Covenant Theology: Biblical, Theological, and Historical Perspectives Edited by Guy Prentiss Waters, J. Nicholas Reid, and John R. Muether. Crossway (Wheaton, IL), 2020. When I encountered Reformed, covenantal theology as a young Christian, I found it initially challenging and even confusing. Much of my difficulty lay in the dispensational fragmentation of the Bible I had […]
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ennui – a feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement. lethargy – a lack of energy and enthusiasm. dispirited – having lost enthusiasm and hope; disheartened. Just looking at these words is enough to put you in a mood! But I suspect that many of us are struggling some […]
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Following are some article excerpts I thought worth keeping track of… sort of a Commonplace Book entry. If you are unfamiliar with the concept of a Commonplace Book, you can quickly get the general idea on Google. I came across it from Douglas Wilson. To ask questions about the context of an action is not […]
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Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution by Carl R. Trueman; Foreword by Rod Dreher. Copyright © 2020 by Carl R. Trueman. Published by Crossway, Wheaton, Illinois An incredible book! Carl Trueman clearly and forcefully connects a lot of dots for understanding the modern self. He explains the roots, development, and […]
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ESV Expository Commentary, Volume IV: Ezra – Job Editors: Iain M. Duguid, James M. Hamilton Jr., Jay Sklar Authors: W. Brian Aucker (Ezra and Nehemiah), Eric Ortlund (Esther), Douglas Sean O’Donnell (Job) Crossway: Wheaton, IL, 2020 Among the several criteria by which I select a commentary is the academic and literary pedigree and track record […]
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An Introduction to John Owen: A Christian Vision for Every Stage of Life by Crawford Gribben; Crossway, Wheaton, 2020 Crawford Gribben has already written a biography of John Owen (John Owen and Puritanism: Experiences of Defeat, 2016). In this work, Gribben seeks to give insight into Owen’s ministry to the spiritual lives of those who […]
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You probably have favorite sections or verses of the Bible that you lean on for many different reasons and in differing circumstances. Today, I am posting one of mine, simply for reflection and encouragement on this quiet Sunday afternoon. These thoughts come to mind— If we are focused on the temporal, we will miss the […]
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One Assembly: Rethinking the Multisite and Multiservice Church Models Jonathon Leeman | Crossway, 2020 One assembly—one church. Two assemblies—two churches. Simple and straightforward. Biblical and effective. Jonathon Leeman presents a careful and studied argument that each and every physical gathering of a local church is “an outpost or embassy of heaven,” wherein “the church gathering […]
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Finding the Right Hills to Die On: The Case for Theological Triage Gavin Ortlund | Crossway, 2020 What distinguishes a doctrine or theological issue as essential? What marks a doctrine as secondary? Or trivial? Surely, even when we insist on the importance of truth, not all doctrines are worth the same energy and time and […]
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The New Normal
What is the “new normal”?
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