Reading Romans Backwards: A Gospel of Peace in the Midst of Empire
By: Scot McKnight
4.13
Format: 236 pages, Hardcover
To read Romans from beginning to end, from letter opening to final doxology, is to retrace the step…
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1. The Drama of Ephesians: Participating in the Triumph of God
By: Timothy G. Gombis
4.26
Format: 188 pages, Paperback
Ephesians has long been a favorite New Testament book among Christians. Its exalted language and so… read more
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2. The Divine Conspiracy: Rediscovering Our Hidden Life in God
By: Dallas Willard , Richard J. Foster
4.22
Format: 448 pages, Hardcover
The Divine Conspiracy has revolutionized how we think about the true meaning of discipleship. In th… read more
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"Genius, it is said, is the ability to scrutinize the obvious."-Dallas Willard, The Divine Conspiracy: Rediscovering Our Hidden Life in God
"The idea of having faith in Jesus has come to be totally isolated from being his apprentice and learning how to do what he said."-Dallas Willard, The Divine Conspiracy: Rediscovering Our Hidden Life in God
"Jesus, Willard says, “does not call us to do what he did, but to be as he was, permeated with love. Then the doing of what he did and said becomes the natural expression of who we are in him."-Dallas Willard, The Divine Conspiracy: Rediscovering Our Hidden Life in God
"(God's) nature, identity, and overarching purposes are no doubt unchanging. But his intentions with regard to many particular matters that concern individual human beings are not. This does not dimin…"-Dallas Willard, The Divine Conspiracy: Rediscovering Our Hidden Life in God
3. Salvation by Allegiance Alone: Rethinking Faith, Works, and the Gospel of Jesus the King
By: Scot McKnight , Matthew W. Bates
2.67
Format: 166 pages, Paperback
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4. Eat This Book: A Conversation in the Art of Spiritual Reading (Spiritual Theology #2)
By: Eugene H. Peterson
4.57
Format: None pages, Hardcover
Eat This Book challenges us to read the Scriptures on their own terms, as God's revelation, and to … read more
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5. The Lost World of Genesis One: Ancient Cosmology and the Origins Debate (Volume 2) (The Lost World Series)
By: John H. Walton
4.23
Format: 192 pages, Paperback
In this astute mix of cultural critique and biblical studies, John H. Walton presents and defends t… read more
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"The most central truth to the creation account is that this world is a place for God's presence."-John H. Walton, The Lost World of Genesis One: Ancient Cosmology and the Origins Debate (Volume 2) (The Lost World Series)
"God has given us a privileged role in the functioning of his cosmic temple. He has tailored the world to our needs, not to his (for he has no needs). It is his place, but it is designed for us and we…"-John H. Walton, The Lost World of Genesis One: Ancient Cosmology and the Origins Debate (Volume 2) (The Lost World Series)
"when we adopt the biblical perspective of the cosmic temple, it is no longer possible to look at the world (or space) in secular terms. It is not ours to exploit. We do not have natural resources, we…"-John H. Walton, The Lost World of Genesis One: Ancient Cosmology and the Origins Debate (Volume 2) (The Lost World Series)
6. Destroyer of the Gods: Early Christian Distinctiveness in the Roman World
By: Larry W. Hurtado
3.62
Format: 128 pages, Hardcover
"Silly," "stupid," "irrational," "simple." "Wicked," "hateful," "obstinate," "anti-social." "Extrav… read more
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7. The Lost World of Adam and Eve: Genesis 2–3 and the Human Origins Debate
By: N.T. Wright , John H. Walton
4.11
Format: 256 pages, Paperback
For centuries the story of Adam and Eve has resonated richly through the corridors of art, literatu… read more
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8. Dominion: The Power of Man, the Suffering of Animals, and the Call to Mercy
By: Matthew Scully
3.00
Format: 48 pages, Paperback
And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness; and let them have dominion over the… read more
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9. Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Christian Community
By: Dietrich Bonhoeffer
4.27
Format: 122 pages, Paperback
After his martyrdom at the hands of the Gestapo in 1945, Dietrich Bonhoeffer continued his witness … read more
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"God is not a God of the emotions but the God of truth."-Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Christian Community
"We pray for the big things and forget to give thanks for the ordinary, small (and yet really not small) gifts."-Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Christian Community
"It is only when he is a burden that another person is really a brother and not merely an object to be manipulated"-Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Christian Community
"The Church does not need brilliant personalities but faithful servants of Jesus and the brethren. Not in the former but in the latter is the lack."-Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Christian Community
10. Romans: A New Covenant Commentary
By: Craig S. Keener
3.95
Format: 288 pages, Paperback
Description: A helpfully concise commentary on Paul's letter to the early Christians in Rome, which… read more
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11. Dangerous Calling: Confronting the Unique Challenges of Pastoral Ministry
By: Paul David Tripp
3.80
Format: None pages, Hardcover
After traveling the globe and speaking to thousands of churches worldwide, Paul David Tripp has dis… read more
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12. On the Incarnation
