A number of months ago, I read Republocrat by Carl R. Trueman. Frankly, the book angered me. I didn’t like anything about it. So I rolled the dice (which is never a good idea for a Calvinist) with this reprinted book by Trueman, Reformation: Yesterday, Today and Tommorrow. I was pleasantly surprised and commend itContinue reading “REFORMATION: YESTERDAY, TODAY AND TOMORROW – Carl R. Trueman”
Category Archives: Theology
THE GOSPEL FOCUS OF CHARLES SPURGEON – Steven J. Lawson (2012)
Steven J. Lawson’s latest installment in the Long Line of Godly Men Series is a breathtaking look at the life and legacy of the Prince of Preachers, Charles Haddon Spurgeon. The Gospel Focus of Charles Spurgeon begins by surveying the short but memorable life of one of the most effective preachers of all time. LawsonContinue reading “THE GOSPEL FOCUS OF CHARLES SPURGEON – Steven J. Lawson (2012)”
A CROSS-SHAPED GOSPEL – Bryan Loritts (2011)
I am grateful for an resurgence in gospel-centered books that have been published lately from the likes of Greg Gilbert, Kevin DeYoung, and C.J. Mahaney. Bryan Loritt’s adds fuel to the gospel blaze in his new work, A Cross-Shaped Gospel. The thesis: “We need a two-part gospel – a holistic gospel, a gospel that lovesContinue reading “A CROSS-SHAPED GOSPEL – Bryan Loritts (2011)”
THE JOY OF CALVINISM – Greg Forster (2012)
The title of Greg Forster’s book will prompt one of two responses: People will mutter inappropriate words under their breath or they will rejoice in the truthfulness on the cover. The Joy of Calvinism is meant to be a buffer to the traditional arguments that have ransacked Calvinistic theology for decades. And Forster accomplishes hisContinue reading “THE JOY OF CALVINISM – Greg Forster (2012)”
THE TRANSFORMING POWER OF THE GOSPEL – Jerry Bridges (2012)
I’ve been reading Jerry Bridges since the early 80’s and I’m continually amazed at the depth and breadth of his writing and his ability to make profound truths simple to understand. The Word of God is never diluted or compromised. For some reason, Bridges reminds me of a modern-day John Bunyan. He just has aContinue reading “THE TRANSFORMING POWER OF THE GOSPEL – Jerry Bridges (2012)”
THE MASCULINE MANDATE – Richard Phillips (2010)
Richard Phillips raises the bar of biblical expectation for men in his latest work, The Masculine Mandate. He is not intimidated by the deceptive roar of the egalitarian lioness. Nor is he distracted by worldly models of masculinity. Of particular importance is Phillips’ rightly placed critique of John Eldredge’s book, Wild at Heart. The sumContinue reading “THE MASCULINE MANDATE – Richard Phillips (2010)”
LOVE, FREEDOM, AND EVIL – Thaddeus Williams (2011)
The debate over free will has raged ever since Pelagius recoiled at the prayer of Augustine: “Grant what thou commandest and command what thou doest grant.” Thaddeus J. Williams enters into the discussion with his excellent book, Love, Freedom, and Evil. Williams show graciousness and charity throughout as he refuses to caricature his opponents, namelyContinue reading “LOVE, FREEDOM, AND EVIL – Thaddeus Williams (2011)”
DESIRING GOD – John Piper
Desiring God is a book devoted to helping readers find their happiness in God. The theme is that “God is most glorified in me when I am most satisfied in him.” Dr. Piper carefully builds his case for this concept and calls it Christian hedonism. The issue for the Christian is one of desire. WillContinue reading “DESIRING GOD – John Piper”
THE WORLD-TILTING GOSPEL – Dan Phillips (2011)
Some of the most helpful Christian books I have read over the years focus on the subject of biblical worldview. Among the best include books like Total Truth and Saving Leonardo by Nancy Pearcey, Life’s Ultimate Questions and Worldviews in Conflict by Ron Nash, Building a Christian Worldview by Hoffecker Smith, The Universe Next DoorContinue reading “THE WORLD-TILTING GOSPEL – Dan Phillips (2011)”
KING SOLOMON – Philip Graham Ryken (2011)
King Solomon: The Temptations of Money, Sex, and Power by Philip Graham Ryken is a candid look at the famous king who struggled with the flesh. It is clear from the outset that the author has done his homework. He paints historical detail onto the canvas of his exposition. And he clearly presents the movementsContinue reading “KING SOLOMON – Philip Graham Ryken (2011)”
Veritas et Lux 