Books read in June ’08
12. Persuasions by Douglas Wilson
- Wilson is such a great writer. This book is a fantastic treatment of the various objections some may encounter while evangelizing. It deals with different worldviews and problems a few pages at a time. His treatment of the married couple who aren’t interested in Christ because they’ve heard the “gospel will fix you” was particularly helpful. This is only around 80 pages, so borrow it or buy it and read it – I’ve already found it helpful with witnessing to others.
13. The Forgotten Spurgeon by Iain Murray
- Even if you’ve already read a Spurgeon biograpy or two, read this one as well. This book doesn’t go into all the personal details that are standard in most biographies, Murray realized that Spurgeon’s early years, marriage, etc. has been covered adequately. What this book covers are three controversies in Spurgeon’s ministry that are often glossed over in other biographies. This would be his proclamation of Calvinism, the encroaching Romanism into the church, and the down-grade controversy which allowed liberalism to take a hold of the Baptist Union. The book also covered what took place at Park Street Church after Spurgeon had died. The book closes with an open letter written by one of the members of Park Street pleading his fellow members not to brush away the church constitution in favor of moving where the wind led them, and that struck home a bit. Made me feel sad because it has happened before and it will happen again. Either way, a really good book.
14. Order in the Offices Edited by Mark R. Brown
- So after being reminded of the importance of church polity, etc. I had to re-read Order in the Offices, which is such a helpful book about the role and place of Elders, Deacons, Pastors, etc. within the church that it should be read by anyone interested in any facet of church leadership & government. An informative read, as always.
