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"For my own part I tend to find the doctrinal books often more helpful in devotion than the devotional books, and I rather suspect that the same experience may await many others. I believe that many who find that 'nothing happens' when they sit down, or kneel down, to a book of devotion, would find that the heart sings unbidden while they are working their way through a tough bit of theology with a pipe in their teeth and a pencil in their hand."—C. S. Lewis

The word theology brings certain images to mind—aged scholars in tweed jackets with leather elbow patches and thick glasses reading enormous dusty tomes in chilly rooms accessed only by a stone spiral staircase, or young university students smoking pipes and drinking black coffee while discussing the influence of Tillich on the doctrine of the hypostatic union of the the anthropic person. Academic theologians are seen as studious, patient, intellectual. . . boring.

In our postmodern culture, ideas are expressed not held. Since we can't know anything for sure, why try? Life is busy and stressful enough; we'd prefer to spend our free time doing something fun instead of poring over hard-to-understand books. And tweed passed out of fashion a long time ago (though pipes and black coffee are making a come-back).

But academic theologians aren't theology. Theology—from the Greek theos (God) and logos (to know)—is the study of God. In a broad sense we are, every one of us, theologians. Paul said even unbelievers have knowledge of God (Rom. 1:18-23). As Christians we have definite beliefs about God. Sometimes those beliefs are unclear because we haven't taken time to study them, so we downplay their importance. We act like theology is optional, claiming "no creed but Christ." But the question isn't whether we're going to have a theology or not, it's whether our theology will be true or false. Because we want true theology, we base our study on God's Word where He has revealed Himself.

Theology is intensely practical: as one fellow said, it comes out our fingertips. It's not just mental exercise, it affects everything we do. God is concerned with what we believe because it influences the way we live. As Christians, we are new creations who want to serve Him (2 Cor. 5:16-18).

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Our goal is to provoke theological discussion and thought. To that end our selection of theology offers a significantly different perspective than you'll find nearly anywhere else—at least all in one place. (We don't think we're heretics.) While we aren't dogmatic in our defense of all of them, we aren't apologetic either. We don't mean to be rude or divisive, but we aren't afraid to step on toes if it leads others to reflection. We believe generous dialogue is necessary among Christians to help us clarify what we believe and introduce us to new ideas (Prov. 27:17). It is our prayer that the books we offer help unify the Church, not divide it.

Review by C. Hollis Crossman
C. Hollis Crossman used to be a child. Now he is a husband and father, teaches adult Sunday school in his Presbyterian congregation, and likes weird stuff. He might be a mythical creature, but he's definitely not a centaur. Read more of his reviews here.

 

