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Each booklet offers biblical answers and practical applications with the goal of nurturing healthy church practice and commitment.    In this Church Questions booklet, Greg Gilbert answers the question Can women be pastors? Gilbert explains why God reserved the office of pastor and elder exclusively for men by examining the structures of authority God established from the very beginning. Focusing on texts in Genesis 1–3 and 1 Timothy 2, Gilbert makes a case for why God’s original design for church leadership is not arbitrary, but part of his good and beautiful plan.     A Great Resource for Congregations and New Christians: Helps readers think more biblically about the Christian life and faithfulness in a local church Accessible and Practical: Small, shareable booklet includes helpful applications for individuals and churchesPart of the Church Questions Series Created in Partnership with 9Marks","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56299191107957,"sku":"9781433579080","price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781433579080_c8cbf0ae-b711-4257-861c-f2379e71562c.jpg?v=1786019531"},{"product_id":"9781433573279","title":"The Epic Story of the Bible – How to Read and Understand God`s Word","description":"A User-Friendly Introduction to Interpreting and Understanding God's Word Many Christians view the Bible as a book that they know they should read, but it can be hard to know where to start. If they spend time regularly reading it, it can often feel like a chore to be checked off for the day. What many miss is that the Bible is a sweeping story full of narrative, poetry, and letters—something to be marveled at and enjoyed.  In The Epic Story of the Bible, Greg Gilbert aims to teach Christians—or those interested in Christianity—what the Bible is and how to study it. Explaining the various genres and major themes woven throughout Scripture, Gilbert helps readers appreciate the word of God with less confusion and greater confidence. Adapted from the ESV Story of Redemption Bible.     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Explaining key concepts like kingdom, gospel, and social justice, DeYoung and Gilbert help us to get on the same page—united by a common cause—and launch us forward into the true mission of the church.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56299655659893,"sku":"9781433526909","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781433526909_73eb89f7-ffdb-4d3c-a3e8-b482fff67eb1.jpg?v=1786019188"},{"product_id":"9781682163481","title":"Why Trust the Bible? (25–pack)","description":"\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback \/ softback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56303308800373,"sku":"9781682163481","price":2.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781682163481_bf8f0836-d7bd-4501-a345-fecb35bbcf03.jpg?v=1786034069"},{"product_id":"9781682163382","title":"Who Is Jesus? 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