Christian Books
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THEOS is the Word. The Word is the Bible - the most widely read, most given away and most-sold book of all times.
In addition to the Bible, thousands of extraordinary books have been written, meant to be interpretation, inspiration and /or edification. The following master list provides a comprehensive overview of those rather non-denominational books that are considered 'safe to read'.
Reviews of all read books can be found here or linked under the respective book. Find also a continually updated list with excluded and problematic books here. Always pray before you choose a book & enjoy.LIST · Christian and faith-based books · objectively sorted by the Goodreads rating
PUBLISHING DATES · 1946 - 2024 · with focus on modern books
WHERE TO READ · Links to Amazon (universal links without commission) and Everand (Scribd) are found below. Find this list also on Goodreads.
★ 4.83
The Good Shepherd Calls (2016)
Roger Oakland | 288 pages
Since the turn of the millennium, in particular since September 11, 2001 when America was attacked by terrorists triggering a global-wide spiritual paradigm shift, Christianity as we have known it has experienced a major meltdown. While many are saying Christianity is on the brink of a great revival and even a 'new reformation', in reality, we are witnessing the greatest apostasy in modern-day history. This latter-day deception has impacted every evangelical and Protestant denomination to one degree or another, and it is worldwide. The sheep have been led astray by shepherds who have neglected what they have been called to do - protect the sheep. The Good Shepherd Calls brings clarity to what this delusion looks like, why it is happening, where it is headed, and what can still be done to warn believers and unbelievers alike.
★ 4.72
Discovering the Septuagint (2017)
David Bercot | 302 pages
Most western Christians don't realize that for the first 400 years of Christianity, the Septuagint was the Old Testament used by the Christian Church. Jesus and His apostles almost always quoted from the Septuagint when they quoted the Scriptures. This is the reason why the Old Testament passages quoted in the New Testament often read differently than they do in our western Bibles. In this thoroughly researched work, Bercot explains what the Septuagint is; its history; and its use by Jesus, the apostles, and the early church. He also details how Jerome managed to switch the western church over to the Masoretic Text around the beginning of the 5th century. Bercot also explodes the popular myth that the Masoretic Text preserves the exact text of the original Bible writers, without a jot or tittle changed. He argues that Christians today should use the same Old Testament as that used by the apostles and the New Testament church. Finally, he shows the reader how they will be blessed by using the Septuagint in their Bible reading and study.
★ 4.70 **
Fast Facts on False Teachings (2003)
Carlson & Decker | 192 pages
World-renown cult experts Ron Carlson and Ed Decker combine their extensive knowledge to give readers quick, clear facts on the major cults and false teachings of today. Short, informative chapters contrast the cults' theologies with the truth found in God's Word. Readers will discover the key facts on Atheism, Buddhism, Evolution, Hinduism, Islam, Satanism and more ...
★ 4.60
Evangullible (2023)
Warren Smith | 224 pages
Evangullible - Easily deceived by teachings that contradict the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the literal teachings of the Holy Bible. Over the last four decades, the unholy spirit and deceptive false teachings of a New Age / New Gospel have worked their way into an undiscerning and all-too-gullible church. Pastors and church leaders who years ago warned about New Age deception have hardly talked about it since. As a result, this New Gospel of the New Age is presently viewed by most believers as a long-ago past occurrence even as its overlapping terms, false teachings, and deceptive practices continue to creep into the church.
★ 4.60
The Seduction of Christianity: Spiritual Discernment in the Last Days (1985)
Hunt & McMahon | 240 pages
The Bible clearly states that a great Apostasy must occur before Christ's second coming. Today Christians are being deceived by a world view more subtle and more seductive than any before. What are the dangers in the growing acceptance and practice of— The seduction of Christianity will not appear as a frontal assault or oppression of our religious beliefs. Instead, it will come as the latest fashionable philosophies offering to make us happier, healthier, better educated, and even more spiritual. A compelling look at the times we live in. A clear call to every believer to choose between the original and the counterfeit. Only then can we hope to escape The Seduction of Christianity.
★ 4.57
Passport to Heaven (2021)
Micah Wilder | 352 pages
When missionary Micah Wilder set his sights on bringing a Baptist congregation into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he had no idea that he was the one about to be changed. Yet when he finally came to know the God of the Bible, Micah had no choice but to surrender himself—no matter the consequences.
