Category Archives: Reviews

Engaging with Keller

Posted on July 26, 2013 by timlyg

A new book has surfaced on Tim Keller. It is said to be a healthy criticism. I have yet to read it. I shall not tarry long in submitting this book review.

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Review: Justification by John Murray

Posted on June 24, 2013 by timlyg

An excerpt from his book: "Redemption Accomplished and Applied". Took me a while to finish reading this writing, as I try to read it only on subways and such. Very mature writing on Justification and faith. Here is my summary: … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Diversity in New York by David Min

Posted on June 8, 2013 by timlyg

Serious grammar issue. But the content is genuine, enthusiastic. Observation on unmarried women below 40 is right on the money, I would say. I've known quite a few Asian women who would not want marriage. Not necessarily because they despise … Continue reading →

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Sermon Review: God's Approbation of His Works by John Wesley

Posted on January 18, 2013 by timlyg

John Milton's Paradise Lost is praised as comparable to the goodness of God's creation. So, John Wesley concluded the 4 elements: earth, water, air and fire as the building blocks of the cosmos. An interesting Note, or question: And even … Continue reading →

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Preview on the book A Puritan Theology, an interview by Janet Mefferd

Posted on January 17, 2013 by timlyg

Janet interviewed Joel Beeke, and here's my summary: William Perkins, considered to be the Father of Puritans. Problems within puritans: Richard Baxter, though a puritan, but he was not sound on justification by faith alone.John Eaton was an antinomian. Recommended … Continue reading →

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Movies/Films Reviews

Posted on December 27, 2012 by timlyg

There is a good database that offers factual reviews of films. I'm sure I can list more of such sites when I find them. For now, this very limited database would have to do. Unlike books reviews, I shall aggregate … Continue reading →

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How Parents' relationship to God affect Children's behavior

Posted on August 14, 2012 by timlyg

From Calvin's Sermons on Job: Lo here the cause why children show themselves so loth to be corrected, and why they cannot be kept in awe: namely for that thier fathers are disobedient unto God. And so it is, that … Continue reading →

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How to Eat and Drink before God

Posted on August 1, 2012 by timlyg

John Calvin, in his sermons on the book of Job: When we be set at the table to drink and to eat, let us pray unto God, beseeching him of his gracious goodness, to keep us in such sobriety, that … Continue reading →

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Book Review: A Portrait of Paul by Rob Ventura & Jeremy Walker

Posted on July 13, 2012 by timlyg

Chapter one talks about finding joy in ministry. "Do not make it your job in life to provide scope for his greater sanctification. pg. 16" is a loud warning to many. I think it is well stated. Though, I wouldn't … Continue reading →

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DVD Review: The Emperor's Club (2002)

Posted on June 1, 2012 by timlyg

I have just watched the Emperor's Club, after I have been made aware of it in one of Sproul's sermon. This is one of those rare quality film, like Shawshank Redemption that doesn't have much of those hollywood attractions like … Continue reading →

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