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The Singer/The Song/The Finale (The Singer Trilogy 1-3) 19 reviews
Calvin Miller
InterVarsity Press, 1980
Awesome!
This is one of those books I read over and over again. I have read it probably 20 times since my first reading. Calvin Miller puts biblical stories into narrative poems that are so well written they force you to turn the page again and again. This book is the first in the Singer Trilogy, followed by The Song and The Finale. It is a poetic retelling of three biblical books: The Singer parallels ...
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Breaking Free: Understanding Sexual Addiction & the Healing Power of Jesus16 reviews
Russell Willingham
InterVarsity Press, 1999
Excellent Christian book on Sex Addiction
The reason I liked this book so much is that the author,Russell Willingham, writes with grace and truth. He also comes from the unique perspective of healing through the power of Jesus Christ. Readers who struggle with sex addiction will be truly blessed with this book.
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The Canon of Scripture23 reviews
Frederick Fyvie Bruce
InterVarsity Press, 1988
FF Bruce's "The Canon of Scripture"
The book The Canon of Scripture, by F. F. Bruce, is a thorough scholarly treatment of the history of the Holy Bible as found in its present form: Old and New Testaments, 66 books constituting the authoritative writings of the Christian church. It is formal in style and thoughtful in content. It is nearly exhaustive, presenting ideas from a broad multitude of sources, yet manages to remain an ...
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Evangelism & the Sovereignty of God29 reviews
J. I. Packer
InterVarsity Press, 1991
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 ...
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Dictionary of Biblical Imagery16 reviews
InterVarsity Press, 1998
Excellent Reference
The Dictionary of Biblical Imagery is an excellent reference for obtaining expanded meanings of the different words and images of the Bible. And even if it's a "dictionary", it is an enjoyable read straight through or even just when you want to hop from one entry to another. And for the price, it's a steal.
Highly recommended!
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The Mark of the Christian15 reviews
Francis Schaeffer
InterVarsity Press, 1976
A down and dirty litmus test for Christians
I first read this book as a young Christian and now am impressed with how many of the concepts I have adopted in my own creed. I detest pop Christian symbols and the urge to define a Christian by market forces. Schaeffer attempts to challenge the reader into not only glimpsing in the mirror, but to really make changes accordingly.
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Foundations of the Christian Faith (Master Reference Collection)12 reviews
James Montgomery Boice
InterVarsity Press, 1986
Looking for a kind Calvinist?
If you're looking for a kind, generous, wonderfully readable Calvinist, (the late) Dr. Boice is your man. R.C. Sproul has said that when James Boice died it was like a form of God's judgement on the American nation. That may sound a bit over the top, but the day I heard of Boice's death, I felt a great void.
In my reviews, I don't like to rehash the contents of a book, especially an ...
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Mastering Monday: A Guide to Integrating Faith And Work17 reviews
John D. Beckett
InterVarsity Press, 2006
Excellent Perspective for those Struggling with the Marketplace
John Beckett has accurately captured many of the struggles and tensions Christians experience daily in the marketplace. Aspects of the author's journey are common to many Christians. His chapter "Integrating two Worlds" will be a help to any Christian in the marketplace -it is an issue that continually manifests itself. The phrase "I found that my growing faith was often relevant to work ...
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Arminian Theology: Myths And Realities19 reviews
Roger E. Olson
InterVarsity Press, 2006
A Reformer's Must Read
With "Arminian Theology: Myths and Realities" (2006) Professor Roger Olson asserts that "Arminianism is a legitimate evangelical theological option" for the 21st century. Through this well documented 250-page hardback (with dozens of footnotes in each chapter) he intervenes on the "myths" attacking Arminianism.
Olson's adroitly refutes each "myth" posited on Arminianism primarily by ...
