Erwin W. Lutzer

50 Most Important Bible Questions

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This is a great book. No superficial answers but well-thought-out responses to puzzling and controversial Bible questions. Read it and then keep it nearby for ready reference. You will need it, if not today then tomorrow when you are asked a difficult Bible question that needs an answer!”

A Guide to Church Discipline

Church Leadership & Ministry

“Dr. Laney's book will answer many questions we all have about church discipline.”

A Manual for Preaching

Church Leadership & Ministry

“No matter where we are in our preaching journey, we can learn from this man, who does it well. Listen to Abe preach, and I promise that you will be blessed with fresh insights and clear applications. You will also take note of his ability to pay careful attention to the text all the while showing its relevance to today’s audience. In this book, he uses illustrations to help us understand how he gets from text to sermon, from two thousand years ago to today.”

Approaching the Almighty

Prayer & Spiritual Formation

“I have often shied away from reading other people's prayers. I associated this practice with ritualistic churches, where the order of service is read out of a book. But throughout the years I have changed my mind, realizing that we can learn so much from the way in which others prayed. Often they describe so beautifully, what may be in our own hearts as we lift our praise and petitions to God. As I read these prayers by A. W. Tozer I found that he was bringing to my mind phrases of adoration to God, and praying for needs that I had overlooked. Let me challenge you to do what I did: Pray these prayers to God, let them speak to your heart and they will help you enter into the presence of the Almighty with both humility and praise. We must learn all we can from this man who's only passion in life was to know God and adore Him.”

Divided Desire

Christian Living

“This book analyzes our desires, which are often deeply buried within us and which we need to acknowledge and direct godward. Kenny shows us the importance of our desires and how they can be managed for the glory of God.”

Endurance Experts

Christian Living

“This book explains the interrelationships between an eastern interpretation of suffering and the Christian interpretation, with its conviction that there is both purpose and meaning in the hardships of life. Best of all, this book shows that if we suffer well, we shall be amply rewarded. No matter how much you have read about suffering, this book will give you a fresh perspective on the problem of suffering that has plagued philosophers and theologians throughout the centuries. You will be blessed with both hope and courage during those dark times when our faith is tried.”

Enjoying God in Everything

Christian Living

“This book was a delightful read; it is the only book I have ever read that describes as best we can the beauty of God. By the time I was finished reading it, I found myself worshiping God and seeing Him in places I had never seen Him before. Give yourself a break from the noise around you; read this book and contemplate our great God!”

Experiencing the Land of the Book

“You haven't visited Israel? Or you have, and would like to return without the hassle of tickets, airports, passports, and bus schedules? Then find a comfortable chair and take a guided, pictorial tour with Charlie Dyer, who has personally introduced thousands of people to 'the land of the Book.' My wife and I have visited Israel several times but are delighted that we can return once more to relive the memories, enjoy the scenery, and be reminded that our faith is rooted in the soil of history and actual events. Thanks, Charlie, for the gift you have given to the body of Christ by producing a book that will be treasured by all who rejoice that God chose this land to visit our planet and that, in His good time, these places will still have a glorious future.”

Fan the Flame

Church Leadership & Ministry

“Jim Cymbala has the rare gift of being able to cut through all the clutter and get to our hearts as ministers and Christian workers. This book is written to encourage and redirect those who are weary and confused amid the increasing pressures and expectations of our culture. You will be blessed to read these pages and then be sure to pass the book along to your pastor or anyone who wants to fan the flame flickering in their hearts.”

Feels Like Home

Church Leadership & Ministry

“What a refreshing book! Imagine a church whose primary emphasis is to make people "feel at home." This book is more desperately needed than ever in a day when the nuclear family is falling apart and people are seeking meaningful connections and fellowship. In short, they are seeking for a family. I wish every young pastor could read this book and be liberated from the need to keep up to date with the latest insights on church growth, church management, and church messaging. All these are important, but there is no substitute for attending a church that makes you feel at home. Thanks, Lee, for a wonderful reminder of what the church is to be.”

God's Not Like That

Counseling, Grief & Mental Health

“In this book, Pastor Clark shows us that there is a relationship between the way we have been treated by our earthly father and the way we view our heavenly Father. He wisely counsels us to think rightly of our heavenly Father and we will receive the forgiveness, acceptance, and self-worth our earthly father failed to give us.”

