John Stott was named by Time magazine as one of today’s most influential evangelical Christians. His classic study Basic Christianity is thoughtful and approachable – a refreshing reminder for a Christian or a perfect introduction for someone new to the faith.
Originally published by William B Eerdmans Publishing Company in 1981, the print version can be purchased at eerdmans.com.
For those who think that Christianity is dull, this message provides an alternative perspective. It is a message that celebrates the joy that Christians can have and the excitement that goes with discipleship. Based on biblical teachings, this message tells of faithful dimensions to the positive sides of Christian like living.
Picking up on a monograph written by Francis Fukayama entitled The End of History, Tony does a critique on our contemporary socio-economic condition, and how it has molded the consciousness of people. He picks up a prophetic message that calls us to not conform to the materialistic values of our secular society, but to live out the vision of meaningful service to others prescribed by Christ.
Ben Witherington III is considered by many to be a preeminent New Testament scholar. His academic abilities are complemented well by his excellent prose. In The Gospel Code, Witherington addressing the misconceptions of Dan Brown’s novel The Da Vinci Code. He does this in a readable text that pastors, lay people, and academics alike will enjoy. Witherington’s rebuttal of The Da Vinci Code is a must-have resource for all Christians preparing to answer the questions to their faith sure to come when the motion picture is released in the summer of 2006
Originally published by InterVarsity Press in 2004, the print version of The Gospel Code can be purchased at ivpress.com.
A Primer on Postmodernism remains a highly regarded introduction to postmodernism nearly a decade after its publication. The late theologian Stanley J. Grenz details the historical context in which postmodernism arose. He explores some of the more influential postmodernists in universities. And finally he responds to postmodernism, offering several Christian perspectives on this important philosophy.
Originally published by William B Eerdmans Publishing Company in 1996, the print version of A Primer on Postmodernism can be purchased at eerdmans.com.
Today Christians the world over love E. M. Bounds because of the devotional insight he offers in many writings. In his classic, Power Through Prayer, Bounds encourages church leaders to nurture their ministry with constant prayer. Prayer is the most vital resource available for Christians communicating God’s grace and truth to others. Powerfully moving for the church leader and also encouraging for the lay person, Bounds’ Power Through Prayer is a gem of a devotional classic.
This message is especially relevant to young people who are choosing a vocation. The criteria for choices, as suggested by biblical imperatives, are carefully enunciated. Choosing work that will enable an individual to be an instrument of God for changing the world is at the center of this message.
Though specially designed for a secular audience, Tony sets forth truths that not only come out of scripture, but also are under girded by his illustrations. Utilizing the ancient Chinese balance of yin and yang, Tony endeavors to show how we can spiritually achieve a balance in our personal lives and in our social relationships.
The “Armchair Theologian” series of books present well-studied yet accessible introductions to the important events and persons of Church History. In The Reformation for Armchair Theologians author Glenn Sunshine provides a scholarly and entertaining introduction to one of the most significant times in the history of the Church, namely, the Protestant Reformation.
Originally published by Westminster John Knox Press in 2005, the print version of The Reformation for Armchair Theologians can be purchased at wjkbooks.com.
Today Christians the world over love E. M. Bounds because of the devotional insight he offers in many writings. In his classic, Power Through Prayer, Bounds encourages church leaders to nurture their ministry with constant prayer. Prayer is the most vital resource available for Christians communicating God’s grace and truth to others. Powerfully moving for the church leader and also encouraging for the lay person, Bounds’ Power Through Prayer is a gem of a devotional classic.