Recommended Reading

The Holy Bible  - God's instruction manual for life!  My prayer is for the Holy Spirit to guide you as you read the most important book of all time.  I pray that your reading and studying of this great book  leads you into a better understanding of the Holy Scriptures and a fuller knowledge of Jesus Christ, the incarnate Word, of whom the Scriptures so faithfully testify.

Mere Christianity  by C. S. Lewis  -  One of the most popular and beloved introductions to Christian faith ever written.

Unto the Hills  by Billy Graham -  An inspiring, comforting, and challenging collection of daily readings excerpted from the works of one of the world's best known and most beloved evangelists.

Darwin's Leap of Faith - Exposing the False Religion of Evolution  by John Ankerberg and John Weldon - An outstanding and detailed analysis of the myth of macroevolution.

Just Give Me Jesus  by Anne Graham Lotz -  Leads you on a mission of discovering who Jesus really is.  As you witness Jesus' face-to-face encounters with men and women two thousand years ago, you'll also encounter His extraordinary, life-changing touch for yourself!

Bias by Bernard Goldberg -  A CBS insider exposes how the media distort the news.

The Case for Faith by Lee Strobel - A journalist investigates the toughest objections to Christianity and eight topics that often threaten faith, including the problem of pain and the existence of evil.  A must read for everyone!

Secrets of the Vine by Bruce Wilkinson - Find out why Jesus is the Vine of life and explore the four levels of "fruit bearing."

Why You Can't Stay Silent by Tom Minnery - Minnery inspires readers to act by reminding us that there's more to Christianity than saving souls.  He exposes the power of Christians compelled by God's love to change the course of history.  You'll learn how to prove the critics wrong by embracing activism with the right attitude.

Are We Living in the End Times? by Tim LaHaye & Jerry B. Jenkins -Discover that there are five times as many prophecies concerning Christ's second coming and read twenty reasons for believing that the Rapture and Tribulation could occur during our generation.  Ours is the first generation that has the technology and opportunity to uniquely fulfill the many prophecies of Revelation.

The Wedge of Truth by Phillip E. Johnson - In splitting the foundations of naturalism, Johnson analyzes the latest debates about science and evolution.  He incisively pinpoints philosophical assumptions and counters the objections to intelligent design raised by its most recent critics.

Victory Over The Darkness by Neil T. Anderson - The powers of darkness  attack us daily.  But, Anderson shows that you can have the power to conquer them by knowing who you are in Christ.

Encyclopedia of Cults and New Religions by John Ankerberg & John Weldon - This valuable reference book is an essential tool for pastors, students, teachers, people in ministry, and anyone interested in discovering more about the emerging belief systems of our world. (Next time Jehovah's Witnesses come to your door, you will be prepared to share the true Gospel of Jesus Christ with them!)

Foundations for Your Faith by D. James Kennedy - Discusses who we are, why we were created, how we can be saved by grace, and that we are purposed for good works.  What is the chief end of man?  Man's chief end is to glorify God and to enjoy him forever.

The Darkness and the Dawn by Charles Swindoll - Become empowered by the tragedy and the triumph of the Cross.  Learn the reality that suffering brings us to the grace of God.  When we contemplate the Cross and the Resurrection together, then we see clearly that the path through the darkness can lead us to the dawn.

Every Teaching of Jesus in the Bible by Larry Richards - The author reviews every parable and story, every pronouncement and prediction of the Master to help the reader understand both the message and the context within which it was shared.  Discover the meaning of Jesus' words for your life today.

Let Freedom Ring, Winning the War of Liberty over Liberalism by Sean Hannity - We are engaged in a war of ideas.  And civilization is at stake.  We must stand vigilant against liberal attempts to compromise our strengths.

So What's the Difference? by Fritz Ridenour - A look at 20 worldviews, faiths and religions and how they compare to Christianity.  This book gives you easy-to-understand, nonjudgmental answers to the question, "How does orthodox biblical Christianity differ from other faiths?"  You will also learn why relative thinking--the idea that there is no objective, absolute truth--has become the predominant mind-set in our culture, and how you can respond.

