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I used 6 commentaries on James for my study and teaching. This one was easily the best one.

This is the best English commentary on James I’ve read. (I only read English commentaries). I preached 20 expository sermons on James to my local church in 2012. I used commentaries by Doug Moo (Pillar and TNTC), Alec Moyter (BST), … Continue reading

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Anatomy of a Reformation by Paige Patterson

I just finished reading, Anatomy of a Reformation: The Southern Baptist Convention 1978-2004 by Paige Patterson. It’s a short booklet that gives Southern Baptists a little inside picture on the conservative resurgence from one who helped lead the way. He breaks down … Continue reading

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Which Gospel Presentation is more faithful to the Bible’s teaching?

Jonathan Leeman writes: Which “gospel” do you believe in? Your answer to that question will have a direct bearing on what you think about church discipline. Therefore, it’s worth making sure we are talking about the same gospel before we … Continue reading

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Book Reviews on Biblical Theology Books

Here are some books on Biblical Theology I’m going to be reading in the next few weeks for my school program. There are some reviews and interviews under each title to get a bit more introduced to the work and … Continue reading

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Lessons Learned from Jonathan Edwards part 2 (from Doug Sweeney’s book: “Jonathan Edwards and the Ministry of the Word”)

There are many strengths and some weaknesses that I’ve learned from the life of Jonathan Edwards.  He lived from 1703 to 1758 and was the pastor of the Congregational Church in Northampton, then he served as a missionary in Stockbridge, … Continue reading

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John Piper’s Lectures that I think led to his book, “The Supremacy of God in Preaching”

The Goal of Preaching: The Glory of God The Gravity and Gladness of Preaching The Ground of Preaching: The Cross of Christ The Gift of Preaching: The Power of the Holy Spirit

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Lessons Learned from Jonathan Edwards part 1 (from Doug Sweeney’s book: “Jonathan Edwards and the Ministry of the Word”)

There are many strengths and some weaknesses that I’ve learned from the life of Jonathan Edwards.  He lived from 1703 to 1758 and was the pastor of the Congregational Church in Northampton, then he served as a missionary in Stockbridge, … Continue reading

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Why Biblical Theologians Need Systematic Theology

I love Tom Schreiner’s works and am currently enjoying The King in His Beauty: A Biblical Theology of Old and New Testaments. I’m also reading Systematic Theology by John Frame with some members of my church. Schreiner writes, “By following his rules … Continue reading

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5 Videos from Tom Schreiner on his Biblical Theology book, “The King in His Beauty”

The King in His Beauty: A Biblical Theology of the Old and New Testaments:  

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Thoughts on the Passover and the Lord’s Supper

Tom Schreiner writes (The King in His Beauty: A Biblical Theology of the Old and New Testaments, 34): Unleavened bread was also eaten in memory of the great exodus event (Exod. 12:15-20, 34, 39; 13:3, 6-7), for the Israelites were … Continue reading

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