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Drawing Near: Daily Readings for a Deeper Faith

Drawing Near: Daily Readings for a Deeper Faith

by John MacArthur

"Like newborn babes, long for the pure milk of the word, that by it you may grow in respect to salvation." 1 Peter 2:2 It's a fact of life: our health declines if we don't nourish our bodies every day with food and water. That's true physically. It's true spiritually as well. If we neglect to regularly feed our souls on the Holy Scriptures, our faith becomes weak and we start to lose touch with our Savior.... (more)

Difficult Doctrine of the Love of God

by D. A. Carson

At first thought, understanding the doctrine of the love of God seems simple compared to trying to fathom other doctrines like that of the Trinity or predestination. Especially since the overwhelming majority of those who believe in God view Him as a loving being. That is precisely what makes this doctrine so difficult. The only aspect of God's character the world still believes in is His love. His holiness, His... (more)

The Works of Josephus: Complete and Unabridged, New Updated Edition

The Works of Josephus: Complete and Unabridged, New Updated Edition

by William Whiston, Flavius Josephus

This renowned reference book has served scholars, pastors, students, and those interested in the background of the New Testament for years. The insight given into the Essene community, the destruction of Jerusalem and the interpretations and traditions of the Old Testament in first century Judaism is invaluable. The outlook of Josephus, a late first century Pharisee and historian, on Jesus and the New Testament... (more)

The Historical Jesus: Ancient Evidence for the Life of Christ

The Historical Jesus: Ancient Evidence for the Life of Christ

by Gary R. Habermas

Reasonable Faith: Christian Truth and Apologetics

Reasonable Faith: Christian Truth and Apologetics

by William Lane Craig

Christianity is being attacked from all sides as irrational or outmoded, and millions of students, our future generation of leaders, have absorbed this viewpoint.William Lane Craig defends the reasonableness of Christian doctrine and establishes the relationship between Christian faith and rationality.

The Battle is the Lords (Understanding God Series)

The Battle is the Lords (Understanding God Series)

by Tony Evans

Just because many of us ignore spiritual warfare does not mean we’re not in an intense battle. Tony Evans tackles this difficult and theologically complex issue with the intensity, skill, and biblical foundation readers have come to expect. He systematically reveals Satan’s strategies and helps readers fight back.

Amazing Grace

by Kenneth W. Osbeck

Amzaing grace, how sweet the sound...Familiar words of a familiar hymn--causing us to reflect on the greatness of our God, the grandeur of His redemption, and our respsonsibility in service.

Lessons in Leadership

More than fifty contributors—including Bill Bright, Ted Engstrom, Gene Getz, Joe Aldrich, Walter C. Kaiser Jr., Jill Briscoe, Earl Radmacher, and Carl F. H. Henry—offer advice to young leaders.

Be Comforted (An Old Testament Study. Isaiah)

Be Comforted (An Old Testament Study. Isaiah)

by Warren W. Wiersbe

Where Do You Turn for Comfort When . . . • Circumstances frighten you? • Sin makes you feel guilty? • All your plans fall apart? • The future holds no hope? "Comfort, comfort My people!" was the good news the Prophet Isaiah proclaimed to God's people centuries ago, and his message still applies today. Isaiah not only reveals God's prophetic plan for Israel, but also God's power and peace for all... (more)

Who's Who in Christian History

by Philip Wesley Comfort

An indispensable resource! Edited by J. D. Douglas and Philip Comfort, and containing over 1,500 entries, this biographical dictionary spans the first through the twentieth centuries--from Jesus and the apostles to Billy Graham and Mother Teresa. No other resource so comprehensively documents the lives of men and women who have made a lasting impact on Christian faith and experience.

Century Of The Holy Spirit 100 Years Of Pentecostal And Charismatic Renewal, 1901-2001

Century Of The Holy Spirit 100 Years Of Pentecostal And Charismatic Renewal, 1901-2001

by Vinson Synan

An in-depth look at a movement that now includes 500 million persons. A definitive history for Pentecostals and Charismatics. An intriguing ready reference for persons outside the movement.

Growing in Christ

by J. I. Packer

This book by the noted theologian J.I. Packer, shows how the believer can mature spiritually by carefully learning and thoughtfully living the essentials of the faith that are too often taken for granted or overlooked in our daily walk.

