For about three weeks out of every year, Moscow is transformed in an autumnal wonderland. I know this isn’t unique, but since we spend so much time looking at clouds, or dirty snowbanks, or sunburnt fields, the changing colours of autumn are a real treat. We’re right in the thick of it these days: out my windows (and back a block or two) are various collections of yellow and orange leaves. It’s beautiful, and while I do love the snow, I’m really enjoying the piles upon piles that surround us.
(Why do I always include a weather update? Beats me. It just seems appropriate somehow—a recognition that time is still moving.)
The real reason for this blog post is to point you to some cool places around the internet. Well, actually, they’re just places where people are talking about Canon books. But we think that’s cool, and if you’re reading this, then you probably agree.
Rachel Bagley has a fantastic review of Is Christianity Good for the World? that just she posted this morning. Along with summaries of main arguments and comparisons to “The Great Debate” (Bahnsen vs. Stein), she also notes “Wilson’s grace: congeniality towards his opponent, thankfulness to God and Christianity Today for the forum provided, and the grace given in the gospel message at the end of the book.”
Sarah Groves (of Pietermaritzburg, South Africa) has reviewed the upcoming Heaven Misplaced on her church’s blog. Are you an avid anti-postmillennialist? Well, Sarah writes that
even if you are not convinced by Historic Optimism, you will still find this book encouraging. Wilson evocatively reminds us of what Jesus’ death and resurrection actually accomplished. He really is the Lord of all nations. He really has been given authority over all powers. All we have to do is declare the authority and power that Jesus already has. If you are serving in what looks like a fruitless situation, these reminders are timely and life-giving.
Which is exactly what we wanted this book to do. (And starting December, you can stop just trusting us and see for yourself.)
Lastly, Logos Bible Software is starting to create some custom libraries with Canon titles—so far, they have five available. Hop on over, and take a look: they’re ideal for pastoral or personal study (since Logos incorporates them so that you can search your LBS library through Scripture passages).