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ON THE SHOULDERS OF HOBBITS – Louis Markos (2012)

People flocked to see the new Peter Jackson motion picture, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey – based on the novel by J.RR. Tolkien on December 14.  The film grossed nearly $85 million in the first week alone and continues to garner interest among movie goers. Several books have been released in recent years that attempt to interpretContinue reading “ON THE SHOULDERS OF HOBBITS – Louis Markos (2012)”

A WARNING TO PROFESSORS – Jonathan Edwards

Making a profession of Christian faith is simple.  It is a matter of merely mouthing the words; it is a matter of making mental ascent to a set of doctrinal standards.  However, one should never minimize  the importance of professing one’s faith and embracing a body of doctrine.  Indeed, Paul reminds us, “For with theContinue reading “A WARNING TO PROFESSORS – Jonathan Edwards”

CHRIS TOMLIN – BURNING LIGHTS (2013)

I always look forward to a new Chris Tomlin release.  Anyone who follows contemporary worship music will admit that Tomlin is a tremendous talent.  But his talent is not the main attraction.  Sure his music is good but what makes him a special artist is the depth of songs he writes and sings.  Some themesContinue reading “CHRIS TOMLIN – BURNING LIGHTS (2013)”

CREATURE OF THE WORD – Matt Chandler, Josh Patterson and Eric Geiger

Our lives are wrapped up in the gospel.  Sinners have escaped the wrath of God, that is to say – they have been saved and they are being sanctified all because of the gospel.  In short, “the gospel is God’s reconciling work in Christ – that through the life, death, and resurrection of Christ, GodContinue reading “CREATURE OF THE WORD – Matt Chandler, Josh Patterson and Eric Geiger”

WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? – Mark Driscoll (2013)

Mark Driscoll has what is foreign to many other writers, namely, a virtually unlimited platform. Driscoll combines a free-flowing writing style with an informed biblical framework and an eye on culture. These qualities make him accessible to everyone from the student to the scholar.  Driscoll brings these qualities combined with a cutting edge wittiness to draw in readers from every stripe. In hisContinue reading “WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? – Mark Driscoll (2013)”

BESTS READS OF 2012

Several good books were published in 2012.  My top reads are listed below: 1.  A PURITAN THEOLOGY: DOCTRINE FOR LIFE – Joel Beeke & Mark Jones (2012) A theological feast and reminder that the Puritans still matter. See my Review         2. THE CONVICTION TO LEAD – Albert Mohler (2012) The most important leadershipContinue reading “BESTS READS OF 2012”

SOJOURNERS AND STRANGERS – Gregg Allison (2012)

Dr. Gregg Allison leaves no stone unturned in his newest work, Sojourners and Strangers: The Doctrine of the Church.  Allison’s fine piece of work is the latest installment in the Foundations of Evangelical Theology Series, edited by John Feinberg. Six majors themes form the skeletal structure of  Sojourners and Strangers. Part One: Foundational Issues Allison introduces the subjectContinue reading “SOJOURNERS AND STRANGERS – Gregg Allison (2012)”

LINCOLN BREWSTER – Joy to the World (2012)

Today, I’m awakening to the reality that there is a reason why much of what passes for Christmas music is so boring – no guitar solos!  Apart from the epic Christian metal band, Theocracy, who has a tradition of releasing a new Christmas song every December, the prospect of a good guitar solo in aContinue reading “LINCOLN BREWSTER – Joy to the World (2012)”

A PURITAN THEOLOGY: DOCTRINE FOR LIFE – Joel Beeke and Mark Jones (2012)

A comprehensive  assessment of A Puritan Theology: Doctrine for Life by Joel Beeke and Mark Jones is something akin to sharing one’s thoughts or emotions while gazing at the Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls, the Statue of Liberty, or the Lincoln Memorial.  This magnum opus is like oxygen for the barren soul, light for a blind man, aContinue reading “A PURITAN THEOLOGY: DOCTRINE FOR LIFE – Joel Beeke and Mark Jones (2012)”