What are you reading ?

[J.A.I]

What are you guys currently reading ?

My current reads are:
The Same Sex Controversy: Defending and Clarifying the Bible's Message About Homosexuality by James R. White and Jeffrey D. Niell

and

The Book of Proverbs in my CEV Bible (Contemporary English Version)

[EdmundBlackadderTheThird]

I am reading:

Escape From Reason - Fracis Schaffer
By This Standard - Greg Bahnsen
The Chronicles of Narnia (to my kids, aloud) - CS Lewis


Daily Bible

1 chapter of Proverbs
and studying Hebrews right now.

[Wilfred of Ivanhoe]

The Homosexual Agenda - written by some of the Focus on the Family people.
Discovering Reformed Christianity
The End Times Made Simple: How could so many people be wrong? - By Sam Waldron
Holiness by J.C. Ryle

On the road, I am in the 5th chapter of Romans. Bible study, 1 Thessolonians, John 6, Hebrews 7-10.

[Eusebios]

In the Image and Likeness of God-Vladimir Lossky
Daily readings of the Orthodox Church.
Bible Study_Hosea (now on Ch. 6)
His unworthy servant,
Eusebios.
:bow:

[BarbB]

Bible in a year (NIV)
The Many Faces of Deception - Florence Bulle - just finished
Will probably pick up something by Charles Colson!

And some murder mystery! :D

[Knight]

My current reads are:
The Same Sex Controversy: Defending and Clarifying the Bible's Message About Homosexuality by James R. White and Jeffrey D. Niel
That's a good one. I got it from our local library a few months back. Couldn't put it down.

I'm currently reading a number of books. (I need to focus on one so I can finish it.....)

How to Study Your Bible by Kay Arthur.
(It's good but I'm getting tired of the seemingly endless plugs for her other books and material.....)

The Holiness of God by R. C. Sproul
(Excellent. A must read.)

Mary: Co-Redeemer? by James White
(Not bad.)

The book of John one chapter a day.
(In whatever translation I have available at the time.)

[Eusebios]

Going to start;
The Brothers Karamazov- Fyodor Dostoevsky

[LynneClomina]

mostly webpages, online essays, and of course, CF.

and the Bible. but not enough. :sigh:

[Filia Mariae]

St. John's Gospel

St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Francis of Asissi (Chesterton)

The Mass of the Early Christians (Aquilina)

[theseed]

A Pilgram's Progress by John Bunyun

The Beloved Disciple by Beth Moore.

A Baptists Theology edited by Wayne Stacey.

Gail R. O'Day's Gospel of John commentary (New Interpreters Bible, vol 9).

[truthful1]

"The DaVinci Deception", by Erwin Lutzer
"The Truth About Same-Sex Marriage", by Erwin Lutzer
"Hard to Believe", by John MacArthur
"So You Want to be a Teenager?", by Dennis & Barbara Rainey & kids
"Preparing for Adolescence", by Dennis & Barbara Rainey

[truthful1]

The last one should actually be:

Parenting Today's Adolescent (http://www.familylife.com/1-800-358-6329/detail.asp?id=7420&cat=Parent%27s+Bookshelf)

[LynneClomina]

just picked up "pursuit of God" (?) by AW Tozer....

[Paula]

"Heaven: Close Encounters of the God Kind," by Jesse Duplantis. The first time I read it, I couldn't put it down. I'm now reading it for the second time. It's an excellent, spellbinding book and also makes a great gift.

"Persecution: How Liberals are Waging War Against Christianity," by David Limbaugh (A must-read for every Christian; I highly recommend it).

Currently studying the Book of Esther with my Bible study group.

[Ainesis]

The Jesus Cult
by Pastor Gary C. Price

Finished it once and getting ready to go through again!
:clap:

[WashedClean]

The Beloved Disciple by Beth Moore.
I actually did this Bible Study last summer. It was awesome! I never realized how young John was when he was with Jesus (about 15-17 I think).

I'm currently reading Lord, I'm Torn Between Two Masters by Kay Arthur. It's a study of the Beatitudes.

