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The Cross of Christ

Author: John R. W. Stott
Binding: Hardcover
List price: $25.00 USD

Book Description
"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?

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The Universe Next Door: A Basic Worldview Catalog

Author: James W. Sire
Binding: Paperback
List price: $22.00 USD
Amazon price: $14.96 USD

Book Description
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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Total Truth: Liberating Christianity from Its Cultural Captivity

Author: Nancy R. Pearcey
Binding: Hardcover
List price: $25.00 USD

Book Description
Does God belong in the public arena of politics, business, law, and education? Or is religion a private matter only--personally comforting but publicly irrelevant? In today's cultural etiquette, it is not considered polite to mix public and private, or sacred and secular. This division is the single most potent force keeping Christianity contained in the private sphere--stripping it of its power to challenge and redeem the whole of culture.

In Total Truth, Nancy Pearcey offers a razor-sharp analysis of the public/private split, explaining how it hamstrings our efforts at both personal and cultural renewal. Ultimately it reflects a division in the concept of truth itself, which functions as a gatekeeper, ruling Christian principles out of bounds in the public arena.

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Backgrounds of Early Christianity

Author: Everett Ferguson
Binding: Paperback
List price: $38.00 USD
Amazon price: $25.08 USD

Book Description
Having long served as a standard introduction to the world of the early church, Everett Ferguson's "Backgrounds of Early Christianity" has been expanded and updated in this third edition. The book explores and unpacks the Roman, Greek, and Jewish political, social, religious, and philosophical backgrounds necessary for a good historical understanding of the New Testament and the early church. New to this edition are revisions of Ferguson's original material, updated bibliographies, and fresh discussions of first-century social life, of Gnosticism, and of the Dead Sea Scrolls

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Church History In Plain Language Updated 2nd Edition

Author: Bruce L. Shelley
Binding: Paperback
List price: $24.99 USD
Amazon price: $16.49 USD

Book Description
It's about time that someone wrote church history that tells about people, not just about "eras" and "ages." Church History in Plain Language taps the roots of our Christian family tree. It combines authoritative research with a captivating style to bring our heritage home to us.

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Holman Bible Atlas: A Complete Guide to the Expansive Geography of Biblical History (Broadman & Holm

Author: Thomas C. Brisco
Binding: Hardcover
List price: $29.97 USD
Amazon price: $19.78 USD

Reviewer: J.M. Hebert (Western USA)
I suppose I should preface this review by saying that I am not a former student of Dr. Brisco as the other reviewers were. Therefore, I can assure you that I don't have a prejudicial view of the work. But I can agree with the previous reviewers by guaranteeing that this Bible Atlas is, by far, the best in its class, offering extensive coverage of both the social and physical geography of Palestine and the Near East for a very afforable price. The grahpical quality of the maps and visual aids are simply stunning and unsurpassed by anything else out there. The only Atlas that comes close to this work is Zondervan's NIV Atlas Of The Bible by Rasmussen.

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Concise Theology (sc)

Author: J. I. Packer
Binding: Paperback
List price: $14.99 USD
Amazon price: $10.19 USD

Book Description
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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Turning Points: Decisive Moments in the History of Christianity

Author: Mark A. Noll
Binding: Paperback
List price: $21.99 USD
Amazon price: $14.95 USD

Book Description
Organized around thirteen key moments in the history of Christianity, this popular introduction to church history provides contemporary Christians with a fuller understanding of God as he has revealed his purpose through the centuries. A study section has been added that includes questions and application challenges for today makes Turning Points, 2d ed. all the more useful for church study groups and students of church history.

In this popular introduction to church history, Mark Noll isolates twelve key events that provide a framework for understanding the history of Christianity.

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Your Money Counts

Author: Howard Dayton
Binding: Paperback
List price: $12.99 USD
Amazon price: $10.39 USD

Book Description
Suffocating materialism is robbing people of their spiritual vitality. This book addresses the profound impact that handling money has on a person's relationship with God.

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Honesty, Morality & Conscience

Author: Jerry White
Binding: Paperback
List price: $17.00 USD
Amazon price: $13.26 USD

Book Description
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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