You may have noticed some books on the shelves of the welcome desk in the foyer. These are resources we would like to highlight to the congregation for a period of time.    

This semester’s books have been selected to fall into five categories. Categories and titles include:  

Theology: Christ's Prophetic Plans by John MacArthur and Richard Mayhue.  

Sanctification: Living Life Backwards by David Gibson.  

Christian Biography: George Muller by Roger Steer.  

Church History/Cultural Evaluation: Reforming Fundamentalism by George Marsden.

The Church: Word-Centered Church by Jonathan Leeman.  

The purpose of highlighting these resources is simply to put biblically solid, Christ-exalting, affection-fueling resources in the hands of the members at Summit Woods for their personal growth in the Lord, to equip them to do the work of ministry, and for use in discipleship relationships.   

Perhaps you’ve been looking for a new book for yourself to read in your devotional time, or perhaps you’ve been wanting to get together with a brother or sister in the Lord and desire to encourage them in their walk with the Lord – these resources are there to be readily available for you in addition to the books provided in the resource room.   

Today's highlight is Christ's Prophetic Plans, edited by John MacArthur and Richard Mayhue.

For the past several years, we have been going through the book of Revelation in our Sunday gathering. As we enter 2026, we are nearing the end of our study of this wonderful, soul-settling, Christ-exalting book. There are a whole host of ways people have interpreted John's vision of the end, and the terminology used can be overwhelming. Christ's Prophetic Plans: A Futuristic Premillennial Primer, edited by John MacArthur and Richard Mayhue but containing articles written by men like Michael Vlach and Matthew Waymeyer, is a helpful introduction to a biblical view of Christ's return. 

Each chapter seeks to answer a question, such as "Why Futuristic Premillennialism?" and "What about Revelation 20?" The book breaks down terms such as "premillennialism" and "amillennialism," describes the hermeneutical basis for such views, and helpfully draws together Scripture's unified expectation for Christ's return. Instead of shying away from biblical prophecy on the one hand, or jumping into extreme theories outside of Scripture's testimony on the other, Christ's Prophetic Plans strikes a balance and seeks to embrace the Bible's expectation (and blessing!) for believers' study, understanding, and confidence in God's plans for the end of this age and the glorious eternity to come.

With an easily navitagable layout for reference, a helpful glossary and notes, and clear explanations with Scriptural foundations, Christ's Prophetic Plans is an excellent introduction to Eschatology and, I pray, a means of worship as your hope, trust, and devotion to God increases by His Word.