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IN THIS ISSUE ▷BE A CHRISTIAN PEACEMAKER ▷THE CHURCH’S RESPONSE TO MENTAL ILLNESS

▷ MISSIONAL CHURCH PLANTING SUCCESS STORIES ▷ IS IT WRONG TO WANT?

The Ultimate Sacrifice



Donald Macleod (DD, Westminster Theological Seminary), now

retired, served as professor and chair of systematic theology at the FreeChurch of Scotland College in Edinburgh. He pastored Kilmallie Free

Church and also served at Patrick Highland Free Church, a bilingual

congregation in Glasgow, Scotland.

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WHAT HAPPENED ON THE CROSS?

How could the life, let alone the death,

of one man two thousand years ago be

the salvation of the human race? The

biblical explanation is the atonement: the

crucified one was the Son of God, acting

and suffering in cooperation with Godthe Father and God the Holy Spirit.

The crucifixion of Jesus Christ has uni-

versal, inclusive and cosmic significance,

because in him the Creator acts and suf-

fers. There is also a special relationship

between Christ and humanity—he is

“with” us, and he is “for” us, bearing the

penalty for our sin.

Donald Macleod considers seven key

words Christians have used to describe

what happened on the cross: substitution ,

expiation, propitiation, reconciliation , satisfaction ,

redemption and victory.

272 pages, paperback, 4061, $22.00

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AN EXCERPT

But what can we say as to the precise

nature of the Father’s action at Calvary?

The New Testament answer is breath-

taking. He acted in the role of priest. Just

as Jesus ‘gave’ his life a ransom for many

(Mark 10:45) so God the Father ‘gave’ his

one and only Son; just as Christ ‘delivered

up’ himself as a fragrant offering (Eph.

5:2) so God the Father ‘delivered up’ his

own Son (Rom. 8:32). Clearly, then, cor-

responding to the priesthood of the self-giving Son there is a priesthood of God the

Father. From this point of view, Golgotha

becomes his temple, where, far from abus-

ing a child or sadistically inf licting cruelty,

he is engaged in the most solemn business

that earth can witness. He is offering a sac-

rifice. The cross is his altar, and his own

Son the sacrifice.

PRAISE FOR CHRIST CRUCIFIED

“Donald Macleod’s work is always stimulating,

sometimes provocative and never less than excellent.

This is a contribution to thought on the atonement

that is both timely and incisive. It should be

required reading for students, theologians, ministersand anyone interested in learning more about the

stupendous atoning work of Christ.”

—Robert Letham, Wales Evangelical School ofTheology, author of The Work of Christ

“Those who have heard Donald Macleod preach

or who have read his writings will know that thecrucified Christ is, of all theological topics, his forte.

He has dazzling insight matched by a way with

words which together serve to bring out aspects of

the person and work of Christ with memorable

beauty. Thus it is a pleasure to be able to commend

this book. If you are familiar with Donald’s work,

you know what to expect and know that you willbe challenged and edified. If you have never read

him before, you are in for a treat.”

—Carl R. Trueman, Westminster TheologicalSeminary

ALSO BY DONALD MACLEOD:

THE PERSON OF CHRIST303 pages, paperback, 1537, $24.00

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MAPPING HOLY GROUND

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Conflict happens. It’s a painful reality

of life in a fallen world. But we don’t

need to be content with broken rela-

tionships—conflict resolution is pos-

sible. God’s intention for us and for theworld is for all to live in peace with one

another, and Christian peacemakers have

an unparal leled opportunity to be true

ambassadors of reconciliation.

With the life of Jesus as the prime exam-

ple, Rick Love equips and empowers

peacemakers of all stripes to integrate

evangelical witness with commitment

to reconciliation. Masterfully blending

Scripture and personal experience, Love

shows how we can walk in the footsteps

of Jesus as catalysts of peace, bringingtransformation and hope to a world cry-

ing out for healing and forgiveness.

