Questions Christians Ask (13 vols.)

by Sam Allberry; Brady Cooper; John Stevens; Jeramie Rinne; Erik Raymond

and

7 more

Publisher:

The Good Book Company

, 2013–2017

Overview

These thirteen volumes constitute The Good Book Company’s Questions Christians Ask series. Each volume a range of short, simple books designed to help Christians understand what God has said about these questions and many more in the Bible. Each volume takes on an important topic relevant to the basics of the Christian life.

Key Features

• Analyzes various methods of biblical interpretation
• Contains insights from various New Testament scholars
• Illustrates the contemporary relevance of the New Testament

Product Details

• Title: Questions Christians Ask Series
• Publisher: The Good Book Company
• Volumes: 13
• Pages: 1,200
• Christian Group: Evangelicals
• Resource Type: Introductions
• Topic: Christian Living

Can I Really Trust the Bible?

• Author: Barry Cooper
• Publisher: The Good Book Company
• Publication Date: 2014
• Pages: 96

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The Bible makes big claims for itself. But do those claims stand up? Aren’t the stories just legends? Hasn’t the information been corrupted over time? Isn’t the Bible full of mistakes? And isn’t it culturally outdated?

Barry Cooper’s book, Can I trust the Bible? ... is a good introduction to the topics of biblical authorship, authority, reliability, readability and more.

—Dave McDonald, Macarisms

Barry Cooper is an author, teacher and presenter who helped to create Christianity Explored, an evangelistic series that has to date been used in 100 countries, and translated into 50 languages. His work includes Luther, Discipleship Explored, Life Explored, One Life, If You Could Ask God One Question and Can I Really Trust The Bible?

Did the Devil Make Me Do It?

• Author: Mike McKinley
• Publisher: The Good Book Company
• Publication Date: 2013
• Pages: 80

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When Jesus walked the earth, he cast out demons and had powerful encounters with the devil. But who exactly is the devil, and where did he come from? And what is he up to in the world today?

This short, readable book explains clearly and simply what we can say with certainty from the Bible and Satan, demons and evil spirits and is suitable for all Christians, especially those who are struggling with questions about Satan.

In his great little book, Mike McKinley tell us that the Devil is real, ugly, dangerous and defeated. I've got lots of extra copies to use with others!

—Mark Dever, author, conference speaker, Sr. Pastor at Capitol Hill Baptist Church, and president of 9 Marks Ministries/p>

Mike McKinley is the author of Passion, Did the Devil Make Me Do It? and Church Planting is for Wimps. Since 2005 he has been pastor of Sterling Park Baptist Church in Sterling, Virginia. Before that, he served on the pastoral staff of Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington DC, having received his MDiv from Westminster Theological Seminary. Mike is married to Karen, and they have five children.

How Can I be sure?

• Author: John Stevens
• Publisher: The Good Book Company
• Publication Date: 2014
• Pages: 96

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Many Christians experience times of doubt and uncertainty. At various times we can ask: Does God love me? Am I really a Christian? - and even: Is there a God at all?! This short, readable book unpacks the difference between good and bad doubt, shows us where it comes from and how to deal with it in ourselves and others. It explains clearly and simply the liberating reality of what the Bible tells us about doubt, assurance and the Christian life.

Definitely one that I will be recommending to others. It’s clear and simple, without being simplistic; it’s empathic and it uses the Bible well. The author understands that doubt is a complex beast, displayed in a variety of forms, and arising from many different causes.

—Dave McDonald, Macarisms

John Stevens lectured in law at the University of Birmingham before entering full time ministry. He is the National Director of the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches in the UK, and co-pastor of a church plant in Market Harborough. John is married to Ursula and they have four children.

How Will the World End?

• Author: Jeramie Rinne
• Publisher: The Good Book Company
• Publication Date: 2014
• Pages: 96

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Christians believe that history is moving towards a dramatic conclusion—that one day Jesus Christ will return in glory to judge the living and the dead. But there seem to be so many different views about how this will happen, and when it will take place. How can we make sense of it all?

This short, readable book explains the liberating reality of what the Bible actually says about the return of Christ and the end of the world. Simple and clear, this book will be helpful for all Christians.

Jeramie Rinne was born and grew up in Las Vegas, and studied at Wheaton College and Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. Jeramie became the Senior Pastor of South Shore Baptist Church in Hingham MA in 1997. He enjoys spending time with his wife Jennifer and four children, reading, playing board games, and pursuing outdoor activities.

Is Forgiveness Really Free?

• Author: Michael Jensen
• Publisher: The Good Book Company
• Publication Date: 2014
• Pages: 80

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We're saved by the free gift of God - but how free is that gift when our lives are demanded in return? Many Christians are confused by the relationship between the grace of God, and the role of laws and commands in the Christian life. What does it mean to live a life of grace? How does grace help us grow? And are we "once saved always saved?" In this short, readable book, Michael Jensen explores the Bible's teaching on these important questions and delivers some surprising conclusions.

