Christopher Yuan, Holy Sexuality and the Gospel (New York: Multnomah, 2018), 234 pp. Rosaria Butterfield calls Christopher Yuan’s book, Holy Sexuality and the Gospel “the most important humanly composed book about biblical sexuality and godly living for our times.” That is quite a statement from such a respected woman. After a thorough reading, I concurContinue reading “Holy Sexuality and the Gospel – Christopher Yuan (2018)”
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Basics For Believers – D.A. Carson
D.A. Carson, Basics For Believers: The Core of Christian Faith and Life (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2018), 156 pp. D.A. Carson’s book, Basic For Believers: The Core of Christian Faith and Love is a focused overview on the book of Philippians. Carson tackles Paul’s letter to the Philippians with the care and precision that readers areContinue reading “Basics For Believers – D.A. Carson”
THE FLIP THAT FLOPPED: The Consequences of Doctrinal Compromise
President Obama promised to “fundamentally transform the United States of America.” He has in many respects delivered on that promise with the unveiling of the Affordable Health Care Act and a host of executive orders that are, in the final analysis, out of step with American values. But give credit where credit is due. TheContinue reading “THE FLIP THAT FLOPPED: The Consequences of Doctrinal Compromise”
Steal Away Home – Matt Carter and Aaron Ivey (2017)
Matt Carter and Aaron Ivey, Steal Away Home, Nashville: B&H Publishing Group, 2017, 294 pp. $14.60 Church history is filled with stories of courage, adventure, adversity, and persecution. From the exile of Athanasius, the martyrdom of John Rogers and William Tyndale, or Luther’s trial at Worms, these stories are well-known and we are quick toContinue reading “Steal Away Home – Matt Carter and Aaron Ivey (2017)”
Reformed Preaching – Joel Beeke (2018)
Joel Beeke, Reformed Preaching (Wheaton: Crossway, 2018), 475 pp. Preaching the Word of God is at the very center of pastoral ministry. Indeed, the task of preaching God’s Word that should occupy a good portion of the pastoral week. Neglecting this critical responsibility results in weak sheep who are unable to discern the times. MinimizingContinue reading “Reformed Preaching – Joel Beeke (2018)”
The Ten Commandments – Kevin DeYoung
Kevin DeYoung, The Ten Commandments (Wheaton: Crossway, 2018), 190 pp. Ask anyone if they are familiar with the Ten Commandments and the answer will be in the affirmative. But ask that same person to recite the ten commandments by memory. The results will not be as encouraging, even among professing Christians. Kevin DeYoung devotes hisContinue reading “The Ten Commandments – Kevin DeYoung”
The Legacy of Luther – R.C. Sproul and Stephen Nichols, Ed.
R.C. Sproul and Stephen J. Nichols, The Legacy of Luther. Sanford: Reformation Trust Publishing, 2016, 308 pp. $15.66 On October 31, 1517, Martin Luther nailed the Ninety-Five Theses to the castle door in Wittenberg. One act of courage sparked a theological firestorm in Germany that set the world able in a matter of days. SpreadingContinue reading “The Legacy of Luther – R.C. Sproul and Stephen Nichols, Ed.”
WHAT WE TALK ABOUT WHEN WE TALK ABOUT GOD – Rob Bell (2013)
I am a disturbed man. I am disturbed because people compromise the truth. I am disturbed because people marginalize the truth and swerve away from biblical reality. I am disturbed because a great communicator with a bright mind and a love for people continues down a rocky path. On Tuesday, March 12, Rob Bell unveiledContinue reading “WHAT WE TALK ABOUT WHEN WE TALK ABOUT GOD – Rob Bell (2013)”
The Church in Babylon – Erwin Lutzer (2018)
Erwin W. Lutzer, The Church in Babylon (Chicago: Moody Press, 2018), 295 pp. These are perilous times, especially for Bible-believing Christians. We are daily faced with bowing down to an increasingly secularized culture and capitulating our Christian beliefs. Indeed, as one wise writer says, “He who marries the spirit of the age will soon becomeContinue reading “The Church in Babylon – Erwin Lutzer (2018)”
Spirit-Filled Jesus – Mark Driscoll
Mark Driscoll, Spirit-Filled Jesus (Lake Mary: Charisma Media), 242 pp. Some writers have a unique ability to gather a crowd and speak to their needs. Mark Driscoll is such a writer. He has a solid understanding of Scripture. And he has a grasp of people and contemporary culture. As such, he is able to communicateContinue reading “Spirit-Filled Jesus – Mark Driscoll”
Veritas et Lux 