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This booklet is a concise and easy-to-read study of the very real questions surrounding Jesus that your guests might be thinking about when first attending your church or Alpha: Who is Jesus? Why do we need Him? Why did He have to die? Why is He relevant to my life today? These booklets are an effective evangelistic tool to pass out to guests at your services or at Alpha, sharing the Gospel in a warm and relevant way.
Alpha is based on a pattern found in the New Testament of people bringing their friends, family, and work colleagues to meet Jesus. Alpha is an easy way to say to friends, "Come and see, come and explore your questions, come and hear about Jesus, come and see for yourself." Everyone is welcome at Alpha, but the program is designed especially for people who would not describe themselves as Christians or church-goers.
Nicky Gumbel, pioneer of Alpha - a series of sessions exploring the
Christian faith - and vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton in Kensington,
London, aids readers following the Bible in one year programme to
understand the Scriptures better. Drawing out a theme for each day
from the designated Bible readings, Gumbel's exegetical writings on
the Proverbs, Psalms and New and Old Testament excerpts are packed
with insight, wisdom and application. These accompanying reading
notes will enhance the study of anyone reading the Bible in One
Year each day.
Ancient scriptures from the most popular book of all time, revolutionised to reveal its themes and narratives for a modern generation.
Billions of people across the world find solace, meaning and wisdom from reading the Bible. But for some, it can be a difficult book to engage with and understand. In this this pioneering book Karen Sawrey shows you the bible as you never seen it before, using powerful infographics, with data sourced by experts in their fields, to communicate the key biblical themes and narratives. The Info Graphic Bible focuses on the meta narrative, the key points of the major stories and themes, to give the reader insight into the bigger story and help you understand the complex or abstract themes in a relevant way.
Through revealing the ancient traditions, showing connections between Old and New Testament themes, and profiling important characters, you are left with a deeper and more memorable interpretation of the scriptures. Covering themes such as the First Family Tree, the Nature and Character of God to the Sacrificial System and Jesus I AM, this fascinating book, painstakingly gathered and presented in this unique and beautiful way will appeal to both the Christian and non-religious readers alike and provide unexpected insight into (one of) the most important book/s ever written.
Today we are facing a global crisis when it comes to families.
Marriages are under more pressure than ever. Many children are
growing up without experiencing the security of their parents' love
and commitment-and as a result are finding it harder to receive
God's unconditional love. There is an urgent need to invest in
marriage and family life, for strong societies are built on strong
families, and strong families are built on strong marriages. The
Marriage Book, developed by Nicky and Sila Lee of Alpha, has been
revised and updated to address these needs and provides practical
tools to help couples at every stage of their relationship. Along
with the companion seven-session Marriage Course, this resource
will help couples: Better understand each other's needs Communicate
more effectively Grow closer by learning methods to resolve
conflicts Recover from the way they may have hurt each other
Recognize how their upbringing has affected their relationship
Improve relationships with parents and in-laws The Marriage Book is
based on a Christian understanding of love and serves to strengthen
marriages within the church while, at the same time, being
accessible for all couples from any cultural background. Full of
practical advice, it will help couples prepare, build, and even
mend their marriages.
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Jesus Lifestyle (Paperback)
Nicky Gumbel; Foreword by Sandy Millar
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Our culture is obsessed with lifestyle. Magazines and websites tell
us what to wear, how to get fit, what to drive, and how to love.
Everyone wants to tell us how to live our lives. Jesus didn't leave
us a lifestyle magazine; he sat down on a mountainside and began to
teach. In this engaging book, Nicky Gumbel examines Jesus' Sermon
on the Mount and the radical alternative it presents to our modern
lifestyle. Simple, memorable, and profound, Jesus' words in the
Sermon on the Mount are as relevant and as challenging today as
they were 2,000 years ago. Nicky's reflections on the Sermon on the
Mount are shared with his familiar mix of humor and wisdom, and
presents the life that Jesus and the wants us to live. This is an
excellent resource for those who have just completed Alpha.
