Sinclair B. Ferguson, Maturity: Growing Up and Going On in the Christian Life (Edinburgh: The Banner of Truth Trust, 2019), 231 pp. In a style that Christians have grown fond of, Sinclair Ferguson gifts the church with Maturity: Growing Up and Going On in the Christian Life. Originally penned in 1980 and distributed with theContinue reading “Maturity: Growing Up and Going on in the Christian Life – Sinclair Ferguson”
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The Christian Mind – Harry Blamires (1963)
My uncle Dwight gave me this book almost twenty years ago. I’ll never forget what he said when he handed it to me: “Only real men can read this book.” Whether it was meant to motivate or amuse, I read it with a vengeance. This is my third time through. Blamires thesis is clear throughoutContinue reading “The Christian Mind – Harry Blamires (1963)”
Finding Truth – Nancy Pearcey (2015)
Finding Truth, by Nancy Pearcey is another fine contribution that deserves to be read. The author maintains with Romans 1 that all people have access to general revelation. As such: We all have access to evidence for God through creation. We all suppress the evidence for God from creation. We all create idols to takeContinue reading “Finding Truth – Nancy Pearcey (2015)”
Notes From the Tilt-A-Whirl – N.D. Wilson
N.D. Wilson, Notes From the Tilt-A-Whirl, Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2009, 197 pp. Notes From the Tilt-a-Whirl, by N.D. Wilson is a fascinating look at God’s creation from a creative perspective. Several features are worth noting. First, Wilson reminds readers of the importance of a personal Creator: “For those who believe in ex nihilo creation, the worldContinue reading “Notes From the Tilt-A-Whirl – N.D. Wilson”
The Vanishing American Adult – Ben Sasse (2017)
Ben Sasse, The Vanishing American Adult New York: St. Martins Press, 2017, 306 pp. $16.75 Senator Ben Sasse is concerned. He is concerned about the next generation. To put it bluntly, Sasse argues in so many words that we are experiencing a crisis of maturity. Young people are being raised to be lazy, self-indulgent, ungrateful,Continue reading “The Vanishing American Adult – Ben Sasse (2017)”
Truth We Can Touch: How Baptism and Communion Shape Our Lives
Tim Chester, Truth We Can Touch: How Baptism and Communion Shape Our Lives (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2020), 174 pp. Two lessons I learned early in my Christian life concern the ordinances of baptism and communion. Over the years, my understanding of these “gospel portraits” has grown and expanded. Tim Chester’s latest work, Truth We CanContinue reading “Truth We Can Touch: How Baptism and Communion Shape Our Lives”
Susie: The Life and Legacy of Susannah Spurgeon – Ray Rhodes
Ray Rhodes Jr, Susie: The Life and Legacy of Susannah Spurgeon (Chicago: Moody Press, 2018), 294 pp. Behind every great man is a great woman – or so the saying goes. The same could be said about the mighty men of God: “Behind every godly man is a godly woman.” Such is the case ofContinue reading “Susie: The Life and Legacy of Susannah Spurgeon – Ray Rhodes”
Sharp Eyes, Soft Hearts, and Sanctified Minds: Evaluating Christian Books
Sharp Eyes, Soft Hearts, And Sanctified Minds: Evaluating Christian Books I review books – a lot of books. Some people have expressed an interest in how I evaluate them. A few specific criteria govern the way I evaluate the overall effectiveness of Christian books, in particular. First and most important, is the book biblical? ThatContinue reading “Sharp Eyes, Soft Hearts, and Sanctified Minds: Evaluating Christian Books”
Enjoying God: Finding Hope in the Attributes of God – R.C. Sproul
Sproul, R.C. Enjoying God: Finding Hope in the Attributes of God, Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2017, 230 pp. Enjoying God: Finding Hope in the Attributes of God by R.C. Sproul is written with the layman in mind. The author intentionally sets unnecessary theological jargon aside and aims for hearts and minds of everyday people. TheContinue reading “Enjoying God: Finding Hope in the Attributes of God – R.C. Sproul”
Grace Defined and Defended – Kevin DeYoung
Kevin DeYoung, Grace Defined and Defended (Wheaton: Crossway, 2019), 130 pp. Whenever Kevin DeYoung pens a book, I devour it – quickly. DeYoung writes with biblical precision. He writes with clarity. And his writing exalts the Lord Jesus Christ. His latest book, Grace Defined & Defended is no exception. This short book is a summaryContinue reading “Grace Defined and Defended – Kevin DeYoung”
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