In Finish the Mission, contributors David Platt, Louie Giglio, Michael Ramsden, Ed Stetzer, Michael Oh, David Mathis, and John Piper take up the mantle of the Great Commission and its Spirit-powered completion. From astronomy to exegesis, from apologetics to the Global South, and from being missional at home to employing our resources in the global cause, Finish the Mission aims to breathe fresh missionary fire into a new generation, as together we seek to reach the unreached and engage the unengaged.

Thinking. Loving. Doing. challenges readers to be thinkers (engaged and serious about knowing God), feelers (pulsing with passion for Jesus and his gospel), and doers (endeavoring great acts of love for others). Our Savior shows us that holistic Christianity is comprised of mind, heart, and hands. He shows us that the Christian life is multidimensional—irreducibly and inseparably thinking, loving, and doing.

“How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!” It is the most dangerous and loving cause in the universe: rescuing sinners from eternal suffering and bringing them into the eternal joy of relationship with Jesus. Jesus himself said that for every person who does not believe, the wrath of God remains on him (John 3:36). And for the peoples of the world who have no access to the gospel, the wrath of God does just that. World missions is the marvelous venture of crossing cultures to rescue unreached peoples from eternal suffering, renovate their broken lives, and see them reflect God’s glory through joy in Christ. There is no better reason to lose your life and no greater way to live it. Cross captures, for a new generation, this great summons to the unreached and unengaged peoples of the world. Inspired by the inaugural Cross student missions conference, this book includes contributions from John Piper, David, Platt, Matt...

Featuring many of the most influential Christian authors of the twentieth and twenty-first century, this collection provides readers with a rich variety of biblical exegesis, theology, pastoral teaching, life application, Church history, and devotional material. Including dozens of classic works and contemporary stand-outs from pastor-scholars, this collection allows readers to engage the key doctrines of the Christian faith through focus on Scripture and direct their study toward worship and service.

Put Yourself in the Path of God's Grace

<p>John Piper has had a profound impact on countless men and women over his nearly thirty years of ministry. From his online ministry with Desiring God to his preaching ministry at Bethlehem Baptist to his writing ministry in over thirty books, his faithful service has encouraged and challenged many with God&rsquo;s Word.&nbsp;</p><p>Piper&rsquo;s influence does not stem from his own abilities and accomplishments, but finds its source in his consistent and humble leading of others to Scripture, where the breathtaking glory of God is displayed in all its wonder. We rejoice and are changed as we encounter glorious truths about God in Piper&rsquo;s ministry.</p><p>It is in this spirit that friends and colleagues of Piper, including Wayne Grudem, D. A. Carson, Randy Alcorn, and others, honor him by presenting essays covering topics central to his ministry: prayer, the sovereignty of God, justification, Jonathan Edwards, Christian Hedonism, and more.&nbsp;</p><p>Pastors,…

Seminary is exhilarating . . . and dangerous. Seminary can be thrilling, with the potential to inspire and equip church leaders for a lifetime of faithful ministry. But it’s not without its risks. For many who have ignored the perils, seminary has been crippling. But with an extra dose of intentionality, and God’s help, this season of preparation can invigorate your affections for Jesus. How to Stay Christian in Seminary takes a refreshingly honest look at the seminarian’s often-neglected devotional life, offering real-world advice for students eager to survive seminary with a flourishing faith.

We live in an age increasingly cynical about leadership—some of it for good reason, much of it simply the mood of our times. Still, the risen Christ continues the counter-cultural work he’s done for two millennia: he appoints leaders in his church—not as a burden, but as a gift to his people. “He gave . . . the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry” (Ephesians 4:11–12). What is the nature, calling, and work of local church leadership? Pastor and seminary professor David Mathis considers the elder qualifications in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1 not only as prerequisites but as daily necessities to carry out joyfully. This accessible guide aims to serve current and aspiring pastors and elders, as well as church members who want to know the expectations for their leaders and how to pray for them. From the words of Christ to Peter and Paul and Hebrews, the New Testament casts a vision for church leaders that is good news to churches and leaders alike: joyful...

