{"title":"Books","description":"\u003cp\u003e9Marks books are created to help pastors build healthy churches.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-message-of-the-new-testament-promises-kept-by-mark-dever","title":"The Message of the New Testament","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eMark Dever talks about his books Message of the Old and New Testament\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \n  \u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4WB6U9PZbeo?si=5BMdJje0ihnDCzvF\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n  \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OW16_GIYWso?rel=0\u0026amp;showinfo=0\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe New Testament is the story of how all the promises made by God in the Old Testament were kept—and what that means for us today. The nation of Israel had many hopes: hope for a deliverer, hope for restored fellowship with God, and hope for the world to be put right. The New Testament explains how those promises were kept and how, if we are Christians, they are kept in us as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on 28 sermons in the early years of Mark Dever’s ministry at Capitol Hill Baptist Church, \u003cem\u003eThe Message of the New Testament\u003c\/em\u003e surveys the historical context, organization, and theology of each New Testament book, in light of God’s Old Testament promises. Dever’s message echoes that of the New Testament—one of fulfilled hope.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"9 Marks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8364216515,"sku":"1061","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/0412\/files\/90_01424b28-5585-471c-8e34-a60849bb96bd.png?v=1763400014"},{"product_id":"the-message-of-the-old-testament-promises-made-by-mark-dever","title":"The Message of the Old Testament","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eMark Dever talks about his books Message of the Old and New Testament\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \n  \u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4WB6U9PZbeo?si=5BMdJje0ihnDCzvF\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n  \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OW16_GIYWso?rel=0\u0026amp;showinfo=0\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Old Testament is the story of God’s promises to his people. Below its somewhat obscure surface is hidden magnificent truth about the love and power of God. Throughout its pages the reader can find promise after promise from God, all of which are fulfilled in the New Testament—in the incarnation of Jesus Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on sermons in the early years of Mark Dever’s ministry at Capitol Hill Baptist Church, \u003cem\u003eThe Message of the Old Testament\u003c\/em\u003e explores the Old Testament as a glorious whole so that readers are able to see the big picture of the majesty of God and the wonder of his promises.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"9 Marks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8365768003,"sku":"1101","price":53.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/0412\/files\/91_9512195b-572d-4444-ae66-4e3e1b33b976.png?v=1763399995"},{"product_id":"the-gospel-and-personal-evangelism-by-mark-dever","title":"The Gospel and Personal Evangelism","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAlso available as an \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0017JWL28\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;tag=9marks02-20\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=9325\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B0017JWL28\u0026amp;linkId=843be0fe9a86d9f37afe5c5d2e99b718\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Gospel and Personal Evangelism e-book\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ee-book\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003eMark Dever talks about his book The Gospel and Personal Evangelism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Onu-Dt0ffMk?rel=0\u0026amp;showinfo=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEvangelism is not only misunderstood, it is often unpracticed. Many Christians want to share the gospel with others, but because those Christians don’t grasp the fundamentals of witnessing, they feel intimidated and incapable of sharing the truth of the gospel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eYet those believers fail to recognize that God has already established who and how we are to evangelize. In \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Gospel and Personal Evangelism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Dr. Mark Dever seeks to answer the four basic questions about evangelism that many Christians ask: Who should we evangelize? How should we evangelize? What is evangelism? Why should we evangelize? In his answers Dever draws on New Testament truths and helps believers apply those truths in practical ways. As readers understand the fundamentals of evangelism, they will begin to develop a culture of evangelism in their lives and their local churches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“Mark Dever’s personal devotion to Scripture has led him to think deeply, read widely, preach clearly, and write simply to the great blessing of the body of Christ. Evangelism is the church’s mandate, and the one reason the redeemed are still on earth. Doing it effectively requires doing it biblically. Mark teaches us how to mobilize our churches to do just that.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn MacArthur\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Pastor-Teacher, Grace Community Church, Sun Valley, California\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“For most of us, personal evangelism is the reverse of easy, and so it becomes a task we evade. Mark Dever writes to shake us up about this, clearing our heads as to just what evangelizing involves and motivating our hearts to go to it realistically and responsibly. This is a word in season that will surely do a great deal of good.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eJ. I. Packer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Professor of Theology, Regent College\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“At the heart of this book is a heart for the gospel. Mark Dever encourages, instructs, and challenges us to proclaim the gospel in all its fullness, grace, truth, goodness, and wonder.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRandy Newman\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, author, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eQuestioning Evangelism and Corner Conversations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“Mark Dever has done every Christian and pastor a tremendous favor. With great humility, Dever helps us to connect the dots of our hopes for seeing people saved with the truth about the gospel and evangelism itself. This little book searches our hearts, corrects our thinking, calls us to faithfulness, and encourages us with practical examples and exhortations.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eThabiti M. Anyabwile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church of Grand Cayman; author, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Faithful Preacher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"9 Marks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8366402179,"sku":"1281","price":8.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/0412\/files\/117_56a094fd-cbc1-4b07-a41e-4bb8e3d9f146.png?v=1763399979"},{"product_id":"twelve-challenges-churches-face-by-mark-dever","title":"Twelve Challenges Churches Face","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; color: black;\"\u003eAlso available as an \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B001A16X4K\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;tag=9marks02-20\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=9325\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B001A16X4K\u0026amp;linkId=0561852bbe40d79d177c53f73dc64f36\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Twelve Challenges Churches Face e-book\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ee-book\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003eMark Dever talks about his book Twelve Challenges Churches Face\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-GFjYEKUjHM?rel=0\u0026amp;showinfo=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; color: black;\"\u003eDivision. Disobedience. Legalism. These are just a few of the many problems that plague churches today, just as they plagued the Corinthian church in the first century. That’s why, out of his great love and concern for this young church, Paul addressed these issues boldly, offering the Christians at Corinth much-needed admonition, instruction, and encouragement. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have ever witnessed a church split or a denominational dispute, you know firsthand that the same sort of struggles impact our churches today. In\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ccite\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';\"\u003eTwelve Challenges Churches Face\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/cite\u003e, pastor Mark Dever—a leading authority on the subject of church health—tackles this and eleven other major challenges we must fight to overcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese twelve challenges, if left unchecked, can cripple a church and stifle its ministry to a needy world. But if individuals and churches immerse themselves in God’s Word and heed Paul’s instruction, God will heal even the sickest church and transform it into a powerful vehicle for proclaiming the gospel of Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"9Marks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8367242627,"sku":"1341","price":10.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/0412\/files\/142.png?v=1763407962"},{"product_id":"the-church-and-the-surprising-offense-of-gods-love","title":"The Church and the Surprising Offense of God's Love","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAlso available as an \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0031KSEKE\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;tag=9marks02-20\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=9325\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B0031KSEKE\u0026amp;linkId=34dee39836a8fbda074a7257d5d308b7\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Church and the Surprising Offense of God's Love e-book\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ee-book\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003eJonathan Leeman talks about his book The Church and the Surprising Offense of God's Love\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/e3i6ry5rj3o?rel=0\u0026amp;showinfo=0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhen the world speaks of \"love,\" it often means unconditional acceptance. Many churches have adopted this mind-set in their practice of membership and discipline--if they have not done away with such structures entirely. \"Yet God's love and God's gospel are different than what the world expects,\" writes Jonathan Leeman. They're centered in his character, which draws a clear boundary between what is holy and what is not. It's this line that the local church should represent in its member practices, because the careful exercise of such authority \"is God's means for guarding the gospel, marking off a people, and thereby defining his love for the world.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSo how should churches receive and dismiss members? How should Christians view their submission to the church? Are there dangers in such submission? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Church and the Surprising Offense of God's Love\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e responds with biblical, theological, and practical guidance-from both corporate and individual perspectives. It's a resource that will help pastors and their congregations upend worldly conceptions and recover a biblical understanding and practice of church authority.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e","brand":"9 Marks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8367363523,"sku":"1361","price":15.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/0412\/files\/155.png?v=1763410917"},{"product_id":"what-is-the-gospel","title":"What is the Gospel?","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAlso available as an \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B003DQK77E\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;tag=9marks02-20\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=9325\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B003DQK77E\u0026amp;linkId=a7545662cb09c8f5f27ddd1bdc7fe6ad\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"What is the Gospel? e-book\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ee-book\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003eGreg Gilbert talks about his trilogy: What is the Gospel? - Who is Jesus? - Why trust the Bible?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jyE55zIi84w?rel=0\u0026amp;showinfo=0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBy Greg Gilbert\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhat is the gospel? It seems like a simple question, yet it has been known to incite some heated responses, even in the church. How are we to formulate a clear, biblical understanding of the gospel? Tradition, reason, and experience all leave us ultimately disappointed. If we want answers, we must turn to the Word of God.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGreg Gilbert does so in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhat Is the Gospel?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Beginning with Paul's systematic presentation of the gospel in Romans and moving through the sermons in Acts, Gilbert argues that the central structure of the gospel consists of four main subjects: God, man, Christ, and a response. The book carefully examines each and then explores the effects the gospel can have in individuals, churches, and the world. Both Christian and non-Christian readers will gain a clearer understanding of the gospel in this valuable resource.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e","brand":"9 Marks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8367476739,"sku":"1381","price":9.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/0412\/files\/149_9de55849-a5c4-4c1c-b89e-de8b956a9238.png?v=1763410530"},{"product_id":"biblical-theology-in-the-life-of-the-church-by-michael-lawrence","title":"Biblical Theology in the Life of the Church","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAlso available as an\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B003DRO5QW\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;tag=9marks02-20\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=9325\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B003DRO5QW\u0026amp;linkId=0be639d844c473480719620ced679474\" title=\"Biblical Theology in the Life of the Church e-book\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ee-book\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003eMichael Lawrence talks about his book Biblical Theology in the Life of the Church\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4PC9zdQhhds?rel=0\u0026amp;showinfo=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMichael Lawrence contributes to the 9Marks series as he centers on the practical importance of biblical theology to ministry. He begins with an examination of a pastor's tools of the trade: exegesis and biblical and systematic theology. The book distinguishes between the power of narrative in biblical theology and the power of application in systematic theology, but also emphasizes the importance of their collaboration in ministry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHaving laid the foundation for pastoral ministry, Lawrence uses the three tools to build a biblical theology, telling the entire story of the Bible from five different angles. He puts biblical theology to work in four areas: counseling, missions, caring for the poor, and church\/state relations. Rich in application and practical insight, this book will equip pastors and church leaders to think, preach, and do ministry through the framework of biblical theology.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"9 Marks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8367616771,"sku":"1422","price":12.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/0412\/files\/9Marks_Shopify_Book_Covers.png?v=1762530531"},{"product_id":"what-does-god-want-of-us-anyway","title":"What Does God Want of Us Anyway?","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAlso available as an \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B003D87Q3U\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;tag=9marks02-20\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=9325\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B003D87Q3U\u0026amp;linkId=4b5399038c9db8937c1d00e96c36ee22\" title=\"What Does God Want of Us Anyway? e-book\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ee-book\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003eMark Dever talks about his book What Does God Want of Us Anyway?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nj_WStsgHEA?rel=0\u0026amp;showinfo=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOriginally delivered as sermons by pastor Mark Dever at Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington DC, these three studies are now available in one hardcover volume. Dever guides readers to take a step back and look at the Bible from a broader perspective. As we notice new features of an object when viewed from a distance, so too the major themes of Scripture become more apparent when we take in the Bible as a whole. Part of the 9Marks series, this book considers the central messages of the Bible as seen in the promises of God.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDever examines the general narrative of God's Word to answer the question, “What does God want of us anyway?” Readers looking for a panoramic view of Scripture will be reminded of the faithful, persistent love of God and find themselves drawn into a broader, but deeper, understanding of the maker and keeper of promises.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"9 Marks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8367695043,"sku":"1401","price":9.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/0412\/files\/141.png?v=1763407937"},{"product_id":"it-is-well-by-mark-dever-and-michael-lawrence","title":"It Is Well by Mark Dever and Michael Lawrence","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAlso available as an \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B003DRO5RQ\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;tag=9marks02-20\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=9325\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B003DRO5RQ\u0026amp;linkId=d418e2a88849ecefc5df90ab0d7f9b8f\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"It Is Well e-book\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ee-book\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003eMark Dever talks about his book It is Well\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/unDTJTOpIkI?rel=0\u0026amp;showinfo=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe idea of Christ's substitutionary atonement for sinners is central in both the Old and New Testaments—from the Passover to the prophets to the words of Jesus and the apostles. In \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt Is Well\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, pastors Mark Dever and Michael Lawrence demonstrate how the atonement is clearly taught throughout Scripture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eStarting with Exodus 12 and moving through other key Old Testament passages into the Gospels and the epistles of Paul and Peter, the authors offer careful expositions on fourteen crucial texts. As they speak to important issues such as what happens when there is no substitute for sin, why God forsook Christ, Jesus' perspective on his substitutionary work, and the necessity and benefits of the atonement, they show how much the doctrine applies to the Christian life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt Is Well\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e not only encourages pastors to preach this essential doctrine for the strengthening of the church, but it helps individual believers understand and exult in the richness of God's love in Christ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"9 Marks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8367837123,"sku":"1461","price":10.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/0412\/files\/140.png?v=1763407902"},{"product_id":"church-planting-is-for-wimps","title":"Church Planting is for Wimps","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlso available as an \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B003DRO5RG\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;tag=9marks02-20\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=9325\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B003DRO5RG\u0026amp;linkId=18821a853abfe565466d4b0931c02b32\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Church Planting is for Wimps e-book\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ee-book\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003eMike McKinley talks about his book Church Planting is for Wimps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dstsfHHP8nY?rel=0\u0026amp;showinfo=0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eChurch Planting Is for Wimps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e tells the story of the revitalization of Guilford Baptist Church in northern Virginia. Weaving together Scripture and biblical principles with humor and personal anecdotes, author Mike McKinley asserts that a pastor’s faithful exposition of God's Word, passion for sharing the gospel, and care in the training of other godly leaders are more important than the size of his church. McKinley honestly shares his own fears and rookie mistakes, along with encouraging stories of how God moved at Guilford Baptist. We are reminded that God uses weak and fearful pastors in plants and revitalizations; church planting is indeed for “wimps.” For pastors and seminarians considering a church plant and those already struggling in their own fledgling congregations, this book is a thoughtful and encouraging resource.