Anyabwile Thabiti M. - Dont Call It a Comeback (Foreword by D.A. Carson): the Old Faith for a New Day

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I absolutely love this book! First, each chapter solidly tackles a critical component of our evangelical faith and practice. Second, the authors demonstrate a strong grasp not only of Gods Word, but also of the perspective of church history, which is sadly lacking in most contemporary books. Third, these guys write tight, making every sentence count, so even though its packed with truth, the book is a quick read.

In 1976, the Regular Baptists of Canada held their annual convention. D. A. Carson was asked to be the morning Bible teacher, and I was asked to be the Bible teacher for the evening sessions. Don was twenty-nine and I was twenty-two! Psalm 145:4 says, One generation shall commend your works to another, so it is fitting that thirty-four years later we team up again to endorse this book by some young friends of ours. I am so proud of these brilliant, godly men, and after youve read their book, youll understand why Don and I deeply believe in their ministries.

Rick Warren, Pastor, Saddleback Church

It brings this aging man great joy to see a rising generation address contemporary questions with theologically informed answers. These are the right guys, on the right topics, at the right time.

C. J. Mahaney, Sovereign Grace Ministries

Sometimes I wonder how I could have spent my entire life in the church, safely ensconced in the evangelical subculture, and yet have such a difficult time articulating the essence of significant biblical concepts and convictions that I claim to have built my life upon. And I dont think Im alone. Dont Call It a Comeback is more than just a primer for the young and uninitiated; it is essential reading for all who want to make sure they are clear and convinced on the things that matter most.

Nancy Guthrie, Bible teacher;
author, The One Year Book of Discovering Jesus in the OldTestament

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Dont Call It a Comeback: The Old Faith for a New Day

Copyright 2011 by Kevin DeYoung

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Trade paperback ISBN: 978-1-4335-2169-0

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Dont call it a comeback: the old faith for a new day / edited by Kevin DeYoung; foreword by D. A. Carson.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-1-4335-2169-0 (tp)
ISBN 10: 0-89107-845-2
1. Evangelicalism. 2. Protestantism. 3. Protestant churchesDoctrines. I. DeYoung, Kevin.
BR1640.D66 2011
230'.04624dc22 2010036244

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