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 Holy Bible is the number 1 best selling book of all time. It's available in a variety of translations. Many editions contain topical articles and study notes. Newly published study guides offer topical studies and and studies on individual books of the Bible with interpretation and historical context.

Fiction stories may focus on a biblical story or historical times, expanding the scene and dialogue to give readers the feel for the times and the emotional context. Other fiction focuses on modern life, with fictional characters and stories that will resonate with the readers lives, problems, dreams, and concerns. Some fiction is allegorical, using symbolic figures, actions, or representations to present truth, in other words, a modern day parable.

A summary or overview of the Old and New Testament is a good way to start any exploration into biblical studies. Read about the history of biblical times to gain a deeper and fuller understanding. For inspiration and encouragement read the personal testimonies of other Christians and converts, and biographies of the great evangelists, preachers, teachers, and martyrs of the faith. Reading stories about evangelists encourages believers to act on the great commission - to tell the world.

A devotional is an excellent way to keep your focus on God. It's been said that "The family that prays together stays together". You can find 365 day devotionals, 30 day editions, advent and Christmas, Lent and Easter booklets, devotional journals, teen devotionals, and kids devotionals. Use these resources to guide your family in biblical study and meditation. Use a devotional to start and end your day with prayer and meditation on the word of God.

Look for books in the theology section if you want an in-depth understanding of God and God's relationship and interaction with the world. Believers are told "to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you." (1 Peter 3:15). To present a reasoned defense of your faith, look for books on apologetics.

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.

So many to choose from, so little time. So how do you choose? Churches often have study groups that focus on newly published Christian books. Check Christian newsletters or magazines for reading list recommendations. If you have a favorite TV or radio preacher, most are also authors, regularly publishing new books. Online is a good place to find lists of books that are top sellers. Large stores will usually have a special section for newly published materials.




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