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The 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 What Is the Gospel? and Who Is Jesus?, 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.

Before 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.

9Marks wants to help all of us once again cast our eyes toward the eternal-toward heaven. After a tough year like this one, we need to recalibrate. We need reminding of what's of first importance, lest we lose our way. Maturity, you might say, can be measured in time horizons. Toddlers see a couple seconds into the future, children to the weekend, teenagers to their college years, young adults to their retirement. Saints, however, are the ones whose gaze should stretch into eternity. ¿Qué tanto pensamos acerca del cielo? ¿Qué tanto anhelamos el cielo? ¿Qué tanto enseñamos y predicamos acerca del cielo? Quizás, a diferencia de nuestros hermanos puritanos, vivimos en una época en la que poco se me dita, se enseña y se canta acerca del cielo en nuestras iglesias locales y discipulados personales. El cielo es el lugar donde Dios habita de manera especial en toda Su gloria, majes tad y esplendor (Mt. 6:9). El cielo no es un lugar de ficción El cielo es una realidad. El cielo es nuestro hogar verdadero. Revista 9Marcas acerca del cielo para recordarnos la esperan za que tenemos en Cristo de estar para siempre con Él en nuestro permanente hogar. Anhelamos que los pastores, maestros y líde res de nuestras iglesias locales a lo largo del mundo de habla hispana recuerden el cielo y trabajen en enseñar y apuntar a sus congrega ciones a nuestro eterno hogar. CONTENIDONota del editor, Daniel PuertoAPRENDIENDO ACERCA DEL CIELO DEL PASADOLa iglesia debería cantar en aras del cielo: cuándo y por qué dejamos de cantar acerca del cielo y cómo empezar de nuevo, Matthew WesterholmEl mismísimo cielo del cielo: reflexiones puritanas sobre la tierra de Emanuel, Matthew D. HasteFUNDAMENTOSEn la tierra como en el cielo: una (muy) breve teología bíblica del cielo, Sam Emadi¿Recibimos recompensas en el cielo?, Brian VickersTres formas en que nuestras obras se relacionan con nuestra salvación, John Piper¿Aleluya sobre el infierno? Cómo se regocija el pueblo de Dios mientras sus enemigos perecen, David MathisEL CIELO EN LA VIDA CRISTIANACasas en ruinas en la tierra, reino establecido en el cielo, Dieudonné TamfuGracias a Dios por los castillos en el aire: por qué los de mentalidad celestial hacen el mayor bien terrenal, Aaron MenikoffLas otros gozos cristocéntricos del cielo: una visión general de la vida cristiana después de la muerte, Jared C. WilsonDios no puede esperar que llegues al cielo: una reflexión sobre Efesios 2:7, Dane OrtlundLos himnos en la vida de una mujer, Drew BratcherPerspectivas de la iglesia perseguida acerca del cielo, ForoEL CIELO Y LA DOCTRINA DE LA IGLESIAIglesias: las embajadas y la geografía del cielo, Jonathan LeemanLa Cena del Señor: un anticipo del banquete celestial, Bobby JamiesonCómo la disciplina de la iglesia apunta al cielo, Chopo MwanzaCÓMO EL CIELO FORMA NUESTRA FILOSOFÍA DE MINISTERIOLa esperanza del cielo al inicio del ministerio, Omar JohnsonLa esperanza del cielo al final del ministerio, Phil A. NewtonAyudas celestiales para problemas pastorales: 7 formas en las que el cielo nos ayuda a superar los desafíos en el ministerio, Mark RedfernEl cielo en la sala de consejería, Jeremy PierrePredica acerca del cielo para ayudar a tu congregación a luchar contra el materialismo, Ryan Fullerton¿Deberías hablar acerca del cielo cuando compartes el evangelio?, Matthias Lohmann¿Cómo la esperanza del cielo impulsa las misiones?, Wayne Chen

Churches are currently facing a host of difficult issues―potential shut-downs and restrictions due to COVID-19, political dissension among members, racial division, church abuse scandals, and the list continues. While some attendees have temporarily turned to virtual church services, others are wondering if committing to a local church is worth the trouble. Is it really that important to gather each week?Written for anyone struggling to answer this question, Collin Hansen and Jonathan Leeman help readers rediscover why the church is essential. Rediscover Church starts from the ground up, examining topics such as the mission of the church, the importance of preaching and teaching, church membership, church discipline, and how to love members who are different. This book is a timely reminder that the church is more than just a livestream―it is an essential fellowship of God's people furthering God's mission.

