True Community
By: Jerry Bridges
4.13
Format: 192 pages, Paperback
A thoughtful and provocative book that offers a life-changing experience through caring. Some of th…
Want to Read $ 9.89"Biblical community is first of all the sharing of a common life in Christ."-Jerry Bridges, True Community
"Practice of true community involves responsibilities and actions that do not come naturally to us."-Jerry Bridges, True Community
"A willingness to share our possessions with one another is a very important aspect of true biblical community."-Jerry Bridges, True Community
"It is not the fact that we are united in common goals or purposes that makes us a community. Rather, it is the fact that we share a common life in Christ."-Jerry Bridges, True Community
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1. You and Me Forever: Marriage in Light of Eternity
By: Francis Chan , Lisa Chan
4.20
Format: 192 pages, Paperback
Marriage is great, but it's not forever. It's until death do us part. Then come eternal rewards or … read more
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"The verses in the Bible are more than good teachings, they possess power."-Francis Chan, You and Me Forever: Marriage in Light of Eternity
"The one who wins the argument is usually the one who acts less like Christ."-Francis Chan, You and Me Forever: Marriage in Light of Eternity
"You must determine your goal. What matters most? Winning arguments? Or resembling Christ? Even in the heat of an argument we should be asking ourselves if we are acting like Christ."-Francis Chan, You and Me Forever: Marriage in Light of Eternity
"If you’d rather watch your kids grow up than see the face of your Savior today, you don’t grasp the beauty of God. If you worry about what would happen to your children if you were gone, you don’t un…"-Francis Chan, You and Me Forever: Marriage in Light of Eternity
2. Zeal without Burnout
By: Christopher Ash
4.27
Format: 125 pages, Hardcover
Practical and biblical guidance to help enthusiastic Christians serve Jesus in a sustainable way. L… read more
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- theology
- christianity
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- christian living
- church
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"If we buy into the church culture of celebrity, we drift away from following Jesus faithfully."-Christopher Ash, Zeal without Burnout
"There is always more we can do in ministry, but God is not asking 'Can you do more?'. He is asking 'Do you love me?' Some of those extras are not always as vital as we think them to be."-Christopher Ash, Zeal without Burnout
"When you and I surrendered to Jesus as Lord, we did not offer Him the services of a divine, or even semi-divine creature to strengthen His kingdom; we offer Him the fragile, temporary, mortal, frail …"-Christopher Ash, Zeal without Burnout
"As someone who has spent the last decade training young men and women for Christian service, I have been keen to help them see that the best kinds of ministry are, more often than not, long term and …"-Christopher Ash, Zeal without Burnout
3. What Is The Trinity? (Crucial Questions, #10)
By: R.C. Sproul
4.24
Format: 74 pages, Kindle Edition
The Trinity is truly a mystery. This doctrine teaches that the God of Christianity is one in His es… read more
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- christian
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4. The Attributes of God
By: Arthur W. Pink
4.51
Format: 128 pages, Paperback
This classic work of Arthur W. Pink invites readers to discover the truth about seventeen attribute… read more
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"Grace is that in God which brings into favor one justly in disfavor."-Arthur W. Pink, The Attributes of God
"What is wisdom? It is the skill to achieve the perfect means by the perfect ends "-Arthur W. Pink, The Attributes of God
"What God made, God loves, because it's inconceivable that God should make anything that He didn't love."-Arthur W. Pink, The Attributes of God
"We get the odd notion that God is showing mercy because Jesus died. No. Jesus died because God is showing mercy."-Arthur W. Pink, The Attributes of God
5. Family Worship: In the Bible, in History & in Your Home
By: Donald S. Whitney
4.29
Format: 288 pages, Paperback
Many Christian families have never experienced the joys and benefits of family worship. But as Dona… read more
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- theology
- christianity
- christian living
- nonfiction
6. 2000 Years of Christ's Power Volume 1: The Age of the Early Church Fathers: Part 1
By: Nick R. Needham
4.12
Format: 207 pages,
This book was born out of the author's deep conviction that today's Christians can benefit enormous… read more
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7. Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Christian Community
By: Dietrich Bonhoeffer
4.27
Format: 122 pages, Paperback
After his martyrdom at the hands of the Gestapo in 1945, Dietrich Bonhoeffer continued his witness … read more
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"God is not a God of the emotions but the God of truth."-Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Christian Community
"We pray for the big things and forget to give thanks for the ordinary, small (and yet really not small) gifts."-Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Christian Community
"It is only when he is a burden that another person is really a brother and not merely an object to be manipulated"-Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Christian Community
"The Church does not need brilliant personalities but faithful servants of Jesus and the brethren. Not in the former but in the latter is the lack."-Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Christian Community
8. The Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers and Devotions
By: None , Arthur Bennett
4.53
Format: 223 pages, Paperback
The strength of Puritan character and life lay in prayer and meditation. In this practice the spiri… read more
