R. C. Sproul’s new book, What We Believe, is a reprint of his 1998 volume, Renewing Your Mind. But its subject remains as fresh as the day Sproul wrote it. Indeed, its theme is timeless. The book does what its subtitle promises it offers: Understanding and Confessing the Apostles’ Creed. Systematically going through each phrase of the creed, Sproul explains its meaning, offering in essence a general theology of the Christian faith.

To anyone interested in the meaning of the apostles Creed—or of Christianity in general—What We Believe would do a great job providing that introduction.

I initially took interest in William Hendriksen’s volume, More Than Conquerors, because this 75th Anniversary Edition attested to its longstanding popularity as a commentary on the book of Revelation. One advantage this review has was my unfamiliarity with Hendriksen’s view of prophecy. Although his love and appreciation for Scripture is clear at the outset, it is also evident that he interprets areas of prophecy inconsistently—sometimes literally, sometimes figuratively. I don’t mean one should not recognize Revelation’s figurative language—it’s everywhere! I mean one should interpret the figures of speech literally—otherwise these can mean anything. Some phrases also needn’t be taken figuratively at all. For example, his reasons for spiritualizing the “1000 years” of Revelation 20—referred to 6 times—as not a literal 1000 years is unnecessary. For amillennialists, this is likely a volume much appreciated, but for Bible students who prefer a literal interpretation of Scripture, another volume is advisable.