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A TREATISE ON THE PREDESTINATION OF THE SAINTS, by Saint Augustine

A Brief “Bonus” Book Summary from Books At a Glance By Todd Scacewater   Just as Paul had to write about the same topic more than once (Phil 3:1), so I am not bothered by writing again to you, dear…

BIBLICAL THEOLOGY: HOW THE CHURCH FAITHFULLY TEACHES THE GOSPEL, by Nick Roark and Robert Cline

A Brief Book Summary from Books at a Glance By Mark Baker   About the Authors Nick Roark (MDiv, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) is the pastor of Franconia Baptist Church in Alexandria, Virginia. Robert Cline is the managing director for…

ON GRACE AND FREE WILL, by St. Augustine

A Brief “Bonus” Summary from Books At a Glance By Todd Scacewater     To Valentine and the monks with him: Because there are some who defend the free will of human beings to the extent that they destroy the…

NATURE'S CASE FOR GOD: A BRIEF BIBLICAL ARGUMENT, by John M. Frame

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance By Steve West   About the Author John Frame is a Christian scholar who has written numerous important books in the areas of theology, philosophy, apologetics, and ethics.   Introduction This…

ON NATURE AND GRACE, by St. Augustine

A Brief “Bonus” Summary from Books At a Glance By Todd Scacewater   My dear sons, Timasius and James, I read the book you sent me quickly and found in it a man aflame with zeal against those who ought…

THE FORGOTTEN CHURCH: WHY RURAL MINISTRY MATTERS FOR EVERY CHURCH IN AMERICA, by Glenn Daman

A Brief Book Summary from Books at a Glance By Joshua Keith Smith   Overview In the Forgotten Church, Glenn Daman addresses the lacuna of pastoral and academic works dedicated to the improvement and betterment of the small rural churches…

A TREATISE ON THE GRACE OF CHRIST AND ORIGINAL SIN, by St. Augustine

A Brief “Bonus” Summary from Books At a Glance By Todd Scacewater   Book One: The Grace of Christ I am happy to hear of your good health, Albina, Pinianus, and Melania, and received your letter. I dictated these answers…

ETHICS: APPROACHING MORAL DECISIONS, by Arthur F. Holmes

A Brief Book Summary from Books at a Glance By Greg Cochran   About the Author Arthur F. Holmes (Ph.D., Northwestern) taught for many years in the philosophy department at Wheaton College and is the author or editor of a…

THE NECESSITY OF ETHICAL ABSOLUTES, by Erwin Lutzer

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance     About the Author Erwin Lutzer was the Senior Pastor of Moody Church for three-and-a-half decades. He has written numerous books that have been widely distributed.   Introduction This book…

SAVING LEONARDO: A CALL TO RESIST THE SECULAR ASSAULT ON MIND, MORALS, AND MEANING, by Nancy Pearcey

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance By Steve West   About the Author Nancy Pearcey is a Christian intellectual who has lectured widely and has published several influential books in the areas of Christian worldview and society.…

FAITH COMES BY HEARING: A RESPONSE TO INCLUSIVISM, by Christopher W. Morgan and Robert A. Peterson, eds.

A “Bonus” Book Summary from Books At a Glance By Benjamin J. Montoya   Chapter 1:  INTRODUCTION by Robert A. Peterson What is the eternal destiny of the person who, through no fault of their own, never hears the gospel…

WILLING TO BELIEVE: UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE OF THE HUMAN WILL IN SALVATION, by R. C. Sproul

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance By Benjamin Montoya   Introduction When we say words like “freewill,” what do we mean? Well, as the answer to many questions goes, it depends on with whom you speak. In…

DIVINE ORIGIN OF THE BIBLE, by B. B. Warfield

A Brief “Bonus” Summary from Books At a Glance   In his “The Divine Origin of the Bible” B. B. Warfield makes inquiry into the question of how to give account for the Bible. What ultimate factor gives adequate explanation…

RIGHTEOUS BY PROMISE: A BIBLICAL THEOLOGY OF CIRCUMCISION, by Karl Deenick

A Brief Book Summary from Books at a Glance By Mark Baker   About the Author Karl Deenick is Senior Pastor of the Branch Christian Church, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia. He is also a guest lecturer at the Reformed Theological College,…

RACE AND CULTURE: A WORLD VIEW, by Thomas Sowell

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance By Benjamin Montoya   Editor’s Note With this “Bonus” Book Summary we continue giving attention to contemporary cultural concerns.   About the Author Thomas Sowell has taught economics at a number of…

HOW DOES THE NEW TESTAMENT USE THE OLD TESTAMENT?: A SURVEY OF THE MAJOR VIEWS, by Michael J. Vlach

A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance By Benjamin Montoya   About the Author Michael J. Vlach, Ph.D., is Professor of Theology at The Master’s Seminary in Sun Valley, California.   Introduction How does the NT use the…