Let Us Begin

I have no statistical proof, but I believe that at least 50 percent of the sermons preached last Sunday started with- “Now, if you have your Bibles, please turn to. . . .” The other 50 percent began with “Now, you’ll remember that last week we discussed. . . .” Of course, many preachers feel […]

The Place Of Evangelism In The Local Church

I will be the first to admit that I do not have the ‘gift’ of evangelism. I am envious of those who do. I know people who can witness to a stump. I know people who are excellent at ‘cold call’ evangelism. There are many days I wish I were one of those people. I […]

For the Hurting Pastor

…and Those Who Hurt Him – Ernest Pickering. Regular Baptist Press. This 48-page book is pastoral in tone, biblical in content, honest in its appraisal (pastors do make mistakes!) and very practical in its counsel. Get extra copies to share with the official church family and to give to your hurting friends in the ministry. […]

From Mind to Heart

Christian Meditation Today – Peter Toon. Baker Books. The subject of “meditation” is still popular, and many people ask how Christian meditation differs from what the gurus are teaching. Toon not only answers that question competently but goes on to show how Christians should meditate. The author, a master of historical theology, gives us solid […]

Hot Tub Religion

– J. I. Packer. Tyndale House. J. I. Packer has long been one of our favorite writers, because he knows how to make theology personal and practical. These ten penetrating essays focus on the “state of the church” today. Pastors will shout “Amen!” as they read these chapters and will no doubt borrow a host […]

Has the Church Misread the Bible?

– Moises Sliva. Zondervan. This is the first volume in the series on hermeneutics called “Foundations of Contemporary Interpretation,” in Zondervan’s “Academie Books” line. This is a perceptive review of the history of interpretation as well as an excellent introductory volume to the series. We will be eagerly awaiting the others. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online […]

New Testament Development of Old Testament Themes

– F. F. Bruce. Eerdmans. Dr. Bruce is known for his broad scholarship and theological competence and needs no endorsement from us. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors. […]

The Gospel of Moses

– Samuel J. Schultz Moody and The Heart of the Old Testament – Ronald Youngblood, Baker Books. Both survey Old Testament history and show the development of the theological concepts that form the basis for the New Testament message. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the […]

The Old Testament in Contemporary Preaching

 – Walter Kaiser, Jr., Baker Books. This excellent overview of Old Testament themes shows how the Old Testament relates to our contemporary situation and how the preacher can mine its wealth and apply it to life. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, […]

Themes in Old Testament Theology

– William Dyrness. InterVarsity. This book is a study of 14 key themes that impact New Testament studies and Christian life today. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors. […]

Toward an Old Testament Theology

– Walter Kaiser, Jr. Zondervan. It traces the biblical theology of the Old Testament from age to age and shows how it relates to the New. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors. […]

Toward Rediscovering the Old Testament

– W. Kaiser Jr. Zondervan. A scholarly study of the place of the Old Testament in the church, this book is very readable and practical for the expository preacher. If you have the idea that the Old and New Testaments are competitors, then read this book and start enriching your sermons 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online […]

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