The Essence of the Church: A Community Created by the Spirit
By: Craig Van Gelder
3.54
Format: 208 pages, Paperback
This fresh perspective on the church explores its essential nature as a community of people governe…
Want to Read $ 16.99"The church is missionary by nature because God through the Spirit calls, creates, and commissions the church to communicate to the world that the redemptive reign of God has broken into human history."-Craig Van Gelder, The Essence of the Church: A Community Created by the Spirit
"The church is missionary by nature because God through the Spirit calls, creates, and commissions the church to communicate to the world that the redemptive reign of God has broken into human history."-Craig Van Gelder, The Essence of the Church: A Community Created by the Spirit
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1. Who Is the Holy Spirit?: A Walk with the Apostles (A Paraclete Guide)
By: Amos Yong
3.67
Format: 224 pages, Paperback
Christians talk about the Holy Spirit, but rarely know how to recognize the Spirit's presence and a… read more
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2. The Doctrine of God (Contours of Christian Theology, #1)
By: Gerald L. Bray
3.89
Format: 281 pages, Paperback
Here is a substantial introduction to the nature and subject of God, and compelling call for evange… read more
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3. Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leadership in Uncharted Territory
By: Tod Bolsinger
4.25
Format: 351 pages, Paperback
Explorers Lewis and Clark had to adapt. While they had prepared to find a waterway to the Pacific O… read more
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4. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality: Unleash a Revolution in Your Life In Christ
By: Peter Scazzero
3.65
Format: 135 pages, Hardcover
What Are You Missing? Peter Scazzero learned the hard way: you can't be spiritually mature while re… read more
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5. Giving Blood: A Fresh Paradigm for Preaching
By: Leonard Sweet
3.66
Format: None pages, Hardcover
A Groundbreaking Resource for Preaching If the church wishes to converse effectively with a culture… read more
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6. Flame of Love: A Theology of the Holy Spirit
By: Clark H. Pinnock
3.91
Format: 736 pages, Paperback
A 1997 Christianity Today Book of the Year In what may be regarded as his magnum opus, Clark Pinnoc… read more
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7. I is an Other: The Secret Life of Metaphor and How it Shapes the Way We See the World
By: James Geary
4.06
Format: None pages,
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8. Renovation of the Heart: Putting On the Character of Christ
By: Eugene H. Peterson , Dallas Willard
3.43
Format: 375 pages,
Renovation of the Heartexplains the common misunderstandings about human nature and the discipleshi… read more
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9. Disappearing Church: From Cultural Relevance to Gospel Resilience
By: Mark Sayers
3.50
Format: None pages, Paperback
When church and culture look the same... For the many Christians eager to prove we can be both holy… read more
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10. Essential Worship: A Handbook for Leaders
By: Greg Scheer
2.76
Format: 320 pages,
An Essential Guide to Understanding and Leading Worship Worship leaders are adrift in a sea of wors… read more
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11. The Spirit Poured Out on All Flesh: Pentecostalism and the Possibility of Global Theology
By: Amos Yong
2.00
Format: None pages, Paperback
The Pentecostal movement has had an incredible impact on the shape of worldwide Christianity in the… read more
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12. Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions
By: Lee Strobel , Gregory Koukl
4.34
Format: 208 pages, Paperback
In a world increasingly indifferent to Christian truth, followers of Christ need to be equipped to … read more
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"The only consistent response for a relativist is, "Pushing morality is wrong for me, but that's just my personal opinion, and has nothing to do with you. Please ignore me."-Lee Strobel, Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions
"No intentes refutar cada ficción concebida de la nada. Sitúa de nuevo la carga probatoria sobre los hombros de tus interlocutores. Pídeles razones, no la mera afirmación de un punto de vista. No te t…"-Lee Strobel, Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions
"There is no neutral ground when it comes to the tolerance question. Everybody has a point of view she thinks is right, and everybody passes judgment at some point or another. The Christian gets pigeo…"-Lee Strobel, Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions
"In a very real sense, every person who denies God is living of borrowed capital. He enjoys living as if the world is filled with morality, meaning, order and beauty, yet he denies the God whose exist…"-Lee Strobel, Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions
13. Good God: The Theistic Foundations of Morality
By: Jerry L. Walls , David Baggett
3.62
Format: None pages, Paperback
This book aims to reinvigorate discussions of moral arguments for God's existence. To open this deb… read more
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14. A Little Book for New Theologians: Why and How to Study Theology
By: Kelly M. Kapic
3.71
Format: 224 pages, Paperback
Whenever we read, think, hear or say anything about God, we are doing theology. Yet theology isn't … read more
