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Living in God's Two Kingdoms by David VanDrunen

Living in God's Two Kingdoms: A Biblical Vision for Christianity and Culture
by David VanDrunen

read in May, 2011

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Why God Used D. L. Moody
by R.A. Torrey

read in June, 2011

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A great and short read on the life and heart of D L Moody.

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God's Big Picture: Tracing The Storyline Of The Bible
by Vaughan Roberts

read in May, 2010

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Great book on the kingdom epochs throughout the Bible. I still use the chart in the back. Excellent for learning redemptive history throughout the Bible.

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Interpreting the Psalms by Mark D. Futato

Interpreting the Psalms: An Exegetical Handbook
by Mark D. Futato

read in May, 2010

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Great book on the Psalms. It is a good read and excellent reference for an overall summary of the Book of Psalms. Also commend Futato's RTS Poets lectures which are on Itunes.

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Quest for Godliness
by J.I. Packer

read in April, 2010

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This is part of a book review I wrote for both Knowing God and Quest for Godliness. I have tried to save the 5 stars for truly outstanding books. I encourage you to read this.

...In Dr. Packer’s A Quest for Godliness, he first goes through the rich ...moreThis is part of a book review I wrote for both Knowing God and Quest for Godliness. I have tried to save the 5 stars for truly outstanding books. I encourage you to read this.

...In Dr. Packer’s A Quest for Godliness, he first goes through the rich history of the Puritans. He then writes about the Puritans and their views on Christian foundations (the Bible, the Gospel, the Holy Spirit, etc) and how the depth of their works and life should be used today. Our readings for this book focused a lot on Richard Baxter, John Owens, and Jonathan Edwards, men to whom we are greatly indebted to for their great spiritual impact in both their day and today.

Critique
These books were both excellent, however, I would highly admonish all to read A Quest for Godliness. While Dr. Packer writes about major parts of the Christian faith in Knowing God, his narrative of the Puritans as well as his summaries and practical insights on their lives was incredible. His expertise and knowledge on the Puritans is astounding. The book is well written, and thick with insights. It is a book that needs to be carefully read and thought through. At times I do think he paints an idealistic view of the Puritans, especially early on, but in the end, you realize that his idealism comes from the wealth of blessings that Dr. Packer and many have received from them. I greatly appreciate both Dr. Packer’s and the Puritans love for God and desire to point the reader to love our Creator, and to do so in way that is honoring to God, out of love, thankfulness, and reverence.

Application
The Puritans were in a unique stage of history where they were blessed with a wealth of understanding into the Scriptures. They were able to extract the gold from God’s word, so to speak. As I read this book, it seemed that Dr. Packer was the tour guide, showing the Biblical gold that the Puritans labored at vigorously to unearth. There isn’t a secret to their work, they loved Christ and God greatly blessed them. We can have what they had through Christ and we can learn much through the Puritans. I want this, and this book pushed me towards wanting Christ more and to share Him and His work with many. This is a book I hope to read multiple times in my life. I think that there is lots of application, from prayer, reading the Bible, worship, to understanding the necessity of revival and praying that God would bring revival.

Best Quote
“The healthy Christian is not necessarily the extrovert, ebullient Christian, but the Christian who has a sense of God’s presence stamped deep on his soul, who trembles at God’s word, who lets it dwell in him richly by constant meditation upon it, and who test and reforms his life daily in response to it..” (Pg. 116)(less)

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Knowing God
by J.I. Packer

read in April, 2010

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Just read chapters 15-18; Dr. Packer in chapters 15, 18, and 19 in Knowing God, writes about the wrath of God, propitiation, and adoption through Christ. He emphasizes the importance of rightly understanding each, so that we may know God more. His ...more

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Renewal as a Way of Life by Richard F. Lovelace

Renewal as a Way of Life: A Guidebook for Spiritual Growth
by Richard F. Lovelace

read in March, 2010

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Overview
In his book, Renewal As a Way of Life, Dr. Richard Lovelace teaches us about the importance of spiritual renewal and how a Christian can and should have dynamic change in their life. Dr. Lovelace starts out with showing us that we have crea...moreOverview
In his book, Renewal As a Way of Life, Dr. Richard Lovelace teaches us about the importance of spiritual renewal and how a Christian can and should have dynamic change in their life. Dr. Lovelace starts out with showing us that we have created a self-centered religion and how Christianity is about God and Him being the center of our lives. He then shows us that we need to find our worth in who God sees us to be. We then are compelled to love God and love others. The middle of the book talks about the three “dynamics of spiritual death,” which are the flesh, the world, and the devil. He writes about the realities of these evils and how they are bent on winning our souls. In the last third of the book, Dr. Lovelace talks about Christ as the victor, and both individual and corporate renewal in our life. Focusing on the Messianic victory, he counters the issues of spiritual death, with the power we have in Christ. He then shows how we are renewed through justification, sanctification, the Holy Spirit’s work, and Christ’s authority. He brings the book to a powerful finish in the final chapter by concluding with the need for corporate spiritual renewal. He looks at the importance (and current lack) of mission, prayer, community, and theological integration in the spiritual renewal of the church in this present day. This last chapter brings home the important role that others have in our spiritual growth. It is not an option, it is a must, and Dr. Lovelace makes that abundantly clear.

