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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED READING ! ! !
Political Thrillers by Joel Rosenberg
#1 - - - "The Last Jihad"
#2 - - - "The Last Days"
#3 - - - "The Ezekiel Option"
#4 - - - "The Copper Scroll"
#5 - - - "Dead Heat"
#6 - - - "Epicenter"
Why the Current Rumblings in the Middle East will change your future.
"The Knowledge of the Holy" by A. Tozer
An Inspiring Classic on the Nature of God
- What is the nature of God?
- How can we recapture a real sense of God's majesty and truly live in the Spirit?
This beloved book, a modern classic of Christian testimony and devotion, addresses these and other vital questions, showing us how we can rejuvenate our prayer life, meditate more reverently, understand God more deeply, and experience God's presence in our daily lives.
Informative and inspiring, The Knowledge of the Holy illuminates God's attributes' from wisdom, to grace, to mercy and shows through prayerful and insightful discussion, how we can more fully recognize and appreciate each of these divine aspects. This book will be treasured by anyone committed to the Christian faith. It bears eloquent witness to God's majesty and shows us new ways to experience and understand the wonder and the power of God's spirit in our daily lives.
If you haven't read any A.W. Tozer books, start now!!
Here are a couple more great ones:
"The Marks of a CULT: A Biblical Analysis"
With the explosion of different sects that claim to honor and follow Jesus,
how does one differentiate between true Biblical Christianity and an aberrant religious movement?
Just what are "the marks of a cult?"
"World Religions in a Nutshell"
By Ray Comfort
LINK TO BOOK BY EX-2x2 - JON QUICK:
"Odyssey of a Soul in Bondage"
It wasn't until several years after the dreadful events which unfolded that late Summer night in September of 2000, that the author has been blessed with the unlocking of the door of psychological bondage and the freedom from the invisible chains of "Truth,"; ultimately coming to an eye-opening understanding and appreciation of the fact that the unyielding and stern torment that was subtly imposed upon his quietly rebellious youth in the name of "Truth," was a coercive, manipulative cult intent upon controlling his mind and soul.
"Odyssey of a Soul in Bondage"
allows the reader to travel along with the author's thoughts through the pages of his life; to journey down into the dark depths of despair with a horrifying act of violence, yet to culminate with an amazing awakening from his thirty-five year "drug"-induced coma.
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Forward by Kevin Daniel
A Quest for MORE by Paul Tripp
"Unlocking God's Secret" by Bob Morley
"An Interview with Bob Morley on the Larry Robinson Show"
Bob's Website: "Unlocking God's Secret"
Product Description:
Other books have attempted it. The obscure and the well known have tried to do it. But never before has anyone ever proven successfully, in a way that the most diehard could not dare dispute, that God exists, He is in our dimension, and He supernaturally communicated to mankind previously unknown secrets.
Unlocking God s Secrets not only excitingly proves all of the above in a unique manner that will keep even the most skeptical spellbound on every page, but it also unfolds the true meaning of life as has never been seen before, in a way that will cause every reader to say Wow!
Each chapter unleashes new and startling surprises. Although possibly one of the most well researched books of the past two hundred years, Unlocking God s Secrets keeps both the most advanced scholar and the novice reader on the edge of their seats as it journeys from creation to the outer reaches of eternity, exploring spiritual truths until now untold to any audience.
Prepare for a dive into truth that surpasses anything man's mind could conjure up.
No person on planet earth should be without the information unveiled within these pages.
By Nancy Demoss
Nancy encourages readers to lay it all down before the King, making the difficult, yet rewarding choice to become a slave of Jesus Christ, in a never-ending loving relationship with Him.
Here is the link to purchase John Fischer's book called:
"12 Steps for the Recovering Pharisee (like me)."
Book Description:
Breakthrough book provides life-changing insights for Christians trapped between the grace-killers of self-adequacy and self-righteousness.
Embrace the truth that humility and righteousness begin on the inside.
Besides the 2x2-specific books at the bottom of this page, you will find these books very helpful:
UNDERSTANDING CHRISTIANITY:
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Check Out This Exciting Book by Bruce Marchiano:
"Jesus: The Man Who Loved Women"
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Book Review:
This stirring book explores Jesus's heart and compassion for every woman -- giving them undeniable value and significance.
Based on Jesus's encounters with women during the time of his ministry, this tender book uncovers how time and again Jesus went against the traditional conventions of his era by treating women with respect and love, showing the world what a vital role they play. Jesus lived in an era where women were considered property and of little value as significant individuals. But by following Jesus's example, readers will see how women should be cherished and uplifted.
