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THE BEAUTY AND GLORY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Joel Beeke, Geoff Thomas, Joseph Pipa, John Carrick and More

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The essays in The Beauty and Glory of the Holy Spirit both exalt and revel in the third person of the Trinity. Through an assortment of studies - categorized according to their biblical, doctrinal, historical, or pastoral focus - this book sets before readers the inestimable ministry of the blessed Holy Spirit. Contributors include David Murray, Geoffrey Thomas, John Thackway, Malcolm Watts, Gerald Bilkes, Michael Barrett, John Carrick, George Knight, Morton Smith, Ian Hamilton, William Shishko, William VanDoodewaard, Joel R. Beeke, Joseph Morecraft, Ryan McGraw, and Joseph Pipa.



Contents:

Biblical Studies

1. The Greatest Revival in the Old Testament - David Murray

2. The Father's Gift of the Holy Spirit - Geoffrey Thomas

3. How the Holy Spirit is 'another Comforter' - John Thackway

4. The Ministry of the Spirit in Glorifying Christ - Malcolm Watts

5. Precursors to Pentecost - Gerald Bilkes

6. The Outpouring of the Spirit: Anticipated, Fulfilled, Available - Michael Barrett

7. Spirit and Revival - John Carrick

8. Cessation of the Gifts - George Knight

9. The Supply of the Spirit of Jesus - John Thackway

Doctrinal Studies

10. Person of the Holy Spirit - Morton Smith

11. The Love of the Spirit - Geoffrey Thomas

12. Regeneration & Conversion - Ian Hamilton

13. Sanctification - Ian Hamilton

14. Witness & Seal of the Spirit - William Shishko

15. The Ordinary and Extraordinary Witness of the Spirit - Malcolm Watts

Historical Theological Studies

16. The Holy Spirit in the Early Church - William VanDoodewaard

17. Richard Sibbes on Entertaining the Holy Spirit - Joel R. Beeke

18. Westminster Standards & the Spirit - Joseph Morecraft

19. John Owen on the Spirit - Ryan McGraw

Pastoral Study

20. Spirit & Preaching - Joseph Pipa

Appendix

21. KJV Text, Translation, and Tradition - Michael Barrett



Endorsement "What a rich compilation of studies is gathered together in this volume! The doctrine of the Holy Spirit is set before us in all its grandeur from biblical, doctrinal, historical, and pastoral perspectives, giving us a theological feast that is both attractive and satisfying. In these days in which the Spirit's ministry in the church is identified either with extraordinary phenomena or emotional experiences, this book guides us to a biblical understanding of the Spirit as the one who exalts the Incarnate Word through the written Word, and applies redemption to those for whom Christ dies. Enjoy the banquet." - Iain D. Campbell, pastor of the Free Church of Scotland in Point on the Isle of Lewis, Scotland

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PREPARED BY GRACE, FOR GRACE
The Puritans on God's Ordinary Way of Leading Sinners to Christ
Joel Beeke with Paul Smalley

Few teachings of the Puritans have provoked such strong reactions and conflicting interpretations as their views on preparing for saving faith. Many twentieth-century scholars dismissed preparation as a prime example of regression from the Reformed doctrine of grace for a man-centered legalism. In 'Prepared by Grace, for Grace,' Joel Beeke and Paul Smalley make careful analysis of the Puritan understanding of preparatory grace, demonstrate its fundamental continuity with the Reformed tradition, and identify matters where even the Puritans disagreed among themselves. Clearing away the many misconceptions and associated accusations of preparationism, this study is sure to be the standard work on how the Puritans understood the ordinary way God leads sinners to Christ.



Table of Contents:

Introduction: The Question of Preparationism

1. Preparation and Modern Scholarship

2. Precedents to Puritan Preparation: Augustine to Calvin

3. Preparation and Early English Puritans: Perkins, Sibbes, and Preston

4. Preparation for Conversion: William Ames

5. Preparation in Early New England (I): Thomas Hooker

6. Preparation in Early New England (II): Shepard and Pemble

7. Preparation and the Antinomian Controversy: John Cotton

8. Preparation at the Pinnacle of Puritanism: Westminster, Burroughs, and Guthrie

9. Preparation under a Scholastic Lens: Norton

10. Preparation and Later Puritan Critiques: Goodwin and Firmin

11. Later Puritan Preparation: Flavel and Bunyan

12. Jonathan Edwards and Seeking God

13. Continental Reformed Perspectives: Zwingli to Witsius

14. The Grace of Preparation for Faith

Appendix: William Ames's Theological Disputation on Preparation

"I can think of no abler team of writers in the world today to tackle the important issue of preparatory grace, with all of its attendant law-gospel implications, than Joel Beeke and Paul Smalley. As with legalism, preparatory grace suffers from verbal abuse - partly through ignorance of the real issues, and partly through prejudice for its supposed attempt to usurp gospel grace. Beeke and Smalley have provided us with a plethora of historical and theological material to enable us to walk through this controversial but important issue. It has been suggested that to understand the relationship between law and gospel is to be a theologian; on this score, these authors are theologians par excellence." - Derek W. H. Thomas, professor of systematic and historical theology, RTS Atlanta, and minister for preaching and teaching, First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, South Carolina

"Prepared by Grace, for Grace is a truly remarkable book. Many have referred to Puritan 'preparation for grace,' but hardly at all with serious scholarly attention given to the original sermons or writings. But here is finally a study that is both thorough and fair. We learn that preparation can mean many different things, with diverse theological settings. But the vital issue is still with us today: If people are dead in sin, how can we continue to talk to them?

Reformed people sometimes find it hard to put together thinking theologically and doing effective evangelism. If unbelievers are really dead in sin, what's the point? Can evangelism be more than just mouthing words that no one understands? Francis Schaeffer's 'pre-evangelism' had much the same agenda as 'preparation,' making it clear to us again that we all must address these concerns as we work within our nihilistic culture. This book gives us a flying start." - D. Clair Davis, professor and chaplain, Redeemer Seminary, Dallas



Authors- Joel R. Beeke is president and professor of systematic theology and homiletics at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, and a pastor of the Heritage Netherlands Reformed Congregation in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Paul M. Smalley is a teacher's assistant for Dr. Beeke

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LIFE IN CHRIST
Becoming and Being a Disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ
Jeremy Walker

'To be a disciple of Jesus Christ is to be in a position of privilege and blessing beyond anything the world might offer,' begins author Jeremy Walker. Life in Christ explores the unsearchable riches of the Christian pilgrimage and traces its trajectory, highlighting key elements in the believer's experience. Do you wrestle with assurance? Have you grasped the engagement demanded in Christian living? Do you find the way wearying at times? Do you struggle with your Christian identity? Walker provides instruction for Christians to assess their own standing and progress in the faith; exhorting and equipping and always pointing them ahead to the hope of the glory of Christ. Along the way, he encourages God's people to live a life to the praise of His glory as he examines some of the basic truths that establish and direct a true child of God.

Table of Contents:

1.Looking to Jesus

2.United to Christ

3.The Unsearchable Riches of Christ

4.Sons of God

5.The Jewel of Assurance

6.The Marks of God's Children

7.A Work in Progress

8.A Life in Review

Author Jeremy Walker is a pastor of Maidenbower Baptist Church in Crawley, England, coauthor of A Portrait of Paul: Identifying a True Minister of Christ, and author of The Brokenhearted Evangelist.

Endorsements: "In his new book, my good friend Jeremy Walker, in a most breathtaking way, vividly opens up the beauties and glories of becoming and being a disciple of Christ. In reading this work I was greatly moved and reminded afresh of the wonders of my salvation and was tearfully left praising God for all that He has done in my life. Since no other subject in the Word of God is more important than the one addressed in this volume, I cannot commend it too highly." -Rob Ventura, Pastor, Grace Community Baptist Church, North Providence, Rhode Island, co-author of A Portrait of Paul

"One of the most neglected topics of our day happens to be one of the most essential aspects of our Christian lives: our union with Christ. You will be grateful to know that this gaping hole is being wonderfully filled with Jeremy Walker's new book, Life in Christ. Jeremy writes with a theological precision, exegetical clarity, and pastoral sensitivity that promise this book to be a very useful resource not just for those seeking to grow more in Christ but even unbelievers needing to know why Christ is to be so treasured. Read this book and prepare to be amazed afresh of what it means for us as sinners to be in Christ and partakers of his heavenly reward." - Brian Croft, senior pastor, Auburndale Baptist Church, and founder and ministry development director of Practical Shepherding

"In this splendid book on the very central issues of eternity, Jeremy Walker, like J. C. Ryle of old, carries the reader along with an excellent, gripping style. It is a book that everyone should read; and then pass on to others who need an explanation of the true gospel, especially those slaves of political correctness sadly found in many modern pulpits." - Erroll Hulse, pastor, conference speaker, author, and founding editor of Reformation Today

"In this well-ordered book, Jeremy Walker provides a straightforward presentation of what it is to become and live as a disciple of Jesus Christ. Following Christ is not a matter of secondary importance but should be of critical concern for every reader of this book. Each page is saturated with scriptural truths that are easy to read but challenging to apply regarding this vital subject of discipleship. I highly recommend this work, which is doctrinally sound, persuasively presented, and pastorally related." - Steven J. Lawson, senior pastor, Christ Fellowship Baptist Church, Mobile, Alabama

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CULTIVATING BIBLICAL GODLINESS SERIES
Joel Beeke, Ryan McGraw, Maurice Roberts, Geoff Thomas & Ian Hamilton

Cultivating Biblical Godliness Series - ELEVEN LIFE-CHANGING BOOKLETS



D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones once said, "The world today is looking for, and desperately needs, true Christians. I am never tired of saying that what the Church needs to do is not to organize evangelistic campaigns and attract outside people, but to begin herself to live the Christian life. If she did that, men and women would be crowding into our buildings. They would say, 'What is the secret of this?'"

Many people who are new to the church need instruction in the most basic aspects of godly living. Even where churches are engaged heavily in discipleship, visitors and members often have gaps in their understanding and practice. One of the greatest needs of our time is for the Spirit of God to cultivate biblical godliness in us in order to put the glory of Christ on display through us, all to the glory of God the Father.

For these reasons, Joel Beeke and Ryan McGraw are coediting a series of booklets titled Cultivating Biblical Godliness. These booklets treat matters that are vital to Christian experience, and each contribution aims to address a wide variety of people and circumstances at a fundamental and introductory level. This includes teaching people what to believe in order to practice personal holiness as well as specific directions on how to cultivate biblical godliness in relation to issues that are common to GodÆs people.

The distinctive feature of this series is its experiential tone. While some booklet series aim to enlighten the mind, these booklets aim to warm the affections as well. The goal is to promote communion with the triune God and to transform the entire person in thought, speech, and behavior. To this end, we intend to include a wide range of authors whom the Spirit has blessed to skillfully stir up the church to personal holiness and affection to Christ through their preaching and writing ministries.

We need a Christianity that puts the transformative power of God in the gospel on display through developing a communion with God that is visible to the world. Our prayer is that through this series, the Lord would revive His church by producing Christians who are full of love for Christ, who deny themselves in order to follow Him at great personal cost, and who know the joys of walking with the triune God. This is the kind of Christianity that we need. This is the kind of Christianity that the triune God has used to turn the world upside down. May He be pleased to do so again.

Series Editors

Joel R. Beeke is President and Professor of Systematic Theology and Homiletics at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, a pastor of Heritage Netherlands Reformed Congregation in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and a prolific author.

Ryan M. Mcgraw is pastor of First OPC in Sunnyvale, CA. He is also author or The Day of Worship: Reassessing the Christian Life in Light of the Sabbath.

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GOD'S ALPHABET FOR LIFE
Devotions for Young Children
Joel Beeke & Heidi Boorsma

Using the alphabet as a guide, this book provides 26 devotional meditations for young children (ages 4-9), based on Bible texts that children can easily memorize. 'God's Alphabet for Life' stresses that, like adults, children must be born again, come by faith and repentance to the Lord Jesus Christ, and live lives of thankfulness to God for His great salvation.

Endorsements "Here is a great resource for parents wondering where to start with training their children. I highly recommend 'God's Alphabet for Life' as an excellent tool for communicating truth your children will grow into and never outgrow." - Tedd Tripp

"At Last! A well-presented book which speaks directly and earnestly to children about their own standing before God. Great doctrines are expressed briefly, simply, interestingly, and persuasively - ideal for a child's time of daily devotions." - Peter Masters, pastor of the Metropolitian Tabernacle and author of numerous books

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THE FEET OF JESUS
in Life, Death, Resurrection & Glory
P.B. Power

"The Feet of Jesus is a virtual manual of spiritual growth; it pulsates with Christ-glorifying insight, spiritual comfort, and practical guidance. Power's book unveils as do few others the inestimable value of Jesus and His work both in His humiliation and exaltation. If you would grow in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus, pray for Mary's portion to sit at the feet of Jesus as you read this book." - Joel R. Beeke

Table of Contents:

1. The Feet of Jesus the Place for Helpless Misery

2. The Feet of Jesus the Place for Personal Ministration

3. The Feet of Jesus the Place for Personal Necessity (Jairus at the Feet)

4. The Feet of Jesus the Place for Personal Necessity (The Syrophoenician Woman at

the Feet)

5. The Feet of Jesus the Place for Personal Necessity (Mary at the Feet)

6. The Feet of Jesus the Place for Personal Necessity (Mary at JesusÆs Feet)

7. The Demoniac Part 1 (How the Demoniac Came to be at the Feet of Jesus)

8. The Demoniac Part 2 (How the Demoniac Sitting at the Feet of Jesus)

9. The Demoniac Part 3 (The Man as Seen at the Feet of Jesus)

10. The Demoniac Part 4 (The Man as Seen at the Feet of Jesus)

11. The Feet of Jesus the Place of Personal Suffering

- The Feet Which had Gone About Doing Good

- The Feet Which had been Lovingly Tended

12. The Angels Sitting at the Head and Feet of the Place where the Body of Jesus had

Lain

- Honor From Heaven for the Whole Rejected One

- The Presence of the Angels at the First and at the Second Birth of Christ

- The Address of the Angels at the Head and Feet Where the Body of Jesus had

Lain

- The Speech of Jesus Surpassing that of Angels

- The Sitting Posture of the Angels at the Head and Feet of the Place Where the

Body of Jesus had Lain

13. The Feet of Jesus the Place of Worship

14. The Feet of Jesus the Place of Comfort

15. The Feet of Jesus the Place of Manifested Glory

16. The Feet of Jesus the Place of Manifested Power

17. The Feet of Jesus the Place of Strength

Author

P.B. Power (1822-1899) entered the ministry in 1846, serving congregations in Leicester and Worthing until 1865. During the last 34 years of his life he was an invalid. He is most well known for his writings The 'I Wills' of Christ, the 'I Wills' of the Psalms, and A Book of Comfort, all reprinted by the Banner of Truth Trust.

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THE QUEST FOR THE HISTORICAL ADAM: Genesis, Hermeneutics, and Human Origins
William VanDoodewaard with a Foreword by Dr. R. Albert Mohler, Jr.

Was Adam really a historical person, and can we trust the biblical story of human origins? Or is the story of Eden simply a metaphor, leaving scientists the job to correctly reconstruct the truth of how humanity began? Although the church currently faces these pressing questions (exacerbated as they are by scientific and philosophical developments of our age) we must not think that they are completely new. In 'The Quest for the Historical Adam', William VanDoodewaard recovers and assesses the teaching of those who have gone before us, providing a historical survey of Genesis commentary on human origins from the patristic era to the present. Reacquainting the reader with a long line of theologians, exegetes, and thinkers, VanDoodewaard traces the roots, development, and, at times, disappearance of hermeneutical approaches and exegetical insights relevant to discussions on human origins. This survey not only informs us of how we came to this point in the conversation but also equips us to recognize the significance of the various alternatives on human origins.

It also include a Foreword written by Dr. R. Albert Mohler, Jr.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Foreword

Acknowledgments

Introduction

1.Finding Adam and His Origin in Scripture

2.The Patristic and Medieval Quest for Adam

3.Adam in the Reformation and Post-Reformation Eras

4.Adam in the Enlightenment Era

5.Adam in the Nineteenth and Early Twentieth Centuries

6.The Quest for Adam: From the 1950s to the Present

7.What Difference Does It Make?

Epilogue: Literal Genesis and Science?

Bibliography

Index

"Dr. Bill VanDoodewaard has gifted the church with a work that began as a labor of love but has grown into a significant major study in which he marries the disciplines of a church historian and the concerns of a Christian theologian. The issues on which he touches reach down to the very foundations of the Christian worldview, to creation itself. Those who share the author's understanding of the early chapters of Genesis will deeply appreciate his detailed analysis and synthesis of how they have been interpreted throughout the Christian centuries. And those who differ, whether in fine details or in major ways, ought, in integrity, to familiarize themselves with the copious material that Dr. VanDoodewaard here presents. This is a valuable and significant contribution to a much-debated subject and from a perspective that has too often been overlooked." - Sinclair B. Ferguson

"I have found that often when I am wrestling with someone who holds on to a major doctrinal aberration, there is almost invariably a failure of sound hermeneutics in dealing with the first three chapters of Genesis. Equally true is the fact that a good understanding of these foundational chapters in Genesis is like the proverbial stitch in time that saves nine. Dr. VanDoodewaard's herculean effort to get us back to a sure footing in this matter through this doctrinal and historical survey may prove to be that life-saving stitch. It is a scholarly work of the highest standard. Be assured you will be abundantly rewarded in reading it." - Conrad Mbewe

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THE TRUE DOCTRINE OF THE SABBATH
or, Sabbathum Veteris et Novi Testamenti
Nicholas Bownd

No book had more influence in confirming a Sabbatarian 'heart' to Puritanism than that of the parson of St. Andrews, Norton, Suffolk, Nicholas Bownd. 'The True Doctrine of the Sabbath' was the first scholarly treatment defending the concept of the Christian Sabbath or Lord's Day, later embodied in the Westminster Standards. Not reprinted since 1606, this influential work is presented afresh in a new critical edition.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

BOOK ONE: The Ancient Institution and Continuance of the Sabbath

1. The Difference of the Fourth Commandment

2. The Sabbath Ought to Be Continued

3. Sundry Objections against the Sabbath Propounded and Answered

4. The Day to Be Kept as the Sabbath

5. The Change of the Day from the Seventh to the First

6. The Name of the Day Changed

7. The First Part of the Commandment Is Resting

8. The Reasons for Resting on the Sabbath Day

9. All Degrees of Men are Commanded to Rest

10. Six Days Work Sufficient & The Sabbath Day's Journey

11. All Bodily Labor Is not Forbidden

12. Works of Necessity and Mercy on the Sabbath

13. Christians as Strictly Bound by This Law as Were Jews

14. Resting from Lawful Recreations

BOOK TWO: The Sanctification of the Sabbath

1. The Second Part of the Command: Sanctifying the Day

2. There Is to Be a Precise Keeping of the Sabbath

3. Public Worship on the Sabbath

4. Public Worship: The Ordinances Thereof

5. Public Worship: From the Heart for Our Salvation

6. Public Worship: Collections for the Poor

7. The Sabbath Is a Whole Day

8. Private Worship: Preparing for Public Worship

9. Private Worship: Meditating & Conferring on God's Word

10. Private Worship: Meditating on God's Works

11. Private Worship: Singing of Psalms

12. Works of Mercy

13. The Keeping of the Sabbath to Be Urged by Superiors

14. Conclusion

ENDORSEMENTS

"It is astonishing that the Puritan Nicholas Bownd's famous work on the Sabbath, which greatly influenced later Puritanism and the Westminster Assembly, and by extension, Western Christendom for centuries, has not been printed in a critical edition with modern typeface long ago. Not reprinted since 1606, this classic work emphasizes the fourth commandment's morally binding character, the divine institution of the entire Sabbath as the Lord's Day set apart to worship God, and the cessation of non-religious activities that distract from worship and acts of mercy. I am so grateful that it is back in print, and pray that it will do much good to restore the value and enhance the joy of the Lord's Day for many believers around the world." - Joel R. Beeke

"Those with an interest in developments leading up to the formulation of the Sabbath doctrine taught in the Westminster standards will benefit from this careful documentation and analysis of the views of Nicholas Bownd." - Richard B. Gaffin, Jr.,

AUTHOR

Nicholas Bownd (1551?-1613) was the pastor of a country parish in rural England. Judging from the sermons he published, his ministry exhibited the practical divinity taught by his stepfather, Richard Greenham, which focused on the means of grace. The crucial æmean of the meansÆ whereby all these means of grace were made available to the people of God was the weekly gatherings on the Christian Sabbath or Lord's Day. In 1595, Bownd published True Doctrine of the Sabbath, which derived from sermons preached about 1586. This book embroiled him in a singular controversy with a troublesome neighbor, which resulted in the first Sabbatarian controversy in England, and also led to a vindicating expanded edition in 1606. For the last two years of his life he ministered at St. Andrew in Norwich, the highest call a man of his Puritan convictions could have attained in those days.

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MORNING & EVENING EXERCISES FOR THE CLOSET
William Jay (1769–1853)



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(1) MORNING EXERCISES FOR THE CLOSET by William Jay (1769–1853)

Seeking to excite the affections and redirect the focus of our hearts, 18th-century minister William Jay provides a devotional centered on the Word of God. See why Spurgeon heralded Jay as one of his favorite preachers as he expounds upon the Gospel, grace, and the Christian life over the course of a year. Follow along each morning as Jay provides insight into the many encouragements, exhortations, and promises found throughout Scripture.

“I have used many devotionals; many hymnals including the Psalter Hymnal in my private devotions and I say, without hesitation, that Jay’s Morning and Evening Exercises, in my opinion, is the best especially for preachers and mature Christians.” —Ernest Reisinger, late pastor, first trustee of Banner of Truth

“O for more Jays. We would give some two or three dozen for the general run of doctors of divinity for one such Master in Israel as William Jay of Bath.”—Charles Spurgeon

"In reply to the inquiries of American friends, as to whose preaching I liked best of all I heard while in England and in Scotland, my answer has uniformly been, "The old preacher at Bath, whom you all know as the author of the Morning Exercises and Evening Exercises. His sermon was full of Christ, discriminating and searching, while in point of style I did not notice a sentence 'out of joint'. He seemed to chain each heart to his own, and to draw the whole to the Savior's feet. Speaking to Mr. Jay seemed like speaking with a past age.”— Dr. H. V. D. Johns of Baltimore



(2) EVENING EXERCISES FOR THE CLOSET by William Jay

Seeking to excite the affections and redirect the focus of our hearts, 18th-century minister William Jay provides a devotional centered on the Word of God. See why Spurgeon heralded Jay as one of his favorite preachers as he expounds upon the Gospel, grace, and the Christian life over the course of a year. Follow along each evening as Jay provides insight into the many encouragements, exhortations, and promises found throughout Scripture.

Although these volumes inspired Spurgeon to write his 'Morning & Evening' Devotional volume, William Jay excels Spurgeon as he remains tied to his text and opens and divides each one with the care of a gifted surgeon. These daily devotions are aptly titled EXERCISES as they are intended to build up our spiritual muscles and our emotional stamina to face the trials and challenges sent by our loving Lord. These daily 'exercises' are not for the lazy, who are looking for a two minute lift. Rather they are written for those who 'hunger and thirst for righteousness,' for those who seek with the Emmaus disciples for their 'hearts to burn within them at the opening of the Scriptures.' TAKE UP AND READ! We assure you, you will not be disappointed!



(3) THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF WILLIAM JAY IS MADE UP OF SEVERAL VALUABLE PARTS:

FIRST, There is a Series of 18 Letters written to his Children Who Requested the Story of His Life

SECOND, There is a Supplement to These Letters by George Redford and John Angell James

THIRD, There is a Series of Jay's Reminiscences of Distinguished Contemporaries, such as

John Newton, John Ryland, William Wilberforce, Hannah More, Rowland Hill, Richard Cecil, Samuel Pearce, Robert Hall, John Foster, Lady Maxwell, and John Wesley, Benjamin Davies, Thomas Haweis and many more

FOURTH, A Series of Selections from the Correspondence of Jay

FIFTH, Concluding Observations by the Editors: Mr. Jay as a Preacher & Mr. Jay as an Author

FINALLY, There is an Index to the Work with the Various Subjects Covered

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SERMONS OF THE REV. SAMUEL DAVIES (IN 3 VOLUMES)
SAMUEL DAVIES (1723-1761)

Samuel Davies was Jonathan Edwards’s successor at what is now Princeton University. He is considered the founder of Southern Presbyterianism and was a key proponent of religious tolerance and social justice in early eighteenth-century America. He convinced the king of England to be tolerant to the American colonies in matters of religious observance and was also a champion of educating slaves in accordance with their equal standing in heaven. His prime legacy, however, is in the form of his sermons. Davies was regarded as one of the preeminent evangelists of his era and its finest preacher.

All three volumes of this collection of Davies’s sermons are titled Sermons on Important Subjects, and all three show the vitality that pervaded Davies’s oratory. These are indeed important writings on important subjects.

VOLUME ONE

1. The Divine Authority and Sufficiency of the Christian Religion (Luke 16:27-31)

2. The Nature of Salvation Through Jesus Christ Explained and Recommended (John 3:16)

3. Sinners Entreated to be Reconciled to God (2 Cor. 5:20)

4. The Nature and Universality of Spiritual Death (Eph. 2:2,5)

5. The Nature and Process of Spiritual Life (Eph. 2:4,5)

6. Poor and Contrite Spirits the Objects of the Divine Favor (Isa. 66:2)

7. The Nature and Danger of Making Light of Christ and of Salvation (Matt. 22:5)

8. The Compassion of Christ to Weak Believers (Matt. 12:20)

9. The Connection Between Present Holiness and Future Felicity (Heb. 12:14)

10. The Mediatorial Kingdom and Glories of Jesus Christ (John 18:37)

11. Things Unseen to be Preferred to Things Seen (2 Cor. 4:18)

12. The Sacred Import of the Christian Name (Acts 11:26)

13. The Divine Mercy to Mourning Penitents (Jer. 31:18-20)

14. Christ Precious to All True Believers (1 Peter 2:7)

15. The Danger of Lukewarmness in Religion (Rev. 3:15,16)

16. The Divine Government the Joy of our World (Psalm 97:1)

17. The Name of God Proclaimed by Himself (Exodus 33:18,19; w/ 34:6,7)

18. God is Love (1 John 4:8)

19. The General Resurrection (John 5:28,29)

20. The Universal Judgment (Acts 17:30,31)

21. The One Thing Needful (Luke 10:41,42)

22. Saints Saved with Difficulty, and the Certain Perdition of Sinners (1 Peter 4:18)

23. Indifference to Life Urged from its Shortness and Vanity (1 Cor. 7:29-31)

24. The Preaching of Christ Crucified the Mean of Salvation (1 Cor. 1:22-24)

25. Ingratitude to God a Heinous but General Iniquity (2 Chron. 32:25)



VOLUME TWO

26. The Sufferings of Christ, and their Consequent Joys and Blessings (Isa. 53:10.11)

27. Life and Immortality Revealed in the Gospel (2 Tim. 1:10)

28. Jesus Christ the Only Foundation (Isa. 28:16,17)

29. The Necessity and Excellence of Family Religion (1 Tim. 5:8)

30. The Rule of Equity (Matt. 7:12)

31. Dedication to God Argued from Redeeming Mercy (1 Cor. 6:19,20)

32. The Christian Feast (1 Cor. 5:8)

33. The Nature and Blessedness of Sonship with God (1 John 3:1,2)

34. A Sermon on the New Year (Jer. 28:16) (within a month of his own death)

35. An Enrollment of our Names in Heaven the Noblest Source of Joy (Luke 10:20)

36. The Success of the Gospel by the Divine Power upon the Souls of Men (2 Cor. 10:4,5)

37. Divine Perfections Illustrated in the Method of Salvation through Sufferings of Christ (Jn. 12:27,28)

38. Religion the Highest Wisdom, and Sin the Greatest Madness and Folly (Ps. 111:10)

39. Rejection of Christ a Common but Most Unreasonable Iniquity (Mark 12:6)

40. The Doom of the Incorrigible Sinner (Prov. 29:1)

41. The Nature of Looking to Christ Opened and Explained (Isa. 45:22)

42. Arguments to Enforce our Looking unto Christ (Isa. 45:22)

43. The Vessels of Mercy and the Vessels of Wrath Delineated (Rom. 9:22,23)

44. The Nature and Necessity of True Repentance (Acts 17:30)

45. The Tender Anxieties of Ministers for their People (Gal. 4:19,20)

46. The Wonderful Compassions of Christ to the Greatest Sinners (Matt. 23:37)

47. The Nature of Love to God Opened and Enforced (John 21:17)

48. The Nature and Author of Regeneration (John 3:7)

49. The Divine Life in the Souls of Men Considered (Gal. 2:20)

50. On the Same Subject (Gal. 2:20)

51. The Ways of Sin Hard and Difficult (Acts 9:5)

52. The Characters of the Whole and Sick, in a Spiritual Sense, Considered and Contrasted (Matt. 9:12)

53. A Sight of Christ the Desire and Delight of Saints in All Ages (John 8:56)

54. The Law and Gospel (Gal. 3:23)

55. The Gospel Invitation (Luke 14:21-24)

56. The Nature of Justification, and the Nature and Concern of Faith in it (Rom. 1:16,17)



VOLUME THREE

57. The Success of the Ministry of the Gospel Owing to a Divine Influence (1 Cor. 3:7)

58. The Rejection of Gospel Light the Condemnation of Men (John 3:19)

59. A New Year’s Gift (Rom. 13:11)

60. On the Death of His Late Majesty King George II (2 Sam. 1:19)

61. Religion and Patriotism the Constituents of a Good Soldier (2 Sam. 10:12)

62. The Crisis: or, the Uncertain Doom of Kingdoms at Particular Times (Jonah 3:9)

63. The Curse of Cowardice (Jer. 48:10)

64. The Signs of the Times (Luke 21:10-26)

65. The Happy Effects of the Pouring Out of the Spirit (Isa. 32:13-19)

66. A Time of Unusual Sickness and Mortality Improved (Jer. 5:3)

67. The Religious Improvement of the Late Earthquake (Isa. 24:18-20)

68. Serious Reflections on War (James 4:1)

69. On the Defeat of General Braddock Going to Fort DeQuesne (Isa. 22:12-14)

70. God the Sovereign of All Nations (Daniel 4:25)

71. A Thanksgiving Sermon for National Blessings (Ezek. 20:43,44)

72. Practical Atheism, in Denying the Agency of Divine Providence, Exposed (Zeph. 1:12)

73. The Primitive and Present State of Man Compared (Rom. 5:17)

74. The Certainty of Death – A Funeral Sermon (Ezek. 33:8)

75. Evidences of a Want of Love to God (John 5:42)

76. The Objects, Grounds, and Evidences of the Hope of the Righteous (Prov. 14:32)

77. The Love of Souls a Necessary Qualification for the Ministerial Office (1 Thess. 2:8)

78. The Office of Bishop a Good Work (1 Tim. 3:1)

79. A Christmas Day Sermon (Luke 2:13,14)

80. Christians Solemnly Reminded of Their Obligations (Joshua 24:22)

81. The Guilt and Doom of Impenitent Hearers (Matt. 13:14)

82. The Apostolic Valediction Considered and Applied (2 Cor. 13:11)



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SAMUEL DAVIES (1723–1761) was a Presbyterian preacher in colonial British America who helped lead the Southern phase of the Great Awakening. Davies was a leading proponent of religious tolerance and social justice—particularly in his encouragement of the education of slaves in accordance with their equal standing in heaven. He raised funds in England for the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University), which he served as its fourth president. His work during the Great Awakening centered at Hanover, Virginia, where he became the first moderator of the first presbytery of Virginia. He further enhanced his reputation by defending Dissenters in court and was considered the outstanding preacher of his day.

