HOW TO BUILD YOUR THEOLOGICAL FOUNDATION



BUILDING A THEOLOGICAL FOUNDATION:

A READING GUIDE

Samuel Ling

President, China Horizon

16334 Fieldcrest Ct., La Mirada, CA 90638

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CONTENTS

Study Bibles 2

Bible Study Aids 2

How to Interpret the Bible 2

Bible Dictionaries 3

Bible Commentaries 3

Topical Analysis of the Bible 4

Theological Dictionaries 4

Bible Surveys 5

Bible Introduction (Background) 5

Doctrine: Creeds, Catechisms and Study Guides 5

Textbooks on Systematic Theology 6

Systematic Theology: Themes 7

Church History 8

Apologetics 9

Modern Thought and Modern Theology 9

Audiotapes and Videotapes 9

Bookstores, Wholesale Distributors, Publishers 9

Periodicals 11

Distributors of Audiotapes and Videotapes 12

Theological Seminaries 13

Building one’s own theological foundation is a life time task. But it is most rewarding, and most importantly, it strengthens your faith and your ministry.

New books are not always better than old books. Spiritual giants like John Stott and J.I. Packer advises the reader to drink from the foundations of ripe, mature theology which has been handed down through the centuries. Let the beginner take heed!

You can begin at a number of points, since a theological system is a comprehensive whole made up of many parts. You can start with a serious study of each book of the Bible; or by studying systematic theology. You may begin by using reference works (e.g. theological dictionaries) to supplement your preparation for Sunday School classes and Bible studies; or you may choose to follow a Bible survey or a Bible textbook.

STUDY BIBLES

Christians need to make the most out of their personal devotions. Building a theological foundation can begin here!

A solid tool is the New Geneva Study Bible (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson / Foundation for Reformation, 1995; $26.99 from Ligonier Ministries, P.O. Box 547500 Orlando FL 32854; 407 333 4244 or 800 435 4343; Fax 407 333 4233). The notes and the special articles all seek to build a solid theological foundation from the historic, 16th century Reformational perspective. If we complement this with the Life Application Bible (Tyndale and Zondervan, 1988), we will have two tools to build solid, practical Bible studies and sermons.

For Chinese readers, the NIV Study Bible published by Christian Renewal Ministries (Sheng jing: xin guo ji ban yan du ben, or The CRM Study Bible, Milltown, NJ: Christian Renewal Ministries, 1996) is the most complete study Bible. However one should not ignore the study Bible edited by China Graduate School of Theology’s faculty: Sheng jing: chuan zhu zhu xi ben [The Bible: CGST Study Edition] (Hong Kong: Christian Communications Ltd., 1987). The bottom half of every page is shaded in gray, and packed with thought-provoking questions (no answers, just questions!).

The ones I have listed are aimed at building one’s theological foundations.

There are other study Bibles for devotional use.

BIBLE STUDY AIDS

To help you along in your Bible study, I would recommend works which stimulate your thinking. The best tool is Search the Scriptures (London: Inter Varsity Press, 1949), which has been translated into Chinese as Yan Jing Ri Ke (Hong Kong: Christian Communications Ltd., 1972, 1980, 1982; 3 volumes). Two questions are given for every passage from Genesis to Revelation. No answers, just questions! This is probably the most difficult book in its category, but well worth your diligent effort in digging into the Word of God. When you have adequately and correctly answered the two questions for every passage, you almost have a sermon/Bible study lesson ready!

Another book in the same category is This Morning With God (IVP), and the Chinese translation is Qing Chen Jing Si Zhu Hua (Hong Kong: Seed Press, 1976-1981; 4 volumes). There are a greater number of questions for each passage; and they are easier to answer. I would use this book in conjunction with Search the Scriptures.

HOW TO INTERPRET THE BIBLE

For many decades, T. Norton Sterrett’s How to Understand Your Bible (Downers Grove, IL: Inter Varsity Press, 1974) was a standard evangelical text, for Sunday School, Bible studies and Bible college classes. The Chinese translation is: An older text on hermeneutics (the science of interpreting the Bible) is Louis Berkhof’s Principles of Bilbical Interpretation (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans). More recent books on interpretation have been written by R.C. Sproul and John Stott. Shorter works in Chinese include A. Stibbs’ Understanding God’s Word (Milltown, NJ: Christian Renewal Ministries, 1975).

