McGowan and Spiration of Scripture
The recently published volume, The Divine Spiration of Scripture by A. T. B. McGowan has been reviewed by John R. de Witt for The Banner of Truth and can be viewed here.
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Review of Roger Olsen’s “Arminian Theology: Myths and Realities”
Given the choice, I would always rather have my opinions presented and explained by a competent opponent than an incompetent friend; but my strong preference is for a competent friend to undertake the task. Thus, it is always very useful…
Review of Gerald McDermott’s “God’s Rivals”
The central question of the book is somewhat disconcerting. Why has God allowed different religions? The question implies a respect for God’s sovereignty, but it might just as well open a door to universalism–that any religion can in…
Review of B.B. Warfield: Essays on His Life and Thought
If you are like me, you have often marveled at the Lion of Princeton, this doyen in multiple fields of theological discipline. Also, if you are like me, you have wondered at the paucity of literature on this one…
Golfing For Jesus: Christ and Consumer Culture
In his 1922 work Babbitt, Sinclair Lewis used the phrase Christianity Incorporated to capture the ethos of his fictional small town overrun by a blending of consumerism and religion. What was good for 1922, however, may be good for today.…
Who Needs A Creed?
When I was at Primary School in the British state school system many moons ago, it was still the norm not only to teach pupils the Apostles’ Creed, but also to have them recite it in class. Looking back on…
Who Needs A Creed?
When I was at Primary School in the British state school system many moons ago, it was still the norm not only to teach pupils the Apostles’ Creed, but also to have them recite it in class. Looking back on…
Buddhist Monks Turn to Christ
In a March 18 report, Christian Aid reports that nearly 5000 Buddhist monks (location undisclosed) have recently turned to Christ. A worker reports: “It appears that the Holy Spirit had urged these monks and nuns to call our evangelists to…
My Kind of Book
“That the scriptures are brim full of hustlers, murderers, cowards, adulterers and mercenaries used to shock me; now it is a source of great comfort” (U2’s Bono, in his introduction to Selections from the Book of Psalms [New York: Grove…
Sharing Christ’s Sufferings
The newest volume in Crossway’s Preaching the Word commentary series is David Helm’s 1 & 2 Peter and Jude. I expect most preachers will know this series of expositional commentaries, which is edited by Kent Hughes. David Helm is one…