Takeaway: There are no quick fixes for spiritual growth. Growth happens as a result of interaction with the church. That is how God set it up. This is a book that should be read by every seminary student. I have not read a better book on why the church is important to spiritual growth. Purchase … Read more
Takeaway: Long books like this have their weaknesses. Purchase Links: Hardback, Paperback, Kindle Edition, Audible.com Audiobook (If purchasing, you want to think about paperback or audiobook. Kindle is the most expensive option at $29.99) MacCullouch already has written a very well respected book on the Reformation (800 pages by itself). And frankly there is not … Read more
Takeaway: Whether you agree with him or not, Calvin is one of those theologians that everyone should know about. Calvin was not nearly as Calvinist as many of his followers. I consider myself an armchair theologian. And when I received a $10 promotional coupon in my Audible account, I found two books that were cheap … Read more
Takeaway: The relationship of the church to the government is important. Purchase Links: Hardback, Paperback, Kindle Edition, Audible.com Audiobook (If purchasing, you want to think about paperback or audiobook. Kindle is the most expensive option at $29.99) I do not know much about the Eastern Orthodox church. So it is hard to make many educated … Read more
Takeaway: Attempts to present a pastoral understanding of Bonhoeffer to the lay person. Not sure it accomplishes it. And the audio was off putting. So read, don’t listen. Bonhoeffer is a hero to many, but few people actually read much more than Life Together or Cost of Discipleship. Bonhoeffer is not always easy to read. … Read more
Takeaway: The way we support our thinkers and ‘do theology’ makes a big difference to the way that theology is done. Purchase Links: Hardback, Paperback, Kindle Edition, Audible.com Audiobook (If purchasing, you want to think about paperback or audiobook. Kindle is the most expensive option at $29.99) Around 1000 there was a rise in a … Read more
Takeaway: Grace is in short supply in the world, but as Christians we have been given Grace and should be leaders in giving grace. Purchase Links: Kindle Edition, Hardback (Hardback is currently cheaper.) This is a book that I think almost everyone with a kindle should pick up. It is short, most people will read it … Read more
Takeaway: Unintended consequences are myriad. Purchase Links: Hardback, Paperback, Kindle Edition, Audible.com Audiobook (If purchasing, you want to think about paperback or audiobook. Kindle is the most expensive option at $29.99) I am probably taking more time talking about this book than most people really want. (And frankly, I often do not read multi-part posts of … Read more
Takeaway: All theology is really a responsive theology to the conditions around us. Purchase Links: Hardback, Paperback, Kindle Edition, Audible.com Audiobook (If purchasing, you want to think about paperback or audiobook. Kindle is the most expensive option at $29.99) The next section of this book switches back to the rise of the western church as … Read more
Takeaway: The story keeps moving. I like the humor as much or better than the first. Not a stand alone book. Purchase Links: Paperback, Kindle Edition, Kindle Edition of Ultimate (all five books) – Ultimate is only $9.17 while each individual book is $6.29. I am slowly working my way through the five books in … Read more