RHB: $11.00 Adopted for Life: The Priority of Adoption for Christian Families and Churches Russell D. Moore The gospel of Jesus Christ—the good news that through Jesus we have been adopted as sons and daughters into God’s family—means that Christians ought to be at the forefront of the adoption of orphans in North America and [...]
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In Living Color: Images of Christ and the Means of Grace (Grandville, MI: Reformed Fellowship, 2009). 192pp. Paperback. $13.00. Danny Hyde has written an excellent piece on a very misunderstood subject. Through effective combination of biblical, theological, and confessional discussions, he has presented the Reformed view of the second commandment winsomely and attractively. He helpfully emphasizes [...]
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Posted: April 25, 2009 by Michael Dewalt in Book of the Week, Soli Deo GloriaTitle: A Treatise on the Law and Gospel John Colquhoun (1748–1827) was a minister in the Church of Scotland whose sermons and writings reflect those of the Marrow brethren of the Secession church. Colquhoun’s writings are theologically astute and intensely practical. He wrote on the core doctrines of the gospel, particularly on experiential soteriology. [...]
Originally $72.00, at RHB (50% OFF) for only $36.00!!! Living for God’s Glory by Joel R. Beeke In this comprehensive survey of Reformed Christianity, Dr. Beeke and eight fellow contributors offer twenty–eight chapters that trace the history of Calvinism; explore its key doctrinal tenets, such as the so-called five points of Calvinisms and the solas [...]
Children at the Lord’s Table? Assessing the Case for Paedocommunion
Posted: March 28, 2009 by Michael Dewalt in Book of the WeekA growing trend among Reformed churches is the practice of admitting young children to the Lord’s Supper. In Children at the Lord’s Table?, Cornelis P. Venema provides an insightful analysis of the theoretical arguments used by advocates of this recent trend. After clarifying terms and explaining arguments often made in favor of paedocommunion, he considers [...]
Caspar Olevian and the Substance of the Covenant Reviewed
Posted: March 2, 2009 by Michael Dewalt in Book of the Week, Book ReviewYou might be an Calvinist if… you like this review on Dr. Clark’s reprint Caspar Olevian and the Substance of the Covenant.
Book Review: Knowing Christ Through the Old Testament
Posted: February 26, 2009 by Michael Dewalt in Book of the WeekMost Helpful: In Christopher Wright’s volume entitled Knowing Jesus Through the Old Testament there is much helpful subject matter for one who may want to look deeper at learning how to properly see Christ in the Old Testament. Though short in length, this book (containing five chapters) covers immense depth as Wright manages to include the [...]
More Precious Than Gold: 50 Daily Meditations on the Psalms Book Description from Crossway: In his third book of daily meditations, Sam Storms urges readers to not just enter into God’s Word but to take the next step toward knowing him and his Word better. And the book of Psalms, Storms believes, is a great place [...]
How to Argue like Jesus: Learning Persuasion from History’s Greatest Communicator
Posted: January 27, 2009 by Michael Dewalt in Book of the Week, Book ReviewBook Review: How to Argue like Jesus: Learning Persuasion from History’s Greatest Communicator My Review: Living in Grand Rapids, MI I often get a lot of flack about my last name, which I am most often called as if it was my first name. The number of ways that the traditional Dutch circles write out [...]
Book Review: The Unwavering Resolve of Jonathan Edwards, by Dr. Steve J. Lawson
Posted: January 17, 2009 by Michael Dewalt in Book of the Week, Book ReviewJonathan Edwards has been called the greatest American Theologian of all time and is well known for both the tremendous amount of works that he has written, and his wonderful sermons that – in the past, and still today – help shape individuals’ lives closer to the image of Christ. There have been countless books [...]