The Church: An Introduction (Short Studies in Systematic Theology)
By: Gregg R. Allison
4.06
Format: 192 pages, Paperback
What comes to mind when you think of the word church? In this volume, Gregg R. Allison helps def…
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1. My Man Jeeves (Jeeves, #1)
By: P.G. Wodehouse
4.06
Format: 256 pages, Hardcover
Who can forget our beloved gentleman's personal gentleman, Jeeves, who ever comes to the rescue whe… read more
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"Come on," he said. "Bring the poker." I brought the tongs as well. I felt like it."-P.G. Wodehouse, My Man Jeeves (Jeeves, #1)
"What a queer thing Life is! So unlike anything else, don't you know, if you see what I mean."-P.G. Wodehouse, My Man Jeeves (Jeeves, #1)
"I had one of those ideas I do sometimes get, though admittedly a chump of the premier class."-P.G. Wodehouse, My Man Jeeves (Jeeves, #1)
"It was one of those jolly, peaceful mornings that make a chappie wish he'd got a soul or something"-P.G. Wodehouse, My Man Jeeves (Jeeves, #1)
2. Conversion: How God Creates a People (9Marks: Building Healthy Churches)
By: Michael Lawrence
4.59
Format: 144 pages, Hardcover
Does what a church believes about how people become Christians change how we do evangelism? In this… read more
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3. The Cost of Discipleship
By: Dietrich Bonhoeffer
4.30
Format: 320 pages, Paperback
One of the most important theologians of the twentieth century illuminates the relationship between… read more
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"When Christ calls a man, he bids him come and die."-Dietrich Bonhoeffer, The Cost of Discipleship
"Discipleship is not an offer that man makes to Christ."-Dietrich Bonhoeffer, The Cost of Discipleship
"Only he who believes is obedient, and only he who is obedient believes."-Dietrich Bonhoeffer, The Cost of Discipleship
"Strict exercise of self-control is an essential feature of the Christian's life."-Dietrich Bonhoeffer, The Cost of Discipleship
4. Christianity and Liberalism
By: J. Gresham Machen
4.33
Format: 199 pages, Paperback
Machen's classic defense of orthodox Christianity establishes the importance of scriptural doctrine… read more
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"The truth is that if Jesus be merely an example, He is not a worthy example; for He claimed to be far more."-J. Gresham Machen, Christianity and Liberalism
"According to modern liberalism, in other words, Jesus was the Founder of Christianity because He was the first Christian, and Christianity consists in maintenance of the religious life which Jesus in…"-J. Gresham Machen, Christianity and Liberalism
"When we come to see that it was no mere man who suffered on Calvary but the Lord of Glory, then we shall be willing to say that one drop of the precious blood of Jesus is of more value, for our own s…"-J. Gresham Machen, Christianity and Liberalism
"The sage of Nazareth may satisfy those who have never faced the problem of evil in their own lives; but to talk about an ideal to those who are under the thralldom of sin is a cruel mockery. Yet if J…"-J. Gresham Machen, Christianity and Liberalism
5. The Dangers of a Shallow Faith: Awakening from Spiritual Lethargy
By: James L. Snyder , A.W. Tozer
4.25
Format: 159 pages,
Spiritual lethargy is one of the greatest dangers to confront a believer in his or her day-to-day w… read more
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6. The Weight of Glory
By: C.S. Lewis
4.38
Format: 208 pages, Paperback
The classic Weight of Glory by C.S. Lewis, the most important Christian writer of the 20th century,… read more
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"He who has God and everything else has no more than he who has God only."-C.S. Lewis, The Weight of Glory
"Never, in peace or war, commit your virtue or your happiness to the future."-C.S. Lewis, The Weight of Glory
"Have courage, dear heart, for there is nothing to be afraid of and never has been."-C.S. Lewis, The Weight of Glory
"Next to the Blessed Sacrament itself, your neighbor is the holiest object presented to your senses."-C.S. Lewis, The Weight of Glory
7. 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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8. 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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9. The Holy Trinity: In Scripture, History, Theology, and Worship
By: Robert Letham
3.87
Format: 291 pages, Paperback
