I am thankful for the Basics of the Reformed Faith Series, a collection of booklets released by Presbyterian and Reformed Publishing. These short treatments (with the exception of the booklet on infant baptism) are extremely helpful and should be a part of every Christian library. Philip Graham Ryken tackles a crucial topic in, What isContinue reading “WHAT IS THE CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW?”
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A QUEST FOR GODLINESS: The Puritan Vision of the Christian Life – J.I. Packer (1990)
A Quest for Godliness: The Puritan Vision of the Christian Life by J.I. Packer is a superb introduction to the English Puritans. For too long, the Puritans have been marginalized, unfairly caricatured, and relegated dusty boxes of books in the garage. Packer intends to bring the Puritans to the forefront of Christian thought, precisely whereContinue reading “A QUEST FOR GODLINESS: The Puritan Vision of the Christian Life – J.I. Packer (1990)”
THE DISCIPLE MAKING CHURCH – Bill Hull
The Disciple Making Church maintains the discipling church is the normal church and that disciple making is for everyone and every church for three important reasons. First, Christ instructed the church to take part in it. Second, Christ modeled it and third, the New Testament disciples applied it. The author advances the thesis that “unlessContinue reading “THE DISCIPLE MAKING CHURCH – Bill Hull”
The Influence of Spurgeon: A Boon for the Soul
Charles Haddon Spurgeon was born on this date, June 19, 1834 – one hundred and seventy-six years ago. I got to thinking about the influence that Spurgeon has had on my thinking, theology, and Christian life. This thought led to another interesting tidbit. I have been influenced by many Christian men over the yearsContinue reading “The Influence of Spurgeon: A Boon for the Soul”
THE GOAL OF THEOLOGY
“The goal of theology is the worship of God. The posture of theology is one one’s knees. The mode of theology is repentance.” – Dr. Sinclair B. Ferguson
THE PURITAN VIEW OF PREACHING
“The Puritan view was that preaching ‘gospel sermons’ means teaching the whole Christian system – the character of God, the Trinity, the plan of salvation, the entire work of grace. To preach Christ, they held, involved preaching all this. Preach less, they would tell us, and what you do preach will not be properly grasped.”Continue reading “THE PURITAN VIEW OF PREACHING”
SHOULD CHRISTIANS STUDY PHILOSOPHY?
“Who am I and what is my purpose?” “How should I live and how can I determine right from wrong?” “On what basis can I answer these questions?” “What is the truth?” And, “Who is my final authority?” Questions like these do not have simple answers. Rather, they demand deep thinking and philosophical spade work.Continue reading “SHOULD CHRISTIANS STUDY PHILOSOPHY?”
IT IS WELL: Expositions on Substitutionary Atonement – Mark Dever and Michael Lawrence (2010)
One of my most vivid memories of my Grandfather has to do with the cross of Christ. “I do not hear enough about the cross in sermons and in songs,” he would lament. His complaint was valid twenty-five years ago. And it is valid today. In fact, his warning is even more significant today asContinue reading “IT IS WELL: Expositions on Substitutionary Atonement – Mark Dever and Michael Lawrence (2010)”
THE PRIORITY OF PREACHING – Christopher Ash (2009)
Christopher Ash has a simple goal in his book, The Priority of Preaching. He seeks to encouraged pastors. Ash begins by stressing the authority of the preached word. The thesis utilizes the book of Deuteronomy: “We must listen to the voice of the Christian preacher because he is the prophet in our generation as MosesContinue reading “THE PRIORITY OF PREACHING – Christopher Ash (2009)”
DUG DOWN DEEP: Unearthing What I Believe and Why It Matters – Josh Harris (2010)
Dug Down Deep by Joshua Harris uncovers the importance of understanding and embracing a solid theological framework. It is in many ways a gracious answer to the typical post-modern response to doctrine. Harris walks the reader through a handful of important branches of systematic theology including the doctrine of God (theology proper), the doctrine ofContinue reading “DUG DOWN DEEP: Unearthing What I Believe and Why It Matters – Josh Harris (2010)”
Veritas et Lux 