Endorsements

“Though less well-known than his eighteenth-century contemporaries like Edwards, Whitefield, and the Wesleys, Samuel Davies was an important voice for revival, holiness, missions, and religious freedom in the generation before America’s founding. Above all, Davies was a preacher of uncommon skill and his published sermons edified generations of Christians. I am glad to see this reissued collection of his sermons made available on the eve of the tercentennial of his birth.” — Joseph C. Harrod, author of Theology and Spirituality in the Works of Samuel Davies

“It is very good news that Davies is to be reprinted. Some people doubt there ever was a Great Awakening. He saw it, and to read him is to meet something of the preaching with ‘sacred fire’ that redirected the lives of so many, Black and White, heavenwards. Here is strong Calvinistic preaching anointed with fervent love.” — Iain H. Murray, author of Revival and Revivalism: The Making and Marring of American Evangelicalism 1750–1858

“With great pleasure I recommend the sermons of Samuel Davies. Davies is one of the best Reformed, experimental preachers I have read. His sermons are warm and edifying, and all who read them will profit. One of the benefits for preachers in reading these sermons is to learn how to preach to the unconverted. Davies’s sermons are a model of gospel preaching. If you want to be more effective in addressing and pleading with sinners, study the preaching of Samuel Davies.” — Joseph A. Pipa Jr., president emeritus and professor of systematic and applied theology, Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

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ENCOURAGEMENT: Adrenaline for the Soul
Mark Chanski

In a crisis, the body’s burst of adrenaline can boost the average person’s physical abilities, so that a man is able to lift a car off a trapped bicyclist and a mother can fight off a polar bear threatening her son. Author Mark Chanski makes the case that encouragement is able to do emotionally and psychologically for the soul what adrenaline does for the body. While Christians are sometimes reluctant to offer encouragement, we must do so in order to love our neighbors as ourselves. Building on the foundation of the gospel as the ultimate encouragement from God, the author—using quotations, historical references, illustrations, and examples—sets forth the Christian’s obligation to offer encouragement and then shows us how we can be encouraging in our families, in our churches, and in the world.

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“Encouragement—we all need it! And yet Christians are often painfully slow in giving it to each other for a variety of reasons. In this gripping and arresting book, Pastor Mark Chanski provides for us a resounding, irrefutable case for encouraging one another in the Lord Jesus Christ. He buttresses his case with numerous scriptural and practical examples that cascade on us until we are absolutely persuaded that we ought to be encouraging others much more than we are prone to do. The author himself has been such a Barnabas friend (an ‘encourager’) to me for many years, so I know that he models what he writes! You don’t have to agree with every point the author makes to have your life transformed into being a Barnabas—an ‘encourager’—after reading this book. I challenge you to read it and then go out to encourage others as Jesus and the biblical saints as well as great stalwarts in church history commonly did.” —Joel R. Beeke, president, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan

“We all thrive on encouragement, and at some point or other we’ve all wished we were more encouraged. Many of us have relationships with people whom we wish we could encourage more effectively. Chanski’s book dives deep into the topic of encouragement and shows us how and why God has designed us to thrive on this ‘adrenaline for the soul.’ Parents, friends, siblings, coworkers—everybody will find tremendous resources for their own hearts and their relationships in this book. You’ll see from Scripture and experience how the words we use to build each other up can impact both somebody’s day and even a lifetime.” —Gloria Furman, author of Treasuring Christ When Your Hands Are Full

“We all can do with a good dose of encouragement. In this book Mark Chanski unpacks biblical teaching on this vital subject. He then applies it with the precision of a skilled physician to our present-day struggles using real-life examples. The comprehensiveness of this book is breathtaking! Are you discouraged? Read this book and let God’s love in Christ warm your heart with revitalizing truths. And as your soul experiences buoyancy again, remember to be an affirming companion to others—as this book so eloquently urges us.” —Conrad Mbewe, pastor of Kabwata Baptist Church, Lusaka, Zambia

“Want to learn how to be like God? Then learn how to be an encourager. With God’s blessing, this wonderful book will not only transform your view of God but it will transform you into His likeness and transform your relationships with others. Practical theology at its best!” —David Murray, professor of Old Testament and practical theology, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary

“What would it be like if we woke up each day and prayed, ‘Lord, help me be an encouragement to someone today’? It would be transformative, enabling us to serve others well rather than serve ourselves. Mark Chanski’s book Encouragement: Adrenaline for the Soul is a clarion call to do just that.” —Derek W.H. Thomas, senior minister, First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, South Carolina

“Our Lord and His apostles were at pains to motivate their friends by great positive encouragement, and it is this rich seam that Mark Chanski mines in this important book. One prominent feature of vibrant contemporary congregations is that they are fellowships of encouragement, and one means of attaining this blessing will be the thoughtful study of this book.” — Geoff Thomas, pastor for fifty years of Alfred Place Baptist Church, Aberystwyth, Wales



MARK CHANSKI has labored as a full-time pastor since 1986 in churches in Ohio and Michigan. He has been Pastor of Harbor Reformed Baptist Church in Holland, Michigan since 1994. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from Cornerstone University, and a Master of Divinity degree from Grand Rapids Theological Seminary. He teaches Hermeneutics for the Reformed Baptist Seminary in Sacramento, CA. Mark is married to his wife Dianne, and has four sons and one daughter (born 1983 to 1994). He has also authored Manly Dominion, In a Passive-Purple-Four-Ball World (2004); and Womanly Dominion: More than a Gentle and Quiet Spirit (2008).

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BIBLICAL THEOLOGY: The History of Theology from Adam to Christ
JOHN OWEN

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Book I: Natural Theology

1. Theology in General

2. Theology in General

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5. The Fall and the Loss of Natural Theology

6. The Insufficiency of Natural Theology for Salvation

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14-16. The Final Apostasy of the Jewish Church



Book VI: Evangelical Theology

1-8. Evangelical Theology

9. On the Study of Theology

Editor’s Notes to the English Version

Appendix – A Defense of Scripture against Modern Fanatacism



Author John Owen (1616-1683) is amongst the best known of the Puritans. His writings continue to be widely read and greatly appreciated to this day.

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TO ALL THE SAINTS OF GOD
Addresses to the Church
Jonathan Edwards

To All the Saints

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The sermons of Jonathan Edwards were used by God to bring a mighty revival during the eighteenth century. This book contains twelve sermons by Jonathan Edwards that help further our understanding of God and the church. Sermons include "The True Excellency of a Gospel Minister," " The Most High a Prayer-Hearing God," "God Glorified in ManÆs Dependence," "God's Sovereignty in the Salvation of Men," "The Nature and End of Excommunication," and "The Necessity of Self-Examination."

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TRAPP'S CLASSIC COMMENTARY ON THE OLD & NEW TESTAMENTS (5 VOLUME SET)
John Trapp

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John Trapp’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments, a classic Puritan exposition of Scripture, combines explanation of the text, articulation of doctrine, discussions of controversies, and clarification of cases of conscience. Full of colorful paraphrases and captivating illustrations, Trapp’s pithy style makes him highly quotable and a handy resource preachers. As a bonus, this set contains four practical books by Trapp that are appended to various volumes:

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Thomas Goodwin (1600-1679)

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Thomas Goodwin was a prolific author and editor. During the 1630s he coedited with John Ball the works of John Preston and Richard Sibbes. He began to publish his own sermons in 1636. Prior to his death, he had published at least twelve devotional works, most of which were collections of sermons. The fact that they were reissued forty-seven times indicates the high demand and wide circulation of his publications.

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON THE SHORTER CATECHISM
John Brown of Haddington

"John Brown of Haddington's 'Questions and Answers on the Shorter Catechism' is one of the most remarkable and unique doctrinal books ever written. Each question of the Westminster's Shorter Catechism prompts numerous questions from the author - over 4,400 in all. The author provides remarkably succinct answers, each of which is supported by Scripture. We know of no catechetical work that packs so much Reformed doctrinal truth in such a short compass. Brown is a master at providing pungent, scripturally-based, Christ-centered, sound and experiental answers that can be understood readily by both older teenagers and adults. We have often turned to this practical work in preparing for teaching catechism class, and have found it more helpful than any other not only in its answers, but also in its questions!" - Joel Beeke

John Brown of Haddington (1722-1787) was the leading minister in the Associate Synod during the formative years of eighteenth-century Scotland. He was a devout Christian, a gifted preacher, and a prolific writer of theology.

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PROVIDENCE HANDLED PRACTICALLY
Obadiah Sedgwick

Like his Puritan colleagues, Sedgwick was a wise observer of providence. In "Providence Handled Practically," he shows how the over ruling hand of God should be considered as it comes to bear on the life of the Christian and the church. After briefly explaining the words of Matthew 10:29-31, he distinguishes between God's general and special providence. Then follows an extensive discussion of the practical use of this doctrine. The author's Thanksgiving sermon, entitled "Haman's Vanity," which was preached before the House of Commons is added as an appendix to this work. Here, Sedgwick draws a parallel between Haman's plot to decimate the Jews and a Royalist plot that was hatched in London to seize the Parliamentary leaders.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

God's General Providence over All Creation

God's General Providence over His Church and People

Learn to Depend on Providence

Don't Vex Your Mind (1)

Don't Vex Your Mind (2)

Wait on Providence

Be Content and Apply Providence Quietly

Glean Comfort from Providence

The Duties of God's Church

Appendix - Haman's Vanity

This edition has been edited for modern readers and has an introductory essay by Joel R. Beeke and Matthew Winzer. Read it, pass it along to a friend, and be comforted by the God who promises to never forsake the works of His own hands.

Obadiah Sedgwick (c.1600-1658) was a Puritan pastor and prominent member of the Westminster Assembly. His other works that have modern editions include The Anatomy of Secret Sins, Christ's Counsel to His Languishing Church, and The Doubting Believer.

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TEACH THEM TO WORK: Building a Positive Work Ethic in Our Children
MARY BEEKE

Do your children exhaust you? Have you found yourself finishing their chores because it’s, well, easier than getting them to do them? If so, this book will give you new energy, and your household new harmony. This book will help your children develop a good work ethic.

Mary Beeke, healthcare professional, educator, and mother first helps you absorb parenting principles and then gives you practical principles to bring clarity to roles in your home. Mary breaks down the principles into manageable chunks so whether you want a reflective study to bring radical change in your life, or just need a shot in the arm, she has you covered.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface

Introduction: How Work Began

PART 1: Parental Principles

1. Work Is Good for Kids

2. Foundations

3. It’s in the Atmosphere

4. Subdue Their Will to Set Them Free

5. Turn Over the Reins

6. Custom Training

7. Together Time

8. Don’t Spare for Their Crying

9. Praying and Thinking

10. Monitor Screen Time

PART 2: Practical Principles

11. Good No Matter What

12. Work Is What We Do

13. Let’s Go!

14. With All Your Might

15. Work Smart

16. Overcome Obstacles

17. Time Is a Treasure

18. Take Care of Your Stuff

19. Follow Your Talents

20. Natural Consequences

21. Enjoy the Good of Your Labor

22. Enjoy Your Labor

23. Rest and Perfect Work

Study Questions

Appendix

Selected Bibliography



THE AUTHOR'S PREFACE

The short version of this book would be four words, just do your work:

• Just—Don’t hesitate; just get started.

• Do—Do what you are called to do to the best of your ability.

• Your—Your work is assigned to you, not someone else.

• Work—Accomplish something useful; get the task done.

That’s what diligent people do. They might even wonder why a book like this needs to be written. What’s the big deal? Just do your work!

Well, this book is not for them. They don’t need it. This book is for those of us who might not be naturally inclined to diligence or who have children cut from this mold. This book is for parents striving to instill a positive work ethic into the fiber of their children’s personalities. This book is for parents whose children act like they are stricken with a heart attack when they have to do some work around the house. It’s for parents whose children have manipulated them to do the work themselves because it’s easier than the battle. This book is for parents who are left frustrated, exhausted, and defeated by the struggle.

I am qualified to write this book because I was that kid who gave my parents a hard time. I couldn’t get away with showing defiance—my dad wouldn’t tolerate a whisper of that—but defiance and resistance lived in my heart. My sweet mom doesn’t remember the time she cried when I was trying to wriggle out of work yet again. “Mary,” she said in exasperation, “you make it so hard for me.” But I remember it now with tears of regret in my eyes.

I am qualified because I know all the tricks to getting out of work or, at least, putting it off. I know the mental gymnastics a lazy kid employs to find ways of avoiding the pain of labor. I know what it is to work hard to get out of work and, in the end, having to do the work anyway. I remember gradually learning to work because my parents didn’t give up. I realized that if I were to respect myself and expect others to respect me, I had to earn that respect by working hard. I finally learned the joys and the rewards of accomplishment and the satisfaction of a job well done.

Since that time, I have been a student, a nurse, a teacher, a wife, a mother, and now a grandmother. I’ve had the opportunity to observe and work with many children and adults. The variety of personalities I’ve seen has been fascinating, and I have learned so much from them. It has been interesting to see their behavior, hear their words, and try to figure out what makes them tick. Of all the subjects I have ever studied, I find human nature the most intriguing.

Yet, despite all these experiences, I feel unqualified to write this book because I have shortcomings and have made plenty of mistakes (though I trust I have learned lessons through them). I know many others much more qualified to pontificate on this subject of work than I am, so I’ve interviewed some of these “expert workers” because they do what they are called to do so well. I hold them in high regard. I eagerly anticipate sharing their wisdom with you in this book, and I would like to thank them.

My dear husband, Joel, is super industrious. I have learned much from him. He also helped me understand the theology of work. My family has been an excellent example of Dutch diligence: my parents, Henry and Lena Kamp, and my siblings, Rich and Betty Buys, Pete and Linda VanBeek, and Henry and Teresa Kamp. My husband’s family also has an excellent work ethic: Mom and Dad Beeke have gone on to be with the Lord, but stories of their lives live on. Joel’s siblings have all been dedicated in their callings: Dave and Jackie Markus, John and Marie Beeke, Jim and Ruth Beeke, and Steve and Joanne Timmer. What a blessing to be surrounded by this legacy of diligence!

My husband and I have taught our children to work, and now they and their spouses, Calvin and Laura Beeke, Esther and James Engelsma, and Isaac and Lydia Epp, are teaching us in different ways.

There are others whose wisdom I have observed or tapped into over the course of many years: Laura Ash, Ralph and Margaret Buffinga, Bree Cornish, Jen DeHaan, Jim and Marie (Marie is now with the Lord) Engelsma, Marguerite Lane, Schel and Terri Paulk, Steve Renkema, Cheryl Snoek, the Julian Turnbull family, and Henry and Jackie VanderVeen.

I have another reason for writing this book. Unemployment is currently low in the United States, but I have heard stories of employers having difficulty finding good workers. One employer told me that individuals will apply for a job just to fulfill the unemployment office’s requirements, without ever intending to actually take the job. Or they will work, but they lack character traits of diligence, honesty, and dedication. I sense trends in our culture in which parents feel they are being cruel to their children if they ask them to work. Then there are the stories of twenty-five- to thirty-year-olds who return to their parents’ home and play video games all day. So I hope to encourage parents—to give you permission if that’s what you need—to require your children to work, and to give you ideas on how to accomplish this so your children are ready to grasp adult responsibilities in society.

The rock-solid foundation of all true wisdom is the Word of God. Proverbs and Ecclesiastes are loaded with rich advice on the subject of work. I write from an American perspective, but these principles are universal. Let’s be praying that God will bless our efforts to instill a strong work ethic in our dear children so they may be equipped to use their talents and follow God’s calling to their vocation, all for His honor and glory.

I have blended my experiences and observations with the advice of others, I’ve researched books, tested them all by Scripture, and condensed them into two sections. After an introduction on the history of work, the first section is “Parental Principles,” that is, Bible-based principles that form the foundation for training our children to work. They are beliefs that need to be firmly anchored in our hearts and minds before we embark on this journey of implanting a work ethic in our children. I explore the foundation and the value of God’s gift of work. The second section is “Practical Principles,” everyday tips and advice to approach the task with greater clarity and reachable goals. They are methods and ideas for instilling a positive and industrious atmosphere in your home while dealing with a child’s resistance. At times, there is overlap between these two sections, but in the main, I have followed these divisions. In the stories I’ve told, some of the names are real, and some are changed.

I hope this will enable you to divide this task into manageable bites. You are busy parents, and sometimes you just need a quick shot in the arm, a bit of encouragement, or a nudge to persevere. I hope this book will convince you that we need to teach our children to work, motivate you to approach the task with energy, and encourage you to stay committed for the long haul. May God give you wisdom, strength, and blessings.

ENDORSEMENTS

“Mary Beeke has given Christian parents a book that offers biblical, wise, clear, and practical counsel. This book helps parents inculcate godly work habits that offer satisfaction in meaningful, God-pleasing labor. I recommend it as a unique aid for the discipleship of children.” — Daniel M. Doriani, professor of theology and vice president, Covenant Theological Seminary

“This book is written by a mother who has seen it all. I doubt you’ve ever read a book with such a gold mine of real-life situations and practical suggestions for teaching your children to work. Mary identifies the objectives and troubleshoots the problems of teaching your children to be faithful workers. You will find that she comes as a fellow struggler in the task, sharing her own mistakes and misconceptions. All her practical advice, however, rests on the firm foundation of the theology of work. She builds her advice from the treasury of the Word of God. Like a good Puritan, she delivers the doctrine and then explains the practices of training your children to work.” — Scott Brown and Deborah Brown, Church and Family Life

“Mary Beeke has written a remarkable book on the privilege and art of raising children. It is theological, practical, insightful, helpful, and a delight to read. As I turned the pages, I felt as though I was reading from a Reformed or Puritan classic on the family that had been re-crafted by the pen of a contemporary writer and made accessible to all. I recommend this work without reservation not only to parents but also to their children. This is a wonderful gift to the family and the church! May it be read far and wide.” — Paul Washer, director, HeartCry Missionary Society

“Teach Them to Work breathes fresh life, honor, and joy into what many consider to be a ‘necessary evil’ that children should be protected from. Filled with foundational truths from God’s Word that flow into practical, everyday strategies, Teach Them to Work is a must-read for Christian parents who desire to instill a godly work ethic in their children that will result in a life of fruitfulness for God’s glory!” — Steve Craig, director, Homeschool Summits



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A COMMENTARY ON REVELATION: VOLUME ONE - Chapters 1-3; VOLUME TWO - Chapters 4 - 11 and VOLUME THREE - Chapters 12-22
James Durham, edited by Chris Coldwell

BRAND NEW PRINTING OF A COMMENTARY ON REVELATION BY JAMES DURHAM IN A THREE-VOLUME SET.

English Puritanism and Scottish Presbyterianism in the seventeenth century had many bright and shining lights. Of these, James Durham (1622–1658), ranks alongside the greatest of his generation, for his theological depth, faithful preaching, and particularly for his moderate spirit at a time when such was in scarce supply. While he could have been a professor of theology in any university, Durham instead spent a brief ten year ministry preaching and lecturing for the most part in the Inner-Kirk of Glasgow Cathedral. It was thought that he poured so much of himself into his studies for sermons and lectures that it brought about his early death at the age of thirty-six. His works were often reprinted and left an impression that lasted for centuries. Recently, all of his sermons in two volumes and his lectures on the Book of Job and on the Ten Commandments have been published in new critical editions. Continuing with his lectures, the publishers are pleased to offer now a new critical edition of James Durham’s largest book, which, while it is his more theologically intense work, retains the same practical Uses and Applications of his sermons and other lectures.

“This commentary on Revelation provides what was, as Principal John MacLeod said, ‘in past days, the accepted Protestant view of that book.’ While James Durham’s historicist reading of Revelation is no longer the standard view, that should not deter readers, for, as Spurgeon said, ‘it would not be easy to find a more sensible and instructive work than this old-fashioned exposition. We cannot accept its interpretations of the mysteries, but the mystery of the gospel fills it with sweet savor.’ The finest treasure in this commentary is not, however, Durham’s exegetical work (helpful though this is!). Contained in his commentary are independent treatises which are the purest of theological gold. These extended essays present Reformed thought at its best. As Richard A. Muller has said, this work ‘offers significant access to seventeenth-century Reformed and Presbyterian thought ... Durham’s work illustrates the relationship of Scripture with doctrine and piety and dogmatics.’ ” — Donald John MacLean, author of James Durham (1622–1658): And the Gospel Offer in its Seventeenth-Century Context

VOLUME ONE. Lectures on Chapters 1–3. This first of three projected volumes comprises a third of the lectures and fully half of the theological essays. The text covers chapter one in nine lectures (the most on any chapter) and the letters to the seven churches in Asia. The theological lectures contained cover such subjects as the doctrine of the Trinity, a call to the ministry and qualifications for the ministry, church government and church discipline, repentance, the difference in common and saving grace, and preaching and application in preaching. The text has been collated with a 1653 manuscript and an appendix contains texts and full lectures that are significantly different than the published edition of 1658. A new biography will appear in volume two. Volume three will contain a bibliographical essay covering Durham’s works and recent manuscript discoveries, as well as the indices, including an index of errata of prior editions.

This first of the three volumes comprises a third of the lectures and fully half of the theological essays. The text covers chapter one in nine lectures (the most on any chapter) and the letters to the seven churches in Asia. The theological lectures contained cover such subjects as the doctrine of the Trinity, a call to the ministry and qualifications for the ministry, church government and church discipline, repentance, the difference in common and saving grace, and preaching and application in preaching. The text has been collated with a 1653 manuscript and an appendix contains texts and full lectures that are significantly different than the published edition of 1658.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

To the Judicious & Christian Reader by John Carstairs

To the Reader by Robert Baillie

A Brief View of the Series of the Whole Book of the Revelation



CHAPTER ONE

Lecture 1: Revelation 1:1–4

Excursus 1: Concerning the Holy Trinity and Object of Worship

Lecture 2: Revelation 1:4–6

Lecture 3: Revelation 1:7–9

Lecture 4: Revelation 1:10

Lecture 5: Revelation 1:10–11

Lecture 6: Revelation 1:12–15

Lecture 7: Revelation 1:15–16

Lecture 8: Revelation 1:17–18

Lecture 9: Revelation 1:19–20

Excursus 2: Concerning a Calling to the Ministry, and clearness therein

Excursus 3: Concerning Writing

Excursus 4: Of Reading, and Hearing



CHAPTER TWO

Lecture 1: Revelation 2:1–3

Lecture 2: Revelation 2:4–5

Lecture 3: Revelation 2:6–7

Excursus 5: Concerning Church-government and Discipline, in General

Excursus 6: Concerning a Minister’s Relation to a Particular Congregation

Excursus 7: Concerning the Nature and Difference of Saving and Common Grace

Lecture 4: Revelation 2:8–11

Excursus 8: Concerning the Influence that the Devil has on Some Wicked Men’s Actions, and How He Carries on the Same

Lecture 5: Revelation 2:12–17

Lecture 6: Revelation 2:18–29



CHAPTER THREE

Lecture 1: Revelation 3:1–6

Lecture 2: Revelation 3:7–13

Excursus 9: Concerning Ministerial Qualifications

Lecture 3: Revelation 3:14–22

Excursus 10: Concerning the Identity of Angel, Bishop, and Presbyter

Excursus 11: Concerning the Way of Covenanting with God, and of a Sinner’s Obtaining Justification before Him

Excursus 12: Concerning Repentance

Excursus 13: Some General Observations Concerning Preaching, and Especially Application



Endorsements:

“This commentary on Revelation provides what was, as Principal John MacLeod said, ‘in past days, the accepted Protestant view of that book.’ While James Durham’s historicist reading of Revelation is no longer the standard view, that should not deter readers, for, as Spurgeon said, ‘it would not be easy to find a more sensible and instructive work than this old-fashioned exposition. We cannot accept its interpretations of the mysteries, but the mystery of the gospel fills it with sweet savour.’ The finest treasure in this commentary is not, however, Durham’s exegetical work (helpful though this is!). Contained in his commentary are independent treatises which are the purest of theological gold. These extended essays present Reformed thought at its best. As Richard A. Muller has said, this work “offers significant access to seventeenth-century Reformed and Presbyterian thought ... Durham’s work illustrates the relationship of Scripture with doctrine and piety and dogmatics.” —Donald John MacLean, author of James Durham (1622–1658): And the Gospel Offer in its Seventeenth-Century Context.

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VOLUME TWO. Lectures on Chapters 4 - 11

Volume 2, Lectures on Chapters 4–11 is the second of three projected volumes. The theological digressions interspersed throughout cover such subjects as the nature and extent of the merit of Christ’s death, Mede’s Synchronisms, Christ’s Intercession, the idolatry of the Church of Rome, Prophesying, the Waldenses, and the founding of true churches by reformation out of corrupt churches. The text has been collated with a 1653 manuscript which in places is significantly different from the published edition of 1658. A new biography will appear in volume 3. Volume 3 will also contain a bibliographical essay covering Durham’s works and manuscripts, as well as the indices, including an index of errata of prior editions.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Editor's Preface



CHAPTER FOUR

Lecture 1: Revelation 4:1–3

Lecture 2: Revelation 4:4–8

Lecture 3: Revelation 4:8-11



CHAPTER FIVE

Lecture 1: Revelation 5:1-7

Lecture 2: Revelation 5:8-14

Excursus 14: Concerning the Nature of Christ's Death or if it be Properly a Satisfaction

Excursus 15: Concerning the Extent of the Merit of Christ's Death, or if it may be Accounted a Satisfaction for All Men



CHAPTER SIX

Lecture 1: Revelation 6:1

Excursus 16: Concerning Learned Mede's Synchronism, or a particular consideration of the same

Lecture 2: Revelation 6:1-2

Lecture 3: Revelation 6:3-4

Lecture 4: Revelation 6:5-6

Lecture 5: Revelation 6:7-8

Lecture 6: Revelation 6:9

Lecture 7: Revelation 6:10-11

Lecture 8: Revelation 6:12-17



CHAPTER SEVEN

Lecture 1: Revelation 7:1

Lecture 2: Revelation 7:2-3

Lecture 3: Revelation 7:4-8

Lecture 4: Revelation 7:9-10

Lecture 5: Revelation 7:11-14

Lecture 6: Revelation 7:14-17



CHAPTER EIGHT

Lecture 1: Revelation 8:1–4

Excursus 17 Concerning Christ's Intercession or a particular consideration of the same

Lecture 2: Revelation 8:5-7

Lecture 3: Revelation 8:8-9

Lecture 4: Revelation 8:10–11

Lecture 5: Revelation 8:12–13



CHAPTER NINE

Lecture 1: Revelation 9:1–11

Excursus 18: Concerning the Comfortless Grounds that Popery Lays Down for Comforting Poor Afflicted Consciences

Lecture 2: Revelation 9:12-21

Excursus 19: Concerning the Idolatry of the Church of Rome



CHAPTER TEN

Lecture on Revelation 10:1-22

Excursus 20: Concerning Prophesying

Excursus 21: Concerning a Minister's Particular Message to a Particular Auditory, and if it may be again and again insisted on and repeated



CHAPTER 11

Lecture 1: Revelation 11:1-2

Lecture 2: Revelation 11:3-6

Lecture 3: Revelation 11:7-10

Lecture 4: Revelation 11:11-14

Excursus 22: Concerning the Waldenses

Lecture 5: Revelation 11:15-19

Excursus 23: Concerning the Constituting of True Churches by Reformation out of such as have been corrupt



APPENDIX: Manuscript Texts

VOLUME ONE: Corrigenda



VOLUME THREE. Lectures on Chapters 12 - 22

Volume 3, Lectures on Chapters 12–22 completes this new edition of James’s Durham’s Commentary upon the Book of the Revelation in three volumes. In addition to presenting the remaining forty-one lectures covering chapters 12–22, this volume also contains the final two theological excursuses: Excursus 23, “Concerning the Unity of the Catholic Visible Church” after chapter 12, lecture 3; and Excursus 24 “Concerning the Difficulty of Salvation under Popery” after chapter 14, lecture 3. This final volume opens with a 64-page biography of James Durham containing much information that is new. The appendix contains a 60-page bibliography that details all Durham’s known works and manuscripts, and from known dates a chronological catalog presents a hypothetical timeline of Durham’s six years of preaching and lecturing in Glasgow. The volume closes with indexing for all three volumes.

TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR VOLUME THREE

Editor's Preface

James Durham: A New Biography



CHAPTER TWELVE

Lecture 1: Revelation 12:1-6

Lecture 2: Revelation 12:7-12

Lecture 3: Revelation 12:13-17

Excursus 24: Concerning the Unity of the Catholic Visible Church



CHAPTER THIRTEEN

Lecture 1: Revelation 13:1-3

Lecture 2: Revelation 13:4-8

Lecture 3: Revelation 13:9-11

Lecture 4: Revelation 13:12-17

Lecture 5: Revelation 13:18



CHAPTER FOURTEEN

Lecture 1: Revelation 14:1-5

Lecture 2: Revelation 14:6-7

Lecture 3: Revelation 14:8-11

Excursus 25: Concerning the Difficulty of Salvation Under Popery

Lecture 4: Revelation 14:12-20



CHAPTER FIFTEEN

Lecture 1: Revelation 15:1-4

Lecture 2: Revelation 15:5-8



CHAPTER SIXTEEN

Lecture 1: Revelation 16:1-2

Lecture 2: Revelation 16:3-7

Lecture 3: Revelation 16:8-11

Lecture 4: Revelation 16:12

Lecture 5: Revelation 16:13-16

Lecture 6: Revelation 16:17-21



CHAPTER SEVENTEEN

Lecture 1: Revelation 17:1-2

Lecture 2: Revelation 17:3-6

Lecture 3: Revelation 17:6-8

Lecture 4: Revelation 17:9-11

Lecture 5: Revelation 17:12-14

Lecture 6: Revelation 17:15-18



CHAPTER EIGHTEEN

Lecture 1: Revelation 18:1-8

Lecture 2: Revelation 18:9-24



CHAPTER NINETEEN

Lecture 1: Revelation 19:1-7

Lecture 2: Revelation 19:8-10

Lecture 3: Revelation 19:11-21



CHAPTER TWENTY

Lecture 1: Revelation 20:1

Lecture 2: Revelation 20:1

Lecture 3: Revelation 20:1

Lecture 4: Revelation 20:1-3

Lecture 5: Revelation 20:4-6

Lecture 6: Revelation 20:7-10

Lecture 7: Revelation 20:11-15



CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE

Lecture 1: Revelation 21:1

Lecture 2: Revelation 21:2-8

Lecture 3: Revelation 21:9-27



CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO

Lecture 1: Revelation 22:1-5

Lecture 2: Revelation 22:6-12

Lecture 3: Revelation 22:13-21

APPENDICES AND INDICES

Sermons and Lectures of James Durham, A Chronological Catalog, 1647-1658

A James Durham Bibliography

Author Index

Scripture Index

Subject Index

2000 Edition Errata



John Owen called James Durham, "one of good learning, sound judgement, and every way 'a workman that needeth not to be ashamed.'" To read Durham on Revelation is to find proof of this. His commentary provides what was, as Principal John MacLeod said, "in past days, the accepted Protestant view of that book". While Durham's historicist reading of Revelation is no longer the standard view, that should not deter readers, for, as Spurgeon said, “it would not be easy to find a more sensible and instructive work than this old-fashioned exposition. We cannot accept its interpretations of the mysteries, but the mystery of the gospel fills it with sweet savour.” The finest treasure in this commentary is not, however, Durham's exegetical work (helpful though this is!). Contained in his commentary are independent treatises which are the purest of theological gold. Make what you will of Durham's interpretation of Revelation, but extended essays on the Trinity, the call to the ministry, the nature of justification, and so on present Reformed thought at its best. As Richard A. Muller has said, this work “offers significant access to seventeenth-century Reformed and Presbyterian thought ... Durham’s work illustrates the relationship of Scripture with doctrine and piety and dogmatics.” Taken all in all, readers of this work will surely ultimately agree with Durham's contemporary Robert Blair, who said of this work, "Many Writers have done worthily, but thou excellest them all.”

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Thomas Boston (1676–1732)

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“It has been said of Thomas Boston that he did more ‘to fan the flame of true piety in Scotland than that of any other single minister in his generation.’ A major part of that fanning came through his biblical, judicious, doctrinal, experiential, and practical writings. In his sermonic exposition of the Westminster Shorter Catechism, Boston is at his best. In these sermons, Boston fearlessly preaches the depths of man’s depravity, the gracious sovereignty of God, the full responsibility of man, and the unconditional offer of grace. This classic richly deserves a reprinting—highly recommended!” --Dr. Joel R. Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan

“In the galaxy of the Scottish church—Ecclesia Scotticana—few if any stars shine more brightly than that of Thomas Boston, pastor and theologian par excellence. Indeed, in an era of celebrity pastors, when numbers of followers or subscribers to social media channels or size of congregation all too easily serve as the false measure of a man’s ministry and the model to imitate, Thomas Boston is like a spiritual polestar to guide us by a better way to a better destiny. The Complete Works of Thomas Boston are a spiritual treasure trove waiting to be opened. Here too, thankfully, younger ministers of the gospel can learn what authentic Christian ministry looks like, feels like, and sounds like. I, for one, cannot adequately express my gratitude for Boston’s Works or my appreciation of the vision and commitment of the publishers who have made it possible for us to benefit once more from his ministry.” — Sinclair B. Ferguson

“If we may describe anyone as a pastor-theologian, Thomas Boston surely fits the definition in an eminent way. He made a mature and clear covenant theology of grace warm, personal, and practical in his many sermons. Overcoming natural diffidence, he gave clear and unswerving leadership to those in the church who were defending grace and the gospel in all their freeness. In Boston’s sermons Christ is constantly exalted and commended in His fullness and sufficiency. The reprinting of these volumes would do inestimable service if, through the Lord’s blessing, they were to assist in raising up heart-taught, humble pastor-theologians in our generation.” — Matthew Vogan, general manager of Reformation Scotland

THOMAS BOSTON (1676-1732) was born at Duns. His father, John Boston, and his mother, Alison Trotter, were both Covenanters. He was educated at Edinburgh, and licensed in 1697 by the presbytery of Chirnside. In 1699 he became minister of the small parish of Simprin, where there were only 90 examinable persons.

