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Recommended Books on Preaching

Danny Akin, President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, has recommended the following books on Preaching.  What books would you remove or add to his list?  Have you read any of the below titles?   What did you think of it?

Azurdia, Arturo. Spirit Empowered Preaching: Involving the Holy Spirit in Your Ministry. Fearn: Christian Focus, 2000.

Broadus, John A. On the Preparation and Delivery of Sermons. Revised by Vernon L. Stanfield. 4th ed. New York: Harper, 1979.

Chapell, Bryan. Christ-centered Preaching: Redeeming the Expository Sermon. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1994.

Clowney, Edmund. Preaching Christ in all of Scripture. Wheaton: Crossway, 2003.

Goldsworthy, Graeme. Preaching the Whole Bible as Christian Scripture: The Application of Biblical Theology to Expository Preaching. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2000.

Heisler, Greg. Spirit-Led Preaching: The Holy Spirit’s Role in Sermon Preparation and Delivery. Nashville: Broadman, 2007.

Lloyd-Jones, D. Martyn. Preaching and Preachers. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1971.

MacArthur, John., Jr. Rediscovering Expository Preaching. Dallas: Word, 1992.

McDill, Wayne. The 12 Essentials for Great Preaching. 2nd. ed. Nashville: Broadman, 2006.

_______. The Moment of Truth: A Guide to Effective Sermon Delivery. Nashville: Broadman & Holman, 1999.

Olford, Stephen F. with David Olford. Anointed Expository Preaching. Nashville: Broadman & Holman, 1998.

Piper, John. The Supremacy of God in Preaching. rev. ed. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2004.

Richard, Ramesh. Preparing Expository Sermons. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2001.

Robinson, Hadden W. Biblical Preaching. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1980.

Rummage, Stephen. Planning Your Preaching: A Step-by-Step Guide for Developing a One-Year Preaching Calendar. Grand Rapids: Kregel, 2002.

Shaddix, James L. The Passion Driven Sermon. Nashville: Broadman, 2003.

Spurgeon, Charles. Lectures to My Students. repr. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1954.

Stott, John R.W. Between Two Worlds: The Art of Preaching in the Twentieth Century. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1982.

Vines, Jerry. Power in the Pulpit: How to Prepare and Deliver Expository Sermons. Chicago: Moody, 1999.

York, Herschel W. and Bert Decker. Speaking with bold Assurance. Nashville: Broadman & Holman, 2001.

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Marriage and Home book recommendations

Danny Akin, President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, has recommended the following books on Marriage and Home.  What do you think?  What changes would you make to the list?

Akin, Daniel L. God on Sex: The Creator’s Ideas about Love, Intimacy and Marriage from the Song of Songs. Nashville: Broadman & Holman, 2003.

Crabb, Lawrence J. The Marriage Builder: A Blueprint for Couples and Counselors. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1982.

Cutrer, William, and Sandra Glahn. When Empty Arms Become a Heavy Burden: Encouragement for Couples Facing Infertility. Nashville: Broadman & Holman, 1997.

Dobson James. Parenting Isn’t for Cowards. Dallas: Word, 1987.

_______ . The New Dare to Discipline. Wheaton: Tyndale, 1992.

Harley, Williard F., Jr. His Needs, Her Needs. Reprint. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1994.

Lahaye, Tim and Beverly. The Act of Marriage. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1976.

Powlison, David. Seeing With New Eyes. Phillipsberg, N.J.: P & R, 2003.

Smalley, Gary, and John Trent. The Gift of the Blessing. upd. and exp. Nashville: Nelson, 1993.

Thomas, Gary. Sacred Marriage. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2002.

Tripp, Paul David. Shepherding a Child’s Heart. rev. ed. Wapwallopen, PA: Shepherd Press, 1998.

Wheat, Ed, and Gaye. Intended for Pleasure. rev. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1981.

Wright, H. Norman. Marital Counseling: A Biblically-Based Behavioral, Cognitive Approach. Denver: Christian Marriage Enrichment, 1981.

_______ . Pre-Marital Counseling. Chicago: Moody, 1977.

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Recommended books on Pastoral Duties

Danny Akin, President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, has recommended the following books on Pastoral Duties. What do you think of the books on his list?  What books would you add to this list?

Anderson, Robert C. The Effective Pastor: A Practical Guide to the Ministry. Chicago: Moody, 1985.