★ 4.57
The Action Bible: God's Redemptive Story (2010)
David C. Cook | 752 pages
The Action Bible presents 215 fast-paced narratives in chronological order, making it easier to follow the Bible's historical flow-and reinforcing the build-up to its thrilling climax.
Review - a very valuable illustration for both children and adults, but it comes naturally not even close to the Bible itself.
★ 4.56
A Voice in the Wind (1993)
Francine Rivers | 520 pages
A Voice in the Wind transports readers back to Jerusalem during the first Jewish-Roman War, some seventy years after the death of Christ. The narrative is centred on an ill-fated romance between a steadfast slave girl, Hadassah, and Marcus, the brother of her owner and a handsome aristocrat.
★ 4.55
Holman Bible Atlas (1999-2014)
Thomas Brisco | 256 pages
The Holman Bible Atlas is the leading Bible atlas in the English language. Through the use of 132 full-color maps, more than 100 color photographs, timelines, chart summaries, and helpful sidebars, it places readers in the geographical, historical, and cultural contexts of the Bible and enables them to experience its perennially relevant message.
There's also a wealth of written and visual information regarding various people groups (Aramaeans, Moabites, Phoenicians, etc.), great empires (Egypt, Babylonia, Rome, etc.), and the road systems, agricultural year, and economic life of ancient civilizations based on archaeological recoveries.
★ 4.54
The Illustrated Origins Answer Book (1995)
Paul Taylor | 128 pages
An impressive information resource in one small, handy package. What makes this book so unique? It's like two outstanding books in one -- an eye-opening, fast-reading main text, and a superb reference book, exceptionally handy and up-to-date.
User review "Out of the close to 100 Creation Science books I have, this is easily my favorite. It has simplified illustrations in the front, & detailed specifics in the back."
★ 4.53
For Many Shall Come in My Name (2012)
Ray Yungen | 224 pages
Most people believe the New Age has been long gone from our society, and if practiced at all now it is only by unconventional fringe types. For Many Shall Come in My Name reveals this is not the case. In fact, quite the opposite has occurred. The New Age movement (a term not normally used by its proponents) has permeated virtually all aspects of our society. This "Ancient Wisdom" spirituality can be quite readily encountered in the following fields: Business, Education, Health, Self-Help, Religion, and Arts & Entertainment. This book examines them all.
★ 4.53
Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus (2014)
Nabeel Qureshi | 296 pages
An unexpected journey from Islam to Christianity. In Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus, Qureshi describes his dramatic journey from Islam to Christianity, complete with friendships, investigations, and supernatural dreams along the way.
★ 4.52
Once Saved, Always Saved? (1996)
David Pawson | 192 pages
The majority of Evangelical view is that once someone has accepted Christ as Saviour they are guaranteed salvation. But is it safe to assume that once we are saved, we are saved for always?Pawson investigated this through biblical evidence, historical figures such as Augustine, Luther and Wesley, and evangelical assumptions about grace and justification, divine sovereignty and human responsibility. He asks whether something more than being born again is required so that our inheritance is not lost. This book helps us to decide whether 'once saved, always saved' is real assurance or a misleading assumption. The answer will have profound effects on the way we live and disciple others.
★ 4.50
The Titanic and Today's Church: A Tale of Two Shipwrecks (2020)
Warren Smith | 259 pages
It has been well-documented how pride, false confidence, complacency, disregarded warnings, and general unpreparedness all played a part in the Titanic shipwreck. Those in charge had underestimated the physical danger in their midst. Sadly, today's professing church shares many of these same characteristics as it similarly underestimates the spiritual danger in its midst. The Titanic and Today's Church is the story of two shipwrecks. One took place over a century ago; the other is in progress and is happening today.
★ 4.49
Courageous (2011)
Randy Alcorn | 375 pages
An inspiring new story about everyday heroes who long to be the kinds of dads that make a lifelong impact on their children. As law enforcement officers, Adam Mitchell, Nathan Hayes, and their partners willingly stand up to the worst the world can offer.
★ 4.49
God's Double Agent (2013)
Bob Fu | 336 pages
The former pastor of a Chinese underground church tells the dramatic story of his imprisonment and escape as well as his tireless fight for freedom and human rights in China.