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"O God, make me worthy of this calling, that the name of Jesus may be glorified in me and I in him."-None, The Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers and Devotions
"Oh God, it is amazing that men can talk so much about man's creaturely power and goodness, when, if thou didst not hold us back every moment, we should be devils incarnate."-None, The Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers and Devotions
"Work in me more profound and abiding repentance; Give me the fullness of godly grief, that trembles and fears, yet ever trust and loves, which is ever powerful, and ever confident; Grant through the …"-None, The Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers and Devotions
"O MY FORGETFUL SOUL, Awake from thy wandering dream; turn from chasing vanities, look inward, forward, upward, view thyself, reflect upon thyself, who and what thou art, why here, what thou must soon…"-None, The Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers and Devotions
9. Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life
By: J.I. Packer , Donald S. Whitney , Rita J. Platt
4.28
Format: 272 pages, Paperback
Drawn from a rich heritage, "Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life" will guide you through a… read more
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"Discipline without direction is drudgery."-J.I. Packer, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life
"If people threw away their money as thoughtlessly as they throw away their time, we would think them insane. Yet time is infinitely more precious than money because money can’t buy time."-J.I. Packer, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life
"The end —that is, the purpose of practicing the Disciplines —is godliness. I define godliness as both closeness to Christ and conformity to Christ, a conformity that’s both inward and outward, a grow…"-J.I. Packer, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life
10. 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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11. The Whole Christ: Legalism, Antinomianism, and Gospel Assurance—Why the Marrow Controversy Still Matters
By: Timothy J. Keller , Sinclair B. Ferguson
4.52
Format: 256 pages, Hardcover
Since the days of the early church, Christians have wrestled with the relationship between the law … read more
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12. True Community
By: Jerry Bridges
4.13
Format: 192 pages, Paperback
A thoughtful and provocative book that offers a life-changing experience through caring. Some of th… read more
Want to Read $ 9.89Similar categories in Jerry Bridges's True Community book and Jerry Bridges's True Community
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- christian
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- christianity
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- ecclesiology
- church
- religion
- nonfiction
"Biblical community is first of all the sharing of a common life in Christ."-Jerry Bridges, True Community
"Practice of true community involves responsibilities and actions that do not come naturally to us."-Jerry Bridges, True Community
"A willingness to share our possessions with one another is a very important aspect of true biblical community."-Jerry Bridges, True Community
"It is not the fact that we are united in common goals or purposes that makes us a community. Rather, it is the fact that we share a common life in Christ."-Jerry Bridges, True Community
13. Holiness
By: J.C. Ryle , Tom Phillips
4.36
Format: 59 pages, Paperback
Ryle calls us to live a life set apart from the world and set our minds on things above. Bishop … read more
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"Let us never measure our religion by that of others, and think we are doing enough if we have gone beyond our neighbors."-J.C. Ryle, Holiness
"A true Christian is one who has not only peace of conscience, but war within. He may be known by his warfare as well as by his peace."-J.C. Ryle, Holiness
"Most men hope to go to heaven when they die; but few, it may be feared, take the trouble to consider whether they would enjoy heaven if they got there. Heaven is essentially a holy place; it's inhabi…"-J.C. Ryle, Holiness
"Let it never be said that we cannot know whether a Christian really loves Christ. It can be known. It can be discovered. The proof can be seen. You have heard them this very day. Love to the Lord Jes…"-J.C. Ryle, Holiness
14. Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands: People in Need of Change Helping People in Need of Change (Resources for Changing Lives)
By: Paul David Tripp
4.37
Format: 376 pages, Paperback
Paul David Tripp’s masterpiece on ministry will transform how you view yourself and engage with oth… read more
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- christian living
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- nonfiction
"Sin makes us moral quadriplegics."-Paul David Tripp, Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands: People in Need of Change Helping People in Need of Change (Resources for Changing Lives)
"We rarely do anything with on single motive."-Paul David Tripp, Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands: People in Need of Change Helping People in Need of Change (Resources for Changing Lives)
"The Bible says that our core problem, the fundamental reason we do what we do, is sin."-Paul David Tripp, Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands: People in Need of Change Helping People in Need of Change (Resources for Changing Lives)
"Foolishness is more than being stupid, that deadly combination of arrogance and ignorance."-Paul David Tripp, Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands: People in Need of Change Helping People in Need of Change (Resources for Changing Lives)
15. The Gospel: How the Church Portrays the Beauty of Christ
By: Raymond C. Ortlund Jr.