Baxter, Richard. The Reformed Pastor. Edinburg: Banner of Truth, 1981.

Cedar, Paul, Kent Hughes, and Ben Patterson. Mastering the Pastoral Role. Portland: Multnomah, 1991.

*Criswell, W.A. Criswell’s Guidebook for Pastors. Nashville: Broadman, 1980.

Graham, Larry Kent. Care of Persons, Care of Worlds. Nashville: Abingdon, 1992.

*MacArthur, John., Jr., ed. Rediscovering Pastoral Ministry: Shaping Contemporary Ministry with Biblical Mandates. Dallas: Word, 1995.

Oden, Thomas. Pastoral Theology: Essentials of Ministry. San Francisco: Harper, 1983.

Piper, John. Brothers, We are Not Professionals. Nashville: Broadman, 2002.

Tidball, Derek. Skilful Shepherds: Explorations in Pastoral Theology. Leicester: Apollos, 1986.

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Christian Education and Teaching Book Recommendations

Danny Akin, President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, has recommended the following books on Christian Education and Teaching.  What would you add to his list

Anthony, Michael J., ed. Foundations of Ministry: An Introduction to Christian Education. Wheaton: Bridgeport, 1992.

Bertolini, Dewey. Back to the Heart of Youth Ministry. Colorado Springs: Sonflower, 1994.

Bigge, Morris L., and S. Samuel Shermis. Learning Theories for Teachers. 5th ed. New York: HarperCollins, 1992.

Burtchaell, James T. The Dying of the Light: The Disengagement of Colleges and Universities from Their Christian Churches. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1998.

DeVries, Mark. Family Based Youth Ministry. Downers Grove: IVP, 1994.

Edge, Findley B. Teaching for Results. Revised ed. Nashville: Broadman & Holman, 1995.

Gangel, Kenneth O., and Howard G. Hendricks. The Christian Educator’s Handbook on Teaching. Wheaton: Victor, 1988.

Gangel, Kenneth O., and Warren S. Benson. Christian Education: Its History & Philosophy. Chicago: Moody, 1983.

Gibbs, Eugene, ed. A Reader in Christian Education: Foundations and Basic Perspectives. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1992.

*Hendricks, Howard. Teaching to Change Lives: Seven Proven Ways to Make Your Teaching Come Alive. Multnomah, 2003.

Holmes, Arthur F. The Idea of A Christian College. Revised. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1987.

Huggins, Kevin. Parenting Adolescents. Colorado Springs: Navpress, 1989.

Knight, George R. Philosophy & Education: An Introduction in Christian Perspective. 3d ed. Berrien Springs, MI: Andrews University Press, 1998.

LeBar, Lois. E. Education that is Christian. Revised. Colorado Springs: Chariot Victor Publishing, 1995.

Marsden, George M. The Soul of the American University: From Protestant Establishment to Established Nonbelief. New York: Oxford, 1994.

Pazmino, Robert W. Basics of Teaching for Christians. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1998.

________. Foundational Issues in Christian Education. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1988.

________. Principles & Practices of Christian Education: An Evangelical Perspective. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1992.

Richards, Lawrence O., and Gary J. Bredfeldt. Creative Bible Teaching. Revised. Chicago: Moody, 1998.

Taylor, Bill L. 21 Truths, Traditions, & Trends: Propelling the Sunday School Into the 21st Century. Nashville: Convention, 1996.

Wilhoit, Jim. Christian Education & the Search for Meaning. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1986.

Wilhoit, James C., and John M. Dettoni, ed. Nurture That Is Christian: Developmental Perspectives on Christian Education. Wheaton: Bridgepoint, 1995.

Yount, William R. Created to Learn. Nashville: Broadman & Holman, 1996.

Zuck, Rob B. Teaching as Jesus Taught. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1995.

________. Teaching as Paul Taught. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1998.

Zuck, Roy B., and Robert E. Clark. Childhood Education in the Church. Chicago: Moody, 1975.

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Leadership and Management Book Recommendations

Danny Akin, President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, has recommended the following books on Christian Leadership and Management.  What do you think of his suggestions?  What would you add to his list?

Anthony, Michael J. The Effective Church Board: A Handbook for Mentoring and Training Servant Leaders. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1993.

