Rhyne R. Putman

Conformed to the Image of Christ

Theology

“Even in the post-Christian West, people still crave transcendent spiritual experiences—but Scripture warns us not to trust every spirit. Bryan Schuler offers a compelling criterion for discerning those experiences: conformity to the image of Christ. Though all are made in God’s image, sin has distorted that likeness. True spirituality involves Christlike thoughts, will, affections, and actions. This excellent book invites thoughtful engagement with the historical resources of spirituality and Christian doctrine, clarifying what it means to bear Christ’s image in a world hungry for authentic encounters with God.”

Eat the Bible

Theology

“Micah Chung’s Eat the Bible is a brilliant work that explores the nature of Scripture through one of its central (and most overlooked) metaphors. I anticipate this provoking stimulating conversations about the Bible for years to come.”

Expository Preparation

Preaching & Worship

“Homiletical resources tend to emphasize the technical aspects of preaching to the neglect of the spiritual aspects. Campbell offers a much-needed course correction. This little book explores the relationship between spiritual disciplines and preaching, as well as the relationship between pastoral ministry and sermon delivery. This will be a gift to pastors and students of preaching for decades to come.”

God in the Labyrinth

Theology

“Hollingsworth’s God in the Labyrinth is a brilliant, refreshingly original work in theological method that engages with an overlooked or ignored field in philosophy that could have tremendous potential for biblical interpretation and Christian theology. Readers looking for a helpful overview of semiotics and its Christian application will be greatly pleased with this interdisciplinary effort.”

Integration

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“In this masterfully written analysis of Maston’s theological project, Morrison provides much-needed insight into the theology and historical context of one of the most unsung heroes in Baptist life. Morrison . . . highlights how this towering figure shaped Southern Baptist views on race for generations to come. Morrison’s work here is a gift for the church, and one that should not be ignored in the present context.”

The Collected Writings of James Leo Garrett Jr., 1950–2015: Volume Four

Theology

“This collection of essays from the dean of Southern Baptist theologians is a welcome addition to any pastor’s library. It is a wonderful window into the mind of a man whose influence reaches far and wide in the life of our convention.”

Understanding Postmodernism

Philosophy

“Critics regularly compare defining postmodernism to 'trying to nail Jell-O to the wall.' If this cliché is true, Kelly and Dew have done the inconceivable: they have successfully nailed the postmodern ethos to the cross. Understanding Postmodernism is a clear, appreciative exposition and critique of the tenets of postmodernism. This distinctively Christian introduction also provides much-needed historical framing and real-world application for college and seminary students. Highly recommended.”

What Christians Ought to Believe, Second Edition

Theology

“What Christians Ought to Believe is more than a clear, concise exposition of the essential tenets of faith informed by the very best of biblical and theological scholarship. With deep-rooted evangelical conviction and his trademark wit, Professor Bird also makes a compelling case that even committed biblicists can appreciate the beauty, instructional value, and fidelity to Scripture found in the ancient Creed.”

When Christians Disagree

Christian Living

“Disagreements in the family of God are rarely dispassionate affairs because they are born out of the most deeply held convictions of complex creatures. Tim Cooper masterfully illustrates this dynamic in his account of the tragic feud between John Owen and Richard Baxter. This volume represents the best kind of church history—personal, probing, and directly applicable to contemporary Christian life.”