★ 4.48
Faith Undone (2007)
Roger Oakland | 224 pages
Is the emerging church movement just another passing fad, a more contemporary approach to church, or the discontent grumblings of young people looking for answers? In fact, it is much broader and is influencing Christianity to a significant degree. Grounded in a centuries-old mystical approach, this movement is powerful yet highly deceptive, and it draws its energy from practices and experiences that are foreign to biblical Christianity. The path the emerging church is taking is leading right into the arms of an interfaith perspective that has prophetically profound ramifications. It is indeed a new way of being Christians, and in every conceivable manner, it is striving to bring about a new reformation. Without a doubt, it will have an impact on all churches in the Western world and far beyond. For behind this new kind of church is a well-designed strategy and maneuver by the prince of this world, the enemy of our souls, to literally take apart the faith of millions - it will be nothing less than faith undone.
★ 4.44
A Hidden Path: Bethel Redding and Beyond (2019)
Various Authors | 144 pages
In this book, we will explore how the influence of the New Age and its unbiblical, occult practices have invaded and infiltrated the body of Christ. You will have a bird's eye view into one of the fastest growing "Christian" churches in the world - Bethel Church in Redding, California. As a Christian believer in Jesus Christ, you will find that this book provides important information that will help you to also be aware of a very subtle and deceptive movement called the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) that is drawing in millions of unsuspecting Christians everywhere.
★ 4.44
Calvinism: None Dare Call It Heresy: Spotlight on the Life and Teachings of John Calvin (2018)
Bob Kirkland | 130 pages
John Calvin taught that God will be glorified by bringing billions of people into this world for no other purpose than having them burn in Hell for eternity. This alone depicts a view of God found nowhere in Scripture; in essence, this misrepresents God but also creates a platform upon which "another gospel" has been built that is both fatalistic and makes the sacrifice of Christ no longer freely available to "whosoever may come." Salvation is no longer a matter of choice. Furthermore, the Calvinist can never actually know if he or she is one of "the elect" thereby placing the Calvinist "Gospel" on a foundation of doubt rather than true biblical belief in the substitutionary sacrifice of Christ at Calvary. If that is not heresy, then what is?
★ 4.41
The Autobiography of George Muller (1899-1996)
George Müller | 240 pages
Join him on his journey from a life of sin and rebellion to his glorious conversion. Share his struggles and triumphs as he establishes orphan homes to care for thousands of English children, depending on God's response to his prayer of faith to supply all things.
★ 4.41
Unashamed (2016)
Lecrae Moore | 256 pages
Two-time Grammy winning rap artist, Lecrae, learned this lesson through more than his share of adversity-childhood abuse, drugs and alcoholism, a stint in rehab, an abortion, and an unsuccessful suicide attempt. This is the story of one man's journey to faith and freedom.
★ 4.40
Chains Couldn't Hold Me (2018)
Cedric Fisher | 208 pages
Trying to drown out the nightmares from his childhood, Cedric turned to alcohol, drugs, fighting, and wild behavior—a deadly mixture. Before long, he was on a fast track to prison or an early death. Chains Couldn't Hold Me is the story of one man's search for identity and peace amidst turmoil and despair and how everything changed when given one last chance.
★ 4.40
End of the Spear (2005)
Steve Saint | 368 pages
Steve Saint was only five years old when his father was brutally killed by Waodani warriors, men from the most savage culture ever known. But in a story almost too amazing to be true, Steve eventually comes to know-and even love-the very ones who drove the spears into his father's body.
★ 4.40 **
What Love Is This? Calvinism's Misrepresentation of God (2013)
Dave Hunt | 546 pages
Many sincere, Bible-believing Christians are Calvinists only by default. Thinking that the only choice is between Calvinism (with its presumed doctrine of eternal security) and Arminianism (with its teaching that salvation can be lost), and confident of Christ's promise to keep eternally those who believe in Him, they therefore consider themselves to be Calvinists.
It takes only a few simple questions to discover that most Christians are largely unaware of what John Calvin and his early followers of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries actually believed and practiced. Nor do they fully understand what most of today's leading Calvinists believe.
It is our prayer that this volume will enable readers to examine more carefully the vital issues involved and to follow God's holy Word - not man's teachings."
★ 4.39
Kisses from Katie (2012)
Katie Davis | 304 pages
A passion to make a difference. Katie Davis left over Christmas break her senior year for a short mission trip to Uganda and her life was turned completely inside out. She found herself so moved, so broken by the people and the children of Uganda that she knew her calling was to return and care for them.
