| Academic-Type Stuff |
| Biblical Interpretation and Languages |
| Articles |
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| Building
Your
Library (13k) Survey of the various types of books available for your library, and help on deciding what books are right for you |
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| Making Sense of the Bible (6k)- A short description of the basics of biblical interpretation, uses the NT book of Titus as an example. Additional class notes from a series of lessons on biblical interpretation. | |
Book Reviews |
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| A
Rulebook for Arguments Anthony Weston, Hackett Publishing Company, Indianapolis, IN 1992. A concise discussion of logical rules and principles. |
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| Exegetical
Fallacies (2k) D.A. Carson, Baker Book House, Grand Rapids, MI 1984, 1996. Excellent book on avoiding mistakes when exegeting Scripture. |
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| How to
Read the Bible for All Its Worth (2k) Gordon D. Fee & Douglas Stuart, Academie/Zondervan, Grand Rapids, MI 1982. A "must-read" book on Scriptural exegesis |
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| Introduction
to Biblical Interpretation William W. Klein, Craig L. Blomberg, Robert L. Hubbard. Word Publishing Co., Waco, TX 1993. College-level textbook on biblical interpretation. |
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| The
Expositor’s
Bible Commentary Frank E. Gaebelein General Editor (Zondervan, Grand Rapids, Michigan 1979) (Originally 13 volumes, now on CD-ROM) |
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| The
New Manners
and Customs of Bible Times Ralph Gower (Moody Press, Chicago, Illinois 1987) |
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| The
Zondervan
Pictorial
Bible Atlas E. M. Blaicklock, Editor (Zondervan Publishing House, Grand Rapids, Michigan 1972) |
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| The
Zondervan
Pictorial
Bible Dictionary Merrill C. Tenney, General Editor (Zondervan Publishing House, Grand Rapids, Michigan 1967) |
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On-line Resources |
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| Biblical Archaeology
Classes An series of on-line studies of biblical archaeology evidences with hundreds of archaeological site and artifact photographs. By Rex Geissler, Great Commission Illustrated. |
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| Bible Gateway crosswalk.com Study Light Greek Lexicon http://biblebrowser.com/ |
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| Zondervan Bible Translation
Guide The Lockman Foundation (NASB) The Committee on Bible Translation (TNIV) Today's New International Version: The Untold Story of a Good Translation (Craig Blomberg) |
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| Gramcord Silver Mountain SW Great Commission Illustrated- Bible Helps |
| Church History |
| Articles | |
| Keeping The Faith: The
Early Church and the Apostolic Pattern (PDF available on-line) John Engler, Great Commission Illustrated, Long Beach, CA 1997 (currently out of print). A discussion of the rise of the institutional church, with lengthy citations from early church writings and lessons for the modern church. |
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Book Reviews |
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| Reviving
the Ancient Faith: The History of
the Churches of
Christ
in America (4k) Richard T. Hughes. A theologically sensitive history of the Churches of Christ. |
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| Church
History in Plain Language (2k) Bruce Shelley, Word Publishing, Dallas, TX. 1995. |
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| Heresies Harold O.J. Brown, Baker Book House, Grand Rapids, MI 1984. A fascinating look at the development of Christological doctrine in the face of heresies in the early church. |
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| New
Testament History F.F. Bruce, Doubleday, Garden City, NY. 1980. A great synthesis of biblical and secular history. |
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| Introduction
to
the History of Christianity Edited by Tim Dowley, Fortress Press, Minneapolis, MN 2002. If you're looking for a great overview of church history, this is it. Hundreds of illustrations, charts, pictures of artifacts, etc. Best one-volume overview of history I know of. |
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On-line Resources |
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| Internet Christian Library
(ICL) Christian Classics Ethereal Library (Wheaton College) |
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| U of Virginia- Religious
Movements Hall of Church History Christian History Institute Great Commission Illustrated- History |
| Counseling |
| Book Reviews |
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Most often recommended by the Barnabas Ministry | |
| Boundaries:
When to Say Yes, When to Say No To Take Control of Your Life (3k) Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. John Townsend, Zondervan Publishers, Grand Rapids, MI. 1992. A great book on taking responsibility for your own own life and having healthy relationships. Great discussions on the topics of stewardship of your own life, forgiveness and boundary development. |
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Changes
That
Heal: How to Understand Your Past To Ensure a Healthier Future (10k) Dr. Henry Cloud (Harper Paperbacks, New York, NY. 1990, 1992, 1995.) |
| New Testament Studies |
| Articles Books of the Bible |
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| Gospel
Harmony Summary (65k) Taken from A Harmony of the Gospels |
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| New
Testament Survey (65k) Discussion of the circumstances surrounding each New Testament book. |
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Passages |
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| Matthew
7:21 (3k) What the Gospels have to say about "the will of God" |
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| Matthew
11:12 (29k) Forceful men? |
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| Matthew
16:18 (19k) Who is the Rock? |
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| Matthew
28:18-20 (6k) Baptize disciples? |
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John 2:17 (27k) |
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| Acts 2:36 (35k) Who crucified Christ? |
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| Ephesians
1:17-19a (36k) Enlightening the eyes of the heart. |
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| Titus