Christianity on Trial: Arguments Against Anti-Religious Bigotry by Vincent Carroll and David Shiflett - Here is a review on the content of this book:  http://www.lewrockwell.com/mcmaken/mcmaken66.html   Although I haven't read the book yet, this review has convinced me that I need to!

Let's Roll by Lisa Beamer with Ken Abraham - 9-11.  United Flight 93.  You read all about it.  You heard hero Todd Beamer's last words.  But is that the end of the story?  Find out how Lisa found the confidence to go on in the face of such tragedy and loss.  Through this unpretentious homemaker and mother, an entire nation can...  Find hope.  Find inspiration.  Find strength.

The Right Questions, Truth, Meaning & Public Debate by Phillip E. Johnson - Johnson deftly demonstrates how the reigning naturalistic philosophy not only quenches public debate but also constrains our discussions to ask the wrong questions.  For unless we start with the right questions, the ensuing deliberation will be framed by the assumptions of that very philosophy which must be challenged.

Relativism, Feet Firmly Planted in Mid-Air by Francis J. Beckwith and Gregory Koukl - Writing from years of experience in defending Christian values, the authors offer a critique of moral relativism.  They explore the inconsistencies inherent in the relativist position, suggest specific approaches that can be used in the course of dialogue, and consider the everyday implications of relativism.

What's in the Bible by R.C. Sproul & Robert Wolgemuth  - If a theologian and a businessman collaborated on an overview of the Bible that was doctrinally sound, wonderfully interesting, and thoroughly understandable, this book is what you'd get!  What's in the Bible is a one-volume guidebook to God's Word that will help you comprehend it's message as never before.

The Signature of God:  Astonishing Biblical Discoveries by Grant R. Jeffrey - This book will startle and thrill you with its well documented scientific evidence that will prove that the Bible is the inspired Word of God beyond a shadow of a doubt.  Grant argues that God has indeed written His Signature on the pages of the Scriptures through a staggering number of divine proofs that its words are inspired and authoritative.

Armageddon:  Appointment With Destiny by Grant R. Jeffrey - This book will challenge you with its unique discovery that virtually every major event in the history of Israel has occurred on the anniversary of the Feast of Passover, Pentecost, Tabernacles, etc.  Discover the mysterious role of the Ark of the Covenant in Israel's past and its role in the rebuilding of the Temple in our day.  Explore powerful prophesies that prove that Jesus is the Messiah.  Twenty prophetic signs warn our generation to prepare for the glorious return of Jesus Christ.

Fast Facts on Defending Your Faith by John Ankerberg and John Weldon - What do you answer when someone asks...

*  How do I know that Jesus is the Son of God?  *  Does it matter if Jesus was resurrected from the dead?  *  What about all the other world religions - don't they offer a way to God?  *  Does it matter what I believe, as long as I'm sincere?  *  What proof is there that the Bible is divinely inspired?  Here are the responses to some of the common questions skeptics ask about Christianity.

Reaching for the Invisible God by Philip Yancey - Yancey explores six foundational areas:  our thirst for God, faith during times when God seems unavailable, the nature of God himself, our personal relationship with God, stages along the way, and the end goal of spiritual transformation.

Objections Sustained:  Subversive Essays on Evolution, Law, and Culture by Phillip E. Johnson -   Contains several of Johnson's pithiest essays attacking the idolatry of Darwin.  But here also are his stimulating thoughts on a wide variety of other topics, including scientists who popularize, religious freedom, American pragmatism, Paul Feyerabend, Winston Churchill, postmodernism and natural law.

True For You, But Not For Me by Paul Copan - This book is and excellent ready-reference for answering our culture's toughest faith questions and latest objections to Christianity.  Learn how to deflate slogans that leave Christians speechless!  You will be able to conquer the disbelief in objective statements about truth, values, and God.