Lays the biblical foundation, surveys historical development and modern discussion, and concludes w… read more
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10. Surprised by Joy: The Shape of My Early Life
By: C.S. Lewis
4.19
Format: 168 pages, Paperback
Surprised by Joy: The Shape of My Early Lifeis a partial autobiography describing Lewis' conversion… read more
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11. Generous Justice: How God's Grace Makes Us Just
By: Timothy J. Keller
4.23
Format: 528 pages, Hardcover
Author of the New York Timesbestseller The Reason for Godand nationally renowned pastor of Redeemer… read more
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12. Nine Marks of a Healthy Church
By: Mark Dever
3.93
Format: 214 pages, Paperback
What makes for a healthy church? A large congregation? Plentiful parking? Vibrant music? You may ha… read more
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13. What is the Mission of the Church?: Making sense of social justice, Shalom and the Great Commission
By: Kevin DeYoung , Adam Verner , Greg Gilbert
4.30
Format: 373 pages, Audiobook
Addressing mission, evangelism and social justice, two pastors draw readers to the Bible's teaching… read more
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14. Missions: How the Local Church Goes Global
By: Andy Johnson
4.67
Format: 46 pages, Hardcover
Every local church should be engaged with global missions, even if most individuals in the church a… read more
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15. Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament
By: Mark Vroegop
4.54
Format: 224 pages, Paperback
Lament is how you live between the poles of a hard life and trusting God's goodness. Lament is h… read more
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"To cry is human, but to lament is Christian."-Mark Vroegop, Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament
"Every lament is a prayer; a statement of faith"-Mark Vroegop, Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament
"When brokenness becomes your life, lament helps you turn to God. It lifts your head and turns your tear-filled eyes toward the only hope you have: God's grace."-Mark Vroegop, Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament
"The lament of Good Friday was answered three days later with the empty tomb. The greatest injustice in history became the greatest display of divine mercy. Tragedy became triumph. Lament was the voic…"-Mark Vroegop, Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament
16. Timothy Keller: His Spiritual and Intellectual Formation
By: Collin Hansen
4.56
Format: 320 pages, Hardcover
Timothy Keller takes readers behind the scenes to meet the people and understand the events that fo… read more
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17. Do Not Be True to Yourself: Countercultural Advice for the Rest of Your Life
By: Kevin DeYoung
4.26
Format: 81 pages, Kindle Edition
Countercultural Yet Biblical Advice for High School and College Students, Ideal for Graduation and … read more
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18. Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren't Growing Up
By: Abigail Shrier
4.06
Format: 350 pages, Kindle Edition
In virtually every way that can be measured, Gen Z's mental health is worse than that of previous g… read more
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"Children’s and adolescents’ sense of self is still developing. They cannot correct the interpretations or recommendations of a therapist."-Abigail Shrier, Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren't Growing Up
"When I agreed with my therapist, I told her so. When I didn’t, we talked about that. And when I felt I needed to move on, I did. Which is to say: I was an adult in therapy. I had swum life’s choppy w…"-Abigail Shrier, Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren't Growing Up
19. The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Caused an Epidemic of Mental Illness
By: Jonathan Haidt
4.46
Format: 400 pages, Hardcover
After more than a decade of stability or improvement, the mental health of adolescents plunged in t… read more
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"Socially prescribed perfectionism is closely related to anxiety; people who suffer from anxiety are more prone to it. Being a perfectionist also increases your anxiety because you fear the shame of p…"-Jonathan Haidt, The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Caused an Epidemic of Mental Illness
