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Recommended reading for the saints
Evangelistic Topics
Evangelism
Also see Foundational Biblical Teachings: Salvation
Lifestyle Evangelism
Joe Aldrich
(Multnomah Books, 1999, paper)
$5.60
The Master Plan of Evangelism (abridged)
Robert Coleman
(2nd edition, abridged, Revell, 1994, paper, 192pp.)
$4.00
How to Give Away your Faith
Paul Little
(Intervarsity, 1989, paper)
$8.80
Ashamed of the Gospel
John MacArthur
(Crossway, paper, 254pp.)
$10.40
A critique of some modern trends in evangelism.
Living Proof
Jim Peterson
(Navpress, 1989, paper, 251pp.)
$9.60
Out of the Saltshaker and into the World: Evangelism as a Way of Life
Rebecca Pippert
(Intervarsity, 1979, paper, 188pp.)
$8.80
What of the Unevangelised?
J. Oswald Sanders
(Christian Focus, 1999, paper, 240pp.)
$6.40
Explores the question of what will happen to those who have never heard the gospel.
Evangelism for the Faint-Hearted
Floyd Schneider
(Touch of Design, 1994, paper)
$12.00
By a very interesting former missionary to Austria and friend of Hillview, now a professor at Emmaus Bible College.
Follow-up and Disciple-making
Also see Personal Growth: Discipleship
The Lost Art of Disciple Making
Leroy Eims
(Zondervan, 1978, paper)
$7.20
Follow-up Leader's Guide
O.J. Gibson
Disciples are Made, Not Born
Walter Henrichsen
(Victor, 1988, paper)
$8.00
Missions
(also see Biblical and Historical Studies: Biographies)
Missionary Methods: St. Paul's or Ours?
Roland Allen
(Eerdmans, 1962, paper)
$12.00
Operation World: The Day-by-Day Guide to Praying for the World
Patrick Johnstone
(Zondervan, 1993, paper, 662pp.)
$12.00
An indispensible resource for missions, and for prayer for missions. Each country has an entry, with data on population, religious background, missions work, spiritual needs, etc.
The Unreached Peoples: Praying through the Window III
Patrick Johnstone
(YWAM, 1996, paper)
$7.20
Focuses on ethnic groups rather than political countries. Emphasizes those who have not been reached for the gospel.
From Jerusalem to Irian Jaya
Ruth Tucker
(Zondervan, 1983, paper)
$20.00
A history of missions.
Defense of the Faith (Apologetics)
Also see Foundational Biblical Teachings: General and Foundational Biblical Teachings: Salvation
Professors Who Believe: The Spiritual Journeys of Christian Faculty
Paul Anderson
(Intervarsity, 1998, paper, 252pp.)
$12.00
Personal testimonies of twenty-two Christian faculty from various disciplines. These professors shed light on holding to the Christian faith in a society of contrasting beliefs, theories and opinions.
Ultimate Questions
John Blanchard
(Evangelical Press, 1992, paper)
$1.60
Letters from a Sceptic
Gregory Boyd
(Chariot Victor, 1994, paper?, 190pp.)
$9.00
Highly regarded. Extremely popular; difficult to keep in stock.
You may also wish to check stock at CBD
Faith on Trial
Pamela Ewen
(Broadman & Holman, 1999, paper, 192pp.)
$10.40
A lawyer approaches the claims to the life, death, and resurrection of Christ as they would be presented in a jury trial. Archeological, historical, documentary, scientific, and medical evidence are introduced, supporting the veracity and consistency of the four gospels.
Christianity: Opium or Truth?
Gooding and Lennox
(Gospel Folio, paper, ISBN: 188-270-1461)
$5.00
Many people have intellectual difficulties which stand in the way of their accepting the Christian message. This book faces those issues honestly and shows that these difficulties are not insurmountable.
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The Definition of Christianity
Gooding and Lennox
(Gospel Folio, paper, ISBN: 188-270-1429)
$8.00
Originally written at the request of atheistic Russian scientists, The Definition of Christianity is designed to help the reader grasp the historic facts at the heart of the Christian gospel.
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Key Bible Concepts
Gooding and Lennox
(Gospel Folio, paper, ISBN: 188-270-1410)
$5.00
Explains important biblical concepts and terminology.
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In Defense of the Faith: Biblical Answers to Challenging Questions
Dave Hunt
(Harvest House, 1996, paper, 347pp.)
$9.60
Give Me an Answer
Cliff Knechtle
(Intervarsity, 1986, paper, 165pp.)
$8.00
Mere Christianity
C.S. Lewis
(Touchstone, 1996, paper, 191pp.)
