Kevin DeYoung, Daily Doctrine (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2024), 409 pp.
I have been teaching systematic theology for over thirty years. It is always a joy to see men and women of God digging deeply into his Word. Kevin DeYoung’s book, Daily Doctrine is a solid tool that Christians can explore for a basic understanding of systematic theology.
This work is different from most books that advance a systematic approach. The book is arranged according to the various branches of theology, beginning with prolegomena and the doctrine of Scripture. Within each category, the author has arranged short essays of approximately 500 words. Dr. DeYoung offers five readings per week, for a total of 52 weeks. So disciplined readers can set out to reach one chapter, five days a week over the course of the year and expect to complete the book.
DeYoung writes clearly and boldly. He minimizes theological shoptalk and communicates directly to the person in the pew. He writes from a distinctly Reformed perspective, which he acknowledges at the outset. While I personally agree with most of DeYoung’s theological convictions, I part ways with him on the question of baptism.
Overall, DeYoung’s book is solid. It should be received well by serious Bible students as well as those who are just getting started. I thank God for a godly man who holds high the authority, sufficiency, and inerrancy of God’s Word is world that has jettisoned God’s path for living.
Highly recommended
I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review.
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