New and Noteworthy: Authors from Churches of Christ, February 2015

EVANGELISM God’s Mystery

Stafford North. God’s Mystery . Nashville, Tenn.: 21st Century Christian Publishing, 2014. 125 pages, $8.99.

North, longtime professor of Bible at Oklahoma Christian University, presents an overview of the Bible’s story of God’s reconciliation to man. 

Each chapter includes a hymn and memory verse. Maps, timelines and photos appear throughout the book. Ten simple drawings help readers internalize the story of the Bible, to share it with others. A series of video sermons is forthcoming.

MEMOIR Mobility Matters

Amy L. Bovaird. Mobility Matters: Stepping Out in Faith . St. Girard, Penn.: Amy L. Bovaird, 2014. 188 pages. $16.97.

After teaching abroad for much of her career, Bovaird learned she was going blind. When she returned to the States, she learned she was losing her hearing as well. 

Undaunted, the graduate of Oklahoma Christian University and member of the Erie Church of Christ in Pennsylvania continues teaching and shares her story here.

ACADEMIC The Church According to Paul

James W. Thompson. The Church According to Paul: Rediscovering the Community Conformed to Christ . Grand Rapids, Mich.: Baker Academic, 2014. 289 pages. $26.99.

Thompson, scholar-in-residence at the Graduate School of Theology at Abilene Christian University in Texas, presents his third book based on Paul’s teachings. With extensive use of Greek terms and footnotes, this book is appropriate for classroom or scholarly study.