All in book reviews

The Works of John Flavel

When it comes to Puritan literature, John Flavel may very well be my favorite. Flavel has a way of writing that just connects with me. His works are timeless, valuable, and devotional. If you’ve never read anything from him, I highly recommend checking out The Mystery of Providence. If you have read him and love him then I highly recommend grabbing the six volume set of his writings! I am glad to once again be partnering with Westminster Books to bring you a review of the six volume Works of John Flavel.

Psalms: Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary

Lexham Press has recently begun releasing volumes of their Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary. I have gained a growing interest in Biblical Theology so I am very excited about these commentaries. I’m especially excited that they’ve released a two volume edition of the Psalms from one of my favorite teachers, Dr. Jim Hamilton (or Dr. James M. Hamilton Jr. for the long form).

The Loveliest Place by Dustin Benge

I grew up in a time where it was cool to hate on the church. “I love Jesus, but not the church.” Maybe you’ve heard a statement like that. Maybe you’re like me and you’ve actually said a statement like that. I’m thankful that the Lord helps us grow in wisdom and sanctification. One cannot love Jesus and hold disdain for his bride. It is true that no church is perfect and that every church is messy, which is why I’m thankful for this new book by Dustin Benge.

Reformed Systematic Theology Volume 3

Nothing beats a good Systematic Theology in my opinion. There’s so much to learn and it can truly be a devotional reading experience. I think the term “Systematic Theology” along with the size of the volumes naturally intimidates people, but it really shouldn’t. Read a short bit at a time and think through it then repeat. Eventually you will have read the whole volume. All that being said, I am excited for Volume Three of Reformed Systematic Theology from Joel Beeke and Paul Smalley.

Be Thou My Vision Westminster Books Exclusive Edition

I knew corporate worship could be liturgical, but I had never considered that I could incorporate liturgical worship into my private, daily worship. Not only that, but family worship can also be liturgical. Liturgies are both beautiful and intentional. They are designed to purposefully guide the worshiper in an intentional way that keeps Christ at the center. When it comes to the word “liturgy,” you may find yourself asking, “Where do I even begin?” Jonathan Gibson has laid the framework in his new 31 day devotion called Be Thou My Vision. Even better, Westminster Books has an exclusive edition in brown cowhide leather that I’ll be reviewing today.

R.C. Sproul: A Life

The Lord has blessed the church with exceptionally gifted people. R.C. Sproul was one of those incredibly gifted teachers and leaders. He gave so much to the church in his lifetime and he’s dearly missed.

In the Lord I Take Refuge by Dane Ortlund

Crossway has rebranded the ESV Devotional Psalter and it now has a more devotional feeling name—In the Lord I Take Refuge. This book features the same devotions written by Dane Ortlund that were in the previous Devotional Psalter. This book will help the reader reflect and meditate on each Psalm in the Bible.

Open Heavens: Positioning Yourself to Encounter the God of Revival

I was approached a couple of months ago by a marketing company asking if I would be interested in reviewing Bill Johnson, the Pastor of Bethel’s new book called Open Heavens. I’m convinced they had not looked at any of my other content, or maybe they had, but I thought it could definitely be interesting so I said, “Sure, why not?” I wasn’t actually convinced we’d ever get to the point of me actually receiving it, but it ended up showing up to my surprise.