In 1704 he found, while visiting a member of his flock, a book brought into Scotland by a commonwealth soldier. This was the famous Marrow of Modern Divinity, by Edward Fisher, a compendium of the opinions of leading Reformation divines on the doctrine of grace and the offer of the Gospel, which set off the Marrow Controversy. Its object was to demonstrate the unconditional freeness of the Gospel. It cleared away such conditions as repentance, or some degree of outward or inward reformation, and argued that where Christ is heartily received, full repentance and a new life follow. On Boston's recommendation, James Hog of Carnock reprinted The Marrow in 1718; and Boston also published an edition with notes of his own. The book, being attacked from the standpoint of high Calvinism, became the standard of a far-reaching movement in Scottish Presbyterians.

The Marrow men were marked by the zeal of their service and the effect of their preaching. As they remained Calvinists they could not preach a universal atonement; rather they were particular redemptionists. In 1707 Boston was transferred to Ettrick, Scotland. He distinguished himself by being the only member of the assembly who entered a protest against what he deemed the inadequate sentence passed on John Simson, professor of divinity at Glasgow, who was accused of heterodox teaching on the Incarnation.

Boston, if unduly introspective, was a man of singular piety and amiability. His autobiography is an interesting record of Scottish life, full of sincerity and tenderness, and not devoid of humorous touches, intentional and otherwise.

His books, The Fourfold State, The Crook in the Lot, and his Body of Divinity and Miscellanies, had a powerful influence over the Scottish peasantry. His Memoirs were published in 1776. An edition of his works in 12 volumes appeared in 1849.



TABLE OF CONTENTS

Volume 1 - Commentary on the Shorter Catechism (volume one)

Volume 2 - Commentary on the Shorter Catechism (volume two)

Volume 3 - Sermons, Chiefly on Communion Occasions, The Crook in the Lot

Volume 4 - Sermons on Various Practical Subjects

Volume 5 - The Art of Man-Fishing, The Distinguishing Characteristics of True Believers, The State and Character of True Believers

Volume 6 - Miscellaneous Questions, Miscellaneous Tracts, Paraphrase on the Epistle to the Galatians, Practical Discourses

Volume 7 - A Brief Explication of the First Part of the Assembly's Shorter Catechism, The Marrow of Modern Divinity (On the Covenants, the Gospel and the Law), Everlasting Espousals, The Mystery of Christ in the Form of a Servant, The Peculiar Mercy and Business of Life Opened Up and Applied, The Evil and Danger of Schism (see Clarkson's Plain Reasons for a refutation), The Necessity and Foundations of a Throne of Grace for the Behoof of Poor Sinners, The Evidences and Causes of the Decay of Religion in the Soul Discovered (and Its Cure)

Volume 8 - Human Nature in Its Fourfold State, A View of the Covenant of Grace from the Sacred Records

Volume 9 - Sermons on Various Practical Subjects

Volume 10 - Sermons on Various Practical Subjects, Sermons on the Name and Attributes of Christ, The Christian Life Delineated in Several Practical Discourses

Volume 11 - Discourses on Prayer, A View of the Covenant of Works from the Sacred Records, A Memorial Concerning Personal and Family Fasting and Humiliation,

Volume 12 - The Author's Address to His Children, Memoirs



This is an excellent set of books to read, particularly for ministers of the gospel. Boston's sermons are models of sound exegesis with experiential piety and admonition. We trust that Boston's writings will cause many to agree with John Duncan, who wrote, "Thomas Boston was a common place genius-not a common place man but a common place genius." Or with another writer who said that Boston did more "to fan the flame of true piety in Scotland than that of any other single minister in his generation."

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THE GENIUS OF PURITANISM
Peter Lewis

"Lewis provides an excellent foretaste of the rich meal that readers of the works of the Puritans can enjoy. His arrangement of the matter; the brief biographical touches, the judicious selections threaded into a continuing theme, etc. is brilliant." - Dr. D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones

"Peter Lewis is Britain's greatest champion of solid, Biblical, Reformed and Evangelical Christianity - a very worthy successor of his fellow Welshman and friend, Dr. D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones. This great work of Lewis on the Puritans has been out of print for too long and it is more than exciting to see it back on the shelves again. Every Reformed pastor ought to have this (not to mention his entire elder board, congregation and more besides) and it is worth giving to non-Reformed friends too because they will learn to appreciate the Puritans in a whole new way. Sell your shirt - buy 20 copies of this book for your pastor and for all your friends." - Christopher Catherwood, author of CHRISTIANS, MUSLIMS AND ISLAMIC RAGE.

"This is probably the best introduction to Puritanism you will find. Originally published by Moody Press and now by Soli Deo Gloria, this is a marvelous introduction to the Puritans and their writings and pastoral work. Lewis deals with the Puritans as counselors, pastors, theologians, and in private. Highly recommended." - Pastor Fred Zaspel

"Peter Lewis' small paperback on The Genius of Puritanism is beautifully written. This work focuses on the preaching of the Puritans with its application to the people in the pew. Not only a great historical resource, but a practical guide for the way many of us believe pastoral ministry should still be done. Also includes extensive quotations from the Puritans themselves. One of Lewis' stated goals is to encourage the actual reading of the Puritans' works." - Pastor Steve Weaver

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THE FAMILY AT CHURCH
Listening to Sermons and Attending Prayer Meetings
Joel R. Beeke

This book contains practical guidance on tow important areas of family life. First, it explains how we should prepare our families for public worship, how we should receive the preached Word, and how we should put that Word into practice. Second, it addresses the subject of prayer meeting, showing the scriptural and historical warrant for them, explaining their purposes, and detailing how to implement them.

"In 'The Family at Church' Dr. Beeke has given us valuable and judicious advice about listening to preaching and the need for corporate prayer. We have come to expect a certain experimental quality from the writings of Joel Beeke, a quality that never shirks the theological and exegetical basis upon which it is based. This book is more of the same: rich in pastoral advice, timely in biblical focus, and warm in fervent exhortation." - Dr. Derek W.H. Thomas


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PROFILES IN REFORMED SPIRITUALITY: The Piety of Edwards, Rutherford, Calvin, M'Cheyne, Goodwin. Watts, Brainerd, Flavel and more
Series Editors - Joel Beeke and Michael Haykin

SERIES DESCRIPTION

Seeking, then, both to honor the past and yet not idolize it, we are issuing these books in the series Profiles in Reformed Spirituality. The design is to introduce the spirituality and piety of the Reformed Profiles in Reformed Spirituality tradition by presenting descriptions of the lives of notable Christians with select passages from their works. This combination of biographical sketches and collected portions from primary sources gives a taste of the subjects’ contributions to our spiritual heritage and some direction as to how the reader can find further edification through their works. It is the hope of the publishers that this series will provide riches for those areas where we are poor and light of day where we are stumbling in the deepening twilight.



(1) A SWEET FLAME: Piety in the Letters of Jonathan Edwards by Michael Haykin

'A Sweet Flame' introduces readers to the piety of Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758). Dr. Haykin's biographical sketch of Edwards captures the importance the New England minister placed on Scripture, family piety, and the church's reliance upon God. The remainder of the book presents 26 selections from various letters written by Edwards, two written by family members at his death, and an appendix drawing upon Edwards's last will and the inventor of his estate. "In this collection of letters Michael Haykin offers you a behind-the-scenes look into the life of Jonathan Edwards. As you look, you will see him dealing with sick children, trying to make sense out of the conflict with his Northampton congregation, and reveling in the serendipities of friendship. Read these letters and you will find Edwards becoming your own 'most obliging and affectionate friend in the labors of the gospel.' " - Stephen J. Nichols



(2) THE KING IN HIS BEAUTY: The Piety of Samuel Rutherford by Matthew Vogan

“The King in His Beauty” introduces readers to the life and writings of Samuel Rutherford (1600–1661). Matthew Vogan’s biographical introduction traces the significant events of this Scottish theologian’s life and guides readers through his writings, focusing on his distinctive insight into Christian experience. In forty-three excerpts drawn from Rutherford’s letters, major treatises, catechism, and sermons, readers will discover the depth of Rutherford’s compassion, piety, and theological wisdom, all rooted in his unwavering love for Christ.



(3) THE SOUL OF LIFE: The Piety of John Calvin by Joel Beeke

John Calvin is the most notable figure from the Reformed tradition. Unfortunately, he is often characterized as a stern and cerebral individual who had little concern for practical matters. However, Calvin was actually influential in promoting a profound sense of piety among early Protestantism. In "The Soul of Life", Joel R. Beeke presents the life and ministry of Calvin with a special emphasis on Calvin's efforts for cultivating healthy spirituality among the churches. The selections from Calvin's own work will give readers a firsthand look at Calvin's emphasis on godliness, and by God's grace, will be a means for spurring on greater godliness in our day.

"Few men today understand such a multi-dimensional life program as well as Dr. Joel Beeke, whose own ministry echoes Calvin's in many ways. He is the ideal guide to introduce us to Calvin. And 'The Soul of Life' is an ideal guidebook. Read on, and you will want to read more." - Sinclair Ferguson



(4) LOVE TO CHRIST: The Piety of Robert Murray M'Cheyne by Jordan Stone

Love to Christ introduces readers to one of the most beloved Scottish pastors of the nineteenth century, Robert Murray M‘Cheyne (1813–1843).

Following a biographical sketch that acquaints us with the life and ministry of M‘Cheyne, Jordon Stone presents thirty-eight excerpts from M‘Cheyne’s writings that walk us through the nature, foundation, means, rewards, and ministry of holiness.

M‘Cheyne’s life and ministry was marked by a pursuit of holiness. Come learn more about this faithful preacher and join him on this most important cause.



(5) A HABITUAL SIGHT OF HIM: The Christ-Centered Piety of Thomas Goodwin by Joel Beeke & Mark Jones

Thomas Goodwin (1600–1680) was a faithful pastor, Westminster divine, advisor to Oliver Cromwell, and president of Magdalen College, Oxford. In this book, Joel R. Beeke and Mark Jones acquaint the reader with Goodwin through an informative biographical introduction. The remainder of the book, 35 selections from across the works of Goodwin, displays Goodwin’s constant attention to Christ in his various theological engagements. You will learn much about the life and works of this influential Puritan, and perhaps, be strengthened with a habitual sight of Christ.

“Christology lay at the very heart of the best of Reformed Orthodox theology and practice. In this short book the reader is not only introduced to a brilliant Puritan theologian but also to the very center of his vital Christian piety. I hope this book introduces the writings of Goodwin to a new generation.” - Carl Trueman



(6) HOLINESS AND HAPPINESS: The Piety of Isaac Watts by Britt Stokes

Holiness and Happiness acquaints readers to the life and writings of Isaac Watts (1674–1748). Opening the book with an informative biographical introduction, Britt Stokes reveals how Watts was more than just an accomplished hymn writer—he was a dedicated pastor-scholar pursuing sincere Christian devotion among the people of God. Stokes then presents thirty-four selections from across Watts’s writings so that readers can benefit firsthand from Watts’s teaching on holiness and happiness as the nature of piety, how he grounds this in key Christian doctrines, and the means he says are at our disposal to cultivate further love for God.

“Isaac Watts is one of the most influential Christians of all-time because his hymns are among the most beloved songs of the church’s repertoire. In this edited volume, Holiness and Happiness, W. Britt Stokes shows us Watts beyond his hymn-writing and introduces us to an edifying approach to Christian piety.” — Donald S. Whitney, professor of biblical spirituality and associate dean, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY



(7) SWEETLY SET ON GOD: The Piety of David Brainerd by Dustin Benge

“Sweetly Set on God” introduces readers to the life and journal writings of David Brainerd (1718–1747), best remembered for his missionary work among the American Indians. Dustin Benge begins by presenting the events of Brainerd’s short life and the intense personal spiritual piety that undergirded his pioneering missionary work. Then, in fifty-one excerpts drawn from Brainerd’s journal, readers will discover his evangelical humiliation, his understanding that God had altered his sinful human nature, his sensitivity to sin, and his holiness of life. Read this book and come to view Brainerd as Jonathan Edwards, his biographer, did: as “a remarkable instance of true and eminent Christian piety in heart and practice.”

“One man influenced Jonathan Edwards, John and Charles Wesley, and William Carey, as well as countless others. That man was David Brainerd. He was a missionary. He famously got kicked out of Yale for telling one of his professors a chair has more of the Spirit of God than the professor did. And he never made it to his thirtieth birthday. What drew these stalwarts to Brainerd? That’s easy—his piety. Beware of this book and the piety of David Brainerd. It is contagious.” — Stephen J. Nichols, President of Reformation Bible College and Chief Academic Officer of Ligonier Ministries



(8) AN HONEST, WELL-EXPERIENCED HEART: The Piety of John Flavel by Adam Embry

“An Honest, Well-Experienced Heart” introduces us to the life and writings of Puritan preacher and author John Flavel (1627–1691).

In his brief, introductory biography, Adam Embry discusses Flavel’s background, ministry, and theology of keeping the heart, which, for Flavel, “is the great business of a Christian’s life.” Centuries ago, Flavel wrote, “Above all other studies in the world, study your own hearts.”

Embry guides us through forty-two short passages from Flavel’s writings that acquaint us with this dedicated Puritan minister’s piety and help us see the importance of this great business of keeping and managing our hearts.

“John Flavel blended skillfully a robust Reformed theology with a warm-hearted Puritan piety. This made his writings both profound and simple. I pray that Adam Embry’s primer on Flavel’s work will promote a new generation of thoughtful readers intent on loving Christ more.” — Ryan McGraw, pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church in Conway, South Carolina



(9) THE WHOLESOME DOCTRINE OF THE GOSPEL: Faith and Love in the Writings of William Perkins by Andrew Ballitch & Stephen Yuille

“The Wholesome Doctrine of the Gospel” familiarizes readers with one of England’s most influential theologians, William Perkins. In the opening biographical sketch, Andrew S. Ballitch and J. Stephen Yuille give an overview of Pekins’s life, theology, and piety. Then, in thirty-two excerpts, readers learn about the relationship between faith and love from Perkins himself as he explains the foundational “grounds of doctrine to be believed” and “grounds of doctrine to be practiced.” Rather than treating theology as a subject for mere academic debate, Perkins calls for true Christian devotion that moves beyond intellectual assent to heartfelt dedication to Christ.

“In The Wholesome Doctrine of the Gospel, Andrew Ballitch and Stephen Yuille have given us a splendid combination of a mini biography of the great William Perkins followed by a series of expertly selected passages from his pen which instruct and delight as well as help us to appreciate and love the message he preached. Here is a little book to be read slowly, enjoyed frequently, and treasured permanently.” - Sinclair B. Ferguson, teaching fellow for Ligonier Ministries and chancellor's professor of Systematic theology at Reformed Theological Seminary



(10) THE SUM AND SUBSTANCE OF THE GOSPEL: The Christ-Centered Piety of Charles Haddon Spurgeon by Nathan Finn & Aaron Lumpkin

“The Sum and Substance of the Gospel” introduces readers to the life and writings of one of the greatest preachers of the modern era, Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834–1892).

Nathan A. Finn and Aaron Lumpkin’s introduction traces the life and ministry of this great London pastor, focusing on Spurgeon’s commitment to the gospel and the Lord Jesus Christ. Then, in forty-nine selections from Spurgeon’s sermons, writings, and correspondence, readers can see for themselves the way Spurgeon reveled in the glories of Jesus Christ, His saving work, and its effects upon the believer.

“Personal piety seems to be on the wane in twenty-first-century evangelicalism. Thus, I was delighted to see “The Sum and Substance of the Gospel”: The Christ-Centered Piety of Charles Haddon Spurgeon produced by Nathan A. Finn and Aaron Lumpkin. Finn and Lumpkin skillfully bring Spurgeon’s life and ministry to bear, especially his sermons, on the Christian life and personal sanctification. Every reader will be challenged in his or her walk with Christ and will gain an even deeper appreciation for Charles Spurgeon.” — Jason K. Allen, president, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Kansas City



(11) DEVOTED TO THE SERVICE OF THE TEMPLE: Piety, Persecution, and Ministry in the Writings of Hercules Collins by Michael Haykin & Steve Weaver

While largely forgotten in modern times, Hercules Collins (1646/1702) was highly influential among the late 17th and early 18th century Calvinistic Baptists of London. Through a biographical sketch and 35 sample selections collected from Collin's writings, Michael A.G. Haykin and Steve Weaver introduce us to the vibrant spirituality of this colossal figure.

"Hercules Collins is one of the great figures from our Bapitst heritage - a heritage who suffered much for the cause of Christ and left a great legacy for generations that followed. There is something especially compelling about the witness of a man who was oppressed and imprisoned for his faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. The witness of Hercules Collins as pastor, prisoner, and preacher is worthy of the closest attention in our own times. We are indebted to Michael Haykin and Steve Weaver for bringing Hercules Collins to life for a new generation." - R. Albert Mohler, Jr.



(12) THE FOUNDATION OF COMMUNION WITH GOD: The Trinitarian Piety of John Owen by Ryan McGraw

“The Foundation of Communion with God” introduces readers to the Trinitarian piety of John Owen (1616–1683). Ryan McGraw’s introduction to Owen sketches the major events of this important theologian’s life and shows how his circumstances shaped his thought on the themes of the Trinity and public worship. The second part of the book presents forty-one brief selections from Owen’s writings that trace his thoughts on knowing God as triune, on Scripture and worship, on heavenly-mindedness, and on covenant and the church. Appendixes provide readers with a chronological list of Owen’s writings and a guide to them for those who wish to delve deeper into this great theologian’s thoughts.

“If the very sight of a single six-hundred-page volume of John Owen's Works is daunting or produces a sense of (false) guilt because page-long paragraphs discourage you, then here is the book for you— ‘bite-size’ Owen without being ‘Owen-lite.’ Dr Ryan McGraw proves to be one of the best kinds of experts (he is one on John Owen): he shows us the heart of the matter. In the case of these pages that means both edification and pleasure rolled into one.” — Sinclair B. Ferguson, author of John Owen on the Christian Life



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SAVED BY GRACE: The Holy Spirit's Work in Calling and Regeneration
Herman Bavinck, translated by Nelson Kloosterman

In the late nineteenth century, two distinct reform movements coming out of the Dutch State Reformed Church (the Afscheiding of 1834 and the Doleantie of 1886) merged to form The Reformed Churches of the Netherlands (De Geereformeerde Kerken in Nederland). While both groups had much in common, there remained fundamental points of disagreement, which erupted into controversies over such doctrines as immediate regeneration and presumptive regeneration.

In Saved by Grace, Herman Bavinck discusses God's gracious work in bringing fallen sinners to new life and salvation. He gives a careful historical analysis that shows how Reformed theologians have wrestled to understand and express the Holy Spirit's work in calling and regeneration since the seventeenth century. Bavinck also brings exegetical precision and theological clarity to the discussion, carefully avoiding the errors of undervaluing and overvaluing the use of means in work of salvation. This book, therefore, takes up questions with which every new generation of Reformed writers must grapple.

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LIVING FOR GOD'S GLORY
An Introduction to Calvinism
Joel R. Beeke with Michael Haykin, Sinclair Ferguson, Derek Thomas and others

In this introduction to the doctrinal system known as Calvinism, Joel Beeke, with contributions from Sinclair Ferguson, Michael Haykin, Derek Thomas, Ray Pennings, and others, displays the biblical, God-centered, winsome, comprehensive, and practical nature of Calvinism.

In this comprehensive survey of Reformed Christianity, Dr. Beeke and eight fellow contributors offer twenty-eight chapters that trace the history of Calvinism; explore its key doctrinal tenets, such as the so-called five points of Calvinisms and the solas of the Protestant Reformation; reveal how Calvinists have sought to live in devotion to God; and survey Calvinism's influence in the church and in the world at large. In the end, the book asserts that the overriding goal of Calvinism is the glory of God. Saturated with Scripture citations and sprinkled with quotations from wise giants of church history, this book presents Calvinism in a winsome and wondrous fashion.

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"It was a joy to read this excellent and useful book. It presents us with the basics of the history of Calvinism and confessionalism, as well as the mainstream Calvinistic teaching on salvation, piety, growth, the church, preaching, evangelism, marriage, family, work, politics, ethics, doxology, and more." - J. Ligon Duncan III

"There seems to be a popular misconception afoot that Calvinism is an impressive intellectual structure, but that Reformed people must find resources elsewhere for practical piety. At the heart of Joel Beeke's ministry has been a burden to show the opposite conclusion, the book is written in a warm, pastoral, and engaging way." - Michael Horton


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BIBLE DOCTRINE FOR OLDER CHILDREN
Books A & B
James Beeke

Description: Bible Doctrine for Older Children is a two-volume series consisting of twenty chapters which contain simple explanations of all major biblical doctrines. Book A contains chapters 1-10 and Book B chapters 11-20. The explanations were written for children eleven years of age and older. This series contains more than 150 stories and illustrations to help explain the doctrinal concepts being taught.

These books were written for home, personal, or family reading; school Bible doctrine teaching; or church catechetical instruction.

Book A

Chapters

1. Introduction, God's Revelation, The Bible

2. God's Names, God's Attributes, The Trinity

3. God's Decree, Predestination

4. God's Creation, Angels

5. God's Providence

6. The Creation of Man, The Image of God, Man's Soul and Body, The Covenant of Works

7. The Fall of Man, Sin, Death

8. The Covenant of Grace

9. The Mediator, The Natures of Jesus Christ, The Names of Jesus Christ

10. The Offices of Jesus Christ, The States of Jesus Christ

Book B

Chapters

11. Doctrinal Standards, Creeds, The Five Points of Calvinism

12. Calling, Regeneration, Conversion

13. Faith, Types of Faith

14. Justification, Sanctification

15. Prayer

16. The Church, The Church Offices, Church Government, Church Discipline

17. The Means of Grace, God's Word, God's Law and Gospel

18. God's Sacraments, Holy Baptism

19. The Lord's Supper

20. The Soul After Death, ChristÆs Second Coming, The Resurrection of the Dead, The Final Judgment, Eternity

James Beeke holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education and a Master's in Educational Administration from Western Michigan University. He served as Inspector and Director of Independent Schools for the Ministry of Education in British Columbia, Canada. Currently he is consultant and superintendent of schools in China. He has authored seven books on Reformed doctrine for children and young people.


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BIBLE DOCTRINE FOR YOUNGER CHILDREN
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James Beeke

Bible Doctrine for Younger Children is a two-volume series consisting of twenty chapters which contain simple explanations of all major biblical doctrines. Book A contains chapters 1-10 and Book B chapters 11-20. The explanations were written for children nine years of age and older. This series contains more than 150 stories and illustrations to help explain the doctrinal concepts being taught.

These books were written for home, personal, or family reading; school Bible doctrine teaching; or church catechetical instruction.

Book A

Chapters

1. Bible Doctrine, God Reveals Himself, The Bible

2. One God, God's Attributes, The Trinity, God's Decrees

3. God's Creation, God's Providence

4. Creation of Man, The Covenant of Works

5. The Fall of Man, Sin, Death

6. God's Law, The First Table of God's Moral Law

7. The Second Table of God's Moral Law

8. The Covenant of Grace

9. The Mediator, The Two Natures of Jesus Christ, The Name of Jesus Christ

10. The Offices of Jesus Christ, The States of Jesus Christ

Book B

Chapters

11. Calling, Regeneration, Conversion

12. Faith, Types of Faith

13. Justification, Sanctification

14. Prayer

15. The Church, The Church Offices

16. Doctrinal Standards, Creeds, The Five Points of Calvinism

17. The Means of Grace, God's Word, God's Sacraments

18. Holy Baptism

19. The Lord's Supper

20. The Soul After Death, ChristÆs Second Coming, The Resurrection of the Dead, The Final Judgment, Eternity


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Reformed Confessions of the 16th and 17th Centuries in English Translation: 1523-1552
James T. Dennison

This is the first of a FOUR-volume set that compiles numerous Reformed confessions of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries translated into English. For many of these texts, this is their debut in the Anglo-Saxon vernacular. It provides the English-speaking world a richer and more comprehensive view of the emergence and maturation of Reformed theology in these foundational centuries; foundational centuries for Reformed thought and foundational summaries of Reformed doctrine for these centuries.

Each confessional statement is preceded by a brief introduction containing necessary historical and bibliographical background. The confessions are arranged chronologically, with this first volume presenting thirty-three documents covering the years 1523-1552.

Introduction

1. Huldrych Zwingli, Sixty-Seven Articles (1523)

2. Huldrych Zwingli, Short and Christian Instruction (1523)

3. The Ten Theses of Bern (1528)

4. The Confession of the East Friesland Preachers (1528)

5. William Farel, Summary (1529)

6. Huldrych Zwingli, Fidei ratio (1530)

7. The Tetrapolitan Confession (1530)

8. Confession of the Vaudois (1530 or 1531)

9. Huldrych Zwingli, Exposition of Christian Faith (1531)

10. Articles of the Bern Synod (1532)

11. The Synod of Chanforan (1532)

12. The Confession of Angrogna (1532)

13. The (First) Basel Confession (1534)

14. The Bohemian Confession (1535)

15. The Lausanne Articles (1536)

16. The First Helvetic Confession (Second Basel Confession) (1536)

17. John CalvinÆs Catechism (1537)

18. John Calvin, Geneva Confession of Faith (1536/37)

19. John Calvin, Catechism (1538)

20. Waldensian Confession of Merindol (1541)

21. The Confession of the Waldensians of Provence (1543)

22. The Confession of the Vaudois of Merindol (1543)

23. Walloon Confession of Wessel (1544/45)

24. John Calvin, Catechism (1545)

25. Juan Diaz, Suma de la Relijion Cristiana (1546)

26. Juan Valdes, Catechism (1549)

27. Consensus Tigurinus (1549)

28. Thomas Cranmer, Anglican Catechism (1549)

29. The London Confession of John a Lasco (1551)

30. The Large Emden Catechism; or Catechism of the Immigrant Church in London (1551)

31. The Confession of the Glastonbury Congregation (1551)

32. Confessio Rhaetiae (1552)

33. John Calvin, Consensus Genevensis (1552)

"Through these volumes, James Dennison has provided an invaluable resource for those interested in the history of the Reformation. His compilation of statements of faith and doctrine from across Europe's Reformed churches includes many texts here translated into English for the first time. These volumes will greatly aid our understanding of the nature and development of the Reformed tradition in early modern Europe." - Dr. Graeme Murdock

"A magnificent achievement that witnesses powerfully to the rich development, harmony, and piety of the Reformed faith." - Dr. Joel Beeke

"This is a highly significant collection and substantial resource for the study of the rise and progress of the Reformed faith in the early modern era." - Dr. Richard Muller

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LOGIC: The Right Use of Reason in the Inquiry After Truth
Isaac Watts

The Puritans were convinced that the ability to think clearly was of the utmost importance. In our day, common sense is not very common and clear thinking is not very clear. This book will help discipline the mind and train the reader to discern proper thinking and argumentation in seeking the truth.

Table of Contents:

First Part: Of Perception and Ideas

1. Of the Nature of Ideas

2. Of the Objects of Perception

3. Of the Several Sorts of Perceptions or Ideas

4. Of Words, and their Several Divisions, Together with the Advantage and Danger of Them

5. General Directions Relating to our Ideas

6. Special Rules to Direct our Conception of Things

Second Part: Of Judgment and Proposition

1. Of the Nature of a Proposition, and its Several parts

2. Of the various Kinds of Propositions

3. The Springs of False Judgment, or the Doctrine of Prejudices

4. General Directions to Assist us in Judging Aright

5. Special Rules to Direct us in Judging of Particular

Third Part: Of Reason and Syllogism

1. Of the Nature of a Syllogism, and the parts of Which it is Composed

2. Of the Various Kinds of Syllogisms, with Particular Rules Relating to Them

3. The Doctrine of Syllogisms

4. Some General Rules to Direct our Reasoning

Fourth Part: Of Disposition and Method

1. The Nature and Kinds of Method, viz. Natural and Arbitrary, Synthetic and Analytic

2. General and Special Rules of Method

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365 DAYS WITH CALVIN
A Unique Collection of Readings from the Writings of John Calvin
Selected by Dr. Joel Beeke

John Calvin exercised a profound ministry in Europe, and is probably one of the most seminal thinkers ever to have lived. A godly pastor, theologian and preacher, he led his flock by example and worked hard to establish consistent godliness in his city. A prolific writer, his sermons, letters, and, of course, his 'Christian Institutes' have been published again and again. His writings, once described as 'flowing prose', are characterized by clarity, simplicity, and yet profoundness, too. In these heart-warming pieces, drawn from his commentaries and sermons, Calvin brings us to Christ, the glorious Savior of all his people.

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JOHN CALVIN
Christian Biographies for Young Readers
Simonetta Carr

In this attractive volume, Simonetta Carr introduces young readers to the life, thought, and work of one of the most famous Reformers of the Christian church. She tells about the life of John Calvin from his birth to his death, placing him within the troubled context of the sixteenth century. She also introduces Calvin's writings in a way that children will desire to know more about his ministry and influence.

Readers will come to know Calvin's personality, his devotion to God and the church, and the personal challenges he faced. They will understand the struggles the early Reformed church faced at that time, not only surviving attacks of the Roman Catholic Church, but also achieving a clear identity and a unified doctrine. They will also have a glimpse of life in sixteenth-century Europe, stricken by pestilence, poverty, and wars. Simply written, and full of interesting facts, this book makes a great gift for children of this rich Reformed heritage.

"The parents of four ourselves, my wife and I are eager to learn of new materials we can use and recommend. This is surely a resource that we would noise abroad. A translator of Reformed materials into Italian as well as a teacher, Simonetta is remarkably gifted. She knows the history and theology of the Reformation well, yet also knows how to 'translate' for our children. The Reformed community really needs this kind of edifying literature for our covenant youth." - Michael Horton

About the Author

Simonetta Carr was born in Italy and has lived and worked in different cultures. A former elementary school teacher, she has home-schooled her eight children for many years. She has written for newspapers and magazines around the world and has translated the works of several Christian authors into Italian. Presently, she lives in San Diego with her husband Thomas and family. She is a member and Sunday School teacher at Christ United Reformed Church.

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CASPAR OLEVIAN AND THE SUBSTANCE OF THE COVENANT
The Double Benefit of Christ
R. Scott Clark

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"This volume is the most comprehensive treatment of Olevian's theology published to date. Reflecting an impressive breadth of research and depth of analysis, it delivers on its promise at the beginning to move beyond my own work on Olevian's covenant thought by placing his doctrine of the covenant in context of his theology as a whole. In doing so, it offers, one might say, a duplex beneficium. First, it secures Olevian's reputation as a significant theologian in his own right and not simply as the failed reformer of Trier, the court preacher of Heidelberg, or an author of the Heidelberg Catechism. Second, it accurately identifies his place in the development of Reformed theology as it passed from the Age of Reformation to the Age of Orthodoxy. A stellar addition to this series in historical theology." - Lyle D. Bierma

"Dr. Clark's book is a very welcome addition to the growing literature on the development of Reformed Orthodoxy in the Reformation and post-Reformation period. In a series of carefully argued chapters, he places Olevian's thought in historical context and, by so doing, puts to rest a number of misconstructions of doctrinal development during this time while shedding new light upon the relationship of the theology of Olevian to that of the Heidelberg Catechism, of John Calvin, and of the wider Reformed world. This is a book that should be ready by all students and scholars interested in the theology of the period in general and of Olevian in particular." - Carl R. Trueman

"Clark's study of Caspar Olevian's doctrine of the covenant and its 'twofold benefit,' justification and sanctification, is a fine and needed addition to the literature on the developing Reformed tradition during the sixteenth century. Contrary to the claim of some who advocate a 'Calvin against the Calvinist' approach to the development of the Reformed tradition, Clark demonstrates that Olevian's work was 'in Calvin's line.' Since Olevian was an important contributor to the writing of the Heidelberg Catechism, Clark's study also sheds light upon that great Reformed confession." - Cornelis P. Venema

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GOSPEL REVELATION: Finding Worth in Knowing Christ
Jeremiah Burroughs

In 18 sermons, Burroughs explains the excellency of the eternal. God is excellent, Christ is excellent, and the nature of an eternal soul is excellent as well. It was here in the excellency of Jesus Christ (pages 51-182) that I came to a deep respect of Burroughs' love for Christ. Truly, His name is called "Wonderful" (Isaiah 9:6).

