Inspiration and Authority: Nature and Function of Christian Scripture
By: Paul J. Achtemeier
3.57
Format: 166 pages, Paperback
In an evaluation of the Scriptures as the word of God, inspiration is an essential element. The lon…
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By: Bryan Chapell
4.29
Format: 400 pages, Paperback
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2. Church History in Plain Language
By: Bruce L. Shelley , Mark A. Noll
4.10
Format: 520 pages, Paperback
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"Christianity is the only major religion to have at its central event the humiliation of its God."-Bruce L. Shelley, Church History in Plain Language
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3. The Left Hand of Darkness
By: Ursula K. Le Guin , Lech Jęczmyk
4.10
Format: 304 pages, Paperback
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"The king was pregnant."-Ursula K. Le Guin, The Left Hand of Darkness
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4. Nathan Coulter
By: Wendell Berry
3.93
Format: 192 pages, Paperback
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"Oh Lord, make us able To eat all that's on this table, And if there's some we haven't got Bring it to us while it's hot"-Wendell Berry, Nathan Coulter
"Tobacco,' Jig said. 'I used to raise tobacco once. But I quit. I was plowing one morning, and the Lord said, "Jig, how'd you like for your daughter to smoke?" And I said, "I wouldn't like it, Lord. I…"-Wendell Berry, Nathan Coulter
5. Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth
By: Richard J. Foster
3.77
Format: 341 pages, Hardcover
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6. The Contemplative Pastor: Returning to the Art of Spiritual Direction (The Pastoral series, #4)
By: Eugene H. Peterson
4.29
Format: None pages, Paperback
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7. Gilead (Gilead, #1)
By: Marilynne Robinson
3.85
Format: 247 pages, Paperback
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"That is to say, I pray for you. And there's an intimacy in it. That's the truth."-Marilynne Robinson, Gilead (Gilead, #1)
8. Discipling: How to Help Others Follow Jesus
By: Mark Dever
3.33
Format: 161 pages, Hardcover
Before ascending to heaven, Jesus instructed his followers to "make disciples of all nations." But … read more
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9. Home (Gilead, #2)
By: Marilynne Robinson
3.84
Format: None pages, Hardcover
Home parallels the story told in Robinson's Pulitzer Prize-winning Gilead. It is a moving and heali… read more
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10. Lila (Gilead, #3)
By: Marilynne Robinson
4.50
Format: None pages, Hardcover
Marilynne Robinson, one of the greatest novelists of our time, returns to the town of Gilead in an … read more
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12. A Long Obedience in the Same Direction: Discipleship in an Instant Society
By: Eugene H. Peterson
3.50
Format: 424 pages,
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13. Let the Nations Be Glad!: The Supremacy of God in Missions
By: John Piper , None
3.16
Format: 192 pages, Paperback
Why do we do missions? We are told, by Jesus, to preach the gospel and make disciples of all nation… read more
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14. Church Elders: How to Shepherd God's People Like Jesus (9Marks: Building Healthy Churches)
By: Jeramie Rinne
3.44
Format: 330 pages,
Emphasizing purposeful ministry over project management, this book outlines a clear and concise job… read more
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15. Reading While Black: African American Biblical Interpretation as an Exercise in Hope
By: Esau McCaulley
4.43
Format: 200 pages, Kindle Edition
Growing up in the American South, Esau McCaulley knew firsthand the ongoing struggle between despai… read more
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"Prayer for leaders and criticism of their practices are not mutually exclusive ideas. Both have biblical warrant in the same letter."-Esau McCaulley, Reading While Black: African American Biblical Interpretation as an Exercise in Hope
"While I was at home with much of the theology in evangelicalism, there were real disconnects. First, there was the portrayal of the Black church in these circles. I was told that the social gospel ha…"-Esau McCaulley, Reading While Black: African American Biblical Interpretation as an Exercise in Hope
16. Jack (Gilead, #4)
By: Marilynne Robinson
3.86
Format: 309 pages, Hardcover
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17. The Care of Souls: Cultivating a Pastor's Heart
By: Harold L. Senkbeil
4.33
Format: 312 pages, Hardcover
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18. The Pastor as Counselor: The Call for Soul Care
By: David A. Powlison
4.41
Format: 80 pages, Paperback
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19. A History of the Bible: The Book and Its Faiths
By: John Barton
4.09
Format: 613 pages, Hardcover
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20. Inspiration and Authority: Nature and Function of Christian Scripture
By: Paul J. Achtemeier
3.57
Format: 166 pages, Paperback
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21. Herman Bavinck on Preaching and Preachers
By: Herman Bavinck
4.33
Format: 136 pages, Paperback
Dutch theologian Herman Bavinck (1854-1921) is widely celebrated as one of the most eloquent divine… read more
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