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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)”

Bold Reformer and Reformation Day

The paperback version of my book, Bold Reformer: Celebrating the Gospel-Centered Convictions of Martin Luther is now available on Amazon for $11.78, but only for a limited time. The Kindle version is also available for $2.99. On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed the ninety-five theses to the castle door in Wittenberg. One act of courageContinue reading “Bold Reformer and Reformation Day”

The Ten Commandments – Kevin DeYoung

Kevin DeYoung, The Ten Commandments (Wheaton: Crossway, 2018), 190 pp. Ask anyone if they are familiar with the Ten Commandments and the answer will be in the affirmative. But ask that same person to recite the ten commandments by memory. The results will not be as encouraging, even among professing Christians. Kevin DeYoung devotes hisContinue reading “The Ten Commandments – Kevin DeYoung”

The Legacy of Luther – R.C. Sproul and Stephen Nichols, Ed.

R.C. Sproul and Stephen J. Nichols, The Legacy of Luther. Sanford: Reformation Trust Publishing, 2016, 308 pp. $15.66 On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed the Ninety-Five Theses to the castle door in Wittenberg. One act of courage sparked a theological firestorm in Germany that set the world able in a matter of days. SpreadingContinue reading “The Legacy of Luther – R.C. Sproul and Stephen Nichols, Ed.”

WHAT WE TALK ABOUT WHEN WE TALK ABOUT GOD – Rob Bell (2013)

I am a disturbed man. I am disturbed because people compromise the truth. I am disturbed because people marginalize the truth and swerve away from biblical reality. I am disturbed because a great communicator with a bright mind and a love for people continues down a rocky path. On Tuesday, March 12, Rob Bell unveiledContinue reading “WHAT WE TALK ABOUT WHEN WE TALK ABOUT GOD – Rob Bell (2013)”

The Church in Babylon – Erwin Lutzer (2018)

Erwin W. Lutzer, The Church in Babylon (Chicago: Moody Press, 2018), 295 pp. These are perilous times, especially for Bible-believing Christians. We are daily faced with bowing down to an increasingly secularized culture and capitulating our Christian beliefs. Indeed, as one wise writer says, “He who marries the spirit of the age will soon becomeContinue reading “The Church in Babylon – Erwin Lutzer (2018)”

Spirit-Filled Jesus – Mark Driscoll

Mark Driscoll, Spirit-Filled Jesus (Lake Mary: Charisma Media), 242 pp. Some writers have a unique ability to gather a crowd and speak to their needs. Mark Driscoll is such a writer. He has a solid understanding of Scripture. And he has a grasp of people and contemporary culture. As such, he is able to communicateContinue reading “Spirit-Filled Jesus – Mark Driscoll”

THE ENCHIRIDION – Aurelius Augustine (420 A.D.)

The Enchiridion (a book that contains key information on a particular subject), by Aurelius Augustine is a handbook of Christian doctrine that provides brief answers to Laurentius, one of Augustine’s friends. The book is divided into three sections, the first of which is a brief exposition of the Apostles’ Creed. The second part contains aContinue reading “THE ENCHIRIDION – Aurelius Augustine (420 A.D.)”

Theophany: A Biblical Theology of God’s Appearing – Vern Poythress

Vern Poythress, Theophany: A Biblical Theology of God’s Appearing Wheaton: Crossway, 2018, 463 pp. $26.79 “A theophany is a manifestation of divine presence accompanied by an extraordinary display mediating that presence.” This is the primary goal of Vern S. Poythress in his recent book, Theophany: A Biblical Theology of God’s Appearing. Theophanies, according to theContinue reading “Theophany: A Biblical Theology of God’s Appearing – Vern Poythress”

LOGIC: A GOD-CENTERED APPROACH TO THE FOUNDATION OF WESTERN THOUGHT – Vern Poythress (2013)

Logic is one of the last things one would expect to hear about in a church. I have found that some Christians even have an aversion to logic – a statement which interestingly enough is not very logical! We should be thankful to men like Very Poythress who share their gifts with the church asContinue reading “LOGIC: A GOD-CENTERED APPROACH TO THE FOUNDATION OF WESTERN THOUGHT – Vern Poythress (2013)”