Each chapter touches on Jesus's interactions with a specific woman, their conversations, and the gifts he bestows upon her. One tells of the widow who was burying her son, only to have Jesus resurrect him. Another is of the woman who was crippled for eighteen years and how Jesus not only freed her from her physical malady, but freed her spirit as well.
But more than a mere retelling of these encounters, this book is a love story -- a romance between the Creator of the universe come to earth and the women he came to know. Through these women, we see his love and compassion for every woman, and we watch as he lifts us all out of our ordinariness into the sublime intentions he planned for us since the beginning of time.
"Philosophical Foundations for a Christian Worldview"
by J.P. Moreland & William Lane Craig
Winner of a 2004 ECPA Gold Medallion Award!Winner of an Award of Excellence in the 2003 Chicago Book Clinic!
- What is real?
- What is truth?
- What can we know?
- What should we believe?
- What should we do and why?
- Is there a God?
- Can we know him?
- Do Christian doctrines make sense?
- Can we believe in God in the face of evil?
These are fundamental questions that any thinking person wants answers to.
These are questions that philosophy addresses.
And the answers we give to these kinds of questions serve as the the foundation stones for constructing any kind of worldview.In Philosophical Foundations for a Christian Worldview J.P. Moreland and William Lane Craig offer a comprehensive introduction to philosophy from a Christian perspective. In their broad sweep they seek to introduce readers to the principal subdisciplines of philosophy, including epistemology, metaphysics, philosophy of science, ethics and philosophy of religion. They do so with characteristic clarity and incisiveness. Arguments are clearly outlined, and rival theories are presented with fairness and accuracy.Philosophy, they contend, aids Christians in the tasks of apologetics, polemics and systematic theology. It reflects our having been made in the image of God, helps us to extend biblical teaching into areas not expressly addressed in Scripture, facilitates the spiritual discipline of study, enhances the boldness and self-image of the Christian community, and is requisite to the essential task of integrating faith and learning. Here is a lively and thorough introduction to philosophy for all who want to know reality.
"Dressed to Kill" by Rick Renner
Product Description
In Dressed To Kill, Rick explains with exacting detail the purpose and function of each piece of Roman armor. In the process, he describes the significance of our spiritual armor not only to withstand the onslaughts of the enemy and but also to overturn the tendencies of the carnal mind. Furthermore, Rick delivers a clear, scriptural presentation on the biblical definition of spiritual warfare what it is and what it is not. He stresses, Your unbroken, ongoing fellowship with God is your absolute guarantee that you are constantly and habitually dressed in the whole armor of God. When you walk with God in deliberate, continual fellowship, He will enrobe you with Himself. Armed with the knowledge of who you are in Him, you will be dressed and dangerous to the works of darkness, unflinching in the face of conflict, and fully equipped to take the offensive and gain mastery over any opposition from your spiritual foe. You don t have to accept defeat anymore once you are Dressed To Kill!
Check Out Other AWESOME Rick Renner Books:
"The Dynamic Duo - The Holy Spirit and You"
"Paid In Full: An In-depth Look at the Defining Moments of Christ's Passion"
Wondering What to Read Next??
Here is a full range of good Christian books,
comprehensive and mandatory reading.
(More books added often so be sure to check back)
"Reason for God" by Tim Keller
"Discovering God's Will" by Sinclair Ferguson
Book Review:
This book is loaded with thought provoking questions; such as: Is it lawful? Is it beneficial? Is it enslaving? Is it consistent with the Lordship of Christ? Is it beneficial to others? Is is consistent with the example of Christ and the apostles? Is it for the glory of God? It replaces guess work with the certain hope of knowing we will know God's will, because "we can 'judge' or 'taste' the flavor of his purposes for us." Sinclair Ferguson helps us to understand how it is that God wants us to use the intelligence He gives us, combined with God's word, to learn how to recognize God's will for our lives.
"Discovering God's Will" is written with wisdom and sprinkled with scripture throughout its contents; thereby, helping believers to gain greater insight and encouragement to live for the glory of God. With all the books now on the market published to help Christians with their walk with God, this one is unique enough to make it worth reading more than once.
Here is a great book that speaks to the issues of our time:
"Personal Faith - Public Policy"
By Harry R., Jr. Jackson and Tony Perkins
Product Description:
Harry Jackson and Tony Perkins believe that America stands at a crossroads. As a nation we must choose God's blessings or His destruction of our society. The "Religious Right", as it has been termed, often looks to the world as its enemy, and many Christians have seen themselves as combatants in war against anti-God forces.
In Personal Faith, Public Policy, Jackson and Perkins take a radical new position, stating that the Christian church must lead morally and impact the culture with personal spiritual power and unified Christian public policy, demonstrating how a unified church can tackle each one of the seven major problems of our culture. Achieving victories in each of the seven areas presented will result in vanquishing the big problem facing our country--moral decay.
