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“Mere Christianity” by C.S. Lewis

“Mere Christianity” by C.S. LewisMere Christianity by C.S. Lewis
Published by HarperOne on October 22, 2002
Pages: 118
Format: Hardcover
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Publisher’s Description: One of the most popular and beloved introductions to the concept of faith ever written, Mere Christianity has sold millions of copies worldwide. The book brings together C. S. Lewis’s legendary radio broadcasts during the war years, in which he set out simply to “explain and defend the belief that has been common to nearly all Christians at all times.” Rejecting the boundaries that divide Christianity’s many denominations, Mere Christianity provides an unequalled opportunity for believers and nonbelievers alike to absorb a powerful, rational case for the Christian faith. (Note: My edition is contained in a collection entitled, The Complete C.S. Lewis Signature Classics)

 
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My Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars
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“Sex and the Supremacy of Christ” by John Piper and Justin Taylor

“Sex and the Supremacy of Christ” by John Piper and Justin TaylorSex and the Supremacy of Christ by John Piper, Justin Taylor
Published by Crossway on June 14, 2005
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback
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Publisher’s Description: The Bible has a way of shocking us. If Americans could still blush, we might blush at the words, “Rejoice in the wife of your youth, a lovely deer, a graceful doe. Let her breasts fill you at all times with delight; be intoxicated always in her love” (Proverbs 5:18-19). But, of course, sin always tries to trash God’s gifts. So we can’t just celebrate sex for what God made it to be; we have to fight what sin turned it into. The contributors to this unique volume encourage you to do both: celebrate and struggle. This book has something for all—men and women, married and single—from contributors like John Piper, C. J. and Carolyn Mahaney, Mark Dever, Al Mohler, Carolyn McCulley, and others.

 
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My Rating: 4.5 out of 5 Stars
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“Christ-Centered Sermons” by Bryan Chapell

“Christ-Centered Sermons” by Bryan ChapellChrist-Centered Sermons: Models of Redemptive Preaching by Bryan Chapell
Published by Baker Academic on October 15, 2013
Pages: 272
Format: Paperback
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Publisher’s Description: Highly regarded preacher and teacher Bryan Chapell shows readers how he has prepared expository sermons according to the principles he developed in his bestselling Christ-Centered Preaching. This companion volume provides concrete examples of how Chapell’s approach is fleshed out in various types of sermons and various genres of the Bible. The example sermons not only demonstrate different approaches but also are analyzed for pedagogical purposes, helping readers move from theory to practice. In essence, the book allows students and preachers to look over Chapell’s shoulder as he prepares these messages to learn how to construct their own expository sermons that communicate grace and truth from both the Old and New Testaments.

 
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My Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars
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“Using Old Testament Hebrew in Preaching” by Paul D. Wegner

“Using Old Testament Hebrew in Preaching” by Paul D. WegnerUsing Old Testament Hebrew in Preaching: A Practical Guide for Students and Pastors by Paul D. Wegner
Published by Kregel Publications on March 24, 2009
Pages: 176
Format: Paperback
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Publisher’s Description: Preaching the Old Testament responsibly poses a challenge for busy pastors. With skill and realism, Using Old Testament Hebrew in Preaching provides a workable guide to unearthing its treasures. Wegner emphasizes the importance of using Hebrew in preparation for preaching and offers a detailed process for moving from text to exegesis to proclamation. Homiletics and Hebrew students will profit from the bibliographies and illustrations that reinforce the benefits—to both the preacher and the congregation—that come when using the Old Testament’s original language for preaching. Using Old Testament Hebrew in Preaching will motivate professionals, pastors, and students to delve into the richness of the Hebrew Old Testament, and will equip them to probe new depths in preaching the Old Testament to contemporary believers.

 
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My Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars
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