4.15
Format: None pages, Hardcover
How does the church portray the beauty of Christ? The gospel is a theological message. But this mes… read more
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16. A Gospel Primer for Christians: Learning to See the Glories of God's Love
By: None
3.98
Format: 304 pages, Paperback
Preach the Gospel to Yourself Daily God did not give us His gospel just so we could embrace it and … read more
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17. Praying the Bible
By: Donald S. Whitney
4.49
Format: 106 pages, Hardcover
All Christians know they should pray, but sometimes it’s hard to know how—especially if the minutes… read more
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18. The Bruised Reed
By: Richard Sibbes
4.44
Format: 134 pages, Paperback
In this famous exposition of Isaiah 42:3, Sibbes unfolds the tender ministry of Jesus Christ, who i… read more
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"Weakness with watchfulness will stand, when strength with too much confidence fails. Weakness, with acknowledgement of it, is the fittest seat and subject for God to perfect his strength in; for cons…"-Richard Sibbes, The Bruised Reed
"Moses, without any mercy, breaks all bruised reeds, and quenches all smoking flax. For the law requires personal, perpetual and perfect obedience from the heart, and that under a most terrible curse,…"-Richard Sibbes, The Bruised Reed
19. The Art of Divine Contentment
By: Thomas Watson
4.59
Format: 133 pages, Hardcover
Based on Philippians 4:11, I have learned, in whatever state I am therewith to be content, Watson c… read more
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"It is our work to cast care, and it is God's work to take care."-Thomas Watson, The Art of Divine Contentment
20. Stop Loving the World
By: None , None
3.33
Format: 75 pages, Paperback
"Originally titled 'Being against the love of the world' and published as an appended sermon to The… read more
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21. Fault Lines: The Social Justice Movement and Evangelicalism's Looming Catastrophe
By: Voddie T. Baucham Jr.
4.45
Format: 270 pages, ebook
The Ground Is Moving The death of George Floyd at the hands of police in the summer of 2020 shocked… read more
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- theology
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- christian living
- religion
- nonfiction
22. Do Not Be True to Yourself: Countercultural Advice for the Rest of Your Life
By: Kevin DeYoung
4.26
Format: 81 pages, Kindle Edition
Countercultural Yet Biblical Advice for High School and College Students, Ideal for Graduation and … read more
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23. The Lord of Psalm 23: Jesus Our Shepherd, Companion, and Host
By: David Gibson
4.74
Format: 157 pages, Kindle Edition
Expository Study of Psalm 23 Reveals the Beauty and Deep Theological Meaning behind a Familiar Part… read more
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24. Leadership and Emotional Sabotage: Resisting the Anxiety That Will Wreck Your Family, Destroy Your Church, and Ruin the World
By: Joe Rigney
4.54
Format: 120 pages, Hardcover
Who are you when the teeth come out? For every true act of leadership, there is an equal and mo… read more
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- christian
- theology
- christianity
- christian living
- religion
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"The Scriptures regularly use the metaphor of a body to speak about human social life. The church is the body of Christ, with many members (1 Cor. 12). Marriage is a “one flesh"-Joe Rigney, Leadership and Emotional Sabotage: Resisting the Anxiety That Will Wreck Your Family, Destroy Your Church, and Ruin the World
25. 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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26. Impossible Christianity: Why Following Jesus Does Not Mean You Have to Change the World, Be an Expert in Everything, Accept Spiritual Failure, and Feel Miserable Pretty Much All the Time
By: Kevin DeYoung
4.36
Format: 160 pages, Hardcover
Bestselling Author Kevin DeYoung Offers Hope for Those Who Feel Like Christianity Has Become Hopele… read more
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27. 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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28. The Gospel according to God: Rediscovering the Most Remarkable Chapter in the Old Testament
By: John F. MacArthur Jr.
4.48
Format: 224 pages, Hardcover
"He was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastis… read more
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29. The War On Children: Providing Refuge for Your Children in a Modern World
By: John MacArthur
4.54
Format: 224 pages, Hardcover
This world has declared war on our children. Every day, on a multitude of battlefronts, Satan is de… read more
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- theology
30. Devoted to God's Church: Core Values for Christian Fellowship
By: Sinclair B. Ferguson
4.53
Format: 187 pages, Paperback
Being a Christian is not an individualistic or isolated activity. Believing also involves belonging… read more
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31. Reformed Systematic Theology: Revelation and God, Volume 1
By: Joel R. Beeke
4.75
Format: 1312 pages, Hardcover
"An immensely valuable gift to the twenty-first-century church." --Sinclair B. Ferguson, Chancellor… read more
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