New book: Tactics by Gregory Koukl

Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions by Gregory Koukl - In a world increasingly indifferent to Christian truth, followers of Christ need to be equipped to communicate with those who do not speak their language or accept their source of authority. Gregory Koukl demonstrates how to get in the driver's seat, keeping any conversation moving with thoughtful, artful diplomacy. You'll learn how to maneuver comfortably and graciously through the minefields, stop challengers in their tracks, turn the tables and—most importantly—get people thinking about Jesus. Soon, your conversations will look more like diplomacy than D-Day. Drawing on extensive experience defending Christianity in the public square, Koukl shows you how to:

• Initiate conversations effortlessly
• Present the truth clearly, cleverly, and persuasively
• Graciously and effectively expose faulty thinking
• Skillfully manage the details of dialogue
• Maintain an engaging, disarming style even under attack

Tactics provides the game plan for communicating the compelling truth about Christianity with confidence and grace.

Book information:
Title: Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions
Author: Gregory Koukl
Call number: 264 KOU

New book: Basic Christianity by John Stott

Basic Christianity by John Stott - Who is Jesus? "If Jesus was not God in human flesh, Christianity is exploded," writes John Stott. "We are left with just another religion with some beautiful ideas and noble ethics; its unique distinction has gone." If Jesus is not who he said he was, and if he did not do what he said he had come to do, the whole superstructure of Christianity crumbles in ruins to the ground. Is it plausible that Jesus was truly divine? And what might this mean for us? John Stott's clear, classic statement examines the historical facts on which Christianity stands. Here is a sound, sensible guide for all who seek an intellectually satisfying explanation of the Christian faith.

Book information:

Title: Basic Christianity

Author: John Stott

Call number: 137 STO

New book: Encounters with Jesus by Timothy Keller

Encounters with Jesus: Unexpected Answers to Life's Biggest Questions by Timothy Keller - In Encounters With Jesus, New York Times-bestselling author and renowned pastor Timothy Keller explores Jesus' answers to life's biggest questions by showing what happened to those whom met Jesus personally.

What is my purpose in life? Who am I meant to be? How can I live a successful life? Why is there so much wrong with our world today? Am I part of the problem? What can I do to help change that?

These are the big and seemingly unanswerable questions that everyone must ask, and then attempt to answer, in life. In Encounters With Jesus, Timothy Keller explores Jesus' answers to life's biggest questions by showing what happened to those who met Jesus personally.

Jesus changed the lives of nearly every person he met in the Gospels. These were powerful experiences: they can have a profound effect on us today, and also help explain not only different aspects of Christianity, but the deep questions of life itself. Timothy Keller highlights ten of these encounters - including Jesus' meeting a sceptical student, a religious insider, an outcast, even Satan himself - proves how invaluable the lessons from these encounters are for contemporary readers.

Book information:

Title: Encounters with Jesus: Unexpected Answers to Life's Biggest Questions

Author: Timothy Keller

Call number: 132 KEL

New book: Preaching by Timothy Keller

Preaching: Commmunicating Faith in an Age of Scepticism by Timothy Keller - Pastor, preacher, and New York Times bestselling author Timothy Keller’s wisdom on communicating the Christian faith from the pulpit as well as from the coffee shop.

Most Christians—including pastors—struggle to talk about their faith in a way that applies the power of the Christian gospel to change people’s lives. Timothy Keller is known for his insightful, down-to-earth sermons and talks that help people understand themselves, encounter Jesus, and apply the Bible to their lives. In this accessible guide for pastors and laypeople alike, Keller helps readers learn to present the Christian message of grace in a more engaging, passionate, and compassionate way.

Book information:

Title: Preaching: Commmunicating Faith in an Age of Scepticism

Author: Timothy Keller

Call number: 340 KEL