Man's Origin, Man's Destiny by A.E. Wilder Smith - A critical survey of the principles of evolution and Christianity.  This classic book, written in 1966 could be regarded as an excellent precursor to the current successful movement of Intelligent Design Theory.  Sir James Jeans writes in the prologue to the book, "If the universe is a universe of thought, then its creation must have been an act of thought."  He goes on to state, "...The universe begins to look more like a great thought than like a great machine.  Mind no longer appears as an accidental intruder into the realm of matter; we are beginning to suspect that we ought rather to hail it as the creator and governor of the realm of matter...."

The Vision of His Glory by Anne Graham Lotz - Her award -winning book had also been transformed into a seven-session, video-driven study of the Book of Revelation.  You learn Anne's approach to learning an effective way to read, study, and apply Scripture.  This study also contains six seminars that help you find hope through the revelation of Jesus Christ and impart that vision of His glory to others.

Where To Find It in the Bible by Ken Anderson - Helps anyone who wants to find - using everyday speech - relevant Bible passages quickly and easily.  This topical concordance is a great tool for finding answers to today's issues, concerns, and problems.  Let's you discover what the Bible has to say about contemporary topics and issues.

Now That's a Good Question by R.C. Sproul - One of today's most sought-after theologians answers more than 300 frequently asked questions about life and faith.

When Critics Ask by Norman Geisler and Thomas Howe - This comprehensive volume offers you clear and concise answers to every major Bible difficulty from Genesis to Revelation, staunchly defending the authority and inspiration of Scripture.  This great resource will enable you to more readily give a defense for the hope that is within you.

Every Prophecy of the Bible  by John F. Walvoord - As a preeminent Bible prophecy scholar in the world today, Mr. Walvoord explains in one volume every key prophecy from Genesis to Revelation - those already fulfilled as well as those yet to be fulfilled.  Indeed, prophecy does much to demonstrate not only our future hope as believers in Jesus Christ but also the accuracy of the Bible, the righteousness of God, and the meaning of history.

To Everyone An Answer:  A Case for the Christian Worldview edited by Francis J. Beckwith, William Lane Craig, and J.P. Moreland - In a society fascinated by spirituality but committed to religious pluralism, the Christian worldview faces sophisticated and aggressive opposition.  What is needed in this syncretistic era is an authoritative, comprehensive Christian response.  This book offers such a response.

The Case for the Real Jesus  by Lee Strobel - A journalist investigates current attacks on the identity of Christ.

Traveling Light  by  Max Lucado - Releasing the burdens you were never intended to bear.  The promise of Psalm 23.

The Truth War by John MacArthur - Fighting for certainty in an age of deception.  Right now, truth is under attack, and much is at stake.  Perhaps no one in America is more passionate than John MacArthur about exposing those who are mounting this attack - especially those bringing the assault right into the church.

Captured by Grace by David Jeremiah - Encountering God's grace changes lives forever.  Let Dr. David Jeremiah show you how the transforming mercy that captured songwriter John Newton and the apostle Paul can awaken within you a fresh experience of the God who loves you fearlessly and pursues you with abandon.

The Truth about Tolerance:  Pluralism, Diversity and the Culture Wars  by Brad Stetson and Joseph G. Conti - No one wants to be intolerant.  But does that mean we have to accept all truth claims as true?  Does this virtue rule out having any strongly held moral convictions?

Landmines in the Path of the Believer by Charles F. Stanley - Dr. Stanley addresses nine primary landmines that every Christian must identify and defuse in order to live a victorious life.

Facing Your Giants by Max Lucado - Focus on giants - you stumble.  Focus on God - your giants tumble.  If you're ready to face your giants, let David's story inspire you.  The same God who helped him will help you.

The Great Compromise by Greg Laurie - Laurie exposes Satan's favorite ploys to pull Christians away from their faith and explains how each of us can take measures to avoid common pitfalls.  This encouraging message for today also offers a way back for those who have found themselves ensnared.  "Once you understand how compromise works," says the author, "it will change your spiritual life!"

Jesus: Centerpiece of Scripture by J. Vernon McGee - "As the Lord Jesus was instructing His disciples, He said, 'Now that you know who I am, I'm taking the keys away from the scribes, and I'm putting them into your hands, because the key to the Scriptures is you knowing who I am.' "