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"9 Marks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8367889795,"sku":"1441","price":9.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/0412\/files\/118.png?v=1763399898"},{"product_id":"guarding-one-another-church-discipline","title":"Guarding One Another: Church Discipline","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso available as an \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B007RPRPVI\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;tag=9marks02-20\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=9325\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B007RPRPVI\u0026amp;linkId=e9913e6a5024d27c987491b859c587de\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Guarding One Another e-book\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ee-book\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003eBobby Jamieson talks about the Study Guides Set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7m8RYrrzFak?rel=0\u0026amp;showinfo=0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile church discipline is never easy, it is sometimes a necessary, albeit painful, part of the Christian life. This helpful study guide tackles the difficult topic in six chapters designed to focus discussion on the interpretation and application of biblical texts. Participants will discover the role of church discipline and learn how to practice it in a gracious and loving way.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“9Marks, as a ministry, has taken basic biblical teaching about the church and put it into the hands of pastors. Bobby, by way of these study guides, has taken this teaching and delivered it to the person in the pew. I am unaware of any other tool that so thoroughly and practically helps Christians understand God’s plan for the local church. I can’t wait to use these studies in my own congregation.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eJeramie Rinne\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Senior Pastor, South Shore Baptist Church, Hingham, Massachusetts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“Bobby Jamieson has done local church pastors an incredible service by writing these study guides. Clear, biblical, and practical, they introduce the biblical basis for a healthy church. But more importantly, they challenge and equip church members to be part of the process of improving their own church’s health. The studies work for individual, small group, and larger group settings. I have used them for the last year at my own church and appreciate how easy they are to adapt to my own setting. I don’t know of anything else like them. Highly recommended!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael Lawrence\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Senior Pastor, Hinson Baptist Church, Portland, Oregon; author,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBiblical Theology in the Life of the Church\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“This is a Bible study that is actually rooted in the Bible and involves actual study. In the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e9Marks Healthy Church Study Guides Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e a new standard has been set for personal theological discovery and corresponding personal application. Rich exposition, compelling questions, and clear syntheses combine to give a guided tour of ecclesiology—the theology of the church. I know of no better curriculum for generating understanding of and involvement in the church than this. It will be a welcome resource in our church for years to come.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRick Holland\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Senior Pastor, Mission Road Bible Church, Prairie Village, Kansas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“In America today we have the largest churches in the history of our nation, but the least amount of impact for Christ’s kingdom. Slick marketing and finely polished vision statements are a foundation of sand. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e9Marks Healthy Church Study Guides Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e is a refreshing departure from church-growth materials, towards an in-depth study of God’s Word that will equip God’s people with his vision for his Church. These study guides will lead local congregations to abandon secular methodologies for church growth and instead rely on Christ’s principles for developing healthy, God-honoring assemblies.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarl J. Broggi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Senior Pastor, Community Bible Church, Beaufort, South Carolina; President, Search the Scriptures Radio Ministry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“Anyone who loves Jesus will love what Jesus loves. The Bible clearly teaches that Jesus loves the church. He knows about and cares for individual churches and wants them to be spiritually healthy and vibrant. Not only has Jesus laid down his life for the church but he has also given many instructions in his Word regarding how churches are to live and function in the world. This series of Bible studies by 9Marks shows how Scripture teaches these things. Any Christian who works through this curriculum, preferably with other believers, will be helped to see in fresh ways the wisdom, love, and power of God in establishing the church on earth. These studies are biblical, practical, and accessible. I highly recommend this curriculum as a useful tool that will help any church embrace its calling to display the glory of God to a watching world.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eThomas Ascol\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Senior Pastor, Grace Baptist Church of Cape Coral, Florida; Executive Director, Founders Ministries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"9 Marks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8369891395,"sku":"1741","price":6.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/0412\/files\/84_5dc53a01-5b43-4642-84f9-0060ec94b1ec.png?v=1763400765"},{"product_id":"am-i-really-a-christian","title":"Am I Really a Christian?","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAlso available as an \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0058E3JVU\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;tag=9marks02-20\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=9325\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B0058E3JVU\u0026amp;linkId=0c24ee9bf3b8b0331069379a3d0c923a\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Am I really a Christian? e-book\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ee-book\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003eMike McKinley talks about his book Am I Really a Christian?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UXk7Er3LZOE?rel=0\u0026amp;showinfo=0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBy Mike McKinley \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eVisit \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.amireallyachristian.com\/\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehttp:\/\/www.amireallyachristian.com\/\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003e for more information about the book, interviews with the author, and other resources.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eJesus divided the world into two groups—those who follow him and those who don't. But what happens when someone thinks he or she is a Christian, but isn't? With his witty, engaging style, Mike McKinley takes readers on a journey of what it means to be a Christian. He asserts that \"manipulative evangelism techniques and a poor understanding of the gospel have resulted in an abundance of professing Christians who have no idea what it means to follow Christ.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEach chapter title begins with \"You're not a Christian [if\/when\/just because you]…\" As he surveys what it means to be Christian, McKinley offers criteria for evaluating one's standing before God. Readers are guided through a series of challenges to reflect, repent, remember, and report to another person. Am I Really a Christian? ends with chapters on salvation and the local church. This unique book is written for nominal or new Christians and can be used in personal or small-group study.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\"This is a truly important book in the most urgent sense—a book that serves the cause of Christ by raising the most important question human beings face, and helping to answer it, no less. I am thankful to McKinley for his faithfulness and for the pastoral concern that prompted him to write such an important work.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e-R. Albert Mohler Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\"There can be no more important question than ‘Am I really a Christian?' and Mike McKinley helps us answer it with great skill. He manages to challenge nominal Christians while comforting genuine believers. McKinley's writing is accessible, engaging, and simple without ever being simplistic. I particularly appreciate the way he encourages us to explore this crucial question in the context of a Christian community. If you're not sure where you stand before God, or you know someone who's not sure, then this is the book for you.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e-Tim Chester, Director, The Porterbrook Institute; author, You Can Change and A Meal With Jesus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"9 Marks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8379378947,"sku":"4335","price":9.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/0412\/files\/135.png?v=1763401652"},{"product_id":"finding-faithful-elders-and-deacons","title":"Finding Faithful Elders and Deacons","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; color: black;\"\u003eAlso available as an \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B006RKJP3A\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;tag=9marks02-20\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=9325\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B006RKJP3A\u0026amp;linkId=ccba33d86b07560ba88c3dbf3c5cd62e\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Finding Faithful Elders and Deacons e-book\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ee-book\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003eThabiti Anyabwile talks about his book Finding Faithful Elders and Deacons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hDsJO2z8Np4?rel=0\u0026amp;showinfo=0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; color: black;\"\u003eAny 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 servants throughout the ranks of the church body. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; color: black;\"\u003eThabiti Anyabwile writes from his expertise as a pastor and an elder as well as from his experience of being led by faithful men—men who saw in him the fundamental qualities listed in Scripture and invested their time, energy, and love into grooming him to take their place. Balancing thoughtful analysis of pertinent passages with thorough application for practical use in a contemporary context, Anyabwile answers the questions, “Who should we look for to lead and serve in the church?” and “What should they do to fulfill their calling?” Most helpful, perhaps, are the lists “Observations to make” and “Questions to ask,” which are provided for each characteristic described. Rather than exacerbating the controversial questions surrounding these issues, this book provides meaningful action points that will prove effective for a wide range of interpretations. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"9 Marks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8386503107,"sku":"1601","price":8.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/0412\/files\/136.png?v=1763401683"},{"product_id":"the-church-the-gospel-made-visible","title":"The Church: The Gospel Made Visible","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso available as an \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B007K8JJHK\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;tag=9marks02-20\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=9325\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B007K8JJHK\u0026amp;linkId=f3738f200cbdb0f43e9395b3bae720d9\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Church: The Gospel Made Visible e-book\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ee-book\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003eMark Dever talks about his book The Church\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_Hsc-bWfm1g?rel=0\u0026amp;showinfo=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Church: The Gospel Made Visible is Mark Dever's biblical introduction to the nature, structure, and purpose of the church.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"modal-header shop-modal-header\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"modal-header shop-modal-header\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA church’s life, worship, and polity are important issues, yet they are so rarely addressed. \u003cem\u003eThe Church\u003c\/em\u003e is Mark Dever’s primer on the doctrine of the church for all who see Scripture alone as a sufficient authority for the doctrine and life of the local church. He explains to the reader what the Bible says about the nature and purpose of the church—what it is, what it’s for, what it does.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Scripture teaches us about all of life and doctrine, including how we should assemble for corporate worship and how we should organize our corporate life together. A congregation of regenerate members, fulfilling the responsibilities given to us by Christ himself in his Word, regularly meeting together, led by a body of godly elders, is the picture God has given us in his Word of his church.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"modal-body shop-modal-body\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shop-product container-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row-fluid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span12 col-product-info\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-info\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"9 Marks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8386692931,"sku":"1722","price":10.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/0412\/files\/156_a33de5c5-3529-40fe-ae07-26df39588289.png?v=1763410867"},{"product_id":"preach-theology-meets-practice","title":"Preach: Theology Meets Practice","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlso available as an \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B007I7B8PO\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;tag=9marks02-20\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=9325\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B007I7B8PO\u0026amp;linkId=88de4ecceecc0ed8ffa412573a549d9e\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Preach e-book\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ee-book\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003eGreg Gilbert talks about his book Preach\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QwLziBfnjeA?rel=0\u0026amp;showinfo=0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003eMark Dever talks about his book Preach\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MwtXuteE-tU?rel=0\u0026amp;showinfo=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMark Dever and Greg Gilbert work through the theology and practice of preaching, moving from the doctrine of Scripture to evaluating each other's sermons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003cem\u003ePreach\u003c\/em\u003e, Mark Dever and his former student Greg Gilbert explain how God exercises divine power through the Word, making it the basis of any relationship we have with Him. The authors give practical advice on how pastors can decide what texts to preach on, how to prepare and outline their sermons, and how to deliver and review those presentations. Also included are transcripts of sermons by Dever and Gilbert, which both men comment on and critique.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"9 Marks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8386940611,"sku":"1724","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/0412\/files\/121_86cad55a-02dd-4c28-a76a-00ecec5e0fd4.png?v=1763399882"},{"product_id":"hearing-gods-word-expositional-preaching","title":"Hearing God's Word: Expositional Preaching","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlso available as an \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B007RPRQ8A\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;tag=9marks02-20\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=9325\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B007RPRQ8A\u0026amp;linkId=fa670031c10dfd508d409515c3f78aed\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Hearing God's Word e-book\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ee-book\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003eBobby Jamieson talks about the Study Guides Set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7m8RYrrzFak?rel=0\u0026amp;showinfo=0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy Bobby Jamieson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA series of ten 6 or 7 week studies covering the nine distinctives of a healthy church as originally laid out in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eNine Marks of a Healthy Church\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby Mark Dever. This series explores the biblical foundations of key aspects of the church, helping Christians to live out those realities as members of a local body. Conveniently packaged and accessibly written, the format of this series is guided, inductive discussion of Scripture passages and is ideal for use in Sunday school, church-wide studies, or small group contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“9Marks, as a ministry, has taken basic biblical teaching about the church and put it into the hands of pastors. Bobby, by way of these study guides, has taken this teaching and delivered it to the person in the pew. I am unaware of any other tool that so thoroughly and practically helps Christians understand God’s plan for the local church. I can’t wait to use these studies in my own congregation.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eJeramie Rinne\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Senior Pastor, South Shore Baptist Church, Hingham, Massachusetts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“Bobby Jamieson has done local church pastors an incredible service by writing these study guides. Clear, biblical, and practical, they introduce the biblical basis for a healthy church. But more importantly, they challenge and equip church members to be part of the process of improving their own church’s health. The studies work for individual, small group, and larger group settings. I have used them for the last year at my own church and appreciate how easy they are to adapt to my own setting. I don’t know of anything else like them. Highly recommended!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael Lawrence\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Senior Pastor, Hinson Baptist Church, Portland, Oregon; author,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBiblical Theology in the Life of the Church\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“This is a Bible study that is actually rooted in the Bible and involves actual study. In the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e9Marks Healthy Church Study Guides Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e a new standard has been set for personal theological discovery and corresponding personal application. Rich exposition, compelling questions, and clear syntheses combine to give a guided tour of ecclesiology—the theology of the church. I know of no better curriculum for generating understanding of and involvement in the church than this. It will be a welcome resource in our church for years to come.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRick Holland\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Senior Pastor, Mission Road Bible Church, Prairie Village, Kansas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“In America today we have the largest churches in the history of our nation, but the least amount of impact for Christ’s kingdom. Slick marketing and finely polished vision statements are a foundation of sand. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e9Marks Healthy Church Study Guides Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e is a refreshing departure from church-growth materials, towards an in-depth study of God’s Word that will equip God’s people with his vision for his Church. These study guides will lead local congregations to abandon secular methodologies for church growth and instead rely on Christ’s principles for developing healthy, God-honoring assemblies.