"The Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you say, ‘Behold, a gluttonous man and a drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!'" (Luke 7:43, NASB)
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2014 Reflections: Top 5 Books
At somewhere over 50 books reviewed, after starting in the March timeframe, the sheer number of pages and topics are staggering. Admittedly, these are my Top 5. They are controversial, thought provoking, and utterly excellent for what I needed this year.
Book Review: The Word of the Lord
Guthrie’s obvious joy in studying the prophetic books is an encouragement.
Book Review: ESV Reader's Bible
Crossway’s ESV Reader’s Bible is both stylish and reasonably practical. Neither of these things can be undervalued. The Scripture flows wonderfully with absolutely no extra material. Tack on the common book order and the ESV Reader’s Bible is the most accessible Bible for the average reader.
July Book Recap
July is not yet done. But I won't be producing any more book reviews this month. So here was my month of reviews. A couple Bibles, a couple theology books and a whole lot of page turning.
Book Review: ESV Value Thinline Bible
In conclusion, there are certainly Bibles that will offer more than the Value ESV but for those interested in a simple copy of God’s word there is hardly a better value purchase.
Book Review: Calvin by Michael Horton
I cannot recommend this volume highly enough for individuals desiring to set aside cardboard “Calvinism” and give a fellow brother in Christ, namely John Calvin, the time of day to express his thoughts in context and practicality.
Book Review: Evangelism by J. Mack Stiles
“You see the church as God’s great plan for evangelism and that developing a culture of evangelism in the context of the church is the best thing we can do for the proclamation of the gospel.” (100)
Book Review: Practical Theology for Women
Encouraging women to pursue a relationship with God, Alsup openly shares her heart, experiences, and knowledge with her reader. She champions theology as a correct and attainable study for
Not without its faults, What is Biblical Theology? is the type of book that can be read quickly and loaned out safely. It would rightly deserve to become the staple for the church’s renewed interest in Biblical Theology.
Book Review: Church Elders by Jeramie Rinne
“If elders shepherd Jesus’ sheep, then their most basic task is to feed the should of church members from the Scriptures.”