Wow! I am from India. I cannot imagine a building a library like this in India. You guys are truly blessed! Just praying that God will provide something similar to this. I work a regular full time job and don't even have separate home. Hope the next generation sees something like this!
The way you have it set up seems like you should be able to study in there pretty easy. I love it..... I just started building me a little library myself, been saved about 4 years so I'm still trying to figure out what kind of material to study to keep growing and this library tour gave me great insight...... Thanks and God bless you Pastor
Thank you for the tour! I never really realized how much thought and work goes into a Pastor's sermons. It just seems so effortless! I really appreciate what you men of God do for us! thank you and may God continue to bless you in His ministry through you! 😇 ~Sylvia
I think it woukd be stunning if you got the Billy bookcase extention at the top to make it reach the ceiling, and store all the books you have on top. And a rug would also make it super cozy
You are a true blue pastor and theologian, Dr. Johannsson!! You have quite a library and I am so impressed!!! You'd probably make Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI blush with delight because HE has an impressive personal theology library, as well. In fact, your video presentation almost makes me want to go and acquire a whole lot of books online about theology!! By the way, I admire your demeanor as a man of the cloth. You seem like the man of God who would let people decide for themselves whether or not to follow Jesus Christ and who doesn't pressure people or guilt-trip them into accepting Him as their Savior like some people I've seen on TV or have encountered in my personal life. :) :)
It is interesting when you show the book " a way to pray by mathew henry" then I remember the simplicity of Lords prayer by our Lord. I think we humans like to make stuff complicated. But nice library.
That's the beauty of Henry's book, it's just prayers from the Bible or compiled in Bible words. Nothing could be simpler. I often tell people that are looking for help in their prayer life to pray the Lord's Prayer twice a day, and pray through the whole book of psalms once a month (5 psalms a day). Then one could pray through many of the other great prayers throughout Scripture as well (Daniel, David, Solomon, Nehemiah etc).
What a blessing that was! Thank you for that tour! I have writer's cramp writing all the titles I need, LOL. Question: I love the Puritans, and one of my favorites is Jeremiah Burroughs. I am trying to find 2 books for my Burroughs collection, "Gospel Conversation" and "Hope." These seem to be very hard to find. Any advice on where I could find these titles? Also, besides Banner of Truth and Reformation Heritage Books, do you have any bookstore recommendations for hard-to-find reformed theology works, commentaries, and rare Puritan works? Thanks, Brother, and thank you for being an obedient servant of our Lord and King, Jesus Christ!
Great library. I am building up my collection of theology books at the moment. I am trying to find a good Bible commentary set, one that is exhaustive with encyclopedia like volumes.
Pastor Dane, Are you still doing the podcast? I haven't seen any new content. I know how busy the schedule can be. You are all in my prayers for health and safety. You are a blessing brother. Thank you for all you do. In Jesus name...
Pastor Brett, I have been keeping up with your content as well. Thank you for your defense of Gods Word! Right now we don't have anything coming up. This next week I was thinking of doing a couple of short talks on some text critical subjects. We will see. My wife just had my daughter today so we will see! Thank you brother, prayers going your way as well.
I am not a believer, but am impressed with the massive linguistic section of your books. Do all pastors study the ancient languages of the bible to such an extent, or is that just a personal interest of yours? My own library has an equally large linguistic input, but they are all books and dictionaries of modern spoken languages.
What bookcases are you using? Are those the billy bookcases from IKEA? If so, how have they stood up over time, has there been any sagging? Been looking to upgrade my bookshelves as mine are sagging! Thanks!
Dirty trick for billy bookcases: glue and tack a narrow, solid piece of wood for reinforcement along the BACK of the shelf. You lose no usable height (unless the book is full depth).
Neil will be more thorough on historical issues, political stuff going on etc that played into the lives of the puritans, great background information. Brooks is essentially a bunch of mini biographies on individual puritans themselves.
Thanks for the recommendation but I disagree with Ruckman on just about everything that comes out of his mouth. It would not be enjoyable for me much at all. Blessings.
hello brother! wondering if you could give me a ballpark of how many books you read per year (depending on size, i know) and how do you choose what to read? thanks!
