The Challenge of Easter
– N. T. Wright. IVP Books. “N. T. Wright looks at Easter in its earliest context, where we see a band of followers discovering the fulfillment of all the promises God had made to their people over the centuries, and pronouncing a new era. That era extends to our day, where to celebrate Easter is
The Leadership Jump
– Jimmy Long. IVP Books. “Looking for a bridge to the future? Take this one. When churches build a bridge by starting in the middle, the end result is a bridge to nowhere. Jimmy Long has traveled both sides, knows the depth of the chasm that separates the banks of established churches from emerging ones,
Hollywood Worldviews
Watching Films with Wisdom and Discernment – Brian Godawa. IVP Books. In this thoroughly revised and updated edition of his popular book, Brian Godawa guides you through the place of redemption in film, the tricks screenwriters use to communicate their messages, and the mental and spiritual disicpline required for watching movies. 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online
Ace Book Bindery
This is a valuable resource to keep on file for rebinding Bibles. They do an incredible job, and we’ve seen the quality of their work firsthand. www.acebookbindery.com 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the church, seek revival, and encourage pastors.
The Message Behind the Movie
How to Engage with a Film Without Disengaging Your Faith – Douglas M. Beaumont. Moody Publishers. “…with this book readers will be able to understand the basics of movie interpretation, identify and interpret key ideas, and provide an uncomplicated defens of the Christian worldview.” 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael
The Lost World of Genesis One
Ancient Cosmology and the Origins Debate – John H. Walton. IVP Academic. “In this astute mix of cultural critique and biblical studies, John H. Walton presents and defends eighteen propositions supporting a literary and theological understanding of Genesis 1 within the context of the ancient Near Eastern world, and unpacks its implications for our modern
Seasons of the Soul
Stages of Spiritual Development– Bruce Demarest, Formatio. InterVarsity Press. (From the preface)“Understanding the seasons and dynamics of the spiritual journey will equip us to guide others more skillfully on their challenging life journeys. I trust that it will better enable us to realize God’s high purpose in this life, which is the exciting process of
No Stones
Women Redeemed from Sexual Addiction – Marnee C. Ferree. IVP Books. Ferree offers a unique resource for women struggling with sexual addiction. Written by a counselor who understands the condition from the inside out, this book offers practical help for those battling sexual addiction and those who want to come alongside women as they seek
Christianity Beyond Belief
Following Jesus for the Sake of Others – Todd D. Hunter. IVP Books. For some time now, the Christian gospel has been narrowly focused on getting “saved’ from death into heaven. Author Todd Hunter argues that this focus is misguided. The question shouldn’t be “Do you know what would happen to you if you were
The Message of Esther
– David Firth. IVP Academic. “In this volume, David Firth explores this paradoxical book and its implications for our own contemporary context, where the reality of God’s presence is experienced against a backdrop of relative anonymity and seeming absence.” 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to build up the
The Drama of Ephesians
Participating in the Triumph of God – Timothy Gombis. IVP Academic. From the author:“Ephesians has long been regarded as a fairly benign and boring letter from Paul. It just seems to jump from subject to subject without any compelling central thesis or argument. I demonstrate how the ideology of divine warfare from the ancient world
Shapers of Christian Orthodoxy
Engaging with Early and Medieval Theologians – Bradly Green, ed. IVP Academic. “Understanding what has come before is critical to faithful progress in the future. Written by skilled modern scholars such as Gerald Bray and Carl Beckwith, [the book] features 8 essays on some of the most influential thinkers of the Christian tradition. Debunking the