Visit the timeless rhythms of the Christian life with award-winning author Harold L. Senkbeil. As he addresses the concerns and pressures of the world today, you'll discover that even while the world is dying, Christ's death brings about life. True life. One that He offers to you.

This new life stands the test of time and endures through the challenges of our dying world. While paradoxical, Christ's death is necessary for Him to guide you through death to life everlasting. Explore how this truth informs your entire Christian life, providing the Incarnational foundation, Sacramental focus, and Liturgical shape for your day-to-day.

In a dying world, let your journey be shaped by life—the life of Jesus, given for you.

What’s New in the Second Edition?

• Foreword from Rev. Dr. Robert Kolb
• Updates to reflect cultural and technological changes
• Updating Scripture to the ESV translation
• Updated Scripture Index

Fall '25
Required FLBC textbook for Theology of the Christian Life course taught by Dr. Jason Gudim, Professor of Practical and Systematic Theology.

The inspiring story of God's call to the mission field and God's work through human vessels to accomplish His purposes. This biography of Rev. Amos and Ovidie Dyrud emphasizes their years of service as missionaries in Madagascar and also serves as a history of Lutheran Free Church mission work in Madagascar.

Christianity is not the ability to memorize or recite from books of Scripture or doctrine. It is not magic. It is not social club, counseling group, or self-help support group. It does not promise that you will be healthy, wealthy, wise, or even happy.

Christianity is a truth—a truth first heard at the beginning of time that has echoed to this present age. A truth so profound that no man can master it, yet even a child can learn it.

Jonathan Fisk introduces his readers to that truth. He lays it out as simply as a child counts to ten on his fingers. Yet, training to hear the Echo, the reader will come to understand the wisdom that Fisk imparts is bottomless.

Fisk teaches nothing less than the distilled, unbreakable Christian Echo, the very thing which has radically changed humanity in every nation and tongue that it has ever been repeated. It the most astoundingly complete description of what life is and why it is worth living. And it’s worth repeating. Again.

Why does Bible study flourish in some churches and small groups and not in others? In this updated edition of a trusted classic, two Christian education specialists provide readers with the knowledge and methods needed to effectively communicate the message of the Bible. The book offers concrete guidance for mastering a biblical text, interpreting it, and applying its relevance to life. Its methods, which have been field-tested for twenty-five years, help pastors, teachers, and ministry students improve their classroom skills. Readers will learn how to develop the "big idea" of a passage and allow the text itself to suggest creative teaching methods. This new edition has been updated throughout and explores the changed landscape of Bible study over the past two decades. Readable and interdisciplinary in approach, this book will help a new generation of Bible students teach in a purposeful and unified way.

Spring '20

Required FLS textbook for Christian Education course taught by Mrs. Marian Christopherson.

Preaching occurs when a holy man of God opens the Word of God and says to the people of God, “Come and experience God with me in this text.”

Encountering God through Expository Preaching ushers preachers of all levels of experience through the practical steps necessary to preach with power. The authors not only cover the exegetical skills and homiletical techniques necessary for sound preaching, but they also dive deeper to emphasize how a pastor’s character and reliance upon the Holy Spirit are essential to preaching God’s word effectively. As the preacher encounters God in preaching, he will preach with spiritual power and see lives transformed and churches strengthened.

Spring '20

Required FLS textbook for Expository Preaching 3 course taught by Dr. Mark Olson.

In a world filled with worry and confusion, kids need to know there is a God who cares for them. At Emerald Crossing VBS, they’ll journey through Ireland’s lush landscapes, exploring the powerful words of Psalm 23. They’ll discover the life of the shepherd-king David and will learn how to cross from worry to peace, from fear to faith, and from uncertainty to a firm foundation in God’s Word through a relationship with the Good Shepherd.

A creative Bible for all!

The Enduring Word Bible features preprinted Bible verse illustrations in the margins, there to be colored and assist in Scripture meditation. The two-inch wide-ruled margins give you space to add your own notes, or prayers.

Features include:

• 350+ pre-printed Scripture illustrations (full-page and marginalia)
• 9.55 font size
• 2-inch margins
• Printed edges
• Single-column ESV text
• Words of Christ in red
• Lay-flat spine
• Presentation page for gift-giving
• Ribbon page marker
• Black-letter text on quality cream paper

In Engaging the Soul of Youth Culture Walt Mueller, founder and president of the Center for Parent/Youth Understanding, helps us to navigate the troubling and confusing terrain of teen worldviews so that we can effectively and compassionately pass along good news: our God is their God, our Savior can be their Savior.

Hardcover. Produced by a translation team of over 100 members with the attempt to preserve the stylistic variety of biblical authorship and ease of reading (at the eighth-grade level) despite literal translation. Includes center-column cross-references, full-color maps, concordance.

Truth used to be based on reason. No more. What we feel is now the truest source of reality. Despite our obsession with the emotive and the experiential, we still face anxiety, despair, and purposelessness.

How did we get here? And where do we find a remedy?

