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STORM – Jim Cymbala (2014)

Jim Cymbala has a warning for the church. The warning is an urgent plea. The warning is for every Christian. Cymbala is afraid that the influence of the church is on the decline in America. Biblical competency is at an all-time low. Pastors are leaving the ministry. Young people are jettisoning the Christian faith. TrinketsContinue reading “STORM – Jim Cymbala (2014)”

THE TRINITARIAN DEVOTION OF JOHN OWEN – Sinclair Ferguson (2014)

The Trinitarian Devotion of John Owen by Dr. Sinclair Ferguson is the latest installment in the Long Line of Godly Men Profile Series, edited by Dr. Steven Lawson. Ferguson presents a readable introduction to the most well-known Puritan, John Owen. The book includes five chapters which overview Owen’s life and theological commitments. Chapter one focuses on his lifeContinue reading “THE TRINITARIAN DEVOTION OF JOHN OWEN – Sinclair Ferguson (2014)”

THE MANNER IN WHICH THE SALVATION OF THE SOUL IS TO BE SOUGHT – Jonathan Edwards (1740)

Jonathan Edwards presents his doctrine at the front end of the sermon: We should be willing to engage in and go through undertakings, in order to our own salvation. Noah, in this case is the exemplar. As Noah obeyed when God commanded him to build the ark, so we too, should go through “great undertakings, inContinue reading “THE MANNER IN WHICH THE SALVATION OF THE SOUL IS TO BE SOUGHT – Jonathan Edwards (1740)”

EDWARDS ON THE CHRISTIAN LIFE – Dane Ortlund (2014)

Edwards on the Christian Life by Dane C. Ortlund attempts to summarize the theology of Jonathan Edwards and pays special attention to his remarks on the Christian life. For Edwards, living the Christian life is about “enjoying and reflecting the beauty of God.” The author successfully achieves his goal by directing readers to twelve questionsContinue reading “EDWARDS ON THE CHRISTIAN LIFE – Dane Ortlund (2014)”

GOSPEL-POWERED HUMILITY – William P. Farley (2011)

Gospel-Powered Humility by William Farley is a supercharged powder-keg for radical, God-centered Christian living. There is much to commend in this little treasure. A simple review will not do it justice. Part one overviews the problem which faces every human being. That problem is identified as a soul-numbing sin – the sin of pride. Of course,Continue reading “GOSPEL-POWERED HUMILITY – William P. Farley (2011)”

ONE NATION – Ben Carson, MD (2014)

These days there is no shortage on political books. Both liberals and conservatives are making the rounds in the publishing industry. Many books are filled with drivel and propaganda. A few are worth reading and prove very helpful. Dr. Ben Carson’s new book is numbered among the helpful books. One Nation: What We Can AllContinue reading “ONE NATION – Ben Carson, MD (2014)”

THE DARING HEART OF DAVID LIVINGSTONE (2014)

The Daring Heart of David Livingstone captures the account of the well-known missionary who sought with all his heart to bring the gospel to Africa in the 19th century. Jay Milbrandt, professor at Bethel University is responsible for the meticulous research and for producing the final product. Milbrandt guides readers through the adventures of theContinue reading “THE DARING HEART OF DAVID LIVINGSTONE (2014)”

HEAVEN ON EARTH: Capturing Jonathan Edwards’s Vision of Living in Between – Stephen J. Nichols (2006)

Heaven on Earth by Stephen J. Nichols attempts to capture the essence of Jonathan Edwards’s vision for living in between heaven and earth. The author confronts the typical negative response to Jonathan Edwards who is regularly caricatured as a mean-spirited Puritan who is preoccupied with the wrath of God. Of course, nothing could be further fromContinue reading “HEAVEN ON EARTH: Capturing Jonathan Edwards’s Vision of Living in Between – Stephen J. Nichols (2006)”

HOW STARBUCKS SAVED MY LIFE – Michael Gates Gill (2007)

I have over one hundred and fifty books on my “to read list.” Most of them are big books; important books. Most of these books are theological in nature. They address the big questions in life. They stimulate my thinking. They warm my heart. These books lead me closer to the Savior. So why wouldContinue reading “HOW STARBUCKS SAVED MY LIFE – Michael Gates Gill (2007)”

PROOF: FINDING FREEDOM THROUGH THE INTOXICATING JOY OF IRRESISTIBLE GRACE – Daniel Montgomery and Timothy Paul Jones (2014)

Intoxicating joy? Irresistible grace? The title is enough to draw the most lackluster reader in. But once readers crack the massive door, they will be pleasantly surprised with what they find inside this elegantly decorated “castle.” Proof: Finding Freedom Through the Intoxicating Joy of Irresistible Grace is a cleverly designed roadmap which underscores the importanceContinue reading “PROOF: FINDING FREEDOM THROUGH THE INTOXICATING JOY OF IRRESISTIBLE GRACE – Daniel Montgomery and Timothy Paul Jones (2014)”