Also doing a Beth Moore Bible Study - A Woman's Heart, God's Dwelling Place

And the Bible of course. I started a 2 year program to read the entire Bible a few months ago and I'm currently in the middle of Deuteronomy.

[Bizzlebin Imperatoris]

A Life of Impact- Leadership Principles of Jesus
With Christ in the School of Prayer
And of course, my Bible :)

[Celticflower]

You guys are reading lots of stuff I haven't heard of.

As for me:

The Knowing Jesus Bible (NIV)
The Confessions of St Augustine
Foundation and Empire by Issac Asimov

And I am team reading with my son:
The Guardians of the Great Ga'Hoole-The Siege by K. Laskey

[oworm]

"The sufficiency of scripture" Noel weeks

[ChrisB]

A commentary on Zechariah, the OT is far too neglected in my opinion :)

http://www.gospelcom.net/cgi-ivpress/book.pl/code=2430

[J.A.I]

the OT is far too neglected in my opinion :)

You are so right; it is. I need some more books on the OT myself.

[Christi]

You are so right; it is. I need some more books on the OT myself.
I highly reccommend the Beth Moore study that "WashedClean" mentioned---A Woman's Heart, God's Dwelling Place". It's a study of the tabernacle (and the foreshadowing of Christ). It gave me a whole new appreciation of the whole Old Testament. I'd go as far as to say that I don't see how an UNBELIEVER could do this study and remain an unbeliever. It's very powerful.

[Kelly]

Religious - I'm starting a book called Hide and Seek - by focus o/t family, about raising kids.

Non religious - If You Survive (A WWII officer's personal account).

[BarbB]

I highly reccommend the Beth Moore study that "WashedClean" mentioned---A Woman's Heart, God's Dwelling Place". It's a study of the tabernacle (and the foreshadowing of Christ). It gave me a whole new appreciation of the whole Old Testament. I'd go as far as to say that I don't see how an UNBELIEVER could do this study and remain an unbeliever. It's very powerful.

I totally love Beth Moore studies. I've done several with my "Monday Night Little Old Ladies" group. They are a hoot! (The ladies, I mean)!

[WolfGate]

Uprising - A Revolution of the Soul - Edwin McManus

Stretching Scientifically - Thomas Kurz (It's a fitness book, not some Scientology literature ;) )

I've got a ton of stuff in the queue to read, including

Tom Clancy's latest novel
The Key to Your Child's Heart - Gary Smalley

Just finished - Every Man's Battle. The Guide to Winning the Battle against sexual temptation.

[premilldispensationalist]

What are you guys currently reading ?

My current reads are:
The Same Sex Controversy: Defending and Clarifying the Bible's Message About Homosexuality by James R. White and Jeffrey D. Niell

and

The Book of Proverbs in my CEV Bible (Contemporary English Version)

I am reading Things to Come by J Dwight Pentecost

[mhess13]

Refuting Compromise by Jonathan Sarfati of Answers in Genesis

Also I picked up a Defender's Study Bible last night and I'm working through some of the notes

[Wilfred of Ivanhoe]

I've added another book to my list.

Protestantism and Catholicism: Do they now Agree?

This is a pretty big issue in my life since most of my wife's relatives are Catholics.

[CMmom]

Protestantism and Catholicism: Do they now Agree?


Oooh, that sounds good . .
I'm reading The Saving Life of Christ by Major W. Ian Thomas--great book!
My NIV Bible--Galations (don't wanna forget the fruits of the spirit!)

I can also recommend any Beth Moore studies--she is awesome!

[Wilfred of Ivanhoe]

Oooh, that sounds good . .
I'm reading The Saving Life of Christ by Major W. Ian Thomas--great book!
My NIV Bible--Galations (don't wanna forget the fruits of the spirit!)

I can also recommend any Beth Moore studies--she is awesome!

it has been great so far. Very helpful!

[Razorbuck]

I like the oldies! Edward M. Bounds On Prayer and Knowledge of the Holy by A.W. Tozier!
Makes me want to walk closer to my Saviour! Glory!

