Questions how the church properly fits into the larger picture of God's activity. Kingdom Matrix: Expanded Edition is based upon three solidly biblical yet highly controversial assumptions: At any given moment, I am either building the Kingdom of God or the dominion of Darkness. Period. It is possible to participate in church expansion and unintentionally be an agent for shrinking the Kingdom of God. It is possible to unknowingly value the Kingdom of God before acknowledging the value of its Source: the King. Kingdom Matrix: Expanded Edition contains four worldview quadrants that describe the values and preferences of four unique segments of our world: Self Seekers, Brand Expanders, Kingdom Seekers, Kingdom Expanders. While an intellectual leap for many, this book is illustrated with humorous stories and commonplace examples, making it both an enjoyable and challenging read. Updated with a 13 week discussion guide for small groups and church leadership, the wisdom behind Kingdom Matrix has never been more accessible.

One of the evangelical world's greatest areas of both interest and confusion is found in biblical theme of the Kingdom of God. In an era of denominational decline and even hostile skepticism toward 'organized religion', believers are grappling again with Jesus' King-dom concepts. As a result, much deconstruction of the church has taken place with little attention given to what might replace it.

This book questions how the church properly fits into the larger picture of God's activity. It is based upon three solidly biblical yet highly controversial assumptions: 1) At any given moment, I am either building the Kingdom of God or the dominion of Darkness. Period. 2) It is possible to participate in church expansion and unintentionally be an agent for shrinking the Kingdom of God. 3) It is possible to unknowingly value the Kingdom of God before acknowledging the value of its Source: the King. The Kingdom Matrix contais four worldview quadrants that describe the values and preferences of four unique segments of our world Self Seekers Brand Expanders Kingdom Seekers Kingdom Expanders While an intellectual leap for many, this book is illustrated with humorous stories and commonplace examples, making it both an enjoyable and challenging read.

In some way or another most of us are "stuck"-in a secret sin we can't control or maybe by an inability to stand up for ourselves. In Escaping the Matrix, authors Gregory A. Boyd and Al Larson use the vehicle of The Matrix film trilogy to argue that our struggles with habitual sin, thought patterns, damaged emotions, and phobias happen because we do not know how to take charge of the way we experience reality. The authors draw on biblical and psychological insights to provide practical resources for helping believers escape the matrix of the world system that ensnares them. While this book is aimed at the newest generation of Christian readers, all ages will be inspired by the book's innovative strategies for experiencing a deeper life in Christ.

This handbook provides thorough introductory articles on important themes in Christian theology. Along with cross-references and select bibliographies, it is an indispensable reference source. The Handbook consists of 148 topical entries arranged alphabetically. Instead of a Table of Contents, a "Routes For Reading" page suggests related entries, and cross-referencing makes 'surfing' this volume easier than ever.

Fresh thinking and new insights on the nature of science in relation to faith, showing particularly that (1) true science does not need to be and in fact is not hostile to religious faith, and (2) evangelical Christians in general need not be either fearful of nor hostile toward scientific endeavor.

Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness. There are few dreams more spiritually intoxicating than the dream of being used by God to start a new community of Christ that skillfully brings the restorative gospel to a lost and broken city. Something which feels like a spiritual landslide that starts with lostness and ends in an avalanche of new congregations multiplying and transforming community after community into which they unmistakably seep. Authors Jeff Christopherson and Mac Lake call readers to imagine a movement that vividly remembers the insubstantial days of a mustard seed with a sense of awe and wonder when looking at the indescribable harvest that stands all around. Though the kingdom of God can't be forced by superficial methods, the good news is that when you move past the threshold of your competency and comfort, you find yourself in the very spot where God can use you like no other. What wouldn’t you sacrifice to be a part of something that only could be described as a God-honoring gospel movement?