Mark Dever

Qu hallaremos en las profundidades del Antiguo Testamento? El Antiguo Testamento es la historia de las promesas de Dios a su pueblo. Bajo su superficie en ocasiones oscura se oculta una verdad magn fica sobre el amor y el poder de Dios. A lo largo de sus p ginas de este libro, podemos encontrar promesa tras promesa de Dios, y todas ellas cumplidas en el Nuevo Testamento, en la encarnaci n de Jesucristo. El autor Mark Dever nos introduce un poco m s profundo al estudio del Antiguo Testamento y nos lleva a ver un todo glorioso, un panorama completo de la majestuosidad de Dios y la maravilla de sus promesas. What will we find in the depths of the Old Testament? The Old Testament is the story of God's promises to His people. Below its somewhat obscure surface is hidden magnificent truth about the love and power of God. Throughout its pages the reader can find promise after promise from God, all of which are fulfilled in the New Testament, in the incarnation of Jesus Christ. Author Mark Dever introduces readers to the Old Testament as a glorious whole so that they can see the big picture of the majesty of God and the wonder of His promises.

A Big Picture Overview of Each Old Testament Book The Old Testament is the story of God’s promises to his people. Below its somewhat obscure surface is hidden magnificent truth about the love and power of God. Throughout its pages the reader can find promise after promise from God, all of which are fulfilled in the New Testament—in the incarnation of Jesus Christ. Based on sermons in the early years of Mark Dever’s ministry at Capitol Hill Baptist Church, The Message of the Old Testament explores the Old Testament as a glorious whole so that readers are able to see the big picture of the majesty of God and the wonder of his promises. Big-Picture Analysis: Covers each book of the Old Testament concisely and accurately Appeals to Pastors and Laypeople Alike: A helpful resource for gaining a deeper understanding of the Bible or preaching an overview sermon to a congregation Written by Mark Dever: Based on 28 sermons taught at Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, DCReplaces ISBN 978-1-58134-717-3

A Biblical Overview of Each New Testament Book in Light of the Old The New Testament is the story of how all the promises made by God in the Old Testament were kept—and what that means for us today. The nation of Israel had many hopes: hope for a deliverer, hope for restored fellowship with God, and hope for the world to be put right. The New Testament explains how those promises were kept and how, if we are Christians, they are kept in us as well. Based on 28 sermons in the early years of Mark Dever’s ministry at Capitol Hill Baptist Church, The Message of the New Testament surveys the historical context, organization, and theology of each New Testament book, in light of God’s Old Testament promises. Dever’s message echoes that of the New Testament—one of fulfilled hope. Big-Picture Analysis: Covers each book of the New Testament concisely and accurately Appeals to Pastors and Laypeople Alike: A helpful resource for gaining a deeper understanding of the Bible or preaching an overview sermon to a congregation Written by Mark Dever: Based on 28 sermons taught at Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, DCReplaces ISBN 978-1-58134-716-6

God’s Faithfulness on Display in an Engaging Church Biography Capitol Hill Baptist Church, located just blocks away from the center of American power, has a rich 150-year history. Its members have participated in significant world events, advocated for religious freedoms, and spoken out against the moral failings of the times. There’s no doubt this church has had a unique impact on evangelicalism from a significant location. But these lively characters and their unique experiences only tell part of this engaging narrative. Through real-life stories, A Light on the Hill reveals how God works through church bodies and remains faithful during times of uncertainty. Exploring themes such as pastoral ministry, faithfulness, courage, racial reconciliation, church and politics, and more, this book will help readers see the long-term effects of faithful church ministries. Ultimately they will be encouraged to invest in a local church and preserve the gospel for the next generation. Engaging Biography: Compiled stories recount Capitol Hill Baptist Church’s unique history and its impact on evangelicalism Characters Come to Life: Abolitionist pastor who argued with Lincoln, a one-armed veteran, the widow who founded the church, a scamming pastor, a pastor whose beliefs were transformed by Martin Luther King Jr., and more Reoccurring Themes: Pastoral ministry, faithfulness, courage, racial reconciliation, church and politics, and more Appeals to Pastors, Church Members, and Historians: Offers valuable insights for leading congregations and provides personal spiritual encouragement Includes Over 80 Photographs

《理解福音与传讲福音》是狄马可（Mark Dever）所著的一本关于福音和传福音的小书。书中首先探讨了基督徒为何常常不传福音的原因，包括语言障碍、法律限制、工作不便等，并提出了应对这些挑战的方法，如祷告、计划和承担等。接着，作者详细阐述了福音的真正含义，指出福音不仅仅是关于神的爱或耶稣的友谊，而是关于基督在十字架上的牺牲和复活，以及人需要悔改并信靠基督才能得救。书中强调，传福音是所有基督徒的责任，而不仅仅是牧师或传道人的工作。作者提出了一些具体的传福音方法，如使用圣经、清晰表达、引发思考等，并指出传福音的误区，如将其与社会活动或个人见证混淆。最后，书中探讨了传福音的动机，强调传福音是为了顺服神、爱失丧的人和爱神，而不是为了个人的成就或名誉。作者鼓励基督徒以喜乐和忠心的态度传扬福音，使更多人得以认识基督。Pastor Mark Dever seeks to help readers understand the biblical foundations of evangelism and challenge them to develop a culture of evangelism in their lives and their local churches.