"Girls in virtual networks are subjected to hundreds of times more social comparison than girls had experienced for all of human evolution. They are exposed to more cruelty and bullying because social…"-Jonathan Haidt, The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Caused an Epidemic of Mental Illness
20. The Lord of Psalm 23: Jesus Our Shepherd, Companion, and Host
By: David Gibson
4.74
Format: 157 pages, Kindle Edition
Expository Study of Psalm 23 Reveals the Beauty and Deep Theological Meaning behind a Familiar Part… read more
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21. Strange Rites: New Religions for a Godless World
By: Tara Isabella Burton
3.92
Format: 301 pages, Hardcover
A sparklingly strange odyssey through the kaleidoscope of America's new spirituality: the cults, pr… read more
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"When it comes to Remixed religion, at least, we all come out from under Severus Snape's robes."-Tara Isabella Burton, Strange Rites: New Religions for a Godless World
22. Covenant and God's Purpose for the World (Short Studies in Biblical Theology)
By: Thomas R. Schreiner
4.38
Format: 144 pages, Paperback
“Behold, my covenant is with you, and you shall be the father of a multitude of nations.” Genesis 1… read more
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23. Humble Calvinism
By: J.A. Medders
4.52
Format: 128 pages, Paperback
Humble Calvinism is both a helpful summary of what Calvinism is, and a helpful challenge to those w… read more
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24. Crisis of Confidence: Reclaiming the Historic Faith in a Culture Consumed with Individualism and Identity
By: Carl R. Trueman
4.41
Format: 216 pages, Hardcover
Carl Trueman Analyzes How Ancient Creeds and Confessions Protect and Promote Biblical Christianity … read more
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25. Prayer: How Praying Together Shapes the Church (9marks: Building Healthy Churches)
By: John Onwuchekwa
4.41
Format: 144 pages, Hardcover
Prayer is as necessary to the Christian as breathing is to the human body--but it often doesn't com… read more
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26. Love the Ones Who Drive You Crazy: Eight Truths for Pursuing Unity in Your Church (9Marks)
By: Jamie Dunlop
4.32
Format: 176 pages, Paperback
Loving Those at Church Who Are Hard to Love Churches are full of differences. Those differences mig… read more
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"Is your friendship moving toward affection, or is it settled in obligation? Does your friendship honor the individual or debase him as a charity case? Is your desire for this person’s good zealous, o…"-Jamie Dunlop, Love the Ones Who Drive You Crazy: Eight Truths for Pursuing Unity in Your Church (9Marks)
"The differences that threaten to tear your church apart are opportunities to demonstrate that being ‘in accord with Christ Jesus’ is all we need to be in ‘harmony with one another.’ That’s how ‘with …"-Jamie Dunlop, Love the Ones Who Drive You Crazy: Eight Truths for Pursuing Unity in Your Church (9Marks)
27. Pure in Heart: Sexual Sin and the Promises of God
By: J. Garrett Kell
4.60
Format: 192 pages, Paperback
Experience Freedom from Sexual Sin through the Power of the Savior Many women and men trapped in se… read more
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28. Spirit and Sacrament: An Invitation to Eucharismatic Worship
By: Andrew Wilson
4.42
Format: 144 pages, Paperback
Spirit and Sacrament by pastor and author Andrew Wilson is an impassioned call to join together two… read more
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29. The Church: An Introduction (Short Studies in Systematic Theology)
By: Gregg R. Allison
4.06
Format: 192 pages, Paperback
What comes to mind when you think of the word church? In this volume, Gregg R. Allison helps def… read more
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30. Shepherds for Sale: How Evangelical Leaders Traded the Truth for a Leftist Agenda
By: Megan Basham
4.37
Format: 352 pages, Kindle Edition
“This may just be the single most important book on modern Evangelicalism in recent years. It is bo… read more
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31. What It Means to Be Protestant: The Case for an Always-Reforming Church
By: Gavin Ortlund
4.66
Format: 288 pages, Paperback
These days many evangelicals are exploring the more sacramental, liturgical, and historically-consc… read more
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