Anderson, Leith. A Church for the 21st Century. Minneapolis: Bethany, 1992.

Barna, George, ed. Leaders On Leadership. The Leading Edge Series. Ventura, CA: Regal, 1997.

Drucker, F. Peter. 1996. The Effective Executive. New York: Harper, 1967.

________. Managing the Non-corporate Organization. New York: Harper, 1990.

________. Managing for the Future: the 1990’s and Beyond. New York: Dutton, 1992.

Finzel, Hans. The Top Ten Mistakes Leaders Make. Wheaton: Victor, 1994.

Gangel, Kenneth O. Feeding and Leading. Wheaton: Victor, 1989.

________. Team Leadership in Christian Ministry. Chicago: Moody, 1997.

Hersey, Paul, Kenneth H. Blanchard, and Dewey E. Johnson. Management of Organizational Behavior: Utilizing Human Resources. 7th ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, 1996.

Hesselbein, Frances, Marshall Goldsmith, and Richard Beckhard, ed. The Leader of the Future. Drucker Foundation Future Series. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1996.

________., ed. The Organization of the Future. Drucker Foundation Future Series. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1997.

Hesselbein, Frances, Marshall Goldsmith, Richard Beckhard, and Richard F. Schubert, ed. The Community of the Future. Drucker Foundation Future Series. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1998.

Maxwell, John C. The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1998.

Miller, Michael D. Kingdom Leadership: A Call to Christ-Centered Leadership. Nashville: Convention Press, 1996.

Mims, Gene. Kingdom Principles for Church Growth. Nashville: Convention Press, 1994.

Schultz, Glen. Kingdom Education. Nashville: LifeWay, 1998.

Shelley, Marshall, ed. Leading Your Church Through Conflict and Resolution. Library of Leadership Development. Minneapolis: Bethany House, 1997.

________., ed. Renewing Your Church Through Vision and Planning. Library of Leadership Development. Minneapolis: Bethany House, 1997.

Tidwell, Charles A. The Educational Ministry of a Church: A Comprehensive Model for Students and Ministers. Nashville: Broadman & Holman, 1996.

Westing, Harold J. Church Staff Handbook: How to Build an Effective Ministry Team. Grand Rapids: Kregel, 1997.

Williams, Dennis E., and Kenneth O. Gangel. Volunteers for Today’s Church: How to Recruit and Retain Workers. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1993.

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Holy Spirit Book Recommendations

What are some of your favorite books on the Holy Spirit? Here are some recommendations from D.A. Carson, Danny Akin, Timothy George, Keith Mathison, Sinclair Ferguson, and others.

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

The following books appear on the Comprehensive Reading List for PhD Students in Systematic Theology at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

  • Congar, Yves. Je crois en l’Esprit Saint. (ET: I Believe in the Holy Spirit.)
  • Fee, Gordon. God’s Empowering Presence.
  • Ferguson, Sinclair. The Holy Spirit.

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Danny Akin

Danny Akin, President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, has recommended the following books on Pneumatology.

  • Badcock, Gary D. Light of Truth and Fire of Love: A Theology of the Holy Spirit. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1997.
  • Bruner, Fredrick Dale. A Theology of the Holy Spirit: The Pentecostal Experience and the New Testament Witness. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1970.
  • Fee, Gordon. God’s Empowering Presence. Peabody: Hendrickson, 1994.
  • Ferguson, Sinclair B. The Holy Spirit. Grand Rapids: IVP, 1996.
  • Green, Michael. I Believe in the Holy Spirit. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1975.
  • Grudem, Wayne A., ed. Are Miraculous Gifts for Today? Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1996.
  • Hanegraaff, Hank. Counterfeit Revial: Looking for God in All the Wrong Places. Exp. and updated. Waco: Word, 2001.
  • MacArthur, John, Jr. Charismatic Chaos. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1992.
  • Packer, J.I. Keep in Step with the Holy Spirit. Old Tappan: Revell, 1984.
  • Turner, Max. The Holy Spirit and Spiritual Gifts. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1998.
  • Williams, Donald. The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit. Nashville: Broadman, 1994.

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Grace Baptist Church

Grace Baptist Church of Cape Coral, Florida (pastored by Tom Ascol) shares on its website the following list of recommended books on the Holy Spirit.

