CRIES FROM THE CROSS

In Cries from the Cross, Erwin Lutzer examines the last words of Jesus, when He hung on the cross. In looking closely at these words, we can better grasp what the cross meant to Jesus, and to us. Rediscover the heavy weight of sin, His weakness, sorrow and compassion. The cross beckons to the hearts of those in need of grace. As you journey into the heart of Jesus, your own heart will be shaped to His.

 

 

There is so much to be gained in reading this book. If you want to truly understand what the Cross means to christianity, read this book.  It is an excellent explanation of why Jesus had to die the way He did, that we may know what it means to be saved. Erwin Lutzer explains the very heart of the Christian message.

Chapter Titles:
A cry of Pardon
A cry of Assurance
A cry of Compassion
A cry of Anguish
A cry of Suffering
A cry of Victory
A cry of Submission

Product Information
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Moody Publishers - 2002
ISBN: 0802413110
ISBN-13: 9780802413116

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Erwin Lutzer  is senior Pastor of Moody Church in Chicago since 1980. He is an award-winning author of more than 30 books. Dr. Lutzer is a renowned theologian and is a featured radio speaker on 3 radio programs heard worldwide. Erwin and his wife  have been married nearly 45 yrs and has 3 grown children and 8 grandchildren.

Charismatic Chaos

The charismatic movement has made an impact on the church unparalleled in history. But one legacy of the movement is confusion and mushy thinking. In Charismatic Chaos, John MacArthur calls for biblical evaluation and analyzes the doctrinal differences between charismatics and non-charismatics in the light of Scripture.

 

"My principal concern," writes MacArthur, "is to call the church to a firm commitment to the purity and authority of the Scriptures, and thereby to strengthen the unity of the true church." To tough questions that seem to divide, Charismatic Chaos provides tougher answers that strive to unite. This book tackles such questions as:

Is experience a valid test of truth?
Does God still give revelation?
Prophets, fanatics, or heretics?
Does God still heal?
What should we think of the Signs and Wonders movement?
Does the Bible promise health and wealth?

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PuBlisher: Zondervan
Publication Date: 1993
ISBN: 0310575729
ISBN-13: 9780310575726

Master and Savior

Did you know that every time you utter the word "Lord," you make a subtle yet profound declaration that God is your Master and you belong to him?


Best-selling author MacArthur explores what it means to follow Christ without hesitation---and why we as believers should consider ourselves slaves who were bought at a price.

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Thomas Nelson
Publication Date: 2010
ISBN: 1400202078

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Return to Your First Love

A Simple Christianity: Rediscover the Foundational

Principles of Our Faith

As Christians we are taught from scripture to stay in the race and stay faithful to Christ. Along the way we will fail just like some of the disciples did, but we are to repent, get up and finish the race in the pursuit of Christ. We are in a race and the road is upward. It begins on earth and ends in heaven where Christ is seated at the right hand of God (Col. 3:3) This book brings you back to the basics and the very foundation of the Christian faith.

This is a book about restoring a vibrant relationship with Christ. Rev. 2:5a says: “Therefore remember from where you have fallen, and repent and do the deeds you did at first;” MacArthur writes that many give up in the race. This book will give you the encouragement and strength to keep standing firm on the sound teaching in the Bible and gives godly counsel and wisdom and sound biblical doctrine.

Copyright © 2009

Publisher Gospel Light
ISBN 0830747540

Reading/Review date: September 2010

Stand Firm; Right Thinking in a World Gone Wrong

A good book that handles Controversial Issues

This book compares secular thinking vs. Biblical thinking. This book will help to give you the answers so you can stand firm in the faith and defend a Christian position on cultural and political issues of our day.

It aims to apply the scriptures to everyday situations and concerns that Christians face in their lives and questions and issues you may encounter and want to have a biblical response for. It is written by a variety of authors.

Some chapter titles and topics covered in the Content are:

Christian Liberty and Entertainment

Video Games - A biblical worldview

Parental Guidance - Making wise media choices

America Idols - Entertainment, Escapism and the Cult of Celebrity

Issues Relating to Divorce and Remarriage

Abortion, Birth Control and Ministry

Hope, Holiness, and Homosexuality

Euthanasia, Suicide, and Capital Punishment

God, Government and the Gospel

Sorrow, suffering and the Sovereignty of God

Why Christians can trust God

These are just a few of the issues covered. There is a scriptural topical reference guide in the back of the book. The writing is clear and helpful. There was some startling statistics on video games and the economy of the industry, the effects it is having on youths and young adults in our culture, and how it effects their maturity, reality, and purity. This is a book with solid biblical answers for the most talked about trends and issues of our day.

