![]() This was the first NPH book I read cover to cover, as well as my first taste of the People’s Bible series. I can always count on them to be faithful to the Word of God in their thoughts and helps. – Jacob Hanneman (Shepherd of the Plains, Fort Morgan, CO) These books have been excellent, whether writing a Bible class, devotional reading, or finding a straightforward way to make a point for a sermon. Of all the resources I have in my library, these commentaries are what I use the most in my ministry. ![]() Hardly a week goes by before I pull one of those books off the shelf. – Anonymous It is a remarkably accessible series for the average layperson, and honestly, it is always my first stop as I do text studies and prepare Bible classes. ![]() In my opinion, this is one of the most important things NPH has ever produced. What Pastors Love About The People’s Bible Read what pastors have to say about the popular book series, The People’s Bible! To learn more about this series, click here. As you follow this blog series throughout October, you’ll discover interesting titles to explore and insight into what pastors think about when selecting and using NPH’s books to minister to their members. A popular conference speaker in the field of apologetics, Parton teaches in France each year at the International Academy of Apologetics.In honor of Pastor Appreciation Month, we reached out to pastors across the country for their top three books from NPH. Schmidt, Professor Emeritus of Sociology, Illinois College, Jacksonville, IllinoisĬraig A. Lewis called 'mere Christianity,' but it also shows how Lutheran theology differs from today’s 'Evangelicalism' in a number of significant ways.” Thus, his book not only skillfully defends what C. ![]() Parton was well-known in American Evangelical circles that often, as he insightfully points out, fixate on sanctification at the expense of justification. “Using his skills as a trial lawyer, Craig Parton presents the evidence that corroborates the New Testament’s central focus on the person and work of Jesus Christ. Professor Rod Rosenbladt, Concordia University, Irvine, California Parton’s positive presentation of the treasures of classical Christian theology and his fact-based defense for the truth of the Gospel are stunning.” Gresham Machen Professor of Theology, Westminster Seminary California co-host of the White Horse Inn This is a gold-mine for our witness to Christ. But more than that, it fills our own sails with confidence that the gospel is more than wishful thinking. Resources like this don’t come along very often. Grab the chance to be better prepared!” As a distinguished lawyer and apologist, Craig Parton brings Peter’s instruction to life. “When Peter calls us to ‘be prepared to give a defense,’ he has in mind the sort of case that a lawyer makes in court. This new edition features sections dealing with the challenges of New Atheism, Bart Ehrman, and the new wave of biblical criticism. Readers will also appreciate Parton's honest, systematic approach to apologetics that tackles the tough questions of how to explain the Christian faith in a way that always points back to Christ's work. In the chapters after his arrival at an understanding of Lutheranism, he presents a hard-hitting critique of shallow, pop-style worship and theology. Follow his journey from unbelief to American Evangelicalism and Campus Crusade staff work, to his discovery of the Lutheran church. In the first half of the book, Parton explains his spiritual autobiography. This powerful critique of American Christianity chronicles the spiritual pilgrimage of one man and provides a defense of the pure Gospel.
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