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 | | YOUNG PEOPLE'S PROBLEMS Help and Hope for Today's Teenagers J.R. Miller "The most important of all lessons are those which teach us how to live. There come points and experiences in every young person's life when a word may give help, save from mistake, and make the way plain and clear. It is in the hope of throwing light on some of the questions which are sure to arise in young people's lives, that these chapters have been written. It is not claimed that all the 'problems' are here considered; but perhaps those eager to make life beautiful and rich will find a little help in some of these pages." -from the Author's Preface Miller writes with a genuine love for the young as he addresses such pertinent topics as: WHAT AM I HERE FOR? ABOUT YOUR MOTHER ABOUT YOUR FATHER ABOUT YOIUR FRIENDS GETTING ALONG WITH PEOPLE A HIGH SENSE OF HONOR LEARNING CONTENTMENT and 20 more brief but powerful chapters 45% Discount extended until May 31st  SGCB Price: $8.95 (list price $16.00) |
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 click for details | | THE HISTORY OF THE SUFFERINGS OF THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND From the Restoration to the Revolution Robert Wodrow "Oh, my! Reprinting Wodrow's History would be a WONDERFUL service to church historians, especially regarding the history of the Scottish church in the 16th and, especially, 17th centuries, but more widely, too, in that he often documents the strong interaction of the Scots with Reformed thinkers (and doers) from the rest of Britain, Ireland, and the Continent. It is a marvelous work of tremendous value, filled with complete texts of primary documents from the time, as well as Wodrow's intricately detailed and carefully researched historical narrative. I have the four-volume set myself, rebound at the University of St. Andrews from its original printing, and made huge use of it in my doctoral work." - Dr. E. Calvin Beisner "The church historian Robert Wodrow's (1679-1734) History of the Sufferings of the Church of Scotland is a massive, detailed classic, most worthy of being reprinted. Historical scholarship has proven that this set of books forms a reliable work written by a diligent historian who served for some years as a librarian prior to ministering in a small charge near Paisley, Scotland. Anyone interested in Scottish church history will want to purchase this set, and will be moved, humbled, and challenged by the remarkable sufferings our Scottish brethren endured so heroically for Christ's sake." - Dr. Joel R. Beeke, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan Robert Wodrow (1679-1734) completed his Magnum Opus, "The History of the Sufferings of the Church of Scotland from the Restoration to the Revolution," in 1723-24. This work, for which his integrity, candor, liberality of sentiment, and talents, eminently qualified him, he contemplated from an early period of his life; but it was only in the year 1707, that he began seriously to labour on it. From this time, however, till its publication in 1721 and 1722, a period of between fourteen and fifteen years, he devoted all his leisure hours to its composition. On the appearance of Mr. Wodrow's History, which was published in three large folio volumes at separate times, in the years above named, its author was attacked by those whom his fidelity as an historian had offended, with the vilest scurrility and abuse. Anonymous and threatening letters were sent to him, and every description of indignity was attempted to be thrown on both his person and his work. The faithful, liberal, and impartial character of the history, nevertheless, procured its author many and powerful friends. Its merits were, by a large party, appreciated and acknowledged, and every man whose love of truth was stronger than his prejudices, awarded it the meed of his applause. Copies of the work were presented by Dr. Fraser to their majesties, and the prince and princess of Wales, and were received so graciously, and so much approved of, that the presentation was almost immediately followed by a royal order on the Scottish exchequer for one hundred guineas to be paid to the author, as a testimony of his majesty's favorable opinion of his merits. The warrant for the payment of this sum is dated the 26th April, 1725. In 1830, a second edition of the History was published, in 4 volumes 8vo, by Messrs Blackie and Fullarton of Glasgow, under the editorial care of the Rev. Dr. Burns of Paisley. FOUR VOLUME HARDCOVER SET WE HOPE TO HAVE THIS SET AVAILABLE TO SHIP IN JUNE 2008 Special Pre-Publication Offer Until May 31st SGCB Price: $135.00 (list price $250.00)Four Volume Hardcover Set (Over 2000 double column pages) |
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 click for details | | THE COMPLETE WORKS OF THOMAS MANTON Thomas Manton IMPORTANT CHANGE ANNOUNCED: Our plans to reprint Manton has been changed. We are now planning to reprint the 22 Volumes in ONLY HARDCOVER volumes of approximately 500 pages each. The hardcover volumes will be done in a smyth-sewn binding and boxed and shipped in their own carton. The print will be enlarged from the most recent editions for easier reading and will be found in volumes of 6 by 9 inches. WE ARE HOPEFUL THAT THIS SET WILL BE AVAILABLE BY THE LATE SPRING OF 2008. You can view the contents of the volumes by looking at the link on this page: Index for the Original 22 Volumes. "The renowned Thomas Manton (1620-1677), whose writings have long been prized by thousands, was known first and foremost as a great preacher. In a day when good preaching is sorely lacking, we need the reprint of his Complete Works, in which twenty of his twenty-two volumes are sermons. These sermons are the legacy of a powerful preacher devoted to the systematic teaching and application of God's Word. Whether he is expounding the Lord's Prayer, Psalm 119, Isaiah 53, James, or Jude, Manton presents us with the best that English Puritans had to offer in careful, solid, warmhearted exposition of the Scriptures." - Dr. Joel R. Beeke, author of MEET THE PURITANS "This valuable set of Puritan writings only becomes available once every few decades when an adventuresome publisher decides to invest a great deal of time and money to offer this gift to Christ's church. It has only been reprinted twice in the last 150 years, not counting the current edition. Do not fail to obtain a copy of this set, and think of giving one to your pastor as an act of gratitude for his faithfulness. And then be a reader of these wonderful books, not a collector only." - Dr. Don Kistler, The Northampton Press "While less theological than Owen or Goodwin, and less thematic than Flavel or Watson, Manton excels in exposition. One never fails to find him dealing with the text. His homiletical divisions are both enlightening and entertaining. One finds himself saying, 'Of course, why didn't I think of that?' Among the Puritans he is the best confluence of sense and sententiousness. While not modern, his comments, unlike the moderns, are a happy mix of bones, muscles, and heart." - Pastor Tom Lyon, Providence Reformed Baptist Church, University Place, WA "I have been blessed tremendously by Manton in electronic media. There have been many times, however, that I longed for the books. There is a tactile need to touch those things we admire: we hug our spouses, hold our children, shake hands with friends and read our books. I look forward to a deeper acquaintance with a friend and mentor, Mr. Thomas Manton. SGCB is commended for their forsight and follow-through." - Dr. Mike Renihan, pastor, Heritage Baptist Church, Worcester, MA "Thomas Manton led his family in Bible reading, memorization and explanation. If we learn anything from Manton's preaching it is that he preached with clarity. Certainly this was his approach to family worship as well. For Manton and the Puritans the important thing was to be clear concerning the gospel of our Lord. Manton was a "Pastor-Theologian" who demonstrated courage of life, precision in preaching and faithfulness in ministry. From a godly home, to the University, to prison, to a lifetime of ministry and devotion to family--Manton was a giant whose light still shines through his writings. Solid Ground Christian