Table of Contents:

The Nature of God

Ten Points on the Nature of God

Eight Additional Points on the Nature of God

The Application

The Excellency of Christ

Christ Is the Great Wonder of the World

Christ Is Wonderful in His Offices

Christ Is Wonderful in His Miracles

Christ is Wonderful in the Glory of the Father, Part 1

Christ is Wonderful in the Glory of the Father, Part 2

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The Excellency of the Soul

The Soul is Worth More Than All the World

The Application of the First Point

The Loss of the Soul Is a Dreadful Loss

The Eternal Loss of the Soul

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A Sixth Use of the Doctrine

Questions and Objections

What Must We Know to Be Saved?

The World Is Not Worth a Single Soul

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CHILDREN AT THE LORD'S TABLE?
Assessing the Case for Paedocommunion
Cornelius P. Venema

A growing trend among Reformed churches is the practice of admitting young children to the Lord's Supper. In Children at the Lord's Table?, Cornelis P. Venema provides an insightful analysis of the theoretical arguments used by advocates of this recent trend. After clarifying terms and explaining arguments often made in favor of paedocommunion, he considers the history of the church's confessions, teaching, and practice regarding the proper recipients of the Lord's Supper. Presenting a historical, exegetical, and systematic treatment of the subject, Venema demonstrates the validity and value of having covenant children partake of first communion subsequent to their personal profession of faith. This is an invaluable resource for every pastor within the Reformed tradition.

"Dr. Venema has done a great service for the Reformed churches in presenting a clear, compelling, biblical case for our historic practice regarding admission to the Lord's Table. For about thirty-five years now, proponents of paedocommunion have been producing papers, articles, and monographs stating their historical and exegetical case(s) for paedocommunion. They have argued that to be consistent with our covenant theology we need to practice infant or young child communion. In this carefully and charitably articulated book, Venema shows why their arguments are not persuasive, and counters with historical, confessional, and exegetical support for what has been the official public theology and practice of the Protestant churches from their inception." - J. Ligon Duncan


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A HABITUAL SIGHT OF HIM
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Thomas Goodwin (1600-1680) was a faithful pastor, Westminster divine, advisor to Oliver Cromwell, and president of Magdalen College, Oxford. In this book, Joel R. Beeke and Mark Jones acquaint the reader with Goodwin through an informative biographical introduction. The remainder of the book, 35 selections from across the works of Goodwin, displays Goodwin's constant attention to Christ in his various theological engagements. You will learn much about the life and works of this influential Puritan, and perhaps, be strengthened with a habitual sight of Christ.

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THE RULE OF LOVE
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J.V. Fesko

In 'The Rule of Love', J. V. Fesko gives an introductory exposition of the Ten Commandments. Beginning with the importance of the prologue, and then addressing each Commandment in turn, he sets forth a balanced and biblical approach that places the law in proper perspective. Throughout the book, Fesko analyzes the historical context of GodÆs giving the law in order to help us accurately understand the moral demands God places upon humanity. Yet, Fesko does not stop there; he also discusses the covenantal and redemptive context in which the law was given. Thus, he shows that the law is not presented to us in order for us to present ourselves right before God. Rather, it demonstrates our failure to love God as we should and points us to Christ and His perfect obedience in all that God requires of us. Fesko also shows how Christ applies the commandments to His people by the indwelling power and presence of the Holy Spirit. This is an excellent survey of the Ten Commandments that promises to bring about a more accurate understanding of the proper uses of the law, as well as engender profound gratitude for all that God is for us in Christ.

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CONTAGIOUS CHRISTIAN LIVING
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Dr. Joel Beeke

When some people smile, they ignite smiles in people around them. They have contagious smiles. If thatÆs what a contagious smile is, what is contagious Christian living? It is living that is so godly and so consistent that people around them cannot help but be impacted and inspired. In Contagious Christian Living, Joel R. Beeke looks at four people in the Bible to find out how people today can live an influential life in dependence on the Holy Spirit. Here is your invitation to read about, and pray for, the sacrificial submission of JephthahÆs daughter, the Christ-centeredness of Bartimaeus, the contagious blessings of Jacob, and the consistent integrity of Daniel.

"I wish I could have been there to hear these four marvelous addresses, but Dr. Beeke has kindly provided the material in these pages enabling us all to profit from his customary sure touch and devotional spirit. I know of few preachers alive today who could equal his mastery of the Reformed and Puritan tradition and be able to convey it with such enthusiasm. These addresses, if read with godly submission, will challenge and convict, edify and exhort to a greater love for the Savior and contagious zeal in following His loving commands. I cannot recommend this book too highly." - Derek Thomas

"Growing affection and trust characterize Joel Beeke's ministry at the annual Aberystwyth Evangelical Movement of Wales' Conference. Dr. Beeke's concern was to re-establish his hearers' proper relationship with God through our Savior, and by a newly discovered wonder at this achievement to encourage a fresh and living walk with God that would be contagious in the eyes of the church and world. Read these addresses for yourself and judge how successful our honored brother has been in his messages.- Geoff Thomas

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THE HAPPINESS OF HEAVEN
Maurice Roberts

Publisher's Description: While belief in heaven is essential to the Christian faith, the fact that pilgrim believers have not yet experienced heaven leaves us with many questions about what it will be like. In The Happiness of Heaven, Maurice Roberts surveys Holy Scripture to tell us what heaven is all about. In his characteristic style, Roberts discusses the biblical data clearly and relevantly, making soul-searching application at every turn. This is not just a book of interesting facts about what heaven is like; it is an appeal to men and women to find their happiness in the eternal comfort of God in Christ.

"I have seldom heard a minister preach with more relish, glow, and frequency about heaven than Rev. Maurice Roberts. In The Happiness of Heaven, Roberts shows that same giftedness in writing about the glorious state of eternal bliss. He writes with warmth, conviction, and longing, while not fearing to address biblically the difficult questions in masterful chapters such as æChildren and HeavenÆ and æThe Dark Side of Heaven.Æ This is one of the authorÆs best books yet. If youÆre a believer, it will move you deeply and make you more homesick. Read it repeatedly to lift your soul up above the sin and mundane trivialities of this world and to set your affections on the Triune God and things above." - Joel Beeke


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CALVIN FOR TODAY
Joel Beeke, Editor - Ligon Duncan, Michael Haykin, Nelson Kloosterman, Joseph Pipa, Derek Thomas and more

Calvin for the 21st Century is an edited compilation of the stimulating addresses given at the Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary's annual conference in August 2009, at Grand Rapids, Michigan. The book contains a wealth of information and practical applications about how to use Calvin's thought in our challenging day. Topics include Calvin on preaching Christ from the Old Testament, missions, the church, Scripture, the Spirit's work, redemption, ethics, believers' benefits, the early church, reprobation, marriage, and reforming the church.

A highlight is Ligon Duncan's chapter on 'The Resurgence of Calvinism in America.' The book concludes with a summary chapter by the editor, Joel Beeke, who expounds twelve reasons Calvin is important for us today. Additional writers include Jerry Bilkes, Michael Haykin, Nelson Kloosterman, David Murray, Joseph Pipa, Neil Pronk, Donald Sinnema, Derek Thomas, and Cornel Venema.

If you can afford only one of the books published on Calvin that commemorated the 500th anniversary of his birth, this is the one to get! Written at laypeopleÆs level, and retaining a flavor of the spoken style, it is informative, stimulating, and practical.

"2009 was the year of the 500th Anniversary of the birth of John Calvin and throughout the world the opportunity was seized to remember the great achievements of this man who loved God, and tell them to whoever would listen. This book of essays reminds us of the richness of Calvin's accomplishments and the fruit of his labors, his goal being the pervasive reformation of personal and ecclesiastical life in the light of the Scriptures and thus to impact the world. How great was his vision of life lived under the Word of God; each of these essays casts its light on Calvin's various astonishing accomplishments. They explain and commend Calvin warmly, and take us beyond the Reformer to the God of the Reformer." - Geoff Thomas

INTRODUCTORY SERMON

What Kind of Love is this? by David Murray

CALVIN AND THE BIBLE

Calvin on the Word of God by Jerry Bilkes

Calvin on Preaching Christ from the Old Testament by David Murray

CALVIN THE THEOLOGIAN

Calvin on the Holy Spirit by Joseph Pipa

Redemption: Speaking Peace in the 21st Century by Derek Thomas

Union with Christ, the "Twofold Grace of God," and the "Order of Salvation" in Calvin's Theology by Cornelius Venema

Calvin's View of Reprobation by Donald Sinnema

CALVIN AND THE CHURCH

Calvin's Doctrine of the Church by Neil Pronk

Calvin on Reforming the Church by Derek Thomas

Calvin and the Missionary Endeavor of the Church by Michael Haykin

Calvin on the Early Church by Ligon Duncan

CALVIN THE ETHICIST

Calvin on Ethics by Nelson Kloosterman

Christian Marriage in the 21st Century: Listening to Calvin on the Purpose of Marriage by Michael Haykin

CALVIN AND HIS CONTEMPORARY IMPACT

The Resurgence of Calvinism in America by Ligon Duncan

Twelve Reasons Calvin is Important Today by Joel Beeke

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PIETY'S WISDOM
A Summary of Calvin's Institutues w/ Study Questions
J. Mark Beach

John Calvin's The Institutes of the Christian Religion presents one of the most winsome, thought-provoking, spiritually inspiring, and heart-searching summations of Christian truth ever written.

Although works exist that either offer an analysis of Calvin's views or serve as a guide to his Institutes, none fully share the aim of J. Mark Beach's Piety's Wisdom.

Keeping to the form, shape, and tenor of Calvin's own work, Piety's Wisdom offers busy pastors, seminarians, interested college students, and motivated laypersons a book that presents Calvin on his own terms. This summary can be used as an introduction to the Christian faith, as a primer for the study of Calvin, or a combination of each. While the book is suitable for individual study, the inclusion of study questions makes it an ideal tool for facilitating discussion in adult study groups.

"J. Mark Beach has provided us with a concise guide to Calvin's Institutes that succeeds in identifying its contours and emphases. Calvin's magnum opus can prove tricky for the uninitiated and this volume will be invaluable as a quick and precise summary of the Reformer's thought. An ideal accompaniment for those eager to get their teeth into one of the most important theological texts ever written." -Derek W. H. Thomas

"Mark Beach's Piety's Wisdom provides a finely done summary and analysis of Calvin's Institutes that should be of considerable service to Christian laity, pastors, and students in coming to terms with the thought of the Genevan Reformer. Beach writes clearly and concisely, and with considerable insight into Calvin's thought. The book includes a short biographical sketch and a contextual introduction to the Institutes. It stands as one of the best and most trustworthy introductions to Calvin presently available." -Richard A. Muller

"Though road maps (or a GPS) are no substitute for the experience of traveling through the country side, they can be a great help to the traveler in identifying the best route and the highpoints of the trip. J. Mark Beach's 'Piety's Wisdom' is such a help for the reader who hopes to travel or navigate his or her way through Calvin's great exposition of the Christian faith, The Institutes. Written for the general reader, Beach offers a useful guide that identifies the important landmarks, points the way through, and thereby whets the reader's appetite for a first-hand acquaintance with Calvin's theology." - Cornelis P. Venema

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REFORMED CONFESSIONS of the 16th and 17th Centuries in English Translation: Volume 2, 1552-1566
James T. Dennison

Publisher's Description: This is the second volume of James T. Dennison's Reformed Confessions project, which compiles numerous Reformed confessions of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries translated into English. For many of these texts, this is their debut in the Anglo-Saxon vernacular. It provides the English-speaking world a richer and more comprehensive view of the emergence and maturation of Reformed theology in these foundational centuries; foundational centuries for Reformed thought and foundational summaries of Reformed doctrine for these centuries. Each confessional statement is preceded by a brief introduction containing necessary historical and bibliographical background. The confessions are arranged chronologically, with this second volume presenting thirty-five documents covering the years 1552-1566.

Documents in this volume:

34. The Forty-Two Articles of the Church of England (1552/53)

35. Anglican Catechism (1553)

36. Emden Examination of Faith (1553)

37. The Frankfort Confession (1554)

38. The Emden Catechism (1554)

39. The Confession of Piotrk=w (1555)

40. Confession of the English Congregation at Geneva (1556)

41. Waldensian Confession of Turin (1556)

42. Confession of the Italian Church of Geneva (1558)

43. Guanabara Confession (1558)

44. Geneva Students' Confession (1559)

45. Confession of Marosvßsßrhley/Vßsßrhelyi (1559)

46. The French Confession (1559)

47. Confession of Pi±czow (1559)

48. Lattanzio Ragnoni's Formulario (1559)

49. The Confession of Faith in the Geneva Bible (1560)

50. The Scottish Confession (1560)

51. The Waldensian Confession (1560)

52. The Prussian-Vilnian Discussion (1560)

53. Theodore Beza's Confession (1560)

54. The Confession of the Spanish Congregation of London (1560/61)

55. Waldensian Confession (1561)

56. Theodore Beza's Confession at Poissy (1561)

57. The Belgic Confession (1561)

58. The Hungarian Confessio Catholica (1562)

59. The Confession of Tarcal (1562) and Torda (1563)

60. The Thirty-nine Articles (1562/63)

61. The Heidelberg Catechism (1563)

62. The Synod of Enyedi (1564)

63. The Second Helvetic Confession (1566)

64. The Antwerp Confession (1566)

65. The Netherlands Confession (1566)

66. The Synod of G÷nc (1566)

67. Synod of Torda (1566)

68. The Synods of GyulafehTrvßr and of Marosvßsßrhely (1566)

Author

James T Dennison is Academic Dean of Northwest Theological Seminary in Washington, where he also serves as Professor of Church History and Biblical Theology. He is the author of The Market Day of the Soul, editor of Kerux: The Journal of Northwest Theological Seminary, and has also edited various books including Francis Turretin's Institutes of Elenctic Theology, Geerhardus Vos's Old Testament Eschatology, and The Letters of Geerhardus Vos.

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"a highly significant collection [and] substantial resource for the study of the rise and progress of the Reformed faith in the early modern era." - Richard A Muller

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IN THE SHADOW OF THE ROCK: An Autobiography
GEOFF THOMAS

Geoffrey Thomas has lived a memorable life. But despite his achievements, he tells his story as a man comfortably living in the shadow of something and Someone greater. Geoff shares his upbringing in Wales, his ministerial training in the United States, and his family life and ministry that stretched over fifty years at Alfred Place Baptist Church in Aberystwyth. Throughout the book, the winsome Welshman introduces us to a host of leaders he has befriended over the years, giving a valuable perspective on the transatlantic evangelical scene. And most of all, you will read of Geoff’s love for the Rock of his salvation.

PREFACE by the Author

"Why did Augustine of Hippo in Roman North Africa write his auto-biographical work, Confessions? What was the reason John Bunyan, while serving a twelve-year prison sentence in jail in Bedford, England, penned his autobiography, 'Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners'? Why did George Whitefield choose, at age twenty-six, to publish his Journals, other than 'for the Benefit of the Orphan-house in Georgia.' For what purpose did John Wesley publish his vast Journal? Why did C. H. Spurgeon tell his own life story? What provoked Elisabeth Elliot to publish the diary of her first husband, Jim Elliot? And why did Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones cooperate fully with Iain H. Murray in the writing of two volumes of his life?

Surely none of them did it for 100 percent completely spiritual reasons; we are too corrupted by sin to hit that target in anything. But they believed that their personal dealings with God and the impact of their lives on the people around them could be helpful for readers. How right they were.

Certainly none of them made that choice for purely carnal and self-promoting reasons, but as in everything they did—and that we do—there’s a mixture of the flesh and the Spirit. “Vanity of vanities...all is vanity” (Eccl. 12:8). Even the holiest things we have done have some pollution of sin.

It was Spurgeon who made the best defense of the reason for writing about himself: “Whether this arises from egotism or not, each reader shall decide according to the sweetness or acidity of his own disposition. A father is excused when he tells his sons his own life-story, and finds it the readiest way to enforce his maxims; the old soldier is forgiven when he ‘shoulders his crutch, and shows how fields were won.’ I beg that the license which tolerates these may, on this occasion, be extended to me.”

I wrote these chapters as an extension of my ministry and my vocation to proclaim the truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ and that I might further the end of the calling I believe I had received from God to explain the message of Christianity and to make known the whole counsel of God. And in this, as in all else, there is some success and some failure. These are bigger illustrations and smaller statements of important truths that I have believed all my Christian life."

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface

1. Dad

2. Mam

3. The Town Where I Grew Up

4. My Schooling and My Church

5. University in Cardiff

6. Seminary Days, Philadelphia, 1961–1964

7. Coming Home to Wales and Marriage, 1964

8. Aberystwyth, a Small Town with Almost Everything

9. Christianity in Aberystwyth in the Twentieth Century

10. Alfred Place Baptist Church

11. Beginning as a Preacher

12. My Journal

13. Key Brothers and Formative Influences

14. Some Memorable Conversations

15. The Ministry of Mercy in Aberystwyth.

16. Epilogue

ENDORSEMENTS

“For fifty years, Geoff Thomas has been my mentor and friend. His weekly emails recounting details of encounters and observations are often priceless. If I were forced to list my top five preachers, his name would be there. As a young Christian at Aberystwyth University in Wales, his mentorship and care for me proved definitive. I would not be where I am today without his guiding, supportive hand. He has preached all over the world, met and kept extensive diary-like notes of conversations with thousands of people, remained in the one church for over half a century, and influenced generations of preachers. That he should write a self-deprecating autobiography is a measure of the heart of this man. His autobiography is a window into the evangelical/reformed church of the last seventy years and more. I predict that this book will be widely read and talked about for years to come.” —Derek W. H. Thomas

“For some time now, Geoffrey Thomas has been in the habit of sending out occasional letters that reflect on God and the gospel, his travels and life, and people and movements in the Christian world. They are gems. Well, reading these autobiographical reflections is like receiving an eleventy of these letters at one fell swoop! This volume of reminiscences is enthralling, winsome in its wisdom, and a fabulous window on God's work in one influential life, for Geoffrey Thomas has indeed had a profound influence for good in the Christian world, and especially among those people who are Reformed in their theology and vision of church life. It was a recommendation by Geoff to an Baptist elder in Belfast in 2000 that led to my being involved in Ireland, both the North and Eire, for two decades now—and I thank God for the author of this book and the fruit of Geoffrey Thomas' ministry and life. —Michael A.G. Haykin, Professor of Church History, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

“Biographies and autobiographies usually make for fascinating reading. This volume will not disappoint. Yet it is more than the story of one faithful man’s ministry in ‘Aber’ for fifty years. The reader will gain perspective on the twentieth century as Geoff weaves his own story into the religious climate in Wales either side of World War II. The recovery of historic biblical Christianity is portrayed through his eyes. There are also delightful cameos of his professors at Westminster Seminary, of men who were his friends and had a formative influence on him, and also of some who were converted to Christ under his preaching ministry. The author has been candid and is very aware of his shortcomings but at the same time very conscious of divine mercy and grace that sustained him for those fifty years.” —Austin Walker, formerly pastor of Maidenbower Baptist Church, Crawley, UK

“By the time Geoff Thomas began his long ministry in Aberystwyth, the tide had gone out, leaving the churches in Wales high and dry. The higher critical movement had robbed us of the gospel. I arrived in Aberystwyth in 1968, converted, called to preach but lacking any models or mentors. I learned to preach by listening to Geoff and by devouring the books he recommended . And I saw firsthand how the ascended Christ uses a local church for the advancement of his kingdom in the world.

With disarming frankness, Geoff looks back over a lifetime of faithful, fruitful gospel ministry and shares with us the influences that shaped him, and the highs and lows of pastoral ministry. He speaks about his own mistakes and failures with refreshing honesty and self-deprecating humour. But at the same time there is no mistaking the high view he has of the call to full time ministry. “What a marvellously privileged life we lead,” he says, of the gospel minister.

This book is full of so many rich, instructive brief bios of teachers and colleagues in ministry, some relatively unknown, some household names in the evangelical world. Of particular interest are the vivid little cameos of the Westminster faculty. What a privilege to have such teachers. How vital it is for a lifetime of ministry to set yourself up with the best possible theological education. And how blessed we who came under the influence of this man and his ministry.” —David N. Jones, Hobart, Tasmania, Presbyterian Church of Australia

“I was under the ministry of Geoff Thomas during my doctoral studies at the university in Aberystwyth. His book is a magnificent work of autobiography. It provides the reader with a fascinating account into the life, upbringing, and influences upon this well loved and respected pastor and preacher who for over fifty years was a minister in Aberystwyth. This autobiography also provides fascinating glimpses into life at Westminster Theological Seminary in the early 1960's, into the church scene in Wales during the 20th century as well as the establishment of a couple of confessional Christian churches in mid Wales in both the Welsh and English languages.” —Jean-Marc Alter, school teacher and contributor to the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography

“You can hear Geoff Thomas as you read this book. There is a generosity of spirit that gushes through the written word as it flows in his preached words, a love for his Lord, for people, for the Church, for his Baptist form of Calvinistic Methodism, for Wales, for Aberystwyth, for the people of Alfred Place. The anecdotes about and insights into his esteemed teachers at Westminster Theological Seminary are a treat. His openness about his own perceived failings and the troughs and peaks of his long ministry at Alfred Place, Aberystwyth, are lessons in honesty. We learn about many much loved people and a multifaceted pastoral ministry. Read it, be challenged, and be refreshed.” —Mostyn Roberts, minister at Welwyn Evangelical Church, Herts., UK

“A man who has ministered for 50 years in a single congregation and remains as enthusiastic for the ministry as when he first began is a man who needs to write his autobiography. For those who know Geoff this book will fill you with thankfulness to God for him and his influence, for those of you who don't know Geoff personally it will be an introduction to one of the most remarkable ministers I've ever known. I'm delighted he has written his story." —Paul Levy, minister at the International Presbyterian Church, Ealing, London

“This is a lively and engaging account of the life and ministry of one man, but it also sheds fascinating light on the state of Christianity in Wales and beyond in recent times. It demonstrates the value of faithful biblical preaching in bringing people to Christ, in building up believers in the faith, and in challenging the widespread godlessness in both the Church and society at large.” —Gwyn Davies. An elder in the Aberystwyth Welsh Evangelical Church

“This personal account of Pastor Geoff’s life makes for a thoroughly enjoyable read, containing a bright array of personal and historical anecdotes, written in a warm and lucid manner. There is openness and honesty, the confession that not all has been as it could have been – a feature so helpful to those of us whose ministries have witnessed relatively little fruit. The brief biographical and eirenically-written sketches provide flashes of fascinating insight; the tracing of historical associations serve to deepen the understanding of evangelicalism, especially here in Wales. Geoff is eager that Christ be glorified, and especially through good theology. This account of his life as a minister of Christ’s Gospel serves to do this. It has been a joy and a privilege to have read this book and it comes with a warm recommendation.” —Gareth Williams, minister Bala Evangelical Church and lecturer Union Seminary

“Geoff Thomas. One of Wales’ best known preachers during the 20th/21st centuries. Pastored a church in Aberystwyth for 50 years, influenced many of us, preached in congregations and conferences around the world as well as writing helpful books and many articles. Godly, wise, interesting, funny and good company! And now his life story in print. It is everything I was expecting and more. The story is fascinating and the way it is written, a real page turner. This deserves a wide audience. One of the true servants of the Lord Jesus.” —Alun Ebenezer, headmaster Fulham Boys School, London

“Geoff is like Boris. He doesn’t need a surname. If a fellow pastor tells me that Geoff’s preaching, or that he’s had a letter from Geoff, I don’t need to ask which Geoff. For countless reformed Christians and especially pastors, there’s only one Geoff. He’s mentored us, encouraged us, inspired us and befriended us. He’s taught us to preach by preaching to our minds and hearts. He’s counselled us through tangles we’ve got ourselves into. He’s driven hundreds of miles to speak at our little meetings. We owe him more than I can say. And here it is at last - Geoff Thomas’s autobiography. All you ever wanted to know about Geoff’s forebears, his upbringing, his conversion and call to the ministry, his heroes, his teachers, his love for the USA, that extraordinary half-century of ministry in Aberystwyth, and so much more beside. Geoff's memoirs are fascinating, moving, self-deprecating, Christ-honoring and at times gloriously indiscreet. Thank you Geoff.” —Stephen Rees, minister at Grace Baptist Church, Stockport

“A year or so after Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones had delivered his Westminster seminary lectures, ‘Preachers and Preaching,’ I asked him for his opinion of Westminster. He paid high tribute to the quality of its scholarship and teaching and to the way in which its professors had upheld the Reformed Faith in the face of considerable opposition. However, his concern was that ‘They are not producing preachers.’ I interjected, ‘But what about Geoff Thomas?’ He replied, ‘Yes, he is a preacher, but he comes from a different tradition.’ In this fine autobiography we can see the outworking of that tradition and ways in which it has been enriched from other tributaries to produce a Reformed pastor and teacher whose appeal has extended far beyond his native Wales. Geoff was converted in Welsh Evangelicalism as a teenager at a time when Nonconformity as a whole was suffering from the debilitating effects of liberal theology. More recently however, a number of congregations were being blessed were by the emergence of a generation of younger preachers who, encouraged by the ministry of Dr. Lloyd-Jones had discovered something of the Biblical strength of an older Dissent. The university Christian Unions were being strengthened at the same time. Geoff’s own thinking was undoubtedly sharpened by his years at Westminster Seminary after his graduation from Cardiff. At Westminster he was profoundly influenced by Scottish Highland theology and piety of Professor John Murray. However, he came back to Wales, still a Baptist and was called to his only pastorate, at Aberystwyth in the heart of the Principality. There he served supported by his beloved Iola and their three daughters Calls to preach came from far and wide and he was at home among conservative Presbyterians as well as Reformed Baptists, ever ready to minister to small groups as well as large congregations. How we thank God for the help and encouragement that he has given to us. Now in retirement from his pastorate and living in London with Barbara, his second wife, he continues to serve the wider cause with God-given energy.” —Robert W. Oliver, pastor emeritus at the Baptist church, Bradford on Avon. Church history lecturer at the London Seminary

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EVERYONE'S INVITED: Responding to Christ's Wonderful Invitation
GEOFF THOMAS

Some of the most familiar words ever spoken by the Lord Jesus Christ are “Come to Me.” These words were spoken not just to individuals but cities, nations, and peoples wearied by an unrest of their own making in contrast to the Son of God at peace.

In this heartfelt book, Geoff Thomas warmly reminds us that the best thing we can do is embark on this happy journey. Reading this book, you will see the benefits to be found, be warned of the consequences of delaying, and gain a clearer understanding of what it does and doesn’t look like to come to Christ.

Won’t you come now?

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. To Whom Is Christ Saying “Come”

2. What Are the Benefits of Coming to Christ?

3. What Are the Warnings for Failing to Come?

4. A Real Coming Is Not a Physical Actions

5. A Real Coming Is Not a Purely Intellectual Act

6. A Real Coming Is Not a Mystical Experience Ungrounded in the Bible

7. A Real Coming Does Not Separate the Benefits of Christ’s Salvation While Failing to Submit to the Requirements of His Lordship

8. A True Coming to Christ Is Built on Your Realization of Your Need of Him

9. A True Coming to Christ Comes from a Conviction That He Perfectly Meets Your Needs

10. A True Coming to Christ Results in a Commitment of All You Are to the Lord Jesus Christ

11. What Sort of Response Will a True Coming to Christ Produce?

12. Come Now Then to an Inviting Lord and Never Cease Coming

ENDORSEMENTS

“If you have never properly considered Christ, please take up this book and read. From these pages you will hear the voice of a man who cares for your soul, who will set before you the Savior of sinners, Jesus of Nazareth. The author of this book knows Jesus Christ, and he wants you to know him too. So he will explain who Jesus is, what He does, and why it is so important for us to come to Him. He wants you to know the way to lasting peace and joy. For your soul’s sake, read this book to find out why everyone is invited.” — Jeremy Walker

“A beautiful and timely little book. As our world runs headlong into godlessness, it leaves a trail of broken people who are utterly lost and without hope. Geoff Thomas reminds us that Jesus came for such and that the gospel is good news for all who will come. This booklet is a proclamation of the love of God and His desire to save. It is a sincere plea for all to come and find rest! In its pages, the reader will encounter a wonderful Savior, great encouragement, and wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.” — Paul Washer

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YOU COULD HAVE IT ALL: The Incredible Riches for Those Who Come to Christ
GEOFF THOMAS

Is it possible for us to learn what life is all about and to receive all we need for a lifetime’s enjoyment and fulfillment?

In this winsome book, Geoffrey Thomas shows us that these things are most certainly possible.

Although a life of emptiness and shattering disappointments is all too normal, it is unnatural and need not go on in this way. You could have all that is in the power of the loving kindness of your Creator to give to you, not because you have earned it but simply because God loves you. After all, He is the One who lies behind this unexpected event, that you, who have gone on for years without good thoughts of Jesus Christ, should continue to read these sentences and reconsider what it tells you of how you could have it all.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. You Could Know God

2. You Could Know Yourself

3. You Could Have All Your Sins Forgiven

4. You Could Become a Child of God

5. You Could Experience All Things Working Together for Your Good

6. You Could Learn Contentment in Every Circumstance

7. You Could Become an Incomparably Stronger and Wiser Person

8. You Could Know the Purpose of Life

9. You Could Belong to the Best and Happiest People on Earth

10. You Could Have Assurance That the Living God Will Welcome You When You Die

ENDORSEMENTS

“An introduction to a person can be a life-changing experience. An introduction to Jesus Christ can change present life and the future eternity. This is an invitation which has the authority of Christ to lead to him.” — Iain Murray

“We need more evangelistic books, books that explain the gospel to unbelievers, written by people we can trust. This one is straightforward, personal and interesting, drawing on the writer's life-time of reading and experience. It has things to say to believers too. Just start reading and you will find the enthusiasm infectious and whatever your attitude is when you start you may well find that it radically changes before the end.” — Gary Brady

“Geoff Thomas is unforgettable. His presence, his preaching, his writing breathe life. This latest book is no exception. You Could Have It All is aimed at unbelievers and does so with imagination, verve and gentle directness. No less, however, will the book be of immense help to believers, helping them to commend the gospel more confidently. With a rich supply of quotes from the widest range of authors past and present, Dr. Thomas engages us from beginning to end. I enthusiastically commend this little evangelistic classic.” — Ian Hamilton, professor of historical theology, Westminster Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Newcastle

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CHRISTIANS GET DEPRESSED TOO
Dr. David Murray

Many Christians mistakenly believe that true Christians donÆt get depressed, and this misconception heaps additional pain and guilt onto Christians who are suffering from mental and emotional distress. Author David P. Murray comes to the defense of depressed Christians, asserting that Christians do get depressed! He explains why and how Christians should study depression, what depression is, and the approaches caregivers, pastors, and churches can take to help those who are suffering from it. With clarity and wise biblical insight, Dr. Murray offers help and hope to those suffering from depression, the family members and friends who care for them, and pastors ministering to these wounded members of their flock.

