Chad Van Dixhoorn, Ed. Creeds, Confessions, & Catechisms (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2022), 479 pp. Creeds, Confessions, & Catechisms is a compilation of the major historical documents that have nurtured the church for the past two thousand years. Chad Van Dixhoorn offers a short explanation of each document, giving the historical context and theological impetus forContinue reading “Creeds, Confessions, and Catechisms – Chad Van Dixhoorn, Ed”
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Redeeming Reason: A God-Centered Approach – Vern Poythress
Vern S. Poythress, Redeeming Reason: A God-Centered Approach (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2023), 181 pp. Vern S. Poythress never disappoints. His writing has encouraged the hearts and illumined the minds of God’s people for many years now. Dr. Poythress continues down the same path with his new work, Redeeming Reason: A God-Centered Approach. Poythress argues thatContinue reading “Redeeming Reason: A God-Centered Approach – Vern Poythress”
Everything is Spiritual – Rob Bell
Rob Bell, Everything is Spiritual (New York: St. Martin’s Publishing Group, 2020), 310 pp. In 2011, I reviewed Love Wins, my first book by Rob Bell. The piece prompted praise by conservatives and vicious scorn by progressive Christians and liberals. Whatever anyone thinks about Bell, one thing is for sure: the guy can write. HeContinue reading “Everything is Spiritual – Rob Bell”
Reformed Theology – Jonathan Master
Jonathan Master, Reformed Theology (Phillipsburg: P&R Publishing, 2023), 108 pp. Reformed Theology by Jonathan Master is a short and readable overview that guides people through the basics of this historical theological position. Masters summarizes Reformed theology by pointing readers to the so-called five points of Calvinism, which emerged at the Synod of Dort in 1618-1619.Continue reading “Reformed Theology – Jonathan Master”
Friendship with God – Mike McKinley
Mike McKinley, Friendship with God (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2023), 168 pp. The seventeenth-century theologian, John Owen wrote with biblical precision and melted the hearts of his readers. Owen’s deep understanding of God’s Word challenged and encouraged each person who was willing to take up the glorious task of reading his work. Almost four hundred yearsContinue reading “Friendship with God – Mike McKinley”
Resilient Faith – Lewis and Sarah Allen
Lewis & Sarah Allen, Resilient Faith (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2023), 228 pp. Resilient Faith: Learning to Rely on Jesus in the Struggles of Life by Lewis & Sarah Allen addresses the highs and lows of the Christian journey. The authors acknowledge that the Christian life can be exhausting. But at the same time, it isContinue reading “Resilient Faith – Lewis and Sarah Allen”
A Praying Church – Paul E. Miller
Paul E. Miller, A Praying Church: Becoming a People of Hope in a Discouraging World (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2023), 279 pp. Ask any Christian if they are satisfied with their prayer life. Ask any pastor if he is satisfied with the emphasis on prayer in the church he pastors. Most responses will be discouraging. HenceContinue reading “A Praying Church – Paul E. Miller”
Evangelical Pharisees – Michael Reeves (2023)
Michael Reeves, Evangelical Pharisees: The Gospel as the Cure for the Church’s Hypocrisy (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2023), 112 pp. Evangelicals can be accused of many things. But of the most offensive things to be accused of is being a Pharisee. These ancient “high-brow theologians” knew their Bibles and worked hard at being religious, yet JesusContinue reading “Evangelical Pharisees – Michael Reeves (2023)”
Come, Lord Jesus – John Piper
John Piper, Come, Lord Jesus: Meditations on the Second Coming of Christ (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2023), 304 pp. The second coming of Christ is a critical theme that emerges in the New Testament. Tragically, the blessed hope is often eclipsed by love for things of the world. John Piper sets out to challenge this problemContinue reading “Come, Lord Jesus – John Piper”
The Dawning of Redemption – Ian J. Vaillancourt
Ian J. Vaillancourt, The Dawning of Redemption: The Story of the Pentateuch and the Hope of the Gospel (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2022), 224 pp. After the creation of Adam, God spoke in clear terms to the first man: “And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, “You may surely eat of every tree of theContinue reading “The Dawning of Redemption – Ian J. Vaillancourt”
Veritas et Lux 