‘Christianity Today Book Awards’ for 2003
The following books won the ‘Christianity Today Book Awards’ for 2003. They were gleaned and chosen from over 300 titles sent by 46 publishers. The majority of these we have not received for review purposes. Their appearance in 2 Prophet U is not an endorsement. We are merely listing them for your information. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is
A Harmony of Samuel
– William D. Crockett. Baker. If you plan to do any preaching in these six historical books, then add Crockett to your reference shelf. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.
A Harmony of the Gospels
Edited by Thomas and Gundry, Harper and Row. Even those who don’t preach from the NASB will appreciate the excellent notes in this harmony, as well as the scholarly essays. No matter how many harmonies you own, if you don’t have this you, you are depriving yourself. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren
Outgrowing the Ingrown Church
– C. John Miller. Zondervan. This is an exciting manual for pastors and church leaders who really want to develop churches with outreach in their local areas and around the world. No clever slogans or formulas here, just solid Biblical principles and a challenge for personal concern and commitment. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started
Ten Most Believable Lies
– David Breese. Moody. The reader who grasps and applies personally the material in these pages will be well on his or her way to victory over the lies that rule our world. The book is especially good for the new believer who has been influenced by cults. The concerned pastor can turn all of
The Great American Arena
– Vernon McLellan. Associates Press. The emphasis is on Christian participation in political life. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.
The Kingdom-Focused Church
– Gene Mims. Broadman & Holman Publishers. While church growth, discipleship, evangelism, ministry, preaching and teaching are each important aspects of the Great Commission, Jesus’ life focused on the kingdom of God. “All the good things we do in church make sense only in light of the kingdom of God,” Mims explains. “The kingdom of
Various Books on the Psalms
By Michael Catt: I’ve been working on a series, mostly from the Psalms. Several times during my ministry, I’ve taken various Psalms and preached them during the summer. Since people are so scattered, it helps to have a ‘series’ they can drop in on when they are in town and not feel like they are
The New Wilson’s Old Testament Word Studies
William Wilson, Kregel. Be sure it is the NEW edition, because it keys all the words to both Strong’s and the Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament (Moody). Students with little or no Hebrew can use Wilson easily. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church,
This People – This Parish
– Robert K. Hudnut. Zondervan. Only a pastor could have written this book, and only pastors (and pastor’s wives) will really appreciate it. The author shares vignettes of personal pastoral experiences and lessons learned in each of them. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church,
Volume 03, Issue 14
July 16 The fatal crack in President Richard Nixon’s stonewalling over Watergate appeared when obscure White House staffer Alexander Butterfield testified on Capitol Hill that Nixon’s Oval Office conversations were regularly taped, 1973. July 20 Astronaut Neil Armstrong becomes first man to set foot on the moon, 1969. U.S. invades Japanese-occupied Guam in World War
Your Father Loves You
– J. I. Packer. Show Publishers. A daily devotional book with meaty excerpts from the writings of Dr. J. I. Packer. Each selection ends with a personal question and a practical suggestion for applying the truth. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival,