This is a review of the book "He Will Reign Forever - A Biblical Theology of the Kingdom of God" by Dr. Michael Vlach. It is published by Lampion Press (Hardcover 638 pages). Read Dr. Vlach's Bio HERE. Visit his blog. Among other books, he has also written "Has the Church Replaced Israel?" From John MacArthur's … [Read more...]
By Grace Alone Book Review
By Grace Alone book review. By Grace Alone: How the Grace of God Amazes Me, by Sinclair Ferguson. Hardcover, published by Reformation Trust (123 pages). As noted by Ferguson in the Preface, the inspiration for this book is a hymn written by Baptist Pastor Emmanuel T. Sibomana. When it was originally published, the … [Read more...]
Pentecost Today?
Pentecost Today? - The Biblical Basis for Understanding Revival is written by Iain Murray and published by The Banner of Truth Trust (Hardback 226 pages). While I'd been aware of Iain Murray's book, I hadn't considered reading it until I saw Tim Challies' interview with Paul Washer. Among other things, Challies asked … [Read more...]
In the House of Tom Bombadil – Review
Following is my review of the book "In the House of Tom Bombadil." Written by C. R. Wiley and published by Canon Press (Hardback 106 pages). Who is Bombadil really? Well, we still don't know and never will. See this Tolkien Gateway article. Those who only watched The Lord of the Rings movies - without reading … [Read more...]
High King of Heaven
High King of Heaven: Theological and Practical Perspectives on the Person and Work of Jesus The book is published by Moody (and Master's Seminary Press) - Hardcover 318 pages. This was welcome news as Moody needs to get back on track and promote more good books like this one! If you were going to spend a year alone … [Read more...]
The Battle Belongs to the Lord
The Battle Belongs to the Lord - The Power of Scripture for Defending Our Faith, a book review. Author K. Scott Oliphint, published by P & R Books (Paperback 206 pages). I bought "The Battle Belongs to the Lord" in 2004, soon after leaving the New Age. By that time I had accumulated a small collection of … [Read more...]
Christ Before the Manger
Christ Before the Manger: the life and times of the preincarnate Christ by Ron Rhodes. The book is published by WIPF and Stock Publishers (300 pages). Contents Acknowledgments Introduction 1) Knowing God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit 2) The Preexistent, Eternal Christ 3) Christ the Creator 4) Christ the Preserver 5) … [Read more...]
The Invisible War – Book Review
This is a review of the book The Invisible War by Chip Ingram. Had I not heard Chip Ingram talking on Moody Radio about his book The Invisible War, I wouldn't have read it. There are many sensationalistic books on this topic, and I generally avoid them. However, as I listened, many of the things he said resonated with … [Read more...]
The Inerrant Word
Review of the book The Inerrant Word: Biblical Theological and Pastoral Perspectives. Edited by John MacArthur and Foreword by R. C. Sproul. Published by Crossway (Hardcover 399 pages). This is another important book I picked up from our Church Bookstore. I'm particularly drawn to these apologetics because of my … [Read more...]
Deeper Heaven Ransom Trilogy Review
This is A review of "Deeper Heaven - A Reader's guide to C. S. Lewis's Ransom Trilogy", by Christiana Hale and published by Roman Roads Press (Paperback 369 pages). Some Background Like many other C. S. Lewis readers, I began with the Chronicles of Narnia. I then read the science fiction series: "Out of the … [Read more...]
