{"title":"Where to Start","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"book-of-books","title":"The Book of Books","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collateral-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion_content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt one level, the Bible is such an outstanding publishing success story that, just by the sheer scale of its translation and the quantities printed, it calls out to every person on the planet: \"Read me!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd to that the profound impact the Bible has had on our culture, and the personal testimony of the many who claim it has transformed their lives, and the case to open and read it surely becomes compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut... the barriers to doing so can be off-putting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a big book, written a long time ago, with words and ideas that may be unfamiliar to us. Where do I start? How do I go about it? Can I trust that what I am reading is the original, uncompromised Bible? How do all the different sections fit together and relate to each other?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeoff Robson writes to help you read the Bible, answering these and other common questions and explaining how to go about it and get the most out of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeoff Robson is a graduate of Moore College, an Australian editor and writer, and currently lives in Christchurch, New Zealand, where he works in university student ministry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collateral-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"head accordion_toggle\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Matthias Media","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":39726393360446,"sku":"bob","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"ebook","offer_id":39726678573118,"sku":"ebob","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0117\/6934\/8158\/products\/Book_of_Books_15.jpg?v=1569292794"},{"product_id":"captivated-by-christ","title":"Captivated by Christ","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collateral-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion_content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003eNo fads. Just the fullness of Christ.\u003cbr\u003eNo silver bullets. Just the sufficiency of Jesus.\u003cbr\u003eNo clever philosophies. Just clear proclamation of the one in whom ‚ all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge‚ are found.\u003cbr\u003eJoin pastor and preacher Richard Chin as he seeks to present you mature in Christ by delivering a clear, compelling picture of Jesus from the pages of Colossians.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRichard Chin is married to Jeanette, and is the father of four children walking in Christ. He serves as National Director of the Australian Fellowship of Evangelical Students, and loves proclaiming Jesus to the nations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eRecommendations\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"Richard Chin has written a guide to the Christian life as presented in Colossians that is - like Paul's letter - clear and simple, pithy and punchy. The book is compact but powerful. Theology and practical matters are both presented accurately from the text, and steeped in Richard's own experience of following Christ for years and helping others to do the same. This book is a model for people in their own Bible reading, for small group leaders, and even for preachers as they prepare messages from Colossians. I highly commend it.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Mark Dever, Pastor, Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington DC, President, 9marks.org\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"I met Richard several years ago at a student ministry conference. I was immediately impressed by his clear, careful and winsome exposition of Scripture. Those same qualities are on display in this excellent treatment of Colossians. Richard offers us personal stories, lessons from history, present-day application, and (most importantly) faithful teaching rooted in words of the Bible. This book is a terrific resource for seekers, new believers and long-time Christians alike.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Kevin DeYoung, Senior Pastor, Christ Covenant Church, Matthews, NC, Assistant Professor of Systematic Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte, NC\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"This is a delightful book‚ read it and savor it! Not only has Richard Chin gained a profound grasp on the rich letter to the Colossians, he has clearly lived it. This is clear, warm-hearted, searingly applied teaching which will both lift us up and bring us down to size, as it presents Christ to us on every page, in order to present us mature in Christ. I cannot recommend Captivated by Christ highly enough.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Gary Millar, Principal, Queensland Theological College, co-author \u003cem\u003eSaving Eutychus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"Richard Chin's excellent guide to Colossians is written with characteristic pithiness and clarity. He explains the text of Colossians in a way that is understandable and readable. His careful illustration and acute observation enable the reader to see just how and where the teaching of Colossians applies today. Above all else, this book directs the reader to the Lord Jesus Christ in all his fullness. This is what makes the book so valuable. It did me good, and reading it refreshed me in my love for Jesus and appreciation of who he is, and all that he has done.