What Book Are You Reading?

[Dmckay]

I feel your pain there! However, you are still wearing the Badge of Honor on this topic! (scanned books eek!)

I have never read any of his stuff. There is so much out there - so many scholars. But I just might look into this one. I am always up for another good book recommendation.

Honestly, for me, I have found that it is better not to clutter my mind with "others" ideas. Commentaries bother me, usually I cannot or do not follow just one. I read several different opinions on the subject and then base my opinion on the final analysis. But I believe you are further advanced than I. I just renewed my faith 2 years ago December 31. So I still have many years of catching up to do it seems!

I was able to pare down my library by giving away the few commentaries I had collected as texts for classes in Cemetary One of the reason I learned Biblical Languages to begin with was to be able to translate on my own and not have to depend on someone else's mistakes and biases. There are very few commentaries that I would ever recommend, and usually I provide a few caveats to the readers.

 

[Cright]

for class I have been reading:

"The Church in God's Program"
"Polity" and
"The End Times"

For fun I haven't been reading much.. the last book was a biography. Princess Di's butler wrote.

For Devotions I'm reading "Night Light" by Dobson

For bible study I'm reading: Daniel and Revelation mostly.

 

[Flynmonkie]

I was able to pare down my library by giving away the few commentaries I had collected as texts for classes in Cemetary One of the reason I learned Biblical Languages to begin with was to be able to translate on my own and not have to depend on someone else's mistakes and biases. There are very few commentaries that I would ever recommend, and usually I provide a few caveats to the readers.

This has always been an area of interest for me. One of the reasons I like Bullinger - it is his study style - the approach. It is teaching me to look further into things and not always just accepting them "as they are written." Not necessarily that I agree with "his thought process" all the time. This time in my life the task of "language" is too overwhelming for me. Head knowledge it seems at times for me can be detrimental to the basic message. But again, I am just starting out. When approaching scripture I find many things I know, I am not sure how I know - but I do. It is a wonderful feeling to find it written. But after many years of "misinterpretation" I want to know why I believe what I believe and then know how to support that. It is a long road ahead to me! I agree on not dealing with too many opinions for sure! (I call that noise!)

<snip> I say let's get back to the Bible and get our answers from there, we don't need no "book" to tell, us how to live, we need the Bible and some Good old fashioned Gospel Preaching to make our lives straight, Women want to know how to handle their marriages, Husbands wanna know to deal with thier wives, Parents wanna know how to deal with thier children, It's all found in those 66 books that make up the Holy Bible.

Have you ever thought that this might just be a way of preaching? Sometimes I read books on subjects I struggle with in my life for others perspectives. Sometimes others can raise issues you never even realize you might be doing yourself. Such as relationships.. You might think your doing everything right but because someone shares stories of their experiences, you might find that you are disrespecting the relationship in ways you never imagined. Or other ways to learn how to listen to God, live a spirit filled life etc.. There is nothing wrong with reading; trying and testing... we are commanded to do so! Rightly dividing the word of God. Not everyone is going to learn at the same level, in the same way you are. The Holy Spirit works in all of us differently - for we are all different. Sanctification takes a different path and sometimes the same path for all of us. But hardly on the same level at the same time. Quench not the Spirit.

<snip>Problem is, people either don't read it at all, or they read it and don't apply it to thier lives or they'll listen to some apostate preacher, tell them the Bible doesn't really mean what it says,

There is much credence to this, I do believe people should be reading more of the Bible seeking God to lead them, and many of the basic things or misconceptions would be dissolved if they did. That does not discount the fellowship of believers in the process.

 

[Dmckay]

It all boils down to communication and lack of communication skills. I wasn't aware of how poor my communication skills were until I started learning Greek and Hebrew. I found myself having to study English Grammar for Foreign language Students before I could get any where studying Biblical languages.

That discipline has taught me to be more precise in both my thinking and speaking, so as not to create communication errors because I didn't express myself properly. It drove my children crazy while I was home-schooling them. They wouldn't get a response unless their grammar and diction were correct. As a result they have breezed through English grammar and English Literature on the college level without ever having to work at it.

My son is in Law Enforcement and finds that he has his superiors always asking for his help in writing reports and official documents. He complains to me that I have turned him into a human grammar and spell checker.

 

[mesue]

What book are you reading or have read recently?

