Author Archives: Carl Simmons

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About Carl Simmons

See the About Me page, if you want to know more about ME. Otherwise, hopefully you'll know more about Jesus and some of his followers by reading here. And thanks for stopping by.

Kerux: Leviticus

Posted on October 21, 2024 by Carl Simmons

An in-depth look at arguably the toughest book of the Bible. . . . Michael A. Harbin and Mark C. Biehl. Leviticus: A Commentary for Biblical Preaching and Teaching. Kerux Commentaries. 456p., $39.99, Kregel Academic. Kerux Commentaries enable pastors and … Continue reading →

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Pneumaformity

Posted on September 23, 2024 by Carl Simmons

How the Spirit forms us, and continues to form us. . . . Mark J. Keown. Pneumaformity: Transformation by the Spirit in Paul. 512p., $31.99, Kregel Academic. According to Paul, it is by the Spirit, through Christ, that God transforms … Continue reading →

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One Body, One Spirit

Posted on August 5, 2024 by Carl Simmons

A strong and well-reasoned call for churches to not only be disability-accessible, but disability-friendly . . . Paul Pettit and B. Jason Epps. One Body, One Spirit: Disability and Community in the Church. 224p., $19.99, Kregel Ministry. According to the … Continue reading →

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1–2 Chronicles

Posted on July 15, 2024 by Carl Simmons

A deep dive into two of the tougher books of the Bible. . . . Joshua E. Williams and Calvin F. Pearson. 1 & 2 Chronicles: A Commentary for Biblical Preaching and Teaching. Kerux Commentaries. 592p., $41.99, Kregel Academic. The books … Continue reading →

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A Theology of Play

Posted on June 24, 2024 by Carl Simmons

Learning to “play” with our beliefs. . . . Kevin Gushiken. A Theology of Play: Learning to Enjoy Life as God Intended. 176p., $24.99, Kregel Academic. God has given humans freedom and permission to play–to fully enjoy life’s moments as … Continue reading →

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40 Questions About Pentecostalism

Posted on June 17, 2024 by Carl Simmons

A look at the many facets and faces of worldwide Pentecostalism. . . . Jonathan Black. 40 Questions About Pentecostalism. 33p. $23.99, Kregel Academic. At just over a century old, the Pentecostal Movement accounts for more than 500 million believers … Continue reading →

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Ephesians on F.I.R.E.

Posted on May 27, 2024 by Carl Simmons

A deeper dive into the book of Ephesians. . . . Ken J. Burge Sr. Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians on F.I.R.E.: Apprehending and Applying God’s Timeless Truths. 230p., $18.99, Morgan James Faith. Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians on F.I.R.E. is … Continue reading →

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Matthew through Old Testament Eyes

Posted on March 25, 2024 by Carl Simmons

The first gospel, from the perspective of its original readers. . . . David B. Capes. Matthew through Old Testament Eyes. Through Old Testament Eyes series; Andrew T. LePeau, ed. 400p., $30.99, Kregel Academic. Through Old Testament Eyes is a … Continue reading →

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Theological Education

Posted on March 18, 2024 by Carl Simmons

Looking at theological education through a different lens. . . . Kenton C. Anderson and Gregory J. Henson. Theological Education: Principles and Practices of a Competency-Based Approach. 144p., $21.99, Kregel Academic. Theological Education demonstrates how churches and seminaries can cooperate … Continue reading →

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Multisite Churches

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Carl Simmons

A “pro” argument . . . Dustin L. Slaton. Multisite Churches: Biblical Foundations and Practical Answers. 312p., $22.99, Kregel Ministry. The multisite church model has been consistently challenged by those who deem it unbiblical and incompatible with God’s design for … Continue reading →

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