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15. Four Gospels, One Jesus?: A Symbolic Reading
By: None
4.40
Format: 205 pages, Paperback
In this very readable book Richard Burridge depicts Jesus through the four Gospel authors' distinct… read more
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16. Old Testament Theology
By: Paul R. House
4.27
Format: None pages, Hardcover
The discipline of Old Testament theology continues to be in flux as diverse approaches vie for domi… read more
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17. 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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- theology
"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
18. The Other Half of Church: Christian Community, Brain Science, and Overcoming Spiritual Stagnation
By: Michel Hendricks
4.25
Format: 240 pages, Paperback
Could brain science be the key to spiritual formation? Why does true Christian transformation seem … read more
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19. Strange New World: How Thinkers and Activists Redefined Identity and Sparked the Sexual Revolution
By: Carl R. Trueman
4.50
Format: 204 pages, Paperback
From Philosophy to Technology, Tracing the Origin of Identity Politics How did the world arrive … read more
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20. Menti tribali: Perché le brave persone di dividono su politica e religione
By: Jonathan Haidt
4.21
Format: 420 pages, Paperback
Una suggestiva indagine dei meccanismi profondi che regolano la nostra esistenza, le decisioni che … read more
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"Reasoning can take you wherever you want to go."-Jonathan Haidt, Menti tribali: Perché le brave persone di dividono su politica e religione
"Intuitions come first, strategic reasoning second."-Jonathan Haidt, Menti tribali: Perché le brave persone di dividono su politica e religione
"Anyone who values truth should stop worshipping reason."-Jonathan Haidt, Menti tribali: Perché le brave persone di dividono su politica e religione
"Science is a smorgasbord, and google will guide you to the study that's right for you."-Jonathan Haidt, Menti tribali: Perché le brave persone di dividono su politica e religione
21. Building a StoryBrand: Clarify Your Message So Customers Will Listen
By: Donald Miller
4.27
Format: 228 pages, Hardcover
New York Times bestselling author Donald Miller uses the seven universal elements of powerful stori… read more
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22. After Doubt: How to Question Your Faith without Losing It
By: A.J. Swoboda
4.35
Format: 224 pages, Paperback
Outreach 2022 Resource of the Year (Spiritual Growth) Is there a way to walk faithfully through do… read more
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- theology
23. Subversive Sabbath: The Surprising Power of Rest in a Nonstop World
By: A.J. Swoboda
4.27
Format: 256 pages, Paperback
We live in a 24/7 culture of endless productivity, workaholism, distraction, burnout, and anxiety--… read more
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24. For the Life of the World: Theology That Makes a Difference (Theology for the Life of the World)
By: Miroslav Volf
4.00
Format: 208 pages, Hardcover
Christianity Today 2020 Book Award (Award of Merit, Theology/Ethics) Outreach 2020 Recommended Reso… read more
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25. How to Preach and Teach the Old Testament for All Its Worth
By: Christopher J.H. Wright
4.21
Format: 288 pages, Paperback
Many preachers ignore preaching from the Old Testament because they feel it is outdated in light of… read more
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26. Interrobang Preaching : (re)Discovering the Communication Secrets of Jesus
By: Douglas Witherup
4.45
Format: 174 pages, Kindle Edition
Jesus not only gave us the greatest message of all time, he also gave us the greatest method to com… read more
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27. How to Make Big Decisions Wisely: A Biblical and Scientific Guide to Healthier Habits, Less Stress, A Better Career, and Much More
By: Alan Ehler
4.18
Format: 208 pages, Paperback
Our decisions determine our lives. Invest in a company that goes bankrupt and you lose your life sa… read more
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28. Serving the People of God's Presence: A Theology of Ministry
By: Terry L Cross
3.89
Format: 288 pages, Kindle Edition
Leading theologian Terry Cross articulates the doctrine of the church's ministry from a Pentecostal… read more
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29. The Essence of the Church: A Community Created by the Spirit
By: Craig Van Gelder
3.54
Format: 208 pages, Paperback
This fresh perspective on the church explores its essential nature as a community of people governe… read more
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"The church is missionary by nature because God through the Spirit calls, creates, and commissions the church to communicate to the world that the redemptive reign of God has broken into human history."-Craig Van Gelder, The Essence of the Church: A Community Created by the Spirit
30. Truth Aflame: Theology for the Church in Renewal
By: Larry D. Hart
4.00
Format: 608 pages, Paperback
“Larry Hart’s Truth Aflame brings together charismatic renewal and classic evangelical faith better… read more
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31. Our Destiny: Biblical Teachings on the Last Things
By: Stanley M. Horton
3.98
Format: None pages, Hardcover
Offers a thorough examination of what the Bible has to say about end-time events. Reviews various t… read more
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