The word, “evangelism” strikes fear in the hearts of many Christ-followers. But nothing could be more backwards, for the people of God possess the greatest news in the universe. A holy God sent his Son, the Lord Jesus to die in the place of every person who would ever believe. Sinners may receive the hopeContinue reading “EVANGELISM – J. Mack Stiles (2014)”
Category Archives: Apologetics and Worldview
WHAT’S YOUR WORLDVIEW – James N. Anderson (2013)
What’s Your Worldview: An Interactive Approach to Life’s Big Questions by James N. Anderson is a book that is altogether unique. Anderson presents his goals in advance: To help readers identify and clarify their worldview. To encourage readers to consider the big questions and think through the implications. To help readers understand the important implicationsContinue reading “WHAT’S YOUR WORLDVIEW – James N. Anderson (2013)”
TRUTH MATTERS – Andreas Kostenberger, Darrel Bock, and Josh Chatraw (2014)
Truth Matters: Confident Faith in a Confusing World is an entry-level book designed as an apologetics/worldview resource for students. The authors rightly assume that unprepared students will be assaulted in the marketplace of ideas. Truth Matters is a step in the right direction that will be of immense help as student seek to build aContinue reading “TRUTH MATTERS – Andreas Kostenberger, Darrel Bock, and Josh Chatraw (2014)”
CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW: A STUDENT’S GUIDE – Phillip Graham Ryken (2013)
Christian Worldview: A Student’s Guide by Phillip Graham Ryken is a part of the Reclaiming the Christian Intellectual Tradition series – a collection of books that provide a framework for cultural analysis from a uniquely Christian perspective. David Dockery serves as the general editor and notes, “At the heart of this work is the challengeContinue reading “CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW: A STUDENT’S GUIDE – Phillip Graham Ryken (2013)”
SHOULD YOU BELIEVE IN GOD? – K. Scott Oliphint
Pre-suppositional apologetics appears to be on the rise. We can thank Francis Schaeffer for popularizing the presuppositional approach. Of course Cornelius Van Til, John Frame, and Richard Pratt have played a huge part. But I have been recently encouraged by K. Scott Oliphint as he wields a sharp presuppositional apologetic sword. His work, Covenantal Apologetics isContinue reading “SHOULD YOU BELIEVE IN GOD? – K. Scott Oliphint”
A REFORMED APPROACH TO SCIENCE AND SCRIPTURE – Keith Matthison (2013)
The battle over the age of the universe has been brewing and has reached a fevered pitch in some denominations and evangelical educational institutions. Keith Matthison’s short book, A Reformed Approach to Science and Scripture is an attempt to speak into the debate with clear biblical insight and a measure of humility. First, the foreword is writtenContinue reading “A REFORMED APPROACH TO SCIENCE AND SCRIPTURE – Keith Matthison (2013)”
THINK CHRISTIANLY: Looking at the Intersection of Faith and Culture – Jonathan Morrow
“Think Christianly.” Francis Schaeffer embossed these words on the hearts and minds of evangelicals during the later part of the twentieth century. Schaeffer’s plea to cultivate a Christian worldview is at the heart of the book under consideration. Evidently, Shaeffer’s call to think Christianly made its way into the fabric of yet another Christian writer.Continue reading “THINK CHRISTIANLY: Looking at the Intersection of Faith and Culture – Jonathan Morrow”
COVENANTAL APOLOGETICS – K. Scott Oliphint (2013)
K. Scott Oliphint makes a bold and courageous proposal in his newest book, Covenantal Apologetics. His proposal is to essentially do away with the language of presuppositional apologetics and replace this outdated terminology with “covenantal apologetics.” He makes a good case for the terminological change and takes the best of Van Til’s apologetic and leads readersContinue reading “COVENANTAL APOLOGETICS – K. Scott Oliphint (2013)”
ECHOES OF EDEN – Jerram Barrs (2013)
Echoes of Eden by Jerram Barrs sets out to explore literature and the arts and its relation to the historic Christian faith. With a deep commitment to the Christian worldview, the author helps readers navigate their way through the minefield of the arts. One of the chief contentions of the author is that “great artContinue reading “ECHOES OF EDEN – Jerram Barrs (2013)”
UNVEILING GRACE: The Story of How We Found Our Way Out of the Mormon Church – Lynn Wilder (2013)
Unveiling Grace: The Story of How We Found Our Way Out of the Mormon Church by Lynn K. Wilder is the gripping account of a longtime member of the Mormon Church and how she and her family found their way out of a works-based religious system. What makes the story even more fascinating is thatContinue reading “UNVEILING GRACE: The Story of How We Found Our Way Out of the Mormon Church – Lynn Wilder (2013)”
Veritas et Lux 