  • The Works of John Owen vol. 3, by John Owen
  • Keep in Step with the Spirit: Finding Fullness in Our Walk with God, by J.I. Packer
  • God’s Indwelling Presence: The Holy Spirit in the Old and New Testaments, by James Hamilton Jr.
  • The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit, by B.B. Warfield
  • He Who Gives Life: The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit, by Graham Cole
  • The Holy Spirit, by Sinclair Ferguson
  • Joy Unspeakable: Power and Renewal in the Holy Spirit, by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
  • The Work of the Holy Spirit, by Octavius Winslow
  • The Gifts of the Spirit, by C.R. Vaughn
  • The New Covenant Ministry of the Holy Spirit, by Larry Pettegrew
  • The Holy Spirit, by A.W. Pink
  • The Presence and the Power: The Significance of the Holy Spirit in the Life and Ministry of Jesus, by Gerald Hawthorne

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Keith Mathison

Keith Mathison of Ligonier has recommended the following books on the Holy Spirit.

  • Sinclair Ferguson – The Holy Spirit.
  • Basil the Great – On the Holy Spirit.
  • George Smeaton – The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit.
  • Abraham Kuyper – The Work of the Holy Spirit.
  • Graham Cole – He Who Gives Life.
  • A. Edward Siecienski – The Filioque: History of a Doctrinal Controversy.
  • Geerhardus Vos – The Eschatological Aspects of the Pauline Concept of the Spirit
  • R.C. Sproul – The Mystery of the Holy Spirit.

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Sinclair B. Ferguson

Sinclair B. Ferguson used these books in the course entitle The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit that the taught at Reformed Theological Seminary

  • Bavinck, Herman. The Certainty of Faith. St. Catharines, Ontario: Paideia Press, 1980.
  • Gaffin, Richard B. Perspectives on Pentecost. Phillipsburg, NJ: Presbyterian and Reformed, 1979.
  • Murray, John. Redemption Accomplished and Applied. Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1955.
  • Smeaton, George. The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit. 1889. Reprint, Edinburgh: Banner of Truth, 1974.

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D. A. Carson, Timothy George, R. Kent Hughes, Greg Waybright

And, here are some recommendations for Engaging the Holy Spirit: Real Questions, Practical Answers, by Graham A. Cole which seeks to answer six crucial questions that affect a believer’s relationship to the Holy Spirit:

* What is blasphemy against the Holy Spirit?
* How does a person resist him?
* Ought we to pray to the Spirit?
* How do we quench the Spirit?
* How do we grieve the Spirit? and
* How does he fill us?

“I cannot imagine that there are many pastors who have not heard each of the six questions that Graham Cole raises. Here are serious, careful, practical, theologically alert answers. This book deserves the widest circulation.”
– D. A. Carson, Research Professor of New Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

“Pneumatology has been sadly neglected in recent evangelical theology, and when it has been touched upon, it has trended toward either the speculative or the sensational. But here is a book on the Holy Spirit that is practical, relevant, balanced, and useful in the lives of God’s people everywhere. This book provides important grounding for a fuller theology of the Holy Spirit, and I commend it to all believers who are serious about the Christian life.”
– Timothy George, Dean, Beeson Divinity School, Samford University; Senior Editor, Christianity Today

“Drawing from the well of his extensive and rigorous study of the doctrine of the Holy Spirit, Graham Cole gives refreshingly clear answers to six crucial questions that earnest Christians invariably ask. The answers are sure to grace the church, because what Christians believe about the third Person of the Trinity will determine how they live. This is an important, accessible, life-giving book.”
– R. Kent Hughes, Senior Pastor Emeritus, College Church, Wheaton, Illinois

“When churches wrestle with division over contradictory views related to the work of the Holy Spirit, this book will provide lucid and succinct guidance. When individuals fear they have grieved the Holy Spirit, Dr. Cole’s teaching will provide clarity and encouragement. When church leaders long for their congregations to know the filling of the Spirit of God, they will find wisdom in this book. I recommend it highly.”
– Greg Waybright, Former President, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; Senior Pastor, Lake Avenue Church, Pasadena, California

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C. J. Mahaney

C. J. Mahaney of Sovereign Grace ministries, who is reformed and charismatic, has recommended the following books on the Holy Spirit.