207 pages, paperback, 3668, $15.00

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A PEACEMAKER’S CALL TO ARMS

Rick Love (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is an internationally

recognized expert in Christian-Muslim relations. He is president of PeaceCatalyst International, which devotes much of its resources to peacemaking

between Muslims and Christians, and serves as associate director of the

World Evangelical Alliance Peace and Reconciliation Initiative.



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M A I N S E L E C T I O N

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Q & A WITH RICK LOVE

WHAT EXACTLY IS PEACEMAKING?

If I had to choose only one verse in the whole

Bible to summarize biblical peacemaking it

would be Romans 12:18, “If it is possible, as

far as it depends on you, live at peace witheveryone.” It is both concise and comprehen-

sive—a virtual “peacemaking for dummies.”

WHY DID YOU WRITE PEACE CATALYSTS ?

There are many books focused on either

interpersonal peacemaking (one end of

the peacemaking spectrum) or on prevent-

ing war through nonviolent resistance (the

other end of the peacemaking spectrum).

There is little literature that f its in between

that gap. Peace Catalysts does just that.

WHAT WILL READERS FIND IN YOUR BOOK?

I describe the relationship between peace-

making and evangelism, highlighting God’s

comprehensive peace purposes and provid-

ing an integrated approach to peacemaking

and witness. I also put a strong emphasis

on right motives. We do peacemaking not

as an evangelistic strategy but as a God-glorifying good deed.

PRAISE FOR PEACE CATALYSTS

“For years I read about ‘the God of peace’ and

‘the peace of God.’ . . . Then I started visiting

war zones: first Bosnia, later the Democratic

Republic of Congo, now the Holy Land. Peace

is no longer a pretty notion somehow associated

with divine beings. . . . This book provides

practical guides for helping to create personal

peace, interpersonal peace, social peace and

peace as an alternative to war. In my life and

ministry, I need this book!”

—Lynne Hybels, advocate for global engage-ment, Willow Creek Community Church

“As pastor of a large church and as a leader

who oversees other churches, I found Rick Love’s

material on conflict resolution to be the most

practical, irenic and help ful material I have ever

read on this subject. . . . I love this book and

pray that it would get into the hands of every

Christian leader.”

—Rich Nathan, senior pastor, VineyardColumbus, and author of Empowered Evangelicals

“I couldn’t put this book down. It’s brilliant and

simple at the same time. . . . Whether you have a

conflict in your family or you’re working globally

dealing with conflicts, this book is a must-read.”

—Bob Roberts Jr., senior pastor, NorthWoodChurch, and author of Bold as Love



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N E W A L T E R N A T E S

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TEACH US TO WANTJen Pollock Michel

Foreword by Katelyn Beaty

Isn’t desire sinful and selfish? The story of each person is a story ofwant—hopes dashed, passions pursued and ambitions fulfilled. JenPollock Michel reintroduces us to a God who purifies our longingsand gives us the desires of our hearts.

221 PAGES, PAPERBACK, 4312, $16.00

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ANXIOUSAmy Simpson

Millions of people in our society, even Christians, are frantic withworry. But we are called to live with joy and contentment, trust-ing God with the present and the future. Amy Simpson shares thatworry is a spiritual problem, which ultimately cannot be overcomewith sheer willpower—its solution is rooted entirely in who God is.


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COUPLE THERAPYChristian Association for Psychological Studies Books

Jennifer S. Ripley and Everett L. Worthington Jr.

Following the successful Hope-Focused Marriage Counseling , JenniferRipley and Everett Worthington Jr. have written a new book that

expands and deepens their theoretical approach while providing newpractical interventions for couple counseling and enrichment.

399 PAGES, CASEBOUND, 2857, $35.00


PREVENTING SUICIDEKaren Mason

Many pastors, chaplains and pastoral counselors play a vital role as

agents of hope to people who are struggling, but most of them feeloverwhelmed and unprepared to prevent suicides. Informed by herwork as a psychologist, Karen Mason’s guide to suicide prevention isan essential resource for proactive pastors.


CLUB PRICE: $12.60



STARTING MISSIONAL CHURCHESEdited by Mark Lau Branson and Nicholas Warnes

All mission is local—the people of God joining the work ofGod in a particular place. In Starting Missional Churches Mark LauBranson and Nicholas Warnes highlight diverse modern examplesof congregations focused on reaching their communities with amissional mindset and examine common challenges regardingchurch planting.



