tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1033620541689674592024-02-19T12:15:10.734-05:00Reformed RenegadeReformed Renegadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04649738389237095011noreply@blogger.comBlogger1776125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-103362054168967459.post-52629401709371984612022-08-27T10:17:00.005-04:002022-08-27T10:37:20.972-04:00Great Website on Biblical Archaeology<p> I'm always on the hunt for informative, attractive websites that appeal to my interests in Biblical Archaeology and the origins of our Scriptures. <a href="https://biblearchaeologyreport.com/" target="_blank"><i>Bible Archaeology Report </i></a>in just such a site.Chock full of articles on the latest discoveries, it can keep the armchair archaeologist captivated for hours. Take a look and enjoy!!</p><p>Here's a <a href="https://biblearchaeologyreport.com/2021/12/28/top-ten-discoveries-in-biblical-archaeology-in-2021/" target="_blank">sample</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDBD_240LeeuVE8eMuRItUQ_SP2or9Y95ymffrHpWZpckiWDICfhUk2BbxKHHv8gA3LJPoIpkt_ImX1coO2ufW5S2TalDAi9DQTYIINhTFDG8Ns3MKkSrxhgHCOoDiPcSk0l0abFb2xGogTCNafLSu4nXL4J6c_dhvA1WmwSZNso9RzmuZycnNnNCg/s1024/top-ten-2021-banner.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="738" data-original-width="1024" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDBD_240LeeuVE8eMuRItUQ_SP2or9Y95ymffrHpWZpckiWDICfhUk2BbxKHHv8gA3LJPoIpkt_ImX1coO2ufW5S2TalDAi9DQTYIINhTFDG8Ns3MKkSrxhgHCOoDiPcSk0l0abFb2xGogTCNafLSu4nXL4J6c_dhvA1WmwSZNso9RzmuZycnNnNCg/w415-h300/top-ten-2021-banner.webp" width="415" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Reformed Renegadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04649738389237095011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-103362054168967459.post-84046818971436908832022-08-21T17:52:00.006-04:002022-08-21T17:52:52.932-04:00OT Studies<p> Getting more in tune with my OT studies.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNyQnsr1BJrbIO2geVtSi8SH-OAGOpB9GtoyDZTxGZj-NANxo_qy6k5WVsAQeMdlx4CLUmZhR0ho1ENdfgmlcF2Y09XnoY7Zp_x-supRt65MYiARtBWpRJut1kVKW8yYb7Zsu6aYzp866CJyPxQqB-lggU9YhwCOPcAvqB2d5cUQI0Yvpa1u5XAYBP/s2016/IMG_3915.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="2016" height="393" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNyQnsr1BJrbIO2geVtSi8SH-OAGOpB9GtoyDZTxGZj-NANxo_qy6k5WVsAQeMdlx4CLUmZhR0ho1ENdfgmlcF2Y09XnoY7Zp_x-supRt65MYiARtBWpRJut1kVKW8yYb7Zsu6aYzp866CJyPxQqB-lggU9YhwCOPcAvqB2d5cUQI0Yvpa1u5XAYBP/w524-h393/IMG_3915.jpg" width="524" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Reformed Renegadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04649738389237095011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-103362054168967459.post-27405113307603980302022-01-15T12:05:00.004-05:002022-01-15T12:05:57.665-05:00Quick Book Review: Translation of the Seventy by Edmon L. Gallagher<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgMZxtf_LMtY3GYLVkb_2ipYdIwFstKEnPPoXZJNig3ipajSLStr1tKipb89HoPV6g6KSLY7qCO51xO3uLH1uRjmAE0GaiZGJ8-4b2X-EADZe6l5Zyh0p9ZhF6QoXHa_0qUKRgFBUlar3Lf8wBIaWdncmUUn0e6ZIeyJ4eBUUoxdwa5thp-e686RiDG=s499" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="333" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgMZxtf_LMtY3GYLVkb_2ipYdIwFstKEnPPoXZJNig3ipajSLStr1tKipb89HoPV6g6KSLY7qCO51xO3uLH1uRjmAE0GaiZGJ8-4b2X-EADZe6l5Zyh0p9ZhF6QoXHa_0qUKRgFBUlar3Lf8wBIaWdncmUUn0e6ZIeyJ4eBUUoxdwa5thp-e686RiDG=s320" width="214" /></a></div><br />My last book review of <i><a href="https://reformedmeditation.blogspot.com/2021/11/book-review-septuagint-what-it-is-and.html" target="_blank">The Septuagint: What It Is and Why It Matters</a></i> really whet my appetite for more history on the Septuagint. I dug deeper and found Edmon L. Gallagher's,<i> <a href="https://amzn.to/3FuuFNx" target="_blank">Translation of the Seventy</a></i>. It was a true delight to read, or maybe devour is a better way of putting it. <p></p><p>Though still an introduction to the Septuagint (LXX), this work delves deeper into the many issues that surround the LXX. </p><p>The book is written in three sections:</p><p>I. Starting points - The reader is introduced to the LXX, its origins and why its important.</p><p>II. Canon and Text in Early Judaism and Earliest Christianity - In this section Gallagher begins to go deep. Most interesting here is how the biblical canon affected the growth of the LXX. </p><p>III. The Text of the Septuagint among the Fathers - What is most intriguing in this section is the roles that Jerome and Augustine played in the history of the LXX.