For twenty-five years, I have read and re-read books by Jonathan Edwards and about Jonathan Edwards. The books about Jonathan Edwards are weighty and worthwhile. Some Edwardsian quotes seem to appear in nearly every volume. For instance, “Absolute sovereignty is what I love to ascribe to God.” Or, “True religion, in great part, consists inContinue reading “GOD’S GRAND DESIGN: The Theological Vision of Jonathan Edwards – Sean Michael Lucas (2011)”
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ROBERT GRIFFIN III: Athlete, Leader, Believer – Ted Kluck (2013)
Robert Griffin III: Athlete, Leader, Believer by Ted Kluck introduces readers to the legendary quarterback who leads the Washington Redskins. RG3 singlehandedly re-energized the Washington Redskins in his first year as starting quarterback and has inspired thousands of young people to emulate his abilities as an athlete and his faith on and off theContinue reading “ROBERT GRIFFIN III: Athlete, Leader, Believer – Ted Kluck (2013)”
IN IT TO WIN IT: Pursuing Victory in the One Race That Really Counts – Steven J. Lawson (2013)
Twenty years ago, Steven Lawson penned the book, Men Who Win. In It to Win It is a fresh and updated version of his original work that points readers to the race that matters, namely, the Christian life. In It to Win It is packed with practical advice that is saturated with biblical wisdom. Dr. Lawson directs ChristianContinue reading “IN IT TO WIN IT: Pursuing Victory in the One Race That Really Counts – Steven J. Lawson (2013)”
THE PEACE WHICH CHRIST GIVES HIS TRUE FOLLOWERS – Jonathan Edwards
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” (John 14:27, ESV) The Peace Which Christ Gives His True Followers by Jonathan Edwards is a short treatment of John 14:27 which is filledContinue reading “THE PEACE WHICH CHRIST GIVES HIS TRUE FOLLOWERS – Jonathan Edwards”
DOCTRINE MATTERS – John Piper (2013)
Over 18 months ago, I accepted the call to serve as the new Senior pastor at Christ Fellowship in Everson, Washington. Early on, I established the benchmarks of what I consider to be ministry that honors God and edifies the people of God. It is interesting to note that most of these benchmarks emerge inContinue reading “DOCTRINE MATTERS – John Piper (2013)”
ADDICTIONS: A Banquet in the Grave – Edward T. Welch (2001)
I don’t like the word, “addiction.” Far too often, I hear Christians using the word addiction in a way that suggests a helplessness and inability to please God or live in a way that glorifies him. So anyone enslaved to a substance (be it legal or illegal), a habit like pornography or overeating has anContinue reading “ADDICTIONS: A Banquet in the Grave – Edward T. Welch (2001)”
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)”
DEATH BY LIVING – N.D. Wilson (2013)
Grasshoppers, swings, dirt, traffic jams, puppy dogs, and blue skies. N.D. Wilson appears to be captivated by everyday objects and everyday situations. He appears to be captivated by life. Living life is what his new book is meant to convey – really living life. But living also means dying. So the author wordsmiths his wayContinue reading “DEATH BY LIVING – N.D. Wilson (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)”
FOR THE CITY – Darrin Patrick and Matt Carter (2011)
For the City by Darrin Patrick and Matt Carter is a book for pastors, church planters and Christ-followers who want to make a difference in their respective cities. The heartbeat of the authors is to instill a passion for proclaiming the gospel faithfully and living the gospel in authentic, transparent, gospel-centered communities. There is much toContinue reading “FOR THE CITY – Darrin Patrick and Matt Carter (2011)”
Veritas et Lux 