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Biblical theology. Sound doctrine. All right living begins with such right thinking.

Our study of Christian doctrine helps us better understand the God we worship, the depth of Christ’s love and atoning work on the cross, and the work of the Spirit in our everyday lives. In many ways, biblical theology forms the foundation of the Christian life.

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Covering key biblical themes such as grace, faith, repentance, new birth, and assurance, Sinclair Ferguson’s wisdom-packed book The Christian Life provides a clear understanding of what Christian doctrine is, how to explain it to others, and how to live it out in our own lives. “Christian doctrines,” he writes, “show us the God we worship and illuminate our understanding of His Son’s love and His Spirit’s work.”

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The Thessalonian church held a tender place in Paul’s heart because of their working faith. In his first letter to them, he emphasized the life-changing Gospel as the ground for godly living and corporate worship. When the Thessalonians came to believe in Jesus Christ through Paul’s preaching, they experienced God’s power to live holy lives that pleased and glorified Him.

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There's something ugly buried deep in our hearts. Left undisturbed, this invader will slowly, steadily destroy us. Irritate it with day-to-day annoyances like traffic jams and spilled coffee—or further still with something that may disrupt an entire life—and destruction is imminent.

The unwelcome guest? Anger.

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The Bible warns about anger and even prescribes an antidote, but this undesirable emotion is great at disguising itself—and left unchecked, it will destroy relationships.

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"Jesus loves me, this I know, for the Bible tells me so." These familiar lines from a children's hymn contain a vitally important message: the Bible tells our children about Jesus' love for them. Based on the lyrics, the hymnist probably assumed that children would read and know about the Bible. But that's not often the case—perhaps because navigating the Bible isn't always easy, especially for young students of God's Word.

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Reading and studying the Bible is an important life skill. But where should young ones begin, and how can parents help get them started? Exploring the Bible: A Bible Reading Plan for Kids presents an introductory journey through the entire Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, for children ages 6–12. Designed around the metaphor of exploration, this interactive workbook navigates youngsters through key stories in short, weekly lessons that offer an understanding of God's plan for salvation in one year's time.

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Church--some may hear the word and think, "building with a steeple." Others may imagine an obligation or destination, as in, "Let's go to church." The purpose of the church, though, is much more profound, and its mission from Scripture is clear: to make disciples of Christ.

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What does a Gospel-centered church look like? Pastor and author Joe Thorn explores three environments of a church where the mission is to make disciples of Christ—The Table, around which church members engage in fellowship, The Pulpit, which faithfully proclaims the Word of God, and The Square, or the surrounding community, in which church members proactively share the Gospel.

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Drawing from the Puritans, who centered a great amount of their study, writing, preaching, and prayer on the person and work of Jesus, Knowing Christ explores twenty-seven aspects of Jesus' character and nature. This deep and theologically rich book conveys the truth about Jesus and will enable you to know Him better and to love Him more. Request your copy when you make a donation to Truth For Life today.

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