Books published by Zondervan

Living from a promise to its fulfillment means going through hardships from time to time. In Your Life is God's Story, Pastor Tim Dilena uses biblical stories and powerful testimonies to encourage believers to trust in God's plan for their lives, even when that plan includes unexpected twists and turns.

In Get Past Your Past, licensed therapist and popular online content creator Jason VanRuler offers understanding, empathy, grace, and a hand to hold as he shares from his own places of brokenness and his learnings as a therapist to help readers embark upon their own journeys toward healing from the hardships, pitfalls, and missteps of life.

A practical starting point for Christians to share the hope of Jesus with Muslims.Since September 11th, 2001, relationships between Christians and Muslims have been defined by fear. Increasing violence in the Middle East has caused Islam to be associated with persecution and terrorism and has led many Christians to view Muslims as the enemy. But the Bible provides clear instruction to move past fear and share the Gospel with all peoples, including Muslims. Every Christian can be an ambassador of Christ to Muslims, even without becoming an expert on Islam.In Sharing Jesus with Muslims, Fouad Masri encourages Christians to set aside fear, excuses, and differences and share the good news of Jesus. Rich with stories and conversation starters, the book gives readers tangible and respectful ways to initiate friendships and minister to the felt needs of Muslims.Sharing Jesus with Muslims serves as a step-by-step guide for effective witnessing, and includes:Conversation startersInsight into Muslim culture, including do's and don'tsBiblical responses to issues relevant to IslamStories with practical application from Masri's forty years of ministry to MuslimsDiscipleship materials for ministering to MuslimsVoid of judgement or guilt trips, pastors, ministry leaders, and everyday Christians will find their relationships with Muslims enhanced by the principles in this book. Pick up Sharing Jesus with Muslims and discover the joy of serving and relating to Muslims.

The Street Smarts Study Guide guides Christians, step by step, in how to maneuver effectively and comfortably in conversations by using questions to expose the flaws in the thinking of faith critics.

In Street Smarts, Gregory Koukl shows Christians, step by step, how to maneuver effectively and comfortably in conversations using questions in an artful way to expose the flaws in the thinking of challengers who disagree with their beliefs.

The Beginner's Bible Learn to Pray is perfect for teaching children how to pray and explaining why prayer is important. With helpful examples from their favorite Bible characters and short, fun questions and prompts, this new addition to the bestselling Beginner's Bible brand will encourage kids to start a fulfilling, lifelong prayer habit.

In Revelation for the Rest of Us, world renowned New Testament scholar and author Scot McKnight explores the timeless message of Revelation and how it disciples readers into dissidents of the ways of the world and empire, calling them to the courageous challenge of faithful, or allegiant, witness.

Biblical Critical Theory is a compelling book authored by the renowned Christopher Watkin. Published recently in 2023 by Zondervan, this book delves deep into the genre of religious studies. Watkin masterfully explores the intersection of faith and critical theory, bringing a fresh perspective to biblical interpretation. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in expanding their understanding of religious texts and the critical theories surrounding them. Published by Zondervan, a leader in religious and spiritual literature, this book is sure to be a valuable addition to your collection.

Whose Jesus do you believe in? Many people inherit somebody else's Jesus, depending on others for their spiritual growth, and end up with a perception of Christ that feels distant. In Your Own Jesus Student Edition, pastor and Casting Crowns' lead singer Mark Hall explores what it means to know the living Lord, and how you can discover him today.

The second edition of Old Testament Today shows college students how the Old Testament uniquely reveals the God of the universe. A wide array of charts, sidebars, illustrations, photos, and supplemental materials complement the body of the text, helping students to easily comprehend the literature, theology, and history of the Old Testament.

The NIrV Journal the Word (TM) Bible for Girls is a great way for girls ages 6 to 10 to capture their thoughts while reading Scripture. This beautiful Bible has wide margins with room for notes, drawing or art, as well as traceable Bible verses that help the reader with penmanship and Scripture memorization.

Typology--Understanding the Bible's Promise-Shaped Patterns traces the patterns and similarities between people, events, and institutions in the Bible as they build on one another with escalating significance. It stimulates thought on the relationship between the Testaments and helps readers understand the dynamics of inner-biblical interpretation.

Bruce Shelley's classic one-volume history of the church, now in 5th edition, brings the story of global Christianity into the twenty-first century and provides an easy-to-read guide to Christian history with compelling narrative and intellectual substance.

In The Problem of Jesus, author and pastor Mark Clark looks beyond the superficial understandings of Jesus. He confronts you with the real Jesus of history, asking you to wrestle with the teachings, claims, and actions of the man who has forever altered the course of human history.

From celebrated artist-storyteller Scott Erickson: 25 days of heart-stirring images and thought-provoking meditations to rekindle the wonder of God-with-Us in this Advent season. Honest Advent illuminates the astonishing truth that the God who showed up in the hardest parts of our humanity is still doing so today.

The NIV Grace and Truth Study Bible, with general editor Dr. Al Mohler, invites every-day Christians to delve into Scripture to encounter God's grace in a fresh way.

In a world increasingly indifferent to Christian truth, followers of Christ need to be equipped to communicate with those who do not speak their language or accept their source of authority.In this updated and expanded study guide, apologist and radio host Gregory Koukl demonstrates how to get in the driver's seat in discussions about faith, keeping any conversation moving with thoughtful, artful tact. Readers will learn how to maneuver comfortably and graciously through potential minefields, stop challengers in their tracks, turn the tables, and--most importantly--get people thinking about Jesus with conversations that look more like diplomacy than D-Day.Drawing on extensive experience defending Christianity in the public square, Koukl demonstrates how to:Initiate conversations effortlesslyPresent the truth clearly, cleverly, and persuasivelyGraciously and effectively expose faulty thinkingSkillfully manage the details of dialogueMaintain an engaging, disarming style even under attackDesigned to be used alongside the updated and expanded Tactics Video Study, this study guide provides a game plan for communicating the compelling truth about Christianity with confidence and grace.

A new commentary for today's world, The Story of God Bible Commentary explains and illuminates each passage of Scripture in light of the Bible's grand story. SGBC offers a clear and compelling exposition of biblical texts, guiding everyday readers in how to creatively and faithfully live out the Bible in their own contexts.

This expanded workbook is designed for use with the standard-setting Basics of Biblical Greek Grammar, now in its third edition. The workbook includes 2-tracks for learning biblical Greek and includes extensive exercises and biblical passages to translate, plus occasional review chapters.