With the advent of neo-evangelicalism, scholars are shying away from emphasizing the doctrinal unity of Scripture, leaning toward highlighting the historical progression and the variety of literary genres reflected in the various books of the Bible. This newer approach can be seen in Gordon Fee, How to Study the Bible for All Its Worth, a popular guide to the different genres of literature in the Bible.

Dan Doriani’s Getting the Message (Phillipsburg, NJ: Presbyterian and Reformed, 1996) is a fresh, dynamic approach to Bible interpretation which is faithful to the inspiration and authority of Scripture, and in dialogue with contemporary theories of interpretation. Doriani also balancesconcerns of the heart with those of the mind.

BIBLE DICTIONARIES

The one single volume which I think a Christian should purchase to supplement his/her Bible is The New Bible Dictionary (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans; originally published by Inter Varsity Press, 1962); Chinese translation: Sheng Jing Xin Ci Dian (2 volumes; Hong Kong: Tien Dao, 1993, 1997). When you are preparing for a Bible study lesson/sermon, look up the most significant (heavy) doctrinal words in the dictionary, e.g.: sacrifice, temple, church, love, righteousness, faith, justification, inspiration, God, etc. Also, read one article a day during a spare moment (before you go to bed!)! It will really enrich your understanding of what God’s Word teaches.

The Chinese version, based on the 1982 2nd edition, is expensive, but well worth the cost. Note: there are at least three English versions: the original New Bible Dictionary (the cover may look different because of different printings); the Tyndale Illustrated Bible Dictionary (3 volumes); and the New Bible Dictionary: Third Edition. I prefer the first: it is the original, it is the cheapest, and since it is older, it is not as much affected by contemporary theories of biblical criticism. The Tyndale edition is in 3 volumes, and has many illustrations in color. The text is the same as the older version; only the illustrations are new; and the price is rather high.

BIBLE COMMENTARIES

Commentaries are very useful in giving you balance, an overall view, and things you may overlook in preparing sermons. My favorite New Testament commentary series is William Hendriksen, The New Testament Commentary (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker); it was completed after Hendriksen’s death by Dr. Simon Kistemaker of Reformed Theological Seminary. Hendriksen - Kistemaker is expository and homiletical; that is, the commentary reads like a sermon. There are many helpful outlines, and I Corinthians, in particular, was written by Kistemaker who responded intelligently to contemporary debates, e.g. the place of women in the ministry of the church.

The single one-volume Bible commentary most available and most helpful is The New Bible Commentary: Revised (Eerdmans, 1970; Chinese translation was based on original version: The New Commentary, Inter Varsity, 1953; in Chinese: Sheng Jing Xin Shi, Hong Kong: Christian Witness Press, 1958). It is compact, and does not intend to answer every theological question. But is is a helpful overview of the content of the passage.

Ripe, mature commentaries on the various books of the Bible have been written by Puritans and other church leaders since the 17th century. They have been collected in The Geneva Commentaries, published by Banner of Truth Trust.

Campus Evangelical Fellowship in Taiwan has been translating the Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries and the Tyndale New Testament Commentaries series (English original published by Inter Varsity Press). They are very helpful. More recently written commentaries contain evangelical scholar’s dialogue with, and use of, contemporary theories of Bible interpretation.

The Anchor Bible and other commentary series published by Word and Zondervan put the reader in touch with contemporary debates in Bible background and interpretation.

TOPICAL ANALYSIS OF THE BIBLE

The Topical Analysis of the Bible (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 1991) was edited by Walter Elwell at Wheaton College. It has been translated into Chinese and published by Logos Publishers in 1996 as Zhu Ti Hui Shi Sheng Jing (Hong Kong: Logos Publishers, Unit 1011, Fo Tan Industrial Centre, 26 Au Pui Wan Street, Fo Tan, Shatin, Hong kong, fax 852 2687 0281, 1997). This is an arrangement of Bible verses according to an order in systematic theology. All the verses are quoted in full.