"Strongholds Shaken" by David Legge - A Biblical Examination of Religious Cults and Religious Faiths
"All the Doctrines of the Bible" By Herbert Lockyer
"Worldliness: Resisting the Seduction of a Fallen World" by C. J. Mahaney
"Christ Our Mediator: Finding Passion at the Cross" by C.J. Mahaney
"Love that Lasts: When Marriage Meets Grace" by C. J. Mahaney
"Sex, Romance and the Glory of God" by C.J. Mahaney
"Basic Christianity" By John R. W. Stott
"Daily Life in the Time of Jesus" By Henri Daniel-Rops
"Essential Christianity" By Dr. Walter Martin
"Evidence that Demands a Verdict I" By Josh McDowell
"Evidence that Demands a Verdict" By Josh McDowell
"Foxe's Christian Martyrs of the World" By John Foxe
"Heaven-Your Real Home" By Joni Eareckson Tada
"How To Read the Bible For All Its Worth" By Gorden Fee & Douglas Stuart
"JESUS: A Biblical Defense of His Deity" By Josh McDowell
(Outstanding for References & Logic)
"Ten Prayers God Always Says Yes To" By Anthony DeStefano
"Lord, I Need Grace to Make It"
A Devotional Study on God's Power for Daily Living By Kay Arthur
Book Description:
"Through this book you will come face to face with the living Word of God -- the Word that becomes the means of throwing His light on the direction your life is taking, so you can know with absolute confidence not only where you are headed, but the adequacy of His grace to sustain you on your way." --Kay Arthur
"THE TRINITY Evidence and Issues" by Robert Morey
(The author approaches this beautiful foundational doctrine from many strategic angles. It is comprehensive yet very readable.)
"Meet the Puritans: With A Guide to Modern Reprints"
“With the Spirit’s blessing, Puritan writings can enrich your life as a Christian in many ways as they open the Scriptures and apply them practically, probing your conscience, indicting your sins, leading you to repentance, shaping your faith, guiding your conduct, comforting you in Christ and conforming you to Him, and bringing you into full assurance of salvation and a lifestyle of gratitude to the triune God for His great salvation.
"The Great Work of the Gospel"
John Ensor
(John Piper, Foreword)
"Knowing God" by J. I. Packer
"Knowing Scripture" by R.C. Sproul
"Lord, I Want to Know You" by Kay Arthur
"Lord, Give Me A Heart For You" by Kay Arthur
"More than a Carpenter" by Josh McDowell
"The Case For Faith" by Lee Strobel
"Our Sufficiency in Christ" by John MacArthur, Jr.
"The Truth War: Fighting For Certainty in an Age of Deception" by John MacArthur, Jr.
"Putting the Amazing Back into Grace: Who Does What in Salvation?" by Michael Horton
"The Christian Life" (A Doctrinal Introduction) by Sinclair B. Ferguson
"Heart For God" by Sinclair B. Ferguson
"Instruments In The Redeemer's Hands" by Paul David Tripp
"The Grace Awakening" by Charles Swindoll
(Charles Swindoll's book is an excellent book for the friends to start off with.)
"What's So Amazing About Grace" by Phillip Yancey
"In The Grip of Grace" by Max Lucado
"When God Whispers Your Name" by Max Lucado
"He Still Moves Stones" by Max Lucado
"The Applause of Heaven" by Max Lucado
"3:16: The Numbers of Hope" by Max Lucado
"He Chose The Nails" by Max Lucado
"A Gentle Thunder: Hearing God Through the Storm" by Max Lucado
"Cure for the Common Life" by Max Lucado
"It's Not About Me: Rescue From the Life We Thought Would Make Us Happy" by Max Lucado
"For These Tough Times: Reaching Toward Heaven for Hope" by Max Lucado
"The Knowledge of the Holy" by A. W. Tozer
"The Late Great Planet Earth" by Hal Lindsay
"The Men Behind the KJV" by Gustavus S. Paine
"The Quest for the Original Text of the New Testament" by Philip Wesley Comfort
"The Trinity" by Edward Henry Bickersteth
"What The Bible is All About" by Henrietta Mears
"Why Grace Changes Everything" by Chuck Smith
"Effective Prayer Life" by Chuck Smith
"Living Water: The Power of the Holy Spirit in Your Life" by Chuck Smith
"The Final Act" by Chuck Smith
"Your Personality and the Spiritual Life" by Reginald Johnson
"52 Simple Ways to Teach Your Child to Pray" by Roberta Hroma
"Don't Waste Your Life" by John Piper
"What Jesus Demands From the World" by John Piper
"Future Grace" by John Piper
"When I Don't Desire God: How to Fight For Joy" by John Piper
"When the Darkness Will Not Lift" by John Piper
Below, are suggestions for reading material to help you overcome manipulation, spiritual
abuse, cultist and other problems associated with membership in
your religion that abuses, manipulates and controls.
