As is the custom in December, Westminster Books has all ESVs at 50% off. That includes Journaling BiblesStudy BiblesChildren and Youth BiblesPremium and Heirloom BiblesScripture Journals; and so on.

Today’s Kindle deals include the excellent When Helping Hurts along with commentaries on Romans and James.

(Yesterday on the blog: When You Poke God in the Eye)

Reformer’s Syndrome

“Among the many theological ailments that can strike in Reformed churches, ‘Reformer’s Syndrome,’ is one of the more troublesome. What is ‘Reformer’s Syndrome,’ you ask?” J.V. Fesko explains.

Reformed Stupidity?

Meanwhile, Wes defends Reformed theology against a charge of stupidity. And as he does so, he explains a key theological distinction. “Do Reformed preachers not see the stupidity of telling people not to rely on their works while also saying genuine faith produces good works? It just seems like double-speak to avoid being labeled Catholic or Arminian.”

Five Barren Women in the Old Testament

“Whenever the biblical authors describe a woman as barren, you can rest assured she won’t be barren for long. The reason for this confidence is the pattern of God’s reversal of the state of barrenness.” Mitch Chase looks at all of the OT women who are described in this way.

Stop Calling Them Names

Sam Emadi


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