We recommend these great resources for your personal library! "Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."—2 Tim 2:15
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit: Relationships, Roles, and Relevance
Bruce Ware
Publisher Review: Bruce Ware provides an approachable examination of the doctrine of the Trinity. He discusses the relationship and roles of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and the practical implications of the Trinity for our lives.
God, Marriage, & Family: Rebuilding the Biblical Foundation
Andreas J. Kostenberger
Publisher Review: We live in a time of crisis regarding marriage and the family, and only by a return to the biblical foundation can these institutions be rebuilt. To provide an integrated, biblical treatment of the full range of marriage and family issues, the authors of God, Marriage, and Family examine what Scripture says about...
Total Church: A Radical Reshaping around Gospel and Community
Tim ChesterSteve Timmis
Publisher's Description: Two pastors outline and apply a pair of overarching biblical principles that call the current body of Christ to a deep restructuring of its life and mission.
"Church is not a meeting you attend or a place you enter," write pastors Tim Chester and Steve Timmis. "It’s an identity that is ours in Christ. An identity that shapes the whole of life so that life and...
What Is a Healthy Church Member?
Thabiti M. Anyabwile
Publisher's Description: A "IX Marks" Book. For Christians, playing an active part in the local church is not optional. God intends for every believer to contribute to the mission of the local church and experience profound spiritual growth as a result. This book shows church members, pastors, and church leaders what a healthy church member looks like.
Biblically and practically instructs church members in ways they can labor for...
Commentary and Reference Survey: A Comprehensive Guide to Biblical and Theological Resources
John Glynn
This reliable guide lists and ranks approximately 800 commentaries and 1,200 volumes related to biblical interpretation, theology, church history, and computer resources.
The Treasure Principle
Randy Alcorn
Publisher's Description: Flip-Flop Your Concept of Giving!
Bestselling author Randy Alcorn introduced readers to a revolution in material freedom and radical generosity with the release of the original The Treasure Principle in 2001. Now the revision to the compact, perennial bestseller includes a provocative new concluding chapter depicting God asking a believer questions about his stewardship over material resources. Readers are moved from the realms of thoughtful Bible exposition into the highly...
God's Glorious Church: The Mystery and Mission of the Body of Christ
Tony Evans
Product Description
Tony Evans defines the church in vibrant terms: it is a continuation of Christ's incarnation. As such, it is the most important spiritual institution in human history. He helps the church discover its identity and purpose for existence, and provides believers a biblically healthy context in which to...
Missional Church: A Vision for the Sending of the Church in North America
Darrell L. Guder
What would a theology of the church look like that took seriously the fact that North America is now itself a mission field? This question lies at the foundation of this volume written by an ecumenical team of six noted missiologists.
Stop Dating the Church!: Fall in Love with the Family of God
Joshua Harris
Reflecting our consumer culture, many Christians are church shoppers and hoppers. Is this God's will for our communities and our lives? Aware of the hang-ups and blemishes that inhibit many from commitment to a local church, Harris recalls believers to see the church as God sees her: a radiant bride whom he loves and cherishes. Despite our predisposition against commitment, the...
Vintage Church: Timeless Truths and Timely Methods
Mark Driscoll Gary Breshears
Publisher's Description: Defines a biblical church as one that properly balances the eternal truths of Scripture with timely, relevant methods designed to engage the culture.
The book in the popular Re:Lit series picks up where Vintage Jesus leaves off, beginning with a focus on the person and work of Jesus and then exploring the confessional, experiential, and missional aspects of his church. This study grows out of the vintage concept of taking timeless truths from Scripture–truths about church leadership, preaching, baptism, communion, and more–and blending them with aspects...