The Forgotten Trinity: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith by James White is a book that deserves to be read. Sometimes a given book slips under the radar screen and fails to receive the credit it deserves. Dr. White’s book falls in this category. Christian readers are missing out if they have neglected thisContinue reading “THE FORGOTTEN TRINITY – James White (1998)”
Category Archives: BOOK REVIEWS
KILLING KENNEDY – Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard (2012)
Evidently, Bill O’Reilly loves writing about presidential assassinations. And he’s actually very good at it. One of the many strengths of Killing Lincoln was O’Reilly’s objectivity and lack of political banter. The same holds true for his newest work, Killing Kennedy: The End of Camelot. Many reviewers will disagree and accuse O’Reilly of partisanship or naivelyContinue reading “KILLING KENNEDY – Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard (2012)”
MAKING SENSE OF THE TRINITY – Millard J. Erickson (2000)
Making Sense of the Trinity by Millard Erickson is a basic book that asks three profound questions: 1. Is the doctrine of the Trinity biblical? 2. Does the doctrine of the Trinity make sense? 3. Does the Doctrine of the Trinity make any difference? Erickson succeeds in answering each question in the affirmative. He unpacksContinue reading “MAKING SENSE OF THE TRINITY – Millard J. Erickson (2000)”
OUR TRIUNE GOD: Living in the Love of the Three-In-One – Philip Graham Ryken and Michael LeFebvre (2011)
Philip Graham Ryken and Michael LeFebvre add to the growing list of books on the doctrine of the Trinity with their release, Our Triune God. Their work focusses on the essence of the Trinity – how the Trinity saves, the mysterious nature of the Trinity, how the Trinity relates to the Christian life, and the joyContinue reading “OUR TRIUNE GOD: Living in the Love of the Three-In-One – Philip Graham Ryken and Michael LeFebvre (2011)”
GOD’S PASSION FOR HIS GLORY – John Piper (1998)
Some books are worth reading again and again. John Piper’s excellent work is such a book. God’s Passion for His Glory: Living the Vision of Jonathan Edwards is composed of two parts. Part One is a Personal Encounter with Jonathan Edwards. Part Two is a republication of Jonathan Edwards magisterial work, The End for Which God CreatedContinue reading “GOD’S PASSION FOR HIS GLORY – John Piper (1998)”
WHAT IS THE TRINITY – David F. Wells (2012)
What is the Trinity by David F. Wells is an outstanding addition to the Basics of the Faith series by Presbyterian and Reformed Publishing. Wells introduces readers to this vital subject matter in a mere 37 pages. Readers should be aware that the author does not intend to fully unpack the doctrine of the Trinity. Continue reading “WHAT IS THE TRINITY – David F. Wells (2012)”
WHAT IS THE TRINITY? R.C. Sproul (2011)
R.C. Sproul has an uncanny ability to make complex truths come alive. He continues to share his gift with the church in book number 10 in the Crucial Questions Series. What is the Trinity? Sproul covers “acres” of theological ground in 63 pages. His explanation for the Trinity is rooted in a discussion of monotheism:Continue reading “WHAT IS THE TRINITY? R.C. Sproul (2011)”
RUDY: MY STORY – Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger (2012)
I’ll never forget the first time I saw the movie, Rudy in 1993. It stands among my favorite sports movies alongside Hoosiers, Miracle, The Rookie, and Rocky. Rudy: My Story by Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger is the real life story behind the film. Ruettiger tells the tale that a two-hour movie could never tell. He includesContinue reading “RUDY: MY STORY – Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger (2012)”
ERASING HELL – Francis Chan and Preston Sprinkle
The biblical doctrine of eternal punishment is part of the warp and woof of historic Christianity. Prominent theologians from Augustine to Calvin and Wesley have boldly taught this doctrine. Luther remarked, “The fiery oven is ignited merely by the unbearable appearance of God and endures eternally. For the Day of Judgment will not last forContinue reading “ERASING HELL – Francis Chan and Preston Sprinkle”
JOHN KNOX AND THE REFORMATION – Martyn Lloyd-Jones and Iain Murray
Buried deep in the catacombs of church history lie heroes that deserved to be revived from time to time. John Knox stands among several men who faithfully raised the banner of the gospel and defended the truths of the Protestant Reformation. Martyn Lloyd-Jones and Iain Murray guide readers through the life and legacy of theContinue reading “JOHN KNOX AND THE REFORMATION – Martyn Lloyd-Jones and Iain Murray”
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