</p><p>I've only highlighted some aspects of the work, there is far more the reader will find of interest within its pages. If church history, text criticism, early Judaism, early Christianity, are your interests or field of study this book is for you.</p><p>This work extremely insightful and helpful in gaining a greater understanding of the Septuagint.</p><p><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>There are paid links in this post.</i></span></p>Reformed Renegadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04649738389237095011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-103362054168967459.post-3585713285413658022021-07-16T08:00:00.001-04:002021-07-16T08:00:00.246-04:00Book review: Reformation Anglican Worship: Experiencing Grace, Expressing Gratitude by Michael Jensen<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6waxrFTxELf05gv9Ov4PDcBhibCm6t49OIQIr4_Bdzzb7SQjBV0Aav7kgXmCbbwksnQioUTFUemOLSeDa1kn5l44-kNik0Jpvjs_knfmZysfoOLjhkFMlqOrp8hZ2RkaWwC1Meb9bKL8/s320/RAW+Cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6waxrFTxELf05gv9Ov4PDcBhibCm6t49OIQIr4_Bdzzb7SQjBV0Aav7kgXmCbbwksnQioUTFUemOLSeDa1kn5l44-kNik0Jpvjs_knfmZysfoOLjhkFMlqOrp8hZ2RkaWwC1Meb9bKL8/s0/RAW+Cover.jpg" /></a></div>It has been my pleasure to read and digest two works on the Anglican faith in the recent months. J.I. Packer's, <i><a href="https://amzn.to/3yu1eZI" target="_blank">The Heritage of Anglican Theology</a> </i>was a delight<i>. </i>So I dug in again with Michael Jensen's, <i><a href="https://amzn.to/3hK4YPx" target="_blank">Reformation Anglican Worship</a></i> which is part of the series, Reformation Anglicanism Essential Library available from Crossway.<p></p><p>Whereas
Packer's book focuses on Anglican history through the centuries,
Jensen's book focuses on the development of Anglican worship. Rich in
history, Jensen outlines the development of Anglican worship with a
close eye on Cranmer and his work. He states in the introduction, <i>"My objective is to uncover the roots of the Reformation theology and practice of worship."</i> He continues, <i>"The
origins of the distinctive Anglican worship— for which it is best
known— lie in a clear step away from the worship of the medieval
Catholic Church and the theological convictions that it represented."
"...for Cranmer as a liturgist. He was a genuinely theological
liturgist, seeking to enshrine a particular gospel by means of his
revision of English worship." </i>And, <i>"In this book, therefore, I
will be less concerned to outline my preferences for a particular style
of church meeting than to explore the theological convictions that made
the Anglicanism of the Reformation what it was and is today— and what it
could be in the future."</i></p><p>This book is a wealth if
information, not just for the Anglican or would-be Anglican, but for all
of us who seek true, Biblical worship that is edifying and pleasing to
our Triune God.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8KBhkT2wzAlsUb6G_YZXjzvqFvx-hwKB-1duOgxMOOuIodIwY6fDLLwq-rKBPQz8Fe2E994s_MFpI8mZohCBM4jUh0jryUBibM3n6QHZSlZI0AyQ7cZRyP9nJ5mPtinp1nXdhbqYOFpM/s320/Reformation+Anglican+Worship+Quote-4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8KBhkT2wzAlsUb6G_YZXjzvqFvx-hwKB-1duOgxMOOuIodIwY6fDLLwq-rKBPQz8Fe2E994s_MFpI8mZohCBM4jUh0jryUBibM3n6QHZSlZI0AyQ7cZRyP9nJ5mPtinp1nXdhbqYOFpM/s0/Reformation+Anglican+Worship+Quote-4.jpg" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p>Casting our eye over the table of contents, we see that Jensen covers a
range of topics that historically and currently are of interest.<br /></p>Introduction <p>1 The Heart of Christian Worship </p><p>2 Worship in the English Reformation </p><p>3 Reading and Preaching the Scriptures </p><p>4 The Gospel Signs: The Sacraments </p><p>5 Prayers of Grace </p><p>6 Music: The Word in Song Acknowledgments Bibliography<br /><br />Acknowledgments </p><p>Bibliography<br /><br />General Index </p><p>Scripture Index</p><p>This
work is well written, easy to understand, and quite an enjoyable read.
Highlights for me were the last three chapters on The Sacraments,
Prayers of Grace, and Music though none of the book should be
discounted.</p><p>I thoroughly recommend this book for your edification and understanding of true worship.<br /><br />Quotations
taken from: Michael P. Jensen; Ashley Null; John W. Yates III.
