C.H. Spurgeon. Autobiography, Volume 2: The Full Harvest, 1860-1892. Carlisle: Banner of Truth, 1973. 524 pp. $36.00 In his excellent piece, 21 Maxims for Discouraged Pastors, Douglas Wilson reminds us that discouragement is part and parcel of pastoral ministry. Here is a piece of advice for men in pastoral ministry. Whenever you face the firesContinue reading “Battling Discouragement in Pastoral Ministry – C.H. Spurgeon”
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Father, Son, and Holy Spirit: Relationships, Roles, and Relevance – Bruce A. Ware (2005)
Recent years of scholarship have surfaced some terrific books on the doctrine of the Trinity. Father, Son, & Holy Spirit: Relationships, Roles & Relevance by Bruce A. Ware is among the best. Dr. Bruce Ware defines and defends the doctrine of the Trinity with biblical precision, Christ-exalting passion, and theological muscle. Chapter one unfolds the importanceContinue reading “Father, Son, and Holy Spirit: Relationships, Roles, and Relevance – Bruce A. Ware (2005)”
A Different Kind of Happiness – Larry Crabb
Larry Crabb. A Different Kind of Happiness. Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2016. 245 pp. $13.24 These days, happiness appear to be a hot topic. David Murray packaged several books about happiness under the title, A Bundle of Joy: Six Books on Christian Happiness. And Randy Alcorn made a very important contribution with his book, Happiness.Continue reading “A Different Kind of Happiness – Larry Crabb”
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”
Eyes Wide Open: Miracles and Mistakes on My Way Back to KoRn
Brian “Head” Welch. With My Eyes Wide Open: Miracles & Mistakes on My Way Back to KoRn. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2016. 214 pp. $16.36 With My Eyes Wide Open is the biographical account by Brian “Head” Welch, guitarist for the popular metal band, KoRn. Welch describes his conversion to the Christian faith, his departure fromContinue reading “Eyes Wide Open: Miracles and Mistakes on My Way Back to KoRn”
Designed for Joy – Owen Strachan and Jonathan Parnell, Ed
Owen Strachan and Jonathan Parnell, Ed. Designed For Joy: How the Gospel Impacts Men and Women, Identity and Practice. Wheaton: Crossway, 2015. 144 pp. $10.92 Designed For Joy: How the Gospel Impacts Men and Women, Identity and Practice is an important book with a message for our generation. The editors, Jonathan Parnell and Owen StrachanContinue reading “Designed for Joy – Owen Strachan and Jonathan Parnell, Ed”
Messiology
George Verwer. Messiology. Chicago: Moody Publishers, 2016. 127 pp. $9.99 George Verwer, founder of Operation Mobilization writes with a wealth of ministry experience in his new book, Messiology. The author sets forth basic idea at the outset: “Messiology is the idea that God in His patience, mercy, and passion to bring men and women toContinue reading “Messiology”
Pulpit Aflame – Joel R. Beeke and Dustin W. Benge, Ed.
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.”
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”
Veritas et Lux 