Spurgeon on the Power of Scripture by Jason Allen

This is the second in the series “Spurgeon Speaks.” Charles Haddon Spurgeon was often referred to as the Prince of Preachers. Even though he was born nearly 200 years ago, his words are still relevant today and many are blessed by his teaching.

This volume is a collection of sermons on the power and importance of Scripture. One of the quotes in book which I think summarizes the purpose of Scripture in the life of the Christian is this, “May the Holy Spirit help us to think of the power of God’s word for four purposes – first, to excite our awe; second, to ensure our obedience; third, to inspire our confidence; and fourth, to direct our efforts.”   

Readers will be encouraged by the messages included in this collection:  “The Word of a King,” “The Bible Tried and Proved,” “The Infallibility of Scripture,” “Christ’s Indwelling Word,” “The Bible,” “The Warnings and Rewards of the Word of God,” and “How to Read the Bible.”  

I received this book from Moody Publishers in exchange for this honest review.

A Field Guide for Genuine Community by Ben Connelly

 

This is a practical and informative guide to help Christians live out their faith in community that involves transparency and commitment. The book is set up to do as a 25 day group study. Each day starts with a reading of Scripture along a reading to flesh out the concept presented. The five week study is organized into topics each week: Why should I even care? Who is my spiritual family? What does a spiritual family do? When and Where does a spiritual family interact? and How do we start?  There are also 101 ways to move from façade to family included at the end of each daily reading. At the end of the week, there is an example of a church family living out community along with group discussion questions for the week.

This is a great starting point for small groups or churches looking to form genuine community that exists outside of Sunday mornings. The book is thought provoking and challenging and I highly recommend it.

I received this book from Moody Publishers in exchange for this honest review.