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarl J. Broggi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Senior Pastor, Community Bible Church, Beaufort, South Carolina; President, Search the Scriptures Radio Ministry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“Anyone who loves Jesus will love what Jesus loves. The Bible clearly teaches that Jesus loves the church. He knows about and cares for individual churches and wants them to be spiritually healthy and vibrant. Not only has Jesus laid down his life for the church but he has also given many instructions in his Word regarding how churches are to live and function in the world. This series of Bible studies by 9Marks shows how Scripture teaches these things. Any Christian who works through this curriculum, preferably with other believers, will be helped to see in fresh ways the wisdom, love, and power of God in establishing the church on earth. These studies are biblical, practical, and accessible. I highly recommend this curriculum as a useful tool that will help any church embrace its calling to display the glory of God to a watching world.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eThomas Ascol\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Senior Pastor, Grace Baptist Church of Cape Coral, Florida; Executive Director, Founders Ministries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"9 Marks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8387103427,"sku":"1742","price":6.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/0412\/files\/88_b31b5ca4-8724-4047-a795-066845c3a794.png?v=1763400757"},{"product_id":"real-change-conversion","title":"Real Change: Conversion","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAlso available as an \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B007RPRSG0?notRedirectToSDP=1\u0026amp;ref_=dbs_mng_calw_5\u0026amp;storeType=ebooks\u0026amp;tag=9marks02-20\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Real Change: Conversion – ebook\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ee-book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003eBobby Jamieson talks about the Study Guides Set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7m8RYrrzFak?rel=0\u0026amp;showinfo=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is great hope in God's power to change, and everyone needs to be changed. This study explores what God does when he saves someone, answering questions such as: What is the change we need? How does conversion happen? What are the fruits of salvation? Participants will gain a biblical understanding of conversion and the implications both for themselves and for the church.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“9Marks, as a ministry, has taken basic biblical teaching about the church and put it into the hands of pastors. Bobby, by way of these study guides, has taken this teaching and delivered it to the person in the pew. I am unaware of any other tool that so thoroughly and practically helps Christians understand God’s plan for the local church. I can’t wait to use these studies in my own congregation.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eJeramie Rinne\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Senior Pastor, South Shore Baptist Church, Hingham, Massachusetts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“Bobby Jamieson has done local church pastors an incredible service by writing these study guides. Clear, biblical, and practical, they introduce the biblical basis for a healthy church. But more importantly, they challenge and equip church members to be part of the process of improving their own church’s health. The studies work for individual, small group, and larger group settings. I have used them for the last year at my own church and appreciate how easy they are to adapt to my own setting. I don’t know of anything else like them. Highly recommended!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael Lawrence\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Senior Pastor, Hinson Baptist Church, Portland, Oregon; author,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBiblical Theology in the Life of the Church\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“This is a Bible study that is actually rooted in the Bible and involves actual study. In the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e9Marks Healthy Church Study Guides Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e a new standard has been set for personal theological discovery and corresponding personal application. Rich exposition, compelling questions, and clear syntheses combine to give a guided tour of ecclesiology—the theology of the church. I know of no better curriculum for generating understanding of and involvement in the church than this. It will be a welcome resource in our church for years to come.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRick Holland\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Senior Pastor, Mission Road Bible Church, Prairie Village, Kansas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“In America today we have the largest churches in the history of our nation, but the least amount of impact for Christ’s kingdom. Slick marketing and finely polished vision statements are a foundation of sand. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e9Marks Healthy Church Study Guides Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e is a refreshing departure from church-growth materials, towards an in-depth study of God’s Word that will equip God’s people with his vision for his Church. These study guides will lead local congregations to abandon secular methodologies for church growth and instead rely on Christ’s principles for developing healthy, God-honoring assemblies.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarl J. Broggi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Senior Pastor, Community Bible Church, Beaufort, South Carolina; President, Search the Scriptures Radio Ministry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“Anyone who loves Jesus will love what Jesus loves. The Bible clearly teaches that Jesus loves the church. He knows about and cares for individual churches and wants them to be spiritually healthy and vibrant. Not only has Jesus laid down his life for the church but he has also given many instructions in his Word regarding how churches are to live and function in the world. This series of Bible studies by 9Marks shows how Scripture teaches these things. Any Christian who works through this curriculum, preferably with other believers, will be helped to see in fresh ways the wisdom, love, and power of God in establishing the church on earth. These studies are biblical, practical, and accessible. I highly recommend this curriculum as a useful tool that will help any church embrace its calling to display the glory of God to a watching world.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eThomas Ascol\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Senior Pastor, Grace Baptist Church of Cape Coral, Florida; Executive Director, Founders Ministries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"9 Marks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8387451267,"sku":"1743","price":6.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/0412\/files\/171_629c1960-c4a7-4f40-83ea-41d68e2c38aa.png?v=1763412381"},{"product_id":"growing-one-another-discipleship-in-the-church","title":"Growing One Another: Discipleship In The Church","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso available as an \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B007RPRPHM\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;tag=9marks02-20\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=9325\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B007RPRPHM\u0026amp;linkId=48c64b0f07585c65356a3f8031bf3f78\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Growing One Another e-book\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ee-book\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003eBobby Jamieson talks about the Study Guides Set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7m8RYrrzFak?rel=0\u0026amp;showinfo=0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscipleship was one of the central themes of Jesus' teaching, yet it is not a major emphasis today for many churches. This short study guide explores the Bible's teaching on discipleship, and covers such topics as the need for discipleship, the demands of discipleship, and the enemy of discipleship. With discussion questions at the end of each chapter, participants will work through guided reflection as they learn about the centrality of discipleship in the Christian life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“9Marks, as a ministry, has taken basic biblical teaching about the church and put it into the hands of pastors. Bobby, by way of these study guides, has taken this teaching and delivered it to the person in the pew. I am unaware of any other tool that so thoroughly and practically helps Christians understand God’s plan for the local church. I can’t wait to use these studies in my own congregation.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eJeramie Rinne\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Senior Pastor, South Shore Baptist Church, Hingham, Massachusetts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“Bobby Jamieson has done local church pastors an incredible service by writing these study guides. Clear, biblical, and practical, they introduce the biblical basis for a healthy church. But more importantly, they challenge and equip church members to be part of the process of improving their own church’s health. The studies work for individual, small group, and larger group settings. I have used them for the last year at my own church and appreciate how easy they are to adapt to my own setting. I don’t know of anything else like them. Highly recommended!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael Lawrence\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Senior Pastor, Hinson Baptist Church, Portland, Oregon; author,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBiblical Theology in the Life of the Church\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“This is a Bible study that is actually rooted in the Bible and involves actual study. In the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e9Marks Healthy Church Study Guides Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e a new standard has been set for personal theological discovery and corresponding personal application. Rich exposition, compelling questions, and clear syntheses combine to give a guided tour of ecclesiology—the theology of the church. I know of no better curriculum for generating understanding of and involvement in the church than this. It will be a welcome resource in our church for years to come.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRick Holland\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Senior Pastor, Mission Road Bible Church, Prairie Village, Kansas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“In America today we have the largest churches in the history of our nation, but the least amount of impact for Christ’s kingdom. Slick marketing and finely polished vision statements are a foundation of sand. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e9Marks Healthy Church Study Guides Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e is a refreshing departure from church-growth materials, towards an in-depth study of God’s Word that will equip God’s people with his vision for his Church. These study guides will lead local congregations to abandon secular methodologies for church growth and instead rely on Christ’s principles for developing healthy, God-honoring assemblies.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarl J. Broggi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Senior Pastor, Community Bible Church, Beaufort, South Carolina; President, Search the Scriptures Radio Ministry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“Anyone who loves Jesus will love what Jesus loves. The Bible clearly teaches that Jesus loves the church. He knows about and cares for individual churches and wants them to be spiritually healthy and vibrant. Not only has Jesus laid down his life for the church but he has also given many instructions in his Word regarding how churches are to live and function in the world. This series of Bible studies by 9Marks shows how Scripture teaches these things. Any Christian who works through this curriculum, preferably with other believers, will be helped to see in fresh ways the wisdom, love, and power of God in establishing the church on earth. These studies are biblical, practical, and accessible. I highly recommend this curriculum as a useful tool that will help any church embrace its calling to display the glory of God to a watching world.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eThomas Ascol\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Senior Pastor, Grace Baptist Church of Cape Coral, Florida; Executive Director, Founders Ministries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"9Marks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8387728195,"sku":"1744","price":6.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/0412\/files\/170_92be3f65-b2a6-4a0d-be28-512bdfe0f1a2.png?v=1763412219"},{"product_id":"gods-good-news-the-gospel","title":"God's Good News: The Gospel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso available as an \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B007RPRPAE\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;tag=9marks02-20\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=9325\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B007RPRPAE\u0026amp;linkId=7ff3a25eb52cbfe08079d5686a2dc03a\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"God's Good News: The Gospel e-book\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ee-book\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003eBobby Jamieson talks about the Study Guides Set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7m8RYrrzFak?rel=0\u0026amp;showinfo=0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA healthy church is a church in which every member--young and old, mature and immature--unites around the wonderful good news of salvation through Jesus Christ. Toward that end, this study pays close attention to the gospel as defined in Romans 14. Participants will learn the Bible's teaching on God, man, Christ, and our response, and see how these truths apply to the practices of the local church.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“9Marks, as a ministry, has taken basic biblical teaching about the church and put it into the hands of pastors. Bobby, by way of these study guides, has taken this teaching and delivered it to the person in the pew. I am unaware of any other tool that so thoroughly and practically helps Christians understand God’s plan for the local church. I can’t wait to use these studies in my own congregation.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eJeramie Rinne\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Senior Pastor, South Shore Baptist Church, Hingham, Massachusetts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“Bobby Jamieson has done local church pastors an incredible service by writing these study guides. Clear, biblical, and practical, they introduce the biblical basis for a healthy church. But more importantly, they challenge and equip church members to be part of the process of improving their own church’s health. The studies work for individual, small group, and larger group settings. I have used them for the last year at my own church and appreciate how easy they are to adapt to my own setting. I don’t know of anything else like them. Highly recommended!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael Lawrence\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Senior Pastor, Hinson Baptist Church, Portland, Oregon; author,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBiblical Theology in the Life of the Church\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“This is a Bible study that is actually rooted in the Bible and involves actual study. In the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e9Marks Healthy Church Study Guides Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e a new standard has been set for personal theological discovery and corresponding personal application. Rich exposition, compelling questions, and clear syntheses combine to give a guided tour of ecclesiology—the theology of the church. I know of no better curriculum for generating understanding of and involvement in the church than this. It will be a welcome resource in our church for years to come.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRick Holland\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Senior Pastor, Mission Road Bible Church, Prairie Village, Kansas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“In America today we have the largest churches in the history of our nation, but the least amount of impact for Christ’s kingdom. Slick marketing and finely polished vision statements are a foundation of sand. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e9Marks Healthy Church Study Guides Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e is a refreshing departure from church-growth materials, towards an in-depth study of God’s Word that will equip God’s people with his vision for his Church. These study guides will lead local congregations to abandon secular methodologies for church growth and instead rely on Christ’s principles for developing healthy, God-honoring assemblies.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarl J. Broggi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Senior Pastor, Community Bible Church, Beaufort, South Carolina; President, Search the Scriptures Radio Ministry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“Anyone who loves Jesus will love what Jesus loves. The Bible clearly teaches that Jesus loves the church. He knows about and cares for individual churches and wants them to be spiritually healthy and vibrant. Not only has Jesus laid down his life for the church but he has also given many instructions in his Word regarding how churches are to live and function in the world. This series of Bible studies by 9Marks shows how Scripture teaches these things. Any Christian who works through this curriculum, preferably with other believers, will be helped to see in fresh ways the wisdom, love, and power of God in establishing the church on earth. These studies are biblical, practical, and accessible. I highly recommend this curriculum as a useful tool that will help any church embrace its calling to display the glory of God to a watching world.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eThomas Ascol\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Senior Pastor, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"9 Marks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8387777347,"sku":"1745","price":6.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/0412\/files\/169_ccc4e417-71b9-4c77-ba98-74949b5ba513.png?v=1763412209"},{"product_id":"leading-one-another-church-leadership","title":"Leading One Another: Church Leadership","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlso available as an \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B007RPRQYY\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;tag=9marks02-20\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=9325\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B007RPRQYY\u0026amp;linkId=02b074b69778344a0ae42c016ef00e5c\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Leading One Another e-book\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ee-book\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003eBobby Jamieson talks about the Study Guides Set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7m8RYrrzFak?rel=0\u0026amp;showinfo=0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; color: black;\"\u003eA series of ten 6 or 7 week studies covering the nine distinctives of a healthy church as originally laid out in\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';\"\u003eNine Marks of a Healthy Church\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby Mark Dever. This series explores the biblical foundations of key aspects of the church, helping Christians to live out those realities as members of a local body. Conveniently packaged and accessibly written, the format of this series is guided, inductive discussion of Scripture passages and is ideal for use in Sunday school, church-wide studies, or small group contexts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Reviews\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“9Marks, as a ministry, has taken basic biblical teaching about the church and put it into the hands of pastors. Bobby, by way of these study guides, has taken this teaching and delivered it to the person in the pew. I am unaware of any other tool that so thoroughly and practically helps Christians understand God’s plan for the local church. I can’t wait to use these studies in my own congregation.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eJeramie Rinne\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Senior Pastor, South Shore Baptist Church, Hingham, Massachusetts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“Bobby Jamieson has done local church pastors an incredible service by writing these study guides. Clear, biblical, and practical, they introduce the biblical basis for a healthy church. But more importantly, they challenge and equip church members to be part of the process of improving their own church’s health. The studies work for individual, small group, and larger group settings. I have used them for the last year at my own church and appreciate how easy they are to adapt to my own setting. I don’t know of anything else like them. Highly recommended!