Critique
The first two chapters were filled with great quotes and set up a great foundation for the rest of the book. I would say that the reading is a bit slower, but would encourage any reader to continue, because the book gets better with each chapter. The chapters on the flesh, the world, and the devil were insightful. I thought the strength of the book was it’s final three chapters, talking about the victory we have, yet the battle we are in and how we shall live. The last chapter was excellent and a must read for all Christians. Dr. Lovelace insightfully shows us some components of corporate renewal as well as critiquing the church’s weaknesses. He shows how it is absolutely necessary for corporate renewal in our life and this can be a great blessing to the church and the world.

Application
This book really confirmed and encouraged some basic principles of renewal such as prayer and the work of the Holy Spirit. It really brought light to the importance of spiritual renewal corporately. I have been convicted of my denominationalism and the importance of an ecumenical view of the church, specifically in the renewal of the community. This will help as I hope to be church planting in another culture and I will greatly need the help of any and all Christians for the gospel to be a great light in a dark place.

Best Quote

“But the goal of authentic spirituality is a life which escapes from the closed circle of spiritual self-indulgence, or even self-improvement, to become absorbed in the love God and other persons. (Pg. 18)(less)

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Beginning Biblical Hebrew
by Mark David Futato

read in July, 2010

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I learned Hebrew from this book and recommend it. The only thing I would recommend is auditory help either from a teacher, tutor, or online to learn how words and letters are (thought to be) pronounced.

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Greek Grammar Beyond the Basics by Daniel B. Wallace

Greek Grammar Beyond the Basics: An Exegetical Syntax of the New Testament
by Daniel B. Wallace

read in May, 2010

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Great resource for Greek studies, if you are interested or studying a verse in Greek I highly recommend looking it up in Wallace and seeing if anything is listed.

It is a technical book to read through, but good for advanced Greek students to do so.

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Eric Noll gave to: Living in God's Two Kingdoms: A Biblical Vision for Christianity and Culture by David VanDrunen read in May, 2011	My rating:
Jun 12, 2011 04:23pm
Eric Noll gave to: Why God Used D. L. Moody by R.A. Torrey read in June, 2011	My rating:
A great and short read on the life and heart of D L Moody.
Jun 12, 2011 03:29pm · see review
Eric Noll added the Goodreads iPhone app
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Eric Noll gave to: God's Big Picture: Tracing The Storyline Of The Bible by Vaughan Roberts read in May, 2010	My rating:
Great book on the kingdom epochs throughout the Bible. I still use the chart in the back. Excellent for learning redemptive history throughout the Bible.
Jun 03, 2011 06:08am · see review
Eric Noll gave to: Interpreting the Psalms: An Exegetical Handbook by Mark D. Futato read in May, 2010	My rating:
Great book on the Psalms. It is a good read and excellent reference for an overall summary of the Book of Psalms. Also commend Futato's RTS Poets lectures which are on Itunes.
Jun 03, 2011 06:06am · see review
Eric Noll gave to: Quest for Godliness by J.I. Packer read in April, 2010	My rating:
This is part of a book review I wrote for both Knowing God and Quest for Godliness. I have tried to save the 5 stars for truly outstanding books. I encourage you to read this. ...In Dr. Packer’s A Quest for Godliness, he first goes through the rich ...more
Jun 03, 2011 06:00am · see review
Eric Noll gave to: Knowing God by J.I. Packer read in April, 2010	My rating:
Just read chapters 15-18; Dr. Packer in chapters 15, 18, and 19 in Knowing God, writes about the wrath of God, propitiation, and adoption through Christ. He emphasizes the importance of rightly understanding each, so that we may know God more. His ...more
Jun 03, 2011 05:58am · see review
Eric Noll gave to: Renewal as a Way of Life: A Guidebook for Spiritual Growth by Richard F. Lovelace read in March, 2010	My rating:
Overview In his book, Renewal As a Way of Life, Dr. Richard Lovelace teaches us about the importance of spiritual renewal and how a Christian can and should have dynamic change in their life. Dr. Lovelace starts out with showing us that we have crea...more
Jun 03, 2011 05:56am · see review
Eric Noll gave to: Beginning Biblical Hebrew by Mark David Futato read in July, 2010	My rating:
I learned Hebrew from this book and recommend it. The only thing I would recommend is auditory help either from a teacher, tutor, or online to learn how words and letters are (thought to be) pronounced.
Jun 03, 2011 05:54am · see review
Eric Noll gave to: Greek Grammar Beyond the Basics: An Exegetical Syntax of the New Testament by Daniel B. Wallace read in May, 2010	My rating:
Great resource for Greek studies, if you are interested or studying a verse in Greek I highly recommend looking it up in Wallace and seeing if anything is listed. It is a technical book to read through, but good for advanced Greek students to do so.
Jun 03, 2011 05:52am · see review

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