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When a rock and roll front man releases a book, you don't expect it to be on theology. Life on the road? Sure. The ups and downs of fame? Absolutely. Finding truth in a postmodern world? Not so much. But that's what John Copper has given us, and it is awesome! The Christian world has… Continue reading Awake & Alive to Truth by John L. Cooper
Christians want to make a difference in the world. We want to see society change for the better. We want people to know Jesus. How do we begin to do that when the world is so different? In this book, R. C. Sproul explains the word views that make up today's culture, from secularism to… Continue reading Making a Difference by R. C. Sproul
We tend to talk a lot about God's love; His mercy and His grace. Have you ever considered God's holiness? If not, why not? In this book, Dr. R. C. Sproul explains what God's holiness is, and how we are to respond to it. The one thing we should never do is try to ignore… Continue reading The Holiness of God by R. C. Sproul
Published in 1539, the second edition of Calvin's Institutes of the Christian Religion contained a new chapter: On the life of a Christian Man. It has since been published many times in various languages as part of the entirety of the Institutes, as well as separate books, such as this one. In this new English… Continue reading A Little Book on the Christian Life by John Calvin
Was the death of Jesus on the cross necessary? Was it the only way for people to return to God? The answer is "yes," and R. C. Sproul explains why. Using scripture from both the Old and New Testaments, Sproul shows how our fallen human condition leaves us separated from God, what happened to Jesus on… Continue reading The Truth of the Cross by R. C. Sproul
It is impossible to talk about the Reformation without talking about Martin Luther. His Ninety-Five Theses jumpstarted this movement in the church that led back to the truth of justification. This book is a collection of essays, written by some of today's top Reformed theologians and pastors, on different aspects of Luther's life and theology, including… Continue reading The Legacy of Luther by R.C. Sproul and Stephen J. Nichols
Many people turn away from words like "doctrine" or "theology." They seem like things only pastors and scholars should care about, but theology is simply the study of God and His word. In Core Christianity, Michael Horton discusses the central beliefs that all Christians share, why we believe them, and why it is important for us to understand… Continue reading Core Christianity by Michael Horton
This second edition of Four Views on Hell is part of the Zondervan Counterpoints series. As with the other books of the series, we find a presentation of the current views on just what hell is. This updated edition features all new contributors. Each contributor presents his view of the doctrine of hell in an essay.… Continue reading Four Views on Hell: Second Edition
Does anything begin without first being an idea? A thought? How have ideas shaped the world we know today? That's what R. C. Sproul sets out to explain in this book. Going back to the days of Pythagoras, Sproul gives us an introduction to the ideas and theories of many of the greatest thinkers, including… Continue reading The Consequences of Ideas by R. C. Sproul
Half Done is a way to celebrate reaching the middle of a book. When starting a new book, find the exact page at the middle of the book. Once you’ve read that page, share a sentence or two from it. That’s all there is to it. Today I reached the middle of J. I. Packer's Knowing… Continue reading Half Done – Knowing God
Friday Finds is hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just share the new-to-you books you found during the week — books you either want to add to your TBR (to be read) list, or that you just heard about that sounded interesting. If you’ve discovered them this week, share them… Continue reading Friday Finds (12/4/15)
"The gospel is an expression of the truth of God and the love of God, so it is the best platform on which to integrate a Christian love ethic and Christian creedal convictions." In his new "Evangelical Theology," Michael Bird has built his discussions on the foundation of the Gospel. While the book covers several… Continue reading Evangelical Theology by Michael F. Bird
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