Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine135 reviews
Wayne Grudem

Zondervan, 1995

Outstanding and Unsurpassed

+ Very Readable
+ Read with discernment
+ Doctrine
+ Thank God
  
  











  



  
Salvation Belongs to the Lord: An Introduction to Systematic Theology8 reviews
John M. Frame

P & R Publishing, 2006

Excellent Introduction to Systematic Theology

+ "Lucid . . . Vigorously orthodox and sweetly pastoral" -- Indeed!
+ A great introduction to Systematic Theology
+ Introducing Systematic Theology
+ Salvation Belongs to the Lord
  
  











  



  
Holding Hands, Holding Hearts: Recovering a Biblical View of Christian Dating6 reviews
Richard D. Phillips, Sharon L. Phillips

P & R Publishing, 2006

Clear Biblical Thinking and Practical Application

+ The best!
+ A Biblically sound, well balanced book, full of Scripture references & applications, very enjoyable & funny, for anyone!
+ Biblical advice given with Christian love and wisdom
+ Best Christian Dating Book I've Read
  
  











  



  
Vintage Jesus: Timeless Answers to Timely Questions (Relit Theology)28 reviews
Gerry Breshears, Mark Driscoll

Crossway Books, 2008

Presents the person and work of Jesus Christ in a meaningful way for the average reader.

+ good college small group book
+ Solid as a rock!
+ Great book
  
  











  



  
Worship Matters: Leading Others to Encounter the Greatness of God7 reviews
Bob Kauflin

Crossway Books, 2008

Every evangelical leader should read it

+ A Great Book about Worship
+ Great for worship teams!
+ An Excellent Book for Pastors, Worship Leaders, and Worship Teams
+ New Revelation and Insight
  
  











  



  
Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God27 reviews
Francis Chan, Danae Yankoski

David C. Cook, 2008

Crazy Love

+ Great Buy
+ Overwhelmed by this book, and this Wonderful God!
+ I just love the way God loves me.
+ It is a LOVE/HATE thing...
  
  











  



  
Great Doctrines of the Bible: God the Father, God the Son; God the Holy Spirit; The Church and the Last Things2 reviews
Martyn Lloyd-Jones

Crossway Books, 2003

Yes!

+ The Doctor Delivers!

This is one of the bests books I have ever read. It is essentially a systematic theology usuing the same format as Calvin's Institute's, or Charles Hodge or Louis Berkhof, but it is so much more accessable to modern readers, especially lay-people. It is precise and Biblical, without wondering ...
  
  











  



  
An Introduction to the Old Testament: Second Edition12 reviews
Tremper Longman III, Raymond B. Dillard

Zondervan, 2006

An excellent concise overview

+ New Edition Available!
+ Excellent Book
+ Concise and Scholarly!
  
  











  



  
Reaching Out Without Dumbing Down: A Theology of Worship for the Turn-of-the-Century Culture17 reviews
Marva J. Dawn

Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1995

Don't Let Worship Be Flushed Down America's Cultural Toilet

+ Must read
+ Marva is marvelous!

This book, along with Thomas Long's "Beyond the Worship Wars" is a must read for all committed Christians, particularly those who are worried about where both Christ-centered worship and church membership numbers are headed in the current wasteland of contemporary culture. Dawn goes into how we ...
  
  











  



  
Interpreting the Prophetic Word4 reviews
Willem A. VanGemeren

Zondervan, 1996

Very helpful material

+ Good exposition of biblical prophetic literature.
+ A breath of fesh air

Van Gemeren has provided an incredibly useful resource for using the Prophets in the church. He is an excellent scholar on technical matters (see his editing of the NIDOTE but especially his Psalms commentary in the Expositor's Bible Commentary series--arguably the best commentary in that series) ...
  
  











  



  
New Bible Dictionary5 reviews

InterVarsity Press, 1996

Essential for anyone wanting to seriously study the Bible

+ A great tool for entry level hermeneutics
+ Reliable and up to date evangelical scholarship
+ Essential for Bible studies
+ Super Biblical Dictiona
  
  











  



  
ESV, Classic Reference TruTone Bible (Chestnut, Eternity Design)

Crossway Bibles, 2008
  
  











  



  
Terrify No More : Young Girls Held Captive and the Daring Undercover Operation to Win Their Freedom13 reviews
Gregg Hunter, 2005

Terrible yet captivating

+ Sensitivity, Combined With a Special Smack-Down
+ Painful, powerful book -- may change your life
+ Excellent book
  
  











  



  
ESV, The Literary Study Bible (Hardcover, Black Letter)17 reviews
Leland Ryken, Philip Graham Ryken

Crossway Bibles, 2007

The Other ESV Study Bible - the Literary Study Bible

+ ESV The Literary Study Bible
+ A unique way to study the Bible
+ Literary ESL Study Bible
  
  











  



  
The Crossway Comprehensive Concordance of the Holy Bible, English Standard Version5 reviews
William D. Mounce

Crossway Books, 2002

Great for the times a computer is ineffective

+ Best new translation I've seen in a long time!
+ Great start, needs Strong's numbers and Greek and Hebrew
+ Comprehensive standard concordance
  
  











  



  
Celebration Hymnal3 reviews

Word Entertainment Music, 1997

A Very Usable Hymnal

+ Great Hymnal!!
+ Great hymnal!

I play the piano in church, and this hymnal offers some easier-to-play versions of some of the favorite hymns. I especially like their version of "His Eye Is on the Sparrow" and "I'd Rather Have Jesus". It's also larger print and offers a huge selection. I'm very thankful that I found this ...
  
  











  



  
Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible: Complete and Unabridged39 reviews
Matthew Henry

Hendrickson Publishers, 2005

a great find for the true scholar

+ Complete (not the concise one) with a working Table of Contents
+ Deep insights into the scriptures

I was looking for an indepth commentary that held closely to the intent of scripture. Matthew Henry's work is awesome. His Puritan background is evident in a balanced presentation of passages and an emphasis on the restoration of the heart of man to his creator. The text is small but readable. A ...
  
  











  



  
New Bible Commentary: 21st Century Edition10 reviews
D. A. Carson, R. T. France, ...

InterVarsity Press, 1994

Really Useful

+ Excellent and thorough
+ One of the best one volume bible commentaries
+ Best Single Volume Commentary
  
  











  



  
An Introduction to the New Testament23 reviews
D. A. Carson, Douglas J. Moo

Zondervan, 2005

Great NT reference

+ Required Resource for Pastors

Theis is an excellent text for its depth and concise way it gets to the significance of the New Testment writings. It contain a rational and evidential analysis of current scholarly theories about the New Testament, i.e textual and form criticism. The authors refute incorrect scholarly theories ...
  
  











  



  
ESV Classic Reference Bible, Hardcover, Red Letter Text184 reviews

Crossway Bibles, 2001

Best English & Greek Interlinear Available Today

+ Accurate and Attractive
+ ESV BIBLE
+ Great