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THE FORGOTTEN TRINITY – James White (1998)

The Forgotten Trinity: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith by James White is a book that deserves to be read. Sometimes a given book slips under the radar screen and fails to receive the credit it deserves. Dr. White’s book falls in this category. Christian readers are missing out if they have neglected thisContinue reading “THE FORGOTTEN TRINITY – James White (1998)”

KILLING KENNEDY – Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard (2012)

Evidently, Bill O’Reilly loves writing about presidential assassinations. And he’s actually very good at it. One of the many strengths of Killing Lincoln was O’Reilly’s objectivity and lack of political banter. The same holds true for his newest work, Killing Kennedy: The End of Camelot. Many reviewers will disagree and accuse O’Reilly of partisanship or naivelyContinue reading “KILLING KENNEDY – Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard (2012)”

MAKING SENSE OF THE TRINITY – Millard J. Erickson (2000)

Making Sense of the Trinity by Millard Erickson is a basic book that asks three profound questions: 1. Is the doctrine of the Trinity biblical? 2. Does the doctrine of the Trinity make sense? 3. Does the Doctrine of the Trinity make any difference? Erickson succeeds in answering each question in the affirmative. He unpacksContinue reading “MAKING SENSE OF THE TRINITY – Millard J. Erickson (2000)”

HERALDING THE TRUTH: PASSING GOD’S WORD TO THE NEXT GENERATION

Psalm 78:4 gives specific marching orders for followers of Christ, namely – we must herald the truth of God’s Word: “We will not hide them from their children, but tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might, and the wonders that he has done” (Psalm 78:4, ESV). Instead ofContinue reading “HERALDING THE TRUTH: PASSING GOD’S WORD TO THE NEXT GENERATION”

OUR TRIUNE GOD: Living in the Love of the Three-In-One – Philip Graham Ryken and Michael LeFebvre (2011)

Philip Graham Ryken and Michael LeFebvre add to the growing list of books on the doctrine of the Trinity with their release, Our Triune God. Their work focusses on the essence of the Trinity – how the Trinity saves, the mysterious nature of the Trinity, how the Trinity relates to the Christian life, and the joyContinue reading “OUR TRIUNE GOD: Living in the Love of the Three-In-One – Philip Graham Ryken and Michael LeFebvre (2011)”

WORDS, PROPOSITIONS, AND PROCLAMATION

We live in a day where words, propositions, and proclamation is met with suspicion and skepticism. But living in postmodern times should not prevent Christ-followers from faithfully proclaiming the Word of God. Paul the apostle instructs the believers in Colossae: “Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may presentContinue reading “WORDS, PROPOSITIONS, AND PROCLAMATION”

GOD’S PASSION FOR HIS GLORY – John Piper (1998)

Some books are worth reading again and again. John Piper’s excellent work is such a book. God’s Passion for His Glory: Living the Vision of Jonathan Edwards is composed of two parts. Part One is a Personal Encounter with Jonathan Edwards. Part Two is a republication of Jonathan Edwards magisterial work, The End for Which God CreatedContinue reading “GOD’S PASSION FOR HIS GLORY – John Piper (1998)”

WHAT IS THE TRINITY – David F. Wells (2012)

What is the Trinity by David F. Wells is an outstanding addition to the Basics of the Faith series by Presbyterian and Reformed Publishing. Wells introduces readers to this vital subject matter in a mere 37 pages. Readers should be aware that the author does not intend to fully unpack the doctrine of the Trinity. Continue reading “WHAT IS THE TRINITY – David F. Wells (2012)”

SOLI DEO GLORIA – TO THE GLORY OF GOD ALONE!

The truth of 1 Corinthians 10:31 has echoed from all eternity and will echo into eternity future: “Whatever you do, whether you eat or drink, do all to the glory the glory of God” (ESV). Contemporary culture appears to have more in common with Romans 1:23-25 than 1 Corinthians 10:31. The apostle Paul writes, “For althoughContinue reading “SOLI DEO GLORIA – TO THE GLORY OF GOD ALONE!”

WHAT IS THE TRINITY? R.C. Sproul (2011)

R.C. Sproul has an uncanny ability to make complex truths come alive. He continues to share his gift with the church in book number 10 in the Crucial Questions Series. What is the Trinity? Sproul covers “acres” of theological ground in 63 pages. His explanation for the Trinity is rooted in a discussion of monotheism:Continue reading “WHAT IS THE TRINITY? R.C. Sproul (2011)”