Tim Chester
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John Stott was a twentieth-century pastor-theologian widely hailed for his heart for missions and expository preaching. Even today, Stott's
legacy continues to influence churches around the world. As both a faithful preacher and a thoughtful writer, Stott profoundly shaped evangelicalism's contemporary understanding of Christianity through an approach to the Christian life founded on the word, shaped by the cross, and characterized by the pursuit...
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Meals have always been important across societies and cultures, a time for friends and families to come together. An important part of relationships, meals are vital to our social health. Author Tim Chester sums it up: "Food connects."
Chester argues that meals are also deeply theological-an important part of Christian fellowship and mission. He observes that the book of Luke is full of stories of Jesus at meals. These accounts lay out biblical principles....
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It's about heart change, not behavior change. That's the conviction of Tim Chester as he seeks to help everyday Christians "connect the truth about God with our Monday-morning struggles." This interactive book, laid out in workbook fashion, is for newer Christians struggling with sin and for more mature Christians who have plateaued in their faith as they seek to find victory over sin in their lives.
With a conviction that sanctification is God's...
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Baptism and the Lord's Supper are more than just water, bread, and wine. They are God's promises to us in physical form.
What is happening when someone passes through the waters of baptism? What's the significance of eating bread and drinking wine together as a church on Sunday mornings? What's the point of these physical substances?
Tim Chester guides us through the Bible, explaining how the sacraments, embodying the promises of God in physical form,...
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Help them or tell them? Be like Jesus or talk about Jesus? Social action or gospel proclamation? It seems the two are often pitted against each other, as if they are mutually exclusive. But the New Testament paints a different picture where both aspects are valued. In this plea for a renewed understanding of the Christian calling, Chester argues that faithfulness to the gospel necessitates a commitment to evangelism and social involvement. To that...
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"La iglesia no es un lugar al que asistir", escriben los pastores Tim Chester y Stephen Timmis. "Es una identidad hecha nuestra en Cristo. Identidad que da forma y fondo a la totalidad de nuestras vidas, y ello de tal forma que vida y misión se fundan en una 'iglesia total'".
Tim Chester y Stephen Timmis investigan en este libro lo que significa en la práctica estar verdaderamente centrados tanto en el Evangelio como en la congregación. Estos son...
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Permite que este libro, con su enfoque en la primera carta de Pedro, cambie tus expectativas y tu forma de pensar.
La mayoría de la gente en Occidente no tiene intención de asistir nunca a la iglesia. Otros muchos solo usan el nombre de Dios para decir una vulgaridad. Y, aunque algunas iglesias destacables están creciendo, gran parte de esto se debe más a un traspaso de membresía que a un verdadero crecimiento.
Sin embargo, muchos de nuestros...
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¿Sigue importando la Reforma?
En 1517, un monje alemán clavó un cartel a la puerta de una iglesia, en el que se impugnaban las doctrinas prioritarias que enseñaba la iglesia católico romana en aquellos días. Ese momento inició un movimiento que cambió toda la trayectoria de la historia de la iglesia. Pero, ¿tienen aún los reformadores algo que enseñarnos?
En este accesible manual básico, Tim Chester y Michael Reeves responden...
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An engaging and accessible guide to the Bible's teaching on miracles and whether they happen today.
Lots of extraordinary stuff happens in the Bible. People walk on water. People touch handkerchiefs and are healed. People disappear into the sky. Did these really happen? What was their purpose? And do miracles happen today?
In this warm and accessible book, Tim Chester looks at the Bible's view of the existence and purpose of miracles and gives a...
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This imaginatively illustrated book includes eight dragon myths from China, Greece, Japan, England, Iceland, and even America, and explains why we are telling these kinds of stories.
This collection tells story after exciting story about dragons. You have probably heard some of them, but some of them will surprise and excite you. We don't just hear the stories of St. George, Perseus, and Thor. We also learn the story of John Lambtown, a man who goes...
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Marvel at Jesus' glory with these daily reflections on the transfiguration.
This devotional looks at the transfiguration of Jesus in depth, giving readers a glorious lens through which to view Jesus during Lent and Easter.
Tim Chester says in his introduction:
"The transfiguration is a light that illuminates the meaning of the cross and resurrection. As we look deeper, we'll discover that it's not just Jesus who is transfigured. His promise is that...
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Discover the key to enjoying God in every moment of every day
We believe in God, we serve God, we trust God, but would we say that we enjoy God on a day to day basis? What exactly does a personal relationship with God look like, and how is it even possible?
This seminal work by Tim Chester shows us how we can enjoy God in every moment of every day, whether we are experiencing good times or hard times; whether we are changing diapers, or stuck...
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Collection of Puritan prayers and meditations that will help personal and public prayer.
This collection of eighty theologically rich and beautifully written prayers and meditations, adapted from Puritan prayers and prose, will enrich and deepen your prayer life.
While retaining the dignity and beauty of the original language, Tim Chester has updated key words and phrases, making the book accessible to modern readers.
Each prayer combines beautiful...
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Numerous books set out to help Christian parents in the challenging mission of raising their children well-so what's different about this one? Well, the answer's in the title! It's not about how the gospel fits into Christian family life, but how family life should fit into the gospel-God's greatest purpose for this universe, achieved in Christ.
Many books aim to raise up competent, balanced parents and well-trained, well-rounded children. But Tim...
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Most of what the Bible has to say about marriage does not come flagged up under a heading of marriage. It’s not just the famous marriage passages that shape a gospel-centered marriage, but the whole Bible-story of Gods good creation, humanitys wicked rebellion and Gods gracious redemption.
To understand why marriages struggleas they all dowe need to understand the nature of our sin. To make marriages work, we need to understand how to apply the...
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Does the Reformation Still Matter?
In 1517, a German monk nailed a poster to the door of a church, disputing key doctrines taught by the Roman Catholic Church in that day. This moment set in motion a movement that changed the entire trajectory of church history. But do the Reformers still have something to teach us?
In this accessible primer, Michael Reeves and Tim Chester answer eleven key questions raised by the Reformers-questions that remain critically...