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Book Reviews
What If I’m Discouraged in My Evangelism? (Church Questions)
Evangelism is an essential part of the Christian life. It is through evangelism that the gospel...
What If I Don’t Desire to Pray? (Church Questions)
Prayer is an integral part of the Christian life. Many Christians, though, struggle in their...
Into His Presence: A Theology of Intimacy with God By Tim L. Anderson
Tim Anderson, a professor of theology and biblical studies at Corban University, has written a book that is much needed within the church today. Sadly, the Charismatics and Mystics have hijacked the concept of Intimacy with God and created confusion on the issue of...
Disciplines of A Godly Man by R. Kent Hughes
Discipline is not something many people like to think about regularly. Discipline is how anyone makes it in life. It takes discipline to go to work every day, keep up a hobby, and maintain strong relationships. Everyone disciplines themselves in some way every day....
Foundations of the Christian Faith A Comprehensive & Readable Theology by James Montgomery Boice
James Montgomery Boice was the pastor of Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, PA until he went home to glory. He was a leader in the Reformed movement, and his commentaries have received a wide reading and helped many (and continue to do so). Foundations of the...
God, Greed, and the (Prosperity) Gospel – Costi Hinn
The so-called prosperity gospel has been a virtual “wrecking ball,” inflicting damage on the unsuspecting, infiltrating local churches with a diabolical message of health and wealth, and inviting the wrath of a holy God. The prosperity gospel is not another version of...
ESV Prayer Bible: Prayers From The Past- Hope For Our Present
I had the opportunity to get my hands on a copy of Crossway’s new Prayer Bible. As you have probably guessed, this is another ESV Bible, but instead of commentary or extensive footnotes, this Bible is designed to show you how the Scriptures devotionally warmed the...
Untangling Emotions – J. Alasdair Groves and Winston T. Smith
Most people have experienced the frustration of trying to untangle the laces on a pair of tennis shoes. Frustration only escalates as the knot tightens which leads to a sense of heightened angst. This normal occurrence vividly depicts how many people approach their...
Maturity: Growing Up and Going on in the Christian Life – Sinclair Ferguson
In a style that Christians have grown fond of, Sinclair Ferguson gifts the church with Maturity: Growing Up and Going On in the Christian Life. Originally penned in 1980 and distributed with the title, Add to Your Faith, and in 1981 as Taking the Christian Life...
The Doctrine on Which the Church Stands or Falls – Matthew Barrett , Ed.
Martin Luther boldly declared, “Justification is the article upon which the church stands or falls.” John Calvin argued that justification is the “hinge on which religion turns.” In the sixteenth century, scores of people found these arguments both biblical and...
Faithful Endurance: The Joy of Shepherding People for a Lifetime – Jeff Robinson, Collin Hansen, Ed.
Faithful Endurance: The Joy of Shepherding People for a Lifetime is a call to pastors to remain true to their call and cross the finish line with God-centered resolve. Faithful Endurance is edited by Collin Hansen and Jeff Robison. The editors gathered a group of...
Our Ancient Foe: The History, Activity, and Demise of the Devil – Ronald L. Kohl, Ed
Our Ancient Foe is edited by Ronald L. Kohl. The subtitle of the book is a fitting description of the contents, namely – Satan’s History, Activity, and Ultimate Demise. Kohl has assembled a team of scholars and expository preachers to unveil the diabolical devices of...
Between Life and Death – Kathryn Butler
These are perilous times. Our day is marked by pragmatism and situational ethics. The current milieu, for the most part, is not informed or undergirded by biblical principles. As our loved ones reach the end of their days, it is essential that we refuse to allow the...
Passions of the Heart: Biblical Counsel for Stubborn Sexual Sins by John D. Street
We find ourselves in the midst of a culture that is awash in sexual sin. Ironically, there are very few resources available to help people deal with this vexing problem. Some books minimize sexual sin and even ignore their pernicious effects on the lives of people....