Hey Tyler, thanks for the comment. It all depends really. I read many hours each day. I start lots of books and then put them down. I reference tons and tons of books all week long, sometimes reading only a paragraph, other times reading 20-50 pages. I get halfway through or more some books and set them aside "for another time" (which never seems to come). I finish some books in a day, others in 8 months. Commentaries I consult while writing sermons for my Heidelberg series and whatever Scripture series I am in will get read cover to cover, but sometimes that takes a year or more. That also does not count random treatises contained in sets of "collected works". Does reading one whole treatise inside of a book count as reading a book? Or must one finish the whole volume of collected treatises for it to count as "reading the book cover to cover". These are all questions I have had to ask myself and answer as well lol. For me, I have learned that finishing a book is not as important as absorbing the content of what I do read down into my heart, mind and soul, assimilating it, digesting it, understanding it, engaging with it. So if I pick up a book that interests me and only read 20 of the 400 pages, but I really benefited from it, then I have learned to consider that a win. All that said, to give you an actual answer to your question, physical books (regardless of their content), I read about 10-20 books cover to cover each year, sometimes more. Those are usually large volumes. But what is more accurate is how many PAGES I read from all sorts of books including those I read cover to cover. I read anywhere from 100-300 pages a week of extra biblical material, sometimes more or sometimes less.
@@DaneKristjan my dear brother...that is so encouraging...i also read a ton...probably 3-4 hours every single day...on top of my sermon prep/ministry reading...but even at that...i look at all of the books on my shelves (John Owen's works for example) and i often get overwhlemed by the fact that there is literally no way i will ever be able to read every single word on all of those pages...on top of all of the other important works i have in my study (Brakels works...Flavel...i think we love all the same guys lol)...i like the idea of reading the most important works first and foremost...or the most important parts of the works...and i really like the idea of thinking more about pages than entire books...one of my big issues (OCD???) is that i struggle to NOT read entire books...even if im not really into it...or if i dont want to...i would love to speak with you guys more about reading some day...seems like we have much in common...not to mention im a young reformed pastor myself (the WCF type...)...but a friend of mine directed me to your page and ive really enjoyed it...if you ever want to chat about reformed theology, books, etc...feel free to email me a tejackson121@gmail.com! there isnt a ton of us around, it seems...may the Lord bring a great revival of the reformed faith...grace and peace...
I can definitely see myself being in this room 24/7, reading all day long. I wanted to start reading more theology books, do you have any recommendation? God bless you Pastor.
@@michaelargenta3856Apparently many of the hierarchy of the Catholic Church in Vatican City need to reread the Holy Bible and the Catechism ( and prior Catechisms ) and protect and defend the Faith and devout truthful Cardinals , Archbishops , Bishops , Priests , Brothers , etc. and stop protecting the corrupt and those undermining the faith through corruption ( especially financial and sexual , blackmail , etc. ) and undermining historic and biblically accurate Church teaching and orthodox devout beliefs , morals , and faith . I'm certain I could have worded this better but it's kind of hard typing in a little rectangular black box on a smart phone . Apologies .
I have one question, Is the Bambas Greek translation the only one that lines up with the kjv? I’m trying to find a super giant print Greek Bible that’s lined up with the majority text.
There is also the pergamos translation, which translates the Hebrew masoretic text in the OT and the Textus Receptus in the New Testament. It was done in 2016 and it is a very literal translation into modern Greek, the demotike δημοτική dialect. Much better than the Vamvas.
It certainly could be that for some people. Better to read one good book in light of Scripture many times, digesting it down to the fibers of your soul, than to own tons of great books you never read. Good point.
Joseph Caryl's works, Thomas Manton's Works. Anything by Spurgeon, and I enjoy most of my history section quite well! You? What do I have that you would like to read?
MAN I WOULD LOVE TO HANG OUT W U BROTHER ...GOD SAVED ME OUT OF A HIDDEOUS LIFESTYLE ME AND MY TWIN BRO ..THIS IS ALL I LOVE ...THIS ROOM FULL OF CHRIST...U GIVE ME ALOT IF FAITH..
What college did you go to? I'm to the point now where I'm not even sure I want to go to college because of the brainwashing junk that happens. I would love to be able to go and study the Bible in a reformed setting, and study the puritans without the hatred of those things coming at me the entire time. Any thoughts?
