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Book Trailer and Great Deal on Republocrat by Carl Trueman

~ Bob Hayton ~ 2 Comments

I just finished reading a provocative little book, Republocrat: Confessions of a Liberal Conservative by Carl Trueman (P & R Publishing). I was captivated by Trueman’s writing style and enthralled by his message. I really think this book deserves a widespread hearing.

A fuller review will be forthcoming, but for now, I’d like to offer you the book’s trailer, and encourage you to take advantage of a fantastic sale at Westminster Bookstore. Pick up a copy for only $4.99 (50% off) now through Thursday Oct. 7. This book is worth grappling with and thinking through no matter what side of the political divide you currently find yourself at.

P&R has some additional audio/visual content about this book here. At that link, be sure to check out a brief video clip of Carl Trueman discussing his new book, and also take note of the 50 minute video conversation from Reformed Forums with Dr. Trueman about the book.

–Originally posted at my book themed site, Cross Focused Reviews.

Great New Membership @ Challies.Com

~ Bob Hayton ~ 2 Comments

Influential Christian blogger and web-designer, Tim Challies has come up with a fantastic membership deal for his readers. I’ve followed his blog off and on for several years now, and his content is always worth reading. He has hosted advertising on his blog for a while and now is hoping this new membership program will help him bless his readers and allow him to limit the advertising on his site.

The deal is quite amazing, actually. Here is what you get for a $39 yearly membership to Friends of Challies (which can be canceled at any time).

  • $10 gift certificate for Westminster Bookstore
  • $10 gift certificate for Reformed Heritage Books (for the next 250 people sign up– his may run out soon)
  • 4 newly released books or DVDs from Zondervan (free shipping)
  • 1 newly released book from Reformed Heritage Books (free shipping)
  • free subscription to Tabletalk magazine from R.C. Sproul’s Ligonier Ministries
  • E-book access to new and forthcoming books from various publishers
  • free music download of Sons & Daughters CD from Sovereign Grace Music
  • free music download of Seeds of Courage CD from Seeds Family Worship
  • free music download of Frame the Clouds CD by Christa Wells
  • free music download of a best-of album from Sojourn
  • More deals, coupons, and freebies throughout the year
  • an affiliate program to earn gift certificates from Westminster Bookstore
  • & if you join by April 30th, you will have a chance to win an Amazon Kindle

All of that for only $39 is a good deal in my book. Plus it will help you stay in touch with Challies’ blog which will help your spiritual growth. I say you should consider it. If you don’t mind, use this link when you sign up so I can get credit for recommending this great program to you.

Sovereign Grace Ministries Super February Sale

~ Bob Hayton ~ 2 Comments

The past couple years, Sovereign Grace Ministries has put on a SUPER SALE all through the month of February. I’ve taken advantage of the sale myself in years past. I grabbed up some of their superb music CDs, and also picked up a couple of their song books. (Many of the songs I’ve showcased on my blog over the years, have been produced by Sovereign Grace Ministries.) I have many of the books they are selling, but if anyone really wanted to bless me 🙂 they could send me one of the following titles– Living the Cross Centered Life and Sex, Romance, and the Glory of God by C.J. Mahaney; Love that Lasts: When Marriage Meets Grace by Gary and Betsy Ricucci; and Worship Matters by Bob Kauflin. All of these titles and others, are sure to bless you. I encourage you to take advantage of this great offer. Plus, for all orders of $15 or more, there is free shipping.

More on the ESV Study Bible

~ Bob Hayton ~ 9 Comments

I just learned that in honor of the ESV Study Bible being named the 2008 ECPA Book of the Year, Crossway is offering a 35% discount on all editions, now through April 8th. They are also selling access to the online edition as a separate product for $19.95 (this comes free with the purchase of a print copy).

I’m also going to reproduce my thoughts on the ESV Study Bible from the comment section of yesterday’s post for the benefit of my readers.

Reader Question: The ESV is my preferred version, but I’ve held off on the study bible because I don’t know the theological bent of the notes. Do they reflect Reformed understanding? I have the Reformation Study Bible in ESV, which I enjoy, but I’ve had a couple of people recommend the ESV Study Bible. However, they haven’t all been from folks who have what I would consider an informed understanding.

My Answer:

I had the Reformation Study Bible in ESV before the ESV Study Bible, and the ESV Study Bible far outshines it. I’m thoroughly reformed, too.

The contributors to the ESV Study Bible tend to be reformed and the notes tend that direction, but they try to be fair and balanced and give the other view in certain passages (like Revelation, for intstance). But the quality of all the maps and diagrams is quite first class, with color, and more. The fact that its so popular is a good thing, really. The contributors are all conservative, so no egalitarian views on women and ministry, and no playing loosey-goosey with inerrancy.

They include notes by Vern Poythress on a history of salvation overview for each OT book. It includes notes by Leeland Ryken on the literary features of each book. They include a mini systematic theology. Mark Dever gives the plan of salvation, John Piper speaks to prayer and Bible study.

I could go on and on, but I think you’ll find this study Bible superior to anything you’ve ever seen. Personally, I was a little let down with the Reformation Study Bible. The notes were good and all, but I was hoping for more. The ESV Study Bible gives me more. Not that it’s perfect, I would like to see Vern Poythress’ History of Salvation notes (not the book overviews) in the text rather than in the back of the Bible as an appendix. One can’t have everything, I guess.