Jesus is as American as baseball and apple pie. But how this came to be is a complex story--one that Stephen Nichols tells with care and ease. Beginning with the Puritans, he leads readers through the various cultural epochs of American history, showing at each stage how American notions of Jesus were shaped by the cultural sensibilities of the times, often with unfortunate results. Always fascinating and often humorous, Jesus Made in America offers a frank assessment of the story of Christianity in America, including the present. For those interested in the cultural implications of that story, this book is a must-read.

Jesus Made in America: A Cultural History from the Puritans to "The Passion of the Christ"

History

Nichols, Stephen J.

World

IVP Academic

Jonathan Edwards, a leader in the Great Awakening during the eighteenth century, still has much to teach the church. Evangelicals are rediscovering him through the efforts of several authors (John Gerstner, Iain Murray, Harry Stout, and others) and publishers (Banner of Truth, Soli Deo Gloria, and Crossway). Stephen Nichols offers Jonathan Edwards "as an introduction, a gateway into the vast and rewarding life, thought, and writings of Jonathan Edwards." He intends it for anyone who wants to read Edwards but who needs a little help.

Jonathan Edwards: A Guided Tour of His Life and Thought

Biographies & Memoirs

Leaders & Notable People

Presbyterian & Reformed Pub. Co

An introductory guide to the life and works of reformer Martin Luther. His major works are introduced and summarized. Also discussed are his pastoral writings. Protestants of all stripes have long read at least a few of Martin Luther's works, but 21st-century readers need guidance and encouragement. Stephen Nichols' Martin Luther provides both. After an exciting overview of Luther's life and theology, Nichols orients the reader to some of the Reformer's major works: The Bondage of the Will, The Three Treatises, The Small Catechism, and On the Councils and the Church. Luther's ethical writings, "table talk," hymns, and sermons also receive due attention. "A Select Guide to Books by and about Luther" concludes this volume, which displays more than 20 illustrations.

Martin Luther: A Guided Tour of His Life and Thought

Prepared with an introduction, explanatory notes and illustrations—all to help readers in discerning the significance of Luther's call to reformation. The Ninety-Five Theses are reproduced in their entirety.

Martin Luther's 95 Theses

Luther. Martin

J. Gresham Machen (1881–—1937) taught New Testament at Princeton Theological Seminary from 1906 to 1929, when he founded Westminster Theological Seminary. Following three chapters devoted to Machen’'s life, Nichols examines Machen’'s writings on theology and the Bible, on culture, and on the church (including several sermons). A select guide to books by and about Machen, a bibliography, and indexes conclude this accessible introduction to one of the twentieth- century’'s most important theologians.

J. Gresham Machen: A Guided Tour of His Life and Thought

The title essay is followed by five letters between Machen and Harold John Ockenga, and "Skyscrapers and Catherdrals."

J. Gresham Machen's The Gospel And The Modern World: And Other Short Writings

MacHen, J. Gresham

Americas

En este libro, Stephen J. Nichols narra la vida y ministerio de R. C. Sproul: su niñez, formación educativa, matrimonio y relación con su esposa Vesta, su influencia en el evangelismo americano y sus muchas amistades con diversas figuras clave como James Montgomery Boice, John MacArthur, John Piper, J. I. Packer y Chuck Colson. Esta biografía detalla el impacto profundo que tuvo Sproul en las vidas de muchos y destaca las diversas formas en que su legado sigue influenciando a incontables pastores y estudiantes alrededor del mundo.\nIn this book, Stephen J. Nichols offers an in-depth look at Sproul’s life and ministry―his childhood; his formative seminary education; his marriage and partnership with his beloved wife, Vesta; his influence on broader American evangelicalism; and his many friendships with key figures such as James Montgomery Boice, John MacArthur, John Piper, J. I. Packer, and Chuck Colson. This biography details the profound impact Sproul had on the lives of many during his lifetime, and highlights the various ways his legacy continues to influence countless pastors and students worldwide.

R.C. Sproul: Una vida (Spanish Edition)

B&H Español

Belief in the Bible as God's authoritative revelation to humanity forms the bedrock of the Christian faith, laying the groundwork for nearly everything in the practice of theology. For the last 150 years or so, this doctrine has been put under the microscope of the modern age, with focused attention-and criticism-falling on three main subject areas: the authority of Scripture, the sufficiency of Scripture, and the interpretation of Scripture.
Ancient Word, Changing Worlds tells the story of these developments in the doctrine of Scripture in the modern age, combining in one volume both narrative chapters and chapters devoted to primary source materials. This new genre of historical theology will appeal to general readers, who will be drawn in by the book's prose style, and students, who will benefit from features like timelines, charts, explanations of key terms, and introductions and explanatory notes for the primary source documents.

Ancient Word, Changing Worlds: The Doctrine of Scripture in a Modern Age

Religion & Spirituality

Brandt, Eric T.

Christian Books & Bibles

Crossway

Dietrich Bonhoeffer died a martyr’s death at the age of 39 but remains one of the most influential and challenging theologians of our time. His writings teach us the value of cross-centered theology, and his courageous actions against the Nazi regime compel us to consider the cost of discipleship. From Bonhoeffer we learn that the Christian life is lived both alone and together, and that there is a stark difference between cheap and costly grace. With insight, clarity, and wisdom, Stephen Nichols guides us through the words and deeds of this humble yet heroic pastor, whose example shows us that the Christian’s life flows from the cross, for the world.
Part of the Theologians on the Christian Life series.

Bonhoeffer on the Christian Life: From the Cross, for the World

Community & Culture

We may be diligent readers of the Bible and sincere in our desire to relate to its stories, but somewhere between our resolve and reality, we find a disconnect. Could it be that we often miss the forest for the trees? Could it be that we inadvertently try to make the narrative, the story, about us?
In one sense, the story is about us. It is about our creation, our fall into sin, our redemption, and our restoration. We are indeed part of the story, and God has given us each a role.
But, more than that, the Bible is a fascinating story about God―his work, his character, his plan, and his fame. It’s evocative, compelling, meaningful, and of greatest importance. It’s full of flawed characters, grand schemes of redemption, heartache, compassion, toil, and love. And we―all of us―are invited to take up and read the very Word of God.
Stephen Nichols helps us to experience the story and get more out of God’s Word. Here is a book that invites you to enter in, to participate, and to truly appreciate the very story of God.

Welcome to the Story: Reading, Loving, and Living God's Word

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