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PaperbackFirst Theology
God, Scripture & Hermeneutics
by Kevin J. Vanhoozer
"This is a book on theological hermeneutics. It is a plea for being hermeneutical about theology and for being theological about hermeneutics. It is an argument for treating the questions of God, Scripture and hermeneutics as one problem. This one problem defines what I call 'first theology.' " (from the Preface)In thirteen chapters, Kevin Vanhoozer explores various dimensions of doing first theology ...
PaperbackHow to Win the Culture War
A Christian Battle Plan for a Society in Crisis
by Peter Kreeft
The battle lines have been drawn. Many Christians have fallen into the trap of proclaiming "Peace! Peace!" when there is no peace. Hiding their eyes from the pressing issues of the day, they believe that resistance to the prevailing culture is useless. At the same time, other Christians have been too quick to declare war, mistaking battlefield casualties as enemies rather than victims. In How ...
PaperbackThe Creative Life
A Workbook for Unearthing the Christian Imagination
by Alice S. Bass
Discover God's creative design for your life!God created people to be creative. Not just self-described "artists". Everyone. Even you. But to enjoy the creative life God intends for you, you must free yourself from creative blocks--inhibitions, fears and patterns of sin. You must open yourself to Christ's inspiration. In The Creative Life Alice Bass provides insight, encouragement and experiential ...
PaperbackInvitation to Theology
A Guide to Study, Conversation Practice
by Michael Jinkins
Are you intimidated by theology? Confused? Bored?Michael Jinkins knows it doesn't have to be that way. "Theology is our critical and prayerful reflection on the totality of life," he writes. "We all do theology on a regular basis, whether or not we are conscious of the fact."In Invitation to Theology Jinkins offers a knowledgeable, helpful and caring guide to walk you through the basics ...
PaperbackMack Leeann's Guide to Short-Term Missions
by J. Mack Stiles and Leeann Stiles
Today the world is as close as an airplane flight. Thousands take advantage of this, going for short visits to other countries to be more involved in God's worldwide mission.How can you prepare for such a trip? What are the hazards to avoid and the opportunities to embrace? Here is field-tested advice you should not leave home without!Mack and Leeann Stiles are veteran leaders of more than ...
PaperbackHelp Me Believe
Direct Answers to Real Questions
by Cliffe Knechtle
It's natural for you to have questions about Christianity. What does Jesus really have to offer in a world that is so complicated, where there's so much pain? What difference could he possibly make in your life?For years Cliffe Knechtle has been fielding questions about and objections to Christianity from thousands of people. They want to know what you want to know--what does Jesus have to do with ...
PaperbackTwo Views of Hell
A Biblical & Theological Dialogue
Spectrum Multiview Book Series
by Edward William Fudge and Robert A. Peterson
Hell is real and terrible. It is the fate of those who reject God. Evangelicals agree about this unhappy truth. Yet on some questions about hell disagreements arise.
Some evangelicals believe the wicked will experience perpetual, conscious torment after death. Others argue that the wicked will experience a limited period of conscious punishment and then they will cease to ...
PaperbackChris Chrisman Goes to College
and faces the Challenges of Relativism, Individualism and Pluralism
by James W. Sire
Chris Chrisman, a young Christian, goes to college only to have his world turned upside down. On campus he finds the challenges to his faith -- both intellectual and personal -- almost more than he can bear. Then he meets Bill Seipel and Bob Wong.Together, the three young men, two of them Christians and the other a self-styled atheist, forge a common bond in the quest for truth. In the process they ...
PaperbackParents in Pain
by John White
A police car rolls up in front of your house--with your son in the back seat.A voice on the phone says your daughter is all right but won't tell you where she is--and then hangs up.A wallet disappears from your dresser and you're sure who took it--at least, somewhat sure.Many parents face problems beyond their ability to cope. John White ofers comfort to parents of children with severe problems--alcoholism, ...
PaperbackThe Gospel
God's Word for Today
by John Stott
With Tim ChesterHow can Christians effectively engage today's world while staying true to Scripture? Calling us to listen well to both the Word and the world, John Stott shows how Christianity can preserve its authentic identity and remain relevant to current realities. With the God's Word for Today series, pastor Tim Chester has updated Stott's classic book The Contemporary Christian ...