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael Lawrence\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Senior Pastor, Hinson Baptist Church, Portland, Oregon; author,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBiblical Theology in the Life of the Church\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“This is a Bible study that is actually rooted in the Bible and involves actual study. In the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e9Marks Healthy Church Study Guides Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e a new standard has been set for personal theological discovery and corresponding personal application. Rich exposition, compelling questions, and clear syntheses combine to give a guided tour of ecclesiology—the theology of the church. I know of no better curriculum for generating understanding of and involvement in the church than this. It will be a welcome resource in our church for years to come.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRick Holland\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Senior Pastor, Mission Road Bible Church, Prairie Village, Kansas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“In America today we have the largest churches in the history of our nation, but the least amount of impact for Christ’s kingdom. Slick marketing and finely polished vision statements are a foundation of sand. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e9Marks Healthy Church Study Guides Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e is a refreshing departure from church-growth materials, towards an in-depth study of God’s Word that will equip God’s people with his vision for his Church. These study guides will lead local congregations to abandon secular methodologies for church growth and instead rely on Christ’s principles for developing healthy, God-honoring assemblies.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarl J. Broggi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Senior Pastor, Community Bible Church, Beaufort, South Carolina; President, Search the Scriptures Radio Ministry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“Anyone who loves Jesus will love what Jesus loves. The Bible clearly teaches that Jesus loves the church. He knows about and cares for individual churches and wants them to be spiritually healthy and vibrant. Not only has Jesus laid down his life for the church but he has also given many instructions in his Word regarding how churches are to live and function in the world. This series of Bible studies by 9Marks shows how Scripture teaches these things. Any Christian who works through this curriculum, preferably with other believers, will be helped to see in fresh ways the wisdom, love, and power of God in establishing the church on earth. These studies are biblical, practical, and accessible. I highly recommend this curriculum as a useful tool that will help any church embrace its calling to display the glory of God to a watching world.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eThomas Ascol\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Senior Pastor, Grace Baptist Church of Cape Coral, Florida; Executive Director, Founders Ministries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"9 Marks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8421619971,"sku":"1746","price":6.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/0412\/files\/167.png?v=1763411592"},{"product_id":"committing-to-one-another-church-membership","title":"Committing To One Another: Church Membership","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlso available as an \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B007RPROQY\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;tag=9marks02-20\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=9325\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B007RPROQY\u0026amp;linkId=162bf72c390f5ec675686df087bce0ac\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Commititing to one another e-book\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ee-book\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003eBobby Jamieson talks about the Study Guides Set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7m8RYrrzFak?rel=0\u0026amp;showinfo=0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; color: black;\"\u003eA series of ten 6 or 7 week studies covering the nine distinctives of a healthy church as originally laid out in\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';\"\u003eNine Marks of a Healthy Church\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby Mark Dever. This series explores the biblical foundations of key aspects of the church, helping Christians to live out those realities as members of a local body. Conveniently packaged and accessibly written, the format of this series is guided, inductive discussion of Scripture passages and is ideal for use in Sunday school, church-wide studies, or small group contexts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReviews\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“9Marks, as a ministry, has taken basic biblical teaching about the church and put it into the hands of pastors. Bobby, by way of these study guides, has taken this teaching and delivered it to the person in the pew. I am unaware of any other tool that so thoroughly and practically helps Christians understand God’s plan for the local church. I can’t wait to use these studies in my own congregation.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eJeramie Rinne\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Senior Pastor, South Shore Baptist Church, Hingham, Massachusetts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“Bobby Jamieson has done local church pastors an incredible service by writing these study guides. Clear, biblical, and practical, they introduce the biblical basis for a healthy church. But more importantly, they challenge and equip church members to be part of the process of improving their own church’s health. The studies work for individual, small group, and larger group settings. I have used them for the last year at my own church and appreciate how easy they are to adapt to my own setting. I don’t know of anything else like them. Highly recommended!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael Lawrence\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Senior Pastor, Hinson Baptist Church, Portland, Oregon; author, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBiblical Theology in the Life of the Church\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“This is a Bible study that is actually rooted in the Bible and involves actual study. In the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e9Marks Healthy Church Study Guides Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e a new standard has been set for personal theological discovery and corresponding personal application. Rich exposition, compelling questions, and clear syntheses combine to give a guided tour of ecclesiology—the theology of the church. I know of no better curriculum for generating understanding of and involvement in the church than this. It will be a welcome resource in our church for years to come.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRick Holland\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Senior Pastor, Mission Road Bible Church, Prairie Village, Kansas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“In America today we have the largest churches in the history of our nation, but the least amount of impact for Christ’s kingdom. Slick marketing and finely polished vision statements are a foundation of sand. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e9Marks Healthy Church Study Guides Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e is a refreshing departure from church-growth materials, towards an in-depth study of God’s Word that will equip God’s people with his vision for his Church. These study guides will lead local congregations to abandon secular methodologies for church growth and instead rely on Christ’s principles for developing healthy, God-honoring assemblies.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarl J. Broggi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Senior Pastor, Community Bible Church, Beaufort, South Carolina; President, Search the Scriptures Radio Ministry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“Anyone who loves Jesus will love what Jesus loves. The Bible clearly teaches that Jesus loves the church. He knows about and cares for individual churches and wants them to be spiritually healthy and vibrant. Not only has Jesus laid down his life for the church but he has also given many instructions in his Word regarding how churches are to live and function in the world. This series of Bible studies by 9Marks shows how Scripture teaches these things. Any Christian who works through this curriculum, preferably with other believers, will be helped to see in fresh ways the wisdom, love, and power of God in establishing the church on earth. These studies are biblical, practical, and accessible. I highly recommend this curriculum as a useful tool that will help any church embrace its calling to display the glory of God to a watching world.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eThomas Ascol\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Senior Pastor, Grace Baptist Church of Cape Coral, Florida; Executive Director, Founders Ministries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"9 Marks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8421675971,"sku":"1747","price":6.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/0412\/files\/172.png?v=1763411550"},{"product_id":"built-upon-the-rock-the-church","title":"Built Upon The Rock: The Church","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAlso available as an \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B007RPRO1E\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;tag=9marks02-20\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=9325\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B007RPRO1E\u0026amp;linkId=cb4ca70f952e9f4d90bf94bc6dbe9847\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Built upon the Rock: The Church e-book\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ee-book\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003eBobby Jamieson talks about the Study Guides Set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7m8RYrrzFak?rel=0\u0026amp;showinfo=0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA series of ten 6 or 7 week studies covering the nine distinctives of a healthy church as originally laid out in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNine Marks of a Healthy Church\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e by Mark Dever. This series explores the biblical foundations of key aspects of the church, helping Christians to live out those realities as members of a local body. Conveniently packaged and accessibly written, the format of this series is guided, inductive discussion of Scripture passages and is ideal for use in Sunday school, church-wide studies, or small group contexts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“9Marks, as a ministry, has taken basic biblical teaching about the church and put it into the hands of pastors. Bobby, by way of these study guides, has taken this teaching and delivered it to the person in the pew. I am unaware of any other tool that so thoroughly and practically helps Christians understand God’s plan for the local church. I can’t wait to use these studies in my own congregation.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eJeramie Rinne\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Senior Pastor, South Shore Baptist Church, Hingham, Massachusetts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“Bobby Jamieson has done local church pastors an incredible service by writing these study guides. Clear, biblical, and practical, they introduce the biblical basis for a healthy church. But more importantly, they challenge and equip church members to be part of the process of improving their own church’s health. The studies work for individual, small group, and larger group settings. I have used them for the last year at my own church and appreciate how easy they are to adapt to my own setting. I don’t know of anything else like them. Highly recommended!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael Lawrence\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Senior Pastor, Hinson Baptist Church, Portland, Oregon; author, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBiblical Theology in the Life of the Church\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“This is a Bible study that is actually rooted in the Bible and involves actual study. In the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e9Marks Healthy Church Study Guides Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e a new standard has been set for personal theological discovery and corresponding personal application. Rich exposition, compelling questions, and clear syntheses combine to give a guided tour of ecclesiology—the theology of the church. I know of no better curriculum for generating understanding of and involvement in the church than this. It will be a welcome resource in our church for years to come.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRick Holland\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Senior Pastor, Mission Road Bible Church, Prairie Village, Kansas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“In America today we have the largest churches in the history of our nation, but the least amount of impact for Christ’s kingdom. Slick marketing and finely polished vision statements are a foundation of sand. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e9Marks Healthy Church Study Guides Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e is a refreshing departure from church-growth materials, towards an in-depth study of God’s Word that will equip God’s people with his vision for his Church. These study guides will lead local congregations to abandon secular methodologies for church growth and instead rely on Christ’s principles for developing healthy, God-honoring assemblies.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarl J. Broggi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Senior Pastor, Community Bible Church, Beaufort, South Carolina; President, Search the Scriptures Radio Ministry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“Anyone who loves Jesus will love what Jesus loves. The Bible clearly teaches that Jesus loves the church. He knows about and cares for individual churches and wants them to be spiritually healthy and vibrant. Not only has Jesus laid down his life for the church but he has also given many instructions in his Word regarding how churches are to live and function in the world. This series of Bible studies by 9Marks shows how Scripture teaches these things. Any Christian who works through this curriculum, preferably with other believers, will be helped to see in fresh ways the wisdom, love, and power of God in establishing the church on earth. These studies are biblical, practical, and accessible. I highly recommend this curriculum as a useful tool that will help any church embrace its calling to display the glory of God to a watching world.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eThomas Ascol\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Senior Pastor, Grace Baptist Church of Cape Coral, Florida; Executive Director, Founders Ministries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“Today’s evangelical world abounds with hidden, worldly assumptions about the nature of the church which, in turn, have led to wrong-headed approaches to pastoral leadership and practice. Whether we like it or not, western culture has conditioned us to view successful churches and their ministries in terms of size and numbers. We have created a toxic culture where pragmatism rules and self-promotion flourishes. Bobby Jamieson, Mark Dever and Jonathan Leeman provide the antidote by giving us a healthy dose of the doctrine of the church in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBuilt upon the Rock: The Church\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e in a way that is thoroughly biblical, personal and accessible. Church leaders will discover that this is an important resource that will challenge and enlarge our understanding of the church and invites us to recalibrate our views and expectations about ministry. I will be recommending this book to our students as a ‘must-read.’”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeter Hastie,\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Principal, Presbyterian Theological College of Victoria, Melbourne, Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"9 Marks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8421730307,"sku":"1748","price":6.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/0412\/files\/87_30ca2846-cced-46c3-8929-b014cae0d138.png?v=1763400750"},{"product_id":"the-whole-truth-about-god-biblical-theology","title":"The Whole Truth About God: Biblical Theology","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; color: black;\"\u003eAlso available as an \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B007RPRTCS\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;tag=9marks02-20\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=9325\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B007RPRTCS\u0026amp;linkId=982abab507a5e1af024e9ec3704d5ebd\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Whole Truth About God e-book\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ee-book\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003eBobby Jamieson talks about the Study Guides Set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7m8RYrrzFak?rel=0\u0026amp;showinfo=0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; color: black;\"\u003eA series of ten 6 or 7 week studies covering the nine distinctives of a healthy church as originally laid out in\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';\"\u003eNine Marks of a Healthy Church\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby Mark Dever. This series explores the biblical foundations of key aspects of the church, helping Christians to live out those realities as members of a local body. Conveniently packaged and accessibly written, the format of this series is guided, inductive discussion of Scripture passages and is ideal for use in Sunday school, church-wide studies, or small group contexts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“9Marks, as a ministry, has taken basic biblical teaching about the church and put it into the hands of pastors. Bobby, by way of these study guides, has taken this teaching and delivered it to the person in the pew. I am unaware of any other tool that so thoroughly and practically helps Christians understand God’s plan for the local church. I can’t wait to use these studies in my own congregation.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eJeramie Rinne\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Senior Pastor, South Shore Baptist Church, Hingham, Massachusetts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“Bobby Jamieson has done local church pastors an incredible service by writing these study guides. Clear, biblical, and practical, they introduce the biblical basis for a healthy church. But more importantly, they challenge and equip church members to be part of the process of improving their own church’s health. The studies work for individual, small group, and larger group settings. I have used them for the last year at my own church and appreciate how easy they are to adapt to my own setting. I don’t know of anything else like them. Highly recommended!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael Lawrence\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Senior Pastor, Hinson Baptist Church, Portland, Oregon; author,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBiblical Theology in the Life of the Church\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“This is a Bible study that is actually rooted in the Bible and involves actual study. In the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e9Marks Healthy Church Study Guides Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e a new standard has been set for personal theological discovery and corresponding personal application. Rich exposition, compelling questions, and clear syntheses combine to give a guided tour of ecclesiology—the theology of the church. I know of no better curriculum for generating understanding of and involvement in the church than this. It will be a welcome resource in our church for years to come.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRick Holland\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Senior Pastor, Mission Road Bible Church, Prairie Village, Kansas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“In America today we have the largest churches in the history of our nation, but the least amount of impact for Christ’s kingdom. Slick marketing and finely polished vision statements are a foundation of sand. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e9Marks Healthy Church Study Guides Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e is a refreshing departure from church-growth materials, towards an in-depth study of God’s Word that will equip God’s people with his vision for his Church. These study guides will lead local congregations to abandon secular methodologies for church growth and instead rely on Christ’s principles for developing healthy, God-honoring assemblies.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarl J. Broggi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Senior Pastor, Community Bible Church, Beaufort, South Carolina; President, Search the Scriptures Radio Ministry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“Anyone who loves Jesus will love what Jesus loves. The Bible clearly teaches that Jesus loves the church. He knows about and cares for individual churches and wants them to be spiritually healthy and vibrant. Not only has Jesus laid down his life for the church but he has also given many instructions in his Word regarding how churches are to live and function in the world. This series of Bible studies by 9Marks shows how Scripture teaches these things. Any Christian who works through this curriculum, preferably with other believers, will be helped to see in fresh ways the wisdom, love, and power of God in establishing the church on earth. These studies are biblical, practical, and accessible. I highly recommend this curriculum as a useful tool that will help any church embrace its calling to display the glory of God to a watching world.