{"title":"$9 book specials","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"together-through-the-storm","title":"Together Through the Storm","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collateral-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion_content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn our fallen world, episodes of sickness, suffering, and other trials are all too common. And the Bible's clear call for us to show Christian love and care means we know we shouldn't sit idly by while people around us go through these tough times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYet our genuine concern for others is often hindered by valid fears—the fear of not knowing what to do or what to say; the fear of putting our foot in it and making things worse; or the fear that involvement may take us beyond our own personal resources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eTogether Through the Storm\u003c\/em\u003e, Sally Sims helps us overcome these fears by setting out clear biblical foundations and very practical guidance for Christian care that is based in the word of God and in Christian hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSally brings a tremendously useful mix of life experiences to this important book, including training and practice as a nurse, study in pastoral care and chaplaincy, extensive reading and research, years of coordinating and providing pastoral care in her church, and, of course, personally persevering through her own times of trial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReading \u003cem\u003eTogether Through the Storm\u003c\/em\u003e will help any Christian to develop in their ability to care for others, but it also provides a useful foundation for training a 'care team' in your church.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis second edition has a new cover and some updated content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eRecommendations\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"I have searched high and low for a resource I can recommend on Christian care (sometimes called pastoral care). Many books point us to helpful Bible verses. But without the full story of the Bible - from creation to the curse to the work of Jesus to the new creation - they either end up with no place for grief and suffering, or offer only a shallow hope. Some books focus on the \u003cem\u003ehow\u003c\/em\u003e - the dos and don’ts of caring for people - without exploring \u003cem\u003ewhy\u003c\/em\u003e Christians should care for others: what is our \u003cem\u003emotivation\u003c\/em\u003e and what is our end \u003cem\u003egoal\u003c\/em\u003e? Sally Sims brings all these elements together in one book. \u003cem\u003eTogether Through the Storm\u003c\/em\u003e is an invaluable resource for every Christian. It ministered to me as an individual; it will help Christian leaders prepare for Word-based Christian care; and it will equip the body of Christ for every-member ministry.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Carmelina Read, Dean of Women, Christ College, Sydney\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"It is both a delight and an honour to commend \u003cem\u003eTogether Through the Storm\u003c\/em\u003e. Often pastoral ministry is seen as either preaching the Word or caring for people, but Sally Sims has so personally and carefully brought together these two concepts that should never be separated, and does it with a sensitivity that is rarely found in any book on this topic. The work is one of deep theological and biblical reflection, but it is so simply written. It is a book for every congregation member, as it so practically charts a pathway of how we should all care for each other in church life. At Moore College we seek to teach our students the elements of pastoral care. This book will certainly become part of our set reading, as it is one of the best books on the topic as well as being such a joy to read.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Archie Poulos Head, Ministry Department, Moore College, Sydney\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"Our churches and communities need genuine Christian care. Yes, we need pastors, psychologists, social workers, and community welfare organizations - but, even more, we need to grasp how we can love one another. Whether in a crisis or situations of chronic need, God wants us to offer the love of Jesus to others. Sally Sims has done an excellent job of showing us how.\"\u003cbr\u003e—David McDonald, National Director, Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches, Australia Author of \u003cem\u003eHope Beyond Cure\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"This book is indeed, as the subtitle suggests, both practical and Christian. It is filled with wise, sensible advice on the practicalities of caring for those in need. But it is more than that. The burden of this book is to explain what it means for care to be Christian. Sally shows why the church community should care for each other, and how this can work out in practice. But above all she recognizes that behind all suffering stands a God of love and compassion, and that comfort and hope is found in turning to him. The counsel Sally offers in this book is informed by both extensive pastoral practice and training and by her personal experience.