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But for many educated westerners, biblical Christianity is a dangerous idea—challenging some of their deepest beliefs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChanneling state-of-the-art research, personal stories, and careful biblical study,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eConfronting Christianity\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eexplores 12 questions that keep many of us from considering faith in Christ. Look more closely, McLaughlin argues, and the reality of suffering, the complexity of sexuality, the desire for diversity, the success of science, and other seeming roadblocks to faith become signposts. Jesus becomes not a relic from the ancient world, but our modern world’s best hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e240 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/files\/9781433564239-confronting-christianity-12-hard-questions-for-the-worlds-largest-religion-mclaughlin-rebecca.pdf?v=1641523011\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eView excerpt here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“A fresh voice, arresting arguments, and an easy-to-read style. McLaughlin writes for curious thinkers everywhere, and handsomely McLaughlin, Rebeccarepays the open-minded reader.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e--- Os Guinness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e author, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Call\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Apologetics with heart, discernment, empathy, and rigorous study. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eConfronting Christianity\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e will help you understand the hard questions of the Christian faith while also igniting a love for neighbor. McLaughlin doesn’t shy away from tough questions about diversity and the nations, as well as slavery and facing America’s past and present. Her answers are not only insightful; they have the potential to transform a heart of stone to a heart of flesh. 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Williams\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Principal, Tyndale House, Cambridge; author, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCan We Trust the Gospels?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“This book is compelling reading, not only because of its intellectual rigor and the fact that it is beautifully written but also because of its honest, empathetic humanity. Readers will find themselves expertly guided on a journey that involves them not only in confronting Christianity but also in confronting themselves—their worldviews, hopes, fears, failures, and search for identity and satisfaction—and, finally, in confronting Christ as the altogether credible source of life as God means it to be.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e--- John C. Lennox\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Emeritus Professor of Mathematics, University of Oxford\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Reformers Recommends: Books for Uni Students\" href=\"https:\/\/reformers.com.au\/blogs\/reformers-blog\/reformers-recommends-books-for-uni-students\"\u003e\u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Reformers Recommends: Books for Uni Students\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/files\/rr-uni.jpg?v=1635295851\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/files\/rr-uni.jpg?v=1635295851\" data-mce-style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"table_of_contents\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Aren’t we better off without religion?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Doesn’t Christianity crush diversity?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 3: How can you say there is only one true faith?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Doesn’t religion hinder morality?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Doesn’t religion cause violence?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 6: How can you take the Bible literally?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Hasn’t science disproved Christianity?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Doesn’t Christianity denigrate women?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Isn’t Christianity homophobic?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Doesn’t the Bible condone slavery?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 11: How could a loving God allow so much suffering?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 12: How could a loving God send people to hell?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossway","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":16024837816363,"sku":"9781433564239","price":34.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/products\/9781433564239-confronting-christianity-12-hard-questions-for-the-worlds-largest-religion-rebecca-mclaughlin.jpg?v=1600051195"},{"product_id":"9781527103399-a-s-k-real-world-questions-real-word-answers-robertson-david","title":"A.S.K. 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Each contains a question, a Bible passage, a Bible verse, a discussion, something to consider, recommended further reading and a prayer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese answers may lead to more questions which is fine – but the main aim of this book is that you the reader comes to see and know better the One who is the Answer, Jesus Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e224 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead Myself:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e12+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI do Christian music for little kids. Kids grow up. They ask questions. Big, blunt, sharp questions that really matter. And they want straight answers they can trust. That’s what this book is all about. Christian kids need God’s word to shape the way they’ll walk into a wide, challenging, questioning world. My job is done. Time for David Robertson to lead you on, to answer your REAL WORLD questions with his brave, straight, REAL WORD answers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e--- Colin Buchanan,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Christian Children's Recording artist and author, Sydney, Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Christian Focus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":16296026439723,"sku":"9781527103399","price":19.