Web Reviews of Banner Books 2009 No. 2
‘Calvinism is not inconsistent with evangelism; it is only inconsistent with certain evangelistic methods . . . In order for evangelism to be pleasing to God, it must be consistent with the whole system of biblical teaching. But what does such evangelism look like? A classic answer to that question is found in R.B. Kuiper’s little book’ [Keith Mathison on Kuiper’s God-Centred Evangelism in an article ‘Does the Center Hold?’ at Ligonier Ministries’ Tolle Lege blog].
Below are links to selected online reviews of Banner titles posted during February 2009. The views expressed are of course those of the respective bloggers. For each title mentioned, a link is also provided to the appropriate page of the Banner online Bookstore, where orders can be placed.
Notes
Keith A Mathison on the Ligonier Ministries’ Tolle Lege blog.
God-Centred Evangelism
A Presentation of the Scriptural Theology of Evangelism
price £6.50Description
Covers the whole spectrum of themes on evangelism, from its origin in God himself, to the assurance of its ultimate triumph. 248pp.
Guy Davies (Wiltshire, England) on his Exiled Preacher blog.
Troubled Journey
A Missionary Childhood in War-Torn China
price £6.00Description
Faith Cook shares her first-hand story of a missionary childhood in China during World War II and the subsequent Communist takeover. 128pp.
Trevin Wax (Shelbyville, Tennessee) at Discerning Reader.
Spurgeon vs. Hyper-Calvinism
The Battle For Gospel Preaching
price From: £5.50Description
Elaborates the issues involved in ‘The Battle for Gospel Preaching’ between Spurgeon and fellow Baptists of Hyper-Calvinistic views. 184pp.
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