Böcker av David Ayers

Better, not boring: a biblical view of relationships. David Ayers has written this helpful little book to help you think through these questions and understand why this is such an important part of the Christian life.  Chastity is a word that isn't used much these days, but it means exercising sexual self-control in line with the moral teachings of the Bible. It means honoring God, respecting others, and embracing the liberating beauty of God's order. But how do we do that in today's recreational dating culture? And how do we think about dating and, ultimately, marriage?  Practical and relatable, Ayers doesn't shy away from addressing the real questions, situations and decisions young people are likely to have to navigate. With sensitivity, he shows how biblical truth can resonate with real life.   Contents:Chastity - What's That?Marriage - God's Perfect Plan for SexObstacles to Thinking about Sex BiblicallyPractical Wisdom for Pursuers of ChastityNormal Christian Living Recreational DatingSexual Cohabitation Between Unmarried PartnersThe Blessings of ChastityAppendix A: What now?Appendix B: Other Books and Resources Track is a series of books designed to disciple the next generation in the areas of culture, doctrine, and the Christian life. While the topics addressed aren't always simple, they are communicated in a manner that is.  With the intention of the content being absorbed, examined and applied, each chapter includes a summary of the main point, and reflection questions that can be used individually, in 1-2-1 mentoring or in a group setting.

Why should we care about marriage? There is a lot of confusion about the purpose of marriage today: outside the church as well as within it. Written by a distinguished Christian sociologist, Christian Marriage is a theologically rich, biblically robust, and sociologically informed treatise on the nature and value of marriage. Drawing on recent social science research, empirical data, and social history, Ayers paints a picture of marriage as an institution meant for human flourishing. Along the way, Ayers addresses such topics as: Dating and selection of a spouse The importance of premarital counseling Sex and procreation Mentoring and supporting unmarried believers Divorce and remarriage Current controversies surrounding premarital sex and same-sex marriageThough the book is academically and theologically informed, it is written with a pastoral heart. It seeks to provide a rich resource for pastors and counselors on a topic of supreme importance to a vibrant church and society.

Modernism, Internationalism and the Russian Revolution' examines responses to the Russian Revolution and the formation of League of Nations in literature and journalism in the years following 1917.

This book argues that the English Literature of the period can be better understood when it is examined in the context of a more local social and literary history.