THEOLOGICAL DICTIONARIES

The New Dictionary of Theology, edited by Sinclair Ferguson, David F. Wright and J.I. Packer (Downers Grove, IL: Inter Varsity, 1988) is a standard volume for evangelicals. It stands in the center of the evangelical movement. The Chinese equivalent, Dang Dai Shen Xue Ci Dian (2 volumes, edited by Arnold Yeung -- Yang Mu Gu), leans more toward the center of the contemporary academic scene. For example, while Yeung has added new material to the original English text, he does not always give equal treatment to more conservative views (e.g. his work in the article on “Apologetics”). Yeung’s work can be supplemented by Charles Chao’s A Dictionary of Theological Terms (Shen xue ming ci ci dian, Reformation Translation Fellowship, 3rd edition, 1998). Chao is Reformed, and gives a more conservative interpretation of key terms. Another helpful work is Walter Elwell’s Evangelical Dictionary of Theology (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 1984). Elwell has been teaching theology at Wheaton College for many years.

Dr. Colin Brown of Fuller Theological Seminary was editor of The New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1975; 4 volumes, including index), the standard work which has taken into account contemporary critical theories. A broader academic volume consulted by students of religion and theology is Gerhard Kittel, ed. (translated by Geoffrey W. Bromiley), Theological Dictionary of the Theology of New Testament (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1964-74, 10 volumes). Fortunately, this has been abridged into one volume, nicknamed the “Little Kittel”: Theological Dictionary of the New Testament: Arbdiged in One Volume (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1985). Both give definitions of the word in Greek, along with background in Hebrew and Old Testament usage as well as secular Greek usage.

BIBLE SURVEYS

For the Old Testament, two one-volume textbooks are conservative and highly readable: Jack Scott, God’s Plan Unfolded (Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House, 1976), and Leon Wood, A Survey of Israel’s History (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1970). Scott‘s is a clearly covenantal perspective.

The Christian Education and Publications Committee (Presbyterian Church in America) has published a very substantial series entitled Adult Biblical Education Series (Committee on Christian Education and Publications, 1852 Century Place, Suite 101, Atlanta, GA 30345, 1980). There is one volume introducing the Old Testament; one volume introducing the New Testament; and numerous volumes treating every part of the Bible. Lessons are written out in full, for the benefit of the Sunday School teacher or Bible study leader. Lessons may be too long to be covered in 1 hour; I suggest using one of Scott’s lessons for two sessions. Sometimes Scott will include other materials, e.g. sketches of Church History. Available from the Christian Education and Publications bookstore in Atlanta, Georgia.

BIBLE INTRODUCTION (BACKGROUND)

Two standard, older evangelical introductions to the background of the Bible were written by Gleason Archer (A Survey of Old Testament Introduction, Chicago, IL: Moody Press, 1964) and Merrill Tenney (New Testament Survey, Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1961). Students at Moody and Trinity have nicknamed Archer’s book “The Yellow Bible,” since Dr. Archer used to examine the students on their memory of the content in it! Tenney is available in Chinese: Xin Yue Zong Lan (Hong Kong: China Alliance Press, 1976).

A more scholarly approach is New Testament Introduction by Donald Guthrie of London Bible College (IVP). Guthrie gives an overview of the many theories on a debate, and then seeks to offer reasonable support for the conservative view.

Other evangelical scholars who have stood firm in the midst of the academic world include: F. F. Bruce (author of dozens of books) and Dr. Metzger of Princeton Seminary (expert on New Testament textual criticism).

DOCTRINE: CREEDS, CATECHISMS, STUDY GUIDES

To build one’s theological foundation from the beginning, or to teach young people, I suggest two catechisms: The Shorter Catechism with Scripture Proofs (Banner of Truth Trust, 3 Murrayfield Road, Edinburgh EH12 6EL, Scotland; or P O. Box 621, Carlisle, PA 17103, USA; US $1.00) and The First Catechism (Great Commission Publications, 3640 Windsor Park Drive, Suite 100, Suwanee, GA 30024-1800, 1996, 95 cents). Both can be ordered from the CEP bookstore.