You may have read books on this topic before-but not like this one. Instead of an instruction manual for church growth, this classic text offers tried and true principles for assessing the health of your church. Whether you're a pastor, a leader, or an involved member of your congregation, studying the nine marks of a healthy church will help you cultivate new life and well-being within your own church for God's glory. This book is a good introduction and study guide considering the essential marks of a Healthy Church.

What Is the Role of Corporate Worship in the Church?Christians worship God at church every week, but many don't know exactly what worship is or why they do it. For some, it's a warm-up for the sermon. For others, it's a "me-and-Jesus" moment. What is the biblically informed way to view corporate worship?In this book, Matt Merker shows that corporate worship is the gathering of God's people by his grace, for his glory, for their good, and before a watching world. He offers biblical insights and practical suggestions for making worship what it truly is meant to be: a foretaste of God's people worshiping together for eternity in the new creation.

The 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 What Is the Gospel? and Who Is Jesus?, 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.

Why We Need the Church Now More than EverChurches are currently facing a host of difficult issuesΓÇòpotential shut-downs and restrictions due to COVID-19, political dissension among members, racial division, church abuse scandals, and the list continues. While some attendees have temporarily turned to virtual church services, others are wondering if committing to a local church is worth the trouble. Is it really that important to gather each week? Written for anyone struggling to answer this question, Collin Hansen and Jonathan Leeman help readers rediscover why the church is essential. Rediscover Church starts from the ground up, examining topics such as the mission of the church, the importance of preaching and teaching, church membership, church discipline, and how to love members who are different. This book is a timely reminder that the church is more than just a livestreamΓÇòit is an essential fellowship of God''s people furthering God''s mission.

What Is a Healthy Church Member? takes its cue from Mark Dever's book What Is a Healthy Church?, which offered one definition of what a healthy church looks like biblically and historically. In this new work, pastor Thabiti Anyabwile attempts to answer the natural next question: "What does a healthy church member look like in the light of Scripture?" God intends for us to play an active and vital part in the body of Christ, the local church. He wants us to experience the local church as a home more profoundly wonderful and meaningful than any other place on earth. He intends for his churches to be healthy places and for the members of those churches to be healthy as well. This book explains how membership in the local church can produce spiritual growth in its members and how each member can contribute to the growth and health of the whole.

You may think you are, but you may not be. After all, Jesus himself said that some people will do seemingly "Christian" things in his name but will not truly know him. Or maybe you know you are not a Christian and you wonder what it really means to be one. To be sure, however, there is clarity from God's perspective. He is not confused about who does and does not know him. And though our self-awareness is certainly limited, we have been given biblical criteria to help us evaluate whether we are indeed followers of Christ. In this edition, Mike McKinley shows us the importance of examining our standing with God and helps us to fearlessly ask the hard questions, ultimately allowing us to see whether we are in the faith and what exactly that entails.

What is an ideal church, and how can you tell? How does it look different from other churches? More importantly, how does it act differently, especially in society? Many of us aren't sure how to answer those questions, even though we probably have some preconceived idea. But with this book, you don't have to wonder any more. Author Mark Dever seeks to help believers recognize the key characteristics of a healthy church: expositional preaching, biblical theology, and a right understanding of the gospel. Dever then calls us to develop those characteristics in our own churches. By following the example of New Testament authors and addressing church members from pastors to pew sitters, Dever challenges all believers to do their part in maintaining the local church. What Is a Healthy Church? offers timeless truths and practical principles to help each of us fulfill our God-given roles in the body of Christ.

Why 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.

A famed historian once noted that, regardless of what you think of him personally, Jesus Christ stands as the central figure in the history of Western civilization. A man violently rejected by some and passionately worshipped by others, Jesus remains as polarizing as ever. But most people still know very little about who he really was, why he was really here, or what he really claimed.Intended as a succinct introduction to Jesus''s life, words, and enduring significance, Who Is Jesus? 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.

What 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.In 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.

What 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. Offering 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.

Why 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.