Weekly Recap, March 23
We had quite a few Book Notices this week that you don’t want to miss, as well as a summary of George Eldon Ladd’s excellent CRUCIAL QUESTIONS ABOUT THE KINGDOM OF GOD.
Book Notice: PASSIONS OF THE HEART: BIBLICAL COUNSEL FOR STUBBORN SEXUAL SINS, by John D. Street
A Brief Book Notice from Books at a Glance Enticed by rage, sensuality, or pride, anyone can become caught up in previously unimaginable acts. Experienced biblical counselor John Street takes a hard look at the heart idolatries that lead…
Weekly Recap, March 16
Book Notice: MERE CALVINISM, by Jim Scott Orrick
A Brief Book Notice from Books at a Glance WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT CALVINISM? There are so many misconceptions about Calvinism that it is safe to say that even most Christians do not truly know what it teaches.…
10ofThose
Introducing Jonathan Carswell and 10ofThose Publishing Editor’s Note: We want you to get to know Jonathan Carswell and his excellent work at 10ofThose Publishing. Please take a moment and read his story! Texting, tweeting, scrolling and flicking. Where do…
Book Notice: A MERCIFUL AND FAITHFUL HIGH PRIEST: STUDIES IN THE BOOK OF HEBREWS, by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
A Brief Book Notice from Books At a Glance The book of Hebrews was written to magnify the greatness of our Savior and the importance of the gospel of Jesus Christ, and who better than Martyn Lloyd-Jones to expound…
Book Notice: BROKEN PIECES AND THE GOD WHO MENDS THEM: SCHIZOPHRENIA THROUGH A MOTHER’S EYES, by Simonetta Carr
A Brief Book Notice from Books at a Glance When a son, sister or grandchild begins behaving in unexpected and disturbing ways, family members hope it may simply be a phase. For some, it is instead a lifetime illness…
Weekly Recap, March 9
If you’re going to lose an hour of sleep this weekend, why not do it reading one of these books? (Don’t forget to set your clock forward.)
Book Notice: ONCE FOR ALL DELIVERED TO THE SAINTS: ESSAYS ON THE HISTORY OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN HONOR OF GERALD L. PRIEST, edited by Allen Mickle, Michael A. G. Haykin, Ian Clary, Roy Paul
A Brief Book Notice from Books At a Glance Fred Zaspel We are very pleased to announce the release of this new festschrift in honor of Dr. Gerald Priest. Dr. Priest, who served on the faculty of Detroit Baptist…
Weekly Recap, March 2
Our topics this week are a wide variety, including Reformation history, Christian sexuality, the prayers of a child, and the doctrine of the church.
Book Notice: UNWRAPPED! LIVING THE CHRISTIAN LIFE IN TODAY’S WORLD, by John Blanchard
A Brief Book Notice from Books at a Glance This entirely new book from John Blanchard is a guide to living the Christian life in today's world. It's written for new Christians, but see the commendations below for wider…
Book Notice: 40 FAVORITE HYMNS ON THE CHRISTIAN LIFE: A CLOSER LOOK AT THEIR SPIRITUAL AND POETIC MEANING, by Leland Ryken
A Brief Book Notice from Books At a Glance By Fred Zaspel Some of my favorite devotional reading over the years has been from the hymnal. Back when I was in high school, as I was becoming theologically “aware,”…
Weekly Recap, Feb. 23
Book Notice: THE BOX: ANSWERING THE FAITH OF UNBELIEF, by Craig Biehl
A Brief Book Notice from Books At a Glance By Fred Zaspel I recently had occasion to read this book again, and I was reminded what a helpful book this is for any Christian who might feel threatened by…
Book Notice: TEXTUAL CRITICISM OF THE BIBLE (LEXHAM METHODS SERIES), by Amy Anderson and Wendy Widder
A Brief Book Notice from Books At a Glance By Fred Zaspel This helpful new book is for those of us who work with the Bible’s original languages but feel perhaps a bit in over our head in evaluating…
Book Notice: BASICS OF BIBLICAL HEBREW GRAMMAR: THIRD EDITION, by Gary D. Pratico and Miles V. Van Pelt
A Brief Book Notice from Books at a Glance Clear. Understandable. Carefully organized. Basics of Biblical Hebrew Grammar by Gary D. Pratico and Miles V. Van Pelt is the standard textbook for colleges and seminaries. Since its initial publication…
Weekly Recap, Feb. 9
Book Notice: 2 SAMUEL (REFORMED EXPOSITORY COMMENTARY), by Richard D. Phillips
A Brief Book Notice from Books at a Glance Blessed through God’s anointing, King David binds together a broken nation and gives his people victory—until, distracted, he is overcome by sin. The sword of God’s judgment then falls on…