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The Summons of the Text (2026) 

    The Summons of the Text explores the deep conviction that Scripture is not passive. God speaks to us through scripture and calls us to respond to Him. This book guides pastors and teachers to handle Scripture in a text-driven way—through the substance, structure, spirit, and summons. This approach submits to the authority of Scripture rather than imposing external themes or applications. Let the text speak to our minds, our hearts, and call to our wills.  

    At the heart of the text is the summons: the moment when the text illuminates the gospel and presses upon the hearer with divine authority. We can see that every passage—whether narrative, epistle, prophecy, or poetry—issues a summons toward justification and sanctification, resulting in deeper obedience, worship, repentance, and commission.

    Ultimately, this book is designed to equip pastors and teachers to handle Scripture with reverence, clarity, and conviction. Let us learn to move from explaining the text to being captivated by it. Let the text call us to spiritual renewal and a transformative encounter with Christ that demands our response.


Available at Wipf & Stock, Amazon.com

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Letters to My Students (2025)

    Inspired by Puritan writings, this 30-day devotional is written in a Puritan style with each day centered around an exposition, a derived doctrine, and an application. Each day provides a prayer focused on the verse of the day and a series of reflection questions to meditate upon throughout the day.

Available at Amazon.com







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