A Powerful Man I stood in the shadow of St. Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland. Clouds gathered overhead and people walked curiously through the front doors. Here, the famous reformer, John Knox faithfully tended the flock until his death in 1572. Once inside this massive cathedral, I was transfixed by the sheer beauty of thisContinue reading “The Eclipse of the Gospel and the School of Hard Knox”
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The Bible Convictions of John Wycliffe – Steven J. Lawson
Steven J. Lawson, The Bible Convictions of John Wycliffe (Sanford: Ligonier Ministries, 2021), 212 pp. The Council of Constance condemned him as a heretic on May 4, 1415. His writings were banned and he was condemned on 260 different counts and posthumously excommunicated. That is, he was banished from the church after his death. PopeContinue reading “The Bible Convictions of John Wycliffe – Steven J. Lawson”
The Local Church – Edward Klink
Edward W. Klink, The Local Church (Wheaton: Crossway, 2021), 172 pp. The church stands at the very center of God’s redemptive purposes. Yet there is much misunderstanding about the church in our day. Some people downplay the importance of the church. Others are critical of the notion of church membership. Edward W. Klink intends toContinue reading “The Local Church – Edward Klink”
A Tribute to R.C. Sproul
On December 14, 2017 Dr. R.C. Sproul entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Dr. Sproul was a graduate of Westminster College (B.A. in Philosophy), Pittsburgh Theological Seminary (B.D.), Free University of Amsterdam (Drs.) and received additional recognition from Geneva College (Litt. D) and Grove City College (L.H.D.) in 1993. Dr.Continue reading “A Tribute to R.C. Sproul”
A Christian Reading Manifesto
Modern technology has launched us into the stratosphere of learning. With the click of a mouse or a few keystrokes, we can access information from around the world and gain a treasure chest of knowledge. Smartphones are at the forefront of the new technological frontier and provide users with a massive array of educational andContinue reading “A Christian Reading Manifesto”
Isaiah For You – Tim Chester
Tim Chester, Isaiah For You (Epsom, Surrey: The Good Book Company, 2021), 227 pp. Isaiah For You, by Tim Chester is the latest installment in the God’s Word For You series. This series is designed to help readers learn biblical content and make direct application to their hearts. Each book in the series strives toContinue reading “Isaiah For You – Tim Chester”
Reviving the Lost Art of Letter Writing
Once there was a day when the nib of a pen would intersect with a piece of paper, revealing the contemplations of a thoughtful person. The end result would yield a letter that would inspire a willing recipient and breathe fresh courage into a human soul. Less than 200 years ago, letter-writing flourished in theContinue reading “Reviving the Lost Art of Letter Writing”
Good News of Great Joy – John Piper
John Piper, Good News of Great Joy (Wheaton: Crossway, 2021), 141 pp. Every time John Piper rests the nib of his pen on a piece of parchment, the church benefits in spades. His latest offering, Good News of Great Joy: 25 Devotional Readings for Advent is no exception. Each short devotional is drawn from aContinue reading “Good News of Great Joy – John Piper”
The Person of Christ: An Introduction – Stephen J. Wellum
Stephen J. Wellum, The Person of Christ: An Introduction (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2021), 206 pp. The Person of Christ: An Introduction by Stephen J. Wellum is the most recent installment in The Short Studies in Systematic Theology (Crossway Books). Dr. Wellum’s goal is to call the church back to the glory of Christ by recoveringContinue reading “The Person of Christ: An Introduction – Stephen J. Wellum”
The Pastor as Counselor – David Powlison
David Powlison, The Pastor as Counselor (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2021), 76 pp. Posthumous publications are a mixture of pure joy and sorrow. Joy superabounds when a favorite writer is “resurrected” and an unpublished manuscript sees the light of day. Sorrow rears its ugly head because the realization that this writer will never write again sinksContinue reading “The Pastor as Counselor – David Powlison”
Veritas et Lux 