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الاستماع والقراءة

J Mack Stiles

Small, Convenient Guide Offers Biblical Advice for Communicating the Gospel Message
Too often, believers find themselves unprepared to share their faith. They might be afraid of saying the wrong thing or afraid of even starting a conversation. Before they know it, a great opportunity for evangelism has passed. What if Christians never missed another chance to tell others about Jesus? 
 
In this small yet practical guide, J. Mack Stiles defines proper evangelism and offers advice for communicating God's truth clearly, biblically, and persuasively. Readers learn how to explain the gospel message, live the gospel, understand conversion, and more. This guide is easy to read and share, making it a great resource for churches and small groups.

- Part of the Church Questions Series: Developed to give biblical insight into common questions about church life
- Applicable: Explains that evangelism is "teaching the gospel with the aim to persuade" and gives readers practical advice for sharing their faith
- Short and Accessible Format: Concise, biblical teaching that's easy to read and share

Crossway

Church Questions

How Do I Get Started in Evangelism?

Matthew Emadi

Brief, Accessible Guide Explains the Characteristics and Role of the Local Church
What is the difference between the universal church and a local church? Is it important to belong to a local congregation? Isn't it enough to attend church online? Though Scripture affirms the significance and authority of the local church, many Christians struggle to understand the institution's role in their personal lives.
In this addition to the Church Questions series, Matthew Emadi clearly defines the local church, helping believers live out their God-ordained mission to assemble together as the body of Christ. Through Scripture and compelling stories, Emadi lays out 6 biblical characteristics of a church and demonstrates how Christians can faithfully represent God's kingdom on earth.

- Brief, Accessible Resource: Easy-to-share guide answers important, commonly asked questions about the church 
- Biblical and Christ-Centered: Presents a vision for the church that is founded on the commands of Scripture
- Practical Guidance for Church Members: Explains what it means to participate in a local church body, with information on ordinances, leadership, evangelism, and more

What Is a Church?

Keri Folmar

8 Practical Steps for Extending Hospitality in the Local Church
Hospitality is a vital part of the Christian life. It's evident in God's love and provision for sinners and illustrated in the fellowship of the Lord's Supper. Still, many modern Christians struggle to open their homes and welcome others as Jesus commands. 
This short book addresses common questions about hospitality while equipping Christians to serve God through Christlike care of others. It features tips for practicing hospitality at home, sharing the gospel with neighbors, and serving the church. By learning to welcome others into their lives, readers can extend God's love to lost people as well as fellow believers. 

- Biblical and Encouraging: Helps Christians understand hospitality as the ministry of welcoming others into their lives
- Practical: Gives simple tips for living out Scripture's command to care for others 
- Transformational: Shows readers how to deepen relationships in their local churches, share the gospel, and support missionaries through acts of kindness

How Can I Grow in Hospitality?

J. Garrett Kell

Biblical Encouragement for the Lifelong Pursuit of Freedom from Sin
Temptation is unrelenting. Whether it sneaks up in a social-media post, a relationship, or a bout of anger, there will always be an invitation to sin. But sin isn't just an inevitable misstep; it's a personal rejection of God and his commands. And it's a battle every Christian must fight.
 
Through biblical wisdom and engaging stories, Garrett Kell confronts the spiritual weight and consequences of rebellion and offers 7 gospel-centered ways to fight sin. Reminding believers that God always provides a way out of temptation, Kell highlights several steps to fight sin—including grace, community, and confession—guiding readers away from destruction and toward freedom in Christ.

- A Great Resource for Church Leadership Teams: Concise, biblical guidance on sin, temptation, and God's grace
- 7 Keys to Fighting Sin: Explains why it's important to avoid temptation and offers helpful, gospel-centered advice on confessing sin, avoiding temptation, prayer and fasting, and more
- Short, Accessible Format: A convenient, valuable discussion tool for groups
- Written by Garrett Kell: Author of Pure in Heart: Sexual Sin and the Promises of God

How Do I Fight Sin and Temptation?

Daniel P. Miller

A Concise Guide to Finding Jesus in the Old Testament

Can we see Jesus in the first 39 books of Scripture? While Christians believe the entire Bible points to Jesus as the Messiah, many have trouble identifying him in the Old Testament because he's never mentioned by name.
 
In this addition to the Church Questions series, David King guides curious readers on a journey to discover Jesus in all of Scripture. The booklet begins by examining Jesus's own understanding of how the Old Testament witnesses to him. Next, readers learn 6 ways the Old Testament points to Jesus, including promises of redemption, how Jesus fulfilled Old Testament law and wisdom, and Old Testament types of Jesus's life, death, and resurrection. Finally, King explains why it matters to believers and the church today that Jesus is understood as the fulfillment of the Old Testament.

- Biblical and Theological: Explains the various ways in which Jesus fulfills the Old Testament 
- Accessible: Answers common questions about the Old Testament in a short, easy-to-read format
- Part of the 9Marks Church Questions Series: Other titles include What Should I Look For in a Church?; How Can I Be Sure I'm Saved?; and Is God Really Sovereign?