"If I felt depressed, 'Christians Get Depressed Too' is the first place I would turn. If I had a family or church member fighting depression, it is the first book I would hand out. This clear, concise, and compassionate book by my esteemed colleague, Dr. David Murray, who has worked in pastoral ministry with many depressed Christians, is disarmingly simple and eminently practical. In these few pages covering the crisis, complexity, condition, causes, and cures of depression, together with advice for the caregiver, you will find a world of sound, wise, scriptural advice for handling a variety of cases of depression. If you fight depression, read and re-read this usable, balanced, and timely book; if you don't fight depression, read it to be informed how to relate to your friends that do, and give a copy to each of them." - Dr. Joel R. Beeke

"I heartily commend this new and helpful book on depression and psychiatric illness. It is the condensed result of much reading and pastoral wisdom, digested into a few non-technical chapters. It is full of Christian love for those who suffer in this way and who need our utmost compassion and tactful sympathy. I wish I had known the things written in these pages when I was a much younger minister." - Maurice Robert

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Preface

1. The Crisis

2. The Complexity

3. The Condition

4. The Causes

5. The Cures

6. The Caregivers

Appendix: On the Sufficiency of Scripture

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Albert N. Martin

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"Who better to write a book on preaching in the Holy Spirit than Albert N. Martin? This gifted preacher, long-known for his own passionate expositions, has provided us with this insightful book that details the hallmarks of Spirit-energized preaching. In recent years, there has been a renewed interest in expository preaching, but much of it has produced little more than dry, lifeless, tame lecturing. But true preaching, Martin argues, is quite different. Spirit-empowered preaching is delivered with penetrating insight, enlarged affections, deeper certainty, and fervent zeal. Every preacher should periodically read this book on Saturday night before entering the pulpit on Sunday morning." - Steven J. Lawson, Senior Pastor Christ Fellowship Baptist Church Mobile, Alabama

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Herman Witsius

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This, his magnum opus, is a reflection of some of the most fruitful and mature thinking on federal theology during the seventeenth century, and still holds a preeminent place in our own day. Reformed theology has always understand the biblical doctrine of the covenant to be the theological framework which best unifies Scripture, making it a consistent hermeneutic. In this work, Witsius, presents the reader with a fully biblical and experiential doctrine of the divine covenants; opening up their nature, stipulations, curses, and blessings. Anyone interested in Reformed theology should read this book, for it is Reformed theology at its best.



Author Herman Witsius (1636-1708) was Professor of Divinity in the Universities of Franeker, Utrecht, and Leyden. A brilliant and devout student, he was fluent in Latin, Greek, and Hebrew by the age of fifteen, when he entered the University of Utrecht. He was ordained at twenty-one and served in several pastorates, filling both the pulpit and the academic chair over the course of his life.

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"It is works such as these that take us beyond milk to the meat of the Word. If you want to know what confessional Reformed theology and piety looks like and how we understood Scripture before Barth turned the tradition upside down there are few authors whose work will repay your investment of time and money more completely than Herman Witsius." - R.S. Clark

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Who is Wilhelmus a Brakel? (1635-1711) Wilhelmus studied theology at Franeker and Utrecht, and was particularly influenced by his mentor, Gisbertus Voetius. At the age of twenty-four he was ordained as a minister of the gospel. His sermons were Christ-centered, rich in gospel content, experiential, and addressed all who were present. After a fruitful ministry of forty-nine years, it pleased the Lord to take this eminent divine (affectionately referred to by the godly as 'Father Brakel') home to Himself in 1711 at the age of seventy-six, to receive the reward of a faithful servant.

What is 'The Christian's Reasonable Service'? It demonstrates one of the strengths of the Dutch Nadere Reformatie (Second or Further Reformation), namely, the balance between objective truth and the subjective experience of that truth. 'The Christian's Reasonable Service' is a systematic exposition of Christian doctrine, covering all of the intricacies and debated points of Reformation and post-Reformation dogmatics. This is done is scholastic fashion, with great precision and theological acumen. That being said, it was primarily written for the author's congregation and is a tremendous work of piety and pastoral concern. Brakel labors to bring practical application to each doctrine he treats, showing the value and use of the truths of God's Word. It is not enough to assent to right doctrine; one must also engage these truths with hearts of faith and repentance. Let this work be an encouragement to all who read it, and an example to today's ministers in directing doctrine to its proper end.

"Wilhelmus a Brakel's 'The Christian's Reasonable Service' is a tremendously insightful work that showcases the marriage between scholastic precision and a warm pastoral piety. + Brakel not only challenges the mind as he plumbs the depths of the teachings of Scripture, but he also challenges the heart as readers must grapple with the truth and its implications for their growth in grace. Not only can historians read a Brakel to learn about historic Reformed theology, but scholars, pastors, and lay-men can all benefit from a close reading of these wonderful volumes." J. V. Fesko, Academic Dean and Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, Westminster Seminary California

"With its fine balance of Reformed doctrinal statement and application to Christian life and personal piety, a BrakelÆs 'Christian's Reasonable Service' provides a superb illustration of the theological project associated with the late seventeenth-century development of the Dutch Nadere Reformatie or 'Further Reformation.' Although it abounds in sound definition and detailed exposition, this vernacular theology was intended not for the academic setting but for the purpose of educating the laity in both faith and practice. It remains a significant study in Reformed theology even as it exemplifies the true sense of the old Reformed maxim, 'Ecclesia reformata semper reformanda' namely, that the doctrine of the

church has been reformed but the life of the Christian is always to be reformed, guided by the teachings of the Reformation. The Elshout translation beautifully conveys the sense and the spirit of a Brakel's work." - Richard A. Muller, P. J. Zondervan Professor of Histori-

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TAKING HOLD OF GOD
Reformed and Puritan Perspectives on Prayer
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In 'Taking Hold of God', you will enter the treasury of the church of Jesus Christ and discover some of its most valuable gems on the subject of Christian prayer. The writings of the Reformers and Puritans shine with the glory of God in Christ, offering us much wisdom and insight today that can make our own prayer lives more informed, more extensive, more fervent, and more effectual. Six contemporary scholars explore the writings and prayer lives of several Reformers and Puritans-among them Martin Luther, John Calvin, William Perkins, Matthew Henry, and Jonathan Edwards-guiding us to growth in prayer and a more grateful communion with God.

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TRIUMPHING OVER SINFUL FEAR
John Flavel

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To some degree, everyone experiences fear. It impacts the decisions we make and leaves us feeling helpless. John Flavel begins this book by examining various fears and discussing general ways God governs it in this world. He then turns to sinful fear in particular, explaining its causes and disastrous effects. His longest chapter discusses rules for dealing with sinful fear, showing how a proper fear of God is the ultimate remedy for all other fears. This practical book will help you avoid making excuses for sinful fear and encourage you to trust in Christ's commitment to settle His people's feeble and trembling hearts.

Series Description: Interest in the Puritans continues to grow, but many people find reading these giants of the faith a bit unnerving. This series seeks to overcome that barrier by presenting Puritan books that are convenient in size and unintimidating in length. Each book is carefully edited with modern readers in mind, smoothing out difficult language of a bygone era while retaining the meaning of the original authors. Books for the series are thoughtfully selected to provide some of the best counsel on important subjects that people continue to wrestle with today.

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2. Types of Fear

3. Uses of Fear

4. Causes of Sinful Fear

5. Effects of Sinful Fear

6. Remedies for Sinful Fear

7. Objections Answered

About the Author: John Flavel (1628-1691) was an English Puritan minister in the thriving seaport of Dartmouth. His complete works have been reprinted in six volumes by Banner of Truth Trust.

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This work supplies a long-standing need in the field of early modern studies by providing a basic introduction to Reformed Scholasticism. Although technical studies abound and interest in the subject continues to rise, until the appearance of this work by Willem van Asselt and his colleagues, students of history have lacked a concise guide to help them navigate the difficult waters of Reformed Scholasticism. This book carefully defines the phenomena of scholasticism and orthodoxy, concisely surveys the era, notes the most significant thinkers together with the various trajectories of thought, and references the relevant secondary scholarship. In short, this Introduction to Reformed Scholasticism surveys the topic and provides a guide for further study in early modern Reformed thought.

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After the Reformation, the Marrow Controversy of the eighteenth century is noted as one of the most significant and defining events in the Scottish church. However, until now, there has not been a serious analysis of the theology of the Marrow Men as it relates to churches in Scotland during the aftermath of the controversy. In this important study, William vanDoodewaard identifies characteristic understandings of Marrow theology on the atonement, saving faith, and the free offer of the gospel and traces them out in the theology of the Seceder tradition. In doing so, he presents substantial evidence for the continuity of Marrow theology in the Associate Presbytery and Associate Synod in Scotland during the eighteenth century. He ably demonstrates that while Marrow theology was not the primary cause of the Secession churches, the Seceders were aware of the significance of Marrow theology and consciously made it an integral part of their churches.

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During the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries, a 'spiritual brotherhood' formed among the Puritans, shaped by the reforming activity and training of Cambridge. These pastor-theologians initiated a new emphasis within the established church, stirring up a greater understanding of the Reformation doctrines of grace and preaching for conversion and Christian growth and piety. In this study, Paul Schaefer looks at six thinkers in this group who stand out because each was used as the human vehicle to bring the gospel to the next: William Perkins, Paul Baynes, Richard Sibbes, John Cotton, John Preston, and Thomas Shepard. By examining their teaching on the relation between manÆs depraved nature and sovereign grace, as well as the distinct but inseparable relation of justification and sanctification, Schaefer demonstrates how the Puritan movement came to focus most intently on the cultivation of Reformed piety within the church.

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THE DAY OF WORSHIP
Reassessing the Christian Life in Light of the Sabbath
Ryan M. McGraw

Endorsements "In the last fifteen years, there has been renewed interest in the nature and purpose of the fourth commandment and what many refer to as the Puritan Sabbath. By God's grace a conversation has begun that is helping many come to a fuller appreciation for and use of the Lord's Day. Pastor Ryan McGraw's voice in the conversation needs to be heard. As he says, 'I have sought to address what I believe to be the primary underlying issues behind the widespread neglect of the Sabbath day.' Pastor McGraw's book is chock-full of biblical insights, freshly applied to the issue of the Christian Sabbath. I have been helped by the book and know that each one who reads it will be as well." - Joseph A. Pipa Jr., President, Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

"Far too many Christians only believe in nine commandments. The command to keep a day of rest on which to worship our triune covenant Lord is deemed as irrelevant or no longer binding. Providing helpful exegesis and theological consideration, Ryan McGraw gives the church important reasons to recover the abiding validity and necessity of the fourth commandment. Far from being legalistic, McGraw's treatment encourages all Christians to find worship, rest, and a foretaste of heaven to come on each and every LordÆs Day." - J. V. Fesko, Academic Dean and Associate Professor of Systematic Theology Westminster Seminary California

"Ryan McGraw has written a very fresh pastoral teaching on Sabbath observance in his new book, The Day of Worship. He gives us important principles from Scripture for understanding the Christian Sabbath. The book is convincing in its argument that much of what lies behind a dislike of the Sabbath is a tragic love of this world. Practical helps abound for the keeping of the fourth commandment.

'The Day of Worship' does not merely rehash other works on the topic that are available today. If you are well-read on the Sabbath you will find here supplemental material to strengthen your own godliness." - Walter J. Chantry, author of Call the Sabbath a Delight

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Geoff Thomas

The Holy Spirit is often treated as either a dry doctrine for our mouths to recite or raw power to ignite our emotions. Geoff Thomas shows us that the Holy Spirit is both infinitely glorious and intensely personal. Neither a theory nor a force, the Spirit is God and acts as our God in gathering a people to Himself. This book follows the scriptural revelation of the Spirit from Genesis to Pentecost to today, covering such topics as His personality and Deity, His inspiration and anointing in the Old Testament, His conviction and regeneration, the spiritual gifts, putting to death sinful deeds by the Spirit, His sealing, and spiritual revival. It will help believers to know how much the Spirit of God loves them, and will help them to love the Spirit with all their hearts; and with Him, the whole Triune God. It may also help unbelievers to begin to thirst for the living water which they desperately need.



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1.The Holy Spirit: the Infinite Personal God

2.The Holy Spirit in the Old Testament

3.The Inspiration of Old Testament Prophets

4.The Anointing Spirit of God

5.Blaspheming of the Holy Spirit

6.Asking for the Holy Spirit

7.Spirit Birthing Spirit

8.The Father Sends the Counselor

9.The Spirit Convicts the World of Its Guilt

10.Preparing for Pentecost

11.What Happened at Pentecost

12.The Preaching of Pentecost

13.Did You Receive the Holy Spirit?

14.The Spirit Buries Our Misdeeds and Intercedes for Us

15.The Gifts of the Holy Spirit

16.The Most Excellent Way of Love

17.The Sealing of the Holy Spirit

18.The Love of the Holy Spirit

19.The Holy Spirit and Revival

20.The Authority of the Holy Spirit

21.The Spirit and Ministry

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THEORETICAL-PRACTICAL THEOLOGY: Volumes One, Two, Three & Four
Petrus van Mastricht

Petrus van Mastricht's Theoretical and Practical Theology presents one of the most comprehensive methods of treating Christian doctrine. In it, Mastricht treats every theological topic according to a four-part approach: exegetical, dogmatic, elenctic, and practical. As a body of divinity, it combines a rigorous, scholastic treatment of doctrine with the pastoral aim of preparing people to live for God through Christ. Students and pastors will find it a valuable model for moving from the text of Scripture to doctrinal formulation that will edify the people of God.

Volume 1, Prolegomena, provides an introduction to doing systematic theology. Mastricht begins by addressing the nature of theology, wherein he lays out the proper method, subject matter, and definition of theology. He then discusses Scripture as the rule of doing theology, as it is the only infallible source and foundation for knowing God. Finally, Mastricht gives his rationale for the best distribution of theological topics. This volume also includes Mastricht's homiletical aid “The Best Method of Preaching,” as well as a biographical sketch by Adriaan Neele to help readers understand the significance of Mastricht’s life and ministry.

TABLE OF CONTENTS OF VOLUME ONE

Editor's Preface

Abbreviations

Translator's Preface

Biographical Introduction

Funeral Oration

The Best Method of Preaching

The Prolegomena of Theoretical-Practical Theology

1699 Dedication

1699 Preface

Methodical Arrangement of the Whole Work

Chapters:

1. The Nature of Theology

a. The Method of Theology

b. The Definitum of Theology

c. The Definition of Theology

2. Holy Scripture

3. The Distribution of Theology

Scripture Index

Subject Index

Author and Editors



VOLUME 2, Faith in the Triune God, delivers a thorough treatment of the doctrine of God. Mastricht begins his consideration of theology proper with a substantial chapter on saving faith, reminding readers that contemplating God apart from true faith will fall short of the salvation of their soul. Mastricht then discusses the subject of God in three main divisions. First, he treats the existence of God and our knowledge of him. Second, he discusses the divine essence as it is revealed through the names and attributes of God. Third, Mastricht carefully details the Trinitarian nature of the one God who subsists in three persons.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Saving Faith

2. The Existence and Knowledge of God

3. The Essence and Independence of God

4. The Names of God

5. The Attributes of God

6. The Spirituality and Simplicity of God

7. The Immutability of God

8. The Unity of God

9. The Infinity and Greatness of God

10. The Immensity and Omnipresence of God

11. The Eternity of God

12. The Life and Immortality of God

13. The Intellect, Knowledge, and Wisdom of God

14. The Truthfulness and Faithfulness of God

15. The Will and Affections of God

16. The Goodness of God

17. The Love, Grace, Mercy, Longsuffering, and Clemency of God

18. The Righteousness of God

19. The Holiness of God

20. The Authority and Power of God

21. The All-Sufficiency or Perfection of God

22. The Majesty and Glory of God

23. The Blessedness of God

24. The Most Holy Trinity

25. God the Father

26. God the Son

27. God the Holy Spirit



VOLUME 3, The Works of God and the Fall of Man, is a book of origins—origins of the created order and of sin. Mastricht begins with a discussion of the decrees of God and how they establish His eternal purpose for everything. He then shows how the decrees are carried out in creation and in God’s continual providence. The volume concludes with Mastricht’s treatment of the apostacy of Adam from his original estate and the devastating effects of sin that followed. This is an important volume for learning how God governs all things, even the rebellious actions of those good things He created.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Book 3: The Works of God

The Actions and Decrees of God

Predestination

Election

Reprobation

Creation in General

The World and the Work of the Six Days

The Good Angels

The Evil Angels

Man and the Image of God

The General Providence of God

Special Providence

The Covenant of Nature

Book 4: Man’s Apostasy from God

The Violation of the Covenant of Nature

Original Sin

Actual Sin

The Penalty and State of Sin



VOLUME 4- Redemption in Christ

Examines God’s great work of obtaining redemption in the Mediator, Jesus Christ. Mastricht sets the stage with a discussion about the covenant of grace as God’s eternal purpose of restoration and restitution for the elect of fallen humanity. From that vantage point, he uses the remainder of the volume to address the glorious procurer of this covenantal grace. Mastricht walks us through the dignity, names, person, offices, states, and redemptive accomplishment of Jesus Christ. This volume helps us learn the significance of the One who secured so great a redemption for the people of God.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. The Covenant of Grace

2. The Mediator of the Covenant of Grace

3. The Names of the Mediator

4. The Person of the Mediator

5. The Threefold Office of the Mediator

6. The Mediator as a Prophet

7. The Mediator as a High Priest

8. The Mediator as a King

9. The Humiliation of the Mediator

10. The Incarnation of the Mediator

11. The Life of the Mediator

12. The Death of the Mediator

13. The Descent of the Mediator

14. The Exaltation of the Mediator

15. The Resurrection of the Mediator

16. The Ascension of the Mediator

17. The Session of the Mediator at the Right Hand of God

18. The Mediator’s Redemption Itself



Petrus van Mastricht (1630–1706) was a Dutch theologian who studied at Utrecht under Gisbertus Voetius and Johannes Hoornbeeck. He pastored churches in the Netherlands and taught at the universities of Duisburg and Utrecht. His Theoretical-Practical Theology was praised by many as one of the great works of systematic theology and is noted for treating Christian doctrine comprehensively from its exegetical foundations to its practical use for one’s soul.

Todd M. Rester is a historian of early modern theology and philosophy in the School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy, and Politics, Queen’s University Belfast, as well as Associate Professor of Church History at Westminster Theological Seminary. He also volunteers as the director of The Junius Institute for Digital Reformation Research.

Joel R. Beeke is president and professor of systematic theology and homiletics at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, and a pastor of the Heritage Reformed Congregation in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

ENDORSEMENTS

“As to the books you speak of: Mastricht is sometimes in one volume, a very large thick quarto, sometimes in two quarto volumes. I believe it could not be had new under 8 or 10 pounds. Turretin is in three volumes in quarto, and would probably be about the same price. They are both excellent. Turretin is on polemical divinity, on the 5 points & all other controversial points, & is much larger in these than Mastricht, & is better for one that desires only to be thoroughly versed in controversies. But take Mastricht for divinity in general, doctrine, practice & controversy, or as an universal system of divinity; & it is much better than Turretin or any other book in the world, excepting the Bible, in my opinion.”—Jonathan Edwards to Joseph Bellamy, January 15, 1747

“Any serious student of Reformed theology needs to sit at the feet of Petrus van Mastricht. The challenge has been that to do so you needed to know Latin or Dutch. Thanks to the herculean efforts of the folks at the Dutch Reformed Translation Society and Reformation Heritage Books, English readers can now learn the art of ‘living for God through Christ.’”—Stephen J. Nichols, president of Reformation Bible College and chief academic officer of Ligonier Ministries

“Van Mastricht is one of the greatest of the Reformed orthodox, exerting a profound influence on subsequent theologians, including Jonathan Edwards. His grasp of the tradition, his ability to interact with contemporary issues, and his careful articulation of orthodoxy exemplify the best of Protestant theology after the Reformation. Yet the lack of an English translation has meant that he has been known more by reputation than by content in the Anglophone world. Here at last is an English translation which will allow a whole new audience of pastors, theologians, and laypeople to draw once again on this profound theological source.”—Carl R. Trueman, professor of biblical and religious studies, Grove City College

“What if you could have a systematic theology that approached something like Turretin’s precision and Brakel’s devotion while, by design, helping men preach better? It would look like Mastricht. This has long been my favorite system of theology, and I have never been so eager to endorse and promote a book.”—Ryan M. McGraw, Morton H. Smith Professor of Systematic Theology, Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

“A new appreciation has grown in our time for the great post-Reformation theologians of the Reformed tradition, and Petrus van Mastricht was a towering giant among them. Jonathan Edwards thought he was better than Francis Turretin! Mastricht’s magnum opus Theoretical-Practical Theology, however, is virtually unknown and unquoted today, accessible only to competent and determined Latinists. This translation does for Mastricht what Giger and Dennison did for Turretin—it provides a readable, critical, annotated English translation that puts Mastricht within easy reach of pastors, seminarians, and other students of theology. A sound and experiential divine, who (it may surprise you to learn) interacts with and criticizes Kabbalah and Islam as well as Descartes and Socinians, Mastricht is always concerned to show that true theology is practical and never merely notional. Truth is unto godliness.” —Ligon Duncan, chancellor and CEO, John E. Richards Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary

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THE BROKEN-HEARTED EVANGELIST
Jeremy Walker

With a 'gutless orthodoxy,' Christians today quickly affirm biblical truth regarding evangelism and mission, but, author Jeremy Walker reminds us, "we cannot pretend that we know and believe the truth about men, souls, heaven, hell, and salvation unless it is making a difference in the way we think, feel, pray, speak, and act."

How do Christians develop this sense of urgency to see lost sinners saved? What motivates our evangelism? We must have the character of the brokenhearted evangelist, the David of Psalm 51, who recognizes the greatness of his own sin, looks to God for forgiveness, then recognizes his undeniable obligation to teach transgressors God's ways. In an engaging style and with pastoral warmth, Walker urges Christians to exercise their obligation and privilege to teach transgressors God's ways, providing both spiritual truth and practical guidance for carrying out this necessary gospel duty.

Table of Contents:

Preface

1. Am I Willing? Our Undeniable Obligation

2. Am I Effective? Our Necessary Equipment

3. Am I Committed? Our Appointed Means

4. Am I Focused? Our Declared Aim

5. Am I Fruitful? Our Great Expectation

Author Jeremy Walker is a pastor of Maidenbower Baptist Church in Crawley, England, and co-author of A Portrait of Paul: Identifying a True Minister of Christ.

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"In recent years providence has brought a number of people into my life and ministry who are passionate about evangelism. Some of them are especially keen to win friends, fellow-workers, and family to Christ; others are engaged in various kinds of open-air evangelism, bringing the gospel to people they have never met before. I thank God for all of them and the passion that drives them. This excellent book by Jeremy Walker explains the biblical principles that underlie and provoke such passion, reminding us that time is short, the need is urgent, the laborers are few, and the fields are white unto harvest." - John MacArthur

"Jeremy Walker's book is in the tradition of the Puritan classic, Joseph Alleine's Alarm to the Unconverted, but this is more Jeremy Walker's Alarm to the Converted. It is a pleasant surprise, coming as it does from a part of our world where Christianity has largely entered a 'garrison' (bunker) mode. The book, based on Psalm 51:13, is not meant simply to teach us about evangelism; it demands a verdict. He enlists the help of the great soul winners in history to reinforce his appeals. Even before I finished reading the book, I was already asking myself whether my heart was truly broken about the lost around me - and if it is, what am I doing about it?" - Conrad Mbewe, Pastor, Kabwata Baptist Church, Lusaka, Zambia

"The Broken Hearted Evangelist will refresh, strengthen, and equip the most timid saint for the work of soul winning. Jeremy Walker's consideration of evangelism from the perspective of Psalm 51 is like fresh water drawn from a new well. He does not merely exhort us to greater faithfulness in evangelism and then leave us bewildered and guilty. Instead, he takes us to the very fountain from which all true motivation and strength for evangelism springs forth - the gospel and its glorious impact upon our own lives." - Paul Washer

"The Brokenhearted Evangelist is a challenging call to our great responsibility and glorious privilege of personally sharing the gospel of Christ with others. In this book, Pastor Jeremy Walker does a superb job of showing us from the life of David that mercies received from God are to be a key motivating factor for us telling others about Him. Filled with much practical instruction and penetrating insight, this book is very helpful in teaching us how to become wise in winning souls for Jesus. Would we live up to such a high Biblical calling in our lives? Would we do our Master's bidding as He calls us to? May the Lord be pleased to use this stirring work to these holy and blessed ends." - Rob Ventura, Pastor of Grace Community Baptist Church, Rhode Island

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GLORY VEILED AND UNVEILED
A Heart-searching Look at Christ's Parables
GERALD BILKES

"You have likely read the parables of Christ before, perhaps many times. But have they read you?" With this thought-provoking question, author Gerald Bilkes introduces readers to the concept of interpreting the Scriptures experimentally as he takes a heart-searching look at Christ's parables. In this spiritually rewarding Bible study, the author shows students of Scripture how to read the parables in a way that takes into account the truth that Scripture searches us as we subject ourselves to it. When we recognize this, we can expect Scripture to transform us. An ideal tool for personal or group Bible study, with questions following each lesson, 'Glory Veiled and Unveiled' considers the contexts and main messages of twenty-five parables and puts our hearts under the 'searchlight' of Scripture, guiding us into the knowledge of Christ, our gracious and glorious king.

Table of Contents:

1. Awakening to Glory: The Radiance of the Scriptures

2. The King of Glory: The Mystery of the Parables

The Glory of the Kingdom: Some Parables in Matthew and Mark

3. The Glory of Kingdom Reception: The Parable of the Sower

4. The Glory of Kingdom Sovereignty: The Parable of the Seed Growing Secretly

5. The Glory of Kingdom Patience: The Parable of the Tares

6. The Glory of Kingdom Power: The Parables of the Mustard Seed and the Leaven

7. The Glory of Kingdom Excellence: The Parables of the Treasure and the Pearl

8. The Glory of Kingdom Judgment: The Parable of the Net

The Glory of the Gospel: Some Parables in Luke

9. The Glory of Gospel Mercy: The Parable of the Good Samaritan

10. The Glory of Gospel Fruitfulness: The Parable of the Unfruitful Fig Tree

11. The Glory of Gospel Wisdom: The Parable of the Rich Fool

12. The Glory of Gospel Provision: The Parable of the Great Supper

13. The Glory of Gospel Love: The Parable of the Prodigal Son

14. The Glory of Gospel Prudence: The Parable of the Unjust Steward

15. The Glory of Gospel Testimony: The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus

16. The Glory of Gospel Access: Three Parables about Prayer

The Glory of the Kingdom: Some More Parables from Matthew

17. The Glory of Kingdom Forgiveness: The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant

18. The Glory of Kingdom Grace: The Laborers in the Vineyard

19. The Glory of Kingdom Design: The Parable of the Wicked Husbandmen

20. The Glory of Kingdom Watchfulness: The Parable of the Ten Virgins

21. The Glory of Kingdom Stewardship: The Parable of the Talents

22. The Glory of Kingdom Separation: The Parable of the Sheep and the Goats

The Glory of Christ: The Parables of John

23. The Glory of ChristÆs Sacrifice: The Parable of the Sheepfold

24. The Glory of Union with Christ: The Parable of the Vine and its Branches

Conclusion

25. Full Glory: No More in Parables

Author GERALD M. BILKES is professor of New Testament and biblical theology at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids.

Endorsement

"We have come to expect good things from Dr. Bilkes, and in 'Glory Veiled and Unveiled' we are not disappointed. He has given us a marvelous exposition of the parables, revealing astute awareness of the subtleties of the genre and a keen eye for their current application. With pointed questions, each chapter is designed for use in personal and corporate Bible study. Individuals and churches will profit enormously from this book." - Derek W. H. Thomas, Minister of Preaching and Teaching, First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, SC

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A PURITAN THEOLOGY: Doctrine for Life
Joel Beeke & Mark Jones

Finally, the perfect companion to MEET THE PURITANS, this volume may be the most thorough volume ever produced on PURITAN THEOLOGY. The first printing of this volume sold out within the first few weeks and a second printing is already available.

Pastor Rob Ventura has said the following: ""What did the Puritans believe about God's providence and the perseverance of the saints? What were their views on conscience and Christ's intercession for us? In 'A Puritan Theology' compiled by Dr. Joel R. Beeke and Mark Jones, we have the answers to these and many other questions. In this unique one volume work we have a robust systematic theology drawn from the teachings of the most beloved Puritans: an outstanding achievement indeed! This resource is a must read for every pastor, seminarian and serious student of the Reformed Faith. It will be a volume that I turn to again and again."

Joel Beeke begins the Introduction with these words: "The word 'Puritan' originated in the 1560s as a bit of pejorative hurled at people who wanted further reformation in the Church of England. While some social historians think the term should be abandoned due to the various ways it was used during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, others who identify themselves as Reformed or Calvinistic defend the continuing use of the terms 'Puritan' and 'Puritanism.'

This book is about Puritan theology. Its chapters will address various areas of the systematic theology of Puritanism. Fine studies on Puritan theology already exist. Some address the Puritans in general, and some focus on the work of a particular Puritan theologian. To date, however, there has been no single work that provides an overview of Puritan thought concerning Scripture's major doctrines, historically and systematically considered. We hope this book will fill that gap. We will begin by stating what we will and will not cover, and why."

Introduction

PROLEGOMENA

1. The Puritans on Natural and Supernatural Theology

2. Puritan Hermeneutics and Exegesis

3. The Learned Doctor William Ames and The Marrow of Theology

THEOLOGY PROPER

4. Stephen Charnock on the Attributes of God

5. The Puritans on the Trinity

6. John Owen on Communion with the Triune God

7. William Perkins on Predestination

8. Thomas Goodwin and Johannes Maccovius on Justification from Eternity

9. Thomas Goodwin's Christological Supralapsarianism

10. The Puritans on Providence

11. The Puritans on Angels

12. The Puritans on Demons

ANTHROPOLOGY & COVENANT THEOLOGY

13. The Puritans on the Sinfulness of Sin

14. The Puritans on the Covenant of Works

15. The Puritans on the Covenant of Redemption

16. The Puritans on the Covenant of Grace

17. The Puritans on the Old and New Covenants: A Gracious Moses?

18. The Minority Report: John Owen on Sinai

19. The Puritans on Covenant Conditions

CHRISTOLOGY

20. The Puritans on Law and Gospel

21. Puritan Christology

22. The Puritans on Christ's Offices and States

23. The Blood of Christ in Puritan Piety

24. Anthony Burgess on Christ's Intercession for Us

25. Thomas Goodwin on Christ's Beautiful Heart

26. The Puritans on Understanding and Using God's Promises

SOTERIOLOGY

27. Puritan Preparatory Grace

28. The Puritans on Regeneration

29. The Puritans on Union with Christ, Justification, and Regeneration

30. John Owen on Justification by Faith Alone

31. The Puritans on Coming to Christ

32. The Puritans on Living in Christ

33. The Puritans on Adoption

34. The Third Use of the Law

35. Richard Sibbes on Entertaining the Holy Spirit

36. William Perkins and His Greatest Case of Conscience

37. The Puritans on Perseverance of the Saints

ECCLESIOLOGY

38. The Puritans on the Government of the Church

39. The Puritans on the Offices of the Church

40. John Owen on the Christian Sabbath and Worship

41. Puritan Preaching (1)

42. Puritan Preaching (2)

43. John Bunyan's Preaching to the Heart

44. The Puritans and Paedobaptism

45. The Puritans on the Lord's Supper

46. Puritan Prayers for World Missions

ESCHATOLOGY

47. 'The City on a Hill': The American Puritans' Optimistic View of the End Times

48. Thomas Manton on the Judgment According to Works

49. How History Informs the Historicist: Thomas Goodwin's Reading of Revelation

50. Christopher Love on the Glories of Heaven and Terrors of Hell

THEOLOGY IN PRACTICE

51. Puritan Theology Shaped by a Pilgrim Mentality

52. The Puritans on Walking Godly in the Home

53. Matthew Henry on a Practical Method of Daily Prayer

54. The Puritan Practice of Meditation

55. The Puritans on Conscience

56. Puritan Casuistry

57. Puritan Sacrificial Zeal

58. Practical Lessons from Puritan Theology Today

AFTERWORD

59. A Final Word

Bibliography

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THE MYSTERIES OF GOD
Maurice Roberts

Many vital truths are given to us in the Bible that lead us to a vastly greater understanding of Him than the most intelligent heathen without a Bible could ever know. We refer to these truths as mysteries, not because man has invented this term, but because it is the word that God Himself has chosen to inform us of His wonderful way of salvation. In The Mysteries of God, author Maurice Roberts reminds us that it is important that we be thoroughly informed about God's mysteries because they are His eternal purposes by which He has given Christ to be our Savior; understanding and believing them give us eternal life with God in the glory of heaven. In an edifying and easy-to-understand style, the author 'investigates' twelve of the great mysteries of the Bible, including the mystery of God, the mystery of the gospel, the mystery of Christ's glorious indwelling, and the mystery of the last things.

Table of Contents:

1.What Is a New Testament Mystery?

