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 Doctrine on Which the Church Stands or Falls – Matthew Barrett , Ed.
Matthew Barrett, Ed. The Doctrine on Which the Church Stands or Falls (Wheaton: Crossway, 2019), 912 pp. Martin Luther boldly declared, “Justification is the article upon which the church stands or falls.” John Calvin argued that justification is the “hinge on which religion turns.” In the sixteenth century, scores of people found these arguments bothContinue reading “The Doctrine on Which the Church Stands or Falls – Matthew Barrett , Ed.”
Before the Throne: Reflections on God’s Holiness – Allen Nelson IV
A.W. Tozer said, “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” While he uttered those words almost sixty years ago, Tozer could sense the rapid decline and deterioration in the church. He sensed a lack of reverence; almost an antipathy for God. Tragically, things have notContinue reading “Before the Throne: Reflections on God’s Holiness – Allen Nelson IV”
Faithful Endurance: The Joy of Shepherding People for a Lifetime – Jeff Robinson, Ed.
Collin Hansen & Jeff Robinson Sr. Ed, Faithful Endurance: The Joy of Shepherding People for a Lifetime (Wheaton: Crossway, 2019), 146 pp. Faithful Endurance: The Joy of Shepherding People for a Lifetime is a call to pastors to remain true to their call and cross the finish line with God-centered resolve. Faithful Endurance is editedContinue reading “Faithful Endurance: The Joy of Shepherding People for a Lifetime – Jeff Robinson, Ed.”
Grace Defined and Defended – Kevin DeYoung
Kevin DeYoung, Grace Defined and Defended (Wheaton: Crossway, 2019), 130. 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 summary andContinue reading “Grace Defined and Defended – Kevin DeYoung”
An Introduction to the Greek New Testament – Dirk Jongkind
Dirk Jongkind, An Introduction to the Greek New Testament (Wheaton: Crossway, 2019), 115 pp. An Introduction to the Greek New Testament by Dirk Jongkind paints a vivid portrait of the work and scholarship behind The Greek New Testament Produced at Tyndale House. “The aim of this book,” writes the author, “is to help you readContinue reading “An Introduction to the Greek New Testament – Dirk Jongkind”
Our Ancient Foe: The History, Activity, and Demise of the Devil – Ronald L. Kohl, Ed
Ronald L. Kohl, Our Ancient Foe: Satan’s History, Activity, and Ultimate Demise (Phillipsburg: Presbyterian & Reformed, 2019), 151 pp. Our Ancient Foe is edited by Ronald L. Kohl. The subtitle of the book is a fitting description of the contents, namely – Satan’s History, Activity, and Ultimate Demise. Kohl has assembled a team of scholarsContinue reading “Our Ancient Foe: The History, Activity, and Demise of the Devil – Ronald L. Kohl, Ed”
Between Life and Death – Kathryn Butler
Kathryn Butler, Between Life and Death (Wheaton: Crossway, 2019), 214 pp. These are perilous times. Our day is marked by pragmatism and situational ethics. The current milieu, for the most part, is not informed or undergirded by biblical principles. As our loved ones reach the end of their days, it is important that we refuseContinue reading “Between Life and Death – Kathryn Butler”
Grace Defined and Defended – Kevin DeYoung
Kevin DeYoung, Grace Defined and Defended (Wheaton: Crossway, 2019), 130. 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 summary andContinue reading “Grace Defined and Defended – Kevin DeYoung”
Passions of the Heart – John D. Street
John D. Street, Passions of the Heart (Phillipsburg: Presbyterian and Reformed, 2019), 308 pp. We find ourselves in the midst of a culture that is awash in sexual sin. Yet ironically, there are very few resources available to help people deal with this vexing problem. Some books minimize sexual sin and even ignore its perniciousContinue reading “Passions of the Heart – John D. Street”
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