Reformation Anglican Worship (Kindle Locations 168-213). Crossway. <br /></p><p><u><i>Crossway has graciously provided a copy of this book. Thoughts and opinions are my own. There are paid links on this page.</i></u></p><p> </p>Reformed Renegadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04649738389237095011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-103362054168967459.post-66775117907126934482021-07-09T08:00:00.001-04:002021-07-09T08:00:00.314-04:00Book Review: The Heritage of Anglican Theology by J. I. Packer<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtkxdEqtjAYLU8V-Q8B93aPS6SjsMVPinMBk4vI1Pwvjmv1Ww3L43Gg3wBMAKJVQBv-uL2OGBMwWmb-wgNYEccUnhrmJba9yjixscditYhjOZzDBtktBvj8LOdmGuACrRfuRu8ghEjsaE/s320/Heritage+Anglic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtkxdEqtjAYLU8V-Q8B93aPS6SjsMVPinMBk4vI1Pwvjmv1Ww3L43Gg3wBMAKJVQBv-uL2OGBMwWmb-wgNYEccUnhrmJba9yjixscditYhjOZzDBtktBvj8LOdmGuACrRfuRu8ghEjsaE/s0/Heritage+Anglic.jpg" /></a></div>For sometime now I've been interested in Anglican theology but was slow
to investigate my interest. So when the opportunity to review <i><a href="https://amzn.to/3yu1eZI" target="_blank">The Heritage of Anglican Theology</a> </i>
by J. I. Packer appeared, I jumped at the chance. Who better to explore
and explain the history of the Anglican church than by J.I. Packer?<p></p><p>Almost immediately I was drawn into the web of Anglican history, the
good and the bad, the ebb and flow, and the main players down through
time. Beginning in the early 1500's, Packer takes us all the way through
today's current standing in the Anglican church. As with any
theological persuasion or denomination, there is both the bad and the
good, the mainstream and the fringe, the conservative and the liberal.
Theology and worship, true worship of God, can be messy and so it was in
Anglican history.</p><p>The writing style was most pleasant; an easy read. Complex terms and
ideas are explained for the unfamiliar with Anglicanism. Of course, the
worship of God, church history, and theology never operate in a vacuum.
When, and it was often necessary, British history, culture, and politics
are explained. Though this was a work on Anglican history, Packer
always explained the correct method of worship and Biblical
understanding.</p><p>To get a flavor of of the book, below is a list of chapter titles</p><p>1 Taking the Measure of the Anglican Mainstream </p><p>2 The English Reformation </p><p>3 Puritan Theology </p><p>4 Richard Hooker </p><p>5 The Caroline Divines </p><p>6 Rational Divinity </p><p>7 Revival Theology </p><p>8 The Oxford Movement and Anglo-Catholicism </p><p>9 Nineteenth-Century Broad Church Theology </p><p>10 Anglican Modernism </p><p>11 Early Twentieth-Century Anglican Theology </p><p>12 Concluding Thoughts on Anglican Theology </p><p>Afterword: Further Thoughts on the Anglican Concept of Doctrine </p><p>Recommended Reading </p><p>Index</p><p>Overall the reader will get a thorough understanding of the state of Anglicanism both past and present. </p><p>I would give this five out of five stars! <a href="https://amzn.to/3yu1eZI" target="_blank">Excellent book</a>. I enjoyed it thoroughly.</p><p>For more on Packer's theological thought check out his work, <a href="https://amzn.to/3ypup0h" target="_blank"><i>Knowing God</i></a>. </p><p><u><i>Crossway has graciously provided a copy of this book. Thoughts and opinions are my own. There are paid links on this page.</i></u></p><p> </p>Reformed Renegadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04649738389237095011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-103362054168967459.post-5907149223027558222021-05-21T11:06:00.004-04:002021-05-21T11:13:04.270-04:00Looking to Enhance Your Devotional Time?<p><br />Sometime ago I was looking for a way to change up my devotional time. As I was exploring different avenues I came across this video by Matthew Everhard on the Book of Common Prayer. Though I'm not Anglican I've always heard good things about it. So, I purchased one and followed the directions Matthew has given in his video below. It was well worth the time and small expense. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mwX57jjQJxU" width="320" youtube-src-id="mwX57jjQJxU"></iframe></div><p></p><p>A less expensive option for the BCP is<a href="https://amzn.to/3bKDDdI"> here</a> (paid link).</p><p>Be blessed!<br /></p>Reformed Renegadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04649738389237095011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-103362054168967459.post-54389441932487835802021-04-03T10:15:00.000-04:002021-04-03T10:15:01.034-04:00Top Commentaries on Every Book of the Bible from Nathan W. Bingham <p>This <a href="https://www.ligonier.org/blog/top-commentaries-on-every-book-of-the-bible/" target="_blank">post from Ligonier</a>
is a fantastic starting point for anyone looking to begin or expand
their commentary library. Bingham's insights are well founded and I'm
sure there are more one can add to the list for each book of the Bible. </p><p>What commentaries have been most helpful to you?</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikO2uoXp9n8S-CKSuhLAAZJ2SLGcwAczEvIuyVPXpLRP22CUxawvykgylV2bngLMVdBeWnPpUt9rneRduZCu5-cmB19GfJdQZ-8c0hW1mFJDfKMa0mhvj8utoAKwy5WNf8i1Ac112LvuU/s499/rom+cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="333" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikO2uoXp9n8S-CKSuhLAAZJ2SLGcwAczEvIuyVPXpLRP22CUxawvykgylV2bngLMVdBeWnPpUt9rneRduZCu5-cmB19GfJdQZ-8c0hW1mFJDfKMa0mhvj8utoAKwy5WNf8i1Ac112LvuU/s320/rom+cover.jpg" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Reformed Renegadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04649738389237095011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-103362054168967459.post-49459490969281059862021-02-19T09:32:00.000-05:002021-02-19T09:32:33.451-05:00New Hebrews Commentary Coming Soon by Michael Kruger<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGhNtA5_tbIoHMoQqONsjUT2esKK0s0ijFbA77Cv931N6VgwcD3qFbcnpByNNKDrG-PGgMRXM8I5txkm9dtENSIFVD9nR6XHLD2jJHQwp7EmM8blZlKZcihvEIpSiRKepbfsU9pLK_5BI/s970/Hebrews-Banner.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="970" height="174" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGhNtA5_tbIoHMoQqONsjUT2esKK0s0ijFbA77Cv931N6VgwcD3qFbcnpByNNKDrG-PGgMRXM8I5txkm9dtENSIFVD9nR6XHLD2jJHQwp7EmM8blZlKZcihvEIpSiRKepbfsU9pLK_5BI/w564-h174/Hebrews-Banner.jpeg" width="564" /></a></div><p></p><p>Micheal Kruger, President and Professor at Reformed Theological