@@DaneKristjan Awesome! I have another question, do the bookshelves bend because of the weight of the books? Some have said that Ikea bookshelves tend to bend in the middle with the weight. I was wondering because I plan to buy some Ikea bookshelves for my Christian literature.
@@NorCalGospelHerald I have not had that problem except for a couple of shelves that have a very slight bend because I have greatly overloaded them. But if you put standard books, whether hardback or paperback, all the way across without doubling or tripling them, the shelves should be fine. This are the Billy bookcases, so idk if maybe some of their cheaper options bend, but these specific ones do not.
What are some good places to get books at lower prices? I have a lot of great works I’d like to read but I hate reading on a screen but physical books are so expensive. Chapel library is my go to right now but most of their stuff is small pamphlets.
As you could probably tell from my video, many of my books, probably half, are used. I go to used book stores frequently, you can get great deals there. I also buy from private sellers on Amazon, abebooks.com, and other used book services. Reformation Heritage Books also has a used books section, as well as "bumped", or, damaged, books. As long as the book is clean, no markings and isnt falling apart, you can get the same book in just as good of condition for a fraction of the price. That is how I have purchased at least half of my library, for pennies on the dollar. Also, when I used to have a Facebook I was a part of some theology book groups and people would often sell and trade on there. I also know many pastors that sell their libraries or gift me books. Prayer also is key. Ask that God would provide the books you want/need. Hope that helps!
Odd thing. I've watched many "pastor library" videos and still haven't seen on the shelf Eastern Orthodoxy or anything associated such as philokalia, acetism or christian mysticism. But ..there will be secular philosophy on shelves.
How many Bibles does one need? All this well and fine, Our homes , cars, land we own, Our gun collection, our computers and I pads , phones, mean absolutely nothing when the doctor tells you, you have months to live..🙏
Amen. Most people "need" one Bible. As a pastor a have a few each for a different purpose. But at the end of the day, if all of them disappeared besides one, I would be just fine.
You are right in your sentiment. The only thing I collect anymore are Bible commentaries and theology type books. I guess you could say I'm an aspiring minimalist.
As a Seminarian, I was completely caught off guard by the "know thy enemy slight". It's sad to hear a pastor describe another Christian as an enemy. We all worship the same Lord, we just have different approaches to him, the same for other faiths. If you are trying to know thy enemy, I would implore you to read closer some of those "enemies". John Shelby Spong, Wendy Farley, and Father Richard Rohr would be a great place to start.
With all those commentaries that you study I am curious how much of the bible you actually preach? Seems like a lot of thoughts of men. How as a pastor do you ensure your flock is hearing God’s word and not mens interpretations? I am asking because I started down that road and the Holy Spirit led me away from it, do you have any hesitations? God Bless!
Clement Augustine thank you for understanding what I was discussing. Id also like to thank you for the kind words. May God Bless you and yours and have a Merry Christmas!
Hey! These men commented on the Bible just like I do as a Pastor. Should I assume that the Holy Spirit leads me in my teaching (which I do) and that He didnt lead men before me? As Spurgeon said, "He who does not read does not deserve to be read. He who cares not for other men's thoughts has no thoughts of his own." The Bible reigns supreme over all these books, it is the 66 books of the Holy Spirit. So as long as you read with discernment, eat the meat and spit out the bones, and rely on the Holy Spirit to guide you as you read the works of men, you will be mighty in the Word of God. Thanks for the question, blessings.
That's great, but I find absolutely nothing wrong with commentaries especially when learning about the cultural significance and customs of the times. There's absolutely nothing wrong with studying with those that have spent decades researching these types of things.
There are several good books on comparative mythology you should read that clearly shows exactly where the Bible stories were copied from.. One book to rule them all!
I could very easily spend the rest of my life in your library, and be the happiest man on earth !
Wow! I am from India. I cannot imagine a building a library like this in India. You guys are truly blessed! Just praying that God will provide something similar to this. I work a regular full time job and don't even have separate home. Hope the next generation sees something like this!
The way you have it set up seems like you should be able to study in there pretty easy. I love it..... I just started building me a little library myself, been saved about 4 years so I'm still trying to figure out what kind of material to study to keep growing and this library tour gave me great insight...... Thanks and God bless you Pastor
❤ this library tour. Very informative. Find myself drawn back to watching it every so often. Bless you, brother.