\"\u003cbr\u003e- William Taylor, Rector, St Helen's Bishopsgate, London, UK\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"Richard Chin has given us an engagingly written book, both respectful of God's word and also continuously applied in a deeply personal way. It helps us all to learn from Colossians.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Peter Jensen, Former Anglican Archbishop of Sydney, Former General Secretary, GAFCON\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"This book has helped me to see Jesus Christ more clearly from the Bible. Whenever that happens, as Christians all over the world discover, God speaks straight into your sinful heart, then comforts you with his forgiveness, helps you by his Spirit to grow in mature Christlikeness, and prepares you for the hard road ahead as we follow our crucified Lord to glory. Richard has turned his series of talks on Colossians into a book that is so readable, you can almost hear him delivering each chapter. Your time in this book is worth it to be captivated by Christ!\"\u003cbr\u003e- Bronwyn Windsor, Lay ministry leader, Sydney\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"A clear, fresh, sparkling commentary, filled with helpful practical application, which gets to the heart of the apostle Paul's letter - highlighting Jesus Christ's majestic uniqueness and calling all his followers to flesh out his lordship in every sphere of life.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Lindsay Brown, Director, FEUER (Fellowship of Evangelists in the Universities of Europe), Former General Secretary, International Fellowship of Evangelical Students\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"I was immediately drawn to 'Captivated by Christ' by Richard's warm and winsome writing style. His engaging illustrations give a velvety softness to the hammer that pounds the rich and deep truths of Colossians into our soul. This is a treasure of a book, with helpful sidebars and penetrating questions for small group study. It's a joy to recommend.\"\u003cbr\u003e- J Mack Stiles, Pastor, Erbil International Baptist Church, Iraq, Author, \"Marks of the Messenger\"\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collateral-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"head accordion_toggle\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Matthias Media","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":39726393655358,"sku":"cbc","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ebook","offer_id":39726678179902,"sku":"ecbc","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0117\/6934\/8158\/products\/captivated-by-christ_19_2048.jpg?v=1631267650"},{"product_id":"christian-living-for-starters","title":"Christian Living for Starters","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/just-for-starters\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eJust for Starters\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is known around the world as a leading Bible study resource for new Christians. Since 1979, when the studies were used as follow-up for a Billy Graham crusade, thousands have used these seven clear and simple studies to learn the basics of what it means to be a Christian.\u003c\/p\u003e\\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChristian Living for Starters\u003c\/em\u003e continues where \u003ca href=\"\/products\/just-for-starters\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eJust for Starters\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e leaves off, providing clarity and direction from the Scriptures on what it means to live the Christian life. It's also available in \u003ca href=\"\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChinese\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matthias Media","offers":[{"title":"Booklet","offer_id":39726393753662,"sku":"clfs2","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0117\/6934\/8158\/products\/Christian_Living_For_Starters_18.jpg?v=1569292810"},{"product_id":"christian-living-for-starters-chinese","title":"Christian Living for Starters (Chinese)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/just-for-starters-1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eJust for Starters\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is known around the world as a leading Bible study resource for new Christians. Since 1979, when the studies were used as follow-up for a Billy Graham crusade, thousands have used these seven clear and simple studies to learn the basics of what it means to be a Christian.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"christian-living-for-starters\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eChristian Living for Starters\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e continues where \u003cem\u003eJust for Starters \u003c\/em\u003eleaves off, providing clarity and direction from the Scriptures on what it means to live the Christian life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis version is a faithful translation into Chinese using simplified Chinese characters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matthias Media - Chinese","offers":[{"title":"Booklet","offer_id":39726393786430,"sku":"clfsch","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0117\/6934\/8158\/products\/Christian_Living_for_Starters_ChS.jpg?v=1569292815"},{"product_id":"faith","title":"Faith","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collateral-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion_content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEveryone knows that faith is central to the Christian life. But what is faith? What makes it so important? What are we meant to have faith in, and what difference should our faith make to everyday life?