Paul Copan
Confronting Old Testament Controversies
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Tremper Longman is a highly respected name in Old Testament studies. I myself am a grateful beneficiary of his scholarly work and have appreciated his friendship and collegiality over the years. So when he writes about Old Testament controversies, we readers should take notice and ponder his well-considered perspectives, however challenging they may be. Longman’s high view of biblical authority, his deep pastoral concern, and his commitment to the power of the gospel have shaped this insightful guide to help inform our conversation about difficult and hotly debated Old Testament topics.”
Apologetics
“Unfortunately, the topic of the age of the earth and the ‘days’ of Genesis seems to bring out the very worst in some professing Christians. So I very much appreciate the irenic tone of Cabal’s and Rasor’s Controversy of the Ages—an even-handed assessment of the debate. These scholars have done careful work, and they make their case in a fair-minded way. Even if one may disagree with their perspective, they truly set the standard for discussing this shockingly divisive topic.”
Theology
“Philosophers and theologians frequently distinguish between the 'emotional' and 'intellectual' problems of evil, and they make the point that these matters need to be approached differently. Ingrid Faro's Demystifying Evil beautifully brings together both the emotional and intellectual, the personal and the intellectual—and biblical and theological. In a wonderful and truly powerful way, Faro draws out the richness of the biblical text as it speaks to evil in the world and attests to God's confrontation of and victory over it in the gospel of Christ. While doing so, Faro weaves in her own honest and penetrating story of traumas and abuse, of encounters with deep evil and the demonic realm, of inner struggles with perfectionism and pride and failure, of anger at God, and of brokenness before him. But she also came to realize the power of Christ to transform lives bludgeoned and ruined by sin, evil, and demonic powers. The book also includes rich and practical lessons of gratitude, contentment, trusting in God, and allowing his grace to transform us. It is a compelling book, and I highly recommend it.”
Theology
“With grace, humility, wisdom, and boldness, John Lennox offers a readable, biblically-informed guide that tackles important questions about freedom and fatalism, salvation and sovereignty, faith and foreordination, regeneration and reprobation. This book will be a help for those perplexed by – and even pressured into accepting – a theological system that strikes them as undermining genuine moral responsibility responsibility and calling into question the assurance of salvation.”
Apologetics
“In this herculean effort, David Beck has written a superb guide and rich resource on the major arguments for God's existence. Not only does he astutely summarize the breadth of positions articulated by particular thinkers on the respective arguments—pro and con—but he includes much material from primary sources, which significantly enhances the value of this volume. A fine achievement!”
Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
“Ethics beyond Rules is a readable, insightful book. It offers guidance for Christian disciples living in a quickly changing and increasingly morally confused culture. Keith Stanglin provides both a solid framework and grounding principles for a clear, biblically informed ethic on living wisely and well. Then with balance, courage, and grace, he applies those principles to such relevant topics as race and sexuality. Finally, he exhorts us to take our calling as salt and light seriously, engaging in the spiritual and cultural challenges of our day as “loving resistance fighters.” I am very pleased to recommend this fine book.”
Philosophy
“Kirk MacGregor’s Exploring Modern Logic is a superb introduction and guide to understanding symbolic logic. It takes students who have no background in logic step by step to making manageable advances as they proceed through each chapter. This well-crafted book is clear, engaging, and enjoyable, and it reflects the author’s mastery of the subject as well as his seasoned pedagogy in the classroom.”
Four Views on Christianity and Philosophy
Philosophy
“Gould and Davis have performed a great service. They have orchestrated an important and much-needed conversation on the relationship between the Christian faith and philosophy, and they have selected as dialogue partners truly excellent representatives of the respective “four views.” This volume will serve as a superb resource for years to come.”
Philosophy
“How do we come to philosophical and theological grips with the vast amounts of evil in a world created by a perfectly good—indeed, maximally great—Being? God and the Problem of Evil helpfully lays out the various sides of the debate on this issue. Five philosophical theologians present the distinctive differences in their respective views, also noting the points on which they agree. The result is a volume that will serve as an excellent, up-to-date resource for those seeking to further explore this crucial—and perennial—question.”
God of Violence Yesterday, God of Love Today?