Glad you enjoyed it. God bless you!
This is a massive blessing. Thank you, brother!!
You have a lovely library. I'm pleased to see that you have Jeremiah Burroughs on your shelf. I have found his Gospel series to be very inspirational.
Thanks for the in-depth walkthrough
That's a lot of books about Pasture, i didn't realize raising cattle was so complicated.
You'd be surprised!
Amazing. Praise God!
J C god bless you brother!!
Thank you for the tour! I never really realized how much thought and work goes into a Pastor's sermons. It just seems so effortless! I really appreciate what you men of God do for us! thank you and may God continue to bless you in His ministry through you! 😇 ~Sylvia
Thank you for the kind words! Praise God.
Very impressive Pastor
Yes, I've enjoyed it. Thanks for your detailed review.
Awesome stuff!
I think it woukd be stunning if you got the Billy bookcase extention at the top to make it reach the ceiling, and store all the books you have on top.
And a rug would also make it super cozy
This is impressive
You are a true blue pastor and theologian, Dr. Johannsson!! You have quite a library and I am so impressed!!! You'd probably make Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI blush with delight because HE has an impressive personal theology library, as well. In fact, your video presentation almost makes me want to go and acquire a whole lot of books online about theology!! By the way, I admire your demeanor as a man of the cloth. You seem like the man of God who would let people decide for themselves whether or not to follow Jesus Christ and who doesn't pressure people or guilt-trip them into accepting Him as their Savior like some people I've seen on TV or have encountered in my personal life. :) :)
Very nice!
Great work. I just subscribe. I’m going to listen to your sermon now.
I hope you find it helpful. Thanks for the comment. May God bless you and keep you.
Impressive Library.
Awesome. I realized I will have to live to I am 670 years old to read everything on my list.
It is interesting when you show the book " a way to pray by mathew henry" then I remember the simplicity of Lords prayer by our Lord. I think we humans like to make stuff complicated. But nice library.
That's the beauty of Henry's book, it's just prayers from the Bible or compiled in Bible words. Nothing could be simpler. I often tell people that are looking for help in their prayer life to pray the Lord's Prayer twice a day, and pray through the whole book of psalms once a month (5 psalms a day). Then one could pray through many of the other great prayers throughout Scripture as well (Daniel, David, Solomon, Nehemiah etc).
That Stone Chumash is a great resource.
What a blessing that was! Thank you for that tour! I have writer's cramp writing all the titles I need, LOL. Question: I love the Puritans, and one of my favorites is Jeremiah Burroughs. I am trying to find 2 books for my Burroughs collection, "Gospel Conversation" and "Hope." These seem to be very hard to find. Any advice on where I could find these titles? Also, besides Banner of Truth and Reformation Heritage Books, do you have any bookstore recommendations for hard-to-find reformed theology works, commentaries, and rare Puritan works? Thanks, Brother, and thank you for being an obedient servant of our Lord and King, Jesus Christ!
Love your grammar books, I'm a Bible & language geek myself.
You might find Ernst Bloch's writings of interest, particularly his three-volume "The Principle of Hope."
Great library. I am building up my collection of theology books at the moment. I am trying to find a good Bible commentary set, one that is exhaustive with encyclopedia like volumes.
You went through your library quickly, any chance you could list your loci books or suggestions for where to begin with loci studies?
Pastor Dane,
Are you still doing the podcast? I haven't seen any new content. I know how busy the schedule can be. You are all in my prayers for health and safety. You are a blessing brother. Thank you for all you do. In Jesus name...
Pastor Brett, I have been keeping up with your content as well. Thank you for your defense of Gods Word! Right now we don't have anything coming up. This next week I was thinking of doing a couple of short talks on some text critical subjects. We will see. My wife just had my daughter today so we will see! Thank you brother, prayers going your way as well.
I am not a believer, but am impressed with the massive linguistic section of your books. Do all pastors study the ancient languages of the bible to such an extent, or is that just a personal interest of yours? My own library has an equally large linguistic input, but they are all books and dictionaries of modern spoken languages.
Since pastors tend to be much more decentralized, and different theologically... It really would vary from church to church.
@@thomaswest4033 Thank you.
@@orglancs np!
