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Today we have more information, more lifestyle choices, more options than ever before. But in spite of all this, people are still searching for truth for a way to make sense of their questions, and of all the ups and downs of life.The questions don't stop when we become Christians. Yet we can find real truth in Jesus Christ, and real wisdom, security and hope.These seven studies help us go deeper into the truth we are offered in Jesus Christ, and to root our lives in it.Because Jesus offers us himself, a reality that satisfies not only our intellectual curiosity, but also the deepest longings of our hearts. He offers us true security and sure hope for the future. He reshapes our thoughts, our life, our identity and our purpose.Real truth is found in Jesus Christ, and knowing him changes everything.

Suppose for a moment that Jesus really is interested in every aspect of your life.Everything - the dishes and the dog and the day job and the drudgery of some of the stuff you just have to do, the TV programme you love, the staff in your local supermarket as well as the homeless in the local shelter, your boss as well as your vicar, helping a shopper find the ketchup as well as brewing the tea for the life group, the well-being of your town and the well-being of your neighbour...Suppose the truth that every Christian is a new creature in Christ, empowered by the Spirit to do his will, means that Christ is with you everywhere you go, in every task you do, with every person you meet ...Suppose God wants to involve you in what he's doing in the places you spend your time day by day ...Suppose your whole life is important to Christ ...He does.These seven studies will help you explore and live out the marvellous truth that the gospel is an invitation into whole-life discipleship, into a life following and imitating Jesus.

Nothing has been the same since Jesus Christ was nailed to a wooden Cross outside Jerusalem. That event divided history into 'before' and 'after'. And yet it can seem so distant from our time and from our lives.Learn again to make the cross your daily course. Learn again to feel the love and passion that stands behind the cross; recapture a vision of the freedom and hope it won; of the transformation it makes possible; learn, bit by bit and piece by piece, to rebuild your life around it.6 Studies for individual and small groups from the 2016 Keswick Convention

Most Christians would say that they want to be like Jesus, but what does this look like in practice?The really good news is that we don't need to wear flat sandals, speak Aramaic, ride donkeys and grow beards. Rather, the author takes us back to basics and shows us what the New Testament call to be like Jesus actually means. We learn how to become like Christ in godliness, in character, in serving, in compassion, in justice, in suffering and, last but certainly not least, in anticipation.As people reborn in Christ's image, we have the responsibility, and the Holy Spirit's help, to work things through in daily life so that we live like Jesus in our very different world today.This short book is biblical, practical, thought-provoking and accessible, and the latest in the popular IVP/Keswick Ministries series of study guides.

What has God said? How has he said it? And how does it apply to our lives today?This accessible book is for everyone who wants to grow in their faith as they hear God speak.Each section starts with an introduction to the topic and then moves to a Bible passage. We focus on the theme, go deeper and explore 'living out' the word. Useful prayer prompts also help to make the message deep, real and personal.Here is sure-footed Bible teaching to warm your heart and feed your mind.'Biblical, practical, devotional and thoughtful. An excellent resource for group or personal study to strengthen our convictions about the truth of the Bible, and enable us to discover its riches for ourselves.'John Risbridger, Chair of Keswick Ministries, Minister and Team Leader, Above Bar Church, Southampton'In a word-based faith, words count. Faith comes by hearing God's word and it flourishes when that word is applied. Here is a workable, practical guide that will help you to study the Bible by yourself or with others. Used well, it will help you grow in your faith.'Ian Coffey, speaker, author and Vice-Principal, Moorlands College, Dorset

By tracing the origins of mission right back to God's character, and then seeing how it unfolds throughout the storyline of the Bible, we begin to understand how important it is to him. As we see his heart for mission and the nations, we are challenged to discover God's plan for us too. Will this change our priorities as individuals and churches? Dare we see our place in God's plan and own the task of reaching the unreached?This practical, thought-provoking and accessible resource is the latest in the popular IVP/Keswick Ministries series of study guides.

I'm longing for God...* to answer my prayers* to forgive me* when my heart has grown cold* to take me deeper* to display his glory* to take me homeThe latest in the popular Keswick study guide series matches the banner theme of Keswick Convention 2019: Longing for God. Seminars, Bible readings and evening celebrations will be tightly focussed around this topic.As in previous years, we want convention-goers and those who don't benefit from Keswick to explore the subject at home, on their own or in a group setting. For the latter, there are leaders' notes on the six standalone sessions. You can find out what the Bible says and what it means in your life, and be encouraged through praying the prayers and digging deeper.As you interact with this resource, you will find yourself equipped to face life's challenges though knowing the God of the Bible better. We pray that your longing will be satisfied.

How grateful are we? Can we live a grateful life in an age of rampant entitlement? To resist the lure of social media comparisons and see through those carefully curated posts and pictures?In the Grateful study guide, Elizabeth McQuoid takes us through the Scriptures and shows how gratitude is a heart attitude which every Christian needs to cultivate and the key to consistent daily discipleship and mission involvement.These seven Bible studies feature prayers, questions and leaders' notes as well as ideas for going further. Drawing on the theme for Keswick 2022 and acting as a companion volume to Peter Maiden's Radical Gratitude, Grateful shows that it is possible to be thankful for God's salvation, gifts and love no matter what our circumstances.Part of the Keswick Study Guide series, Grateful is ideal for using either individually or in small groups, including both stories and personal application to help you make the most of its studies in every day life. The leaders' notes also make it perfect for the busy homegroup leader. Practical and insightful, Grateful is a brilliant resource for anyone wanting to understand Biblical teaching on gratitude better or wanting to know how we can being practice being grateful whatever might come our way.

God is utterly faithful. That's his nature. He cannot lie, always keeps his word, and is fully committed to his glory.So what does this mean for me today?* No sin is too awful for him to deal with* Because he's kept all his promises to me in the past, he will keep them in the future* My salvation is secure* He will come again and take me to be with him foreverThis brings comfort, joy and security.It also motivates me to repent of sin, avoid sin, continue in God's service, and extend grace to others. Because God is faithful, I should be faithful too.Faithfulness matters in the day-to-day things, but also for the long haul. I need to hold fast to God when life is uncertain and unfair, pressing on and becoming more Christlike every day.This study guide will give you a big and reassuring view of God, but will also enthuse you to grow daily in faithfulness and grace.

How do we respond to the silent appeal in the dark eyes of the child in the charity catalogue, or the blanketed figure in the cold shop doorway? Should we share the gospel with them, or a bowl of soup?Throughout history, men and women such as Wilberforce, Shaftesbury, Carey and booth have recognised a call to help the needy. Others have argued that our first task is evangelism, that Christians should not meddle in politics, that social action is a distraction. Do we serve Christ through preaching his Word, or should we use words only when necessary?Tim Chester argues that evangelism and social action are inseparable as two arms of the church's mission. He presents a biblical case for truly evangelical social action that is shaped and inspired by the gospel. He urges conservatives not to marginalize those who uphold the cause for the oppressed, and those involved in social action not to neglect the preaching of the Word.'Consistent, mission-minded evangelicals have always refused to choose between a commitment to gospel proclamation and an active concern for the poor. Tim Chester digs deep into the Bible to show us why both are vital, and what it means to be Christ's people in a world of need.' Keith Walker, director of SIM-UK/N. Europe'A must-read for those looking for a way to integrate word and deed mission to advance God's purposed in our needy world.' Tom Sine, author of Living on Purpose: Finding God's Best For Your Life