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eThomas Ascol\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Senior Pastor, Grace Baptist Church of Cape Coral, Florida; Executive Director, Founders Ministries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"9 Marks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8421849923,"sku":"1749","price":6.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/0412\/files\/89_d846588e-c31d-4506-94c0-001cfeabe658.png?v=1763400735"},{"product_id":"reaching-the-lost-evangelism","title":"Reaching The Lost: Evangelism","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAlso available as an \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Reaching-Lost-Evangelism-9Marks-Healthy-ebook\/dp\/B007RPRS8I\/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1679857947\u0026amp;sr=8-1\u0026amp;tag=9marks02-20\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Reaching the Lost: Evangelism – ebook\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ee-book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003eBobby Jamieson talks about the Study Guides Set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7m8RYrrzFak?rel=0\u0026amp;showinfo=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; color: black;\"\u003eA series of ten 6 or 7 week studies covering the nine distinctives of a healthy church as originally laid out in\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';\"\u003eNine Marks of a Healthy Church\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby Mark Dever. This series explores the biblical foundations of key aspects of the church, helping Christians to live out those realities as members of a local body. Conveniently packaged and accessibly written, the format of this series is guided, inductive discussion of Scripture passages and is ideal for use in Sunday school, church-wide studies, or small group contexts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“9Marks, as a ministry, has taken basic biblical teaching about the church and put it into the hands of pastors. Bobby, by way of these study guides, has taken this teaching and delivered it to the person in the pew. I am unaware of any other tool that so thoroughly and practically helps Christians understand God’s plan for the local church. I can’t wait to use these studies in my own congregation.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eJeramie Rinne\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Senior Pastor, South Shore Baptist Church, Hingham, Massachusetts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“Bobby Jamieson has done local church pastors an incredible service by writing these study guides. Clear, biblical, and practical, they introduce the biblical basis for a healthy church. But more importantly, they challenge and equip church members to be part of the process of improving their own church’s health. The studies work for individual, small group, and larger group settings. I have used them for the last year at my own church and appreciate how easy they are to adapt to my own setting. I don’t know of anything else like them. Highly recommended!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael Lawrence\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Senior Pastor, Hinson Baptist Church, Portland, Oregon; author,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBiblical Theology in the Life of the Church\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“This is a Bible study that is actually rooted in the Bible and involves actual study. In the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e9Marks Healthy Church Study Guides Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e a new standard has been set for personal theological discovery and corresponding personal application. Rich exposition, compelling questions, and clear syntheses combine to give a guided tour of ecclesiology—the theology of the church. I know of no better curriculum for generating understanding of and involvement in the church than this. It will be a welcome resource in our church for years to come.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRick Holland\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Senior Pastor, Mission Road Bible Church, Prairie Village, Kansas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“In America today we have the largest churches in the history of our nation, but the least amount of impact for Christ’s kingdom. Slick marketing and finely polished vision statements are a foundation of sand. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e9Marks Healthy Church Study Guides Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e is a refreshing departure from church-growth materials, towards an in-depth study of God’s Word that will equip God’s people with his vision for his Church. These study guides will lead local congregations to abandon secular methodologies for church growth and instead rely on Christ’s principles for developing healthy, God-honoring assemblies.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarl J. Broggi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Senior Pastor, Community Bible Church, Beaufort, South Carolina; President, Search the Scriptures Radio Ministry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“Anyone who loves Jesus will love what Jesus loves. The Bible clearly teaches that Jesus loves the church. He knows about and cares for individual churches and wants them to be spiritually healthy and vibrant. Not only has Jesus laid down his life for the church but he has also given many instructions in his Word regarding how churches are to live and function in the world. This series of Bible studies by 9Marks shows how Scripture teaches these things. Any Christian who works through this curriculum, preferably with other believers, will be helped to see in fresh ways the wisdom, love, and power of God in establishing the church on earth. These studies are biblical, practical, and accessible. I highly recommend this curriculum as a useful tool that will help any church embrace its calling to display the glory of God to a watching world.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eThomas Ascol\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Senior Pastor, Grace Baptist Church of Cape Coral, Florida; Executive Director, Founders Ministries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"9 Marks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8421944131,"sku":"1750","price":6.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/0412\/files\/168.png?v=1763411604"},{"product_id":"church-membership","title":"Church Membership","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso available as an \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B007RPROLO\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;tag=9marks02-20\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=9325\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B007RPROLO\u0026amp;linkId=e3f7f94411312b5de69b518e399f288c\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Church Membership e-book\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ee-book\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuy the full Building Healthy Churches Set at a discounted rate: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/9marks.myshopify.com\/collections\/9marks-publications\/products\/building-healthy-churches-series\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Link to Building Healthy Churches Series Bundle\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBuilding Healthy Churches series\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003eJonathan Leeman talks about his book Church Membership\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_cTjn45rKpM?rel=0\u0026amp;showinfo=0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy should you join a church? Becoming a member of a church is an important, and often neglected, part of the Christian life. Yet the trend these days is one of shunning the practice of organized religion and showing a distaste or fear of commitment, especially of institutions. Jonathan Leeman addresses these issues with a straightforward explanation of what church membership is and why it's important. Giving the local church its proper due, Leeman has built a compelling case for committing to the local body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“Church leaders across many denominations will find this little book filled with practical ideas and good arguments that will help us cure Christians in our culture today of their allergy to church membership, pastoral authority, life accountability, and any limits to their personal freedom.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTimothy Keller\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Senior Pastor, Redeemer Presbyterian Church, New York City\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“Brief, fresh, entertaining, and, above all, biblical. This is the explanation and defense of church membership you’ve been looking for.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMark Dever,\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Senior Pastor, Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington DC; President, 9Marks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“Practical. Convicting. Biblically faithful. Leeman reminds us that church membership is not a choice but a demand. The book is punchy and provocative, but at the same time it is permeated with the gospel of grace.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eThomas R. Schreiner\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“We live in an age where people relate to and make decisions about church much like they do with a restaurant. We desperately need to be awakened from our consumeristic slumber. This book is the wake-up call that is needed to turn church consumers into gospel participants.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDarrin Patrick\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Lead Pastor, The Journey, St. Louis, MO; author, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor the City\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eChurch Planter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"9 Marks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8422068035,"sku":"1751","price":8.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/0412\/files\/17.png?v=1763393870"},{"product_id":"church-discipline","title":"Church Discipline","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso available as an \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B007RPROFU\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;tag=9marks02-20\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=9325\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B007RPROFU\u0026amp;linkId=d9588ae9461d6f1eb7537f38dc4791b5\" title=\"Church Discipline e-book\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ee-book\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuy the full Building Healthy Churches Set at a discounted rate: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/9marks.myshopify.com\/collections\/9marks-publications\/products\/building-healthy-churches-series\" title=\"Link to Building Healthy Churches Series Bundle\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBuilding Healthy Churches series\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003eJonathan Leeman talks about his book Church Discipline\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/p0qr0JmW9jg?rel=0\u0026amp;showinfo=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" allow=\"autoplay; 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encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this book Thabiti Anyabwile transforms our thinking about spiritual fellowship. Extending the concept of divine life presented in Henry Scougal's classic The Life of God in the Soul of Man, Anyabwile contends that union with Christ is discerned in the soul of the local church. This vision of spiritual fellowship is not centered on external activities and programs, but on our shared life in Christ, as we share one another's sufferings, use our spiritual gifts for the good of the body, partner in spreading the gospel, and grow spiritually together. The Life of God in the Soul of the Church, experienced personally by believing the truth, shared relationally in the church, leads to great joy and holiness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReviews:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“There can be no healthy church apart from true biblical fellowship; there can be no true biblical fellowship apart from the gospel. In this powerful book Thabiti Anyabwile draws these two together, anchoring the life of the church in the message of the church”.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTim Challies, \u003c\/strong\u003eBlogger at challies.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"In his new book, this gifted pastor takes us right into the heart of New Testament Christianity and the very nature of the church, demonstrating the fellowship that is one of the signs of the gospel both to the church itself and to the watching world.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr. R. Albert Mohler Jr., \u003c\/strong\u003ePresident, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“It is both rooted in the exposition of God's word and full of practical wisdom. I pray that God will use it to encourage many Christians to pursue the fulness of 'the life of God in the soul of the church'.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTim Chester,\u003c\/strong\u003e a pastor of The Crowded House in Sheffield, director of the Porterbrook Seminary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Picking up where Henry Scougal left off, Thabiti reminds us that the life of God, which is in the soul of man, is consequently and necessarily also in the soul of the church. In other words, union with Christ is not just an individual truth, it is also a corporate, covenantal possession as well. Thabiti leads us through several texts that confronts and comforts us with this truth. This is a much appreciated addition to our understanding of Christ-centered church life.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnthony Carter, \u003c\/strong\u003eLead Pastor, East Point Church, East Point, Georgia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"9Marks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8422341379,"sku":"1901","price":9.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/0412\/files\/174.png?v=1763411795"},{"product_id":"sound-doctrine","title":"Sound Doctrine","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; color: black;\"\u003eAlso available as an \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00CB1J4GM\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;tag=9marks02-20\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=9325\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B00CB1J4GM\u0026amp;linkId=ca8308ab6e93f5dc1844b45fdc1179d1\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Sound Doctrine e-book\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ee-book\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuy the full Building Healthy Churches Set at a discounted rate: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/9marks.myshopify.com\/collections\/9marks-publications\/products\/building-healthy-churches-series\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Link to Building Healthy Churches Series Bundle\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBuilding Healthy Churches series\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003eBobby Jamieson talks about his book Sound Doctrine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FqMMaVqgbJo?rel=0\u0026amp;showinfo=0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; color: black;\"\u003eHow do you feel about doctrine? Whatever answer comes to mind, this book will not only convince you that sound doctrine is vital for living a godly life, it will also explain the essential role of theology in the life of a healthy church. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; color: black;\"\u003eThinking rightly about God affects everything, from guiding us in practical issues to growing a church’s unity and witness. This short, readable book shows how good theology leads to transformation, life, and joy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; color: black;\"\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; color: black;\"\u003e“Scripture is for sound doctrine, sound doctrine is for real life, and real life is for real church growth. So says Jamieson, and he hits the nail on the head brilliantly every time.”\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';\"\u003eJ. I. Packer,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBoard of Governors' Professor of Theology, Regent College \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; color: black;\"\u003e“Think doctrine is at least impractical—at worst, loveless? Give this author a few minutes to help you reconsider this. Well-written, precise, provocative, and practical—Jamieson has produced a jewel.”\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';\"\u003eMark Dever,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSenior Pastor, Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington DC; President, 9Marks \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; color: black;\"\u003e“A true Christian experience involves more than sound doctrine, but it is nothing without it. Bobby helps us see how sound doctrine not only shapes but also empowers all ministries in the local church, from effective outreach to authentic small groups. This book could serve as a starting point for thinking through a philosophy of ministry.”\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';\"\u003eJ. D. Greear,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLead Pastor, The Summit Church, Durham, North Carolina; author,\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';\"\u003eStop Asking Jesus into Your Heart: How to Know for Sure You Are Saved\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; color: black;\"\u003e“If ever you’ve been tempted to think that doctrine is boring, divisive, or just plain pointless, this is a book for you. Bobby Jamieson shows that sound doctrine is beautiful, life imparting, and deeply desirable. I hope this message goes far and wide.”\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';\"\u003eMichael Reeves,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHead of Theology, Universities and Colleges Christian Fellowship (UCCF); author,\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';\"\u003eDelighting in the Trinity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';\"\u003eThe Unquenchable Flame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; color: black;\"\u003e“Truth is for life. Teaching is for living. Sound doctrine is for love, unity, worship, witness, and joy. That is what this book is all about. Christians need to understand how sound biblical teaching—doctrine that is based on and drawn from the Holy Scriptures—informs every aspect of Christian life and experience. Bobby Jamieson makes that case in\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';\"\u003eSound Doctrine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. The argument is brief, biblical, interesting, and compelling. The book won’t take you long to read, but its contents will pay dividends to Christians and churches for a long time to come.”\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';\"\u003eJ. Ligon Duncan,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eJohn E. Richards Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary; Senior Minister, First Presbyterian Church, Jackson, Mississippi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"9 Marks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8423606211,"sku":"1982","price":8.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/0412\/files\/10.png?v=1763393789"},{"product_id":"church-elders-by-jeramie-rinne","title":"Church Elders","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlso available as an \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00IFG07DG\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;tag=9marks02-20\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=9325\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B00IFG07DG\u0026amp;linkId=22641f18257b3f9719877d57000a9aa1\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Church Elders e-book\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ee-book\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuy the full Building Healthy Churches Set at a discounted rate: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/9marks.myshopify.com\/collections\/9marks-publications\/products\/building-healthy-churches-series\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Link to Building Healthy Churches Series Bundle\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBuilding Healthy Churches series\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003eJeramie Rinne talks about his book Church Elders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5QfPO9U_bhY?rel=0\u0026amp;showinfo=0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat does effective church leadership look like? In this conversational book, pastor Jeramie Rinne sets forth an easy-to-understand “job description” for elders drawn from the Bible’s teaching on church leadership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffering practical guidance for new elders and helping church members better understand and support their spiritual leaders, this succinct volume will encourage elders to embrace their calling with grace, wisdom, and clarity of vision. