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A Classic Essay on Penal Substitutionary Atonement from Theologian J. I. PackerPenal substitutionary atonement—the belief that Jesus's death on the cross satisfied God's wrath against sin—is central to the Christian faith, but frequently debated. Is it just to punish an innocent person in place of the guilty? How can the temporary death of one substitute for the eternal death of many? Why doesn't the cross grant Christians unlimited permission to sin?...

Theologian Stephen Charnock Explains the Unchangeableness of God's Essence, Nature, and PerfectionsDoes God's purpose change when he answers a prayer? Does his will shift when he grants repentance to sinners? Was the essence of God's son altered when he came to earth as a man? The unchangeability of God is central to the gospel, but this doctrine is frequently misunderstood by believers and debated by atheists.In this classic essay, which has been ...

Writing to a friend who was disillusioned by religion, minister and theologian Henry Scougal created what would become a classic text on Christian living. Compassionately explaining what true religion is and isn't, Scougal shares biblical practices that lead to real spiritual transformation.In The Life of God in the Soul of Man, Scougal cuts through false ideas about religion and demonstrates how to pursue true unity with God. He explains that religion shouldn't be primari...

For those who are struggling in their daily walk with God, or living in the dark of night waiting for the light of day, there is hope. Encouragement for the Depressed, by esteemed 19th-century pastor Charles Spurgeon, is a gracious reminder that little faith is still saving faith. Spurgeon himself was not unfamiliar with depression, having dealt with it for most of his life. With personal experience and pastoral care, Spurgeon encourages both the new believer str...

The ESV Reader's Bible was created for those who want to read Scripture precisely as it was originally written–namely, as an unbroken narrative. Verse numbers, section headings, and translation footnotes are helpful navigational and interpretive tools, but they are also relatively recent conventions. In the ESV Reader's Bible they have been removed from the Bible text. The result is a new kind of Bible-reading experience in a volume that presents Scripture as one extended...

The ESV Daily Reading Bible portions the Bible text into 365 daily readings. It follows the M’Cheyne reading plan, which was originally developed by the 19th century Scottish minister Robert Murray M’Cheyne and is still widely used today. Each day in the Daily Reading Bible displays chapters from various books of the Bible, allowing readers to easily work through the assigned passages. Over the course of a year, users will read through the Old Testament once and the New T...

A Close Look at the Complex Emotions of ChristIn the search to understand the deity of Christ, Christians might overlook what the Bible reveals about his humanity. Did Jesus really feel emotions? What grieved him? What delighted him? How did Jesus—fully human and fully God—react to the world and people around him? Throughout Scripture, Jesus displays a range of emotions that can help believers understand him more intimately.In The Emotional Life of Our ...

Theologian Stephen Charnock Explains the Unchangeableness of God's Essence, Nature, and PerfectionsDoes God's purpose change when he answers a prayer? Does his will shift when he grants repentance to sinners? Was the essence of God's son altered when he came to earth as a man? The unchangeability of God is central to the gospel, but this doctrine is frequently misunderstood by believers and debated by atheists.In this classic essay, which has been ...

This Abridged Version of Thomas Goodwin's Classic on Free Grace Urges Listeners to Trust in God's Enduring CompassionThe grace of Jesus, free and everlasting, isn't diminished by iniquity but is inclined toward the afflicted. The Savior, who was tempted but never sinned, shows tender affection for sinners. And in the book of John, when Jesus spoke of his coming ascension to heaven, he didn't focus on his own glory; he promised to remain close to believers, interced...

A Collection of Sermons on Christian Leadership from Theologian Francis A. SchaefferChristians serving the Lord can fall into two traps: depending too heavily on their own power or underestimating their God-given purpose. In this collection of classic sermons, renowned theologian and philosopher Francis A. Schaeffer teaches believers how to rely on the Holy Spirit—not personal effort or status—in matters of service and leadership.This short ebook includes a...

A Classic Guide for Christians Who Want to Move from Empty Religion to Authentic FaithWriting to a friend who was disillusioned by religion, minister and theologian Henry Scougal created what would become a classic text on Christian living. Compassionately explaining what true religion is and isn't, Scougal shares biblical practices that lead to real spiritual transformation.In The Life of God in the Soul of Man, Scougal cuts through false ideas ab...