How do Christians grow? Few question the Bible's call to grow in godliness, but the answer to exactly how that happens is often elusive. In this book, Dane Ortlund points believers to Christ, arguing that sanctification comes not from doing more or becoming better, but from delving into the wonderful gospel truths that washed us when we first came into union with Him.

Drawing on the wisdom of figures in church history, Ortlund encourages readers to focus their gaze on Jesus in the struggle against sin, relying on His grace, and living out their invincible identity in Christ.

Ten girls grew up to become women who made history. Learn how Mary Jane Kinnear prayed and helped young girls. Emma Dreier studied astronomy and was a Bible teacher. Florence Nightingale became a nurse and served God. Lottie Moon thought missionaries were foolish, then went on to missionary work herself. Ida Scudder changed her mind and then changed India. Henrietta Mears had big dreams and wrote books. Bessie Adams became a missionary and traveled in a horse-drawn caravan. Betty Greene flew a plane during World War II. Elizabeth Elliott’s husband was killed, but she forgave his killers. Mui Nga believed in Christ and told her countrymen about the one true God.

Ten girls grew up to be successful women. They all embraced their talents and gifts and believed that God had given them to use for the good of others. Helen Roseware used her medical skills to bring the truth about Jesus to people on the African continent. Maureen McKenna learned to drive a bus and then fed the homeless. Anne Lawson used her engineering skills to make airplanes fly properly. Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote a book that changed an entire society. Sarah Edwards helped her husband change an entire nation. Selina, Countess of Huntingdon, used her influence and intelligence to help those who were persecuted for their faith, and thus saved the church. Mildred Cable used her thirst for adventure to spread the Word of God. Cathy Ann MacKinnon, guided by great compassion, saved babies. Patricia St. John distributed Christian literature to the people. Mary Verghese showed that disability is not an obstacle to caring for others.

These ten girls grew up and did just that! You’ll be inspired to read the biographies of famous Christian women who changed the world. Corrie ten Boom saved lives and loved Jesus. Mary Slessor saved babies and fought sin. Gladys Aylward saved a hundred children and trusted God. Joni Erickson Tada survived a devastating injury and thanked God. Amy Carmichael never gave up. Isobel Kuhn told others about Christ. Evelyn Brand obeyed God. Jackie Pullinger showed love. Elizabeth Fry followed Christ and achieved justice. Catherine Booth rolled up her sleeves and helped the homeless.

These ten girls grew up to be women who did not give up. They chose to do what was right rather than take the easy way out. Blandine became a Christian and then a martyr. Perpetua had to give up her child before she was executed in the amphitheater. Lady Jane Grey did as she was told, but she did not give up her faith in Jesus. Anne Askew lost her home, but she never lost her faith. Lisken Dirks loved her husband, but she loved Jesus first. Marion Harvey met Christ and followed Him until her death. Margaret Wilson broke the law for Jesus, but obeyed God to the end. Judith Weinberg loved the Lord with all her heart, even though it cost her life. Betty Stemm risked her life for Jesus. Esther John gave her life to Christ and died for Him.

These ten girls grew up to do just that! Susanna Wesley's children changed their country. Monica of Targas' son transformed the church. Anne Judson taught people in Burma about the love of Christ. God used Edith Schaeffer to change an entire continent. Katharina Luther escaped the oppression of a convent and changed her world. Susanna Spurgeon listened to a preacher and then published the Gospel herself. Bethan Lloyd-Jones met a doctor and later helped heal souls. Mary Taylor lost her parents but discovered China. Sabine Wurmbrand was imprisoned for her faith and then fought to free other Christians. Ruth Bell Graham began her life in China, but God later sent her on missions to different parts of the world.

Would you like to make history? These ten young men grew up to do just that, but first they had to change the Church.

Augustine found God’s love and transformed our way of thinking; Knox focused on God’s Word and told his country the truth; Luther found God’s truth and made it accessible to the common people; Calvin realized that salvation is a gift from God, not a reward for works; Tyndale sought to print the Bible in a language that everyone could understand; Latimer encouraged people to read the Bible for themselves, but made enemies; Hus taught that God rules the church and the world; Zwingli challenged people to obey God’s Word in all areas of their lives; Chalmers called on the church to show Christlike compassion for the poor; and Shaftesbury pushed the church to make Christ’s love a living reality for everyone.

