Category Archives: Books

Wax, Trevin. Counterfeit Gospels: Rediscovering the Good News in a World of False Hope. Moody: Chicago, 2011. In the epilogue, author Trevin Wax states his goal of the book by saying, “I pray this book will not be seen as … Continue reading →

Leeman, Jonathan. The Church and the Surprising Offense of God’s Love: Reintroducing the Doctrines of Church Membership and Discipline. Crossway: Wheaton, 2010. Church membership and discipline are two topics that aren’t given priority in many churches. In fact, over the … Continue reading →

DeYoung, Kevin, ed. Don’t Call it a Comeback: The Old Faith For a New Day. Crossway: Wheaton, 2011. Kevin DeYoung has become one of my favorite writers and theologians in our culture. It is hard to find someone who thinks … Continue reading →

Leeman, Jonathan. Reverberation: How God’s Word Brings Light, Freedom, and Action to His People. Moody: Chicago, 2011. Concerning the Word of God in the context of the local church, Leeman says, “Picture it this way. The evangelist or the preacher … Continue reading →

Lawrence, Michael. Biblical Theology in the Life of the Church: A Guide for Ministry. Crossway: Wheaton, 2010. Biblical Theology in the Life of the Church by Michael Lawrence is another excellent addition from IX Marks Ministries for the people of … Continue reading →

Gordon, T. David. Why Johnny Can’t Preach: The Media Have Shaped the Messengers. P&R: Phillipsburgh, 2009. In Gordon’s opinion, less then 30 percent of those who are ordained to the Christian ministry can preach an even mediocre sermon. The subtitle … Continue reading →

DeYoung, Kevin. Just Do Something: A Liberating Approach to FindingGod’s Will, Or How to Make a Decision Without Dreams, Visions, Fleeces, Impressions, Open Doors, Random Bible Verses, Casting Lots, Live Shivers, Writing in the Sky, etc. Chicago: Moody, 2009. Concerning … Continue reading →

Dempster, Stephen G. Dominion and Dynasty: A theology of the Hebrew Bible. InterVarsity Press: Downers Grove, 2003. Dominion and Dynasty by Stephen G. Dempster is another great edition in the New Studies in Biblical Theology edited by D.A. Carson. Dempster … Continue reading →

Platt, David. Radical: Taking Back Your Faith From the American Dream. Colorado Springs: Multnomah, 2010. Radical, a New York Times Bestseller by David Platt lives up to its title in many ways. The practical subtitle states: “Taking Back Your Faith … Continue reading →

Brauns, Chris. When the Word Leads Your Pastoral Search: Biblical Principles & Practices to Guide Your Search. Chicago: Moody, 2011. Many churches today are looking for a pastor. And, for many of these churches, this process is too familiar. I … Continue reading →