May 2021 New Releases
New Books
Below is a list of the new and notable resources releasing from Crossway this month. Titles include The Making of C. S. Lewis by Harry Lee Poe and The Promise by Jason Helopolous.
Reformation Anglican Worship: Experiencing Grace, Expressing Gratitude
Conceived under the conviction that the future of the global Anglican Communion hinges on a clear, well-defined, and theologically rich vision, the Reformation Anglicanism Essential Library was created to serve as a go-to resource aimed at helping clergy and educated laity grasp the coherence of the Reformation Anglican tradition.
In this addition to the Reformation Anglicanism Essential Library, Anglican scholar Michael P. Jensen showcases how the reading and preaching of the Scriptures, the sacraments, prayer, and singing inform not only Anglican worship, but worship as it is prescribed in the Bible.
This book will help Anglicans around the world better understand and appreciate our Reformation heritage, its foundations in Holy Scripture, and its relevance for churches today. More than that, it will help us ground our worship, corporate or otherwise, in the gracious gospel of Jesus Christ.”
—Andrew Cheah, Dean, St Mary’s Cathedral, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The Making of C. S. Lewis: From Atheist to Apologist
The Making of C. S. Lewis is the second volume in a biographical trilogy covering Lewis’s life from 1898–1963. This installment surveys a period of Lewis’s life that is not well known, beginning with his years as a young adult and devout atheist at the end of his service in World War I, followed by his arrival at Oxford as a budding scholar. Harry Lee Poe offers a unique perspective on Lewis’s radical conversion to Christianity influenced in part by his friendships with well-known Christians such as J. R. R. Tolkien, Nevill Coghill, and Hugo Dyson. This volume offers readers a unique glimpse at Lewis’s development into one of the most important Christian apologists of the 20th century. With a lucid and clear tone, Poe’s biography brings to life one of the most influential writers of modern times, showcasing his shift from an opponent of Christianity to one of its most ardent defenders.
There are few more-erudite scholars of Lewis alive today than Harry Lee Poe. This being so, this long-expected second volume of Poe’s three-part intellectual life of Lewis is most welcome. Taking Lewis’s intellectual journey from his atheist youth to his work as a middle-aged Christian apologist, Poe serves as the perfect guide to his subject’s emergence as one of the most powerful voices in the English-speaking world.”
—Joseph Pearce, author, Further Up & Further In: Understanding Narnia
The Promise: The Amazing Story of Our Long-Awaited Savior
Written by Jason Helopolous | Illustrated by Rommel Ruiz
The birth of Jesus was the fulfillment of a promise—a promise made by God to humanity from the very beginning. Starting with Genesis, pastor Jason Helopoulos provides kids ages 6–12 with a simple yet thorough overview of the development of this promise through the characters who make up the story of the Bible. He shows that through individuals such as Abraham, Moses, Joshua, Saul, and David, God foreshadows the great fulfillment of the promised Savior in the person of Jesus Christ. Featuring beautiful illustrations by Rommel Ruiz, this book teaches parents and kids alike about the promised one, Jesus, and invites them to know him personally.
The Promise by Jason Helopoulos is a stunning book with a powerful message for both children and adults. Each beautifully illustrated page takes young readers on a journey through the Old Testament, helping them understand how all the stories fit together into one grand and glorious story of redemption. This wonderful book helps children to see Jesus as the perfect prophet, priest, and king who fulfills all the promises of God.”
—Melissa B. Kruger, Director of Women’s Initiatives, The Gospel Coalition
Faith in the Son of God: The Place of Christ-Oriented Faith within Pauline Theology
Over the last fifty years, the apostle Paul’s theology has come under immense critical examination. One important issue prompted by recent scholarship is the correct translation of the Greek phrase pistis Christou as “faith in Jesus Christ” (Galatians 2:16). Many English-speaking scholars now interpret this Greek phrase as the “faithfulness of Jesus Christ.” This new translation is bound up with the theological argument that we are not justified by our own faith but by the faithfulness of Christ.
Kevin McFadden argues that faith in Christ is a proximate cause of salvation that accords with grace. Not only is this treatment a helpful introduction to the pistis Christou debate, but it also demonstrates the central role of faith in salvation as the church brings the gospel to the world.
Those interested in Pauline theology, even those who disagree, will be provoked to consider anew the role of faith in Christ in Paul’s theology. We find here a remarkably close and insightful reading of the Pauline letters, one that repristinates the theology of the Reformers for our day.”
—Thomas R. Schreiner, James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
The Pastor as Counselor: The Call for Soul Care
A pastor inhabits multiple roles—teacher, preacher, youth leader, and counselor. Yet many church leaders feel unprepared to counsel church members who are struggling with difficult, multifaceted problems.
David Powlison reminds pastors of their unique role as the shepherds of God’s people, equipping them to apply biblical wisdom to the thoughts, values, moods, expectations, and decisions of those under their care.
Here is a loving, tender-hearted, gospel-confident pastor, calling pastors to be loving, tender-hearted, gospel-confident counselors. David Powlison lived the message of this book and gave his life to mobilizing the church to believe it and live it as well. If you’re a pastor, this book is a must-read, but not just once. Read it again and again, praying that its beautiful vision would become your daily ministry model.”
—Paul David Tripp, President, Paul Tripp Ministries; author, New Morning Mercies and My Heart Cries Out
No Little People
Most Christians take an honest look at themselves and conclude that their limited talents, energy, and knowledge mean that they don’t amount to much. Some even ask Can I really make a difference? This is a result of a culture that emphasizes power and influence as signs of success. Francis A. Schaeffer counters this claim with truth from the Bible, arguing that there is no such thing as little people when they are wholly consecrated to God.
This repackaged edition of No Little People contains 16 sermons from Schaeffer that explore the weakness and significance of humanity in relationship to the infinite and personal God. The focus of this collection is the lasting truth of the Bible, the faithfulness of God, the sufficiency of the work of Christ, and the reality of God’s Spirit in history. Readers will be encouraged by the value that God places on each person made in his image to accomplish his redemptive plan.
Death in the City
Few Christians have had a greater impact on the Christian response to modernism and postmodernism during the last half of the twentieth century than Francis A. Schaeffer. A man with penetrating insight, his works offer a seemingly prophetic perspective of the future that anticipated shifts in culture long before they happened.
In this redesigned edition of Death in the City, Schaeffer offers a simple response to the rejection of biblical principles by modern culture—commitment to God’s word as truth. Looking at the weeping prophet, Jeremiah, and his lament over the impending destruction of Jerusalem, Schaeffer shows that when the intellectual and spiritual foundation of a society fails, the society itself is destined to crumble. Schaeffer uses this death in the city as a warning siren, encouraging readers to respond to the constantly changing culture, not by hiding away, but by living each aspect of life in supernatural communion with the Lord.
Who Is Jesus? Study Guide
Both Christians and non-Christians must reckon with the answer to this simple question. This study guide, a companion to Greg Gilbert’s book Who Is Jesus?, invites readers to reflect on Jesus’s life and sacrifice, and what they mean for their lives.
Why Trust the Bible? Study Guide
Many people wonder why anyone would trust a book that was written over two thousand years ago. This study guide, paired with Greg Gilbert’s book Why Trust the Bible?, will help both Christian and non-Christian readers answer questions about the reliability of the Bible.