The battle over the age of the universe has been brewing and has reached a fevered pitch in some denominations and evangelical educational institutions. Keith Matthison’s short book, A Reformed Approach to Science and Scripture is an attempt to speak into the debate with clear biblical insight and a measure of humility. First, the foreword is writtenContinue reading “A REFORMED APPROACH TO SCIENCE AND SCRIPTURE – Keith Matthison (2013)”
Category Archives: BOOK REVIEWS
MY FAVORITE READS OF 2013
2013 proved to be a great year for books. My top ten are listed below. 1. DEATH BY LIVING – N.D. Wilson My number one pick for 2013 would be easy to pass by. But passing over Wilson’s work would be a big mistake. This little gem is filled with biblical insight that is destinedContinue reading “MY FAVORITE READS OF 2013”
THE POETIC WONDER OF ISAAC WATTS – Douglas Bond (2013)
Steven J. Lawson serves as the general editor of A Long Line Of Godly Men Profiles, published by Reformation Trust. Douglas Bond adds to this excellent series with a biographical sketch of Isaac Watts. The men set forth this series may disagree on secondary theological matters but “stood shoulder to shoulder” writes Lawson, “in championing these fiveContinue reading “THE POETIC WONDER OF ISAAC WATTS – Douglas Bond (2013)”
BLOODGOOD – Dangerously Close (2013)
Almost 30 years ago, I saw Bloodgood open for Stryper at the Paramount Theater in Seattle. Even though I was fired up to see Stryper for the first time, I’ll never forget being blown away by Bloodgood. They brought an energy to the stage that I’d never witnessed before. But more important than energy was theContinue reading “BLOODGOOD – Dangerously Close (2013)”
STRANGE FIRE – John MacArthur (2013)
Nadab and Abihu, the Old Testament miscreants who offered unacceptable worship to the Lord paid the ultimate price for their diabolical deed – death. The “strange fire” they offered led to their untimely deaths: “The crux of their sin,” writes John MacArthur, “was approaching God in a careless, self-willed, inappropriate manner, without the reverence HeContinue reading “STRANGE FIRE – John MacArthur (2013)”
MISTAKES LEADERS MAKE – Dave Kraft (2012)
Every leader makes mistakes. Dave Kraft makes this painfully clear in his excellent book, Mistakes Leaders Make. MLM is a part of the growing list of Re:Lit books, a superb lineup of Crossway titles that provide encouragement for emerging leaders in pastoral ministry. Kraft brings over 40 years of leadership experience as he presents ten leadershipContinue reading “MISTAKES LEADERS MAKE – Dave Kraft (2012)”
THE WARNINGS OF SCRIPTURE ARE IN THE BEST MANNER ADAPTED TO THE AWAKENING AND CONVERSION OF SINNERS – Jonathan Edwards
Jonathan Edwards has a way of warning sinners like no one else in the halls of church history. His warnings are distinct from the watered-down invitations that emerge from many American pulpits. The preacher from Northampton is burdened in this sermon to warn sinners and root that warning in sacred Scripture. He sets forth hisContinue reading “THE WARNINGS OF SCRIPTURE ARE IN THE BEST MANNER ADAPTED TO THE AWAKENING AND CONVERSION OF SINNERS – Jonathan Edwards”
THE GREAT CHOLESTEROL MYTH – Jonny Bowden and Stephen Sinatra (2012)
Me: “Doc, I cycle 100 miles a week, burn 6000-7000 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)”
FIVE POINTS – John Piper (2013)
I remember fighting the doctrines of grace during my university days. Perhaps it was the moniker, “Calvinism” that put me on edge. I remember believing in perseverance of the saints (inconsistently I might add), but rejecting the other points of Calvinism. While I affirmed the doctrine of sin, like all Arminians – I refused toContinue reading “FIVE POINTS – John Piper (2013)”
THE KING IN HIS BEAUTY: A Biblical Theology of the Old and New Testaments – Thomas R. Schreiner (2013)
The King In His Beauty by Tom Schreiner is a book about biblical theology. But my suspicion is the author would agree enthusiastically with my assertion that the book is a worship manual. Schreiner’s work weighs in at 646 pages. Each page is filled with heart-warming theology and mind-stretching propositions. But when the work is considered asContinue reading “THE KING IN HIS BEAUTY: A Biblical Theology of the Old and New Testaments – Thomas R. Schreiner (2013)”
Veritas et Lux 