Their Rock Is Not Like Our Rock is a tour-de-force of Reformed theology towards other religions. It is subversive to shallow evangelical thought and willing to address the critical analysis of more pluralistic theologians.
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Book Review: NIV Single-Column Bible
The softcover NIV Single-Column Bible is very reader friendly. Unlike “reader bibles” which remove verses and chapters for readability, the SCB also works well as a church bible and home study bible.
Book Review: NIV Discover God’s Heart Devotional Bible
Discover God’s Heart Devotional Bible provides wonderful devotions for a straight-through reading of the Scriptures. I am not sure how valuable it will be as a long-term Bible. But I am once again impressed with the quality of devotional/study material put forth by Zondervan.
Seeking Sunday with Rachel Held Evans
In many ways I hope this book fades from relevance.
Book Review: NASB Note-Taker's Bible
Zondervan’s NASB Note-Taker’s Bible is efficient for the task. Despite multiple areas where the Bible could be enhanced, avid note takers will find ample amounts of writing space without a cumbersome Bible experience.
For individuals who are already in confessional Presbyterian churches, Horton’s words will be preaching to the choir. Worship centered around the means of grace, catechismal instruction, and family worship have long been staples of the Reformed faith.
Book Review: NIV Integrated Study Bible
The NIV Integrated Study Bible is both the best chronological Bible available and the best-suited single volume for studying parallel passages. The simplicity and ease with which this can be accomplished is an added benefit. Laymen and teachers alike will benefit greatly from the efforts put forth in this study Bible.
Book Review: Duck Commander Faith and Family Bible
I did not want to like this Bible. I remain convinced that my reservation for study Bibles and devotional Bibles is valid. But the Duck Commander Faith and Family Bible is worth the price of admission. For individuals looking for more than a simple NKJV text, I find myself surprised to say I can recommend this Bible in its entirety.
Book Review: NIV College Devotional Bible
Individuals seeking to purchase a NIV from Zondervan would be better served buying their NIV Skinii Bible which is both affordable and physical/visually attractive.
Despite my growing affinity for hardbacks this edition does seem as if it would be better served for personal use (with respect to style) in a softcover form. However, this edition seems excellent for those seeking a hardcover for personal use or churches seeking a high standard pew Bible.
Book Review: The Books of the Bible (NIV)
The Books of the Bible is truly a delight to read. Lacking reference materials make this unsuitable for study and congregational use. However, it is well suited for personal study and extensive reading. While leaving room for improvement, The Books of the Bible remains the gold standard on “reader Bibles.”
Book Review: The Christmas Story for Children by Max Lucado, Randy Frazee, and Karen Davis Hill
Our daughter absolutely loved the book and our reading it during family worship. The Christmas Story for Children is an excellent little book for the advent season.
Book Review: KJV Skinii Bible
Fans of the KJV will be hard pressed to find a more stylish and efficient edition. Individuals seeking a more literal translation will thoroughly enjoy the KJV Skinii Bible as well.
September Book Review
This was a hectic month with some pretty awesome reading from some excellent publishers. There were multiple kid's books reviewed as well. Those are not included here. I commend to you the book review page. There you will find all kinds of awesome stuff. Enjoy regardless.
Book Review: NIV First-Century Study Bible
I am not a fan of study bibles, preferring full commentaries, but the FCSB is now on my short list of recommended resources. In a day and age where every theological tradition has a study Bibles, the FCSB brings back to life the original views of the early church and Jewish Rabbis in a resounding and edifying way.
August Book Review
The month of August was a pretty good book reading month. Buckle up. Get some coffee. Check out these summaries and the full length reviews.
Book Review: NASB Skinii Bible
The NASB Skinii Bible provides one of the best English translations available in an attractive and accessible physical form. Though there are more inexpensive options, the Skinii Bible both looks and reads well. I expect this will become my go-to study and service Bible.
Book Review: The NIV Teen Study Bible
As I disagree with each of these perspectives, I would not consider placing the TSB before my children just for the practical application to teenage life.
Though Creeds and Councils is unable to cover all the creeds, catechisms and councils of church history, its attempt is valiant and marginally successful. In relatively few pages, Holcomb is able to cover all of the important ecumenical councils (chapters 1-7), the great Reformed creeds (chapters 9-11) and even a recap of recent modern activity (chapters 12-13). The glaring absence however is the Lutheran tradition.
Christian laymen already convinced of the historical validity of the resurrection will receive some benefit from the final chapters of the book. But Raised fails to climb to the heights of its own standards.