Böcker av Pierce Taylor Hibbs

God has put light in you. Are you giving it to others? Christians believe they have received the light of Christ by grace, through faith (John 8:12; 12:36). But what does this mean, and what difference does it make in everyday life? In The Christ-Light, award-winning author Pierce Taylor Hibbs answers those questions with Scripture, poetry, and prayer. Tracing the theme of light throughout the Bible, he tells the story of God's mysterious love and its potent effect on those who believe. In these pages, readers will find not only biblical theology, but passionate reflection and encouragement, pointing them toward a life of self-giving for others, empowered by the Holy Spirit. The Christ-Light helps us glimpse the beauty of Christian community, rooted in and stretching towards the light of God's love in Christ Jesus.

What every person wants more than anything else is to be fully known and fully loved. This is what it means to be an insider. And the grand story of Scripture is about how the insider God-Father, Son, and Holy Spirit-has come to outsiders in order to bring us in. How does this happen? And what does this do to shape our understanding of who God is, who we are, and what the world is like? In Insider-Outsider, award-winning author Pierce Taylor Hibbs (Struck Down but Not Destroyed, The Book of Giving, The Great Lie) explores the theology of insiders and outsiders, unpacking the beauty of God's character and work throughout history, culminating in the coming of Jesus Christ, the great insider, and in the giving of the Holy Spirit.But Hibbs doesn't stop there. He uses this insider-outsider dynamic to present a fresh approach to apologetics, helping everyday Christians talk about their faith in extraordinary ways. Guiding readers through the thickets of theology, philosophy, and culture, he shows what it looks like for insiders in Christ to approach outsiders with courage, kindness, and truth. With a foreword by Christopher Watkin (Biblical Critical Theory), and chock-full of poetry, prayers, and critical questions, Insider-Outsider promises to serve the next generation of Christians with the life-changing, world-shaping truth of the gospel: the good news of God coming to outsiders in order to make them insiders. If you've been looking Reformed theology and a down-to-earth guide to apologetics that doesn't compromise on richness, look no further.

The deepest longing for humans is communion with the living, eternal God. But how does it happen? What gets in the way? And how does that communion define who we are, give us purpose, and show us what lies ahead for us? In One with God, award-winning author Pierce Taylor Hibbs leads readers on a conversational, poetic, and prayerful journey into the wonders of Jesus's great prayer for his people: that they may be one with him (John 17). Filled with discussion questions, reader resources, and prayers for group study, One with God inspires readers to chase after the one thing they can't truly live without: peace with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. It's only in a peaceful relationship with God that we'll find out who we are, why we're here, and where we're going."A subject as wondrous as our Creator God and as breathtaking as the fact that we can experience true oneness with him deserves a treatment this inspiring, this biblically grounded, and this beautifully written." - Tim Challies, Christian pastor, blogger, and author of several books, including Visual Theology, Epic, and Seasons of Sorrow"One reason the modern emphasis on the self is so sinister is God made us for union with him. Union with the living God in Christ - almost too good to be true! - is a powerful tonic against the subtle, destructive spells of our age. Drink deeply of this book. That is, slowly, without hurry, and, as much as you're able, without distraction. And do what God made us, as humans, uniquely for: meditate on God and marvel." - David Mathis, senior teacher, desiringGod.org; pastor, Cities Church, Saint Paul, Minnesota; author, Workers for Your Joy: The Call of Christ on Christian Leaders"One with God is a personal, poetic, practical and potent primer for spiritual growth. Herein Pierce Hibbs imparts theological nourishment to refocus, refresh and restore souls by deepening our understanding and experience of union with Christ." - Dr. Peter A. Lillback, president, Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia"This book is a wonder-filled, thoughtful combination of rich theology, poetic expression, personal sensitivity, and spiritual devotion. It unfolds how to pursue God in the light of his pursuit of us. Read it and taste the love of God." - Vern S. Poythress, Distinguished Professor of New Testament, Biblical Interpretation, and Systematic Theology, Westminster Theological Seminary "In some ways, this book's thesis is simple: Chase after God. What could be sweeter or more relevant at a time when we seem to be chasing anything and everything else. This is the message that can change our life and Pierce Hibbs has articulated it so thoughtfully here." - Michael Horton, J. Gresham Machen Professor, Westminster Seminary California

Losing a parent can reveal much about who you are. Award-winning Christian author Pierce Taylor Hibbs (author of Struck Down but Not Destroyed and Finding Hope in Hard Things) offers a concise and gripping memoir that chronicles his spiritual journey through losing his father at a young age. In a narrative that blends prose, art, and intimacy, he shows three things grief has taught him about being a human. First is transience, the passing away of himself and all things. Second is limitation, which allows for human relationships. Third is perspective, seeing the world from a certain place. Last is hope, choosing to believe that there is more to life than what we see. The memoir works through these words in relation to his father's death, drawing out deep spiritual observations that serve to remind readers who they are. Hibbs takes what is a universal experience and makes it tangible for readers without removing its relevance for their own lives. These are words to be felt and experienced, not merely read.