TerrorismSame-Sex MarriageDebt CancellationThe AIDS PandemicThese are just some of the critical contemporary issues addressed in this book. Issues Facing Christians Today helps thinking Christians sift through and respond to a sweeping array of complex and pressing topics.Thoroughly revised and upda[...]
Author John Stott examines the cultural, social, geographical, and historical background of the Bible, as he outlines the story with its central theme, and as he explains its message. The book now includes study questions, index, and maps.[...]
World-renowned preacher and scholar John Stott examines contemporary objections to preaching and sets forth a theological foundation for effective contemporary preaching. Includes a historical sketch of preaching and practical suggestions for Bible study and sermon preparation.[...]
From Hudson Taylor to D. L. Moody and from the Apostle Paul to Gandhi, "People My Teachers" delves into the fascinating lives of people who have impacted the world and changed lives--though not always for the best. "All of them have either been committed followers of Jesus Christ or have come under [...]
Replaces the book, The Spirit, the Church & the World, which received a Christianity Today 1991 Readers' Choice Award The Spirit moves the church into the world. That is how it has always been since the day of Pentecost when the Spirit brought thousands from many countries into the body of Christ. [...]
Voted one of Christianity Today's 1995 Books of the Year When Paul first penned his letter to the house churches of Rome, his purpose was to gain prayerful support for his coming mission to the western reaches of the Mediterranean world. Little did he know that for two millennia this tautly tuned e[...]
The Spirit moved in dramatic ways in the early church. The gospel was preached, thousands were added to their number, many were healed, and the good news about Jesus was spread across continents. Covering the exciting action of the Spirit in the years just following Jesus' life on earth, this study [...]
God's people around the world form a mosaic. Each piece of the picture is different but contributes to a beautiful portrait of who God is and what he is doing. As we learn from these many cultural expressions of Christianity, our own faith can be made more complete. Drawing from scriptural illustrat[...]
This contemporary restatement of the meaning of the cross, which symbolizes the power and love of God in a world filled with sin and bondage, transforms the Scripture into living dialogue with Christian theology and the twentieth century, providing a map for Christian life, mission, and hope.[...]
Some emphasize Christian mission as verbal proclamation and "saving souls." Others focus on global justice issues or relief and development work. Can we do both? In this classic book, John Stott shows that Christian mission must encompass both evangelism and social action. He offers careful definiti[...]
At the 150th anniversary of the dedication of his church, John Stott gave voice to his dream for All Souls, London, and all souls everywhere: "I have a dream of . . . a biblical church . . . a worshiping church . . . a caring church . . . a serving church . . . an expectant church Reflecting on his [...]