"Christians in the first centuries of the church were granted the privilege of bearing the name of Christ to enemies of the gospel. These citizens of heaven, yet residents of the republic, remained unashamed about the testimony of their Lord because they knew Whom they believed and were persuaded that He was able to deliver them from evil.Fast-forward twenty centuries. Now resident throughout the world, Christians in many places are agai ..."
Ephesians(1st Edition) God's Big Plan for Christ's New People (Good Book Guides) by ThabitiAnyabwile, Anne Woodcock Paperback, 96 Pages, Published 2010 by The Good Book Company ISBN-13: 978-1-907377-09-9, ISBN: 1-907377-09-3
""Why should I be a member of a local church? I'm a part of the body of Christ. Isn't that enough?" An increasing number of people think of the Christian faith primarily in terms of themselves as individuals. Faith is not only a personal but also a private matter. For these believers, church has become an optional extra, a matter of convenience and personal choice. In his letter to the Ephesians, the apostle Paul says a firm "no" to t ..."
"Biblically and practically instructs church members in ways they can labor for the health of their church. What Is a Healthy Church Member? takes its cue from Mark Dever's book What Is a Healthy Church?, which offered one definition of what a healthy church looks like biblically and historically. In the German edition of this work, pastor Thabiti Anyabwile answers the natural next question: "What does a healthy church member look like i ..."
Exalting Jesus in Acts(1st Edition) (Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary) by Tony Merida, ThabitiAnyabwile Paperback, 288 Pages, Published 2017 by Holman Reference ISBN-13: 978-1-4336-4709-3, ISBN: 1-4336-4709-5
"Edited by David Platt, Daniel L. Akin, and Tony Merida, this new commentary series, projected to be 48 volumes, takes a Christ- centered approach to expositing each book of the Bible. Rather than a verse-by-verse approach, the authors have crafted chapters that explain and apply key passages in their assigned Bible books. Readers will learn to see Christ in all aspects of Scripture, and they will be encouraged by the devotional nature o ..."
Becoming All Things How Small Changes Lead To Lasting Connections Across Cultures (Hardback) by Michelle Ami Reyes, ThabitiAnyabwile Hardcover, 224 Pages, Published 2021 by Zondervan ISBN-13: 978-0-310-10891-7, ISBN: 0-310-10891-8
"In Becoming All Things, Michelle Ami Reyes offers a poignant discussion on the challenges surrounding cross-cultural relationships in America today, including the reasons for cultural difference, stereotyping, appropriation, gentrification, ..."
"This is why Jesus grounded His teaching with the statement, “For the Son of Man
is going to come in his Father's glory with his angels, and then he will reward
each person according to what he has done” (Matt. 16:27 NIV) ... Many mock this
as “pieinthesky” and irrelevant. But how ... In fact, everything we have discussed
to this point—the recentering of the Bible and reforming black preaching—have
this one indispensable aim: to get ..."
"In the early 2000s, "the missional church" became quite popular. This 9Marks Journal seeks to understand certain "missional" emphases, and then compare them to what the New Testament teaches about the local church."
"J. C. Ryle wrote, There was mercy in bringing her safely through her time of trial.
There was mercy in making her the mother ... (Luke, 1:30–31) All children are
gifts of God's mercy—no matter the circumstance. Psalm 127:3 declares, “Sons
are ..."
The Gospel for Muslims An Encouragement to Share Christ with Confidence by ThabitiAnyabwile 176 Pages, Published 2018 by Moody Publishers ISBN-13: 978-0-8024-9637-9, ISBN: 0-8024-9637-7
"He is the subject of a biography written by David Zeidan, The Fifth Pillar (Carlisle,
UK: Piquant, 2000), 78. ... Mack Stiles's Speaking of Jesus: How to Tell Your
Friends the Best News They Will Ever Hear (Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity,
1995) ..."
"Can we trust them? Some belonging to the church contest the inerrancy of God's
Word. When they do, however, they depart from Jesus. They aren't just giving
away a doctrine devised by nineteenth-century Presbyterians, says DeYoung,
they are giving away Jesus. A Christian, when he evangelizes, can put all the
trust in Scripture that Jesus himself put into it—total trust. J. Ligon Duncan, as in
2012, draws percipiently from the Old Te ..."
