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Book Review: Trials of Theology

Trials of Theology, The: Becoming a 'proven worker' in a dangerous businessTrials of Theology, The: Becoming a ‘proven worker’ in a dangerous business by Andrew Cameron

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A brief book, which pull essays from men of the past and the present to address some dangers of theological study. It is primarily directed at students of theology who are in seminary or a similar setting. But it has much value for the pastor as well. I especially enjoyed Augustine’s short letter about needing more time to study and pray, Warfield’s essay on the religious life of theology students and Carson’s essay on the dangers that come with studying the Bible. I still think Helmut Thielicke’s book “A Little Exercise for Young Theologians” is a little bit better.

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John MacArthur

Like many of you, I have been heavily influenced by John MacArthur. His books on the lordship salvation issues greatly shaped my thinking during my college years and eventually led me to embrace reformed theology. Tim Challies asked Pastor MacArthur fifteen questions and posted his answers on his blog. Pastor MacArthur’s answers are full of wisdom, grace and a love for God’s Word. I was convicted and encouraged as I read. He addresses, among other things, the new reformed movement, charismatics, evolution and the need for long term pastoral ministry in one place based on the preaching of God’s Word.

First Ten Questions

Second Set of Five Questions

Kevin DeYoung also posted some quotes about contemporary preachers from Hughes Oliphant Old’s seven volume history of preaching. There are several interesting quotes, but the last one about John MacArthur is very insightful and shows how God chooses the foolish things of this world to shame the wise. Here is the blog post.

May God grant the next generation many more pastors like John MacArthur who cling without apology to the Word of God.