2.The Mystery of God

3.The Mystery of God's Covenant

4.The Mystery of Godliness

5.The Mystery of the Gospel

6.The Mystery of the New Birth

7.The Mystery of Christ's Glorious Indwelling

8.The Mystery of the Gospel Offer

9.The Mystery of the Gentiles

10.The Mystery of Israel

11.The Mystery of Iniquity

12.The Mystery of the Last Things

13.The Mystery of the Resurrection

14.When All Mysteries Are Finished

Author Maurice Roberts served as the minister of the Inverness congregation of the Free Church of Scotland (Continuing). He is well known as a conference speaker in many countries around the world and was editor of the monthly magazine The Banner of Truth from January 1988 to January 2003.

Endorsements "When Rev. Maurice Roberts puts pen to paper, a classic is in the making. One dear Christian I know reads only Octavius Winslow, Horatius Bonar, and Maurice Roberts because, in his words, 'I find spiritual profit on every page.' Rev. Roberts is known to combine simplicity, profundity, and clarity, all of which are certainly requisite for any treatment of Bible mysteries. This book is so insightful, well-ordered, and helpful, it seems hard to imagine Christian readers have been without it for so long." -Gerald M. Bilkes, professor of New Testament and biblical theology at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary

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THE GOSPEL'S POWER & MESSAGE: Recovering the Gospel: Volume One
PAUL WASHER

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One of the greatest crimes of this generation of Christians is our neglect of the gospel, and it is from this neglect that all our other maladies spring forth. Absent from too many pulpits are the essential themes that make up the very core of the gospel-the justice of God, the radical depravity of man, and the blood atonement. In The GospelÆs Power and Message, Paul Washer addresses these essential elements of ChristÆs good news and provides a guide to help us rediscover the gospel in all its beauty, scandal, and saving power. May such a rediscovery transform your life, strengthen your proclamation, and bring the greatest glory to God.

Endorsements:

"In these days of insipid, man-centered, ear-tickling preaching, we need Sons of Thunder who fear God and faithfully preach His Word without fear of consequences. My friend Paul Washer is one such man. May God use this book to reach the lost and to glorify His name." - Ray Comfort, author of Hell's Best Kept Secret and The Way of the Master

"In The Gospel's Power and Message, Paul Washer unwraps the gospel and displays its various facets in all their vivid glory. This book is a thoughtful, poignant reminder that the message Christ commissioned us to proclaim is neither spongy nor trivial. Nor can it be improved by human revision. The gospel may be a stumbling block to some and seem like foolishness to others - but to those who are called, it is the power and the wisdom of God." -Phil Johnson, executive director of Grace to You

"I am profoundly thankful for the courageous clarity of The Gospel's Power and Message by Paul Washer. Christians today seem to have the false impression that the gospel is all about us - a wonderful plan for our lives; a means of finding peace, joy, or personal fulfillment; the way to get to heaven. Those blessings (and many more) are aspects of every true gospel-believer's birthright, of course. But they are not the point or the main objective of the message. The gospel is about God and His eternal glory. That is where it starts, and that is where it takes us in the end. Preached rightly, the gospel convicts and humbles every human heart. It underscores the exceeding sinfulness of our sin. It rebukes even our most laudable works of righteousness. The gospel is simple enough for a child to grasp, but its truths are inexhaustible. In short, the gospel is the best of all good news and the most important message anyone has ever proclaimed. Paul Washer strikes all the right notes in this powerful, biblical study." -John MacArthur, pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, and author of The Gospel According to Jesus

Contents:

Preface

PART ONE: An Apostolic Introduction

1. A Gospel to Know and Make Known

2. A Gospel to Be Received

3. A Gospel by Which We Are Saved

4. A Gospel of First Importance

5. A Gospel Handed Down and Delivered

PART TWO: The Power of God for Salvation

6.The Gospel

7. A Scandalous Gospel

8. A Powerful Gospel

9. A Gospel for All Who Believe

PART THREE: The Acropolis of the Christian Faith

10. Making Much of Sin

11. Making Much of God

12. Sinners One and All

13. Sinners Falling Short

14. Sinners Through and Through

15. Righteous Indignation

16. Holy War

17. A Most Costly Gift

18. The Divine Dilemma

19. A Qualified Redeemer

20. The Cross of Jesus Christ

21. The Vindication of God

22. The Resurrection of Jesus Christ

23. The Foundation of Faith in the Resurrection

24. Christ's Ascension as the High Priest of His People

25. Christ's Ascension as the Lord of All

26.Christ's Ascension as the Judge of All

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ANSELM OF CANTERBURY
Christian Biographies for Young Readers
Simonetta Carr

While he would have preferred the simple, quiet life of the monastery; teaching, reading, thinking, and writing about God; Anselm of Canterbury spent much of his life dealing with powerful kings, consulting with popes, and serving reluctantly as archbishop of Canterbury. Through Anselm's story, Simonetta Carr teaches what life was like in medieval Western Europe. Young readers will learn of the tempestuous relationship between church and state during this era and the significance of Anselm's writings about why God became man and the relationship between faith and reason.

Table of Contents:

Introduction

1.A Boy with a Dream

2.From Student to Teacher

3.The Will of a King

4.First Trip to Rome

5.New King, Old Troubles

6.Last Peaceful Years

Time Line

Did You Know?

Series Description The Christian Biographies for Young Readers introduces children to important people in the Christian tradition. Parents and school teachers alike will welcome the excellent educational value it provides for students, while the quality of the publication and the artwork make each volume a keepsake for generations to come. Furthermore, the books in the series go beyond the simple story of someoneÆs life by teaching young readers the historical and theological relevance of each character.

Author - Simonetta Carr was born in Italy and has lived and worked in different cultures. A former elementary school teacher, she has home-schooled her eight children for many years. She has written for newspapers and magazines around the world and has translated the works of several Christian authors into Italian. Presently, she lives in San Diego with her husband, Thomas, and family. She is a member and Sunday school teacher at Christ United Reformed Church.

Illustrator - Matt Abraxas has traveled from California to France, studying different approaches to art. He enjoys creating and teaching art and currently exhibits his work at the SmithKlein Gallery in Boulder, Colorado. Matt lives with his wife, Rebecca, and two sons, Zorba and Rainer, in Lafayette, Colorado.

Endorsements: "Anselm, one of the most original thinkers of the medieval West, lived in a world that is in many ways very different from ours. Yet many of Anselm's solutions to those timeless problems of how to deal with other people and how to speak about God are fresh even today, nine hundred years after he lived. Simonetta's book is a very fine introduction for children to Anselm, his world, and his role in it." - Dr. Samu Niskanen, research fellow in history at Helsinki University and author of a new critical edition of Anselm's correspondence

"It's delightful to see that an increasing number of Christian authors are bringing strong Christians in history to life in short biographies for young people. This short biography of Anselm of Canterbury is a good example of this wonderful trend. Young readers will become familiar with a man whom sadly few have ever heard of but who should be remembered for his witness of God's work." - Tom Garfield, superintendent, Logos School, Moscow, Idaho

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THE GOSPEL CALL AND TRUE CONVERSION: Recovering the Gospel: Volume Two
PAUL WASHER

The apostle Paul gave the gospel the first place in his preaching, endeavored with all his might to proclaim it clearly, and even went so far as to pronounce a curse upon all those who would pervert its truth. Yet how sad it is that many, even among those considering themselves evangelicals, have reduced the gospel message to a few trite statements to be repeated, and view conversion as a mere human decision. In The Gospel Call and True Conversion, Paul Washer challenges such easy believism as he examines the real meaning of things like faith, repentance, and receiving Christ. He also deals extensively with the effects of saving grace that God promises in the new covenant; namely, the creation of new hearts and new people.



Table of Contents:

Series Preface

PART ONE: The Gospel Call

1.A Call to Repentance

2.A Call to Faith

3.Believe and Confess

4.Receiving Christ

5.Christ at Heart's Door

PART TWO: New Hearts and the Nature of True Conversion

1.The Great Motive and End of Salvation

2.The Author of Salvation

3.Separation and Cleansing

4.A New Heart

5.The Effectual Spirit

PART THREE: New People and the Nature of True Conversion

1.The Glory of the New Covenant

2.The Making of New People

3.The ChristianÆs Sure Knowledge of God

4.The Heart and Way of God's People

5.The Everlasting Covenant

6.God's Goodness to His People

Series Descriptions Although the Recovering the Gospel Series does not represent an entirely systematic presentation of the gospel, it does address most of the essential elements, especially those that are most neglected in contemporary Christianity. It is the hope of the author that these words might be a guide to help you rediscover the gospel in all its beauty, scandal, and saving power. It is his prayer that such a rediscovery might transform your life, strengthen your proclamation, and bring the greatest glory to God.

Author Paul Washer ministered as a missionary in Peru for ten years, during which time he founded the HeartCry Missionary Society to support Peruvian church planters. Paul now serves as one of the laborers with the HeartCry Missionary Society (www.heartcrymissionary.com). He and his wife, Charo, have three children: Ian, Evan, and Rowan.

Endorsements: "In an age awash with easy believism, we need voices like Paul Washer's that remind us of The Gospel Call and True Conversion. We are all tempted to believe that we are 'beyond the basics' and in need of something more - something new. However, Washer reminds us that there is nothing more important and more relevant than getting the gospel right, making the gospel clear, and trusting that gospel to do its work of calling, saving, and securing a people to God and for God. Praise God for the gospel and books like this that help us know, understand, and love it more deeply." - Voddie Baucham, pastor of preaching at Grace Family Baptist Church in Spring, Texas, and author of The Ever-Loving Truth

"Being a Christian is not just a matter of 'making a decision for Jesus' or 'turning over a new leaf.' It is a miracle of grace in which a sinner is brought by God's power from death to life. In The Gospel Call and True Conversion, Paul Washer brilliantly and clearly helps the reader understand that truth, carefully opening the Scriptures and explaining how the power of the gospel ought to impact our lives as Christians. A much-needed, pastoral, and challenging book!" - Greg Gilbert, senior pastor of Third Avenue Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky, and author of What Is the Gospel?

"By God's sovereign grace, Paul Washer's ministry has been particularly blessed to instruct this generation in the basics of true conversion and the gospel call. I highly commend this careful but simple treatment of these vital issues. May God bless it to the preparation of His people to share the gospel of peace and to the salvation of many persons." - Sam Waldron, academic dean and professor of systematic theology at the Midwest Center for Theological Studies, Owensboro, Kentucky

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SPIRITUAL WARFAREA Biblical and Balanced Perspective
Brian Borgman and Rob Ventura

Too often, Christians today either sensationalize the subject of spiritual warfare by obsessing over demon possession, exorcisms, binding the devil, and rebuking demons, or they minimize the idea and are unprepared for the real struggle they face against principalities and powers. Pastors Brian Borgman and Rob Ventura provide a balanced approach that exposes the fictions and superstitions surrounding this vital doctrine and at the same time reveal the unseen realities of this struggle. Basing their battle plan on Ephesians 6:10-20, the authors give an overview of the battle, a guide to the armor God gives us, and instruction regarding the vital wartime disciplines of prayer and proclamation of the Word. By learning to think biblically about this subject, Christians are enabled to deflect the blows of their adversary, fight sin, and live God-glorifying lives as followers of Jesus.

"Spiritual Warfare is thoughtful, biblical, theological, accessible, and impactful. The book is exegetical and expository without feeling like a commentary or running homily. In it, authors Borgman and Ventura make much of Christ and what He has done without negating the reality of our adversary and the real danger he presents as well as our call to faith, righteousness, prayer, and perseverance that flows directly from our SaviorÆs finished work. What a timely, refreshing, encouraging, convicting, and empowering book! I canÆt wait to get it in front of our people." - Voddie Baucham Jr., author and pastor of preaching at Grace Family Baptist Church, Spring, Texas

"In his letter to the Ephesians, the apostle Paul describes deliverance from bondage of sin through the work of Christ. He brings that deliverance to bear in our personal experience by the enlivening grace of God. He issues a call for us to walk in this newfound freedom, worthy of our calling in Christ, amid the dangers and challenges of this fallen world. Paul concludes his letter in practical terms for the battle we face as part of the normal course of the Christian life. It is here in Ephesians 6 that Brian Borgman and Rob Ventura meet us to orient us to the strength, weaponry, and strategy by which our Lord equips us for the battle. These pastors provide clear, concise, competent, and compelling counsel in what can be a neglected or abused topic." - Stanley D. Gale, author of Warfare Witness: Contending with Spiritual Opposition in Everyday Evangelism

"Many voices in our day present a version of spiritual warfare in which Satan seems to hold the position of prominence; even preeminence. Christians are left to wonder what magic spell or formulaic expressions can be invoked to see their demons excised. Yet, since Christ has triumphed over all the forces of darkness, His people should grow in hope and faith as they look to Christ. Brian Borgman and Rob Ventura present one of the finest and most biblically responsible and insightful studies of spiritual warfare now available. While they account fully for the reality of SatanÆs deception, cunning, and power, they give greater stress (as they ought!) to the superior and indefatigable victory and sovereign reign of Christ. Christians need the message of this book. Satan, indeed, is a real and present danger, but Christ is our real, risen, and reigning hope! Spiritual Warfare guides readers into a clear and grace-empowered understanding of these truths." - Bruce A. Ware, professor of Christian theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

"Authors Borgman and Ventura aimed for biblical accuracy and balance in addressing spiritual warfare. They hit the bull's-eye! 'How we think about this battle is critical to how we fight it.' Here is a brief treatment that is also clear and accurate: Satan may prowl around as a 'roaring lion' seeking someone to devour, but Christ is the reigning Lion who has already won the battle and sits on the throne!" - Pastor Bruce A. Ray, author of Withhold Not Correction, Celebrating the Sabbath, and Help! My Friend Is Suicidal

"Standing in a long line of Puritan-style reflection on the nature of spiritual warfare, Borgman and Ventura have produced a brief but remarkably rich book which offers very helpful insights on this subject. The thoughtful reader will find here sobering meditations on the power of evil and sin but also be pointed to the great encouragement to be found in the Word of God and supremely in the Lord Jesus Christ. This volume is both a helpful pastoral tool and a fine devotional book." - Carl R. Trueman, Paul Woolley Professor of Church History, Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia

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THE HOLY SPIRIT AND REFORMED SPIRITUALITY
A Tribute to the the Life & Ministry of Geoffrey Thomas
Edited by Joel R. Beeke and Derek W. Thomas

How does God bring His Word into our lives? The answer is: by the Holy Spirit. By the Spirit the Word was revealed and written. By the Spirit the Word became flesh and dwelt among us. By the Spirit the Word roots itself in the hearts of sinners and produces fruit. Calvin recognized long ago that the Holy Spirit is the bond of union between believers and Christ. Jonathan Edwards said that the Spirit is the sum of all Christ bought for His people with His precious blood. How precious then is the Spirit, and how important to know Him and His ways! In this book, a team of pastor-theologians uncover the rich biblical teachings about the work of the Holy Spirit. How was the Spirit involved in the human life of Jesus Christ? What is a spiritual person? How does the Spirit open the mind of sinners to trust in Christ? What does it mean to serve God in the power of the Spirit? How does the SpiritÆs sovereign work relate to our responsibility in evangelism? These questions and more are addressed in this book.

Table of Contents:

Part I: Geoff Thomas: A Faithful Instrument of the Spirit

1. Hugh Geoffrey Thomas: A Biographical Appreciation - Gary Brady

2. A Minister Who Has Produced Ministers - Paul Levy

Part II: Salvation and the Spirit of Christ

3. The Spirit and the Word Incarnate: John Owen's Trinitarian Christology - Carl Trueman

4. The Relation of the Righteousness of God and the Spirit of God in Romans 1-8 - Sam Waldron

5. The Illumination of the Holy Spirit - Joel Beeke

6. The Holy Spirit and Human Responsibility - Fred Malone

Part III: Growth and the Spirit of Holiness

7. A Gracious Willing Guest: The Indwelling Holy Spirit - David Jones

8. John Owen on the Spirit's Ministry in Guarding the Believer's Heart - Michael Haykin

9. Professor John Murray and the Godly Life - John J. Murray

10. Living by the Spirit's Sanctifying Ministry - Ian Hamilton

11. John Owen and Spiritual-Mindedness: A Reflection on Reformed Spirituality - Derek Thomas

12. The Spirit of God in the People of God: A Celtic Spirituality - Iain D. Campbell

Part IV: Ministry and the Spirit of Counsel and Might

13. The Holy Spirit and the Call to the Ministry of the Gospel - Stephen Turner

14. The Empowering Work of the Holy Spirit - Conrad Mbewe

15. The Supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ and Apostolic Ministry - Austin Walker

16. An Elizabethan Cameo: The Ministry of Edward Dering - Robert Oliver

17. Passion and the Spirit's Sovereignty in the Thinking and Evangelistic Preaching of Martyn Lloyd-Jones - Gary Benfold

Endorsements: "Geoffrey Thomas is known and respected far and wide for his love for the doctrines of grace and warm-heartedness as a pastor. I am grateful to have known him over the years and to be invited now to commend this festschrift with its helpful essays illustrating the importance of the Holy Spirit's work in saving sinners, in promoting their holiness and spiritual growth, and in supplying biblical preaching past and present." -Maurice Roberts

"Geoff Thomas is a Reformed statesman; one of the remarkable figures in the modern church who is truly committed to Reformed ecumenicity. For that reason alone, this tribute is appropriate. You will note that men from a number of church backgrounds (both credo-Baptist and paedo-Baptist) have contributed to this birthday present. Those readers who know Geoff have found much pleasure and edification in his company, and all who read these articles will find the same." - Joseph Pipa, president, Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Taylors, South Carolina

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JOHN KNOX: Christian Biographies for Young Readers
Siomonetta Carr

From armed bodyguard to galley slave, from loving husband and father to fiery preacher, John Knox was moved by a relentless passion for the honor of God and the purity of His truth and worship. Yet when he was a schoolboy growing up in the small Scottish town of Haddington, he could never have imagined that he would become a major leader of the powerful movement that transformed Scotland into one of the most committed Protestant countries in the world. Simonetta Carr tells the story of how this great Reformer, whose life began humbly, in a faraway, mysterious part of the world, influenced the church and its beliefs far beyond the borders of Scotland, shaping our thinking still today.

Illustrator- Matt Abraxas has traveled from California to France, studying diff erent approaches to art. He enjoys creating and teaching art and currently exhibits his work at the SmithKlein Gallery in Boulder, Colorado. Matt lives with his wife, Rebecca, and two sons, Zorba and Rainer, in Lafayette, Colorado.

Endorsements: "In this clear, concise, and readable short biography, Simonetta Carr tells the dramatic story of John Knox. Setting him in the context of his troubled times, she vividly explains how he became a Protestant, a galley slave, a friend of John Calvin, an English pastor, and, finally, the leading preacher of the Scottish Reformation. This is an excellent introduction for children to the religious ideas that transformed the churches of sixteenth-century Western Europe." - Rosalind K. Marshall, fellow of the Royal Society of Literatureand author of John Knox

"This story is about my homeland and one of my fellow countrymen. Simonetta Carr's description of John Knox doesn't focus so much on the stereotype of a fiery Scot, but brings out more of the gentle, loving, gospel side of this strong Reformer. It was with thankfulness to God that I read about what I owe to His work through John Knox, and it is with appreciation to Simonetta, her historical accuracy, and love of the gospel that I recommend this book to families, Christians, and fellow Scots." - Catherine Mackenzie, author of children's and teens' books, including John Knox: The Sharpened Sword

Author - Simonetta Carr was born in Italy and has lived and worked in different cultures. A former elementary school teacher, she has home-schooled her eight children for many years. She has written for newspapers and magazines around the world and has translated the works of several Christian authors into Italian. Presently, she lives in San Diego with her husband, Thomas, and family. She is a member and Sunday school teacher at Christ united Reformed Church.

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REFORMED CONFESSIONS of the 16th and 17th Centuries: AN ENGLISH TRANSLATION
VOLUME THREE - 1567 - 1599
James T. Dennison

Publisher's Description: This is the third volume of James T. Dennison's Reformed Confessions project, which compiles numerous Reformed confessions of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries translated into English. For many of these texts, this is their debut in the Anglo-Saxon vernacular. It provides the English-speaking world a richer and more comprehensive view of the emergence and maturation of Reformed theology in these foundational centuries; foundational centuries for Reformed thought and foundational summaries of Reformed doctrine for these centuries. Each confessional statement is preceded by a brief introduction containing necessary historical and bibliographical background. The confessions are arranged chronologically, with this third volume presenting thirty-three documents covering the years 1567-1599.

Documents in this volume:

Vol. 3

69. Documents of the Debrecen Synod (1567)

70. The Synod at Sziksz= (1568)

71. Confession of the Synod of Cassov (1568)

72. Confession of Varadiensis/Nagyvßrad (1569)

73. Sandomierz Consensus (1570)

74. The Confession of the Synod of Csenger (1570)

75. The Confession of La Rochelle (1571)

76. The Bohemian Confession (1573)

77. The Synod of Cracow (1573)

78. The Bohemian Confession (1575/1609)

79. The Synod of Hercegszoloski (1576)

80. The Confession of Frederick III (1577)

81. The Nassau (Dillenburger Synod) Confession (1578)

82. The Synod of Piotrkow (1578)

83. CraigÆs Catechism (1581)

84. The King's Confession (1581)

85. The Synod of Wlodislaw (1583)

86. General Synod of Herborn (1586)

87. The Synod of Thorn (1595)

88. The Bremen Consensus (1595)

89. The Lambeth Articles (1595)

90. The Second Confession of the London-Amsterdam Church (1596)

91. The Stafforts Book (1599)

Endorsements:

"A comprehensive collection of the main statements of faith of all Reformed communities considered as orthodox (Waldensian, Zwinglian, Calvinist, and Anglican). A must for every library." -Irena Backus, University of Geneva

"This set is a magnificent achievement that witnesses powerfully to the rich development, harmony, and piety of the Reformed faith." -Joel R. Beeke, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary

"These volumes are most useful both for bringing together what has previously been scattered and for making material available in English for the first time." -Anthony N. S. Lane, London School of Theology

"This set is a highly significant collection [and] substantial resource for the study of the rise and progress of the Reformed faith in the early modern era." -Richard A. Muller, Calvin Theological Seminary

About the compiler:

James T. Dennison, Jr. is Academic Dean of Northwest Theological Seminary in Washington, where he also serves as Professor of Church History and Biblical Theology. He is the author of The Market Day of the Soul, editor of Kerux: The Journal of Northwest Theological Seminary, and has also edited various books including Francis Turretin's Institutes of Elenctic Theology, Geerhardus Vos's Old Testament Eschatology, and The Letters of Geerhardus Vos.

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REFORMED CONFESSIONS of the 16th and 17th Centuries: AN ENGLISH TRANSLATION
VOLUME FOUR - 1603 - 1693
James Dennison

Publisher's Description: This is the FOURTH AND FINAL volume of James T. Dennison's Reformed Confessions project, which compiles numerous Reformed confessions of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries translated into English. For many of these texts, this is their debut in the Anglo-Saxon vernacular. It provides the English-speaking world a richer and more comprehensive view of the emergence and maturation of Reformed theology in these foundational centuries; foundational centuries for Reformed thought and foundational summaries of Reformed doctrine for these centuries. Each confessional statement is preceded by a brief introduction containing necessary historical and bibliographical background. The confessions are arranged chronologically, with this second volume presenting thirty-seven documents covering the years 1603-1693.

Documents in this volume:

92. The Points of Difference (1603)

93. Waldensian Confession (1603)

94. Confession of the Synod of Cassel (1607)

95. Hessian Catechism (1607)

96. Confession of the Heidelberg Theologians (1607)

97. The Remonstrance (1610)

98. The Counter Remonstrance (1611)

99. The Bentheim Confession (1613)

100. Confession of the Evangelical Church of Germany (1614)

101. The Confession of John Sigismund (1614)

102. The Irish Articles (1615)

103. Scottish Confession (1616)

104. Seven Articles of the Church of Leiden (1617)

105. The Canons of Dort (1618-1619)

106. The Confession of Cyril Lukaris (1629)

107. Leipzig Colloquy (1631)

108. The London Baptist Confession (1644)

109. Brief Confession of the Westminster Assembly (1645)

110. The Colloquy of Thorn (1645)

111. The Westminster Confession of Faith (1646)

112. The London Confession (1646)

113. Benjamin Cox's Baptist Appendix (1646)

114. Westminster Larger Catechism (1647)

115. Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647)

116. The Cambridge Platform (1648)

117. The Geneva Theses (1649)

118. The Principles of Faith (1652)

119. A New Confession of Faith (1654)

120. The Midlands Confession (1655)

121. Waldensian Confession (1655)

122. The Somerset Confession (1656)

123. The Savoy Declaration (1658)

124. Waldensian Confession (1662)

125. The Formula Consensus Helvetica (1675)

126. The London Baptist Confession (1677)

127. The Baptist Catechism (1693)

Endorsements:

"A comprehensive collection of the main statements of faith of all Reformed communities considered as orthodox (Waldensian, Zwinglian, Calvinist, and Anglican). A must for every library." -Irena Backus, University of Geneva

"This set is a magnificent achievement that witnesses powerfully to the rich development, harmony, and piety of the Reformed faith." -Joel R. Beeke, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary

"These volumes are most useful both for bringing together what has previously been scattered and for making material available in English for the first time." -Anthony N. S. Lane, London School of Theology

"This set is a highly significant collection [and] substantial resource for the study of the rise and progress of the Reformed faith in the early modern era." -Richard A. Muller, Calvin Theological Seminary

About the compiler:

James T. Dennison, Jr. is Academic Dean of Northwest Theological Seminary in Washington, where he also serves as Professor of Church History and Biblical Theology. He is the author of The Market Day of the Soul, editor of Kerux: The Journal of Northwest Theological Seminary, and has also edited various books including Francis Turretin's Institutes of Elenctic Theology, Geerhardus Vos's Old Testament Eschatology, and The Letters of Geerhardus Vos.

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AN ABLE AND FAITHFUL MINISTRY: Samuel Miller and the Pastoral Office
James Garretson

Publisher's Description:

Samuel Miller (1769-1850) played an integral part in founding Princeton Theological Seminary, which became one of the most influential training grounds for Presbyterian ministers in the nineteenth century. While Miller is most commonly remembered for his writings on church office, he also played a significant role instructing students and shaping their theology of preaching and pastoral ministry. In the present volume, Jim Garretson highlights the narrative of Miller's life and the major ministerial emphases found in his published writings, sermons, and unpublished lecture notes. As a result, readers will come to know the spiritual convictions of Miller's heart and understand the theology of ministry he imparted over the course of his lifetime.

Endorsements:

"James Garretson has already provided erudite and welcome additions to the history of American pastoral theology with his work on Archibald Alexander. Now he has moved on to look at the life and teaching of another Old Princeton giant, Samuel Miller. Once again, his contribution to antebellum American religious history is remarkable. By contextualizing Miller's pastoral teaching within his larger life and historical setting, Garretson reveals much to us about why Miller was so hugely influential among Presbyterians (and others) during his lifetime. Miller himself would appreciate Garretson's emphasis on the practical uses of religious biography and history for contemporary readers. It is a profoundly welcome work on an Old Princeton figure who has received far less attention today than he deserves." -Paul Gutjahr, professor and chair, Department of English, Indiana University

"There is much debate today about exactly what the pastoral ministry should look like, what its priorities should be, what the tools of its trade are, and what kind of man should hold it. Once again, Jim Garretson has enriched the literature on this topic by opening up the world of the Old Princetonians for us. This book is not only a moving portrait of one of the great nineteenth-century Presbyterian pastors and thinkers but also a stimulus to practical reflection on how the traditional ordinary-means-of-grace model of church and pastor can be applied today. A wonderful volume." - Carl Trueman, Paul Woolley Professor of Church History, Westminster Theological Seminary

"James M. Garretson's book on Samuel Miller and his teaching on the pastoral office brings one of the founding fathers of American Presbyterianism back to life. Herein, Miller enriches us with his piety, guides us with his wisdom, and equips us to be more able and faithful preachers of God's Holy Word. This study will clarify your call to gospel service or serve as a refresher course on the godly practice of Reformed ministry." - Peter A. Lillback, president, Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia

"For those of us like myself who knew Samuel Miller primarily as a historical author, this book is worth its weight in gold. As James Garretson demonstrates through careful research and pellucid prose, Miller has much to teach moderns when it comes to biblical theology, sermon preparation and delivery, and ministerial character and deportment. All in all, a highly extremely helpful work for anyone concerned about pastoral ministry or seriously considering such a calling." - Michael A. G. Haykin, professor of church history and biblical spirituality, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

"Samuel Miller, Old School Presbyterian minister and Princeton Seminary's unsung hero, was both an intellectual and experiential Christian, and a servant of Christ armed with both truth and power. James Garretson's fitting combination of biography and wise counsel allows Professor Miller to mentor us still today in a host of ways. This fascinating volume is a tour de force for practical theology; I devoured every word. Every pastor, elder, seminary professor, and seminary student should read this book, and return to it again and again for direction and encouragement." - Joel R. Beeke, president, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Contents:

Introduction

Part One: Life and Ministry

1. Heritage of Piety

2. Pastoral Ministry in New York City: 1793-1803

3. Pastoral Ministry in New York City: 1804-1813

4. Plans for a Presbyterian Theological Seminary

5. An Able and Faithful Ministry

6. Seminary Professor: 1813-1850

7. Confessional Churchman

8. Preacher of the Gospel of Jesus Christ

9. Gospel Promises and The Hope of Christian Missions

Part Two: Theological Foundations for the Gospel Ministry

10. The Importance of the Gospel Ministry

11. The Importance of Mature Preparatory Study

12. Sermon Preparation: An Introductory Overview

13. Preparation of Sermon: Texts

14. Preparation of a Sermon: Style

15. Preparation of a Sermon: Parts of a Discourse

16. Holding Fast the Faithful Word

17. Spiritual Weapons for a Spiritual Battle

18. Preaching the Gospel in Great Cities

19. A Theology of Public Worship

Part Three: Ministerial Deportment and the Work of the Christian Ministry

20. Clerical Manners and Habits

21. Final Days

22. A Life Well Lived

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GOSPEL ASSURANCE & WARNINGS: Recovering the Gospel: Volume 3
PAUL WASHER

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface

PART ONE: Biblical Assurance

1. False Assurance

2. Examine Yourself

3. Walking in God's Revelation

4. Confessing Sin

5. Keeping God's Commandments

6. Imitating Christ

7. Loving Christians

8. Rejecting the World

9. Remaining in the Church

10. Confessing Christ

11. Purifying Self

12. Practicing Righteousness

13. Overcoming the World

14. Believing in Jesus

PART TWO: Gospel Warnings, or Warnings to Empty Confessors

15. Gospel Reductionism

16. The Small Gate

17. The Narrow Way

18. The Outward Evidence of an Inward Reality

19. The Dangers of an Empty Confession

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Jonathan Edwards lived at a time when many people were seriously questioning long-accepted ideas about the world, life, and God, and his answers to these questions have left a mark on the way we think today. While he is often remembered as the preacher of a scary sermon about a spider dangling over a fire, he remains significant as one of the greatest thinkers America has produced. Simonetta Carr traces the events of EdwardsÆs life from a young student interested in science to husband and father, pastor, leader of the Great Awakening, missionary, writer, and college president. Colorful illustrations, interesting facts, and a compelling story combine to introduce young readers to this important theologian and life in colonial America.

"Jonathan Edwards is one of the most important post-Reformation Protestant thinkers and writers; at once an intellectual of the highest caliber, a pastor and spiritual theologian, one of the leaders of the evangelical Great Awakening of the eighteenth century, and a devoted family man. The genius of Simonetta CarrÆs book is that she manages to capture all these facets of Edwards and compresses them into the scope of a simple, accessible introduction. Young and old readers alike will learn much from her work. It is a delight to read!" - Oliver Crisp, professor of systematic theology, Fuller Theological Seminary

"Jonathan Edwards had an all-encompassing vision of God and His work in this world. It is the kind of vision we all need today. This book brings Jonathan Edwards and his vision to life for a whole new generation. I wish I had this book when I was a young reader." - Stephen J. Nichols, president of Reformation Bible College and C.A.O. of Ligonier Ministries

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Simonetta Carr was born in Italy and has lived and worked in different cultures. A former elementary school teacher, she has home-schooled her eight children for many years. She has written for newspapers and magazines around the world and has translated the works of several Christian authors into Italian. Presently, she lives in San Diego with her husband Thomas and family. She is a member and Sunday School teacher at Christ United Reformed Church.

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WHY CHRIST CAME
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Joel R. Beeke & William Boekestein

When thinking about Christ's birth, we often focus our attention on Luke's detailed gospel account. But to appreciate the main point of the story - that the eternal Son of God assumed our flesh-and-blood human nature - we need to learn from the rest of the Bible why Christ came to earth. Why did Christ come? In this book, thirty-one thoughtful meditations answer this vital question, and the answers encourage us to celebrate Christ's birth more deeply, see more clearly how it is connected with the rest of His ministry, and recognize its importance for our lives.

