24 Best theology books like Mission Affirmed: Recovering the Missionary Motivation of Paul (The Gospel Coalition) by Elliot Clark

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Mission Affirmed: Recovering the Missionary Motivation of Paul (The Gospel Coalition)

By: Elliot Clark

4.44

Format: 253 pages, Paperback

Learn What It Will Take to Accomplish Christ’s Mission in Our Lifetime As a model for Christian mis…

If you liked the theology plot in Mission Affirmed: Recovering the Missionary Motivation of Paul (The Gospel Coalition) by Elliot Clark , here is a list of 24 books like this:

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1. Conversion: How God Creates a People (9Marks: Building Healthy Churches)

By: Michael Lawrence

4.59

Format: 144 pages, Hardcover

Does what a church believes about how people become Christians change how we do evangelism? In this… read more

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  • christian
  • theology
  • christianity
  • faith
  • evangelism
  • church
  • nonfiction
Cover of Gospel Fluency: Speaking the Truths of Jesus Into the Everyday Stuff of Life by Jeff Vanderstelt, Jackie Hill Perry

2. Gospel Fluency: Speaking the Truths of Jesus Into the Everyday Stuff of Life

By: Jeff Vanderstelt , Jackie Hill Perry

3.59

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

flu-en-cy / noun : the ability to speak a language easily and effectively Even if they want to, man… read more

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  • christian
  • theology
  • christianity
  • faith
  • evangelism
  • nonfiction
Cover of The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness by Timothy J. Keller

3. The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness

By: Timothy J. Keller

4.51

Format: 46 pages, Paperback

‘What are the marks of a supernaturally changed heart?’ This is one of the questions the Apostle… read more

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  • theology
  • christianity
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"...the essence of gospel-humility is not thinking more of myself or thinking less of myself, it is thinking of myself less."

-Timothy J. Keller, The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness

"In other words, we are only proud of being more successful, more intelligent or more good-looking than the next person, and we are in the presence of someone who is more successful, intelligent and g…"

-Timothy J. Keller, The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness

"Up until the 20th century, traditional cultures (and this is still true of most cultures in the world) always believed that too high a view of yourself was the root cause of all the evil in the world…"

-Timothy J. Keller, The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness

4. Discipling: How to Help Others Follow Jesus

By: Mark Dever

3.33

Format: 161 pages, Hardcover

Before ascending to heaven, Jesus instructed his followers to "make disciples of all nations." But … read more

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5. Two Views on Women in Ministry

By: Craig S. Keener , Stanley N. Gundry , Thomas R. Schreiner , Craig L. Blomberg , James R. Beck , None

4.14

Format: None pages, Paperback

What does the Bible say about women's roles in the church? With pros and cons on either side of a h… read more

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6. Missions: How the Local Church Goes Global

By: Andy Johnson

4.67

Format: 46 pages, Hardcover

Every local church should be engaged with global missions, even if most individuals in the church a… read more

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7. Let the Nations Be Glad!: The Supremacy of God in Missions

By: John Piper , None

3.16

Format: 192 pages, Paperback

Why do we do missions? We are told, by Jesus, to preach the gospel and make disciples of all nation… read more

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8. Church Elders: How to Shepherd God's People Like Jesus (9Marks: Building Healthy Churches)

By: Jeramie Rinne

3.44

Format: 330 pages,

Emphasizing purposeful ministry over project management, this book outlines a clear and concise job… read more

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9. Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament

By: Mark Vroegop

4.54

Format: 224 pages, Paperback

Lament is how you live between the poles of a hard life and trusting God's goodness. Lament is h… read more

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  • christian
  • theology
  • christianity
  • faith
  • nonfiction
"To cry is human, but to lament is Christian."

-Mark Vroegop, Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament

"Every lament is a prayer; a statement of faith"

-Mark Vroegop, Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament

"When brokenness becomes your life, lament helps you turn to God. It lifts your head and turns your tear-filled eyes toward the only hope you have: God's grace."

-Mark Vroegop, Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament

"The lament of Good Friday was answered three days later with the empty tomb. The greatest injustice in history became the greatest display of divine mercy. Tragedy became triumph. Lament was the voic…"

-Mark Vroegop, Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament

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10. Pastors and Their Critics: A Guide to Coping with Criticism in the Ministry

By: Joel R. Beeke

4.39

Format: 188 pages, Kindle Edition

Every pastor knows what it’s like to be criticized. But how does he respond? And how does he offer … read more

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  • christian
  • theology
Cover of Authority: How Godly Rule Protects the Vulnerable, Strengthens Communities, and Promotes Human Flourishing by Jonathan Leeman

11. Authority: How Godly Rule Protects the Vulnerable, Strengthens Communities, and Promotes Human Flourishing

By: Jonathan Leeman

4.68

Format: 363 pages, Kindle Edition

Accessible Guide from 9Marks Equips Believers to Steward Their God-Given Authority In every positi… read more

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  • christian
  • nonfiction
  • church
  • theology
Cover of Humility: The Joy of Self-Forgetfulness by Gavin Ortlund

