Lately I have been pouring over quite a gem, The Collected Works of John M. Frame, Volume 1: Theology, available on CD-ROM or DVD-ROM. As an RTS/ Orlando alum, I had the distinct privilege of being taught by Dr. John Frame, and I certainly cannot imagine going through seminary without his considerable contribution to my formation. Dr. Frame is one of the most brilliant Reformed theologians of our day, and also one of the most gracious men I know. So when I heard about this software, I knew I must get it!

Dr. Frame defines theology as the application of Scripture to life. One cannot walk away from Frame’s writing and teaching without a much clearer grasp of how to do precisely that. Frame’s wisdom, graciousness, insight, clarity and winsomeness will leave you hungry for more. And you’ll have plenty to feast on here. Included in Volume 1 are the full versions of several of Frame’s books on theology, including The Doctrine of God, The Doctrine of the Knowledge of God, Salvation Belongs to the Lord, and No Other God: A Response to Open Theism in addition to many of his shorter works on theology and audio files for 70 hours of lectures on various theological topics.

Some bemoan the increasing digitization of books. I am certainly one to love curling up with a good book sans laptop, but I heartily welcome the plethora of added bonuses that come with digital products. The package comes with Logos’ Libronix Digital Library System, which has a wide assortment of capabilities including searching, cross-referencing, taking digital notes, printing, copying and pasting, Bible study tools, and so on. All of these features are invaluable aids for gleaning the most from Frame’s materials. I certainly wish I had access to all of this while still in seminary!

Whether you are in vocational ministry or a layperson eager to understand theology, The Collected Works of John M. Frame, Volume 1: Theology is worth every penny and then some. Kudos to Dr. Frame and his publishers for this excellent resource!