A misread map, a sudden storm, a forgotten headlamp—and suddenly a leisurely hike turns into a treacherous endeavor. In the past decade, inexpensive but sophisticated navigation devices and mobile phones have led to alarming levels of overconfidence on the trail. Adding to this worrisome trend, the increasing popularity of ventures into mountainous terrain has led hikers seeking solitude—or an adrenaline rush—into increasingly remote or risky forays. Sandy Stott, the “Accidents” editor at ...

A misread map, a sudden storm, a forgotten headlamp—and suddenly a leisurely hike turns into a treacherous endeavor. In the past decade, inexpensive but sophisticated navigation devices and mobile phones have led to alarming levels of overconfidence on the trail. Adding to this worrisome trend, the increasing popularity of ventures into mountainous terrain has led hikers seeking solitude—or an adrenaline rush—into increasingly remote or risky forays. Sandy Stott, the "Accidents" editor at ...

Study Scripture with John StottThe beatitudes reveal to us eight qualities that bring God's blessing: meekness and mercy, poorness in spirit and purity of heart, mourning and hunger, peacemaking and persecution. Jesus highlighted these to offer both encouragement and instruction on living distinctly as his followers in a world with values much different from God's. As we study these qualities and integrate them into our lives, we will receive the blessing Jesus pro...

Estudia las Escrituras con John StottEl centro de la historia, el foco de las Escrituras y el corazón de la misión cristiana es una persona única: Jesucristo. Esta guía clásica de estudio bíblico, ahora en español, está diseñada para ayudarte a explorar al Cristo del Nuevo Testamento. A través del estudio de distintos aspectos de Cristo revelados en los Evangelios y las epístolas, los lectores lo descubrirán como el verdadero objeto de adoración, testimonio y esper...

A deep look at Scripture—God's very words—is never wasted. In fact, not only is it never wasted; it's richly rewarded. The more deeply we dive into the riches of the Bible, the more deeply we can experience and serve God, the giver of all truth, wisdom, love and understanding.The new LifeGuide® in Depth Bible Studies help you do just that, taking you further into themes and books of Scripture than you might have gone before. As you see new connections between the Old and New Testament, gai...

IVP Readers' Choice AwardPaul's letter to the Romans has for two thousand years been a touchstone for all who want to understand the power of the gospel and the righteousness of God revealed from heaven. The truth in Romanstransforms our thinking and convicts our hearts as we discover the power of the gospel for every area of our life and our world.In this volume, the first half of John Stott's The Message of Romans is offered in brief readings sui...

我們，渴望與誰一起成長？我們都會面對心中的軟弱與掙扎，在這樣的時刻，何等渴望能有一位引導者，如同電影《心靈捕手》的西恩教授，不畏懼於理解我們的內在，同時敞開心胸，陪同我們找尋、完成一生的呼召——而這，正是保羅在教牧書信中，所內蘊的教練式牧養胸懷。閱讀這些教牧書信，我們不僅能從保羅的牧養教導中受益；更能於字裡行間處處體會，保羅對提摩太和提多的深刻期許與呼籲。本書作者斯托得既熟悉現代社會的脈動，對聖經也有精準、深入而平衡的理解。其中提摩太更是他所鍾愛的聖經人物，也象徵著他在這現代世界中所尋找的、忠心而亟待培養的基督徒。因此，本書對於教牧書信的解讀，不僅承載著斯托得的精神，更見證出耶穌的生命，如何不斷在祂的門徒身上傳遞下去。在冷漠疏離的時代，保羅的教練式牧養能帶領我們重回真理、教導與友誼結合的關係，進一步喚醒我們沉睡的動能，按著神的偉大心意而活。我們或許自認膽怯，缺乏對這世界與他人的影響力，然而正如保羅告訴提摩太的：在神豐盛的恩典中，我們才得以剛強。如今，這也是神對你我的呼喚！

讀羅馬書引爆福音的大能提到「福音的大能」，我們大概會聯想到佈道會中一本正經的呼召，或者是千篇一律的得救見證。福音對我們而言，許多時候只限於教會之內的聚會和事工；至於福音的影響力，除了使個人心得安慰、靈魂得救之外，似乎再沒有其他想像空間了。在《福音的大能：與斯托得一起讀羅馬書》，斯托得為福音的大能，塗上醒目的色彩，勾出躍動的筆劃：恍如一個基督徒站在異國市集的正中央，力竭聲嘶，向不同種族、不同宗教的人，宣告救恩的好消息。而這好消息，讓市集裡勞碌的人尋獲豐盛的生命；讓躊躇滿志的老闆憐恤困乏的人。羅馬書三章24節說我們「藉著在基督耶穌裡的救贖，就白白地得稱為義」，「救贖」的原文是πολτρωσις。這個字原來的意思毫不神聖，反而充滿市井氣息，是指透過付清贖款，把一個之前被賣作奴隸的人買回來，然後釋放他，重獲自由。羅馬書就是這麼親切，在今天的世界，向各族、各方、各階層、各生活處境的人，發放福音的大能！｜作者簡介｜斯托得（John Stott，1921～2011），二十世紀福音派主要領袖，於二○○五年獲《時...

Paul's letter to the Romans has for two thousand years been a touchstone for all who want to understand the power of the gospel and the righteousness of God revealed from heaven. The truth in Romans transforms our thinking and convicts our hearts as we discover the power of the gospel for every area of our life and our world. In this volume, the first half of John Stott's The Message of Romans is condensed into brief readings suitable for daily use which take us passage by passage through ...

Paul's letter to the Romans has for two thousand years been a touchstone for all who want to understand the power of the gospel and the righteousness of God revealed from heaven. The truth in Romans transforms our thinking and convicts our heartsas we discover the power of the gospel for every area of our life and our world.In this volume, the second half of John Stott's The Message of Romans is offered in brief readings suitable for daily use which take us passage by pass...

Study Scripture with John StottThe center of history, the focus of Scripture, and the heart of Christian mission is one unique person: Jesus Christ. This newly updated classic study guide is designed to help you explore theChrist of the New Testament. Through studying different aspects of Christ revealed in the Gospels and letters, readers will discover him as the proper object of worship, witness, and hope—the incomparable Christ.John Stott was on...

Study Scripture with John StottChrist has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. For centuries Christians have proclaimed these central truths. The gospel that began in space and time will ultimately be fulfilled atChrist's return. And as we wait and long for Christ's return, this gospel gives us encouragement and a reason for hope. These ten studies on Paul's letters to the Thessalonians open our minds to the truth, lift our hearts to hope, and cause us to...