As one of the most famous puritan works, this allegory of a man’s journey of faith should be read by every Christian. That being said, the unfamiliarity of 17th Century language does not make Pilgrim’s Progress and easy read for most 21st Century people. Nevertheless, it is a great literary classic that describes the Christian experience through the use of colorful characters and amusing metaphors. Our family has used this work as a devotional that brought the Christian journey to life for our children. For those that find Elizabethan English too tedious to tackle, I would suggest purchasing the 3 disc set narrated by Max McLean. This can be listened to on one’s way to work or even during those long vacation trips this summer. Working your way through Pilgrim’s Progress is well worth the effort.
Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan
John Calvin: A Heart for Devotion, Doctrine & Doxology
April 2014 suggestion from the Pastor
John Calvin: A Heart for Devotion, Doctrine & Doxology by Burk Parson, Ed.
As a collection of essays that were written to celebrate the 500th birthday of John Calvin, this book is a great summary of the teachings and life of one of the most important figures in the Protestant Reformation. Written by some of today’s best known theologians, pastors and Bible teachers it gives a comprehensive overview of Calvin by appealing to his letters, sermons, commentaries and his Institutes of Christian Religion.
Rather than being a work that focuses on the many controversies that have grown up around Calvinism over the centuries, this volume focuses on the Reformer as a gospel-centered pastor, counselor and committed Christian. Although each article in the volume is well worth reading, my favorites were Calvin’s Heart for God, by Sinclair Ferguson and The True Christian Life, by Jerry Bridges.
John Calvin: A Heart for Devotion, Doctrine & Doxology is great to read as a devotional book or for those wishing to gain an insight into the driving passions of a man that lived to give his heart to Christ.
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The Attributes of God
April 2014 suggestion from the Pastor
The Attributes of God, by Arthur W. Pink
Pastor’s Description
The Apostle Paul prayed that the Colossians would increase in the knowledge of God. All Christians probably echo that desire for their own lives. A study on the qualities of God, as revealed in Scripture, can help us to reach that goal.
In this concise book Arthur Pink takes the reader through various divine attributes using ample biblical references and thoughtful insights. Combating what he refers to as a god of “human imagination,” the author presents God as high and lifted up, deserving of our praise, and worthy of all our trust.
I highly recommend this short, yet profound book, for anyone wishing to dwell upon the beauty of the Lord.
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