JOHANNINE THEOLOGYPaul A. Rainbow

In this magisterial synthesis, Paul A. Rainbow presents the mostcomplete account of the theology of the Johannine corpus avail-able today. Both critical and comprehensive, this volume organizes

John’s ideas by the main characters around whom they revolve andincludes all the books of the New Testament ascribed to John: theGospel, the three epistles and the book of Revelation.

496 PAGES, HARDCOVER, 4056, $40.00

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THE ESSENTIAL QUESTIONWhitney T. Kuniholm

What difference am I making with my life? Whitney Kuniholm, presidentof Scripture Union/USA, addresses this fundamental questionthrough the lens of fifty brief reflections from the book of Acts.The experiences of the first Christians show us that God has anessential mission for all of his people—whether it is to serve him

faithfully in the marketplace, in the home, in school, in the militaryor someplace else.



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VIRTUES TO LIVE BY

How do we form our lives around thesesimple yet challenging virtues?

LOVE ONEANOTHER

Gerald L. Sittser

Need help learninghow to love and forgivein community? GeraldSittser examines the “one

another” statementsthroughout the NewTestament, speakingfrom his own pastoralexperience in church life.Learn what the love Jesuscommanded actuallyrequires and how to liveit out—through struggle,servanthood, compro-

mise and sacrifice.189 PAGES,PAPERBACK, 3449,$16.00

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LIFE ON THE VINE

Philip D. Kenneson

Philip Kenneson digs intothe fruit of the Spiritlisted in Galatians 5:22-23, combining rich, theo-logically grounded reflec-

tion on Christian life andpractice with analysis ofcontemporary culture. Heexplores what each fruitmeans in its biblical con-text, then investigates howkey traits of late modernWestern culture inhibitthe development and rip-ening of each fruit.

246 PAGES,PAPERBACK, 2219,$20.00

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BECOMINGGOOD

David W. Gill

Becoming good is whatwe all want for ourselvesand for others. But wheredo we begin? David Gill’s

arguments are not drawnfrom ethical theory butfrom the Bible—fromPaul’s admonitions offaith, hope and love, andfrom Jesus’ Beatitudes.Here is rich, biblicalteaching that will helppeople from every walkof life fulfill their calling

to be salt and light.247 PAGES,PAPERBACK, 2272,$18.00

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UNCOMMONDECENCY

Richard J. Mouw

Can Christians act likeChristians even whenthey disagree? It’s noteasy to hold to Christian

convictions and treatour sometimes vindictiveopponents with respectand decency. RichardMouw has been activelyforging a model forChristian civil conversa-tion with those we mightdisagree with—atheists,Muslims, gay activists

and more.187 PAGES,PAPERBACK, 3309,$16.00




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A LETTER FROM PAUL

Inform your study on Galatians with these toolsfrom ancient and contemporary voices.

GALATIANS

IVP New TestamentCommentary Series

G. Walter Hansen

Unlike other com-mentaries on Galatians,this volume highlights

not only the individualdimensions of justifica-tion by faith but alsoits social implications.Readers are challengedto move beyond thequestion “How can Ibe right before a justand holy God?” to finda healing word about

the ongoing tensions ofrace, class and gender.


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COMMENTARIESON GALATIANS—PHILEMON

Ancient ChristianTexts

By Ambrosiaster

Edited and trans-

lated by Gerald L.Bray

This volume offers a firstEnglish translation ofthe fourth-century com-mentary on the letters ofPaul. Writing during thepontificate of Damasus,the name Ambrosiaster(“Star of Ambrose”)seems to have beengiven to the anonymousauthor of the work by itsBenedictine editors.

XXII + 166 PAGES,HARDCOVER, 2904,$60.00

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GALATIANS

Leon Morris

With seasoned insightand deft simplicity,Leon Morris exploresthe complexities andbold affirmations of

Galatians—laying bareits essential structure,logic and meaning.Never diverted byinterpretive fashion orspeculation, Morris rep-resents a classic exegeti-cal tradition that focuseson the plain meaning ofthe biblical text and the

apostolic truth of thegospel.