★ 4.38
The Love Dare (2008-2013)
Alex & Stephen Kendrick | 256 pages
Unconditional love is eagerly promised at weddings, but rarely practiced in real life. As a result, romantic hopes are often replaced with disappointment in the home. But it doesn't have to stay that way.
★ 4.37
A Dictionary of Early Christian Beliefs (1997)
David Bercot | 704 pages
The author has painstakingly combed the writings of early church leaders and categorized the heart of their thinking into more than 700 theological, moral, and historical topics.
★ 4.37
Terms of Service: The Real Cost of Social Media (2022)
Chris Martin | 224 pages
Chris Martin brings readers his years of expertise and experience from building online brands, coaching authors and speakers about social media use, and thinking theologically about the effects of social media. As you read this book, you will learn how the "social internet" affects you in ways you may not realize.
Be equipped to push back against the hold the internet has on your mind and your heart.
★ 4.37
The Satellite Bible Atlas by William Schlegel (2013)
William Schlegel | 148 pages
A (new) Bible atlas with 85 full-page color maps with biblical events marked on enhanced satellite imagery, accompanied by geographical and historical commentary.
★ 4.36
Cold-Case Christianity (2013)
Warner Wallace | 288 pages
Written by an L. A. County homicide detective and former atheist, Cold-Case Christianity examines the claims of the New Testament using the skills and strategies of a hard-to-convince criminal investigator.
Including gripping stories from his career and the visual techniques he developed in the courtroom, Wallace uses illustration to examine the powerful evidence that validates the claims of Christianity. The book inspires readers to have confidence in Christ as it prepares them to articulate the case for Christianity.
★ 4.36
George Muller: Delighted in God (1975-2004)
Roger Steer | 256 pages
Here is the definitive life story of the man who lived by prayer and faith alone, housing and feeding thousands of homeless children in England, advertising his financial needs to no one but God.
★ 4.36
My Utmost for His Highest (1926-2005)
Oswald Chambers | 400 pages
These brief scripture-based readings - by turns comforting and challenging - will draw you into God's presence and form you as a disciple of the Risen Lord. You'll treasure their insight, still fresh and vital. And you'll discover what it means to offer God your very best for His greatest purpose - to truly offer Him your utmost for His highest.
★ 4.34
The Book that Made Your World (2011)
Vishal Mangalwadi | 442 pages
Indian philosopher Vishal Mangalwadi reveals the personal motivation that fueled his own study of the Bible and systematically illustrates how its precepts became the framework for societal structure throughout the last millennium. From politics and science, to academia and technology, the Bible's sacred copy became the key that unlocked the Western mind.
★ 4.32
The Power of a Praying Wife (1996-2005)
Stormie Omartian | 203 pages
Every woman who desires a closer relationship with her husband will appreciate this refreshing look at the power of prayer in marriage. Along with real-life illustrations, Stormie also includes sample prayers and "power tools" - verses that inspire and encourage - to help wives rest in the assurance of God's wonderful promises of restoration, renewal, and growth in marriage.
★ 4.31
The Watchmen (2012)
Mark Cahill | 224 pages
So many Christians wonder if they are living up to the high calling of Christ in our lost and dying world. How can we lay down our lives to best serve the Lord during our brief time on earth? What should be the focus of every Christian's life? Are we living and breathing for the sake of the gospel? Through a friendly and conversational style, and with many stories and Scripture verses, you will see the importance of equipping yourself with sound biblical truth to warn the lost and live in ways that adorn the gospel of Christ
★ 4.30*
A Christian Perspective on the Social Justice Movement (2022)
Various Authors | 232 pages
As Christian believers, do we really understand what lies behind the social justice movement? And do we truly comprehend what the "fruit" of this cultural "revolution" will be to both our society and the church? This book navigates the turbulent social justice issue - from a Christian perspective.
Some of the topics discussed by ten of today's discerning voices are: Communist and Marxist Influence, The Hegelian Dialectic, Black Lives Matter, Critical Race Theory & Wokeism, Environmentalism's Role, The Terms and Language Used and What They Really Mean, The New Age in the Social Justice Movement, Sexual "Revolution" and Social Justice, Manipulating Elections, Social Justice and Israel, The Wearing Down of the Saints, Social Justice versus the Gospel ...
★ 4.30
A Time of Departing: How a Universal Spirituality is Changing the Face of Christianity (2003)
Ray Yungen | 176 pages
Contemplative Prayer ... Mantra Meditation ... Centering Prayer ... Reiki ... Labyrinths.