In this modern classic, Francis A. Schaeffer traces trends in twentieth-century thought and unpacks how key ideas have shaped our society. Wide-ranging in his analysis, Schaeffer examines philosophy, science, art and popular culture to identify dualism, fragmentation and the decline of reason.

Schaeffer's work takes on a newfound relevance today in his prescient anticipation of the contemporary postmodern ethos. His critique demonstrates Christianity's promise for a new century, one in as much need as ever of purpose and hope.

No book in the history of the world has had a greater impact on more lives than the Bible. Explore the wonders of God's Word and have your life changed forever as you discover God's plan to save all those who will put their trust in him.

This paperback edition of the full ESV Bible is ideal for personal use and for bulk distribution. Its handy size makes it suitable for regular Bible readers, and its extra features and content will help newcomers discover the Bible for themselves and better understand its message.

The ESV Study Bible was designed to help you understand the Bible in a deeper way. Created by a diverse team of 95 leading Bible scholars and teachers—from 9 countries, nearly 20 denominations, and 50 seminaries, colleges, and universities—the ESV Study Bible features a wide array of study tools, including extensive study notes, 200 full-color maps, 40 full-color illustrations, charts, timelines, articles, and introductions, making it a valuable resource for serious readers, students, and teachers of God’s Word.

A study Bible is a recommended textbook for coursework for FLBC students.

The ESV Study Bible was designed to help you understand the Bible in a deeper way. Created by a diverse team of 95 leading Bible scholars and teachers—from 9 countries, nearly 20 denominations, and 50 seminaries, colleges, and universities—the ESV Study Bible features a wide array of study tools, including extensive study notes, 200 full-color maps, 40 full-color illustrations, charts, timelines, articles, and introductions, making it a valuable resource for serious readers, students, and teachers of God’s Word.

A study Bible is a recommended textbook for coursework for FLBC students.

Much of our knowledge of the first three centuries of Christianity comes from the writings of Eusebius, the first great historian of the Christian faith. Dr. Maier's accurate yet engaging translation is further enhanced with a commentary following each chapter that explains historical events and figures for the lay leader. Full-color photos, maps, and charts.

Explore the entire Bible in just 20 minutes a day with the Today's Light Devotional Bible (ESV).

This special edition of God’s Word divides each Bible book into easy-to-read sections that begin and end with devotional commentary. “Get the Big Picture” points out how Bible stories fit into God’s salvation plan, and “Sharpen the Focus” reveals ways the readings apply to your life. Plus, find new Biblical connections with 90,000+ cross references.

Start your journey with the flexible reading plan that works best for you:

• One-year reading plan
• Two-year reading plan
• Chronological reading plan

9 point type.

Beginning with an introduction to Eutychus, the young man at the center of a tragic and miraculous event recorded in Acts 20 and who is a paradigm of adolescent development, this book examines what Lutheran theology adds to the field of youth ministry that isn't found elsewhere.

A fascinating look at the customs, food, furnishings, and occupations. Provides brief depictions with some line drawings of activities, tools, clothing, and more.

Foldout pamphlet, colorful and informative, 5.5" x 8.5" when closed. Fits inside most Bible covers.

Correlating wall chart also available.

Enrich your Bible study with this complete reference to all the words in the Bible using Strong's numbering system for the most literal translation. Includes complete dictionaries for Hebrew and Greek with helpful guides in how to use them.

A deeply personal account of one man's faith, Extra Nos recounts hip-hop Christian rapper FLAME's journey from Calvinism to Lutheranism.

After a serious car accident when he was 16, FLAME dedicated his music to Christian doctrine. Follow his path of being discovered as an artist to attending Concordia Seminary. In Extra Nos, FLAME dissects the misguided lyrics he used to write and details the truth he found in Lutheranism.

While FLAME's faith journey and life may be unique, readers will recognize the forgiveness, kindness, and healing nature of Lutheranism.

More than six decades ago, thousands of Germans were put to death for their attempt to overthrow the National Socialist tyranny. Most of them were Christian; some Roman Catholic, and some Lutheran. The most famous among the latter group were Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Carl Friedrich Goerdeler. This study will show that both men acted in accordance with Martin Luther's teachings on how and when to resist secular authority, although many eminent scholars and scribes have promoted the cliche that Luther was somehow to blame for Hitler's rise to power.

There is a limited quantity of this book available, ebooks may be purchased directly from the publisher here.

SIT 2023
Recommended SIT textbook for The Systems of Systematic Theology session taught by Dr. Jason Gudim.

This updated bestseller features a fresh new look and feel! It's also been upgraded to a larger size that makes it easier to hold while reading. These changes plus the new soft-touch feel will enhance the readability of this comforting book.
Filled with words of encouragement, hope-filled Scripture, and heart-stirring prayers, this 64-page, full-color book provides a journey through the emotional turmoil that serious illness causes. Through each stage of diagnosis and treatment, this book poignantly and compassionately presents God’s gift of hope during times of illness or pain.

Perfect-bound book with soft-touch cover, measures 5-1/2" x 8-1/2".

