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Christian ministry has never been easy, but it seems even more difficult today as society, technology, and ideas are rapidly changing. But the basic principles of Christian service havent changed, says Warren Wiersbe. In On Being a Servant of God, he makes profoundly simple the basic principles of serving others in Gods name, a service he calls "the greatest work in the world.-
Wiersbe helps readers realize that the key to growing and maintaining their spiritual effectiveness is to build their Christian character. In a warm and conversational style, the author explains what to do and how readers can evaluate what theyre doing when they pursue the service of God.
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 | The Practice of the Presence of GodAuthor: of the Resurrection, Brother Lawrence,Donald E. DemarayBinding: Paperback List price: $5.50 USD Amazon price: $5.50 USD |
Newly updated in today's language, Brother Lawrence's The Practice of the Presence of God speaks more powerfully than ever. Those who long to exprerience God in the midst of busy lives will be encouraged and inspired by this simple vision of the irresistable joy of living in the presence of God...every moment.
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"I could never myself believe in God, if it were not for the cross . . . In the real world of pain, how could one worship a God who was immune to it?" With compelling honesty John Stott confronts this generation with the centrality of the cross in God's redemption of the world -- a world now haunted by the memories of Auschwitz, the pain of oppression and the specter of nuclear war.
Can we see triumph in tragedy, victory in shame? Why should an object of Roman distaste and Jewish disgust be the emblem of our worship and the axiom of our faith? And what does it mean for us today?
» Categories: Crucifixion | Ethics | Harvest Top 101: All | Harvest Top 101: Year 5 | History | Redemption | Theology
 | The Universe Next Door: A Basic Worldview CatalogAuthor: James W. SireBinding: Paperback List price: $22.00 USD Amazon price: $14.96 USD |
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When The Universe Next Door was first introduced nearly thirty years ago, it set the standard for a clear, readable introduction to worldviews. In concise, easily understood prose, James W. Sire explained the basics of theism, deism, naturalism, nihilism, existentialism, Eastern monism and the new consciousness. The second edition was updated and expanded to include sections on Marxism and secular humanism, as well as a completely reworked chapter on what is now widely known as New Age philosophy rather than new consciousness. And the third edition offered further updating and revisions, including a thoroughly revised chapter on New Age philosophy and, perhaps most importantly, a new chapter on postmodernism.
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 | Mere ChristianityAuthor: C. S. LewisBinding: Paperback List price: $11.95 USD Amazon price: $9.56 USD |
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A forceful and accessible discussion of Christian belief that has become one of the most popular introductions to Christianity and one of the most popular of Lewis’s books. Uncovers common ground upon which all Christians can stand together.
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 | Prophetic Untimeliness: A Challenge to the Idol of RelevanceAuthor: Os GuinnessBinding: Hardcover List price: $16.99 USD |
From the Back Cover
An immensely thoughtful and provocative book, challenging some trends in our Christian culture and inviting us to reconsider and rediscover. A powerful read. --Alister McGrath
Prophetic Untimeliness brings a timely warning. The temptation to dress the faith in today�s fashion guarantees that it will look out-of-style tomorrow only the eternal can reach every time and culture. --Frederica Mathewes-Green
Never have Christians tried to be so relevant. But never have Christians ended up so irrelevant. How can this be? The problem, says Os Guinness, is that our views of relevance and our efforts to redefine ourselves are captive to the seductions and pressures of our modern clock culture. Ironically, we end up as neither relevant nor faithful. And in the process we are in danger of losing not only our identity but our authority, our significance, and even our very soul.
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 | Decision Making and the Will Of God: A Biblical Alternative to the Traditional View (Classic CriticaAuthor: Garry Friesen,J. Robin MaxsonBinding: Paperback List price: $14.99 USD |
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Does God have a perfect will for each Christian? Does it matter? Can you be absolutely sure of God's individual will for your life? In an easy-to-follow narrative style, Gary Friesen examines the prevalent views on God's will today, then rejects them to propose a different view that he believes more accurately reflects biblical teaching. This rerelease of Decision Making takes up the practical issues of choosing a mate, picking a career, giving of one's resources, and areas of disagreement between Christians to give readers a new approach to knowing the will of God.
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 | Religious AffectionsAuthor: Jonathan EdwardsBinding: Paperback List price: $19.00 USD Amazon price: $13.68 USD |
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Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758), the central figure in New England's first Great Awakening, offers here his most detailed description of the signs--true and false--of revival, while highlighting the role truly balanced emotions play within the Christian life. He takes a long, hard look at the evidence of true conversion--the fruit that comes from living like Christ. It is not enough to do "Christian" things--for without an authentic, selfless service motivated by the Holy Spirit, our works are empty.
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Chesterton's classic explanation of the essentials of the Christian faith and of his pilgrimage to belief. Written in 1908, it displays all the intellectual clarity and literary skill of one of this century's greatest and most thoughtful authors.
