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Unlimited Atonement

Posted on March 20, 2023 by carlsimmonslive

The scholarly way of saying “Jesus came to die for all of us” . . . 🙂 Michael Bird and Scott Harrower. Unlimited Atonement: Amyraldism and Reformed Theology. 240p., $25.99, Kregel Academic. “Hypothetical universalism,” or “unlimited atonement,” states that Christ’s … Continue reading →

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Divine Love Theory

Posted on March 13, 2023 by carlsimmonslive

The Trinity: where it all began and what it all should look like. . . . Adam Lloyd Johnson. Divine Love Theory: How the Trinity Is the Source and Foundation of Morality. 336p., $22.99, Kregel Academic. Adam Lloyd Johnson injects … Continue reading →

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Attributes of God on F.I.R.E.

Posted on March 6, 2023 by carlsimmonslive

Instead reproducing the normal promotional blurbs for these books I’ve worked on here, I’m just gonna reproduce the introduction editor’s note I wrote for this book, and which appears in its contents. . . . Dr. Ken J. Burge, Sr. … Continue reading →

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Manhood

Posted on February 27, 2023 by carlsimmonslive

Mike Hatch. Manhood: Empowered by the Light of the Gospel. 112p., $14.99, Deep River Books. Most men today are disempowered. Lost and groping in the dark, they are driven by fear and insecurity. Isolation and loneliness have defined us as … Continue reading →

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A Commentary on Jeremiah

Posted on February 20, 2023 by carlsimmonslive

Breaking down Jeremiah—even as we watch him break down over Judah. . . . Michael B. Shepherd. A Commentary on Jeremiah. 912p., $57.99, Kregel Academic. The book that bears the prophet Jeremiah’s name does not merely document the past but … Continue reading →

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Sustaining Revival

Posted on February 13, 2023 by carlsimmonslive

The little-known story of the widespread revival in Nagaland, India—and its aftermath . . . C. B. Newell. Sustaining Revival. 256p., $16.99, Deep River Books. There are occasions in biblical history where we see a breaking-in of the spirit of … Continue reading →

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Marv Taking Charge

Posted on February 6, 2023 by carlsimmonslive

A tough but enlightening—and affecting—look at end-of-life matters. . . . Lois Hoitenga Roelofs. Marv Taking Charge: A Story of Bold Love and Courage. 224p., $16.99, Deep River Books. Lois Roelofs always knew that Marv, her husband of fifty-five years, … Continue reading →

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Rethinking Rest

Posted on January 30, 2023 by carlsimmonslive

A different take on rest and the Sabbath. . . . Gregory D. Hall. Rethinking Rest: Why Our Approach to Sabbath Isn’t Working. 240p., $15.99, Deep River Books. Today’s concept of biblical rest . . . isn’t working. Our numerous … Continue reading →

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40 Questions About Women in Ministry

Posted on January 23, 2023 by carlsimmonslive

It is what it says it is. . . . 🙂 Sue Edwards and Kelley Matthews. 40 Questions About Women in Ministry. 336p., $24.99, Kregel Ministry. 40 Questions About Women in Ministry charts a course for understanding differing views on the … Continue reading →

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Clarifying Christianity

Posted on January 16, 2023 by carlsimmonslive

Jacquelyn Guinn and Allan Guinn. Clarifying Christianity: A 12-Week Study for Confused Churchgoers. $16.99, Deep River Books. Why should we trust the Bible? Why would a good God allow pain and suffering? How can Hell be just? These questions and more … Continue reading →

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