Concept of ‘Covenant’ Way to Understand Creator
April 29, 2008
A Book Review by Travis Main
The God of the Covenant, by David Lusk. Royce City, TX: Bible Foundation. $15.00.
My typical day involves a lot of study. Personally, I am not able to cover a large amount of material each day, but I do put in an effort to grow.
My initial response to a book is, “How thick is it?” I am terrifed of huge books. My next response is usually, “How big is the type and how is it spaced?”
Though it is not an indication of the content of the book, I am pleased to say that The God of the Covenant passed these tests. It is a nice-sized type and about 266 pages of reading.
With my hit-and-miss schedule, the book took me about two weeks to read. Perhaps the book took me 12-16 hours to read.
Some books read like instruction manuals or an insurance policy. I cannot get through those things. I have to call upon my daughter of wife for that kind of thing. The God of the Covenant seriously compelled me to read further.
It had a number of pertinent illustrations from both the author’s personal life and other sources. Neither the language nor the concepts were difficult to grasp. In fact, most of the time, I felt like I was being told a story throughout the book. The reading flowed. My daughter is 12 years old, and I will have her read the book now that I am done with it.
One of the fascinating aspects of The God of the Covenant is that it shares a large amount of historical perspective with the reader. What were the processes that ancient people went through to establish covenants? What type of covenants did they engage in? There were many nuances that until now I had no understanding of when it came to covenants in the Bible.
The author is establishes a scriptural basis for his assertions, from the use of both the Old and New Testaments. Ever wonder what a “covenant of salt” meant when you read it in Scripture? The author explains this in terms that will leave a lasting impression. Do you know what a parity covenant or suzerainty covenant is? You will within a few pages of reading the book. You will see how these are covenants utilized in the Bible and how they apply to us.
The book could be very beneficial in conversion and bring about a better understanding of our relationship with our Creator.
I have no doubt that the copy I currently have will not be the only one that passes through my hands.
The book may be ordered from the website The Evangelist Store or by emailing David Lusk.
Restoration Bible Commentary Disappoints
March 31, 2008
by J. Randal Matheny, editor
I am a fan of one-volume Bible commentaries. I’ve used most of them, from Peake’s to Jerome’s. Two on my shelf include the New Bible Commentary: Revised and the International Bible Commentary. Read more
GA Updates Site with Hosted Store
March 7, 2008
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BNc)- The Gospel Advocate Company has refurbished its website with a new hosted web store to sell its books and magazines.
The company began using the homestead.com service, where it has a growing number of its books online.
The 2007-2008 GA Bookstore Catalog is also available in PDF format (4.3 mb) for download. Read more
Author Teaches Children About Homosexuality
February 8, 2008
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (BNc)- Homosexuals have long written children’s books promoting their agenda, such as Jennifer Has Two Daddies (1983), Daddy’s Roommate (1991), My Two Uncles (1995) and Heather Has Two Mommies (2000). Now an illustrated children’s book teaches the Biblical truth. Author Sheila Butt has written Does God Love Michael’s Two Daddies? to promote God’s love for all people, while showing, in a loving way, that homosexuality is wrong. Read more
Obituary for J.C. Choate
February 4, 2008
(BNc)- J.C. Choate was born to J.F. and Hollis Choate in Corinth, Miss., on Feb. 6, 1932. He was baptized while still in high school and began preaching shortly thereafter.
He held a B.A. in Bible, a Master’s in Missions, and D.Min. in Missions. He attended Freed-Hardeman College, David Lipscomb College, Alabama Christian College (B.A.), and Harding Graduate School (M.A.)
He wrote numerous books, among them A Missionary Speaks (1983), A Missionary Speaks Up (1984), A Missionary Speaks Out (1986), How to Begin the Church of Christ Where You Are (2002) and Sermons from Matthew (2003). Read more
Brents’s Gospel Plan of Salvation Now on Old Paths Site
January 25, 2008
By BNc Correspondent Roy Davison
(BNc)- The book by T.W. Brents, The Gospel Plan Of Salvation, has been added to The Old Paths Archive.
In this standard work, first published in 1874, brother Brents gives a thorough and scholarly treatment of God’s plan for the salvation of man. Read more
Exclusive: Dave Miller on Richland Hills
December 13, 2007
BNc EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
BNc: Dr. Miller, why a book directed toward Richland Hill’s decision to use the instrument? Do you see their decision as a watershed event?
What’s a Church Bulletin to Do?
November 17, 2007
WGN FEATURE ARTICLE
Church bulletin editors have long been challenged to fill those empty pages and vacant blocks with catchy text or a smart graphic. In congregations where the preacher or minister is not a writer, the task increases. Then there is the concern to be both Biblical and practical. Whats a church bulletin editor to do? Read more
GO Evangelism Publishes Greek-Spanish Commentary
November 14, 2007
WINONA MS (WGN)- Gospel Opportunities Evangelism releases the first Greek-Spanish commentary on the gospel of John on November 15. Read more
21CC: McInteer Edits Ministers Manual
November 8, 2007
NASHVILLE TN (WGN)- The 21st Century Christian announced yesterday the release of its Minister’s Manual for churches of Christ, edited by Jim Bill McInteer. Read more
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