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 other contributors invite us to join Calvin in the theater of God.

Oír su voz – Hablarle al oído – Pertenecer a su cuerpo. Tres principios aparentemente ordinarios, moldean y fortalecen la vida cristiana: escuchar la voz de Dios, hablarle en la oración, y reunirse con su pueblo como iglesia. Si bien parecen normales y rutinarios, los «hábitos de gracia» cotidianos que cultivamos nos dan acceso a estos canales diseñados por Dios por los cuales fluyen su amor y su poder, incluyendo el mayor gozo de todos: conocer y disfrutar a Jesús.

Fighting sin is not easy. No one ever coasted into greater godliness. Christian growth takes effort. But we are not left alone. God loves to work the miracle of sanctification within us as we struggle for daily progress in holiness. With contributions from Kevin DeYoung, John Piper, Ed Welch, Russell Moore, David Mathis, and Jarvis Williams, this invigorating book will help you say no to the deception of sin and yes to true joy in Jesus.

More than just a set of morals or ideas, Christianity calls its adherents to a profound way of life. Full of spiritual and practical wisdom from some of Christianity’s most beloved teachers, pastors, and scholars—including J. I. Packer, John Piper, and David F. Wells—this collection includes an array of titles on topics on grace, love, sanctification, sexual ethics, and how Calvinism faithfully expresses the Christian life. Full of sound biblical teaching, these books will challenge and inspire you to reflect on how Jesus touches every part of your life, the life of the Church, and the lives of those around you. Whether you are a pastor engaged in ministry, a Christian attempting to follow Christ more closely, or a seeker interested in understanding what it means to live a Christian life, these resources will equip you with the biblical understanding necessary to tackle a whole host of present-day issues.

This collection of resources from trusted pastors, theologians, and scholars will provide the tools to help you navigate the daily experiences of life while keeping Christ and the gospel central in those activities. With rich encouragement and edifying exhortations, you will discover biblical truths for lasting change and tools to assist you in any discipling relationship. Authors including J. I. Packer, John Piper, Philip Graham Ryken, and Mark Dever cover topics including prayer, sexual ethics, grief, suffering, grace, spiritual formation, and Christian conscience.

C. S. Lewis stands as one of the most influential Christians of the twentieth century. His commitment to the life of the mind and the life of the heart is evident in classics like the Chronicles of Narnia and Mere Christianity—books that illustrate the unbreakable connection between rigorous thought and deep affection. With contributions from Randy Alcorn, John Piper, Philip Ryken, Kevin Vanhoozer, David Mathis, and Douglas Wilson, this volume explores the man, his work, and his legacy—reveling...

After more than 30 years of preaching and ministry, John Piper continues to teach and influence Christians. Perfect for building your library or continuing your study of Piper’s theology, this diverse collection includes some of his most significant devotional and academic works. There are volumes on important figures of the faith—Augustine, Luther, Bunyan, Wilberforce, and Edwards—as well as instruction for Christian living and spiritual reflection.

Recent cultural interest in evangelicalism has led to considerable confusion about what the term actually means. Many young Christians are tempted to discard the label altogether. But evangelicalism is not merely a political movement in decline or a sociological phenomenon on the rise, as it has sometimes been portrayed. It is, in fact, a helpful theological profile that manifests itself in beliefs, ethics, and church life. DeYoung and other key twenty- and thirty-something evangelical Christian leaders present Don’t Call It a Comeback: The Same Evangelical Faith for a New Day to assert the stability, relevance, and necessity of Christian orthodoxy today. This book introduces young, new, and under-discipled Christians to the most essential and basic issues of faith in general and of evangelicalism in particular. Kevin DeYoung and contributors like Russell Moore, Justin Taylor, Thabiti Anyabwile, and Tim Challies examine what evangelical Christianity is and does within the...