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Helen Paynter’s exploration of Old Testament ethical challenges is insightful, balanced and honest. I appreciate the fact that she does not deny divine severity while putting in perspective God's goodness. She admits that she is still wrestling and learning, as indeed I am. She humbly but boldly approaches an array of key topics and she writes with deep pastoral concern. Her treatment of the imprecatory psalms is particularly effective and illuminating. While I have a few quibbles here and there, I want to emphasize the spirit, the breadth, and the balance of this book. It sheds light on a complex and controversial subject, encouraging further conversation and deeper understanding.”
God's Crime Scene Participant's Guide
Evangelism & Missions
“J. Warner Wallace continues building a fascinating, well-rounded, even-handed case for the Christian faith. For those interested in the available evidence for God, his book points the way.”
Apologetics
“Abdu Murray's Grand Central Question is a practical, powerful guide to the explanatory value of the Christian faith, both intellectually and practically. This book contains helpful personal illustrations, very telling quotations, and real-life dialogues with Muslims, atheists and advocates of other worldviews that will make us wiser in proclaiming and defending the gospel of Christ.”
Science & Faith
“Stan Wallace has written an important—indeed, critical—book that clears away serious misunderstandings as well as misrepresentations regarding spiritual formation and neuroscience. Wallace uses his impressive philosophical skills and insights to cut through the fog and expose neurotheology’s faulty conclusions. However, he also offers a constructive, biblical alternative to point us in the proper direction.”
Hearing the Message of Habakkuk
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Discussions about the problem of evil run the risk of being solely intellectual endeavors, detached from human suffering and disconnected from the resources of the gospel. By contrast, in this powerful and moving book Chris Wright wisely and insightfully engages the problem of evil in its ancient setting. He illuminates the message of the prophet Habakkuk, who himself was wrestling with the existential threat of the coming Babylonian invasion. Wright offers this apt summary: ‘We may not understand the world we are in, but we do know the story we are in. And we need to strengthen our faith by continually bringing this story to mind’—which is precisely what the prophet Habakkuk himself was doing.”
Christian Living
“Jerry Walls offers an insightful, accessible defense of heaven, hell, and purgatory. Though still unpersuaded about the latter, I would urge the reading of this book, first, for the important theological and philosophical insights it affords concerning hell (the realm of the illusory triumph of the creature’s will) and heaven (the new, transformed—though still physical—earth and heaven that are permeated by God’s presence and blessing); indeed, much wisdom on these doctrines alone is to be found herein. Second, concerning purgatory, Protestants have a unique opportunity to more fully understand the arguments for and then to properly assess the merits (!) of this doctrine. The book is sure to generate much lively discussion and deepened understanding.”
Apologetics
“Dan Kimball’s book is a wise, honest guide to caricatures about the Bible as well as to challenging and difficult to understand passages. It is accessible, readable, and engaging. Kimball speaks with great pastoral concern and insight about the most troubling or perplexing questions raised by Scripture.”
How (Not) to Read the Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video
Bible Studies & Devotionals
“Dan Kimball’s book is a wise, honest guide to caricatures about the Bible as well as to challenging and difficult to understand passages. It is accessible, readable, and engaging. Kimball speaks with great pastoral concern and insight about the most troubling or perplexing questions raised by Scripture.”
Philosophy
“How Do We Reason? is an informative, accessible, practical, and lucid guide to logical reasoning—a fresh and insightful resource for a new generation of thoughtful Christians.”
Apologetics
“Lee Strobel’s book on the reality of God is rich, wide-ranging, and robust. It brings together mind and heart, the intellectual and the existential, the publicly checkable evidence and the power of personal testimony to God’s transformative work in people’s lives. It attests not only to the truth of the gospel but also to its goodness and beauty. Though I have greatly appreciated Strobel’s work over the years, this particular book stands out—in the breadth of what it covers, in its presentation of the multifaceted ways God reveals himself to individuals, and in its persuasive and personal call to each reader to behold the reality and glory of God as revealed in Jesus Christ.”
NOTE: Only includes books currently in our catalog; not necessarily a complete list.
A Little Book for New Philosophers
Philosophy
How Do You Know You're Not Wrong?
Christian Living
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
Philosophy
That's Just Your Interpretation
World Religions
Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
Evangelism & Missions
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