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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)”

RUDY: MY STORY – Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger (2012)

I’ll never forget the first time I saw the movie, Rudy in 1993. It stands among my favorite sports movies alongside Hoosiers, Miracle, The Rookie, and Rocky. Rudy: My Story by Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger is the real life story behind the film. Ruettiger tells the tale that a two-hour movie could never tell. He includesContinue reading “RUDY: MY STORY – Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger (2012)”

ERASING HELL – Francis Chan and Preston Sprinkle

The biblical doctrine of eternal punishment is part of the warp and woof of historic Christianity. Prominent theologians from Augustine to Calvin and Wesley have boldly taught this doctrine. Luther remarked, “The fiery oven is ignited merely by the unbearable appearance of God and endures eternally. For the Day of Judgment will not last forContinue reading “ERASING HELL – Francis Chan and Preston Sprinkle”

JOHN KNOX AND THE REFORMATION – Martyn Lloyd-Jones and Iain Murray

Buried deep in the catacombs of church history lie heroes that deserved to be revived from time to time. John Knox stands among several men who faithfully raised the banner of the gospel and defended the truths of the Protestant Reformation. Martyn Lloyd-Jones and Iain Murray guide readers through the life and legacy of theContinue reading “JOHN KNOX AND THE REFORMATION – Martyn Lloyd-Jones and Iain Murray”

CAN I BE SURE I’M SAVED? – R.C. Sproul (2010)

One of the most pressing and urgent questions that pastors receive is the title of R.C. Sproul’s book, “Can I Be Sure I’m Saved?” – No. 7 in his Crucial Questions Series. But Sproul is quick to reassure readers that we can in fact know that we are in a state of grace. Not onlyContinue reading “CAN I BE SURE I’M SAVED? – R.C. Sproul (2010)”

LEADING FROM THE SANDBOX – T.J. Addington (2010)

Leading from the Sandbox by T.J. Addington is a practical book that explores leadership principles for pastors and church leaders. Addington’s concern is the formation of high-impact teams. The sandbox metaphor is designed as a tool that communicates what truly matters in a church or organization. The author presents four “sides” of the sandbox, namelyContinue reading “LEADING FROM THE SANDBOX – T.J. Addington (2010)”

THE CHURCH: THE GOSPEL MADE VISIBLE – Mark Dever (2012)

Over the years, I’ve grown weary reading books that relate to ecclesiology. Recent works that focus on the church are either driven by pragmatic presuppositions, man-centered principles, or church growth techniques that compromise the essence of the gospel, not to mention the mission of the church. Mark Dever’s newest book, The Church: The Gospel MadeContinue reading “THE CHURCH: THE GOSPEL MADE VISIBLE – Mark Dever (2012)”