Weekly Recap September 17, 2016

YOU ARE WHAT YOU LOVE: THE SPIRITUAL POWER OF HABIT, by James K. A. Smith

A Brief Book Summary from Books at a Glance Author Notes James K.A. Smith (Ph.D., Villanova University) is professor of philosophy at Calvin College, where he also holds the Gary and Henrietta Myker Chair in Applied Reformed Theology and Worldview.…

Interview with Chris Bruno, author of THE WHOLE STORY OF THE BIBLE IN 16 VERSES

You’ve probably learned by now that the Bible tells a story. It’s not just a collection of many stories – it is itself a story, from beginning to end. And until we understand that story we really don’t get what…

THE CHURCH: A THEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL ACCOUNT, by Gerald Bray

Reviewed by Ben Rogers Introduction I know of no book quite like Gerald’s Bray excellent new work entitled The Church: A Theological and Historical Account. It contains a remarkable mix of biblical exposition, church history, historical theology, and pastoral wisdom,…

Sanctification, Regeneration, and Renewal

Editor’s Note:  We have mentioned previously our appreciation for David Peterson’s excellent work, Possessed By God and the important corrective it provides. We asked if he could provide us with a brief summary-explanation of his argument regarding sanctification particularly as…