Books is bringing to Pastors, churches, and families a theological feast that will be a family treasure to be passed on to future generations. I encourage your strong consideration of the "Works of Thomas Manton". - Ray Rhodes, Jr. is President of Nourished in the Word Ministries and Author of "Family Worship for the Christmas Season" C.H. Spurgeon wrote, "While commenting upon the One Hundred and Nineteenth Psalm, I was brought into most intimate communion with Thomas Manton, who has discoursed upon that marvellous portion of Scripture with great fulness and power. I have come to know him so well that I could choose him out from among a thousand divines if he were again to put on his portly form, and display among modern men that countenance wherein was a 'great mixture of majesty and meekness.' His works occupy twenty-two volumes in the modern reprint: a mighty mountain of sound theology. They mostly consist of sermons; but what sermons! For solid, sensible instruction forcibly delivered, they cannot be surpassed. Manton is not brilliant, but he is always clear; he is not oratorical, but he is powerful; he is not striking, but he is deep. There is not a poor discourse in the whole collection: he is evenly good, constantly excellent. Ministers who do not know Manton need not wonder if they are themselves unknown." J.C. Ryle wrote a lengthy Introduction to the edition printed in the 19th century. He concluded with these words: "It only remains for me to express my earnest hope that this new edition of Manton's works may prove acceptable to the public, and meet with many purchasers and readers. If any one wants to buy a good specimen of a Puritan divine, my advice unhesitatingly is, ' Let him buy Manton.' We have fallen upon evil days both for thinking and reading. Sermons which contain thought and matter are increasingly rare. The inexpressible shallownesss, thinness, and superficiality of many popular sermons in this day is something lamentable and appalling. Readers of real books appear to become fewer and fewer every year. Newspapers, and magazines, and periodicals seem to absorb the whole reading powers of the rising generation. What it will all end in God only knows. The prospect before us is sorrowful and humiliating. In days like these, I am thankful that the publishers of Manton's Works have boldly come forward to offer some real literary gold to the reading public. I earnestly trust that they will meet with the success which they deserve. If any recommendation of mine can help them in bringing out the writings of this admirable Puritan in a new form, I give it cheerfully and with all my heart." **Payment will be due as soon as we go to print these sets. **PUBLICATION DATE IN THE LATE SPRING 2008, LORD WILLING! This Price is Valid Until Midnight May 31st SGCB Price: $399.95 (list price $1,000.00)60% Discount on 22 Volume Hardcover Set |
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 | | THE ITALIAN REFORMER The Life and Martyrdom of Aonio Paleario and the Book "The Benefit of Christ's Death" William M. Blackburn AONIO PALEARIO (1500-1570) is a little known Italian Reformer and a teacher of Greek and Hebrew when he came to embrace the doctrine of Jusfificfation by faith alone in Christ alone. In addition to the exicitng life of Aonio Paleario and his friends, this edition contains his most famous book THE BENEFIT OF CHRIST'S DEATH, which he wrote to teach his fellow contrymen that "those who turn with their souls to Christ crucified, commit themselves to him by faith, acquiesce in the promises and cleave with assured faith to him who cannot deceive, are delivered from all evil, and enjoy a full pardon of all their sins." The book was soon sought for and eagerly read in all parts of Italy. Forty-thousand copies are said to have been sold in six years. Of course it attracted the attention of the Inquisition, and was speedily prohibited, and burned by the tens of thousands. "The book of Paleario," says Jules Bonnet, "had none of the poignant irony or satirical tone of Savonarola. The author carefully abstained from all controversy, in order to make known the doctrine of salvation by faith in Jesus Christ, the nature of which he explained and the fruits of which he described with the deepest feeling. 'The Benefit' is not so much a book as an outpouring of the heart." "The Italian Reformer was burned at the stake for the teaching in this book and his riveting testimony before his persecutors rings down the centuries as a call to reformation and revival. A rare work by a rare author, now happily rediscovered for a new public." - Gordon Keddie Vergerio, an old Italian writer quoted by the editor of the English edition of 1860, stated that "there is scarcely a book of this age, so sweet, so pious, so simple, and so well fitted to instruct the ignorant and weak, especially in the doctrine of justification." William M. Blackburn (1828-1898) adds our indebtedness to him by this outstanding book that brings back a name nearly forgotten from the times of the Reformation. This book will stand alongside his books on Farel, Zwingli and Calvin and will once again cause his name to be known in our day as it was in the nineteenth century. PRE-PUBLICATION TITLE SGCB Price: $13.95 (list price $23.00)We Hope to Have this in Print by May 31st, 2008 |
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| | REDEMPTION: ACCOMPLISHED & APPLIED A Workbook and Study Guide John Murray, Edited by James Harrison Ever since it was first published in the mid-1950's Prof. John Murray's REDEMPTION: ACCOMPLISHED & APPLIED has been hailed as a monumental achievement in setting forth the glory of the finished work of Christ for us and in us. It has been reprinted numerous times and has had a profound effect upon tens of thousands of students all over the world. For the first time, this Workbook - Study Guide will help many more dig deeper for the riches contained in Murray's classic work. "Anyone who knows me, knows how much I appreciate John Murray. Several of his books are in my list of top ten lifetime books. Redemption Accomplished and Applied is certainly one of those. Anything that gets the content of this great book more deeply embedded in the hearts and minds of God's church has my vote. Thank you, Jim Harrison, for your work on this study guide." - Dr. Sam Waldron, Academic Dean of the Midwest Center for Theological Studies Pastor James Harrison has labored diligently to provide a tool that will help serious students gain the most possible benefit from studying this outstanding volume. In his own words, "RAA is a text which will yield wonderful and valuable treasures to one who is willing to invest time and intellectual sweat in the endeavor. This study guide has been created specifically for those who are willing so to labor. The author has endeavored to add nothing to Murray's original work. Rather, this guide is to be used as a tool to direct and focus one's study of RAA. The study guide follows the outline of the book, and includes page references from the William B. Eerdmans edition, copyright 1955, currently in print." 33% Pre-Publication Discount SGCB Price: $7.95 (list price $12.00)Order 10-19 copies SGCB Price: $6.75 (list price $12.00)ENTER THE EXACT NUMBER YOU NEED Order 20+ copies SGCB Price: $6.00 (list price $12.00)ENTER THE EXACT NUMBER YOU NEED |