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/products\/9781527103399-a-s-k-real-world-questions-real-word-answers-david-robertson.jpg?v=1600051329"},{"product_id":"9781433567421-finding-the-right-hills-to-die-on-the-case-for-theological-triage-ortlund-gavin","title":"Finding the Right Hills to Die On: The Case for Theological Triage","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn theology, just as in battle, some hills are worth dying on and others are not. But how do we know which ones? When should doctrine divide, and when should unity prevail? Just as a medic on a battlefield treats the severely wounded first and then moves on to the less serious injuries, we must prioritize doctrine in order of importance. Pastor Gavin Ortlund implores us to cultivate humility as we prioritize doctrine into four ranks—essential, urgent, important, and unimportant—so that we will be as effective as possible at advancing the gospel in our time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e176 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/files\/9781433567421-finding-the-right-hills-to-die-on-the-case-for-theological-triage-ortlund-gavin.pdf?v=1591233485\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eView an excerpt here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Some seem to think that faithfulness to God is measured in how much we argue about things. I am so grateful for Gavin Ortlund’s book, which reminds us that faithfulness can be defined in far more biblical ways. Ortlund does not pretend that he has the answers to end all church arguments, but he helps us understand that failure to distinguish critical matters from secondary and tertiary concerns is an abandonment of the pastoral prudence that is essential to Christ’s mission. Even Jesus said, ‘I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now.’ For pastors operating with the care and courage of Jesus, patience is not compromise, kindness is not weakness, and Christ’s mission supersedes our personal victories. Ortlund honors Christ’s manner as well as his message in this fascinating and challenging book.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBryan Chapell\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e Senior Pastor, Grace Presbyterian Church, Peoria, Illinois\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“There are few needs today as urgent as the one Gavin Ortlund so ably addresses in this wonderful book. Healthy theological perspective and poise are all too absent in an age of immediate escalation and rage. This book could transform our thinking, our capacity for fellowship, and our witness to the world. I pray it is read widely and heeded deeply.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSam Allberry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e Speaker, Ravi Zacharias International Ministries; author,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhy Does God Care Who I Sleep With?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e7 Myths about Singleness\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"product-section-header\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-section-header\"\u003eForeword by D. A. Carson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-section-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart 1: Why Theological Triage?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. The Danger of Doctrinal Sectarianism \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. The Danger of Doctrinal Minimalism\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. My Journey on Secondary and Tertiary Doctrines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart 2: Theological Triage at Work \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. Why Primary Doctrines Are Worth Fighting For\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. Navigating the Complexity of Secondary Doctrines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. Why We Should Not Divide over Tertiary Doctrines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConclusion: A Call to Theological Humility\u003cbr\u003eGeneral Index\u003cbr\u003eScripture Index\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMore Endorsements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Gavin Ortlund helps us think well as brothers and sisters in Christ on where we must staunchly defend the truth and draw immovable lines. He also helps us know where to extend grace and lovingly disagree while working together for the fulfillment of the Great Commission and the building up of the Lord’s church. This book is much needed in our day. May our Savior use it for our good and his glory.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDaniel L. Akin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePresident, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“In this age of theological infighting and compromise, Gavin Ortlund issues a clarion call for wisdom. You don’t have to agree with him on everything to appreciate his sane and clarifying advice. This is an important book for our time, helping the church as we struggle for both faithfulness to God’s word and a proper Christian unity.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichael Reeves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e President and Professor of Theology, Union School of Theology, Oxford, United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“As best I can tell, this is the first book of its kind and is long overdue. Gavin Ortlund has done the church a tremendous service by providing a clear, irenic, and well-reasoned (not to mention biblical) perspective on the comparative importance of our many Christian doctrines. Some in the church today have waged vigorous war and ‘died’ needlessly on virtually every hill, while others, in the name of unity, don’t find any hill worth ‘dying’ on. To both, and to everyone in between the two extremes, I say, ‘Read this book!’”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSam Storms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e Senior Pastor, Bridgeway Church, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/W_GK_dvesP4\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossway","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31864340578383,"sku":"9781433567421","price":24.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/products\/9781433567421.jpg?v=1636093161"},{"product_id":"9781433571664-10-questions-every-teen-should-ask-and-answer-about-christianity-mclaughlin-rebecca","title":"10 Questions Every Teen Should Ask (and Answer) about Christianity","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWritten by Rebecca McLaughlin, Author of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reformers.com.au\/products\/9781433564239-confronting-christianity-12-hard-questions-for-the-worlds-largest-religion-rebecca-mclaughlin\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eConfronting Christianity\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a world of increasing ideological diversity, teens are being challenged to think through their own beliefs at an early age. 