Rediscovering Expository Preaching

by John MacArthur

John MacArthur and other distinguished teachers of preachers respond to the apostle's mandate in this comprehensive treatment of expository preaching. Dr. MacArthur's well-known passion for the Scriptures is combined with the vision and expertise of other faculty members at The Master's Seminary to produce a definitive statement on how to unfold the meaning of God's Word effectively to today's congregation.

The Book of Uncommon Prayer

Though spread across centuries, these "uncommon prayers"—from Chaucer, Alcott, Dostoyesvsky, C.S. Lewis and many others—express emotions common to us all. The artists' gift of phrase, rhythm, and insight quicken our intellects and innermost feelings back to the Source of their inspiration.

How to Get Into the Bible

by Stephen M. Miller

In today's media-driven culture, how do you introduce the Bible to people who are used to movies, comic books, and USA Today? You give them How to Get Into the Bible, a fast-paced, action-packed look at the main characters, events, and meanings of the Old and New Testament. Using with the reader-friendly Contemporary English Version, this book makes it even easier for adults who are unfamiliar with the Bible to... (more)

Word Biblical Commentary Vol. 49, 1 Peter (michaels), 413pp

Word Biblical Commentary Vol. 49, 1 Peter (michaels), 413pp

by J. Ramsey Michaels

The Word Biblical Commentary delivers the best in biblical scholarship, from the leading scholars of our day who share a commitment to Scripture as divine revelation. This series emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural, and theological evidence. The result is judicious and balanced insight into the meanings of the text in the framework of biblical theology. These widely acclaimed... (more)

Spiritual Lives of the Great Composers

by Patrick Kavanaugh

This is a compelling and inspiring look at spiritual beliefs that influenced some of the world's greatest composers, now revised and expanded with eight additional composers.

Josephus and the New Testament

by Steve Mason

Understandably, throughout Christian history, the Works of Josephus have been indispensable in helping us reconstruct the history and world of the New Testament. After all, Josephus tells us firsthand about the Herodian family, the temple, the Pharisees, the Sadducees, and the Essenes. He mentions James the brother of Jesus, John the Baptist, and even Jesus himself. Arguably, apart from the New Testament itself,... (more)

The Pentateuch (Old Testament Survey) (Old Testament Survey)James E. Smith

The Pentateuch (Old Testament Survey) (Old Testament Survey)

by James E. Smith

Designed to Be Like Him

by J. Dwight Pentecost

A practical and powerful reminder that new life in Christ gives us a whole new purpose-we have been designed by God to be like Him. In a time when believers are prodded and persuaded to look at Christianity as a what's-in-it-for-me source for every physical, psychological, and financial desire, Dr. Pentecost gently and persuasively reminds us of the real goal-the God-ordained goal of life in Christ is... (more)

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Drawing Near: Daily Readings for a Deeper Faith

by John MacArthur

Difficult Doctrine of the Love of God

by D. A. Carson

The Works of Josephus: Complete and Unabridged, New Updated Edition

by William Whiston, Flavius Josephus

The Historical Jesus: Ancient Evidence for the Life of Christ

by Gary R. Habermas

Reasonable Faith: Christian Truth and Apologetics

by William Lane Craig

The Battle is the Lords (Understanding God Series)

by Tony Evans

Amazing Grace

by Kenneth W. Osbeck

Lessons in Leadership

Be Comforted (An Old Testament Study. Isaiah)

by Warren W. Wiersbe

Who's Who in Christian History

by Philip Wesley Comfort

Century Of The Holy Spirit 100 Years Of Pentecostal And Charismatic Renewal, 1901-2001

by Vinson Synan

Growing in Christ

by J. I. Packer

Rediscovering Expository Preaching

by John MacArthur

The Book of Uncommon Prayer

How to Get Into the Bible

by Stephen M. Miller

Word Biblical Commentary Vol. 49, 1 Peter (michaels), 413pp

by J. Ramsey Michaels

Spiritual Lives of the Great Composers

by Patrick Kavanaugh

Josephus and the New Testament

by Steve Mason

The Pentateuch (Old Testament Survey) (Old Testament Survey)

by James E. Smith

Designed to Be Like Him

by J. Dwight Pentecost