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Is the gospel really good news? What was the central message of
Jesus, and how can Christians share it effectively with others? In
these five easy-to-use studies, James Choung guides readers through
key Scripture passages that informed his groundbreaking book True
Story. Discover the four movements of the gospel's Big Story and
what they mean for living and sharing the Christian faith. As
companions to the IVP Signature Collection, IVP Signature Bible
Studies help individuals and groups explore and apply biblical
truths found in classic books. Each session features quotations
from True Story matched with Scripture passages, reflection
questions, and application ideas that will equip readers to connect
the text to their own lives. A leader's guide and list of suggested
resources are also included.
There must be more to the Christian story. In this engaging
narrative, James Choung weaves the tale of a search for a
Christianity worth believing in. Disillusioned believer Caleb and
hostile skeptic Anna wrestle with the plausibility of the Christian
story in a world of pain and suffering. They ask each other tough
questions about what Jesus really came to do and what Christianity
is supposed to be about. Along the way, they discover that real
Christianity is far bigger than anything they heard about in
church. And the conversion that comes is not one that either of
them expects. Join Caleb and Anna on their spiritual journeys as
they probe Christianity from inside and out. Get past old cliches
and simplistic formulas. And discover a new way of understanding
and presenting the Christian faith that really matters in a broken
world. First published in 2008, True Story introduced Choung's
groundbreaking approach to explaining the gospel. Now with a new
preface, it is part of the IVP Signature Collection, which features
special editions of iconic books in celebration of the
seventy-fifth anniversary of InterVarsity Press. A new companion
Bible study guide is also available.
What does it mean to follow Jesus? And how should we help others
become more like him? Once upon a time, being a Christian seemed
clear. Say these words, pray these prayers, do these things. But
out in the real world, following Jesus feels more nebulous. What's
the point? That's Stephen's struggle in these pages as he wonders
if he has missed his calling. In this compelling narrative, James
Choung explores what it means to follow Jesus in the real world. Is
Christianity something you just believe in, or can it be something
you actually live out? Engineer Stephen wants to encourage his
younger colleague Jared in his spiritual journey, but both feel at
a loss. Stephen's friend Bridget offers insights on how Boomers,
Xers, Millennials and younger generations approach spiritual
questions, with implications for discipleship, community and
service. Together they walk through deepening stages of faith as
they discern how God is calling them to live. Join Stephen, Bridget
and Jared on their journey of following Jesus, as they discover
what it means to move from skeptic to world-changer. And find new
pathways for Christian discipleship and disciplemaking in a world
yearning for hope.
"Christianity seems like just another screwed-up religion " Anna
said. "Seriously, what has Christianity done for us--or for the
world, for that matter? They're just a bunch of hypocrites, that's
what I think Are they good for anything?" "I don't know, Anna,"
Caleb said. "I just don't know." Caleb has been a Christian for a
long time. But he realizes that he can't bring himself to share his
faith with anyone because it doesn't sound like good news anymore.
Christianity's truth claims come across as hollow, arrogant and
intolerant. Christians have a bad track record of hating and
condemning those they disagree with. Worst of all, it feels like
Christianity is just about "saving souls," giving people an escape
ticket to heaven while the world falls apart. Is it only about
Jesus forgiving our sins? There must be more to it than that... In
this engaging narrative, James Choung weaves the tale of a search
for a Christianity worth believing in. Disillusioned believer Caleb
and hostile skeptic Anna wrestle with the plausibility of the
Christian story in a world of pain and suffering. They ask each
other tough questions about what Jesus really came to do and what
Christianity is supposed to be about. Along the way, they discover
that real Christianity is far bigger than anything they ever heard
about in church. And the conversion that comes is not one that
either of them expects. Join Caleb and Anna on their spiritual
journeys as they probe Christianity from inside and out. Get past
the old cliches and simplistic formulas. And discover a new way of
understanding and presenting the Christian faith that really
matters in a broken world.
Revival begins with God. But it's lived out through us. While we
can't determine how God will act, we can be expectant and
anticipate his work. And revivals are not just experienced-they can
be led. James Choung and Ryan Pfeiffer have seen revival in their
own ministries, with remarkable transformation in both individuals
and communities. They unpack what revival looks like, how
Christians can anticipate it, and how they can experience it in
their own lives and in larger movements. They provide a model of
revival leadership for Christians who want to facilitate and spread
revival in their contexts, with implications for evangelism,
mission, and growth. We all need a spiritual breakthrough. Discover
what revival can look like for you and those around you.
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