Do you mind creating a spreadsheet for the books in the video?
May God continue to bless your ministry in Christs name.
there are so many good teachers there. Honestly a bit overwhelming.
What bookcases are you using? Are those the billy bookcases from IKEA? If so, how have they stood up over time, has there been any sagging? Been looking to upgrade my bookshelves as mine are sagging! Thanks!
Dirty trick for billy bookcases: glue and tack a narrow, solid piece of wood for reinforcement along the BACK of the shelf. You lose no usable height (unless the book is full depth).
Amazing!!
What kind of bookshelves do you use? Great set up, my friend.
I didn't see any books on archeology, cultural studies, manners and customs, etc. Do you have any of those?
I agree Carter's book is amazing. A fantastic read.
Wow this is very thorough, love it.
How do Neal's and Brook's history on the puritans differ? I'm considering one of the two.
Neil will be more thorough on historical issues, political stuff going on etc that played into the lives of the puritans, great background information. Brooks is essentially a bunch of mini biographies on individual puritans themselves.
@@DaneKristjan thanks so much!
You should read some of Dr. Peter S. Ruckman’s writings and commentaries. I think you’d enjoy it.
Thanks for the recommendation but I disagree with Ruckman on just about everything that comes out of his mouth. It would not be enjoyable for me much at all. Blessings.
It’s always good to have another perspective. Nonetheless, enjoy all of your other books then lol.
Your collection is about three times as large as mine, but we have almost none of the same books.
hello brother! wondering if you could give me a ballpark of how many books you read per year (depending on size, i know) and how do you choose what to read? thanks!
Hey Tyler, thanks for the comment. It all depends really. I read many hours each day. I start lots of books and then put them down. I reference tons and tons of books all week long, sometimes reading only a paragraph, other times reading 20-50 pages. I get halfway through or more some books and set them aside "for another time" (which never seems to come). I finish some books in a day, others in 8 months. Commentaries I consult while writing sermons for my Heidelberg series and whatever Scripture series I am in will get read cover to cover, but sometimes that takes a year or more. That also does not count random treatises contained in sets of "collected works". Does reading one whole treatise inside of a book count as reading a book? Or must one finish the whole volume of collected treatises for it to count as "reading the book cover to cover". These are all questions I have had to ask myself and answer as well lol. For me, I have learned that finishing a book is not as important as absorbing the content of what I do read down into my heart, mind and soul, assimilating it, digesting it, understanding it, engaging with it. So if I pick up a book that interests me and only read 20 of the 400 pages, but I really benefited from it, then I have learned to consider that a win. All that said, to give you an actual answer to your question, physical books (regardless of their content), I read about 10-20 books cover to cover each year, sometimes more. Those are usually large volumes. But what is more accurate is how many PAGES I read from all sorts of books including those I read cover to cover. I read anywhere from 100-300 pages a week of extra biblical material, sometimes more or sometimes less.
@@DaneKristjan my dear brother...that is so encouraging...i also read a ton...probably 3-4 hours every single day...on top of my sermon prep/ministry reading...but even at that...i look at all of the books on my shelves (John Owen's works for example) and i often get overwhlemed by the fact that there is literally no way i will ever be able to read every single word on all of those pages...on top of all of the other important works i have in my study (Brakels works...Flavel...i think we love all the same guys lol)...i like the idea of reading the most important works first and foremost...or the most important parts of the works...and i really like the idea of thinking more about pages than entire books...one of my big issues (OCD???) is that i struggle to NOT read entire books...even if im not really into it...or if i dont want to...i would love to speak with you guys more about reading some day...seems like we have much in common...not to mention im a young reformed pastor myself (the WCF type...)...but a friend of mine directed me to your page and ive really enjoyed it...if you ever want to chat about reformed theology, books, etc...feel free to email me a tejackson121@gmail.com! there isnt a ton of us around, it seems...may the Lord bring a great revival of the reformed faith...grace and peace...
@@ReformedVosian121 amen! I sent you an email FYI
I can definitely see myself being in this room 24/7, reading all day long. I wanted to start reading more theology books, do you have any recommendation? God bless you Pastor.