Are these practices Scriptural?
If not, then why are they being promoted in Christian organizations, colleges and churches throughout the world?
★ 4.28 ***
The Genesis Flood: The Biblical Record and Its Scientific Implications (1960)
Whitcomb & Morris | 518 pages
The book presents a thorough system unifying and correlating scientific data in the earth's early history. Whitcomb and Morris propose a biblically based system of creationism and catastrophism. A modern classic, this title has become required reading for creationists.
★ 4.27
Unveiling Grace: The Story of How We Found Our Way out of the Mormon Church (2013)
Lynn Wilder | 349 pages
From a rare insider's point of view, Unveiling Grace looks at how Latter-day Saints are 'wooing our country' with their religion, lifestyle, and culture. It is also a gripping story of how an entire family, deeply enmeshed in Mormonism, found their way out and what they can tell others about their lives as faithful Mormons.
★ 4.26
Foxe's Book of Martyrs (1563-1999)
John Foxe | 416 pages
Reformation-era England: John Foxe recounts the lives, sufferings, and triumphant deaths of dozens of Christian martyrs. Some were people of rank and influence. Some were ordinary folk. Some were even his friends. Four centuries later, these deeply moving accounts of faith and courage mark a path for modern Christians to measure the depth of their commitment.
★ 4.26
Will the Real Heretics Please Stand Up: A New Look at Today's Evangelical Church in the Light of Early Christianity (1989)
David Bercot | 190 pages
Sex and money scandals. An exploding divorce rate. Drug-addicted youths. And an ever-growing worldliness. Today's evangelical church is fighting battles on all fronts. And we seem to be losing these battles to the relentlessly encroaching world. Perhaps the answers to our problems are not in the present, but in the past. Because there was time when Christians were able to stand up to world. The author takes you on an engrossing journey back to the time - back to the end of the first century. Here is an inspiring account of what Christians believed and practiced at the close of the age of the apostles - and how the church eventually lost the Christianity of that time. But this book is not primarily a history book. It's a fresh, creative look at the problems facing the church today - and the solution to those problems. It's a call for today's church to return to the simple holiness, unfailing love, and patient cross-bearing of the early Christians.
★ 4.25*
The Lie: Evolution (1987)
Ken Ham | 168 pages
An eye-opening look at the harmful effects of evolutionary thought on modern culture and religion. Author Ken Ham uses his years of teaching and ministry experience to expose false teaching that is destroying children and families.
★ 4.25
More Than a Carpenter (1977)
Josh Mc Dowell | 128 pages
Is he really the Lord he claimed to be? How can we know for sure? More than a Carpenter offers arguments for faith from a skeptic turned believer. Since its original publication in 1977, this modern classic has sold over 15 million copies, been translated into dozens of languages, and introduced countless people to the real Jesus. Now with new content that addresses questions raised by today's popular atheist writers.
★ 4.24
A Christian's Guide To Planet Earth (2022)
Betsy Painter | 208 pages
From conservation to protecting endangered species to sustainable living, the book offers a faith-based framework for viewing our responsibility to the natural world as well as practical, biblical ways we can care for the magnificent creation around us.
★ 4.23
Basics of Biblical Greek Grammar (1993-2003)
William Mounce | 448 pages
The best-selling and most widely accepted textbook and workbook for learning biblical Greek William D. Mounce's Basics of Biblical Greek Grammar and its companion tool Basics of Biblical Greek Workbook are by far the best-selling and most widely accepted textbooks for learning New Testament Greek.
★ 4.23
Captive in Iran (2013)
Rostampour & Amirizadeh | 296 pages
A chilling journey inside one of the world's darkest and most dangerous places: Evin, the notorious Tehran prison. Here, prisoners are routinely tortured, abused, and violated. Executions are frequent and sudden. But for two women imprisoned for their Christian faith - Maryam and Marziyeh - this hell on earth was a place of unlikely grace as they reflected God's love and compassion to their fellow prisoners and guards. Against all odds, Evin would become the only church many of them had ever known.
★ 4.23
Healing for Damaged Emotions (1981-1991)
David Seamands | 144 pages
A realistic, Bible-based approach to dealing with the painful past. With over 1,000,000 copies sold, it has helped hundreds of thousands of readers deal successfully with their inner hurts.
