Biblical Theology
Book Review: Understanding Biblical Theology, by Edward Klink and Darian Lockett
Review by Sam Emadi | 9Marks Journal: Is Scripture Enough? | 06.04.2013Klink and Lockett’s survey of biblical-theological methods is a timely resource.
Book Review: The Imperative of Preaching, by John Carrick
Review by David King | 9Marks Journal: Church and Churches | 03.28.2013If you love biblical theology, if preaching in light of redemptive history is your jet fuel, if the gospel is life to you and not just a trendy buzzword, then you really need to read this book.
Book Review: Work Matters: Lessons from Scripture, by R. Paul Stevens
Review by Byron Straughn | 9Marks Journal: Pastoring Christians for the Workplace | 03.07.2013Stevens writes with years of experience and knowledge of Scripture, and though you might not agree with everything, there will be plenty to ponder about our gracious God.
Book Review: Christ-Centered Biblical Theology: Hermeneutical Foundations and Principles, by Graeme Goldsworthy
Review by Stephen J. Wellum | 9Marks Journal: Lay Elders: A User's Guide - Part 1 | 11.13.2012In this book Goldsworthy has once again done a service for the church, despite the caveats I raise.
Biblical Theology with Greg Beale
By G. Beale, M. Dever | 03.29.2012Greg Beale gives a crash course on the discipline of biblical theology, assesses recent works on it, and explains what he’s written and why.
Book Review: 40 Questions about Christians and Biblical Law
Review by Nicholas G. Piotrowski | 9Marks Journal: The Underestimated Doctrine of Conversion | 02.29.2012Do you want to interpret the Bible rightly? Comprehend justification? Understand what parts of the law do apply to your life? Then you need to understand the law.
Conversion and the Story of Israel
By Thomas R. Schreiner | 9Marks Journal: The Underestimated Doctrine of Conversion | 02.29.2012The history of Israel reveals that the new creation and the new exodus would not be enjoyed apart from the forgiveness of sins and a circumcised heart.
Book Review: 40 Questions about Interpreting the Bible, by Rob Plummer
Review by Jason Meyer | 9Marks Journal: Church Membership: Holding the Body Together | 04.28.2011This book is a sterling example of how to answer specific questions clearly and succinctly, which is something all who teach the Bible must learn to do well.
Book Review: The God Who Is There, by D. A. Carson
Review by Nicholas G. Piotrowski | 9Marks Journal: Church and Parachurch: Friends or Foes? | 03.01.2011This is biblical theology that “understand[s] the life of the Church as well as the way life in the postmodern world works.” It joins only a few like it.
Book Review: Christ-Centered Worship, by Bryan Chapell
Review by Josh Manley | 9Marks Journal: Church and Parachurch: Friends or Foes? | 01.31.2011If you are a pastor or church leader with responsibilities for worship or want to better understand this massive topic in Scripture, you should read this book.
Book Review: God’s Glory in Salvation through Judgment, by James Hamilton Jr.
Review by Stephen Dempster | 9Marks Journal: Pastoral Moves | 12.23.2010In stressing the glory of God in salvation through judgment, Hamilton has certainly pointed us all in the right direction.
What do pastors themselves need in order to preach on hell?
9MarksPreaching on hell is no easy task. What do pastors themselves need in order to do it well?
What should pastors preach about hell?
9MarksHell is an awful and overwhelming reality. Yet where Scripture speaks, pastors must not be silent. Here are four things pastors should preach about hell:
Why are pastors afraid of preaching about hell? What’s the solution?
9MarksWhy are pastors afraid of preaching about hell?
Why should pastors preach on hell?
9Marks1. It’s in the Bible. As difficult as the subject is, pastors must proclaim the whole counsel of God.
2. It acts as ballast for their ministries. It’s easy for pastors to drift off track by making a good thing the main thing. Preaching hell reminds us that there is no more urgent task than proclaiming to the world the good news that forgiveness of sins is offered through Jesus Christ!
