Takeaway: This might better be called ‘Against a strong version of TULIP’ Against Calvinism is part of a two book series that try to present the arguments For Calvinism (my review) and Against Calvinism with as much grace and humility possible. Roger Olson (Against) and Michael Horton (For) introduce one another’s books and it seems … Read more
Summary: A teen leaves home to fix a problem he created and stumbles of a task to save the kingdom from a great evil. This blog is not going to become a young adult fantasy book review blog. But I am enjoying re-reading some of the books of my childhood. There will be some more … Read more
Takeaway: Forgiveness is supremely important (chapter 5 is probably worth the price of the book.) Purchase Links: Hardcover (with DVD), Kindle Edition, Audible.com Audiobook Wright, after the horrors of Sept 11, the 2004 tsunami, Katrina and the 2005 Kashmir area earthquakes set aside his intent to write a book on atonement and instead wrote a book about … Read more
Takeaway: There are many false narratives that detract us from the real God. Purchase Links: Hardcover, Kindle Edition, Audible.com Audiobook The Good and Beautiful God is the first in a three book series that is intended to be read as a group, particularly in a group context. I am reading them by myself, but … Read more
Takeaway: A unique, and useful overview of what theology is about. More of introduction to the study of theology and Christian thought than introduction to theology itself. It is a rare book on theology that includes a section on theological jokes. I have to admit that while I thought some of them were fairly funny, … Read more
Takeaway: We cannot be 50 percent truth and 50 percent grace. We have to be 100 percent truth and 100 percent grace. Purchase Links: Hardcover, Kindle Edition, Audible.com Audiobook I am trying to read about how to properly disagree as Christian (I am giving a talk about this in September). I have several good short … Read more
Takeaway: Very few topics get more to the heart of Christian love and community more than racial, class and economic reconciliation. Purchase Links: Paperback, Kindle Edition I first heard about John Perkins in the spring of 1992 as I was preparing for a summer missions trip with Wheaton College. We read one of his books (cannot … Read more
Takeaway: We should pay attention to sin and spend time thinking about whether we are focusing more on loving the world or loving God. Purchase Links: Hardcover, Kindle Edition, christianaudio.com MP3 Audiobook It is hard to review a book on worldliness. Not nearly as hard as writing one, but still hard. The tension is viewing … Read more
Takeaway: One of the most inaccurate titles ever. Actually a series of letters to lay Christians working around the world. Purchase Links: Hardcover, Audible.com Audiobook This is a book that I picked up because it was free on Audible (I think it was given away to commemorate his death.) Obviously I did not get right to … Read more
Takeaway: A overview of a diverse theological part of the church. A bit heavy on the theological language if it really is intended for an introduction. Best part is the short Q&A in the appendix section. I picked this book up when it was free for kindle a couple weeks ago. I decided to intentionally … Read more