The author is a graduate of Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary and pastor of Immanuel Fellowship Church in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He has written other studies for small groups and individual study. Divided into 21 studies with questions at the end of each, this book can also be used for individual or group Bible study. Recommendations by Rev. Daniel R. Hyde and Rev. Joel Beeke, President of the Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary round out the endorsements.
Published by Reformed Fellowship Inc. their website www.reformedfellowship.net. It is good to see a Bible study on Mark based on Reformed theology, where so many others are not.
Lesson headings are Phariassaism and Discipleship, Marriage, Materialism, and Ministry, and Preparation for Death, broken down down into subjects.
I can see this book being used for an in depth Bible Study of the book of Mark.
I have been provided with a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for this review.
Sunday, February 19, 2017
Monday, February 6, 2017
Finding Forgiveness - Stanley D. Gale
Discovering the healing power of the Gospel, At just 5 chapters and 120 pages, the author tackles a subject that many chose to a avoid. How do we forgive ourselves and others, even when we don't feel like it? Or even if the offending person is not sincere to our liking? What is our responsibility in the process of forgiveness? Coming from a Reformed perspective, the author states on page 8:
"What can a sinner do to be saved? the answer-nothing. We can do nothing to deserve God's favor or to merit His salvation."
and later on,"Forgiveness is essential to the Gospel message." And it is true that it is. We are commanded to forgive others, as God has forgiven us. We have no choice, to be obedient, we must forgive. He quotes Philip Ryken who says "Those who are truly forgiven, truly forgive."
There are discovery questions at the end of each chapter that could be used in a small group to stimulate conversation and reflection. The author's ministry website is www.CHOPministry.com.
He has dedicated this book to his church family for over twenty years, The Reformed Presbyterian Church of West Chester, PA.
Published by Reformation Heritage Books, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
I would recommend this book to anyone who may have a hard time forgiving themselves or others, and wants to be obedient to God in the process.
I have been provided a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for this review.
"What can a sinner do to be saved? the answer-nothing. We can do nothing to deserve God's favor or to merit His salvation."
and later on,"Forgiveness is essential to the Gospel message." And it is true that it is. We are commanded to forgive others, as God has forgiven us. We have no choice, to be obedient, we must forgive. He quotes Philip Ryken who says "Those who are truly forgiven, truly forgive."
There are discovery questions at the end of each chapter that could be used in a small group to stimulate conversation and reflection. The author's ministry website is www.CHOPministry.com.
He has dedicated this book to his church family for over twenty years, The Reformed Presbyterian Church of West Chester, PA.
Published by Reformation Heritage Books, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
I would recommend this book to anyone who may have a hard time forgiving themselves or others, and wants to be obedient to God in the process.
I have been provided a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for this review.
Thursday, December 29, 2016
Impact for Living Men's Devotional - Scott Whitaker
Daily coaching for a life of significance. This book is part of the One Year series, There are several other books in this series, One year Bibles and other devotionals. Each one is Do-able, start at any day, Daily, and create a habit for each day's devotions. Each one is long enough to be substantial, yet short enough to be read on a busy schedule. There is a verse at the beginning of each day, and an impact application at the end. The author is cofounder and preseident of Impact for Living, and has been a teacher, basketball coach, attorney, and pastor. The book states- "All of us have been created to impact-a unique impact in this world."
Some devotions have a call to action involved. such as February 28 - "So what is it that God has laid on your heart and is calling you to do? Sing? Write? Start a ministry? Mentor a child? Be a better husband?"
I liked the physical size of this book, a factor I am sure that draws some people to pick up a book in the first place. A lot of devotional books are full of fluff and non-inspiring stories, but this is not one of them. Each day there is something to learn from the time spent.
I would recommend this book to any man who wants to draw closer to God every day.
Published by Tyndale publishing.
I have received a complimentary book in exchange for this review.
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
The Romance of Redemption - Warren Austin Gage
Your story as the bride of Christ. This book is a well researched perspective of the church as the bride of Christ. The author is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary with a unique background as a trial attorney and was a professor at Knox Theological Seminary and is now as assistant pastor at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
This book is the story of 16 brides in the Bible and how their stories "pre-figure the Gospel destiny." The author states, "An authentic Gospel minister must be both a minister and a servant."
The beginning of each chapter is the author's narrative of the story, and then goes on to state how the brides of the Bible are types of the Bride of the Lamb.
Included are chapters on Rebekah, Rachel, Eve, Ruth, Marty, Tamar, Rahab, Gomer, Esther, and others. They are separated into categories such as Brides Best Known for their Purity and the opposite Brides stained with Whoredom. Mary Magdalene gets her own Epilogue separate from the rest. If you want to read how the church is the bride of Christ, Mr. Gage pulls together examples from the Old and New Testaments to explain God's redemptive story.
Published by St. Andrews House, LLC. Website available as www.saintandrewshouse.com.
I have been provided a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for a review.
This book is the story of 16 brides in the Bible and how their stories "pre-figure the Gospel destiny." The author states, "An authentic Gospel minister must be both a minister and a servant."
The beginning of each chapter is the author's narrative of the story, and then goes on to state how the brides of the Bible are types of the Bride of the Lamb.
Included are chapters on Rebekah, Rachel, Eve, Ruth, Marty, Tamar, Rahab, Gomer, Esther, and others. They are separated into categories such as Brides Best Known for their Purity and the opposite Brides stained with Whoredom. Mary Magdalene gets her own Epilogue separate from the rest. If you want to read how the church is the bride of Christ, Mr. Gage pulls together examples from the Old and New Testaments to explain God's redemptive story.
Published by St. Andrews House, LLC. Website available as www.saintandrewshouse.com.
I have been provided a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for a review.
Monday, December 26, 2016
A Minute of Vision for Men - Roger Patterson
365 motivational moments to kick start your day. This book is a daily devotional, short stories to be read one a day for men. Each day's devotional is "drawn from sports headlines, moments with wife and kids, and from scripture."
There is also a verse for each day. The avid reader will probably wind up reading 2 or 3 each day, just because each page is so short.
One small complaint is the small physical size of the book. The print size is very small and may be hard to read for those of us with poor eyesight. Some people that are not that much into sports stories may be hard to relate to some of the examples. But, it is good to have a book that reminds us of following God, and if it accomplishes that, then it is good. Described on the back cover as "short, sweet and to the point" and "A strong tool to lead any man into spiritual growth in just one minute a day." Hopefully, we will all spend more than just one minute a day for spiritual growth.
The author states in the last pages," My hope is that after spending a minute a day this book over the past year, you would discover that the Lord. through His Word, is able to give you an inheritance that does not fade."
I can recommend this book for men that would like a daily reminder of God working in their lives.
Published by Tyndale Publishing.
There is also a verse for each day. The avid reader will probably wind up reading 2 or 3 each day, just because each page is so short.
One small complaint is the small physical size of the book. The print size is very small and may be hard to read for those of us with poor eyesight. Some people that are not that much into sports stories may be hard to relate to some of the examples. But, it is good to have a book that reminds us of following God, and if it accomplishes that, then it is good. Described on the back cover as "short, sweet and to the point" and "A strong tool to lead any man into spiritual growth in just one minute a day." Hopefully, we will all spend more than just one minute a day for spiritual growth.
The author states in the last pages," My hope is that after spending a minute a day this book over the past year, you would discover that the Lord. through His Word, is able to give you an inheritance that does not fade."
I can recommend this book for men that would like a daily reminder of God working in their lives.
Published by Tyndale Publishing.
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