What I Read in 2017:
Matthew Bates, “Salvation by Allegiance Alone: Rethinking Faith, Works, and the Gospel of Jesus the King.” Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2017 (215 pages).
- Reading level: Intermediate
- New content: Medium
- Level of agreement: Mixed
Boyd, Greg, “Crucifixion of the Warrior God: Interpreting the Old Testament’s Violent Portraits of God in Light of the Cross.” Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2017 (628 pages).
- Reading level: Difficult
- New content: High
- Level of agreement: Mixed
Kevin DeYoung, “The Hole in Our Holiness: Filling the Gap between Gospel Passion and the Pursuit of Godliness.” Wheaton: Crossway, 2012 (146 pages).
- Reading level: Easy
- New content: Low
- Level of agreement: High
John Eldridge, “Walking with God.” Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2008 (210 pages).
- Reading level: Easy
- New content: Low
- Level of agreement: Low
Dave Furman, “Being There: How to Love Those Who Are Hurting.” Wheaton: Crossway, 2016 (154 pages).
- Reading level: Easy
- New content: Medium
- Level of agreement: High
Jamin Goggin and Kyle Strobel, “The Way of the Dragon Or The Way of the Lamb.” Nashville: Nelson Books, 2017 (225 pages).
- Reading level: Easy
- New content: Medium
- Level of agreement: High
Michael Gorman, “Inhabiting the Cruciform God: Kenosis, Justificaiton, and Theosis in Paul’s Narrative Soteriology.” Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2009 (173 pages).
- Reading level: Difficult
- New content: High
- Level of agreement: Mixed
Michael Gorman, “Reading Revelation Responsibly: Uncivil Worship and Witness; Following the Lamb Into the New Creation.” Eugene: Cascade Books, 2011 (189 pages).
- Reading level: Medium
- New content: Medium
- Level of agreement: High
Nancy Guthrie, “What Grieving People Wish You Knew About What Really Helps (and what really hurts).” Wheaton: Crossway, 2016 (180 pages).
- Reading level: Easy
- New content: Medium
- Level of agreement: High
Stanley Hauerwas & Jean Vanier, “Living Gently in a Violent World: The Prophetic Witness of Weakness.” Downers Grove: IVP Books, 2008 (105 pages).
- Reading level: Medium
- New content: Medium
- Level of agreement: Mixed
Luke Timothy Johnson, “Living Jesus: Learning the Heart of the Gospel.” New York: HarperOne, 1999 (203 pages).
- Reading level: Medium
- New content: High
- Level of agreement: High
Tim Keller, “The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness: The Path to True Christian Joy.” New York: 10Publishing, 2012 (48 pages).
- Reading level: Easy
- New content: Low
- Level of agreement: High
Tim Keller, “Every Good Endeavor: Connecting Your Work to God’s Work.” New York: Dutton, 2012 (253 pages).
- Reading level: Easy
- New content: Medium
- Level of agreement: High
Tim Keller, The Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith.” New York: Penguin, 2008 (150 pages).
- Reading level: Easy
- New content: Low
- Level of agreement: High
Jonathan Leeman, “Church Membership: How the World Knows Who Represents Jesus.” Wheaton: Crossway, 2012 (144 pages).
- Reading level: Easy
- New content: Low
- Level of agreement: Mixed
Jonathan Leeman, “Church Discipline: How the Church Protects the Name of Jesus.” Wheaton: Crossway, 2012 (138 pages).
- Reading level: Easy
- New content: Low
- Level of agreement: Mixed
C.S. Lewis, “The Great Divorce.” New York: Simon and Schuster, 1946 (125 pages).
- Reading level: Medium
- New content: High
- Level of agreement: N/A
C.S. Lewis, “The Screwtape Letters.” New York: HarperOne, 1942 (209 pages).
- Reading level: Difficult
- New content: High
- Level of agreement: Mixed
Scott McKnight, “The Blue Parakeet.” Grand Rapids: Zonderan, 2008 (214 pages).
- Reading level: Medium
- New content: High
- Level of agreement: Mixed
Scott McKnight, “The Jesus Creed.” Brewster: Paraclete Press, 2004 (335 pages).
- Reading level: Medium
- New content: Medium
- Level of agreement: High
J. Richard Middleton, “A New Heaven and a New Earth: Reclaiming Biblical Eschatology.” Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2014 (312 pages).
- Reading level: Medium
- New content: High
- Level of agreement: High
John Owen, “Indwelling Sin In Believers.” East Peoria: The Banner of Truth Trust, 1667 (168 pages).
- Reading level: Difficult
- New content: Low
- Level of agreement: Mixed
J.I. Packer, “Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God.” Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1961 (126 pages).
- Reading level: Medium
- New content: Medium
- Level of agreement: High
J.I. Packer, “Weakness Is the Way: Life With Christ Our Strength.” Wheaton: Crossway, 2013 (118 pages).
- Reading level: Easy
- New content: Medium
- Level of agreement: High
Jonty Rhodes, “Covenants Made Simple: Understanding God’s Unfolding Promises to His People.” Phillipsburg: P&R Publishing, 2013 (176 pages).
- Reading level: Easy
- New content: Medium
- Level of agreement: High
John Swindon and Richard Payne, “Living Well and Dying Faithfully: Christian Practices for End-of-Life Care.” Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2009 (276 pages).
- Reading level: Difficult
- New content: High
- Level of agreement: Mixed
Michael Wittmer, “Becoming Worldly Saints: Can You Serve Jesus And Still Enjoy Your Life?” Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2015 (188 pages).
- Reading level: Medium
- New content: High
- Level of agreement: High
N.T. Wright, “After You Believe: Why Christian Character Matters.” New York: HarperOne, 2010 (284 pages).
- Reading level: Medium
- New content: High
- Level of agreement: Mixed
N.T. Wright, “How God Became King: The Forgotten Story of the Gospels.” New York: HarperOne, 2016 (276 pages).
- Reading level: Difficult
- New content: High
- Level of agreement: High
N.T. Wright, “Justification: God’s Plan and Paul’s Vision.” Downers Grove: IVP Academic, 2009 (252).
- Reading level: Difficult
- New content: High
- Level of agreement: High
N.T. Wright, “Simply Christian: Why Christianity Makes Sense.” New York: Harper Collins, 2006 (240 pages).
- Reading level: Easy
- New content: Medium
- Level of agreement: High
N.T. Wright, “Simply Good News: Why the Gospel Is News and What Makes It Good.” New York: HarperOne, 2015 (171 pages).
- Reading level: Medium
- New content: High
- Level of agreement: High
N. T. Wright, “Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church.” New York: HarperOne, 2008 (290 pages).
- Reading level: Medium
- New content: High
- Level of agreement: High
N. T. Wright, “The Day the Revolution Began: Reconsidering the Meaning of Jesus’ Crucifixion.” New York: HarperOne, 2016 (420 pages).
- Reading level: Difficult
- New content: High
- Level of agreement: High