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The Gospel in Dostoyevsky: Selections from His Works

5 reviews
Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Fritz Eichenberg

Orbis Books, 2004

Homilies in Classic Literature
The Soviet Union burned Bibles and banned their importation. Yet, possibly out of national pride, they never censored the work of this great Russian novelist. Luther once said that if the entire Bible were lost, except the Book of Romans, that it alone would be enough for salvation. Dostoyevesky takes us a step further: in a land where one could be born, grow up, and die at normal life ...

Christian Directory

4 reviews
Richard Baxter, J. I. Packer

Soli Deo Gloria Ministries, 1997

puritan casuistry
This book contains a staggering amount of information. Baxter begins by leading the person to Christ, and then he teaches him/her how to be an established and strong Christian. Further topics cover how one may profitably use the Sacraments, conduct family worship, educate children, engage in controversy, go to law. There is also a host of questions on matter relating to the church; how to ...

A Quest for Godliness: The Puritan Vision of the Christian Life

13 reviews
J. I. Packer

Crossway Books, 1994

An Edifying Overview of Puritan Life and Ministry - A Must Read!
In 336 densely packed pages and over several chapters, Packer, in his book, 'A Quest for Godliness,' brings the reader face to face with many different facets of Puritan life and ministry with historical precision and keen theological insight. Packer insists that an encounter like this with the Puritans is essential for Christians today who have all but lost any true sense of what Puritans ...

Faithfulness and Holiness: The Witness of J.C. Ryle

4 reviews
J. I. Packer

Crossway Books, 2002

Persevering against the Odds
"I only know it is far easier to be a Christian among singing, praying, sympathizing Christians in a public room, than to be a consistent Christian in a quiet, retired, out-of-the-way, uncongenial home." As the other reviewers have said, this is an appreciation and should be read sa such. Appreciation or no, Packer reaveals the facts and this makes Ryle enjoyable to read about. Ryle was a man ...

Romans (Crossway Classic Commentaries)

7 reviews
Charles Hodge

Crossway Books, 1994

The definitive reformed commentary of the 19th century
Charles Hodge was one of the foremost reformed theologians of the old conservative Princeton group. A distinguished man of letters and hermeneutic scholar he presents the encyclical of Paul to the church at Rome in a logical and systematic manner with philological references throughout. Dr. Gorden H. Clark considered it to be the definitive work on the epistle. The commentary will be more ...

New Dictionary of Theology

5 reviews

InterVarsity Press, 1988

Tremendous overall value
Excellent resourse! One of the very best, single volume theological dictionaries available. For the size, one of the most concise packages of information. If your interest is in theology, this would be an excellent choice!

Galatians (Crossway Classic Commentaries) (Crossway Classic Commentaries)

5 reviews
Martin Luther

Crossway Books, 1998

His Passion is Contagious; My Favorite Galatians Commentary
Not too long ago I wrapped up a year-long study of Galatians. In the process, the Spirit used the book to bring the definition and perils of legalism to bear on my life. Just as in Galatians 3:1, seeing Christ clearly portrayed as crucified for my sins, how could I foolishly even presume to think that there was something that I could add to this salvation?! God used the book to literally change ...

Know the Truth

9 reviews
Bruce Milne

Inter-Varsity Press, 1998

A must-read for all serious Christians
In our pragmatic, outcomes oriented age, the church has begun to lose its way. "Theology" and "Doctrine" are considered too theoretical and impractical for the needs of today. Milne reminds us that at the source of all practice is belief. He also reminds us that any movement away from basic Christian belief is to court disaster. Those who deride theology need to re-examine their hearts and submit ...

Evangelism and the sovereignty of God (Christian books for the modern world)

29 reviews
J. I Packer

Inter-Varsity Press, 1963

Pressing Into God
This is a remarkable and thought-provoking volume. Prof. Packer develops the view that there is an antinomy between human responsibility and the sovereignty of God. These understandings do not contradict each other and in fact exist alongside each other. We need to hold both ideas in our minds as we consider Holy Scripture and reflect on the truths of God's reality. The work also discusses ...

Keep in Step with the Spirit, rev. and enla: Finding Fullness in Our Walk with God

7 reviews
J. I. Packer

Baker Books, 2005

This book means freedom
I was in the charismatic church back in the 80's. But, because of certain experiences I had while there, I began to have misgivings about the constant emphasis (not bad in itself but it left out many things it should not have) on the Holy Spirit and the way it was being taught. When I tried to speak with people (leadership) about my feelings I found that I started getting the cold shoulder ...

