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The Reciprocating Self
by Jack O. Balswick • 2005
Developmental theories map growth but skip the destination. The Trinity supplies an answer.
3.80
244
The Reciprocating Self Summary
The Reciprocating Self 91%
Developmental theories map growth but skip the destination. The Trinity supplies an answer.
by Jack O. Balswick 2005
3.80
244 ratings
Loving to Know
by Esther Lightcap Meek • 2011
Modern knowledge is a fragmentation machine. The remedy is a covenantal love affair with reality.
4.29
121
Loving to Know Summary
Loving to Know 91%
Modern knowledge is a fragmentation machine. The remedy is a covenantal love affair with reality.
by Esther Lightcap Meek 2011
4.29
121 ratings
Born Standing Up
by Steve Martin • 2007
Faith feels empty because you traded a relationship for a recipe. The problem is the recipe.
3.88
108k+
Born Standing Up Summary
Born Standing Up 91%
Faith feels empty because you traded a relationship for a recipe. The problem is the recipe.
by Steve Martin 2007
3.88
108k+ ratings
Created to Draw Near
by Edward T. Welch • 2020
Eden was a temple, you were its priest, and Jesus reclaimed your place in God's house.
4.04
413
Created to Draw Near Summary
Created to Draw Near 91%
Eden was a temple, you were its priest, and Jesus reclaimed your place in God's house.
by Edward T. Welch 2020
4.04
413 ratings
Jacques Derrida
by Christopher Watkin • 2017
Deconstruction: meaning never settles. This book argues the Trinity says why, and what comes next.
4.36
44
Jacques Derrida Summary
Jacques Derrida 91%
Deconstruction: meaning never settles. This book argues the Trinity says why, and what comes next.
by Christopher Watkin 2017
4.36
44 ratings
Made for Friendship
by Drew Hunter • 2018
The original design for friendship that busyness forgot, and the biblical story that restores it.
4.29
1k+
Made for Friendship Summary
Made for Friendship 91%
The original design for friendship that busyness forgot, and the biblical story that restores it.
by Drew Hunter 2018
4.29
1k+ ratings
The Divine Dance
by Richard Rohr • 2016
The Trinity isn't a riddle. It's a current of love that already includes you.
4.21
4k+
The Divine Dance Summary
The Divine Dance 90%
The Trinity isn't a riddle. It's a current of love that already includes you.
by Richard Rohr 2016
4.21
4k+ ratings
The Humility of God
by Ilia Delio O.S.F. • 2005
What Francis of Assisi grasped: God's only power is love that empties itself.
4.38
72
The Humility of God Summary
The Humility of God 90%
What Francis of Assisi grasped: God's only power is love that empties itself.
by Ilia Delio O.S.F. 2005
4.38
72 ratings
Sacred Companions
by David G. Benner • 2002
Sacred companions help you hear God, not human advice. Here's how to be one.
4.29
887
Sacred Companions Summary
Sacred Companions 90%
Sacred companions help you hear God, not human advice. Here's how to be one.
by David G. Benner 2002
4.29
887 ratings
The Wonderful Works of God
by Herman Bavinck • 1907
Earthly pursuits cannot fill the human void. Bavinck shows why only the triune God satisfies.
4.70
755
The Wonderful Works of God Summary
The Wonderful Works of God 90%
Earthly pursuits cannot fill the human void. Bavinck shows why only the triune God satisfies.
by Herman Bavinck 1907
4.70
755 ratings
Nudge
by Leonard Sweet • 2010
God leaves fingerprints everywhere. Learn to notice them and offer the gentlest nudge.
3.9
323
Nudge Summary
Nudge 90%
God leaves fingerprints everywhere. Learn to notice them and offer the gentlest nudge.
by Leonard Sweet 2010
3.9
323 ratings
Finding the Right Hills to Die on
by Gavin Ortlund • 2020
Christians either fight over everything or nothing. A third way through the doctrine battles.
4.33
3k+
Finding the Right Hills to Die on Summary
Finding the Right Hills to Die on 90%
Christians either fight over everything or nothing. A third way through the doctrine battles.
by Gavin Ortlund 2020
4.33
3k+ ratings
All That Is in God
by James E. Dolezal • 2017
God without parts, without change, without time: classical theism's case against a God who needs us.
