Book Review: Surprised by Scripture by N.T. Wright
This collection of essays is still an excellent introduction to the writing of N.T. Wright and his theology. However, individuals familiar with Wright’s writing can pass on Surprised by Scripture because of its repetitive content.
Eschatology 101: Prophetic Language (Part 1)
I'd like to step away from that for a moment and do a slower passage by passage look at prophetic language in the Old Testament. This isn't really meant to convince people as much as it is to help explain some of my thinking and hermeneutic.
Book Review: Truth Matters by Andreas Köstenberger, Darrell Bock & Josh Chatraw
Written primarily for high school students and graduates, Truth Matters is a solid, albeit basic, introduction to the type of thinking necessary to understand and refute liberal arguments against God’s word.
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
Calvin on 1 Timothy 4:10
10 For it is for this we labor and strive, because we have fixed our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of all men, especially of believers. - 1 Timothy 4:10
Commentary on the Barmen Declaration: Fourth Article
How many churches have lost their ability to grow into the mature man at the hands of a Führer who is in the incarnation of Christ's warning in Matthew 20?
Book Review: Reading Theologically (Eric Barreto)
Reading Theologically prompts laymen, pastors and especially seminary students to read texts of all types in the most beneficial manner both for the church and themselves.
Here were the books I reviewed in the month of June.
Book Review: China's Reforming Churches (editor Bruce Baugus)
CRC is a refined and helpful volume that is best suited for the classroom, pastors and interested laymen. Those seeking a specialized look at the church of China and the past, present and future roles of the Presbyterian church should look no further than China’s Reforming Churches.