and Darrell Bock—Do Historical Matters Matter to Faith? arms Christians with fresh insight, arguments, and language with which to defend Scripture’s historical accuracy against a culture and academy skeptical of those claims.
JAMES K. HOFFMEIER (PhD, University of Toronto) is professor of Old Testament and Ancient Near Eastern history and archaeology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.
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DENNIS R. MAGARY (PhD, University of WisconsinMadison) is chair of the department and associate professor of Old Testament and Semitic languages at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.
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K. SCOTT OLIPHINT
God with Us Divine Condescension and the Attributes of God A theological study of the character of God and the way he relates to creation, both of which are uniquely revealed and explained in Christ. For the Christian mind seeking to understand the nature of God, one fundamental paradox poses a philosophical stumbling block: how can God be both a wholly independent, eternal being yet also an interactive force in the temporal plane of creation? The desire to harmonize God’s actions and his attributes has challenged laymen and scholars through the ages. In God with Us, K. Scott Oliphint finds an answer in the person of Jesus Christ incarnate—the manifestation of God and the cornerstone of creation. Where other theological efforts view the study of Jesus as simply one branch of a systematic approach, Oliphint puts a primary focus on the understanding of the Son of God as both the quintessential revelation of God’s character and the explanation of how he relates to us. This book leads the reader to think biblically about who God is and how he in his eminence can condescend to us in our finite surroundings. Oliphint’s unusual approach to the attributes of God will appeal to anyone desiring a biblical perspective on God’s nature, whether for academic reasons or personal advancement.
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K. SCOTT OLIPHINT (PhD, Westminster Theological Seminary) is professor of apologetics and systematic theology at Westminster Theological Seminary. He has written, edited, and contributed to multiple books as well as written numerous scholarly articles that show his heart for developing a Christian mind rooted in strong reasoning and biblical truth.
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GERALD BRAY
God Is Love A Biblical and Systematic Theology This unique systematic theology, written for the average Christian, traces God’s love through all the major doctrines of the Bible. While there is no substitute for personal, faithful, and careful Bible reading and prayer, the Bible’s vast size and diversity can make distilling its truth a daunting task. Thus most Christians benefit from supplemental resources to help learn and apply what Scripture teaches. Renowned theologian, Gerald Bray has produced just such a resource in his new systematictheology.Thoughpackedwithrobustcontent,hewritesaboutthisvolume:“Theaim...istoreachthosewhowouldnotnormallyfindsystematictheology appealing or even comprehensible.” This volume is unique from others in that Bray traces the common theme of God’s love through the Bible categorically—from God’s love for himself and his creation to the cross as the ultimate expression of God’s love, among other categories. The centrality of God’s love in Bray’s theology reflects a deep conviction that the Bible shows us God for who he really is. This volume will be of interest to Christians seeking to grow in their faith.
GERALD BRAY (DLitt, University of Paris-Sorbonne) is research professor of divinity history and doctrine at Beeson Divinity School. He is a prolific writer and has authored or edited numerous books, including The Doctrine of God and Biblical Interpretation: Past and Present.
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RAYMOND C. ORTLUND JR.
Proverbs Wisdom that Works Series: Preaching the Word; R. Kent Hughes, gen. ed. Explaining the heart of Proverbs, Ray Ortlund shows how to receive the wisdom God offers to those who fear him. How exactly does one become wise? Pastor and teacher Ray Ortlund points out that the wisdom of God does not stand aloof, as if it were unattainable. Instead, he shows that wisdom graciously moves toward us, into our real world where we live and struggle day by day. Wisdom offers us her very best, if only we will listen. After all, “Wisdom cries aloud in the street, in the markets she raises her voice,” and, if wisdom troubles herself to yell, there must be a reason to listen and a means to hear. Ortlund unpacks the book of Proverbs in twenty-one straightforward sermons, providing a biblical worldview that opens up the higher meaning of money, sex, and power, as well as that of the daily routines of an average life. Drawing relevant parallels from ancient culture to present day, he highlights the practical help Proverbs offers to normal people going through everyday life. Most importantly, Ortlund shows how the Proverbs point to Jesus and his counsel for the perplexed, his strength for the defeated, his warning to the proud, his mercy for the broken. With careful treatment of the Scriptures and uncomplicated language, Proverbs: Wisdom that Works fills the vacuum between the layman’s experience and the exegetical depth of many commentaries.
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JAMES M. HAMILTON JR.
