Sometimes theologians need to read books to motivate and inspire. Sometimes they just need to read something to make them laugh. I read a lot of pretty head stuff. For instance, I just finished a 700 page book by Tom Schreiner called, The King in His Beauty. To compare Schreiner’s book with Love Does by BobContinue reading “LOVE DOES – Bob Goff (2012)”
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A REFORMED APPROACH TO SCIENCE AND SCRIPTURE – Keith Matthison (2013)
The battle over the age of the universe has been brewing and has reached a fevered pitch in some denominations and evangelical educational institutions. Keith Matthison’s short book, A Reformed Approach to Science and Scripture is an attempt to speak into the debate with clear biblical insight and a measure of humility. First, the foreword is writtenContinue reading “A REFORMED APPROACH TO SCIENCE AND SCRIPTURE – Keith Matthison (2013)”
MY FAVORITE READS OF 2013
2013 proved to be a great year for books. My top ten are listed below. 1. DEATH BY LIVING – N.D. Wilson My number one pick for 2013 would be easy to pass by. But passing over Wilson’s work would be a big mistake. This little gem is filled with biblical insight that is destinedContinue reading “MY FAVORITE READS OF 2013”
THE POETIC WONDER OF ISAAC WATTS – Douglas Bond (2013)
Steven J. Lawson serves as the general editor of A Long Line Of Godly Men Profiles, published by Reformation Trust. Douglas Bond adds to this excellent series with a biographical sketch of Isaac Watts. The men set forth this series may disagree on secondary theological matters but “stood shoulder to shoulder” writes Lawson, “in championing these fiveContinue reading “THE POETIC WONDER OF ISAAC WATTS – Douglas Bond (2013)”
BLOODGOOD – Dangerously Close (2013)
Almost 30 years ago, I saw Bloodgood open for Stryper at the Paramount Theater in Seattle. Even though I was fired up to see Stryper for the first time, I’ll never forget being blown away by Bloodgood. They brought an energy to the stage that I’d never witnessed before. But more important than energy was theContinue reading “BLOODGOOD – Dangerously Close (2013)”
DEAD MEN TALKING – Part 6
8. Dead guys remind us about the power of the gospel and in so doing, lead us to the cross The heroes of church history can rightly inspire us, motivate us, challenge us, and fuel our resolve for living the Christian life. But in the final analysis, these godly people remind us about the power of theContinue reading “DEAD MEN TALKING – Part 6”
DEAD MEN TALKING – Part 5
5. The dead guys enrich us with rich theological treasures There are many theological treasures that should attract our attention. I mention only a few in this post. First, consider the great creeds bestowed on us by the dead guys. The Nicene Creed (A.D. 325), The Constantinople Creed (A.D. 381), the Chalcedonian Creed (A.D. 451),Continue reading “DEAD MEN TALKING – Part 5”
DEAD MEN TALKING – Part 4
4. The dead guys encourage vibrant Christian living The dead guys have wielded a powerful force for change in my life and have encouraged my Christian growth in ways that are beyond the scope of a 500 word blog post. Four specific things emerge in particular: Waking Early – There was a day when I felt likeContinue reading “DEAD MEN TALKING – Part 4”
DEAD MEN TALKING – Part 3
2. Dead guys remind us how God can take the most hardened sinner and transform him into a trophy of God’s grace In 354 a baby was born. His name – Aurelius Augustine. The young boy who was a sinner by birth (Ps. 51:5). As he grew older, became increasingly comfortable with his status as a sinner.Continue reading “DEAD MEN TALKING – Part 3”
DEAD MEN TALKING – Part 2
REASONS FOR UNEARTHING THE DEAD GUYS What is the rationale for unearthing the dead guys? In his introduction to Athanasius’s masterpiece, On the Incarnation (a book written over 1,600 years ago), C.S. Lewis discusses the propensity of many people to gravitate to the new when all the while neglecting the old: “This mistaken preference for the modernContinue reading “DEAD MEN TALKING – Part 2”
Veritas et Lux 