This is a book that starts to kindle our hearts and open our eyes to see that theology is far from boring and that modern day books of our time about christian living and Christ are perhaps not as satisfying as some of the works from past ages. Although don't be put off by what you may of heard in regards to some of these theologians, but I challenge you to read about them and for some of them - certainly Calvin, Luther and Edwards you cannot help but have your heart wooed to Christ. That's what you want in a book about theology and that's what they do...
I am tempted to make a bold statement and say to you to put down all those modern day authors - Driscoll, Piper, Chester and even Mike Reeves and pick up the works suggested by Reeves by Calvin, Luther, Edwards etc Pick them up and digest and read slowly and enjoy and relish the beauty of Christ and let your heart overflow with the joy of knowing Him more. Then once you do that, go on to others - Sibbs, Bunyan, Wesley etc
Also don't be put off by wrestling with what they are saying - they are not fast food theology, tweeting to your veins for quick snap information - no! its better and richer then that, in fact its like good wine or filter coffee, its to be smelt, swished, sipped and enjoyed. Let your reading be like good wine and good filter coffee. You will be surprised at what benefit it is to your soul and what relevance it is to your life now...
Don't stop at Reeves, go back to the sources!
Bish writes a review here.
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