DISCOURSE ON THE TRINITY Jonathan Edwards usually does not waste time in getting to his point. This work is no exception. He begins his discourse on the Trinity: “When we speak of God’s happiness, the account that we are wont to give of it is that God is infinitely happy in the enjoyment of himself,Continue reading “THE WORKS OF JONATHAN EDWARDS: Discourse on the Trinity – Volume 21”
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THE DOCTRINE OF THE WORD OF GOD – John Frame (2010)
In 1987, John Frame embarked on his series, A Theology of Lordship. He began with his first work, The Doctrine of the Knowledge of God. Fifteen years later, he released The Doctrine of God. In 2008, he completed The Doctrine of the Christian Life. Each book is noteworthy in its own right. However, I mustContinue reading “THE DOCTRINE OF THE WORD OF GOD – John Frame (2010)”
AS IRON SHARPENS IRON – Howard and William Hendricks
As Iron Sharpens Iron attempts to explain and sell the concept of mentoring. The stated goal of the authors is to see thousands of readers develop mentoring relationships as a result of reading the material. The authors hope to steer as many men as possible into vital relationships that produce and reproduce godly men. TheContinue reading “AS IRON SHARPENS IRON – Howard and William Hendricks”
A HISTORY OF MODERN RUSSIA – Robert Service (1997)
A History of Modern Russia by Robert Service is a fascinating account of the events that begin with Nicholas II and lead all the way to Vladimir Putin. Sometimes a few sentences is worth the price of the book. The author contemplates the death of Stalin and describes the process of embalming and the funeralContinue reading “A HISTORY OF MODERN RUSSIA – Robert Service (1997)”
GROUNDED IN THE GOSPEL: Building Believers the Old-Fashioned Way – J.I. Packer and Gary Parrett (2010)
J.I. Packer and Gary Parrett are concerned about the current condition of the church. They have written Grounded in the Gospel in order to reignite a passion for catechizing believers in the Christian faith. The practice of catechesis finds its roots in the Old Testament: “You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shallContinue reading “GROUNDED IN THE GOSPEL: Building Believers the Old-Fashioned Way – J.I. Packer and Gary Parrett (2010)”
THE EROSION OF THE CHRISTIAN MIND
Erosion occurs in the Christian mind when we do not carefully evaluate the propositions that bombard us. And make no mistake. The mental assault is relentless and subtle. For instance, consider one of the central statements in the movie, Megamind – “Destiny is not the path given to us but the path we choose forContinue reading “THE EROSION OF THE CHRISTIAN MIND”
LETTERS TO A YOUNG CALVINIST – James K.A. Smith (2010)
Letters to a Young Calvinist by James K.A. Smith reminds me of the last time I went to see the San Francisco Giants play baseball. I remember purchasing the tickets with my Dad, approaching the park, and watching the Giants play the Dodgers in what was then, Candlestick Park. This is a great memory fromContinue reading “LETTERS TO A YOUNG CALVINIST – James K.A. Smith (2010)”
POCKET HISTORY OF THE CHURCH – D. Jeffrey Bingham (2002)
I believe Christians need to read church history from time to time whether they want to or not – a strange thought for someone who formerly broke out in a cold sweat at the mere thought of church history. Thankfully, men like R.C. Sproul and John Hannah brought church history to life and awakened meContinue reading “POCKET HISTORY OF THE CHURCH – D. Jeffrey Bingham (2002)”
BY GRACE ALONE: How the Grace of God Amazes Me – Sinclair Ferguson (2010)
Sinclair Ferguson unpacks God’s amazing grace in his newest book, By Grace Alone. He traces the depth of God’s grace by means of the general themes of E.T. Sibomana’s excellent hymn, “O How the Grace of God Amazes Me.” Ferguson chronicles how the grace of God transforms the people of God. His approach is rootedContinue reading “BY GRACE ALONE: How the Grace of God Amazes Me – Sinclair Ferguson (2010)”
WELCOME TO A REFORMED CHURCH – Daniel Hyde (2010)
Welcome to a Reformed Church is a superb introduction to ecclesiology and Reformed theology. Daniel Hyde clearly describes the history and tenets of a church that stands in the Reformation stream. The author provides the context for the Reformation and walks readers through the confessional history of the Reformed church. Hyde summarizes the sola’s ofContinue reading “WELCOME TO A REFORMED CHURCH – Daniel Hyde (2010)”
Veritas et Lux 