July 24, 2008
Revelation
Third Day
Provident-Integrity Distribution
Published in 2008
UPC 083061085322
Preview by Ryan Ho
One of my personal favorite bands is releasing a new CD. Third Day’s newest title, Revelation, is released on Tuesday. The Book Center is selling it for $10.99 — that’s two dollars cheaper than Amazon! If you’d like to order one, please give us a call at 800.798.3912.
July 15, 2008
Debby Anderson
Crossway Publishers
Published in 2008
ISBN 9781581348620
Review by Elizabeth Reppard
Every Child Everywhere! is an exciting book that shows God’s love for all his children around the world. Debby Anderson, an accomplished writer and kindergarten teacher, shares from her love and experience of working with children as well as her service with American Missionary Fellowship. Every Child Everywhere! takes children on a fun-filled adventure around the world with colorful pictures and truths from God’s Word. Parents are sure to find further opportunities to teach, learn, and discover with their children as they read through this book.
July 9, 2008
One of the most common questions that we receive here at the Book Center is this: What’s the difference between the NA27 and the UBS4 greek texts? Well, our friends over at www.logos.com have written up an excellent article explaining the two. Head over and read their article here.
While you’re there, make sure to check out all the great deals that Logos has to offer!
July 2, 2008
A Book You’ll Actually Read:
On Church Leadership
On the New Testament
On the Old Testament
On Who Is God?
Mark Driscoll
Crossway Books
Published in 2008
Review by Ryan Ho
I’m excited about this new series.
For those who don’t know, Mark Driscoll is the founding pastor of Mars Hill Church in Seattle and the author/co-author of several books. This series, titled “A Book You’ll Actually Read,” consists of four books – On Who Is God?, On the New Testament, On the Old Testament, and On Church Leadership.
Whereas most little books lack both content and quality, these books contain lots of valuable information and insights. On Who Is God? tackles several very tough trinitarian issues, but thankfully Driscoll is both clear and orthodox in his treatment. On the New Testament and On the Old Testament both include sections that examine each biblical book and are full of helpful explanations. On Church Leadership examines each of the major roles in ministry, such as deacons, elders, etc., clarifying what the Bible has to say about each. All four books include a section dedicated to answering common questions on the topic, and each ends with an appendix list of books and magazines for those who want to do further reading.
If you don’t have trouble reading a commentary or theology dissertation from cover to cover, these books aren’t for you. If, however, you can’t remember the last time you finished a book, take a look at this series. The books are short and sweet, but at the same time jam-packed with useful knowledge. Overall, Driscoll’s new series is a great starting point for anyone wanting to learn more.
July 1, 2008
The Discipline of Spiritual Discernment
Tim Challies
Crossway Books
Published in 2007
ISBN 9781581349092
Review by Ryan Ho
I first heard of Tim Challies while surfing through reviews on Amazon.com. His reviews stood out to me as incredibly intellectually and theologically discerning, so I decided to read his book, The Discipline of Spiritual Discernment, in order to discover his critical method. As I read, I sought to develop my own “discipline” of spiritual discernment further and hoped that Challies could help me in that venture. Thankfully, I wasn’t disappointed.
Challies views spiritual discernment as something that is not only important for Christians but absolutely necessary. The Discipline of Spiritual Discernment is divided into ten easy-to-follow chapters. In each chapter, Challies uses a variety of means to demonstrate why we should value spiritual discernment. Throughout, Challies shows how the Bible calls believers to practice spiritual discernment in their own lives. Challies exhorts believers to treat spiritual discernment as they would any other spiritual discipline, seeking to develop it and integrate it into ministry.
Although The Discipline of Spiritual Discernment isn’t perfect – I’ll never remember all 17 actions listed in the last chapter, and I was sick of reading John MacArthur quotes by about the fourth chapter – it is a much needed book dealing with an oft-overlooked topic in today’s church. The church is indebted to individuals such as Challies who aren’t afraid to stand up for what is true and right, and I recommend The Discipline of Spiritual Discernment to anyone longing to grow in spiritual depth and maturity.
Every Child Everywhere!