Book Reviews Archive

  • Limited Atonement by Roger Nicole

    Limited Atonement by Roger Nicole

    Roger Nicole wrote a very helpful book entitled, Our Sovereign Savior, in which he explains the essence of the Reformed Faith.  Chapter 5 is about the subject of “Particular Redemption.”  Here are a few of the excellent points Roger Nicole made: When it comes to...

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  • Church Planting Resources

    Church Planting Resources

    Highly Recommended Childers, Steven L., 2006     Church Planter Training Manual: A Gospel-Centered Approach. Orlando, FL: Global Church Advancement, Inc. Keller, Timothy and Allen Thompson, 2002     Church Planter Manual: A Church Multiplication Handbook (Center-City Church Planting). New York: Redeemer Church Planting Center. Lovelace, Richard, 1985     Renewal...

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  • Manley Beasley: Man of Faith, Instrument of Revival

    Manley Beasley: Man of Faith, Instrument of Revival

    I highly recommend this book. I grew up listening to Manley Beasley while he lived at Milldale Baptist Church and through the years when he would return. My life and ministry have been greatly influenced by him. Often my dad would ask me when I...

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  • Book Review: An Introduction to the Science of Missions

    Book Review: An Introduction to the Science of Missions

    Book Review: An Introduction to the Science of Missions By J.H. Bavinck Reviewed by Andy Johnson An Introduction to the Science of Missions Presbyterian and Reformed, 1960. 324 pages. $16.99 The other night I told my wife I was going to begin this book review...

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  • Book Review: Church Planting Movements

    Book Review: Church Planting Movements

    By David Garrison Reviewed by Ed Roberts Church Planting Movements: How God Is Redeeming a Lost World WIGTake Resources, 2003. 362 pages. $18.95 Sometimes a book contains important biblical truths and helpful suggestions even though its theological methodology or hermeneutic is flawed. In that situation,...

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  • Book Review: Let the Nations Be Glad!

    Book Review: Let the Nations Be Glad!

    Book Review: Let the Nations Be Glad! By John Piper Reviewed by Robin Let the Nations Be Glad! The Supremacy of God in Missions Baker Academic, 2004. $14.99 Growing up in the United Kingdom, I always had an interest in what God was doing globally,...

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  • Book Review: Where Are All the Brothers?

    Book Review: Where Are All the Brothers?

    Book Review: Where Are All the Brothers? By Eric Redmond Reviewed by Anthony Carter Where Are All the Brothers?: Straight Answers to Men’s Questions about the Church Crossway, 2008. 112 pages. We have all heard the excuses. “The church is full of hypocrites.”  “The Bible...

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  • A Friendly Response to MacArthur’s Millennium Manifesto

    A Friendly Response to MacArthur’s Millennium Manifesto

    My Review:Dr. Sam Waldron has written a very clear response to Dr. John MacArthur’s first message of the 2007 Shepherd’s Conference. Not only does Dr. Waldron give a comprehensive case against MacArthur’s Dispensationalism but also for a biblical Amillennialism. Furthermore, Dr. Waldron outlines and corrects...

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  • Covenant Children Today

    Covenant Children Today

    A Reformed Credobaptist Perspective ComprehensiveAlan Conner has written the best little book on the extremely important topic of baptism. This book answers questions like: Who exactly are the members of the New Covenant? Is membership in the New Covenant confined to those who have faith...

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  • MacArthur’s Millennial Manifesto

    MacArthur’s Millennial Manifesto

    NEW BOOK ALERT The proof copy of Sam Waldron’s MacArthur’s Millennial Manifesto has been accepted and the initial printing is underway. RBAP should have inventory in hand in about 1 to 1.5 weeks or less. At the 2007 Shepherds’ Conference, Pastor John MacArthur delivered a...

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  • Driscoll Explains How Un-Christian Osteen’s Doctrines Are

    Driscoll Explains How Un-Christian Osteen’s Doctrines Are

    I appreciate Scott’s recent reviews of Joel Osteen’s new book. I have read several reviews from others that seemed to be missing the point about Osteen’s teachings. I believe the truth is Joel Osteen does not preach true Christianity. It is not just fluff, it...

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  • Become a Better You Review Step 4

    Become a Better You Review Step 4

    a book review by Scott Hill Form Better HabitsToday is the day. Become a Better You is now on bookstore shelves and websites across the world. I am sure most of our Fide-O readers are extremely excited to rush out and purchase their copies. The...

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  • Become a Better You Review Step 3

    Become a Better You Review Step 3

    a book review by Scott Hill Develop Better Relationships Well it took 135 pages, but Joel finally got a something I could at least on some level agree with. Step 3 “Develop Better Relationships” probably deserves a book all to itself, written by someone else,...

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  • Becoming a Better You Step 2

    Becoming a Better You Step 2

    Step 2 “Be Positive With Yourself“ A book review by Scott Hill I have to be honest with my audience. This review is becoming more and more draining as I read and think through it. I have read close to half of this book, and...

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  • Becoming A Better You Review Step 1

    Becoming A Better You Review Step 1

    Book Review by Scott Hill Step 1: Keep Pressing Forward I am 80 pages into Become a Better You. The book is broken into the seven steps, with each step having several chapters then Action Points at the end of each section. The first 80...

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  • “Become A Better You” Review Part 1

    “Become A Better You” Review Part 1

    by Scott Hill Well its official! Joel Osteen’s new book is printed, shipped, and sitting in books stores across America ready spread its toothy, smiling message of goodness to evangelicals and such. Officially the book comes out on October 15th, but I happen to have...

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  • Riddlebarger’s Amil Conference

    Riddlebarger’s Amil Conference

    Last night at Dr. Riddlebarger’s Amil Conference I had the privilege of hearing Dr. Beale give an overview of that which he has written about in The Temple and the Church’s Mission. In this comprehensive study, G.K. Beale argues that the Old Testament tabernacle and...

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