By Paul Moes and Donald Tellinghuisen
The Christian faith and Psychology do not usually sit together. Moes and Tellinghuisen have written a textbook at undergraduate level for studying the topic. They address five Biblical themes about man and explain how that fits around modern psychology. The work is comprehensive, presents arguments supporting different viewpoints. An ideal textbook for Christians studying psychology. Reviewed by Heath Henwood.
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Discerning your call to Ministry
By Jason K. Allen Reviewed by Heath Henwood Subtitled: How to know for sure and what to do about it. Broken into ten chapters, with bits hanging on either end, this book describes what motivation and characteristics required to be in ministry, about how to called, and engaging in ministry. With many anecdotal comments and reflections from Allen’s life, the book takes into consideration some Scriptures and quotes from Spiritual giants. It does answer any questions, but does take a reader on a winding journey prompting them to make a decision if ministry is for them. I found that the book was a mix of Christian Leadership and Church Ministry. Many of the qualities that Allen talks about as required for Ministry, are required for any leadership role in the church. Although this may be a difference in interpretation in Scriptures that we may have. In his pastoral epistles, the apostle Paul lists some high standards for church leaders: character above reproach, teaching ability, management skills, self-control—the list goes on, and the grading curve is steep. It makes us ask, “Do I really want to be a church leader?” While a tool to help people make the decisions, it will help people consider some aspects. It is not however a tool that a prospective minister should rely on, and not the best book on this subject available. I was given a free copy of this book from Netgalley and Moody Publishers in return for an honest review. http://books-reviewed.weebly.com/ Paul and Gender
Reclaiming the Apostle's Vision for Men and Women in Christ by Cynthia Long Westfall This is a well written and argued text with substantial documented references. The book aims to explore Pauline passages that concern gender. While I agree with some of Westfalls’s arguments, and disagree with other conclusions, this body of work summaries and adds to the body of work on the theology of Pauline concepts and Biblical gender roles, which has polarised scholars in recent decades. Cynthia Westfall is generally regarded as a respected scholar of the New Testament. Biblical Theology
How the Church faithfully teaches the Gospel By Nick Roark and Robert Cline. This book explores Biblical Theology, its impact of the churches teaching and mission. Exhorting pastors and other church leaders to prioritise biblical theology in their own congregations, this book explains basic principles for reading the Bible that help pastors teach the big story of the Bible from every text. The book flows and is easy to read, that is, it’s not a heavy text for Bible college students, rather a practical and usable text for pastors to apply in the church. The book contains practical tips for preaching and teaching, that allows the application and sharing of the concepts covered. A refreshing read for pastors to remind them of the purpose of the church, by returning to teaching and preaching Biblical Theology. Thank you to Netgalley for providing a review copy in return for an honest review. All opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own. #BiblicalTheology #NetGalley Reviewed by Heath Henwood www.books-reviewed.weebly.com Biblical Theology
How the Church faithfully teaches the Gospel By Nick Roark and Robert Cline. This book explores Biblical Theology, its impact of the churches teaching and mission. Exhorting pastors and other church leaders to prioritise biblical theology in their own congregations, this book explains basic principles for reading the Bible that help pastors teach the big story of the Bible from every text. The book flows and is easy to read, that is, it’s not a heavy text for Bible college students, rather a practical and usable text for pastors to apply in the church. The book contains practical tips for preaching and teaching, that allows the application and sharing of the concepts covered. A refreshing read for pastors to remind them of the purpose of the church, by returning to teaching and preaching Biblical Theology. Thank you to Netgalley for providing a review copy in return for an honest review. All opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own. #BiblicalTheology #NetGalley Reviewed by Heath Henwood www.books-reviewed.weebly.com |