I do not have an unlimited amount of space in my home, or an endless amount of money with which to purchase books; so I want guidance on not only choosing books, but choosing the best books for my library. More specifically, as a Bible teacher and one who desires to teach and preach the … Continue reading 'Commentaries for Biblical Expositors' by James Rosscup
Practical Helps for Personal Study
In this article, I am not going to deal with Biblical interpretation or the nuts and bolts of exegesis. Rather, I want to offer a few practical suggestions about overall attitude and approach to help you as you study. I am a strong advocate of study. Pastors must study! Shepherds must know God and His truth intimately if they are … Continue reading Practical Helps for Personal Study
'The Gospel for Real Life' by Jerry Bridges
Jerry Bridges is one of my favorite authors. His writing is always clear, concise, saturated in Scripture and very edifying. The Gospel for Real Life is certainly no exception. Bridges gives his straight forward and simple thesis in the preface: "This book is not meant to be a theological treatise. To borrow an expression from the collegiate world, it is … Continue reading 'The Gospel for Real Life' by Jerry Bridges
Kids and Technology
In late March, Time magazine featured an excellent article about the ill-affects of personal technology on Junior High, High School and College age students entitled, The Multitasking Generation. The subheading of the article's title reads, "They're emailing, IMing and downloading while writing a history essay, what is all that digital juggling doing to kids’ brains … Continue reading Kids and Technology