The Shorter Catechism was written during the Westminster Assembly (1647) to be used by churches to teach their young people Bible doctrine. Since then, it has become the best exposition of Protestant doctrines in history! Dr. J. I. Packer has, on many occasions, required his theology class to memorize all the 100+ answers! For the contemporary adult, we may need a study guide to accompany it: G. I. Williamson, The Shorter Catechism for Study Classes (Phillipsburg, NJ: Presbyterian and Reformed Publishing, 1970; 2 volumes), available from CEP bookstore. Reformation Translation Fellowship has translated this as Ji Du Jiao Yao Dao Chu Jie [First Steps in Christian Doctrine] (Taipei: Reformation Translation Fellowship,1979), useful for training classes for elders, deacons and Sunday School teachers. I would use it in high school and college Sunday School classes.

The more complete exposition of Reformational doctrine is The Westminster Confession of Faith, Larger and Shorter Catechisms (Atlanta, GA: Presbyterian Church in America, 3rd edition, 1990; available from CEP bookstore). Get the version with scripture texts! I particularly appreciate the Confession’s definition of the authority of the Bible (Chapter 1); its explanation of assurance of salvation (chapter 19); and the Larger Catechism’s explanation of the use of God’s law. Both the Larger and the Shorter Catechism devotes plenty of space to explaining the Ten Commandments and the Lord’s Prayer. G. I. Williamson has written The Westminster Confession of Faith for Study Classes (Phillipsurg, NJ: Presbyterian and Reformed, 1964) as a study guide. The Confession and the Shorter (not the Larger) Catechism has been collected in Reformation Translation Fellowship’s creeds volume: Li Dai Jiao Hui Xin Tiao Jing Xuan [Ecumenical Creeds and Reformed Confessions and Catechisms] (Taipei: Reformation Translation Fellowship, 1993). Another standard Chinese colleciton of creeds is: Li dai ji du jiao xin tiao [Confessions, Catechisms and Church Councils] (Hong Kong: Chinese Christian Council, 1957).

The Presbyterian Church (USA) has compiled a volume of creeds known as The Book of Confessions (Office of the General Assembly, Presbyterian Church (USA), 100 Witherspoon Street, Louisville, KY 40202-1396, 800-524-2612 or 502-569-5000 ext. 2503, 1996; $4.00). Fuller Seminary’s bookstore should carry it regularly. It contains most of the Reformed creeds, along with 20th century statements which may contain a Neo-Orthodox / Barthian slant. It is an inexpensive, helpful reference work.

TEXTBOOKS ON SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY

For many years, the standard Reformed textbook is Louis Berkhof, Systematic Theology (Carlisle, PA: Banner of Truth, 1939; reprinted in numerous editions). Dr. Berkhof taught systematic theology for many years at Calvin Seminary, and can be considered a 20th century “heir” to Charles Hodge (see below). A companion volume is his A History of Christian Doctrines (which has been translated: Ji du jiao jiao yi shi, Taipei: Reformation Translation Fellowship, 1984). Solid, comprehensive, succinct. Both should be used together.

Berkhof has written a shorter version, A Manual of Christian Doctrine, which has been translated by Rev. Charles Chao of the Reformation Translation Fellowship, entitled Ji Du Jiao Jiao Yi Gai Lun (Taipei: Reformation Translation Fellowship, 1974). A still shorter version is A Summary of Christian Doctrine (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans 1938, reprinted numerous times), published by Tien Dao Publishers in Hong Kong as Ji Du Jiao Jiao Yi Gai Yao (Hong Kong: Tien Dao Publishing House, 1978, 1983, 1986). A must buy!

Two standard works on systematic theology are probably too long for the beginner, but a worthwhile investment for future study: John Calvin’s Institutes of the Christian Religion (tr. Ford Lewis Battles; Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1960; 2 volumes), and Charles Hodge, Systematic Theology (Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdmans, many editions, 3 volumes; there is a one-volume abridged edition). Calvin’s work is unparalled; you can buy a Chinese excerpted version in the Ji Du Jiao Li Dai Ming Zhu Ji Cheng (Christian Classics Library) series, published by Chinese Christian Literature Council, Hong Kong. The Chinese title is Ji Du Jiao Yao Yi. (volumes 5-6 of the series). Hodge was systematic theology professor at Princeton Seminary in the 19th century; although many people would no longer use his “arguments from experience,” and many cannot read the Latin sections of the 3 volume text, Hodge remains a tower of strength defending the orthodox, Reformed, evangleical positions. 21st century readers will find the one-volume abridged version much easier to use!

