As suggested in recent weeks, I’ve been reading some old books and one that I recently completed is The Soul Winner by C.H. Spurgeon. Spurgeon is of course recognized as the prince of preachers, but he was also a fiercly evangelistic man. Spurgeon of all people shows that strict reformed theology is not at odds …
A recent Newsweek article explores the changing face of the pro-life movement in America, especially since the political landscape has changed under the leadership of Barak Obama. In Pro-Lifers in Obama Land, Sarah Kliff looks to those in the pro-life camp who are leaning toward legislation and agendas that aim at reducing abortions rather than …
The Gospel & Personal Evangelism Publisher: Crossway (2007) Author: Mark Dever ISBN-13: 9781581348460 Binding: Paperback The Gospel & Personal Evangelism is an excellent book on evangelism. Pastor Mark Dever has given the church a great resource to aid in our call to faithfully share the gospel of Jesus Christ with every person. In seven short …
“As soon as men depart, even in the smallest degree from God’s word, they cannot preach anything but falsehoods, vanities, impostures, errors, and deceits.” -John Calvin (from his commentary on Jeremiah), quoted in Graham Miller, Calvin’s Wisdom (Banner of Truth, Edinburgh, 1992), 252.
Vintage Jesus: Timeless Answers to Timely Questions Publisher: Crossway Author: Mark Driscoll & Gerry Breshears ISBN-13: 9781581349757 Binding: Hardcover . Vintage Jesus: Timeless Answers to Timely Questions, was coauthored by Pastor Mark Driscoll, and one of his mentors and seminary professors, Dr. Gerry Breshears. The book, is the first of many Crossway publications, in the …
In the midst of all of the controversy surrounding Rick Warren as the minister to deliver the invocation at yesterday’s presidential inauguration, Warren delivered a truly Christian prayer. I was so blessed to see a man of God stand before a mixed multitude and humbly pray to the God of his salvation, the only God…”Yeshua, …
In a recent article, D.A. Carson discusses six challenges for preaching in the 21st century. The article can be read online at preaching.com here. As always, Carson’s observations are worth taking time to read. Carson concludes by writing: “Our motivation to understand and address people in the 21st century is not to domesticate the gospel …
“It is a good rule, after reading a new book, never to allow yourself another new one till you have read an old one in between. If that is too much for you, you should at least read one old one to every three new ones. Every age has its own outlook. It is specially …
Reading old books is important because everything good that has been written was not necessarily written in the last twenty years. I personally keep a copy of Augustine’s Confessions by my bed on a regular basis. It is a classic without equal. Here’s a copy that you can read for yourself. Enjoy! Augustine Confessions Publish …
If you are familiar with WORLD Magazine, then you know the name Andrée Seu, one of WORLD’s senior writers. I was introduced to her writing this past year, and I must say that she is one of the best writers that I have ever read. The way that she weaves Biblical truths and theological issues …