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Keith Condie, Director, Mental Health and Pastoral Care Institute, Anglican Deaconess Ministries, Sydney\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collateral-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"head accordion_toggle\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Matthias Media","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":29089823031382,"sku":"tts2","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ebook","offer_id":29089823096918,"sku":"etts","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/1830\/4342\/files\/TogetherThroughtheStorm23rgb72dpi.jpg?v=1694496819"},{"product_id":"the-vine-movement","title":"The Vine Movement","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collateral-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion_content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Make disciples of all nations.” \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s an enormous task, one that extends far beyond the reach and resources of the local church. It’s a task that requires Christians to organize together into a broad range of ministries—often called ‘parachurch ministries’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut, sadly, even using the word ‘parachurch’ can set pulses racing: the relationships between churches and other ministries over the years have not always been entirely smooth. So how can churches and parachurches think about and relate to each other well? How can they encourage and support one another for the growth of the gospel and the glory of God? These are vital issues that require fresh, biblical thought in every generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePastor and parachurch leader Mikey Lynch’s deep reflections on this topic will help leaders and members of all types of ministries, whether church or parachurch, to think wisely and constructively not only about their own work, but also the wider ‘vine movement’ of which they are just one part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eBonus downloads\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownload for free the two bonus chapters:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"One of the oldest and most influential types of parachurch: religious orders\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/1830\/4342\/files\/The_Vine_Movement_bonus_chapter_-_Religious_orders.pdf?v=1677551522\"\u003eOne of the oldest and most influential parachurches: religious orders\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Miraculous ministries\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/1830\/4342\/files\/The_Vine_Movement_bonus_chapter_-_Miraculous_ministries.pdf?v=1677551504\"\u003eMiraculous ministries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are involved with a parachurch ministry, download this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/1830\/4342\/files\/VM_infographic.png?v=1698108377\" title=\"free infographic slide for parachurches\"\u003efree slide to help in your presentations to groups\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMikey Lynch is the AFES staff leader at the University of Tasmania, where he focuses on preaching to unchurched university students and graduates. Prior to this he was the pastor of Crossroads Presbyterian Church, which he helped plant in 2000. Mikey has been a founding director of several local and national parachurch organizations, including The Geneva Push and Reach Australia. Mikey is the author of \u003cem\u003eThe Good Life in the Last Days \u003c\/em\u003eand he lives in Hobart with his wife, Nikki, and their three children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eRecommendations\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"This is a very useful, brush-clearing book to help both church and parachurch leaders navigate the tension and complexity of moving beyond their individual mission statements to partner together in the mission of the gospel.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Todd Adkins, Co-founder, Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network; Director of Leadership Development, Lifeway Christian Resources, Nashville TN\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"Local church leaders can sometimes characterize parachurches as unbiblical, arrogant and distracting. Parachurch leaders can sometimes stereotype local churches as cumbersome, dogmatic and slow. Mikey Lynch offers us a different take. Theologically rich and nuanced, and full of wisdom and practical insight, \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Vine Movement\u003c\/i\u003e can inspire us to relate with discernment, appreciation, honour and love for those serving in different parts of the vineyard to us—and to actively collaborate in cultivating a gospel ecosystem.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Peter Dray, Director of Creative Evangelism, UCCF: The Christian Unions, UK\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"Hilarious, provocative, biblical, historical, concrete and extremely helpful. It is my prayer that Mikey’s book will help both denominational churches and parachurches to understand one another better and to work brilliantly together to proclaim Christ.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Ben Pfahlert, National Director, Ministry Training Strategy, Australia\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"Mikey Lynch brings a winsome blend of intellectual curiosity and generosity to the thorny problem of church and parachurch ministry. As someone who frequently works in the intersection of these kinds of organizations, I found this book to be a rare combination of careful theological insight and practical wisdom. The clarity of Lynch’s discussion of the doctrine of church in the opening section is worth the price of the book alone. I’ve already found myself recommending it to campus ministry workers and church pastors who are wrestling with how their different ministry models fit together to serve the kingdom.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Dan Anderson, Director, The Lachlan Macquarie Institute, Canberra; Chair of the Board, Australian Fellowship of Evangelical Students; Former Anglican Chaplain, Robert Menzies College, Macquarie University, Sydney\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"Mikey Lynch has written a brilliant book on a vital topic for anyone concerned about the mission of Jesus. Good material on the relationship between the church and the parachurch is surprisingly rare. What is written can sometimes come from a narrow theological perspective, arguing for the value of the one over the other without a practical sense of how mission actually proceeds in the world. Or they can be highly pragmatic, promoting ‘whatever works’ over what is true and biblical. Mikey, by combining a first-rate theological mind with long and fruitful experience in both church and parachurch ministry, has brought together what is too often apart: theological depth and practical mission experience. I firmly believe this will become the one-stop, go-to book on the subject for years to come.