Andrew David Nasseli, Predestination: An Introduction (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2024), 240 pp. The Bible says that God chose some people in eternity past (Eph. 1:3-4; 1 Tim. 1:9; 1 Pet. 1:1-2). Many Scriptures build a strong case for the doctrine of predestination. Yet many people struggle with the important doctrine. In his book Predestination: AnContinue reading “Predestination: An Introduction – Andrew David Nasseli”
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The Pastor as Leader – John Currie
John Currie, The Pastor as Leader (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2024), 220 pp. Pastoral ministry is a grind. Ask any pastor and he will tell you about long weeks, challenging scenarios, critical congregants, and a plethora of problems that occur on a regular basis. Pastors are often lulled into succumbing to the tyranny of the urgent.Continue reading “The Pastor as Leader – John Currie”
HERE I STAND
On this date, in 1521, Martin Luther made his bold stand at the Diet of Worms. Prior to entering the city, Luther remarked, “Unless I am held by force, or Caesar revokes his invitation, I will enter Worms under the banner of Christ against the gates of hell.” The Roman Catholic Church pleaded for himContinue reading “HERE I STAND”
Covenant and God’s Purpose for the World – Thomas Schreiner
Thomas R. Schreiner, Covenant and God’s Purpose For the World, Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2017, 136 pp. $9.97 Biblical theology is the discipline that reveals the storyline of Scripture. It looks at the big picture, which begins at creation and culminates with the new earth, where God makes all things new. “The purpose of biblical theology,” accordingContinue reading “Covenant and God’s Purpose for the World – Thomas Schreiner”
Fault Lines: The Social Justice Movement and Evangelicalism’s Looming Catastrophe
Voddie Baucham, Fault Lines: The Social Justice Movement and Evangelicalism’s Looming Catastrophe (Washington D.C.: Salem Books, 2021), 251 pp. Trouble has been brewing for some while now. Social justice warriors have taken to the streets, courtroom, and universities. Most recently, social justice has penetrated the church walls. While many applaud the social justice movement, includingContinue reading “Fault Lines: The Social Justice Movement and Evangelicalism’s Looming Catastrophe”
A History of Western Philosophy and Theology – John Frame
The Word of God is emphatic about our role as we enter the marketplace of ideas. The apostle Paul sounds the warning in Colossians 2:8 – “See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not accordingContinue reading “A History of Western Philosophy and Theology – John Frame”
The End of Creation: Soli Deo Gloria
The Sum of the Matter The first verse in the Bible is a monumental statement that reverberates with earth-shattering implications for the formation of a Christian worldview: “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth” (Gen. 1:1, ESV). Do not miss the magnitude of this statement. Do not downplay the significance of thisContinue reading “The End of Creation: Soli Deo Gloria”
The (Not-So-Secret) Secret to Reaching the Next Generation – Kevin DeYoung
Kevin DeYoung, The (Not-So-Secret) Secret to Reaching the Next Generation (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2024), 29 pp. Christians all share a common goal of reaching the next generation for Jesus Christ. Youth pastors are especially interested in seeing young people who are aflame for the Lord. Much of the literature that addresses discipleship and evangelism isContinue reading “The (Not-So-Secret) Secret to Reaching the Next Generation – Kevin DeYoung”
Truth Unhinged in Edinburgh Square
My wife and I recently spent five days in Edinburgh, Scotland. While there is much to commend in this very beautiful city, it did not take long to realize that God is no longer welcome for many of the inhabitants there. On the last evening in Edinburgh, I watched a young street preacher proclaiming theContinue reading “Truth Unhinged in Edinburgh Square”
Make the Most of Your Productivity – Ana Ávila
Ana Ávila, Make the Most of Your Productivity (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2024), 156 pp. I’m a sucker for books that address personal productivity. So when the chance came to review Make the Most of Your Productivity by Ana Ávila, I jumped at the opportunity. Mrs. Ávila is a senior writer for Coalición for el Evangelio.Continue reading “Make the Most of Your Productivity – Ana Ávila”
Veritas et Lux 