USED THEOLOGY, DOCTRINE, AND BIBLE REFERENCES
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All books are paper unless otherwise stated.
All in the Name of the Lord by William Stringfellow, who
claims that a great fraud is being perpetuated on Christians and others concerning the
Battle of Armegeddon. He brings his understanding about what he considers the most
misunderstood prophecy in the Bible to his readers. 172 pages. MM paper. Concerned
Publications, 1982. Good condition except that a large sticky label has been removed from
the inside front cover and the spot were it was is still sticky enough to try to stick to
the first page. $2.00-U (A)
Basic Christianity, by John R. W. Stott. Paper, pretty good
condition. Basic doctrines of the Christian faith by one of the world's best known Bible
teachers. 2.00 (A)
Bible and Archaeology, by J.A. Thompson. Eerdmans, hardcover,
1962. A Family Bookshelf selection. A lavishly illustrated and comprehensive survey of
Biblical archaeology. It provides the general background of the history of the Bible, a
large amount of non-Biblical material to supplement the Bible account, reliable assistance
in translating many hard-to-understand Bible passages, and helpful support for the
over-all historicity of the Old Testament tradition. Very good condition, but corners are
bumped and a bit worn at tips, and jacket is chipped and torn around the edges. BT #924,
$10.00 (B)
Bible Dictionary by William Smith. Holman, no date. Hardcover,
no dust jacket. 786 pages. This is the Revised Edition, compiled from Dr. William
Smith's Dictionary of the Bible. It contains, maps, 500 illustrations, 4,000
questions and answers on the Old and New Testaments, a history of the books of
the Bible, and an analytical and comparative concordance. And, of course, it has
the definitions of Bible words. Thumb-indexed. Condition is fair. The cover is
quite rubbed and worn, and a small piece of surface paper is missing from the
back board near the fore edge. Board corners are badly bumped, and boards are
warped. There is a brown stain along the top edge that seeps onto the
front paste-down, the end papers, the fore edge, and some of the pages. It is at
its worst on the rear end papers, but it's hardly noticeable on open text pages.
Illustrations are black and white. This is still a good reading copy and is
useful for Bible reference. The binding is very sturdy -- no cracked hinges or
loose pages. BT-2906. $7.50-U (C)
 The
Bible for Everyday Life edited by George Carey. Eerdmans, 1996. Soft
cover in excellent condition with only very light wear on corner edges and a
name written on title page. 392 pages + index. This book is arranged with
each book in its order in the Bible. For each book there is an inspirational
introduction and in many cases an outline, overview, or summary of the message.
Since some books are history, others letters, poetry, or prophecy, or narration,
the treatment of each book varies with its length and genre. At the end of the
book are about 100 pages devoted to key beliefs, followed by helpful maps and
charts. BTH-4088. $8.00.
Daily Study Bible Series: The Gospel of Matthew, Volume I, Revised Edition,
by William Barclay. Westminster, 1958. Paper. Very good condition. BT #1265,
$7.50-U (B)
Dispensations: The Eternal Program of God, by J.G. Hall.
Hardcover,Inland Publishing Co., 1957. Second edition. OP. Very good condition except for
light edge and corner wear on cover, owner's name on ffep, and light smears on a
couple of pages. BT#1121, $20.00-U (B)
Ecclesiastes & Song of Solomon, by J. Vernon McGee. Good
condition except for sunned back cover. 10.00 (A)
Escape from Reason, by Francis Schaeffer. Mass market paper.
Covers are creased in places and corners are a little dog-eared. Dr. Schaeffer, founder of
L'Abri Fellowship, traces the way in which art and philosophy have reflected the dualism
in Western thinking introduced during the Renaissance. 4.00 (A)
Escape from Reason, by Francis Schaeffer. Mass market paper.
Covers are creased in places and corners are a little dog-eared. Dr. Schaeffer, founder of
L'Abri Fellowship, traces the way in which art and philosophy have reflected the dualism
in Western thinking introduced during the Renaissance. 4.00 (A)
 Everybody
Can Know by Francis and Edith Schaeffer. Tyndale House, 1974, hard cover
with jacket. 403 pages. A good book for families to read aloud starting during
the Advent season. It brings the book of Luke alive for those seeking to know
the truth about God. Condition: Overall good: A reading copy. Spine is
cocked. Top edge is lightly soiled. Spine is a little stained. Jacket is torn
and creased in several places, with raggedy edges and a v-shaped chunk missing
from the jacket back top beside spine. Pages are clean and binding is tight.