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Rory Shiner, Senior Pastor, Providence City Church, Perth; Network Director, Providence Church Network\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"As someone with a foot firmly planted in both my local Chinese church and the parachurch that employs me, I’ve always been fascinated by the relationship between churches and parachurches. Is the parachurch something to be avoided or embraced? Thanks to Mikey Lynch’s detailed analysis, I am all the more excited to see how I can best serve God’s kingdom in both my church and parachurch.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Sam Chan, Public Speaker, City Bible Forum, Australia\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"Partnerships between local churches and parachurch organizations provide wonderful opportunities for the growth of the gospel, but too often are fraught with tension and misunderstanding. Mikey Lynch has done us a great service by giving a clear theological foundation for these relationships. He establishes the priority of local church ministry and explores the relationship between local churches and denominational and parachurch organizations in a range of contexts.\"\u003cbr\u003e—David Williams, Director of Training and Development, Church Missionary Society, Australia\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"As someone who trains Christian people for chaplaincy and pastoral care ministries, both within the public sector and parachurch organizations, I see people struggle to know where their ministries connect with more traditional church ministries. In this important project, Mikey Lynch explores the assumed (but largely unexamined) relationship between churches and parachurch organizations and ministries. \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Vine Movement \u003c\/i\u003eis a helpful attempt to describe existing parameters that differentiate between church and parachurch, and then to demonstrate faithful ways of integrating both ministries in a way that honours each one’s alignment with Christ and his mission while respecting the remit of the other. This work would be of interest both at an organizational level, and for individuals wishing to understand their place in a larger whole.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Kate Bradford, Chaplain and Pastoral Supervisor, Anglicare, Sydney\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Vine Movement\u003c\/i\u003e is an ambitious but careful examination of the relationship between the local church and various parachurch ministries. Mikey Lynch demonstrates that, while the local church has spiritual authority, parachurches can deepen the growth of the kingdom in unique and vital ways. This book explains all this and also provides practical advice for how to productively navigate the relationship between the local church and parachurch ministry in the midst of our fallen world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—Luke Isham, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMinister, St Kilda \u0026amp; Balaclava Presbyterian Church, Melbourne\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collateral-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"head accordion_toggle\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Matthias Media","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":40162671394902,"sku":"tvm","price":29.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ebook","offer_id":40195415834710,"sku":"etvm","price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/1830\/4342\/products\/VineMovement22rgb72dpi.jpg?v=1673483515"},{"product_id":"the-gender-revolution","title":"The Gender Revolution","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collateral-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion_content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow can you show love to someone who feels that their gender identity does not match how God made them—especially amid loud social messaging that says compassion and disagreement are incompatible? How do we keep the conversation grounded in reality? How do we lead others away from the harmful desire to transform their body into something it can never truly be? Why would hearing an explanation of God’s design for our bodies and his guidance for sexual expression be good for them, and how could you possibly begin that conversation?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransgender ideology has quickly become pervasive in our broader culture, and many Christians prefer to avoid issues of sex and gender altogether. But if we’re not prepared in advance to show care and compassion to people questioning their gender identity or declaring a new one, we are unlikely to do it well when the moment arrives (as it inevitably will).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Gender Revolution\u003c\/em\u003e provides the biblical basis for a contemporary Christian response to the complicated feelings and experiences of gender dysphoria. Grounded in the latest scientific findings, this much-needed book is the fruit of decades of thorough research, medical practice and pastoral experience from the authors. It offers clear and compelling reasons for why God’s voice matters, and how it can be used to disciple others in truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the authors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatricia Weerakoon is a renowned counsellor, sex therapist and academic. She is a popular conference speaker and the author of several books, including \u003cem\u003eTeen Sex by the Book\u003c\/em\u003e (2013) and \u003cem\u003eTalking Sex by the Book\u003c\/em\u003e (2020).