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn six short chapters, Bryson Smith takes us on a climb a climb to look out at the magnificent wisdom of God and understand faith in all its glory. In the course of this journey, we start to grasp what a life of faith looks like and why faith is more precious than gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBryson Smith is part of the ministry team at Dubbo Presbyterian Church in rural NSW, Australia. He has been living the faith for over 30 years and never ceases to be amazed by God's goodness and patience with him. Bryson is married to Sue and they have three children. 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It was first developed as follow-up material for the Billy Graham Crusade of 1979, and was used as the follow-up material in Australia for the Global Mission with Billy Graham at the beginning of 1995.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eJust for Starters\u003c\/em\u003e, (or 'the seven Basic Bible Studies' as it is sometimes known) looks at what the Bible teaches on seven fundamental topics: Saved by God, Trusting in God, Living God's way, Listening to God, Talking to God, Meeting with God's family, Meeting the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis version is a faithful translation into Chinese, using simplified Chinese characters.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matthias Media","offers":[{"title":"Booklet","offer_id":39726399946814,"sku":"jfsrch","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0117\/6934\/8158\/products\/Just_for_Starters_ChSrgb.jpg?v=1569293039"},{"product_id":"just-starting-out","title":"Just Starting Out","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs you start out in the Christian life‚ or go back to the basics for a refresh‚ what do you need to know? Listen in on these letters written to a new Christian, Dave, as he learns about some of the essentials of Christian living.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach letter covers a different aspect of what it means to be a Christian‚ from how we are saved by God, to why we read the Bible and go to church.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resource is designed to work in tandem with \u003ca href=\"just-for-starters-1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eJust for Starters\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, a set of seven foundational Bible studies. If you're doing these studies with someone, you'll find that the book ties in well with what you're studying week by week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: The seven letters in \u003cem\u003eJust Starting Out\u003c\/em\u003e were first published in a previous version of this book called \u003cem\u003eKicking Off\u003c\/em\u003e. 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That's the purpose of this book.\"\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are lots of books about Jesus' resurrection - and most of them are answering the 'did it really happen?' question. 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But I soon realized that what Jesus wants to say to a new Christian is really the same thing he wants to keep saying to the seasoned saint: \"Whoever loses his life for my sake will find it\". My prayer is that this book will persuade you of the truth of those words, and help you live like you believe them. It's a book for the brand new Christian that should challenge every believer‚ whether you've been following Jesus for five minutes or fifty years.\" \u003cbr\u003eAuthor, Paul Grimmond\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaul Grimmond \u003c\/span\u003eis the Dean of Students at Moore Theological College, Sydney. Before joining the faculty he served as Senior Assistant Minister at Unichurch (UNSW) (2010-2016), having previously been an editor for Matthias Media (2008‚ 2009) and Rector of Unichurch (2003‚ 2008).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe graduated from UNSW with a Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) in 1993 and a Bachelor of Divinity from Moore College in 2000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe is well-known as a trainer, mentor and pastor of students within the MTS apprenticeship and as a conference speaker. 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It was first developed as follow-up material for the Billy Graham Crusade of 1979, and was used as the follow-up material in Australia for the Global Mission with Billy Graham at the beginning of 1995.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eJust for Starters\u003c\/em\u003e, (or 'the seven Basic Bible Studies' as it is sometimes known) looks at what the Bible teaches on seven fundamental topics: Saved by God, Trusting in God, Living God's way, Listening to God, Talking to God, Meeting with God's family, Meeting the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA self-training course, to help you prepare and use \u003cem\u003eJust for Starters\u003c\/em\u003e with a new Christian, is also available: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/matthiasmedia.com\/products\/preparing-just-for-starters\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePreparing Just for Starters\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. 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It was first developed as follow-up material for the Billy Graham Crusade of 1979, and was used as the follow-up material in Australia for the Global Mission with Billy Graham at the beginning of 1995.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eJust for Starters\u003c\/i\u003e, (or 'the seven Basic Bible Studies' as it is sometimes known) looks at what the Bible teaches on seven fundamental topics: Saved by God, Trusting in God, Living God's way, Listening to God, Talking to God, Meeting with God's family, Meeting the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition uses the 2011 New International Translation and has a new cover and internal design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA self-training course, to help you prepare and use \u003ci\u003eJust for Starters \u003c\/i\u003ewith a new Christian, is also available: \u003ca href=\"\/preparing-just-for-starters\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePreparing Just for Starters\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. 