BT-3154. $5.00-U
Genesis Volume II, by J. Vernon McGee. Thru the Bible Books,
1975. OP. Trade paper, first printing. Very good condition except for crease in top corner
of front wrap and stain on top and side edges. 358 pages with Bibliography. 5.00
God is Not Dead by Austin Farrer. Morehouse-Barlow, 1966,
hardcover with no dustjacket. 127 pages. The author discusses whether or not there is a
God. He examines theology and science, God and the stars, the creation of life, the God of
nature, experimental proof, and the oneness of religion in order to make his case.
Condition, very good: Light wear to boards, especially at edges. Small stain on front
cover. Front board slightly warped so that it does not lie completely flat on block.
BT-3088. $10.00-U (B)
The Greatness of Christ, by John H. Peterson. Published by
Revell in 1962. Hardcover, no jacket. Good condition, but cover shows wear, especially
near edges, corners, and at spine, and it also has some stains. The last five pages of
text and the back blank pages also have a light coffee-like stain in the top margin at
spine. The author wants his readers to understand the full scope of what Christ
accomplished on our behalf so that we might fully appreciate his greatness. His studies
come from the Gospel record, Acts and Hebrews. He includes topical studies on"The
Greatness of Christ in Experience and Worship," "The Kingdom," and
"The House of God." 6.00 (B)
His Salvation as Set Forth in the Book of Romans by Norman B.
Harrison. Harrison Service, 1926. Softcover. 159 pages. Good with sunned spine, owner name
on first page, and moderate wear to cover. There are a few few phrases underlined, but you
have to look hard to find them. Text is enhanced with charts and diagrams. BT#2259.
$6.00-U (A)
 Jesus
and His Times, Reader's Digest, 1987. A comprehensive book of background
information, history, and Bible culture that puts the life of Jesus into its
historical context so that we can better understand Him and the New Testament.
Covers his birth, the history of Palestine, the various people groups and social
classes in the land where Jesus lived, village life, Jerusalem, religious
beliefs at the time, trade and travel, religious conflict, the mission of the
Messiah, and the birth of the church. The insert on "The Story Behind Jesus and
His Times is still present in good condition. Very Good with no dust jacket.
Hardcover Very small dark stain on bottom corner of text block. There are some
small creases beside spine that indicate book has been opened a few times.
Otherwise very good.; Oblong 8vo; 336 pages. BT-2032. $15.00-U. (C)
Jesus and His Times: Revised Catholic Edition, Vol. 1. By
Daniel-Rops. Complete and unabridged. Image MM paperback, 1956. The author, a member of
the French Academy, focuses on the Lord's teaching and the meaning of his words, while
recreating the atmosphere of the times. As you read, you are there in the Holy Land with
him, learning to know him better and love him more. Includes a detailed map of Palestine,
a section on the Dead Sea Scrolls, three useful chronological tables, and more. Good
condition. $5.00-U (A)
The Life and Teaching of Jesus Christ, by James A. Stewart.
Trade paper, Abingdon Press, no printing date given. Purple and gold cover. Very good
condition except for small crease on back cover and some creases on spine. I used this
same edition for a Bible study in the early sixties. OP. An introduction to the life of
Jesus from an evangelical perspective. Daily Bible readings and discussion questions for
each chapter make it ideal for personal devotions or small group studies. Very appropriate
for new Christians. 8.50 (A)
Loved and Forgiven, by Lloyd John Ogilvie. MM paper edition,
Regal, 1978. A Bible commentary for laymen on Colossians. Good condition.160 pages. 3.00
(A)
 Nave's
Topical Bible by Orville J. Nave. Thomas Nelson, 1979. Hardcover with
glossy boards. 1632 pages. This is the best-known topical Bible. it offers
access to over 100,000 Scripture passages arranged by subject or topic. You
don't have to know part of the passages to find what you need on over 20,000
different Bible topics. This thumb-indexed version works with any Bible
translation. Find out what the Bible has to say about everything from Aaron to
Zuzims. Topics are arranged in alphabetical order. At the end is a
comprehensive index showing which pages refer to included Scripture verses. So
you could find out that Genesis 1:1 appears is referred to on page 268, column 1
as well as on several other pages. After the index are a Harmony of the Gospels,
a chart with Prophecies of the Messiah Fulfilled in Jesus Christ, The Parables
Jesus Told, a Chronology from 612 B.C (Nineveh Destroyed) to 37B.C.-4 A.D.
