SATURATE: BEING DISCIPLES OF JESUS IN THE EVERYDAY STUFF OF LIFE, by Jeff Vanderstelt
About the Author Jeff Vanderstelt is the visionary leader for the Soma Family of Churches and the lead teaching pastor at Doxa Church in Bellevue, Washington. Brief Summary Vanderstelt present a case for all-life ministry and discipleship in deep…
Summary of THE SON OF GOD AND THE NEW CREATION by Graeme Goldsworthy
About the Author Graeme Goldsworthy (PhD, Union Presbyterian Seminary) served as a lecturer in biblical theology, Old Testament, and hermeneutics at Moore Theological College in Sydney, Australia. He is the author of numerous books, including According to Plan; Preaching the…
THE PROBLEM OF GOOD: WHEN THE WORLD SEEMS FINE WITHOUT GOD, ed. D. Marion Clark
About the Editor D. Marion Clark (M.Div. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary) served as executive minister of Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia for sixteen years and has edited two previous books. Overview The contributors of this volume address the difficulty of…
THE INFINITE MERIT OF CHRIST: THE GLORY OF CHRIST'S OBEDIENCE IN THE THEOLOGY OF JONATHAN EDWARDS, by Craig Biehl
A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance by Steve West About the Author: Craig Biehl holds a Ph.D. in Systematic Theology from Westminster Theological Seminary and has published several books. Introduction This book carefully expounds Jonathan Edwards’ view…
DEATH BEFORE THE FALL: BIBLICAL LITERALISM AND THE PROBLEM OF ANIMAL SUFFERING, by Ronald Osborn
Death before the Fall grew out of a series of articles published in the online progressive Seventh-Day Adventist Spectrum Magazine (2010-2011). The further readers proceed into the book, the more apparent it becomes that it originated as many independently written…
HANDBOOK ON THE NEW TESTAMENT USE OF THE OLD TESTAMENT: EXEGESIS AND INTERPRETATION, by Gregory K. Beale
About the Author Gregory Beale is J. Gresham Machen Chair of New Testament and Biblical Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, PA. Since his dissertation on the use of Daniel in Revelation, Beale has been writing on the New Testament…
Summary of ENGENDERED: GOD'S GIFT OF GENDER DIFFERENCES IN RELATIONSHIP, by Sam Andreades
A Brief Book Summary from Books At a Glance About the Author Sam A. Andreades is senior pastor of Faith Reformed Presbyterian Church in Quarryville, Pennsylvania. Previously, he was a pastor for ten and a half years in Greenwich Village, New…
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…