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Curious?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow do you feel about the Bible?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo matter how you feel about the world's bestselling book, we can all use a guiding hand to help us make the most of our Bible reading. In this short, readable book, pastor and preacher Richard Chin offers you a step-by-step guide to better Bible reading: how to make sense of the Scriptures, how to avoid the most common pitfalls, and how to let God's word shape your life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownload the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/1830\/4342\/files\/HRBBmediakit.zip?v=1627515399\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003emedia kit\u003c\/a\u003e to get material that you can use to talk about the book with your church or group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRichard Chin is married to Jeanette, and is the father of four children walking in Christ. He serves as National Director of the Australian Fellowship of Evangelical Students, and loves proclaiming Jesus to the nations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eRecommendations\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"Richard Chin has written a great guide to reading the Bible. Is that something you've thought of doing this year? Reading this very short book will help you read that longer book‚ the Bible‚ better. In this book you'll find simple, direct help, short and useful, sane, clear, and basic. So much wisdom packed into so few pages! Chin has been reading his Bible for a long time, and can help us do it, too.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Mark Dever, Pastor, Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington DC, President, 9marks.org\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"Richard's writing is always wonderfully clear and straightforward, and this work is no exception. This is a great resource to put into the hands of disciplers, new Christians, and, really, any church member looking to grow in the faith. Here is a short book to help us read The Book even better.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Kevin DeYoung, Senior Pastor, Christ Covenant Church, Matthews, NC\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"The apostle Peter urges his readers, like newborn babies, to crave the wordy milk so that you may grow up in your salvation. This outstanding book not only helps us to read and understand the Bible better; it also left me longing to study it more. It covers complex material with characteristic clarity and winsome appeal. There are so many good lessons well taught. Reading the book and putting it into practice will leave us craving God's word and growing to maturity. I wholeheartedly recommend it.\"\u003cbr\u003e- William Taylor, Rector, St Helen's Bishopsgate, London, UK\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"Reading and living in the light of the written word that God has given is both a challenge and an enormous privilege. All sorts of pressures are trying to fix our attention elsewhere. Yet it is the word of God that shapes lives and builds churches. Richard Chin's little book will encourage you to read and teach the Bible, to listen attentively to these words God has given us, to delight in the Bible as well as to bend every effort to live it to the full. If the Bible seems a strange and threatening word to you, buy this book and be encouraged. If you are tempted to set aside the Bible in order to speak the words our neighbors want to hear and in the tone in which they want to hear them, buy this book and stand firm at this point. If you want to be reminded why the ministry of the word of God is the most important work there is in the world, buy this book and recapture the vision of life lived with and under the word of the living God. \"\u003cbr\u003e- Mark D Thompson, Principal, Moore Theological College, Sydney\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"Richard Chin packs everything you want in a book about the Bible into this small, accessible volume. This book isn't just a how-to manual for sound interpretation (though it is that!); it's also a glorious meditation on the worth of God's word, an encouragement to humble our hearts before God, and an invitation to see how Jesus fulfills God's promises and how every passage of Scripture unfolds the gospel of our Lord. If you love the Bible, you should get this book. 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In a world that increasingly uses the Bible poorly, every Christian should read this book. It is so full of scriptural insight that, as I read, I found myself not just learning how to read the Bible better, but worshipping the one who gave us the Bible.\"\u003cbr\u003e- J Mack Stiles, Pastor, Erbil International Baptist Church, Iraq, Author, \u003ci\u003eMarks of the Messenger\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Matthias Media","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":39726398832702,"sku":"hrbb","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ebook (epub)","offer_id":39726667628606,"sku":"ehrbb","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0117\/6934\/8158\/products\/HowtoReadtheBibleBetter21rgb150dpi.jpg?v=1626375767"},{"product_id":"one-forever","title":"One Forever","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collateral-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion_content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the New Testament describes what it means to be a Christian, it uses a phrase that is everywhere in Paul's letters but almost nowhere in our churches. 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