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*''What's so Amazing about Grace'' by Philip Yancey | *''What's so Amazing about Grace'' by Philip Yancey | ||
*''Crazylove'' by Francis Chan | *''Crazylove'' by Francis Chan - The concept of Christianity as taught in the message can be quite warped. If you are REALLY interested in a relationship with Jesus Christ, you must read this book. The author's introduction to the book is {http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvtNTUV9O50 here] | ||
*''Unmerited Favor'' by Joseph Prince | *''Unmerited Favor'' by Joseph Prince - This book is the perfect antidote for the legalism of the message. | ||
*''The Prodigal God'' by Tim Keller | *''The Prodigal God'' by Tim Keller | ||
*''The Forgotten God'' by Francis Chan | *''The Forgotten God'' by Francis Chan - This is about the ministry of the Holy Spirit in the church and is a good read after Crazy Love. | ||
*''The Reason for God'' by Timothy Keller | *''The Reason for God'' by Timothy Keller - Keller has compiled a list of the most frequently voiced “doubts” that skeptics bring to his church as well as the most important reasons for faith. He addresses each doubt and explains each reason using literature, philosophy, real-life conversations, and reasoning to explain how faith in a Christian God is a soundly rational belief, held by thoughtful people of intellectual integrity with a deep compassion for those who truly want to know the truth. | ||
*''The Jesus I Never Knew'' by Philip Yancey | *''The Jesus I Never Knew'' by Philip Yancey | ||
*''The Life You've Always Wanted: Spiritual Disciplines for Ordinary People'' by John Ortberg | *''The Life You've Always Wanted: Spiritual Disciplines for Ordinary People'' by John Ortberg | ||
*''Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine'' by Wayne A. Grudem. Lectures by Wayne Grudem to accompany the book are available on [https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/wayne-grudems-systematic-theology/id322844869?mt=2 iTunes] | *''Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine'' by Wayne A. Grudem. Theology is a dirty word in the message but simply means the study of God. Systematic theology is the study of doctrine organized around fairly standard categories such as the Word of God, redemption, and Jesus Christ. This introduction to systematic theology has a strong emphasis on the scriptural basis for each doctrine and teaching; clear writing, with technical terms kept to a minimum; a contemporary approach, treating subjects of special interest to the church today; a friendly tone, appealing to the emotions and the spirit as well as the intellect; and frequent application to life. If you want to get rid of your message theological baggage, this is a good place to start. Lectures by Wayne Grudem to accompany the book are available on [https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/wayne-grudems-systematic-theology/id322844869?mt=2 iTunes] | ||
*''Out of the Cults and Into the Church'' by Janis Hutchinson - This book helped me a lot with the relational parts of leaving and the mental "fog" that can be experienced when a person leaves the message. | |||
*''The Twisted Scriptures'' by C W Ketcherside - This is a really tough read, but it's short. One example from it is the Amos scripture that talks about "Can two walk together except they be agreed?" This is often taken out of context to mean people who disagree doctrinally should not associate with each other. In the cultural context, the sentence was speaking of the necessity of making an appointment to meet someone (agree to meet up at a certain time) if you were going to journey together. It's part of a poetic list of questions to which the answer is always no, ending with "Does disaster come to a city unless the Lord has done it?" | |||
*''How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth'' by Gordon Fee and Douglas Stuart - Coming out of the Message, it is important to have some idea on how to properly read and interpret Scripture. This books gives a very balanced approach to understanding genre, author's purpose/intention, and other consideration for interpreting Scripture to draw out the original meaning while minimizing our prejudices. | |||
*''The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse'' by David Johnson & Jeff VanVonderen - The lessons learned from this book can help a great deal in dealing with some messed up situations that can arise when people leave the message. The chapters on revictimizing victims of abuse as well as the section on leaders getting trapped themselves were very helpful. | |||
*''Letters to a Devastated Christian'' by Gene Edwards This is a quick read at roughly 90 pages. | |||
*''Changes that Heal'' by Dr. Henry Cloud (a Christian psychologist). Very interesting, very practical, and easy to read. | |||
*''Combating Cult Mind Control'' by Steve Hassan (updated version) - This was about cults in general (the author was a Moonie) but is helpful in understanding how undue influence/mind control works. There are many similarities in the message. | |||
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