Read this book and find out what God wants from you!

These ten young men grew up to be successful men. They all embraced their talents and gifts, believing that God had given them to use for the good of others.

Paul Brand brought medicine to new lands to bring hope to the sick. Gillian Prance’s love of nature led to the opening of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in London, which is still one of the finest centers for the study of God’s creation. Clive Staple Lewis opened the door to the world of Narnia and won the hearts of many to faith. Charles Thomas Studd was a talented cricketer and a dedicated missionary. Wilfred Grenfell was an avid Arctic explorer. The music of Johann Sebastian Bach inspires millions, just as Christ inspired him. James Clerk Maxwell made remarkable discoveries in science because of his belief that God is in control of the universe. Samuel Morse patented many inventions, one of which saved many lives. George Washington Carver could have made millions and become very famous, but he chose to follow the Lord. John Bunyan , while in prison, wrote a magnificent work of classic literature that still speaks to us today.

Read this book and find out what God wants from you!

Reading the biographies of famous Christians who changed the world will give you true inspiration.

Brother Andrew smuggled Bibles into Soviet Russia and gave hope to thousands. John Newton traded slaves, but God used him to free them. Billy Graham preached, and God through his evangelistic work changed millions of people around the world. Edik Liddell won the Olympic race and glorified the Lord. William Carey translated the Bible and opened God’s Word to the people of India. David Livingstone became a researcher and explained the Scriptures. Nicky Cruz first joined a gang and then a church. Adoniram Judson glorified God in prison. George Muller rescued orphans and skillfully managed the millions of pounds entrusted to him. God changed the heart of Luis Palau , and through him the lives of many others.

Read this book and find out what God expects of you!

These ten young men grew up to be men who did not give up. They chose to do what was right rather than take the easy way out.

Polycarp was a slave, but he gave up his freedom for Christ. Alban was in danger, but he did not bow to false gods. John Oldcastle had a safe house, but he did not hide his faith. Thomas Cranmer feared execution, but in the end he showed courage. George Wishart was imprisoned, but he preached Jesus. James Chalmers , despite the threat of death, brought the Bible to cannibals. Dietrich Bonhoeffer feared death, but he did not remain silent. Nate Saint made dangerous flights, knowing that it was worth it. Ivan Moiseyev obeyed his military superiors, but put God first. Graham Staines helped the sick and died for his love for Jesus.

Be inspired by the lives of those who have not renounced their faith!

Would you like to change your world? These ten boys grew up to do just that! Learn how Samuel showed people that love works better than fear; John befriended powerful rulers and humble artisans; Jonathan helped the Iroquois Indians and was later invited to teach at Princeton; George preached salvation to thousands and saved the lives of children; Robert lost his brother but found Jesus; Dwight sold shoes in a store and then taught children in a wagon; Billy played professional baseball and preached the Gospel; Charles became a Christian during a blizzard and then told the world about Jesus; Aiden saved orphaned lambs and was saved by Jesus; Martin became a doctor and found the best medicine for people's souls.

Read this book and find out what God wants from you!

Ian Murray believes that Jonathan Edwards cannot be understood apart from his faith. Only if they consider him first and foremost as a Christian, his life and work will make sense. The integrity of this interpretation is confirmed in this study, since in this book Edwards will "speak for himself" in each specific case. This beautiful biography will serve as a classic illustration of how the church today can and should learn through the history of its past.

There is a danger of simplifying the biblical story so much that its important connection to the Gospel and God's great plan of salvation is lost. The Good News Bible preserves theological detail, for each story ends with a brief commentary designed to tie together the events of the story with God's great plan of redemption. The Old Testament stories point to Jesus. The New Testament texts tell us of His cross. The book's goal is to string each of the 156 stories, like beads, onto the silken thread of the Gospel, creating a complete picture.

"Good News of the Bible" will tell Bible stories in a way that will capture your child's attention and foster a love for God's Word.

People retell the story of Christ as a beautiful fairy tale that, while based on real events, happened so long ago that it no longer affects their daily lives.