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKamal Weerakoon is Patricia’s son. He is a minister of the Presbyterian Church of Australia. His Master’s thesis explored biblical views of sexuality, and he has recently completed a PhD in ministry to and by migrant Christians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRobert Smith lectures in Theology, Ethics and Music Ministry at Sydney Missionary \u0026amp; Bible College. His PhD thesis was titled ‘Identity and embodiment: an evangelical assessment of transgender theory’. He is also the author of \u003cem\u003eHow Should We Think About Gender and Identity?\u003c\/em\u003e (2022).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eRecommendations\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"Contemporary discussion of sexual and gender issues faces a plethora of challenges: the changing meaning of words, the revolution in perceptions of reality, the personal investment that countless millions of people have made in one position or another, the emotional intensity that drapes the chasms that divide us, the increasingly complex legal and social pressures that shape the debate, and much more. That is why this book by Patricia Weerakoon and two associates (one of them her son) is so welcome: here is the clarity of thought and writing one expects of experts. Agree or disagree with their arguments, but you will come away better informed, and better able to engage in the discussion with more light than heat. They may even change your mind!\"\u003cbr\u003e—DA Carson, Emeritus Professor, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, IL; Theologian-at-large and Co-founder, The Gospel Coalition\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"This book gives a very clear and accessible explanation of transgender ideology and the confusion it is causing in society. Patricia Weerakoon and her co-authors give us a compelling argument for why we need to oppose this phenomenon if we truly want to love our neighbour, and how we can best care for those in our midst suffering from gender incongruity. They explain what it means to be made male or female in the image of God, and how we can find our true identity in Christ. This book deserves widespread attention, whether you are grappling with your gender identity or seeking to support those who are.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Dr Megan Best, Associate Professor of Bioethics, Institute for Ethics and Society, The University of Notre Dame Australia; Honorary Associate Professor, Sydney Medical School, Faculty of Medicine of Health, The University of Sydney; Director of Ethicentre\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"This book could not be more timely. Every week, literally every week, I am hearing heart-rending stories of young people who’ve been swept up by the gender ideology of this cultural moment and are, therefore, tragically unable to celebrate what it is to be male and female. Wonderfully, here is a short book that gives the biblical and scientific principles that enable a response of clarity, grace and compassion. I will be giving it out to many, both inside and outside the church family.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Rico Tice, Senior Minister (Evangelism), All Souls Langham Place, London; Founder, Christianity Explored Ministries; Author, \u003cem\u003eHonest Evangelism\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"Throughout history, challenges to Christian belief and practice have inspired thoughtful and capable responses that have become key markers of the progress of the church. They have helped to clarify vital aspects of biblical truth for a new generation. This is such a book. It is written by able scholars with a sincere desire to informatively, sanely, and compassionately help readers to understand what is happening in connection with the gender revolution, and it gives helpful guidelines on how to respond to it. It meets the urgent need.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Ajith Fernando, Teaching Director, Youth for Christ, Sri Lanka; Author, Discipling in a Multicultural World\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"I remember being asked by some worried parents about five years ago whether they needed to consider puberty blockers when their seven-year-old reached 11 or 12. I was completely out of my depth. I wish I’d had this book at hand. It is a fine resource for parents, teachers, youth workers and pastors. The authors speak with an authority based on research and experience. The issues they are dealing with, unimaginable even a decade ago, are of high present significance, and we need to be assured by an approach based on both Scripture and science. I commend it warmly.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Peter Jensen, Anglican Archbishop of Sydney 2001-2013; Author,\u003cem\u003e The Life of Faith: An Introduction to Christian Doctrine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"This book provides an authoritative and contemporary perspective of the author and the Christian church to pervasive transgender ideology. Written by a well-respected senior sexologist, using objective scientific argument, the book expresses a compassionate, accepting position using “God’s word on sex, gender and identity”. It provides new thinking from a modern church previously considered hostile to the expression of sexual or gender diversity. Whilst the perspectives and ‘truths’ will be challenged by some academics, clinicians and trans people for multifarious reasons, this book offers insight into a more welcoming, comforting, and reformed institution. By sharing perspectives, this book encourages tolerance of difference with informed discussion and debate from several sectors within our continually changing postmodern society.