The Hope of the Believer . . .

Restoration Review, Vol. 31, No. 10, December 1989


BOOK NOTES

K. C. Moser's books continue to be appealing, not only because he was a fore-runner for more open thinking among Churches of Christ, but also because of his insight into the grace of God. The Gist of Romans and The Way of Salvation are still in print at $6.50 each postpaid.

Leslie G. Thomas was another pioneer for greater freedom among our people, and his story is told in Recollections of Ninety One Years by Lila Rogers Newsom. This book is not only important Church of Christ history as reflected in one long, sincere life, but it is good Americana, including reflections on presidential campaigns. $8.00 postpaid.

Leslie Newbigin is always worth reading because of his being an ecumenical statesman for so long. His books are influenced by his passion for unity. The Light Has Come is an exposition of the gospel of John, which is more practical than it is technical. Due to his long years as a missionary in India and his knowledge of Hindu culture this book has special relevance to our own culture. $11.50 postpaid.

John Stott's great little book on What Christ Thinks of the Church is unfortunately out of print. We were able to get a few of the last copies available. $5.95 postpaid for as long as they last.

It is now a decade old, but it is as relevant as ever. You should read Whatever Happened to the Human Race? by C. Everett Koop and Francis Schaeffer. Koop, you recall, was until recently surgeon general. In this book he speaks out on abortion, infanticide, and euthanasia as only he can do. This book may shock you, but you will likely be a more sensitive person from reading it. $6.95 postpaid.

We are still stocking Faith Martin's Call Me Blessed, which is an enlightening study of woman's role in the church. $8.95 postpaid.

Three views are held about the nature of hell. It is an everlasting fire of punishment; it is a temporary penitential fire (purgatory); it is a consuming fire of destruction. Edward

Fudge's The Fire That Consumes takes the third position, and he presents his case with disarming logic. The chances are he will convince you from the Scriptures that the wicked are not destined to endless punishment in hell, but you should read for yourself. $19.95 postpaid.

Those interested in Restoration history should not neglect one of its greatest princes, David Lipscomb. Crying In The Wilderness by Robert E. Hooper is the story of the longtime editor of the Gospel Advocate and one of the founders of the Church of Christ in the South. $14.95 postpaid.

I may be biased, but if you are interested in what really happened in Church of Christ / Christian Church beginnings, then read The Stone-Campbell Movement by Leroy Garrett. $21.95 postpaid. You may also get this book as a free bonus when you send eight subs for this journal, new or renewal, including your own, at $3.00 each, total $24.00. You have to request the free book.

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