A Review of Jonathan Edwards’ “Charity and Its Fruits” (edited by Kyle Strobel)
You can find more information about this book over at Crossway, here. Thanks to Crossway for this review copy – it is …
Singing the Praises of The Gospel Story Bible
The Gospel Story Bible, by Marty Machowski, is one of the best children’s Biblical resources available. The market is inundated with material …
Calvinism + Joy = Possible?
Forster, Greg. 2012. The Joy of Calvinism: Knowing God’s Personal, Unconditional, Irresistible, Unbreakable Love. Crossway: Wheaton, IL Dr. Foster is a very …
Did the Sexual Revolution Liberate Women?
Pastor Bill Farley offers a very brief review and recommendation for Girls Uncovered, which cites the damage of the sexual revolution upon women as …
Christian Worship as Formative Liturgy
The Rev. Nick Smith has a great review of James K.A. Smith’s volume Desiring the Kingdom over at his blog (Desiring the Kingdom: A …
Book-notes on James Hamilton’s Revelation: The Spirit Speaks to the Churches
Dr. James Hamilton does not disappoint in this recent installment of the Preaching the Word commentary series edited by R. Kent Hughes. …
Book Review of Joshua Harris’s Why Church Matters
Joshua Harris, a household name in evangelical households due to his hit book I Kissed Dating Goodbye, is not as well known …
Book Notes from Michael Newton’s, “The Path to Tyranny: A History of Free Society’s Descent into Tyranny”
The Path to Tyranny: A History of Free Society’s Descent into Tyranny by Michael E. Newton Newton effectively and concisely chronicles the rise …
Book Review of Tom Nelson’s “Work Matters: Connecting Sunday Worship to Monday Work”
Nelson, Tom. 2011. Work Matters: Connecting Sunday Worship to Monday Work. Crossway: Wheaton, IL You won’t find many books on work occupying …
Book Synopsis of “How People Change”
Lane, Timothy S. & Tripp, Paul David. 2008. How People Change. New Growth Press: Greensboro, NC. Bookmark New Growth Press if you …
Book Review of N.T. Wright’s “The Challenge of Jesus: Rediscovering Who Jesus Was and Is”
Wright, N.T. 1999. The Challenge of Jesus: Rediscovering Who Jesus Was and Is. Inter Varsity Press: Downers Grove, IL N.T. Wright is …
Book Notes from Herman Ridderbos’ “The Coming of the Kingdom”; The Harmonizing of the Superhuman “Son of Man” and Messianic “Son of David” in Jesus
Jesus is both, the particular Messiah for Israel and the universal king of the nations. The idea of “kingdom of God” encapsulates …
Book Review of Andy Stanley’s “Enemies of the Heart: Breaking Free from the Four Emotions that Control You”
Stanley, Andy. 2011. Enemies of the Heart. Multnomah: Colorado Springs, CO. This is the first book I have read from the megachurch …
Book Review of Jon Walker’s “In Visible Fellowship: A Contemporary View of Bonhoeffer’s Classic Work ‘Life Together’”
Walker, Jon. 2011. In Visible Fellowship: A Contemporary View of Bonhoeffer’s Classic Work Life Together. Leafwood: Abilene, TX I have already reviewed …
Book Review of Tim Keller’s “King’s Cross: The Story of the World in the Life of Jesus”
I haven’t been disappointed with anything I have read from Keller and have always thought that his books were well worth the …
Book Recommendation of Philip Ryken’s “King Solomon: The Temptations of Money, Sex, and Power”
Ryken, Philip G. 2011. King Solomon: The Temptations of Money, Sex, and Power. Crossway: Wheaton, IL. Thanks to Crossway for providing this …
Book Review of Kevin McCullough’s “No He Can’t: How Barack Obama is Dismantling Hope and Change”
McCullough, Kevin. 2011. No He Can’t: How Barack Obama is Dismantling Hope and Change. Thomas Nelson: Nashville, TN Kevin McCullough predicted the …
Book Review (sort of) of Michael Horton’s “God of Promise: Introducing Covenant Theology”