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; color: black;\"\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; color: black;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; color: black;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Rinne unpacks what the Bible has to say about the identity and activity of the local church elder with a freshness and clarity that is profoundly helpful. This is a book that elders can read together to their profit and one that will help a congregation to pray for and support its leaders.”\u003cbr\u003e --\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';\"\u003eAlistair Begg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, Senior Pastor, Parkside Church, Cleveland, Ohio\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e “9Marks has been a tremendous help to our church in setting up faithful and effective church government structures. This book is no exception—biblically faithful and practically helpful.”\u003cbr\u003e --\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';\"\u003eJ.D. Greear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, Lead Pastor, The Summit Church, Durham, North Carolina\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e “Biblically sharp, wise, and warmly written, this little book is about the essentially collegial nature of church ministry and leadership. You will find much here to challenge, encourage, and guide.”\u003cbr\u003e --\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';\"\u003eTony Payne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, Publishing Director, Matthias Media \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; color: black;\"\u003eContents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; color: black;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; color: black;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Introduction: “I’m an elder. Now what?”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 1   Don’t Assume\u003cbr\u003e 2   Smell Like Sheep\u003cbr\u003e 3   Serve Up the Word \u003cbr\u003e 4   Track Down the Strays\u003cbr\u003e 5   Lead without Lording\u003cbr\u003e 6   Shepherd Together \u003cbr\u003e 7   Model Maturity\u003cbr\u003e 8   Plead for the Flock \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Conclusion:  The Eternal Weight of Shepherding \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"9 Marks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8423917187,"sku":"2024","price":8.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/0412\/files\/16.png?v=1763393881"},{"product_id":"the-gospel-by-ray-ortlund","title":"The Gospel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso available as an \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00IFG07ZY\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;tag=9marks02-20\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=9325\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B00IFG07ZY\u0026amp;linkId=e930fea345a82b80e15012a7d9a5b271\" title=\"The Gospel e-book\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ee-book\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuy the full Building Healthy Churches Set at a discounted rate: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/9marks.myshopify.com\/collections\/9marks-publications\/products\/building-healthy-churches-series\" title=\"Link to Building Healthy Churches Series Bundle\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBuilding Healthy Churches series\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003eRay Ortlund talks about his book The Gospel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WuifyGb-7hQ\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow does the church portray the beauty of Christ? The gospel is a theological message. But this message also creates human beauty--beautiful relationships in our churches, making the glory of Christ visible in the world today. In this timely book, pastor Ray Ortlund makes the case that gospel doctrine creates a gospel culture. In too many of our churches, it is the beauty of a gospel culture that is the missing piece of the puzzle. But when the gospel is allowed to exert its full power, a church becomes radiant with the glory of Christ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“Compelling. Convicting. Encouraging. Probing. And most of all, entrancing. What a beautiful vision of what the church can be through the power of the gospel.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e--\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eThomas R. 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Blomberg\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Distinguished Professor of New Testament, Denver Seminary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e“In this incisive book, Ortlund does the necessary and compelling work of connecting the life-giving gospel to the lived experience and witness of the church.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e--\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eStephen T. Um\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, Senior Minister, Citylife Presbyterian Church, Boston, Massachusetts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eContents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eForeword by J. I. Packer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e1   The Gospel for You\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e2   The Gospel for the Church\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e3   The Gospel for Everything\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e4   Something New\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e5   It Isn’t Easy, But It Is Possible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e6   What We Can Expect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e7   Our Path Forward\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"9 Marks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8424809859,"sku":"2023","price":8.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/0412\/files\/22.png?v=1763394157"},{"product_id":"expositional-preaching-by-david-helm","title":"Expositional Preaching","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlso available as an \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00IFG08WG\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;tag=9marks02-20\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=9325\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B00IFG08WG\u0026amp;linkId=c9b157087db4ee962cdec85f245aa811\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Expositional Preaching e-book\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ee-book\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003eDavid Helm talks about his book Expositional Preaching \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/H1T6kSorJ0w\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes for good preaching? In this accessible volume—written for preachers and preachers in training—pastor David Helm outlines what must be believed and accomplished to become a faithful expositor of God’s Word.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to offering practical, step-by-step guidance for preachers, this short book will equip all of us to recognize good preaching when we hear it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“David Helm has written the most helpful, concise, and useful book on expository preaching I have ever read.” \u003cbr\u003e --\u003cstrong\u003eMatt Chandler\u003c\/strong\u003e, Lead Pastor, The Village Church, Dallas, Texas\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e “If I were teaching a preaching class and could assign the students only one book, this might be the one. It’s a rare find that both introduces a topic to the novice and instructs the experienced.”\u003cbr\u003e --\u003cstrong\u003eMark Dever\u003c\/strong\u003e, Senior Pastor, Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, DC\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e “Helm has given us a finely wrought and utterly compelling brief on what needs to be understood and done in order to faithfully preach the Word. This is an important book.”\u003cbr\u003e --\u003cstrong\u003eR. Kent Hughes\u003c\/strong\u003e, Senior Pastor Emeritus, College Church, Wheaton Illinois\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction: Old Bones\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 1 Contextualization \u003cbr\u003e           The Blind Adherence Problem \u003cbr\u003e           Impressionistic Preaching \u003cbr\u003e           Inebriated Preaching \u003cbr\u003e           “Inspired” Preaching\u003cbr\u003e 2 Exegesis \u003cbr\u003e           Keeping First Things First \u003cbr\u003e           The Day the Penny Dropped \u003cbr\u003e           Give the Biblical Context Control \u003cbr\u003e           Listen for the Melodic Line \u003cbr\u003e           See the Structure and Emphasis\u003cbr\u003e 3 Theological Reflection         \u003cbr\u003e           The Instincts of Jesus \u003cbr\u003e           The Challenge of the Historical-Critical Method \u003cbr\u003e           The Usefulness of Biblical Theology \u003cbr\u003e           The Role of Systematic Theology\u003cbr\u003e 4 Today \u003cbr\u003e           The Makeup of Your Audience \u003cbr\u003e           The Arrangement of Your Material \u003cbr\u003e           The Application of Your Message\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Conclusion: Dry Bones\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"9 Marks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8424898563,"sku":"2021","price":8.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/0412\/files\/20_bc597aeb-2e3a-4840-980c-63a50dbce961.png?v=1763394125"},{"product_id":"evangelism-by-j-mack-stiles","title":"Evangelism","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlso available as an \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00IFG093E\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;tag=9marks02-20\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=9325\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B00IFG093E\u0026amp;linkId=578c6b39765958383a97f951b3e0ba03\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Evangelism e-book\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ee-book\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuy the full Building Healthy Churches Set at a discounted rate: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/9marks.myshopify.com\/collections\/9marks-publications\/products\/building-healthy-churches-series\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Link to Building Healthy Churches Series Bundle\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBuilding Healthy Churches series\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003eMack Stiles talks about his book Evangelism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6HAQeL0wTu4?rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvangelism is more than a program. Every few years, churches jump into the latest evangelistic fad. Leaders administrate the new program, and members go on a raid. But picture a church where evangelism is simply part of the culture. Leaders share their faith consistently and openly.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Members follow, encouraging one another to make evangelism an ongoing way of life.Such is the way of evangelism presented by this brief and compelling book. No program here. Instead, it just might give your church a new way to live and share the gospel together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The best book on evangelism would be a book that gets right to the heart of the issue and that is written by one who is himself an evangelist. In other words, it would be this book.” \u003cbr\u003e --\u003cstrong\u003eR. Albert Mohler JR\u003c\/strong\u003e., President and Joseph Emerson Brown Professor of Christian Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e “I am genuinely exited about this book. Stiles’s books on evangelism are terrific because they combine practical help with theological maturity. And he actually practices what he prescribes.”\u003cbr\u003e --\u003cstrong\u003eKevin DeYoung\u003c\/strong\u003e, Senior Pastor, University Reformed Church, East Lansing, Michigan\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e “This is a Christ-exalting, gospel-saturated book on evangelism unlike any other. Rather than giving you a personal methodology, it deeply motivates you to proclaim and bear the fruit of the revolutionary news of Jesus as a church body.”\u003cbr\u003e --\u003cstrong\u003eRichard Chin\u003c\/strong\u003e, National Director, Australian Fellowship of Evangelical Students\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eContents\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForeword by David Platt\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Introduction\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 1   Of Altar Calls and Laser Lights\u003cbr\u003e 2   A Culture of Evangelism \u003cbr\u003e 3   Connecting Church and a Culture of Evangelism\u003cbr\u003e 4   Intentional Evangelists in a Culture of Evangelism\u003cbr\u003e 5   Actually Sharing our Faith\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e (\u003cem\u003e52 books per case\u003c\/em\u003e)  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"9 Marks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8425035139,"sku":"2022","price":8.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/0412\/files\/20.png?v=1763393858"},{"product_id":"who-is-jesus-by-greg-gilbert","title":"Who is Jesus?","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlso available as an \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00QSNFYHW\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;tag=9marks02-20\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=9325\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B00QSNFYHW\u0026amp;linkId=d9f7a801c6857bf8e08eb3f49301952c\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Who is Jesus? e-book\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ee-book\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003eGreg Gilbert talks about his trilogy: What is the Gospel? - Who is Jesus? - Why trust the Bible?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jyE55zIi84w?rel=0\u0026amp;showinfo=0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5.0pt 6.0pt 5.0pt 6.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; color: black;\"\u003eIntended as a succinct introduction to Jesus’s life, words, and enduring significance, \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';\"\u003eWho Is Jesus?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e offers non-Christians and new Christians alike a compelling portrait of Jesus Christ. Ultimately, this book encourages readers to carefully consider the history-shaping life and extraordinary teachings of the greatest man who ever lived. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Jesus asked his disciples, ‘Who do you say I am?’ It’s a question each of us must answer. In a wonderfully readable and succinct manner, Greg Gilbert mines the pages of Scripture to consider the truth of Christ’s claims about himself. This is essential reading for the Christian and the seeker.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e—Jim Daly\u003c\/strong\u003e, President, Focus on the Family \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Greg’s greatest asset is his ability to make profound things simple. As his book \u003cem\u003eWhat Is the Gospel?\u003c\/em\u003ehelps us distinguish the true gospel from the false, so \u003cem\u003eWho Is Jesus?\u003c\/em\u003e helps us distinguish Christ as he presents himself from how we have remade him.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e—J. D. Greear,\u003c\/strong\u003e Lead Pastor, The Summit Church, Durham, North Carolina; author, \u003cem\u003eJesus, Continued…Why the Spirit Inside You is Better than Jesus Beside You\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“There is no more important question in the cosmos than who is Jesus? Greg Gilbert, with brilliant mind and pastoral heart, unpacks that question step by step with both insight and accessibility. Whether you’re a skeptic looking into these things for the first time or a long-time believer, this book will drive you right to where we all need to go: to the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e—Russell D. Moore,\u003c\/strong\u003e President, The Ethics \u0026amp; Religious Liberty Commission; author, \u003cem\u003eTempted and Tried\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Clearly Christian, but more than polite and respectful to the skeptic, this book helps you consider Jesus carefully. Gilbert throws fresh light upon familiar scenes, joining facts with their significance. It is artful, yet plain and full of beautiful biblical theology. Here is an invitation to you the reader to come to know Jesus yourself.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e—Mark Dever,\u003c\/strong\u003e Senior Pastor, Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington DC; President, 9Marks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This book does two things at once. It credibly places Jesus in the context of his own times, and shows why he cannot responsibly be left there. It is for those who have never thought about Jesus as well as those who think they know him all too well.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e—Timothy George,\u003c\/strong\u003e Founding Dean, Beeson Divinity School; general editor, \u003cem\u003eReformation Commentary on Scripture\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The two most important questions for anyone to answer concern Jesus the Christ. Who exactly is he? And how do I relate properly to him? Gilbert addresses these questions effectively in this important book. From the moment at Caesarea Philippi when Jesus asked his disciples about the opinions concerning his identity until now, no other question has had such eternal consequences. This perceptive volume is written with the touch of the Spirit of God in revealing Jesus the Christ.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e—Paige Patterson\u003c\/strong\u003e, President, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This little book will be a great tool for introducing people, including the athletes I coach, to the most amazing person who ever lived!”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e—Ron Brown,\u003c\/strong\u003e University of Nebraska Cornhuskers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“I am always looking for a short and clear book on the life of Jesus that I can put into the hands of someone wanting to truly know who he is and what he did. I now have it in \u003cem\u003eWho Is Jesus?\u003c\/em\u003e Greg Gilbert is right: ‘The story of Jesus is not the story of a good man. It is the story of a claimant to the throne.’ Consider the evidence presented in this work and see where it takes you.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e—Daniel L. Akin,\u003c\/strong\u003e President, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eContents\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForeword by Trip Lee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat Do You Think?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn Extraordinary Man, and Then Some\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing of Israel, King of Kings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Great “I AM”...\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e...Is One of Us\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Triumph of the Last Adam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLamb of God, Sacrifice for Man\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResurrected and Reigning Lord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Final Word: Who Do You Say He Is?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"9 Marks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8425200323,"sku":"2081","price":9.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/0412\/files\/150.png?v=1763410552"},{"product_id":"the-compelling-community-where-gods-power-makes-a-church-attractive","title":"The Compelling Community","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlso available as an \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00U9MQVPM\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;tag=9marks02-20\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=9325\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B00U9MQVPM\u0026amp;linkId=8ccc3123522cefc8358bb5e30c75e9de\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Compelling Community e-book\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ee-book\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003eJamie Dunlop talks about his book The Compelling Community\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BO8sCxieYJA?rel=0\u0026amp;showinfo=0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003eMark Dever talks about his book The Compelling Community\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UWUfzXiF4_k?rel=0\u0026amp;showinfo=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5.0pt 6.0pt 5.0pt 6.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; color: black;\"\u003eBy Mark Dever, Jamie Dunlop \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; color: black;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5.0pt 6.0pt 5.0pt 6.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; color: black;\"\u003eIn\u003cspan class=\"apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe Compelling Community, pastors Mark Dever and Jamie Dunlop cast a captivating vision for authentic fellowship in the local church that goes beyond small groups. Full of biblical principles and practical advice, this book will help pastors lead their congregations toward the kind of community that glorifies God, edifies his people, and attracts the lost. