On the Reliability of the Old Testament
– K. A. Kitchen. Eerdmans. In this fascinating new book, noted ancient historian K.A. Kitchen takes strong issue with today’s “revisionist” critics and offers a firm foundation for the historicity of the biblical texts. Kitchen draws on an unprecedented range of historical data from the ancient Near East – the Bible’s own world – using
Biblical Directionism
A Biblical Approach to Counseling Methodology – Dr. Dennis Frey. GMA Publishing & Inspiration Press. This book belongs in church discipleship classes and in seminary classes worldwide. Pastor’s today need to be educated on what true Biblical counseling involves. Biblical case studies delight the reader and equip the counselor. Much insight and learning is fostered
Rapid Reading the Bible?
In my Leadership class here at IWU students are required to read and master two books during the first week of class. Few students can accomplish this without developing some “rapid reading techniques,” which is, of course, part of the assignment’s purpose. This week we’re in the middle of that “reading week” and I’ve received
Smile Saint Of God
In a recent survey of 10,000 persons concerning 20 major denominations, Southern Baptists ranked the highest among those surveyed in friendliness. On a scale of 1-100, denominations were ranked according to how friendly they were. The median on the survey was 64. Southern Baptists scored a 77. Of all those surveyed every denomination that scored
Humility
(taken from Building Christian Unity, pg. 3-10) It may not look like it, and it may not feel like it; but God is at work in this world today putting things together. Satan is at work tearing things apart – destroying homes and dividing churches. But God is at work, through His Church, bringing things together.