Tony N. Lane
"The Church as the Image of the Trinity"
Theology
“Miroslav Volf argues cogently for a social doctrine of the Trinity and for an egalitarianism in both the Trinity and the church--ideas which are very popular today. He also claims that his ecclesiology flows from his doctrine of the Trinity. Kevin Bidwell subjects these claims to a penetrating criticism, and all who hold to them need to listen carefully to what this book has to say.”
Evangelical Theological Method
Theology
“I'm a great fan of the comparative views books. This format was pioneered by InterVarsity Press in 1977 with Robert Clouse's The Meaning of the Millennium, and since then over eighty such volumes have appeared published by InterVarsity Press and others. What makes the format so useful is that a number of authors set out to give their answers to the same questions, which makes comparison easier, and then in turn respond to the answers given by the others. This makes it much simpler to understand where the real differences lie and to work out one's own position. The current volume is no exception. Five different evangelical authors layout their approach to theological method and then respond to each other. This helps to clarify the extent to which these five different methods are strictly alternatives and the extent to which they can be combined. Anyone wishing to understand evangelical theological method or to work their own method is strongly recommended to read this book.”
Theology
“This book is a worthwhile contribution to the understanding of both Calvin and Barth. It is also valuable for those with an interest in issues such as the relation between soul and body, the immortality of the soul, metaphysical and axiological dualism, and the image of God. Well worth reading.”
Infant Baptism in Historical Perspective
History & Biography
“There is much learned historical scholarship here illuminating the history of the practice of baptism in general and infant baptism in particular. There is also much wise reflection on the pastoral implications of the practice for the church then and now. No one with a serious interest in the doctrine of baptism can afford to neglect this volume.”
John of Damascus, First Apologist to the Muslims
Apologetics
“One of the key issues of the twenty-first century has been the relations between Islam and the West. In that context it is helpful to look back at the first major Christian theologian to engage with Islam, the last of the Eastern Church Fathers, John of Damascus. Daniel Janosik gives us a fascinating and illuminating guide to John's approach. Definitely to be commended.”
Theology
“The doctrine of justification has been a topic of especial interest in Protestant-Catholic dialogue. This study looks at Peter Martyr Vermigli, a Roman Catholic who became a Protestant and influenced the English Reformation, and John Henry Newman, an Evangelical who became a Roman Catholic and also influenced the Church of England. Both wrote on justification and their views are not as different as one might have supposed. Chris Castaldo expounds them skillfully and points to helpful lessons that can be learned for today's situation.”
Prayer & Spiritual Formation
“Bernard's letters are a rich mine of spiritual wisdom. Michael Voigts capably expounds this wisdom in a way that will be of interest to Bernard scholars and to those concerned with spiritual direction. Definitely to be recommended.”
Theology
“This is a superb study and warmly to be recommended to all who are working with Calvin's theology.”
Prayer & Spiritual Formation
“A deep dive into biblical forest reserves, stunning and moving metaphors, and wisdom teachers provides new inspiration and cleverly encourages the reader to reflect on the exciting possibilities of creating new forests, spiritual and physical.”
Roman Catholic Theology and Practice
Theology
“A very useful evangelical assessment of Roman Catholicism. Unlike so many such books, it does not concentrate merely on points of difference, but considers the whole sweep of Roman Catholic teaching, as set out in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. It affirms points of agreement as well as noting points of disagreement. It acknowledges that evangelicalism is not monochromatic and points to areas where some evangelicals would agree with Rome while others would not. This is a thorough guide that is warmly to be commended.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Those reading Romans today need to be aware of the nearly twenty centuries of previous interpretation. There is no better way to get an overview of that than by reading this book. Stephen Westerholm has produced an excellent survey of the history of the interpretation of Romans, both by well-known exegetes like Chrysostom, Augustine, and Calvin and by many other lesser known but still significant interpreters. Thoroughly to be commended.”
Christian Living
“This is an excellent guide to sanctification, built on a solid foundation of biblical and Reformed theology and with a strong practical bent. . . . Warmly commended for those serious about growing in grace.”
Talking with Catholics about the Gospel
Evangelism & Missions
“This is an excellent guide for Evangelicals about how to relate to Roman Catholics and share the gospel with them. Chris Castaldo is well qualified for this task both by his own experience and by his studies. He manages to convey the key points with great clarity. Much to be recommended.”
The Identity and the Life of the Church
Theology
“Yosep Kim has produced a fascinating study of Calvin's ecclesiology, focusing on the relation in his thought between the church's spiritual identity as the invisible body of Christ and her functional identity as the visible mother of believers. This will be of interest to all Calvin scholars and especially to those concerned with his doctrine of the church.”
Theology
“Is there anything new to say about the cross? Those who wonder should read this fascinating work, which offers new perspectives, not as alternatives for the old ones, but to complement and supplement them.”
Theology
“Many Christians are aware that there are fundamental differences between Protestants and Roman Catholics but are unsure exactly what these differences are or how much they really matter. Some may regard them as trivial, while others may struggle to see how there can be Christians in both groups. The Unfinished Reformation sets out clearly and simply where the differences lie. The differences are not minimized, nor are they magnified. Where Protestants have often misrepresented Roman Catholics—this is pointed out. At the same time there is no pretense that no differences exist. This book is to be warmly commended to those wishing to understand these issues better.”
Christian Living
“The Beatitudes are a special part of the New Testament. Chris Castaldo’s excellent exposition brings them to life with the aid of real-life examples and the wisdom of the ages. A challenging and inspiring book that is recommended to all.”
The World Reformed Fellowship Statement of Faith
Theology
“Reformed churches have been prolific in producing statements of faith. The WRF Statement of Faith is a valuable addition to these, relating the Reformed faith to the issues of the twenty-first century. Its content is unequivocally Reformed, while acknowledging the legitimate diversity that exists within that tradition. This statement is to be warmly welcomed, and it deserves to be used widely.”
Theology
“Today, evangelical Christians too often read the Bible as if it had just dropped out of heaven, with little or no appreciation of church history. Michael Reeves offers a good corrective to this with his very readable introduction to many of the key figures and works of the early church.”
NOTE: Only includes books currently in our catalog; not necessarily a complete list.
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