Invitation to Biblical Theology provides a thorough overview of biblical theology that is accessible for those new to the topic but substantial enough for advanced study. Defining biblical theology as the study of the whole Bible on its own terms, Jeremy Kimble and Ched Spellman begin with a brief history of the discipline followed by a survey of contemporary approaches. They then lay out their own approach, built on the framework of the canon, the covenants, and Christ.

Here to be your trustworthy guides are some of the very best interpreters of Edwards, who walk you through his most important works with historical context, strategies for reading, and contemporary application—launching you into a lifetime of discovering Edwards’s God-centered vision of the Christian life for yourself.

Reading the Bible is essential to the Christian faith, but many believers struggle to study it faithfully. In this short booklet, Jeremy Kimble explains how the church acts as God’s school, helping us read and follow Scripture through teaching, fellowship, and discipleship. He also gives advice to improve your own Scripture reading so you can understand the big picture, ask good questions, and apply what you learn.

Does church membership mean more than simply joining a social group? Does the church have a responsibility to discipline its members—and if so, what does that look like? Recognizing the many puzzling questions about the critical role of the church in the life of believers, Jeremy Kimble addresses forty key points. Each section considers questions of theology, ministry, and practicality, such as: • Is there a New Testament precedent for membership? • How does membership relate to baptism...

Many new believers have questions about what it means to live as a Christian in the context of a local church, and pastors are looking for resources to pass along to their congregations to help them think biblically about the Christian life. 9Marks Church Questions is a series that seeks to provide ordinary Christians with sound and accessible biblical teaching by answering common questions Christians have about church life. Each volume offers biblical answers and practical applications with the goal of nurturing healthy church practice and commitment.

The 40 Questions series is written to assist faithful Christians in making God-honoring decisions in the life of the church, biblical studies, theology, and other areas. Authors write from a wealth of practical experience and assist readers in avoiding common ministry mistakes.

The 40 Questions series is written to assist faithful Christians in making God-honoring decisions in the life of the church, biblical studies, theology, and other areas. Authors write from a wealth of practical experience and assist readers in avoiding common ministry mistakes.

Engage your congregations with humor, learn to apply biblical discipline in your community, and find practical guidance for becoming “unstuck” in your pastorship with the Wipf & Stock Preaching and Church Planting Collection. These seven volumes are filled with wisdom, humor, compassion, and practical applications for pastors struggling with all the issues of leadership in today’s church. Follow Rosario Picardo’s transformation from a jaded pastor down on his luck to the leader of Embrace Church. Learn from the struggles and triumphs of Eric W. Moore as he pastors a small church. Hear from pastors who’ve been inspired by Eugene Peterson and Walter Brueggemann. In this collection, you’ll find entertaining and enlightening prose by pastors who are in the trenches with you.

Believers know the Bible is powerful--but how so? And how does God save people and transform lives through Scripture? Author and theology professor Jeremy M. Kimble integrates an evangelical doctrine of Scripture with a robust, coherent practice of engaging with Scripture. Behold and Become contends that the Bible, which is God's self-revelation, coupled with the Spirit, works to produce salvation and growth in godliness. Believers will see how sound beliefs about Scripture correspond with practices that allow for God's transforming work.

This collection of Crossway resources from 2021 features commentaries, biblical studies, and theological studies. Resources included in this collection provide readers with a wide array of content on topics including ethics, counseling, ministry, and more. Featuring new volumes in the Preaching the Word, ESV Expository Commentary, and other stand-alone volumes, this collection provides the latest in biblical studies and ministry.

The Invitation to Theological Studies (ITS) series offers primary textbooks for introductory courses at evangelical seminaries and graduate schools. The purpose of ITS is to provide the best in evangelical scholarship presented in an attractive and engaging format. Invitation suggests the works are not only introductory, but also non-intimidating and winsomely presented. Since the textbooks in the ITS series most likely represent the first formal exposure to a respective subject on the graduate level, they are designed to both inform and inspire the student.