This new book, The Whole Counsel Of God by Richard Gamble, is one that I have not yet seen but which looks really good. The Publisher's description: Richard Gamble offers a comprehensive theology attuned to the methodological advantages of biblical theology combined with the strengths of historical and systematic theology. Drawing on the best work in these disciplines throughout church history, he leads us in an integrated pursuit of the whole counsel of God. This volume, the first of three, recounts God's mighty acts in the Old Testament, disclosing the theology of the Old Testament within … [Read more...] about The Whole Counsel of God – Richard Gamble
Theology
Looking to Christ for Assurance
William Gurnall: "When thou trustest Christ within thee, instead of Christ without thee, thou settest Christ against Christ. The bride does well to esteem her husband's picture, but it were ridiculous if she should love it better than himself, much more if she should go to it rather than to him to supply all her wants. Yet thou actest thus when thou art more fond of Christ’s image in thy soul than of Him who painted it there."From William Gurnall, Christian in Complete Armour, Banner of Truth Trust, 1974 … [Read more...] about Looking to Christ for Assurance
The Meaning of Man’s Will
It appears that the Ligonier Ministries team is posting sections of a helpful R.C. Sproul book I recently read entitled How Can I Know God's Will?. Here's a three-part series on the meaning of man's will. (And before that, they have a five-part series on the meaning of God's will.) The Meaning of Man's Will - Part 1 The Meaning of Man's Will - Part 2 The Meaning of Man's Will - Part 3 … [Read more...] about The Meaning of Man’s Will
Great Online New Testament Greek Tool
Anthony J. Fisher hosts a browsable, Web-based interface to the Greek New Testament (GNT). You can select a book, a chapter, or a verse. Or you can search for all instances of a particular word. And you can narrow a word search to only those instances in which an adjacent word (such as the definite article) is present. A nifty tool. … [Read more...] about Great Online New Testament Greek Tool
Southern Baptist Identity: An Evangelical Denomination Faces the Future
This new book edited by Dr. David Dockery, President of Union University in Jackson, TN, should be a very interesting for all of us associated with the SBC in one way or another (and everyone else wondering where this large group of churches is headed). Dr. Dockery is an articulate spokesman on Christian higher education and one who has a great influence on my own pursuit of academic excellence (for myself and my students). He is also a great theologian, historian, and cultural observer, particularly on issues within the Southern Baptist Convention. So I highly recommend this book. (It is … [Read more...] about Southern Baptist Identity: An Evangelical Denomination Faces the Future
Do You Want a Friend? – Noel Piper
Noel Piper's latest book, Do You Want a Friend?, is now available. This beautifully illustrated hard cover book begins with the story of a little boy who moves to a new town with his family and wishes to make some friends. The narrator then asks questions like: Do you want a friend who loves you? Do you want a friend who comforts you? For each question, there is a colorful picture (over the two page spread) and an appropriate Scripture verse that shows how Jesus is that Friend. For example: Do you want a friend who helps you be strong? "I can do all things through him [Jesus, the Lord] … [Read more...] about Do You Want a Friend? – Noel Piper