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Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine 135 reviews Wayne Grudem
Zondervan, 1995
Outstanding and Unsurpassed
+ Very Readable + Read with discernment + Doctrine + Thank God
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Salvation Belongs to the Lord: An Introduction to Systematic Theology 8 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
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Holding Hands, Holding Hearts: Recovering a Biblical View of Christian Dating 6 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
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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
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Worship Matters: Leading Others to Encounter the Greatness of God 7 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
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Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God 27 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...
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Great Doctrines of the Bible: God the Father, God the Son; God the Holy Spirit; The Church and the Last Things 2 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 ...
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An Introduction to the Old Testament: Second Edition 12 reviews Tremper Longman III, Raymond B. Dillard
Zondervan, 2006
An excellent concise overview
+ New Edition Available! + Excellent Book + Concise and Scholarly!
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Reaching Out Without Dumbing Down: A Theology of Worship for the Turn-of-the-Century Culture 17 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 ...
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Interpreting the Prophetic Word 4 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) ...
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New Bible Dictionary 5 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
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ESV, Classic Reference TruTone Bible (Chestnut, Eternity Design)
Crossway Bibles, 2008
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Terrify No More : Young Girls Held Captive and the Daring Undercover Operation to Win Their Freedom 13 reviews Gregg Hunter, 2005
Terrible yet captivating
+ Sensitivity, Combined With a Special Smack-Down + Painful, powerful book -- may change your life + Excellent book
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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
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The Crossway Comprehensive Concordance of the Holy Bible, English Standard Version 5 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
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Celebration Hymnal 3 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 ...
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible: Complete and Unabridged 39 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 ...
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New Bible Commentary: 21st Century Edition 10 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
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An Introduction to the New Testament 23 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 ...
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ESV Classic Reference Bible, Hardcover, Red Letter Text 184 reviews
Crossway Bibles, 2001
Best English & Greek Interlinear Available Today
+ Accurate and Attractive + ESV BIBLE + Great
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