Journal of the GES – Autumn 2005
An Evaluation of Thomas à Kempis’ “The Imitation of Christ”
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The Passion of Jesus Christ
The Passion of Jesus Christ. By John Piper. Wheaton, IL : Crossway Books, 2004. 125 pp. Paper. $7.99. This is a short book containing 50 chapters (most are 2 pages or less) explaining 50 reasons why Jesus suffered and died. This is good theology and very practical. There are, of course, places where the author’s
Can it Be True? A Personal Pilgrimage through Faith and Doubt
Can it Be True? A Personal Pilgrimage through Faith and Doubt. By Michael Wakely. Grand Rapids : Kregel Publishing, 2002. 224 pp. Paper. $11.99. The presently popular evangelical (in the most liberal sense of the word) postmodernist, Brian McClaren sug ges ts in his writings that doubt serves as a Christian virtue. While he believes
The Dark Side of Calvinism
The Dark Side of Calvinism. George Bryson. Santa Ana , CA : Calvary Chapel Publishing, 2004. 398 pp. Paperback. $14.95. The Dark Side of Calvinism by George Bryson is another light in the spectrum of books dispelling the gloom of Calvinism. Up until a few years ago, there were very few books challenging the labyrinth
Grace, Faith, Free Will; Contrasting Views of Salvation: Calvinism & Arminianism
Grace, Faith, Free Will; Contrasting Views of Salvation: Calvinism & Arminianism. By Robert E. Picirilli. Nashville, TN: Randall House Publications, 2002. iv + 245 pp. Paperback. $19.99 The title of this book is one that could be found on a book written by a Calvinist or an Arminian. However, this is certainly not true of
Romans Unlocked – Power to Deliver
Romans Unlocked – Power to Deliver. By Rene A. Lopez. Springfield : 21st Century Press, 2005. 319 pp. Paper. $15.99. The commentary literature on the book of Romans is absolutely voluminous, so why the need for yet another commentary on this book? Simply put, this one is both briefenough to attract a wide range of
The Soul’s Quest for God: Satisfying the Hunger for Spiritual Communion with God
The Soul’s Quest for God: Satisfying the Hunger for Spiritual Communion with God. By R. C. Sproul. Phillipsburg, NJ: P & R Publishing, 1992. Reissued in 2003. Paper. $11.99. This book is a reissue of a work originally published a decade ago. It has an engaging title and subtitle and an attractive cover. As with
I Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist
I Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist. By Norman L. Geisler and Frank Turek. Wheaton : Crossway Books, 2004. 447 pp. Paper. $15.99. In his first epistle, Peter commands believers to “sanctify Christ as Lord in [their] hearts, always being ready to a defense to everyone who asks [them] to give an account
Is Justification By Faith Part of the Gospel?
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TULIP: A Free Grace Perspective — Part 5: Perseverance of the Saints
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Regeneration: A New Covenant Blessing
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Another Tale of Two Cities
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