Sam Storms

"Free Grace" Theology

Theology

“This excellent and insightful book is much needed in the church today, especially in view of ever-increasing focus on the nature of the gospel. His analysis of the ill-named Free Grace movement is clear, thoroughly biblical, and entirely persuasive. He deals forthrightly yet charitably with the views of those who advocate this mistaken conception of the gospel of God’s grace in Jesus Christ. All Christians will benefit greatly from reading Grudem’s analysis. I cannot recommend this book too highly.”

12 Faithful Men

Church Leadership & Ministry

“Collin Hansen and Jeff Robinson have presented to us more than the usual suspects of pastoral ministry in the history of the church. Several of the individuals included in this volume were unknown to me before reading the book. But each of them, in his own way, is a Christ-exalting portrait of both the suffering and the joy that God has called us to embrace as pastors. I highly recommend it!”

A Legacy of Preaching, Volume One—Apostles to the Revivalists

Preaching & Worship

“It is well-known that the Reformers and their heirs regarded faithful preaching of the Scriptures as a mark of a true church. In these two volumes we have a rich exploration of the way in which God has indeed blessed his people with such preaching ever since the apostolic era. Given the unique biographical focus of these essays, these two volumes also remind us that preaching is always mediated through distinct personalities, hence the differences in exegetically-sound preaching over the years. In sum, what we have here is a treasure trove for all who love the preaching of the Word and for all called to this central task in the church’s life. MICHAEL A. G. HAYKIN, Professor & Chair of Church History, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary “How did you learn to preach?” is one of the more frequent questions I’m asked. In addition to practice (trial and error!), I can honestly say that I learned much in terms both of what to do and not to do by studying great preachers from the past and present. Virtually all effective preachers will admit that in some sense they stand on the shoulders of someone who has preceded them, from whose method and style and understanding understanding of Scripture they have drawn. That is certainly true of me. These volumes are a treasure trove of homiletical insights from the greatest of preachers in the history of the Christian church. It is a wonderful resource that I am extremely happy to recommend.”

A Simple Guide to Experience Miracles

Theology

“Whether you are still skeptical and doubt the reality of the miraculous or are a passionate proponent of the supernatural, this book is for you. With remarkable depth and clarity, J. P. Moreland brings to bear on this subject his gifting as a philosopher, apologist, theologian, and student of the Scriptures. He explores with profound insight and biblical grounding such issues as the nature of the miraculous, whether we should pray for miracles, and how we might know if a miracle has happened. The specific stories of the miraculous cited in the book as well as J. P.’s personal experience will serve you well as you explore this fascinating topic. I can’t recommend this excellent book too highly.”

Charity and Its Fruits

Christian Living

“As best I can tell, this is a first in Edwardsean studies. No one has done with Charity and Its Fruits what Kyle Strobel accomplishes here—providing us with an enlightening commentary and a readable text of one of Edwards’s most important, though highly neglected, treatises. All who love Edwards (and everyone should) will profit immensely from this exceptional volume.”

Churching

Christian Living

“We live in an odd and often unintelligible time when it comes to the issue of the local church. To hear professing Christians say that they love Jesus but hate his bride is a reflection of their ignorance of what Jesus himself said about the church. The simple and undeniable fact is that there is no such thing as a ‘churchless’ Christian. To what can we attribute this appalling approach to the local church? Many would point to pastoral bullying, clergy sexual abuse, the so-called ‘prosperity’ gospel, or perhaps the hypocrisy that so frequently abounds in the many gatherings of Christians. But there is no excuse for a Christian to turn his or her back on the bride of Christ. What the church is and does for the glory of God and the good of the believer is beautifully and biblically described in Rick Harrington’s excellent book, Churching. If you’ve been hurt by the church or are tempted to abandon it, please read Rick’s book. It is refreshing, convicting, and above all else, biblically true. It has my highest recommendation.”

Continuity and Discontinuity

Theology

Afterword

(wrote the afterword)

Edwards on the Christian Life

Christian Living

“No one has taught me more about the dynamics of Christian living than has Jonathan Edwards. And no one has more clearly articulated the role of beauty in Edwards’s understanding of the Christian life than has Dane Ortlund. If you’re unfamiliar with Edwards, or if you wonder how beauty could possibly have any lasting effect in your growth as a Christian, this book is for you.”

Even in Our Darkness

History & Biography

“I’ve known Jack Deere for nearly forty-five years. Or at least I thought I knew him. After reading his memoir, I became truly acquainted with my longtime friend for the first time. I cried. I gasped for air. I laughed. And I worshiped God. For Jack’s story is really a story about friendship with a God whose love and faithfulness are constant, whether we are on top of the mountain or walking through the valley of the shadow.”

