Tim Chester Boeken

Tim Chester en Steve Timmis gaan terug naar de basis als het gaat om kerk-zijn. Aan de hand van een aantal principes proberen zij te ontdekken hoe een gemeente die het Evangelie centraal stelt er in de praktijk uit zou moeten zien. Het boek bestaat uit drie delen: evangelisatie heeft prioriteit, mensen krijgen prioriteit en het belang van de gemeenschap. In hun voorwoord schrijven de auteurs: 'Veel kerken zijn in meerdere of mindere mate in de val gelopen van de acceptatie en instandhouding van eigen christelijke tradities. Ze zijn er niet in geslaagd om in beweging te blijven en open te staan voor verandering die de zaak van het Evangelie dient. (...)Veel gemeenten hebben, om wat voor reden dan ook, de kern uit het oog verloren.' In het boek worden vragen gesteld die leiden naar een goede doordenking van Gods bedoeling en naar nieuwe keuzes. Het is zeker ook geschikt voor groepsbespreking in het kader van gemeente-opbouw.

A look at Christ and the salvation and life found only in him.

In this brief and winsome book, Michael Reeves presents an introduction to the Christian faith that is rooted in the triune God. He takes cues from preachers and teachers down through the ages, setting key doctrines of creation, the person and work of Christ, and life in the Spirit into a simple framework of the Christian life.

Pornography is everywhere. Far too many Christians regularly use and are addicted to it, warping their perception of sexuality and relationships, destroying marriages and ministries. But Christians who struggle with porn also long for change. When we realize the unfulfilling emptiness of porn, we come to yearn for freedom from it. But what do we do? Tim Chester says that we can be captured by a better vision--a liberating confidence that God offers more than pornography does. Moving beyond pat answers or mere willpower, Chester offers spiritual, practical and corporate resources for living porn free. He exposes the false promises of porn and redirects us to the true promises of God. With assurance of God's grace and cleansing power, we can change our desires and escape the traps and temptations of pornography. However great the challenge, God's grace is even greater. And we can come to a place where we no longer feel the need to use porn. Close the window on porn. And open the door to freedom, integrity and new life.

Is 'newer' really 'better'? We often assume so, but if we do treat the past as inferior, we will ignore the legacy of history, and thus will find ourselves stranded on the tiny desert island of our own moment in time. In particular, this applies to Christian theology, which should be thought, and lived, corporately by the church down through the ages. The remedy to 'chronological snobbery' is, as C. S. Lewis put it, 'to keep the clean sea breeze of the centuries blowing through our minds'. Such is the motivation behind Michael Reeves' introduction to a selection of influential or significant Christian theologians. This accessible and informative volume covers the Apostolic Fathers, Justin Martyr and Irenaeus, Athanasius, Augustine, Anselm, Aquinas, Luther, Calvin, Owen, Edwards, Schleiermacher, Barth and Packer. Each chapter begins with a brief biography and some background, and then surveys each theologian's major work or works, gives a timeline for historical context, and ends with guidance for further reading. This book was previously available as two separate volumes (The Breeze of the Centuries and On Giants' Shoulders), but now repackaged together with a new chapter on J I Packer.

This introduction to Spurgeon's life and ministry--organized around themes such as the centrality of Christ and the empowerment of the Spirit--will encourage readers to live for God's glory.

In this addition to the Union series, Daniel Hames and Michael Reeves argue that an individual's relationship with God influences their evangelism and missions more than anything else.

Focusing on the pervasive issue of pornography, Tim Chester presents a compelling argument for a more fulfilling alternative rooted in faith. He emphasizes a liberating confidence in God's promises, offering readers spiritual insights and practical strategies to overcome addiction. Chester encourages a community approach to healing, moving past simplistic solutions to foster a deeper understanding of freedom from pornography. His insights aim to empower Christians to embrace a life enriched by faith rather than ensnared by temptation.

Focusing on the concept of mission, Tim Chester's 2018 Keswick Convention lecture explores the unique roles individuals, churches, and mission agencies can fulfill in God's plan. The lecture aims to clarify the essence of mission and encourage active participation in it, providing insights and guidance for those involved in or interested in mission work.

A lively, accessible, and informative introduction to key people, events, and themes in the Protestant Reformation, suitable for university students and general readers alike.