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 | The Kingdom of God: The Biblical Concept and Its Meaning for the Church (Series a)Author: John BrightBinding: Paperback List price: $25.50 USD Amazon price: $16.83 USD |
Reviewer: A reader
The Kingdom of God by John Bright, renown Professor Emeritus of Hebrew and the interpretation of the Old Testament at Union Theological Seminary in Va., is the best cpompanion book you could read along with the Old Testament. This man has a deep understanding of how God works in history, then and now. His profound insights are founded not only in his ability to think in Hebrew and understand original meanings, but also his knowledge of history. His personal knowledge of who God is the thread that makes this book prophetic as well as practicle. I have been reading it over and over for 20 years without tiring. It is a book for the layperson as well as the student. If this book appeals to you, I highly recommend "A History of Israel" although it is much more of a textbook.
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100 % Scipture arranged with the end consumers needs- the presence, peace, power and person of God, how to enjoy him and find renewal in him.
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 | Keep in Step with the Spirit, rev. and enla: Finding Fullness in Our Walk with GodAuthor: J. I. PackerBinding: Paperback List price: $15.99 USD Amazon price: $10.87 USD |
Reviewer: Mark Marshall (Corpus Christi, Texas)
This work is a classic, though a little known one. I'm so glad this has been updated and reprinted. It is simply the best and most balanced book on the Holy Spirit I've ever read. Packer's critique of the Charismatic movement is especially balanced and perceptive. And his writing on the role of the Spirit is deep, on target, yet easy to understand. I will pound the table and recommend this book for any serious Christian.
Mark Marshall
author, God Knows What It's Like to be a Teenager
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 | Set Apart: Calling a Worldly Church to a Godly LifeAuthor: R. Kent HughesBinding: Paperback List price: $14.99 USD Amazon price: $10.19 USD |
Publisher: Crossway Books (May 1, 2003)
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 | How Now Shall We Live?Author: Charles Colson,Nancy PearceyBinding: Paperback List price: $16.99 USD Amazon price: $11.55 USD |
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This important book explores a wide range of ethical and cultural issues. Charles Colson and Nancy Pearcey show how the truth of Christianity can change the world. Internationally known author Charles Colson believes this to be the most significant book of his career. It carries a profound message needed by the church today and by individual Christians. The central theme is that faith in Jesus Christ is more than a private relationship with God; it’s a way of seeing, understanding, and changing the world. Christian faith brings with it basic ideas and beliefs that are the answers and counters to the world's philosophies.
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 | 3 Crucial Questions about Spiritual Warfare (Three Crucial Questions)Author: Clinton E. ArnoldBinding: Paperback List price: $16.99 USD Amazon price: $12.74 USD |
Reviewer: Frank Glaspey (Yakima, WA USA)
Clinton Arnold has captured the essence of the issues surrounding spiritual warfare. He iw well versed in the issues relating to the topic and is well able to balance the variety of thoughts. He is taking an assertive yet measured approach to spiritual warfare and this book serves as a good primer on the topic.
» Categories: Angelology | Biblical Teaching | Christian Life | Cults | Harvest Top 101: All | Harvest Top 101: Year 4 | Spiritual Warfare | Theology
 | Simply Jesus: Experiencing the One Your Heart Longs For (LifeChange Books)Author: Joseph M. StowellBinding: Hardcover List price: $9.99 USD Amazon price: $9.99 USD |
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Simply Jesus. What would it mean to fix our attention fully on the Person of Christ? To approach Him apart from systems, formulas, religion, and well-meaning Christian culture? To see Jesus Himself? And how would that change us? Moody Bible College President Joseph Stowell ponders these probing questions -- showing through dramatic stories and surprising insights how believers can experience significant life-change as they encounter Christ -- our model of understanding, love, and courage, today. Simply Jesus identifies experiences that can awaken the realization of our basic need to focus on Him ... like temptation, trouble, and surrender. A book intended for both spiritual seekers and Christians who are ready for a fresh, personal encounter with the Savior their heart searches for.
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 | SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY: An Introduction to Biblical DoctrineAuthor: Wayne GrudemBinding: Hardcover List price: $39.99 USD Amazon price: $32.20 USD |
Book Description
The Christian church has a long tradition of systematic theology, that is, studying theology and doctrine organized around fairly standard categories such as the Word of God, redemption, and Jesus Christ. This introduction to systematic theology has several distinctive features: - A strong emphasis on the scriptural basis for each doctrine and teaching - Clear writing, with technical terms kept to a minimum - A contemporary approach, treating subjects of special interest to the church today - A friendly tone, appealing to the emotions and the spirit as well as the intellect - Frequent application to life - Resources for worship with each chapter - Bibliographies with each chapter that cross-reference subjects to a wide range of other systematic theologies.
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 | I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an AtheistAuthor: Norman L. Geisler,Frank TurekBinding: Paperback List price: $15.99 USD Amazon price: $10.87 USD |
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All worldviews, including atheism, require faith. I Don%u2019t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist argues that Christianity requires the least faith of all because it is the most reasonable. The authors lay out the evidence for truth, God, and the Bible in logical order and in a readable, non-technical, engaging style. A valuable aid to those interested in examining the reasonableness of the Christian faith, Geisler and Turek provide a firm challenge to the previous beliefs of doubters of all sorts.
