The Assurance of Things Hoped for: A Theology of Christian Faith
The Assurance of Things Hoped for: A Theology of Christian Faith. By Avery Dulles. New York : Oxford University Press, 1994. 299 pp. Paper. $14.95. What a fascinating book this is. Avery Dulles, a well-known and highly respected Roman Catholic theologian, presents a Catholic view of saving faith that is in places quite similar to […]
The Five Points of Calvinism Defined, Defended, and Documented
The Five Points of Calvinism Defined, Defended, and Documented. By David N. Steele; Curtis C. Thomas; S. Lance Quinn. Phillipsburg, NJ: P&R, 2004. 247 pp. Paper, $12.99. I’ll admit it—I’ve been corrected by the Calvinists. As I read this book, I made notes and prepared my review, and was planning to blast the book. But […]
Salvation and the Sovereignty of God: The Great Commission as the Expression of the Divine Will
What Do We Mean By Propitiation? Does It Only Count If We Accept It?
Does Christ Occupy David’s Throne Now?
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]