Shelf Life

Introduction Edwards is best known for his intense study life and intellectual prowess. But if one were only armed with such limited knowledge of Edwards, it could appear that he did not engage his people, opting merely for a life of study. But these skillfully edited letters give a window into the...

Over the last two decades there has been a radical re-thinking of the nature of God which has taken place in evangelicalism primarily due to the writings of Clark Pinnock, John Sanders, Gregory Boyd, and others. This re-visioning of the doctrine of God is known by a variety of names, but probably...

Entering deeply into the documents of the history as well as the theology of the period, Oliver contributed to a profound and comprehensively integrated vision of Baptist identity. He engaged the historical documents critically and defended his judgment that some viewpoints transgressed the...

If you look behind some pulpits, you will find the words, "Sir, we would see Jesus." These words spoken by the Greeks, as they sought Jesus so many years ago, continue to be the cry of the people of God. They are put behind pulpits to remind preachers of the congregation's burning desire to see...

This reviewer writes as a practicing Christian physician and not as a theologian, philosopher, or formal educator. This perspective allows me extremely practical insight into the views and positions proposed by the two authors as they seek to apply the truth to Christian physicians who practice in...

The opening of an exhibition in a fine museum is often greeted with wary warmth from discerning patrons and denizens of style. The curator who carefully guards the work of the old masters is trusted to understand and shape the new display in such a way that the exhibition is faithful to the spirit...

In Real Sex: the naked truth about chastity, Lauren Winner addresses a gap she perceives in how Christians think about and the Church addresses sexual chastity. The work is readable and well-organized. The writing style is "confessional" as indicated in the opening chapter's title: "Unchaste...

When preparing to preach upon any given passage, along with the work of translating, mediating upon, and thoroughly studying the biblical text, commentary consultation is integral to the task. In our day, in God's kind providence, we have many commentaries at our fingertips, but with the...

Scott Oliphint is Professor of Apologetics at Westminster Seminary, Philadelphia, and so a direct academic descendent of Cornelius Van Til. At the outset of the book he pays tribute to CVT, and says that although he is rarely mentioned in what follows, his fingerprint is on every page. Oliphint...

A Million Miles in a Thousand Years By Donald Miller 288 p. Thomas Nelson (September 2009) Donald Miller has a fascinating ability to engage readers as he reflects on the journey of his life. I first noticed this in Blue Like Jazz, later when I watched an interview , and, again last week when I...