A Good and Faithful Servant

by David Whitcomb

God uses ordinary men and women to change the world. In this inspiring biography of a 20th century hero of the faith, you will gain an outstanding mentor for your Christian life. Good and Faithful Servant is the story of Dr. John Whitcomb, a veteran of World War 2, who embarked on a relentless pursuit of biblical and scientific truth.

Even though Whitcomb was steeped in evolutionary philosophies while at Princeton, he became a revered theologian who preached the literal biblical account of Creation. What seemed like a long-lost battle over origins and evolution was overturned as this man walked humbly, yet boldly with God.

“People will look back on this time in history, and just as we think about greats like Martin Luther, John Calvin, John Wesley, George Whitfield, and others, they will talk about Dr. Whitcomb.” — Ken Ham

Dr. Whitcomb is widely known as the co-author of The Genesis Flood which was used by God to ignite the modern creationism movement. This biography tells of his personal heartache, his influences, and his enduring faith in action. Written by his son, this book is filled with accurate accounts and many personal stories and photographs.

Families, clergy, and scholars alike will find life-changing wisdom in the life story of this good and faithful servant who sought to defend the accuracy of God’s Word in the face of widely accepted, though ultimately flawed, science.

Genres: Biography

544 pages, Paperback

Published April 18, 2022

Reviews

[Daniel Warner · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’m thrilled to own a copy of the biography of this incredible man! My favorites chapters include how he came to Christ, his service in WWII including the Battle of the Bulge, and how he met Dr. Henry Morris and began their collaboration culminating in the monumental book, “The Genesis Flood”. The book is long and somewhat tedious and disjointed, but it is a valuable reference for future historians.

[Elizabeth]

What a dear man and servant of God Dr. Whitcomb was…he truly ran his race well! Thankful for his friendship to our family (especially our guys) in the last decade of his life. Loved reading in this book how God sovereignly guided his steps in some very unique ways.

[Amanda Hopkins · Rating 4 out of 5]

Before getting a copy of this book for me to review, I had honestly never heard of John C. Whitcomb. I really enjoyed reading this book, told by his son (but edited by John himself). This was an interesting book, and reading about how many people one person can touch and teach is really inspiring. This was a very well-written biography that captured my attention and showed me how everyday, ordinary people, can and will touch the lives of many. Now excuse me while I go and grab The Genesis Flood by John Whitcomb!

[Mary · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked reading about his life and how his work is still influencing ministries today, like Answers in Genesis (one of my fave). Some parts are a little boring and some are more academic and a little over my head. But it’s the account of a man’s life coming to Christ and how God used him and I appreciate knowing his story. I dog eared pages to do a little more digging on people or subjects in the future, just out of curiosity.

[A Doug · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting book but too long for a biography unless you’re related to Dr. Whitcomb. There was some interesting historical sections but overall just a random story of someone’s life. Not my favorite.