Table of Contents:

Preface

1.To Do the Will of the Father

2.To Save Sinners

3.To Bring Light to a Dark World

4.To Be Made Like His People

5.To Bear Witness to the Truth

6.To Destroy the Works of the Devil

7.To Give Eternal Life

8.To Receive Worship

9.To Bring Great Joy

10.To Demonstrate True Humility

11.To Preach the Gospel

12.To Bring Judgment

13.To Give His Life a Ransom for Many

14.To Fulfill the Law and Prophets

15.To Reveal God's Love for Sinners

16.To Call Sinners to Repentance

17.To Die

18.To Seek and Save the Lost

19.To Serve

20.To Bring Peace

21.To Bring a Sword

22.To Bind Up Broken Hearts

23.To Give Us the Spirit of Adoption

24.To Make Us Partakers of the Divine Nature

25.To Reign as King

26.To Restore Human Nature to Holiness

27.To Be a Faithful and Merciful High Priest

28.To Be the Second and Greater Adam

29.To Satisfy Our Deepest Thirst

30.To Be Loved by God's Children

31.To Reveal God's Glory

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THE COMPLETE EXEGETICAL & DOCTRINAL WORKS OF WILLIAM PERKINS
William Perkins

The Works of William Perkins fills a major gap in Reformed and Puritan theology. Though Perkins is best known today for his writings on predestination, he also wrote prolifically on many subjects. His works filled over two thousand large pages of small print in three folio volumes and were reprinted several times in the decades after his death. However, his complete works have not been in print since the mid-seventeenth century. This modern typeset edition of the Works includes four volumes of Perkins's expositions of Scripture, three volumes of his doctrinal and polemical treatises, and three volumes of his practical writings.

THE EXEGETICAL WORKS OF WILLIAM PERKINS (in Four Volumes)

VOLUME ONE: contains three of Perkins's treatises.

The First is 'A Digest or Harmony of the Books of the Old and New Testament', which offers a synopsis of the Bible that relates sacred history to the chronology of the world. Dating God's creation of the universe in 3967 BC, Perkins develops his overview of redemptive history that culminates in the final judgment.

The Second treatise is 'The Combat between Christ and the Devil Displayed.' Expounding Matthew 4:1-11, Perkins shows how Christ's temptation in the wilderness (1) set Jesus up to serve as the second Adam, overcoming Satan's temptation in a way the first Adam did not; (2) reveals how the devil assaults the church so that we might be better prepared to resist his temptations; and (3) equipped Christ to be a sympathetic high priest to those who are tempted.

The Third and most significant treatise is 'A Godly and Learned Exposition upon Christ's Sermon in the Mount'. "Hereof I have chosen to entreat," says Perkins, "because it is a most divine and learned sermon, and may not unfitly be called the 'Key to the whole Bible'; for here Christ opens the sum of the Old and New Testaments." The fact that Perkins saw the Sermon on the Mount as unlocking the meaning of Scripture in its entirety suggests that his understanding of what Christ declares in Matthew 5-7 was pivotal to the development of his theology and piety.

VOLUME TWO: Expositional Commentary on Galatians

This second volume contains Perkins's Commentary on Galatians. Perkins preached on Galatians each Lord's Day for over three years. Ralph Cudworth obtained Perkins's handwritten notes and edited them for publication. Because Perkins did not complete the commentary, Cudworth supplemented the manuscript with his own comments on chapter 6.

This commentary of Perkins and Cudworth on Galatians first appeared in print in 1604, two years after Perkins's death. Perkins's other writings had already begun to be gathered and published. When the three-volume edition of his collected works first appeared, Galatians occupied over 320 large folio pages in the second volume (1609). It continued to appear as a part of several editions of the Works through their final 1635 reprint. Evidently, interest in the commentary warranted its publication again as a separate volume in 1617.

Following the model taught in his treatise The Art of Prophesying, Perkins's pattern in commenting on Galatians is to explain the text, deduce a few points of doctrine from it, answer objections raised against the doctrine, and then give practical uses of what the passage teaches.

VOLUME THREE: A Cloud of Faithful Witnesses, Leading to the Heavenly Canaan (on Hebrews 11)

Over 460 pages of brilliant exposition on one glorious chapter of Holy Scripture. Perkins rivals the brilliant Thomas Manton in these messages on the most famous chapter in Hebrews. THIS BOOK BECAME AVAILABLE IN FEBRUARY 2017.

VOLUME FOUR: A Godly and Learned Exposition of Jude & Revelation 1 - 3

Perkins covers every verse and every word of The Epistle of Jude in 267 pages of brilliant and passionate exposition based upon sound exegesis. He then spend nearly 400 pages examining every inspired word of the first three chapters of Revelation. THIS BOOK HAS JUST BECOME AVAILABLE IN LATE MAY 2017.

VOLUME FIVE: A Body of Divinity, Consisting of His Exposition of the Apostle's Creed, the Lord's Prayer and The Foundation of Christian Religion Gathered into Six Principles

VOLUME SIX: Includes, THE GOLDEN CHAIN (includes the famous Perkins Chart), THE MANNER AND ORDER OF PREDESTINATION, TREATISE ON GOD'S FREE GRACE & MAN'S FREE WILL, FRUITFUL DIALOGUE CONCERNING THE E ND OF THE WORLD, AGAINST ALEXANDER DICKSON, ON MEMORY

THIS COMPLETES THE EXEGETICAL WORKS OF WILLIAM PERKINS

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THE DOCTRINAL & POLEMICAL WORKS (in 3 volumes)

VOLUME SIX: Includes, THE GOLDEN CHAIN (includes the famous Perkins Chart), THE MANNER AND ORDER OF PREDESTINATION, TREATISE ON GOD'S FREE GRACE & MAN'S FREE WILL, FRUITFUL DIALOGUE CONCERNING THE E ND OF THE WORLD, AGAINST ALEXANDER DICKSON, ON MEMORY

THE PRACTICAL WORKS (in 3 volumes)

VOLUME SEVEN: This seventh volume includes three treatises that strike a helpful balance of emphases on theology, history, and practice.

A Reformed Catholic exists as a systematic, theological presentation of Perkins’s Reformed soteriology in contrast with the Church of Rome.

Perkins’s Problem of the Forged Catholicism is an exercise in historical theology, proving from the primary source documents of church history that the Roman Catholicism articulated at Trent is not supported by the first twelve hundred years of the church’s witness.

A Warning Against Idolatry handles worship practices—including liturgies, ceremonies, customs, and rites—concluding that all the externals of worship must be regulated by Scripture in the strictest sense.

Taken as a whole, Perkins’s polemical work against the Church of Rome draws a clear dividing line between Roman Catholicism and the Reformed tradition.

VOLUME EIGHT: This eighth volume includes five treatises meant to promote a good conscience before God.

A Discourse of Conscience establishes a framework for understanding the importance of conscience and how it functions.

The Whole Treatise of the Cases of Conscience is an extensive treatment of casuistry that treats man in his three principle conditions (by himself, in relation to God, and in relation to others).

A Treatise Tending unto a Declaration whether a Man Is in the Estate of Damnation or in the Estate of Grace distinguishes between true and false professors, demonstrates how Roman Catholicism falls short of assurance, and highlights the devil’s attempts to sully the consciences of God’s people.

A Case of Conscience gives full attention to the importance of personal assurance of salvation.

A Grain of Mustard Seed provides consolation to weak Christians by encouraging them to recognize and grow in gratitude for the grace they have.

There is much in the present volume to commend to the reader, but what clearly stands out is Perkins’s skill as a spiritual adviser.

VOLUME NINE: This ninth volume brings together nine of Perkins’s lesser known practical treatises and, by so doing, introduces the reader to important facets of his religion of the heart.

It opens with two works on what it means to look to Christ: A Declaration of the True Manner of Knowing Christ Crucified and The True Gain.

This is followed by A Faithful and Plain Exposition upon Zephaniah 2:1–2, which gives an earnest call to repentance, and The Nature and Practice of Repentance as well as The Combat of the Flesh and Spirit, which give systematic explanations of the doctrine of repentance.

A Treatise of Man’s Imaginations discusses man’s desperate need for renewal of mind.

A Direction for the Government of the Tongue According to God’s Word argues that one’s speech is the most significant change related to a renewed heart.

The volume finishes with A Discourse of the Damned Art of Witchcraft and A Resolution to the Country Man on Prognostication, which rebuke those who dally with occult practices.

Each treatise in this volume occupies an important place in Perkins’s experiential piety—what he himself described as “the more sincere profession of religion.”

VOLUME TEN: This tenth volume brings together seven treatises that demonstrate Perkins’s core conviction that the gospel touches all of life by bringing it under the rule of Scripture. Treatise on How to Live Well in All Estates opens the volume with a description of the reign of faith in Christians’ hearts so that they avoid sin and pursue the will of God in all they do. Treatise on Vocations explains how God calls Christians to live out their faith in whatever responsibilities they hold within society. Right Manner of Erecting and Ordering a Family applies the concept of vocation to life in the home. Calling of the Ministry applies vocation to the church, describing the duties and dignities of the ministers of Christ. Art of Prophesying equips those called to the ministry with the proper manner and method of preaching God’s Word. Christian Equity exhorts Christians to maintain justice and preserve peace, whether in families, church, or the greater commonwealth. Having finished with principles of living by faith, the volume ends with Treatise on Dying Well, which discusses the importance of faith at the end of life.

Table of Contents:

Treatise on How to Live Well in All Estates

Treatise on Vocations

Right Manner of Erecting and Ordering a Family

Calling of the Ministry

Manner and Method of Preaching

Christian Equity

Treatise on Dying Well

ENDORSEMENTS FROM MODERN MEN

"On the broad shoulders of William Perkins, epoch-making pioneer, stood the entire school of seventeenth-century Puritan pastors and divines, yet the Puritan reprint industry has steadily bypassed him. Now, however, he begins to reappear, admirably edited, and at last this yawning gap is being filled. Profound thanks to the publisher and heartfelt praise to God have become due." - J. I. Packer, Board of Governors' Professor of Theology, Regent College, Vancouver, British Columbia

"William Perkins was a most remarkable Christian. In his relatively short life he was a great preacher, pastor, and theologian. His prolific writings were foundational to the whole English Puritan enterprise and a profound influence beyond his own time and borders. His works have become rare, and their republication must be a source of real joy and blessing to all serious Christians. Perkins is the first Puritan we should read." - W. Robert Godfrey, president, Westminster Seminary California

"The list of those influenced by the ministry of William Perkins reads like a veritable Who's Who of the Puritan Brotherhood and far beyond. This reprinting of his works, so long unobtainable except by a few, is therefore a publishing event of the first magnitude." - Sinclair B. Ferguson, professor of systematic theology, Redeemer Theological Seminary, Dallas

CONTEMPORARY DESCRIPTIONS OF PERKINS

"Perkins was justly esteemed by his contemporaries as a master in theology." - Charles H. Spurgeon

"In orderliness of method and vivid description, William Perkins takes the crown." - Gisbertus Voetius

"I gladly call to mind the time, when being young, I heard, worthy Master Perkins, so preach in a great assembly of students, that he instructed them soundly in the truth, stirred them up effectually to seek after godliness, made them fit for the kingdom of God; and by his own example shewing them, what things they should chiefly intend, that they might promote true religion, in the power of it, unto God's glory, and others' salvation." - William Ames

"Mr. Perkins's sermons were all law and all gospel. He was a rare instance of those opposite gifts meeting in so eminent a degree in the same preacher, even the vehemence and thunder of Boanerges, to awaken sinners to a sense of their sin and danger, and to drive them from destruction; and the persuasion and comfort of Barnabas, to pour the wine and oil of gospel consolation into their wounded spirits." - Benjamin Brook

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Sinclair Ferguson, Joel Beeke & Michael Haykin

Church history is important because it shows us how God's faithful dealings with His people in the Bible continue in the ongoing life and work of Christ in our world. If you have ever wished for a short book highlighting church history's most important events that will enlighten your mind and peak your interest, this is the one you've been waiting for. Three prolific church historians collaborate their efforts in Church History 101 to present you with a quick read of church history's high points.

"The story of the growth of God's kingdom is thrilling in all its aspects, and to have this brief summary available in book form will surely aid us in the assurance that absolutely nothing can prevent King Jesus from fulfilling His purpose in building His church. Thrilling to read." - Derek W. H. Thomas, Senior Minister, First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, South Carolina; Robert Strong Professor of Systematic and Pastoral Theology, RTS Atlanta; and Teaching Fellow of Ligonier Ministries

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Preface

First Century: Apostolic Foundations

Second Century: The Church of Martyrs and Confessors

Third Century: Persecution and Heresy; Origen and Tertullian

Fourth Century: The Beginnings of the Christian Empire

Fifth Century: The City of God and the City of Man

Sixth Century: Justinian, Benedict, and the Conversion of the Scots

Seventh Century: Gregory the Great and the Rise of Islam

Eighth Century: The Iconoclastic Controversy

Ninth Century: Struggle for Power in the Church; Ratramnus and Gottschalk

Tenth Century: 'The Dark Ages'

Eleventh Century: The Great Schism; Anselm of Canterbury

Twelfth Century: The Crusades, Abelard, Lombard, and the Waldenses

Thirteenth Century: Francis of Assisi and Thomas Aquinas

Fourteenth Century: The Church's Babylonian Captivity and John Wycliffe

Fifteenth Century: The Renaissance, Huss, Savonarola, and Groote

Sixteenth Century: Luther, Calvin, and the Reformation

Seventeenth Century: Reforming the Church in England

Eighteenth Century: The Great Awakening

Nineteenth Century: Beginnings of Modern Theology and Kingdom Builders

Twentieth Century: The Age of Paradoxes

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Sinclair B. Ferguson is a teaching fellow of Ligonier Ministries.

Joel R. Beeke is president of Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary.

Michael A. G. Haykin is professor of church history and biblical spirituality at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

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THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST
Paul Washer

Paul Washer escorts readers through a biblical overview of the good news about Jesus. Presenting passage after passage from the Bible, Washer describes the holy character of God, the human problem of sin, and the divine solution found in Jesus's redemptive life, death, and resurrection for all who repent and believe. If you are interested in knowing the basic claims of the gospel or know someone exploring the truths of Christ, this succinct treatment of the greatest news the world has ever heard is just what you need.

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The Character of God 1

God Is Love 2

God Is Holy 3

God Is Righteous 3

The Character of Humanity 5

Humanity Is Morally Corrupt 5

Guilty and Condemned 6

The Great Dilemma 7

God’s Answer to Our Dilemma 7

Jesus Christ, Our Substitute 7

The Cross 8

The Resurrection 11

Christ’s Accomplishment 13

Our Response 14

Repentance 14

Self-Examination: Are You Repenting? 17

Faith 18

Self-Examination: Are You Believing? 20

The Assurance of Salvation 21

Evidences of Conversion 22

The Benefits of Salvation 24

How Then Shall We Live? 25

Study the Bible 26

Devotion to Prayer 26

Public Identification with Christ through Baptism 27

Fellowship with a Biblical Church 27

Growth in Sanctification 28

Service in the Local Church 28

Service in Evangelism and Missions 28

Our Hope and Prayer for You 28



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Unknown to many, increasing numbers of conservative evangelicals are denying basic tenets of classical Christian teaching about God, with departures occurring even among those of the Calvinistic persuasion. James E. Dolezal's 'All That Is in God' provides an exposition of the historic Christian position while engaging with these contemporary deviations. His convincing critique of the newer position he styles 'theistic mutualism' is philosophically robust, systematically nuanced, and biblically based. It demonstrates the need to maintain the traditional viewpoint, particularly on divine simplicity, and spotlights the unfortunate implications for other important Christian doctrines-such as divine eternality and the Trinity-if it were to be abandoned. Arguing carefully and cogently that 'all that is in God is God Himself,' the work is sure to stimulate debate on the issue in years to come.

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Foreword

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Acknowledgments

Models of Theism

Unchanging God

Simple God

Simple God Lost

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Bibliography

Index

James E. Dolezal is Assistant Professor of Theology in the School of Divinity at Cairn University, Langhorne, Pennsylvania.

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ORE FROM THE PURITAN'S MINE: The Essential Collection of Puritan Quotations
Compiled by DALE W. SMITH with Foreword by Joel Beeke

With over 3,000 quotations gathered from more than 250 authors and organized alphabetically according to more than 400 subject headings, Ore from the Puritans’ Mine stands as the greatest stockpile of quotations from the English Puritans.

Indexes of topics and authors make it an easy-to-use reference, while the annotated bibliography and works recommended list provide direction for mining further into Puritan writings. Whether you are seeking the right quote to help communicate an idea or are simply looking for personal insight and inspiration, search no more, as Dale W. Smith has done the digging for us.

Features:

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Over 250 authors

Over 400 topics

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Works recommended

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Dale W. Smith (PhD, University of Missouri—Kansas City) has pastored churches in Missouri for over twenty years. He and his wife, Teresa, have one son, Andrew. He enjoys surf-fishing off of Cape Cod, chess, and collecting vintage surf-fishing lures of New England manufacture.

ENDORSEMENTS

“There is something gripping, something quotable, about the Puritans as they ransack Scripture and expound it in thoughts that are riveting in their word choices and metaphors, and one cannot but feel deeply the full force of the truths they convey. This, I trust, is a book that you will return to repeatedly for the rest of your life.” — Joel R. Beeke, from the foreword

“Encyclopedic, doctrinal, spiritual, devotional, and readable—Ore from the Puritans’ Mine has it all. Packed with insight, liberally sprinkled with turns of phrase and figures of speech that shed rays of light on a wide variety of subjects, here is a treasure trove of seasoned wisdom to reflect on, apply, and share. Truly a book for every Christian home.” — Sinclair B. Ferguson, chancellor’s professor of systematic theology, Reformed Theological Seminary

“No group of people in church history had such a profound and comprehensive theology as the Puritans. Because their works can be dense in length and depth they can easily overwhelm the reader. I am thankful to Dale Smith for providing a map to navigate the mines of the Puritans’ theological and practical wisdom in this new book of rich quotations.” — John MacArthur, senior pastor-teacher, Grace Community Church, Sun Valley, California

“With a title and approach reminiscent of Charles Spurgeon’s Flowers from a Puritan’s Garden (1883), Ore from the Puritans’ Mine is just that—a gold mine of quotations excavated from the mines of the most well-known Puritan titans—including John Owen, Richard Baxter, Richard Sibbes, Thomas Goodwin, Samuel Rutherford, John Flavel, Thomas Brooks, Thomas Manton, and Thomas Boston. Since the work has organized these quotations around a wealth of major biblical, theological, experiential, and practical subjects, it is an invaluable resource for preachers, pastors, teachers, and theologians alike. It is my hope that those who put this ore to good gospel use will be encouraged to put on their hard hats and go down in the rich, still untapped mine of the Puritans.” — Greg A. Salazar, assistant professor of historical theology, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary

“Readers will be grateful for Dale Smith’s careful gathering of this diverse and rich anthology of Puritan quotations. For those unfamiliar with the Puritans, this is an excellent introduction to the major themes of their theology and piety. For others who already know the treasures of Puritan writers, this can serve as a handy reference guide for preaching and teaching or a valuable resource for devotional reading. This volume deserves a broad reception, and I highly recommend it!” — Tom Schwanda, associate professor, emeritus, of Christian Formation and Ministry, Wheaton College

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Robert Rollock

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The long-overdue republication of Robert Rollock's "Select Works" introduces us to one of the greatest Reformed thinkers of the sixteenth century. Robert Rollock (c.1555-1598), first principal of Edinburgh University, able preacher and philosopher, and a renowned biblical commentator in his own day, was a seminal Reformed theologian particularly as an early exponent of covenant theology in Scotland.

His treatises on God's effectual calling and the passion, resurrection, and ascension of Christ are themselves worth the purchase of this two-volume "Select Works." These volumes represent the cream of sixteenth-century Reformed theology, and should be treasured by all who love biblical truth. May they whet the appetite for more of this prolific Scotsman, who wrote five volumes of sermons and nine commentaries.

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Robert Rollock was the first principal of the University of Edinburgh. He was appointed on several occasions to committees of presbytery and assembly on pressing ecclesiastical business. He was elected moderator of the General Assembly held at Dundee in May 1597. In 1598 he was translated to the parish church of the Upper Tolbooth, Edinburgh, and immediately thereafter to that of the Grey Friars (then known as the Magdalen Church). He died in Edinburgh on the 8th of February 1599.

"Partly because of his reluctance to engage in the rough and tumble of church and state relationships, Robert Rollock’s name has been almost unknown outside of a small circle of scholars interested in the history of covenant theology – in which he features significantly. But for all his irenic spirit, Rollock was a powerfully intellectual and spiritual influence in late sixteenth-century Scotland. He was wonderfully endowed with remarkable intellectual gifts, possessed a rare ability to inspire University students, and was an outstanding preacher whom the common people of Scotland’s capital listened to gladly.

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CHRIST AND HIS THREEFOLD OFFICE & CHRIST HUMBLED YET EXALTED
JOHN FLAVEL abridged by J. Stephen Yuille

TWO OUTSTANDING VOLUMES DRAWN FROM THE CLASSIC 'THE FOUNTAIN OF LIFE'

(1) CHRIST AND HIS THREEFOLD OFFICE

Flavel explores the glory of Christ becoming a man “to qualify and prepare Him for a full discharge of His mediatorship, in the office of our Prophet, Priest, and King.”

“Salvation,” says Flavel, “is revealed by Christ as a Prophet, procured by Him as a Priest, applied by Him as a King. In vain it is revealed, if not purchased; in vain revealed and purchased, if not applied.”

Flavel’s treatment of the subject is polemical when necessary and painstakingly detailed when he believes the truth is at stake. It is an act of adoration, of meditations upon “the transcendent excellency of Jesus Christ.”

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The Excellence of the Subject

Christ’s Essential Glory

The Covenant of Redemption

God’s Admirable Love

Christ’s Wonderful Person

The Authority of the Mediator

The Consecration of the Mediator

The Nature of Christ’s Mediation

The First Branch of Christ’s Prophetical Office: The Revelation of God’s Will

The Second Branch of Christ’s Prophetical Office: The Illumination of Man’s Understanding

The Nature and Necessity of Christ’s Priesthood

The First Act of Christ’s Priestly Office: Oblation

The Second Act of Christ’s Priestly Office: Intercession

The First Effect of Christ’s Priesthood: A Full Satisfaction

The Second Effect of Christ’s Priesthood: A Blessed Inheritance

The Kingly Office of Christ: Executed Spiritually upon the Redeemed

The Kingly Office of Christ: Executed Providentially for the Redeemed

“It’s difficult to find a more compelling, heart-searching, affection-producing, and biblically sound expositor of experiential Christianity than the seventeenth-century English Puritan John Flavel. Combining pastoral warmth and theological depth, Flavel sought to display the loveliness of Christ as Mediator so that the believer might grow in greater spiritual maturity and conformity to Him. I cannot commend Flavel highly enough!” — Brian H. Cosby, senior minister of Wayside Presbyterian Church, Signal Mountain, Tennessee; and author of John Flavel: Puritan Life and Thought in Stuart England and Suffering and Sovereignty: John Flavel and the Puritans on Afflictive Providence



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John Flavel shows Christ as our fountain of true joy: secured for his people by his humiliation and his exaltation. By humiliation, Flavel means the incarnation - Christ’s birth, ministry, and death - by exaltation he means the four stages of resurrection, ascension, intercession, and His return in judgment.

Flavel shows this twofold act (humiliation and exaltation) is the foundation of our joy because through them Christ has removed our debt and secured our inheritance. “The believer knows,” says Flavel, “that however sweet his communion with Christ is in this world, yet that communion he will have with Christ in heaven will far excel it.”

Table of Contents:

Christ’s Humiliation

A Humble Life

A Prayer of Commendation

A Commemorative Sign

Christ’s Agony

The Nature of Christ’s Death

A Lonely Death

A Lowly Death

A Prayer for Forgiveness

A Promise of Salvation

A Cry of Forsakenness

A Cry of Anguish

The Completion of Christ’s Work

Christ’s Burial

The Blessed Ends of Christ’s Humiliation

Christ’s Exaltation

Christ’s Resurrection

Christ’s Ascension

Christ’s Present Session

Christ’s Triumphant Return

“For years I’ve benefited from the writings of John Flavel and the Puritans, and I’ve often done that through the labors of Stephen Yuille. In this volume, Yuille takes us to Flavel, who guides us on a Christological journey that addresses some of our most pressing theological issues today: a Christology that begins in eternity past in the covenant of redemption; ministry set within the biblical framework of prophet, priest, and king; and the example of Christ’s humiliation that results in His exaltation and ours. Yuille’s hope for us is that we digest Flavel’s sermons and ‘get them deeply fixed upon [our souls] by the Spirit of the Lord, turning them into life and power’ within us.” — Adam Embry, author and editor of An Honest, Well Experienced Heart: The Piety of John Flavel

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Jeremiah Burroughs

"Worship is for God, not for us. And when we throw our hearts and souls into serving Him in it, we cannot be more blessed. He must be treated as holy by those who enter His presence. "If any book speaks prophetically to the contemporary crisis of worship in our churches, it is Burroughs' Gospel Worship. Must reading for all concerned about honoring God in worship." --R.C. Sproul.

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The Life of Jeremiah Burroughs (1599-1646)

The Works of Jeremiah Burroughs

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Sermon II - God Will be Sanctified in Those Who Draw Near to Him

Sermon III - The Importance of Preparing for Worship

Sermon IV - Two Cases of Conscience

Sermon V - Sanctifying the Name of God in Holy Duties

Sermon VI - Suiting Our Duties to the God We are Worshipping

Sermon VII - Why God Will Be Sanctified in the Duties of His Worship

Sermon VIII - Sanctifying the Name of God in Hearing the Word

Sermon IX - Sanctifying the Name of God in Hearing the Word

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Sermon XI - Sanctifying the Name of God in Receiving the Sacrament

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BENJAMIN BROOK

A Biographical Account of Those Divines Who Distinguished Themselves in the Cause of Religious Liberty from the Reformation under Queen Elizabeth to the Act of Uniformity in 1662

In 1813, Benjamin Brook, a church historian and Congregational minister, published his compilation of biographical sketches and bibliographies of many of the English Puritans. He provides a basic Puritan history of nonconformity from the Reformation to the Act of Uniformity (1662), followed by accounts of more than 450 Puritans. Full of fascinating historical detail and edifying anecdotes, Brooks opens windows through which we may observe divine grace transforming the inner man to walk in the footsteps of Christ. The set has been one of the most sought after and, at the same time, rarest to find on the used book market.

The Lives of the Puritans was first published in 1813 in London for Jack Black. The Soli Deo Gloria edition was first printed in 1994. It is now reprinted in 3 volumes.



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“This reprinting of Benjamin Brook’s Lives of the Puritans serves as a great introduction to the lives of the most well-known and beloved Puritan figures. Despite their tendency toward hagiography at times, these biographical accounts inspire as much as they inform readers to pursue God with a zeal like that of these Puritan figures.” — Greg Salazar, assistant professor of historical theology, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary

“While interest in the Puritans has increased greatly over the past several decades, much of the focus has been limited to a handful of prominent figures such as John Owen and Richard Baxter. What is often overlooked is that the movement was comprised of numerous ordinary pastors who labored faithfully in small parish churches across the land. These pastors are now but dust on the lintel of time, their names long forgotten, yet they were pillars in a movement that shaped the history of God’s people on both sides of the Atlantic. In The Lives of the Puritans, Benjamin Brook introduces us to more than 450 of these Puritans, providing a valuable glimpse into their lives and ministries. These volumes are full of intriguing details and compelling narratives that will prove both encouraging and challenging to the reader. I highly recommend them to you.” — J. Stephen Yuille, professor of pastoral theology and spiritual formation, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas



Benjamin Brook (1776–1848) was a non-conformist minister and historian. In 1797, he entered Rotherham College as a student for the ministry. In 1801, he became the first pastor of the congregational church at Tutbury, Staffordshire. Brook wrote several other works, but is best known for his studies and writings on the Puritans. Brook resigned from the ministry in 1830 due to ill health. At the time of his death, he was gathering material for a history of Puritans who emigrated to New England. He died near Birmingham, January 5, 1848, at the age of 72.



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Octavius Winslow

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John Owen

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"Meet the Puritans is a cornucopia of good things: a remarkable portrait gallery, a wonderful library of biographies, a reader's guide to great Christian literature, a record of an international movement of the Spirit, a personal tutorial in Puritan history and theology; and much more. The student of Puritanism will often reach for it, and yet the bedtime reader will be enthralled by it. It will persuade you that giants for Christ did once exist. Here are their stories. They will make you want to grow tall spiritually, too." - DR. SINCLAIR B. FERGUSON

"Joel Beeke and Randall Pederson have given us a priceless treasure in this introduction to the Puritans and Puritan literature. I have often wished for just such a resource. An encyclopedic wealth of biographical and bibliographical information has been distilled here in a simple, readable, understandable, and wonderfully useful compendium. For the novice lay person who wants a reliable introduction to the Puritans, this is the perfect handbook. And for the seasoned scholar seeking a catalogue of the best available Puritan literature, this is also an indispensable tool. My prayer is that it will help spark a new wave of interest in the Puritans, a new appreciation for their theology, and especially a revival of their passion for careful biblical exposition." - DR. JOHN MACARTHUR

"The Puritans: English, Scottish, American, and Dutch, are being read again! In an era of superficial discipleship and erratic, impotent, ailing, and dying churches, this is indeed a hopeful sign. And this wide-ranging handbook of backup information about the writers themselves, their special strengths, and modern reprints of their books, is another hopeful sign. Meet the Puritans is a fascinating compendium, scholarly yet popular and accessible, that Puritan-lovers will value very highly, and justly so." - DR. JAMES I. PACKER

"The recent revival in interest in and commitment to the truths of Reformed theology is due in large measure to the rediscovery of Puritan literature. The Puritans of old have become the prophets for our time. This volume is a treasure for the church." - DR. R. C. SPROUL

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THE EPISTLES OF JOHN
Joel Beeke

No other epistle or letter in the New Testament begins more abruptly than the first Epistle of John. It has no formal salutation, no personal words of greeting, and no concluding benediction. After a brief prologue (1:1-4) the writer goes directly to what is on his heart, the message which we have heard of him and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all (1:5). Second and Third John are similar in structure, style, and theme. In both letters John introduces himself as the elder. In both letters John offers commendations for good behavior and rebukes for bad conduct. And in both letters his major theme is the truth, for in both John is determined to warn believers against false teachers and to protect from errors that are infiltrating the church of God.

Dr. Joel Beeke, in his usually thorough manner, takes the reader by the hand and leads him into the wonderful material found in the pages of John's Epistles. Practical to the core, this volume will both enlighten the mind and fire the heart.


