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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)”

THE MAN JESUS CHRIST – Bruce A. Ware (2013)

The Man Jesus Christ is the latest installment from the pen of Southern Seminary professor, Dr. Bruce Ware. The subtitle accurately describes the essence of the book – Theological Reflections on the Humanity of Christ. The author sets the tone for the book in the preface by reminding readers that the purpose is to examine theContinue reading “THE MAN JESUS CHRIST – Bruce A. Ware (2013)”

FIRE OF THE RAGING DRAGON – Don Brown (2012)

Fire of the Raging Dragon by Don Brown is a military thriller that sends readers into a fictional battle that escalates between the United States and China. Tang Qhichen, the Chinese president sends his Navy to strike an island in the South China sea – controlled by Taiwan. At the center of the story, is aContinue reading “FIRE OF THE RAGING DRAGON – Don Brown (2012)”

THE CONVICTION TO LEAD – Albert Mohler (2012)

Leadership books are “a dime a dozen” these days. More often than not, the challenge for readers is finding a book devoted to leadership that is worth reading and filled with timeless wisdom. Over the last several years, I’ve found a several books that pass this leadership test. A few that come to mind includeContinue reading “THE CONVICTION TO LEAD – Albert Mohler (2012)”

The Meaning of Marriage – Timothy and Kathy Keller (2012)

The Meaning of Marriage by Timothy and Kathy Keller is a thoughtful look at marriage through the lens of Scripture. The Keller’s pull no punches. This book is honest and transparent. They reveal some of the struggles they have overcome in their marriage and point readers to biblical solutions. The Meaning of Marriage definitely has aContinue reading “The Meaning of Marriage – Timothy and Kathy Keller (2012)”

THE LIFE OF GOD IN THE SOUL OF THE CHURCH – Thabiti Anyabwile (2012)

The Life of God in the Soul of the Church by Thabiti Anyabwile is a refreshing look at the inner life of a healthy functioning New Testament church. Pastor Anyabwile is lays the foundation in part one by pointing to the reality of our union with Christ. He discusses the nature and goal of spiritual fellowshipContinue reading “THE LIFE OF GOD IN THE SOUL OF THE CHURCH – Thabiti Anyabwile (2012)”

KINGDOM THROUGH COVENANT – Peter Gentry and Stephen Wellum (2012)

One of the thorniest theological dilemmas in my mind concerns two systems of thought, namely, Dispensationalism and Covenant Theology. God found me and saved me by his grace in a Conservative Baptist Church that was heavily influenced by Classical Dispensationalism. With the arrival of the third pastor, I learned the distinction between the church andContinue reading “KINGDOM THROUGH COVENANT – Peter Gentry and Stephen Wellum (2012)”