(Herod the Great), and The Jewish Calendar. No Bible scholar should be without a
topical Bible, and this is one of the best. This is a new book with slight
rubbing damage to the glossy surface on and near the bottom of the spine.
BTH-4089. $19.95-U (C)
Reasoning from the Scriptures with the Jehovah's Witnesses,
by Ron Rhodes. Harvest House, 1993, trade paper. 437 pages Extensive notes, Bibliography,
and Scripture index. Very good condition. 5.00
A Short Explanation of Dr. Martin Luther's Small Catechism: A Handbook of
Christian Doctrine, published by Concordia Publishing House, in 1943 and
slightly revised in 1965. OP. Hardcover, no jacket, very good condition. 5.00 (A)
Songs of Sovereignty (Three Sermons Extolling the Sovereignty of Christ),
by John Owen. OP. Hardcover, green cloth binding. Library discard. Color worn off cover
edges at ends of spine. Otherwise in very good condition. The first sermon in this volume
-- "Human Power Defeated" -- Dr. Owen preached before the House of Commons on
June 7, 1649. The other sermons were also preached in the late 1600's, and some of those
were also given before the House of Commons. A good tie-in with British history. ABE #456,
$25.00 (B)
To Live is Christ: An Exposition of the Epistle of Paul to the Philippians,
by John F. Walvoord. Published by Dunham Publishing Co., 1961. Hardcover, dark blue, very
good except for a little wear at corners and ends of spine. Some of the gilt on spine
lettering is wearing off. 95 pages. 4.00 (B)
 Treasury
of Biblical Quotations From the Old and New Testaments edited by Lester
V. Berrey. Doubleday, 1968. Book Club Edition. The quotations have been chosen
for inspiration and guidance. They are arranged and cross-indexed by subject for
easy reference. 264 pages. Hardcover with dust jacket. VG/VG-. Corners are
lightly bumped and bottom of spine is creased on the front edge. Text is clean
and new looking. BTH-4087. $5.00-U
What On Earth's Going to Happen: What Jesus Said About the End Times by
Ray C. Stedman. MM paper, Regal Books, 1977 printing. Does war after war and crisis after
crisis mean the end of the world is near? How will the earth be destroyed? Will God step
in and put a stop to this? What on earth will happen to all of us? The author offers some
positive answers, taken from Jesus' own words . He concentrates on the Olivet discourse --
Jesus' message about the end times. Fair condition. OP. BT#2178. $10.00-U (A)
Who's Who in the Bible: An Illustrated Biographical Dictionary.
Readers Digest, 1994. Book very good. Jacket shows edge and corner wear with a small tear
and the top and some chipping. 480 pages including index. Major figures have write-ups
proportional to how much the Bible says about them. There is a quick look-up at the back
that lists everybody in the Bible with a brief description of who they were. People who
are written up are in bold type so that you can go read more about them if you wish.
Illustrations are, for the most part, full-color art reproductions of classic paintings.
$10.00-U (C).
Young Readers Dictionary of the Bible, Abingdon,
1969. Hardcover, oversize, fairly good condition. No jacket. Light edge and corner wear.A
couple of small frays on top edge. Endpapers are green, a little chipped, and have a time
line. Corners and part of bottom edge lightly bumped. Long gift inscription of opposite
side of ffep. There are a few small white stains on cover. This book can be easily used by
elementary children to look up Bible names, places and special terms. There is lots of
white space to make text stand out, and many illustrations to clarify text. There are many
colored Bible maps at the back. There are 321 pages and 13 maps. 15.00-U (C)
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