First Christian Church - Library Resources

Been to the Church Library lately? Did you know that you even have one? Well, if not, here are some great resources for you to use to grow your faith!

Resources for Adults

What the Bible Says about the Heart of God

In this stimulating and heartfelt book, Dr. Harold Shank leads us through an in-depth study of scripture that will help us find out what makes God’s heart beat, Dr. Shank also explores how to reconcile some of the difficult-to-comprehend aspects of God’s heart. “How can His goodness and love be reconciled with His command to utterly destroy a certain group of people?” or “If God cares about brokenhearted people, why are there so many of them in our world?” (by Harold Shank)

What the Bible Says about Worship

Have you ever been asked this question or wondered for yourself? "Responding to God" has long been a basic definition of Christian worship. God's miraculous story elicits infinite reasons to respond and numerous ways in which to do so. It is the only story worthy of such an all-encompassing response. The responses described in these pages are biblical; they offer a glimpse into worship that pleases God, enabling us to discover appropriate and meaningful responses to the God who never changes. (by Dinelle Frankland)

What the Bible Says about the Holy Spirit

The person and work of the Holy Spirit is a neglected study in many churches. Some Christians think that the subject is so deep and mysterious that it is futile to study it. Others hesitate to emphasize the study of the Holy Spirit since some religious groups hold such extreme views regarding Him. Still it is encouraging to see many Christians making a serious study of the Bible’s teaching on the Holy Spirit.

What the Bible Says about Grace

The most important issues anyone faces are those of eternity. The quest for salvation--to be set free from the shackles of sin and the power of guilt--should be life’s first pursuit. The freedom of knowing your salvation is secure for all eternity is priceless. Unfortunately, there is much confusion in the world today on how to receive this freedom. Many teach a works-driven salvation. Many others emphasize a salvation by grace. Yet there is still considerable contention in the religious world over the topic that was never meant to divide but always to unite--grace.

What the Bible Says about Suffering

Where is God When We Suffer? addresses the topic from up close and personal as well as from the objective view of Scripture. It begins with Lynn's own story of loss and suffering. Dr. Gardner then guides us through a study of both Old and New Testament examples of people who suffer. (by Lynn Gardener)

Headship, Submission and the Bible: Gender Roles in the Home

"With clear and compelling argumentation, and careful attention to the broad teachings of Scripture, Jack Cottrell has provided an outstanding discussion of the biblical and theological meaning of submission. He is very much aware of debates on the pertinent issues over the past several years, and he responds fairly and responsibly to egalitatarian positions while he makes his case for the complementarian view as truly reflecting the teaching of Scripture." - Bruce A. Ware, Professor of Christian Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (by Jack Cottrell)

Gender Roles and the Bible: Creation, the Fall, and Redemption

Understanding the debate over Biblical feminism is essential to answering the questions about the role of women in the church. No one can take the debate over feminism seriously without facing the following questions: Are the feminists correct? Does the Bible indeed teach egalitarianism or hierarchicalism? Does it support feminism or non-feminism? In our society, and in the church, we must begin to search for Biblical answers to these and many other questions. Only through the exposition of God's Word can we lay the ground work for resolving the complicated and troublesome issues of today.