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“If you are ready to be refreshed as well as challenged, read this book. It is biblical and practical. Its clarity is powerful and very compelling. Thank you, Mark Dever and Jamie Dunlop, for loving the church of Jesus Christ!”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRonnie Floyd\u003c\/strong\u003e, President, the Southern Baptist Convention; Senior Pastor, Cross Church, Springdale, Arkansas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The Compelling Community cannot have come at a better time. Its arguments are compelling. What we need today are not new methods for church growth, but a fresh yielding to the Holy Spirit so that he can take us back to the gospel-centered principles we see in the New Testament that catapulted the early church into the center stage of human history. Thank you, Mark and Jamie, for refreshing our spirits with these timeless truths.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConrad Mbewe\u003c\/strong\u003e, Pastor, Kabwata Baptist Church, Lusaka, Zambia  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The Compelling Community provides an alternative to running your church on the building blocks of specialization and segmentation. The book is well-timed. After all, many of us long to see the gospel build community along the lines of generalization and integration instead. Great stuff from two men who have given their lives to the welfare of the local church.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid R. 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This powerful and convicting book should challenge every church to do a self-examination to determine if their weekly gatherings are making an impact in their community through the power of the gospel!”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFred Luter\u003c\/strong\u003e, Pastor, Franklin Avenue Baptist Church, New Orleans, Louisiana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Mark Dever and Jamie Dunlop remind us that the faithful local church is ever seeking to make a compelling case for Christ in community.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTony Carter\u003c\/strong\u003e, Pastor, East Point Church, East Point, Georgia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart 1: A Vision for Community\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo Visions of Community\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Community Given by God\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunity Runs Deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunity Goes Broad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart 2: Fostering Community\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreach to Equip Your Community\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePray Together as a Community\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild a Culture of Spiritually Intentional Relationships\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStructural Obstacles to Biblical Community\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart 3: Protecting Community\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddressing Discontentment in the Church\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddressing Sin in the Church\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart 4: Community at Work\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvangelize as a Community\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFracture Your Community (for the Community of Heaven)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"9 Marks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8425453571,"sku":"2121","price":12.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/0412\/files\/97_540b75b9-8902-4585-8cf1-2a641bd03e21.png?v=1763399848"},{"product_id":"pastor-and-counseling","title":"The Pastor and Counseling","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlso available as an \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00U9MQUYE\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;tag=9marks02-20\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=9325\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B00U9MQUYE\u0026amp;linkId=14e5999310bc2f6d75e63ef0ffefdbe4\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Pastor and Counseling e-book\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ee-book\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003eDeepak Reju talks about his book The Pastor and Counseling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5pM_dAkxRtM?rel=0\u0026amp;showinfo=0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5.0pt 6.0pt 5.0pt 6.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; color: black;\"\u003eBy Jeremy Pierre, Deepak Reju \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; color: black;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 5.0pt 6.0pt 5.0pt 6.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; color: black;\"\u003eWritten to help pastors and church leaders understand the basics of biblical counseling, this book provides an overview of the counseling process from the initial meeting to the final session. It also includes suggestions for cultivating a culture of discipleship within a church and four appendixes featuring a quick checklist, tips for taking notes, and more. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Biblical counseling, grounded in the sufficiency and authority of Scripture, is essential to the health of the church. Furthermore, pastors must be equipped for the task of counseling with the Word of God. The Pastor and Counseling is a remarkably helpful introduction to the pastoral counseling ministry and is brimming with sage, biblical wisdom for both new and seasoned pastors. Every pastor needs this book.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e Albert Mohler Jr.\u003c\/strong\u003e, President and Joseph Emerson Brown Professor of Christian Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This book is faithful to God, thoughtful, and realistic about people. It’s clearly written, simple, and practical in its suggestions. We all struggle. How can you and your whole church learn to care well? Go take this book to heart.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid Powlison\u003c\/strong\u003e, Executive Director, Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This is a book on how pastors should listen to their church members and speak to them. This is a book on how we should love. It is eminently biblical, practical, and refreshing. Perhaps we should make it required reading for all new elders.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMark Dever\u003c\/strong\u003e, Senior Pastor, Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington DC; President, 9Marks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This book demonstrates to busy pastors that the work of counseling is not only required, but also possible. If you are a pastor who feels overwhelmed by this critical task of shepherding, Pierre and Reju are reliable guides to steer you through the confusion. Their deep convictions about Scripture have been tested in the crucible of pastoral ministry. I am excited for you to learn from them in the pages of this book.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeath Lambert\u003c\/strong\u003e, Executive Director, Association of Certified Biblical Counselors; Associate Professor of Biblical Counseling, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY; author, The Biblical Counseling Movement after Adams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This is the best primer for pastoral counseling I’ve read—and I’ve read many. Frankly, reading it is the equivalent of at least two excellent seminary courses on pastoral counseling. Read it, apply it, and be equipped for the personal ministry of the Word to God’s people in your church.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBob Kellemen\u003c\/strong\u003e, Vice President, Institutional Development; Chair, Biblical Counseling Department, Crossroads Bible College; author, Gospel-Centered Counseling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Pierre and Reju offer a gem to pastors as they shine a light on the privilege and necessity of shepherding God’s people. Winsomely written, this primer is loaded with invaluable perspectives, guidelines, and insights on how to love others well during their time of need. Having spent countless hours with each of these pastors over the years, I wholeheartedly commend their work.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobert Cheong\u003c\/strong\u003e, Pastor of Care, Sojourn Community Church, Louisville, KY; author, God Redeeming His Bride\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Pierre and Reju have written a balanced approach to both theory and methodology in one volume. It will be a great asset for the busy pastor who wants to do biblical counseling but doesn’t know where to start. One’s counseling appetite for truth and practical help will be satisfied, and one’s confidence will be strengthened. With this book in hand, the fear of counselees and their problems will lessen in the pastor’s heart.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRod Mays\u003c\/strong\u003e, Former National Coordinator, Reformed University Ministries; Adjunct Professor of Counseling, Reformed Theological Seminary; Executive Pastor, Mitchell Road Presbyterian Church, Greenville, SC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“One of the most important and perhaps most overwhelming things ministers do is pastoral care and counseling. This book provides pastors with a basic framework to approach the troubles and suffering of the people they are privileged to shepherd.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJustin S. Holcomb\u003c\/strong\u003e, Episcopal Priest; Professor of Christian Thought, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; co-author, Rid of My Disgrace and Is It My Fault?  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Pastoring is hard work, a labor of love that requires practical theological know-how along with the heart of Jesus for people who are suffering or straying. This is the best primer available, pointing pastors to the wisdom found only in the Bible and outlining basic methods and procedures for the personal ministry of the gospel.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSam Williams\u003c\/strong\u003e, Professor of Counseling, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, NC \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Pierre and Reju faithfully point pastors to the life-transforming power of the good news of Jesus Christ as both the means and the goal of change in counseling. I wish I had read such a book when I began ministry in the ’70s. It would have alleviated many fears about counseling and better equipped me to shepherd my congregation. This primer will be at the top of the list for our interns to read for pastoral counseling.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhil A. Newton\u003c\/strong\u003e, Senior Pastor, South Woods Baptist Church, Memphis, TN; author, Elders in the Life of the Church, Venture All for God, and Conduct Gospel-Centered Funerals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Anything we don’t understand is scarier than it needs to be. This is often true for pastors regarding counseling. This book does an excellent job overviewing the counseling process, identifying common pitfalls, and providing intuitive protocols. It will orient you to your role in the process so that your fears do not distract you from caring for God’s people.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrad Hambrick\u003c\/strong\u003e, Pastor of Counseling, The Summit Church, Durham, NC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Pierre and Reju have written a counseling book where the starting point is the Word of God and the objective is a deeper understanding of the gospel. The book is loaded with practical, scriptural insights that can be applied to your context immediately. You’ll find yourself referring to it constantly when counseling or discipling.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRobby Gallaty\u003c\/strong\u003e, Senior Pastor, Brainerd Baptist Church, Chattanooga, TN; author, Growing Up: How to Be a Disciple Who Makes Disciples\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Pierre and Reju have given pastors everywhere a much-needed primer on biblical counseling in the context of the local church. This book will tear down the walls of anxiety that pastors feel when counseling members of their church and build up pastors as they counsel their congregants in a manner worthy of the gospel.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDave Furman\u003c\/strong\u003e, Senior Pastor, Redeemer Church of Dubai\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Here is a great help for busy pastors who seek to fulfill their shepherding role through counseling members of their flock. Pierre and Reju provide a foundation for getting involved in the lives of hurting people and give a step-by-step approach to the counseling process that discusses a variety of issues counselors face. Practical advice for each stage of counseling is offered in the context of developing a culture of discipleship within the church. 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Church leaders will find this a useful resource for building a healthy leadership structure. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book is an extensive revision of the previously-published Elders in Congregational Life, including updates throughout, additional illustrations, and a new chapter addressing how missionaries may effectively apply the New Testament's teaching on elder plurality. 9Marks is a well-known ministry organization dedicated to equipping church leaders with a biblical vision and practical resources.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"9 Marks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8426212739,"sku":"ELC-2015","price":15.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/0412\/files\/119_07bf192b-417f-4eed-a393-0d1e597ce73a.png?v=1763399819"},{"product_id":"baptist-foundations","title":"Baptist Foundations","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlso available as an \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00YBFFESI\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;tag=9marks02-20\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=9325\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B00YBFFESI\u0026amp;linkId=0fac5be6e5b66af9fbb3902151be4cf4\" title=\"Baptist Foundation e-book\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ee-book\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003eJonathan Leeman talks about his book Baptist Foundations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6lEALd6958o?rel=0\u0026amp;showinfo=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003eMark Dever talks about his book Baptist Foundations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7ej84degmxc?rel=0\u0026amp;showinfo=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; color: black;\"\u003eEdited by Mark Dever and Jonathan Leeman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; color: black;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOurs is an anti-polity age, perhaps more than any other time in the history of the church. Yet polity remains as important now as it was in the New Testament. What then is a right or biblical polity? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contributors to this volume make an exegetical and theological case for a Baptist polity. Right polity, they argue, is congregationalism, elder leadership, diaconal service, regenerate church membership, church discipline, and a Baptist approach to the ordinances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach section explores the pastoral applications of these arguments. How do congregationalism and elder leadership work together? When should a church practice church discipline? How can one church work with another in matters of membership and discipline?  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo be read sequentially or used as a reference guide, \u003cem\u003eBaptist Foundations\u003c\/em\u003e provides a contemporary treatment of Baptist church government and structures, the first of its kind in decades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Baptist Foundations is a book whose time has come. In fact it has been needed for quite a while! Written by both scholars and practitioners, this book is biblical, theological, and practical. And, it is throuough. Do not be intimidated by its length. Read it at your leisure and be sure to consult it again and again when you have important ecclesiological questions. The odds are it has a helpful word.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDaniel L. Akin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, president, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“When it comes to biblical ecclesiology, Mark Dever, Jonathan Leeman, and (Marks offer this generation's gold standard. Baptist Foundations is perhaps the most biblically robust and historically informed book on church government on the market today. I would encourage everyone who serves or loves the local church to read this book and implement its message.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJason K. Allen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, president, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and College\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“When I teach students the doctrine of the church, and when I talk with pastors about the challenges that they face in their ministry, several issues always come to the forefront: how the leaders of the church--pastors, elders, deacons--and its members exercise authority in their respective spheres; the what\/when\/who\/where\/why\/how of baptism and the Lord’s Supper; and how to start or restore church discipline. The book you now have in your hands deals specifically with those issues! It is an accessible, easy-to-follow book that provides a solid foundation for Baptist pastors and laypeople who love the church of Jesus Christ.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGregg R. Allison\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, professor of Christian Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Mark Dever and Jonathan Leeman are to be commended and congratulated for putting together this extremely significant book, one that deserves a wide readership among Baptists and all interested in these vital matters of ecclesiology. The book as a whole makes a most significant contribution to the understanding of church polity and congregationalism, church membership, and church government, as well as the meaning of the ordinances and the nature of the church. The depth and serious reflection represented in the various chapters will pave the way for ongoing engagement, research, and conversation that will be immensely helpful for theologians, ministers, and church leaders, while strengthening churches across denominational lines. I am quite pleased to recommend this impressive and important volume.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDavid S. Dockery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, president, Trinity International University\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Here is a superb collection of essays on Baptist congregationalism showing that ‘church polity’ is about more than organization, structure, and ‘how to’ matters of group dynamics. I commend this book to every Baptist pastor and church leader concerned with following Jesus Christ in a covenanted community of faithful disciples.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTimothy George\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, dean, Beeson Divinity School\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“InBaptist Foundations, Mark Dever and Jonathan Leeman offer a treasure trove of wisdom and practical advice regarding a highly neglected subject: ecclesiology and church governance.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThomas Kidd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, professor of History, Baylor University\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This invaluable new work on Baptist polity is urgently needed, faithful in content, and comprehensive in scope.Baptist Foundationsis the right book for the right time, written and edited by just the right team. I celebrate its arrival.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eR. Albert Mohler Jr.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, president, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Historically informed, exegetically careful, and theologically substantial,Baptist Foundationstackles perennial issues in ecclesiology with verve and conviction. The church’s nature, polity, ordinances, leadership, and attributes are ably treated and pastorally applied. Baptist pastors, ministry students, reflective church leaders, and professors will benefit from this significant volume.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristopher W. Morgan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, dean and professor of Theology, School of Christian Ministries, California Baptist University\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This edited volume by Mark Dever and Jonathan leeman is much needed and fills a growing hole in the thinking and experience of present-day Baptists. This book will  be valuable for every minister, and especially for seminarians, as they reflect upon and put into practice what it means to be a part of the church of the living Christ. Addressing issues of ordinances, organizational structures, and polity, the authors provide a powerful resource for those who want to live faithfully under the authority of the local church as the people of God.