Joel R. Beeke and Dustin W. Benge. Pulpit Aflame: Essays in Honor of Steven J. Lawson. Grand Rapids: Reformation Heritage Books, 2016. 188 pp. $19.00 In 2006, I listened to Dr. Steve J. Lawson preach for the first time at the Shepherds’ Conference (Grace Community Church). The title of the sermon was Bring the Book, anContinue reading “Pulpit Aflame – Joel R. Beeke and Dustin W. Benge, Ed.”
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Is is Time to Go Home to Rome?
R.C. Sproul. Are We Together? A Protestant Analyzes Roman Catholicism. Sanford: Reformation Trust, 2012. 126 pp. $14.73 There are at least 1.2 billion Roman Catholics in the world – a stunning number to the unsuspecting. It would be a massive understatement to confess that Rome has had and continues to have a titanic influence onContinue reading “Is is Time to Go Home to Rome?”
Unparalleled
Jared C. Wilson. Unparalleled. Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2016. 233 pp. $9.25 Unparalleled by Jered C. Wilson cuts through the postmodern fog and alerts readers to the message of Jesus and his gospel. Wilson’s book highlights the compelling case for historic Christianity and draws out the features that make it unique. Wilson paints with aContinue reading “Unparalleled”
The Glorious Reality of Grace
Steve Brown. Hidden Agenda: Dropping the Masks That Keep Us Apart. Greensboro: New Growth Press, 2016. 158 pp. $17.99 Hidden Agenda: Dropping the Masks That Keep Us Apart by Steve Brown is a “wake-up call” book. This book intends to shake Christ-followers and wake them up to the glorious reality of grace. The author pointsContinue reading “The Glorious Reality of Grace”
ARE YOU A BOLD REFORMER?
Bold Reformer: Celebrating the Gospel-Centered Convictions of Martin Luther is available now! 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 ablaze in a matter of days. Spreading like wildfire, thousands were introduced toContinue reading “ARE YOU A BOLD REFORMER?”
The Reformation Still Matters!
Erwin Luther. Rescuing the Gospel: The Story and Significance of the Reformation. Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2016. 206 pp. $14.79 The 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation will soon arrive. A handful of evangelicals await this special day of celebration, when on October 31, 2017 they will remember Luther’s courageous act as he nailed theContinue reading “The Reformation Still Matters!”
Living in the Light
John Piper. Living in the Light: Money, Sex, & Power. The Good Book Company, 2016. 144 pp. $10.98 Three statements wonderfully capture the essence of this powerful little book: Money, sex, and power exist for the great aims of God in human history. They are not detours on the path to God-exalting joy. Along withContinue reading “Living in the Light”
Zeal Without Burnout
Christopher Ash. Zeal Without Burnout. The Good Book Company, 2016. 125 pp. $11.68 Let’s face it: Ministry, by definition is a brutal undertaking. Most pastors and Christian leaders have no idea what they’re getting themselves into when they sign up for full-time vocational ministry. Long hours, disloyal people, backstabbers, carnal habits and a propensity toContinue reading “Zeal Without Burnout”
The Last Crossing of the Lusitania
Erik Larson. Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania. New York: Broadway Books, 2015. 443 pp. $11.00 Dead Wake is the historical account of the Lusitania, a massive ship in route to Liverpool. Erik Larson is no stranger to popular works of historical lore. He writes with the precision, depth, and passion of DavidContinue reading “The Last Crossing of the Lusitania”
Visual Theology
Tim Challies and Josh Byers. Visual Theology: Seeing and Understanding the Truth About God. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Books, 2016. 155 pp. $10.60 Visual Theology: Seeing and Understanding the Truth About God is the highly anticipated book by Tim Challies and Josh Byers. This is an absolutely beautiful book! The larger than life cover welcomes readersContinue reading “Visual Theology”
Veritas et Lux 