Ten Commandments, The: Manual for the Christian Life

Ethicist and Dutch theologian J. Douma tackles difficult yet practical issues with insight, thoroughness, and faithfulness to God’s Word in this commentary on the Ten Commandments. Written to pastors, professors, counselors, and thoughtful laypeople, the book discusses a broad range of current issues—from religious art to sorcery and witchcraft, from Sabbath observance to civil disobedience, from abortion to euthanasia and suicide.

424 pages.

 

“This book imparts the light of the law with such clarity that the character of God is made wonderfully plain to us.”

—R.C. Sproul

“[With] exact learning and cool clarity, academic acumen and down-to-earth wisdom—the author’s touch is sure as he applies the Word of God to modern life.”

—J. I. Packer

“Clearly written, [this magisterial work] combines penetrating exposition of the commandments with their thoughtful and balanced contemporary application.”

—Richard B. Gaffin

“Applicable, practical, and accessible. . . . This thoroughly biblical and forthrightly Reformed work . . . should be a welcome addition to any bookshelf.”

—George Grant