Chapter 1: Birth to New Birth Living By Revealed Truth Begins where any biography ought to begin – at the beginning. Spurgeon was born on June 19, 1834 and was influenced at an early age by dead writers: “The old writers, who are, by far, the most sensible – for you will notice that theContinue reading “Living By Revealed Truth: The Life and Pastoral Theology of Charles Haddon Spurgeon – Tom Nettles (2013) Part 2”
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Living By Revealed Truth: The Life and Pastoral Theology of Charles Haddon Spurgeon – Tom Nettles (2013) Part 1
Living by Revealed Truth: The Life and Pastoral Theology of Charles Haddon Spurgeon by Tom Nettles is a magnum opus if I ever saw one. The subtitle nicely summarizes the path that is set before readers as they study the rich biography of the Prince of Preachers and gain insight into the theological landscape that dominatedContinue reading “Living By Revealed Truth: The Life and Pastoral Theology of Charles Haddon Spurgeon – Tom Nettles (2013) Part 1”
Three Days in Moscow: Ronald Reagan and the Fall of the Soviet Empire
May 31, 2018, is the thirtieth anniversary of President Reagan’s speech at Moscow State University. On that day, our 40th president stood before a packed house of enthusiastic students who listened to a message of freedom and hope. Lurking behind Reagan was a mural of the Russian revolution and the bust of Vladimir Lenin. WhenContinue reading “Three Days in Moscow: Ronald Reagan and the Fall of the Soviet Empire”
Growing in Christ – J.I. Packer
J.I. Packer, Growing in Christ (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2022), 333 pp. Growing in Christ by J.I. Packer was originally published in 1994. Crossway Books has updated this volume for a new generation of readers. Dr. Packer is convinced that the way of catechesis has fallen into hard times and needs to be revived. The bookContinue reading “Growing in Christ – J.I. Packer”
Spineless: Restoring Courage and Conviction to the People of God
Spineless: Restoring Courage and Conviction to the People of God addresses the insipid kind of “Christianity” that has subtly slipped into the church. It carefully diagnoses the decline of Christian courage and traces its tragic demise. The book sets forth a carefully crafted plan for recovering lost ground in our generation. And it presents biblicalContinue reading “Spineless: Restoring Courage and Conviction to the People of God”
Blackout: How Black America Can Make Its Second Escape from the Democrat Plantation
Blackout: How Black America Can Make Its Second Escape from the Democrat Plantation by Candace Owens will irritate and offend many people. But this is a book that needed to be written. More importantly, this is a book that deserves to be read and internalized. Owens explores how liberals have consistently manipulated and marginalized blackContinue reading “Blackout: How Black America Can Make Its Second Escape from the Democrat Plantation”
Theocracy – Remastered and Remixed (2007)
The self-titled release by the Atlanta-based band, Theocracy first appeared in 2007 but has been out of circulation since that time. For several months, fans have long-awaited for the release of Theocracy’s original album – an album that has been remastered and remixed. On November 19, fans around the were thrilled to listen in toContinue reading “Theocracy – Remastered and Remixed (2007)”
Standing on the Authority of God’s Word
We are children of postmodernity. The challenges before us may seem daunting. We live in a culture that relies heavily on hunches, intuitions, and feelings. The emphasis on the subjective has led many to deny biblical Christianity and reject any notion of truth. The witty British writer, G.K. Chesterton poetically described the plight of postmodernContinue reading “Standing on the Authority of God’s Word”
Unified – Tim Scott & Trey Gowdy
Tim Scott & Trey Gowdy, Unified (Carol Stream: Tyndale, 2018), 220 pp. We may live in one of the most divided times in American history. The cultural climate is rising without any hope of resolution in sight. Senator Tim Scott and Congressman, Trey Goudy recognize the problems in our land. Yet, they both have aContinue reading “Unified – Tim Scott & Trey Gowdy”
Elizabeth Elliot: A Life – Lucy S.R. Austen
Lucy S.R. Austen, Elisabeth Elliot: A Life (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2023), 611 pp. My late Aunt, Betty Steele used to urge me to read biographies, especially missionary biographies. In a strange irony, the latest biography on my reading list is Elisabeth Elliot: A Life by Lucy S.R. Austen. The ironic twist is due to myContinue reading “Elizabeth Elliot: A Life – Lucy S.R. Austen”
Veritas et Lux 