★ 4.21
Judgment Day! Islam, Israel and the Nations (2006)
Dave Hunt | 458 pages
With painstaking clarity and detail, the book reveals the ancient agenda against the Jews, and traces its twisted trail to modern-day deceptions of U.S. Presidents, foreign ambassadors, covert (and overt) military operations, businesspeople, educators, and world leaders alike. In this no-holds-barred documentary, Dave Hunt skillfully dissects the myth of Palestinian claims to "the Promised Land," and exposes the fraud, deceit, and treachery of an international community allied against the Jewish nation.
★ 4.21
What the Early Christians Believed About the Head Covering (2012)
David Bercot | 54 pages
David Bercot explains how the early Christians understood 1 Corinthians 11, which talks about the head covering or prayer veil. He demonstrates from the writings of the early Christians that Christian women wore a veil or other covering on their heads when they prayed (and at other times as well). Bercot goes on to discuss when this custom disappeared among most western Christians. The head covering is still worn today by Mennonite and Amish women and by Christian women in certain other Christian groups.
★ 4.20*
Cleansing the Temple: A Call to Radical Christianity (2016)
Jesse Morrell | (349) pages
Written by a young fiery street preacher. Jesse Morrell was only eighteen years old in 2003, preaching in the streets of New England, when he began to write the contents of this book. It is not your typical Christian book. It is a compilation of very passionate articles calling the church of believers to uncompromising holy service to God. This book is primarily about purity, prayer, and preaching. The hope is that this book will cleanse modern Christianity to be the bride that Christ wants her to be..
★ 4.20
Not a Fan (2011)
Kyle Idleman | 215 pages
Don't take the question - Are you a follower of Jesus? - lightly. Some people don't know what they've said yes to and other people don't realize what they've said no to, says Pastor Kyle Idleman.
But Jesus is ready to clearly define the relationship He wants with His followers. Not a Fan calls you to consider the demands and rewards of being a true disciple. With frankness sprinkled with humor, Idleman invites you to live the way Jesus lived, love the way He loved, pray the way He prayed, and never give up living for the One who gave His all for you.
★ 4.18
Love and Respect (2004)
Emerson Eggerichs | 336 pages
Based on over three decades of counseling, as well as scientific and biblical research, Dr. Emerson Eggerichs and his wife, Sarah, have already taken the Love & Respect message across America and are changing the way couples talk to, think about, and treat each other.
★ 4.18
Shepherding a Child's Heart (1995)
Tedd Trip | 212 pages
Shepherding a Child's Heart is about how to speak to the heart of your child. The things your child does and says flow from the heart. Luke 6:45 puts it this way: "...out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks." Written for parents with children of any age, this insightful book provides perspectives and procedures for shepherding you.
★ 4.17
In His Steps: What Would Jesus Do? (1896-2016)
Charles Sheldon | 208 pages
The best-selling Christian fiction novel that has sold over 30 million copies and has launched social movements.
"I want volunteers from First Church who will pledge themselves, earnestly and honestly, for an entire year; not to do anything without first asking the question, 'What would Jesus do?'" The Reverend never dreamed that among those who responded would be the most influential members of the congregation. What happens next changes lives and the town for good.
★ 4.17
The Canon of Scripture (1988)
F.F. Bruce | 349 pages
In this significant historical study, F. F. Bruce brings the wisdom of a lifetime of reflection and biblical interpretation to bear in answering the questions and clearing away the confusion surrounding the Christian canon of Scripture. Adept in both Old and New Testament studies, he brings a rare comprehensive perspective to his task. Though some issues have shifted since the original publication of this book, it still remains a significant landmark and touchstone for further studies.
★ 4.16
One Thing You Can't Do In Heaven (2011)
Mark Cahill | 224 pages
Are you ready for eternity? If so, are you helping others get ready for that journey into eternity that each of us must take? As believers, we all know that we should tell others about the Lord, but we often don't know how. This practical book gives great ideas for starting conversations with the lost, how to keep them going, examples of various witnessing situations, and solid answers to commonly asked questions. It will help motivate and equip you to reach both friends and strangers for Jesus Christ the rest of your life. Hear stories of real-life encounters that demonstrate how to put these principles into action. Learn how to open conversations and keep them going using very simple questions and ideas familiar to all of us. See how to navigate around common would-be obstacles to walk people right to the gospel. Then see how the lost are impacted to be thinking about their eternal destination and thankful to have their questions answered. You'll be filled with incredible thanks for having given them the help they need and for honoring God by giving them the truth about salvation.