This little book grapples with the issues of grace and the law. It is written fairly simply so would be useful for a new Christian hitting these issues for the first time.

—Trevor Gray

Michael Jensen has worked as a school chaplain and church planter, and taught Christian doctrine at Moore College in Sydney. He now leads an Anglican church in Sydney, Australia. He loves the internet and bad TV. He is married to Catherine, and has four children.

Is God Anti-gay?

• Author: Sam Allberry
• Publisher: The Good Book Company
• Publication Date: 2013
• Pages: 96

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It's the hot topic of the moment. Christians, the church and the Bible seem to be out of step with modern attitudes towards homosexuality. And there is growing hostility towards those who hold a different view to the culture’s. So, is God homophobic? And how do we relate to both Christians and non-Christians who experience same-sex attraction?

In this short, simple book, Sam Allberry wants to help confused Christians understand what God has said about these questions in the scriptures. Drawing on his own experience, he offers a positive and liberating way forward through the debate.

Is God Anti-Gay is filled with biblical teaching and pastoral wisdom. Sam writes as a same-sex attracted Christian who does not experience his life as impoverished or sub-human. I am delighted to recommend this book.

—Timothy Keller

Sam Allbery studied theology at Wycliffe Hall in Oxford and has served on staff at St Ebbe's Church, Oxford, and St Mary's, Maidenhead. He is now part of the team at Ravi Zacharias International Ministries and also works as UK Editor for The Gospel Coalition. A popular conference speaker, Sam has written several books, including James For You, Is God Anti-Gay?, and Lifted. Hobbies include reading, watching The West Wing and anything to do with South-East Asia.

Is Hell for Real?

• Author: Erik Raymond
• Publisher: The Good Book Company
• Publication Date: 2017
• Pages: 96

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The word Hell conjures up all kinds of nightmares in people's minds. But also presents a difficulty for many Christians. How can a God who the Bible says literally "is love" condemn anyone to an eternity of torment? Will punishment be eternal? Is Hell for real?

In this short, accessible book, pastor and author Erik Raymond reviews this important subject for everyone with pastoral warmth and biblical clarity.

This a topic that I have grappled with time and again. This book – actually any Christian book on the subject of hell – makes for uncomfortable reading. However, as it is part of the short, readable series it is a great place to start unpacking this topic that is often shied away from.

—Ruth Clemence, Evangelical Times

Erik Raymond is the Preaching Pastor at Emmaus Bible Church in Omaha, Nebraska, USA. He is married to Christie and has six children. Erik frequently writes for many publications including The Gospel Coalition, Ligonier and TableTalk. He blogs at The Ordinary Pastor.

What Happens When I Die?

• Author: Marcus Nodder
• Publisher: The Good Book Company
• Publication Date: 2013
• Pages: 96

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We all have questions about death. Despite the strong assurance the Bible gives us about life beyond the grave, Christians are often troubled by other questions. What will happen on the day of judgment? Will we have bodies in heaven? Will there be rewards?

Marcus Nodder brings clarity to an area where many Christians are confused, and shows that there is much that we can say for sure from the Bible. Highly accessible and suitable for all Christians.

This title – in the series ‘Questions Christians ask’ – is aimed at sustaining and encouraging the believer in their future hope, and challenging the seeker. Practical related questions such as ‘Are ghosts for real?’ and ‘Cremation or burial?’ are addressed in turn at the end of each chapter, and plentiful quotes from diverse sources make the whole very readable.

—Julian Churcher, Christian Missionary Fellowship

Marcus Nodder is senior pastor of St Peter's Barge, a floating church in London's Canary Wharf which reaches out to workers in the financial district. He worked in banking before training for Christian ministry at Oak Hill College. He is married to Lina and has four children.

What Makes Us Human?

• Author: Mark Meynell
• Publisher: The Good Book Company
• Publication Date: 2015
• Pages: 96

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What exactly are we? The modern world has many answers to that question, each of which has consequences for the choices we make about our own life and the lives of others.

In this short, accessible book, Mark Meynell wants to help confused Christians understand what God has said in the scriptures about key questions, such as when does life begin, where do our souls come from, and what sets humans apart?

Mark Meynell served in a church in Sheffield before moving to Kampala, Uganda to train pastors. He now lives in Maidenhead with his wife Rachel and two children. He is on the Staff of Langham Partnership and an honorary Curate at All Souls Langham Place in London.

Where Was God When that Happened?

• Author: Christopher Ash
• Publisher: The Good Book Company
• Publication Date: 2017
• Pages: 96

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This is a warm, pastorally hearted guide to the Bible's teaching on God's sovereignty. Christopher Ash faces these questions head on, without flinching at any of the difficulties. First he looks at six different ways people have answered this question — both as Christians and from other religions and none. He then reveals the Bible's answer: the revelation of God's character and purposes throughout history.