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRobert B. Sloan Jr.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, president, Houston Baptist University\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart 1: CONGREGATIONALISM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChapter 1: Some Historical Roots of Congregationalism by Michael A. G. Haykin\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2: The Biblical and Theological Case for Congregationalism by Stephen J. Wellum and Kirk Wellum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart 2: THE ORDINANCES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChapter 3: Five Preliminary Issues for Understanding the Ordinances by Shawn D. Wright\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4: Baptism in the Bible by Thomas R. Schreiner\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5: Baptism in History, Theology, and the Church by Shawn D. Wright\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6: The Lord’s Supper in the Bible by Thomas R. Schreiner\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7: The Lord’s Supper in History, Theology, and the Church by Shawn D. Wright\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart 3: CHURCH MEMBERSHIP AND DISCIPLINE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChapter 8: The Why and Who of Church Membership by John Hammett\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9: The What and How of Church Membership by John Hammett\u003cbr\u003eChapter 10: The Why, How, and When of Church Discipline by Thomas White\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart 4: ELDERS AND DEACONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChapter 11: Elders and Deacons in History by Mark Dever\u003cbr\u003eChapter 12: The Scriptural Basis for Elders by Benjamin L. Merkle\u003cbr\u003eChapter 13: The Biblical Qualifications for Elders by Benjamin L. Merkle\u003cbr\u003eChapter 14: The Biblical Role of Elders by Benjamin L. Merkle\u003cbr\u003eChapter 15: Practical issues in Elder Ministry by Andrew Davis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 16: The Office of Deacon by Benjamin L. Merkle\u003cbr\u003eChapter 17: Practical Issues in Deacon Ministry by Andrew Davis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart 5: THE CHURCH AND CHURCHES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChapter 18: A Congregational Approach to Unity, Holiness, and Apostolicity: Faith and Order by Jonathan Leeman\u003cbr\u003eChapter 19: A Congregational Approach to Catholicity: Independence and Interdependence by Jonathan Leeman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"9 Marks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":8648360515,"sku":"2163","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/0412\/files\/134.png?v=1763401588"},{"product_id":"why-trust-the-bible","title":"Why Trust the Bible?","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAlso available as an \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B010R0KNS6\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;tag=9marks02-20\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=9325\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B010R0KNS6\u0026amp;linkId=2b11698b74dbed2c0f397a1a735b3c22\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Why Trust the Bible? e-book\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ee-book\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003eGreg Gilbert talks about his trilogy: What is the Gospel? - Who is Jesus? - Why trust the Bible?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jyE55zIi84w?rel=0\u0026amp;showinfo=0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Bible stands at the heart of the Christian faith. But this leads to an inescapable question: why should we trust the Bible? Written to help non-Christians, longtime Christians, and everyone in between better understand why God’s Word is reliable, this short book explores the historical and theological arguments that have helped lead millions of believers through the centuries to trust the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation. Written by pastor Greg Gilbert, author of the popular books \u003ci\u003eWhat Is the Gospel?\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWho Is Jesus?\u003c\/i\u003e, this volume will help Christians articulate why they trust the Bible when it comes to who God is, who we are, and how we’re supposed to live.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEndorsements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"endorsements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Now more than ever, Christians need to know how to defend the truth of God’s Word in the midst of an increasingly hostile world. In this book for Christians and non-Christians alike, Gilbert sets forth compelling arguments in support of the trustworthiness of the Bible—equipping believers with an important tool for engaging a skeptical world.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJosh McDowell\u003c\/strong\u003e, author and speaker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This book fills a great need in a day when people raise all kinds of legitimate questions about the Bible and its trustworthiness before they’ll even open it to take a look. Greg Gilbert’s \u003cem\u003eWhy Trust the Bible?\u003c\/em\u003e answers that question by examining a series of issues people often raise in order to not take a look at this greatest of books. In everyday language, he shows why we can trust Scripture and pay attention to what it says about life.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDarrell L. Bock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e Executive Director of Cultural Engagement, Howard G. Hendricks Center, and Senior Research Professor of New Testament Studies, Dallas Theological Seminary    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“‘Can we really trust the Bible?’ It’s an important question to consider, especially in the face of our culture’s skepticism. Greg Gilbert takes on this question directly, providing clear and convincing answers that will help the reader fully trust the Scriptures. Why Trust the Bible? is a great resource for equipping Christians to passionately defend the Bible, and it also challenges skeptics to rethink their position. I benefitted greatly from reading this book.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChristian Wegert\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e Senior Pastor, Arche Gemeinde, Hamburg, Germany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“This outstanding book provides a magnificent summary of the evidence in support of the Bible’s historicity. It is well argued, brief, thorough, highly readable, and compelling. I not only recommend it but will also seek to give it to many friends—both believers and skeptics.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWilliam Taylor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e, \u003c\/strong\u003eRector, St. Helen's Bishopsgate, London; author, \u003cem\u003eUnderstanding the Times\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePartnership\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Many students I meet know that they should trust the Bible, but they don’t know why—and so they often don’t. This book tackles that question with clarity and ease. Well researched and accessibly written, this will be one of my new go-to resources for earnest seekers and new believers.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJ. D. Greear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e Lead Pastor, The Summit Church, Durham, North Carolina; author, \u003cem\u003eJesus, Continued...Why the Spirit Inside You Is Better than Jesus Beside You\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Greg Gilbert makes for a friendly, convincing guide along one important pathway to trusting the Bible. He lays out an amazingly simple strand of good sense that weaves its way right through the many complex arguments for Scripture’s reliability as a historical document. For those investigating the Bible—and for those who love to share it—this book lights the way, not only to clear thinking about Scripture but also to meeting the risen Christ.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKathleen B. Nielson\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e Director of Women’s Initiatives, The Gospel Coalition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"9 Marks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":11058599939,"sku":"WTB2015","price":9.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/0412\/files\/151_a86cc238-eb6d-4a2f-8d04-158c19459850.png?v=1763410511"},{"product_id":"dont-fire-your-church-members-the-case-for-congregationalism","title":"Don't Fire Your Church Members","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAlso available as an \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Don't fire your church members – ebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Dont-Fire-Church-Members-Congregationalism-ebook\/dp\/B077VJP5HF\/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;qid=1679702917\u0026amp;sr=8-1\u0026amp;tag=9marks02-20\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ee-book\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan size=\"4\" style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eJonathan Leeman talks about his book Don't Fire Your Church Members\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ciframe height=\"315\" width=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rh0nFv2LKaA?rel=0\u0026amp;showinfo=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eChurch membership is not just a status, it’s an office. Leaders shouldn’t fire members from the responsibilities given to them by Jesus—they should train them! When members are trained, the church grows in holiness and love, discipleship and mission.  Complacency and nominalism are diminished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eJesus gives every church member an office in the church’s government: to assume final responsibility for guarding the \u003ci\u003ewhat \u003c\/i\u003eand the \u003ci\u003ewho \u003c\/i\u003eof the gospel in the church and its ministry.  Similarly, Jesus gives leaders to the church for equipping the members to do this church-building and mission-accomplishing work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn our day, the tasks of reinvigorating congregational authority and elder authority must work together.  The vision of congregationalism pictured in this book offers an integrated view of the Christian life.  Congregationalism is biblical, but biblical congregationalism just might look a little different than you expect. It is nothing less than Jesus’ authorization for living out his kingdom rule among a people on mission. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"9 Marks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14370931715,"sku":"DFYCM2016","price":18.69,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/0412\/files\/138_0e404452-ba52-4500-ab43-a9c7c85b56ab.png?v=1763407861"},{"product_id":"understanding-the-congregations-authority","title":"Understanding the Congregation's Authority","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlso available as an \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B019JEYD6O\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;tag=9marks02-20\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=9325\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B019JEYD6O\u0026amp;linkId=2b88a981d13a6cb9efc4369b6aeed900\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Understanding the Congregation's Authority e-book\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ee-book\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003eJonathan Leeman talks about his book Understanding the Congregation's Authority\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-5Sbrl-Ob9g?rel=0\u0026amp;showinfo=0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eCongregational authority is less about the meetings and more about the mission.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCongregationalism has a bad rap for well-known reasons: inefficient meetings, upstart members, browbeaten ministers. But biblical congregationalism isn’t so much about the meetings. It’s about empowering the whole church to promote and protect the gospel. Pastors lead and equip. 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Still, many Christians feel unclear about the topic, having more questions than answers. This short work provides a biblical explanation of baptism. What is it? Who should be baptized? Why is it required for church membership? And how should churches practice baptism?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"9 Marks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14371030659,"sku":"UB2016","price":6.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/0412\/files\/144.png?v=1763407751"},{"product_id":"church-in-hard-places-how-the-local-church-brings-life-to-the-poor-and-needy","title":"Church in Hard Places","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso available as an \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0721QSS61\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;tag=9marks02-20\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=9325\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B0721QSS61\u0026amp;linkId=50c8910f3b0cee38fd33ce1090e8b6e3\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Church in Hard Places e-book\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ee-book\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003eMike McKinley talks about his book Church in Hard Places\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EXBCL9tQmMQ?rel=0\u0026amp;showinfo=0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJesus came to seek and to save the lost, paying particular attention to the downtrodden and the poor. As followers of Jesus, Christians are called to imitate his example and reach out to those who have the least. This book offers biblical guidelines and practical strategies for reaching those on the margins of our society with the gospel of Jesus Christ. The authors—both pastors with years of experience ministering among the poor—set forth helpful “dos” and “don’ts” related to serving in the midst of less-affluent communities. Emphasizing the priority of the gospel as well as the importance of addressing issues of social justice, this volume will help pastors and other church leaders mobilize their people to plant churches and make an impact in “hard places”—in their own communities and around the world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"9Marks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":15294878851,"sku":"CIHP2016","price":11.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/0412\/files\/124.png?v=1763399497"},{"product_id":"understanding-the-great-commission","title":"Understanding the Great Commission","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAlso available as an \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B01D1SXPV8\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;tag=9marks02-20\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=9325\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B01D1SXPV8\u0026amp;linkId=808b4703b39dfdd5b2a5e35e3303d376\" title=\"Understanding the Great Commission e-book\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ee-book\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003eMark Dever talks about his book Understanding the Great Commission\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ShGbhgGOM1M?rel=0\u0026amp;showinfo=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci\u003eGod means to fulfill the Great Commission through local churches. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003eHow did the apostles and the churches of the New Testament obey the Great Commission? By gathering Christians together in churches. The church is God’s plan for evangelism, discipleship, and the Great Commission. This connection between the Great Commission and the church dramatically impacts how both leaders and members should think about their work of making disciples. We do it together.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"9Marks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":19167433219,"sku":"UGC2016","price":6.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/0412\/files\/147.png?v=1763407720"},{"product_id":"discipling-how-to-help-others-follow-jesus","title":"Discipling","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso available as an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B01BU6F8MW\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;tag=9marks02-20\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=9325\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B01BU6F8MW\u0026amp;linkId=a32996baabd6d4652b9ee9a62d08f58c\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Discipling e-book\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ee-book\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuy the full Building Healthy Churches Set at a discounted rate: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/9marks.myshopify.com\/collections\/9marks-publications\/products\/building-healthy-churches-series\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Link to Building Healthy Churches Series Bundle\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eBuilding Healthy Churches series\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003eMark Dever talks about his book Discipling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fvgYEVGcrNA?rel=0\u0026amp;showinfo=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore ascending to heaven, Jesus instructed his followers to “make disciples of all nations.” But what does this command actually entail? What does it look like for Christians to care for one another’s spiritual well-being and growth? In this introduction to the basics of discipling, veteran pastor and author Mark Dever uses biblical definitions and practical examples to show how Christians can help one another become more like Christ every day. The eighth volume in the 9Marks: Building Healthy Churches series, this short book explains how discipling should function in the context of the local church, teaching pastors and church leaders how to cultivate a culture of edification and growth in their congregations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"9Marks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":19172897155,"sku":"DISC2016","price":8.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/0412\/files\/19.png?v=1763394998"},{"product_id":"understanding-church-leadership","title":"Understanding Church Leadership","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAlso available as an \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B01FN5785Q\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;tag=9marks02-20\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=9325\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B01FN5785Q\u0026amp;linkId=77f8db1e6694f839748cf16153a4b2a4\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Understanding Church Leadership e-book\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ee-book\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003eMark Dever talks about his book Understanding Church Leadership\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/51Mxr-Hp_Ys?rel=0\u0026amp;showinfo=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci\u003eWho leads a church? Why is this important to God?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eGod cares about his glory, and he means to display his glory through the church. For this very end, God has established elders and deacons, members, and congregational authority. This primer on church structure connects the different offices of the church to one another and to the glory of God.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"9 Marks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":20610384003,"sku":"UCL2016","price":6.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/0412\/files\/143.png?v=1763407706"},{"product_id":"understanding-church-discipline","title":"Understanding Church Discipline","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAlso available as an \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B01FN4H6WW\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;tag=9marks02-20\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=9325\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B01FN4H6WW\u0026amp;linkId=1380d56e1590f7c756810b18cfce2e01\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Understanding Church Discipline e-book\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ee-book\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003eJonathan Leeman talks about his book Understanding Church Discipline\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ej4c3aNxzao?rel=0\u0026amp;showinfo=0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eShould we actually practice church discipline today? 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Written by Jonathan Leeman, editorial director for 9Marks, \u003ci\u003eWord-Centered Church \u003c\/i\u003eoffers a thorough treatment of one of God's greatest concerns: growing His people and growing His church.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs simple as the concept may seem, it's one that many churches miss, and to their own detriment. Because when churches center everything they do on God's Word—when the pulpit ministry gives direction to every aspect of the church's life—growth happens God's way. God's Word is what creates the church, and it's what sustains it, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheological and practical, \u003ci\u003eWord-Centered Church \u003c\/i\u003efocuses on how the church hears, responds to, discusses, implements, and is transformed by Scripture. 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