Book Review: Unceasing Kindness: A Biblical Theology of Ruth

Posted by on January 27, 2020 · Leave a Comment 

Unceasing Kindness: A Biblical Theology of RuthUnceasing Kindness: A Biblical Theology of Ruth by Peter H.W. Lau
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The author traces various themes in the book of Ruth, e.g., providence, kindness (hesed), refuge, famine, God’s hiddenness, redemption, and mission. He discusses the canonical placement of the book with Judges, Proverbs, or Psalms as well as the earlier or later date for the writing of the book. Reading Ruth alongside the other books in different placements yields different insights. Overall, it is a helpful study.

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Book Review: A Theology of Luke and Acts: God’s Promised Program, Realized for All Nations

Posted by on January 25, 2020 · Leave a Comment 

A Theology of Luke and Acts: God's Promised Program, Realized for All NationsA Theology of Luke and Acts: God’s Promised Program, Realized for All Nations by Darrell L. Bock
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Bock takes the Lukan books together and traces major themes throughout the two books. The continuity shows Luke and Acts to truly be a two volume work. The book has brief sections at the beginning providing concise commentary and then most of the book is arranged topically, bringing together references from both books that contribute to the topic at hand. It is a helpful book for studying either Luke or Acts separately, or both books together.

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Book Review: The Bible Expositor’s Handbook: New Testament

Posted by on December 20, 2019 · Leave a Comment 

The Bible Expositor's Handbook, NT Edition: New TestamentThe Bible Expositor’s Handbook, NT Edition: New Testament by Greg Harris
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an excellent book on exposition of the New Testament. Harris uses a consistent historical grammatical hermeneutic while looking at various New Testament passages. He considers intertexuality, progress of revelation, biblical theology, and the nature of prophetic fulfillment. He treats the interaction between the testaments and traces major themes through the New Testament. It is not exhaustive, but it is helpful and accessible.

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Book Review: Premillennialism: Why There Must Be a Future Earthly Kingdom of Jesus

Posted by on November 7, 2019 · Leave a Comment 

Premillennialism: Why There Must Be a Future Earthly Kingdom of JesusPremillennialism: Why There Must Be a Future Earthly Kingdom of Jesus by Michael J. Vlach
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book makes a positive case for premillennialism. Vlach does deal with some objections and alternative views on some texts, but mostly is making his case from both testaments and the overall storyline of Scripture.

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Book Review: The Bible Expositor’s Handbook: Old Testament

Posted by on September 5, 2019 · Leave a Comment 

The Bible Expositor's Handbook, OT Edition: Old Testament EditionThe Bible Expositor’s Handbook, OT Edition: Old Testament Edition by Greg Harris
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is an excellent book on exposition of the Old Testament. Harris uses a consistent historical grammatical hermeneutic while looking at various Old Testament passages. He considers intertexuality, progress of revelation, biblical theology, and the nature of prophetic fulfillment. It is not exhaustive, but it is helpful and accessible.

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