Journal of the GES – Spring 2008
Getting the Gospel Wrong: The Evangelical Crisis No One Is Talking About
Getting the Gospel Wrong: The Evangelical Crisis No One Is Talking About. By J.B.Hixson. NP: Xulon Press, 2008. 405 pages. Paper, $21.99. I. Introduction I’ve known J. B. Hixson since his early days as a seminary student at Dallas Theological Seminary. We’ve been friends for a long time. Hixson is the Executive Director of the
3:16—The Numbers of Hope
3:16—The Numbers of Hope. By Max Lucado. Thomas Nelson, 2007. 64 pages. Paper, $2.99. I. Introduction It was Sir Francis Bacon who said: “Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested.” Well, the moment I saw the title of pastor and best-selling author Max Lucado’s
Interpreting the New Testament: Introduction to the Art and Science of Exegesis
Interpreting the New Testament: Introduction to the Art and Science of Exegesis. Edited by Darrell L. Bock and Buist M. Fanning. Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books, 2006. 480 pp. Cloth, $29.99. This work was done to honor Dr. Harold Hoehner, the Chairman of the New Testament Department at Dallas Theological Seminary for many years, including the
A Theology of Inclusivism
A Theology of Inclusivism. By Neal Punt. Allendale, MI: Northland Books, 2008. 263 pp. Paper, $14.95. The author, Neal Punt, is a retired pastor in the Christian Reformed Church and a graduate of Calvin College. Punt’s thesis is that Calvinists should not say, “All persons will be finally lost except those the Bible declares will
The Truth Is Out There
The Truth Is Out There, By Thomas Bertoneau and Kim Paffenroth, Grand Rapids: Brazo Press, 2006. 272 pp. Paper, $18.99 This book was obviously written with a view towards science fiction fans with watered down faith. The authors attempt to show Christian undertones in popular science fiction T.V. shows and movies and even specify a
Should Pretribulationists Reconsider the Rapture in Matthew 24:36-44? – Part 2 of 3
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Introducing John’s Gospel
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The Use and Abuse of John 3:16: A Review of Max Lucado’s Book “3:16 — The Numbers of Hope”
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Lifting Holy Hands? — Comparing Contemporary Practice with Biblical Injunctions and Descriptions
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A Review of J. B. Hixson’s Getting the Gospel Wrong: The Evangelical Crisis No One Is Talking About
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