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Systematic Theology, Volume One: From Canon to Concept (Volume 1)

by Stephen J. Wellum

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The Existence and Attributes of God

by Stephen Charnock

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The Christian Ministry

by Charles Bridges

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Jon Pentecost said: " Astonishingly good book that gets better on re-reading.

Bridges provides a master class in pastoral ministry. At some times, his view of the office of pastor can feel overwhelming. Part of that is because he lived in a context where there was only one ...more "

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“We work so hard to build our online connections. We have so much faith in them. But we must take care that in the end we do not simply feel alone with our devices.”
― Sherry Turkle, Reclaiming Conversation: The Power of Talk in a Digital Age

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“Question: But why do people content themselves with a show of godliness? Answer: This helps to keep up their fame. Men are ambitious of credit, and wish to gain repute in the world, therefore they will dress themselves in the garb and mode of religion, so that others may write them down for saints. But alas, what is one the better for having others commend him—and his conscience condemn him? What good will it do a man when he is in hell—that others think he has gone to heaven?”
― Thomas Watson, The Works of Thomas Watson

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