Ronald L. Kohl, Our Ancient Foe: Satan’s History, Activity, and Ultimate Demise (Phillipsburg: Presbyterian & Reformed, 2019), 151 pp. Our Ancient Foe is edited by Ronald L. Kohl. The subtitle of the book is a fitting description of the contents, namely – Satan’s History, Activity, and Ultimate Demise. Kohl has assembled a team of scholarsContinue reading “Our Ancient Foe: The History, Activity, and Demise of the Devil – Ronald L. Kohl, Ed”
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Between Life and Death – Kathryn Butler
Kathryn Butler, Between Life and Death (Wheaton: Crossway, 2019), 214 pp. These are perilous times. Our day is marked by pragmatism and situational ethics. The current milieu, for the most part, is not informed or undergirded by biblical principles. As our loved ones reach the end of their days, it is important that we refuseContinue reading “Between Life and Death – Kathryn Butler”
Grace Defined and Defended – Kevin DeYoung
Kevin DeYoung, Grace Defined and Defended (Wheaton: Crossway, 2019), 130. Whenever Kevin DeYoung pens a book, I devour it – quickly. DeYoung writes with biblical precision. He writes with clarity. And his writing exalts the Lord Jesus Christ. His latest book, Grace Defined & Defended is no exception. This short book is a summary andContinue reading “Grace Defined and Defended – Kevin DeYoung”
Passions of the Heart – John D. Street
John D. Street, Passions of the Heart (Phillipsburg: Presbyterian and Reformed, 2019), 308 pp. We find ourselves in the midst of a culture that is awash in sexual sin. Yet ironically, there are very few resources available to help people deal with this vexing problem. Some books minimize sexual sin and even ignore its perniciousContinue reading “Passions of the Heart – John D. Street”
Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy – Mark Vroegop
Mark Vroegop, Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy (Wheaton: Crossway, 2019), 211 pp. Life is a series of events that is filled with moments of intense joy and seasons of pain and suffering. Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop is concerned with the later. The author is acutely aware that people who live in a fallenContinue reading “Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy – Mark Vroegop”
Finding Quiet – J.P. Moreland (2019)
J.P. Moreland, Finding Quiet (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2019), 225 pp. J.P. Moreland is one of the most influential Christian philosophers and thinkers of our generation. His writing has wielded a powerful influence in my life for nearly twenty-five years. His most recent book, Finding Quiet, is his most personal, transparent book to date. In FindingContinue reading “Finding Quiet – J.P. Moreland (2019)”
None Greater: The Undomesticated Attributes of God – Matthew Barrett
Matthew Barrett, None Greater: The Undomesticated Attributes of God (Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2019), 283 pp. None Greater: The Undomesticated Attributes of God by Matthew Barrett is a book for our times. Better put, it is a book that is desperately needed in this generation. Many books that explore the subject of theology proper areContinue reading “None Greater: The Undomesticated Attributes of God – Matthew Barrett”
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”
Competing Spectacles: Treasuring Christ in the Media Age – Tony Reinke
Tony Reinke, Competing Spectacles: Treasuring Christ in the Media Age (Wheaton: Crossway, 2019), 154 pp. We live in an increasingly visual culture. As a pastor, I hear the relentless sound of the postmodern drumbeat: “The average person cannot sit through a forty-five-minute sermon,” I’m told. Yet that same person will sit in a dark roomContinue reading “Competing Spectacles: Treasuring Christ in the Media Age – Tony Reinke”
Vulnerable – Raleigh Sadler (2019)
Raleigh Sadler, Vulnerable (Nashville: B&H Publishing Group, 2019), 267 pp. “Preach the gospel – and if necessary use words.” This pithy quote by St. Francis of Assisi has captured the hearts and minds of many. The sentiment sounds right and may even feel right but fails in the final analysis to do justice to theContinue reading “Vulnerable – Raleigh Sadler (2019)”
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