★ 4.15
Remarriage is Adultery Unless (2011)
David Pawson | 138 pages
Consecutive polygamy is now an accepted norm in contemporary society. Hardly surprising, since the social, legal, moral and financial restraints holding marriages together for a lifetime have been steadily eroded in a relativist age where anything goes. What is surprising is that divorce and remarriage are becoming as common inside the church as outside, even among Christian leaders and especially in the Evangelical stream. There is either a reluctance to take his teaching at face value or an eagerness to enlarge his 'exception' until it becomes the rule. This volume primarily appeals to those for whom the Bible is the final authority in all matters of belief and behaviour, especially those who preach to, teach and counsel others. The author believes that the church should be leading the world uphill rather than following the world downhill.
★ 4.14 ***
Gender Ideology: What Do Christians Need to Know? (2019)
Sharon James | 132 pages
The world has embraced the idea that gender is something that can be decided by individuals.
As Christians encounter colleagues, friends and family members who identify as a gender other than the one they were born, we need to be informed and equipped with knowledge about what the issues are, what different terms mean and what the Bible has to say about these things. While we walk the line between loving our neighbour and not buying into the world's lies, Sharon James helps us in this informative and practical guide.
★ 4.07
God's Design for Women (2019)
Sharon James | 324 pages
Sharon James' handling of the material is intelligent, honest and winsome: the breadth of her research builds upon biblical integrity and invites women into a Christ-centred freedom. She avoids the pitfalls of gender-stereotyping and also holds out the Gospel to those who have been wounded in this fallen world. In highlighting all that God intends women to be, her close attention to the biblical text allows for neither smugness nor the need to apologize to society at large, which is both refreshing and liberating.
★ 4.05
Cosmos, Creator and Human Destiny: Answering Darwin, Dawkins, and the New Atheists (2010)
Dave Hunt | 606 pages
Is it "The Greatest Show on Earth," as celebrated atheist author Richard Dawkins proclaims—or has it become a "Big Top Circus," paraded from town to town and school to school? Scientifically, both creation and evolution cannot be true. Quite simply, then, one of these belief systems is nothing more than a cruel side show perpetrated upon unsuspecting children and adults of all ages—while the other alone is meritorious of praise. Darwin and Dawkins both credit natural selection for the incredible diversity and complexity of life on earth. Can random chance processes explain the masterfully orchestrated performance of earth's breathtaking complexity and unparalleled majesty?
★ 3.75
A Guide to New Religious Movements (1997)
Ronald Enroth | 220 pages
Today's pluralistic society is filled with religious alternatives and options, and the choices for faith commitment have never been more numerous. Many of these new religious movements are growing at a far faster pace than most traditional Christian denominations. Why are they so appealing? Sociologist Ronald Enroth and a team of expert contributors provide an accessible handle on the key religious movements of our day, from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Jehovah's Witnesses to contemporary versions of Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam. They assess what each movement believes, why they are attractive to so many, and how Christians can respond with grace and truth.
★ 3.74
The Believer's Conditional Security (1997)
Daniel Corner | 801 pages
This book will take the reader from the origin of eternal security or Once-Saved, Always-Saved (OSAS) to the present time, as the contemporary OSAS teachers of our day are quoted hundreds of times and their teachings are examined under the light of God's truth. If you are like many, among other things, you will be shocked to learn that the teaching of OSAS is sometimes equated to grace and the Gospel! Furthermore, the chapters exposing Calvin's dark side and unmasking the Synod of Dort (1618-1619), will give a factual, historical account that seems to be little known in our day. But most importantly, hundreds of Scriptures are cited in both offensive and defensive ways that will substantiate The Believer's Conditional Security.
★ 3.50
A Christian's Guide to Evidence for the Bible: 101 Proofs from History and Archaeology (2008)
Daniel Hays | 320 pages
With each passing year, archaeologists and historical scholars uncover more evidence that the people, places, and events presented in the Bible are verifiable historical facts. This engaging, full-color resource presents 101 undisputed examples of those people, places, and events to help ground your reading of the Scriptures in the historic record. This fascinating volume is not only a strong apologetic for the historicity of the Bible but is also the perfect resource for the layperson who wants to enhance their personal Bible study and for those teaching Sunday school or leading a group study.
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