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Notes on two books I’ve read recently:

 The Holy Spirit in Mission:
Prophetic Speech and Action in Christian Witness
Gary Tyra (IVP Academic)
My Rating: ****

Gary Tyra brings his Pentecostal convictions to bear on the ongoing conversation about the missional church. In observing the early church’s faithful witness to the gospel in Acts, Tyra highlights the need for evangelicals to be alert to the Spirit’s prompting toward prophetic speech and action.

Christians from various theological backgrounds will benefit from Tyra’s counsel to be more sensitive to the Spirit’s movements as we seek to edify and equip disciples for missional faithfulness.

 

The Cross Is Not Enough:
Living as Witnesses to the Resurrection
Ross Clifford and Philip Johnson (Baker)
My Rating: ****

This is a challenging book that brings together apologetics, worldview analysis, biblical exposition, and theological reflection. The authors believe that evangelicals have unintentionally downplayed the theological significance of Christ’s resurrection, as well as the cultural connection points that the resurrection provides us in our evangelistic efforts.

Despite occasional hyperbolic statements that appear to pit the Cross against the Empty Tomb, the primary message is highly needed as Christians seek to witness faithfully in a postmodern age.

 

The Dragon’s Tooth:
Ashtown Burials #1

N.D. Wilson (Random House)
My Rating: *** 1/2

I’m a firm believer in reading just for the fun of it. Sometimes, to recapture the fun of reading, you’ve got to dive into some kids’ books or young adult fiction. That’s why after reading and enjoying  Notes From The Tilt-A-WhirlI picked up N.D. Wilson’s recent fiction book, The Dragon’s Tooth.

The book is a rollicking adventure that brings together humor and suspense, as well as themes like heroism, responsibility, destiny, and loyalty. The characters are well-formed, and the pace is intense. If you’ve got older kids who like to read, you might recommend this one.

The first two of these reviews were first published in Christianity Today, January 2012.

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