Andrew Atherstone, Ryle on the Christian Life: Growing in Grace (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2025), 188 pp. We live in an age of unprecedented compromise. Courage has been eclipsed by cowardice. Conviction has been highjacked by capitulation. The spirit of syncretism is gaining ground. The bishop of Liverpool, J.C. Ryle (1816-1900) lamented the lack of courageContinue reading “Ryle on the Christian Life: Growing in Grace – Andrew Atherstone”
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Counterfeit Kingdom: The Dangers of New Revelation, New Prophets, and New Age Practices in the Church
Holly Pivec and R. Douglas Geivett, Counterfeit Kingdom: The Dangers of New Revelation, New Prophets, and New Age Practices in the Church (Nashville: B&H Publishing, 2022), 257 pp. Turn on the radio or walk into almost any evangelical church. One of the first things you will hear are songs by Bethel Worship or Jesus Culture.Continue reading “Counterfeit Kingdom: The Dangers of New Revelation, New Prophets, and New Age Practices in the Church”
Wimpy, Weak, and Woke: How Truth Can Save America From Utopian Destruction – John Cooper
John Cooper, Wimpy, Weak, and Woke: How Truth Can Save America From Utopian Destruction (2023), 506 pp. On November 14, 2023, “Wimpy, Weak, and Woke: How Truth Can Save America From Utopian Destruction,” written by Skillet frontman, John Cooper, hit the shelves. Within a few scant hours, several one-star reviews appeared on Amazon. Since IContinue reading “Wimpy, Weak, and Woke: How Truth Can Save America From Utopian Destruction – John Cooper”
Remember Death: The Surprising Path to Living Hope – Matthew McCullough
Matthew McCullough, Remember Death: The Surprising Path to Living Hope (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2018), 185 pp. The subject of death is off limits in our culture. Sadly, many churches say very little about death. For this reason, Matthew McCullough’s book, Remember Death: The Surprising Path to Living Hope is a much-need tonic. McCullough guides readersContinue reading “Remember Death: The Surprising Path to Living Hope – Matthew McCullough”
Spineless: Restoring Courage and Conviction to the People of God
For a limited time, the Kindle version of Spineless: Restoring Courage and Conviction to the People of God is available for only $2.99. The book addresses the insipid kind of “Christianity” that has subtly slipped into the church. It carefully diagnoses the decline of Christian courage and traces its tragic demise. The book sets forthContinue reading “Spineless: Restoring Courage and Conviction to the People of God”
Remember Heaven – Matthew McCullough
Matthew McCullough, Remember Heaven: Meditations on the World to Come for Life in the Meantime (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2025), 157 pp. Heaven is not only the final resting place for the people of God; it is what they long for the most. Yet, too many times, Christians become fixated on earthly things. Matthew McCullough’s book,Continue reading “Remember Heaven – Matthew McCullough”
The Great Cholesterol Myth – Jonny Bowden and Stephen Sinatra
ME:“Doc, I cycle 100 miles a week, burn at least 10,000 calories a week, take fish oil, and I’m eating better. I even take advantage of “nature’s broom” by eating oatmeal almost every day. However, my cholesterol just won’t drop. DOCTOR: “Because of family history and genetics, you simply won’t be able to lower yourContinue reading “The Great Cholesterol Myth – Jonny Bowden and Stephen Sinatra”
The Nicene Creed – Kevin DeYoung
Kevin DeYoung, The Nicene Creed (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2025), 93 pp. “After the Bible, the Nicene Creed may be the most important Christian text ever written.” So writes Kevin DeYoung in his book, The Nicene Creed. The author sets the stage by supplying the historical background behind this ancient document. A dispute arose in Alexandria,Continue reading “The Nicene Creed – Kevin DeYoung”
A Little Theology of Exercise – David Mathis
David Mathis, A Little Theology of Exercise (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2025), 109 pp. Christians rightly reject the ancient heresy of Gnosticism. This diabolical worldview maintains that spirit is good and body is evil. Yet many Christians unwittingly embrace a sort of Gnosticism when they neglect and minimize the body. A sedentary lifestyle is the normContinue reading “A Little Theology of Exercise – David Mathis”
The Complete Works of John Owen, volume 19
Anyone familiar with John Owen will recognize that he is without a doubt the titan of the Puritans. This seventeenth British theologian was a prolific author who always directed his attention Godward. The Complete Works of John Owen, volume 19 is the most recent edition from Crossway Books. This elegant work is packed with sermonsContinue reading “The Complete Works of John Owen, volume 19”
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