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 click for details | | FOR WHOM DID CHRIST DIE? The Extent of the Atonement John Murray "Of all the men I have known John Murray was the man I have judged to be most full of God. To see walking him about the campus set your heart beating faster and you hurried along to join with him, drawn by his love. Then you were careful what words you spoke when you were with him because of his holiness. He would take a class of students into the presence of God and preach his lectures with the deepest earnestness and clarity. He was a fearless Christian whose mind was bound captive to the Bible. Where the Bible went John Murray went and his heart was full of the atoning death of his Saviour as his only hope in life and death." - Geoff Thomas, Alfred Place Baptist Church, Aberystwyth, Wales "Did Christ die to save me? Or did he just die so that I may be saved? John Murray addresses these questions in a thoughtful and biblical way. He concludes that 'the atonement is efficacious substitution.' Read this excellent essay and find out what he means." - Dr. Robert Martin, Emmanuel Reformed Baptist Church, Seattle, Washington; Editor, Reformed Baptist Theological Review "When our Savior offered himself a sacrifice for sin, he acted in redeeming love. Towards whom was that love directed? The cross is the power of God unto salvation, but what was actually accomplished by the crucifixion? A ransom was paid, but what was the effect of it? These questions of deep interest are examined by John Murray through a careful study of the most pertinent passages of Holy Scripture. What emerges is a sense of the omnipotence of Christ's love and the rich and full provision he has made for needy sinners." - Sherman Isbell, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Bethesda, MD "One of the most difficult questions in the whole scheme of salvation is here simply answered by Professor Murray. He takes key Scripture texts and demonstrates the great success of the atonement leaving one to glory in the sovereign Redeemer of Calvary. This treatise changed my life thirty years ago. Today it remains at the top portion of my most significant reads." - Robert B. Selph, Pastor - Grace Baptist Church, Taylors, SC "The question of the extent of the atonement is simply: for whom did Christ make atonement? In even simpler language it is: for whom did Christ die? The question is: on whose behalf did Christ offer himself a sacrifice? On whose behalf did he propitiate the wrath of God? Whom did he reconcile to God in the body of his flesh through death? Whom did he redeem from the curse of the law, from the guilt and power of sin, from the enthralling power and bondage of Satan? In whose stead and on whose behalf was he obedient unto death, even the death of the cross? These are precisely the questions that have to be asked and frankly faced if the matter of the extent of the atonement is to be placed in proper focus." - John Murray Pre-Publication Special Price SGCB Price: $2.95 (list price $4.75)Order 10-19 copies SGCB Price: $2.60 (list price $4.75)ENTER THE EXACT QUANTITY YOU DESIRE Order 20 copies or more SGCB Price: $2.30 (list price $4.75)ENTER THE EXACT QUANTITY YOU DESIRE Case Quantity of 240 copies at 70% Discount SGCB Price: $342.00 (list price $1,140.00) |
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| | THE SCRIPTURES: THE ONLY RULE OF FAITH An Exposition of the Second Answer of the Shorter Catechism John Hall Q. 2. What rule hath God given to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy him? A. The Word of God, which is contained in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments, is the only rule to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy him. This uncovered treasure is intended for all who desire to teach or to learn the rule that God has given to direct us to fulfill the purpose for which we were created. John Hall (1806-1894) is best known for his long-term friendship with J.W. Alexander, that later resulted in his two volume work which included the 800 letters he received from Alexander over their 40 year relationship. "The author, in illustrating the answer to the Second Question in the Shorter Catechism, has furnished a well digested treatise on the value of the Bible as the only true and infallible rule of faith. The excellence of this little volume will be appreciated by the intelligent reader.It gives a portable and effectual preventitive of the prime error of Popery." -from The Descriptive Catalogue of the Publication of the Presbyterian Board of Publication This little gem is the complementary volume to our book entitled THE CHIEF END OF MAN: An Exposition of the Second Answer of the Shorter Catechism, also written by Hall. Parents and children, teachers and pupils, pastors and congregation alike will benefit from this wonderful book. SGCB Price: $7.50 (list price $12.00)Order with THE CHIEF END OF MAN by John Hall SGCB Price: $14.95 (list price $24.00) |
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| | THE LITTLE PREACHER Elizabeth Prentiss Exceptional story of a boy who, from his youth, is being molded into a servant of Christ. The famed author of Stepping Heavenward tells this moving tale about a poor family of the Black Forest in Germany, with lessons of life filling every page as she demonstrates how God fashions a man to preach the everlasting Gospel. Young and old alike will find themselves thrilled and challenged by this timeless story. Pre-publication Price SGCB Price: $8.95 (list price $15.00) |
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| | A PASTOR'S COUNSEL Words of Wisdom for Weary, Wounded and Wandering Ones Jonathan Edwards, Philip Doddridge, Ashbel Green & Thomas Scott A PASTOR'S COUNSEL is a precious little book from the American Tract Society that is full of brief, pithy, wise counsel for every member of the church of Christ, as well as those who are outside of Christ. This is sage advice that will benefit the shepherd and the sheep alike. It will help the pastor give sensitive counsel to his own soul, his family and the flock of God entrusted to him, and it will guide the sheep through a variety of perplexities they will face on their journey heavenward. TABLE OF CONTENTS What is it to Believe on Christ? By Rev. Dr. J.W. Chickering The Act of Faith Questions and Counsels by Rev. Ashbel Green Self-Dedication to God by Philip Doddridge Advice to Young Converts by Jonathan Edwards The Closet Companion, or a Help to Self-Examination by George Burder Signs of a Living or Growing Christian Signs of a Dying or Decaying Christian Directions to Assist in Attaining a Spirit of Prayer The Knowledge of Pardon and the Witness of the Spirit by Rev. Thomas Scott Scripture Counsels Several of these pieces appeared in the form of a tract and were distributed the world over to hundreds of thousands of people. One testimony is given of their use during the Civil War: "Historians discovered through reading soldiers' diaries that it was at times difficult to get the soldier to attend regular church services, however they would read a tract. In the tedium of camp life nothing was more comforting than to read a Christian tract. Tracts such as 'A Voice from Heaven,' 'Don't Put it Off,' 'All-Sufficiency of Christ,' 'Self-Dedication to God,' 'Private Devotion,' and 'The Act of Faith' were the more popular tracts during the Civil War." Pre-publication Price SGCB Price: $7.95 (list price $12.00) |
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 click for details | | THE WORKMAN His False Friends and His True Friends Joseph P. Thompson Originally published by the American Tract Society in 1879, this volume addresses such vital and trimely subjects as Property and Capital, Land and Inheritance, Laws of Production and Trade, Trade-Unions and Strike, Legislation and Labor, Immigration, Socialism and Communism, Christianity and Society and The Future of the Workman in America. Thompson was a brilliant man who served as pastor of the Broadway Tabernacle in NY City for more than 26 years. He also wrote the excellent volume which we have published entitled: LET THE CANNON BLAZE AWAY: Lectures on the Centennial of American Independence. Excellent companion volume to THE MAN OF BUSINESS. 40% Discount Until June 30th SGCB Price: $11.95 (list price $20.00)Purchase with THE MAN OF BUSINESS SGCB Price: $22.50 (list price $40.00) |