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Professor Kevan Wylie FRCP FECSM, Past President, World Association for Sexual Health\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"At a time when biology and biblical truth are being upended by ideology, activism and confusion, this book is essential reading for parents, pastors and community leaders as they come to grips with the transgender agenda infiltrating our schools and society in general. The book is seasoned with a perfect balance of truth and grace, pushing back on the harmful ideology and activism but with a pastoral heart towards those caught in the middle of this culture war. The Gender Revolution is superbly researched and presented, and will assist the reader in understanding the ideology, the impact (especially on young people), and the appropriate response that protests against the ideology, not the person. I highly recommend it.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Bob McCoskrie, CEO, Family First New Zealand\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"Calvin once complained to Bullinger: ‘If I simply said it was daytime at high noon, they would begin to doubt it’. Denying the obvious has always been a human failing. When it comes to matters of sexuality and gender, the sad trajectory is, as Kevin DeYoung said, ‘from silence to complexification to capitulation’. Here is a book that avoids all these traps; it is clear, unafraid, simple, biblical, scientific, and helpful—a masterly response to the main issues. Truth and compassion are found on every page. This is a most welcome work.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Peter Barnes, Moderator-General, Presbyterian Church of Australia\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"This book is a valuable resource for navigating the complexities of the transgender phenomenon. The experience and expertise of the authors lay a properly useful foundation for parents, pastoral workers, and children’s and youth ministers to not only understand the issue, but also hold forth a coherent biblical vision for human sexuality that is ultimately more compelling and fulfilling. They have managed to concisely articulate transgender ideology and its incoherence, its implications for human sexuality, and its contradictions with human biological science, while at the same time speaking with compassion towards those who suffer with gender dysphoria and those who care for them. There is no naivety about the deeply personal distress and longings faced by individuals and communities that make sexuality and gender the bedrock of identity and belonging—a weight that it is unable to bear.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis book is a much-needed companion for anyone on the long, slow journey of supporting and truthfully loving those who are grappling with the dysphoria of sexual and gender confusion.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Mike Dicker, Principal, Youthworks College, Sydney\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"What do you get when you combine a sexual-health academic, a theologian, and a pastor? Patricia Weerakoon, Robert Smith and Kamal Weerakoon serve churches well in this book. Together they provide a much-needed voice of reason and compassion as they explore the gender revolution that has taken hold of society. This book is biblical and pastoral, and gives careful consideration to the scientific debates surrounding sex and gender. \u003cem\u003eThe Gender Revolution\u003c\/em\u003e is a valuable resource for pastors and church members as we seek to faithfully navigate one of the big issues of our time. \"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e—Murray Campbell, Pastor, Mentone Baptist Church, Melbourne\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"In this beautifully and clearly written book, Patricia Weerakoon and her co-authors combine rigorous scientific analysis with biblical wisdom to point to the grave dangers inherent in transgender ideology. As the authors point out, this movement demands changes in language so that words mean whatever people want them to mean, promotes changes to bodies with irreversible effects that some will later regret, and seeks to change our society by demanding that the rest of us go along with their beliefs. The costs of the transgender movement will be huge, particularly for women and girls, but also for the vulnerable children and young people of both sexes who get caught up in this cult-like movement. The book ends with wise pastoral advice about how to care for and respond to those who experience gender incongruence. This problem is not going away: we all need to understand the unscientific ideas that have been accepted so uncritically, and by so many people who ought to know better.\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e—Patrick Parkinson AM, Emeritus Professor of Law, University of Queensland\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"As an author, speaker and friend, I have found Patricia Weerakoon’s wisdom practical, honest and, most importantly, Christ-centred. Together with her co-authors, she draws from her rich medical background and years of experience to provide much-needed wisdom in the area of sexuality. Her latest offering is both brave and countercultural. I am certain it will help many to understand their God-given identity in Christ and find the freedom they so truly desire.\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e—Joel Chelliah, Senior Pastor, Centrepoint Church; State President, Australian Christian Churches (WA)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Without question, the topic of gender is one of the most contentious social issues we are facing today. Yet sadly, many Christians feel ill-equipped or intimidated to enter the conversation. This book will change that! Amidst the tidal wave of shifting ideologies and cultural quarrelling, Patricia Weerakoon and her co-authors offer a voice of reason, clarity and biblical truth. Intersecting both science and Scripture, Dr Weerakoon draws on 30+ years of expertise and current empirical evidence. If you’re a believer seeking wisdom on how to navigate the minefield of gender ideology, this is the resource you’ve been looking for. 