I don't know about you but during these cold months i have not been super active. Sadly, i have not read as much as I should have either. I have watched too much TV and/or movies the past couple months. It's also challenging with a little 8 month baby girl who is WAY too cute for her own good. Anyways, these monthly updates do help w/personal accountable and as always, i am interested in what you've been reading or studying?!? Any recommendations from you guys?
I did finish up "Biblical Eldership" as well as Dr. Jack Hughes book on Word Pictures and Preaching. If you're a preacher Jack Hughes book would be worth your time. Our Sunday School class finished up Mahaney's book on "Humility: True Greatness." That was a wonderful book full of practical application! I started Calvin's "Institutes" and it has been a gold mine of truth. I am excited to purchase John MacArthur's new book titled, "Truth Wars" or something to that effect. It is suppose to be very good.
So here is the latest update. Books I am currently reading:
The Message of the O.T. (by Mark Dever) (I've read overviews on 3 or 4 OT books)
Knowing God (By JI Packer) (Ch 19)
The Reformed Pastor (by Richard Baxter) (Ch 3, sect 2)
What Jesus Demands from the World (by John Piper) (I'm going to go through this slowly w/our teens at FBC)
Institutes of the Christian Religion, Vol. 1(by John Calvin) (Book 1, Ch 6)
Numerous Jude Commentaries (for sermon preperation)
Books i've finished in the last year or so:
No Place for the Truth (by David F. Wells).
The Cross and Christian Ministry (by D.A. Carson).
Women's Ministry in the Local Church (by Ligon Duncan/Susan Hunt)
The Holiness of God (by R.C. Sproul)
Growing Up Christian (by Paul Graustein)
How America Lost Her Innocence (By Steve Gallagher)
From Pride to Humility (pamphlet by Dr. Stuart Scott)
Humility: True Greatness (by C.J. Mahaney)
Biblical Eldership (by A. Strauch)
Expository Preaching With Word Pictures: With Illustrations from the Sermons of Thomas Watson (by Jack Hughes).
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I found this at the FOUNDERS blog site. Dr. Nettles preached at our church last year and my wife and I had dinner with he and Margeret. They are wonderful Christians.
"Twenty years ago Tom Nettles' book, By His Grace and for His Glory, was first published in paperback by Baker. In it Nettles argues that the doctrines of grace were the demonstrably theological consensus within the Southern Baptist Convention from its beginning in 1845 until the second decade of the 20th century. His thesis has never been seriously challenged. In fact, it has hardly even been engaged by those who disagree--even by those who disagree loudly and with much bravado.
I am delighted to announce that Founders Press is now prepared to release a 20th anniversary edition of this outstanding book. For the next 4 weeks (through Feb. 16), it is available at a
pre-publication price of only $19.50 (plus S/H). I know that is lot of money, but the book is 486 pages, contains 24 sketches and retails for $34. 95. To get the discounted price, you must order the book online from the Founders' bookstore. The first link above will take you to the appropriate page.
This excellently bound hardback edition is completely repaginated and has been expanded at several key points. The historical section has 2 new chapters, bringing the book up-to-date. How up-to-date, you ask? Good question. Let me simply say Nettles interacts with men and movements that have emerged to places of influence and prominence in Baptist life over the last twenty years and, in fact, over the last few months. Of course, as is his custom, he does so carefully and graciously. In these chapters you will read about Steve Lemke, Paige Patterson, Malcom Yarnell, Frank Page, Al Mohler, Adrian Rogers, Hershel Hobbs, Dale Moody, Phil Newton, Fred Malone, Mark Dever, Joe Nesom, Roy Hargrave and others."
Nathan,
Good to find you here at preacher boy. I own "Feed My Sheep" but have not read it yet. Let me know how you enjoy it. Piper's book on preaching is short but a great read. I appreciate his biographies and this book on preaching the most.
Thanks for your post- It was encouraging and helpful!
Caleb
Thanks Bekah (sister) for your update. Keep studying hard at Masters!
love your bro,
Caleb
I am studying the book of Jude and 1 Timothy right now in my quiet times.
Caleb
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