RTS Book Notes

Devoted to God & Devoted to God's Church

February 10, 2022 • Dr. Ligon Duncan, Dr. Sinclair Ferguson

Dr. Ligon Duncan introduces Dr. Sinclair Ferguson’s books Devoted to God and Devoted to God’s Church. These companion volumes discuss sanctification and the importance of belonging to a local church.

Help for the New Pastor

February 3, 2022 • Dr. Ligon Duncan, Dr. Charles Wingard

Dr. Ligon Duncan commends Dr. Charlie Wingard’s book Help for the New Pastor. From his decades of experience, Dr. Wingard provides practical advice and counsel for everyone serving in ministry.

Walking with God Through Pain and Suffering

January 27, 2022 • Dr. Ligon Duncan, Dr. Timothy Keller

Dr. Ligon Duncan discusses Dr. Tim Keller’s book Walking with God through Pain and Suffering. In this work, Dr. Keller engages the issue of suffering with biblical-theological reflections that offer profound help for all believers.

The Adorable Trinity

January 20, 2022 • Dr. Ligon Duncan, Dr. Mantle Nance

Dr. Ligon Duncan shares The Adorable Trinity by Dr. Mantle Nance. In The Adorable Trinity, Dr. Nance looks at the 19th-century controversies about the doctrine of the Trinity.

The Holiness of God

January 13, 2022 • Dr. Ligon Duncan, Dr. R.C. Sproul

Dr. Ligon Duncan commends Dr. R.C. Sproul’s classic work The Holiness of God. The Holiness of God introduces God’s greatness and holiness to pastors and believers alike.

Opening Up 2 Samuel

December 23, 2021 • Dr. Ligon Duncan, Dr. Jim Newheiser

Dr. Ligon Duncan commends Opening Up 2 Samuel, a book written by Dr. Jim Newheiser. Opening Up 2 Samuel is part of a commentary series that helps pastors prepare to preach through Bible passages.

The Wholeness Imperative

January 6, 2022 • Dr. Ligon Duncan, Dr. Scott Redd

Dr. Ligon Duncan shares The Wholeness Imperative, a book written by Dr. Scott Redd. The Wholeness Imperative examines how Christ unifies our fragmented lives.

Persistent Prayer

December 23, 2021 • Dr. Ligon Duncan, Dr. Guy Richard

Dr. Ligon Duncan discusses Persistent Prayer by Dr. Guy Richard. Persistent Prayer is part of the “Blessings of the Faith” series, which introduces and celebrates Reformed doctrine and practice.

Charles Hodge

December 16, 2021 • Dr. Ligon Duncan, Dr. Donald Fortson

Dr. Ligon Duncan commends a book written by Dr. Don Fortson. Charles Hodge is part of a series of biographies on major figures in the Reformed and Presbyterian traditions.

Fear Not!

December 9, 2021 • Dr. Ligon Duncan, Dr. Nicholas Reid

Dr. Ligon Duncan discusses a book he wrote with Dr. Nicholas Reid. Fear Not! Death and the Afterlife from a Christian Perspective is for any believer who is asking questions about death and last things.

Reformed Theological Seminary

Season Three