Scripture: Assorted ESV verses

ESV Student Bible. This full-color Bible was created especially for students ages 8 and older and is full of features designed to introduce them to the wonderful messages and promises in God's Word.

Discover the fascinating history, geography, and culture behind the events and characters of the Bible. Host Ray Vander Laan goes on-site to reveal the Bible’s intriguing historical context and its significance to modern believers, illuminating life-changing “faith lessons.” Approximately 5-7, 20-minute segments per set.

As they stood at the foot of Mount Sinai, the Israelites not only agreed to partner with God by worshipping Him as king, they also took on a mission: become a kingdom of priests in a prodigal world. This had been God's plan for His people from the time He called Abraham out of Ur, a mission that would forever characterize Abraham's descendants and one which Jesus would renew with His own ministry. Follow the rabbi through Israel and Jordan, scaling mountains in the Sinai and exploring the ancient cities of the Decapolis as you unpack what it means to be a kingdom of priests today.

Sessions include:

1. Abraham and Sarah and Three Strangers - filmed in Negev
2. Israel at Sinai: The First Great Commission - filmed in Timnah
3. Jesus Renews the Mission: Seeking the Lost -filmed in Qatzrin
4. The Lost Son: In a Far Country - filmed in Jeresh
5. The Seeking Father: The Lost Son Returns - filmed in Qatzrin

Discover the fascinating history, geography, and culture behind the events and characters of the Bible. Host Ray Vander Laan goes on-site to reveal the Bible’s intriguing historical context and its significance to modern believers, illuminating life-changing “faith lessons.” Approximately 5-7, 20-minute segments per set.

In John 17:26 Jesus says "I made known your name to them, and I will continue to make it known..." In Mission of Jesus, the fourteenth volume of That the World May Know, you'll deepen your understanding of this passionate revelation to a broken world God longs to redeem. Discover how Jesus triumphantly made God's presence known on Earth, and how he asks you to do the same—bringing God's shalom to the chaos of others.

Sessions include:

1. Capernaum: Jesus Blinds the Evil One
2. Decapolis: The Other Side—Jesus and the Man
3. Crucifixion: The Coronation of a King
4. Ascension: The King Takes His Throne
5. Pentecost: God Changed His Address

Discover the fascinating history, geography, and culture behind the events and characters of the Bible. Host Ray Vander Laan goes on-site to reveal the Bible’s intriguing historical context and its significance to modern believers, illuminating life-changing “faith lessons.” Approximately 5-7, 20-minute segments per set.

Like the Roman Empire, today's governments or organizations can become centered on power and believe their messages are the "good news." As Christians, we're called to proclaim God’s name in all the earth (1 Chronicles 16:8), but how do we do that in the midst of false gospels?

In Clash of Kingdoms, the fifteenth volume of That The World May Know, discover how Paul communicated the Good News of Christ to Philippi, a Roman colony that worshipped false gods. Can you live the message as Paul did while he encouraged the church in Philippi to consider itself a colony of heaven, not Rome? Consider your citizenship—and the message you convey to the world—as Ray Vander Laan takes you deeper into the culture of ancient Philippi. Experience the Bible in historical context, as you walk in the footsteps of the second missionary tour of the Apostle Paul in Greece—in locations like Philippi, Thessaloniki, and Delphi.

Sessions include:

1. The Gospel of Caesar - filmed in Philippi, Greece
2. The Believers - filmed in Philippi, Greece
3. The Powers of Darkness -filmed in Philippi & Delphi, Greece
4. The Philippian Jailer - filmed in Philippi, Greece
5. The Confronting the Empire - filmed in Thessaloniki, Greece

Faith Notes: A Christ-Centered Survival Kit for Young Men offers nearly 100 devotions for teen boys on relevant topics, such as anxiety, bullying, purity, and more.

Being part of society as a Christian means living out your faith in the church, the government, and the family. Lutherans call this The Three Estates. At the same time, every individual is called by God to do something in the world, known as your vocation. This can be a job, a volunteer program, or even being a parent. Both your vocation and living in The Three Estates are beautiful and rich parts of being a Lutheran.

Rev. Dr. Alfonso Espinosa examines both of these theological concepts to help you see how to take up God's greatest call: showcasing God's light through you and into the world. Learn how to express Christ's light in each portion of your life as you go about your daily routine. Understand how God's light is upon you in a vertical calling and how it is through you in a horizontal calling. As you combine all of these callings, you will ultimately see how your life continuously points back to Christ and His plan for you. With a closing chapter on the theology of Sanctification, you'll find yourself shining Christ's light in every moment of your day.

Faith Notes: A Christ-Centered Survival Kit for Young Women offers nearly 100 devotions for teen girls on relevant topics, such as anxiety, bullying, purity, and more.

Sixteen chapters tell the story of the LEM's origins, growth, and widespread use by God during its first two decades (1937-1957) and its significant role in a national revival. There are also three appendices, the third of which covers the LEM of the 1960s and 70s and the youth revival movement of those years.