How Should Christians Think About Israel?

Theology

“Israel has always been a flashpoint of controversy situated amid the Arab nations of the Middle East. Issues such as its right to the land, its connection (if any) to the Israel of the Old Testament, the application of the promises given by God—these matters are also debated in the West and often earnest Christians disagree. No matter where you stand on these issues, you owe it to yourself to read this book, written by someone who has studied the Bible and history focusing on these controversies. I have personally been present when Michael Rydelnik has discussed these issues with professors who disagree with him and I left more convinced than ever that his interpretation of Scripture and history is correct.”

Jack vs. the Tornado

Fiction

“Since Jack vs. the Tornado is written for children, I thought I'd have two of my grandchildren read it. When I asked Isaac, who is 9, what the central of message was, he said simply, "It shows that God is with us even when we have to do hard things." Abby, who is 17, was more detailed: "This book was constantly throwing twists and turns at the reader; it kept me on the edge of my seat. The light of Jesus Christ shone across this book as the main character is having trouble trusting God in his new move. The plot allows this book to relate and apply to many kids, giving a clear picture of what trusting Christ looks like. The story is riveting, adding interesting, unlikely events that keep you eager to find the answer." That's high praise. Abby and Isaac's sister Evelyn is now reading it!”

Killing Sin

Christian Living

“This is a great book. It is provocative, interesting, and convicting. It forces us to finally reject all of our excuses and get serious in the presence of God about 'the sin that so easily entangles [us]' (Heb. 12:1 NIV). If you ask me why the church seems so weak today, I would answer it is because we have so many defeated Christians who simultaneously hate their besetting sin and yet find themselves loving to repeat it. This book points the way out of an acceptance of our spiritual doldrums to finally live honestly in the power of the Spirit. Get two copies, one for yourself and one for someone else you know who also needs it.”

Living Among Lions

Christian Living

“This book is a realistic assessment of what Christians face in America: like Daniel, we now find ourselves in Babylon. What I particularly enjoyed about Living Among Lions is the interplay between the reality of today’s PC culture and the biblical data that gives us encouragement and hope. Read this book, and then pass it along to other people in your life who need to be reminded that God does bless and help those who stand for truth, even at great personal cost. These two young authors, who have personally experienced outrageous discrimination for their convictions, now courageously encourage us to be faithful despite the cost.”

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Love Your Neighbor

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“Those who are looking for simplistic answers will not find them here; those willing to grapple with both the Bible and real life will welcome this opportunity to think carefully about the choices that confront us every single day.”

Memoirs of an Ordinary Pastor

Church Leadership & Ministry

“In a day when we honor megachurch pastors, it is refreshing to read this account of an ordinary pastor—representing the unsung heroes among us who do not aspire to greatness but rather to godliness and faithfulness. This account of Don Carson’s father gives us valuable insight into the life of a man who accepted the challenges of ministry with both integrity and grace, and in the telling of his story we are also treated to a rare insight into the life of a Protestant pastor in French Québec. This book is a powerful reminder that there are no little places if we are faithful to the God who called us. Read it to be blessed, challenged, and instructed in matters that really count.”

Memoirs of an Ordinary Pastor

Christian Living

“This account gives us valuable insight into the life of a man who accepted the challenges of ministry with both integrity and grace, and into the life of a Protestant pastor in French Quebec. A powerful reminder that there are no little places if we are faithful to the God who called us.”

On Keeping My Mouth Shut in Sunday School

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“I read this book not because I agree with everything in it, but because I enjoy Jim Lutzweiler’s wit, sarcasm, and colorful descriptive language. In the process I have had some of my assumptions challenged. Pick it up and read a few pages and you will know what I mean.”

Oneness Embraced

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“This book is a real gift to the whole church, a compelling call for racial reconciliation centered in the truths of the gospel. No one is more qualified to write on this topic than Tony Evans, reared in the "Black Church," but also connected to the "White Church." Given Tony's personal journey and deep commitment to the church of Jesus Christ, you hold in your hands a readable book that probes how we can better understand one another and celebrate the unity Jesus prayed for. Do yourself and your church a favor and read this book!”