Exploring the often-overlooked aspects of sexuality within biblical texts, this book offers a fresh perspective on the teachings and narratives related to sex in the Bible. It delves into various passages, providing insights into the cultural and spiritual significance of sexual relationships as portrayed in scripture. By examining historical contexts and interpretations, the book aims to enlighten readers on how biblical principles can inform and enhance their understanding of sexuality today.
Focusing on the role of the Holy Spirit in Jesus's life, this book explores how He drew strength from this divine presence to face temptation, endure suffering, and overcome evil. It highlights the empowering connection between Jesus and believers, encouraging readers to harness the same Spirit for resilience and emotional health in their own challenges. Through practical guidance, the book offers insights on mending relationships, finding growth through adversity, and utilizing spiritual tools to combat negativity and hardship.
Emphasizing the need for a renewed approach to mission, the book challenges the conventional notion that outreach is solely for foreign ministries. It highlights the diverse communities in local neighborhoods that require the Gospel and the life of the Church. By advocating for reform in mission practices, it calls on Christians to engage more effectively with those around them, addressing urgent spiritual needs that are often overlooked.
Mark Driscoll examines Western imperialism in East Asia throughout the nineteenth century and the devastating effects of what he calls climate caucasianism--the West's racialized pursuit of capital at the expense of people of color, women, and the environment.
In Real Marriage, Pastor Mark Driscoll and his wife, Grace, share how they
have struggled and how they have found healing through the power of the only
reliable source: the Bible. They believe friendship is fundamental to marriage
but not easy to maintain. They offer practical advice on how to make your
spouse your best friend and keep it that way
Great for nonbelievers and new Christians, this work of popular-level theology introduces the person and work of Christ by answering a series of questions about Jesus. Now in paperback.
Focusing on the evolution of Seattle's Mars Hill Church, the narrative chronicles the journey of its pastor, Mark Driscoll, through challenges and missteps in a post-Christian context. With humor and honesty, Driscoll reflects on the church's growth from humble beginnings to thousands in attendance, addressing the complexities of modern ministry. Each chapter reveals hard-earned lessons and practical insights applicable to any church. Accompanied by discussion questions and resources, the book challenges readers to embrace a mission-driven approach to faith.
Doctrine is the word Christians use to define the truth-claims revealed in Holy Scripture. Of course there is a multitude of churches, church networks, and denominations, each with their own doctrinal statement with many points of disagreement. But while Christians disagree on a number of doctrines, there are key elements that cannot be denied by anyone claiming to be a follower of Jesus. In Doctrine: What Christians Should Believe , Driscoll and Breshears teach thirteen of these key elements. This meaty yet readable overview of basic doctrine will help Christians clarify and articulate their beliefs in accordance with the Bible.
The future of humanity depends on the human ability to better live together and do activities together – I call this experidigming. Our future does not depend on how well we work together in business. We are pretty good at that now. We are poor at living together with and supporting all living entities in ecosystems ("Es"). The over 7.8 billion people are consuming "Es" at an unprecedented rate. Left unmanaged and unchecked, people may consume all "E." Our future depends on how well We humans respect, steward, and support all living entities in "E." This books describes how to have We humans and "E" living entities experidigm together as WeE, building a sustaining and thriving relationship for all within the WeE experidigms. One fact is certain – humans cannot survive without the life giving power of "E" to deliver clean air, water, alive soil, and trillions of living entities that share healthy food with humans. WeE experidigm groups can protect, sustain, and foster "E" while defending WeE using experidigm group rights. We and "E" must unite as WeE to sustain life and create the necessary balance of life to sustain daily living. Join a local WeE experidigm group to do activities and receive joy. This book describes how to UNITE and participate in the joyful experience of We and "E" combined WeE.
Most marriage books assume the author did it right. Most marriage books barely mention friendship. Most marriage books use “intimacy” as code for “sex.” This is not one of those books. In Real Marriage, Pastor Mark Driscoll and his wife, Grace, share how they have struggled and how they have found healing through the power of the only reliable source: the Bible. They believe friendship is fundamental to marriage but not easy to maintain. So they offer practical advice on how to make your spouse your best friend – and keep it that way. And they know from experience that sex-related issues need to be addressed directly. Five chapters are dedicated to answering questions like: Should I confess my pre-marital sexual sin to my spouse? Is it okay to have a “work spouse”? What does the Bible say about masturbation and oral sex? Stunningly honest and vulnerable, Real Marriage is like a personal counseling session with a couple you cannot surprise, you cannot shock into silence, who will respond to every question with wisdom, humility, and realism. If you want to have a long-lasting, fulfilling marriage you should read this book. Wrestle with this book. Pray over this book. Share this book. And discover how God can use it to change your life. <strong>Endorsements</strong>: “If you’re married or plan to be someday, do yourself a favor and read every page of this book.” —DRS. LES & LESLIE PARROTT Founders of RealRelationships.com and authors of Love Talk “Whether engaged, newlywed, or veteran, Real Marriage will serve as an invaluable resource. I highly recommend this book.” —ANDY STANLEY author of The Grace of God and Senior Pastor, North Point Community Church "One of my greatest concerns is that culture is going to continually define and redefine what marriage is and is not, and the church is going to simply sit on the sidelines and react rather than seeking to actually become proactive by confidently teaching what the Bible has to say about it. That is why I am so thankful that Mark and Grace Driscoll wrote this book. Their approach to marriage, its benefits and challenges are transparent and challenging and I honestly believe that every married couple who will work through what they lead us through in this book will not just merely have a marriage that survives in this world but rather thrives in it." — PERRY NOBLE Senior Pastor, NewSpring<strong> </strong>Church "Our thanks to Mark and Grace Driscoll who have served this generation well by tastefully but boldly addressing the real issues facing real marriages. Taking the unchanging truth of God’s word and sprinkling in is the story of God’s mercy in their own marriage they have filled every chapter with real helpfulness. This book is powerful, biblical, practical and healing for marriages that hurt. My wife and our adult children read it to great profit." — DR. JAMES MACDONALD Senior Pastor, Harvest Bible Chapel and Bible teacher for Walk in the Word