Seminary in Charlotte North Carolina, has a new commentary coming out in
March. More instructive and devotional rather than strictly academic,
I'm sure this will be worth the purchase price!</p><p>Check out his blog post <a href="https://www.michaeljkruger.com/a-preview-of-my-new-commentary-on-the-book-of-hebrews/" target="_blank">here</a> and you can pre-order his commentary <a href="https://amzn.to/3uctoXd" target="_blank">here</a>. <br /></p>Reformed Renegadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04649738389237095011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-103362054168967459.post-84911699588497056342021-01-18T19:42:00.008-05:002021-01-18T19:42:58.340-05:00White and Kruger on Biblical Canon. <p> Good stuff from Kruger and White </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LVVRfu1eLSU" width="320" youtube-src-id="LVVRfu1eLSU"></iframe></div><br /><p></p>Reformed Renegadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04649738389237095011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-103362054168967459.post-5137701624699166502020-09-12T13:10:00.005-04:002020-09-12T13:10:59.678-04:00Commentary Review: ESV Expository Commentary: Romans–Galatians Volume 10<p> There are a myriad of commentaries on the market today. For the layman
or pastor one must do their research to find those that employ sound
exegesis, excellent theology, and readability. Crossway's new commentary
series has them all. Volume 10 of the series, <a href="https://amzn.to/35rS301" target="_blank"><i>ESV Expository Commentary: Romans–Galatians</i></a>, is enjoyable, instructive, and pastoral.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYMDVFrV09Z5cq9li3u7yEvJXlPrnR3n0WsXxzv7x2Hv4vPIRaoVGrDkzN7ZVvj-TUS91MGZy366GuTASxuJOB4nxgCFaqlbtF1TJRJFlXMWVx8TLU9hrdD1iFCR3X9H0gA9LnT-toxgg/s2048/comm+3+set.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1366" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYMDVFrV09Z5cq9li3u7yEvJXlPrnR3n0WsXxzv7x2Hv4vPIRaoVGrDkzN7ZVvj-TUS91MGZy366GuTASxuJOB4nxgCFaqlbtF1TJRJFlXMWVx8TLU9hrdD1iFCR3X9H0gA9LnT-toxgg/s320/comm+3+set.webp" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p>Contributions include Robert W. Yarbrough (Romans), Andrew David
Naselli (1 Corinthians), Dane Ortlund (2 Corinthians), and Frank
Thielman (Galatians), all well known names in their field. Each author
has an engaging style that is easily readable yet scholarly.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqBLJbBZyu1nzAXzOhcAzhS82PPgnLYLiHQ0hoQNzt1WjjV_c_t87oUGJZln0Y9mpNfQBIfrsAWkUyFyM-i85_BllyzWu3jNz71bXOLcMhdrIz13FyJ80q3oLojhqVB4AzjL2aqnnq5f4/s275/comm+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="183" data-original-width="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqBLJbBZyu1nzAXzOhcAzhS82PPgnLYLiHQ0hoQNzt1WjjV_c_t87oUGJZln0Y9mpNfQBIfrsAWkUyFyM-i85_BllyzWu3jNz71bXOLcMhdrIz13FyJ80q3oLojhqVB4AzjL2aqnnq5f4/s0/comm+1.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p>Each
book begins with an introduction and every passage studied has a section
overview, section outline, comment section, and response. This
commentary is fully engaging and helpful.</p><p>This would be an outstanding addition to any library. Its usefulness cannot be overstated for teachers, preachers, and layman. <a href="https://amzn.to/35rS301" target="_blank"><i>ESV Expository Commentary: Romans–Galatians</i></a> can be purchased at <a href="https://amzn.to/2ZwjJgd" target="_blank">Amazon</a> or at <a href="https://www.wtsbooks.com/products/esv-expository-commentary-romans-galatians-esv-expository-commentary-9781433546648?variant=32292188192830" target="_blank">WTS Books</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4n1-M5HtysZFrxd_ULqOMWOtthPUQnJVfof54DtE9z7cp0eS6LtOq06BbHtP8HhVmaeF62A743ZuXsNGM-i1sPWKgk1XCKtubPwdkt_yhhNr_xT8eFBllJbPOLEDZFDoG9GA4mUS6Aes/s500/comm+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="350" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4n1-M5HtysZFrxd_ULqOMWOtthPUQnJVfof54DtE9z7cp0eS6LtOq06BbHtP8HhVmaeF62A743ZuXsNGM-i1sPWKgk1XCKtubPwdkt_yhhNr_xT8eFBllJbPOLEDZFDoG9GA4mUS6Aes/s320/comm+2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><i>Crossway has provided a complimentary copy of this book. Thoughts and opinions are my own.</i><p> </p><p> </p>Reformed Renegadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04649738389237095011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-103362054168967459.post-18516044554715118682020-04-30T22:00:00.000-04:002020-04-30T22:00:43.695-04:00Start Your Library With These Three WorksJust wanted to share another video by my friend Pastor Matthew Everhard
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I have always found commentaries useful. My eyes light up
when I come across a new commentary especially by an author I respect. Such was
the case with Phil Long’s new commentary, <a href="https://amzn.to/2Hk7ABF" target="_blank"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Galatians:Freedom through God’s Grace</i></a>, published by Wipf & Stock.</div>
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Commentaries come in all types but can often be broken down
into two types. Those that are technical (exegetical and expositional) which
are often scholarly, go deep into historical data, will often have Greek
translations of specific words or variants, and more that will aid in an in-depth
study for pastors and teachers. Long’s commentary falls in the other category
which is more devotional. It contains little of the above but is rich with
material for the laymen although may still be utilized by pastors and teachers.</div>
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Long breaks down his commentary into convenient chunks for
personal or group study. Each chapter concludes with helpful study questions.
The writing is not technical in the least which again, makes it ideal for
personal study. Long’s goal is to emphasize Paul’s overall point in the letter
and he does it well.</div>
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At 156 pages this is not a difficult read. A good suggestion
would be to study along with the author in each section as he has them laid
out. To give the reader an idea what to expect, below is the table of contents:</div>
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<b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">1 </span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Introducing
Galatians | 1</span></div>