  • Showing the Spirit: A Theological Exposition of 1 Corinthians, 12-14, by D.A. Carson
  • Engaging with the Holy Spirit: Six Crucial Questions, by Graham A. Cole
  • He Who Gives Life: The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit, by Graham A. Cole
  • The Holy Spirit and Spiritual Gifts, by Max Turner
  • Systematic Theology, by Wayne Grudem (especially pages 1,016–1,090)
  • Are Miraculous Gifts for Today? Four Views, edited by Wayne Grudem
  • Perspectives on Spirit Baptism: Five Views, edited by Chad Owen Brand
  • God’s Empowering Presence, by Gordon Fee
  • The Gift of Prophecy in the New Testament and Today, by Wayne Grudem
  • The Beginner’s Guide to Spiritual Gifts, by Sam Storms.

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Abraham Kuyper

In the Preface to Abraham Kuyper’s book The Work of the Holy Spirit, he notes that “The work of John Owen on this subject is most widely known and still unsurpassed.” In addition to John Owen’s three works on the Holy Spirit he recommends the following works.

  • David Rungius, Proof of the Eternity and Eternal Godhead of the Holy Spirit, Wittenberg, 1599.
  • Seb. Nieman, On the Holy Spirit, Jena, 1655.
  • Joannes Ernest Gerhard, On the Person of the Holy Spirit, Jena, 1660.
  • Theod. Hackspann, Dissertation on the Holy Spirit, Jena, 1655.
  • J. G. Dorsche, On the Person of the Holy Spirit, Köningsberg, 1690.
  • Fr. Deutsch, On the Personality of the Holy Spirit, Leipsic, 1711.
  • Gottfr. Olearius (John F. Burgius), On the Adoration and Worship of the Holy Spirit, Jena, 1727.
  • J. F. Buddeuss, On the Godhead of the Holy Spirit, Jena, 1727.
  • J. C. Pfeiffer, On the Godhead of the Holy Spirit, Jena, 1740.
  • G. F. Gude, On the Martyrs as Witnesses for the Godhead or the Holy Spirit, Leipsic, 1741.
  • J. C. Danhauer, On the Procession of the Holy Spirit from the Father and the Son, Strasburg, 1663. J. Senstius, Rostock, 1718, and J. A. Butstett, Wolfenbüttel, 1749. John Schmid, John Meisner, P. Havercorn, G. Wegner, and C. M. Pfaff.

And, he refers to the following which discuss The Work of the Holy Spirit:

  • Anton, The Holy Spirit Indispensable.
  • Carsov, On the Holy Spirit in Conviction.
  • Wensdorf, On the Holy Spirit as a Teacher.
  • Boerner, The Anointing of the Holy Spirit.
  • Neuman, The Anointing which Teaches All Things.
  • Fries, The Office of the Holy Spirit in General.
  • Weiss, The Holy Spirit Bringing into Remembrance.
  • Foertsch, On the Holy Spirit’s Leading of the Children of God.
  • Hoepfner, On the Intercession of the Holy Spirit.
  • Beltheim, Arnold, Gunther, Wendler, and Dummerick, On the Groaning of the Holy Spirit.
  • Meen, On the Adoration of the Holy Spirit.
  • Henning and Crusius, On the Earnest of the Holy Spirit.

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Craig Blomberg

The following books appear on Craig Blomberg’s (Denver Seminary) Biblical Bibliography for New Testament study:

  • Deere, Jack. Surprised by the Power of the Holy Spirit. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1993.
  • Dunn, James D. G. Baptism in the Holy Spirit. London: SCM; Louisville: Westminster John Knox, rev. 2010.
  • Green, Michael. I Believe in the Holy Spirit. Grand Rapids and Cambridge: Eerdmans, rev. 2004.
  • Grudem, Wayne A., ed. Are Miraculous Gifts for Today? Four Views. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1996.
  • Hamilton, James M., Jr. God’s Indwelling Presence: The Holy Spirit in the Old and New Testaments. Nashville: B & H, 2006.
  • Keener, Craig S. 3 Crucial Questions about the Holy Spirit. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1996.
  • Menzies, William W. and Robert P. Menzies. Spirit and Power: Foundations of Pentecostal Experience. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2000.
  • Packer, J. I. Keep in Step with the Spirit: Finding Fullness in Our Walk with God. Grand Rapids: Baker, rev. 2005.
  • Stanton, Graham N., Bruce W. Longenecker and Stephen C. Barton, eds. The Holy Spirit and Christian Origins. Grand Rapids and Cambridge, 2004.
  • Turner, Max. The Holy Spirit and Spiritual Gifts: In the New Testament Church and Today. Carlisle: Paternoster, 1999; Peabody: Hendrickson, 2005.