For the average, beginning student (seminarian, layperson or Sunday School teacher), two easier one-volume texts are: James M. Boice, Foundations of Christian Faith (Downers Grove, IL: Inter Varsity Press, 1986; formerly 4 volumes), and Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1994). Boice is pastor at Tenth Presbyterian Church, and a staunch defender and able expositor of Bible doctrines. He follows the same outline as Calvin’s Institutes. Parts I, II and III of Boice has been translated into Chinese as: Quan quan zhi shen [The Sovereign God] (Milltown, NJ: Christian Renewal Ministries); Jiu shu zhi shen [God the Redeemer] (Milltown, NJ: Christian Renewal Ministries, 1997); and Xiang shen jue xing []Awakening to God] (Milltown, NJ: Christian Renewal Ministries, 1999).

Grudem is Reformed, and sympathetic to certain themes in the contemporary charismatic movement. Grudem adds a hymn at the end of every chapter, and his sectional headings are framed in questions; highly readable!

SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY: THEMES

Doctrine of Revelation

John Frame, The Doctrine of the Knowledge of God (Phillipsburg, NJ: Presbyterian and Reformed, 1987).

J. I. Packer, Fundamentalism and the Word of God (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1958). Chinese: Ji yao zhu yi yu shen di dao (Hong Kong: Christian Communications Ltd., 1962).

J. I. Packer, Truth and Power: The Place of Scripture in the Christian Life. Wheaton, IL: Harold Shaw, 1996.

The Infallible Word, by the faculty of Westminster Theological Seminary.

The Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy (1978).

Doctrine of God

J. I. Packer, Knowing God (Downers Grove, IL: Inter Varsity Press, 1973). Chinese: Ren shi shen (Hong Kong: Christian Communications Ltd., 1979).

J. I. Packer, Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God (Downers Grove, IL: Inter Varsity Press, 1961). Chinese: Chuan fu yin yu shen di zhu quan (Reformation Translation Fellowship).

Doctrine of Man, Culture, Anthropology

Abraham Kuyper, Lectures on Calvinism (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1931; still in print).

Harvie M. Conn, Eternal Word and Changing Worlds: Anthropology, Theology and Mission in Trialogue. (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1982.)

Doctrine of Salvation

Sinclair Ferguson, The Christian Life: A Doctrinal Introduction (Carlisle, PA: Banner of Truth Trust, 1981).

John Murray, Redemption Accomplished and Applied (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1955). Chinese translation: Zai si jiu shu qi en (Hong Kong: Tien Dao, 1993).

Doctrine of the Holy Spirit

John Owen, The Holy Spirit.

Doctrine of the Church

Edmund P. Clowney, The Church (Downers Grove, IL: Inter Varsity Press, 1995).

Kuiper, The Glorious Body of Christ. Chinese translation: Ji du rong yao di shen ti (Taipei: Reformation Translation Fellowship, 1994).

The Place of Women in the Church

Susan Foh, Women and the Word of God (Phillipsburg, NJ: Presbyterian and Reformed, 1979).

James Hurley, Man and Woman in Biblical Perspective (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1981).

Doctrine of the Last Things

Robert G. Clouse, ed., The Meaning of the Millennium: Four Views. Downers Grove, IL: Inter Varsity Press, 1977. Chinese: Qian xi nian si guan (Taipei: China Evangelical Seminary, 1977).

CHURCH HISTORY

We will not review the standard texts in church history. We will only introduce works which help build one’a theological foundation.

For the beginner (Sunday School student), The Church in History by B. K. Kuiper (CSI Publications, 1951; Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, reprinted 1998) is highly readable, and contains many, many pictures and charts. It has been translated by Mrs. Morley (Sophie Lin) Lee, under the title Li Shi Di Gui Ji(Taipei: Campus Evangelical Fellowship, 1986). The book was originally written for senior high students in Christian high schools. Well illustrated with pictures, charts and maps, it is most helpful for any adult beginner in church history.