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<b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">2 </span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">One Gospel
| 9</span></div>
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<b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">3 </span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Paul and
Judaism | 17</span></div>
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<b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">4 </span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Paul and
the Apostles | 27</span></div>
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<b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">5 </span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">The
Antioch Incident | 37</span></div>
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<b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">6 </span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Crucified
with Christ | 48</span></div>
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<b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">7 </span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Law and
Faith | 60</span></div>
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Promise | 72</span></div>
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Children of God | 84</span></div>
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Acting Like a Slave | 91</span></div>
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<b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">11 </span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Sarah and
Hagar | 101</span></div>
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<b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">12 </span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Freedom in
Christ | 110</span></div>
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<b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">13 </span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Life in
the Spirit | 119</span></div>
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<b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">14 </span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Doing Good
to All | 135</span></div>
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<b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">15 </span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Bearing
the Marks of Jesus | 145</span></div>
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<i><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Bibliography </span></i><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">| 155</span></div>
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Highlights? Yes! There are too many to mention in this brief
review but I found that throughout the work Long’s emphasis on Paul’s point is
worth noting, such as what we find on page 132:</div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Paul
argues throughout the letter the Gentiles are not converting to Judaism and
they are therefore not under the Mosaic covenant. But Paul does not release
Gentiles from all moral responsibility.</span></i></div>
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Also worth noting is Long’s explanation of each Fruit of the
Spirit.</div>
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This is a 5-star work. I benefited greatly from the author’s
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Reformed Renegadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04649738389237095011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-103362054168967459.post-32811575158414747622019-12-31T22:41:00.000-05:002019-12-31T22:41:08.499-05:002019 Year End Reading in ReviewHere’s just a few of the books I’ve consumed this year. Obviously I’m
devouring much in the field of textual criticism. Loved every page I’ve
read and I can recommend each book in the stack below. If your seeking
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Reformed Renegadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04649738389237095011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-103362054168967459.post-89422314241890563292019-01-24T13:38:00.000-05:002019-01-25T13:44:26.589-05:00Book Review: Can We Trust The Gospels? by Peter J. Williams<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you’re anything like me, you find the study of textual criticism fascinating. But, most folks in the pews today do not. They instinctively or subconsciously trust the translators down through the centuries that the Bible they have is God’s Word. Moreover, they trust the Lord that He has given them His Word. And that’s OK. However, what about the man on the street who struggles with questions of the age, transmission, accuracy, and therefore the truthfulness of the Bible. <a href="https://amzn.to/2Tb3U9z" target="_blank"><i>Can We Trust the Gospels?</i> </a>by Peter J. Williams seeks to answer those questions and does so successfully.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I have personally encountered these objections from people who reject Christianity based almost solely on the rejection of Scripture and therefore they reject God. This is one area that we who accept Scripture as God’s Word must have a basic understanding in order to defend what we believe. I was drawn to this book as soon as I read the title.<o:p></o:p></div>
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At 160 pages, it is not an in depth study of the Gospels or their defense and was not intended to be so. This work offers a basic understanding for evidence to believe the Gospels are worth trusting. It is, however, also more than just a cursory walk through of the evidence. Each chapter is written to enable the reader to have confidence that what they are reading in their Gospels is not superfluous nonsense written long ago.<o:p></o:p></div>
