Books A Review of “Sanctification” ed. by Kelly Kapic 6 Apr 2015 The doctrine of sanctification has a reputation as justification’s puny little brother. In reality, however, sanctification has a lot of theological and practical importance. Sanctification demonstrates this well. The collection…
Books A Review of “Things of Earth” by Joe Rigney 30 Mar 2015 Joe Rigney is definitely a disciple of John Piper. The renown pastor’s influence oozes forth from the pages of Rigney’s latest book The Things of Earth. Yet, The Things of…
Books A Review of “The End of the Law” by Jason Meyer 23 Mar 2015 Our understanding of the ways the Old and New Testament relate to one another have a host of theological, pastoral, and practical implications. Too many Christians settle for a rudimentary…
Books A Review of “Compassion without Compromise” by Adam Barr and Ron Citlau 16 Mar 2015 Grace and truth are to be the key markers of all Christian relationships. Often we find that we can be good with one or the other of these characteristics, but…
Books A Review of “God’s Battle Plan for the Mind” by David Saxton 14 Mar 2015 Transformation comes through the “renewal of the mind,” or at least that’s what the Apostle Paul believed. He teaches as much to the Romans. Our thinking habits have massive implications…
Books A Review of “Loving My (LGBT) Neighbor” by Glenn Stanton 9 Mar 2015 The church's history with the LGBT community really makes this book necessary. Christians, in their conviction for and commitment to a Biblical sexual ethic, have not always responded with kindness,…
Books A Review of “40 Questions About Christians and Biblical Law” by Tom Schreiner 2 Mar 20152 Mar 2015 “One’s understanding of the law determines how one puts the whole Bible together,” says Tom Schreiner, Professor of New Testament Interpretation at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. If that’s true…
Books A Review of “Worldly Saints” by Michael Wittmer 1 Mar 20151 Mar 2015 I am a man of many loves. I love movies and music, food and fashion. And Jesus. The last of these must necessarily hold priority of affection in my heart,…
Books A Review of “Homosexuality” by Stanton Jones and Mark Yarhouse 23 Feb 2015 Stanton Jones and Mark Yarhouse are two leading Evangelical scholars in the area of homosexuality. They have dedicated much of their careers to researching, counseling, and listening to gay men…
Books A Review of “The Company We Keep” by Jonathan Holmes 16 Feb 2015 “Deep and meaningful friendships don’t come easily – even within the church, and sometimes especially within the church,” says Jonathan Holmes (17). It’s a reality many of us know well.…
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