A highly readable English textbook is Bruce Shelley’s Church History in Plain Language (Dallas, TX: Word, 1982). It is much longer than Kuiper, and is written from a generally evangelical (sometimes Baptist) point of view. Shelley chooses important themes in church history, and always begins a chapter with an anecdote.

For Reformation history, standard works include: Roland Bainton, The Protestant Reformation in the 16th Century, (Boston, MA: Beacon Press, 1952), and his biography of Martin Luther: Here I Stand (available in Chinese, entitled Zhei shi wo di li chang). For the Reformed movement, try John T. McNeill, The History and Character of Calvinism (New York: Oxford University Press, 1954), and Douglas F. Kelly, The Emergence of Liberty in the Modern World: The Influence of Calvin on Five Governments from the 16th through 18th Centuries (Phillipsburg, NJ: Presbyterian and Reformed, 1982).

APOLOGETICS

A beginniner’s text for Sunday School classes is Richard Pratt, Every Thought Captive (Phillipsburg, NJ: Presbytian and Reformed).

Francis Schaeffer’s Escape from Reason (Downers Grove, IL: Inter Varsity Press, 1968) and How Should We Then Live? (Old Tappan, NJ: Revell, 1976) are classic critiques of humanistic culture in western history from a biblical perspective. Both have been translated into Chinese; the latter is more readable: Qian ju ke jian (Hong Kong: China Alliance Press, 19__).

MODERN THOUGHT AND MODERN THEOLOGY

A most succinct summary and critique of modern schools of theology (both liberal and conservative) is found in Harvie M. Conn, Contemporary World Theology: A Layman’s Guidebook (Presbyterian and Reformed, 1973). The Chinese translation is entitled Xian dai shen xue lun ping , translated by Rev. Charles Chao and Rev. Watson Soong (Taipei: Reformation Translation Fellowship, 1973).

AUDIOTAPES AND VIDEOTAPES

The reader may consider securing audio and videotapes of lectures on theology, biblical doctrine and apologetics from Regent College Bookstore and Ligonier Ministries. The latter is the teaching ministry of R. C. Sproul, and has a very elaborate catalog, free upon request. The reader may consider subscribing to Ligonier’s monthly devotional magazine, Tabletalk.

Other sources of theology tapes include: Westminster Media/Westminster Theological Seminary bookstore; and the extension studies offices of Reformed Theological Seminary and Covenant Theological Seminary. You may or may not need to enroll in extension/distance learning courses, in order to purchase the tapes.

BOOKSTORES, WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTORS, PUBLISHERS

Alleluia Books 603 N New Ave #A-C Monterey Pk CA 91755

Voice/Fax 626 571 6769 800 795 1985

■ Rev. Huang carries books from over 100 Chinese Christian publishers!

Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals (ACE) – The Cambridge Declaration (April 1996) 1716 Walnut St., Philadelphia PA 19103 PO Box 2000 Phila PA 19103 215 546 3696

■ Dr. James Boice and his partners call the church back to the 5 emphases of the Reformation: the Bible only; Christ only; salvation by grace only; through faith only; and for the glory of God only. Get the Cambridge Declaration (1996) free, as well as a catalog! ACE also publishes Modern Reformation magazine.

Ambassadors For Christ Gospel Book House PO Box 0280 Paradise PA 17562

717 687 8564 or 800 624 3504

■ Publishes a catalog; and a separate listing of books helpful for mainland Chinese scholars ministry.

Back to God Hour 6555 W. College Dr., Palos Heights, IL 60463

708 371 8700 Fax 708 371 1415 BTGH@

■ Publishes TODAY, a devotional guide, in English, and in an English-Chinese bilingual format.

Banner of Truth P O Box 621 Carlisle PA 17103 717 249 5747 Fax 717 249 0604

■ The standard publisher of Puritan titles; get their catalog, and subscribe to their magazine.

Barnabas Resources Altadena CA

■ Dr. Robert Clinton publishes his own books on leadership. Get a price list.