How do I humble myself? Humility, according to the Bible, is not something we can just up and do. Both the negative and positive examples of Scripture—from Pharaoh to Rehoboam, from Josiah to Ahab, from Hezekiah to Manasseh, and even to Christ himself—teach us that humility first comes from the hand of God. He initiates the humbling of his creatures. And once he has, the question confronts us: Will you receive it? Will you humble yourself in response to his humbling hand, or will you kick against him? This concise, accessible study of Scripture’s humble-self language uncovers two surprising lessons about the pursuit of humility in the Christian—both what we cannot do and also what steps we can take.

Thirty short but profound reflections that help you to meditate on and marvel at the sacrificial love of Jesus. This book also works fantastically as a devotional. These short but profound reflections from David Mathis, author of The Christmas We Didn’t Expect, will help you to look deeper at Jesus’ life, sacrificial death and spectacular resurrection enabling you to treasure anew who Jesus is and what he has done for us. Many of us are so familiar with the Easter story that it becomes easy to...

La Gran Colección Proyecto Nehemías (33 vols.) todos los libros del sello editorial Proyecto Nehemías dentro del catálogo de Logos Español. Esta colección cuenta una gama de recursos con temas excelente tanto para el para todo el estudio de la Biblia como para la formación espiritual y ministerial. Incluye obras de autores reconocidos como Andrew David Naselli, Daniel Hyde, Joel Beeke, entre otros. Proyecto Nehemías se dedica a fomentar el diálogo sobre la fe y el trabajo en el ámbito hispanohablante, proporcionando recursos en español sobre diversos temas relacionados, desde la sabiduría económica hasta la teología bíblica. Su objetivo es abordar el creciente fenómeno de la secularización en Latinoamérica, colaborando con organizaciones cristianas para ofrecer contenido de calidad en español.Su visión es servir a la sociedad y la iglesia, con un enfoque en las perspectivas reformadas, mediante la formación de líderes y la promoción del discipulado...

After more than 30 years of preaching and ministry, John Piper continues to teach and influence Christians—perfect for building your library or continuing your study of Piper’s theology, this diverse collection includes some of his most significant devotional and academic works. There are volumes on important figures of the faith—Augustine, Luther, Bunyan, Wilberforce, and Edwards—as well as instruction for Christian living and spiritual reflection.

C S. Lewis stands as one of the most influential Christians of the twentieth century. His commitment to the life of the mind and the life of the heart is evident in classics like the Chronicles of Narnia and Mere Christianity—books that illustrate the unbreakable connection between rigorous thought and deep affection. With contributions from Randy Alcorn, John Piper, Philip Ryken, Kevin Vanhoozer, David Mathis, and Douglas Wilson, this volume explores the man, his work, and his legacy—reveling ...

This collection by Jonathan Leeman features a comprehensive and thought-provoking exploration of ecclesiology and the role of the church in the life of the believer. Known for his keen insights and commitment to biblical principles, Leeman tackles issues ranging from the nature of the church’s authority and membership to its mission in the world. Grounded in a robust theological framework, his works provide practical guidance for cultivating healthy and gospel-centered church communities.

30 devotional reading from 13 staff and contributors to Desiring God. Harder than you expected. Better than a fairy tale. Marriage between sinners has its inevitable messes. If you’ve been married longer than a week or two, you know how the hard realities of life in a fallen age can come crashing in. Perhaps you had a season of “once upon a time,” but soon enough you realized that this marriage, in this world, is not yet your “happily ever after.” We want to help. We believe that God designed...