New Bible Dictionary

4 reviews

Inter-Varsity Press, 1996

Essential for anyone wanting to seriously study the Bible
The New Bible Dictionary is more like an encyclopaedia than simply a dictionary. The scholarship is first-rate and the book is an almost essential resource for those who are conducting more in-depth study of the Bible. It contains a number of articles from a range of good Christian scholars on pretty much every person, place, book and other thing in the Bible. For example, when discussing a ...

Finding God's Will (set of 5 pamphlets)

3 reviews
J. I. Packer

InterVarsity Press, 1999

Simply a Classic
This little booklet is a classic on Finding God's Will. Packer presents a concise, easy-to-read work here providing biblical pointers on learning God's will. One section offers very helpful insights on why Christians often miss God's will. Packer asserts the will of God is found not in inward promptings, but in the dictates of Scripture. I recommend this book highly -- as a matter of fact, ...

In My Place Condemned He Stood: Celebrating the Glory of the Atonement

2 reviews
J. I. Packer

Crossway Books, 2008

Mandatory Reading for Pastors
Last week I received a copy of In My Place Condemned He Stood in the mail. And, as is my habit, I read the introduction and the endorsements; my only problem was, I could not put it down. The forward is by Ligon Duncan, Al Mohler, Mark Dever and CJ Mahaney. They explain in their piece that upon a series of lengthy discussions on great books and articles on the atonement they dreamed together ...

Practical Religion

4 reviews
John Charles Ryle

Sovereign Grace Publishers Inc., 2001

Proper Theology = Proper Living
There is quite the movement in today's evangelical circles to the idea of "practical theology." Living what you believe, or 'walking the walk, if you will. What this movement sorely misses however is that to "live what you believe," you must KNOW WHAT YOU BELIEVE! Ryle deftly walks the line between Systematic and Practical theologies, constantly forcing the reader to stop and examine his/her ...

Keep in step with the Spirit

4 reviews
J. I Packer

F.H. Revell, 1984

A ballanced book!
This is a book I'd like to recomend for three reasons. 1. It has deepend my knowledg about The Holy Spirit; Who He is and what He does. 2. It has given me a desire to live a holy life. It is not a teoretical book about the issue. Packer writes as a mentor! 3. It has ballanced my views about some cotroversial issues such as baptism in The Spirit, the second blessing, 'The "Wretched Man" in ...

The Throne, the Lamb & the Dragon: A Reader's Guide to the Book of Revelation

4 reviews
Paul Spilsbury

InterVarsity Press, 2002

Understanding what Rev. means by what it meant
This is a good, fairly short summary of scholarly analysis of the book of Revelation, solidly grounded in what it meant to those who originally wrote and recopied it.

Power Religion: The Selling Out of the Evangelical Church?

2 reviews
Charles W. Colson, J. I. Packer, ...

Moody Pr, 1992

Should be required reading for all church leaders.
Many of the issues up for discussion are simply based upon the age-old debate between, semi-Pelagianism and Augustinianism. However the contributers adroitly cut through the flesh and get at the heart of contemporary church issues. This debate is not over a matter of style.But rather it accurately raises the concern as to what constitutes true Christian religion. If some of the points that are ...

Matthew (Crossway Classic Commentaries, Vol 1)

2 reviews
J. C. Ryle

Crossway Books, 1993

Solid food for the soul.
J. C. Ryle's Expository Thoughts on the Gospels is solidly Evangelical and Biblical. The expositions are short, and easy to read in a devotional setting. In Ryle's own words, "In each Exposition I have generally begun by stating as briefly as possible the main scope and purpose of the passage under consideration. I have then selected two, three, or four prominent points in the passage, singled ...

Revival

4 reviews
Martyn Lloyd-Jones

Crossway Books, 1987

Must read regarding REVIVAL
It touches my heart. I think all the Christians should think about this topic and work up with it. The auther used simple verses of Bible and described problems of churches. Most important thing, he figured out the step we can follow and the concept we should keep in mind.

Guard Us, Guide Us: Divine Leading in Lifes Decisions

4 reviews
J. I. Packer, Carolyn Nystrom

Baker Books, 2008

Great teaching on how Christians receive God's guidance
Packer and Nystrom present the church with a fresh formulation of divine spiritual direction. Here is a new book written by two authors who construct beautiful sentences and well-crafted chapters in order to teach Christians how it is that God communicates His will to us. This book is not short, skimpy, or sparing. It is more than just simple principles, and yet in many ways it arises from ...

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