Megan Basham, Shepherds For Sale (New York: HarperCollins Publishers, 2024), 319 pp. Jude warned the first-century church to “contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints” (Jude 3). To contend involves a fight with adversaries. It requires passion and zeal for the truth. Jude was not a conspiracy theorist. NorContinue reading “Shepherds For Sale – Megan Basham”
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Who Are You? – Christina Fox
Christian Fox, Who Are You? (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2024). The question of identity is a hot topic in our culture. The answers to these basic questions help establish one’s trajectory and worldview. Tragically, many people are receiving answers that are out of step with the Word of God, especially children. Who Are You? by ChristianContinue reading “Who Are You? – Christina Fox”
Unity: Striving Side by Side for the Gospel – Conrad Mbewe
Conrad Mbewe, Unity: Striving Side by Side for the Gospel (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2024), 113 pp. “Unity at all costs” is the subtle battle cry we hear in many churches these days. The not-so-subtle demand for tolerance that the world’s system demands has been adopted, to the great detriment of the church. Thankfully, not everyoneContinue reading “Unity: Striving Side by Side for the Gospel – Conrad Mbewe”
Reformed Systematic Theology: Church and Last Things, Vol. 4 – Joel Beeke and Gary Smalley
Joel R. Beeke and Paul M. Smalley, Reformed Systematic Theology: Church and Last Things, volume 4 (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2024), 1360 pp. Reformed Systematic Theology: Church and Last Things: Church and Last Things by Joel Beeke and Paul Smalley concludes their four volume study. Like the other three works, these authors show their allegiance toContinue reading “Reformed Systematic Theology: Church and Last Things, Vol. 4 – Joel Beeke and Gary Smalley”
Reformed Systematic Theology: Church and Last Things, volume 4 – Joel Beeke and Gary Smalley
Joel R. Beeke and Paul M. Smalley, Reformed Systematic Theology: Church and Last Things, volume 4 (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2024), 1360 pp. Reformed Systematic Theology: Church and Last Things: Church and Last Things by Joel Beeke and Paul Smalley concludes their four volume study. Like the other three works, these authors demonstrate their allegiance toContinue reading “Reformed Systematic Theology: Church and Last Things, volume 4 – Joel Beeke and Gary Smalley”
Loving Your Adult Children – Gaye B. Clark
Gaye B. Clark, Loving Your Adult Children: The Heartache of Parenting and the Hope of the Gospel (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2024), 163 pp. Relationships can be complex. Sometimes the connection between a parent and an adult child can be especially challenging. Gaye Clark helps unpack some helpful solutions in her book, Loving Your Adult Children.Continue reading “Loving Your Adult Children – Gaye B. Clark”
Ruined Sinners to Reclaim – David & Jonathan Gibson, ed.
David Gibson & Jonathan Gibson, Ed., Ruined Sinners to Reclaim (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2024), 998 pp. In 2013, Crossway Books published From Heaven He Came and Sought Her: Definite Atonement in Historical, Biblical, Theological, and Pastoral Perspective edited by David Gibson and Jonathan Gibson. This formidable work was widely received and eventually became the firstContinue reading “Ruined Sinners to Reclaim – David & Jonathan Gibson, ed.”
The Justice & Goodness of God: A Biblical case for the Final Judgment – Thomas R. Schreiner
Thomas R. Schreiner, The Justice & Goodness of God: A Biblical case for the Final Judgment (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2024), 145 pp. Justice is a hot topic in our world. Distinguishing between that which is just and unjust touches at the core of humanity. Of even greater importance, however is the justice of God. ThomasContinue reading “The Justice & Goodness of God: A Biblical case for the Final Judgment – Thomas R. Schreiner”
Expositional Leadership: Shepherding God’s People From the Pulpit – R. Scott Pace & Jim Shaddix
R. Scott Pace & Jim Shaddix, Expositional Leadership: Shepherding God’s People From the Pulpit (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2024), 148 pp. Shepherding the people of God is a multi-faceted task. Pastors are called upon to lead, feed, love, and protect the people of God. R. Scott Pace and Jim Shahddix understand this weighty responsibility and haveContinue reading “Expositional Leadership: Shepherding God’s People From the Pulpit – R. Scott Pace & Jim Shaddix”
Predestination: An Introduction – Andrew David Nasseli
Andrew David Nasseli, Predestination: An Introduction (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2024), 240 pp. The Bible says that God chose some people in eternity past (Eph. 1:3-4; 1 Tim. 1:9; 1 Pet. 1:1-2). Many Scriptures build a strong case for the doctrine of predestination. Yet many people struggle with the important doctrine. In his book Predestination: AnContinue reading “Predestination: An Introduction – Andrew David Nasseli”
Veritas et Lux 