Archive for the ‘Books’ Category

Grace and Legalism from “Religion Saves”

Mark Driscoll’s new book, Religion Saves: And Nine Other Misconceptions, is now available.
Inspired by 1 Corinthians, in which Paul answers a series of questions posed by the people in the Corinthian church, Driscoll set out to determine the burning questions among visitors to the Mars Hill Church website. The result was 893 questions and 343,203 votes. [...]

How to Argue Like Jesus—An Interview and Giveaway

Joe Carter and John Coleman discuss How to Argue Like Jesus on the Christian Book Notes Blog. Carter and Coleman will be returning to the blog to answer any questions readers may have in the comments section. You also have an opportunity to win one of two giveaway copies by simply asking a question on [...]

A Committment to Missional Thinking

As the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting continues, check out this excerpt from Ed Stetzer’s chapter entitled Toward a Missional Convention in Southern Baptist Identity:
Many churches will go to great lengths and tremendous expense to involve members in “missional” activities far from home, yet fail to fully engage their own neighborhood. Perhaps one of the contributing [...]

Read Dockery’s Intro to Southern Baptist Identity

Southern Baptist Identity is hot off the press just in time for the 2009 SBC Annual Meeting this week in Louisville, KY. More information and live streaming is available here.
Read the introduction by David Dockery, “Southern Baptists in the Twenty-first Century”, or view a list of the contributors and their respective chapters— each offering insight into [...]

An Interview with David Dockery

Justin Taylor interviews Dr. David Dockery on Southern Baptist Identity (June 2009).

Southern Baptist Identity gives readers an inside look at the Southern Baptist Convention as 16 leaders address key issues and pave the way for necessary renewal. This volume is intended to strengthen the SBC as well as offer practical insight to other denominations facing [...]

Never Before Published Works from Lloyd-Jones

In 1951 the Second World War was not long over and the Cold War was generating anxiety in the West. It was then that Martyn Lloyd-Jones preached these eight sermons on the great truths of John 14:1-12 to comfort, strengthen, and encourage those dealing with fear and uncertainty.
In these never-before published sermons, Lloyd-Jones does not [...]

Adopted for Life: A Video Chat with Russell Moore

Watch on Between Two Worlds as Justin Taylor and Russell Moore discuss the recent release, Adopted for Life.
Other people are telling you to read the book too:
“…this is a compelling and convicting book. It could change your life. Read at your own risk!” (Read more).
“…is one of the most hard-hitting, in-your-face and you-have-no-more-excuses book [...]

Counsel from the Cross Now Available - Interview on Prime Time America

Even with the best intentions, Christianity can quickly morph into a religion of self-improvement when the focus shifts from the centrality of the cross to a list of actions we deem necessary to get our act together and experience growth.
In Counsel from the Cross, Elyse Fitzpatrick and Dr. Dennis E. Johnson explain how advice that [...]

The Consequences of Ideas - Available in Paperback with New Cover

History’s greatest thinkers are still impacting current public-policy decisions, laws, world events, theology, art, education, and even daily conversations. Sproul proves that ideas are not just passing fads; they endure for generations and demand our serious attention. The greater our familiarity with the streams of thought that have saturated Western culture through the ages, the [...]

A Week with Kenneth Matthews on Moody Radio

Kenneth Matthews will be airing on Moody Radio’s Prime Time America every day this week at 4:46pm CT discussing Leviticus: Holy God, Holy People, the most recent title in Crossway’s Preaching the Word series.
Preaching the Word is a commentary series committed to biblical authority, clear exposition of Scripture, readability, and practical application. We encourage pastors [...]