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THE WORKS OF JOHN OWEN, VOLUME 10: THE DEATH OF CHRIST, PART 3, by John Owen

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance by Steve West   Editor’s Note:  Most of our readers will already be at least somewhat acquainted with John Owen (1616-1683), “the prince of Puritans,” but it is not likely that…

"WORSHIP UNDER THE WORD," Chapter 1 in WORSHIP BY THE BOOK, edited by D. A. Carson

A “Bonus” Chapter Summary from Books At a Glance by Steve West   Preparing a theology of worship is a difficult, nuanced task. Currently, in the West, worship music, styles, and service components generate debate and division. Cultural, historical, and…

WHAT JESUS DEMANDS FROM THE WORLD, by John Piper

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance by Kirsten Birkett   About the Author John Stephen Piper (born January 11, 1946) is a Reformed theologian, pastor, and chancellor of Bethlehem College & Seminary in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Piper taught biblical studies at Bethel University for six years…

THE WORKS OF JOHN OWEN, VOLUME 10: THE DEATH OF CHRIST, PART 2, by John Owen

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance by Steve West   Editor’s Note:  Most of our readers will already be at least somewhat acquainted with John Owen (1616-1683), “the prince of Puritans,” but it is not likely that…

THE CHALLENGE FROM PLURALISM TO PREACHING THE GOSPEL, by D. A. Carson

A Brief Article Summary from Books At a Glance by Steve West   Note: You can access the entire article here.   Summary There is a large cluster of complicated and intertwined issues concerning postmodernism and pluralism in our society…

KNOWING CHRISTIANITY, by J. I. Packer

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance by Kirsten Birkett   About the Author J. I. Packer was Professor of Theology at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia. He was the author of many bestselling books including Knowing…

THE WORKS OF JOHN OWEN, VOLUME 10: THE DEATH OF CHRIST, PART 1, by John Owen

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance by Steve West   Editor’s Note:  Most of our readers will already be at least somewhat acquainted with John Owen (1616-1683), “the prince of Puritans,” but it is not likely that…

REFLECTIONS ON SALVATION AND JUSTIFICATION IN THE NEW TESTAMENT, by D. A. Carson

A Brief Article Summary from Books At a Glance by Steve West Note: You can access the entire article here.   Summary   This paper was first presented at an informal gathering of evangelical and Roman Catholic scholars, and it…

GOD HAS SPOKEN, by J. I. Packer

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance by Kirsten Birkett   Contents Introduction The Lost Word God’s Word Spoken (I) God’s Word Spoken (II) God’s Word Written God’s Word Heard Appendix I: The Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy…

THE WORKS OF JOHN OWEN, VOLUME 9: SERMONS TO THE CHURCH, PART 3, by John Owen

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance by Steve West   Editor’s Note:  Most of our readers will already be at least somewhat acquainted with John Owen (1616-1683), “the prince of Puritans,” but it is not likely that…

A QUEST FOR GODLINESS: THE PURITAN VISION OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE, by J. I. Packer

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance by Kirsten Birkett   Contents 1. Introduction The Puritans in Profile 2. Why We Need the Puritans 3. Puritanism as a Movement of Revival 4. The Practical Writings of the English…

THE WORKS OF JOHN OWEN, VOLUME 9: SERMONS TO THE CHURCH, PART 2, by John Owen

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance by Steve West   Editor’s Note:  Most of our readers will already be at least somewhat acquainted with John Owen (1616-1683), “the prince of Puritans,” but it is not likely that…

A PASSION FOR HOLINESS, by J. I. Packer

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance by Kirsten Birkett   About the Author J. I. Packer was Professor of Theology at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia. He was the author of many bestselling books including Knowing…

THE WORKS OF JOHN OWEN, VOLUME 9: SERMONS TO THE CHURCH, PART 1, by John Owen

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance by Steve West   Editor’s Note:  Most of our readers will already be at least somewhat acquainted with John Owen (1616-1683), “the prince of Puritans,” but it is not likely that…

THE HOLY SPIRIT (THEOLOGY FOR THE PEOPLE OF GOD), by Gregg R. Allison and Andreas J. Köstenberger

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance by Mark Baker   About the Authors Gregg Allison serves as professor of Christian Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has written many books including Historical Theology and Strangers…

THE WORKS OF JOHN OWEN, VOLUME 8: SERMONS TO THE NATION, PART 3, by John Owen

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance by Steve West   Editor’s Note:  Most of our readers will already be at least somewhat acquainted with John Owen (1616-1683), “the prince of Puritans,” but it is not likely that…