Dr. Al Mohler has written a clear book that describes the mandate to preach God’s Word faithfully and authoritatively. He Is Not Silent is not to be confused with preaching methodology. Rather, Mohler’s concern is to develop a biblical theology of preaching. Specifically, Mohler presses the need for men of God to preach expository sermons. Continue reading “HE IS NOT SILENT: PREACHING IN A POSTMODERN WORLD – Al Mohler (2009)”
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THE ENCHIRIDION – Aurelius Augustine (420 A.D.)
The Enchiridion (a book that contains key information on a particular subject), by Aurelius Augustine is a handbook of Christian doctrine that provides brief answers to Laurentius, one of Augustine’s friends. The book is divided into three sections, the first of which is a brief exposition of the Apostles’ Creed. The second part contains aContinue reading “THE ENCHIRIDION – Aurelius Augustine (420 A.D.)”
THE GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM – George Eldon Ladd (1959)
The Gospel of the Kingdom is a solid biblical theology that stresses the importance of God’s kingdom. The thesis is that the Gospel of God in the New Testament is the redemptive work of God active in history for the defeat of his enemies, bringing men the blessings of the divine reign. Ladd presents theContinue reading “THE GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM – George Eldon Ladd (1959)”
THE GAGGING OF GOD – D.A. Carson (1996)
The Gagging of God seeks to equip Christians to be intelligent, culturally sensitive, and to remain faithful to the gospel of Jesus Christ. In general the book argues that philosophical pluralism (also coined religious pluralism) may be the most dangerous threat to the gospel since the rise of the Gnostic heresy. Thus, the central purposeContinue reading “THE GAGGING OF GOD – D.A. Carson (1996)”
MOST INFLUENTIAL BOOKS IN MY LIFE
Today I got to thinking about the most influential books in my life outside the most important book, the Bible … The theme that keeps coming back is Romans 11:36 – “For from him and to him and through him are all things. To him be glory forever and ever. Amen.” The Doctrine of GodContinue reading “MOST INFLUENTIAL BOOKS IN MY LIFE”
HEAVEN – Peter Kreeft (1989)
Heaven, by Peter Kreeft seeks to recapture the longing of every human heart. “Heaven is not in your heart but a picture of heaven, a silhouette of heaven, a heaven shaped shadow, a longing unsatisfied by anything on earth.” The purpose of the book is to raise that picture to consciousness. The author contends thatContinue reading “HEAVEN – Peter Kreeft (1989)”
PREACHING AND PREACHERS – Martyn Llyod-Jones (1971)
Preaching and Preachers by Dr. D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones is a wonderful book that emphasizes the man more than the art of preaching and spiritual preparation more than sermon preparation. The author contends that the most urgent trend in the church and world is true preaching. While the book was published in 1971, I believe theContinue reading “PREACHING AND PREACHERS – Martyn Llyod-Jones (1971)”
SPECTACULAR SINS – John Piper (2009)
Spectacular Sins is a breath of fresh air in a world that embraces the deistic notion that God has “left the building” and let the earthlings fend for themselves. The opposite error of fatalism, where an impersonal force controls everything capriciously is also rejected. Piper strives to answer four key questions: 1. Why does GodContinue reading “SPECTACULAR SINS – John Piper (2009)”
TRUSTING GOD – Jerry Bridges (1988)
This week I re-read Jerry Bridges excellent book, Trusting God. I had no idea what I was getting myself involved with when I first opened this book over twenty years ago. Three years of Bible College had somehow blinded me to the precious reality of the sovereignty of God in all things. Truth beContinue reading “TRUSTING GOD – Jerry Bridges (1988)”
Veritas et Lux 