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What stood out, among many, many things, is why we have four Gospels. What was the focus of each one? Why do they seemingly disagree at times (chapter 2 & 7)? How the Gospels authors were aware of people, places, names, and culture (chapter 3). Where the Four Gospels differ from the later non-canonical gospels and why. Contradictions – are they really contradictions (chapter 7)? How it would be impossible for four independent authors, at different geographic locations, at different times within the first century, be able to relate the same accounts in the life of Jesus. Chapter 4 is uniquely interesting. It demonstrates how small details that may appear in one Gospel account but not in another Gospel, such as the feeding of the 5000, corroborate the accounts as accurate and true and impossible to coordinate between the independent authors if they were not true. Thus authenticating the accuracy of the individual accounts and the Gospels themselves.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Reformed Renegadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04649738389237095011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-103362054168967459.post-80195865125607951902018-11-29T13:27:00.002-05:002018-11-29T13:36:12.163-05:00Geerhardus Vos BiographyLooking for a fantastic Christmas gift for someone special? Check out the new <a href="https://reformedforum.org/product/geerhardus-vos-reformed-biblical-theologian-confessional-presbyterian-special-pre-order-combo-book-and-e-book/?fbclid=IwAR1kAsaCRyY8Oz56sp4a6kDK548dsHR8ZGHZ_LXBhEbTq_yWYf-9iVjhtnA" target="_blank">Geerhardus Vos Biography.</a><br />
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As an armchair Biblical archaeologist I was excited to see that Crossway has published <a href="https://amzn.to/2O0MtX8" target="_blank">The ESV<o:p></o:p></a></div>
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Features? This Bible is full of them. It is a hardbound volume and at over 2000 pages, it’s no light weight. Features in this volume make it a valuable tool for pastors, teachers, layman, and armchair enthusiasts, like myself. Even if archaeology is not the reader’s main focus it would be an exceptional addition to any library.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<li>Archaeology articles of interest</li>
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<li>Concordance</li>
<li>Table of weights & measures</li>
<li>Timelines</li>
<li>Maps (with an index)</li>
<li>Background of the OT</li>
<li>Background of the NT</li>
<li>Author Bio’s</li>
<li>Copious notes</li>
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<br />Reformed Renegadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04649738389237095011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-103362054168967459.post-90587572204026025652018-04-10T11:00:00.000-04:002018-07-20T14:26:30.429-04:00Book Review: Kiss the Wave: Embracing God in Your Trials by Dave Furman<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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There are many works on the subject of suffering. Many of them good, some very good, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Kiss-Wave-Embracing-Your-Trials/dp/1433556456/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1522710592&sr=8-1&keywords=kiss+the+wave&linkCode=ll1&tag=reforreneg-20&linkId=b1a1168ca1f12574c9406a6a74e960ce" target="_blank"><i>Kiss the Wave: Embracing Your Trials </i></a>by Dave Furman is exceptionally good. Dave Furman is a pastor in Dubai and is no stranger to suffering. He has endured a nerve disorder that gives him pain everyday. He speaks not only Biblically on this issue but also from his own experience. Throughout the book he offers personal stories from his life. Suffering comes in many forms and Furman delves into them all.<br />
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<b>“I have learned to kiss the wave that throws me against the Rock of Ages.”</b><br />
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In thirteen easily readable chapters Furman addresses the many aspects of suffering. Whether it be a physical difficulty, emotional distress or from many other issues, he takes us through and offers endless encouragement and many Biblical helps to sustain the reader.<br />
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Furman points out that we too often look for our significance from the world, depend on our circumstances for happiness, beg for physical and emotional healing all the while we may be missing God's point.<br />
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Rather with great pastoral care and love the author directs us to <i>"...embrace the reality that God is using your pain to make you more like Christ."</i> That's difficult to fathom but Furman explains this truth. <i>"...The way to fight through our trials and grow in holiness is what we've talked about all through this book. Growing in holiness doesn't start by trying harder, but by believing better. We need to hope in the future grace we have in Christ..." God uses weakness to show our need for dependence upon him." </i>Because ultimately,<i> "This is why we kiss the wave. Our trials are an endless buffet table with opportunities for us to grow and look more like Christ. As you struggle through your pain, be comforted that God is not wasting this trial but is doing a good work in you..." </i>(All quotes from <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Kiss-Wave-Embracing-Your-Trials/dp/1433556456/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1522710592&sr=8-1&keywords=kiss+the+wave&linkCode=ll1&tag=reforreneg-20&linkId=b1a1168ca1f12574c9406a6a74e960ce" target="_blank"><i>Kiss the Wave: Embracing Your Trials </i></a>by Dave Furman.)<br />
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Furman never minimizes the pain the reader may be going through. He knows of it all too well. But he equally knows he easy it is to let frustration rule, to feel self pity, and to give over to sin in our darkest moments.<br />
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Furman's final chapter and conclusion are most encouraging. I'll leave that for the reader to explore. The appendix includes helpful recommended resources, a general index and a scripture index.<br />
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Give this book a read. You'll find it most helpful and encouraging.<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Crossway has provided a complimentary copy of this book through Beyond the Page.</span></i>Reformed Renegadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04649738389237095011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-103362054168967459.post-8996620154160825842017-10-27T07:00:00.000-04:002018-04-05T14:14:44.738-04:00Book Review: How to Read Understand the Old Testament Prophets by Peter J. GentryMany Christians struggle to make sense of the Old Testament. If you
fall into this camp, you're not <span id="goog_728703255"></span>alone. Its not easy, let's face it.
