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…I do believe that more people, especially within our younger generations, will discover and embrace a more Reformed theology because they do not feel a sense of obligation to tradition, or title, but rather have a radical dependence on the Scripture. Instead of asking, “Is this Southern Baptist?” they are asking, “Is this right?” We should all be asking such questions and allow the Scripture to give us the answer. For the record, I believe we all need to ask this question from within every perspective. Especially within our Reformed traditions. It is far too easy to become proud and think one system has settled every question. As a Calvinist I must not ask, “Is this Reformed?” but, “Is this right?”

Every once in a while, you stumble across a really good resource on the web that you just know you’re going to return to again and again.

I’ve always known the 9 Marks web site (from Mark Dever, pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church and author of 9 Marks of a Healthy Church and The Deliberate Church) has some excellent resources, but I’ve only recently become aware of their wonderful section of book reviews. These reviews are thorough, balanced, and well-thought out. Check them out!

Also, while you’re there, you might take a look at…

• The 9 Marks of healthy churches
• A great collection of articles
• An even greater collection of interview audio, downloadable for free
• A collection of Q&A’s targeting pastors, but useful for any believer