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Reviewer: Angelo D. Candler (Garner, NC United States)
There is no greater quest than the pursuit of God. If you thirst for the secret place of intimacy with the eternal Father, you will love this book. If you would like to be like Enoch and "walk with God", you must have this book! Mr Tozer brings to the reader an unquenchable flame for the Holy One and the undying desire just to draw near and behold Him in all His glory. He, in his attempt to explain a God who is beyond the greatest of human understanding, sometimes passes the limitations of even the most intellegent of readers. The study guide brings the deepest of trues to a level that even us "average thinkers" can understand. This book truely has changed my life and the life of many of my friends. Please buy this book. You will thank me if you do.
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 | The Case for Christ: A Journalist's Personal Investigation of the Evidence for JesusAuthor: Lee StrobelBinding: Paperback List price: $13.99 USD Amazon price: $11.19 USD |
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The Case for Christ records Lee Strobel's attempt to "determine if there's credible evidence that Jesus of Nazareth really is the Son of God." The book consists primarily of interviews between Strobel (a former legal editor at the Chicago Tribune) and biblical scholars such as Bruce Metzger. Each interview is based on a simple question, concerning historical evidence (for example, "Can the Biographies of Jesus Be Trusted?"), scientific evidence, ("Does Archaeology Confirm or Contradict Jesus' Biographies?"), and "psychiatric evidence" ("Was Jesus Crazy When He Claimed to Be the Son of God?").
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 | Concise Theology (sc)Author: J. I. PackerBinding: Paperback List price: $14.99 USD Amazon price: $10.19 USD |
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Theology matters! At last it can be understood easily, thanks to this "layman's language" approach to biblical belief. Authored by J. I. Packer, one of the premier theologians of Christianity, this summary of Christian teaching covers nearly 100 major Christian beliefs from a Reformed perspective. Brief, easy-to-understand chapters offer precise descriptions without sacrificing depth. Thoughtfully arranged and refreshingly readable, this is a book that belongs on the shelf of every Christian.
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 | Gospel According to Jesus, TheAuthor: John MacArthurBinding: Paperback List price: $14.99 USD Amazon price: $10.19 USD |
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The first edition of The Gospel According to Jesus won wide acclaim in confronting the "easy-believism" that has characterized some quarters in evangelical Christianity. This expanded edition deepens the debate over "lordship salvation" and the biblical understanding of faith and works in adding three new chapters and an appendix. The new chapters: - The Vine and the Branches - The Promise of Justification - Tetelestai! The Triumph is Complete -- The appendix contains answers to the most often asked questions on the subject of what Jesus really meant when he said "Follow me."
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 | Hard Questions, Real AnswersAuthor: William Lane CraigBinding: Paperback List price: $15.99 USD Amazon price: $10.87 USD |
With 2 Ph.D.'s in his hip pocket and many scholarly writings to his name, William Lane Craig could go through life as a pompous ivory tower dweller. Instead, Craig has made himself available to the common man. From the information he provided Strobel in his layperson works to works like Hard Questions, Craig is understandable for any Christian willing to hear. This is a simple, 8-chapter book that hits issues like doubt, unanswerer prayer, and suffering and evil that would be a benefit to anyone struggling with these issues. The book is not meant to be comprehensive, and certainly with only 8 topics, there is much left out of the book.
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 | Honesty, Morality & ConscienceAuthor: Jerry WhiteBinding: Paperback List price: $17.00 USD Amazon price: $13.26 USD |
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INTEGRITY. We want to be men and women of integrity. But living honestly is tough-particularly when the standards for ethical behavior seem to shift and change constantly. And there are many areas about which the Bible doesn't speak specifically. How do we know what to do about those "gray" areas of life?
In Honesty, Morality & Conscience, Jerry White takes a hard look at some of life's "gray" areas. He explores such topics as questionable business practices, lying, declining morals, sexual immorality, superficial relationships, and even our own self-deceit. And he explains how following Scripture, the Holy Spirit, and our conscience leads ultimately to right convictions and right decisions.
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 | The Knowledge of the Holy: The Attributes of God: Their Meaning in the Christian LifeAuthor: A. W. TozerBinding: Paperback List price: $12.95 USD Amazon price: $10.36 USD |
An Inspiring Classic on the Nature of God
What is the nature of God? How can we recapture a real sense of God's majesty and truly live in the Spirit? This beloved book, a modern classic of Christian testimony and devotion, addresses these and other vital questions, showing us how we can rejuvenate our prayer life, meditate more reverently, understand God more deeply, and experience God's presence in our daily lives.
Informative and inspiring, The Knowledge of the Holy illuminates God's attributes'from wisdom, to grace, to mercy'and shows through prayerful and insightful discussion, how we can more fully recognize and appreciate each of these divine aspects.
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