Who leads a church？ Why is this important to God？ God cares about his glory， and he means to display his glory through the church. For this very end， God has established elders and deacons， members， and congregational authority. This primer on church structure connects the different offices of the church to one another and to the glory of God.In the Church Basics Series， trusted church experts write practical， trustworthy resources on issues like Church Discipline， Church Leadership， the Lord's Supper， and Baptism that every pastor can hand every church member.谁来带领一间教会？这个问题为什么对神来说如此重要？神看重自己的荣耀，他定意要借着教会彰显他的荣耀。为此，神设立了长老、执事、成员和会众的权柄。这本关于教会架构的入门书将教会中的不同职分彼此联系起来，好让教会荣耀神。"教会论基础"系列丛书是由一些值得信赖的教会论专家撰写而成，包括教会纪律、教会带领、主餐、洗礼、会众权柄、大使命等主题，是牧者带领信徒学习教会论的可靠资源。

神定意要通过地方教会来完成大使命。新约中的使徒和教会是如何完成大使命的？在有基督徒聚集的地方建立教会。地方教会是神授权基督徒传讲福音、门徒训练和完成大使命的计划。大使命和教会之间的这种联系，对于教会领袖和成员当如何思考他们使人做门徒的工作影响巨大。来吧！让我们同心、同工、同行！God means to fulfill the Great Commission through local churches. How did the apostles and the churches of the New Testament obey the Great Commission? By gathering Christians together in churches. The church is God's plan for evangelism, discipleship, and the Great Commission. This connection between the Great Commission and the church dramatically impacts how both leaders and members should think about their work of making disciples. We do it together.

神的子民蒙召彼此相连、彼此委身，这种关系应超越所有的隔阂，无论这隔阂是种族、年龄，还是经济收入。但唯有倚靠神福音的大能，我们才能享有这样的共同体。在《迷人的共同体》一书中，狄马可和邓洁明两位牧师向我们展现了一幅迷入的画面，在此画面中，地方教会信徒的真实相交不只停留在小组层面。书中充满了圣经的原则和实用的建议，以帮助牧者将他们的教会建造成为荣耀神、造就人和吸引迷途者归回的共同体。

我们如何帮助别人成长为更像基督的样式?在这本简明扼要的小书中，狄马可牧师列出了门徒训练(也就是帮助别人跟随耶稣)的关键要素 何为门训、门训对象、在何处门训、何时门训、为何门训以及如何门训。本书基于圣经中所展示的模式，解释了门训关系在地方教会这一处境中该如何运作，教导我们如何为建立教会的门训文化而耕耘，并使其成为我们基督徒日常生活的一部分。狄马可(Mark Dever)是美国华盛顿特区国会山浸信会主任牧师、九标志事工总裁，同时也是福音联盟理事会成员。他博士毕业于剑桥大学，著有多本有关教会体制和教会论的书籍，其中最具影响力的是《健康教会九标志》。

健康的教会和不健康的教会有何区别？或者说，健康的教会和不健康的教会在具体运作上有何区别？社会公众会怎么看待健康的和不健康的教会？即便我们对健康教会已经有了一些模糊的概念，我们很多人也还是不知道怎样回答这个问题。这本书里旨在帮助我们有更清晰的看见。本书的作者狄马可博士希望能够帮助基督徒识别一间健康教会所拥有的重要标志：解经式的讲道、合乎圣经的教义、以及对福音的正确理解。狄马可同时也呼吁基督徒在自己的教会中培育这些标志。透过展现新约中的教会榜样，作者挑战每一个牧师和成员都尽自己的本分使地方教会更加健康。《何谓健康教会？》一给我们很多有价值的真理，也给我们实践性的原则，以使我们可以在神的教会中忠心事奉。

Key Traits of a Healthy Church to Develop within the Local Body What is an ideal church, and how can you tell? How does it look different from other churches? More importantly, how does it act differently, especially in society? Many of us aren’t sure how to answer those questions, even though we probably have some preconceived ideas. This book answers those questions and many more. Author Mark Dever seeks to help believers recognize the key characteristics of a healthy church: expositional preaching, biblical theology, and a right understanding of the gospel. Dever then calls us to develop those characteristics in our own churches. By following the example of New Testament authors and addressing all members of the church, pastors and laity alike, Dever challenges all believers to do their part in maintaining the local church. Part of the 9Marks Building Healthy Churches series, What Is a Healthy Church? offers timeless truths and practical principles to help each of us fulfill our God-given roles in the body of Christ. Offers an Ideal Church Model: Encourages pastors and members to implement healthy church qualities within their local body Written by Mark Dever: Pastor, bestselling author, and president of 9Marks From 9Marks: Other titles in the Building Healthy Churches series include Church Discipline; Deacons; and Church Membership Replaces ISBN 978-1-58134-937-5