[Granny2young]

Has anyone read the Left Behind series? If so, what did you think of them? How close to scripture are they, and are things going to happen like that?

[Bizzlebin Imperatoris]

Has anyone read the Left Behind series? If so, what did you think of them? How close to scripture are they, and are things going to happen like that?
Very bad. Not close to scripture, not going to happen. Everything they play on has already been fulfilled in Roman times. Concern yourself with carrying out the commands of God, and worry not about silly fiction.

[mhess13]

Has anyone read the Left Behind series? If so, what did you think of them? How close to scripture are they, and are things going to happen like that?
Great reading!! Very scripturaly accurate. Highly, highly recommended

[Ellesar]

They are great! I would recommend them to anyone. They stick really close to Revelation. You'd like them.:)

[Ellesar]

Has anyone read the Left Behind series? If so, what did you think of them? How close to scripture are they, and are things going to happen like that?
They are great! I would recommend them to anyone. They stick really close to Revelation. You'd like them.:)

[Ellesar]

I'm currently reading The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien.

[oworm]

Just started "Joshua................no falling words" By Dale Ralph Davis. Its part of the "focus on the bible" series. Its a kind of devotional expositional commentary with the emphasis on contemporary application. Very readable and enjoyable !!!

[Paula]

Has anyone read the Left Behind series? If so, what did you think of them? How close to scripture are they, and are things going to happen like that?Over the years, I've read several books from this chilling apocalyptic fiction series, and they really do bring the Book of Revelation to life in a way I never imagined. They are accurate in many respects and do parallel the apocalyptic vision of John.

Just one caveat though. Although these books may help people better understand Bible prophecy, they are not a substitute for reading the Bible itself. That takes plenty of study and effort. My 13 year old son recently made the choice to take one of these books out of the library, and it scared him half to death. It took quite a dialogue with him until he was fully able to understand it in full context.

But suffice to say there is absolutely nothing wrong with a book that causes a person to think about where they will spend eternity. The books were written by Christians about Christ in the hopes that people would come to know Him as their Savior by heeding the wake-up call that these books give. This series has become an amazing witness tool, so I highly recommend reading at least one of them.

Proverbs 1:7
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

[Duggie]

Hi :)

I have just finished reading C.S Lewis 'Mere Christianity' it's an incredible book.

I'm also reading a copy of The Message which covers only the NT and is basically a translation but is written in a style that I have never come across in a bible. Has anyone read it? and do you know if they do an OT version?

Thanks!!

[Bizzlebin Imperatoris]

Go to gospelcom.net's bible section, they have almost all the Bibles. I like the Message version as well in some cases, very direct and powerful.

[Kalypso]

I am reading Purpose Driven Life again. And Desiring God. And I just finished reading Mere Christianity again. I am about to start Swindoll's study on Elijah.

[Celticflower]

I'm currently reading The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien.


Not the best book to come out under that name, but then, he didn't write the whole thing.

I finished the Foundation trilogy and have moved on to "The Count of Monte Cristo". by Dumas. Been a long time since I last read it. I'm thinking of re-reading a lot of the classic novels in my collection, just because I haven't in a while.

Celtie

[BronxBriar]

I am currrently reading:

God's Secretaries: THe Making of the King James Bible by Adam Nicolson

The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan

and I just finished Book 10 in the Left Behind series. I'm not a big fiction reader but this series had me hooked. Great fun!

[BronxBriar]

Has anyone read the Left Behind series? If so, what did you think of them? How close to scripture are they, and are things going to happen like that?I just saw your question after my last post.

I do not generally read fiction but this series is great. Ok so it's light reading (the authors admitted that much in a recent Newsweek article)...I read the first 10 in the series in three weeks. But I must admit that it is thought-provoking, clearly written, and provides a nice story to support one view of the end times.

[Ellesar]

Not the best book to come out under that name, but then, he didn't write the whole thing.
Why do you say that?

[Celticflower]

Why do you say that?


