Cornelius Plantinga

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Cornelius Plantinga wrote Reading for Preaching.

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30 Old Testament Passages with Deeper Meaning

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Michael Williams is a highly perceptive reader of the Bible, and his insights into it are sharp and penetrating. But he wears his rich learning lightly and writes so clearly so that we can readily absorb his fine teaching. This book is a gift.”

Chasing after Wind

Church Leadership & Ministry

“Douglas Brouwer’s memoir is an intelligent, candid, and absorbing account of a deeply felt ministry. He tells the truth about ministry in all its pain and joy. Absolutely compelling!”

Christ, Baptism and the Lord's Supper

Preaching & Worship

“From the ranks of deeply educated clergy Leonard Vander Zee steps forward to testify on the sacraments. He does so with power and beauty that stick in the mind. Absorbing!”

Cracking the Pot

Christian Living

“An authentic story of a simple faith that matures into deep trouble and then matures out of it. . . . Lively and compelling.”

Demystifying Evil

Theology

“Blending personal testimony, biblical study, and theological reflection, Ingrid Faro probes evil—our world's greatest menace. She is readable, intelligent, chilling, and, at last, reassuring.”

Divine Generosity

Theology

“Here, as always, Mouw is thoughtful, gracious, and genuinely illuminating. He writes with an appealing reverence for God and respect for humanity. Warmly recommended!”

Faith Speaking Understanding

Theology

“This is vintage Vanhoozer—highly intelligent, wonderfully resonant, almost painfully true to the gospel and to life in the church. Vanhoozer often addresses other theologians: this time he addresses everybody who cares about following Jesus. Faith Speaking Understanding is mighty and prophetic, and, like Jesus, it is full of grace as well as truth. Brilliant work!”

Feasts for the Kingdom

Preaching & Worship

Foreword

(wrote the foreword)

Finding Jesus in the Storm

Counseling, Grief & Mental Health

“Learned, revealing, and deeply humane, Swinton's study will mightily instruct and comfort many. Every pastor should read it. In fact, it deserves hosts of readers.”

Help My Unbelief, 20th Anniversary Edition

Apologetics

“Rutledge’s sermons shine with biblical intelligence and pastoral wisdom.”

In This World of Wonders

History & Biography

“Always poignant, evocative, and honest, Wolterstorff leads us through one remarkable vignette after another with the deftness of a master. When you have finished reading, you will feel pain that it’s time to leave his world of wonders.”

Inspired Words

Bible Studies & Devotionals

“These meditations are fresh and savvy, deeply revealing of the human condition and full of quiet surprises that delight the reader. Fascinating!”

Learning to Dream Again

Christian Living

“Samuel Wells has written a book so searching, so winsome, so wise that it will find your heart and dwell there. A beautiful piece of work.”

Living Under Water

Christian Living

Foreword

“You wouldn’t necessarily think of a book on baptism as interesting—let alone fascinating. To me, this one is. . . . Living under Water is a stellar treatment of baptism. That you will learn from it is inevitable. That you will treasure it is entirely predictable.”

Means of Grace

Bible Studies & Devotionals

“Everyone who reads or hears Fleming Rutledge knows of her extraordinary way with the English language. She has clarity, deftness, wit, and grace. But what also shines through is her masterly command of Scripture, which, under her sure hand, becomes a powerful magnet for our attention.”

Pictures at a Theological Exhibition

Theology

“Kevin Vanhoozer writes of the church's worship and wisdom with enormous discernment and love. Deeply revealing and fascinating!”

Singing with Jesus

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Professor Schaefer has produced a fine study of the Lord's Prayer. He wears his great learning lightly and writes from it with real understanding of our needs and hopes. His account of the prayer is both penetrating and graceful.”

Singleness of Heart

Christian Living

“Clifford Williams writes with the acuity of a philosopher and the seasoned faith of a deeply reflective believer. This book restores the soul.”

Some of the Words Are Theirs

Preaching & Worship

“For preachers to be sure, but also for anybody who loves and wants good preaching, Carty’s book is a sheer gift. It’s deeply revealing, spiritually discerning, and wonderfully instructive. Buy it!”