A Review of Harrison Perkins, Reformed Covenant Theology: A Systematic Introduction, Bellingham, WA., Lexham, 2024, 520 pages, Hardback. There is no shortage of books on Covenant Theology (CT). There is the big multi author compendium simply called Covenant Theology edited by Waters, Reid, and Muether. One of the contributors to that book is Richard Belcher, whose The Fulfillment of the Promises of God, which to my mind is the best introduction to CT on the market. Other introductions by Jonty …
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I have received many inquiries about status of The Words of the Covenant: Volume Two – New Testament Continuation. I am in a position now to give some concrete information. The book has been edited and the indexes are done. Lord willing, it will be available in (probably) late October. Dr Peter Goeman at Sojourner Press has been working very hard to get the project across the line before the Shepherd’s 360 Conference at Shepherd’s Theological Seminary, Cary, N.C. on the 21st through …
This list of commentaries on Acts are the ones I think are the best for the Pastor and Bible Teacher. As for other works, I like Stanley Toussaint’s contribution in the Bible Knowledge Commentary. Richard B. Rackham’s old work is well worth getting if you can. James D. G. Dunn has a commentary on Acts, but I think his treatment in Beginning From Jerusalem is very helpful. Simon Kistemaker’s commentary is well done, as is the one by R.C.H. Lenski. Ajith Fernando’s …
This is an older article that I thought deserving of a repost. When one is associating a belief with the text of Scripture it is never wise to choose texts from obscure, debated or overly figurative portions of the Bible. Why go to a vision of Zechariah when you can go to an epistle of Paul for the same doctrine? When tying a doctrine concerning the Church to Scripture we find good men like F. Turretin running to the song …
This is another review that never saw the light of day at this venue. Review: On the Shoulders of Hobbits: the Road to Virtue with Tolkien and Lewis, by Louis Markos, Chicago: Moody Publishers, 2012, pbk, 234 pages. When I came across this book at a bookstore I was weighing its purchase against another, more “academic” work that I had in my hand. Just a few years ago I’m ashamed to say I would have put this book down without going to the …
This is an older review that never saw the light of day here: Book Review: Schaeffer on the Christian Life, by William Edgar, Wheaton, Illinois: Crossway, 2013, 206 pp, pbk. This book is one of Crossway’s Countercultural Spirituality series. Of all the volumes in the series perhaps the most natural choice for inclusion is Francis Schaeffer. Schaffer it was whose lectures and writings urged upon a docile church the responsibility of engaging the culture. His L’Abri mission epitomized a way of …
The Book of Galatians is unique in many ways because of its polemic nature, aimed as it is against Christians in churches who have listened to false teaching and abandoned (or are close to abandoning) Paul’s teaching. It has not been well-served with commentaries, although some historical works are of note. Remember, I have preachers in mind for these recommendations. Balance is important. Other works are worth looking at, such as Phillip Graham Ryken’s contribution to the REC, but Stott …
A review of David B. Capes, Matthew Through Old Testament Eyes, Grand Rapids: Kregel, 2024, 389 pages, pbk. I have already reviewed the previous volumes from this series. All three were what I would call average to above average works, containing useful content, although my repeated refrain was that in my opinion they fail to live up to the title. If you want to write a NT commentary “through OT Eyes” then you really can’t superimpose the NT on it. …
Part One Union with Christ The truth that the existence of the Church presupposes Christ’s resurrection can be supported tangentially by other doctrines, such as our union with Christ. As we have already seen, the phrase “in Christ” and its variations, although it can have a number of meanings depending on context, always signifies the close bond between the justified sinner and their Savior. This is seen in the Epistle to the Philippians (e.g., Phil. 1:1:1, 14; 3:9-10; 4:21). …
Here are some thoughts about the relation of the Church to the resurrection of Christ. If this is sounds it destroys any notion that the Church can be found in the OT, and eliminates one of supersessionism‘s major arguments for throwing off the label of replacement theology (i.e., that the Church has always existed). This comes from the forthcoming book. The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is an eschatological event. His risen glorified body which proclaimed in itself …
