Tips For Choosing Newly Published Christian Books

By Amanda Baird


Read newly published Christian books to educate, inspire, encourage, and entertain. There's a wealth of information out there, information on religion, spirituality, biblical history, morality, truth, evangelism, and Christian living. Before you read any Christian materials, fiction or non-fiction, pray for wisdom in your understanding. You will know you are reading truth if you "test all things; hold on to what is good" as instructed in 1 Thessalonians 5:21. This means to compare what you read with scripture straight from the Bible. The Bible should always win any argument.

The best selling book of all time is the Holy Bible. It's published in several different translations but all translations start with ancient scrolls in Greek and Hebrew. Most Bibles printed today include study guides and topical articles. Students will also find in-depth study aids written for every book of the Bible.

Fiction is a great way to really feel and understand a story and its characters. Historical fiction writers have researched the history and settings of the time, to recreate biblical stories and historical characters. They add possible dialogue and private thoughts to bring the story and characters alive. Other fiction writers create fictional characters and settings that recreate moral and relational conflicts familiar to the reader. An allegory is a modern day parable using people or events to dramatize a hidden meaning.

If you're a new believer your focus should be an overview of scripture. Then you might want to read about everyday life - what it means to live life as a follower of Jesus. Evangelism guides expound on ways all of us can spread the gospel. Historical collections explain the background of biblical times and the history of the church. Biographies give a glimpse into the lives of the great teachers, preachers, evangelists, as well as the martyrs of the faith.

Devotionals, collections of readings expounding on biblical verses, help believers grow closer in their relationship with God. Reading passages and praying is a great starting point for family devotions. Devotionals are a great way to start the day, to gather the family together for prayer time, or to wind down and focus on what's important at the end of the day.

Theological collections are in-depth discussions of biblical meaning and interpretations, the questions that unite as well as separate the church. What makes this religion special, and why should anyone believe the Bible stories? If your faith is weak, or you just want to be sure, or you want to discuss the reasons for your belief with others, look under the category called apologetics, the reasoned defense of the faith.

It's easy to find newly published Christian books. Find them at any Christian bookstore, secular bookstore, and most large department stores, drugstores, and warehouse stores. Buy them online. Visit the local library. Visit your local church and ask if they have a lending library.

How do you choose which newly published Christian books to read first? A good starting place is a church study group. Christian magazines and newsletters will have reviews, recommendations, and advertisements for reading materials. Or start with a book written by your favorite pastor, teacher, TV or radio evangelist. Look online for lists of top sellers. Newly published works are often advertised and displayed prominently in larger bookstores.




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