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GALATIANS

LifeGuide® BibleStudies

Jack Kuhatschek

The human acceptancewe long for often comesonly if we are attrac-

tive, smart, wealthy orpowerful. And God’sstandards seem evenhigher. We think wemust work harder, livebetter and pray longer toget on God’s good side.In Galatians, Paul showsus the true source ofour acceptance—Jesus

Christ. This Bible studyhelps us see our worth inGod’s eyes!

64 PAGES, PAPERBACK,3011, $8.00




CARE AND COUNSELING

Learn how to sensitively and knowledgeablyshepherd those who are troubled.


RESTORING THESHATTERED SELF

Heather Davediuk

Gingrich

Gingrich applies yearsof counseling experience

to the sensitive task oftreating complex trau-matic stress disorder.Writing for pastors andcounselors unfamiliarwith complex trauma,she integrates currenttrauma therapy researchwith discussions ofprayer and spiritual

warfare.237 PAGES,PAPERBACK, 2712,$24.00


HOPE-FOCUSEDMARRIAGECOUNSELING(SECONDEDITION)

Everett L.

Worthington Jr.This comprehensivemanual assists couplesover rough spots andthrough serious problemsin a compassionate andeffective manner. Thisapproach shows couplesthat change is possible andgives them a new outlook

on the future.331 PAGES,PAPERBACK, 2764,$26.00


GRIEVING ASUICIDE

Albert Y. Hsu

After his father’s deathby suicide, Albert Hsuwrestled with the intense

emotional and spiritualquestions surroundingsuicide. While acknowl-edging that there are noeasy answers, Hsu drawson the resources of theChristian faith to pointsuicide survivors to theGod who offers comfortin our grief and hope for

the future.180 PAGES,PAPERBACK, 2318,$16.00


TROUBLED MINDS

Amy Simpson

Reflecting on the confu-sion, shame and griefcaused by her mother’sschizophrenia, Amy

Simpson looks into thesocial and physical reali-ties of mental illness andexplores new possibilitiesfor ministry to this stig-matized group, showingus the path to lovingthem well and becominga church that loves Godwith whole hearts and

whole souls.222 PAGES,PAPERBACK, 4304,$16.00




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HOLY BIBLE, WHOLLY RELIABLE?

These notable scholars’ works will solidifyyour confidence in the canon.

THE QUESTION OFCANON

Michael J. Kruger

Were the books of NewTestament canon writ-ten as Scripture or didthey become Scriptureby a decision of thesecond-century church?Michael J. Kruger chal-lenges the commonlyheld “extrinsic” view onthe emergence of theNew Testament canonin favor of a canonthat arose naturally

from within the earlyChristian faith.



THE CANON OFSCRIPTURE

F. F. Bruce

In this significant his-torical study, F. F. Brucebrings the wisdom of alifetime of reflection andbiblical interpretation tobear while examining thehistorical evidence foracceptance of the canon.Offering a rare compre-hensive perspective, Bruceaddresses several centralissues: the criteria of can-onicity, the canon within

the canon and canonicalcriticism.

349 PAGES,HARDCOVER, 1258,$30.00

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THE MAKINGOF THE NEWTESTAMENT(SECONDEDITION)

Arthur G. Patzia

This revised andexpanded edition of TheMaking of the New Testamentis a fascinatingly detailedintroduction to the ori-gin, collection, copyingand canonizing of theNew Testament docu-ments. Patzia explainshow biblical scholars

have studied the trail ofclues and pieced togetherthe story of these books.

II + 302 PAGES,PAPERBACK, 2721,$24.00

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IS THE NEWTESTAMENTRELIABLE?(SECONDEDITION)

Paul Barnett

Paul Barnett defendsthe task of the histo-rian and the conceptof history, addressingquestions about theNew Testament that areimportant to people offaith and skeptics alike.It is no small thing totrust ancient claims, but

Barnett shows that wecan take confidence inthe New Testament.


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