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 | | THE PSALMS IN HUMAN LIFE Rowland E. Prothero "THE PSALMS IN HUMAN LIFE by Rowland E. Prothero is a fascinating account of the varied ways in which the 150 Psalms have influenced, encouraged, challenged, and preserved God's people through the centuries. You will thank God for this book!"- David B. Calhoun "The Psalms are a mirror in which each man see the motions of his own soul. They express in exquisite words the kinship which every thoughtful human heart craves to find with a supreme, unchanging, loving God, who will be to him a protector, guardian, and friend. They utter the ordinary experiences, the familiar thoughts of men; but they give to these a width of range, an intensity, a depth, and an elevation which transcend the capacity of the most gifted. To collect together some of the countless instances in which the Psalms have guided, controlled, and sustained the lives of men and women in all ages of human history, and at all crises of their fate, is the purpose of this book." - the Author's Introduction This book is the perfect compliment to "The Psalms in History and Biography" by Ken, which we are also bringing back into print. Prothero examines human experience with the Psalms in the following eras: EARLY AGES OF CHRISTIANITY THE FORMATION OF NATIONS THE MIDDLE AGES THE REFORMATION ERA THE STRUGGLE BETWEEN PROTESTANT ENGLAND AND CATHOLIC SPAIN THE HUGUENOTS (1524-1598) THE HUGOENOTS (1600-1762) THE PURITANS (1600-1660) THE SCOTTISH COVENANTERS AND THE REVOLUTION OF 1688 THE YEARS FROM 1688-1900 Includes an extremely full and helpful Index and Appendices. PRE-PUBLICATION TITLE SGCB Price: $12.95 (list price $25.00)We hope to have this available by Fall 2007 |
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 click for details | | THE LIFE & LETTERS OF JAMES RENWICK The Last of the Scottish Martyrs William H. Carslaw In 1688, the fugitive preacher James Renwick was captured an executed at the scaffold in Edinburgh's Grassmarket, the last Covenanter to suffer a public execution. He was born in Moniaive in Dumfriesshire on 15th February 1662, the son of a weaver, Andrew Renwick. He was always interested in religion and it is said that, by the age of six was able to read and question the contents of a bible. His parents scrimped and saved to ensure James received an education and after attending school in Edinburgh was able to attend the University. After graduating with an MA degree in 1681, he began to question the King's authority over the church after witnessing the public hanging of a number of Covenanters. He moved to Lanark and started to attend a series of conventicles and in October 1682 was chosen to study for the ministry at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands. He was ordained in May 1683 and arrived back in his homeland in October that year. On 23rd November 1683 a large conventicle was held at Darmead at which he commenced his ministry, preaching to many hundreds. Thus began one of many close shaves with the authorities. In July 1684 he was travelling with three others across Strathaven Moor. They were spotted by Dragoons and a chase ensued. He galloped towards the summit of Dungavel Hill, dismounted and hid in a hollow until nightfall before he moved on. In the next few months he was responsible for the baptism of over 300 children and also performed many marriages and funerals, all held in remote farms and on the moors. In September 1684, the Privy Council had issued a warrant for his capture and the following year Renwick was at the head of 200 Covenanters who affixed a declaration on the cross at Sanquhar, in which James VII was denounced as a murderer an idolater. After this he made sure there was a lookout stationed wherever he went and at any conventicle at which he was preaching and there was always a horse standing by, saddled and bridled, on which the fugitive could make a swift getaway. His last conventicle took part at Riskenhope in Selkirkshire in January 1688. According to an onlooker, James Hogg, "When he prayed that day, few of his hearer's cheeks were dry. My parents were well acquainted with a woman whom he there baptized". Renwick was apprehended on 1st February 1688 on one of his secret visits to Edinburgh. A group of excise men visited the home of his friend and trader John Lackup under the guise that they were checking up on him. In reality they were hoping to capture Renwick and claim a reward. A scuffle broke out and the preacher made a bid for freedom, running down the Castle Wynd. However he was easily caught, taking a number of blows in the process and then taken to gaol. Patrick Graham, Captain of the Guards, looked at the 26 year old and asked "Is this boy the Mr Renwick that the nation hath been so much troubled with?" Placed on trial, the witnesses for the prosecution included such notables as Claverhouse himself. He was sentenced to die on 8th February 1688 and the execution was postponed for two weeks. In which time Renwick received numerous visitors including the Bishop of Edinburgh and the Lord Advocate who pleaded with him to accept at least some rule of the King, but he refused. On the day of his hanging he was allowed to see his mother and sister who had made their way up from Dumfriesshire, his father having died when James was twelve. On the scaffold Renwick attempted to address the crowd, but all the time the soldiers beat their drums in order to drown out his words. The hangman sprung the trapdoor and he dropped to his death. His remains were taken from the scaffold by a follower and rolled in a winding sheet before being buried in Greyfriars' Kirkyard. PRE-PUBLICATION TITLE SGCB Price: $12.00 (list price $20.00) |
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 click for details | | TRADITIONS OF THE SCOTTISH COVENANTERS Gleanings Among the Mountains Robert Simpson Rev. Robert Simpson (1792-1867) was the minister of North United Presbyterian Church of Sanquhar, Scotland for forty-eight years. An honorary degree was conferred by Princeton College, U.S., 1853. He was author of "The Two Shepherds," "The Minister and his Hearer," "Traditions of the Covenanters" "Life of the Rev. James Renwick," "A Voice from the Desert," "Memorials of Worth," "History of Sanquhar," "Martyrland," and "Cottars of the Glen." This volume is filled with accounts of dozens of the well known and unknown heroes of the 50 years of persecution in Scotland from 1638-1688. Of all the titles written by Simpson, this is the one for which he is best known. PRE-PUBLICATION TITLE SGCB Price: $18.95 (list price $32.00) |
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 | | BIBLE WONDERS Sermons to Childen on the Wondrous Things of Scripture Richard Newton "The world is full of wonders, if only we had eyes to see them. But there are more wonders in the Bible, and greater wonders, too, then are to be found anywhere else. There are wonders of wisdom here, and wonders of love, and wonders of power, and wonders of goodness that are perfectly surprising. But we need the help of God to enable us to see these wonders. And this is just the help David was trying to get when he offered the prayer, 'Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.' Psalm 119:18. The attempt has been made in this book to speak of a few of these wonders, in the hope that some who read it may be lead to study the Bible with more interest, and try with increasing earnestness to find out more of the wonderful things contained in it." - from the Author's Preface The "Prince of Preachers to Children" once again opens the Scriptures in a way that will both instruct and entertain everyone who reads it. The subjects include: "THY TESTIMONIES ARE WONDERFUL" "HIS NAME SHALL BE CALLED WONDERFUL" "THERE IS A GOD IN HEAVEN THAT REVEALETH SECRETS" "I AM THE LIVING BREAD WHICH CAME DOWN FROM HEAVEN" "YE MUST BE BORN AGAIN" "THE GOLD OF THAT LAND IS GOOD" "WHATSOEVER YE SHALL ASK THE FATHER IN MY NAME, HE WILL GIVE IT TO YOU." PRE-PUBLICATION TITLE - DUE IN APRIL 2008 SGCB Price: $9.95 (list price $16.00)Special Discount Until the Book is in Print Order with BIBLE BLESSINGS for nearly 45% Off SGCB Price: $17.95 (list price $32.00)Order COMPLETE DOZEN Newton Titles in Print SGCB Price: $129.95 (list price $261.00)Over 50% Discount Until January 31st |
