Born into a privileged home of a London doctor in 1921, John Stott was not destined to be a pastor or theologian. His father had served in the British Army and had different ambitions for his son. However, Stott was ordained into the ministry in 1945. The church where he would first serve would be … Continue reading John Stott on the Christian Life
R. C. Sproul: A Life is a great biography and honors well the legacy of a man who was beloved by many. Stephen Nichols does an excellent job of telling the story and continuously point the reader to the true hero: Jesus. Continue reading Sproul Exemplified Living Coram Deo
Understanding the biblical narrative is crucial to proper biblical interpretation. For many, the Bible is a collection of loosely related religious writings that have little or nothing to do wit the others in the canon. In truth, however, each of the sixty-six books of the biblical canon tell one big story that is revealed throughout … Continue reading Book Review: Covenant Theology
Charles Haddon Spurgeon, the Baptist pastor from the mid-late nineteenth century, has grown in popularity in recent years. His popularity has grown particularly among young reformed evangelicals who look to him and seek to emulate his pastoral example. He rose to prominence in his own day and became what would be called today a “celebrity … Continue reading Spurgeon on the Christian Life
The Protestant Reformation of the sixteenth century was a pivotal point in Church History. The effects of this movement are still felt today. Through the work of the Holy Spirit and the faithfulness of the reformers, this period recovered many biblical ideals that were lost in the preceding centuries. Among these were the authority of … Continue reading Book Review: Counseling Under the Cross
Does the Reformation still matter? I suppose a better question is, does reformed theology still matter? Does it still have a place in the Twenty First Century’s theological landscape? Many Christians are not familiar with names such as Luther, Calvin, Zwingli, or Tyndale. Even more, they are not familiar with the theological truths they championed … Continue reading Reformation Theology: A Systematic Summary me
This year marks the 500th anniversary of the official start of the Protestant reformation when on October 31, 1517 Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses on the castle church door in Wittenburg. Although reformation ideas had been circulating long before Luther (think Jon Hus and Joh Wicliffe to name a few), he kickstarted one of … Continue reading 500 Years of the Reformation
What is the gospel? The gospel is the central teaching of the Bible and Christian life, what the Apostle Paul called the “first importance” (1 Corinthains 15:3). Namely, it is the good news of Jesus’ life, death, burial, and resurrection. Theologically, it is the way in which sinners can come to have a relationship with … Continue reading Book Review: Gospel Fluency
Human beings are not simple creatures. We are a complex web of what we think, what we believe, and how we behave. All three aspects of the human experience affect how we relate to God, ourselves, others, and our circumstances. In personal ministry and faith based counseling, these aspects must be kept in mind, because … Continue reading Book Review: The Dynamic Heart in Daily Life
I love it when the Lord uses a book to speak straight to my heart the exact words I need to hear at a particular time. Some time back I was in a used book store here in Birmingham when a book caught my eye. The title was Called: My Journey to C.S. Lewis’ House … Continue reading Learning to Pursue the Caller and Not the Calling
Ministry is hard! It is tiresome, demanding, never ending work that requires a great deal of sacrifice. If you are in ministry or have been in ministry you know exactly what I am talking about. But all too often the journey in ministry brings an unexpected detour due to burnout. For folks in ministry, the … Continue reading Book Review: Zeal Without Burnout
God’s Word is essential to personal spiritual growth. The psalmist writes “Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.” (Psalm 119:105, NLT). It is not only the way through which believers get to know God, but it is the way through which God leads believers through life. This … Continue reading Book Review: NLT Guys Slimeline Bible
