Memoirs of an Ordinary Pastor

Memoirs of an Ordinary Pastor
Author: D. A. Carson
Publisher: Crossway
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2008-02-05
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1433522101

D. A. Carson's father was a pioneering church-planter and pastor in Quebec. But still, an ordinary pastor-except that he ministered during the decades that brought French Canada from the brutal challenges of persecution and imprisonment for Baptist ministers to spectacular growth and revival in the 1970s. It is a story, and an era, that few in the English-speaking world know anything about. But through Tom Carson's journals and written prayers, and the narrative and historical background supplied by his son, readers will be given a firsthand account of not only this trying time in North American church history, but of one pastor's life and times, dreams and disappointments. With words that will ring true for every person who has devoted themselves to the Lord's work, this unique book serves to remind readers that though the sacrifices of serving God are great, the sweetness of living a faithful, obedient life is greater still.

Because of Christ

Because of Christ
Author: Carl E. Braaten
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2018-10-11
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1532665938

Carl Braaten’s memoirs tell the story of his life as a theologian, from his early years as a missionary kid in Madagascar to his years of study at the universities of Paris, Harvard, Heidelberg, and Oxford to his decades of teaching. Throughout the book, he delves into the many theological movements, controversies, and personalities that shaped his thinking and writing. Braaten’s fight for the faith is reflected in his theological work―spoken and written―that tangles with the “isms” of the surrounding culture of American religion. Because of Christ is more than simply a biography; it is a chronicle of the chief theological conflicts of the twentieth century that put the integrity of the gospel to the test.

The Pastor

The Pastor
Author: Eugene H. Peterson
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 454
Release: 2011-02-22
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0062041819

In The Pastor, author Eugene Peterson, translator of the multimillion-selling The Message, tells the story of how he started Christ Our King Presbyterian Church in Bel Air, Maryland and his gradual discovery of what it really means to be a pastor. Steering away from abstractions, Peterson challenges conventional wisdom regarding church marketing, mega pastors, and the church’s too-cozy relationship to American glitz and consumerism to present a simple, faith-based description of what being a minister means today. In the end, Peterson discovers that being a pastor boils down to “paying attention and calling attention to ‘what is going on now’ between men and women, with each other and with God.”

Once Blind

Once Blind
Author: Kay Marshall Strom
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2008-01-02
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0830857214

Kay Marshall Strom tells the story of how John Newton, the famous writer of Amazing Grace, was converted in a life-threatening storm and went on to become a powerful voice against the slave trade.

Jesus the Son of God

Jesus the Son of God
Author: D. A. Carson
Publisher: Crossway
Total Pages: 108
Release: 2012
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1433537966

Although it is a foundational confession for all Christians, much of the theological significance of Jesus's identity as "the Son of God" is often overlooked or misunderstood. Moreover, this Christological concept stands at the center of today's Bible translation debates and increased ministry efforts to Muslims. New Testament scholar D. A. Carson sheds light on this important issue with his usual exegetical clarity and theological insight, first by broadly surveying Jesus's biblical name as "the Son of God, and then by focusing on two key texts that speak of Christ's sonship. The book concludes with the implications of Jesus's divine sonship for how modern Christians think and speak about Christ, especially in relation to Bible translation and missionary engagement with Muslims across the globe.

From the Resurrection to His Return

From the Resurrection to His Return
Author: D. A. Carson
Publisher: Christian Focus
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-01-20
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781845505776

How to live for Jesus Draws from Paul's advice in 2 Timothy 3. Well known and popular author

Collected Writings on Scripture

Collected Writings on Scripture
Author: D. A. Carson
Publisher: Crossway
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2010-07-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1433525658

God’s Word has always had enemies, but in recent years the inspiration and authority of Scripture have been attacked with renewed vigor. Respected scholar D. A. Carson has written widely on the nature of Scripture over the past thirty years, and here presents a timely collection of his work in two parts. In part 1, Carson selects essays written on such themes as how to interpret the Bible, recent developments in the doctrine of Scripture, unity and diversity in the New Testament, and redaction criticism. Presenting a theologically balanced and confessional perspective, Carson defines the terms of a number of debates, critiques interpretive methods and theories, and suggests positive guidelines for future action. Part 2 presents critical reviews of nine books dealing with the inspiration and authority of Scripture. Though substantial in content, Carson’s detailed reviews will foster careful thought and perspective in those who are relatively new to the debates surrounding biblical inspiration and authority. This volume is a diverse collection that will prove to be a helpful resource to both seasoned pastors and scholars and those who are just starting serious study of the Bible.

Celebrating the Legacy of the Reformation

Celebrating the Legacy of the Reformation
Author: Benjamin K. Forrest
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
Total Pages: 268
Release: 2019-07-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1535941286

In this compilation of essays, experts in the field provide an in-depth look at the long-lasting impact of the Protestant Reformation. Readers will gain new insights into the legacies of theology, spiritual formation and personal worship, catechism and preaching, and the missions and martyrs of the Reformation. Celebrating the Legacy of the Reformation will inspire and challenge readers to learn from the past for the sake of the future.

The Essential Paul Ramsey

The Essential Paul Ramsey
Author: Paul Ramsey
Publisher: Yale University Press
Total Pages: 306
Release: 1994-01-01
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 9780300058154

Paul Ramsey was one of the most important ethicists of the twentieth century. From the publication of his classic Basic Christian Ethics in 1950 until his death in 1988, his writings decisively shaped moral discourse and reflection in the areas of theology, law, politics, and medicine. This collection of Ramsey's most important essays on Christian, political, and medical ethics displays the scope and depth of his vision, highlighting both the character of his theological commitments and the continuing significance of his work for the pressing moral problems of our day. Selections deal with such issues as race relations, sexuality and marriage, war, the meaning of Christian love, abortion, and medical care for the sick and dying. A general introduction by William Werpehowski and Stephen D. Crocco evaluates Ramsey's career and accomplishments and reviews contemporary criticism of his output and legacy. Shorter introductions to each selection point out crucial themes and lines of development in Ramsey's thought.

A Call to Spiritual Reformation

A Call to Spiritual Reformation
Author: D. A. Carson
Publisher: Baker Academic
Total Pages: 230
Release: 1992-06
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0801025699

Carson calls believers to revolt against superficiality and find again the deeper knowledge of God at Paul's school of prayer. Strong expositional study.