3:10 (25k) Reject A Factious Man: Another Look at Marking |
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| 1 John 1:7
(10k) Walking in the Light |
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Word Studies |
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| Agapao and
Phileo- What's the Difference? (34k) |
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Characters |
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| The
Story of
Barnabas (11k) Insights about the work of Barnabas in the early church |
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Book Reviews |
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| A
Greek-English
Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature Arndt, William F.; Gingrich, F. Wilbur (University of Chicago Press, 1979). |
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| A
Harmony of the Gospels: With Explanations and Essays: Using the New
American Standard Bible (4k) Robert L. Thomas Editor, Stanley N. Grundy, Associate Editor. (Moody Press, Chicago, IL. 1978, 1986). |
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| The
New International
Dictionary of New Testament Theology Colin Brown (Zondervan, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1975) (4 volumes, also available on CR-ROM) |
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| Theological
Dictionary
of the New Testament Kittel, Gerhard, Friedrich, Gerhard, editors. Abridged by Geoffrey Bromily (Eerdmans, Grand Rapids Michigan 1985) |
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On-line Resources |
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| Exegesis Bibliography- The Denver Journal (online)- Bibliography from the Denver Seminary |
| Old Testament Studies |
| Articles | |
| An Outline of the Law of Moses (188k) A topical outline of the Law of Moses with a discussion of the relevance of the Law for Christians today. |
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| Old Testament Covenants
(28k) A discussion of the various covenants in the Old Testament, with a view towards their significance for Christians. |
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| Psalms
(5k) An examination of the Psalms and how they might be used in the life of a Christian. |
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| Tithing
(52k) Discussing tithing in the Law of Moses and its relevance for Christians today. |
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On-Line Resources |
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| Annotated Old Testament Bibliography- The Denver Journal (online)- Bibliography from the Denver Seminary |
| Spiritual Formation |
| Articles | |
| The Mature
Attributes (18k) A discussion of some biblical attributes for mature Christians. One discriminating characteristic between a healthy and unhealthy church is the presence or absence of these traits. |
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| The
Spiritual
Life
Cycle (70k) Examination of the various stages of spiritual life. |
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Book Reviews |
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| Satisfy
Your Soul-
Restoring the Heart of Christian Spirituality Bruce A. Demarest, David Hazard (Navpress, Colorado Springs, CO. 1999). Great book on the Scriptural and historical aspects of the disciplines of spiritual growth. |
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| Soul
Keeping: Ancient Paths of Spiritual Direction (16k) Howard Baker, Navpress, Colorado Springs, CO 1998. Managing your spiritual life. |
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| The
Critical
Journey: Stages in the Life of Faith (7k) Janet O. Hagberg and Robert A. Guelich, Sheffield Publishing Company, Salem, WI 1989/1995. Discussion of the spiritual life cycle from an experiential point of view. |
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| The
Purpose Driven Life- What on Earth am I Here For? (6k) Rick Warren, Zondervan Publishing Company, Grand Rapids, MI 2002. Integrating beliefs and lifestyle |
| Theology |
| Articles |
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| Rescuing
the Gospel from the Gospels (32k) A discussion of the place of the gospels in the life of a Christian |
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| Gospel
Proclamations and Responses in the Apostolic Church (4k) A thorough examination of the topic of the gospel and conversion. |
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| Unfaithfulness
and Restoration (37k) A study on unfaithfulness and restoration with a view towards understanding the topic and helping Chrisians stay faithful to God |
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| Disciples,
Followers
and Believers (48k) The two different calls of Jesus |
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| Born of
Water (PDF available on-line) Rex Geissler, Great Commission Illustrated, Long Beach, CA 1996. A thorough discussion of baptism from a biblical perspective. Available on-line or from Great Commission Illustrated. |
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Book Reviews |
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| Across
The Spectrum: Understanding
Issues
in Evangelical Theology (6k) Gregory A. Boyd and Paul R. Eddy (Baker Academic, Grand Rapids, MI. 2002). 287 pages |
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| Evangelicalism
& the Stone-Campbell
Movement (4k) Edited by William R. Baker, with contributions from a number of contemporary evangelical and restoration movement scholars on fundamental theological issues. (InterVarsity Press, Downers Grove, IL. 2002). 256 pages. |
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| Is There a God? John Oakes, Ph.D. Great Commission Illustrated, Long Beach, CA 1999. A readable and sensible approach to creationist perspectives. Available on-line or from Great Commission Illustrated. |
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| What's
So Amazing About Grace? (3k) Philip Yancey, Zondervan, Grand Rapids, MI 1997. Hardcover. Eye-opening book on the topic of God's grace. |
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| Will
the Real Heretics
Please Stand Up David W. Bercot, Scroll Publishing, Tyler, TX 1989. A comparison of evangelicalism and the apostolic faith. |
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On-Line Resources |
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| Great
Commission Illustrated- Archeology Noah's Ark Search Stands to Reason |
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| Center
for Creation Science Great Commission Illustrated- Creation |
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| Does
God Exist? Evidence for Christianity Answers in Genesis |