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 | | THE COLLEGE DAYS OF CALVIN His Study of Law and Theology at Orleans, Bourges and Paris William M. Blackburn with Biographical Introduction by Dr. Joel Beeke "I know of no other books on Calvin that so easily stir the interest of the average reader as do these two works by William M. Blackburn, now happily being reprinted by Solid Ground Christian Books." - Dr. Joel R. Beeke In the Preface to this excellent volume: "The design of this little volume is to set forth the facts in the early life of John Calvin, in a manner that may interest the youth of Sabbath-schools and Bible classes. If imagination has lent a very slight tinge to a few passages, it has been permitted simply to give life to reality, and vividness to facts. There is no departure from the events and experiences in the student-life of the immortal reformer. The facts are presented substantially as they are given by his biographers, particularly, Dr. D'Aubigne, in his 'History of the Reformation in the Time of Calvin.'" "The author is persuaded that the youth of our times need to study more attentively the history of Protestantism and the lives of the Reformers, as one means of guarding them against the many great evils that are threatening the true Church of Christ. If this unpretending volume shall contribute to this end, he will hope, that certain broken hours of recreation from severer studies for the pulpit, and from the pressing duties of a pleasant pastorate, have been well employed in the service of the Divine Master, to whom an account must be rendered for all time and for every talent." William Maxwell Blackburn (1828-1898) clergyman, born in Carlisle, Indiana, 30 December 1828. He was graduated at Hanover College, Indiana, in 1850, and at Princeton theological seminary in 1854. He was pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Erie, Pennsylvania, from 1856 till 1863, and at Trenton, New Jersey, from 1854 till 1868, in which year he was called to the chair of biblical and ecclesiastical history in the Presbyterian theological seminary of the northwest at Chicago, Illinois, which he held until 1881, when he became pastor of the Central Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1884 he was called to the presidency of the territorial University of North Dakota, and in 1886 became president of Pierre University at East Pierre, Dak. He published special studies in religious history and biography and numerous story-books for the young, and has contributed to the "Princeton Review" and the "American Presbyterian Review." PRE-PUBLICATION TITLE SGCB Price: $8.95 (list price $15.00)Order Along with Sequel "Young Calvin in Paris" SGCB Price: $16.50 (list price $30.00)45% Off Until October 31st |
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| | YOUNG CALVIN IN PARIS And the Little Flock that he Fed William M. Blackburn This is the powerful sequel to "The College Days of Calvin." The author, William M. Blackburn, sought to exhibit young Calvin in Paris, as a modest and devout man, performing the work of a city missionary, unhindered by his natural diffidence, and unterrified by the threatening fires of persecution flaming around him. Although written with an eye to young people, to set forth the facts in the early life of John Calvin, in a manner that would interest and inform them, it has a beautiful simplicity that makes it rivetting reading for those of any age. "I know of no other books on Calvin that so easily stir the interest of the average reader as do these two works by William M. Blackburn, now happily being reprinted by Solid Ground Christian Books." - Dr. Joel R. Beeke William Maxwell Blackburn (1828-1898) clergyman, born in Carlisle, Indiana, 30 December 1828. He was graduated at Hanover College, Indiana, in 1850, and at Princeton theological seminary in 1854. He was pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Erie, Pennsylvania, from 1856 till 1863, and at Trenton, New Jersey, from 1854 till 1868, in which year he was called to the chair of biblical and ecclesiastical history in the Presbyterian theological seminary of the northwest at Chicago, Illinois, which he held until 1881, when he became pastor of the Central Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1884 he was called to the presidency of the territorial University of North Dakota, and in 1886 became president of Pierre University at East Pierre, Dak. He published special studies in religious history and biography and numerous story-books for the young, and has contributed to the "Princeton Review" and the "American Presbyterian Review." PRE-PUBLICATION TITLE SGCB Price: $8.95 (list price $14.99)45% Off When you Order with "The College Days of Calvin" SGCB Price: $16.50 (list price $29.98)45% Off Until October 31st |
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 click for details | | THE PATRIOTIC REFORMER The Life and Times of Ulrich Zwingli William M. Blackburn "No other reformer struck out a more original and independent course than Ulrich Zwingli (1483-1531). No other man attempted to be, at the same time, a preacher, author, statesman, military patriot and reformer. Why he gave such varied direction to his noble energies, and how well he succeeded in his efforts, it is partly the design of the present volume to show. His personal history is full of interesting incidents; his character rich in admirable qualitites; his public life conveys a lesson upon the mingling of religion and politics which it may be well to ponder in later times. The author has endeavoured to set forth the man and his friends as they grew in piety and laboured together in studying the Word of God, teaching and preaching the truth, and restoring the Church to the foundation of Christ and his Apostles. If the good seed of divine truth shall be found in the sheaves of this gleaning, and there be a soil for it in the reader's heart, the Lord may bless the volume now committed to his care." -from the Author's Preface PRE-PUBLICATION TITLE SGCB Price: $13.95 (list price $24.00)Order with THE CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OF YOUTH by Zwingli SGCB Price: $18.95 (list price $35.00) |
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 click for details | | "THE PRINCE OF PREACHERS TO CHILDREN" The Life and Pastoral Sermons of Richard Newton W.W. Newton and Richard Newton Richard Newton (1812-1887) has fast become a favorite at Solid Ground Christian Books as his marvelous children's books have been circulating throughout the world. We are honored to be able to man and the pastoral ministry of "The Prince of Preachers to Children" in our latest Newton book. This book contains 20 complete sermons preached by Newton in the regular ministry of the Churches he served in Philadelphia, PA for more than 45 years, and a Memoir of his blessed life written by his son. Some of the sermons included are: THE SONG OF THE FORGIVEN -Revelation 1:5,6 THE NEW SONG - Revelation 5:9 RELIGION A JOYFUL THING - John 17:13 THE GLORIOUS REST - Isaih 11:10 THE POWERS OF THE WORLD TO COME - Hebrews 6:5 THE CONVERSION OF LYDIA, AND ITS LESSONS - Acts 16:13-15 THE BELIEVER'S DELIGHT IN THE EVERLASTING COVENANT - 2 Samuel 23:5 PRE-PUBLICATION TITLE SGCB Price: $15.95 (list price $30.00)Nearly 50% Discount Until in Print |
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| | THE CHILD'S PREACHER A Series of Sermons on Systemtic Theology for the Young Alexander Fletcher, J.C. Ryle, John Crawshaw, L.A. Eddy Every family should have a copy of this marvelous volume of over 450 pages containing 33 sermons intended for the instruction of the heart and mind of children within the household and the church. Alexander Fletcher (1787-1860) was known as "the Children's Friend" and the man chosen to perform the marriage of Charles Haddon Spurgeon and Susannah Thompson. John Charles Ryle (1816-1900) was the gifted Bishop of Liverpool and author of numerous books, including his Expository Thoughts on the Gospels, intended to be used for Family Worship. Although not as well-known, John Crawshaw, and L.A. Eddy were also men gifted and faithful to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and especially concerned about the sound instruction of the little lambs of Christ's flock. Among the sermons are the following: CREATION by Rev. L. Barrington GOD'S WISDOM by Alexander Fletcher GOD'S OMNIPRESENCE by Alexander Fletcher GOD'S OMNISCIENCE by Alexander Fletcher GOD'S LOVE by Alexander Fletcher GOD'S JUSTICE by Alexander Fletcher GOD'S HOLINESS by Alexander Fletcher THE WORD OF GOD by John Crawshaw THE HOUSE OF GOD by John Crawshaw CHILDREN WALKING IN TRUTH by J.C. Ryle LITTLE AND WISE by J.C. Ryle THE TRANSGRESSOR by L.A. Eddy A HARD WAY by L.A. Eddy THE BAD HEART by L.A. Eddy THE NEW HEART by L.A. Eddy CUP OF SALVATION by Alexander Fletcher RESURRECTION AND JUDGMENT-DAY by Alexander Fletcher CHILDREN IN HEAVEN by Alexander Fletcher 50% DISCOUNT UNTIL AUGUST 31ST PRE-PUBLICATION TITLE SGCB Price: $16.95 (list price $32.00)EXPECTED TO BE IN PRINT BY LATE OCTOBER 2007 |
