Read and Reviewed: March 2012

10. The Holiness of God by R.C. Sproul
Although other books I have read by Sproul have been like opening a textbook, this book was unlike his usual writing style – more like cracking his journal. Full of inspiration, stories,
doctrine, challenge, apologetics, and encouragement, I enjoyed this book immensely and learned much from it about what holiness means and how God manifests it to us.

11. Discipleship Counseling by Neil Anderson
I read this book for a small group. It goes along with a booklet the group is doing, “The Steps To Freedom In Christ”. I would say that this book definitely helped explain the reason behind said booklet, and gave clarity to the steps in it. Unless you’re planning to work through the steps, I’m not suggesting that you read this one, but it is certainly helpful to read in advance if you want to work through the booklet.

12. Restored by Neil Anderson
This book was another one I read for small group preparation. It is basically the shortened and condensed version of the second half of Discipleship Counseling (book #11), with the exact stories and wording in parts. A quick read, but if you’re going to go through the steps, I would suggest Discipleship Counseling over Restored.

13. Dug Down Deep by Joshua Harris
Dug Down Deep is the story-telling of Joshua Harris’ journey in faith while also digging into main doctrine of salvation. This book is engaging, and an easy, quick read; it will inspire and challenge; you will laugh and take time to ponder.

14. Putting Amazing Back Into Grace by Michael Horton
The title drew me in quickly, but the content lacked that same way of engagement. This is a book full of doctrine and teaching of the Reformed faith. The last few chapters go beyond the scope of the five points of Calvinism, and teach about baptism, communion, and eschatology. It was a long, slow read for me; it didn’t help that some of the last chapters I don’t agree with. I am not recommending it.

15. Freedom From Fear by Neil Anderson & Rich Miller
Once you have read one book by Neil Anderson, you have read them all, it seems. This is my third of his in the past month; I’m reading them for small group preparation. This one explains anxiety and panic and how to break free of it by fearing God instead.