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I have recently finished reading three books, and I would commend each one to you as profitable and worthy of your time. “It is Well” by Mark Dever and Michael Lawrence. This is a compilation of expository sermons preached by Dever and Lawrence from both OT and NT texts. The purpose of these sermons is to defend, explain, and apply the foundational doctrine of substitutionary atonement. This core doctrine, essential for our salvation, has fallen under attack from those without and within “evangelical” circles. By grounding their sermons in plain exegesis of key texts, the authors demonstrate that not only is substitutionary atonement necessary and biblical, it is good! The end of substitutionary atonement is the salvation of God’s people, the exaltation of Christ, and the glory of God! This book is for all believers. It points us to Christ and gives us understanding of the cross.
“Gospel-centered Family” by Ed Moll and Tim Chester. This is a great resource for parents or couples who are new believers or for believing families who have just realized that the Gospel is to define more than just our Sunday routine. This is an easy read with great suggestions, ideas, and illustrations for how we can bring the Gospel home as a way of everyday life and living. An excellent tool for families.
“The Exemplary Husband” by Stuart Scott. This was my second time to read Scott’s book. I read and discussed it with a couple of other guys for accountability and encouragement. Just as with the first read, I was convicted at times, challenged at times, and greatly helped all the time in becoming the kind of husband who loves his wife as Christ loves the church. There is no doubt when a husband reads this book he will realize how far he has to go, however, he will also be given the counsel and tools for how to get there. I would recommend this book to every husband, every engaged man, and every man who thinks he may be a husband one day. Scott takes you to the Scripture, does not allow you to excuse sin, and provides you with a course of action to glorify God in your marriage. Men - read it and most importantly, apply it!
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