Dr. Michael Horton is an able apologist for the greatly revered (or reviled) Dr. Meredith Kline. Horton’s presentation is accessible while at …
Book Review of Douglas O’Donnell’s “The Beginning and End of Wisdom: Preaching Christ from the First and Last Chapters of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Job”
O’Donnell, D.S. 2011. The Beginning and End of Wisdom: Preaching Christ from the First and Last Chapters of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Job. …
Book Review: Tim Chester’s “A Meal with Jesus: Discovering Grace, Community, & Mission around the Table”
Chester, Tim. 2011. A Meal with Jesus: Discovering Grace, Community, & Mission around the Table. Crossway: Wheaton, IL Thanks to Crossway for …
Book Review of “Understanding the Times: New Testament Studies in the 21st Century (Essays in Honor of D.A. Carson On the Occasion of His 65th Birthday)”
Kostenberger, A.J. & Yarbrough, R.W. (Eds). 2011. Understanding the Times: New Testament Studies in the 21st Century (Essays in Honor of D.A. …
Book Review of “Why We Love the Church: In Praise of Institutions and Organized Religion”
DeYoung, Kevin & KIuck, Ted. 2009. Why We Love the Church: In Praise of Institutions and Organized Religion. Moody: Chicago, IL This …
Book Review of “The Deity of Christ: Theology in Community”
Morgan, C.W. & Peterson, R.A. 2011. The Deity of Christ: Theology in Community. Crossway: Wheaton, IL Thanks to Crossway for publishing and …
Book Review of C. John Collins’ “Did Adam and Eve Really Exist? Who They Were and Why You Should Care”
Collins, C. John. 2011. Did Adam and Eve Really Exist? Who They Were and Why You Should Care. Crossway: Wheaton, IL Thanks …
Must Read Puritan Paperback: “The Mystery of Providence” by John Flavel
I happen to own a Banner of Truth first edition printed in London. It is a jewel in more ways than one …
Book Review of Richard Bauckham’s “Jesus and the Eyewitnesses: The Gospels as Eyewitness Testimony”
I read Bauckham’s wonderful work, “Jesus and the Eyewitnesses”, in my preparation for preaching through Luke. This book came to my attention …
Book Review of Andreas Kostenberger’s (Ed) “God, Marriage, and Family” and some thoughts on the “Family Integrated Church” movement
Baptists are often accused of not having a thorough Biblical theology of family, but this book has made a large impression in …
Book Review of Douglas Wilson’s “Reforming Marriage”
There are too many books on marriage – which attests to the mysterious nature of marriage and the perpetual need to improve …
Book Review of Paul Kengor’s “God and Ronald Reagan: A Spiritual Life”
Kengor, Paul. 2004. God and Ronald Reagan: A Spiritual Life. Harper Collins, NY. This is a fascinating book about a former president …
Book Review of Vern Poythress’ “Redeeming Sociology”
Poythress, Vern S. 2011. Redeeming Sociology: A God-Centered Approach. Wheaton, IL: Crossway I want to thank the folks at Crossway for publishing …
Book Review of J.I. Packer and N.T. Wright’s “Anglican Evangelical Identity: Yesterday and Today”
Packer, J.I. & Wright, N.T. (2008). Anglican Evangelical Identity: Yesterday and Today. Latimer Trust: London. This book includes 2 extended essays of …
Book Review of Elyse Fitzpatrick and Jessica Thompson’s “Give Them Grace: Dazzling Your Kids with the Love of Jesus”
Fitzpatrick, Elyse M. & Thompson, Jessica. 2011. Give Them Grace: Dazzling Your Kids with the Love of Jesus. Crossway: Wheaton, IL I …
Book Review of David Platt’s “Radical Together: Unleashing the People of God for the Purpose of God”
Platt, David. 2011. Radical Together: Unleashing the People of God for the Purpose of God. Multnomah: Colorado Springs, CO. I want to …
