Journal of the GES – Autumn 2006
Biblical Faith and Other Religions: An Evangelical Assessment
Biblical Faith and Other Religions: An Evangelical Assessment. Edited by David W. Baker. Grand Rapids: Kregel, 2004. Paper. 176 pp. $12.99. Biblical Faith and Other Religions is a compilation “of written records of oral presentations” from six different authors (p. 9). These topics were presented at the 2002 Evangelical Theological Society Annual Meeting. David M.
Why Men Hate Going to Church
Why Men Hate Going to Church. By David Murrow. Nashville: Nelson, 2005. 248 pp. Paper. $13.99. Reaching men (adult males) must become the number one priority in your church. David Murrow explains why and how. Murrow spends the first half of the book laying out the problems in the average church and why men don’t
For Whom Does Hebrews 10:26-31 Teach A “Punishment Worse Than Death”?
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The Gospel Is More Than “Faith Alone in Christ Alone”
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“Sons of God” and the Road to Grace (Romans 8:12-17)
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Should We Rethink the Idea of Degrees of Faith?
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Justification: A New Covenant Blessing
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An Absolute Sort of Certainty: The Holy Spirit and the Apologetics of Jonathan Edwards
An Absolute Sort of Certainty: The Holy Spirit and the Apologetics of Jonathan Edwards. By Stephen Nichols. Phillipsburg, NJ: P&R Publishing, 2003. 202 pp. Paper. $14.99. While this book is about certainty that God’s Word is true, not about one’s personal regeneration, Nichols does spend two chapters (chapters 4–5, pp. 77-153) talking about what Edwards
In Pursuit of HIS Glory
In Pursuit of HIS Glory. By R. T. Kendall. Lake Mary, FL, Charisma House, 2004. 310 pp. Hardback. $19.99. I chose to read R. T. Kendall’s autobiography, In Pursuit of HIS Glory, because of the great benefit I have received from many of Kendall’s other writings. His book Once Saved, Always Saved (now back in
Opposite Poles: Contradictions within Sola Fide?
Opposite Poles: Contradictions within Sola Fide? By Frederick W. H. Wright. NP: Xulon Press, 2003. 276 pp. Paper. $15.99. This book has an attractive cover and a provocative title and subtitle. The back cover has impressive endorsements from, among others, Vernon Grounds and Warren Wiersbe. However, the writing is hard to follow and the point
Evangelical Feminism & Biblical Truth
Evangelical Feminism & Biblical Truth. By Wayne Grudem. Multnomah Publishers, 2004. 864 pp. Paper. $29.99. Every pastor and theologian should have this book in their library. In 864 pages, Grudem uses his biblical scholarship to provide a thorough response to the current views expressed by evangelical feminists. In 1992, his book entitled Recovering Biblical Manhood
Why I Am Not an Arminian
Why I Am Not an Arminian. By Robert A. Peterson and Michael D. Williams. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 2004. 224 pp. Paper. $15.00. Why I Am Not a Calvinist. By Jerry L. Walls and Joseph R. Dongell. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 2004. 230 pp. Paper. $15.00. As we can see from the titles of what
Why I Am Not a Calvinist
Why I Am Not an Arminian. By Robert A. Peterson and Michael D. Williams. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 2004. 224 pp. Paper. $15.00. Why I Am Not a Calvinist. By Jerry L. Walls and Joseph R. Dongell. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 2004. 230 pp. Paper. $15.00. As we can see from the titles of
Ariel’s Bible Commentary: The Messianic Jewish Epistles – Hebrews, James, 1 & 2 Peter, Jude Peter, Jude: Exposition from a Messianic Jewish Perspective
Ariel’s Bible Commentary: The Messianic Jewish Epistles – Hebrews, James, 1 & 2 Peter, Jude Peter, Jude: Exposition from a Messianic Jewish Perspective by Arnold G. Fruchtenbaum, Th.M., Ph.D. Tustin, CA: Ariel Ministries, 2005. 477 pp. Hardback. $35.00. GES readers will generally appreciate this commentary. Arnold is in the free grace camp, although there are
Fishing for Men
Fishing for Men. By. Richard A. Seymour. LaGrange, WY: Integrity Press, 2004. Paper. 368 pp. Here is a book on evangelism that is clear on the gospel. How refreshing that is! Though many books on evangelism are long on method and short on clarity, this one is an exception. It is clear on the message