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Abide With Me
by John H. Parker, Paul Seawright
from New Leaf Press
for 7th-Adult
in History of Hymns (Location: XCH-HYMN)
Amazing Grace - DVD & Workbook
by Jerry Johnson
from Apologetics Group
for 9th-Adult
in Reformed Theology (Location: XTH-REF)
$25.00 (4 in stock)
Body of Divinity
by Thomas Watson
from Banner of Truth Trust
Theology for 9th-12th grade
in Puritan Writings (Location: XCH-PUR)
Bondage of the Will
by Martin Luther
from Revell Publishing
for 9th-Adult
in Renaissance & Reformation Literature (Location: LIT3-REN)
$8.50 (1 in stock)
Bondage of the Will
by Martin Luther, translated by J. I. Packer and O. R. Robinson
from Baker Academics
for 9th-Adult
in Renaissance & Reformation Literature (Location: LIT3-REN)
$24.99
Bondage of the Will
by Martin Luther, translated by Henry Cole
from Canon Press
for 9th-Adult
in Renaissance & Reformation Literature (Location: LIT3-REN)
$12.95
Book of Psalms for Singing
by Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America
from Crown and Covenant
for 7th grade-Adult
in Hymnals & Psalters (Location: XWO-HYMN)
$21.00
Christian Theology and Ancient Polytheism
by Marcia Brim
from Brimwood Press
for 6th-12th grade
in Tools for Young Historians (Location: BIBWV-TYH)
$35.00
Developing Christian Character - Lecture series on DVD
by R. C. Sproul
from Ligonier Ministries
for 8th-Adult
in Practical Christian Living (Location: XCL-PRAC)
$15.00 (1 in stock)
Easy Chairs, Hard Words
by Doug Wilson
from Canon Press
for 9th-Adult
in Reformed Theology (Location: XTH-REF)
$12.00 $7.00 (3 in stock)
Essential Truths of the Christian Faith
by R. C. Sproul
from Tyndale House
for 9th-Adult
in Reformed Theology (Location: XTH-REF)
$17.99 $10.00 (2 in stock)
Experiencing the Trinity
by Darrell W. Johnson
from Regent College
for 9th-Adult
in Theology Proper: The Study of God (Location: XTH-GOD)
$10.00
Explicit Gospel
by Matt Chandler
from Crossway Books
for 9th-Adult
in The Gospel (Location: XTH-GOS)
$14.39 $9.00 (3 in stock)
Explicit Gospel
by Matt Chandler
from Crossway Books
for 9th-Adult
in The Gospel (Location: XTH-GOS)
$11.99 $9.00 (1 in stock)
Fifty Reasons Why Jesus Came to Die
by John Piper
from Crossway Books
for 9th-Adult
in Various Theology (Location: XTH-MISC)
God in the Dock
by C. S. Lewis
from Eerdmans
Religion/Philosophy for 9th-Adult
in 20th & 21st Century Literature (Location: LIT7-20)
$18.00
God in Three Persons
by Allen Vander Pol
from P&R Publishing
for 9th-Adult
in Theology Proper: The Study of God (Location: XTH-GOD)
Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh Volume 1
by Klaas Schilder
from Inheritance Publications
for 9th-Adult
in Devotionals (Location: XCL-DEV)
$6.00 (1 in stock)
Heralds of the Reformation
by Richard Hannula
from Canon Press
for 5th-Adult
in Church History for Kids (Location: XCH-KID)
$15.00
Holiness of God
by R. C. Sproul
2nd edition from Tyndale House
for 9th-Adult
in Theology Proper: The Study of God (Location: XTH-GOD)
$17.99
Holiness of God - Lecture Series on Audio CD
by R. C. Sproul
from Ligonier Ministries
for 9th-Adult
in Theology Proper: The Study of God (Location: XTH-GOD)
$5.00 (1 in stock)
Hosanna in Excelsis
by David & Barbara Leeman
from Moody Press
for 3rd-Adult
in Christmas & Advent (Location: HOLIDAY)
$15.99
House for My Name: Questions & Answers
by Joshua Appel
from Canon Press
for 5th-Adult
in Bible Surveys (Location: XBI-SURV)
$10.00
In These Last Days
by Vic Lockman
from Vic Lockman
for 7th-10th grade
in Eschatology & Prophecy (Location: XTH-ESCH)
$4.00 (1 in stock)
Justified by Faith Alone - Lecture series on 2 DVDs
by R. C. Sproul
from Ligonier Ministries
for 8th-Adult
in Justification & Sanctification (Location: XTH-JUS)
$8.00 (1 in stock)
Know What You Believe
by Paul E. Little
5th edition from InterVarsity Press
for 9th-12th grade