Sillmarillion was an unfinished manuscript at the time of JRRT's death. It was "finished" by his son, who is not the writer his father was. That is why I say it is not the best thing to be published under that name, IMHO. But if you are enjoying it, great!
Celtie

[Harry the Heretic]

st augustine's confessions

going through the historical books in the bible, i'm in judges right now.

[Wilfred of Ivanhoe]

I finished the Foundation trilogy and have moved on to "The Count of Monte Cristo". by Dumas. Been a long time since I last read it. I'm thinking of re-reading a lot of the classic novels in my collection, just because I haven't in a while.

Celtie

Ah, another Dumas fan! Since God has brought me back into close fellowship, I haven't spent much time reading fiction, but I still have to say that I love that book! The bad thing about reading such books is that they put me in a non-Christian mindset. Ye cannot serve two masters.

Then again, that may just be me. Others may be able to keep fiction from changing their attitudes better than myself. If you do like Dumas, also look for one of his lesser known works called The Page of the Duke of Savoy. It just goes to show that even Dumas less famous work is still brilliant and wonderful.

[Knight]

I just started "Black" by Ted Dekker.

It looks good so far.

[EdmundBlackadderTheThird]

Added to the list:

To Train Up A Child - Michael and Debi Pearl
Freedom - Sean Hannity

[Ellesar]

The Legion of Space by Jack Williamson

[BarbB]

I just started Tommy Tenney's Hadassah about Esther. It's pretty good so far. He's made a nice transition to fiction-writing.

I just finished "God at Ground Zero" about a chaplain from Calif. who spent 3 months in NYC after 9/11. Very good.

[TheScottsMen]

I'm reading "Things That Differ", by C.R. Stam.

[Iosias]

I am reading the Holy Bible!!

[MKalashnikov]

"The nature of the American System." By R.J. Rushdoony

"Law and Society." By R.J. Rushdoony.

"The Naked Communist." By W. Cleon Skousen

[TK in AZ]

Reading the excellent "Refuting Compromise" by Jonathon Sarfati.

[TK in AZ]

Reading the excellent "Refuting Compromise" by Jonathon Sarfati.

[tndrwarrior]

Hey AV1611 can I get an author to this book called the Holy Bible? Is it fiction or nonfiction?

[WolfGate]

The 9/11 Commission Report

[BBAS 64]

On Christian Doctrine and the Enchiridion Both from Augustine

Bill

[TheScottsMen]

I just saw your question after my last post.

I do not generally read fiction but this series is great. Ok so it's light reading (the authors admitted that much in a recent Newsweek article)...I read the first 10 in the series in three weeks. But I must admit that it is thought-provoking, clearly written, and provides a nice story to support one view of the end times.
I love the books. Though, The Great Apearing kinda stunk I thought..

[twistedsketch]

Case for Faith. It's cool how one of the experts Strobel interviews turns the Big Bang around into proof that there is an intelligent Creator.

[Green Orchid]

What I'm reading:

Studies in the Sermon on the Mount - Oswald Chambers
Notes on the Book of Genesis - C.H. Mackintosh
Christ or the Red Flag - M.Wurmbrand
Relationships Made by God - Paul Stevens
The Practical Use of the Greek NT - Kenneth Wuest
And the Bible: Genesis, Psalm and Acts

All these books are really good!

:cool:

[BarbB]

I just finished CREATION by Grant Jeffrey - very good!

I'm now starting my next project - Charles Spurgeon's sermons, Vol. 1&2. But I also need something for light reading. Any suggestions?

[LADY DI]

:angel: I'm reading Glastonbury by Donna Fletcher Crow
It's a historical novel on Christian England spanding 1500 years ( it'll probably take me that long to read it too!!!)

Also the bible, I'm reading the new testament epistles of Paul.

[wobbly]

I'm reading:
- A commentary on Romans by Douglas Moo
- Just and the Justifier by Welch - another commentary on Romans
- Divine Sovereignty and Human Responsibility by D Carson

We're doing the second half of Romans at church and I'm trying to understand predestination and God's plan for Israel - not easy but very rewarding.

Martin