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The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament13 reviews
Craig S. Keener
InterVarsity Press, 1994
An Enriching Look at the Cultural and Historical Background of each New Testament Verse
I was given this book as an ordination present back in 1996, and I have used it faithfully ever since. It is the work of Craig Keener, New Testament professor at Eastern Seminary. He works verse by verse from Matthew through Revelation, giving cultural and historical information that lies behind the text. He teaches about the different kinds of tax collectors, the roles and responsibilities of ...
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Introduction to the Old Testament11 reviews
Tremper Longman, Raymond B Dillard
Intervarsity Press, 2007
Excellent Book
This is an excellent book for those who are studying the Old Testament.
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Know the Truth: A Handbook of Christian Belief9 reviews
Bruce Milne
InterVarsity Press, 1999
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 ...
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God's Whisper in a Mother's Chaos: Bringing Peace Home10 reviews
Keri Wyatt Kent
InterVarsity Press, 2000
Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow
As we weather the more difficult aspects of motherhood, sometimes the cold winds of challenge, disappointment (mostly in ourselves), and downright struggle can drive us to a place of despair and isolation. By her vulnerable writing in God's Whisper in a Mother's Chaos, Keri Kent wraps us in the warm blanket of discovery that we are not alone... She follows that profound gift with a cup of hot ...
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The Message of Romans: God's Good News for the World (The Bible Speaks Today)9 reviews
John R. W. Stott
InterVarsity Press, 2001
An Excellent Exposition of Romans
John R.W Stott is one of the best scholarly pastors in the world because of his academic zeal coupled with a shrewd sense of how scripture applies to our lives. This really comes through in his Romans commentary. After a brief introduction where he descrobes how the book of Romans has impacted great Christian people of faith like Martin Luther, John Wesley, and Karl Barth, he dives right into the ...
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Transforming Discipleship: Making Disciples a Few at a Time9 reviews
Greg Ogden
InterVarsity Press, 2003
One of the best!
This is an important, high quality, recent work on disciple making from a long-time practitioner who has served as a pastor and seminary teacher. Ogden surveys the low condition of discipleship in the modern church before analyzing Jesus' and Paul's approaches to making disciples. His analysis is rich in principles and useful insights. Then he provides a section on practical strategy for making ...
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Good News About Injustice Youth Edition : A Witness of Courage in a Hurting World9 reviews
Gary A. Haugen
InterVarsity Press, 2002
Highly recommended
This book changed the way I think about the world in important and good ways. I've heard the author speak, and he is uniquely credible.
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The Singer9 reviews
Calvin Miller
InterVarsity Press, 1976
Awesome!
This is one of those books I read over and over again. I have read it probably 20 times since my first reading. Calvin Miller puts biblical stories into narrative poems that are so well written they force you to turn the page again and again. This book is the first in the Singer Trilogy, followed by The Song and The Finale. It is a poetic retelling of three biblical books: The Singer parallels ...
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Authority to Heal8 reviews
Ken Blue
InterVarsity Press, 1987
practical, real, authentic
Blue presents a five-step model to start a healing ministry, especially for those with little or no such background. This model originates from Fuller Theological Seminary's Professor John Wimber and has been tested in diverse denominational heritages, e.g., Presbyterian, Lutheran, Methodist, Baptist, Pentecostal. The five steps, with headings in Blue's own words, are: (1) To Interview the Sick ...
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Beyond Bumper Sticker Ethics: An Introduction to Theories of Right & Wrong 10 reviews
Steve Wilkens
InterVarsity Press, 1995
You should know this!
If you never heared about most influential Ethical/Moral theories, then buy this book and read it.
If you already know some stuff about Ethics, then buy it and read it anyways.
If you don't care about Ethics, still you have to read it.
You have NO choice.
You OUGHT to read it!
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Discipleship Essentials: A Guide to Building Your Life in Christ10 reviews
Greg Ogden
InterVarsity Press, 1998
Awesome Resource for New Believers
I have used this book in discipleship with new believers several times with outstanding results.
It's very well written, provides lots of different options for learning including 2 different types of Bible Studies, deep application questions & a reading.
Over all this a great book if you want to know all the essentials of life with Christ.
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