THE PRODIGAL GOD: RECOVERING THE HEART OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH, by Timothy Keller
About the Author Timothy Keller is the pastor of the Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Manhattan. He is the author of numerous books and is a popular speaker and Christian leader. Introduction The Prodigal God looks at the Parable of…
Summary of BOUND FOR THE PROMISED LAND: THE LAND PROMISE IN GOD'S REDEMPTIVE PLAN, by Oren Martin
About the Author Oren R. Martin (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is Assistant Professor of Christian Theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Boyce College, Louisville, Kentucky. Introduction This book is part of the New Studies in Biblical…
SANCTIFICATION: EXPLORATIONS IN THEOLOGY AND PRACTICE, ed. Kelly Kapic
About the Editor Kelly M. Kapic is professor of theological studies at Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, Georgia. He is the author or editor of nine books. Overview This book is a collection of essays on various theological, historical, and…
MIRACLES: A PRELIMINARY STUDY, by C. S. Lewis
Editor’s Note: As we mentioned recently, some have requested that along with newer titles we routinely summarize we might also summarize some of the more notable books from previous generations. C.S. Lewis is ever popular, and we were not surprised…
GOD'S FOREVER FAMILY: THE JESUS PEOPLE MOVEMENT IN AMERICA, by Larry Eskridge
A “Bonus” Summary-Review by Michael Plato Though born in the 1970s, I never really knew the decade. My personal comprehension being no more than a few vague visual impressions and emotions. One of these early memories is of the “Jesus…
THE HOLE IN OUR HOLINESS: FILLING THE GAP BETWEEN GOSPEL PASSION AND THE PURSUIT OF GODLINESS, by Kevin DeYoung
About the Author Kevin DeYoung (MDiv, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary) is senior pastor at University Reformed Church in East Lansing, Michigan. He blogs at the Gospel Coalition and has authored or coauthored numerous books such as Just Do Something, Why We’re…
FINDING TRUTH: FIVE PRINCIPLES FOR UNMASKING ATHEISM, SECULARISM, AND OTHER GOD SUBSTITUTES, by Nancy Pearcey
About the Author Nancy Pearcey is a Christian intellectual and award-winning author who has taught extensively on Christianity, truth, worldviews, and culture. She is professor and scholar in residence at Houston Baptist University. Introduction In this book Nancy Pearcey presents…
MERE CHRISTIANITY, by C. S. Lewis
Editor’s Note: Some have requested that along with newer titles we summarize some of the more notable books from previous generations. C.S. Lewis seems never to lose popularity, and we were not surprised to hear his works suggested. So today…
COVENANT AND COMMANDMENT: WORKS, OBEDIENCE, AND FAITHFULNESS IN THE CHRISTIAN LIFE, by Bradley G. Green
About the Author Bradley G. Green (PhD, Theology, Baylor University) is associate professor of Christian studies at Union University. His varied background includes serving as Latin instructor and Sunday school teacher, and he has written a number of articles for…
CHRIST AND CULTURE REVISITED, by D. A. Carson
A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance About the Author D. A. Carson is research professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, Illinois. He has written or edited more than fifty other books, including The…
THERE IS A GOD: HOW THE WORLD'S MOST NOTORIOUS ATHEIST CHANGED HIS MIND, by Antony Flew
About the Author: Antony Flew was the world’s leading philosophical proponent of atheism during the second half of the 20th Century. He lectured around the world and wrote many seminal works about atheism and the existence of God. After six…
THE WORD OF GOD AND THE MIND OF MAN, by Ronald Nash
About the Author Ronald Nash was a Christian philosopher and professor. He was the author of more than thirty books. Introduction In this book Ronald Nash tackles the philosophical and theological issues that cluster around revelation, language, and truth.…
THE FUTURE OF JUSTIFICATION: A RESPONSE TO N. T. WRIGHT, by John Piper
About the Author John Piper (DTheol, University of Munich) is teacher and founder of desiringGod.org and chancellor of Bethlehem College and Seminary. He served for 33 years as pastor at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis and is author of…
WOMEN, SLAVES, AND THE GENDER DEBATE: A COMPLEMENTARIAN RESPONSE TO THE REDEMPTIVE-MOVEMENT HERMENEUTIC, by Benjamin Reaoch
About the Author Dr. Benjamin Reaoch is pastor of Three Rivers Grace Church in Pittsburgh, PA. He is a graduate of Wheaton College, with advanced degrees from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Overview Providing a combination of exegetical study and…
ADVANCING TRINITARIAN THEOLOGY: EXPLORATIONS IN CONSTRUCTIVE DOGMATICS, ed. by Oliver Crisp and Fred Sanders
About the Editors Oliver D Crisp (PhD, King’s College, London) is professor of systematic theology at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. He is author of numerous books in analytic and systematic theology. Fred Sanders (PhD, Graduate Theological Union)…
THE COMMUNITY OF JESUS: A THEOLOGY OF THE CHURCH, ed. by Kendell Easley and Christopher Morgan
About the Editors Kendell H. Easley is professor of Biblical Studies and director of the School of Theology and Missions graduate programs at the Stephen Olford Center at Union University in Memphis, Tennessee. Christopher W. Morgan is dean and…