Church Explorers Handbook

A fully illustrated pocket guide to UK churches and their contents.

Anyone exploring a new territory knows the benefit of an experienced guide. A guide can make the difference between tiresome drudgery and a life-changing adventure. This is as true for exploring new thinkers and books as it is for places. If ever a theologian required a guide, it would be Karl Barth. His many writings have secured his place as the most significant theologian of the twentieth century. The massive Church Dogmatics alone spans over eight thousand pages and six million words. David Guretzki has been reading and teaching Barth for decades, and he has gathered numerous hints and notes along the way for how best to explore the writings of the Swiss theologian. Inside you will find frequently asked questions a glossary of key concepts and persons a tour guide to Barth's early writings tips on how to write a paper on Barth a guided tour to the Church Dogmatics Whether you are a first-time reader or a seasoned student, An Explorer's Guide to Karl Barth will give you the tools and tips to get the most out of your experience. Enjoy the journey! Books in the Explorer's Guide series are accessible guidebooks for those studying the great Christian texts and theologians from church history, helping readers explore the context in which these texts were written and navigate the rich yet complex terrain of Christian theology.

A getting started handbook that provides ground rules for interpreting God's Word and helps for applying its principles.

Epic Explorers is a brand-new addition to the Christianity Explored range, specially designed for 4-11s. The five flexible sessions can be used for a holiday club, after-school club, or as an opportunity for children to invite friends to their church group. Epic Explorers takes children through Mark's Gospel as they explore the life of Jesus together. On the way they will discover Who Jesus is, Why He came, and What it means to follow Him. The Leader's Guide includes session outlines, talks, Bible discussion groups, and a wide range of linked games, crafts and activities. There are also suggestions for family events to help you build links with parents as well as their children. The Leader's Guide is designed to use alongside two children's booklets: the Epic Logbook for 8-11s, and Epic Scratch Pad for 4-7s.

Creation is the theater of God's glory. Scripture is like a pair of glasses that clarifies our vision of God. Justification is the hinge on which religion turns. These and other affirmations are often associated with John Calvin, the 16th-century French Protestant Reformer best known for his ministry in Geneva and his authorship of the Institutes of the Christian Religion. Over the course of his lifetime and through several editions, Calvin expanded the Institutes from a brief study to a four-volume book that covers the main doctrines of the Christian faith and continues to shape the theology of the Reformed tradition. In this volume, Reformed theologian Yudha Thianto guides readers through a careful study of Calvin's Institutes. After setting Calvin and his writing in their historical context, he outlines the most significant aspects of Calvin's theology, guiding those who would know more about his work and, through it, the God who inspired him. Books in the Explorer's Guide series are accessible guidebooks for those studying the great Christian texts and theologians from church history, helping readers explore the context in which these texts were written and navigate the rich yet complex terrain of Christian theology.

Do you want to encourage your kids to develop life-changing prayer habits? It's never too early to instill a passion for prayer in your child. Pete Greig is a worldwide authority and the face of a generation when it comes to prayer. While you might expect him to be lofty and hard to understand, he is basically just a normal guy who really, really loves talking with God. Based on his original book How to Pray, this children's version has been adapted in a language and style that kids can easily understand and relate to. Full of whimsical illustrations and fun, practical activities, How to Pray: A Guide for Young Explorers will help your child develop a deeper understanding of and appreciation for prayer. Kids ages 8-11 will learn about the life-changing practice of talking to God every day as Greig explains prayer in profound yet easy-to-understand ways. Teach your child the life-giving and life-changing power of prayer so that they can experience the amazing gift of talking with the God of the universe.