I am a Calvinist. Since I paid a visit to the Las Vegas airport a few weeks ago, I felt compelled to read Richard Mouw’s book, Calvinism in the Las Vegas Airport. The author is interested, as the subtitle suggests, in “making connections in today’s world.” Mouw rightly notes that some Calvinists are stuck inContinue reading “CALVINISM IN THE LAS VEGAS AIRPORT – Richard Mouw (2010)”
Category Archives: Theology
OUR SOVEREIGN SAVIOR: THE ESSENCE OF THE REFORMED FAITH – Roger Nicole (2002)
Roger Nicole is a new name for many people in the church. But in the academy, he is a well-known name and one of the key defenders of the Reformed faith. Our Sovereign Savior: The Essence of the Reformed Faith is a collection of articles that explain and defend the primary tenets of the doctrines ofContinue reading “OUR SOVEREIGN SAVIOR: THE ESSENCE OF THE REFORMED FAITH – Roger Nicole (2002)”
Walking With God Through Pain and Suffering – Timothy Keller (2013)
I have yet to meet a person who enjoys pain and suffering. Yet suffering is a part of the warp and woof of life. It is not a part of God’s original intent for creation. Since Adam’s first sin, pain and suffering have been an abnormal part of the cosmos. Suffering is an unwelcome guestContinue reading “Walking With God Through Pain and Suffering – Timothy Keller (2013)”
JESUS CONTINUED – J.D. Greear (2014)
Jesus Continued by J.D. Greear is a book about the Holy Spirit. The subtitle is a better description about the big idea in Greear’s book – “Why the Spirit Inside You is Better Than Jesus Beside You.” If nothing else, the subtitle is bound to prompt discussion about the role of the Holy Spirit. Ultimately,Continue reading “JESUS CONTINUED – J.D. Greear (2014)”
ROSE GUIDE TO END-TIMES PROPHECY – Timothy Paul Jones (2011)
Rose-Guide to End-Times Prophecy by Timothy Paul Jones is a terrific overview of eschatology designed for beginning Bible students. The author provides a fairly comprehensive look at the four major eschatological views – Amillennialism, Postmillennialism, Dispensational Premillennialism, and Historical Premillennialism. Each position is spelled out in a fair manner – an unusual approach.
TAKING GOD AT HIS WORD – Kevin DeYoung (2014)
Taking God at His Word by Kevin DeYoung is yet another reminder that Mr. DeYoung is for real. He consistently churns out books which are readable and practical. But more importantly, DeYoung writes books which are biblical. His newest book is no exception. The subtitle of DeYoung’s work accurately describes the essence of the book: “WhyContinue reading “TAKING GOD AT HIS WORD – Kevin DeYoung (2014)”
Hand in HAND – Randy Alcorn (2014)
The debate over the sovereignty of God and the free will of man originally heated up between Augustine of Hippo and Pelagius in the 4th century. This debate has raged throughout church history and does not show any signs of letting up. Arminians accuse Calvinists of serving a “tyrant God” who plays the role ofContinue reading “Hand in HAND – Randy Alcorn (2014)”
GOSPEL-POWERED HUMILITY – William P. Farley (2011)
Gospel-Powered Humility by William Farley is a supercharged powder-keg for radical, God-centered Christian living. There is much to commend in this little treasure. A simple review will not do it justice. Part one overviews the problem which faces every human being. That problem is identified as a soul-numbing sin – the sin of pride. Of course,Continue reading “GOSPEL-POWERED HUMILITY – William P. Farley (2011)”
HEAVEN ON EARTH: Capturing Jonathan Edwards’s Vision of Living in Between – Stephen J. Nichols (2006)
Heaven on Earth by Stephen J. Nichols attempts to capture the essence of Jonathan Edwards’s vision for living in between heaven and earth. The author confronts the typical negative response to Jonathan Edwards who is regularly caricatured as a mean-spirited Puritan who is preoccupied with the wrath of God. Of course, nothing could be further fromContinue reading “HEAVEN ON EARTH: Capturing Jonathan Edwards’s Vision of Living in Between – Stephen J. Nichols (2006)”
REPENTANCE – J.C. Ryle
J.C. Ryle was a man who would have been hated in this generation. This cannot be stated too strongly. For instance, consider a man such as Mark Driscoll, a man who makes mistakes like anyone. But Driscoll is a bold preacher. He calls sin for what it is and urges sinners to repent. That boldContinue reading “REPENTANCE – J.C. Ryle”
Veritas et Lux 