12. Humility: The Joy of Self-Forgetfulness

By: Gavin Ortlund

4.55

Format: 128 pages, Paperback

Cultivating Humility in a Gospel-Centered Way There are many misconceptions about what it means … read more

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  • christian
  • theology
  • christianity
  • faith
  • nonfiction
"Humility is not a virtue we cultivate in the abstract; it is a mark of integrity to the gospel, and all our efforts at humility must be fueled by the gospel lest they result in mere fleshly counterfe…"

-Gavin Ortlund, Humility: The Joy of Self-Forgetfulness

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13. Deeper: Real Change for Real Sinners

By: Dane C. Ortlund

4.58

Format: 193 pages, Kindle Edition

“Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” —2 Peter 3:18 How do Chri… read more

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  • christian
  • theology
  • christianity
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  • nonfiction
Cover of We the Fallen People: The Founders and the Future of American Democracy by Robert Tracy McKenzie

14. We the Fallen People: The Founders and the Future of American Democracy

By: Robert Tracy McKenzie

4.41

Format: 304 pages, Hardcover

Christianity Today Book Award The Gospel Coalition Book Awards Honorable Mention Foreword INDIES Bo… read more

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  • christianity
  • christian
  • nonfiction
"Although we may not like to hear it, proponents of the Constitution repeatedly insisted that, when it comes to our character, Americans aren't exceptional."

-Robert Tracy McKenzie, We the Fallen People: The Founders and the Future of American Democracy

"Never for a minute accept the false dichotomy that pits patriotism against an honest acknowledgement of America's failures and flaws. Because love binds rather than blinds, we are free to criticize o…"

-Robert Tracy McKenzie, We the Fallen People: The Founders and the Future of American Democracy

"Americans have long found it difficult to think about the nation's Founders with discernment. We eschew nuance and complexity for an all-or-nothing dogmatism that either venerates the Founders of vie…"

-Robert Tracy McKenzie, We the Fallen People: The Founders and the Future of American Democracy

"They designed a Constitution for fallen people. Its genius lay in how it held in tension two seemingly incompatible beliefs: first, that the majority must generally prevail; and second, that the majo…"

-Robert Tracy McKenzie, We the Fallen People: The Founders and the Future of American Democracy

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15. Forgive: Why Should I and How Can I?

By: Timothy J. Keller

4.60

Format: 250 pages, Hardcover

Pastor and New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller outlines the reasons why forgiveness ha… read more

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  • christian
  • theology
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  • nonfiction
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16. Bully Pulpit: Confronting the Problem of Spiritual Abuse in the Church

By: Michael J. Kruger

4.49

Format: 192 pages, Hardcover

Are churches looking for the wrong kind of leaders? The last decade has witnessed a rising number o… read more

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  • christian
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  • church
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Cover of Can We Trust the Gospels? by Peter J. Williams

17. Can We Trust the Gospels?

By: Peter J. Williams

4.46

Format: 153 pages, Paperback

Is there evidence to believe the Gospels? The Gospels--Matthew, Mark, Luke, John--are four accou… read more

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  • christian
  • theology
  • christianity
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  • nonfiction
Cover of Encouragement for the Depressed (Crossway Short Classics) by Charles Haddon Spurgeon

18. Encouragement for the Depressed (Crossway Short Classics)

By: Charles Haddon Spurgeon

4.54

Format: 112 pages, Paperback

In this classic sermon, Charles Spurgeon gently urges those struggling with depression to cast thei… read more

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  • christian
  • theology
  • christianity
  • faith
  • nonfiction
Cover of Rejoice and Tremble: The Surprising Good News of the Fear of the Lord by Michael Reeves

19. Rejoice and Tremble: The Surprising Good News of the Fear of the Lord

By: Michael Reeves

4.38

Format: 192 pages, Hardcover

Fear is one of the strongest human emotions, and it is one that often baffles Christians. "The f… read more

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  • christian
  • theology
  • christianity
  • faith
  • nonfiction
Cover of On Getting Out of Bed: The Burden and Gift of Living by Alan  Noble

20. On Getting Out of Bed: The Burden and Gift of Living

By: Alan Noble

4.33

Format: 108 pages, Hardcover

We aren't always honest about how difficult normal human life is. For the majority of people, sorro… read more

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  • christian
  • theology
  • christianity
  • faith
  • nonfiction
Cover of The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes by Nancy R. Pearcey

21. The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes

By: Nancy R. Pearcey

4.51

Format: 352 pages, Hardcover

How the Script for Masculinity Turned Toxic--and How to Fix It "Why Can't We Hate Men?" asks a hea… read more

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  • christianity
  • christian
  • nonfiction
  • theology
Cover of The Path to Being a Pastor: A Guide for the Aspiring by Bobby Jamieson

22. The Path to Being a Pastor: A Guide for the Aspiring

By: Bobby Jamieson

4.67

Format: 192 pages, Paperback

A man who’s been transformed by Christ and desires to preach the gospel might say he feels called t… read more

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  • christian
  • theology
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  • nonfiction
Cover of The Pastor as Counselor: The Call for Soul Care by David A. Powlison