"Depression: A Stubborn Darkness" by Edward T. Welch
"Addictions: A Banquet in the Grave" by Edward T. Welch
"Releasing The Bonds" - Empowering People to Think for Themselves by Steven Hassan (2000)
"Take Back Your Life: Recovering From Cults and Abusive Relationships" by Janja Lalich
"In Sheep's Clothing" - Understanding and Dealing with Manipulative People by George K. Simon
"Why Is It Always About You? by Sandy Hotchkiss
"Damaged Disciples" - Casualties of Authoritarian Churches and the Shepherding Movement by Ron and Vicki Burks
"Recovery from Cults" - Help for Victims of Psychological and Spiritual Abuse by Michael D. Langone
"12 "Christian" Beliefs That Can Drive You Crazy" - Relief from False Assumptions by Henry Cloud & John Townsend
"Transforming Grace" - Living Confidently in God's Unfailing Love by Jerry Bridges
"When God Becomes a Drug" - Breaking the Chains of Religious Addiction & Abuse by Leo Booth and John Bradshaw
"The Wisdom of Letting Go" by Leo Booth
"Co-Dependent No More" by Melodie Beattie
"Facing CoDendency" What It Is, Where It Comes From & How It Sabotages Our Lives" by Pia Mellody
"Serpents in the Manger" - Overcoming Abusive Christianity by Jerry L., Ph. D. Harris, & Melody J., Ph. D. Milam
"Emotional Blackmail" - When the People in Your Life Use Fear, Obligation and Guilt to Manipulate You By Susan Forward and Donna Frazier
"Toxic Parents" - Overcoming Their Hurtful Legacy by Susan Forward
"Emotional Vampires" - Dealing With People Who Drain You Dry by Albert J. Bernstein
"Children of The Self-Absorbed" - A Grown-up's Guide to Getting Over Narcissistic Parents by Nina W. Brown
"Healing Spiritual Abuse" - How to Break Free form Bad Church Experiences by Ken Blue
"Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist" by John Piper
"Battling Unbelief: Defeating Sin With Superior Pleasure" by John Piper
"Twisted Scriptures" - A Path to Freedom from Abusive Churches by Mary Alice Chmalogar
"More Jesus - Less Religion" - Moving From Rules to Relations by Steve Arterburn and Jack Felton
"Healing Spiritual Abuse & Religious Addiction" - by Matthew Linn
"Understanding Difficult Scriptures In A Healing Way" by Matthew Linn, Sheila Fabricant & Dennis Linn
"Good Goats: Healing Our Image of God" by Dennis Linn
"Sleeping With Bread: Holding What Gives You Life" by Dennis Linn, Matthew Linn & Sheila Fabricant
"Healing the Purpose of Your Life" by Dennis Linn
"Faith That Hurts, Faith That Heals" - Understanding the Fine Line Between Healthy Faith and Spiritual Abuse by Stephen Arterburn and Jack Felton
"Letting Go of Anger" - The 10 Most Common Anger Styles and What to Do About Them by Ron Potter-Efron and Pat Potter-Efron
"Angry All The Time: An Emergency Guide to Anger Control" by Ron Potter-Efron
"Beyond Anger: A Guide for Men, How to Free Yourself From the Grip of Anger" by Thomas J. Harbin
"Taking Charge of Anger: How to Resolve Conflict & Express Yourself Without Losing Control" by W. Robert Nay
"People-Reading: How We Control Others, How They Control Us" - by Ernst G., Dr. Beier, and Evans G. Valens
"The Art of Profiling" - Reading People Right the First Time by Dan Korem
"If You Had Controlling Parents" - How to Make Peace With Your Past & Take Your Place in the World by Dan Neuharth
"The Healing Path" - How the Hurts in Your Past Can Lead You to a More Abundant Life by Dan B., Phd. Allender
"Healing the Scars" - of Emotional Abuse by Gregory L. Jantz
"Encouragements for the Emotionally Abused Woman" by Beverly Engel
"Forgive Your Parents, Heal Yourself" - How Understanding Your Painful Family Legacy Can Transform Your Life by Barry Grosskopf
"The Resilient Self" - How Survivors of Troubled Families Rise Above Adversity by Steven J. Wolin, and Sybil Wolin (Contributor)
"Forgiving Our Parents - Forgiving Ourselves" - Healing Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families by David, Dr. Stoop, James Masteller (Contributor)