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The Jesus I Never Knew by Philip Yancey (2005)

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Although I’ve had this award-winning book on my shelf for years, it took a break in my schedule and an upcoming New Testament Survey class for which to prepare that finally put The Jesus I Never Knew back on my … Continue reading

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Done by Cary Schmidt (2005)

What Most Religions Don’t Tell You About the Bible I got this short book from a friend of mine, the most committed tract-giver I know. Thus I was not terribly surprised to find that Done is nothing more than a carefully … Continue reading

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An Introduction to the New Testament by D.A. Carson and Douglas J. Moo (2005)

This book has been hailed as an essential textbook for seminarians, and certainly it has its place at such schools and among such scholars. Despite the adamant praise the book has received, however, I think the book was sadly misnamed. … Continue reading

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Polar Shift by Clive Cussler with Paul Kemprecos (2005)

“The only problem with being a troubleshooter is that sometimes trouble shoots back.” (Chapter 4) Polar Shift is Classic Cussler and a fine good read—plot, characters, and all. Although it has taken me some time to get into the flow … Continue reading

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Dark Watch by Clive Cussler with Jack Du Brul (2005)

“Juan, no matter what anyone tells you, there is evil in this world. And all it takes for it to triumph is for good people to do nothing.” Four years ago I read my first Clive Cussler novel, Pacific Vortex. … Continue reading

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The Baptist Way by R. Stanton Norman (2005)

Distinctives of a Baptist Church By and large, contemporary Baptists have not been taught or do not understand the concept of a New Testament Church. (64) I have already introduced my independent fundamental Baptist background elsewhere, so I will not … Continue reading

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Biblical Foundations for Baptist Churches by John S. Hammett (2005)

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A Contemporary Ecclesiology To the question, ‘Why are you Baptist?’ a well-informed Baptist will reply, ‘because I interpret Scripture as teaching Baptist positions on the traditional ecclesiological questions.’ (20) I am Baptist, though oftentimes I find myself needing to qualify … Continue reading

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Pastoral Ministry: How to Shepherd Biblically by John MacArthur (2005)

Dr. John MacArthur is the pastor of Grace Community Church and the president of the Master’s College and Seminary in Sun Valley, California (Pastoral Ministry, dustcover). He and other faculty members from Master’s Seminary combine their expertise in the pastoral … Continue reading

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Dinner with a Perfect Stranger by David Gregory (2005)

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An Invitation Worth Considering The tagline for Stranger is about as assertive as I feel in recommending this book. I have never been a fan of fiction that puts words in Christ’s mouth, and here is a book that is … Continue reading

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Under the Overpass by Mike Yankoski (2005)

I generally salivate at the prospect of reading real-life adventure stories where the authors take me the reader along as they scale mountains or bear harsh weather or travel the world by foot. The honesty and adventure promised by Mike … Continue reading

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