I believe Christians need to read church history from time to time whether they want to or not – a strange thought for someone who formerly broke out in a cold sweat at the mere thought of church history. Thankfully, men like R.C. Sproul and John Hannah brought church history to life and awakened meContinue reading “POCKET HISTORY OF THE CHURCH – D. Jeffrey Bingham (2002)”
Category Archives: BOOK REVIEWS
BY GRACE ALONE: How the Grace of God Amazes Me – Sinclair Ferguson (2010)
Sinclair Ferguson unpacks God’s amazing grace in his newest book, By Grace Alone. He traces the depth of God’s grace by means of the general themes of E.T. Sibomana’s excellent hymn, “O How the Grace of God Amazes Me.” Ferguson chronicles how the grace of God transforms the people of God. His approach is rootedContinue reading “BY GRACE ALONE: How the Grace of God Amazes Me – Sinclair Ferguson (2010)”
WELCOME TO A REFORMED CHURCH – Daniel Hyde (2010)
Welcome to a Reformed Church is a superb introduction to ecclesiology and Reformed theology. Daniel Hyde clearly describes the history and tenets of a church that stands in the Reformation stream. The author provides the context for the Reformation and walks readers through the confessional history of the Reformed church. Hyde summarizes the sola’s ofContinue reading “WELCOME TO A REFORMED CHURCH – Daniel Hyde (2010)”
THINK: The Life of the Mind and the Love of God – John Piper (2010)
A good friend of mine made a very important statement a number of years ago: “We need to learn to worship God with the mind.” Unfortunately, his statement was met with harsh criticism. The complaint reflected an all too common anti-intellectual approach that has gripped the church for decades. R.C. Sproul has rightly stated, “WeContinue reading “THINK: The Life of the Mind and the Love of God – John Piper (2010)”
CULTURE SHIFT: Engaging Current Issues With Timeless Truths – Al Mohler (2008)
“I am glad Al Mohler is on our team.” I kept uttering these words to myself as read through Al Mohler’s book, Culture Shift. Dr. Mohler consistently serves up an unrelenting diet of timeless truths that support the Christian faith in winsome and intellectually appealing ways. Perhaps John Piper has said it best: “Albert MohlerContinue reading “CULTURE SHIFT: Engaging Current Issues With Timeless Truths – Al Mohler (2008)”
THE AEDYN CHRONICLES: Chosen Ones – Alistair McGrath (2010)
I could not resist reading The Aedyn Chronicles: Chosen Ones by Alistair McGrath. Dr. McGrath combines his skills as a theologian with a vivid imagination to produce a tale of adventure and good versus evil. Peter and Julia are the main characters who enter an enchanted garden, similar to the world of Narnia that wasContinue reading “THE AEDYN CHRONICLES: Chosen Ones – Alistair McGrath (2010)”
THE WALK: Steps for New and Renewed Followers of Jesus – Stephen Smallman (2009)
When I coached tennis in college I placed a tremendous amount of stress on fundamentals. My players were filled with chagrin when I told them to leave their racquets at home. The reason: We would devote ourselves to fundamentals of good tennis before we ever stepped onto the court. Understanding the fundamentals are important inContinue reading “THE WALK: Steps for New and Renewed Followers of Jesus – Stephen Smallman (2009)”
THE DEEP THINGS OF GOD: How the Trinity Changes Everything – Fred Sanders (2010)
The Deep Things of God: How the Trinity Changes Everything by Fred Sanders is not the best book I’ve read on the Trinity. However, it is among one of the more interesting. The title grabbed my attention as so many Christian books tend to focus on the trivial. There is nothing trivial about Sanders’ work. Continue reading “THE DEEP THINGS OF GOD: How the Trinity Changes Everything – Fred Sanders (2010)”
BIBLICAL ELDERSHIP: An Urgent Call to Restore Biblical Church Leadership – Alexander Strauch (1995)
I cannot say enough about Biblical Eldership by Alexander Strauch. The subtitle is an appropriate description of this book – An Urgent Call to Restore Biblical Church Leadership. Helpful in so many ways, Strauch sets forth the definition of a leader, defends his position theologically and exegetically and also does a magnificent job at expositingContinue reading “BIBLICAL ELDERSHIP: An Urgent Call to Restore Biblical Church Leadership – Alexander Strauch (1995)”
CONNECTED CHRISTIANITY: Engaging Culture Without Compromise – Art G. Arzurdia
Connected Christianity is a refreshing look at the responsibility before Christ-followers in godless culture. Art Arzurdia writes with the patience of a tender-hearted pastor and the depth and breadth of a well-grounded Reformed theologian. He addresses the mission of every Christian, namely to stand as a bright light and offer the purifying saltiness of aContinue reading “CONNECTED CHRISTIANITY: Engaging Culture Without Compromise – Art G. Arzurdia”
Veritas et Lux 