FEATURED BOOKLIST
The Ten Commandments: What They Mean, Why They Matter, and Why We Should Obey Them
Are the 10 Commandments still relevant today? Do they still apply? Which ones? What do they mean in light of God’s mercy revealed in Jesus? Highlighting the timelessness and goodness of God’s commands, pastor Kevin DeYoung delivers critical truth about the 10 Commandments as he makes clear what they are, why we should know them, and how to apply them. This book will help you understand, obey, and delight in God’s law—commandments that expose our sinfulness and reveal the glories of God’s grace to us in Christ.
– Kevin DeYoung (Senior Pastor, Christ Covenant)
Confessing the Faith: A Reader’s Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith
In Confessing the Faith, Chad Van Dixhoorn offers a fresh look at a classic statement of the Reformed faith. The Westminster Confession of Faith finds itself in the first rank of great Christian creeds. Presbyterians and Reformed churches employ its doctrine for instruction; others acknowledge few texts to be so useful in the Christian’s quest to glorify and enjoy God.
This accessible, biblical, and thoughtful work digests years of study and teaching into bite-sized sections. Van Dixhoorn's work is historical and practical in its focus. It deliberately presents readers with more than another survey of Reformed theology; it offers a guide to a particular text, considers its original proof-texts, and seeks to deepen our understanding of each paragraph of the Confession.
Baptism: Answers To Common Questions
When Jesus commanded His followers to go and make disciples of all nations, He instructed them to baptize those disciples in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Christians agree that baptism is a central part of life in the church, but it is the subject of many disputes. Why has it been controversial and divisive among so many Christians?
In Baptism: Answers to Common Questions, Dr. Guy M. Richard tackles the key questions people have about baptism: What does it mean? Is it necessary for salvation? Who should be baptized, and how should we baptize them? As he searches the Scriptures, Dr. Richard helps us think through what the Bible teaches about baptism and encourages us to deal graciously with our brothers and sisters in Christ even when we disagree.
The Lord’s Supper: Answers To Common Questions
As Jesus was celebrating His final Passover meal, He made some bold statements. First, He took the bread and said, "This is my body." Then He took the cup, saying, "This is my blood." Next, He commanded the disciples to eat and drink in remembrance of Him.
What did Jesus mean? Do the bread and wine literally become His body and blood? What happens when Christians take the Lord's Supper?
In The Lord's Supper: Answers to Common Questions, Dr. Keith A. Mathison walks through these questions and several others to help us better understand this sacrament. Far from being an empty ritual, the Lord's Supper is a means of grace, a source of spiritual nourishment, and true communion with Christ and His church.
A Praying Life
Prayer is hard. Often, unless circumstances demand it—such as an illness or saying grace before a meal—most of us simply do not pray. This kind of prayerlessness can leave us with a distressed spirit and practical unbelief characterized by fear, anxiety, joylessness, and spiritual depression.
A Praying Life has encouraged thousands of Christians to pursue a vibrant prayer life full of joy and power. A life of prayer invites you to a life of connection to God. When Jesus describes the intimacy that He seeks with us, He talks about joining us for dinner (Revelation 3:20). This book reminds readers that prayer is simply making conversation with God a rhythm of life.
Habits of the Household - Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms
Discover simple habits and easy-to-implement daily rhythms that will help you find meaning beyond the chaos of family life as you create a home where kids and parents alike practice how to love God and each other.
Each chapter in Habits of the Household ends with practical patterns, prayers, or liturgies that your family can put into practice right away. As you create liberating rhythms around your everyday routines, you will find your family has a greater sense of peace and purpose as your home becomes a place where, above all, you learn how to love.
Building Healthy Churches
Building Healthy Churches is the flagship series for 9Marks, as each installment covers one of the marks in an accessible manner. We recommend these books, especially for those who are trying to teach their congregations or their fellow leaders about these necessary topics.
This series includes: Church Membership, Church Discipline, Conversion, Biblical Theology, Sound Doctrine, Church Elders, The Gospel, Expositional Preaching, Evangelism, Discipling, Missions, Prayer, Corporate Worship, and Deacons.
Questions Christians Ask
Questions Christians Ask is a series of short, readable books which clearly explain how the Bible answers the questions Christians are asking. The series is comprised of fourteen books that answer the questions:
Can I Really Trust The Bible? Where Was God When That Happened? What Happens When I Die? Did The Devil Make Me Do It? What Makes Us Human?
Do Miracles Happen Today? Is Hell For Real? Why Bother With Church? How Will The World End? How Can I Be Sure? Why Did Jesus Have To Die?
Is Forgiveness Really Free? Who On Earth Is The Holy Spirit? Is God Anti-Gay?
