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Biblical Worship: Worship Matters, Bob Kauflin
Learn to root your corporate worship in unchanging biblical principles rather than divisive trends. Kauflin’s practical guide focuses on the devastating effects of worshiping the wrong things; basing praise on God’s self-revelation rather than on our assumptions; managing healthy tensions; and maintaining relationships in the worshiping community. It includes a special word for pastors and leaders. Study Guide: Interns will complete the study as they work through the book. (Summary from Crossway)
Gospel: What Is the Gospel?, Greg Gilbert
What is the gospel? It seems like a simple question; yet it has been known to incite some heated responses, even in the church. How are we to formulate a clear biblical understanding of the gospel? Tradition, reason, and experience all leave us ultimately disappointed. If we want answers, we must turn to the Word of God. Gilbert does so in What is the Gospel? Beginning with Paul’s systematic presentation of the gospel in Romans and moving through the sermons in Acts, Gilbert argues that the central structure of the gospel consists of four main subjects: God, man, Christ, and a response. The book carefully examines each and then explores the effects the gospel can have in individuals, churches, and the world. Both Christian and non-Christian readers will gain a clearer understanding of the gospel in this valuable resource. Study Guide: Interns will complete the study as they work through the book. (Summary from 9 Marks)
Music Theory: Essentials of Music Theory, Alfred
Alfred’s Essentials of Music Theory is designed for students of any age, whether listeners or performers, who want to have a better understanding of the language of music. In this all-in-one theory course, you will learn the essentials of music through concise lessons, practice your music reading and writing skills in the exercises, improve your listening skills with the ear-training CDs (available separately or as a Book and CD combo), and test your knowledge with a review that completes each unit. (Summary from Alfred)
Spiritual Disciplines: Habits of Grace, David Mathis
Three seemingly unremarkable principles shape and strengthen the Christian life: listening to God’s voice, speaking to Him in prayer, and joining with His people as the church. Though often viewed as normal and routine, the everyday “habits of grace” we cultivate give us access to these God-designed channels through which His life and power flow—including the greatest joy of all: knowing and enjoying Jesus. Study Guide: Interns will complete the study as they work through the book. (Summary from Crossway)
Systematic Theology: Bible Doctrine, Wayne Grudem
How do we know the Bible is God’s Word? What is sin and where did it come from? How is Jesus fully God and fully man? What are spiritual gifts? When and how will Christ return? If you’ve asked questions like these, then systematic theology is no abstract term. It is an approach to finding answers every Christian needs to know. The second edition of Bible Doctrine takes a widely used upper-level textbook on systematic theology and makes it accessible. Abridged from the second edition of Grudem’s award-winning Systematic Theology, Bible Doctrine covers the same essentials of the faith, giving you a firm grasp on seven key topics: the doctrine of the Word of God, doctrine of God, doctrine of man, doctrine of Christ, doctrine of the application of redemption, doctrine of the church, and doctrine of the future. Study Guide: Interns will complete the study as they work through the book. There is an optional review “test” that can be used to access knowledge. (Summary from Zondervan Academic)