Book Review of Nora Gallagher’s “The Sacred Meal”
Gallagher, Nora. 2009. The Sacred Meal. Thomas Nelson: Nashville, TN I want to thank Thomas Nelson and Booksqueeze for providing this book …
Book Review of John Piper and D.A. Carson’s “The Pastor as Scholar and The Scholar as Pastor: Reflections on Life and Ministry”
Piper, John & Carson, D.A. 2011. The Pastor as Scholar & The Scholar as Pastor: Reflections on Life and Ministry. Crossway: …
Book Review of Stephen Altrogge’s “The Greener Grass Conspiracy: Finding Contentment on Your Side of the Fence”
Altrogge, S. 2011. The Greener Grass Conspiracy: Finding Contentment on Your Side of the Fence. Crossway: Wheaton, IL I want to thank …
Book Review of Russell Moore’s “Tempted and Tried: Temptation and the Triumph of Christ”
Book Trailer Moore, R.D. (2011). Tempted and Tried: Temptation and the Triumph of Christ. Crossway: Wheaton, IL Many thanks to Crossway for …
Book Review of “The Essential Bible Companion to the Psalms: Key Insights for Reading God’s Word”
Link to Video Trailer for Book: Bible Companion Webster, B.L. & Beach, D.R. (2010).The Essential Bible Companion to the Psalms: Key Insights …
Book Review of Randy Alcorn’s “The Goodness of God: Assurance of Purpose in the Midst of Suffering”
Alcorn, Randy. 2010. The Goodness of God: Assurance of Purpose in the Midst of Suffering. Multnomah: Colorado Springs, CO I want to …
Book Review of Michael Haykin’s “Rediscovering the Church Fathers: Who They Were And How They Shaped The Church
Haykin, Michael A.G. 2011. Rediscovering the Church Fathers: Who They Were and How They Shaped The Church. Crossway: Wheaton, IL Thanks to …
Book Review of John Dunlop’s “Finishing Well to the Glory of God”
Dunlop, John. (2011). Finishing Well to the Glory of God: Strategies from a Christian Physician. Crossway: Wheaton, IL. I want to thank …
Book Review of Sam Crabtree’s “Practicing Affirmation: God-centered Praise of Those Who Are Not God”
Crabtree, Sam. (2011). Practicing Affirmation: God-centered Praise of Those Who Are Not God. Crossway: Wheaton, IL. This book was provided by the …
The Hipster Version of James Davison Hunter’s “To Change the World”, A Book Review: “The Next Christians” by Gabe Lyons
Catalyst Atlanta 2010: Gabe Lyons from Catalyst on Vimeo. Lyons, Gabe. (2010). The Next Christians: How a New Generation is Restoring …
Book Review: John and Paul Feinberg’s “Ethics for a Brave New World”
You can find more information about this book at this link. Feinberg, John S. & Feinberg, Paul D. (2011). Ethics for a …
Book Review of Mike Wilkerson’s “Redemption: Freed by Jesus from the Idols We Worship and the Wounds We Carry”
Wilkerson, M. (2011). Redemption: Freed by Jesus from the Idols We Worship and the Wounds We Carry. Crossway: Wheaton, IL Publisher’s Description: …
4th Century Credo-baptisms
Wright notes a hall of fame lineup of churchmen who were raised in Christian homes and yet not baptized until they were of …
One Baptism (of Repentance) for the Remission of Sins?
Wright notes, Moreover, Cyril tells us that the creed of the Church of Jerusalem acknowledged ‘one baptism of repentance (μετανοίας) for the …
Credo-Baptist Witnesses from The Apostolic Fathers
Wright weighs the testimony in favor of credo-baptism: The directions for baptism in the Didache envisage responsible participants as its subjects. There …
Apostolic Fathers on Infant Baptism
There is little evidence from the Apostolic Fathers on the practice of infant baptism. If anything, the liturgies assume the baptism of …
Who Bears the Burden of Proof on Infant Baptism?
Many paedo-baptists would argue that credo-baptists bear the proof in articulating discontiuity in the Covenant administrations as it involves children and signs. …