in Beginning Christian Apologetics (Location: XAP-BEG)
Knowing God
by J. I. Packer
2nd edition from InterVarsity Press
for 9th-Adult
in Knowing & Loving God (Location: XCL-KNOW)
$20.00
Legacy of John Calvin
The Calvin 500 Series
by David W. Hall
from P&R Publishing
Biography for 9th-Adult
in Biographies (Location: BIO)
$4.00 (1 in stock)
Lessons from the Upper Room - Lecture Series on DVD
by Sinclair B. Ferguson
from Ligonier Ministries
for 9th-Adult
in Jesus Christ (Location: XTH-JES)
$8.00 (1 in stock)
Life of Christ
by James Stalker
2nd edition from Christian Liberty Press
for 7th-12th grade
in Jesus Christ (Location: XTH-JES)
$14.50 $7.50 (1 in stock)
Life of Christ - Answer Key
by Michael McHugh & Edward Shewan
from Christian Liberty Press
for 7th-12th grade
in Jesus Christ (Location: XTH-JES)
$5.30 $2.50 (1 in stock)
Life of Christ - Tests
by Michael McHugh
from Christian Liberty Press
for 7th-9th grade
in Jesus Christ (Location: XTH-JES)
$4.20
Martin Luther's Ninety-Five Theses
by Martin Luther
from P&R Publishing
for 7th-Adult
in Renaissance & Reformation Literature (Location: LIT3-REN)
Method of Grace
by George Whitefield
from Curiosmith
for 9th-Adult
in Justification & Sanctification (Location: XTH-JUS)
$3.00 (1 in stock)
Miracles
by C. S. Lewis
from HarperCollins
Religion/Philosophy for 9th-Adult
in 20th & 21st Century Literature (Location: LIT7-20)
$16.99
O Worship the King
by Joni Eareckson Tada, John MacArthur, Robert & Bobbie Wolgemuth
from Crossway Books
for 9th-Adult
in Devotionals (Location: XCL-DEV)
$8.00 (2 in stock)
Our Hymns, Our Heritage
by David & Barbara Leeman, foreword by Keith & Kristyn Getty
from Moody Press
for 9th-Adult
in History of Hymns (Location: XCH-HYMN)
$24.99
Passion of Jesus Christ
by John Piper
from Crossway Books
for 10th-Adult
in Various Theology (Location: XTH-MISC)
$2.00 (6 in stock)
Pierre Viret
by Jean-Marc Berthoud
1st edition
for 9th-Adult
in Biographies (Location: BIO)
$14.50
Practical Implications of Calvinism
by A.N. Martin
from Banner of Truth Trust
for 9th-Adult
in Clearance: Christian Books (Location: XCLE)
$1.00 (1 in stock)
Reading and Understanding the Bible
by Vic Lockman
from Vic Lockman
for 7th-10th grade
in Scripture & Hermeneutics (Location: XBI-HERM)
$4.00 (1 in stock)
Reformed Faith
by Loraine Boettner
from P&R Publishing
for 9th-Adult
in Reformed Theology (Location: XTH-REF)
$2.95 $1.50 (5 in stock)
Renewing Your Mind
by R. C. Sproul
from Baker Books
for 9th-Adult
in Various Theology (Location: XTH-MISC)
$15.00 $4.00 (3 in stock)
Romance of Protestantism
Reformation Trail Series #04
by Deborah Alcock
from Inheritance Publications
for 9th-12th grade
in Reformation Trail Series (Location: FIC-WH06)
$12.95
Sabbath Readings for the Home Circle
by M. A. Vroman
from A. B. Publishing, Inc.
for 5th-Adult
in Morality Tales (Location: FIC-WH05)
$5.50 (1 in stock)
Search the Scriptures
by Alan M. Stibbs
2nd edition from InterVarsity Press
for 9th-Adult
in Bible Reading & Study (Location: XBI-STUDY)
Surprised by Hope
by N. T. Wright
from HarperOne
for 9th-Adult
in Eschatology & Prophecy (Location: XTH-ESCH)
$24.99
Taking God Seriously
by J. I. Packer
1st edition from Crossway Books
for 9th-Adult
in Reformed Theology (Location: XTH-REF)
$10.39
Then Sings My Soul Trilogy
by Robert J. Morgan
for 9th-Adult
in History of Hymns (Location: XCH-HYMN)
Visual Theology
by Tim Challies & Josh Byers
from Zondervan
for 7th-10th grade
in Various Theology (Location: XTH-MISC)
$22.99
What Christians Believe at a Glance
from Rose Publishing
for 9th-Adult
$8.00 (1 in stock)
Who Stopped the Clock?
by Vic Lockman
from Vic Lockman
for 9th-Adult
in Eschatology & Prophecy (Location: XTH-ESCH)
$2.50 (1 in stock)
Young, Restless, Reformed
by Collin Hansen
from Crossway Books
for 9th-Adult
in Reformed Theology (Location: XTH-REF)
$12.00
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