John Owen, The Complete Works of John Owen, Sin and Temptation, vol. 15 (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2024), 624 pp. God calls his people to stand guard; to be battle-ready. Abraham Kuyper helps us understand the importance of standing our ground in the fight against sin: “For when we realize that Satan is busy and atContinue reading “The Complete Works of John Owen, Sin and Temptation, vol. 15”
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When Christians Disagree – Tim Cooper
Tim Cooper, When Christians Disagree (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2024), 167 pp. Scripture proclaims, “Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!” (Psalm 133:1, ESV). Yet, too often, Christians are at each other’s throats and not only disobey their Lord; they miss out on the rich blessing of walking in unity. TimContinue reading “When Christians Disagree – Tim Cooper”
Apostasy from the Gospel – John Owen
John Owen, Apostasy from the Gospel (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2023), 422 pp. Crossway Books deserves a great debt of gratitude for republishing The Complete Works of John Owen, including his magisterial treatment of Hebrews. Lee Gatiss and Shawn D. Wright edited the series. The volumes are bound in beautiful hardcovers and include an attractive slipcover.Continue reading “Apostasy from the Gospel – John Owen”
DEAD MEN TALKING – Part 4
4. The dead guys encourage vibrant Christian living The dead guys have wielded a powerful force for change in my life and have encouraged my Christian growth in ways that are beyond the scope of a 500-word blog post. Four specific things emerge in particular: Waking Early – There was a day when I felt like wakingContinue reading “DEAD MEN TALKING – Part 4”
Friendship with God – Mike McKinley
Mike McKinley, Friendship with God (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2023), 168 pp. The seventeenth-century theologian, John Owen wrote with biblical precision and melted the hearts of his readers. Owen’s deep understanding of God’s Word challenged and encouraged each person who was willing to take up the glorious task of reading his work. Almost four hundred yearsContinue reading “Friendship with God – Mike McKinley”
Be Killing Sin
My newest book, Be Killing Sin: The Art of War on the Battlefield of Faith is available now! The book guides followers of Christ on a journey that exposes the vicious monster of sin, explains the posture of sin and expounds on a plan to defeat it. The book leans heavily on the Puritans, thoseContinue reading “Be Killing Sin”
An Introduction to John Owen – Crawford Gribben
Crawford Gribben, An Introduction to John Owen: A Christian Vision for Every Stage of Life (Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2020), 190 pp. John Owen is arguably one of the most influential Puritan writers and should likewise be considered one of the most formidable Christian thinkers in the history of the church. Crawford Gribben sets out toContinue reading “An Introduction to John Owen – Crawford Gribben”
COMMUNION WITH GOD
“A minister may fill his pews, his communion roll, the mouths of the public, but what that minister is on his knees in secret before God Almighty, that he is and no more.” – John Owen (1616-1683)
THE TRINITARIAN DEVOTION OF JOHN OWEN – Sinclair Ferguson (2014)
The Trinitarian Devotion of John Owen by Dr. Sinclair Ferguson is the latest installment in the Long Line of Godly Men Profile Series, edited by Dr. Steven Lawson. Ferguson presents a readable introduction to the most well-known Puritan, John Owen. The book includes five chapters which overview Owen’s life and theological commitments. Chapter one focuses on his lifeContinue reading “THE TRINITARIAN DEVOTION OF JOHN OWEN – Sinclair Ferguson (2014)”
DEAD MEN TALKING – Part 4
4. The dead guys encourage vibrant Christian living The dead guys have wielded a powerful force for change in my life and have encouraged my Christian growth in ways that are beyond the scope of a 500 word blog post. Four specific things emerge in particular: Waking Early – There was a day when I felt likeContinue reading “DEAD MEN TALKING – Part 4”
Veritas et Lux 