Campus Evangelical Fellowship PO Box 13-144 Taipei Taiwan 100 Republic of China 886 2 2368 2361 fax 886 2 2367 2139 info@.tw

■ Has published many reference works and theological books.

China Ministries International (RTF books) 1605 E. Elizabeth Pasadena CA 91104 626 398 2343 Fax 626 398 2361 104435.2547@

■ Carries many Reformation Translation Fellowship titles.

China Source ICS/BGC, Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL 60187 630 752 5951 Fax 630 752 5916

■ Carries many exceptional books, tapes, videos, etc. on China ministry. Expert advice from these materials!

Christian Communications Inc. of Canada 416 297 6540 Fax 416 297 6675

■ Publishes a series of books for mainland Chinese scholars ministry!

Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation CCEF 1803 E Willow Grove Ave Glenside PA 19038 215 884 7676

■ Carries books, videos and conducts courses on biblical counseling.

Christian Education and Publications Bookstore (PCA) 1852 Century Place, Atlanta, GA 30345 800 283 1357 404 320 3363

■ Carries many doctrinal books, Sunday School materials, etc.

Christian Reformed Home Missions 616 246 0772

■ Carries Discover Your Gifts and other helpful guides.

Christian Renewal Ministries 200 N Main St Milltown NJ 08850 732 828 4545

Fax 732 745 2878

■ Published the Chinese NIV Study Bible; James Boice’s Foundations of the Christian Faith; Francis Schaeffer’s The Church Before the Watching World, etc.

Covenant Theological Seminary Bookstore 12330 Conway Rd St Louis MO 63141 314 434 0110 Fax 314 434 5525

■ A helpful staff gets you Reformed and evangelical works. Covenant Seminary belongs to the Presbyterian Church in America.

Great Commission Publications

3640 Windsor Park Drive, Ste 100, Suwanee, GA 30024 770 831 9084 800 695 3387

■ Publishes Sunday School textbook series for children, youth and adults. Get a catalog AND a Sunday School catalog!

Institute for Biblical Counseling and Discipleship

5333 Lake Murray Blvd., La Mesa, CA 91942

619 462 9775

■ Carries books, videos on Biblical counseling, and conducts courses.

MacLaurin Institute 331 17th Ave. SE Minneapolis MN 55414

612 378 2159 Fax 612 378 1935 osburn002@maroon.tc.umn.edu

■ Aims to share a Biblical worldview with international students; a most intriguing book list! Get it!

Presbyterian and Reformed Publishing Co PO Box 109 Phillipsburg NJ 08865-0817 (Cust #20965) 800 631 0094 908 454 0505 Fax 908 859 2390

■ Publishes a variety of Reformed theological (and popular Christian) books. Get the catalog; P&R runs sales often.

Reformation Translation Fellowship P O Box 17-154 Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China / No. 46, Sec. 1, Chung Yang North Road, 3rd Floor, Peitou 112, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China Fax 886 2 8965360

US Board: Dr. Robert Heimburger 76122.1433@

■ Ask for catalog

Regent College Bookstore 5800 University Blvd Vancouver BC V6T 2E4 604 228 1820 Fax 604 224 3097 800 334 3279 bookstore@regent-college.edu regent-

■ Most worthwhile to get on their mailing list, and to read about the audiotapes they carry, which were recorded from lectures/courses taught at Regent.

Westminster Theological Seminary Campus Bookstore P O Box 1073 Glenside PA 19038 215 886 0999 888 987 2665 = 888 WTS BOOK Fax 215 886 5352

■ Inquire about their catalog, as well as the tape catalog (lectures at WTS recorded!) from Westminster Media, also on WTS campus.

PERIODICALS

Back to God Hour, 6555 W. College Dr., Palos Heights, IL 60463

708 371 8700 Fax 708 371 1415 BTGH@

■ Today devotional magazine; English edition; Chinese-English bilingual edition

CCCOWE (Chinese Coordination Centre of World Evangelism)

Fax 852 2787 4670 Lit Dept Fax 852 2789 4740 Ph 852 2391 0411

■ Publishes Chinese Churches Today (Chinese) and Chinese Around the World (Enlgish). Standard must-reading for every Chinese Christian church leader.

