Pastor Dane Ortlund Explores Jesus's Heart to Reveal His Tender Love for Sinners and SufferersChristians know that God loves them, but can easily feel that he is perpetually disappointed and frustrated, maybe even close to giving up on them. As a result, they focus a lot—and rightly so—on what Jesus has done to appease God's wrath for sin. But how does Jesus Christ actually feel about his people amid all their sins and failures?This book draws us to Matthew...

Concise Edition of Dane Ortlund's Book Gentle and Lowly, Edited for Young Readers, New Christians, and SeekersWhen Christians struggle with sin, they can easily feel that God is close to giving up on them. But in Matthew 11, Jesus describes himself as "gentle and lowly in heart," longing for believers to find rest in him. The good news of the gospel flows from God's deepest love for his people.In this concise book adapted from the bestselling G...

A Clear, Biblical Picture of God's Unconditional Love for His ChildrenMany believers know that "God is love." But whether through cultural lies, false beliefs, or years of mulling over the tragedies of the world, it may be difficult to see the true, steadfast, and unchanging love of the Father. Thankfully the Bible offers a clear picture of what God's love looks like and how, through the ministry of the Holy Spirit, believers experience his affection for themselves...

Experience the Depth of the Psalms with Pastor and Author Dane OrtlundThe Psalms could be called the Bible's devotional. Each psalm reflects on the greatness of who God is and how he cares for his people. Written with profound emotion, each psalm sheds light on the raw experiences of the human heart, revealing how God's people should turn to him in times of anguish, pain, remorse, joy, and thanksgiving.In the Lord I Take Refuge invites readers to e...

Tracing God's Wisdom Throughout ScriptureIn an age saturated with breaking news and endless search results, we are overwhelmed with information but starved for wisdom. Where can we turn for guidance that lasts? In this volume from the Short Studies in Biblical Theology series, biblical scholar Matthew S. Harmon traces the theme of wisdom throughout Scripture, revealing its presence in Eden, its role in Israel, its embodiment in Christ, and its significance in the l...

"Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ." —2 Peter 3:18How do Christians grow? Few question the call of the Bible to grow in godliness, but the answer to exactly how this happens is often elusive.In this book, Dane Ortlund points believers to Christ, making the case that sanctification does not happen by doing more or becoming better, but by going deeper into the wondrous gospel truths that washed over them whe...

This Abridged Version of Thomas Goodwin's Classic on Free Grace Urges Readers 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, intercedin...

Dane Ortlund Explains That Hell Is Indeed Real, but Hope Comes through Jesus ChristWhen individuals talk about an afterlife, they often talk about heaven and avoid any mention of hell. The idea of hell is uncomfortable and most people prefer to not discuss it. Given this reality, our society lacks an understanding of what hell is, why it exists, and how people can avoid it.Pastor Dane Ortlund has written this Church Questions ebook to educate readers on the...

"Abide in my love." —John 15:9As followers of Christ, we long to grow in godliness, but we often find ourselves stuck. Sin runs deep, we continue to fail, and we are easily tempted to give up. It doesn't have to be that way.In How Does God Change Us?, Dane Ortlund explains how those united to Jesus Christ do not need to look anywhere but to Christ himself for real growth. We change by going deeper into the same truths that saved us in the first pla...

The book of Proverbs uncovers the foundation of wisdom, marks out the paths that make us wise, and points us to the ultimate source of all true understanding: Jesus Christ.Helping make sense of a unique book, this guide explains the biblical text with clarity and passion—uncovering its wise instruction for godly living that glorifies God and leads to blessing for his people.Over the course of 12 weeks, these studies explore books of the Bible and:Ask thoughtfu...

"But many who are first will be last, and the last first." –Matthew 19:30The Bible is full of ironic situations in which God overturns the world's wisdom by doing the opposite of what is expected—people are punished by their own sin, the persecution of the church is the catalyst for its growth, Paul claims to have strength through weakness, and more. In this book, biblical scholar G. K. Beale explores God's pattern of divine irony in both judgment and salvation, fi...

Accessible Guide Explores Humanity's Exile and the Hope of AtonementGod's people, once resting in his divine presence, now toil in exile. The theme of humanity's expulsion and wandering begins with Adam and Eve, but echoes in events throughout the Bible. Emphasizing the pain of separation from God, exile stories also highlight the hope of resurrection and creation's imminent restoration back to the Edenic state.In this addition to the Short Studies in Bibli...