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A Review of Against the Darkness. By Graham Cole.

Jan 23, 2020

Crossway, 2019.

This new volume is certainly worth getting:

This is the ninth and newest volume in the excellent series, Foundations of Evangelical Theology, edited by John Feinberg. This is a first-class set of books on evangelical systematic theology.

A Review of The Quest for Reality and Significance. By David Gooding and John Lennox.

Jan 19, 2020

Myrtlefield House, 2018-2019.

A new series of books on Christian apologetics and worldview analysis is worth being aware of:

This new six-volume set of books on Christian apologetics is a very useful resource indeed. Coming in at some 1850 pages,

A Review of Redemptive Reversals. By G. K. Beale.

Dec 26, 2019

Crossway, 2019.

Greg Beale’s new book is an important read:

Careful students of Scripture know that the rhetorical device of irony is often found on the lips of the prophets, Jesus and the disciples. But irony in fact pervades the

A Review of A Change of Affection. By Becket Cook.

Dec 16, 2019

Thomas Nelson, 2019.

You must read about “A Gay Man’s Incredible Story of Redemption”:

Becket Cook had it all: friends, fame and fortune. The young American had a great, well-paid career as a production designer which allowed him to travel

If you want to know of some recommended authors, here is my list of 70:

OK, I may have three strikes going against me in this piece: One, this is a rather subjective exercise – these are some of MY

A Review of Reenchanting Humanity. By Owen Strachan.

Dec 6, 2019

Mentor, 2019.

This new book on biblical anthropology is excellent, covering modern matters such as transgenderism:

Over the years many good books on biblical anthropology have appeared. One thinks of works such as Meredith Kline’s 1980 book, Images of the

The (Failed) Vision of the Anointed

Nov 26, 2019

If you ever wonder why leaders and experts screw up so many things, this should answer your questions:

Sometimes the best way to share truth in a truth-starved world is to simply revisit great thinkers and great thoughts from the

A Review of The Sexual State. By Jennifer Roback Morse.

Nov 25, 2019

TAN Books, 2018.

We all need to avail ourselves of the wisdom and analysis found in this excellent volume:

What hath the sexual revolution wrought? Plenty, and most of it is real bad news. And Jennifer Roback Morse ought to

Where Are the Prophets to Our Church and Culture?

Nov 10, 2019

Amazing and much-needed prophetic words from the late, great Francis Schaeffer:

The good news is this: when the times get the darkest, God will raise up prophets to confront the situation, speak to his people, and declare much-needed truth. But

This new book on the whole armour of God is well worth reading:

Thirty years ago the Berlin Wall came crashing down, as did the menace of Soviet Communism. It involved a monumental struggle of ideas and of nations, but

The Dynamics of Spiritual Life

Oct 26, 2019

This older book on renewal and reformation is still well worth reading:

My title might have a nice ring to it, but believers who have been around for a while will recall seeing it elsewhere. Forty years ago a very

Philosophy: A Guide For Christians

Oct 20, 2019

Christians should be interested in philosophy. Here are 22 books that make that case:

I realise that by using the ‘P’ word I may have lost the great majority of my Christian audience. They may be asking, “What? Philosophy? Why

September 11, Terrorism, and Memory

Oct 7, 2019

These two new books on 9/11 are must reads:

The main problem with the plea to “never forget” is that we invariably do. Our memory is poor, and we easily forget things that matter. That is why we must constantly

A Review of Athanasius of Alexandria: His Life and Impact. By Peter Barnes.

Sep 20, 2019

This new book on the great Athanasius is a must read.

Christian Focus, 2019.

Except for keen theologians and hardcore theology buffs, it is unlikely that many would have heard of the Latin phrase, “Athanasius contra mundum” (Athanasius

These books on mighty heaven-sent revival are must reads.

All true Christians long for revival, pray for revival, and love to hear or read about revival. Indeed, studying periods of mighty revival in history is always a rewarding endeavor. It

On Religious Freedom Legislation

Sep 4, 2019

Some thoughts on the religious freedom debate.

As most of you would know by now, a draft bill on religious freedom has been released by the federal government. Last week Attorney-General Christian Porter released the draft bill, and already plenty

A Review of God, Greed, and the (Prosperity) Gospel. By Costi Hinn.

Aug 24, 2019

Zondervan, 2019.

A new book written by Benny Hinn’s nephew on the prosperity gospel is a must read.

Most folks have heard of Benny Hinn, the famous and flamboyant American televangelist. Fewer people have heard of his nephew Costi. He

10 New Books That Make You Think

Aug 2, 2019

These ten new Christian books will certainly make you think – and that’s a good thing!

It is always good to think. If you are a Christian you should know that Jesus commanded us to think. He told us that

The 10 Most Influential Authors

Jul 21, 2019

My title may be just a little bit misleading. What I really want to do in this piece is list the ten authors that have been so very influential in my own life. And I want to just look

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A Review of Against the Darkness. By Graham Cole.

This new volume is certainly worth getting:

A Review of The Quest for Reality and Significance. By David Gooding and John Lennox.

A new series of books on Christian apologetics and worldview analysis is worth being aware of:

A Review of Redemptive Reversals. By G. K. Beale.

A Review of A Change of Affection. By Becket Cook.

You must read about “A Gay Man’s Incredible Story of Redemption”:

Must Read Authors

If you want to know of some recommended authors, here is my list of 70:

A Review of Reenchanting Humanity. By Owen Strachan.

This new book on biblical anthropology is excellent, covering modern matters such as transgenderism:

Dressed for Battle

This new book on the whole armour of God is well worth reading:

The Dynamics of Spiritual Life

This older book on renewal and reformation is still well worth reading:

Philosophy: A Guide For Christians

Christians should be interested in philosophy. Here are 22 books that make that case:

September 11, Terrorism, and Memory

These two new books on 9/11 are must reads:

A Review of Athanasius of Alexandria: His Life and Impact. By Peter Barnes.

This new book on the great Athanasius is a must read.

Revival in Scotland

These books on mighty heaven-sent revival are must reads.

On Religious Freedom Legislation

Some thoughts on the religious freedom debate.

A Review of God, Greed, and the (Prosperity) Gospel. By Costi Hinn.

A new book written by Benny Hinn’s nephew on the prosperity gospel is a must read.

10 New Books That Make You Think

These ten new Christian books will certainly make you think – and that’s a good thing!

The 10 Most Influential Authors

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This new volume is certainly worth getting:

A new series of books on Christian apologetics and worldview analysis is worth being aware of:

You must read about “A Gay Man’s Incredible Story of Redemption”:

If you want to know of some recommended authors, here is my list of 70:

This new book on biblical anthropology is excellent, covering modern matters such as transgenderism:

If you ever wonder why leaders and experts screw up so many things, this should answer your questions:

We all need to avail ourselves of the wisdom and analysis found in this excellent volume:

Amazing and much-needed prophetic words from the late, great Francis Schaeffer:

Rand Paul’s new book on socialism is a must read:

This new book on the whole armour of God is well worth reading:

This older book on renewal and reformation is still well worth reading:

Christians should be interested in philosophy. Here are 22 books that make that case:

These two new books on 9/11 are must reads:

This new book on the great Athanasius is a must read.

These books on mighty heaven-sent revival are must reads.

Some thoughts on the religious freedom debate.

A new book written by Benny Hinn’s nephew on the prosperity gospel is a must read.

These ten new Christian books will certainly make you think – and that’s a good thing!

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