Profound Reflections On The Cross That Help You To Meditate On And Marvel At The Sacrificial Love Of Jesus. This Book Can Be Used As A Devotional, Especially During Lent And Easter. These Profound Reflections On The Cross From David Mathis, Author Of The Christmas We Didn’t Expect, Will Help You To Meditate On And Marvel At Jesus’ Life, Sacrificial Death, And Spectacular Resurrection-enabling You To Treasure Anew Who Jesus Is And What He Has Done. Many Of Us Are So Familiar With The Easter Story That It Becomes Easy To Miss Subtle Details And Difficult To Really Enjoy Its Meaning. This Book Will Help You To Pause And Marvel At Jesus, Whose Now-glorified Wounds Are A Sign Of His Unfailing Love And The Decisive Victory That He Has Won: “he Was Pierced For Our Transgressions, He Was Crushed For Our Iniquities; The Punishment That Brought Us Peace Was On Him, And By His Wounds We Are Healed.” (isaiah 53:5) This Book Can Be Used As A Devotional. The Chapters On Holy Week Make It Especially…

Life is full of unexpected twists and turns. But the most unexpected and significant event in the history of the world actually happened over 2000 years ago when God himself became one of us in the person of Jesus Christ. These Advent reflections, written by David Mathis, help us to lift our eyes to the wonder of the incarnation and worship the one who came to save us. Be amazed once more by the unexpected details of Jesus’ unique birth and saving work with these short daily devotions and prayers, and renew your worship of our humble, generous, and loving Saviour.

A Pastor Looks at Physical Exercise and Its Potential to Serve Spiritual LifeWe live in an age dominated by screens. For many, life is sedentary, and it’s become increasingly difficult to prioritize physical activity. Quietly conformed to this new normal, they feel sluggish and unmotivated. Others, however, have become entangled in a fitness culture that prioritizes the self, fuels pride, and coddles idolatry. Is it possible to make exercise holy?A Little Theology of Exercise explores how stewarding our bodies can serve the soul, honor God, and serve others. Combining biblical texts with practical guidance, pastor and author David Mathis encourages readers to embrace moderate exercise as a way to deepen their knowledge and enjoyment of Christ and reflect his love in the world. By placing Christ at the center of physical training, readers will discover a greater joy in exercise and an even deeper joy in their relationship with God. Christ Centered: Demonstrates how effective body…

Most people want to connect with God in a personal manner if possible. Many of those who believe in God have tried before and come up wanting. Even many faithful followers of Christ often feel dry in their personal relationship with God. Why is this true? God has given us his word to be read, studied, meditated on, and prayed over so that it can become a true spiritual feast for our souls. Yet many of us rush past it or speed through it for various reasons. This book is a how-to, step-by-step process to help you slow down and go deep in your personal time alone with the Lord. It will walk with you step-by-step, showing you how to truly meditate on God's word and pray his word back to him in a meaningful way. The goal of this book is to learn to journal on and through God's word in such a way that it will lead to true worship and true joy in God.

As in previous years, Desiring God has put together a book based on the six sessions of their annual national conference. The 2011 event boasted an impressive line-up of speakers whose messages are now featured in this volume: David Platt, New York Times best-selling author of Radical; Louie Giglio, founder and leader of Passion conferences; Michael Ramsden, one of the foremost apologists of our day who works alongside Ravi Zacharias and speaks at events worldwide; Michael Oh, president and foun...

C. S. Lewis foi um dos cristãos mais influentes do século XX. Seu compromisso com a vida da mente e a vida do coração é evidente em clássicos como As Crônicas de Nárnia e Cristianismo Puro e Simples - livros que ilustram a conexão inquebrantável entre pensamento rigoroso e emoção profunda. Com contribuições de Randy Alcorn, John Piper, Philip Ryken, Kevin Vanhoozer, David Mathis e Douglas Wilson, este volume explora a vida, o trabalho e o legado de C. S. Lewis, enquanto destila-se a prazerosa verdade que estava no cerne do pensamento de Lewis: apenas Deus é a resposta para nossos anseios mais profundos e a fonte de nossa alegria sem fim.