John, Polycarp, and Irenaeus: A Fascinating Page from Church History
Here is a delightful page from the early church that you will surely enjoy. First, the quick background. Irenaeus (c. 130-200) was a disciple of Polycarp (died c. 155), who, in turn, was a disciple of the apostle John. The…
JESUS CALLING: ENJOYING PEACE IN HIS PRESENCE, Sarah Young
Even if you haven’t read it, it is doubtful that you haven’t heard about it. Though published fully a decade ago the massive popularity of Sarah Young’s Jesus Calling only continues to climb. In its first three years, the book…
Weekly Recap Books At a Glance — 7.19.14
Greetings from Books At a Glance! Here’s a breakdown of all the articles that we published for you this week. Enjoy!
JOB: THE WISDOM OF THE CROSS, by Christopher Ash
First Impressions It’s not every day we see a new commentary on Job, and to see one released with the glowing endorsements that accompany Crossway’s newest addition to their Preaching the Word series is rare indeed. So I was eager…
Weekly Recap July 13
Greetings from Books At a Glance! Here’s a breakdown of all the articles that we published for you this week. Enjoy!
GOSPEL TRANSFORMATION BIBLE from Crossway
The ESV Gospel Transformation Bible, released September 2013 from Crossway, is produced out of the conviction that the Bible is a unified message of God’s grace culminating in Jesus. It is a significant tool to help readers see Christ in…
TOUGH TOPICS: BIBLICAL ANSWERS TO 25 CHALLENGING QUESTIONS
Thankfully, the intended message of the Bible is clear, and readers of virtually any level can easily discern its gospel design. This doctrine – “The Clarity of Scripture” – is one we all hold in common, and we’re eager to…
Crossway’s THEOLOGIANS ON THE CHRISTIAN LIFE series on sale
Crossway's Theologians on the Christian Life On Kindle Sale! Crossway's popular series, Theologians on the Christian Life -- just $1.99 for Kindle users! Schaeffer on the Christian Life: Countercultural Spirituality William Edgar Calvin on the Christian Life:…
Books At a Glance Weekly Recap
Greetings from Books At a Glance! Here’s a breakdown of all the articles that we published for you this week. Enjoy!
The ESV STUDY BIBLE
First published in 2008, the ESV Study Bible received both the ECPA and the World Magazine “Book of the Year” awards. Created to “help people understand the Bible in a deeper way,” the ESV Study Bible combines the most recent evangelical Christian scholarship with…
ONE SIMPLE IDEA: HOW POSITIVE THINKING SHAPED MODERN LIFE, by Mitch Horowitz
“It is a new morning in America.” “Nothing is impossible.” “Be all you can be.” “Just do it.” “Yes we can.” “You are your own potential.” “I think I can, I think I can, I think I can.” “I’m ok,…
Informed and Of Interest
Michael Haykin’s “Remembering Matthew Henry” Al Mohler has a helpful piece on Biblical Theology and the Sexual Crisis Sam Storms on the Christian and Money Joe Carter’s 9 Things You Should Know about Anglicanism Thoughts from Al Mohler and Russell…
Crossway’s Summer Sale!
Crossway’s Summer Sale: “Hear the Word” Audio ESV Old Testament New Testament Gospels Psalms & Proverbs More Knowing the Bible study guides from Crossway Ruth & Esther – booklet or Kindle Psalms – booklet or Kindle Acts – booklet or…
WHY WE BELONG: EVANGELICAL UNITY AND DENOMINATIONAL DIVERSITY, Anthony Chute, Christopher Morgan, and Robert Peterson
A Brief Book Notice from Books At a Glance If you don’t expect a book about inter-denominational unity and denominational distinctives and history to hold your interest, then I suggest you pick up a copy of Why We Belong: Evangelical…
Books At a Glance Weekly Recap 06-21-2014
Greetings from Books At a Glance! Here’s a breakdown of all the articles that we published for you this week. Enjoy!
Items of Interest
Baptism Leon Brown’s helpful bibliography on baptism Tributes to Wm. Lane Tributes to William Lane on the fortieth anniversary of the publication of his commentary on the Gospel of Mark – from Ardel Caneday and J. Ramsey Michaels. Trinity Fred…
WAS JESUS REALLY BORN OF A VIRGIN? by Brandon D. Crowe
We have already made mention (here and here) of P&R’s Christian Answers to Hard Questions series. As the title implies, each booklet takes up a single question of fundamental significance to the Christian faith that faces challenges in today’s public…
Worth Reading
25 Facts on the Importance of Fathers Eugene Merrill speaks about Jesus and Atonement in the Old Testament Andy Naselli provides a nice overview of John Frame’s Selected Shorter Writings Some moving thoughts from Tim Challies, Setting Up My Kids…