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Exiles

The Church in the Shadow of Empire

By: Preston M. Sprinkle

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Exiles

The Church in the Shadow of Empire

By: Preston M. Sprinkle

A thoughtful exploration of the intersection of faith and politics, Exiles asks: What if we considered ourselves “exiles in Babylon” and turned to Scripture, not political parties, to shape our most passionate values? Politics are dividing our churches like never before. New York Times–bestselling author Dr. Preston M. Sprinkle reminds us that the first-century church was not an apolitical gathering, where Christians left their Roman politics at the door. It also wasn’t a place where Christians mounted a Roman flag next to—or above—a Christian one. Church was a place where God’s plan for governing the world was revealed, where one could witness what it means to follow the Creator’s design for human flourishing. In this timely book, Preston explores why: Israel’s exile to Babylon profoundly shaped the political identity of God’s people—and still does today. Christians should see themselves as foreigners in the country where they live. The gospel of Jesus’ kingdom was politically subversive. The church today should view its political identity as fundamentally separate from the empire. Total allegiance to a political party dilutes the church’s witness. Discover a more biblical, powerful way to live in a secular world. Discover what it means to live in exile.

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David C Cook

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0830785795

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Embodied

Transgender Identities, the Church, and What the Bible Has to Say

By: Preston M. Sprinkle

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Embodied

Transgender Identities, the Church, and What the Bible Has to Say

By: Preston M. Sprinkle

Compassionate, biblical, and thought-provoking, Embodied is an accessible guide for Christians who want help navigating issues related to the transgender conversation. Preston Sprinkle draws on Scripture, as well as real-life stories of individuals struggling with gender dysphoria, to help you understand the complexities and emotions of this highly relevant topic. This book fills the great need for Christians to speak into the confusing and emotionally charged questions surrounding the transgender conversation. With careful research and an engaging style, Embodied explores: What it means to be transgender, nonbinary, and gender-queer, and how these identities relate to being male or female Why most stereotypes about what it means to be a man and woman come from the culture and not the Bible What the Bible says about humans created in God’s image as male and female, and how this relates to transgender experiences Moral questions surrounding medical interventions such as sex reassignment surgery Which pronouns to use and how to navigate the bathroom debate Why more and more teens are questioning their gender

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David C Cook

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0830781234

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Erasing Hell

What God Said about Eternity, and the Things We Made Up

By: Francis Chan,Preston M. Sprinkle

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Erasing Hell

What God Said about Eternity, and the Things We Made Up

By: Francis Chan,Preston M. Sprinkle

Addressing a variety of views on hell, the Bible, and the character of God, offers an eloquent response to the recent media storm surrounding questions of eternal destiny.

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David C Cook

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0781407257

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9780781407250

Paul and Judaism Revisited

A Study of Divine and Human Agency in Salvation

By: Preston M. Sprinkle

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Paul and Judaism Revisited

A Study of Divine and Human Agency in Salvation

By: Preston M. Sprinkle

How far did Paul stray from the view of salvation handed down to him in the Jewish tradition? Following a hunch from E.P. Sanders's seminal book Paul and Palestinian Judaism,Preston Sprinkle finds buried in the Old Testament's Deuteronomic and prophetic perspectives a key that starts to turn the rusted lock on Paul's critique of Judaism.

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InterVarsity Press

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0830895639

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Embodied

Transgender Identities, the Church, and What the Bible Has to Say

By: Preston M. Sprinkle

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Embodied

Transgender Identities, the Church, and What the Bible Has to Say

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David C Cook

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Law and Life

The Interpretation of Leviticus 18:5 in Early Judaism and in Paul

By: Preston M. Sprinkle

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Law and Life

The Interpretation of Leviticus 18:5 in Early Judaism and in Paul

By: Preston M. Sprinkle

Preston M. Sprinkle examines the apostle Paul's understanding of salvation and compares it to the view of his Jewish contemporaries, by means of looking at how both Paul and Judaism interpret a very important verse from the Old Testament-Leviticus 18:5."--BOOK JACKET.

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Mohr Siebeck

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3161495314

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Go

Returning Discipleship to the Front Lines of Faith

By: Preston M. Sprinkle

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Returning Discipleship to the Front Lines of Faith

By: Preston M. Sprinkle

Disciple-making is a passion of many, as it should be. It is, after all, our great commission. But much of contemporary discipleship is informed by instinct, and as such it is vulnerable to the whims and trends of the broader culture, which can take us further away from our biblical model and mandate. Drawing on a 2015 Barna Group study of the state of discipleship in the United States commissioned by The Navigators, bestselling author Preston Sprinkle provides a holistic, biblical response for discipleship, providing accessible tools for all those who are engaged in making Christ-followers in the 21st century. Sprinkle points pastors, church leaders, and frankly, all Christ-followers, to a discipleship that is responsive to this most current research and accountable to the model of Jesus and his earliest followers, who counted making disciples as their most important work. In an extremely practical fashion, Go helps us to discern, from the Scriptures and from exemplary disciple-making ministries, what discipleship is and is not, what it has become and what it can still be.

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Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.

