Stand Firm in the Faith Book Reviews: Reference

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Monday, September 12, 2011

Stand Firm on the Essential Doctrines

An Excellent Resource

This colorful, eye-friendly, brief, but excellent summary of Christian doctrine pamphlet is beautifully done.

16 points of Essentials are given and explained in concise form.

Other points of interest include: The Essential Doctrines in the Creeds, and a glossary of terms listing some of the words used throughout the writing are included with condensed definitions.

Topics covered in this pamphlet include:
God's Unity---There is only one God.
God's Tri-unity---One God in three Persons
Christ's Virgin Birth Human Depravity---No one can win God's favor by their own efforts
Christ's Sinlessness
Christ's Deity
Christ's Humanity
Necessity of God's Grace
Necessity of Faith
Christ's Atoning Death
Christ's Bodily Resurrection
Christ's Bodily Ascension
Christ's Intercession
Christ's Second Coming
Inspiration of Scriptures

There is also a helpful chart on how other Religious groups treat these Essentials. A great little fold-out that is done on glossy paper for durability. It is a handy resource to have or to give away.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Christian History Time-line pamphlet

Christianbook.com

200 Fascinating events in Church History

A Christian history timeline gives a preview of Christian History at a glance in this fold-out chart in a handy pamphlet that gives an overview of church history with photo art, and lots of information from AD 1 - 1900’s. This is a nice summary on basic facts that gives a brief overview. A good resource to have and share with others. Can be purchased at Christianbook.com

Publisher: Rose Publishing

ISBN - 0-9655082-9-3

Reading / Review date: 2000

A book on Christian Denominations

The Complete Guide to Christian Denominations

Christianbook.com

Product description - Why are there so many denominations? How did they all originate? Are they really substantially different? Find answers to all these questions in this handy resource. In minutes you'll locate essential information about denominations, including brief histories, key beliefs, and distinctive worship and teaching elements. Features charts on doctrinal differences, membership statistics, website listings, and more.

Ron Rhodes is president of Reasoning from the Scriptures Ministries and is heard regularly christian radio programs and is a speaker at conferences. He holds a Th.M and Th.D from Dallas Theological Seminary.

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

A compact useful bible reference book

Amazon.com

Find It Quick Handy Bible Encyclopedia

This is a helpful bible study tool we’ve found valuable. The writing is clear, useful and to the point. There are a few helpful charts and diagrams included. The book also includes cross references and highlight brief points at the top of entries that help will help aid you in your study of scripture. There is concise information on People, Places, and customs.

Ron Rhodes is president of Reasoning from the Scriptures Ministries and is heard regularly on christian radio programs and is a speaker at conferences. He holds a Th.M and Th.D from Dallas Theological Seminary and has written many excellent christian books. Visit his website "Reasoning from the Scriptures" to see additional books, articles and for more information. http://www.ronrhodes.org/

Copyright © 2003 by Ron Rhodes
Publisher: Harvest House Publishing - http://harvesthousepublishers.com/
ISBN - 0-7369-0559-6

Reading / Review Date: March 2008

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Encyclopedia of New Age Beliefs

A helpful resources on New Age Beliefs

Amazon.com

This is one of the most helpful and resourceful discernment books on New Age beliefs . The book gives comprehensive research on the New Age movement and it’s teachers and practices, and yet provides charts with brief descriptions and quick facts. Topics are easy to find at a glance. The content of the book is impressive and is well-researched.

There are charts at the end of most chapters that compare New Age beliefs and practices with Christianity which helps the reader to distinguish the differences. The book has been an extremely helpful resource for the times in which we live since new age practices have made there way into the Christian Church.

Thank you to the Authors John Ankerberg & John Weldon, who have produced this laborious work to help assist Christians. Visit the Ankerberg Theological Research Institute

　
John Ankerberg is host of the nationally televised program “The John Ankerberg Show”. He holds advanced degrees in theology and philosophy including two master degrees and a doctorate.

John Weldon has authored and coauthored numerous books dealing with contemporary issues. He has three master’s degrees and two doctorates, one each in comparative religion and contemporary religious movements.

Copyright © 1996 by Harvest House Publishers
Authors: John Ankerberg and John Weldon by
ISBN: 1-56507-160-3

Reading / Review Date: December 2007

Monday, June 13, 2011

131 Christians Everyone Should Know

Christianbook.com

This book is a quick reference of personalities in Christian History that includes Theologians, Evangelists, Apologists, Pastors and Preachers. Each short biography includes a timeline in history in which the person lived, and gives a brief historical background of each person and how their faith affected early Christian history. Mystics are listed within the book as well, so discernment is needed.

A topical index, quotes and photos are also included in this book. There are other books on Church history that go into more detail and depth, but this is a good primer with the most general information and is a very helpful reference source to have on hand. The book is from the editors of Christian History Magazine.