Christopher Ash's book on God's sovereignty is exactly what readers of his books would expect: clear, succinct, and written with a charming simplicity that yet rests upon profound theology. Using examples from everyday pastoral ministry, he provides biblical answers to the kind of questions which all believers ask and also offers firm responses to the various common errors and mistakes which people make concerning such matters as God's providence, evil, and suffering. This is a great book to have on your church book table, to give away, and, of course, to read for yourself.

—Carl R Trueman, pastor at Cornerstone Presbyterian Church and Paul Woolley Professor of Church History, Westminster Theological Seminary, PA.

Christopher Ash has been a pastor, and is now an author and writer-in-residence at Tyndale House, Cambridge. He was Director of the Proclamation Trust’s Cornhill Training Course from 2004-2015. He is married to Carolyn and they have four children and five grandchildren.

Who on Earth Is the Holy Spirit?

• Author: Tim Chester and Christopher de la Hoyde
• Publisher: The Good Book Company
• Publication Date: 2013
• Pages: 80

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Many people find it easy to understand about God and Jesus, but struggle to understand quite how and where the Holy Spirit fits into the picture. Who exactly is he? And how does he work in our lives? This book cuts through the confusion and looks at what the Bible says about the Holy Spirit. Suitable for all Christians, and especially those who are struggling with questions about who the Holy Spirit is.

Who on earth is the Holy Spirit? by Tim Chester and Christopher de la Hoyde is written to reassure believers about the experience of the Spirit in their lives. It’s also written to help believers become more aware of the work of the Spirit.

—Dave McDonald, Macarisms

Tim Chester is a pastor at Grace Church, Boroughbridge, UK; a faculty member of Crosslands Training; and is the author of over 30 books. He has a PhD in theology and was previously Research and Policy Director for Tearfund UK. He has been an adjunct lecturer in missiology and reformed spirituality. Tim is married to Helen and has two daughters.

Christopher de la Hoyde grew up in Yorkshire and became a Christian while at university in Cambridge. He and his wife are part of Acts 29 Europe and lead Grace Church in Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire. Their long-term dream is to be involved in making Jesus known in France. They have four children, and love eating, walking, reading and chatting.

Why Bother with Church?

• Author: Sam Allberry
• Publisher: The Good Book Company
• Publication Date: 2016
• Pages: 96

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The church has an image problem. It is widely viewed in the world at large as being outdated, boring, irrelevant and filled with backbiting hypocrites. How different that picture is to how the Bible talks about the new family that Jesus has gathered. It is a precious bride, a sparkling jewel, a lifeboat for forgiven sinners that is precious and holy; nurturing and warm; filled with truth, friendship and all embracing, forgiving love.

Sam Allberry understands the collision between these two views, and how, even as Christian believers, we can lose sight of how truly wonderful church is and should be, and what a privilege it is to be part of, and to serve. In this brief accessible but thorough guide to church, Sam outlines what church is and why we need it. And how, when we have got it wrong, we can move closer to what a true church should be.

This book about the church is a gift to the church. It's clear, winsome, and needed, reminding us of the great reality of the body of Christ called to live, worship, and minister together in his name until he comes. I'm grateful for this biblical call to remember who we are and what, by God's mercy, we get to be and do as his gathered people.

—Kathleen Nielson, Director of Women's Initiatives at The Gospel Coalition

Sam Allbery studied theology at Wycliffe Hall in Oxford and has served on staff at St Ebbe's Church, Oxford, and St Mary's, Maidenhead. He is now part of the team at Ravi Zacharias International Ministries and also works as UK Editor for The Gospel Coalition. A popular conference speaker, Sam has written several books, including James For You, Is God Anti-Gay?, and Lifted. Hobbies include reading, watching The West Wing and anything to do with South-East Asia.

Why Did Jesus Have to Die?

• Author: Marcus Nodder
• Publisher: The Good Book Company
• Publication Date: 2014
• Pages: 96

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Our culture ignores it. Many within the church seem to be almost embarrassed by it. Many others understand that the cross of Christ is at the very heart of Christian faith and life.

This short, readable book explains clearly and simply what the Bible, and Jesus himself, says about the cross, and how Christians should understand it today.

One of the things I especially appreciated about this book is the clarity and simplicity of illustrations helping us to grasp the significance of Jesus’ death. Nodder uses stories, images, and ideas to help us understand the importance of the cross. For some, like myself, who’ve heard about the death of Jesus again and again, this book will offer you a fresh insight into the absolute heart of God’s love.

—Dave McDonald, Macarisms

Marcus Nodder is senior pastor of St Peter's Barge, a floating church in London's Canary Wharf which reaches out to workers in the financial district. He worked in banking before training for Christian ministry at Oak Hill College. He is married to Lina and has four children, and is the author of What happens When I Die?.