I am a disturbed man. I am disturbed because people compromise the truth. I am disturbed because people marginalize the truth and swerve away from biblical reality. I am disturbed because a great communicator with a bright mind and a love for people continues down a rocky path. On Tuesday, March 12, Rob Bell unveiledContinue reading “WHAT WE TALK ABOUT WHEN WE TALK ABOUT GOD – Rob Bell (2013)”
Category Archives: Theology
The Real Scandal of the Evangelical Mind – Carl Trueman (2011)
In 1994, Mark Noll dropped a land mine on the ecclesiastical world with his excellent work, The Scandal of the Evangelical Mind. Noll argued persuasively that “the scandal of the evangelical mind is that there is not much of an evangelical mind.” Noll’s conclusion appears to be in agreement with the thesis of Harry Blamires whoContinue reading “The Real Scandal of the Evangelical Mind – Carl Trueman (2011)”
THE HEROIC BOLDNESS OF MARTIN LUTHER – Steven J. Lawson (2013)
Dr. Steven Lawson has done it again. The Heroic Boldness of Martin Luther is the fifth installment of the excellent series, edited by Dr. Lawson, A Long Line of Godly Men. The series reaches back into the halls of church history and unearths the great heroes of the Christian faith, men who have faithfully served GodContinue reading “THE HEROIC BOLDNESS OF MARTIN LUTHER – Steven J. Lawson (2013)”
STOP ASKING JESUS INTO YOUR HEART – J.D. Greear (2013)
Ask any Christian if he or she has ever wrestled with the idea of assurance of salvation. You will find that a majority have at some point or still do struggle with assurance. J.D. Greear’s latest offering, Stop Asking Jesus Into Your Heart not only addresses the question; it goes to the heart of the issue byContinue reading “STOP ASKING JESUS INTO YOUR HEART – J.D. Greear (2013)”
GOSPEL DEEPS: Reveling in the Excellencies of Jesus – Jared Wilson (2012)
Jared Wilson continues to swing for the fences in his latest book, Gospel Deeps. Wilson adds yet another chapter to the growing list of books that focus on the gospel. Indeed, his thesis is: “the gospel is deep with grace abounding because Jesus is deep with grace abounding.” In many ways, Gospel Deeps in the natural (or supernatural)Continue reading “GOSPEL DEEPS: Reveling in the Excellencies of Jesus – Jared Wilson (2012)”
SOJOURNERS AND STRANGERS – Gregg Allison (2012)
Dr. Gregg Allison leaves no stone unturned in his newest work, Sojourners and Strangers: The Doctrine of the Church. Allison’s fine piece of work is the latest installment in the Foundations of Evangelical Theology Series, edited by John Feinberg. Six majors themes form the skeletal structure of Sojourners and Strangers. Part One: Foundational Issues Allison introduces the subjectContinue reading “SOJOURNERS AND STRANGERS – Gregg Allison (2012)”
A PURITAN THEOLOGY: DOCTRINE FOR LIFE – Joel Beeke and Mark Jones (2012)
A comprehensive assessment of A Puritan Theology: Doctrine for Life by Joel Beeke and Mark Jones is something akin to sharing one’s thoughts or emotions while gazing at the Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls, the Statue of Liberty, or the Lincoln Memorial. This magnum opus is like oxygen for the barren soul, light for a blind man, aContinue reading “A PURITAN THEOLOGY: DOCTRINE FOR LIFE – Joel Beeke and Mark Jones (2012)”
THE MAN JESUS CHRIST – Bruce A. Ware (2013)
The Man Jesus Christ is the latest installment from the pen of Southern Seminary professor, Dr. Bruce Ware. The subtitle accurately describes the essence of the book – Theological Reflections on the Humanity of Christ. The author sets the tone for the book in the preface by reminding readers that the purpose is to examine theContinue reading “THE MAN JESUS CHRIST – Bruce A. Ware (2013)”
DELIGHTING IN THE TRINITY – Tim Chester (2010)
Delighting in the Trinity by Tim Chester is a welcome addition to the growing number of titles from the folks at the Good Book Company. This impressive British organization is committed to the advancement of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Their commitment is reflected in a consistent stream of solid material designed to strengthen disciplesContinue reading “DELIGHTING IN THE TRINITY – Tim Chester (2010)”
GOSPEL WAKEFULNESS – Jared C. Wilson (2011)
In the 1746, Jonathan Edwards wrote Religious Affections (See my Review) – one of the most significant books ever written. Edwards’ thesis is plain: “True religion, in great part, consists in holy affections.” Gospel Wakefulness by Jared C. Wilson explores similar themes. His thesis is a complement to Edwards: “Gospel wakefulness means treasuring Christ more greatlyContinue reading “GOSPEL WAKEFULNESS – Jared C. Wilson (2011)”
Veritas et Lux 