Review List
These are books I’m expecting to review in the next few months. Titles with an asterisk, were provided to me free by the publishers to review. My sincerest thanks is given, but please understand it may take me a few months to finish any given book and post a review.
- Trusting God: Even When Life Hurts by Jerry Bridges (NavPress)*
- Life Application Bible Studies: Hebrews by Tyndale House*
- NIV Application Commentary: Joshua by Robert Hubbard Jr. (Zondervan)*
- Living for God’s Glory: An Introduction to Calvinism by Joel Beeke (Reformation Trust)*
- Rediscovering Catechism: The Art of Equipping Covenant Children by Donald Van Dyken (P & R Publishing)
- A Reformation Reader: Primary Texts with Introductions edited by Denis R. Janz (Fortress Press)*
- Commonly Misunderstood Bible Verses: Clear Explanations for the Difficult Passages by Ron Rhodes (Harvest House)*
- The New Testament in Antiquity: A Survey of the New Testament Within Its Cultural Context by Green, Burge, and Cohick (Zondervan Academic)*
- Theology of the New Testament: A Canonical and Synthetic Approach by Frank Thielman (Zondervan Academic)*
- Vintage Church: Timeless Truths and Timely Methods by Mark Driscoll & Gerry Breshears (Crossway)*
- Total Church: A Radical Reshaping around Gospel and Community by Tim Chester & Steve Timmis (Crossway)*
- The Erosion of Inerrancy in Evangelicalism: Responding to New Challenges to Biblical Authority by G.K. Beale (Crossway)*
- The King James Only Controversy: Can You Trust Modern Translations? revised edition by James White (Bethany House)*
- From Age to Age: The Unfolding of Biblical Eschatology by Keith Mathison (P & R Publishing)*
- Reformed Expository Commentary: James by Daniel M. Doriani (P & R Publishing)*
- Believer’s Baptism: Sign of the New Covenant in Christ by Thomas Schreiner & Shawn Wright (Crossway)
- Satan and His Kingdom: What the Bible Says and How It Matters to You by Dennis McCallum (Bethany House)*
- Baptism: Three Views edited by David Wright (IVP)*
- The Lost World of Genesis One: Ancient Cosmology and the Origins Debate by John Walton (IVP)*
- The Jesus Book: The Who, What, Where, When and Why Book About Jesus by Stephen Elkins (Thomas Nelson)*
- The Prince’s Poison Cup by R.C. Sproul (Reformation Trust)
- The New Testament Deacon: The Church’s Minister of Mercy by Alexander Strauch (Lewis & Roth Publishers)
- One Bible Only: Examining Exclusive Claims for the King James Bible edited by Roy Beacham and Kevin Bauder (Kregel)
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Books I’ve Reviewed
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- The Christian in an Age of Terror by Martin Lloyd-Jones (Kregel)*
- Fearless: Imagine Your Life without Fear by Max Lucado (Thomas Nelson)*
- A Praying Life: Connecting with God in a Distracting World by Paul Miller (NavPress)*
- The Witness of Jesus, Paul and John: An Exploration in Biblical Theology by Larry Helyer (IVP Academic)*
- The Gift of Psalms: Devotional Wisdom from 50 of the Best Loved Psalms (includes Word of Promise Audio CD of 30 Psalms) (Thomas Nelson)*
- Jesus 365, A Devotional: Experiencing the Four Gospels As One Single Story compiled by Ed Stewart (Harvest House)*
- 101 Portraits of Jesus in the Hebrew Scriptures by Bob Beasley (Living Stone Books)*
- New Testament Text and Translation Commentary by Philip W. Comfort (Tyndale House)*
- Keoni’s Big Question by Patti Ogden (Capstone Productions)*
- Don’t Stop Believing: Why Living Like Jesus Is Not Enough by Michael E. Wittmer (Zondervan)*
- Him We Proclaim: Preaching Christ from All the Scriptures by Dennis Johnson (P & R Publishing)*
- Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross: Experiencing the Passion and Power of Easter by Nancy Guthrie (Crossway)*
- Deliberate Simplicity: How the Church Does More by Doing Less by Dave Browning (Zondervan)*
- What He Must Be If He Wants to Marry My Daughter by Voddie Baucham Jr. (Crossway)*
- Candle Prayers for Toddlers by Juliet David (Candle Books / Kregel)*
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Worldliness: Resisting the Seduction of a Fallen World edited by C.J. Mahaney (Crossway)*
- The Chronological Study Bible (NKJV) by Thomas Nelson Publishers*
- Baby Bible Board Books (collection #1) by Edward and Sarah Bolme (Crest Publications)*
- Beyond Creation Science: New Covenant Creation from Genesis to Revelation by Timothy Martin and Jeffrey Vaughn (Apocalyptic Vision Press)*
- The Israel of God: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow by O. Palmer Robertson (P & R Publishing)
- My Hearts Desire: Living Every Moment in the Wonder of Worship by David Jeremiah (Integrity Publishers)
- Pierced by the Word by John Piper (Multnomah)
- God Gave Wine: What the Bible Says about Alcohol by Kenneth Gentry (Oakdown)
- Legacy of Sovereign Joy: God’s Triumphant Grace in the Lives of Augustine, Luther, and Calvin by John Piper (Crossway)
- With One Voice: Singleness, Dating & Marriage to the Glory of God by Alex Chediak (Christian Focus)*
- The Christ of the Covenants by O. Palmer Robertson (P & R Publishing)
- Reclaiming the 2 Books of God by Don Sailer (self published)*
- The Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones (Zondervan)
- Alone with God by Jason Janz (Bob Jones University Press)*
- Amazing Grace in the Life of William Wilberforce by John Piper (Crossway)
- Sex, Romance, & the Glory of God by C.J. Mahaney (Crossway)
- The Grace & Truth Paradox by Randy Alcorn (Multnomah)
- The Texas Baptist Crucible by James Spurgeon (Publish America)
- Seeing & Savoring Jesus Christ by John Piper (Crossway)
- The Cross Centered Life: Keeping the Gospel the Main Thing by C.J. Mahaney (Multnomah)
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Have you ever read “The Normal Christians Life” by Watchman Nee? What were your thoughts? Thank you very much for your thoughts on the “Once Saved Always Saved” myth. For me, some of the greatest evidence against this view are Christ’s words in John 15:1,2,5,6,8 and 10 where he clearly shows that those who are in him will be removed by the Father for not bearing fruit, and that those who don’t continue (abide) in him are cast out and burned.
