Tim Patrick and Andrew Reid, The Whole Counsel of God: Why and How to Preach the Entire Bible (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2020), 242 pp. It is always beneficial for a preacher at every stage of ministry to explore the finer points of his preaching craft. Preachers always have new things to learn and growth shouldContinue reading “The Whole Counsel of God: Why and How to Preach the Whole Bible – Tim Patrick and Gary Millar”
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Walking With God Through Pain and Suffering – Timothy Keller
I have yet to meet a person who enjoys pain and suffering. Yet suffering is a part of the warp and woof of life. It is not a part of God’s original intent for creation. Since Adam’s first sin, pain and suffering have been an abnormal part of the cosmos. Suffering is an unwelcome guest […]
Reformed Systematic Theology – Volume 1: God and Revelation – Joel Beeke and Paul Smalley
Joel R. Beeke & Paul M. Smalley, Reformed Systematic Theology – Volume 1: God and Revelation (Wheaton: Crossway, 2019), 1213 pp. Our generation is fraught with challenges that militate against the Christian faith. We are constantly battling heresy, both inside and outside the church. The propagation of lies is commonplace and the repudiation of truthContinue reading “Reformed Systematic Theology – Volume 1: God and Revelation – Joel Beeke and Paul Smalley”
THE FLIP THAT FLOPPED: The Consequences of Doctrinal Compromise
In Doug Pagitt’s book, Flipped, the author sets out to fundamentally transform the classical view of God. This transformation is creative and innovative. It is intuitive and will attract the attention of many readers. Pagitt sets forth three goals at the beginning of the book: To see that changing your mind, drawing new conclusions,Continue reading “THE FLIP THAT FLOPPED: The Consequences of Doctrinal Compromise”
Sharp Eyes, Soft Hearts, and Sanctified Minds: Evaluating Christian Books
Sharp Eyes, Soft Hearts, And Sanctified Minds: Evaluating Christian Books I review books – a lot of books. Some people have expressed an interest in how I evaluate them. A few specific criteria govern the way I evaluate the overall effectiveness of Christian books, in particular. First and most important, is the book biblical? ThatContinue reading “Sharp Eyes, Soft Hearts, and Sanctified Minds: Evaluating Christian Books”
Faithful Theology: An Introduction – Graham A. Cole (2020)
Graham A. Cole, Faithful Theology: An Introduction (Wheaton: Crossway, 2020), 118 pp. “The case can be made that every Christian is a theologian because every Christian has a theology, whether well thought out or not.” That is the first sentence in Graham Cole,’s book, Faithful Theology: An Introduction. Dr. Cole’s aim is to present aContinue reading “Faithful Theology: An Introduction – Graham A. Cole (2020)”
4 Chair Discipling – Dann Spader
Dann Spader, 4 Chair Discipling: What Jesus Calls Us to Do (Chicago: Moody Press, 2014), 154 pp. In the summer of 1991, I was introduced to Dann Spader and Sonlife Ministries. Spader’s philosophy of ministry would have a profound impact on my life and ministry that extends to this day. His most recent book, 4Continue reading “4 Chair Discipling – Dann Spader”
Why I Love the Apostle Paul – John Piper (2019)
John Piper, Why I Love the Apostle Paul (Wheaton: Crossway, 2019), 204 pp. The aim of John Piper’s most recent book is to help readers get to know Paul the apostle. Piper’s motive is that Paul’s “God-entranced soul and his unparalleled vision of Jesus Christ and the authenticity of his life would move you toContinue reading “Why I Love the Apostle Paul – John Piper (2019)”
Spurgeon’s Sorrows – Zack Eswine
I have a friend who was born in 1834. That would make him 183 years old. He went home to be with Jesus in 1892 – at the peak of his ministry and in the prime of his life. I have often asked why God takes the heroes of the faith so soon – JonathanContinue reading “Spurgeon’s Sorrows – Zack Eswine”
The Puritanical Genius of Mike Pence
A well-known Washington Post article revealed some fascinating tidbits about Vice President Mike Pence and his wife, Karen. At the top of the list, was Pence’s proclamation in 2002 that, “he never eats alone with a woman other than his wife.”1 The article revealed what many Americans have learned in recent months about Mike andContinue reading “The Puritanical Genius of Mike Pence”
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