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 click for details | | SIX BOYS: FROM BOYHOOD TO MANHOOD A Mother's Story of God's Faithfulness As Told by Some Extracts from Her Journal A 19th Century Widow This touching and instructive title was first published by the American Tract Society in 1871, and expresses the heart of the entire book in the words of the Psalmist: "Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and He shall strengthen thine heart; wait, I say, on the Lord" (Psalm 27:14). The book commences with a journal entry dated Sunday Evening, December 1st, 1801. It begins by announcing the sad fact that the godly and beloved father of the family of six boys died but four weeks earlier. The opening words of the journal set the tone for the entire work: "This evening, my son Elias came to me, apart from his brothers, and, after standing beside me a moment in silence, asked, with earnest, sorrowful face, if I would write down on paper, for his own keeping, his father's last words to him. I cannot tell why the child made the request; but perhaps he feels the natural lightness of boyish spirits rising fast again from the heavy sorrow that fell upon them four weeks ago, and with a tender, thoughtful heart, fears to lose the impressions and resolves of that sad hour." "While writing those precious words for my son, I thought it might be a comfort and a help to me also to have recorded here my dear husband's last directions and encouragements to me, lest in the lapse of years, or the pressure of business and cares, they should ever be less distinctly remembered, or less frequently referred to. I would have them the law of my conduct, next to the Holy Scriptures. As I went to him, living, for counsel and cheer, so now I may come here, and read over, for my general help in the conduct of life, the words that he left when dying." "SIX BOYS reaches back into Christian America to reveal a depth of character and dignity in families that typically escapes our shallow fare. This book affords great opportunity to explore the thoughtful faith of our heritage expressed through the grief of a humble family." -Selah Helms, author of "Small Talks on Big Questions" WE HOPE TO HAVE THIS AVAILABLE BY THE FALL OF 2006. PRE-PUBLICATION TITLE SGCB Price: $12.00 (list price $20.00) |
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 click for details | | THE LOG COLLEGE Biographical Sketches of William Tennent and his Students, Together with an Account of the Revivals under their Ministries Archibald Alexander with New Introduction by David Calhoun "Alexander's LOG COLLEGE was a labor of love as well as a work of history. The Princeton professor provides us with a balanced and sympathetic look at the founder and students of the school that established a model for the College of New Jersey (Princeton College), Princeton Seminary, and a host of other colleges and seminaries. Pastors, seminary students, and lovers of church history should read this book." - David B. Calhoun, Professor of Church History, Covenant Theological Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri "The Log College is biographical writing at is best. William Tennent's efforts to train young men (including his four sons) for Presbyterian ministry, which eventuated in building a simple log building in 1735 that became known as the Log College, makes for a fascinating read. The fact that this book is written by Archibald Alexander, first professor at Princeton Theological Seminary and founder of the Princeton Theology, only enhances the historical value and pietistic flavor of this long-treasured work. Like no other, this book presents us with the authentic roots and birth pangs of the Great Awakening." - -Joel R. Beeke, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan "For years I have encouraged students to read the Log College because it changed my life. Established in 1727 by William Tennent at Neshaminy, Pennsylvania, during America's First Great Awakening, the Log College, even in its demise in 1745, inspired the establishment of the College of New Jersey, later becoming Princeton College, which continued the life of the tiny acorn planted in a Colonial forest. A bronze monument at the site where the Log College once stood lists numerous colleges whose origins found inspiration from this pioneer school. Eminently qualified to recount this soul-stirring story, Archibald Alexander served as the first president of Princeton Theological Seminary, which he helped to establish at the college in 1812 during the height of American's Second Great Awakening. Charles Hodge, a student of Alexander, named one of his own sons A. A. Hodge in honor his teacher. This book, The Log College, vividly illustrates how true revival is based upon the biblical doctrines of GodĘs holiness and sovereignty." - David Beale, Ph.D., Professor of Church History, Seminary and Graduate School of Religion at Bob Jones University "It is remarkable that over 260 years after its closing, a little one-room, one-teacher school that produced only twenty or twenty-one 'graduates' should still be remembered. William Tennent Sr. and his school are described in a recent dissertation as 'a common man and an uncommon legacy.' The words 'the Log College' (first spoken in contempt) have become an honored expression for the type of ministerial preparation that combines solid learning, deep piety, pastoral skills, and a missionary heart." - from the New Introduction by Dr. David Calhoun HOPEFULLY WILL BE AVAILABLE IN JANUARY 2007 PRE-PUBLICATION TITLE SGCB Price: $11.95 (list price $20.00)Order with PRINCETON SERMONS by Charles Hodge SGCB Price: $24.95 (list price $50.00)50% Off Until October 15th |
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click for details | | COMMENTARY UPON THE SECOND EPISTLE OF PETER Thomas Adams, with a New Introduction by Dr. Joel Beeke CH SPURGEON placed this Puritan Classic on the top of his list of commentaries of Second Peter. In his own words: "Full of quaintnesses, holy wit, bright thought, and deep instruction. We like Adams better in commenting than in preaching. His great work is quite by itself, and in its own way remains unrivalled. We know no richer and racier reading." JOEL BEEKE said, "Not included in Adams's works, is his magnum opus, A Commentary on the Second Epistle General of St. Peter, an extensive commentary first published in 1633 and last reprinted by Soli Deo Gloria in 1990, and happily, reprinted again now by Solid Ground Christian Books. The work is exegetically reliable and stylistically adept. Much useful theological knowledge is conveyed in striking phrases. Spurgeon commented that this book was the best Puritan commentary printed under James Sherman's editorship. Adams is unsurpassed on Second Peter. Though the print is small, the content is rich, and is well worth patient perusal. Here is a feast for ministers and all serious Bible students." OVER 900 PAGES OF DOUBLE-COLUMNED EXPOSITION. WE HOPE TO HAVE THIS VOLUME AS A SMYTH-SEWN HARDCOVER. PRE-PUBLICATION TITLE SGCB Price: $38.95 (list price $65.00)EXPECTED PUBLICATION DATE IS LATE SPRING 2008 |
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 | | LEAVES FROM TREE OF LIFE Sermons for Children Richard Newton "This book has much to say about healing. And to souls diseased by sin, as ours are, this is a matter of the greatest importance. We see its importance when we remember that one of the sweet names by which our blessed Savior is spoken of in the Old Testament is JEHOVAH-ROPHI, or 'The Lord who healeth.' The chief means that He makes use of in healing souls is the truth about Jesus, of which the Bible tells us. 'He sent His word, and healed them,' says David. It is more than 20 years ago since the writer of this book first engaged in the work of preaching to children, and making books of sermons. He was first led to do this by thinking on the words of Jesus to Peter, 'Lovest Thou me? Feed my lambs.' This is the twelfth volume he has been permitted to publish. This new volume is now sent forth as an expression of the writer's cordial love to the lambs of Jesus everywhere." - from the Author's Preface Subjects covered are as follows: THE BIBLE COMPARED TO A TREE OF LIFE THE LESSON OF OBEDIENCE THE LEAF FOR CURING LYING THE LEAF FOR CURING COVETOUSNESS THE LESSON OF PATIENCE THE LEAF FOR HEALING IDLENESS THE LEAF FOR CURING PRIDE THE LEAF FOR HEALING THE EVIL CONSCIENCE THE LEAF FOR CURING QUARRELS THE LESSON OF FAITHFULNESS PRE-PUBLICATION TITLE SGCB Price: $9.95 (list price $16.00)Order with PEBBLES FROM THE BROOK SGCB Price: $20.00 (list price $39.00) |