Do you read mainly fiction or non-fiction, Christian only, or only the Bible?

Which authors do you read most?

God Bless!

Hosea

 

[arunma]

What book are you reading or have read recently?

Do you read mainly fiction or non-fiction, Christian only, or only the Bible?

Which authors do you read most?

God Bless!

Most of the time, you'll find me reading either the Bible or a physics book. In my spare time, I also enjoy reading the church fathers. A few days ago, I was reading bits and pieces of Saint Justin Martyr's Dialog with Trypho, a Jew. It's quite an excellent read for any Christians who want to know why the claims of Christianity triumph over the claims of Judaism. At the moment, I'm supposed to be reading the Confessions, by Saint Augustine, which I borrowed from one of my best friends at church (over a month ago). Unfortunately I haven't started yet, but I probably will tonight. What better a time than Christmas Eve!

As you can probably tell, my favorite authors (besides the Apostles of Christ) are the church fathers. On the secular side, I also enjoy Richard Feynman, Albert Einstein, and a bunch of other nerdy physicists.

 

[MrJim]

Most of the time, you'll find me reading either the Bible or a physics book. In my spare time, I also enjoy reading the church fathers. A few days ago, I was reading bits and pieces of Saint Justin Martyr's Dialog with Trypho, a Jew. It's quite an excellent read for any Christians who want to know why the claims of Christianity triumph over the claims of Judaism. At the moment, I'm supposed to be reading the Confessions, by Saint Augustine, which I borrowed from one of my best friends at church (over a month ago). Unfortunately I haven't started yet, but I probably will tonight. What better a time than Christmas Eve!

As you can probably tell, my favorite authors (besides the Apostles of Christ) are the church fathers. On the secular side, I also enjoy Richard Feynman, Albert Einstein, and a bunch of other nerdy physicists.

The church fathers are a fascinating read. But what I find is that even they don't have clear-cut interpretations of scripture like some would think. Even the disciples of the apostles don't always come out agreeing on certain points. But it's neat because being closer to the Christ and apostles they'd have a better understanding of the intent.

A neat little book to check out is David Bercot's Will The Real Heretics Please Stand Up. He examines particularly the ante-nicene fathers like Justin Martyr and Clement as a way of looking at scripture. Bercot's examination of the early church led him from Baptists to home church to becoming an Anglican priest and now he is with a rather plain group of mennonites. He is a deed lawyer trained in reading & understanding & interpreting the minute details of legal jargon (which has to be a mind numbing job).
http://scrollpublishing.com/

 

[Willo]

What book are you reading or have read recently?

Do you read mainly fiction or non-fiction, Christian only, or only the Bible?

Which authors do you read most?

God Bless!

1. Reading: The Pilgrams Progress (Bunyan) Holy in Christ (Murray) Journals of John Wesley (Wesley) The Gospel of God - Romans (Sproul)

2. Always read Christian

3. Don't have any authors I follow after

 

[Flynmonkie]

It all boils down to communication and lack of communication skills. I wasn't aware of how poor my communication skills were until I started learning Greek and Hebrew. I found myself having to study English Grammar for Foreign language Students before I could get anywhere studying Biblical languages.

That discipline has taught me to be more precise in both my thinking and speaking, so as not to create communication errors because I didn't express myself properly. It drove my children crazy while I was home-schooling them. They wouldn't get a response unless their grammar and diction were correct.

As if I needed to become a bit more self-concious in this area! (making mental note - be careful around Dmckay) I am horrible at communication. But I do work hard at it! I really do believe you are right, reading helps tremendously!

Funny you mention this, I grew up around a bunch of southerners... "a 'gonna" and "fixin" are just a couple of the special words in their vocabulary...they routinely take their "fishin' poe der to the fishin hoe ana goin 'fishin". And I think I would give you a medal if you could get them to finish words with a 'T" instead of "h" "Whah? or "Buh". It is an ongoing joke in our family. 'Corse I am first generation Yankee so I am a bit more schooled on the subject. (HA) it would be you hair standing on end.......running across the screen screaming AAAAKKkkk now wouldn't it? Yes sir, all kinds of fun you would have around my family!