Expository Exultation

Christian Living

“Piper has written more than fifty books, so there is something a bit outrageous in suggesting that Expository Exultation is his best. But such a case can be made. Perhaps that is because I, like John, am a preacher, and was profoundly instructed, rebuked, encouraged, and given even greater hope for my ministry through the insights he provides in this book. I trust John has many more volumes to come, but for my money, this is the culmination of his contribution to pastoral ministry. If you’re not a pastor or preacher, read it anyway. If you are in full-time ministry, dig deeply into this immense treasure trove of homiletical insight. I’m confident that if you do, it will radically transform your approach to God’s Word and the passion with which you preach it.”

Finding the Right Hills to Die On

Theology

“As best I can tell, this is the first book of its kind and is long overdue. Gavin Ortlund has done the church a tremendous service by providing a clear, irenic, and well-reasoned (not to mention biblical) perspective on the comparative importance of our many Christian doctrines. Some in the church today have waged vigorous war and ‘died’ needlessly on virtually every hill, while others, in the name of unity, don’t find any hill worth ‘dying’ on. To both, and to everyone in between the two extremes, I say, ‘Read this book!’”

Finishing Our Course with Joy

Christian Living

“I wish I had thought more about growing older when I was younger. If I had, perhaps I wouldn’t need wisdom from J. I. Packer. But I didn’t, and therefore I do! And what wonderful wisdom it is, the sort that challenges us, redirects our energy, and equips us with biblical truth to face our latter years. I’m at that stage in life where ‘engaging’ with my ‘aging’ has become increasingly more urgent. And I can’t think of anyone who can provide more helpful and encouraging insight than J. I. Packer. Don’t wait until you’re sixty or seventy to read this book. Start now and finish well.”

Follow the Healer

Theology

“It’s unfortunate that most books on divine healing gravitate to one extreme or the other. Some argue that believers are entitled to complete healing in the present age, while others are so skeptical of claims to healing that they virtually deny that any occur. This excellent and insightful book by Stephen Seamands is a much-needed corrective to both extremes. It is thoroughly biblical, pastorally sensitive, and does an excellent job of tethering the healing ministry of Jesus to the kingdom of God and the already/not yet of life in the present age. Seamands provides us with no easy, simplistic answers and does not avoid the mystery of why so many for whom we pray are not healed. And he does this in a way that fills the reader with expectancy each time hands are laid on the sick and prayer for their healing is taken to the throne of grace. If you’re still looking for a book on healing, stop. Get this one. You won’t be disappointed.”

Formed for the Glory of God

Prayer & Spiritual Formation

“If you are among those either unacquainted with Jonathan Edwards or simply afraid to read him, this book is for you. As best I can tell, what Kyle Strobel has done here is largely unprecedented in Edwardsean studies. With Edwards as tour guide, he has taken us on a journey, both deeply theological and eminently practical, into what it means to live Christianly. If biblical spirituality is something you cherish and long for, you can do no better than join Strobel, together with Edwards, in this profoundly life-changing exploration. Highly recommended!”

God Has Spoken

Christian Living

“J. I. Packer is known for many things, chief of which is his rigorous, unambiguous, and thoroughly persuasive defense of the inerrancy of Scripture. I read God Has Spoken years ago, but have often returned to it for a clear and convincing portrayal of the complete infallibility of the biblical text. This book is written in such a way that both the average Christian and the scholar can greatly benefit. Highly recommended!”

Grounded in the Faith

Bible Studies & Devotionals

“the spirituality Erisman promotes. It is biblically rigorous, culturally relevant, and focused on producing grace-empowered and spiritually discerning followers of Christ. I highly and heartily recommend it.”

Heaven Is a World of Love

Christian Living

Foreword

(wrote the foreword)

Help Is Here

Christian Living

“Few people in the evangelical world write with the penetrating insight and persuasive clarity as does my friend Max Lucado. This book testifies to that once again. When Max first informed me that he was writing a book on the Holy Spirit, I knew in an instant the impact it would have. Many who have followed Max’s ministry through the years will be surprised when they discover that he now believes in the contemporary validity of all spiritual gifts in the life of the church today. Max’s thoroughly biblical case for the work of the Spirit will challenge and, ultimately, persuade you of its truth, and greatly encourage you to seek for an even greater manifestation of the Spirit’s power in your life. I highly and happily recommend it.”

Hosanna in Excelsis

Bible Studies & Devotionals

“In a day when the glorious message of Christmas and the incarnation of the Son of God are trivialized and commercialized, I can think of nothing more essential than this volume of theologically rich, devotionally inspiring, and biblically faithful hymns. What a wonderful gift this is not only for the individual believer but also for the church corporately. Thank you to the Leemans!”

How to Read Theology for All Its Worth

Theology

“This book may well be the first of its kind—at least I know of no other like it. My friend and former colleague Karin Stetina has produced a remarkably insightful and practical guide for students of theology. Reading theology today can be a daunting task, with no clear road signs to direct us or warnings about whom and what to avoid. This book is precisely what the Christian world has needed—a wise, fair-minded, objective handbook on what questions to ask when reading theology. I have a strong sense that this extremely helpful work will be the standard reference guide for years to come.”