Christian laymen already convinced of the historical validity of the resurrection will receive some benefit from the final chapters of the book. But Raised fails to climb to the heights of its own standards.
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Christian laymen already convinced of the historical validity of the resurrection will receive some benefit from the final chapters of the book. But Raised fails to climb to the heights of its own standards.
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.
“If elders shepherd Jesus’ sheep, then their most basic task is to feed the should of church members from the Scriptures.”
I purchased the book while at a conference and presented it to my daughter as a gift. If this was her review of the book it would probably read simply "I love it."
Full written review can be found here. This book has serious flaws. It isn't without value but it is far from being generally beneficial to the church.
Thoroughly thought provoking, The Solomon Seduction does not present the “whole counsel of God” (Acts 20:27). Though beneficial to the mindful believer, the general tone risks being implemented in a legalistic fashion by young and immature believers.
JinHyok Kim presents a starting point for analyzing Barth’s theology in light of a complete pneumatology. It is up to the church to invest in the study of the Holy Spirit and improve on His doctrine
Baptism Is Not Enough is written from a unique paradigm that the Bible “in fact applies to every area of life” (x). While many Christians may think they affirm this John Crawford does an exceptional job of showing the integrated nature of the covenantal reconstruction perspective.
“Art can be redemptive because of its eyes to see the sorrow of the world and its ears
Obviously, if you haven't read or watched The Lord of the Rings I would highly suggest you do so.