$5.60
A classic. Written by a literature scholar and Oxford Don, based on radio broadcasts over the BBC in the 40's or 50's. A very strong intellectual defense of the reasonableness of the Christian faith, primarily using philosophical, cultural, and common-sense arguments.
Know Why You Believe
Paul Little
(Victor, 1999, paper, 180pp.)
$8.00
A classic, originally written in the 60's, now re-formatted. Highly recommended. Probably the best known book answering objections to the Christian faith. Good for young believers or for unsaved seekers. Deals with questions such as, "Is there a God?", "Is Jesus God?", "Can I trust the Bible?", "Why is there pain and suffering in the world?"
God's Answers to Man's Questions
William MacDonald
(Walterick, 1984, paper)
$5.30
More than a Carpenter
Josh McDowell
(Tyndale House, 1987, paper, 128pp.)
$4.00
A well-reasoned defense of the person of Christ and the gospel. Good for those who are somewhat open to the gospel, but need some persuasion that it is reasonable and intellectually defensible. Fairly short and simple.
More than a Carpenter, 6-pack
Great for evangelism!
$12.80
History and Christianity
J.W. Montgomery
(Bethany House, 1986, paper)
$6.40
Who Moved the Stone?
Frank Morrison
(Reprint edition, Zondervan, 1987, paper)
$8.80
The author set out to disprove the resurrection by showing errors and contradictions in the written accounts. Instead, he came to faith and wrote this book to show how the accounts fit together.
The Logic of Faith
Dale Rhoton
Choosing My Religion
R.C. Sproul
(Baker, 1996, paper)
$7.20
Written to a high-school audience. Encouragement in sharing the Gospel and confirmation of the reality of objective truth surrounding it.
Reason to Believe: A Response to Common Objections to Christianity
R.C. Sproul
(Zondervan, 1982, paper, 160pp.)
$8.00
Sproul gives a clear, logical, and biblical response to 10 common questions. Answers to questions such as "What about those who have never heard of Christ?", "Has science disproved the Bible?", the reality of heaven, explanation of evil and suffering, etc.
The Case for Christ: A Journalist's Personal Investigation of the Evidence for Jesus
Lee Strobel
(Zondervan, 1998, large paper, 303pp., 8.5" X 5.5" X 1")
$10.40
A journalist does an investigative report of Jesus Christ. Similar to McDowell's "More than a Carpenter", but more recent and much more detailed. Very highly regarded.
The Case for Christ: Evangelism 2-pack
Two copies of the above book. One large paper edition (as above) and one smaller paper edition. Keep one and give the other away!
$12.00
The Case for Christ/NIV Journey Bible bundle
A great gift for a seeker! The small paper edition of the above, bundled with an NIV Bible. The Journey Bible is paperback, with notes and informational articles directed toward seekers.
$11.00
The Case for Christ, 6-pack
Great for evangelism or for groups. A pack of 6 copies of the smaller paper version.
$26.00
Religions and Cults
[ Also see the recommended materials of Good News for Catholics.]
Christianity and Comparative Religion
J.N.D. Anderson
(ISBN: 0851117260, 0877844771)
OUT OF PRINT
Islam
Harold Berry
(Loizeaux, 1991, paper)
$1.10
Jehovah's Witnesses
Harold Berry
(Loizeaux, 1988, paper)
$1.10
Mormons
Harold Berry
(Loizeaux, 1988, paper)
$1.10
The God Makers
Ed Decker & Dave Hunt
(Revised & updated ed.; Harvest House, 1997, paper, 304pp.)
$8.80
A classic, easy-to-read analysis of Mormon doctrines.
Occult Invasion
Dave Hunt
(Harvest House, 1998, paper, 647pp.)
$12.00
A Woman Rides the Beast
Dave Hunt
(Harvest House, 1994, paper)
$10.40
An analysis of the Catholic church. Includes prophecy, but is largely a historical study.
The Kingdom of the Cults
Walter Martin
(Bethany House, 1997, hardcover, 656pp. with CD-ROM)
$21.00
A large, thorough reference work. The standard evangelical reference on cults. Updated, includes CD-ROM.
Conversations with Catholics
James McCarthy
(Harvest House, 1997, paper)
$7.20
Provides an insightful glimpse into the way Catholics think about God, the Church, getting to heaven, and the practice of their religion.
The Gospel According to Rome
James McCarthy
(Harvest House, 1995, paper, 397pp.)
$10.40
A biblical analysis of official Catholic doctrine.
