April 2011 – Veritas et Lux

THE PASTOR AS SCHOLAR AND THE SCHOLAR AS PASTOR – John Piper and D.A. Carson (2011)

The Pastor as Scholar and the Scholar as Pastor: Reflections on Life and Ministry is a vivid reminder why John Piper and D.A. Carson have had such a powerful influence on my life and pastoral ministry. Far too often, men who enter into pastoral ministry do so with an either-or mentality. Since they have chosenContinue reading “THE PASTOR AS SCHOLAR AND THE SCHOLAR AS PASTOR – John Piper and D.A. Carson (2011)”

PROGRESSIVE DISPENSATIONALISM – Craig Blaising and Darrell Bock

Progressive Dispensationalism is designed as a handbook on the principles of interpretation and the structures of biblical exposition that define so-called progressive dispensationalism. Part one distinguishes between the three phases of thought including classical, revised and progressive dispensationalism. The authors contend that the modifications of progressive dispensationalism affect the way dispensationalists understand key biblical themesContinue reading “PROGRESSIVE DISPENSATIONALISM – Craig Blaising and Darrell Bock”

PILLARS OF GRACE – Steven J. Lawson (2011)

Pillars of Grace by Steven J. Lawson is the second installment in his series, A Long Line of Godly Men. In volume one, Lawson walked readers through every book of the Bible and demonstrated how the doctrines of grace emerge on every page of Scripture. Volume two also alerts readers to the precious doctrines ofContinue reading “PILLARS OF GRACE – Steven J. Lawson (2011)”

THE NEXT STORY: Life and Faith After the Digital Explosion – Tim Challies (2011)

Tim Challies is an author who needs no introduction. His blog, Informing the Reforming (www.challies.com) boasts thousands of readers, most of whom appreciate Challies’ thoughtful posts, penetrating book reviews, and his heart for the things of God. Challies not only has a deep understanding of God’s Word and culture; he has an ability to communicateContinue reading “THE NEXT STORY: Life and Faith After the Digital Explosion – Tim Challies (2011)”

LOVE WINS – Rob Bell (2011)

A few weeks ago, I was rudely awakened in the middle of the night. It wasn’t the doorbell. It wasn’t a phone call. And it wasn’t the dog scratching on the back door. My cell phone was blinking. And it was blinking relentlessly. A post by Justin Taylor stared me in the face. “Rob BellContinue reading “LOVE WINS – Rob Bell (2011)”