“…here’s what Ecclesiastes wants us to think about more deeply: Life is good. Life is short, and life is good. It’s not an either/or. It’s a both/and. And what makes your short life good is the grace of God giving your life to you, moment by moment.” - Ray Ortlund
Author Graham Tomlin talks about his new biography of Blaise Pascal and Pascal’s impact on the 17th century and later (podcast and transcript). - TGC
Nearly all the commentaries below come to supersessionist conclusions in regard to 1 Peter 2:4-5 but since 1 Peter is such a great discipleship letter there is a lot of very worthwhile material in them.
“Pence’s new book, What Conservatives Believe, breaks no new ground. It does not yield to the performative narcissism of the age by settling old scores or dishing insider gossip. What it does provide is an accessible, practical 21st-century update of the conservative canon.” - Acton
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The book of 2 Corinthians is probably my favorite book of the NT—at least this week. But whatever week it is 2 Corinthians will always be at or near the top of my list. It is filled with purple passages and infused with hope. It was the first book I preached through when I came to my present congregation. Here are my picks for the top commentaries on this great epistle:
“It releases in early August, and it’s available for pre-order now. Preview the book: This 34-page sample PDF includes the front matter, the Introduction, and the first part of chapter 1.” - Andy Naselli
“A new book explores the shape-shifting nature of anti-Semitism through the centuries. What can we learn from the past as this virulent hatred recurs today among right and left forces alike?” - Acton
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This list of commentaries on Acts are the ones I think are the best for the Pastor and Bible Teacher.
“Reading John C. Lennox’s book My Story: A Spiritual and Intellectual Autobiography provides plenty of evidence that the Christian life isn’t boring. Lennox is emeritus professor of mathematics at the University of Oxford and emeritus fellow in mathematics and the philosophy of science at Green Templeton College. He’s also had an incredibly exciting life.” - TGC
“Drawing both on Beha’s book and his own experience, Brooks identifies two different kinds of atheism and shows why both are inadequate: Materialistic atheism and Romantic atheism.” - Gene Vieth
