Kevin DeYoung

Pastor DeYoung counsels Christians to settle down, make choices, and do the hard work of seeing those choices through. God has already revealed his plan for Christians' lives: to love Him and to obey His Word.

A Liberating Approach to Finding God's Will

Just Do Something

Constant busyness is dangerous for our souls. In this short, honest, and often humorous book, DeYoung rejects the “busyness as usual” mindset, helping us to make time for the things that really matter.

A (mercifully) Short Book about a (really) Big Problem

Crazy Busy

Given the lack of holiness in our culture today, DeYoung presents a popular-level treatment of sanctification and union with Christ, helping readers to see what matters most—being like Jesus.

Filling the Gap Between Gospel Passion and the Pursuit of Godliness

The Hole in Our Holiness

Offering readers a helpful resource for thinking through a contentious issue, this timely book by award-winning author Kevin DeYoung summarizes the Bible's teaching on homosexuality and responds to popular objections raised by Christians and non-Christians alike.

What Does the Bible Really Teach about Homosexuality?

Countercultural Yet Biblical Advice for High School and College Students, Ideal for Graduation and Birthday Gifts

Most speeches addressed to high school and college students follow a similar theme: march to the beat of your own drum. This may sound encouraging on the surface, but Scripture exhorts believers to submit their lives to the will of God, not their own desires. Christian students need gospel-centered truth to guide them on their journey toward independence.

In this collection of inspiring sermons and graduation speeches, Kevin DeYoung delivers a motivational, biblical call to young people: serve God faithfully—and if necessary, counter-culturally—in the next season of your life. Do Not Be True to Yourself includes practical advice for cultivating a Christ-centered worldview in every area of adult life, including relationships, work, church participation, and spiritual growth, making it a transformational resource for mentoring students. 

Written by Kevin DeYoung: Pastor and bestselling author shares relevant wisdom from past commencement speeches and sermons
Concise, Engaging Chapters of Counter-Cultural Advice: Christ-centered guidance that includes developing spiritual habits, prioritizing church attendance, fighting sexual sin, and temptation, and making godly decisions. 
Includes Reading Guide: DeYoung suggests 12 classic Christian books every person should read, from writers including John Calvin, G. K. Chesterton, and R. C. Sproul 
Perfect for graduation gifts, birthdays, or small group discussion

Countercultural Advice for the Rest of your Life

Do Not Be True to Yourself

Biggest Story Bible Storybook

Greg Gilbert

Social justice and mission are hot topics today: there's a wonderful resurgence of motivated Christians passionate about spreading the gospel and caring for the needs of others. But in our zeal to get sharing and serving, many are unclear on gospel and mission. Yes, we are called to spend ourselves for the sake of others, but what is the church’s unique priority as it engages the world? DeYoung and Gilbert write to help Christians “articulate and live out their views on the mission of the church in ways that are theologically faithful, exegetically careful, and personally sustainable.” Looking at the Bible’s teaching on evangelism, social justice, and shalom, they explore the what, why, and how of the church’s mission. From defining “mission”, to examining key passages on social justice and their application, to setting our efforts in the context of God’s rule, DeYoung and Gilbert bring a wise, studied perspective to the missional conversation. Readers in all spheres of ministry will grow in their understanding of the mission of the church and gain a renewed sense of urgency for Jesus’ call to preach the Word and make disciples.

Making Sense of Social Justice, Shalom, and the Great Commission

What Is the Mission of the Church?

Why is the Bible reliable, authoritative, or even necessary? DeYoung tackles these questions and more as he builds a compelling case for trusting, using, and relying on Scripture as the Word of God for all of life.

Why the Bible Is Knowable, Necessary, and Enough, and What That Means for You and Me

Taking God at His Word

The Art of Turning

Ted Kluck

This book presents the case for loving the local church. It paints a picture of the local church in all its biblical and real life guts, gaffes, and glory in an effort to edify local congregations and entice the disaffected back to the fold. It also provides a solid biblical mandate to love and be part of the body of Christ and counteract the "leave church" books that trumpet rebellion and individual felt needs. Why We Love the Church is written for four kinds of people--the Committed, the Disgruntled, the Waffling & the Disconnected.