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| | PARDON AND ASSURANCE Addresses on the Essence of the Gospel William J. Patton "William Patton's 'Pardon and Assurance' is packed with profound yet practical theology penned in simple language with numerous illustrations. It is unsurpassed in its clear presentation of the heinousness of sin, the essence of the gospel, and the experience of assurance of faith." - Joel R. Beeke "An admirable book." - Sword and Trowel "Throbs with the earnestness of an ambassador for Christ who is unwilling to let his listeners go until they have come to terms with his King." - Sunday School Chronicle "Mr. Patton seems to have been the Dr. Andrew Bonar of the Irish Presbyterian Church. Preachers who affect modern thought in their sermons might do worse than turn their attention to these earnest and intensely evangelical addresses." - U.P. Magazine PRE-PUBLICATION TITLE SGCB Price: $11.95 (list price $20.00)Order along with companion volume HOW TO LIVE THE CHRISTIAN LIFE SGCB Price: $19.95 (list price $36.00) |
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 | | THE GIANTS AND HOW TO FIGHT THEM Lessons for Children of All Ages Richard Newton "There are giants in the earth in these days; and God expects us all to engage in the work of trying to fight them. When I speak of giants now, I do not mean physical giants, but moral giants. I do not mean men with huge bodies, four or five times larger than common-sized men; but I mean great sins of different kinds, which may well be called giants. I want now to speak about five giants that we should all unite trying to fight against. One of these is a good way off from us; but the rest are very near us. Listen to me while I tell you who these giants are, and the way in which we must try to fight them." - from the Author's Introduction PRE-PUBLICATION TITLE SGCB Price: $7.95 (list price $13.00) |
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 click for details | | TO HAVE AND TO HOLD The Christian Minister's Affectionate Advice to a Married Couple James Bean and J.R. Miller The American Tract Society published this small work in 1820 which was intended to be given as a gift to the newly married and to older married couples as well. It contains a wealth of "affectionate advice" from the heart of a Christian minister who spent his life seeking to "present every man (and woman) complete in Christ." This small book also includes a beautiful letter from the pen and heart of Rev. Henry Venn, author of "The Complete Duty of Man" which he wrote in 1777 to his newly married cousin. This fifteen page letter demonstrates the seriousness with which the marriage union was treated in a former day. TO HAVE AND TO HOLD would make the perfect gift for every married couple, but especially those who are newlyweds. PRE-PUBLICATION TITLE SGCB Price: $6.50 (list price $11.00)Order Ten Copies (50% Off) SGCB Price: $55.00 (list price $109.90) |
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| | NUTS FOR BOYS TO CRACK Earthly Stories with a Heavenly Meaning John Todd John Todd (1800-1873) was a master teacher. He published about thirty volumes, all of which were re-issued in England, and several of them have been translated into German, French, modern Greek, Dutch, Danish, Italian, Arabic, Armenian, Turkish, and Tamil. His "Lectures to Children" have been printed in raised letters for the blind, and used as a schoolbook in the colony of Sierra Leone. Of some of his books several hundred thousand copies have been sold, and several of his shorter pieces, notably "Hafed's Dream," were for many years favorites for school readers. His books FEED MY LAMBS and TRUTH MADE SIMPLE are sermons for children which have become very popular once again after being out of print for more than 125 years. This book is filled with stories that will cause boys and young people to think about the heavenly meaning found in earthly stories. This book, like all John Todd's works, will both entertain and inform. Todd loved children and he sought always to speak their language without being silly and childish. He always had eternity in view and desired that all who read his books would be brought into a saving relationship with Jesus Christ. RICHARD NEWTON, himself the 'Prince of Preacher to the young' (according to CH Spurgeon), said that he learned how to teach children from reading one of the books of John Todd. WILLIAM G. BLAIKIE, in his outstanding book called 'For the Work of the Ministry' said the following about John Todd, "In preaching to the young, some American ministers have been highly successful; such men as Dr. John Todd and Dr. Richard Newton have attained the first rank in this department of work." PRE-PUBLICATION TITLE SGCB Price: $10.50 (list price $15.00)Order TODD'S TRILOGY for Children SGCB Price: $23.95 (list price $45.00)Over 45% Discount - Save $20.00 |
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| | THEOLOGICAL ESSAYS William G.T. Shedd "Shedd's insights into prevailing trends and their consequences, so eloquently expressed in this book of essays is deserving of repeated close scrutiny. Sufficient for us to say that his material is biblically orthodox, historically defensible, and as important to us today as when it was first penned more than 100 years ago. Truth is timeless, and while the opinions of other writers may be in vogue for a short period, in the final analysis it is the writers who enrich our lives with theological themes that outlast their more popular contemporaries. It is with delight, therefore, that we welcome the reappearance of W.G.T. Shedd's famous essays." - Cyril Barber TABLE OF CONTENTS 1- The Method and Influence of Theological Studies 2- The Nature and Influence of the Historic Spirit 3- The Idea of Evolution Defined, and Applied to History 4- The Doctrine of Origin Sin 5- The Atonement a Satisfaction for the Ethical Nature of Both God and Man 6- Symbols and Congregationalism 7- Clerical Education PRE-PUBLICATION TITLE SGCB Price: $14.95 (list price $25.00) |
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 click for details | | IS THE MORMON MY BROTHER? Discerning the Differences Between Mormonism and Christianity James R. White "A Straightforward, Accurate Answer to a Question Once Considered Settled! In Television campaigns, parachurch events, and clergy fellowships all across the United States, Mormons are presenting themselves as mainstream Christians. Is it unloving or backward to say they aren't real Christians? In contrast to Christian monotheism the belief in one God, Mormonism teaches that God was once a man who lived on another planet and was exalted to the status of God, and that Mormon men can also become gods upon death and resurrection. Is the Mormon My Brother? shows how this fact alone means Mormons and Christians are irreconcilably at odds at faith's most basic level. In recent years Mormon apologists and church leaders have waged an unflagging public relations campaign to try to rid themselves of the stigma of being considered a "cult" in the evangelical community -. James White demonstrates in a peaceable yet conclusive way that the divide between Mormonism and true Christianity remains an impassible gulf." - Dr. John MacArthur, Senior Pastor, Grace Community Church "The first act of love in reaching out to Mormons is to demonstrate that we do not worship the same God. In 'Is the Mormon My Brother?' James White powerfully drives home that message." - Hank Hanegraaff, President, Christian Research Institute NEW AND EXPANDED EDITION PRE-PUBLICATION TITLE SGCB Price: $11.95 (list price $19.00)Order with LETTERS TO A MORMON ELDER SGCB Price: $21.50 (list price $39.00)45% Discount When Ordering Both Books |
