I grade books in five categories so that the maximum score is a 10. Each book can get a zero, 1, or 2 according to the grid below. My scores follow the book title in the list below.\u00a0 Under each title is a summary of the book\u2019s main point.<\/p>\n
Awards:<\/b><\/p>\n Scoring:<\/b><\/p>\n 0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The book was notable for lacking this category repeatedly. Nonfiction Categories:<\/b><\/p>\n Nonfiction Books of 2015 (24)<\/strong><\/p>\n Fiction Categories:<\/b><\/p>\n Fiction Books of 2015 (6)<\/strong><\/p>\n If you made it this far and want the chart that breaks each book\u2019s scoring down per category, I can send it to you<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I grade books in five categories so that the maximum score is a 10. Each book can get a zero, 1, or 2 according to the grid below. My scores follow the book title in the list below.\u00a0 Under each … Continue reading \n
\n1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The book dipped into this category at times.
\n2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The book consistently demonstrated this category.<\/p>\n\n
\n
\nGod is honored when satire is used to mock unbelievers and obviously carnal \u201cChristians.\u201d<\/li>\n
\nTechnology, especially printing, tends to make Christianity rational and logical. This is bad.<\/li>\n
\nSA\u2019s government is damaging the economy and society by its terribly unjust treatment of farmers.<\/li>\n
\nThe greatest historical example of personal responsibility, fascinating and inspiring.<\/li>\n
\nBecause of the terrible sin of slavery, blacks need the federal government.<\/li>\n
\nModern South Africa was formed around the intense struggle between blacks, British, and Dutch, the latter two groups fighting over the mines. Reads almost like a novel.<\/li>\n
\nGod uses missionary service to change missionary women. Read with Amy.<\/li>\n
\nNations are poor because of sin and sinful practices. An explanatory list of 78 practical causes for poverty. Very little emphasis on the gospel, evangelism, and churchplanting.<\/li>\n
\nA loose collection of historic fiction about some controversial figures in history. Interesting and usually conservative.<\/li>\n
\nWorship styles are mainly determined by how much we are influenced by either the culture or Bible.<\/li>\n
\nBiblical child training aims at maturity in very practical ways. Read with Amy.<\/li>\n
\nMoby Dick embodies in classic metaphor the mystery of life in general and the spirit of America in particular.<\/li>\n
\nHis life in 50 pages; the Institutes in 90 irreverent pages; the fruits of his thought in 30 pages.<\/li>\n
\nMasculinity is so important it must be constantly reexamined through a Biblical lens.<\/li>\n
\nJohn MacArthur has damaged the church by teaching that faith in Christ includes commitment to Christ.<\/li>\n
\nThe Bible clearly teaches that the earth is only about 6,000 years old. Good arguments, too many typos.<\/li>\n
\nAmerica\u2019s history shows that it is a uniquely blessed nation, and thus it is uniquely attacked by Satan.<\/li>\n
\nAn amazing cascade of Scriptural pictures and arguments reveal sin\u2019s vile, damaging character.<\/li>\n
\nWhile writing 57 searching books without an education, Bunyan endured poverty and persecution for 27 years of his approximately 34-year pilgrimage. He is a hero.<\/li>\n
\nChristians must avoid alcohol because the wines of the Bible and the alcohol of today are dramatically different.<\/li>\n
\nChristians must sanctify the Lord\u2019s Day by specially resting and meditating on divine subjects, and by abstaining from works done in the week.<\/li>\n
\nThere are really two views on the law: theonomy vs. the law of Christ.<\/li>\n
\nOur use of words creates and controls our ability to think. Or, language and culture are mutually supportive.<\/li>\n
\nThe atonement was intended for the elect whom they called \u201call men without distinction\u201d in contrast to the non-elect whom they designated without fail as \u201call men without exception.\u201d Owen\u2019s work is more comprehensive, more tightly argued, and thus more persuasive.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n
\n
\nModern evangelicalism is largely an unbiblical mess.<\/li>\n
\nMan\u2019s evil will ultimately consume him. A great picture of total depravity because it has the effect of creating a kind of loathing after sin.<\/li>\n
\nFrom Gandalf on the last page: \u201cYou don\u2019t really suppose, do you, that all your adventures and escapes were managed by mere luck, just for your sole benefit? You are a very fine person, Mr. Baggins, and I am very fond of you; but you are only quite a little fellow in a wide world after all!\u201d Read with Amy.<\/li>\n
\nBecause of their greed, white men unjustly exploited Africa\u2019s riches through violence and thievery.<\/li>\n
\nAn unsatisfying and consistently Catholic tale of revenge complete with numerous unbelievable twists. 50 chapters too long.<\/li>\n
\nThe Christian life is a dangerous journey. Read with Amy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n