In Praise of Institutions and Organized Religion

Why We Love the Church

Featuring chapters that are short enough to be read in one sitting, this illustrated Bible story book imaginatively retells the biblical narrative in one continuous story, helping kids connect the dots from Genesis to Revelation.

How the Snake Crusher Brings Us Back to the Garden

The Biggest Story

This board book, written by best-selling author Kevin DeYoung and illustrated by Don Clark, introduces young children to the big story of the Bible one letter at a time.

The Biggest Story ABC

Best-selling author Kevin DeYoung equips Christians to clearly define graceby looking at the Canons of Dort, exploring the historical context, theological implications, and practical applications of this important document in the Reformed tradition.

What a 400-Year-Old Confession Teaches Us about Sin, Salvation, and the Sovereignty of God

Grace Defined and Defended

Learn Important Systematic Theology Topics Each Day with This Accessible One-Year Devotional All thoughtful Christians want to better understand the Bible, its author, and its influence on their beliefs. In short—whether they recognize it or not—they want to understand theology. But many find the subject matter too academic, dense, or difficult to understand, and they lack proper study resources to help expand their knowledge of God and his written word. Designed to make systematic theology clear and accessible for the everyday Christian, this devotional walks through the most important theology topics over the course of a year. Each month is categorized into broad themes, starting with the study of God and concluding with the end times. Written by bestselling author and associate professor of systematic theology Kevin DeYoung, each concise daily reading contains verses for meditation and application, building upon each other and easing readers into the study of systematic theology. Written for Thoughtful Christians: Offers pastors, ministry leaders, and everyday Christians access to a theologically rich yet accessible study One-Year Plan: Daily readings build off one another to help ease readers into systematic theology Covers Important Theological Topics: Each month covers a different broad theological topic, including mankind, salvation, the church, end times, and more Written by Kevin DeYoung: Pastor, bestselling author, and associate professor of systematic theology

A One-Year Guide to Systematic Theology

Daily Doctrine

"A year-long daily devotional that sets forth foundational systematic theology that is approachable and accessible"--

5 Christlike Ways to Inspire the Next Generation for Christ Church leaders are continuously concerned they might lose the next generation of faithful believers. They've scoured for practical and effective ways to disciple young Christians, often resorting to adopting new and exciting programs, emotional appeals, or mere moralism. However helpful these attempts are, they all too often lack one critical element—Christ. In this concise booklet, bestselling author Kevin DeYoung presents 5 Christlike ways to effectively communicate the Christian faith and practice with the next generation. DeYoung reminds leaders that they won't ultimately impact young hearts with cleverness, humor, or good looks but by walking with Jesus and following his ways—grab them with passion, win them with love, hold them with holiness, challenge them with truth, and amaze them with God. How to Reach the Next Generation of Christians: Unpacks 5 practical and biblically sound points to lead the next generation to Christ Useful for Church Leaders: Pastors, youth workers, campus staff, and anyone else who wants to pass the faith on to the next generation Written by Bestselling Author Kevin DeYoung: Author of Just Do Something; Impossible Christianity; and The Biggest Story Concise Repack: This portion was originally published within Don't Call It a Comeback by Kevin DeYoung, ed.

The (Not-So-Secret) Secret to Reaching the Next Generation

Can we trust the Bible completely? Is it sufficient for our complicated lives? Can we really know what it teaches? With his characteristic wit and clarity, award-winning author Kevin DeYoung has written an accessible introduction to the Bible that answers important questions raised by Christians and non-Christians. This book will help you understand what the Bible says about itself and the key characteristics that contribute to its lasting significance. Avoiding technical jargon, this winsome volume will encourage you to read and believe the Bible—confident that it truly is God’s word.

Taking God At His Word

"The exciting story of the book of Acts. Each section is a study in visual form: hand-drawn illustrations based on messages by Kevin DeYoung. Designed to be read with your Bible open next to you, or while listening to the Kevin DeYoung messages, the illustrations become a handbook to guide you through the text and help you weave the truths into the context of the whole Bible."--Page [4] of cover.

A Visual Guide

Acts

Adam Verner

Making sense of social justice, Shalom and the Great Commission

What is the Mission of the Church?

Unites some of today's most promising young evangelicals in a bold assertion of the stability, relevance, and necessity of Christian orthodoxy, and reasserts the theological nature of evangelicalism.

Kevin DeYoung

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