Weekly Recap, April 6

SCIENTISM AND SECULARISM: LEARNING TO RESPOND TO A DANGEROUS IDEOLOGY, by J. P. Moreland

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance By Steve West   About the Author J. P. Moreland (PhD, University of Southern California) is distinguished professor of philosophy at Biola University. He is an author of, contributor to, or editor…

Part 1 of an Interview with Matthew Barrett, author of THE DOCTRINE ON WHICH THE CHURCH STANDS OR FALLS: JUSTIFICATION IN BIBLICAL, THEOLOGICAL, HISTORICAL, AND PASTORAL PERSPECTIVE

An Author Interview from Books At a Glance   The contemporary challenge of the “new perspectives” on Paul and the recent five hundredth anniversary of the Protestant Reformation have fueled a growing interest in the doctrine of justification by faith,…

FINDING FAVOUR IN THE SIGHT OF GOD: A THEOLOGY OF WISDOM LITERATURE, by Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

A Book Review from Books At a Glance Reviewed by William C. Pohl IV   Introduction Richard P. Belcher, Professor of Old Testament and Academic Dean at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC, continues his work in the wisdom literature…

GOD'S LITTLE GUIDEBOOK, by Hazel Scrimshire

A Book Review from Books At a Glance By Kristin Stiles   Even young children are fascinated by mirrors. They enjoy looking at themselves and making funny faces and seeing that reflection show them how they appear. The Bible tells…

Book Notice: INDISPENSABLE: THE BASICS OF CHRISTIAN BELIEF, by David P. Cassidy

A Brief Book Notice from Books at a Glance   The Christian faith involves many different elements: a breathtaking sacrifice, an unshakable hope, a daily fight—and more. Each is critical to our salvation and essential to the shape and purpose…

Book Notice: WORK: ITS PURPOSE, DIGNITY, AND TRANSFORMATION, by Daniel M. Doriani

A Brief Book Notice from Books at a Glance   Whether you're teaching children in a preschool, operating a cash register at a fast-food restaurant, or performing complex surgeries in emergency situations, you have the power to change the world.…

Book Notice: HOW SHALL THEY HEAR? WHY NON-PREACHERS NEED TO KNOW WHAT PREACHING IS, by Ryan M. McGraw

A Brief Book Notice from Books at a Glance   The author s aim in this book is to reach non-preachers with a message about the importance of preaching, but in doing so he has written a book which will…