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Recommended Books

Below are books on various topics that I have found useful. You can order the books online from Barnes And Noble by clicking on the title.

Last updated: 4/8/99 This page will be under construction for some time.

How To Prepare Bible Messages (James Braga, Multnomah Publishers, 1982, 257 pages) - This is a how-to-do-it book that lives up to its promise. James Braga sets forth clearly and logically the step-by step process of preparing and delivering an effective sermon. Instructions are spelled out simply, so even a novice can follow them without a teacher's help. The method he presents combines recognized techniques of secular public speaking with time-tested theories of preaching. After thoroughly covering the principal types of biblical sermons and stressing the value of expository preaching, Mr. Braga carefully breaks down and discusses the mechanics of sermon construction. the revised edition includes an updated bibliography, additional examples, a new comprehensive index, and added steps which make sermon preparation easier than ever before.

Baptism In The New Testament (George R. Beasley-Murray, William B. Eerdmans, 1994, 432 pages) - This is an excellent treatment of the subject, by one of the foremost scholars among the Baptist denomination. He readily admits that his conclusions run counter to the views held by those in his own denomination.

Baptism And The Remission Of Sins (David Fletcher, ed., College Press, 1993, 400 pages) - This collection of articles surveys throughout church history the view that baptism is for the remission of sins. It also discusses controversies surrounding "re-baptism."

The Bible & The Future (Anthony A. Hoekema, William B. Eerdmans, 1994) - This book is divided into two sections. The first deals with inaugurated eschatology, the present enjoyment of eschatological blessings by the redeemed community. It considers such topics as the kingdom of God, the Holy Spirit and eschatology, and the tension between the "already" and the "not yet." The second part deals with future eschatology, specific details concerning last things. Matters of significance to individuals - physical death, immortality, and the intermediate state - are discussed, as well as aspects of cosmic eschatology - the signs of the times, the Second Coming, the millenium, the resurrection of the body, the final judgment, and the new earth. It analyzes all four major views: the postmillenial, the historic premillenial, the dispensational premillenial, and the amillenial.

Exegetical Fallacies (D. A. Carson, Baker Books, 1996, 148 pages) - Carson's book helps the student of scripture to avoid many of the logical and linguistic pitfalls which result in erroneous interpretation. This book should be required reading for all Bible class teachers, deacons, elders, and preachers. By example from actual books, Carson illustrates many of the pitfalls he discusses.

New Testament History; A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Book of Acts (Gareth L. Reese, College Press, 1976, 1046 pages) - A mammoth volume that stands alone as the leading research and exhaustive study on the book of Acts. Includes special studies on various topics, such as The Person And Work Of The Holy Spirit, Speaking In Tongues, The Sects Of The Jews, Church Discipline, Demons And Demon Possession, The Faith That Saves, The Lord's Supper, and many others. Includes many maps and charts throughout.

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