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Books read and reviewed by members of 5C.
If you have read a book and would like to submit a review or comment
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Sneaking Suspicion Author: John Dickson |
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Topics: * Sex and beauty * Science vs Christianity * Suffering * Other religions * and more ... Recommended for: year 7 and older |
This book is excellent if you are interested in finding out a little more
about Christianity and have a few questions that need answering in
easy-to-understand language. And even if you've never really thought much
about the importance of a man called Jesus who lived 2000 years ago,
you'll find this book a real challenge to read. Most of all, A Sneaking Suspicion is a very good springboard to jump off so that talking about the Gospel might be a little easier for you and your friends. |
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| Hanging in There Author: John Dickson |
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Topics: * The Bible, Prayer and Church * Living with non-Christian parents * Going out with non-Christians * Depression and doubting * Satan * The Holy Spirit * plus more ... Recommended for: year 7 Christians and older |
This is meant to be the sequel to A Sneaking Suspicion, except that it's
for Christians (especially those who want to find out answers to questions
which we might not have the guts to ask anyone about eg, dating someone
who isn't a Christian.) You can usually tell if a Christian book is reliable if it's based on what God has to say in the Bible and Hanging in There generally does that. |
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| More than a Carpenter Author: Josh McDowell |
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Topics: * Who's this Jesus person? * Science vs Christianity * Reliability of the Bible * From Saul to Paul * Jesus' resurrection Recommended for: year 11 and older readers who really want to get their teeth into a debate |
This is an excellent book about a number of subjects that might be
important in apologetics (from the Greek word apologia, I think- it just
means "defending what you believe".) You could use it to answer
some tough questions you or friends might have about whether you can be
sane and smart and still trust that Jesus died for you. The language is a little difficult though, which is why it is. |
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| The Truth About Jesus Author: Paul Barnett |
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review by Tui Siong
Recommended for: year 11 and older |
"Is there historical evidence of Jesus' life?", "How can
you believe what the Gospel says?", "Aren't the Gospels
contradicting each other?", "Who wrote the books of the New
Testament and why?", "Is the Christmas story just a children's
fairytale?" These are some of the questions that have been floating
around my mind and no doubt the minds of Christians and non-Christians
alike. What I have come to understand from reading "The Truth about Jesus" by Paul Barnett is that what many people see as contradicting points in the four Gospels actually "dovetail" with records from historians such as Josephus, Pliny and Eusebius. The Bible is about God reaching down to us show how we can grow spiritually, if we are looking for the facts then the evidence is compelling and right in front of us. There are continuous streams of hypotheses and alternative explanations for Jesus the man, the teacher, the prophet but these stories come and go as fashion does every year or decade. "The challenge of evidence" for the resurrection of Jesus has been rock-solid for over 2000 years. "The Truth about Jesus" is a book for people who are always looking for cold hard facts, objective and analytical proof of the existence of Jesus. Barnett presents an uncomplicated and thorough analysis of the life of Jesus and background of the Gospels. What you will come to appreciate is the perspective with which you can approach the Gospels from a historical viewpoint in addition to a spiritual. |
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| God's Mission and Ours
The challenge of tell the nations CMS, Edited by Peter T. O'Brien |
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| Review by Fu Siong |
In the society that we live today, with its many religions and beliefs,
how do we know that Christianity is the only true belief. This book takes
a look at the uniqueness of Jesus Christ and the confidence that we can be
assured of salvation and reconciliation with God. By knowing and having a
better understanding that Christianity is the only true belief, we are
able to proclaim the message of the gospel to our family and friends. Other topics such as, What do we preach? Why do we preach? Why does God want us to preach? What is my role in preaching? "This is mission. Proclaiming him. Announcing the salvation found in Christ." CMS |
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So what's the
difference? Author: Fritz Ridenour |
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So what's the difference? looks at the fundamental differences between
Christianity and the major religions and cults of the world, to give
Christians a better understanding of their own beliefs. It takes a
Christian view of things, referring back to the Bible to back up its
statements, but it manages to stay un-bias This book has helped me come to a better understanding of what makes Christianity different from other religions and what makes Christianity so unique. So what's the difference? is easy to read and understand, it is great for anyone, Christians, non-Christians, young and old, anyone who wants to know the difference So what IS the difference between Christianity and other religions? Don't all religions end up in the same place? Most Christians and non-Christians ask these common questions at some time and this book aims to answer them. |
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