Book Notice: ROMANS (ZONDERVAN EXEGETICAL COMMENTARY ON THE NEW TESTAMENT), by Frank S. Thielman
A Brief Book Notice from Books at a Glance This series is designed for those who know biblical languages. It is written primarily for the pastor and Bible teacher, not for the scholar. That is, the aim is not…
Book Notice: I SAW THE LORD: A BIBLICAL THEOLOGY OF VISION, by Abner Chou
A Brief Book Notice from Books At a Glance Fred Zaspel Someone just recently pointed me to this book – a delightful survey / synopsis of the visions of Isaiah, Ezekiel, Daniel, Paul, and John. Contents 1 Introduction…
Book Notice: UNTANGLING EMOTIONS: “GOD’S GIFT OF EMOTIONS,” by J. Alasdair Groves and Winston T. Smith
A Brief Book Notice from Books at a Glance Our emotions are complex. Some of us seem able to ignore our feelings, while others feel controlled by them. But most of us would admit that we don’t always know…
Book Notice: DARK CLOUDS, DEEP MERCY: DISCOVERING THE GRACE OF LAMENT, by Mark Vroegop
A Brief Book Notice from Books at a Glance Lament is how you live between the poles of a hard life and trusting God's goodness. Lament is how we bring our sorrow to God--but it is a neglected dimension…
Weekly Recap, April 6
Book Notice: HOW SHALL THEY HEAR? WHY NON-PREACHERS NEED TO KNOW WHAT PREACHING IS, by Ryan M. McGraw
A Brief Book Notice from Books at a Glance The author s aim in this book is to reach non-preachers with a message about the importance of preaching, but in doing so he has written a book which will…
Book Notice: INDISPENSABLE: THE BASICS OF CHRISTIAN BELIEF, by David P. Cassidy
A Brief Book Notice from Books at a Glance The Christian faith involves many different elements: a breathtaking sacrifice, an unshakable hope, a daily fight—and more. Each is critical to our salvation and essential to the shape and purpose…
Book Notice: WORK: ITS PURPOSE, DIGNITY, AND TRANSFORMATION, by Daniel M. Doriani
A Brief Book Notice from Books at a Glance Whether you're teaching children in a preschool, operating a cash register at a fast-food restaurant, or performing complex surgeries in emergency situations, you have the power to change the world.…
Weekly Recap, March 30
We hope you had a lovely first week of Spring!
Book Notice: REMAINING FAITHFUL IN MINISTRY: 9 ESSENTIAL CONVICTIONS FOR EVERY PASTOR, by John MacArthur
A Brief Book Notice from Books at a Glance Perhaps no one else has ever faced as much hardship, opposition, or relentless suffering as the apostle Paul. And yet, through it all, Paul stood firm in Christ and remained…
Book Notice: THE WESTMINSTER SHORTER CATECHISM, by Kevin Bidwell
A Brief Book Notice from Books at a Glance The Westminster Standards are more than 370 years old, and yet they are undiminished in their importance for the people of God. Why this separate issue of the Shorter Catechism? It…
Book Notice: IF GOD IS SO GOOD, WHY ARE THINGS SO BAD?, by Melvin Tinker
A Brief Book Notice from Books at a Glance As Tim Chester says in the Foreword: Melvin Tinker invites us to walk with Job through the confusion sufferings creates. If God is so good why are things so Bad…
Book Notice: OUR ANCIENT FOE: THE HISTORY, ACTIVITY, AND DEMISE OF THE DEVIL, by Ronald L. Kohl
A Brief Book Notice from Books at a Glance Christians are at war with an enemy who delights in rendering believers powerless, ruining their testimonies, and destroying their lives. But are we taking Satan seriously? Are we on guard…
Book Notice: GOD FOR US: DISCOVERING THE HEART OF THE FATHER THROUGH THE LIFE OF THE SON, by Abby Ross Hutto
A Brief Book Notice from Books at a Glance Is God really good? Is he good to others? Is he good to us? And if the answer is yes, why does it often feel like he's so far away?…
Weekly Recap, March 23
We had quite a few Book Notices this week that you don’t want to miss, as well as a summary of George Eldon Ladd’s excellent CRUCIAL QUESTIONS ABOUT THE KINGDOM OF GOD.
Book Notice: PASSIONS OF THE HEART: BIBLICAL COUNSEL FOR STUBBORN SEXUAL SINS, by John D. Street
A Brief Book Notice from Books at a Glance Enticed by rage, sensuality, or pride, anyone can become caught up in previously unimaginable acts. Experienced biblical counselor John Street takes a hard look at the heart idolatries that lead…
Weekly Recap, March 16
Book Notice: MERE CALVINISM, by Jim Scott Orrick
A Brief Book Notice from Books at a Glance WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT CALVINISM? There are so many misconceptions about Calvinism that it is safe to say that even most Christians do not truly know what it teaches.…