"Obra Compañera al título, Una Iglesia Saludable, por 9Marks Ministries."
The Pastor's Family Shepherding Your Family through the Challenges of Pastoral Ministry by Brian Croft, Cara Croft, ThabitiAnyabwile Paperback, 171 Pages, Published 2013 by Zondervan ISBN-13: 978-0-310-49509-3, ISBN: 0-310-49509-1
"Featuring insights from the perspective of both a pastor and his wife―The Pastor’s Family identifies the complicated burdens and expectations ministry brings to the life of a family. Brian and Cara Croft identify the unique challenges that pastors face as husbands and fathers. They also discuss the difficulties and joys of being a pastor’s wife and offer practical advice on raising children in a ministry family. In addition to address ..."
The Gospel for Muslims An Encouragement to Share Christ with Confidence by ThabitiAnyabwile 176 Pages, Published 2010 by Moody Publishers ISBN-13: 978-1-57567-513-8, ISBN: 1-57567-513-7
"Chapter 3: Jesus Christ: Fully God and Fully Man 1. ... Those interested in further
study on this topic might be interested in two books by Randy Newman:
Questioning Evangelism: Engaging People's Hearts the Way Jesus Did (Grand
Rapids: Kregel, 2004) and Corner Conversations: Engaging Dialogues about
God and Life (Grand Rapids: Kregel, 2006). ... For a brief overview of Islamic
teaching on sin, see chapter 7 in The Search for Forgiv ..."
Weep with Me How Lament Opens a Door for Racial Reconciliation by Mark Vroegop, Thabiti M. Anyabwile Paperback, 160 Pages, Published 2020 by Crossway ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-6759-9, ISBN: 1-4335-6759-8
"How to meet a critical need: sharing the gospel with MuslimsThere are over three million Muslims living in the United States today. Soon, if not already, you will have Muslim neighbors and coworkers. Does the thought of reaching out to them with the gospel make you nervous? How can you effectively communicate the good news with such large theological differences? The Gospel for Muslims can help make sharing your faith easier than you th ..."
Exalting Jesus in Luke(1st Edition) (Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary) by Thabiti M. Anyabwile Paperback, 288 Pages, Published 2018 by Holman Reference ISBN-13: 978-0-8054-9746-5, ISBN: 0-8054-9746-3
"Exalting Jesus in Luke is part of the Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary series. Edited by David Platt, Daniel L. Akin, and Tony Merida, this new commentary series, projected to be 48 volumes, takes a Christ-centered approach to expositing each book of the Bible. Rather than a verse-by-verse approach, the authors have crafted chapters that explain and apply key passages in their assigned Bible books. Readers will learn to see Christ ..."
Reviving the Black Church(1st Edition) New Life for a Sacred Institution by Thabiti M. Anyabwile Paperback, 288 Pages, Published 2015 by B&H Books ISBN-13: 978-1-4336-8632-0, ISBN: 1-4336-8632-5
"Is the Black Church dying? The picture is mixed and there are many challenges. The church needs spiritual revival. But reviving and strengthening the Black Church will require great wisdom and courage. Reviving the Black Church calls us back to another time, borrowing the wisdom of earlier faithful Christians. But more importantly, it calls us back to the Bible itself. For there we find the divine wisdom needed to see all quarters of t ..."
Captivated Beholding the Mystery of Jesus' Death and Resurrection by Thabiti M. Anyabwile Paperback, 100 Pages, Published 2014 by Reformation Heritage Books ISBN-13: 978-1-60178-300-4, ISBN: 1-60178-300-0
"The Bible implores us to take a long look at Jesus, forcefully beckoning us to come and see through profound questions connected with Jesus death and resurrection. These questions drive us to consider not just the events themselves but also their meaning as we take a long look beneath the surface and find more of the never-ending treasures of Christ. In Captivated, Thabiti Anyabwile invites you to set aside your early lessons on politen ..."
"Any church leader knows the qualifications for elders and deacons are articulated in the Bible, but that same leader also knows that actually finding other leaders who fulfill the biblical qualifications is difficult. While many books analyze and debate the finer points of church government, few have been written on both elders and deacons, and fewer still successfully show how to identify and reproduce legitimate leaders and willing se ..."