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God has revealed Himself to us in His Word. As we study what He says about Himself, and see more of His perfection, worth,magnificence and beauty, we glimpse His glory. This second title in The Good Portion series looks at what the Bible says about God – Father,Son and Holy Spirit – that we might know Him better and glorify Him.

What does salvation mean? What does our redemption in Christ look like? How does it take hold of us? In her clear and engaging style, Natalie Brand looks at why we need rescuing, how Christ’s death and resurrection accomplishes salvation, and how this work is applied to us by the Holy Spirit.

Understanding the person of Christ is central to understanding the gospel. Jenny Reeves Manley unpacks Christ’s divinity and His humanity, before examining more fully Jesus’work on earth, planned from before the beginning of time. He took our place on the cross set us free from our debt of sin. In the concluding chapters, the author explores further how Christ’s atonement enabled us to be redeemed to God and united to Christ.

What is the Church? Why does it need to exist, and why is it so important? In this important addition to the Good Portion series, Erin Wheeler unpacks what the Bible says about the Church and invites us to see the beauty of the Bride of Christ. She begins by ensuring that we understand what the Church is before turning our attention to the specific things that churches do. This book not only ensures that our minds and hearts are filled with correct doctrine, but encourages us to take steps towards putting our understanding into practice.  ContentsSeries PrefaceIntroduction:It Doesn’t Matter Until It DoesPart One: What Is the Church?God’s Idea: His Plan and Purpose for the ChurchA Roaring Fire: The Importance and Privilege of ChurchMembershipA Gathering That Glorifies God: The Mission of theChurchPart Two: What Does the Church Look Like?A Devotion to the Word: Preaching, Teaching, Reading,Singing, PrayingA Visible Picture of the Invisible: Baptism and theLord’s SupperA Pursuit of Holiness: Church Unity and DisciplineA Flock with a Job to Do: Congregationalism, Elders,and DeaconsA Different Kind of Community: Life with OneAnotherConclusion: A Heavenly GatheringSelected BibliographyScripture Index

Not Just a Power, But a Person: The Holy Spirit in the Christian LifeIn this engaging exploration of the Third Person of the Trinity, Keri Folmar invites women to discover the Holy Spirit’s active presence in their daily lives. Moving beyond common misconceptions and dramatic manifestations, she reveals how the Spirit works powerfully through ordinary means – Scripture, prayer, and the local church.Drawing from both Scripture and real–life examples, Folmar shows how the Holy Spirit isn’t a power to be harnessed, but a divine Person who breathes life into creation, illuminates God’s word, and knits believers together in community. Her careful treatment extends from the Spirit’s cosmic work in creation to His intimate role in personal sanctification.Written with clarity and theological depth, this book helps readers understand:How the Spirit inspired Scripture and illuminates it todayHow the Spirit applies Christ’s redemption to believersWhy every Christian has the Spirit and His giftsWhat it means to bear spiritual fruit in communityPerfect for individual study or group discussion, this addition to The Good Portion series will help women delight in their relationship with the Holy Spirit and appreciate His vital role in their spiritual growth and the life of the church.The Good Portion is a series written specifically for women to immerse themselves in the depths of Christian doctrine. Our goal is to spur women on to relish the truths of the Christian faith as they do what they were created for—enjoy knowing God.