By: C.S. Lewis , Athanasius of Alexandria , None
3.29
Format: None pages, Paperback
A universally acknowledged masterpiece of fourth-century patristic theology. As C. S. Lewis observe… read more
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13. Thoughts for Young Men
By: J.C. Ryle
4.00
Format: None pages, Paperback
J.C. Ryle's handbook for young men, replete with warnings, exhortations, and instruction about this… read more
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14. The Message of Romans: God's Good News for the World
By: John R.W. Stott
0.00
Format: 126 pages,
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15. For the Life of the World: Sacraments and Orthodoxy
By: Alexander Schmemann
3.75
Format: 352 pages, Paperback
An approach to the world and to life that stems from the liturgical experience of the Orthodox Chur… read more
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16. A Long Obedience in the Same Direction: Discipleship in an Instant Society
By: Eugene H. Peterson
3.50
Format: 424 pages,
This world is no friend to grace. God has given us some resources, however. As we grow in character… read more
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17. Deeper: Real Change for Real Sinners
By: Dane C. Ortlund
4.58
Format: 193 pages, Kindle Edition
“Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” —2 Peter 3:18 How do Chri… read more
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18. Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus, Become Like Him, Do As He Did
By: John Mark Comer
4.63
Format: 288 pages, Hardcover
The author of the international bestseller The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry calls us to rediscover… read more
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19. How to Inhabit Time: Understanding the Past, Facing the Future, Living Faithfully Now
By: James K.A. Smith
4.29
Format: 189 pages, Hardcover
Many Christians are disconnected from the past or imagine they are "above" history, immune to it, a… read more
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20. Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools: An Invitation to the Wonder and Mystery of Prayer
By: Tyler Staton
4.60
Format: 272 pages, Paperback
Prayer is the source of Jesus's most astonishing miracles and the subject of Jesus's most audacious… read more
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21. 2084: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity
By: John C. Lennox
3.96
Format: 229 pages, Hardcover
Will technology change what it means to be human? You don't have to be a computer scientist to have… read more
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22. Exiles: The Church in the Shadow of Empire
By: Preston M. Sprinkle
4.45
Format: 189 pages, Kindle Edition
A thoughtful exploration of the intersection of faith and politics, Exiles What if we considered o… read more
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23. Bearing God's Name: Why Sinai Still Matters
By: Carmen Joy Imes
4.53
Format: 226 pages, Paperback
Biblical Foundations Award Finalist Have you ever wondered what the Old Testament―especially the Ol… read more
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"The law envisions a different kind of life, characterized by self-discipline and self-giving love. Imagine a community where every member actively worked to love and protect their neighbor!"-Carmen Joy Imes, Bearing God's Name: Why Sinai Still Matters
24. Into the Heart of Romans: A Deep Dive into Paul's Greatest Letter
By: Tom Wright
4.49
Format: 256 pages, Hardcover
An in-depth study of Romans from today's foremost interpreter of Paul. Romans is often and for good… read more
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25. Jesus and the Powers: Christian Political Witness in an Age of Totalitarian Terror and Dysfunctional Democracies
By: N.T. Wright
4.14
Format: 208 pages, Paperback
Should Christians be politically withdrawn, avoiding participation in politics to maintain their pr… read more
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26. How (Not) to Read the Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video: Making Sense of the Anti-women, Anti-science, Pro-violence, Pro-slavery and Other Crazy Sounding Parts of Scripture
By: Dan Kimball
4.12
Format: 144 pages, Paperback
In this six-session video study (video streaming code included) bestselling author Dan Kimball guid… read more
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27. Power in Weakness: Paul’s Transformed Vision for Ministry
By: Timothy G. Gombis
4.43
Format: 192 pages, Paperback
Envisioning cruciform community built on resurrection hope After Paul’s encounter with the risen … read more
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28. Why the Gospel?: Living the Good News of King Jesus with Purpose
By: Matthew W. Bates
4.56
Format: 198 pages, Paperback
We know what the gospel is—but do we know why it is? As Christians, we often ask what … read more
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29. Reading Romans Backwards: A Gospel of Peace in the Midst of Empire
By: Scot McKnight
4.13
Format: 236 pages, Hardcover
To read Romans from beginning to end, from letter opening to final doxology, is to retrace the step… read more
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30. Being God's Image: Why Creation Still Matters
By: Carmen Joy Imes
4.47
Format: 243 pages, Paperback
What does it mean to be human? This timeless question proves critical as we seek to understand our … read more
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31. Sermon on the Mount: A Beginner's Guide to the Kingdom of Heaven
By: Amy-Jill Levine
4.25
Format: 162 pages, Kindle Edition
The Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 5-7, contains some of Jesus most profound and most memorable teach… read more
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