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1631466100

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Scandalous Grace

A Book for Tired Christians Seeking Rest

By: Preston M. Sprinkle

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Scandalous Grace

A Book for Tired Christians Seeking Rest

By: Preston M. Sprinkle

Unleash the power of God’s grace as you journey through the Old Testament. Prepare to be challenged and transformed as you explore the stories and testimonies of the Bible, where grace refuses to be tamed. Grace is a dangerous topic. We want to domesticate it, calm it down, and stuff it into a blue blazer and a pair of khakis. But biblical grace—or charis—doesn’t like to settle down. Grace is a dangerous topic because the Bible is a dangerous book. Scandalous Grace offers: Biblically rich viewpoints that challenge conventional interpretations; An exploration of grace in the Old Testament instead of a focus on judgment; Theological perspective that showcases a benevolent God who consistently extends redemption to those seen as irredeemable. Whether you're a seasoned theologian or seeking Christian spiritual growth, Scandalous Grace promises an intellectual and spiritual journey that will expand your understanding of a God whose grace knows no boundaries.

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David C Cook

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0830782508

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Exiles

The Church in the Shadow of Empire

By: Preston M. Sprinkle

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The Church in the Shadow of Empire

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Nonviolence

The Revolutionary Way of Jesus

By: Preston M. Sprinkle

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Nonviolence

The Revolutionary Way of Jesus

By: Preston M. Sprinkle

In a unique narrative approach, Sprinkle begins by looking at how the story of God as a whole portrays violence and war, drawing conclusions that guide the reader through the rest of the book. With urgency and precision, he navigates hard questions and examines key approaches to violence, driving every answer back to Scripture. Ultimately, Sprinkle challenges the church to "walk in a manner worthy of our calling" and shape our lives on the example of Christ. Nonviolence: The Revolutionary Way of Jesus is biblically rooted, theologically coherent, and prophetically challenging. It is a defining work that will stir discussions for years to come.

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David C Cook

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0830782516

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The Francis Chan Collection

Crazy Love, Forgotten God, Erasing Hell, and Multiply

By: Francis Chan,Preston M. Sprinkle

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The Francis Chan Collection

Crazy Love, Forgotten God, Erasing Hell, and Multiply

By: Francis Chan,Preston M. Sprinkle

Now available! All four of Francis Chan's New York Times bestselling books in one edition! Experience the life-changing message of Francis Chan. This new collection contains: Crazy Love: Revised & Updated Edition! God is Love. Crazy, relentless, all-powerful love. Have you ever wondered if we're missing it? Forgotten God: Francis Chan offers a compelling invitation to understand, embrace, and follow the Holy Spirit's direction in our lives. Erasing Hell: Addressing a variety of views on hell, the Bible, and the character of God, Francis Chan and Preston Sprinkle offer an eloquent response to the recent media storm surrounding questions of eternal destiny. Multiply: One plus one plus one. Every copy of Multiply is designed to do what Jesus did: make disciples who make disciples who make disciples…. until the world knows the truth of Jesus Christ.

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David C Cook

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078141203X

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Stop Erasing Hell

An Interactive Workbook for Individual or Small-Group Study

By: Francis Chan,Preston M. Sprinkle

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Stop Erasing Hell

An Interactive Workbook for Individual or Small-Group Study

By: Francis Chan,Preston M. Sprinkle

What do you believe about hell? How do you feel about a God who could send people there? Explore these tough questions in Stop Erasing Hell, as you walk through Scripture with Francis Chan and Preston Sprinkle to discern how what you believe about hell changes the way you live. In this interactive workbook based on the New York Times-bestselling book Erasing Hell, the authors wrap the study in prayer and impart courage for the journey ahead. This resource will help you learn more about the character of God, discover the biblical truth about the afterlife, and ask yourself the hard questions so that the answers can revolutionize your life. As you grapple with the topic of hell, let God transform your heart through renewed reverence for Him and love for the people around you. Stop Erasing Hell is a stand alone ten-week study that can be used by individuals or small groups, and includes weekend retreat options and guidance for small-group leaders.

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David C Cook

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0781408296

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People to Be Loved

Why Homosexuality Is Not Just an Issue

By: Preston Sprinkle

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People to Be Loved

Why Homosexuality Is Not Just an Issue

By: Preston Sprinkle

Christians who are confused by the homosexuality debate raging in the US are looking for resources that are based solidly on a deep study of what Scripture says about the issue. In People to Be Loved, Preston Sprinkle challenges those on all sides of the debate to consider what the Bible says and how we should approach the topic of homosexuality in light of it. In a manner that appeals to a scholarly and lay-audience alike, Preston takes on difficult questions such as how should the church treat people struggling with same-sex attraction? Is same-sex attraction a product of biological or societal factors or both? How should the church think about larger cultural issues, such as gay marriage, gay pride, and whether intolerance over LGBT amounts to racism? How (or if) Christians should do business with LGBT persons and supportive companies? Simply saying that the Bible condemns homosexuality is not accurate, nor is it enough to end the debate. Those holding a traditional view still struggle to reconcile the Bible’s prohibition of same-sex attraction with the message of radical, unconditional grace. This book meets that need.

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Zondervan

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0310519667

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Erasing Hell

What God Said about Eternity, and the Things We've Made Up

By: Francis Chan,Preston M. Sprinkle

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Erasing Hell

What God Said about Eternity, and the Things We've Made Up

By: Francis Chan,Preston M. Sprinkle

How could a loving God send people to hell? Will people have a chance after they die to believe in Jesus and go to heaven? With a humble respect for God's Word, Francis Chan and Preston Sprinkle address the deepest questions you have about eternal destiny. They've asked the same questions. Like you, sometimes they just don't want to believe in hell. But as they write, "We cannot afford to be wrong on this issue." This is not a book about who is saying what. It's a book about what God says. It's not a book about impersonal theological issues. It's a book about people who God loves. It's not a book about arguments, doctrine, or being right. It's a book about the character of God. Erasing Hell will immerse you in the truth of Scripture as, together with the authors, you find not only the truth but the courage to live it out.

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