David Guretzki

A Shared Mercy

Theology

“This is the most thorough account we have of Karl Barth's theology of forgiveness as outlined in CD IV. Coutts rightly locates his study within Barth's ecclesiology, highlighting the fundamentally communal character of Christian forgiveness. Coutts's careful exposition, critical theological judgment, and charitable practicality come together to advance our vision of what it means to 'forgive as we have been forgiven.' I'm doubly delighted to acknowledge that Coutts, a former student of mine, has now become my teacher!”

Christian Higher Education in Canada

Discipleship & Christian Education

“As one who has benefited from and contributed to Canadian Christian higher education for over thirty years, I rejoice over this volume’s informative, troubling, challenging, constructive, and hopeful essays. Addressing the past, present, and future of Canada’s Christian colleges, universities, and seminaries, this collection should be required reading for ministers, faculty, administrators, board members, and educational historians who have a stake in the movement. In the spirit of that great educator, St. Augustine: Tolle lege!”

Citizenship Without Illusions

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“In an age of heightened political division and widespread insistence on individual rights, often to the detriment of a vision for the public good, this primer on the task of being faithful Christian citizens is a breath of fresh (principled!) air. While reflecting the erudition of a senior political science scholar, Koyzis's book is eminently readable, theologically grounded, and insightfully practical for anyone wanting better to live in the tension between the heavenly kingdom of God for which we pray and the broken earthly political and social contexts in which we all live.”

God of Holy Love

Theology

“When I learned Moser and Nasmith had collected some of Forsyth’s theological gems, I was ecstatic. May this well-selected and well-introduced set of essays spark or renew interest in an unjustly neglected pastor-theologian!”

God the Eternal Contemporary

Theology

“How properly to relate time and eternity has been a pesky Gordian knot to theologians and philosophers alike. Though he argues that Karl Barth has not yet succeeded in slicing through the troublesome knot, Langdon expertly, sympathetically, yet critically guides readers through Barth's Trinitarian approach to the problem--an approach which does not find itself in the 'Babylonian captivity' of an abstract notion of eternity set in opposition to time.”

Political Visions & Illusions

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“Few could have anticipated the major political upheavals witnessed since this book first came out in 2003. Yet Koyzis's book has stood the test of time, ranking, in my opinion, as the best introduction to modern political thought from a Christian perspective. This updated edition is welcome in its inclusion both of newer literature and fresh examples to recent political developments. As a politically engaged theologian, I'm especially thrilled to see the addition of the 'Concluding Ecclesiological Postscript' that could very well serve as kind of theo-political compass for church leaders wanting navigational guidance on how churches should—and should not—engage in political action.”

Take Up and Preach

Preaching & Worship

“Having sat under Blayne Banting's faithful preaching and teaching, I testify that Take Up and Preach represents the work not only of a qualified academic, but a practiced pastor. His 'Bridge' metaphor helps aspiring and experienced preachers alike to keep both biblical and contemporary contexts firmly in mind while preparing a sermon. I hope copies of this book will become dog-eared with use and find their place of honor in many pastors' libraries.”

Taken Up and Preached

Preaching & Worship

“Teachers of preachers aren’t always model preachers themselves. However, this book shows that sometimes homileticians can truly preach what they (tell us to) practice. I commend both this and Banting’s previous book, Take Up and Preach, not only because I am familiar with his preaching theory, but because I was privileged to hear God’s voice through these moving (and often humorous!) sermons preached under his ministry as one of his congregants.”

Taking Up Preaching

Preaching & Worship

“It’s astonishing amid all-too-regular pastoral scandals that anyone would want to be a preacher. Yet by his Spirit, God is still calling men and women to take up the sacred vocation to preach the word. This book represents a kind of preachers’ manifesto that will both challenge those sensing the call to a preaching ministry and comfort those wondering whether it has even been worth it at all.”

The Devout Life

History & Biography

“Sometimes there’s a gap between a book’s content and its author. Not here. Helland’s prescription for the devout Christian life mines Scripture, Pietist and Puritan doctors alike, but also aligns with what I know to be Roger’s deepest aspirations. May this prescription from a devoted disciple, a capable leader, and a competent scholar settle deeply into your heart as you read and the Spirit enables.”