4.47
986
All That Is in God Summary
All That Is in God 90%
God without parts, without change, without time: classical theism's case against a God who needs us.
by James E. Dolezal 2017
4.47
986 ratings
Truth Is Symphonic
by Hans Urs von Balthasar • 1987
Scripture's tensions aren't flaws; they're a symphony whose only script is love.
4.41
37
Truth Is Symphonic Summary
Truth Is Symphonic 90%
Scripture's tensions aren't flaws; they're a symphony whose only script is love.
by Hans Urs von Balthasar 1987
4.41
37 ratings
Delighting in the Trinity
by Michael Reeves • 2012
A solitary God cannot love. The Trinity makes him a Father, not a distant ruler.
4.57
9k+
Delighting in the Trinity Summary
Delighting in the Trinity 90%
A solitary God cannot love. The Trinity makes him a Father, not a distant ruler.
by Michael Reeves 2012
4.57
9k+ ratings
Everybody's Normal Till You Get to Know Them
by John Ortberg • 2003
Community dies in pretense. The biblical case for bringing your real, unpolished self to the table.
4.07
2k+
Everybody's Normal Till You Get to Know Them Summary
Everybody's Normal Till You Get to Know Them 90%
Community dies in pretense. The biblical case for bringing your real, unpolished self to the table.
by John Ortberg 2003
4.07
2k+ ratings
I'd Like You More If You Were More like Me
by John Ortberg • 2017
Most intimacy advice stops at the couple. Here's why the deepest connection always reaches outward.
4.22
532
I'd Like You More If You Were More like Me Summary
I'd Like You More If You Were More like Me 90%
Most intimacy advice stops at the couple. Here's why the deepest connection always reaches outward.
by John Ortberg 2017
4.22
532 ratings
Character Theology
by Tom Steffen • 2024
The Bible reveals God through its characters. Reading it without them misses the point.
4.67
3
Character Theology Summary
Character Theology 90%
The Bible reveals God through its characters. Reading it without them misses the point.
by Tom Steffen 2024
4.67
3 ratings
Naming the Spirit
by W. David O. Taylor • 2025
Art, music, and breath reveal the Spirit far more than doctrine ever could.
4.60
5
Naming the Spirit Summary
Naming the Spirit 90%
Art, music, and breath reveal the Spirit far more than doctrine ever could.
by W. David O. Taylor 2025
4.60
5 ratings
The Prophets
by Abraham Joshua Heschel • 1962
The prophets saw injustice as a wound in God himself, not just a human failure.
4.40
1k+
The Prophets Summary
The Prophets 90%
The prophets saw injustice as a wound in God himself, not just a human failure.
by Abraham Joshua Heschel 1962
4.40
1k+ ratings
Is God a Moral Monster? Making Sense of the Old Testament God
by Paul Copan • 2010
A path to theology that worships, prays, and loves the poor, not just reads books.
4.03
3k+
Is God a Moral Monster? Making Sense of the Old Testament God Summary
Is God a Moral Monster? Making Sense of the Old Testament God 90%
A path to theology that worships, prays, and loves the poor, not just reads books.
by Paul Copan 2010
4.03
3k+ ratings
When Science Meets Religion
by Ian G. Barbour • 2000
Science and religion aren't enemies. But keeping them politely apart misses the point.
3.54
275
When Science Meets Religion Summary
When Science Meets Religion 90%
Science and religion aren't enemies. But keeping them politely apart misses the point.
by Ian G. Barbour 2000
3.54
275 ratings
The Orthodox Way
by Kallistos Ware • 1979
God is entered, not explained: an Orthodox introduction to the path into divine mystery.
4.41
4k+
The Orthodox Way Summary
The Orthodox Way 90%
God is entered, not explained: an Orthodox introduction to the path into divine mystery.
by Kallistos Ware 1979
4.41
4k+ ratings
The Christian Life
by Sinclair B. Ferguson • 1981
Christian living fails without Christian doctrine. A short guide to the truths that sustain it.
4.40
742
The Christian Life Summary
The Christian Life 90%
Christian living fails without Christian doctrine. A short guide to the truths that sustain it.
by Sinclair B. Ferguson 1981
4.40
742 ratings
Bridging the Great Divide
by Robert Barron • 2004
Left vs. right is a trap. Christianity's genius is holding both extremes at once, undiluted.
4.23
26
Bridging the Great Divide Summary
Bridging the Great Divide 90%
Left vs. right is a trap. Christianity's genius is holding both extremes at once, undiluted.
by Robert Barron 2004
4.23
26 ratings
The Mission of God
by Christopher J.H. Wright • 2006
Genesis to Revelation tells one story: not our mission for God, but God's mission for creation.