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What implications does an ancient crucifixion have for modern lives? \u003cem\u003eForgiven Forever \u003c\/em\u003eis a captivating journey through the Bible’s teachings on Jesus’ death and its impact on you today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll consider key concepts such as forgiveness, atonement, guilt and shame in a new light, as well as topics you might not expect, like Christian leadership, spiritual warfare, and the nature of church.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by author and pastor Rory Shiner in his enjoyable and accessible style, \u003cem\u003eForgiven Forever\u003c\/em\u003e is a must-read for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the cross and its transformative power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRory Shiner is the Senior Pastor of Providence City Church—a church committed to ministry and outreach in the Perth CBD and inner suburbs. He is also the author of \u003ca title=\"Raised Forever\" href=\"https:\/\/matthiasmedia.com.au\/products\/raised-forever\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRaised Forever \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eand co-author of \u003ca title=\"The World Next Door\" href=\"https:\/\/matthiasmedia.com.au\/products\/the-world-next-door\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe World Next Door\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. He and his wife, Susan, enjoy the challenges of raising their four boys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collateral-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"head accordion_toggle\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Matthias Media","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":40261570265174,"sku":"ff","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ebook","offer_id":40286662885462,"sku":"eff","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/1830\/4342\/files\/ForgivenForever23rgb72dpi.jpg?v=1690419154"},{"product_id":"subjects-and-citizens","title":"Subjects and Citizens","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collateral-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion_content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichael writes to help Christian rediscover “a truly Christ-centred vision for human politics”. The heart of that vision is based around a careful study of Romans 12-15, calling Christians to be who they are as the church: “subjects of the Lord Jesus and citizens of the kingdom of heaven”. The aim is that this perspective will help Christians to navigate the alienation and anxiety that dominate contemporary debates, providing a fresh way to think about contemporary politics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichael distinguishes ‘Politics 1.0’, the politics of this world (where temporary, earthly kingdoms exist within the present age), from ‘Politics 2.0’, “where Jesus Christ reigns in the Kingdom of God” (which exists here and now within the church, but will continue into the world to come when Christ returns). The book argues that ‘Politics 1.0’ has its place, but also its limitations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Politics 2.0’, meanwhile, is distinguished by three points (drawn from Romans 12-15):\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJesus is Lord; no other ruler is Lord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorshipping Jesus is a political statement because he is Lord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJesus is a crucified Lord who rules his kingdom by humble service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book calls on Christians to rethink what politics is: it is not wrong to be involved in the ‘party politics’ of this world, but this kind of politics has its limits. Our focus should be on ‘Politics 2.0’—namely, “living together as the people of God as we worship and revere Jesus Christ as Lord, and call others to join us”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTable of contents\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA new kind of politics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe politics of sacrificial nonconformity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe politics of peace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe politics of respect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe politics of love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe politics of selflessness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe politics of hospitality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTerms of engagement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichael Jensen is the Rector of St Mark’s Anglican Church, Darling Point, and he teaches theology at the Sydney College of Divinity. He was awarded his doctorate from Oxford University in 2008. He regularly appears in national media commenting on current social and political issues from a Christian perspective. He has authored several books, including \u003cem\u003eYou: An Introduction\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eMartyrdom and Identity\u003c\/em\u003e. He chairs the Board of Publica, a research and public policy organization devoted to strengthening family and community relationships throughout Australia. Michael appears on the podcast \u003cem\u003eWith All Due Respect\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCommendations\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eDr Michael Jensen has written in a lively manner of the Christian approach to politics. Based on Romans 12–15, it is not party political but intensely practical, and cleverly explains that living out the gospel has quite an impact on earthly politics. It is a great read. \u003cbr\u003e—Hon John Howard OM AC, Former Prime Minister of Australia (1996–2007)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThe question of how to live today as subjects of Christ and citizens of the heavenly city requires a rich, biblical wisdom. In an age of politicized faith when we are all tempted to find our identity through what we denounce and reject, it can be hard to distinguish allegiance to Christ from alignment with one of our culture’s political package deals. Taking account of the deep rhythms of the Bible’s story from Genesis to Revelation, and drawing out distinctively biblical patterns of power, peace, grace, and disadvantaging ourselves for the sake of others, Michael Jensen helps us to reflect on how the Scriptures shape a rich posture of wise Christian citizenship in our present political and cultural age, as we await the city with foundations whose architect and builder is God.