Intentional Integrity: Ten Life Strategies for Wholeness from the Book of Job (Dr. Garnett Reid)
“‘Don’t the Bible say we must love everybody?’ ’O, the Bible! To be sure, it says a great many things; but, then, nobody thinks of doing them,’” responds Henrique to young Eva in Harriet Beecher Stowe’s highly influential novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin [1]. Unfortunately in contemporary times, an ambiguous dichotomy has been drawn between theology and practical Christian living. Though there is obvious knowledge of theological issues...
Mobilizing Hope: A Review
Review by Matthew Bracey Compassion. Love. Justice. Hope. These have become buzzwords in recent history for a brighter future and better tomorrow. Generational studies even reveal that the late Generation X and Millennial generations care in particular for the marginalized and the oppressed [1]. Yet as Christians, the question we must ask ourselves is where we fit into this growing trend. In Mobilizing Hope, Adam Taylor offers an...
Business for the Common Good (Kenman L. Wong and Scott B. Rae)
Review by Phillip T. Morgan Christians in the Marketplace Modern Christians often struggle with understanding how and why they should integrate their Christian beliefs with the rest of their lives. InterVarsity Press has noted this trend and printed a series of books to address this issue in various fields of study. In Business for the Common Good, they explore how Christian professionals can integrate their faith into the...
Classical Arminianism: A Theology of Salvation (Leroy Forlines)
Review By Christopher Talbot The distinguished British evangelical John Stott once said, “Theology is a serious quest for the true knowledge of God, undertaken in response to His self-revelation, illumined by Christian tradition, manifesting a rational inner coherence, issuing in ethical conduct, resonating with the contemporary world and concerned for the greater glory of God” [1]. If one seeks to understand God through His revealed...
Whosoever Will: A Biblical-Theological Critique of Five-Point Calvinism (eds. David Allen and Steve Lemke)
After centuries of debate, the words “Calvinism” and “Arminianism” remain as buzz words that continue to spark discussion among evangelicals today. As denominations have begun returning to their doctrinal roots, such discussions have become more rampant in order to combat issues brought forth by Protestant liberalism and the postmodern culture. This returning to the sources (ad fontes) has had significant impact upon younger...
Church Planting Is For Wimps (Mike McKinley)
Review by Ryan Johnston Don’t Wimp Out Ministry is difficult. Even more daunting is ministry in the 21st century as people increasingly come from different backgrounds, life-stages, and socioeconomic and educational classes. These differences result in a myriad of attitudes, personalities, and family connections. Despite these challenges, many pastors have taken up the mantle to faithfully call people to godliness. However,...
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