Is There a Meaning in This Text?8 reviews Kevin J. Vanhoozer Zondervan, 1998 Essential Read for the Biblical Interpreter in the Postmodern Age + Excellent analysis of contemporary positions, but... + enlightening Vanhoozer's work is an absolutely essential read for anyone who wants to understand the art of biblical interpretation from a Christian perspective in the postmodern age. His exhaustive work clearly explains contemporary philosophical and literary theory, so that even the beginner in the field can ...             The Millennial Maze: Sorting Out Evangelical Options7 reviews Stanley J. Grenz InterVarsity Press, 1992 Only Grenz Could Make Me Enjoy Eschatology + A Maze Indeed! + A good resource + Clear and concise + Pretty well documented book             Worship by the Book6 reviews Rev. Mark Ashton, R. Kent Hughes, ... Zondervan, 2002 Learn How To Worship By The Book + Pastors Should Read This Book + Convicting and Uplifting! + Good as an exposure to the ways of worship in the church. + Sane, sensible advice             Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine135 reviews Wayne Grudem Zondervan, 1995 Outstanding and Unsurpassed + Very Readable + Read with discernment + Doctrine + Thank God             Jesus Christ: Savior & Lord (Christian Foundations)3 reviews Donald G. Bloesch InterVarsity Press, 2006 OK This is the 4th of a projected 7 volume systematic theology. My main criticism is that Bloesch tries to do too much. The books is only 250 pages (without end notes) and he discusses both the person and work of Christ. Some of the discussion is too short. He really doesn't have the space to ...             The Church (Contours of Christian Theology)5 reviews Edmund P. Clowney, Gerald Lewis Bray InterVarsity Press, 1995 God's Grace Makes a Glorious Church + theological but understandable book on the church + An Excellent Examination of the Church's Nature and Mission + Christians - Please Buy This Book!             Violence, Hospitality, and the Cross: Reappropriating the Atonement Tradition3 reviews Hans Boersma Baker Academic, 2006 An excellent read regarding the Atonement + Excellent Introduction to an Important Discussion This book gives an ecumenical overview of the three traditional views of the atonement: Moral-Influence, Penal-Substitution, and Christus-Victor. With much reliance on St. Irenaeus, Boersma approaches the topic from a Reformed view but holds value in all traditions. He discusses ideas regarding ...             Light of Truth and Fire of Love: A Theology of the Holy Spirit Gary D. Badcock Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1997 Provides a valuable overview of the doctrines of the person and work of the Holy Spirit. Traces the development of this doctrine through scripture and the history of christian thought and presents a helpful assessment of recent trinitarian theology.             The Doctrine of God (A Theology of Lordship)11 reviews John M. Frame P & R Publishing, 2002 Very Good Indeed + Simply Outstanding Presentation! + Highly Recommended: A Classic Reformed Textbook on Theology Proper + An outstanding work- + The best theology book I've ever read             Scripture and Truth Baker Academic, 1992 Theologians who defend biblical inerrancy look at issues that have been raised by contemporary scholars. They define and analyze what Christians mean when they say Scripture is truth.             The Holy Trinity: In Scripture, History, Theology And Worship5 reviews Robert Letham P & R Publishing, 2005 Who has this God we worship revealed himself to be? + the trinity explained + Excellent Resource + Delightfully Thorough + Tour de Force of the Trinity             Sin: Radical Evil in Soul & Society2 reviews Ted Peters Wipf & Stock Publishers, 1998 Peters put a face on evil Using 7 classic categories of sin, Peters presents a riveting autopsy on the growing body of evidence that sin and evil are nothing to mess with. To the surprise of many "enlightened" modern people, sin is not dead. Left unconfessed and unforgiven, sin can grow cancerously until it destroys not ...             Models of Revelation3 reviews Avery Dulles Orbis Books, 1992 A Master Teacher! + Yeah, the thrust is Catholic, but... Avery Dulles takes the untrained reader on a journey through the complex thought processes of a religious scholar, in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step manner. He sets up criteria and begins building five philosophies or models of revelation theology that are most commonly embraced by Christians ...             Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine135 reviews Wayne Grudem Zondervan, 1995 Outstanding and Unsurpassed + Very Readable + Read with discernment + Doctrine + Thank God             Sin: Radical Evil in Soul & Society2 reviews Ted Peters Wipf & Stock Publishers, 1998 Peters put a face on evil Using 7 classic categories of sin, Peters presents a riveting autopsy on the growing body of evidence that sin and evil are nothing to mess with. To the surprise of many "enlightened" modern people, sin is not dead. Left unconfessed and unforgiven, sin can grow cancerously until it destroys not ...             Worship by the Book6 reviews Rev. Mark Ashton, R. Kent Hughes, ... Zondervan, 2002 Learn How To Worship By The Book + Pastors Should Read This Book + Convicting and Uplifting! + Good as an exposure to the ways of worship in the church. + Sane, sensible advice             The Church (Contours of Christian Theology)5 reviews Edmund P. Clowney, Gerald Lewis Bray InterVarsity Press, 1995 God's Grace Makes a Glorious Church + theological but understandable book on the church + An Excellent Examination of the Church's Nature and Mission + Christians - Please Buy This Book!             Light of Truth and Fire of Love: A Theology of the Holy Spirit Gary D. Badcock Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1997 Provides a valuable overview of the doctrines of the person and work of the Holy Spirit. Traces the development of this doctrine through scripture and the history of christian thought and presents a helpful assessment of recent trinitarian theology.             The Holy Trinity: In Scripture, History, Theology And Worship5 reviews Robert Letham P & R Publishing, 2005 Who has this God we worship revealed himself to be? + the trinity explained + Excellent Resource + Delightfully Thorough + Tour de Force of the Trinity             The Doctrine of God (A Theology of Lordship)11 reviews John M. Frame P & R Publishing, 2002 Very Good Indeed + Simply Outstanding Presentation! + Highly Recommended: A Classic Reformed Textbook on Theology Proper + An outstanding work- + The best theology book I've ever read