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 click for details | | PRINCETON SERMONS Outlines of Discourses Doctrinal and Practical Charles Hodge with Foreword by John Murray First published in 1879, the year after Charles Hodge's death, this volume was one of Banner of Truth's first reprints in 1958. It was last reprinted nearly 30 years ago, and deserves once again to be able to bless the hearts and minds of God's people throughout the world. "This volume of sermons and semon briefs should be especiallly interesting to Southern Baptists. Charles Hodge was the most influential professor on the mind and theological formulation of James P. Boyce. Boyce's Sermons also reflect the energetic doctrinal content that we find in these sermons by Hodge." - Tom J. Nettles According to John Murray, "These are but outlines of addresses given on Sabbath afternoons to the students at Princeton Seminary. But they offer Hodge's mature thought on a great many subjects and they breathe the warmth of devotional fervor. Here is a fund of succinct definition on the great themes of theology as they are related to the most practical concerns of the Christian and of the pastor." In the words of his son A.A. Hodge, "This volume is now publsihed, not only because it will afford a reminiscience of past sacred scenes, grateful to his surviving pupils, but chiefly because it is believed that in their present form they will be widely useful. They present in this analytic form an amount and quality of homiletical example and suggestion probably not surpassed in the same number of pages in the English language." TABLE OF CONTENTS Section One - GOD AND HIS ATTRIBUTES Section Two - CHRIST, HIS PERSON AND OFFICES Section Three - THE HOLY SPIRIT AND HIS OFFICES Section Four - SATAN AND HIS INFLUENCES - SIN AND SINS Section Five - CONVERSION - ENTRANCE UPON THE CHRISTIAN LIFE Section Six - CHRISTIAN EXPERIENCES, CHARACTERISTICS & PRIVILEGES Section Seven - CHRISTIAN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Section Eight - THE MEANS OF GRACE - SCRIPTURE, MINISTRY, SACRAMENTS &c. Section Nine - DEATH, AND THE CONSUMMATION OF REDEMPTION Section Ten - LAST WORDS - PAPERS PREPARED DURING THE LAST YEAR OF LIFE PRE-PUBLICATION TITLE SGCB Price: $16.95 (list price $30.00)Order with THE LOG COLLEGE by Archibald Alexander SGCB Price: $24.95 (list price $50.00)50% Discount Until October 15th |
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| | AN EXPOSITION OF THE TEN COMMANDMENTS Ezekiel Hopkins (1633-1690) HOPKINS (EZEKIEL, D.D. Bp. of London-Derry, 1633-1690). An Exposition of the Ten Commandments. (1692.) Hopkins in this exposition searches the heart thoroughly, and makes very practical application of the Commandments to the situations and circumstances of daily life. His homely eloquence will always make his works valuable." - C.H. Spurgeon, from 'Commenting and Commentaries" One of the very best expositions of the Ten Commandments ever published. This American Tract Society edition was very highly prized in the 19th century. In the Notice given by the Tract Society we are told: "As a divine, Bishop Hopkins was one of the sound theologians to which the Reformation gave birth, and he unequivocally and openly held and inculcated the pure doctrines of the Reformers, opposed as they are to the pride and passions of unsanctified men. On the difficult questions concerning ther grace of God and the obligation of man, he adopted those views which most naturally reconcile with one another the declarations and exhortations of Scripture. Few writers have entered so unequivocally into the extent of man's responsibility, and at the same time so strongly insisted on the sovereignty, and so graphically described the operations of divine grace. Special Price Until October 31st SGCB Price: $16.95 (list price $30.00) |
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| | THE POWER OF THE PULPIT Addresses to Ministers of the Gospel and Those Who Hear Them Gardiner Spring "In a day when the words 'power' and 'pulpit' seem unrelated in many places, the reprint of Gardiner Spring's classic will be welcome by those who wish to see the gospel preached 'in demonstration of the Spirit and power.'" - Dr. Robert P. Martin, Pastor of Emmanuel Reformed Baptist Church Seattle, Washington and Editor of Reformed Baptist Theological Review It has been 21 years since Banner of Truth brought this outstanding volume back into print. It is now time for a new edition for a new generation of preachers and those who hear them. 40% Discount SGCB Price: $11.95 (list price $20.00) |
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| | THE DUTIES OF CHURCH MEMBERS TO THEIR PASTORS and A PLEA TO PRAY FOR PASTORS John Angell James & Gardiner Spring In 'The Duties of Church Members to their Pastors' John Angell James sets forth nine specific duties which the members of the church owe their pastors. If they are carefully followed, the church of Christ will be greatly enriched and will stand ready for divine blessing. In the foreword to 'A Plea to Pray for Pastors,' Pastor John MacArthur writes, 'A Plea to Pray for Pastors' is excerpted from Gardiner's Spring excellent book, 'The Power of the Pulpit.' It is nearly 200 years old, but its message is as fresh and relevant as the day it was written. My own heart echoes this plea." SGCB Price: $4.95 (list price $7.00) |
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 | | THE AFFLICTED MAN'S COMPANION A Directory for Persons and Families Afflicted with Sickness or Any Other Distress John Willison (1680-1750) THE AFFLICTED MAN'S COMPANION was written with the benevolent intention (according to the author) "that the afflicted may have a book in their houses, and at their bed-sides, as a monitor to preach to them in private, when they are restrained from hearing sermons in public;" and the work is admirably calculated to have the soothing effect intended by its able and amiable author. "John Willison (1680-1750), an influential evangelical minister of the Church of Scotland, was renowned as a prolific writer of practical Christian literature. 'The Afflicted Man's Companion,' a veritable treasure-house on coping with sickness, dying, and other afflictions, was one of his most frequently reprinted titles. While being led through the valley of affliction some years ago, I frequently perused this volume with great profit. I know of no book so biblical, God-honoring, and practical for times of suffering, for the believer and the unconverted alike. Here is practical theology at its best. Give a copy to every suffering friend you have." --Dr. Joel R. Beeke, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan "John Willison ranks with the great Scottish preachers and writers of long ago. Scotland has given us Knox, Durham, Boston, Colquhoun, among many others, and John Willison. His 'Afflicted Man's Companion' is a must-have book for those under God's afflicting hand. If you or someone you know is going through a time of dark providence, then give them this title. Read it; then read it again; and then read it again. The silver lining behind the cloud will begin to show itself to you eventually as God reveals Himself. " - Dr. Don Kistler, founder of The Northampton Press Originally published in 1737, it was revised and reprinted numerous times in the 19th century by the American Tract Society. The eight chapters that make up this remarkable volume are as follows: 1- General Directions to All Families and Persons Visited with Sickness 2- Particular Directions to Those who are Sharply Afflicted with Sickness or Long Trouble 3- Special Directions to the Children of God when under Sickness or any other Affliction 4- Special Directions to Unregenerate Persons when under Sickness or any other Affliction 5- Directions to the People of God when the Lord is Pleased to Recover them from Sickness and Distress 6- Directions to the Unregenerate when Recovered from Sickness and Restored to Health 7- Directions to the Sick who are Apparently in a Dying Condition, and Drawing Near to Another World 8- Directions to the Friends and Neighbors of the Sick, who are Themselves in Health for the Time Being As much as Job's Companion's were miserable comforters, this volume is one that would have been of great comfort and consolation to that deeply afflicted man so long ago. We live in a world of sin and misery, and any book that can help those visited by affliction is worth its weight in gold. Such is this work by the eminent Scottish Divine John Willison. 35% Discount Until the Book is in Print < |