\u003cbr\u003e—Associate Professor Christopher Watkin, ARC Future Fellow, European Languages, Monash University; Author, \u003cem\u003eBiblical Critical Theory: How the Bible’s unfolding story makes sense of modern life and culture\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003ePolitical systems across the world are desperate for people of conviction, and people with a conscience have a moral duty to participate in democracy. That is why we need thoughtful contributions, like \u003cem\u003eSubjects and Citizens\u003c\/em\u003e, to offer wisdom and guidance as to how to do this effectively.\u003cbr\u003e—Kate Forbes, Member of the Scottish Parliament for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch; Former Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Economy\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThis is the kind of politics book Christians need right now: one that reminds us that, because Christ is Lord, Christianity is inherently political while simultaneously enabling Christians to sit loosely to any particular party or government. Through a close and practical reading of Romans 12–15—arguably the richest source of political wisdom in the New Testament—Michael Jensen guides readers out of the anxieties of our moment into the cheerful confidence and humble activism that has always marked the church at its best. This book is part balm, part stimulant. It is as much needed in my new home of America as it is in my homeland of Australia.\u003cbr\u003e—The Rev Dr John Dickson, Author, \u003cem\u003eBullies and Saints: An honest look at the good and evil of Christian history\u003c\/em\u003e; Distinguished Professor of Biblical Studies and Public Christianity, Wheaton College, Illinois; Host, \u003cem\u003eUndeceptions\u003c\/em\u003e podcast\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThis book sets out a way of approaching politics from a Christian perspective which is radical, thoughtful and deeply rooted in Scripture. Dr Jensen gives us permission to relax, to rest in the sovereignty and faithfulness of God, and to commit to living for Jesus, reassuring us that “following Jesus is a political statement”.\u003cbr\u003e—Tim Farron, MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale, UK\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThis compelling and challenging account of how to approach politics as a Christian is a thoughtful, informative and helpful discussion from Michael Jensen. Because he starts in the right place—that simply proclaiming the lordship of Christ is itself a political act, and the sovereignty of God is our primary assumption—he points to a very different politics: humble, just, and without rancour. An excellent guide.\u003cbr\u003e—Barney Zwartz, Senior Fellow, Centre for Public Christianity; Religion Editor, \u003cem\u003eThe Age\u003c\/em\u003e (2002–2013)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eMichael Jensen engages in a noble service by offering a reading of Romans 12–15 for our time, showing us how to pursue the things that make for peace and mutual encouragement in a fragmented and fratricidal age. He deftly shows the connection between submission to Jesus’ Lordship and love for others, and how discipleship requires a politics of peace. A timely word indeed!\u003cbr\u003e—The Rev Dr Michael F Bird, Deputy Principal, Ridley College, Melbourne, Australia\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eDr Jensen helpfully invites us to look at our political moment through the lens of the letter to the Romans. He gently guides us to re-examine some of our political and theological assumptions in the light of Scripture. I can think of many small groups that would benefit greatly from this honest and disarming book.\u003cbr\u003e—Dr Krish Kandiah OBE, Foster parent, adoptive father, broadcaster; Director of the Sanctuary Foundation, a national charity in the UK supporting refugees\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eMichael Jensen provides an immensely thoughtful application of Romans 12–15 to the circumstances of today. Emphasizing that to call Jesus ‘Lord’ is an inherently political statement, he shows how the Christian way is to build an alternative community that focuses on self-sacrifice, peace, and love. What does that mean for politics in today’s world? Michael offers helpful guidance on such issues as civil disobedience, what it means to respect and honour governments, and the limitations of governmental authority.\u003cbr\u003e—Patrick Parkinson, Emeritus Professor, University of Queensland School of Law\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003ePolitics has become a disordered love within much of the modern church. In \u003cem\u003eSubjects and Citizens\u003c\/em\u003e, Michael Jensen helps put things back in order by encouraging us to return to our first love and to bring the soundness of scriptural wisdom back to our understanding of our duties in this world as subjects and citizens of the next.\u003cbr\u003e—Dr Karen Swallow Prior, Author, \u003cem\u003eThe Evangelical Imagination: How stories, images and metaphors created a culture in crisis\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eIn the last few years, we Christians have changed what we fight over. We used to fight about doctrine; now we fight about politics. Our divisions used to be reliably along theological lines: Calvinist or Arminian, Pentecostal or Cessationist, Premillennial or Amillennial. But today, churches and Christian leaders are much more likely to come into conflict over vaccine mandates, immigration, or LBGT-related instruction in state schools. Often we change churches, follow leaders, and subscribe to podcasts not so much on their specific content but on their mood or posture on these matters.