Does the Old Testament Really Point to Jesus?

David M King

Biblical Advice for Addressing Relational Frustrations in the Church
Being hurt is inevitable, even in the church. That's because relationships and emotions, designed to reflect God's love, are marred by sin. When someone commits an offense, it may seem justifiable to retaliate, gossip, or suffer silently, but Christians are called to pursue godly forgiveness that leads to reconciliation.
In this addition to the Church Questions series, Daniel P. Miller helps readers understand how to biblically confront conflicts in the church. Acknowledging that the main priority of relationships is always Christ's glory, he helps readers understand their moral responsibility when responding to frustrations and, ultimately, to trust in God's promise to use all pain for their edification.

- Brief, Accessible Guide: Practical advice for addressing conflicts personally in prayer and interpersonally in fellowship
- Biblical and Theological: Points to Scripture to explain how relational trials and disillusionment can help Christians grow spiritually
- Part of the 9Marks Church Questions Series: Other titles include Why Should I Join a Church?; How Can I Serve My Church?; and How Can I Love Church Members with Different Politics?

What If I've Been Hurt by My Church?

Samuel James

How Sound Doctrine Influences Every Area of the Christian Life
Doctrine might be something you've heard in church, but how does it impact your life? Christian doctrine examines what the Bible teaches about particular topics, such as the nature of God, the nature of humanity, how humans should live, and more. By understanding biblical truths, believers have the tools to understand God, interpret Scripture, and live godly lives. 
In this addition to the Church Questions series, Samuel James addresses how doctrine influences every area of life for the believer. Many individuals know that their beliefs matter in certain areas of life, such as politics, but don't always understand how key biblical principles like the Trinity, ecclesiology, and the atonement should shape their everyday lives. It is easy to think that doctrine is only for theologians, but in reality, it is essential for everyone—humanity was created to know the truth about God, themselves, and the world. 

- Part of the Church Questions Series: Developed to give biblical insight into common questions 
- Ideal for New Christians: Introduction to the relationship between doctrine and living out the Christian life 
- Short and Accessible Format: Concise, biblical teaching on the church's system of beliefs

Does It Matter What I Believe?

Alex Duke

Practical Insight into Finding a Healthy Church
Looking for a new church can feel overwhelming, and it's often difficult to know what aspects to prioritize. In this addition to the Church Questions series, Alex Duke provides criteria on what to look for in a healthy local church. 
Using personal experiences and biblical principles, Duke identifies important elements within the church—the gospel, the Bible, and the community—as well as specific questions to ask. Duke also reminds believers that they should not be looking for a perfect church, but a biblical and faithful one. This ebook is perfect for those who are looking for a new church and unsure where to begin. 

- Short, Accessible Format: Concise, biblical advice on searching for a church
- Part of the Church Questions Series: Helping Christians understand the centrality of the local church in Christian discipleship
- Practical: Provides specific questions to ask about the church's treatment of the Bible, the gospel, and meaningful relationships

What Should I Look For in a Church?

Dane Ortlund

Dane Ortlund Explains That Hell Is Indeed Real, but Hope Comes through Jesus Christ
When individuals talk about an afterlife, they often talk about heaven and avoid any mention of hell. The idea of hell is uncomfortable and most people prefer to not discuss it. Given this reality, our society lacks an understanding of what hell is, why it exists, and how people can avoid it. 
Pastor Dane Ortlund has written this Church Questions ebook to educate readers on the reality of hell and the hope found in Jesus Christ. Using a variety of biblical passages, Ortlund explains that God is just, righteous, and deals perfectly with humanity. In light of God's holiness and our sin, we fall woefully short of heaven. Humanity deserves hell, but heaven is offered to believers through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. 

- Written by Dane Ortlund: Author of Gentle and Lowly (500,000+ copies sold)
- Useful for Seekers: Accessible for those new to faith or looking to learn more 
- Part of the Church Questions Series: Developed to give biblical insight into common questions

Is Hell Real?

Jonathan Leeman

How Can We Know What the Church Is Supposed to Do?
Jesus commissioned the local church to carry out a mission. Yet local churches often disagree over exactly what Jesus commanded them to do, leading them to align their mission with current political or economic trends. So what does the Bible have to say?
In this short ebook, Jonathan Leeman argues from Scripture that the mission of the church is first and foremost to make disciples—the task that each local assembly is called to do collectively—and to be disciples—the task for each individual Christian. He equips readers to obey this disciple-making mission both inside and outside the local church as they seek to follow Christ's call and make God's glory known in all the world.

- A Brief and Accessible Resource: A helpful tool for Christians who are looking for answers to their questions about the church
- Biblical and Christ-Centered: Presents a vision for the church that is centered in the commands of Christ to his disciples in Matthew 28
- Clear Guidance for Churches: Helps local churches and individual Christians understand what it means to make disciples and be disciples in their various contexts