Little Black Books Series by Scott Petty, petty-scott

Have you ever wondered whether God gave Adam and Eve free will? Or what 'free will' even means? Have you ever wondered whether God influences us to make the decisions we make day to day? And if he does, how exactly he does it? Have you ever wanted to know what the Bible means when it says some are chosen or predestined? Is that good news or bad news for us? If you have been a Christian for any length of time, you have probably wondered about these questions... moreHave you ever wondered whether God gave Adam and Eve free will? Or what 'free will' even means? Have you ever wondered whether God influences us to make the decisions we make day to day? And if he does, how exactly he does it? Have you ever wanted to know what the Bible means when it says some are chosen or predestined? Is that good news or bad news for us? If you have been a Christian for any length of time, you have probably wondered about these questions. In this Little Black Book on predestination, Scott Petty brings his trademark humour and clarity to a topic Christians often get tied in knots about. (85 pages) About Little Black Books A new series of books that get straight to the point on the topics that Christians always have questions about. Not too big, not too fancy, and not at all boring. LBBs are ideal for young Christians (ages 14-20+), but speak biblical truths applicable to any age range. About the Author Scott is the youth minister at Christ Church St Ives in Sydney, and loves the tricky questions young people ask about the Christian journey. He also loves his beautiful wife, Carolyn, his three energetic sons, racing bicycles, Italian coffee, food in general, rock‘n’roll and Apple computers, probably in that order. less

What's the deal with sex anyway? Is it basically just a physical need that we should satisfy whenever and however we please? Or is it something dirty and sinful that a good Christian person should have nothing to do with?According to Scott Petty, God has a design for sexuality that is much better than both of these options... moreWhat's the deal with sex anyway? Is it basically just a physical need that we should satisfy whenever and however we please? Or is it something dirty and sinful that a good Christian person should have nothing to do with?According to Scott Petty, God has a design for sexuality that is much better than both of these options. Scott also deals with some of the common questions young people have about sex:- How far can I go physically with my girlfriend or boyfriend?- Is the Bible anti-homosexual?- What about pornography?Like all the Little Black Books, it's a fun read and gets straight to the point. less

On one hand, millions of people turn to the Bible for guidance of some kind; on the other, just as many dismiss it, mock it or ignore it... moreOn one hand, millions of people turn to the Bible for guidance of some kind; on the other, just as many dismiss it, mock it or ignore it. But how can a book that's thousands of years old still be relevant today? Scott Petty writes on what the Bible is and the place it should have in the lives of Christians today, and answers some common questions about the » Hasn't science disproved the Bible? » Doesn't the Bible contradict itself? » Can I trust the Bible when I'm making decisions? Like all the Little Black Books, this is a fun read and gets straight to the point. About Little Black Books A new series of books that get straight to the point on the topics that Christians always have questions about. Not too big, not too fancy, and not at all boring. LBBs are ideal for young Christians (ages 14-20+), but speak biblical truths applicable to any age range. About the Author Scott is the youth minister at Christ Church St Ives in Sydney, and loves the tricky questions young people ask about the Christian journey. He also loves his beautiful wife, Carolyn, his three energetic sons, racing bicycles, Italian coffee, food in general, rock‘n’roll and Apple computers, probably in that order. less

Sooner or later we're all affected by suffering and evil—sometimes in horrible ways—and we often want to know why.In this short book, Scott Petty guides us through the Old Testament story of Job—a man who suffered excruciating pain and grief without ever knowing why... moreSooner or later we're all affected by suffering and evil—sometimes in horrible ways—and we often want to know why.In this short book, Scott Petty guides us through the Old Testament story of Job—a man who suffered excruciating pain and grief without ever knowing why. On the way through, Scott deals with some of the common questions people have about suffering and evil:» Why do bad things happen to Christians?» Does God cause suffering?» Is God in control of suffering and evil?Like all the Little Black Books, this one gets straight to the point. less

Somehow, we can spend much of our lives ignoring the biggest question there is.What's the point of life? Why are we here? And what should we do with our time?The answers to these questions are big, but they don't need to be scary... moreSomehow, we can spend much of our lives ignoring the biggest question there is.What's the point of life? Why are we here? And what should we do with our time?The answers to these questions are big, but they don't need to be scary. Scott Petty goes to the heart of the matter while also answering some of the common questions young people have about life:What does God think about me?Can you be a Christian and not go to church?What is the most important thing in life?Like all the Little Black Books, this is a fun read and gets straight to the point. less

As Christians, do we have to choose between believing in science and believing in God? And aren't we just a little bit foolish to believe in God these days?In his usual snappy style, Scott Petty faces these difficult questions head-on, covering important topics like the Big Bang, Genesis and the beginnings of human life, evolution, design versus cosmic accident, and—most importantly—the evidence for God.Like all the Little Black Books, this is a fun read and gets straight to the point.

It is no exaggeration to say that no army that ever marched, no navy that ever sailed, no government that ever sat, and no king that ever reigned has left as much of a lasting impression on the course of history as this one solitary life.That life was the life of Jesus. But it’s easy to get caught up in misinformation about who Jesus is, his history, and what he really came to do... moreIt is no exaggeration to say that no army that ever marched, no navy that ever sailed, no government that ever sat, and no king that ever reigned has left as much of a lasting impression on the course of history as this one solitary life.That life was the life of Jesus. But it’s easy to get caught up in misinformation about who Jesus is, his history, and what he really came to do.In this latest Little Black Book, Scott Petty clears away the confusion and takes us to the centre of the Bible’s teaching onwho Jesus is, what he came to do, and what he wants for us. Sprinkled with humour, this book will help you understand the difference Jesus makes to life, history and eternity. less

These days it is a bit of a joke to think of heaven and hell as real places, and the devil as a real person. Many people only ever visualize the devil and hell in cartoon forms: burning flames, sulphurous smoke and a little red guy with horns and a pointy tail poking people in the butt with his pronged pitchfork... moreThese days it is a bit of a joke to think of heaven and hell as real places, and the devil as a real person. Many people only ever visualize the devil and hell in cartoon forms: burning flames, sulphurous smoke and a little red guy with horns and a pointy tail poking people in the butt with his pronged pitchfork. But how can we be sure that heaven and hell are things to be made fun of rather than things to be taken deadly seriously? How does anyone know what happens after you die? How can you ever be sure of what’s next? In this Little Black Book, Scott Petty looks at why we can trust what Jesus says about eternal life, what Jesus actually says about it, and what Jesus will do to bring it about. If you’re looking for a short book to help you think about life after death, this is it. About Little Black Books A series of books that get straight to the point on the topics that Christians always have questions about. Not too big, not too fancy, and not at all boring. LBBs are ideal for young Christians (ages 14-20+), but speak biblical truths applicable to any age range. less