Preaching in Black & White
What We Can Learn From Each Other – Wiersbe and Bailey. Zondervan. Dr. Wiersbe has been telling me about this book for a year. It’s been worth the wait. This is a ‘one of a kind’ book that examines distinct preaching traditions. These two men understand tradition, history and culture and have written an excellent
Prosperity Teachers
The Way of Balaam – Timothy Williams. Winepress Publishing. This is an excellent, small book that reveals how and when God gives us the desires of our hearts. It will cause you to carefully examine the ‘name it – claim it’ theology of our times 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and
Rethinking the Successful Church
Finding Serenity in God’s Sovereignty – Samuel D. Rima. Baker. In a day when only Mega-churches are considered successful, this book is needed. Most pastors are in communities that are growing and thriving. They aren’t located in a thriving bedroom community where you’d have to lock the doors to keep people out. Most of us
The Connecting Church
Beyond Small Groups to Authentic Community – Randy Frazee. Zondervan. A book relating the importance of building authentic relationships in the body of Christ. There is a need for connecting and community in our churches. This book will help you discern how you and your church can do a better job at both. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is
The Hope of the Gospel
Expository Sermons on Christian Encouragement – J.D. Jones. Kregel. Warren Wiersbe says, “His was a positive ministry, and a ministry of encouragement and comfort. He did not preach ‘easy Christianity,’ but he did identify with his people in their needs and try to make their pilgrim journey a bit more triumphant.” J. D. Jones died
Unless You Repent
– H. A. Ironside. Gospel Folio Press. A timely book in a day of easy faith and a Cross-less Christianity. Ironside who died in 1951 was an itinerant evangelist and Bible teacher until becoming pastor of the Moody Church in Chicago. He authored more than sixty books during his ministry. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website,
An Introduction to Classical Evangelical Hermeneutics
A Guide to the History and Practice of Biblical Interpretation Kregel. I know, we are all too busy to read a book like this, but we need to. How we approach Scripture is important. Words have meanings. This book will help you if you wish to ‘accurately interpret’ the Word. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website,
Biblical Theology of the Church
– A. Mal Couch, General Editor, Kregel. An excellent resource by a reliable editor. The book defines the mission and function of the local church from a Biblical perspective rather than the ‘what works’ perspective. The book is divided into three parts, ‘The Biblical Doctrine of the Church,’ ‘The Governing of the Church,’ and ‘How
Discipled Warriors
Growing Healthy Churches That Are Equipped For Spiritual Warfare – Chuck Lawless. Kregel. Jerry Vines says, “This book makes a significant contribution to pastors and leaders. There is a great need for a good, solid biblical foundation in spiritual warfare literature.” Thom Rainer writes, “Lawless is one of the most outstanding scholars in the fields
Ephesians, An Exegetical Commentary
– Harold W. Hoehner. Baker Academics. A 900 page commentary – no light reading here. Highly recommended by professors along a variety of denominational lines. You may have to cut out a meal or two, but it’s worth the money. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up
Feed My Sheep
A Passionate Plea for Preaching Soli Deo Gloria Publications. Erwin Lutzer says, “This is the most compelling plea to restore preaching to its time-honored status that I have ever read.” Jerry Bridges writes, “Every minister of God’s Word will profit from prayerfully reading this book.” It is a worthy book to have in your library.
New Testament Exegesis
– Gordon D. Fee. Westminster John Knox Press. This is a handbook for students and pastors. The author believes the task of exegesis is to understand the divine-human intention locked within the Biblical text. This is a step by step analysis of the exegetical process that has made this book a standard for nearly two