The Good Confession: An Exploration of the Christian Faith [Paperback]

Daniel R. Hyde (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 184 pages
• Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers (January 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1597528692
• ISBN-13: 978-1597528696
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #822,195 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Rev. Daniel R. Hyde is the pastor of the Oceanside United Reformed Church (United Reformed Churches in North America) in Carlsbad/Oceanside, California. He has a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Vanguard University, Master of Divinity (M.Div.) from Westminster Seminary California, and a Master of Theology (Th.M.) from Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary. His Th.M. thesis was entitled, "Of Great Importance and of High Concernment: The Liturgical Theology of John Owen (1616-1683)," and was read by Drs. Joel Beeke, Derek W. H. Thomas, and Mark Jones.

Some of Danny's favorite authors and books are John Calvin (Institutes of the Christian Religion), J.R.R. Tolkien (The Hobbit), the poetry of John Donne, the writings of John Steinbeck, the writings of Hughes Oliphant Old on worship (e.g., The Patristic Roots of Reformed Worship), Michael Horton (e.g., In the Face of God), and John Williamson Nevin (e.g., The Anxious Bench).

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5.0 out of 5 stars Good for All Backgrounds, February 28, 2008

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Kevin W. Efflandt - See all my reviews
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It doesn't matter whether you've been in the Reformed church your entire life or whether you are brand-new to the Reformed faith. You need to get this book. This book will help you to understand why you believe what you believe. Rev. Hyde looks at such topics as "The Attributes of God," "The Trinity," "Election," "The Church," "Worship," and many more. This is an excellent resource for membership classes, profession of faith classes, or small group Bible studies. Many years ago, John Stott bemoaned what he called "Mindless Christianity." Rev. Hyde has done the Reformed churches an invaluable service by providing this book to combat that very thing.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Faith Once Delivered, June 17, 2008

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Chad Van Someren - See all my reviews

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Pastor Hyde has provided us with an excellent summary of "the faith once delivered." This book is especially useful for church membership/inquirers classes or for those seeking to understand "the basics" of the faith. It is a well-proportioned exposition of the reformed faith with helpful study questions and recommendations for further reading.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful Book, March 10, 2008

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T. Morrison - See all my reviews
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Many churches today fail to prepare people for membership. This failure results in new members who are ignorant of basic biblical doctrines. Rev. Hyde's book encourages Reformed churches to prepare people adequately for membership. His book helps to guide new members through the Belgic Confession hitting the high points of each article. It is carefully done and encourages thoughtful interaction with the Belgic and the Scriptures. I recommend this book to all Reformed churches.