Books on marriage are a dime-a-dozen these days, even from a Christian perspective. However, only a handful of books on marriage pass the test of biblical fidelity. John Piper’s book, This Momentary Marriage passes both tests.. In fact, it ranks among the best books I’ve read on marriage to date. Readers familiar with Piper will instantlyContinue reading “THE MARRIAGE COVENANT: An Indissoluble Union”
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Developing Emotionally Mature Leaders – Aubrey Malphurs
Aubrey Malphurs, Developing Emotionally Mature Leaders Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2018 239 pp. $16.99 Developing Emotionally Mature Leaders by Aubrey Malphurs is designed with a specific purpose in mind – “to come up with a process or pathway that challenges Christian leaders to become more aware of, understand, and manage their emotions and those ofContinue reading “Developing Emotionally Mature Leaders – Aubrey Malphurs”
One or Two – Peter Jones (2010)
One or Two, another important book by Peter Jones contrasts paganism with historic Christianity. Jones refers to these worldviews as one-ism and two-ism respectively. One-ism is the erroneous belief that all reality is one. One-ism believes “that all is one and shares the same essential nature.” Two-ism, which describes the historic Christian faith acknowledges aContinue reading “One or Two – Peter Jones (2010)”
DEATH BY LIVING – N.D. Wilson (2013)
Grasshoppers, swings, dirt, traffic jams, puppy dogs, and blue skies. N.D. Wilson appears to be captivated by everyday objects and everyday situations. He appears to be captivated by life. Living life is what his new book is meant to convey – really living life. But living also means dying. So the author wordsmiths his wayContinue reading “DEATH BY LIVING – N.D. Wilson (2013)”
15 Things Seminary Couldn’t Teach Me – Collin Hansen and Jeff Robinson
Collin Hansen & Jeff Robinson, Ed. 15 Things Seminary Couldn’t Teach Me Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2018, 155 pp. $16.19 It’s been nearly twenty years since I graduated from seminary. Those days were filled with loads of coursework, Greek, Hebrew, and theology classes. I look back with a sense of wonder as I remember some ofContinue reading “15 Things Seminary Couldn’t Teach Me – Collin Hansen and Jeff Robinson”
The Kremlin Conspiracy – Joel Rosenberg
Joel C. Rosenberg, The Kremlin Conspiracy. Carol Stream: Tyndale House Publishers, 2018, 466 pp. $18.29 Political thrillers are a “dime a dozen” these days. Some of these books are not worth the paper they’re printed on – others pack a punch. Joel Rosenberg’s latest offering is the latter sort. The Kremlin Conspiracy is a well-researchedContinue reading “The Kremlin Conspiracy – Joel Rosenberg”
The Kingdom of God and the Glory of the Cross – Patrick Schreiner (2018)
Patrick Schreiner, The Kingdom of God and the Glory of the Cross. Wheaton: Crossway, 2018, 159 pp. $13.97 The resurgence of biblical theology and an emphasis on the kingdom of God has been a deep help to Christians, both in the academy and the local church. Patrick Schreiner’s offering, The Kingdom of God and theContinue reading “The Kingdom of God and the Glory of the Cross – Patrick Schreiner (2018)”
The Unity of the Bible: Unfolding God’s Plan For Humanity – Daniel Fuller (1992)
The Unity of the Bible by Daniel P. Fuller sets out to discover the theme that gives coherence to the teaching of Scripture. It presents the logic behind God’s unfolding revelation from Genesis to Revelation. Dr. Fuller writes, “Only by seeing the whole of God’s purpose in creation and redemptive history can one appreciate God’sContinue reading “The Unity of the Bible: Unfolding God’s Plan For Humanity – Daniel Fuller (1992)”
New Calvinism: New Reformation or Theological Fad? – Josh Buice, Ed.
Josh Buice, Ed. The New Calvinism, Christian Focus, 2017, 127 pp. $14.99 “Calvinism is back,” writes David Van Biema, in a Time Magazine article, entitled ‘The New Calvinism.’ The featured article, which was written in 2009 was included in a list of “Ten Ideas Changing the World Right Now.” That’s quite a claim for aContinue reading “New Calvinism: New Reformation or Theological Fad? – Josh Buice, Ed.”
The Lordship of Christ: Serving Our Savior All of the Time, In All of Life, With All of Our Heart – Vern Poythress
Vern Poythress. The Lordship of Christ: Serving Our Savior All of the Time, In All of Life, With All of Our Heart. Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2016. 224 pp. $14.49 The Dutch statesman, Abraham Kuyper famously said, “There is not a square inch in the whole domain of our human existence over which Christ, who isContinue reading “The Lordship of Christ: Serving Our Savior All of the Time, In All of Life, With All of Our Heart – Vern Poythress”
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