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Dennis M. Swanson

And, here is a link to Dennis M Swanson’s bibliography of books on Cessationism.

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Christian Missions book recommendations

What are some of your favorite books on missions?

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Danny Akin, President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, has recommended the following books on Christian Missions.

Caner, Emir and Ergun Caner. Unveiling Islam: An Insider’s Look at Muslim Life and Beliefs. Grand Rapids: Kregel, 2002.

_______. More than a Prophet: An Insider’s Response to Muslim Beliefs about Jesus and Christianity. Grand Rapids: Kregel, 2003.

Carey, William. An Enquiry. Dallas: Criswell Publications, 1987 (1792 edition).

Glasser, Arthur F. Annoucing the Kingdom: The Story of God’s Mission in the Bible. Grand Rapids: Baker, 2003.

Hesselgrave, David J. Communicating Christ Cross-Culturally. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1991.

_______. Planting Churches Cross-Culturally. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1980.

Hiebert, Paul G. Anthropological Insights for Missionaries. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1985.

Johnstone, Patrick. Operation World. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1993.

Kostenberger, Andreas J. and Peter T. O’Brien. Salvation to the Ends of the Earth: A Biblical Theology of Mission. Downers Grove: IVP, 2001.

Lingenfelter, Sherwood G. and Marvin Keene Mayers. Ministering Cross-Culturally: An Incarnational Model for Personal Relationships. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1986.

Peters, George W. A Biblical Theology of Missions. Chicago: Moody, 1972.

Peskett, Howard and Ramachandra Vinoth. The Message of Mission: The Glory of Christ in all Space and Time. Downers Grove: IVP, 2003.

Piper, John. Let the Nations be Glad: The Supremacy of God in Missions. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1993.

Wagner, C. Peter. Strategies for Church Growth. Ventura, CA: Regal Books, 1987.

Winter, Ralph D., ed. Perspectives on the World Christian Movement. Pasadena: William Carey Library, 1981.

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Grace Baptist Church of Cape Coral, Florida (pastored by Tom Ascol) shares on its website the following list of recommended books on Missions.

Let the Nations Be Glad! The Supremacy of God in Missions by John Piper

The Mission of God by Christopher J.H. Wright

Perspectives on the World Christian Movement: A Reader by Ralph Winter and Steven Hawthorne (eds.)

Salvation to the Ends of the Earth: A Biblical Theology of Mission by Andreas Kostenberger and Peter O’Brien

A Vision for Missions by Tom Wells

Paradigms in Conflict: 10 Key Questions in Christian Missions Today by David Hesselgrave

The Church Is Bigger Than You Think: The Unfinished Work of World Evangelisation by Patrick Johnstone

Announcing the Kingdom: The Story of God’s Mission in the Bible by Arthur Glasser

Mission on the Way: Issues in Mission Theology by Charles Van Engem

The Open Secret: An Introdution to the Theology of Mission by Lesslie Newbigin

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The following titles on MISSIONS are included in the 9Marks reading list for pastors:

Operation World, Patrick Johnstone

Let the Nations Be Glad, John Piper

Christian Mission in the Modern World, John Stott

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The following books on Evangelism and Missions are recommended in the publication Beginning Your Theological Library published by the Criswell College.

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And here are some more from their list of recommended titles on Evangelism and Missions:

The Impact of Christianity on the Non-Christian World, by J. H. Bavinck

Evangelism: A Biblical Approach, by G. Michael Cocoris

The Mind Changers, by Emory Griffin

Unmasking the New Age, by Douglas Groothuis

Transforming Culture: Developing a Biblical Ethic in an African Context, by Keith Eitel

All Things Are Possible, by David Harrell

The Battle For World Evangelism, by Arthur Johnston

A Global View of Christian Missions From Pentecost to the Present, by J. Herbert Kane

Life and Work on the Mission Field, by J. Herbert Kane

An Evangelical Theology of Missions, by Harold Lindsell

Liberation Theology, by Emilio Nunez

The Cult Invasion, by R. Alan Streett

Exploring Evangelism, by Mendell Taylor

On the Crest of the Wave, by Peter Wagner

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Philosophical Theology / Philosophy of Religion book recommendations

What books would you recommend on the relationships between Philosophy and Christianity?

