- Thu, Feb 04, 2010
- Christian Life, Missions, Recommended Reading and Resources
85 Suggested Missions Books
Compiled by Doug Nichols, Founder and International Director Emeritus, Action International Ministries.
Resources: Recommended Reading and Resources
- Thu, Jan 28, 2010
- Recommended Reading and Resources
Believing-the-Bible Book List
There are 3 categories: The formation of the canon, The reliability of the New Testament, and Refuting the claims of some recent critics.
- Thu, Mar 04, 2010
- Recommended Reading and Resources
Books on the Subject of Spiritual Warfare
To those wishing to explore a biblical perspective on demonic nature and activity, as well as spiritual warfare, Randy recommends these books:
3 Crucial Questions about Spiritual Warfare, by Clinton Arnold (Baker Books, 1997).
Lord Foulgrin’s Letters, by Randy Alcorn
What the Bible Says About Angels, by David Jeremiah (Multnomah Publishers, 1998).
The Serpent of Paradise: The Incredible Story of How Satan’s Rebellion Serves God’s Purposes, by Erwin Lutzer (Moody Press, 1996)
Systematic Theology, by Wayne Grudem (Zondervan). Chapter 19 “Angels,” chapter 20 “Satan and Demons” (also deals with spiritual warfare).
- Thu, Mar 04, 2010
- Recommended Reading and Resources
- Thu, Mar 04, 2010
- Recommended Reading and Resources
Books with Forewords by Randy
Come Away
by Shel Arensen
Foreword by Randy Alcorn
“My sheep listen to my voice,” Jesus said. Have you been listening to his voice lately? Have you been putting your ear to his Word and asking him to speak to you?
Have you been sitting at the feet of Jesus, as Mary of Bethany did, turning your back on a thousand distractions to enjoy the presence of your bridegroom, the Carpenter from Nazareth—the one who said he was going to prepare a place for you and coming back to get you so you can be with him forever?
We ...
- Thu, Mar 04, 2010
- Recommended Reading and Resources
Books with Submissions from Randy
A Faith and Culture Devotional: Daily Readings on Art, Science, and Life
By Kelly Monroe Kullberg, Lael Arrington
Kelly Monroe Kullberg and Lael Arrington weave together inspiration and illumination, engaging both heart and mind with each daily devotion. In this collection of short, accessible readings, Kullberg and Arrington explore significant ideas, people, and events from a Christian worldview, causing readers to wonder at the genius, power, and beauty of Jesus. (Randy Alcorn contributed a chapter entitled “Heaven: Headed Home.”)
The Best Advice I Ever Got: Wit and Wisdom for Graduates
When people come to a crossroads in their life, they ...
- Thu, Mar 04, 2010
- Recommended Reading and Resources
Bring Me the Books
I am absolutely convinced that the books one reads possibly help mold one’s life more purposefully and eternally than we ever realize, and that it is the humiliation of the word in our time that has beggared us more than any other factor.
- Thu, Mar 04, 2010
- Historical Christians (By and About), Recommended Reading and Resources, Writing
C. S. Lewis on Writing the Chronicles of Narnia
Some people seem to think that I began by asking myself how I could say something about Christianity to children; then fixed on the fairy tale as an instrument; then collected information about child-psychology and decided what age-group I’d write for; then drew up a list of basic Christian truths and hammered out “allegories” to embody them. This is all pure moonshine. I couldn’t write in that way at all. Everything began with images; a faun carrying an umbrella, a queen on a sledge, a magnificent lion. At first there wasn’t even anything Christian about them; that ...
- Fri, Mar 05, 2010
- Christian Life, Creation/Evolution, Culture and Worldview, Recommended Reading and Resources
Caring for the environment: Should Evangelical Christians be concerned?
Not long ago I spoke at a conference of several thousand evangelical college students. Most were from Bible-believing churches like my own.
My message concerned the promise of a New Earth and the biblical principle of continuity. From Scripture, I pointed out that just as our old bodies will be destroyed, then made new in the resurrection, so the old earth will be destroyed, and then made into a New Earth.
I cited Genesis 1 concerning God’s original job description for human beings living on this planet. I’ll break right into the message here, quoting directly from the ...
- Mon, Mar 15, 2010
- Recommended Reading and Resources
Come Away by Shel Arensen
The following is a foreword for Come Away written by Randy Alcorn.
“My sheep listen to my voice,” Jesus said. Have you been listening to his voice lately? Have you been putting your ear to his Word and asking him to speak to you?
Have you been sitting at the feet of Jesus, as Mary of Bethany did, turning your back on a thousand distractions to enjoy the presence of your bridegroom, the Carpenter from Nazareth—the one who said he was going to prepare a place for you and coming back to get you so you can be with ...
- Mon, Mar 15, 2010
- Culture and Worldview, Prolife, Recommended Reading and Resources
Common Ground Without Compromise: 25 Questions to Create Dialogue on Abortion
Why Common Ground?
At a march in Washington, a pro-life activist comes face to face with a pro-choice activist.
Pro-Life: You’re a murderer.
Pro-Choice: You hate women.
Their discussion is short and to the point. Or, pointless.
Isn’t there a better way?
There’s a lot of abortion “discussion” among activists—combative rants where the participants talk at each other. Do they listen? Only enough to construct their next volley.
What about the rest of us? Are you fed up with shouting people down? Do you want dialogue instead? Are you saddened by the approach that belittles people ...
- Tue, Jan 05, 2010
- Christian Life, Marriage and Family, Recommended Reading and Resources
Do Hard Things: A Book I’m Excited About
A brand new book has just been released (April 15), one that I highly recommend to all young people. And middle aged people. And old people.
- Thu, Mar 18, 2010
- Recommended Reading and Resources
Holiness: The Heart God Purifies
Following is Randy Alcorn’s foreword to Nancy Leigh DeMoss’s book, which Randy highly recommends.
- Thu, Mar 18, 2010
- Culture and Worldview, Recommended Reading and Resources
How can a Christian keep an eternal perspective in the area of conservation and natural resources?
What do you think about the field of conservation and natural resources and how a Christian should keep an eternal perspective while working in this area?
I believe we as Christians need to be good stewards of the resources God has given us. Use it, reuse it, recycle it, and don’t abuse what God has given us. We should choose to respect the environment that God created and make sure we are doing what we can to keep it healthy and in a good condition. But also we should not feel guilty for using the resources He has given ...
- Fri, Mar 19, 2010
- Christian Life, Doctrine and Theology, Recommended Reading and Resources
How do I respond to my pastor who thinks the Bible is not “necessarily” God’s Word?
My pastor doesn't think the Bible is “necessarily” God's Word. He says the Bible is a record of God's interaction and communication with humanity over centuries and that human culture is intertwined with divine words. He thinks because of such things as patriarchal oppression of women, slavery, etc. the Bible doesn't clearly and purely reflect the mind of God for all eternity. How do I respond to him?
I think you should do what you can to get accurate apologetic information to your pastor that shows the Bible's reliability. The books by Lee Strobel, especially ...
