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A Company of Heroes: Portraits From the Gospel’s Global Advance – Tim Keesee (2019)

Tim Keesee, A Company of Heroes: Portraits From the Gospel’s Global Cause (Wheaton: Crossway, 2019), 286 pp. Most young people aspire to be like someone. The people they emulate are athletes, rock stars, and actors. These people serve as heroes to the upcoming generation. But Tim Keesee has a different set of heroes in mind.Continue reading “A Company of Heroes: Portraits From the Gospel’s Global Advance – Tim Keesee (2019)”

When Faith Fails – Dominic Done (2019)

Dominic Done, When Faith Fails: Finding God in the Shadow of Doubt (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2019, 211 pp. When Faith Fails by Dominic Done is a book that addresses the epidemic of doubt that plagues many people. The subtitle accurately expresses the heart of the book – “Finding God in the Shadow of Doubt.” TheContinue reading “When Faith Fails – Dominic Done (2019)”

The Good Life – Tim Savage (2019)

Tim Savage, The Good Life: The Surprising Riches Available in Christ (Wheaton: Crossway, 2019), 163 pp. All people seek happiness. Blaise Pascal reminds us, “All men seek happiness. This is without exception. Whatever different means they employ, they all tend to this end … This is the motive of every action of every man, evenContinue reading “The Good Life – Tim Savage (2019)”

Discipling in a Multicultural World – Adith Fernando (2019)

Ajith Fernando, Discipling in a Multicultural World (Wheaton: Crossway, 2019), 288 pp. Discipling in a Multicultural World by Adith Fernando compressive work that describes the essence of the discipling process. Fernando brings a wealth of experience as a longtime director of Youth for Christ in Sri Lanka. His expansive knowledge and lengthy tenure provide aContinue reading “Discipling in a Multicultural World – Adith Fernando (2019)”

Sola: How the Five Solas Are Still Reforming the Church – James K. Allen, Ed (2019)

Jason K. Allen, Sola: How the Five Solas Are Still Reforming the Church (Chicago: Moody Press, 2019), 135 pp. The heart of what Luther and the reformers discovered during the sixteenth century can be summarized in what we know today as the five solas of the Reformation, namely, that sinners are saved by grace aloneContinue reading “Sola: How the Five Solas Are Still Reforming the Church – James K. Allen, Ed (2019)”

Remaining Faithful in Ministry – John MacArthur (2019)

John MacArthur, Remaining Faithful in Ministry (Wheaton: Crossway, 2019), 71 pp. The mandate to finish strong is the calling of every follower of Christ. Men called to pastoral ministry must carefully heed this call, which is the theme of John MacArthur’s most recent book, Remaining Faithful in Ministry: 9 Essential Convictions for Every Pastor. AsContinue reading “Remaining Faithful in Ministry – John MacArthur (2019)”

Doubt and Assurance – R.C. Sproul, Ed. (1993)

Doubt and Assurance, Edited by R.C. Sproul is a worthy read that is sure to help doubters; those who struggle with assurance of salvation. Part one surveys the anatomy of doubt. R.C. Sproul, Alistair McGrath, W. Andrew Hoffecker, Os Guiness, Sinclair Ferguson, and R. Bruce Steward join forces and roll out six impressive chapters that areContinue reading “Doubt and Assurance – R.C. Sproul, Ed. (1993)”

HELP MY UNBELIEF – Barnabas Piper (2015)

“I believe; help my unbelief!” cried the father of a demon-possessed boy (Mark 9:24). This cry of anguish is the cry necessarily which emerges from the mouth of every believer. Why? Our faith is growing. Our faith is incomplete. We are works in progress. We still have much to learn. In fact, Barnabas Piper argues, thatContinue reading “HELP MY UNBELIEF – Barnabas Piper (2015)”

Reformed Preaching – Joel Beeke (2018)

Joel Beeke, Reformed Preaching (Wheaton: Crossway, 2018), 475 pp. Preaching the Word of God is at the very center of pastoral ministry. Indeed, the task of preaching God’s Word that should occupy a good portion of the pastoral week. Neglecting this critical responsibility results in weak sheep who are unable to discern the times. MinimizingContinue reading “Reformed Preaching – Joel Beeke (2018)”

Counseling Under the Cross: How Martin Luther Applied the Gospel to Daily Life

Bob Kellemen, Counseling Under the Cross: How Martin Luther Applied the Gospel to Daily Life Greensboro: New Growth Press, 2017, pp. 246, $19.99 One man blazed a trail in the sixteenth century that laid the groundwork for countless numbers of Christians. Martin Luther was the primary agent who God used in a mighty way asContinue reading “Counseling Under the Cross: How Martin Luther Applied the Gospel to Daily Life”