The Power of Vision

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The Power of Vision. By George Barna. Ventura, CA: Regal Books, 1992. 184 pp. Cloth, $14.99; Developing a Vision for Ministry in the 21st Century. By Aubrey Malphurs. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1992. 256 pp. Paper, $11.95. Two books have appeared this year which will be a source of great help to pastors or
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A Prophet with Honor

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A Prophet with Honor. By William Martin. New York: William Morrow and Company, Inc., 1991. 734 pp. Cloth, $25.00. In 1985 Billy Graham asked William Martin to consider writing his life story. Martin is Harvard Divinity School trained and a professor at Rice University, where he teaches sociology of religion. From the outset he makes
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Mystery of the Cross

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Mystery of the Cross By Alister E. McGrath. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House, 1990. 190 pp. Paper, $8.99. This book’s purpose is to stimulate, or even irritate, the readers “to reflect further on the enigma of the cross” (p. 188). McGrath fulfills his purpose by providing a well-written, challenging, and thought-provoking consideration of the Cross
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Stress Fractures. Biblical Splints for Everyday Pressures

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Stress Fractures. Biblical Splints for Everyday Pressures. By Charles R. Swindol. Portland, OR: Multnomah Press, 1990. 273 pp. Paper, $10.99. In the introduction to Stress Fractures, Swindol states that “this book has some answers [to stress fractures] that cannot fail to bring you relief” (p. 12). He draws an analogy between physical stress fractures (the
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Following the Master: Discipleship in the Steps of Jesus

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Following the Master: Discipleship in the Steps of Jesus. By Michael J. Wilkins. Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House, 1992. 400 pp. Paper, $14.95. Wilkins, Associate Professor of NT Language and Literature at the Talbot School of Theology (Biola University), has written a substantial book on discipleship. It is refreshing to find such a biblical approach
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A Voice from the Past: Sanctification: What Is It?

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This article is taken from Miscellaneous Writings of C. H. Mackintosh, 1:3-22. The six volumes are now published in one large volume by Moody Press of Chicago jointly with Loizeaux Brothers of Neptune, NJ, under the title, A Mackintosh Treasury. Ed.C. H. MACKINTOSH1 To minister peace and comfort to those who, though truly converted, have
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Grace in the Arts: Toward Singing with the Understanding a Discussion of the Gospel Hymn—Part 2

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Frances A. Mosher* VI. Doctrinal Considerations The doctrines and theological concepts expressed in hymns should be of concern to those desirous of maintaining a high standard of scriptural soundness in public worship. The basic beliefs of most Christians have been formulated more by the hymns they sing than by the preaching they hear… Certainly one’s
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The Making of a Disciple

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Charles C. Bing* How does God make a disciple? Does a person who becomes a Christian also automatically become a disciple? When Jesus said, “Follow Me,” was He inviting people to salvation or to something more? This second article in our series on the nature of discipleship will continue to explore the two different views
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