Gospel

A Gospel Primer: God did not give us His gospel just so we could embrace it and be converted. He offers it to us every day as a gift that gives to us everything we need for life and godliness. This new expanded edition contains 31 “Reasons to Rehearse the Gospel Daily.” Use this book to preach the gospel to yourself daily and you will be amazed at the difference it will make in your life.

This Great Salvation: Are you more aware of your sin than of God’s grace? Nothing conquers condemnation like the message of the Cross. New levels of grace and peace await you as This Great Salvation unfolds the wonder of Christ’s finished work. Its user-friendly format will make studying this glorious doctrine more fulfilling and less daunting.

The Christian Life: The Christian Life expounds such key biblical themes as grace, faith, repentance, new birth and assurance with clarity and contagious enthusiasm. Christian doctrines are life-shaping, explains the author, because they show us the God we worship.

How People Change: If you’ve ever tried, failed, and wondered why, you need How People Change. This book explains the biblical pattern for change in a clear, practical way that you can apply to the challenges of daily life. A changed heart is the bright promise of the gospel…You will see how God is at work to make you the person you were created to be. That powerful, loving, redemptive relationship is at the heart of all positive change you experience.

Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands: Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands by Paul Tripp is a comprehensive treatment of how God uses people as tools of change in other people’s lives, people who themselves are in need of change.

When People are Big and God is Small: Overly concerned about what people think of you? Welch uncovers the spiritual dimension of people-pleasing and points the way through a true knowledge of God, ourselves, and others.

Don’t Waste Your Life: This book is a passionate call for this generation to make their lives count for eternity. John Piper acknowledges that the risks for those who seek to accomplish something in life–risks in relationships for the sake of righteousness and authenticity, risks with money for the cause of the Gospel, and risks in witnessing to the truth and beauty of Christ. Readers will find their passion for the cross of Christ enlarged as a result of reading this book.

Living The Cross Centered Life: Have the extremities taken over and left the core of your faith forgotten? Do you get confused by what you feel versus what is real? Let dynamic pastor C. J. Mahaney strip away the nonessentials and bring you back to the simplest, most fundamental reason for your faith: Jesus Christ. This book is packed with powerful truth that will grip your heart, clear your mind, and invigorate your soul.

When I Don’t Desire God: How to Fight for Joy: For over twenty-five years John Piper has trumpeted the truth that “God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him.” He calls it Christian Hedonism. The problem is that many people, after being persuaded, find that this truth is both liberating and devastating. It’s liberating because it endorses our inborn desire for joy. And it’s devastating because it reveals that we don’t desire God the way we should. What do you do when you discover the good news that God wants you to be content in him, but then find that you aren’t?

CCEF Booklets: The Center for Christian Counseling and Education Foundation has produced the best selection of Gospel Centered and Grace Driven resources on everyday life. These booklets address everyday issues from procrastination to eating disorders. We wholeheartedly endorse these booklets and hope that they help you to connect Christ to life in a meaningful way. Titles include, (among many others):

• Angry Children: Understanding and Helping Your Child Regain Control
• Divorce Recovery: Growing and Healing God’s Way
• How to Love Difficult People: Receiving and Sharing God’s Mercy
• When Bad Things Happen: Thoughtful Answers to Hard Questions
• Freedom from Guilt: Finding Release from Your Burdens
• Recovering from Child Abuse: Healing and Hope for Victims
• Eating Disorders: The Quest for Thinness
• Help for the Caregiver: Facing the Challenges with Understanding and Strength
• Healing after Abortion: God’s Mercy Is for You
• Help! My Spouse Committed Adultery: First Steps for Dealing with Betrayal
• Family Feuds: How to Respond
• Living with an Angry Spouse: Help for Victims of Abuse
• Single Parents: Daily Grace for the Hardest Job
• How Do I Stop Losing It with My Kids?: Getting to the Heart of Your Discipline Problems
• Peer Pressure: Recognizing the Warning Signs and Giving New Direction
• Help for Stepfamilies: Avoiding the Pitfalls and Learning to Love
• Who Does the Dishes?: Decision Making in Marriage
• Helping Your Adopted Child: Understanding Your Child’s Unique Identity
• Should We Get Married?: How to Evaluate Your Relationship
• Renewing Marital Intimacy: Closing the Gap Between You and Your Spouse
• Facing Death with Hope: Living for What Lasts