The Catholic Catechism
@@michaelargenta3856Apparently many of the hierarchy of the Catholic Church in Vatican City need to reread the Holy Bible and the Catechism ( and prior Catechisms ) and protect and defend the Faith and devout truthful Cardinals , Archbishops , Bishops , Priests , Brothers , etc. and stop protecting the corrupt and those undermining the faith through corruption ( especially financial and sexual , blackmail , etc. ) and undermining historic and biblically accurate Church teaching and orthodox devout beliefs , morals , and faith . I'm certain I could have worded this better but it's kind of hard typing in a little rectangular black box on a smart phone . Apologies .
What's the yellow book on Justification around the 13 minute mark?
Probably James Buchanan
I have one question, Is the Bambas Greek translation the only one that lines up with the kjv? I’m trying to find a super giant print Greek Bible that’s lined up with the majority text.
There is also the pergamos translation, which translates the Hebrew masoretic text in the OT and the Textus Receptus in the New Testament. It was done in 2016 and it is a very literal translation into modern Greek, the demotike δημοτική dialect. Much better than the Vamvas.
@@DaneKristjan would you mind sending a link to one? I can’t find it I just want a giant one if I can get one large.
@@tariqbaker9027 if you go to (pergamos dot com dot gr) they sell them. you will have to pay international shipping but its worth it.
Do you have the Spurgeon Study Bible?
Pastor Brett I do not own it! I have seen it a few times but I don't not have a copy. I love Spurgeon.
I sometimes wonder if now being socalled Reformed which he is not is mored about showing off how much books i have not read yet
It certainly could be that for some people. Better to read one good book in light of Scripture many times, digesting it down to the fibers of your soul, than to own tons of great books you never read. Good point.
I was just joking brother excellent library. Keep studying to know God
What are your go to websites/stores for buying books?
Reformation Heritage Books website
Used book stores in my area
Amazon used book sellers
eBay
Abe books website for used
@@DaneKristjan Awesome!
@@the_peach_If you have a half price bookstore near you, that's a great place to find some of these. Also believe it or not, thrift stores.
What percentage would you say you've read from this library?
No more than 12%
I think that you would get a lot more use out of David Platt and John Piper
Taylor DeSoto true
@@DaneKristjan try checking out Craig S Keener's 4 volume commentary on ACTS.
@@zotax6948As soon as I have an extra $250 to spend on a four book set I'm ordering that one! Everything Keener puts out is worth buying.
Fantastic library brother! What are some of your favorites?
Joseph Caryl's works, Thomas Manton's Works. Anything by Spurgeon, and I enjoy most of my history section quite well! You? What do I have that you would like to read?
You ever try Logos Bible software?
Yes sir! I like it for writing.
MAN I WOULD LOVE TO HANG OUT W U BROTHER ...GOD SAVED ME OUT OF A HIDDEOUS LIFESTYLE ME AND MY TWIN BRO ..THIS IS ALL I LOVE ...THIS ROOM FULL OF CHRIST...U GIVE ME ALOT IF FAITH..
This library is 1689 approved
Was* ;)
What college did you go to? I'm to the point now where I'm not even sure I want to go to college because of the brainwashing junk that happens. I would love to be able to go and study the Bible in a reformed setting, and study the puritans without the hatred of those things coming at me the entire time. Any thoughts?
Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary is great. So it Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary
@@DaneKristjan Awesome, thank you so much! I'll look into those! God bless!
Try reading what happened at the First Council of Nicaea convention and see how many reformers or pastors where present during 325 ad???
Are your bookshelves from Ikea?
Yes! Billy bookshelves
@@DaneKristjan Awesome! I have another question, do the bookshelves bend because of the weight of the books? Some have said that Ikea bookshelves tend to bend in the middle with the weight. I was wondering because I plan to buy some Ikea bookshelves for my Christian literature.
@@NorCalGospelHerald I have not had that problem except for a couple of shelves that have a very slight bend because I have greatly overloaded them. But if you put standard books, whether hardback or paperback, all the way across without doubling or tripling them, the shelves should be fine. This are the Billy bookcases, so idk if maybe some of their cheaper options bend, but these specific ones do not.
@@DaneKristjan Oh ok, thanks for the reply! I'll have to look into these billy bookcases.
fun fact there i a small town called dane in Wisconsin
What are some good places to get books at lower prices? I have a lot of great works I’d like to read but I hate reading on a screen but physical books are so expensive. Chapel library is my go to right now but most of their stuff is small pamphlets.