Can I suggest 2 recommended books 1 for children; 1 for women (although men would benefit as well but may not be interested in it.)
The Big Picture Story Bible (great for under 3 or 4 years of age) by David Helm and Gail Schoonmaker
and
My Heart in His Hands-Ann Judson of Burma by Sharon James-about the one of the first American commissioned missionaries to the Far East. Amazing read!
Sorry I didn’t respond to Shawn’s post. I have the book but haven’t read it yet.
K. Noble,
Feel free to recommend books. I’ve seen the Big Picture Story Bible and like it too. I haven’t read the book on Judson, but To the Golden Shore which focuses on Adoniram Judson is a great read about Ann’s husband.
Blessings,
Bob Hayton
Thanks Bob for the recommendation. I’m looking forward To the Golden Shore.
I’ve read John Piper’s What Jesus Demand’s from the World. An excellent read that challenges each reader to raise their perspective of Jesus’ authority in their own lives. While I do not agree with every single point-I think it is a fine book well-worth the time and money spent.
Does anyone have any comments or reviews about Dr. Erwin Lutzer’s book Slandering Jesus?
Hi, Another great read is Made in Our Image by Dr. Steven Lawson. Blessings.
K. Noble,
I haven’t read Lutzer’s book. I should include more books on this page, but it’s kind of like a best of the best, list. Although anything I actually review gets lister here too.
Thanks for adding you recommendations, too. Feel free.
Blessings in Christ,
Bob Hayton
I just finished reading Erwin Lutzer’s book Slandering Jesus. A great book…a very fast read for anyone who would like to have a summary overview of various ways that society is conjuring up the various jesuses of our time.
Bob-my husband just got back from the Shepherd’s Conference (John MacArthur’s church) and received a massive amount of books (just like last year) and so I hope to have more books read in the near future. While on their forum, I posted a response to someone who was in a similar situation (similar background) that you were in and asking questions about it. I hope you don’t mind, but I directed him to your website.
Have a great time off in Christ!
PS_I hope to refer an old “friend” to Piper’s church–I’m hoping she’ll take me up on it.
Has anyone read Chosen by God by RC Sproul?
Thanks K. Noble!
I have read most of Chosen by God and it is a good book. However, a briefer study on Calvinism is the booklet my church produces written by Piper. Sproul’s book is good too.
Thanks,
Bob
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Has anyone read Let The Reader Understand by Clayton/McCartney? Or the book Why We’re Not Emergent By Two Guys Who Should Be by DeYoung/Kluck?
Bob, What is the pamphlet called that you suggested a while ago put out by your church on calvanism?
Rich blessing,
Kim
Kim,
Welcome back. The pamphlet is called “What We Believe about the Five Points of Calvinism” and is available online for free, here.
Blessings in Christ,
Bob
PS I haven’t read those books but they sound good.
Thanks, Bob. I’m in hot pursuit of the two books I mentioned–Let The Reader Understand and Why We’re Not Emergent….
Thanks for the link. I hope to get to it by this weekend.
In Christ,
Kim
Hi Bob–I’m back…
Two books that I have recently finished. Great reading…
1) Amazing Grace in the Life of William Wilberforce–John Piper. Great read–very easy, small pamphlet-sized book packed with wonderful facts about Wilberforce from both a Christian and historical view. Great stocking stuffer!
2) A Chance to Die–The Life and Legacy of Amy Carmichael–Elisabeth Elliot. This book, again, is a great read for both women and men, although, I assume that more women would want to read this. I like this missions-minded book that makes Christ the hero in the sanctification process and not the missionary. There are so many missionary books I read that makes it sound as if the missionary is very close to walking on water. This book gives a wonderful view of Carmichael’s life as a woman who sacrificed everything to be a missionary to India, yet did not live and do everthing in perfection….just in humility.
Blessing in Christ, Bob.
Thanks, K. I’ve read the first one, its good. Hopefully the next few months will see an increase in reviews around here.
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Dude, Bob, you’re becoming a regular Challies! Your blog just keeps getting better and better. . .
Why thanks, John. I’m trying. I recommend trying to get a few free books yourself, while you’re at it. You don’t have to be a maniac about it like me, but get a few freebies and review them on your blog. It’ll be fun and educational both!
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