CGST Journal 5 Devon Road Kowloon Hong Kong

■ Published by China Graduate School of Theology.

Chinese Christian Mission 707 762 1314Fax 707 762 1713 ccmlit@

■ Proclaim (Chinese) and Challenger (English) magazines; bookroom

Hong Kong Christian Times Fax 852 2785 8335 chritime@

■ weekly newspaper

Logos and Pneuma / Institute for Sino-Christian Studies Fax 852 2601 6977

■ Liu Xiaofeng’s translation of Russian/European theology, etc.

Overseas Campus 310 316 4160 cefoc@

■ Magazine; books on mainland Chinese ministry

Theology and Belief – Mr. Zhongxin Wang nanjing@bu.edu

144 Hancock St. Auburndale, MA 02166 617 965 2133 Fax 617 244 0690

■ Chinese Christian Scholars Association (mainland Chinese and others)

DISTRIBUTORS OF AUDIOTAPES AND VIDEOTAPES

Bible Study Hour 1716 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19103

Gospel Films (Francis Schaeffer, How Should We Then Live?) 800 253 0413

Gospel Tape Ministry (Chinese) 15640 Twin Valley Ct Silver Spring MD 20906 301 924 0723

Inter Varsity (IVCF) Media 800 828 2100

■ Videos: Doors of Opportunity, Proclaim

Liognier Ministries PO Box 547500 Orlando FL 32854

400 Technology Park, Ste 150 Lake Mary FL 32746 v 407 333 4244

407 333 4244 800 435 4343 Fax 407 333 4233

Main Entry Editions (Dr. Peter and Mrs. Rebecca Jones)

1057 Chestnut Drive, Escondido CA 92025 760 741 3750 info@spirit-

■ Audio series: Spirit Wars. Books: The Gnostic Empire Strikes Back; Spirit Wars

Mission to North America (PCA) 1852 Century Place Atlanta GA 30345 404 320 3330

■ Videos: Proclaim Liberty, etc.

Stephen Tong Evangelical Ministries International (STEMI)

P O Box 823 Carmel IN 46032 800 565 4243 Fax 317 818 6908

■ Price list/catalog of Stephen Tong’s books and some tapes

THEOLOGICAL SEMINARIES

China Evangelical Seminary PO Box 30-525 Taipei Taiwan 100 Republic of China

886 2 2365 9151 Fax 886 2 2365 0225 cesadm@.tw

Covenant Theological Seminary 12330 Conway Road St Louis MO 63141

314 434 4044 800 264 8064 Fax 314 434 4819

Fuller Theological Seminary

110 N Oakland Pasadena CA 91182 800 235 2222

International Theological Seminary Dr. Joseph Tong, President 1600 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles CA 90017 213 413 8683

Logos Evangelical Seminary

9358 Telstar Ave. El Monte CA 91731 626 571 5110 Fax 626 571 5119

Reformed Theological Seminary 1015 Maitland Center Commons Maitland FL 32751

RTS Charlotte 2101 Carmel Road Charlotte NC 28226-6399 800 752 3282 RTS Orlando 407 875 8388 Fax 407 875 0879

RTS Jackson 601 922 4988 Fax 601 922 1153

RTS Charlotte 704 366 5066 Fax 704 366 9295

Regent College 5800 University Blvd. Vancouver BC V6T 2E4 604 224 3245

Fax 604 224 3097 Bookstore 800 334 3279 bookstore@regent-college.edu

Singapore Bible College 9-15 Adam Road Singapore 289886 Phone 65 446 4677

Trinity Evangelical Divinity School 2065 Half Day Road Deerfield IL 60015

800 345 TEDS 847 317 8000

Tyndale College and Seminary 25 Ballyconnor Ct Toronto ON M2M 4B3

416 226 6380 Fa 416 226 4148

Westminster Theological Seminary (Philadelphia)

PO Box 27009 Chestnut Hill Philadelphia PA 19118

215 887 5511 800 626 8599 Registrar Fax 215 887 5404

Pasadena, California

May 18, 1999

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