23. The Pastor as Counselor: The Call for Soul Care

By: David A. Powlison

4.41

Format: 80 pages, Paperback

David Powlison Examines the Unique Role of the Pastor as Counselor A pastor inhabits multiple ro… read more

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  • faith
  • christian
  • church
  • theology
Cover of The Lord's Work in the Lord's Way and No Little People (Crossway Short Classics) by Francis A. Schaeffer

24. The Lord's Work in the Lord's Way and No Little People (Crossway Short Classics)

By: Francis A. Schaeffer

4.64

Format: 96 pages, Paperback

A Collection of Sermons on Christian Leadership from Theologian Francis A. Schaeffer Christians ser… read more

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  • christianity
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Cover of What Is a Girl Worth?: My Story of Breaking the Silence and Exposing the Truth about Larry Nassar and USA Gymnastics by Rachael Denhollander

25. What Is a Girl Worth?: My Story of Breaking the Silence and Exposing the Truth about Larry Nassar and USA Gymnastics

By: Rachael Denhollander

4.61

Format: 352 pages, Hardcover

Written by Rachael Denhollander, recipient of Sports Illustrated ’s Inspiration of the Year Award a… read more

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  • nonfiction
"This is what abusers do,"

-Rachael Denhollander, What Is a Girl Worth?: My Story of Breaking the Silence and Exposing the Truth about Larry Nassar and USA Gymnastics

"An attorney who worked for victims who'd been abused by priests told an investigative reporter, “Mark my words, Mr. Rezendez, if it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a village to abuse one."

-Rachael Denhollander, What Is a Girl Worth?: My Story of Breaking the Silence and Exposing the Truth about Larry Nassar and USA Gymnastics

"Why don't victims report? Because most of the time, the only thing reporting accomplishes is heightening the trauma to almost unbearable levels. It invites an audience to view your sexual assault. It…"

-Rachael Denhollander, What Is a Girl Worth?: My Story of Breaking the Silence and Exposing the Truth about Larry Nassar and USA Gymnastics

"Survivors are frequently too exhausted and traumatized to push through a public lawsuit, and enablers and abusers know this. Some attorneys will suggest a quiet settlement with a nondisclosure agreem…"

-Rachael Denhollander, What Is a Girl Worth?: My Story of Breaking the Silence and Exposing the Truth about Larry Nassar and USA Gymnastics

Cover of The (Not-So-Secret) Secret to Reaching the Next Generation by Kevin DeYoung

26. The (Not-So-Secret) Secret to Reaching the Next Generation

By: Kevin DeYoung

4.57

Format: 48 pages, Paperback

5 Christlike Ways to Inspire the Next Generation for Christ Church leaders are continuously concern… read more

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  • christianity
  • christian
  • theology
Cover of No Shortcut to Success: A Manifesto for Modern Missions (9Marks) by Matt Rhodes

27. No Shortcut to Success: A Manifesto for Modern Missions (9Marks)

By: Matt Rhodes

4.25

Format: 272 pages, Paperback

"A practical discussion of methods for Christian missionaries, recommending a return to traditional… read more

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  • christian
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  • nonfiction
Cover of Prayer: How Praying Together Shapes the Church (9marks: Building Healthy Churches) by John Onwuchekwa

28. Prayer: How Praying Together Shapes the Church (9marks: Building Healthy Churches)

By: John Onwuchekwa

4.41

Format: 144 pages, Hardcover

Prayer is as necessary to the Christian as breathing is to the human body--but it often doesn't com… read more

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  • christian
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  • christianity
  • faith
  • church
  • nonfiction
Cover of Worthy: Living in Light of the Gospel by Sinclair B. Ferguson

29. Worthy: Living in Light of the Gospel

By: Sinclair B. Ferguson

4.46

Format: 128 pages, Paperback

Written by Theologian Sinclair Ferguson, the Second Book in the Growing Gospel Integrity Series Exp… read more

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  • faith
  • christian
  • nonfiction
  • theology
Cover of Fighting for Holiness (Crossway Short Classics) by J.C. Ryle

30. Fighting for Holiness (Crossway Short Classics)

By: J.C. Ryle

4.68

Format: 80 pages, Paperback

Put on the Armor of God in Your Daily Battle Against Sin “True Christianity is a fight,” wrote J. C… read more

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  • christianity
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  • christian
  • theology
Cover of Mission Affirmed: Recovering the Missionary Motivation of Paul (The Gospel Coalition) by Elliot Clark

31. Mission Affirmed: Recovering the Missionary Motivation of Paul (The Gospel Coalition)

By: Elliot Clark

4.44

Format: 253 pages, Paperback

Learn What It Will Take to Accomplish Christ’s Mission in Our Lifetime As a model for Christian mis… read more

Similar categories in Elliot Clark's Mission Affirmed: Recovering the Missionary Motivation of Paul (The Gospel Coalition) book and Elliot Clark's Mission Affirmed: Recovering the Missionary Motivation of Paul (The Gospel Coalition)

  • christian
  • theology
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  • faith
  • evangelism
  • church
  • nonfiction

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