Many works on spiritual warfare these days are laden with extraordinary tales that tug at the heart and manipulate the will. Some of these works offer very little biblical help. William Gurnall’s The Christian in Complete Armor towers above most of what passes for spiritual warfare literature. Originally published in 1655, Gurnall offers the typicalContinue reading “THE CHRISTIAN IN COMPLETE ARMOR: Volume 2 – William Gurnall (1655)”
Category Archives: Discipleship
DESIRING GOD – John Piper
Desiring God is a book devoted to helping readers find their happiness in God. The theme is that “God is most glorified in me when I am most satisfied in him.” Dr. Piper carefully builds his case for this concept and calls it Christian hedonism. The issue for the Christian is one of desire. WillContinue reading “DESIRING GOD – John Piper”
RED LIKE BLOOD: Confrontations with Grace – Joe Coffee and Bob Bevington (2011)
I got more than I bargained for when I set out to read Red Like Blood. And I got less than what I bargained for. I anticipated atonement themes; cross-centered reflections on the person and work of Christ. I looked forward to warm-hearted, theologically informed writing that gloried in blood of Christ that cleanses peopleContinue reading “RED LIKE BLOOD: Confrontations with Grace – Joe Coffee and Bob Bevington (2011)”
TEN QUESTIONS TO DIAGNOSE YOUR SPIRITUAL HEALTH – Don Whitney
Healthy people understand that regular physical checkups are a normal part of life. A trained physician is able to diagnose physical problems – high blood pressure, cholesterol, various diseases and a host of physical maladies. Diagnosing one’s spiritual health is also an important part of life. Don Whitney’s book, Ten Questions to Diagnose Your SpiritualContinue reading “TEN QUESTIONS TO DIAGNOSE YOUR SPIRITUAL HEALTH – Don Whitney”
SURPRISED BY GRACE: God’s Relentless Pursuit of Rebels -Tullian Tchividjian (2010)
The primary objective of Tullian Tchividjian is clear in his book, Surprised by Grace. His aim is to celebrate, delight in, and magnify of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Some readers might be caught by surprise in this little book that chronicles the story of Jonah but places the lion’s share of attention on Christ. ForContinue reading “SURPRISED BY GRACE: God’s Relentless Pursuit of Rebels -Tullian Tchividjian (2010)”
RESCUING AMBITION – Dave Harvey (2010)
Rescuing Ambition by Dave Harvey is a book about discipleship. It is a book about sanctification. Specifically it is about the sanctification of ambition – the transformation of ambition. Harvey adds, “The Bible teaches that people are created by God to desire – and to go after those desires with single-minded determination. It’s this capacityContinue reading “RESCUING AMBITION – Dave Harvey (2010)”
WHAT IS THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH? – Kevin DeYoung/Greg Gilbert (2011)
What is the Mission of the Church? Ever since the establishment of the church in Acts, the question of mission has been on the mind of Christ-followers. The question of mission is especially pertinent in our day. Kevin DeYoung and Greg Gilbert address the question within a biblical framework. DeYoung and Gilbert carefully peel awayContinue reading “WHAT IS THE MISSION OF THE CHURCH? – Kevin DeYoung/Greg Gilbert (2011)”
TRUE COURAGE – Steve Farrar (2011)
Ever since Steve Farrar wrote Point Man, he has been churning out books aimed the hearts and minds of men. Farrar has consistently called men to holiness. He has called them to lead their families. He has called them to lead in their churches. His latest book calls Christian men to demonstrate True Courage. TheContinue reading “TRUE COURAGE – Steve Farrar (2011)”
THE GOSPEL COMMISSION: Recovering God’s Strategy for Making Disciples – Michael Horton (2011)
Michael Horton has been on somewhat of a writing streak in recent days. Earlier this year, he released his magnum opus, The Christian Faith, a systematic theology that ranks highly along with theologians such as Wayne Grudem and Robert Reymond. In 2008 he embarked on an important study that included Christless Christianity and The GospelContinue reading “THE GOSPEL COMMISSION: Recovering God’s Strategy for Making Disciples – Michael Horton (2011)”
THE GOSPEL CENTERED LIFE – Bob Thune (2011)
The Gospel-Centered Life by Bob Thune is short, yet powerful study designed to help Christ-followers live in a way that reflects the Lord Jesus Christ and his gospel. Each lesson is self-contained and includes helpful discussion questions and a short article that supplements the specific aim of the chapter. The lessons are arranged as follows:Continue reading “THE GOSPEL CENTERED LIFE – Bob Thune (2011)”
Veritas et Lux 