The NIV Basic Study Bible uses the world’s most popular modern-English Bible translation—the New International Version—and features an approachable and easy-to-use layout. Its straightforward study notes will help you discover the beauty and truth of God's Word. Concise study notes provide helpful comments on passages of Scripture, while theological notes draw attention to important doctrinal content in the Bible. Translators' footnotes offer clarification and information about the original-language texts.

The NIV Basic Study Bible is ideal for both beginning and experienced students of Scripture who want a Bible that contains the key features of a study Bible in a convenient, compact, and concise form.

Features:

• Complete text of the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV)
• Economically priced for bulk purchase opportunities
• Book introductions provide valuable background information for each book of the Bible
• Cross-reference system helps find related passages
• NIV concise concordance help readers find specific words through the Bible
• In-text subject headings
• Verse-by-verse study notes
• Full-color Bible maps
• Words of Jesus in red
• 8-point type size

"And behold I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last." Revelation 22:12-13 (KJV) In "I'M COMING...GET READY " You will read the Word of the Lord to the church. God is speaking to His people all of the time. However, for one reason or another, God's people do not hear Him much of the time. Martha Weiser began to hear God speaking in 2010 while a student at Oral Roberts University. As she journaled what God spoke she realized that there were many, many words of encouragement for God's people. In order to share God's Words with His people, she has compiled them into this book. "And now, O Lord God, the word that Thou hast spoken concerning thy servant, and concerning his house, establish it forever, and do as thou hast said." 2 Samuel 7:25 (KJV)

In a world indifferent or even opposed to Christian truth, followers of Christ must be better equipped to communicate the timeless of the Christian faith. But how do you have a conversation with someone who is intent on proving you wrong and won't accept the Bible as a source of authority? In Tactics, Gregory Koukl demonstrates how to artfully regain control of conversations, keeping them moving forward in constructive ways through thoughtful diplomacy. You'll learn how to maneuver comfortably and graciously through the minefields of a challenging discussion, how to stop challengers in their tracks, and how to turn the tables on question or provocative statement. Most importantly, you'll learn how to get people thinking about Jesus. Drawing on extensive experience defending Christianity in the public square, Koukl shows you how to: Initiate conversations effortlessly Present the truth clearly, cleverly, and persuasively Graciously and effectively expose faulty thinking Skillfully manage the details of dialogue Maintain an engaging, disarming style even under attack Tactics provides the game plan for communicating the compelling truth about Christianity with confidence and grace.

The church needs to do a better job of speaking theologically to single Christians. Challenging prevailing evangelical assumptions about "the problem" of singleness, this book explains why the church needs single people and offers a contemporary theology of singleness relevant to all members of the church. Drawing on the examples of three important figures from the history of Christianity, the book helps today's church form a vision of life in the kingdom of God that is as theologically significant for single people as it is for those who are married.

Have we replaced the glory of God with our church programs. If so, is there anything we can do to get the glory of God back into our gatherings and individual lives? While we have good music, well-written songs and history to learn from, we can still miss having the presence of God in our meetings the way it was in Bible times. In this challenging and often provocative book, Jarrod Cooper deals with these important questions. Providing plenty of biblical illustrations to support his concerns, Jarrod shakes up more of our conventional thinking on the subject or worship. Can we for example only worship in the presence of the microphone, worship leader and powerpoint. What if all these were stripped away and it was just God and us? What would our worship be like then?

When you get involved with city ministry, you're in for some adventures--and you see God at work Randy and Tina White, with their two young sons, left suburbia to join believers living in a disadvantaged area of Fresno, California. Through their family's story you will learn more about God's heart for the city, meet some of the people who live there, and discover ways you might make a difference too. Discussion questions, twelve Bible studies on God and the city, and a list of "21 Things You Can Do to Love the City" will help you dig even further into the topic. And they makeJourney to the Center of the City an ideal book for small group discussion and action

New and invaluable service booklet for Extraordinary Eucharistic Ministers in bringing Communion to the sick. Father Champlin, who has both lectured and written at length about this ministry, has geared the work directly for such Ministers and included a series of pastoral instructions and guidelines that will be of great benefit to them.