4.37
1k+
The Mission of God Summary
The Mission of God 90%
Genesis to Revelation tells one story: not our mission for God, but God's mission for creation.
by Christopher J.H. Wright 2006
4.37
1k+ ratings
The Mystery of Marriage
by Mike Mason • 1985
Marriage is no refuge; it is a spiritual furnace built to consume the ego, not comfort it.
4.26
1k+
The Mystery of Marriage Summary
The Mystery of Marriage 90%
Marriage is no refuge; it is a spiritual furnace built to consume the ego, not comfort it.
by Mike Mason 1985
4.26
1k+ ratings
Reading Genesis
by Marilynne Robinson • 2024
Genesis is not history. It is a sustained argument for God's goodness, centuries in the making.
4.01
2k+
Reading Genesis Summary
Reading Genesis 90%
Genesis is not history. It is a sustained argument for God's goodness, centuries in the making.
by Marilynne Robinson 2024
4.01
2k+ ratings
The Pastor as Public Theologian
by Kevin J. Vanhoozer • 2015
Management replaced theology in the pulpit. The case for reclaiming the pastor's oldest job.
4.09
464
The Pastor as Public Theologian Summary
The Pastor as Public Theologian 90%
Management replaced theology in the pulpit. The case for reclaiming the pastor's oldest job.
by Kevin J. Vanhoozer 2015
4.09
464 ratings
Eat This Book
by Eugene H. Peterson • 2006
Four ancient movements for reading Scripture that don't just inform, but transform.
4.19
4k+
Eat This Book Summary
Eat This Book 90%
Four ancient movements for reading Scripture that don't just inform, but transform.
by Eugene H. Peterson 2006
4.19
4k+ ratings
Biblical Critical Theory
by Christopher Watkin • 2022
The Bible's story fits neither left nor right. It rewrites modern debates from the ground up.
4.52
1k+
Biblical Critical Theory Summary
Biblical Critical Theory 90%
The Bible's story fits neither left nor right. It rewrites modern debates from the ground up.
by Christopher Watkin 2022
4.52
1k+ ratings
Incomparable
by Andrew Wilson • 2007
The God of the Bible is more glorious than we imagine. Discover His incomparable character.
4.41
558
Incomparable Summary
Incomparable 90%
The God of the Bible is more glorious than we imagine. Discover His incomparable character.
by Andrew Wilson 2007
4.41
558 ratings
A Body of Praise
by W. David O. Taylor • 2023
Worship requires a body. The pandemic proved the soul alone is not enough.
4.27
92
A Body of Praise Summary
A Body of Praise 90%
Worship requires a body. The pandemic proved the soul alone is not enough.
by W. David O. Taylor 2023
4.27
92 ratings
Contemporary Art and the Church
by W. David O. Taylor • 2017
Contemporary art and the church are estranged but share a prophetic drive to unmake our idols.
4.00
9
Contemporary Art and the Church Summary
Contemporary Art and the Church 90%
Contemporary art and the church are estranged but share a prophetic drive to unmake our idols.
by W. David O. Taylor 2017
4.00
9 ratings
Bible Doctrine
by Wayne Grudem • 1999
What the whole Bible teaches about God, humanity, and salvation, organized into one coherent map.
4.35
1k+
Bible Doctrine Summary
Bible Doctrine 90%
What the whole Bible teaches about God, humanity, and salvation, organized into one coherent map.
by Wayne Grudem 1999
4.35
1k+ ratings
How God Became King
by N.T. Wright • 2012
The Gospels record a coronation, not just a biography. Christians have been reading them backwards.
4.25
3k+
How God Became King Summary
How God Became King 90%
The Gospels record a coronation, not just a biography. Christians have been reading them backwards.
by N.T. Wright 2012
4.25
3k+ ratings
Systematic Theology
by Wayne Grudem • 1994
All of Scripture coheres into one doctrine. The method for tracing it is teachable.
4.23
17k+
Systematic Theology Summary
Systematic Theology 90%
All of Scripture coheres into one doctrine. The method for tracing it is teachable.
by Wayne Grudem 1994
4.23
17k+ ratings
The Teaching of Jesus Concerning the Kingdom of God and the Church
by Geerhardus Vos • 1903
The kingdom is already here, wearing the church as its body. The last act hasn't come.
