“Of making many books there is no end.” This observation from the author of Ecclesiastes will once again prove true in 2025. Here (in no particular order) are some forthcoming titles that have caught our attention. Most are written by, or about subjects that will interest, Reformed evangelicals. A few of these titles are not specifically about the Christian faith, but they interest us because of their historical or cultural insights.
Making Sense of Your Story by Adam Young. Your past shapes the way you interpret and respond to your present-day experiences. A Christian and a trauma therapist, Young helps readers see “if you want to change the narrative, you have to engage your story.”
Prophet, Priest, and King, edited by Michael Horton, Elizabeth Mburu, and Justin Holcomb. The average Christian today lives in the Majority World. This volume introduces readers to teachings on the doctrine of Christ written by theological scholars from the non-Western church.
The Wars of the Lord by Matthew Tuininga. If you are interested in Puritan history, this forthcoming book examines the Pequot War, when Puritans took up arms against the Indian tribe. Tuininga “tells the story of how this happened from the perspective of those who lived it, both colonists and Native Americans.”
Grimké on the Christian Life by Drew Martin. Francis Grimké was an influential African American Presbyterian pastor at the turn of the twentieth century. Martin “explores Grimké’s vision of the Christian life, emphasizing his beliefs on personal piety, family, the mission of the church, and the relationship between faith and politics.”
The Death of the Deadly Sins: Embracing the Virtues That Transform Lives, edited by Daniel Doriani. This volume assembles several respected voices to help Christians think biblically about virtue and the mortification of sin.
Believe by Ross Douthat. A committed Catholic and New York Times columnist, Douthat “shows how religious belief makes sense of the order of the cosmos and our place within it, illuminates the mystery of consciousness, and explains the persistent reality of encounters with the supernatural.”
Paul, Apostle of Grace by Frank Thielman. A respected biblical scholar and Reformed theologian, Thielman “guides readers toward a deeper understanding of who Paul was, what he believed, and how he carried out his ministry.”
Tim Keller on the Christian Life by Matt Smethurst. This book assembles teaching from Keller’s sermon and books and organizes each chapter around a different aspect of the Christian life such as prayer, suffering, friendship, vocation, intimacy with God, and more.
The Multi-Generational Church Crisis by Bryan Chapell. The older generation in any American church grew up in a radically different culture from the one young adults exist in today. Despite these differences, Chapell shows “how to open the lines of communication, appreciate the experiences that shaped each generation in your church, and unite in one mission to impact your community and the world.”
When You Don’t Have the Words by Reed Dunn. Though we may feel the need to pray, it can be difficult to find words that express our needs to God. A PCA pastor, Dunn “gives deeply practical guidance, relating to the challenges we face with praying the Psalms, and highlighting how they can reshape and enliven our prayer.”
BONUS: Mark Twain by Ron Chernow. Twain ranks as one of the most quoted and influential writers in American literature. Chernow examines “the magnificent and often maddening life of one of the most original characters in American history.”