But if Christ was born, why was he born? And if everything he said and did was so logical and precise, then who is he? And what was the purpose of his life, death, resurrection, and ascension? And how likely is it that this applies to you in any way?

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Motherhood is not an easy job, and it often seems like the to-do list gets longer and longer each day, which gets in the way of experiencing true joy in God, our children, and the Gospel.

In this heartwarming book for exhausted moms, Gloria Furman helps us refocus our vision of motherhood on what the Bible teaches. By showing us how to maintain a vibrant relationship with God even when discouragement sets in and laundry still needs to be done, this book will help you appreciate Christ more deeply, no matter how busy you are.

For a wide range of readers.

HOW DO WE KNOW ABOUT ANOTHER WHO FORGIVES?

The four Gospels - Matthew, Mark, Luke and John - tell us about the wonderful friendship between Peter and Jesus. Later, Jesus was imprisoned, and Peter pretended not to know Him three times (Luke 22:60–62). Then Jesus was crucified on the cross, and it seemed that everything had come to an end. But Jesus did not remain dead (Luke 24:6)!

The last chapter of the Gospel of John tells about how Jesus found Peter to forgive him (John 21:1–19). Jesus asked Peter three times: "Do you love Me?" And Peter answered Him three times: "Yes, Lord, You know that I love You."

So Peter became a catcher of people, who himself found forgiveness. From that time, Peter told other people about Jesus and how they can also be forgiven - not once or twice, but many times (Acts 2:38; 10:43). And then Peter even wrote some of the books of the Bible for us, so that we too could hear his story about the One who forgives (1 Peter 1:16–21; 3:18).

WHERE CAN I FIND OUT ABOUT A FRIEND WHO IS SAYING GOODBYE?

The four Gospels​—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—​all tell of Peter’s wonderful friendship with Jesus. Yet, when Jesus was arrested, Peter three times denied even knowing him. (Luke 22:54–62) Then Jesus was killed on the cross, and it seemed that all was over. But Jesus was resurrected! (Luke 24:6)!

The last chapter of John’s Gospel tells us that Jesus found Peter to forgive him (John 21:1–19). Jesus asked three times, “Do you love me?” Peter answered three times, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.”

Thus Peter became a fisher of men who was forgiven. From then on, Peter told others about Jesus and how they too could be forgiven​—over and over and over again. (Acts 2:38; 10:43) Peter even wrote down a portion of the Bible for us to hear him tell about the Friend who forgives. (1 Peter 1:18–21; 3:18)

In his work, Walter Chantry, based on Christ's conversation with the rich young man, talks about the essential elements of preaching the Gospel. This book penetrates to the very essence of modern problems, doing what conferences and congresses devoted to gospel issues failed to do. Its revealing character is especially valuable.

This small book about the action of Calvary love in everyday life is one of Emma Carmichael's favorite books, based on the 13th chapter of the first letter to the Corinthians.

This book is designed to help unmarried people get the most out of their lives, considering this unique period as a time during which one can learn unsurpassed devotion to Christ and service to other people, including if it is a time of waiting for a spouse.

The life of Martyn Lloyd-Jones has been the subject of study and analysis in many publications. However, the main goal of this biography is to present the life of Dr. Lloyd-Jones to a new generation in an accessible form. When Lloyd-Jones left medicine, he intended to become an evangelist. However, God called him to a ministry that eventually touched churches around the world. How it happened, as well as the personality of Martyn Lloyd-Jones, will be discussed in Ian Murray's biography.

This book is a theological biography, in which Ch . Spurgeon reveals himself not only as a skillful orator of the end of the 19th century and an outstanding preacher , but also as a zealous Christian who boldly defends the truth of the Gospel: "I am not saved by the knowledge that Christ is the Savior, but I will certainly be saved if I trust in my Savior." Spurgeon steadfastly defended his theological views even when he found himself in the minority and completely alone. He predicted how the Church would develop after his death and warned his contemporaries against the false path.

Thanks to this and the biography, the legacy of the "king of preachers" will come to life and become even more relevant. This book will be useful not only to modern preachers, but also to a wider circle of readers.