4.04
159
The Teaching of Jesus Concerning the Kingdom of God and the Church Summary
The Teaching of Jesus Concerning the Kingdom of God and the Church 90%
The kingdom is already here, wearing the church as its body. The last act hasn't come.
by Geerhardus Vos 1903
4.04
159 ratings
What Does God Want?
by Michael S. Heiser • 2018
From Eden to Revelation, one goal explains every twist: God's plan to adopt a human family.
4.65
883
What Does God Want? Summary
What Does God Want? 90%
From Eden to Revelation, one goal explains every twist: God's plan to adopt a human family.
by Michael S. Heiser 2018
4.65
883 ratings
Why the Catholic Church Must Change
by Margaret Nutting Ralph • 2013
One in three Catholics has left. The way back, a theologian argues, is reform not rigidity.
3.96
28
Why the Catholic Church Must Change Summary
Why the Catholic Church Must Change 90%
One in three Catholics has left. The way back, a theologian argues, is reform not rigidity.
by Margaret Nutting Ralph 2013
3.96
28 ratings
Knowing God
by J.I. Packer • 1973
Studying God and knowing God are two different things. The gap between them remakes a person.
4.33
65k+
Knowing God Summary
Knowing God 90%
Studying God and knowing God are two different things. The gap between them remakes a person.
by J.I. Packer 1973
4.33
65k+ ratings
The Four Loves
by C.S. Lewis • 1960
Love has four faces. Each one, taken as your god, turns monstrous.
4.16
69k+
The Four Loves Summary
The Four Loves 90%
Love has four faces. Each one, taken as your god, turns monstrous.
by C.S. Lewis 1960
4.16
69k+ ratings
Who God Says You Are
by Klyne R. Snodgrass • 2018
You cannot construct a self. Identity is received, not achieved, and the giver is God.
4.11
123
Who God Says You Are Summary
Who God Says You Are 90%
You cannot construct a self. Identity is received, not achieved, and the giver is God.
by Klyne R. Snodgrass 2018
4.11
123 ratings
Friendship at the Margins
by Christopher L. Heuertz • 2010
The most radical move in Christian mission: stop helping and start befriending.
4.18
372
Friendship at the Margins Summary
Friendship at the Margins 90%
The most radical move in Christian mission: stop helping and start befriending.
by Christopher L. Heuertz 2010
4.18
372 ratings
Sex God
by Rob Bell • 2007
Sex is never just sex. It mirrors divine love. Get the reflection wrong, and emptiness follows.
3.76
13k+
Sex God Summary
Sex God 90%
Sex is never just sex. It mirrors divine love. Get the reflection wrong, and emptiness follows.
by Rob Bell 2007
3.76
13k+ ratings
Thomas Aquinas
by K. Scott Oliphint • 2017
Aquinas built a God from reason alone. Scripture says sin makes that project idolatrous.
3.53
38
Thomas Aquinas Summary
Thomas Aquinas 90%
Aquinas built a God from reason alone. Scripture says sin makes that project idolatrous.
by K. Scott Oliphint 2017
3.53
38 ratings
Baptism
by Peter J. Leithart • 2021
Water that remakes you: how flood, sea, and ritual prove baptism is no mere symbol.
4.22
209
Baptism Summary
Baptism 90%
Water that remakes you: how flood, sea, and ritual prove baptism is no mere symbol.
by Peter J. Leithart 2021
4.22
209 ratings
What's Your Worldview?
by James N. Anderson • 2014
The choose-your-own-path book that maps what you actually believe about God, truth, and meaning.
3.75
680
What's Your Worldview? Summary
What's Your Worldview? 90%
The choose-your-own-path book that maps what you actually believe about God, truth, and meaning.
by James N. Anderson 2014
3.75
680 ratings
Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes
by Kenneth E. Bailey • 2011
1 Corinthians is not a jumbled letter. Ancient Hebrew rhetoric reveals it as five balanced essays.
4.36
393
Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes Summary
Paul Through Mediterranean Eyes 90%
1 Corinthians is not a jumbled letter. Ancient Hebrew rhetoric reveals it as five balanced essays.
by Kenneth E. Bailey 2011
4.36
393 ratings
God of Promise
by Michael Scott Horton • 2006
God's promises come wrapped in ancient treaty forms, and missing that distorts the Bible.
3.98
900
God of Promise Summary
God of Promise 90%
God's promises come wrapped in ancient treaty forms, and missing that distorts the Bible.
by Michael Scott Horton 2006
3.98
900 ratings
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