Clowney, Edmund. Christian Meditation: What the Bible Teaches About Meditation and Spiritual Exercises. Vancouver: Regent College Publishing, 2002. Purchase at Westminster Books. Introduction Edmund Clowney (1917-2005) was a pastor and theologian. He once served as the President of Westminster Theological Seminary and was also the Emeritus Professor of practical theology at the same institution. HeContinue reading “Christian Meditation by Edmund Clowney”
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Recovering From Biblical Manhood & Womanhood by Aimee Byrd
Byrd, Aimee. Recovering From Biblical Manhood & Womanhood: How the Church Needs to Rediscover Her Purpose. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2020. 240 pp. $18.99. Introduction Aimee Byrd is known to many as the housewife theologian, a nickname earned from one of her earlier books. Until this book was published, she was a co-host on the popularContinue reading “Recovering From Biblical Manhood & Womanhood by Aimee Byrd”
The Death of Porn by Ray Ortlund
Ortlund, Ray. The Death of Porn: Men of Integrity Building a World of Nobility. Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2021. 144 pp. $16.99. Purchase at Westminster Books for less. Introduction Ray Ortlund is the President of Renewal Ministries. He has been in the ministry for over 40 years. Summary Divided into two parts consisting of three chaptersContinue reading “The Death of Porn by Ray Ortlund”
The Great Awakening by Thomas S. Kidd
Kidd, Thomas S. The Great Awakening: The Roots of Evangelical Christianity in Colonial America. New Haven: Yale University Press, 2007. Introduction In this work, Kidd seeks to articulate definitively how the Great Awakening influenced American culture in the mid to late eighteenth century and beyond. In so doing, he delves deeper into the theological andContinue reading “The Great Awakening by Thomas S. Kidd”
Revival & Revivalism by Iain H. Murray
Murray, Iain H. Revival & Revivalism: The making and Marring of American Evangelicalism 1750 – 1858. Edinburgh: The Banner of Truth Trust, 2002. Purchase at Westminster Books. Introduction Iain Murray, a noted biographer, historian, and co-founder of the Banner of Truth Trust, presents an historical sketch of the movements of God in the evangelistic effortsContinue reading “Revival & Revivalism by Iain H. Murray”
The Jerusalem Sinner Saved by John Bunyan
August 20th, 2010 Bunyan, John. The Jerusalem Sinner Saved or, Good News for the Vilest of Men. Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 2005. 128 pp. $10.00. Purchase at Westminster books. Introduction Do you struggle with loving the person next to you? Do you ever think that so-and-so cannot possibly be saved by Christ? Reading The Jerusalem Sinner Saved will change yourContinue reading “The Jerusalem Sinner Saved by John Bunyan”
What is the Gospel? by Greg Gilbert
August 23rd, 2010 Gilbert, Greg. What is the Gospel? Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2010. 128 pp. $12.99. Purchase at Westminster books. Introduction Greg Gilbert serves as an assistant pastor Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, DC. He has written this book as part of the IX Marks ministry line of books. The message of the gospel would seemingly be something that all who callContinue reading “What is the Gospel? by Greg Gilbert”
A Guide to Christian Living by John Calvin
August 25th, 2010 Calvin, John. A Guide to Christian Living. Edinburgh: The Banner of Truth Trust, 2009. 152 pp. $16.00. Introduction Extracted from Calvin’s larger, Institutes, Banner of Truth has offered a gift edition of the last chapter entitled, ” On the Christian Life.” While written in the 1500′s, Calvin’s thoughts very much apply to us today.Continue reading “A Guide to Christian Living by John Calvin”
The Kingdom of God by Martyn Lloyd-Jones
August 27th, 2010 Lloyd-Jones, Martyn. The Kingdom of God. Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2010. 224 pp. $14.99. Introduction I have reviewed many books by Martyn Lloyd-Jones and have been blessed to interview his grandson, Jonathan, as well. This particular book, The Kingdom of God, was from a set of sermons preached by the Doctor in 1963. Summary Compiled from twelve differentContinue reading “The Kingdom of God by Martyn Lloyd-Jones”
The Secret Providence of God by John Calvin Edited by Paul Helm
September 3rd, 2010 Calvin, John. Edited by Paul Helm. The Secret Providence of God. Wheaton: Crossway Books, 2010. 128 pp. $15.99. Introduction We all know who John Calvin (1509-1564) is. The great Reformer and, now mostly maligned, namesake to a particular set of doctrinal beliefs called Calvinism. Paul Helm is teaching fellow at Regent College andContinue reading “The Secret Providence of God by John Calvin Edited by Paul Helm”
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