Peter Gentry's new book, <i><a href="http://amzn.to/2eE36v0" target="_blank">How to Read & Understand the Old Testament Prophets</a></i> is a great read and one that can assist the Bible reader with comprehension of the O.T.<br />
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is not a scholarly work. It is written in simple language that even the
newest of believers will understand. It will open the door to some of
the most difficult passages to wrap your head around and perhaps provide
a new perspective on some of those same passages.<br />
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and studying the Bible may not be straightforward for readers with a
modern and Western background in culture and language. The biblical
texts in origin are ancient and Eastern— they come from a different
culture and a different time. </i>Kindle Location 168). Crossway.<br />
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of the highlights of the volume is acquiring an understanding of the
difference between modern western literature and that of ancient Hebrew
literature. There is a vast chasm between the two that most readers
today are unaware of. Moreover, Hebrew authors employed the recursive
approach.<br />
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<i>The normal pattern of Hebrew literature is to consider topics in a
recursive manner, which means that a topic is progressively repeated.
Such an approach seems monotonous to those who do not know and
understand how these texts communicate. </i>(Kindle Location 172). Crossway.<br />
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Grasping these two points will do much to enhance the reading and study enjoyment for the modern Bible reader.<br />
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Gentry continues, he offers specific and valuable examples from the
O.T., often from Isaiah. These examples will do much to increase the
reader's grasp of the prophets. Word pairs, triplets, typology,
metaphors, symbolic language and especially apocalyptic language are
subjects covered with enough clarity that the reader will derive an
enhanced ability to engage with the OT authors.<br />
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back to faithful love and loyalty to Yahweh in the covenant relationship
established at Sinai (Exodus 19– 24) and renewed at Moab
(Deuteronomy).</i> (Kindle Locations 446-447). Crossway. <br />
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can recommend this book with great enthusiasm. Not all of Scripture is
perspicuous and this book will be an indispensable aid to those who wish
to delve further and more deeply in the study of the O.T.<br />
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<b>With the 500th anniversary of the Reformation upon us, below are some volumes that will help us get a grasp on Luther's theology.</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://amzn.to/2zxtVWD" style="font-weight: normal;" target="_blank">The Annotated Luther: Church and Sacraments</a></span></h2>
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<a href="http://amzn.to/2zxUtaj" style="font-weight: normal;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;">The Small Catechism,1529: The Annotated Luther</span></a></h2>
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<b>Get some of these under your belt and you'll be well on your way to a good understanding of Luther's theology.</b><br />
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Reformed Renegadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04649738389237095011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-103362054168967459.post-17380201407618993742017-07-27T14:27:00.000-04:002017-07-27T14:27:01.741-04:00Authors Dr. Carl Trueman and Dr. T. David Gordon speak on the Reformation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Authors Dr. Carl Trueman and Dr. T. David Gordon spoke at the recent Remembering & Renewing Reformation Conference in Hudson, Ohio. Click here for the <a href="http://redeemerchurchpca.sermon.net/main/RememberingRenewingConference/20959702" target="_blank">audio</a> and please share. Don't forget to <a href="http://astore.amazon.com/reformed_renegade-20" target="_blank">check out their books</a>, too.<br />
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<br />Reformed Renegadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04649738389237095011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-103362054168967459.post-74508761434302256512017-04-11T10:19:00.000-04:002017-04-11T10:19:02.830-04:00Book Review: ReSet: Living a Grace-Paced Life in a Burnout Culture by David Murray<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I suppose it can happen to all of us. Well, it can happen to any of us - Burnout. Burnout can manifest itself in a number of ways and be triggered by a number of reasons. It's not black and white. It's multifaceted and can be affecting any of us without us realizing it, at least not a first. We may recognize many of the symptoms but be clueless to their origins and how we may resolve the issues we're experiencing.<br />
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Author David Murray, is a pastor, teacher, speaker, and blogger at <a href="http://headhearthand.org/">headhearthand.org</a>. Within the pages of <a href="http://astore.amazon.com/reformed_renegade-20/detail/1433555182" target="_blank"><i>ReSet</i></a> he reveals the origins of burnout and as the reader progresses through the work is taught methods of effectively dealing with it. Murray calls it living the "Grace-paced life." We spend much time and effort in many worthwhile pursuits, but are they always beneficial?<br />
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Early on Murray calls the reader to a Reality Check as we miss many of the warning signs, Murray provides us with a list of warning signs to beware of or perhaps already experiencing. One should carefully review the warning signs and realize that part of the grace-paced life is slowing down from the "over-paced life."<br />
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In the following chapters Murray covers an array of areas wherein the reader should focus:<br />
