Book Reviews

These book reviews were prepared by members of the Free Reformed Churches of Australia to encourage fellow believers to read quality Christian literature.

Please note that not all of these books were published by Pro Ecclesia Publishers and therefore we may have limited stock of the items not published by us. However, if you would like more information, please feel free to contact us.


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1. Book Reviews:
a) Bible Study
b) Church History
c) Counselling
d) Daily Life
e) Doctrine
f) Fiction (General)
g) Historical Fiction
h) Prayer
i) Youth
2. Other Resources:
a) Free Reformed Resource Library

Bible Study

Psalms: An Expositional Commentary


by James Montgomery Boice

A 3 Volume set of commentaries on the Book of Psalms.













Reviewed by Rev R. Eikelboom
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Church History

Free Reformed Pioneers

Free Reformed Pioneers
by Gerrit J Bosveld

Free Reformed Pioneers is about the work of God - how He miraculously brought His Church (the Free Reformed Church) to Armadale and beyond.


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Reviewed by P. 't Hart
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Counselling

Addictions


by Edward T Welch

Christian support for those facing addictions. The title of the book says it all: Addictions: A Banquet in the Grave: Finding Hope in the Power of the Gospel!








Reviewed by R. Bergsma
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Daily Life

Christ & Culture Revisited

C&CR
by Donald A Carson

What is the Christian’s cultural task in this world?  How should we respond to the terrible reality of abortion in Australia?  ... 

As Christians, we ought to think through these questions. This book is therefore a necessary addition to your bookshelf!  

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Reviewed by Rev C. Vermeulen
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Come Join With Me... in the Worship Service


by Inge de Visser-Oostdijk

A book aimed at younger children, simply describing in apt detail every facet of the Church service.


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Reviewed by I. Dekker
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Respectable Sins

Respectable Sins
by Jerry Bridges

Respectable Sins? Are there such sins as respectable sins? Surely not!

The sub-title clears it up somewhat: "Confronting the Sins We Tolerate". Even this, however, bristles the senses. We do not tolerate sins, we hate them, and we fight against them...

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Reviewed by P. 't Hart
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Doctrine

The Bible has the Answer

the Bible has the Answer
by Henry M Morris & Martin E Clark

How do we know the Bible is true? Why did God create the universe? How will we spend eternity? Where did Cain get his wife? Why did God create Satan? Is the end of the world near?

The Bible has the answer to these and many other questions. 



Reviewed by R. Vermeulen
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Fiction

Even Now

Even Now
by Karen Kingsbury

"Even Now" is a heart wrenching fictional tale of love, lies and losses by Karen Kingsbury, said to be America's #1 inspirational author.








Reviewed by E. Visser

The Parting

the parting
by Beverly Lewis

A well written and gripping fictional novel telling a story about the romance of a young Amish couple.








Reviewed by E. Visser


Historical Fiction

Calvin - The Giant of Noyon

Calvin
by PA de Rover

A story for young adults about the life and times of the well known Reformer, John Calvin.

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Reviewed by GJ. de Vos
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Duncan's War

Duncan's War
by Douglas Bond

Book 1 in the Crown & Covenant Series" - a historical fiction series for young adults about persecution in England for those who refused to swear allegiance to King Charles II as the head of the church.







Reviewed by GJ. de Vos
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God's Smuggler

God's Smuggler
by Brother Andrew

Read the dramatic biography of the dutchman who risked his life to distribute Bibles in communist countries.








Reviewed by E. Visser
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In This Hour

in this hour
by Rudolph van Reest

A story about World War II and flooding in Zeeland, the Netherlands, during 1953.








Reviewed by L. Schoof
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Prayer

When You Pray

when you pray
by Herman Hanko

"Scripture's Teaching on Prayer". This book is full of wise instruction in the 'holy art' of pray.

What child of God could not profit from such instruction?






Reviewed by L. Schoof
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Youth

Sexy Girls

Sexy Girls
by Hayley DiMarco

This book is written for teenage girls. The aim is to address the issue of how young women present themselves to the world, and especially to the opposite sex.
"How hot is too hot?".






Reviewed by R. Vermeulen
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Other Resources

Free Reformed Resource Library

The viewer may wish to view the website of the Free Reformed Resource Library the purpose of which is assist Reformed Christians to cope with some of the key challenges of life.

The website presents a number of books. A number of these can be obtained through Pro Ecclesia if so desired.