Brian Hedges, The Story of His Glory (Wheaton: Crossway, 2019), 54 pp. We live in an age of confusion and uncertainty. As a result, our culture is untethered from truth and disconnected from reality. Christian readers are renewed and refreshed, then, when an author courageously asserts what God has plainly revealed in a winsome andContinue reading “The Story of His Glory – Brian Hedges (2019)”
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Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God – Brian Zahnd (2017)
Brian Zahnd, Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God, Colorado Springs: Waterbrook, 2017, 210 pp. $10.19 COMMENDING JONATHAN EDWARDS I will never forget a very special evening with a small group of Christ-followers at the McLean home. My good friend, Don suggested that we read Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God by Jonathan EdwardsContinue reading “Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God – Brian Zahnd (2017)”
Story of Redemption Bible
Since introduces the ESV, its popularity has been unparalleled. Several noteworthy publications have been launched, including the Gospel Transformation Bible, Reformation Study Bible, and the ESV Readers’ Bible. In 2001, Crossway Books introduced the English Standard Version (ESV). After reading about the translation philosophy and the scholars involved in the project, I was convinced thatContinue reading “Story of Redemption Bible”
Unshackled: The god of WM. Paul Young
WM. Paul Young, Lies We Believe About God, New York: Atria Books, 2017, 273 pp. $13.48 Lies We Believe About God is the latest book from the author of The Shack, WM. Paul Young. The author originally penned The Shack at the request of his wife as a Christmas gift to his six children. FirstContinue reading “Unshackled: The god of WM. Paul Young”
The Lord’s Supper as the Sign and Meal of the New Covenant – Guy Prentiss Waters (2019)
Guy Prentiss Waters, The Lord’s Supper (Wheaton: Crossway, 2019), 127 pp. The Lord’s Supper as the Sign and Meal of the New Covenant by Guy Prentiss Waters is another offering in the Short Studies in Biblical Theology Series, edited by Dane Ortlund and Miles Van Pelt. The aim of the series is to “connect theContinue reading “The Lord’s Supper as the Sign and Meal of the New Covenant – Guy Prentiss Waters (2019)”
The Preacher’s Catechism – Lewis Allen (2018)
Allen Lewis, The Preacher’s Catechism (Wheaton: Crossway, 2018), 216 pp. I am a big fan of catechisms. So when I learned about The Preacher’s Catechism by Lewis Allen, I was intrigued. Actually, I jumped at the chance to read and review this book. Little did I know that this powerful little book would break meContinue reading “The Preacher’s Catechism – Lewis Allen (2018)”
Saving Leonardo: A Call to Resist the Secular Assault On Mind, Morals, and Meaning – Nancy Pearcey (2010)
Nancy Pearcey has done it again. Her book Total Truth captured the attention of thousands and helped equip a new generation of thinking Christians. While some consider the term “thinking Christian” somewhat of an oxymoron (think, “military intelligence,” or “jumbo shrimp”), nothing could be further from the truth. Indeed, clear thinking and warm-hearted devotion areContinue reading “Saving Leonardo: A Call to Resist the Secular Assault On Mind, Morals, and Meaning – Nancy Pearcey (2010)”
The Great Cholesterol Myth – Jonny Bowden and Stephen Sinatra (2012)
ME:“Doc, I cycle 100 miles a week, burn approximately 10,000 calories a week, take fish oil, and I’m eating better. I even take advantage of “nature’s broom” by eating oatmeal almost every day. However, my cholesterol just won’t drop. DOCTOR: “Because of family history and genetics, you simply won’t be able to lower your cholesterolContinue reading “The Great Cholesterol Myth – Jonny Bowden and Stephen Sinatra (2012)”
Holy Roar:- Chris Tomlin & Darren Whitehead
Chris Tomlin & Darren Whitehead, Holy Roar (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2017), 128 pp. Chris Tomlin has become somewhat of a household name in recent years. His worship songs have circled the globe and are songs in languages from every tribe and nation. I will never forget sitting with a group of college students in anContinue reading “Holy Roar:- Chris Tomlin & Darren Whitehead”
Two Contents, Two Realities – Francis Schaeffer (1974)
Sometimes the best things come in small packages. Case in point: Two Contents, Two Realities by Francis Schaeffer. To call it a booklet would be inaccurate. To call it a pamphlet would be insulting. The worst accusation one could hurl at this work is irrelevant or outdated. Originally published in 1974 as a position paper thatContinue reading “Two Contents, Two Realities – Francis Schaeffer (1974)”
Veritas et Lux 