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A Popular Survey of the New Testament

A Popular Survey of the New Testament

Author: Norman L. Geisler
Category: New Testament
Description: The disconnect of our cultural, historical, and intellectual setting to the world of the New Testament can make studying the…Read More »

A Popular Survey of the Old Testament

A Popular Survey of the Old Testament

Author: Norman L. Geisler
Category: Old Testament
Description: The disconnect of our cultural, historical, and intellectual setting to the world of the Old Testament can make studying the…Read More »

Bible Doctrine

Bible Doctrine

Author: Wayne Grudem
Category: Theology
Description: How do we know the Bible is God's Word? What is sin and where did it come from? How is…Read More »

Christian Basics

Christian Basics

Author: John Stott
Category: New Believers
Description: World-renowned scholar and preacher John R.W. Stott embarks on a compelling course of study that first defends the fundamental claims…Read More »

Church History in Plain Language

Church History in Plain Language

Author: Bruce L. Shelley
Category: Church History
Description: It's about time that someone wrote church history that tells about people, not just about "eras" and "ages." Church History…Read More »

Concise Theology

Concise Theology

Author: J.I. Packer
Category: Theology
Description: Theology matters! At last it can be understood easily, thanks to this "layman's language" approach to biblical belief. Authored by…Read More »

Desiring God

Desiring God

Author: John Piper
Category: New Believers
Description: Scripture reveals that the great business of life is to glorify God by enjoying Him forever. In this paradigm-shattering classic,…Read More »

Don’t Waste Your Life

Don’t Waste Your Life

Author: John Piper
Category: New Believers
Description: John Piper writes, "I will tell you what a tragedy is. I will show you how to waste your life.…Read More »

Essential Truths of the Christian Faith

Essential Truths of the Christian Faith

Author: R.C. Sproul
Category: Theology
Description: With the layperson in mind, Dr. Sproul offers a basic understanding of the Christian faith that is interesting, informative, and…Read More »

Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God

Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God

Author: J.I. Packer
Category: Evangelism
Description: Noted scholar and writer J.I. Packer shows that a right understanding of God's sovereignty is a powerful incentive for evangelism.

Holiness

Holiness

Author: J.C. Ryle
Category: Spiritual Growth
Description: Today's headlines quickly become yesterday's news. What's important at the present- even who's popular- is often forgotten tomorrow. Does it…Read More »

Knowing God

Knowing God

Author: J.I. Packer
Category: New Believers
Description: Over the past twenty years J.I.Packer's classic has revealed to over a million Christians around the world the wonder, the…Read More »

Knowing Scripture

Knowing Scripture

Author: R.C. Sproul
Category: New Believers
Description: R. C. Sproul helps us dig out the meaning of Scripture for ourselves. He lays the groundwork by discussing why…Read More »

Let the Nations Be Glad

Let the Nations Be Glad

Author: John Piper
Category: Missions
Description: An overview of the future of mission out-reach argues that worship is the ultimate goal of the church, and proper…Read More »

Living The Cross Centered Life

Living The Cross Centered Life

Author: C.J. Mahaney
Category: New Believers
Description: Is the core of your faith forgotten? Bring your focus back to Christ. Packed with powerful truth, this book will…Read More »

Mere Christianity

Mere Christianity

Author: C.S. Lewis
Category: New Believers
Description: A forceful and accessible discussion of Christian belief that has become one of the most popular introductions to Christianity and…Read More »

Morning and Evening

Morning and Evening

Author: Charles Spurgeon
Category: Devotional
Description: Charles Spurgeon's uplifting messages for each day of the year will comfort and refresh you in your walk with God.…Read More »

Power Through Prayer

Power Through Prayer

Author: E.M. Bounds
Category: Spiritual Growth
Description: What the Church needs to-day is not more machinery or better, not new organizations or more and novel methods, but…Read More »

Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life

Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life

Author: Donald Whitney
Category: Spiritual Growth
Description: It's not uncommon for an accomplished musician to be able to sit down in front of a new piece of…Read More »

Stop Dating the Church

Stop Dating the Church

Author: Joshua Harris
Category: Spiritual Growth
Description: Putting in their hour or two on the weekend, many Christians take the rest of the week off, neglecting the…Read More »

Tell The Truth

Tell The Truth

Author: Will Metzger
Category: Evangelism
Description: Will Metzger's training manual on the message and methods of God-centered evangelism is now in its third edition!This revised and…Read More »

The Holiness of God

The Holiness of God

Author: R.C. Sproul
Category: New Believers
Description: Revised in 1997, "The Holiness of God" has sold almost 200,000 copies since it was first released in the 1980s.…Read More »

The Knowledge of the Holy

The Knowledge of the Holy

Author: A.W. Tozer
Category: Theology
Description: This timeless gift breathes a spirit of devotion for all Christians - those who are newly arrived and those who…Read More »

The Pursuit of Holiness

The Pursuit of Holiness

Author: Jerry Bridges
Category: New Believers
Description: This book will help you understand how God has equipped us to lead holy lives. It provides guidelines for determining…Read More »

The Reformation For Armchair Theologian

The Reformation For Armchair Theologian

Author: Glenn S. Sunshine
Category: Church History
Description: The chapters of the book are suitable for use in church adult education settings to provide a solid grounding in…Read More »

The Story of Christianity

The Story of Christianity

Author: Justo L. Gonzalez
Category: Church History
Description: Sheds light on the major cultural and theological currents shaping the church during this period.

The Valley of Vision

The Valley of Vision

Author: Arthur Bennett
Category: Devotional
Description: A selection of prayers and meditations in the Puritan tradition, widely valued since publication in 1975.

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