As you could probably tell from my video, many of my books, probably half, are used. I go to used book stores frequently, you can get great deals there. I also buy from private sellers on Amazon, abebooks.com, and other used book services. Reformation Heritage Books also has a used books section, as well as "bumped", or, damaged, books. As long as the book is clean, no markings and isnt falling apart, you can get the same book in just as good of condition for a fraction of the price. That is how I have purchased at least half of my library, for pennies on the dollar. Also, when I used to have a Facebook I was a part of some theology book groups and people would often sell and trade on there. I also know many pastors that sell their libraries or gift me books. Prayer also is key. Ask that God would provide the books you want/need. Hope that helps!
@@DaneKristjan It does thank you!
Wow...if you ever have some spare time, try counting your total collection now. You definitely are in the thousands.
Does anyone know what reform means ??? hmmmm....
"Reformed" refers to specific emphases of theology found coming out of the Protestant reformation
wrong@@DaneKristjan
@@user-tu2xf4uf3n ok
29:53 n.t wright - "enemy" cmon man....
I laughed at that. Ah well.
Right?! 🤦
I think I’m getting a King James vibe lol
From the puritans?
DaneKristjan no from all the King James Bibles lol
@@semperfortior9671 Lol, yeah I have a lot of those. Also have a lot of ESV's
DaneKristjan I really like the ESV and I’ve got some beautiful ESV Bibles but I’ve basically transitioned to CSB at this point
@@semperfortior9671 Yeah I have given away many Goatskin, Calfskin, Cowskin clad ESV's in my day.
Odd thing. I've watched many "pastor library" videos and still haven't seen on the shelf Eastern Orthodoxy or anything associated such as philokalia, acetism or christian mysticism. But ..there will be secular philosophy on shelves.
I’ve got the Philokalia on my shelf.
How many Bibles does one need? All this well and fine, Our homes , cars, land we own, Our gun collection, our computers and I pads , phones, mean absolutely nothing when the doctor tells you, you have months to live..🙏
Amen. Most people "need" one Bible. As a pastor a have a few each for a different purpose. But at the end of the day, if all of them disappeared besides one, I would be just fine.
You are right in your sentiment. The only thing I collect anymore are Bible commentaries and theology type books. I guess you could say I'm an aspiring minimalist.
As a Seminarian, I was completely caught off guard by the "know thy enemy slight". It's sad to hear a pastor describe another Christian as an enemy. We all worship the same Lord, we just have different approaches to him, the same for other faiths. If you are trying to know thy enemy, I would implore you to read closer some of those "enemies". John Shelby Spong, Wendy Farley, and Father Richard Rohr would be a great place to start.
I wouldn't say those people are/were enemies, but some of their material that I've read appears to be a "different gospel" as far as I'm concerned.
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With all those commentaries that you study I am curious how much of the bible you actually preach? Seems like a lot of thoughts of men. How as a pastor do you ensure your flock is hearing God’s word and not mens interpretations? I am asking because I started down that road and the Holy Spirit led me away from it, do you have any hesitations? God Bless!
Clement Augustine thank you for understanding what I was discussing. Id also like to thank you for the kind words. May God Bless you and yours and have a Merry Christmas!
Hey! These men commented on the Bible just like I do as a Pastor. Should I assume that the Holy Spirit leads me in my teaching (which I do) and that He didnt lead men before me? As Spurgeon said, "He who does not read does not deserve to be read. He who cares not for other men's thoughts has no thoughts of his own." The Bible reigns supreme over all these books, it is the 66 books of the Holy Spirit. So as long as you read with discernment, eat the meat and spit out the bones, and rely on the Holy Spirit to guide you as you read the works of men, you will be mighty in the Word of God. Thanks for the question, blessings.
That's great, but I find absolutely nothing wrong with commentaries especially when learning about the cultural significance and customs of the times. There's absolutely nothing wrong with studying with those that have spent decades researching these types of things.
There are several good books on comparative mythology you should read that clearly shows exactly where the Bible stories were copied from..
One book to rule them all!
Boring, just showing what you own. What's the point?
Some of us really enjoy knowing what other resources are out there.
Such useless books...
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