Copyright © 2009

Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
ISBN: 0736926437
ISBN-13: 9780736926430

Reading / Review Date: September 7, 2009

Right Thinking in a World Gone Wrong 

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Stand Firm and run with Perseverance

Stand: A Call for the Endurance of the Saints  

This book gives the reader a candid look at the lives of 4 Pastors and one author in missionary outreach, as they share how in their lives and ministries they have endured trials, persevered through suffering and challenges, and how their faith enduring faith and commitment to God, Prayer, and love for God’s word --sustained them in some of the more trying and difficult times in their lives. Because each Pastor’s experience of endurance in life’s suffering and difficulties is different, it makes this book interesting reading.

Contributing Authors in this book are: John MacArthur, John Piper, Jerry Bridges, Randy Alcorn, Helen Rosereare and Justin Taylor. There are some very beautiful and poignant moments in this book that bring the real impact of suffering and it’s distress to the surface and shows how these Pastors handled these events in their lives. This book will make you grow in your faith and brings renewed strength in your resolve to serve Jesus.

Outside of the mention of a few books (some of the authors) used as references in their chapters that we would not recommend for discernment reasons, the book was written well. This book effectively does what it sets out to do and that is, to encourage the believer to Stand Firm in the midst of trials, and endure and persevere through to the end till we meet our Lord Jesus Christ.

Copyright © 2008 by Desiring God

Published by: Crossway Books

ISBN - 13:978-1-4335-0114-2

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Reading / Review Date: 2008

Growing by Grace

There are far too few books written on this vital aspect of the Christian life that are biblically based and theologically sound. Sanctification is not an option according to the Bible. ( 1 Peter 1:2 and 1 Thess 4:3a says: “For this is the will of God, your sanctification.” as well as many other related verses.) Sanctification isn’t prudish or legalistic, but is a necessary factor in having a right relationship with God, and brings satisfying and harmonious relationship with others.

A lack of Sanctification is an internal-outward problem that eventually effects all our relationships, but especially our relationship with God. The author tells us that Sanctification is a complex process-and is a divine/human activity. Rather then having a yield only-Holy Spirit does everything opinion of Sanctification, the author teaches that believers have a responsibility in obeying along with surrendering or yielding to the Holy Spirit’s power in their lives.

Jay Adams discusses how this much neglected subject of Sanctification in Christian living and teaching has caused much trouble in believer’s failed victories in overcoming sin and has at times in church history attributed to bad theology and practice on the subject of sanctification. He expanses on this by writing about the quietist movement and how total reliance on ‘surrender’ is not as reliable and brings far less results in conquering sin’s effect in the life of the believer.

Although the book is written for counseling, it is far more useful and necessary for any believer to read if they are seeking a deeper walk and relationship with God that will be lasting and fruitful. Many aspects of being born again and living the Christian life in regard to sanctification are discussed in this short and easy reading book. We thank Pastor Fisher for recommending this book to us several years ago.

Jay Adams was the director of Advanced Studies at Westminster Theological Seminary in California and the Dean of the Institute of Pastoral Studies for Christian counseling. He has published over 70 books.

Copyright © 2004

Publisher Timeless Texts

ISBN 10: 9781889032429

Reading / Review Date: October 2008

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A Window on Eternity

One Minute After You Die

Yes, Erwin Lutzer gives here a book that will answer some of the most pressing questions people have about death and what happens when you die from a biblical perspective. The first chapter handles the issue of reincarnation and people who try to contact the dead, and shows how these misled ideas may open people to demonic spirits posing as whoever they think they may be contacting.

He takes the reader through a clear definition of what is Heaven, Hell, and Hades, and what the Bible says about these places. He defines the Judgment for unbelievers and the Judgment seat of Christ for believers. As in most of his books, his compassionate writing is well versed in Scripture. He touches briefly on suicide and other ethical issues. Eternity will be forever - get the facts now. A book that is meant to be shared with others.

Erwin W. Lutzer has been Senior Pastor of Moody Church in Chicago for over 30 years. He is also featured speaker on Moody Network daily radio broadcast “Running to Win.” Running to win radio -  and is the author of many Christian books.

 

Copyright © 1997 by Erwin W. Lutzer

Published by: Moody Publishers

ISBN - 0-8024-6305-3

Reading / Review Date: September 2008

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Finding Peace In Life's Storms

Encouragement for the Hurting and Weary

  The blessing of reading this book was having scriptural guidance to lead us through the storms of life. Psalms 119:105 “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” God’s grace pours forth to comfort and guide us. Our faith is increase in Christ Jesus, and realize an abiding hope in God through life’s difficulties.

This beautifully written book by Charles Spurgeon would encourage anyone through hard times. It could bring healing and hope to a Christian or perhaps an unbeliever as well. Spurgeon brings scripture to bear on the heart of the soul that is hurting and weary.  This is by far one of our favorite books by Spurgeon.

Copyright © 1997

Publisher: Whitaker House Publishers   http://www.whitakerhouse.com/
 ISBN: 0883684799

Reading / Review Date: December 30, 2007