An interesting exploration of the evolutionary worldview, as it was understood in 2002. It spoils itself by wasting a chapter attacking Creationism and ID.
The Surprising Genius of Jesus: What the Gospels Reveal about the Greatest Teacher by Peter J. Williams
Williams focuses on the Parable of the lost son to demonstrate the number of OT allusions. He then briefly looks at other parables to argue that Jesus was the original author. Finishes with a nice reference to the Creator God.
Drawing on over 40 years of experience and study, John Woods has prepared an outstanding resource for anyone who is involved in preaching. Using the illustration of a house with its different rooms, he describes a way of structuring a sermon so that it is Christ centered, clear and coherent; a message that grabs the listeners attention and helps them to know God better.
Every person who preaches should be a life-long learner, so there is something for everyone in this volume, especially as the author has consulted a wide and rich variety of resources. However, those who are just starting to write and present sermons will receive the greatest benefit because this sermon structure is easy to understand and apply.
I will certainly be recommending it to those in my church who regularly engage in the hard work of preparing and proclaiming God’s Word.
Every person who preaches should be a life-long learner, so there is something for everyone in this volume, especially as the author has consulted a wide and rich variety of resources. However, those who are just starting to write and present sermons will receive the greatest benefit because this sermon structure is easy to understand and apply.
I will certainly be recommending it to those in my church who regularly engage in the hard work of preparing and proclaiming God’s Word.
Fascinating & concise introduction to the Anabaptists. The opening chapters cover the history of the Anabaptists and their place in the Reformation. This is followed by a focus on two leading figures: Menno Simons and Balthasar Hubmaier and the book concludes with what we can learn today from these radical reformers.
This is a helpful read for all Protestants whose views are divergent from the Reformed faith over matters of baptism, church polity, state & church separation and the priesthood of all believers. The Anabaptists may have died out, but many in the independent church today, who consider themselves Reformed, actually hold moderate Anabaptist views.
This is a helpful read for all Protestants whose views are divergent from the Reformed faith over matters of baptism, church polity, state & church separation and the priesthood of all believers. The Anabaptists may have died out, but many in the independent church today, who consider themselves Reformed, actually hold moderate Anabaptist views.
Published in 1987, but still fresh. Packer identifies the problem of "Hot Tub religion", Christianity lite which is more about personal pleasure than serving God. The solution to this problem: a correct understanding of who Christians are and what they are called to be. With chapters on sanctification, joy and dealing with afflictions, Packer outlines a Christian way of living, which is far from laid-back.
Wesley the Preacher and Newton the Liberator (Christian Classics for a New Generation) by John Pollock
Outstanding pair of popular level biographies. Good value for money, two volumes in one book, well written, well researched. Pollock really does bring the character's and their world alive. Ideal starting place for anyone seeking to find out more about John Wesley or John Newton.
A very interesting book on Christian Spirituality for the discerning reader. Some sections are very good but other sections lean heavily on the Medieval mystics which are in turn reliant on Platonic thought.
Excellent book on evangelism, easy to read and understand, bible based, full of practical suggestions