Category Archives: Book Review

Lessons from John Newton’s Letters

Posted on October 23, 2011 by markherzer

Lessons from Newton’s Letters to John Ryland[1] John Newton (1725-1807), Richard Cecil (1748-1810), and Henry Venn (1724-1797) of the late eighteenth century are some of the most judicious men I have read. Though I have read more on Newton than … Continue reading →

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John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress, A Study Guide, Lesson 2

Posted on May 14, 2011 by markherzer

STUDY SESSION 2 Introduction (pp. 27-41) Christian meets Goodwill and the Interpreter in this section. In addition, he will cast off his burdens. He has already been misled by Mr. Worldly-wise and will meet someone who will give him better … Continue reading →

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Concerning Wild Parties, a Tavern, a Tornado, and Prayer

Posted on March 17, 2011 by markherzer

This short paragraph from a book I just started reading recently contains a wonderful little anecdote about prayer. The paragraph is taken from Joel Beeke’s new book entitled, Taking Hold of God: Reformed and Puritan Perspectives on Prayer: “A man … Continue reading →

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All Things for Good: An Explanation and Defense of Thomas Watson’s Book

Posted on February 11, 2011 by markherzer

This small book of 127 pages is packed full of good spiritual insights. The nine chapters bring out the meaning and usefulness of Romans 8:28, “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, … Continue reading →

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