What Every Catholic Should Ask
James McCarthy
(Harvest House, 1999, booklet)
$4.00
A new booklet replacing Good News for Catholics. Intended to help Catholics question their faith, and to compare it with Scripture.
What You Need to Know About Roman Catholicism: Quick Reference Guide
James McCarthy
(Harvest House, 1995, pamphlet)
$1.60
This 16 panel guide to Roman Catholicism is a full-color, fold-out summary of The Gospel According to Rome. It includes a list of the 62 major errors of Roman Catholicism, a color diagram and explanation of the Catholic way of salvation, and advice on how to help Catholics.
The Universe Next Door: A Basic Worldview Catalog
James Sire
(3d edition, Intervarsity, 1997, paper, 264pp.)
$11.20
Explains the major worldviews of those around us.
Science and Bible
Also see Theological Topics: Work of God
Darwin's Black Box
Michael Behe
(Touchstone, 1998, paper, 307pp.)
$10.40
The issues as seen by a biochemist. Exposes problems with evolutionism. Scholarly and highly regarded.
Mere Creation: Science, Faith & Intelligent Design
William Dembski
(Intervarsity, 1998, paper, 448pp.)
$20.00
Evidence for the intelligent design of the universe. Nineteen experts present empirical scientific evidence from their respective fields. Contributors include Michael Behe, David Berlinski, William Lane Craig, Sigrid Harwig-Scherer, Phillip Johnson, J. P. Moreland, Del Ratzsch, Hugh Ross, Siegfried Scherer and others.
Scientists Who Believe
Fisher & Barrett
(Moody, 1984, paper, 208pp.)
$4.80
Stories of twenty-one men and women who have achieved recognition in the field of science and who have found personal fulfillment through faith in Jesus Christ.
Scientists of Faith: Forty-Eight Biographies of Historic Scientists and Their Christian Faith
Dan Graves
(Kregel, 1996, paper, 192pp.)
$8.00
Short biographies of 48 historic scientists who were committed Christians.
Being a Christian in Science
Walter Hearn
(Intervarsity, 1997, paper, 140pp.)
$10.40
Written primarily to Christian high school students who are contemplating a career in science.
Show Me God: What the Message from Space Is Telling Us About God
Fred Heeren
(Revised edition, Searchlight/Day Star, 1997, hardcover, 404pp.)
$14.00
An examination of modern cosmology and the Bible, showing scientific evidence for an origin and the intelligent design of the universe. Contains numerous short interviews with leading astrophysicists. Scientifically accurate, but understandable by non-scientists. A bit "choppy" due to his style of inserting interviews and advanced information. Directed toward sceptics; one of the best such books available. The insightful parable in chapter 3 is worth the cost of the book.
The Galileo Connection
Charles Hummell
(Intervarsity, 1986, paper, 293pp.)
$13.60
A historical and logical approach to issues of science and faith. Clarifies the issues quite well. A bit large, but very readable.
Darwin on Trial
Philip Johnson
(Intervarsity, 1993, paper, 220pp.)
$10.40
A lawyer looks at evolution, showing that much of what is considered "fact" is not very well established. Very good, especially for non-scientists. (As an outsider, Johnson does not always express things very scientifically.)
Defeating Darwinism
Philip Johnson
(Intervarsity, 1997, paper, 132pp.)
$8.00
A simple and concise exposition of the issues involved, from a lawyer's perspective. Intended to be more readable for a popular audience than his first book.
The Clockwork Image
Donald MacKay
(ISBN: 0851103774)
Small, concise, excellent. The best explanation I've seen of the issues.
OUT OF PRINT
The Creation Hypothesis: Scientific Evidence for an Intelligent Designer
J.P. Moreland
(Intervarsity, 1994, paper, 335pp.)
$11.20
A philosopher analyzes the issues. Highly regarded. Like Johnson, primarily recommended for non-scientists.
Three Views on Creation and Evolution
Moreland & Reynolds
(Zondervan, 1999, paper, 144pp.)
$14.40
An excellent book for believers trying to understand the issues. Presents the full spectrum of evangelical perspectives on creation and evolution.
Not a Chance
R.C. Sproul
(Baker, 1999, paper, 256pp.)
$9.60
A renowned theologian looks at the idea of random chance in modern science.
The Mystery of Life's Origin: Reassessing Current Theories
Thaxton, Bradley, Olsen
(ISBN: 0802224466, 0802224474)
OUT OF PRINT
Science Held Hostage
Van Till, Young, Menninga
(ISBN: 0830812539)
OUT OF PRINT
Last modified June 15, 2001 by Kirk Bertsche, KBertsche@aol.com
