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In this unique book, Pastor Eric Redmond confronts the important question of "Where are the black men in the African-American church?" with a candid approach that combines wisdom with a conversational tone. Instead of side-stepping issues, Redmond converses with readers about some of their reasons for not going to church-the church seems geared toward women, the preacher is just an ordinary man, Islam appears to offer more for the black man, organized religion is not necessary, churches are just after your money-and approaches their skepticism with respect but also with corrective truth. On these and other topics, Where Are All the Brothers? speaks about the things that men think about in private or discuss at the barbershop when it comes to church and religion, challenging them to reexamine their long-held assumptions. Redmond, who has used this material in a variety of settings with great success, also gives eight things to look for when considering a good church so that readers can find a healthy, biblical church home. And it's all in this unintimidating book that can easily be read in ten minutes a day.

"A tremendous resource for those wanting to study and teach the Bible with an understanding of how the gospel is woven throughout Scripture." —Bryan Chapell, Pastor, Grace Presbyterian Church The Knowing the Bible series is a resource designed to help Bible readers better understand and apply God’s Word. These 12-week studies lead participants through books of the Bible and are made up of four basic components: (1) reflection questions help readers engage the text at a deeper level; (2) “Gospel Glimpses” highlight the gospel of grace throughout the book; (3) “Whole-Bible Connections” show how any given passage connects to the Bible’s overarching story of redemption, culminating in Christ; and (4) “Theological Soundings” identify how historic orthodox doctrines are taught or reinforced throughout Scripture. With contributions from an array of influential pastors and church leaders, these gospel-centered studies will help Christians see and cherish the message of God’s grace on every page of the Bible. The letter to the Ephesians is a source of great encouragement, clearly proclaiming the mystery of the gospel and the supremacy of Jesus while applying that theology to practical living. Made alive in Christ, believers have received a bountiful inheritance and lavish blessings from God, fueling us for holy living. In this study, Eric Redmond opens our eyes to Paul’s teaching about God’s astonishing grace—grace that enables us to walk in love, holiness, and wisdom as we become imitators of Christ.

Eric C. Redmond traces the servant ministry of Jesus in the gospel of Mark, revealing him as the authoritative Son of God in this Focus on the Bible layman’s commentary. · Part of the Focus on the Bible series of commentaries for laypeople · Examines text passage by passage · Reveals overall themes and key points · Reflective questions with each chapter Although the shortest of the gospel accounts, the book of Mark is not lacking in rich content. Written to a largely non–Jewish audience, it arose from a need for a quickly written, simple account of the life of Christ that affirmed his deity. Eric C. Redmond, Professor of Bible at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, opens up this fast–moving book for us and highlights the key points about Jesus’ life which Mark emphasises. Mark shows how the servant ministry of Jesus reveals him as the authoritative Son of God to those who have simple faith in him, granting them entrance into the kingdom of God, and calling them to like service in the way of God. The Focus on the Bible series commentaries are popular–level commentaries, especially helpful for pastors and small group leaders. They are useful for personal devotions and spiritual growth. Many of the authors of the commentaries are leading expositors of God’s Word on their speciality subjects. The series holds to the inerrancy of scripture and the uniqueness of Christ in salvation. Whether you are preparing a Bible study or just seeking a deeper understanding of the gospel of Mark this book will be a great help to you.

In Stories on the Way to the Kingdom, experienced teacher and preacher Eric Redmond offers students and pastors a straightforward approach to interpreting biblical narratives with confidence.Grasping individual biblical narratives and their relationship to the metanarrative of redemptive history is essential to living out the whole council of God in obedience to our Lord. Narratives communicate theology with the same depth as epistles and are pervasive throughout the Bible. But Redmond has seen students, pastors, and lay leaders shy away from narratives. One reason may be the technical, academic, narrative-critical approach. Narratives also tend to be seen as history lessons or illustrations of principles, but they are examples of lives lived before God that help us avoid evil and find hope.This book presents an accessible, evangelical approach to understanding, interpreting, and applying narratives that emphasizes the plot, big ideas, and author's intended meaning. First, Redmond teaches the method. Then he walks readers through it with case studies to show that narratives are not difficult to apply once we understand how they communicate meaning. This book will help readers dive into even the most unfamiliar narratives with confidence and give them a greater ability to hear God speak to their lives from every story in Scripture.