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Crossway’s New, Most Affordable Bible

In an effort to get God’s Word into as many hands as possible, we’re pleased to announce the release of the ESV Economy Bible. We’re making these available to churches, ministries, and individuals as our most affordable Bible ever! These are perfect for mass distribution, evangelism, and outreach events.

What’s in this Bible?

- 7-point type

- Black letter

- “What the Bible is All About” Article

- Reading Plan

- Plan of Salvation Article

How do I get them?

- Only available in full cases of 48
- Sold for $86.12 per case for the purchase of 1–4 cases per order
- For purchases of 5 cases or more per order, sold for $48 per case ($1 per Bible!)
- Available to retailers, churches, ministries, and individuals
- Call 1-877-872-2871, order online, or visit your local Christian retail store

February 4, 2011 | Posted in: ESV,Evangelism,The Bible | Author: Angie Cheatham @ 4:02 pm | (3) Comments »

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Friday Faves

It’s Friday! Here are a few posts and articles you may want to look at this week:

Four Centuries of the King James Bible: A Conversation with Leland Ryken with Al Mohler
How to Pray for Egypt Today: An Insiders Report by Ramez Atallah (The Gospel Coalition)
Where Have All the Presbyterians Gone by Russell Moore (Wallstreet Journal)
Aiming High, Missing Low, Aiming High Again by Tony Reinke
The Power of God’s Word by Thabiti Anyabwile
How Good Things Can Rob Us from Loving God from Adrian Warnock

| Posted in: General,Uncategorized | Author: Angie Cheatham @ 2:01 pm | 0 Comments »

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Free Crossway Audiobook: Adopted for Life

I haven’t listened to a lot of audiobooks. I figured they’re great for people with longer commutes, and therefore weren’t for me.

A few months ago I found myself driving from Colorado to Illinois — a trip that took nearly 20 hours. During that time, I listened to a lot of music. But I also enjoyed John Piper’s Think and Dave Harvey’s Rescuing Ambition. No, I didn’t have the paperbacks resting against the steering wheel; I listened to audiobooks that I downloaded onto my iPhone.

Now I’m a big fan of audiobooks, how convenient and engaging they are, and how they free me up to either keep my eyes on the road (if I’m driving) or keep my eyes closed (if I’m not driving).

Maybe you’re like I was, uncertain whether audiobooks are for you. You’re open to giving them a chance, as long as the bar isn’t set too high. This month, we’re working with our friends at christianaudio to offer our popular title, Adopted for Life by Russell D. Moore, as a free download. You can read more about this “paradigm shifting” book on Justin Taylor’s blog.

Why wait? The download is free, and you’ll have the entire 7-hour, unabridged version of the book within earshot within a few minutes. Give it a listen, and then let us know what you think of audiobooks in general, and this audiobook in particular.

February 3, 2011 | Posted in: Adoption,Books,Digital | Author: Crossway Staff @ 12:00 pm | (3) Comments »

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Jesus as the Bread of Life

Many come to Jesus with their own motives. Some come to him for mere “bread,” expecting an endless meeting of everyday desires. They come to have their old appetites satisfied, not to get new ones. They don’t actually believe that Jesus offers what is more satisfying. For them, bread, water, comfort, control, achievement, affirmation, and pleasure seem to satisfy. In the end, they turn away from Jesus, cynical and self-righteous, saying: “I tried, he failed.” Yet they never had an appetite for him at all but only absorption in themselves.

Others claim to be satisfied in Jesus, but for them, he is simply another escape from reality, for they are unwilling to face the pain of their true need and brokenness. Instead, they add him to their lives like a coat of varnish, concealing their true condition.

We cannot simply will ourselves to be satisfied in Jesus. Just as it is impossible to put sin to death except by the Spirit, so it is impossible to see Jesus as the bread of life except by the Spirit (Rom. 8:13; 2 Cor. 3:18).

Excerpt taken from chapter 5 of Redemption: Freed by Jesus from the Idols We Worship and the Wounds We Carry.