Men Who Met God
– A. W. Tozer. Christian Publications. A series of studies on seven Old Testament saints who had life-changing experiences with God. Few modern preachers could reveal the glory of God as did Tozer, and in these 12 messages he is at his best. Gerald B. Smith is the editor. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started
The Old Testament Library Commentary Series
– R. Carroll. Westminister. An excellent treatment from the more liberal point of view. The author gives an especially good treatment of the images and metaphors used by Jeremiah-and there are plenty of them! A treasury for the discerning student. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up
Everybody’s Normal Till You Get to Know Them
– John Ortberg. Zondervan. This best selling author and teacher deals with the subject of community in this practical book. He deals with profound principles with an easy to read and apply approach 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.
In the Fullness of Time
A Historian Looks at Christmas, Easter and the Early Church – Paul L. Maier. Kregel. A good reference work to add to your collection. Moody Monthly says, ‘Vivid style and keen insights make this book a delight and a genuine educational experience.’ A good basic research tool to help you with understanding background. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is
Gone But Not Lost
– David Wiersbe Two resources for those who are dealing with the loss of a child. Gone But Not Lost, David Wiersbe and Safe in the Arms of God, John MacArthur. Every pastor needs a resource for these kinds of situations. Both are excellent in providing comfort for parents who are grieving the loss of
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
Mastering New Testament Greek
– Mark Wilson Wilson is adjunct professor of New Testament at Regent University and taught Greek at Oral Roberts University. David Alan Black of Southeastern Seminary writes, “I highly recommend this book to all students as a helpful guide to learning the vocabulary of the Greek New Testament…” This book arranges Greek words in the
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
Prejudice and the People of God
How Revelation and Redemption Lead in Reconciliation – A. Charles Ware. Kregel. All of us must learn to deal with differences between cultures. We live in a multi-cultural world and someone has said that Sunday morning is the most segregated hour in the week. That being the case, leaders need to learn to build bridges,
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