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-What the cause(s) may be<br />
-The need for sleep<br />
-The need for routine mixed with play<br />
-The need for exercise and rest and quietness<br />
-Realizing our true identity<br />
-The value of failure and the necessity to accept change<br />
-Rethinking our purpose<br />
-Eating right<br />
-The need for proper and regular devotions<br />
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And much more.<br />
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Burnout is real and can affect any of us differently. My suggestion is to take this book seriously and consider the implications on your life. Consider if you are burned out. Murray offers much sound biblical advice from his own life experiences and from those he has counseled. I firmly commend this book to all men, especially those who are weary. There is much hope and value to be gleaned from its pages.<br />
<i style="background-color: #fff9ee; color: #222222; font-family: georgia, utopia, "palatino linotype", palatino, serif; font-size: 15.4px;"><span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 16.8667px;"><br /></span></i>David Murray is also the author of <a href="http://astore.amazon.com/reformed_renegade-20/detail/1601781008" target="_blank"><i>Christians Get Depressed, Too </i></a>and <i><a href="http://reformedmeditation.blogspot.com/2014/02/jesus-on-every-page-by-david-murray.html" target="_blank">Jesus On Every Page</a></i>. I can heartily recommend both of these works to the reader as well.<br />
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<span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 14.6667px; font-style: italic;">Crossway has provided a complimentary copy of this book through Beyond the Page.</span>Reformed Renegadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04649738389237095011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-103362054168967459.post-79658007436219457682016-12-31T17:00:00.000-05:002016-12-31T17:00:22.224-05:00God the Son Incarnate: The Doctrine of Christ (Foundations of Evangelical Theology) By Stephen J. Wellum<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.mortificationofspin.org/mos/postcards-from-palookaville/the-book-of-the-year#.WGfVYVxtF4Q" target="_blank"><i>I want to point Evangelicals towards Stephen Wellum’s new book on Christology. I would say that this is easily the Evangelical book of the year if one is looking for a volume that both makes an important contribution and is likely still to be read with profit ten years from now. Wellum is not one of the high profile Evangelical leaders but, for my money, he is one of their best systematicians and deserves to be widely read and listened to.</i></a> - Carl Trueman</span></h3>
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<br />Reformed Renegadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04649738389237095011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-103362054168967459.post-23226768117510494652016-09-15T13:59:00.001-04:002016-09-15T13:59:13.047-04:00Book Review: A Biblical-Theological Introduction to the Old Testament: The Gospel Promised<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrbV7Z5YMPfCSHVha1eF4nZcOXBXfCxYrdEssUgteWmQpqcZ2jsxcjyTT44u6wmgqDLcGMzZLD8Olv9uO89DnvbuWLYWWULAE513mz_fGO9d7RueVvy3rySxPERfecyuHNBIpA1uz-zVI/s1600/bibintro+ot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrbV7Z5YMPfCSHVha1eF4nZcOXBXfCxYrdEssUgteWmQpqcZ2jsxcjyTT44u6wmgqDLcGMzZLD8Olv9uO89DnvbuWLYWWULAE513mz_fGO9d7RueVvy3rySxPERfecyuHNBIpA1uz-zVI/s320/bibintro+ot.jpg" width="224" /></a>Sadly, many of us don't know our Old Testament. Moreover, we don't know
the typologies, prophecies and <a href="http://astore.amazon.com/reformed_renegade-20/detail/1433533464" target="_blank"> </a>other numerous connections to the New
Testament. We live in an odd age where we have much information at our
fingertips and we often choose to ignore it.<i> <a href="http://astore.amazon.com/reformed_renegade-20/detail/1433533464" target="_blank">A Biblical-Theological Introduction to the Old Testament: The Gospel Promised</a> </i>is a book not to be ignored.<br />
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This book walks the reader through the Old Testament offering an
understanding many Evangelicals, many Christians, just don't have. It
was penned for everyone from the layman to the pastor. Everyone can
glean knowledge from this work. The authors are scholars and teachers,
past and present, that know their subjects well. They have written in a
clear, simple fashion, defining terms and footnoting heavily.
Undoubtedly, this was written for the seasoned Christian and new
believer alike.<br />
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Countless questions on the Old Testament are answered within these
pages. If you don't realize many of these questions are issues perhaps
you should begin reading BTIOT now.<br />
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How do we know these texts should be in the O.T. canon?<br />
Who wrote these texts?<br />
Which book is at the heart of the O.T.?<br />
Why doesn't the book of Esther ever mention God?<br />
What is the difference between Kings, Samuel and Chronicles? Are the differences important?<br />
Why are there different genres within the O.T.?<br />
Why should you read and study the most depressing book of the O.T., Lamentations?<br />
What's the connection between Ezra, Nehemiah and Chronicles?<br />
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Yes each chapter contains book background, authorship info, key themes, excellent bibliography and extensive footnotes.<br />
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This one gets 5 out of 5 stars. Friends, it is time to start studying.<br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "calibri" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Crossway has provided a complimentary copy of
this book through Beyond the Page.</span></i><br />
other numerous connections to the New
Testament. We live in an odd age where we have much information at our
fingertips and we often choose to ignore it.Reformed Renegadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04649738389237095011noreply@blogger.com0