Revelation The Spirit Speaks to the Churches Series: Preaching the Word; R. Kent Hughes, gen. ed. James Hamilton shows the relevance of the book of Revelation, explaining the prophecies therein and their importance for all peoples. In the book of Revelation, God unveils the world as it really is, identifying an unseen spiritual war and announcing a very real day of judgment. We need to be convinced that Jesus is reigning as the risen King. We need to have him speak to the situations in our churches. We need to see how God will pulverize wickedness, obliterate those who oppose him, and set up his kingdom. Revelation has exactly what we need. Useful for personal study, as well as for preaching and teaching (with helpful charts and tables to highlight key themes and literary elements), the thirty-seven sermons in this volume have a clear structure: introduction, body, and conclusion. Hamilton successfully grabs the reader’s attention, raises awareness of a real need, and states the main point of the sermon text. In addition to explaining the meaning of each passage, Hamilton connects the main ideas to applicable analogies and actionable points. Revelation is a prophecy of epic proportions and Hamilton invites readers to love God and his people by expositing this revelation of Jesus, and to say along with the apostle John, “Come, Lord Jesus.”
JAMES M. HAMILTON JR. (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is associate professor of biblical theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and pastor of preaching at Kenwood Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky.
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Introducing Crossway’s Winter 2012 Complete Book Catalog.
THE CROSSWAY SALES TEAM LOOKS FORWARD TO SERVING YOU
Thank you for your interest in Crossway. We have an exciting line-up of titles this season,
GEOFFREY L. DENNIS COO, Executive Vice President
LINDSAY GUERIN Marketing Coordinator
Phil Ryken, Anthony Bradley, R. Kent Hughes, Michael and Hayley DiMarco, and more.
RANDY JAHNS Senior VP, Sales, Marketing, Bible Production
TED COCKLE Marketing Coordinator
Our publishing vision remains steadfast and is founded on three essential elements: a
JASON PARK Manager, Digital Media
LANE DAVIS Noble Marketing Southeast Field Representative
BRITT EDWARDS Director of Sales
RYAN GARRETT Noble Marketing Mid-Central Field Representative
KAY OLSEN Supervisor of Sales & Media Services
JERRY GORTMAKER Noble Marketing Great Lakes Field Representative
DAN BUSH Key Account Manager
DOUG GUNDEN Noble Marketing South Field Representative
SHANTAY YATES Telephone Sales Representative
ROB LOWERY Noble Marketing Upper Midwest Field Representative
CONNIE HALL Telephone Sales Representative
KIN MILLEN Noble Marketing Northwest Field Representative
DANIELLE SCHLECHT Telephone Sales Representative
ALAN READ Noble Marketing Southwest Field Representative
BILL ANDERSON Bible Ministries Director
DAVID TERRY Noble Marketing Central-West Field Representative
JAMES KINNARD Director of Marketing
JON TERRY Noble Marketing Mid-South Field Representative
AMY KRUIS Marketing Manager
TED H. TERRY Noble Marketing North-Central Field Representative
ANGIE CHEATHAM Publicist
MAT SMITH Noble Marketing Western Regional Account Manager
BEN KRUEGER Conference & Event Manager
STEPHANIE ROOT Noble Marketing Eastern Regional Account Manager
written by respected leaders and teachers including Tim Keller, D. A. Carson, Nancy Guthrie,
passion for the gospel, a passion for God’s Word, and a passion for people. You can count on Crossway to publish creative, compelling, and faithful books that align with this vision— books we believe will make a difference in people’s lives. Please visit us at www.crossway.org for further information on all our publications, or call us at 1.800.323.3890. We look forward to answering any questions you might have or helping in any way. Enjoy! The Crossway Team
ANDREW TEBBE Marketing Manager
DESIGNATED INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTORS OF CROSSWAY IN AUSTRALIA: Harvest Christian Products, Macgregor, Queensland IN CANADA: Foundation Distributing, Inc., Orono, Ontario
CONTENTS
IN NEW ZEALAND: GPH Society Ltd., Palmerston North
Gospel-Centered Publishing
NEW BOOKS
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CORE TITLES
26
COMPLETE BACKLIST
28
AUTHOR INDEX
64
IN SOUTH AFRICA: Christian Art, Vereeniging IN THE U.K.: Inter-Varsity Press, Nottingham Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers, is a not-for-profit Christian ministry and exists solely for the purpose of proclaiming the gospel through publishing and other means in order, by God’s grace: (a) to bring men, women, and children to Christ as their Lord and Savior; (b) to help individual Christians and the church grow in knowledge and understanding of the Christian life; (c) to bear witness to God’s Truth, Beauty, and Holiness, and the Lordship of Christ in every area of life; and (d) to glorify our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in every way. Any surpluses which may arise shall be used solely to further the ministry and shall not enure to the benefit of any individual.
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