 

[DeaconDean]

I am currently doing an in-depth study on Matthew 24. Have been researching this section for more than a year now. When I was in high school, the years they taught English Literature, I excelled. But the years they taught English Grammer, I failed. I love to read, fiction and non-fiction. I gave up watching "wrassling" years ago. I read as much as I can lay hands on by such authors as:
Arthur W. Pink
John Gill
James Petigru Boyce
John L. Dagg
Charles Hodge
Benjamin Warfield
John Bunyun
John Piper
John Calvin
Martin Luther
Billy Graham
T.D. Jakes
Augustine
R. L. Dabney
Louis Berkhof
Loraine Boettner
John Murry
John Owen (The Death of Death in the Death of Christ)
Johnathan Edwards
Charles H. Spurgeon
George Whitfield
Just to name a few. And BTW, I like my southern accent, earned me quite a few beers when I was living in "Southern" California.

 

[CandleLightSky]

l tend to go on whatever I'm interested in at the time. Recently I read Wolfgang Simson's 'Houses that Change the World' because I was curious about the House Church Movement, and after seeing the Chronicles of Narnia movie I am considering reading all those books. I read both fiction and nonfiction, lately I guess it's been more for information but I still find that enjoyable- I just need to be interested in it.

 

[arunma]

I am currently doing an in-depth study on Matthew 24. Have been researching this section for more than a year now. When I was in high school, the years they taught English Literature, I excelled. But the years they taught English Grammer, I failed. I love to read, fiction and non-fiction. I gave up watching "wrassling" years ago. I read as much as I can lay hands on by such authors as:
Arthur W. Pink
John Gill
James Petigru Boyce
John L. Dagg
Charles Hodge
Benjamin Warfield
John Bunyun
John Piper
John Calvin
Martin Luther
Billy Graham
T.D. Jakes
Augustine
R. L. Dabney
Louis Berkhof
Loraine Boettner
John Murry
John Owen (The Death of Death in the Death of Christ)
Johnathan Edwards
Charles H. Spurgeon
George Whitfield
Just to name a few. And BTW, I like my southern accent, earned me quite a few beers when I was living in "Southern" California.

Hey, you've been reading my pastor!

 

[Ragamuffins]

My priest asked me to read the life story of Sephraim of Sarov, but I cannot seem to get into it. So i have been reading some George MacDonald stuff, like Phantastes.

The last few books I have read...
God's Revelation to the human heart by Fr. Seraphim Rose
The river of Fire by Dr Kallimoros
Searching for God in a land of shallow wells, by Matthew Gallatin
George MacDonald and anthology by CS Lewis
Refelections on the Psalms by CS Lewis

That is all I can think of right now...

 

[California Dreamin']

I'm reading a Christian romance called "Tying the Knot" by Susan May Warren. I was never really into romance books but I looked everywhere for a firefighting related book and she had a book about a female firechief (also a romance) and I loved it! They're fictional but really good!

 

[Happy to be His]

Good morning, I am reading the Christmas blessing right now by Donna VanLiere. This is the second book to the Christmas shoes. Also I have started Knowing God Intimately being as close to Him as you want to be by Joyce Meyer.

I will read just about anything if I can get into it almostimmediately . What about the new movie from cs Lewis. I hear the book is very good????

 

[Razorbuck]

I just finished Basilicon Doron by King James VI & I.

 

[Erinwilcox]

I am currently reading So Much More by the Botkin sisters. So far, it has been full of excellent help for becoming a very feminine woman of God.

 

[pjalford]

Well to be perfectly honest...

The most recent book I completed reading is...

Executive Orders by Tom Clancy

I'm currently reading...

The Jesus Quest: The Third Search For The Jew Of Nazareth by Ben Witherington, III

I read a mix of types of books - fiction, non-fiction, Christian, secular - basically if something appeals to me, I'll at least check it out, even if I don't actually read it.

I've read all of the Left Behind series except for the new prequel - I have a copy of The Regime but just haven't gotten to it yet. I have some of Oliver North's work - some are autographed, and yes, I like Tom Clancy as well.

You wanted to know - so I've given you some insight into what I read.

 

[JPPT1974]

Guidepost Daily 2006 Devotions
I have been getting since 2001.
Very helpful and inspirational.

 

[mlqurgw]

I am currently reading Faith Alone by RC Sproul. Also The True Sense of Atonement for Sin By Christ's Death by John Brine( 1752). I try to read one sermon a day by Spurgeon or others that I have along with my Bible study. My next is Concise Theology by J I Packer and then Scripture Alone by Sproul.