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Reading of Spiritual Literature

'Lay Down the Thing as It Was': Reflections on Books and Reading

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  • Geoff Thomas

This article is about the importance and place of books and reading in the life of the Christian.

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How to Remember What You Read

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  • David Qaoud

Reading is one thing. It is quite another thing to remember what you read. Here are four tips for remembering what you read: pray, read actively, use notes, and read with others.

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Reading Theology

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  • Terreth Klaver

Is reading theology for you? This article argues that reading theology can be a blessed and encouraging experience for every child of God. This is possible when reading theology is done in these three ways.

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Reading Your Bible

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  • Michael P. V. Barrett

How can you read the Bible for true growth? This article suggests a number of principles: read with certain presuppositions (regarding its authority, infallibility, sufficiency, etc.), read with a plan, and read with purpose.

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Reading with Discernment

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  • Tim Challies

Reading good books is essential to the growth of every Christian. How do you know a good book from a bad one? This article gives guidance on reading with discernment.

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Eight Reasons You Need the Puritans More Than You Think

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  • Jeff Robinson

This article outlines eight reasons why the Puritans are of great value for today. It provides also a brief annotated bibliography.

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Five Steps to Be a Better Reader (and Read Better Books)

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  • Scott Slayton

This article offers five tactics to help you read more efficiently. It suggests prioritizing reading, establishing a regular reading routine, taking advantage of small breaks in the day, putting down your phone, and listening to audiobooks.

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How to Read a Christian Book

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  • Jean Williams

Both pastors and Christians ought to be readers. How do you read in such a way that you can absorb and remember what you read? This article offers eleven ways to read a Christian book.

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How Do You Prioritize What You Read?

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  • Tony Reinke

Reading plays a big role in the growth of the pastor. How do you decide which books to read? This article offers six priorities to help you plan your reading and choosing of books that are worth your time.

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I'd Love to Read More, But...

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  • Dave Kraft

Do you have the desire to read but think you do not have time to read? It is not finding time for reading that is the issue; it is making time for reading that is crucial. This article explains how can you do that.

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Why Learn?

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  • Jim Elliff

This article considers the value in lifelong learning, as it is an exercise in loving God with all our mind.

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Why Read the Theology of the Puritans?

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  • Joel R. Beeke

This article gives nine reasons for reading the theology of the Puritans, among which are: they are Trinity-centred, and they wrestle with questions about God's providence and trials.

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9 Reasons Why You Should Read the Puritans

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  • Nathan W. Bingham

This article lists nine benefits one will get in reading the Puritans.

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Rick Warren’s "The Purpose Driven Life" Characteristics of a Christian Life

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  • Henk ten Brinke

This article discusses the Christian life as we find a certain kind of commentary on it in Rick Warren's The Purpose Driven Life.

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Why Christians Must Be Readers

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  • Maurice Roberts

This article on 2 Timothy 4:13 maintains that Christians are called to read.

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Why Women Should Be Readers of Good Books

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  • Andrea Vosslamber

Why should women and mothers read good books? Women must read for their personal growth in their walk with Christ. Wives and mothers should also read to benefit their calling as helper to their husband and teacher of their children.

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Start/Keep Reading

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  • Charles J. Terpstra

God wants and expects you to read. Have you ever thought about that? This article shows that reading, especially reading good books, is part of the Christian life. Why? God desires it, your growth and holiness require it, and it is a way of setting an example to your children. God gave us the Bible, and therefore Bible reading is the starting point.

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The Christian and His Books

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  • Rob Ventura, Jack Buckley

The author of this article defines good Christian books as books that help us better understand the Bible. This article discusses reading in order to grow spiritually: what books should we read, and how should we read them?

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Good Literature: Some Criteria for Evaluating our Reading

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  • Cornelis Pronk

What constitute a good literature? This is the question Christians must ask for their reading. What constitute good reading? This article provides a criterion for evaluating good books for reading. 

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Reading for Leisure and Learning

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  • Rebecca VanDoodewaard

Poetry, biography, nature and science, arts, novels, and history books may form part of the Christian’s reading. How should a Christian approach such categories for his reading? This article explains.

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Why Should I Read the Acts of Synod?

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  • Peter H. Holtvluwer

Love for Christ's church, educating yourself, guarding against errors and abuse, getting engaged in church life, and keeping your promise are the reasons that must make you read the Acts of Synod, since a synod is a gathering of churches of which you are a member.

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Encouraging the Next Generation to Read (3)

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  • Brian Huizinga

In this article ten ways are given by which parents can encourage reading in the home and in the lives of their children as they fulfill their parental mandate.

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Encouraging the Next Generation to Read (2): A Twofold Urgency

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  • Brian Huizinga

By providing the Bible as the covenant book, God demonstrates the significance of reading in the covenant union. Reading is crucial in our present age.

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Encouraging the Next Generation to Read (1): An Introduction to the Subject

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  • Brian Huizinga

Reading is crucial to the Christian life. This article gives the foundation needed to encourage one another to read.

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Read any Good Books? Reformed Books in the Reformed Home

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  • Garry Eriks

Writing and reading good books has been the practice of the church for a long time. This is crucial for the spiritual growth of every Christian. It is also important for the growth of the church. The author of this article highlights the importance of family time for reading in the home.

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Why Read Biographies?

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  • Nathan Eshelman

This article explains the importance of and reasons for reading biographies.

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You Can't Beat a Book

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  • Geoff Thomas

This article is about reading good books, and includes some examples of individuals whose lives were changed through reading.

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A Purpose Driven Life?

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  • John V. Fesko

This article offers a review of Rick Warren's The Purpose-Driven Life.

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Reflections on Writing Bible Commentaries

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  • Allan M. Harman

How are Bible commentaries written? The author explains the process.

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The determining factor of my existence is no longer my past. It is Christ's past. Sinclair B. Ferguson
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