Chapter 4

 

Suggestions for Further Reading

 

Recovering the Scandal of the Cross (2000) by Joel B. Green and Mark D. Baker
This biblical and theological examination of the atonement is not as dry as that sounds. The authors ask and answer questions about what salvation means and how the cross makes salvation possible.

 

Born Again (1984) by Charles W. Colson
Set against the backdrop of the explosive Watergate scandal, Colson recounts the story of

his own search for meaning and encounter with Christ.

 

Deep Conversion; Deep Prayer (2006) by Thomas Dubay
One of the most popular and respected Catholic retreat masters and spiritual directors in the USA offers insights about conversion and the life of faith.

 

Knowing Christ (2002) by Alister McGrath
Oxford theologian Alister McGrath offers a personal look at his own spiritual journey and a commentary

on the nature of salvation.

 

The Return of the Prodigal Son (1994) by Henri Nouwen
This is a wonderful set of reflections on Rembrandt’s painting of the prodigal and on the nature

of divine grace.

 

The Life You've Always Wanted (2004) by John Ortberg
John Ortberg calls readers back to the dynamic heartbeat of Christianity—God’s power to bring

change and growth—and reveals both the how and why of transformation.

 

A Theology for the Social Gospel (1917, 1997) by Walter Rauschenbusch
Written during the early decades of the twentieth century, this book still has much to say about how

Christianity relates to social and economic life.

 

The Purpose Driven Life (2002) by Rick Warren
This mega-bestseller focuses on the basics of Christianity and much of it has to do with the personal

dimensions of salvation.

 

The Divine Conspiracy (1997) by Dallas Willard
Willard lays out an understanding of salvation that involves one’s entire way of life.