The Enigma of Evil

– John W. Wenham published in 1974 by Intervarsity under the title The Goodness of God, Zondervan has it out in their “Academie” series. Don’t plan to speed-read this one! It calls for careful meditative reading, with your Bible and note-book at hand. Every pastor ought to give at least one series of sermons on […]

Volume 03, Issue 07

April 16 Wilbur Wright of aeronautical fame was born, 1867. German reformer Martin Luther, 34, arrived at the Diet of Worms, where he afterward defended his “Ninety-Five Theses,” first advanced in 1517. At the Diet, Luther refused to recant his ideas ‘unless overcome by Scripture,’ 1521. Birth of Merrill C. Tenney, American N.T. scholar. In […]

Spiritual Leadership

– J. Oswald Sanders. Moody Press. I have been saying for years that a copy of this book ought to be given to each newly-ordained minister, and it wouldn’t hurt to give copies to a few of the older men as well! The author writes wit both tenderness and toughness as he outlines the biblical […]

Get Over It and On With It

– Michelle McKinney Hammond. Waterbrook Press. Contemporary applications in the ancient stories of several men and women who took the path from suffering to overcoming. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors. […]

Predestination and Free Will

– David Basinger For those who enjoy theological debate at its best, we recommend Predestination and Free Will, edited by David and Randall Basinger (IVP). John Feinberg, Norman Geisler, Bruce Reichenbach and Clark Pinnock all present their views and then respond to each other’s views. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and […]

Foundations of the Christian Faith

– James M. Boice. InterVarsity Press. Four volumes on Christian doctrine. The author writes from the point of view of a Calvinistic pastor who is concerned about practical Christian living. The chapters are not long, but they are rich and rewarding. Dr. Boice knows not only theology but also the moral and spiritual climate of […]

Christian Theology

– Millard J. Erickson. Baker. This is out in one volume, and it ought to be on your shelf. If you are familiar with the “classical theologians,” then Dr. Erickson’s approach will make you feel right at home. However, he does not simply repeat the formulations of the past, but rather builds on them to […]

Planning Your Preaching

A Step-by-Step Guide for Developing a One-Year Preaching Calendar – Stephen Nelson Rummage. Kregel. A book that guides you in how to move beyond the week to week sermon preparation into long-term planning for a more effective pulpit ministry. Written by the associate pastor of preaching at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC. […]

Conspiracy of Kindness

– Steve Sjogren. Vine Books. Recommended by respected leaders like J. I. Packer and Jack Hayford. The premise is simple: that God is passionately in love with unbelievers and can win them most effectively through acts of kindness. These unassuming deeds done by Christians convince more people of the love of God than all the […]

Bible Answers for Almost All Your…

– Elmer Towns. Thomas Nelson. Dr. Towns is a well known author and serves as the Dean of Religion at Liberty University. This is an indexed comprehensive resource that offers concise, understandable answers from the Scriptures on frequently asked questions about life. Topics include: prayer, politics, the Bible, the Holy Spirit, Angels, Demons, the Devil, […]

New Testament Theology

– Leon Morris. Zondervan. We have come to expect the highest in both academics and spiritual emphasis. This is the ideal volume for the busy pastor who wants to review New Testament theology as well as get abreast of new developments. Put this book next to the volume by Donald Guthrie, InterVarsity Press and you […]

Theological Art of Talking to Ourselves

Written by: Warren Wiersbe Theologians who practice their theology too far from the common haunts of workaday laymen soon acquire the habit of talking to themselves. Seminary in-house conversation is thought of as scholarly, but it follows a line that the peasant-carpenter Son of God would never have used. To assist those who may suspect […]

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