As we begin to think more deeply about the meaning of life, it's
not long before we come across tough questions that deserve careful
consideration. This book explores and discusses seven common
objections to the Christian faith, including: - Why does God allow
suffering? - What about other religions? - Is there a conflict
between science and Christianity? Drawing on several years of
talking through these issues with people looking for answers, Nicky
Gumbel offers clear, accessible and reasoned responses to the
questions that surround faith and Christianity in the modern world.
He goes beyond the logic of each question and applies it to a wider
understanding of God's identity and our own identity, with
practical suggestions for dealing with these issues in everyday
life. 'Gumbel's combination of humour, anecdote, metaphysics,
quotations from the Bible and complex theology are both persuasive
and compelling.' - The Observer
'My favourite way to start the day' - BEAR GRYLLS Nicky Gumbel,
pioneer of Alpha - a series of sessions exploring the Christian
faith - and vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton in Kensington, London,
aids readers following the Bible in one year programme to
understand the Scriptures better. Drawing out a theme for each day
from the designated Bible readings, Gumbel's exegetical writings on
the Proverbs, Psalms and New and Old Testament excerpts are packed
with insight, wisdom and application. These accompanying reading
notes will enhance the study of anyone reading the Bible in One
Year each day. Nicky's commentary on the Bible in One Year is
available as an iOS and Android app. It has over 3 million
subscribers worldwide.
What does living as a Christian really look like? What changes do I
need to make to the way I live my life? How does Jesus want me to
live? The Sermon on the Mount is Jesus' teaching on how to conduct
our lives. While his original audience was a crowd of first-century
Jews, his words are astutely relevant to 21st century living,
particularly as modern Western cultural trends are increasingly at
odds with Jesus' teaching. Laid out to follow the structure of
Matthew 5-7, each chapter delves into the topics raised in these
verses, including: - Dealing with anger - Handling conflict and
criticism - Managing money - Sex, marriage and divorce - The secret
of true happiness With his familiar mix of wisdom and humour, Nicky
Gumbel explains Jesus' teaching and presents practical ways to
apply it so Christians can follow Jesus in every aspect of their
lives.
'My favourite way to start the day' - BEAR GRYLLS Discover the
life-changing habit of daily Bible reading. Over the last three
decades, millions of people around the world have been introduced
to Christianity through Alpha, a series of sessions exploring the
Christian faith pioneered by Nicky Gumbel. Through the simple
format of a shared meal, a short talk and a group discussion on
particular aspects of faith, many participants have encountered
Jesus, accepted him as their saviour and become part of the church
family. As Alpha grew, so did the need to disciple new Christians
in reading the Bible. Sensing this need, Nicky and Pippa Gumbel
began to share their reflections on each passage of the NIV Bible
in One Year with the church via email. The insightful daily
commentary, which draws out applicable truths from each day's New
Testament, Old Testament and Psalms or Proverbs reading, quenched
the thirst of many who were searching for an easy and accessible
way to understand the Bible. The daily email became an app which
now reaches millions of subscribers worldwide. This volume, which
contains both Nicky and Pippa's thoughts alongside each Bible
passage, makes cultivating a daily Bible reading habit easy. It's
perfect for anyone looking for extra guidance in applying the
wisdom of the Bible to life in the twenty-first century. This smart
and durable hardback edition includes a red ribbon marker to keep
your place as you journey through the year. The Bible text and
commentary are printed in a font size of 9.25pt. Nicky and Pippa
Gumbel's commentary on the Bible in One Year is available as an iOS
and Android app.
'What distinguishes Alpha from other initiatives is the easy going,
relaxed feel of the proceedings - that and its astonishing
success.' - The Times Telling Others imparts the vision, excitement
and challenge of Alpha, with a practical guide to running a
successful course. Perfect as a resource for churches, the book
details the principles and structure of Alpha, tips on hosting
small groups and giving talks, and guidance on pastoral care. A
series of appendices provides suggestions for practicalities such
as administration and running daytime and workplace courses, and
advice on avoiding common mistakes and pitfalls. The chapters are
interspersed with testimonies, written in their own words, from
people whose lives have been changed by God through Alpha.