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Danny Akin

Danny Akin, President of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, has recommended the following books for the study of Philosophical Theology / Philosophy of Religion.  This list was obviously put together several years back.  What recent books would you add to his list?

Allen, Diogenes. Philosophy for Understanding Theology. Atlanta: John Knox, 1985.

Brown, Colin. Christianity and Western Thought. 2 Vols. Downers Grove: IVP, 1990.

Dockery, David, ed. The Challenge of Postmodernism. Wheaton: Bridgepoint, 1995.

Evans, C. Stephen. Philosophy of Religion: Thinking About Faith. Downers Grove: IVP, 1985.

Geisler, Norman L., and Winfried Corduan. Philosophy of Religion. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids: Baker, 1988.

Hunnex, Milton D. Chronological and Thematic Charts of Philosophies and Philosophers. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1986.

Magill, Frank. Masterpieces of World Philosophy in Summary Form. New York: Salem Press, 1961.

Moreland, J.P. and William Lane Craig. Philosophical Foundations for a Christian Worldview. Downers Grove: IVP, 2003.

Nash, Ronald H. Faith and Reason. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1994.

________. Worldviews In Conflict. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1992.

________. Life’s Ultimate Questions: An Introduction to Philosophy. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1999.

Noebel, David. Understanding the Times. Manitou Springs: Summit, 1991.

Peterson, Michael. et al. Reason and Religious Belief: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion. New York: Oxford University Press, 1998.

Plantinga, Alvin, and Nicholas Wolterstorff, eds. Faith And Rationality. Notre Dame: University of Notre Dame Press, 1983.

Solomon, Robert C. A Short History of Philosophy. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1996.

Taliaferro, Charles. Contemporary Philosophy of Religion. Malden, MA: Blackwell, 1998.

Urmson, J. O, ed. The Concise Encyclopedia of Western Philosophy and Philosophers. 2nd ed. London: Hutchinson, 1975.

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Michael Craven

Michael Craven of the Center For Christ and Culture recommends the following books on Philosophy for equipping the Church to engage the culture with the redemptive mission of Christ:

Philosophical Foundations for a Christian Worldview, by J.P. Moreland & William Lane Craig

How Postmodernism Serves (My) Faith: Questioning Truth in Language, Philosophy And Art, by Crystal L. Downing

The Right Darwin?: Evolution, Religion, and the Future of Democracy, by Carson Holloway

True Truth: Defending Absolute Truth in a Relativistic World, by Art Lindsley

Faith and Reason, by Ronald H. Nash

Proper Confidence: Faith, Doubt, and Certainty in Christian Discipleship, by Lesslie Newbigin

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Ronald Nash

Ronald Nash taught an introduction to the History of Philosophy and Christian Thought at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida during the fall semester of 2001.

Recommended books for Ronald Nash’s class on the History of Philosophy & Christian Thought included:

Augustine, Confessions

Ron Nash, The Gospel and the Greeks

Ron Nash, The Word of God and the Mind of Man

Ron Nash, Life’s Ultimate Questions: An Introduction to Philosophy

Ron Nash, The Meaning of History

Plato, Phaedo

What books would you have used if you had been teaching this class?

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Reformed Theological Seminary

Reformed Theological Seminary lists the following books on Philosophy and Christian Thought on its recommended reading list for prospective students.

Building a Christian World View (Vol. 1-2), W. Andrew Hoffecker and Gary Scott Smith

Sophie’s World: A Novel About the History of Philosophy, Jostein Gaarder

The Christian Mind, Harry Blamires

The Universe Next Door, James Sire

World Views in Conflict, Ronald Nash

God and the Philosophers: The Reconciliation fo Faith and Reason, Thomas V. Morris

The Gravedigger File, Os Guiness & Nick Butterworth

Longing to Know, Esther Meek

The Way of the World, Craig Gay

The Structure of Scientific Revolutions, Thomas Kuhn

Reason Within the Bounds of Religion, N. Wolterstorff

Ideas Have Consequences, Richard Weaver

Lectures on Calvinism, Abraham Kuyper

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