\u003cbr\u003eIn this context, Michael Jensen has written a sure-footed, biblical guide to Christian thinking about politics. Based in exegesis of Romans 12–15, Dr Jensen takes the reader through a journey of understanding—both of what politics in fact is, and how the Christian faith addresses it. Jensen is careful not simply to scratch where we itch with hot takes on the issues of the day. Rather, by carefully walking through the apostle Paul’s message to the Christian community in pagan, imperial Rome, Jensen helps us to think Christianly via the lived example of a church whose experience of the state and the surrounding culture was surely more challenging than our own.\u003cbr\u003eDr Jensen is both a scholar and a pastor, and this book benefits from that intersection. It is theologically rich and pastorally shaped. And timely. Highly recommended.\u003cbr\u003e—Rory Shiner, Senior Pastor, Providence Church Network, Perth, WA; Author, \u003cem\u003eForgiven Forever: Living in the Death of Jesus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eJust when it feels like we’re drowning in politics of the most divisive kind, \u003cem\u003eSubjects and Citizens\u003c\/em\u003e helps us get our heads above water—way above. By showing us the Lordship of Christ, Michael Jensen gives a wise and liberating vision for living out kingdom faithfulness as earthly citizens.\u003cbr\u003e—Glen Scrivener, Author, \u003cem\u003eThe Air We Breathe: How we all came to believe in freedom, kindness, progress, and equality\u003c\/em\u003e and the \u003cem\u003e321\u003c\/em\u003e course\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThe church desperately needs more resources on politics that are deeply informed by the biblical text and attentive to the questions and concerns of the moment—and \u003cem\u003eSubjects and Citizens\u003c\/em\u003e delivers. Michael Jensen pushes readers to think about politics from a wider theological lens and respond to their political contexts with hospitality and charity.\u003cbr\u003e—Kaitlyn Schiess, Author, \u003cem\u003eThe Ballot and the Bible: How Scripture has been used and abused and where we go from here\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThis is a book that someone needed to write, and Michael has done a great job of writing it. 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Summaries of the faith, written by the ancients and recited down through the ages, have helped Christians to learn what they believe, share it with the world, and be connected to each other across time and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut how far can the ‘unity’ of the creeds take us? What if we say the words but we’re not sure what they mean? Or what if different people use the same words to mean different things? Can believers from Catholic and evangelical backgrounds find genuine unity in the creeds?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this book, written to mark the 1700th anniversary of the wonderful Nicene Creed, a team of experienced Bible teachers, pastors and scholars examine the creed afresh from an evangelical perspective. Together, they offer a compelling vision for the creed’s place in the Christian life—a vision driven by careful attention to detail, a deep desire for gospel unity, and a passion for proclaiming Jesus in all his glory.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book explores the differences between the Protestant and Catholic interpretations of the Nicene Creed with the eternal consequences in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTable of contents\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction (Leonardo De Chirico and Mark Gilbert, editors)\u003cbr\u003e1. The history of the Nicene Creed (Rachel Ciano)\u003cbr\u003e2. The Nicene Creed under the authority of Scripture (Alastair Dunlop)\u003cbr\u003e3. The trinitarian framework of the Nicene Creed (Leonardo De Chirico)\u003cbr\u003e4. The person of Jesus Christ (Matthew Johnston)\u003cbr\u003e5. The work of Jesus Christ (Robbie Bellis)\u003cbr\u003e6. The Holy Spirit (Gregg R. Allison)\u003cbr\u003e7. The virgin Mary (Lauren J. Montenegro)\u003cbr\u003e8. One holy catholic and apostolic church (Mark Gilbert)\u003cbr\u003e9. One baptism (Clay Kannard)\u003cbr\u003e10. The world to come (Reid Karr)\u003cbr\u003e11. Is Nicaea enough? (Bradley G. Green)\u003cbr\u003eGlossary\u003cbr\u003eContributors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMark Gilbert works for Certainty4Eternity, an organization established to help churches share the gospel with people from a Roman Catholic background. He currently works as a chaplain on the Northern Beaches of Sydney. Mark has published a number of resources to help people share the good news about Jesus with people from a Roman Catholic background including .including \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/matthiasmedia.com.au\/products\/the-god-who-saves\" title=\"The God Who Saves\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe God Who Saves\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/matthiasmedia.com.au\/products\/road-once-travelled\" title=\"The Road Once Travelled\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Road Once Travelled\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/matthiasmedia.com.au\/products\/stepping-out-in-faith\" title=\"Stepping Out in Faith\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStepping Out in Faith\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and a course \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/matthiasmedia.com.au\/products\/talking-with-catholics-about-jesus\" title=\"Talking With Catholics About Jesus\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTalking With Catholics About Jesus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeonardo De Chirico is the pastor of Breccia di Roma. 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