Drawing upon his experience as a barrister, Nicky Gumbel addresses
the biggest issue of our age: does God exist? He sifts through the
arguments adopted by some prominent atheists and assesses the
evidence.
The Bible has been described both as a manual for life and a love
letter from God himself. But how should we read it? Where do we
start? How is the Bible relevant to everyday life? Nicky Gumbel has
selected thirty fascinating extracts from the Old and New
Testaments to introduce reading the Bible and spending time with
God. For each day, there is a passage from the Bible accompanied by
an explanation of the passage, practical comments relating the
Bible to your own life, and suggestions for what to pray in light
of the passage. Ideal for those on an Alpha course and others who
are interested in exploring the Bible, this book will teach you
over thirty days how to get to know God through what he says in the
Bible. 'God has given us the extraordinary privilege of knowing
him. I hope that by the end of 30 Days you will want to make
spending time with God a lifelong habit.' - Nicky Gumbel
Jesus Christ makes life profoundly worth living. This is Paul's
message in his letter to the Philippians, in which he encourages
the church he planted in Philippi to go on pursuing their new
identity in Christ. In an engaging and accessible way, Nicky Gumbel
places this key letter of the New Testament in context, explaining
its audience and its writer, before unpacking why and how
Christians can live with a new purpose, confidence and joy. He uses
plenty of choice anecdotes to help us understand how Paul's message
applies to us today, and how living for Jesus is living life to the
full. Ideal for people new to studying the Bible, this book will
help the reader understand the exciting implications of being a
Christian.
'What Alpha offers, and what is attracting thousands of people, is
permission, rare in secular culture, to discuss the big questions
of life and death and their meaning.' - The Guardian 'Alpha makes
Christianity relevant to modern life.' - The Express In this
international bestseller, Alpha pioneer Nicky Gumbel addresses some
of the foundational questions of life that challenge us all: why am
I here? Is there more to life than this? How can I make the most of
the rest of my life? Answering step-by-step some of the key
questions that lie at the heart of the Christian faith, his
intelligent, well-researched and informed approach makes this a
sympathetic, fascinating and immensely readable introduction to
Jesus Christ. 'Alpha was the best thing I ever did. It helped
answer some huge questions and to find a simple, empowering faith
in my life.' - Bear Grylls
'My favourite way to start the day' - BEAR GRYLLS Discover the
life-changing habit of daily Bible reading. Over the last three
decades, millions of people around the world have been introduced
to Christianity through Alpha, a series of sessions exploring the
Christian faith pioneered by Nicky Gumbel. Through the simple
format of a shared meal, a short talk and a group discussion on
particular aspects of faith, many participants have encountered
Jesus, accepted him as their saviour and become part of the church
family. As Alpha grew, so did the need to disciple new Christians
in reading the Bible. Sensing this need, Nicky and Pippa Gumbel
began to share their reflections on each passage of the NIV Bible
in One Year with the church via email. The insightful daily
commentary, which draws out applicable truths from each day's New
Testament, Old Testament and Psalms or Proverbs reading, quenched
the thirst of many who were searching for an easy and accessible
way to understand the Bible. The daily email became an app which
now reaches millions of subscribers worldwide. This volume, which
contains both Nicky and Pippa's thoughts alongside each Bible
passage, makes cultivating a daily Bible reading habit easy. It's
perfect for anyone looking for extra guidance in applying the
wisdom of the Bible to life in the twenty-first century. This
edition is bound in burgundy bonded leather, with gilded page
edges, a red ribbon marker and presented in a smart, durable
slipcase. The Bible text and commentary are printed in a font size
of 9.25pt. Nicky and Pippa Gumbel's commentary on the Bible in One
Year is also available as an iOS and Android app.
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