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But now we can give it away—confidently—starting with our own grandchildren.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRay and Jani Ortlund\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePresident and Executive Vice President, Renewal Ministries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reformers.com.au\/blogs\/reformers-blog\/reformers-recommends-books-for-youth-group-leaders\" title=\"Reformers Recommends: Books for Youth Leaders\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Reformers Recommends: Books for Youth Leaders\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/files\/rr-youth.jpg?v=1635294964\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"product-section-header\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-section-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003eNote to Parents, Grandparents, Guardians, and Friends\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow Can I Live My Best Life Now?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eMental and Physical Health Benefits of the Christian Life\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIsn’t Christianity against Diversity?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eRacism \/ Slavery \/ Christianity as the Most Diverse Movement in History\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan Jesus Be True for You but Not for Me?\u003cem\u003eUniversal Truth \/ Relativism \/ Evangelism\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan’t We Just Be Good without God?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eGod as the Basis for Morality \/ 9\/11 \/ Hitler \/ Stalin \/ Human Identity \/ Abortion\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow Can You Believe the Bible Is True?\u003cem\u003eEvidence for the Gospels \/ Evidence for the Resurrection \/ True versus Literal\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHasn’t Science Disproved Christianity?\u003cem\u003eOrigins of Science \/ Science and Faith Controversies \/ Christian Scientists Today\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy Can’t We Just Agree That Love Is Love?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eMarriage \/ Sex \/ Singleness \/ Friendship \/ Same-Sex Attraction \/ Pornography \/ Abuse\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWho Cares If You’re a Boy or a Girl?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eGender \/ Feminism \/ Transgender and Non-Binary Identities\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes God Care When We Hurt?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eGod’s Sovereignty in Suffering \/ God’s Care for Us \/ Prayer \/ Purpose\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow Can You Believe in Heaven and Hell?\u003cem\u003eMeaning of Heaven and Hell \/ Sin and Judgment \/ Salvation \/ Invitation\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA “Thank You” Note\u003cbr\u003eNotes\u003cbr\u003eGeneral Index\u003cbr\u003eScripture Index\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossway","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32331256660047,"sku":"9781433571664","price":19.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/products\/9781433571664-10-questions-every-teen-should-ask-and-answer-about-christianity-mclaughlin-rebecca.png?v=1636077729"},{"product_id":"9781875245734-know-and-tell-the-gospel-5th-edition-chapman-john","title":"Know and Tell the Gospel (5th edition)","description":"\u003c!-- FXB150428 --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor most believers, clearly sharing the Christian gospel with someone is more of a dream than a reality. 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This is an excellent book to read and will lead you to praise God for who He is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-- Harvey Showyin, \u003c\/strong\u003eReformers Staff\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/222258197?title=0\u0026amp;byline=0\u0026amp;portrait=0\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" webkitallowfullscreen=\"\" mozallowfullscreen=\"\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Xlb9wMqfUaA\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"product-section-header\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-section-header\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-section-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 1: God Is Triune\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2: God Is Simple\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3: God Is Spirit\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4: God Is Infinite\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5: God Is Eternal\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6: God Is Unchangeable\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7: God Is Independent\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8: God Is Omnipresent\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9: God Is Omniscient\u003cbr\u003eChapter 10: God Is Omnipotent\u003cbr\u003eChapter 11: God Is Yahweh\u003cbr\u003eChapter 12: God Is Blessed\u003cbr\u003eChapter 13: God Is Glorious\u003cbr\u003eChapter 14: God Is Majestic\u003cbr\u003eChapter 15: God Is Sovereign\u003cbr\u003eChapter 16: God Is Love\u003cbr\u003eChapter 17: God Is Good\u003cbr\u003eChapter 18: God Is Patient\u003cbr\u003eChapter 19: God Is Merciful\u003cbr\u003eChapter 20: God Is Wise\u003cbr\u003eChapter 21: God Is Holy\u003cbr\u003eChapter 22: God Is Faithful\u003cbr\u003eChapter 23: God Is Gracious\u003cbr\u003eChapter 24: God Is Just\u003cbr\u003eChapter 25: God Is Angry\u003cbr\u003eChapter 26: God Is Anthropomorphic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossway","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32599653089359,"sku":"9781433574238","price":26.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/products\/9781433574238-god-is-a-devotional-guide-to-the-attributes-of-god-mark-jones.jpg?v=1636094807"},{"product_id":"9781875245819-growth-groups-how-to-lead-disciple-making-small-groups-colin-marshall","title":"Growth Groups: How to lead disciple-making small groups","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmall groups for Bible study, pastoral care and prayer are an integral ministry of most evangelical churches—and their effectiveness depends largely on the quality of their leadership. 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