A Gospel Primer by Milton Vincent is a straightforward book that describes the essence of the gospel. The author argues that the gospel must be rehearsed on a consistent basis. Indeed, we must preach the gospel to ourselves every day. “Preaching the gospel to myself is a great way to keep God’s amazing love beforeContinue reading “A GOSPEL PRIMER – Milton Vincent (2008)”
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REFORMATION: YESTERDAY, TODAY AND TOMORROW – Carl R. Trueman
A number of months ago, I read Republocrat by Carl R. Trueman. Frankly, the book angered me. I didn’t like anything about it. So I rolled the dice (which is never a good idea for a Calvinist) with this reprinted book by Trueman, Reformation: Yesterday, Today and Tommorrow. I was pleasantly surprised and commend itContinue reading “REFORMATION: YESTERDAY, TODAY AND TOMORROW – Carl R. Trueman”
THE DONKEY WHO CARRIED A KING – R.C. Sproul (2012)
The Donkey Who Carried a King by R.C. Sproul is a short children’s book loaded with great art and a brief story that helps illustrate some important theological principles. Sproul tells the story of a donkey who carried Jesus (which points to the Triumphal Entry). The donkey, who struggles with his lot in life, sawContinue reading “THE DONKEY WHO CARRIED A KING – R.C. Sproul (2012)”
THE GOSPEL FOCUS OF CHARLES SPURGEON – Steven J. Lawson (2012)
Steven J. Lawson’s latest installment in the Long Line of Godly Men Series is a breathtaking look at the life and legacy of the Prince of Preachers, Charles Haddon Spurgeon. The Gospel Focus of Charles Spurgeon begins by surveying the short but memorable life of one of the most effective preachers of all time. LawsonContinue reading “THE GOSPEL FOCUS OF CHARLES SPURGEON – Steven J. Lawson (2012)”
A CROSS-SHAPED GOSPEL – Bryan Loritts (2011)
I am grateful for an resurgence in gospel-centered books that have been published lately from the likes of Greg Gilbert, Kevin DeYoung, and C.J. Mahaney. Bryan Loritt’s adds fuel to the gospel blaze in his new work, A Cross-Shaped Gospel. The thesis: “We need a two-part gospel – a holistic gospel, a gospel that lovesContinue reading “A CROSS-SHAPED GOSPEL – Bryan Loritts (2011)”
THE JOY OF CALVINISM – Greg Forster (2012)
The title of Greg Forster’s book will prompt one of two responses: People will mutter inappropriate words under their breath or they will rejoice in the truthfulness on the cover. The Joy of Calvinism is meant to be a buffer to the traditional arguments that have ransacked Calvinistic theology for decades. And Forster accomplishes hisContinue reading “THE JOY OF CALVINISM – Greg Forster (2012)”
PERIL AND PEACE: Chronicles of the Ancient Church (Mindy and Brandon Withrow) – 2007
Mindy and Brandon Withrow came up with a great idea a few years ago – Write a series of books for children that chronicle the history of the church in readable prose that will actually prompt folks to read church history. Their idea is paying off because people are reading these books. And the audienceContinue reading “PERIL AND PEACE: Chronicles of the Ancient Church (Mindy and Brandon Withrow) – 2007”
THE TRANSFORMING POWER OF THE GOSPEL – Jerry Bridges (2012)
I’ve been reading Jerry Bridges since the early 80’s and I’m continually amazed at the depth and breadth of his writing and his ability to make profound truths simple to understand. The Word of God is never diluted or compromised. For some reason, Bridges reminds me of a modern-day John Bunyan. He just has aContinue reading “THE TRANSFORMING POWER OF THE GOSPEL – Jerry Bridges (2012)”
SWITCH: HOW TO CHANGE THINGS WHEN CHANGE IS HARD – Chip Heath & Dan Heath (2010)
Leadership books are a dime a dozen these days. But whenever a good buddy recommends a book, I’m eager to dig in. Especially when that friend is a time-tested leader. Switch is a book about change. We all know how difficult it is to motivate people to change. The Heath brothers present a basic strategyContinue reading “SWITCH: HOW TO CHANGE THINGS WHEN CHANGE IS HARD – Chip Heath & Dan Heath (2010)”
THE MASCULINE MANDATE – Richard Phillips (2010)
Richard Phillips raises the bar of biblical expectation for men in his latest work, The Masculine Mandate. He is not intimidated by the deceptive roar of the egalitarian lioness. Nor is he distracted by worldly models of masculinity. Of particular importance is Phillips’ rightly placed critique of John Eldredge’s book, Wild at Heart. The sumContinue reading “THE MASCULINE MANDATE – Richard Phillips (2010)”
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