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OUR GOD
Octavius Winslow

"Do you yearn to know God better? Read this book thoughtfully and prayerfully. "Our God" may well be Octavius Winslow's very best book, for what better subject can a believer desire to meditate on than the character of the triune God whom he loves, worships and fears? And who is better suited to expound the grandeur and to stammer about the infinity of such a subject than this author who always seems to write profoundly and winsomely about the most sacred themes with remark-able reverence and a commanding flow of language? This warmly experimential treatment of the attributes of God engages the mind and heart as no other that I have read on this glorious subject. Here is angel's food." Joel R. Beeke

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A SWEET FLAME
Piety in the Letters of Jonathan Edwards
Edited and Introduced by Michael A.G. Haykin

"A Sweet Flame introduces readers to the piety of Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758). Dr. Haykin's biographical sketch of Edwards captures the importance the New England minister placed on Scripture, family piety, and the church's reliance upon God. The remainder of the book presents 26 selections from various letters written by Edwards, two written by family members at his death, and an appendix drawing upon Edwards's last will and the inventor of his estate. In this collection of letters Michael Haykin offers you a behind-the-scenes look into the life of Jonathan Edwards. As you look, you will see him dealing with sick children, trying to make sense out of the conflict with his Northampton congregation, and reveling in the serendipities of friendship. Read these letters and you will find Edwards becoming your own 'most obliging and affectionate friend in the labors of the gospel.' " --Stephen J. Nichols

"Jonathan Edwards was not only a brilliant theologian, but also a devoted husband, father, pastor, and friend. Underneath it all, he was a man passionate about living in joyful obedience to God. In this highly recommended collection of letters, skillfully edited and annotated by historian Michael Haykin, Edwards's warm-hearted piety shines through on every page, giving us a glimpse into the heart and mind of this servant of God." --Justin Taylor

"A rare privilege awaits you. In these pages, you are about to meet one of the great Christians of all time: Jonathan Edwards! Your guide is reliable. Dr. Haykin has gathered some of the choicest letters of Edwards. In them, you will discover the insights of this noble leader on 'Piety,' up close and personal. Piety? That is the way we tap the resources God provides, to live for His glory and help others find them, too. Before going on to the high ridges of thought, your escort will sketch the chief events of Edwards' life. Then, in the letters, you will find Edwards' views on piety, in his own words. Treasures for all ages are here. Edwards tells how he found heaven within, GodÆs mighty presence, enabling him to meet every challenge and be more than conqueror. Best of all, he had the radiant hope of being at home with the Lord in the life beyond. Bringing the eternal into practical situations is no mean feat. Edwards, however, accomplishes just that. We see his role as a child, husband, parent, pastor, mentor, and educator with pungent thoughts on conversion, prayer, the Bible, revival, evangelism, and other vital topics. Each fruit of the Spirit is to be found here, expressed in Edwards' own words, demonstrated in his life. The selections were chosen wisely. We are all indebted to Dr. Haykin for his outstanding service in making these classics available in such an attractive format. Now, to savor them!" --George S. Claghorn


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THE LAW OF KINDNESS: Serving with Heart and Hands
Mary Beeke

"And be ye kind to another," begins Ephesians 4:32. Christians are called to this standard, but how seriously do we take it? In "The Law of Kindness," Mary Beeke examines the idea of kindness, shows how it is developed, and gives helpful advice for putting it into action, with specific chapters addressed to wives, husbands, parents, teachers, and children. Readers will be struck by their own lack of kindness, captivated by God's kindness toward us in Jesus Christ, and motivated to cultivate more of this precious virtue.

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Part 1: Kindness Examined

1. What is Kindness?

2. The Roots of Kindness

3. Our Motives

Part 2: Kindness Learned

4. The Kind Wife

5. The Kind Husband

6. Parenting With Kindness

7. The Teacher’s Role

8. Bullying

9. A Letter to Children and Teens

Part 3: Kindness in Action

10. Kind Thoughts

11. Kind Words

12. Kindness to the Least of These

13. Your Kind of Kindness

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"Mary Beeke, wife, mother, friend to many, is herself Mrs. Kindness personified. When she writes about this theme, therefore, everyone should listen. Full of wisdom, grace, story, good humor, and a substantial dose of down-to-earth heavenly realism, 'The Law of Kindness' is a unique and remarkable book. Both deeply challenging and wonderfully helpful, this book will surely be a modern classic of its kind." - Dr. Sinclair Ferguson

"Mary Beeke has given us an invaluable source of reflection upon a much needed Christian virtue - KINDNESS. In doing so, she has provided us with breathtaking examples of Christian kindness in action, interspersed with practical applications on this Christ-like fruit of the Spirit. This will prove a deservedly popular book, one that readers will return to again and again." - Dr. Derek Thomas

“The Law of Kindness is greatly needed and immensely practical. We were struck by the practical help for understanding and implementing a quality that is in such short supply in the world, and unfortunately, even among Christians. For us as Christians, kindness is commanded (Ephesians 4:32), exemplified by our heavenly Father and our Savior (Luke 6:35), and made possible by the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives (Galatians 5:22, 23). With all of that going for us, unkindness is inexcusable and unnecessary. This book needs to be read and its teachings should instruct and motivate us to make kindness a law in our lives (Proverbs 31:26).” - Dr. Wayne and Carol Mack

“Kindness is in short supply in the twenty-first century not only in the culture but often in the church as well. Mary Beeke has done us a great service in addressing this basic Christian virtue in an embracive and engaging manner. Her knowledge of the Scripture and her personal experiences combine to illustrate the content in a helpful and practical fashion. The book’s compelling attraction is the uncomplicated, effortless way she engages her subject. Everyone will profit from reading The Law of Kindness.” - Dr. James Grier

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GOSPEL RECONCILIATION: Christ's Trumpet of Peace to the World
Jeremiah Burroughs

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In this scarce treatise, beloved Puritan pastor Jeremiah Burroughs shows that there is a breach made between man and God, and that there is a way for peace to be made. Over the course of 81 chapters, Burroughs shows that reconciliation with God comes only through the work of Christ, as an infinite God must have infinite satisfaction for sin, which only God Himself can provide through His own Son. Nothing less than the righteousness of God Himself will ever satisfy the infinite justice of God. The Person and Work of Christ is the sinner's only hope.

"Oh, the blessed state of a believer, of one who has embraced the gospel: he is at peace with God! It is the glory of the Son of God to be the Prince of Peace. The fruits of the Spirit are joy and peace. The gospel is the gospel of peace. The Kingdom of God consists of righteousness and peace. The evangelical benediction is 'grace and peace.' Peace is an amiable thing; but how lovely, how amiable is peace with God!" - Burroughs



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REFORMATION HEROES & PURITAN HEROES
Joel Beeke & Diana Kleyn; and Joel Beeke & Glenda Mathes

REFORMATION HEROES

The Reformation did not happen instantaneously; it was something God patiently arranged over a number of years. As you read this book, you will learn how the Lord used some people to plant the seeds of church reform long before October 31, 1517, when Martin Luther published his ninety-five theses. Luther's story is well-known; we trust you will find it interesting and instructive to read about him and about forty others (John Knox, Peter Martyr Vermigli, Zacharias Ursinus, Willem Teellinck, etc.) who contributed to the Reformation - some well known and others not so - most of whom are Reformation heroes. To provide a more full picture of the many sided Reformation, chapters are also included on the Anabaptist and Counter Reformation movements. The book concludes with a brief summary of the influence of the Reformation in different areas of life.

"I hope this book will help awaken youth in America to the vital truths set forth so clearly and boldly by the historic heroes of the Reformation." - Dr. R.C. Sproul

"The authors are to be warmly commended for giving our young people fresh access to the riches of the Reformation, namely, God's saints who did such great exploits for the kingdom of the Lord Jesus Christ." - Dr. Michael Haykin

"Although my wife and I read this with our 3 children (14, 12, 8) we found it to be aptly written at a level and in a fashion that was not condescending nor lofty, and interesting for us and other adults who may be around as well. The authors "pull no punches"; and while some details are grisly, they communicate it with tact, consideration and respect.

We are all sheep for the slaughter and are poured out as drink offerings...It is good to remember those who trod before, their example and the depth of their love for our Savior; that we may be bold and ready ourselves, to go and to do as He leads." - a satisfied customer

PURITAN HEROES (brand new title in December 2018)

Who were the Puritans, and why are they important? What can we learn from them today? The Puritan movement began in England during the sixteenth century and continued all the way into the early eighteenth century. Although the Church of England was formed as a result of the Reformation, the Puritans believed it needed much more reform. Puritan Heroes is a beautifully illustrated book that gives the reader an idea of what the Puritan movement was about and offers a glimpse into the lives of more than twenty of its most well-known leaders (among them William Perkins, Richard Sibbes, Thomas Goodwin, Anne Bradstreet, and Jonathan Edwards). The book concludes with ten important lessons readers can learn from the Puritans and study questions to help them retain these fascinating stories and assist them in applying the lessons to their lives. It also features a bibliography to encourage further study in greater depth, as well as a glossary and timeline to help readers understand historical context. Written for children and young people, it will prove a suitable introduction to the Puritans for adults as well.

CONTENTS:

Preface

Timeline

1. Who Were the Puritans?

2. Richard Greenham: Puritan Pioneer

3. William Perkins: Father of Puritanism

4. William Ames: Calvinist and Congregationalist

5. Richard Sibbes: Warm Heart

6. John Cotton: New England Leader

7. Thomas Hooker: Connecticut Founder

8. Jeremiah Burroughs: Gem of Contentment

9. Thomas Goodwin: Swallowed by God’s Love

10. John Eliot: Apostle to the Indians

11. Thomas Shepard: God’s Story

12. Thomas Brooks: Soul Servant

13. Anne Bradstreet: Pilgrim Poet

14. Richard Baxter: God’s Pen

15. John Owen: God’s Navigator

16. Christopher Love: Presbyterian Martyr

17. John Bunyan: Traveler and Prisoner

18. John Flavel: Providence’s Servant

19. John Howe: Living Temple

20. Joseph Alleine: God’s Arrow

21. Matthew Henry: Bible Commentator

22. Jonathan Edwards: In the Hands of a Loving God

23. Conclusion

Appendix A: Glossary

Appendix B: Timeline

Appendix C: Study Questions

Bibliography

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COMMENTARY ON EPHESIANS
Robert Rollock (1555-1599), translated by Casey Carmichael

Rollock’s commentary on Ephesians earned him the praise not only of Theodore Beza but of the wider world of Reformed communities. This commentary was his first link to Geneva and thereby the broader international Reformed literature. Beza’s praise is well known: “I pray you, taken it to be spoken without flattery or partiality, that I never read or met with anything in this kind of interpretation more pithily, more elegantly, and so judiciously written: so as I could not contain myself, but must needs give thanks, as I ought, unto God, for this so necessary and so profitable a work.”

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“Casey Carmichael is to be commended for his fine translation of Robert Rollock’s commentary on the Ephesians. The translation is clear and easy to read and will provide access to Rollock’s rich Trinitarian, Christological, and covenantal reflections for a new generation of readers. The companion translation of The Eternal Approval and Disapproval of the Divine Mind will further allow readers to engage with Rollock’s theology of predestination, a major theme of the Ephesians commentary, as they plumb with him the depths of human misery and heights of divine grace.” — Simon Burton, John Laing Senior Lecturer in Reformation History, School of Divinity, University of Edinburgh

“Robert Rollock was known for his warm-hearted teaching and preaching in his day. It is cause for real gratitude to receive now Rollock’s comments on the warm-hearted book of Ephesians translated from his Latin into clear, modern English. This is not a long commentary, particularly by modern standards, but it is very solid and well worth consulting by anyone interested in the insights to be gleaned from our forefathers in the faith. It is the work, as noted, by a warm and passionate preacher and teacher, but also of one who makes clear and logical distinctions in his interpretive insights. Casey Carmichael, the translator, and the other folks responsible are to be sincerely commended for bringing Rollock’s Ephesians to us.” — S. M. Baugh, professor of New Testament, Westminster Seminary California

Robert Rollock (1555–1599) was the first principal of the University of Edinburgh. He was appointed on several occasions to committees of presbytery and assembly on pressing ecclesiastical business. He was elected moderator of the General Assembly held at Dundee in May 1597. In 1598 he was translated to the parish church of the Upper Tolbooth, Edinburgh, and immediately thereafter to that of the Grey Friars (then known as the Magdalen Church). He died in Edinburgh on the 8th of February 1599.

Rollock's 'Commentary on Ephesians' is the fifth volume of the Classic Reformed Theology Series, edited by Dr. R. Scott Clark. This series seeks to produce and provide critical English translations of some of the more important but generally neglected texts of the orthodox period.

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AUGUSTINE OF HIPPO
Christian Biographies for Young Readers
Simonetta Carr

Publisher's Description: Outside of the people in the Bible, Augustine of Hippo is the most influential person in church history. Yet how many people know his story? In this book, Simonetta Carr introduces young readers to the life and ministry of Augustine. Readers will come to know Augustine's personal struggles and the high value he came to place on the Bible and truth. Readers will also see the difficult days in which Augustine lived, learning about his disputes with false teachers and the turbulent times during the fall of the Roman Empire. This volume is vividly illustrated, simply written, and full of interesting facts. It is written for young readers, but is sure to capture the interests of the whole family.

"A splendid way to introduce children-and adults too-to one of the most influential Christians who ever lived." - PHILLIP S. CARY, Scholar in Residence at the Templeton Honors College at Eastern University, and author of several books on Augustine

"Few figures in Western history are as important as Augustine. He is one of the early church fathers to whom the Reformers rightly looked as an inspiration for their theology and piety in many respects but he is more than that. He is an old and dear friend. Simonetta Carr has produced a clear, readable introduction to the life and work of this great Christian and our old friend." - -R. SCOTT CLARK, Professor of Church History and Historical Theology at Westminster Seminary California

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Simonetta Carr was born in Italy and has lived and worked in different cultures. A former elementary school teacher, she has home-schooled her eight children for many years. She has written for newspapers and magazines around the world and has translated the works of several Christian authors into Italian. Presently, she lives in San Diego with her husband Thomas and family. She is a member and Sunday School teacher at Christ United Reformed Church.

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THE FADING OF THE FLESH AND THE FLOURISHING OF FAITH
George Swinnock, edited by J. Stephen Yuille

What will satisfy you when your flesh and heart fail?

The Puritans frequently talked about dying well. That is something we do not discuss much these days, though we should. In this book, George Swinnock presents modern readers with valuable food for thought as he expounds Psalm 73:26, "My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever." Swinnock combines careful explanation with vivid illustration to reveal the futility of earthly comforts and highlight the inestimable comfort, satisfaction, and joy afforded us in Christ. Displaying the relevance of the Puritans for today, you will find this sorely neglected and sobering topic an easy, thought-provoking, and compelling read.

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"This wonderful little book, written with charm, simplicity, and clarity by George Swinnock is bound to prove both a delight and a challenge to any Christian who values the riches of the gospel. It is a spiritual gem that deserves to be read and re-read. In addition, its charm, simplicity, and clarity make it a perfect entry point to the writings of the pastoral Puritans. Beautifully edited for the modern reader by Dr. Stephen Yuille, 'The Fading of the Flesh' is a rare spiritual treat." - Sinclair B. Ferguson

"George Swinnock had the gift of illustration largely developed, as his works prove." - C. H. Spurgeon

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GEORGE SWINNOCK (1627-1673) was an English Puritan, known for his vivid illustrations of biblical truth. His complete works have been reprinted in five volumes by Banner of Truth Trust.

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A TOKEN FOR CHILDREN and A TOKEN FOR CHILDREN OF NEW ENGLAND
James Janeway & Cotton Mather

"Are the souls of your children of no value? They are not too little to die, they are not too little to go to hell, they are not too little to serve their great Master, nor too little to go to heaven!" -- James Janeway

"A Token for Children, written by James Janeway in the seventeenth century, is designed for adults in the twenty-first century. If we contemporary 'Christians' want to know what Christian experience is, we can do no better than to let these little children of centuries ago teach us. Every modern Christian parent ought to buy and study this book before making it required reading for all of his/her offspring." - John H. Gerstner, from the foreword

"Cotton Mather (1663-1728), a Puritan pastor in New England, wrote his own account of children converted by God. That book, plus Janeway's, are printed together in this volume. They not only show how Puritan parents evangelized their children in the home, but still today, can assist you in parenting and assist your children who may read them for great profit to their own souls." -Joel Beeke

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HOW CAN I HONOR CHRIST IN FIGHTING CANCER? By Earl Blackburn

Almost everyone diagnosed with cancer will endeavor to fight it. As a cancer survivor, Earl Blackburn encourages everyone diagnosed with cancer to fight it. Although he thinks medical treatment is important, the fight he is primarily interested in is spiritual. In How Can I Honor Christ in Fighting Cancer?, Blackburn shows how this spiritual fight, conducted in a manner that honors Christ the Creator and Lord, will aid the cancer patient's medical fight tremendously. Through Blackburn's experience, a series of practical lessons derived from it, and from Scripture, you can better understand what a godly fight against cancer looks like.

"Most of us either have had cancer or have had a close family member or friend who was diagnosed with cancer. In light of this, Christians need to be prepared to face cancer and to cope in a biblical manner. Pastor Blackburn's book is a useful pastoral tool to help us chart these waters. If you have cancer or the opportunity to minister to someone who does, this book is an invaluable resource." - Joseph A. Pipa Jr., president, Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

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Inundated as we are with secular distortions regarding how to think about our work lives, we need to remind ourselves of basic scriptural truths in order to think clearly about the subject. In How Can I Serve God at Work?, Ray Pennings unpacks ten biblical principles that will help believers cultivate everyday godliness in a twenty-first-century North American context. Pennings also discusses how a biblical view of vocation contrasts with a secular one and how this might make a difference as we head to work in the morning. Armed with a proper theology of work, readers will be better equipped to serve and glorify God in things that are sometimes considered less spiritual.

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FAMILY WORSHIP
Joel Beeke

Dr. Beeke offers a heartfelt and solemn plea for families to return to Biblical, consistent and passionate family worship. With pastoral insight and care the author provides practical and valuable answers to the practice of family worship and at the same time addresses objections raised against it. In a world of impossible standards and idealism, this book is a helpful and motivating guide to implement or increase the depth of your family devotions.



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1. Theological Foundations of Family Worship

2. The Duty of Family Worship

3. Implementing Family Worship

4. Objections Against Family Worship

5. Motivations for Family Worship

Appendix 1: The Directory for Family Worship

Appendix 2: John Paton Leaving Home

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The church must maintain the divinely ordered role of the family to establish a godly heritage. In the Family Guidance series, Dr. Joel R. Beeke offers pastoral insight and biblical direction for building strong Christian families.

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STOP LOVING THE WORLD
Puritan Treasures for Today
by William Greenhill

The Puritans were greatly concerned with suppressing worldliness in the church. Today, worldliness is an even greater problem, exacerbated by the fact that so few dare to speak out against it. In this book, William Greenhill provides modern readers with a healthy antidote to our love a air with the world. He explains what it means to love the world, exposes the dangers of cherishing it, shares how we ought to relate to it, and gives encouraging directions for removing our hearts from it. This is a book with a timeless message, demonstrating the relevance of the Puritans for today. By GodÆs grace, it will help persuade you that the world and all its charms are not what you should live for.

"'Don't let the world squeeze you into its mold' is a modern paraphrase of Paul's warning in Romans 12:2 regarding conformity to this world. William Greenhill's sermon, carefully edited in this volume and made more digestible by introducing separate chapters to the Puritan's lengthy discourse, is as timely as it is necessary. Truth is, we are all too much in love with this world and too little in love with the world to come. Worldliness pervades our churches as much as our individual lives and we need to do something about it - quickly. 'Stop Loving the World' is not pleasant reading - for it calls attention to a sin that we would sooner tolerate than mortify; but, if we are serious about godliness, mortify it we must. A book to read slowly, carefully, and prayerfully." - Derek W. H. Thomas, John E. Richards Professor of Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary, and Minister of Teaching, First Presbyterian Church, Jackson, MS

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THE GRACE OF LAW
A Study in Puritan Theology
Ernest Kevan

In this study, Ernest Kevan investigates the works of numerous seventeenth-century theologians to provide an overview of a Puritan understanding of the law in relationship to the life of the Christian. After describing the Puritans and the antinomian controversy that developed among them, Kevan demonstrates how the orthodox view among the Puritans regarded the moral law as an expression of God's majesty established as a guide for man's blessedness and a measure to expose sin. He then proceeds to show how the law relates to God's people after the fall in the context of the covenant of grace. Great care is used to explain the relation of Christ's work to the law, the ongoing moral obligation Christians have to the law, the idea of gospel obedience, and the Christian's freedom from the law's condemnation. Although the Puritans saw law and grace as opposing principles regarding one's justification, they did teach about how God ultimately uses the law in the life of the believer for His gracious purposes.

"Ernest Kevan's The Grace of Law gives us a library of biblically balanced Puritan wisdom condensed into one book. Dr. Kevan has masterfully drawn and woven together the threads of several dozen Puritan writers on God's law into a beautiful tapestry of their theology of grace. As the law relates to all of life and godliness, readers will find The Grace of Law a wise and concise guide with regard to a broad range of crucial topics such as God's covenants, justification by faith alone, and the practical 'third use' of the law to direct the Christian's life. I first read this much needed book in 1977 and was profoundly influenced by it, but today it is needed more than ever. I pray that this reprint will serve as a wakeup call and a pedagogical tool for a church being lulled to sleep by cheap grace and antinomianism." -Joel R. Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids

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1. The Law of God for Man

2. The Law and Sin

3. The Place of the Law in the Purpose of God

4. The End of the Law

5. The Continuance of Moral Obligation

6. Christian Law-Keeping

7. Perfect Freedom

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ERNEST F. KEVAN served as the rst principal of London Bible College, now London School of Theology, where he labored until his death in 1965.

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PULPIT AFLAME: Essays in Honor of Steven Lawson
Beeke, Ferguson, Sproul, Mbewe, Mohler, MacArthur, and many others

The apostle Paul instructed Timothy to 'preach the word! . . . Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching' (2 Tim. 4:2). This instruction is in keeping with the principle reflected in the book of Acts that the proclamation of God's Word is the heart of corporate worship. Yet in many churches, preaching is in decline under the influence of a culture that prefers entertainment to exposition. In this volume, fourteen experienced preachers reaffirm the centrality of preaching in the life of the church as they explore what the Scriptures have to say about the mandate, meaning, motivation, and method of preaching. With wisdom and conviction, the authors remind the church that God works through the faithful preaching of His Word, no less in the twenty-first century than in the first.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Foreword by Ian Hamilton

1. Steven J. Lawson: Knowing the Man and His Message - Dustin W. Benge

Part 1: The Mandate of Preaching

2. A Biblical Priority: Preach the Word - John MacArthur

3. A Pastoral Preeminence: Feed My Sheep - R. C. Sproul

4. A Historical Pedigree: Sixteenth-Century Reformed Preaching - Joel Beeke

Part 2: The Meaning of Preaching

5. Preaching as Exposition - R. Albert Mohler, Jr.

6. Preaching as Transformation - Derek W. H. Thomas

7. Preaching as Worship - Sinclair B. Ferguson

Part 3: The Motivation of Preaching

8. The Aim of Preaching: The Glory of God - Robert Godfrey

9. The Foundation of Preaching: The Cross of Christ - John J. Murray

10. The Power of Preaching: The Presence of the Holy Spirit - Michael A. G. Haykin

Part 4: The Method of Preaching

11. Preparing the Sermon - Iain D. Campbell

12. Building the Sermon - Geoffrey Thomas

13. Delivering the Sermon - Conrad Mbewe

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MARTIN LUTHER: Christian Biographies for Young Readers
Simonetta Carr

Five hundred years ago, a monk named Martin Luther wrote ninety-five questions, hoping to start a discussion about sin and repentance at the University of Wittenberg in Germany. In a few months those questions had stirred the nation; a few years later, the continent. Today we know that those questions changed the course of both the Western church and world history. In this volume for children, Simonetta Carr tells the compelling story of this father of the Protestant Reformation, tracing his quest for peace with God, his lifelong heroic stand for GodÆs truth, and his family life and numerous accomplishments. The Reformer's greatest accomplishment, she writes, "has been his uncompromising emphasis on the free promise of the gospel."

Table of Contents:

Introduction

1. From Law Student to Monk

2. Looking for Peace with God

3. A Powerful List

4. A Reluctant Rebel

5. Starting a Reformation

6. Raising a Family

7. Ready to Die in the Lord

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"I am a big fan of both Martin Luther and Simonetta Carr, so this book is a dream come true, an author-subject marriage made in heaven. Simonetta beautifully captures both the life and the key thoughts of Dr. Martin and does so in a manner which is fast-paced and exciting. Parents will love reading this book to their children, and children will love reading it for themselves." - Carl Trueman, Paul Woolley Professor of Church History, Westminster Theological Seminary, and pastor of Cornerstone Presbyterian Church (OPC), Ambler, Pennsylvania

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The Christian Biographies for Young Readers introduces children to important people in the Christian tradition. Parents and school teachers alike will welcome the excellent educational value it provides for students, while the quality of the publication and the artwork make each volume a keepsake for generations to come. Furthermore, the books in the series go beyond the simple story of someoneÆs life by teaching young readers the historical and theological relevance of each character.

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SIMONETTA CARR was born in Italy and has lived and worked in different cultures. A former elementary school teacher, she has home-schooled her eight children for many years. She has written for newspapers and magazines around the world and has translated the works of several Christian authors into Italian. Presently, she lives in San Diego with her husband Thomas and family. She is a member and Sunday School teacher at Christ United Reformed Church.

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THE POOR MAN'S MORNING AND EVENING PORTIONS
ROBERT HAWKER

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C.H. Spurgeon said, "There is always such a savor of the Lord Jesus Christ in Dr. Hawker that you cannot read him without profit."

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Hawker excels in Christ-centered, practical divinity. He has been taught by the Spirit how to find Christ in the Scriptures, as well as how to present Him amiably to hungry sinners in search of daily communion with a personal Redeemer. For the genuine Christian, here is daily devotional writing at its best - warmly Christ-centered, eminently practical, personally searching."

"Great warmth of affection, a lively energy of expression, a graceful flow of language, and an a fluent store of scriptural sentiments. There is a lovely simplicity in his sublimest thoughts, and in his humblest themes a becoming dignity." - John Williams (biographer of Hawker)

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AN EXPOSITION OF THE PROPHECY OF HOSEA
Jeremiah Burroughs

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"Jeremiah Burroughs's Exposition of the Prophecy of Hosea is a fine and mammoth treatment of an important prophet. Spurgeon called this work 'masterly,' noting that it is 'a vast treasure-house of experimental exposition.' No work on Hosea has since superseded this commentary. Reading Burroughs is always a treat for the spiritually-minded. His writings are expositionally sound and reliable, sane and usable, warm and devotional. We pray that God will use this reprint as a valuable tool, especially for ministers and Bible teachers as they prepare messages on this graphic prophet." - Joel R. Beeke, from the biographical preface

"Jeremiah Burroughs (c.1600-1646), one of the dissenting members of the Westminster Assembly and author of over 20 volumes, including The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment and Gospel Worship, wrote a 4-volume commentary on Hosea (1643-51), which has long been regarded as a classic of both profound learning and pastoral advice. No student of Hosea can claim to have mastered the prophet without consulting Burroughs. An essential commentary." - Derek W. H. Thomas, Reformed Theological Seminary

"Jeremiah Burroughs's Hosea combines exegetical rigor, theological astuteness, and experimental refreshment. In the great tradition of Puritan biblical exposition, Burroughs opens the inspired text, and has the text address the human heart. He mines the text for its meaning and doctrine, and translates his insights into wonderful applications. With great skill and ease, Burroughs sounds out Hosea's message - its threats of judgment, its calls to repentance, its promises of mercy, and its prophecies of Christ. Still today, Burroughs makes them resonate clearly and compellingly." - Gerald M. Bilkes, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary

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OVERCOMING THE WORLD
Grace to Win the Daily Battle
Joel Beeke

We see all around us that the world is on a quest for pleasure, power, profit, and position. Many Christians struggle to live faithfully in such a world and stay true to Christ's command to be in the world, but not of it. Taking direction from the Puritans, John Calvin, and others, Joel Beeke guides readers to the biblical alternatives to worldliness: genuine piety and holiness.

Written for such times as these, Overcoming the World will be a source of encouragement and growth for readers that are serious about following Christ. Pastors and other leaders will find here a uniquely practical work that will help them in leading Christians through the narrow gate.

"What is the nature of this worldliness from which the Christian and the church are to be delivered? Why is worldliness such a serious matter for the individual Christian and the church? How can we on a practical level put off worldliness in our lives and churches and put on the godliness that God desires, requires and blesses? Joel Beeke does us a great service by answering these and other crucial questions about worldliness in a very biblical, practical and insightful way." Dr. Wayne A. Mack

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JOHN OWEN
Christian Biographies for Young Readers
Simonetta Carr

John Owen was a great Puritan preacher who lived in England. In this book, Simonetta Carr informs readers about Owen's life, revealing some of the things that interested him while in school, the care he showed to people when he became a pastor, and the influential books that he wrote. Readers will also come to understand the difficult times in which Owen lived, and how he handled the terrors of war and religious persecution. Full of illustrations and fascinating information, this is an ideal way for young readers to learn history.

Table of Contents:

Introduction

Chapter 1: Growing and Studying in Difficult Times

Chapter 2: A Pastor and Writer

Chapter 3: From Battlefield to the University Halls

Chapter 4: Winds of Persecution

Chapter 5: EnglandÆs Dark Hour

Chapter 6: Owen's Last Years

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A Modern Version of John Owen's Lesser Catechism

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"Simonetta Carr's book on John Owen is a delightful introduction to his life for the very young. In the tradition of her earlier books on Calvin and Augustine, she retells OwenÆs story with flair and passion, and accompanies it with great illustrations which help to make his life and times vivid and exciting. Heartily commended!" - Carl Trueman

"Simonetta Carr's wonderful biography of John Owen is the third book in what I hope will be a growing collection of biographies of Christian heroes. In clear, unembellished language Carr chronicles the life of the 'Prince of Puritans' through a tumultuous period of English history. This book manages to be simple without being shallow. Young readers will admire the integrity of Owen's conscience as a man living in a difficult time and relish the rich descriptions of Owen's theological genius. This is a masterful book. I trust that many others will follow." -Tedd Tripp

"This book is delightful, both in its illustrations and in the way it presents the Puritan John Owen. While far from perfect, Owen was a man who lived in a tumultuous time, and through it he tried to live faithfully before God. Simonetta Carr wonderfully takes readers on a brief journey through Owen's life, a journey that will be enjoyed by children and adults alike." - Kelly M. Kapic

"Owen was, and remains, a very important teacher of God's ways, and it is good to introduce young people to him." - J.I. Packer

About the Author

Simonetta Carr was born in Italy and has lived and worked in different cultures. A former elementary school teacher, she has home-schooled her eight children for many years. She has written for newspapers and magazines around the world and has translated the works of several Christian authors into Italian. Presently, she lives in San Diego with her husband Thomas and family. She is a member and Sunday School teacher at Christ United Reformed Church.

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Spiritual Desertion
Gisbertus Voetius & Johannes Hoornbeeck

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First published in 1646, Spiritual Desertion offers comfort and consolation to believers whose circumstances cause them to wonder if they've been abandoned by God. Second Reformation leaders Gisbertus Voetius and Johannes Hoornbeeck demonstrate that the anxiety of doubting believers is proof that God has not abandoned them; rather, it is evidence of the work of the Spirit in their hearts.

"Many will surely welcome this new access to the Dutch authors whose strong writings put faith and certainty into generations of their fellow countrymen. By their closeness to Scripture and their concern for heart and head (heat and light), they remain of enduring value."--Iain H. Murray, author of The Puritan Hope

"I am delighted that the Dutch Reformed Translation Society is at last making this material available in the English language. It is a landmark feature of our Reformed heritage, and it is rich food for the soul in this or any other age."--J. I. Packer, Regent College


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WALKING AS HE WALKED
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Joel Beeke

"A Christ-centered tour de force which gets us into Christ's servant heart and asks the pointed questions of what that means for us who are in union with Him. Deeply and affectionately pastoral, Dr. Beeke gives us a magestirial example of puritan-infused, preached prose that is as fresh as the air we breath. Like the puritan Richard Sibbes, know to his contemporaries as 'the sweet dropper' Dr. Beeke has a similar touch, presenting to us the confidence, richness, depth, and encouragement of the gospel."

- Derek W.H. Thomas

"Too much modern presentation of the Christian faith is anaesthetized to remove pain and emotional stress. But here Dr. Beeke shows that if we mean to follow Christ realistically, we must gird up our loins, take up His cross, and press on through the thorns until we come into His glorious presence above. No cross, no crown. The love of Christ constrains us to follow in His steps until we see His blessed face. 'Walking as He Walked' conveys a much needed message today." - Maurice Roberts


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GOSPEL REMISSION: True Blessedness Consists in Pardon of Sin
Jeremiah Burroughs

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This book, subtitled "True Blessedness Consists in Pardon of Sin," is comprised of sermons Burroughs preached after his masterful treatise of entitled "The Evil of Evils," also published by Soli Deo Gloria. This entire work is an exposition of Psalm 32:1: "Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven and whose sin is covered." After showing in The Evil of Evils that sin is indeed the greatest evil, Burroughs here shows that it must follow, then, that pardon or remission of sin is the greatest blessing a man can have.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

The Text Opened and the Main Doctrine Propounded

The Blessedness of the Pardon of Sin Appears

Eleven Wonderful Mysteries of Godliness in Forgiveness of Sin

Pardon of Sin is Not Only a Mercy in Itself, But the Foundation of Many Other Mercies

Pardoning Mercy Passes Through a Great Many Difficulties

Pardoning Mercy Comes from the Fountain of God's Everlasting Love

Pardoning Mercy Is a Word that All the Three Persons in the Trinity are Engaged In

Pardoning Mercy Is a Perfect Mercy

Pardoning Mercy Is an Irrevocable Mercy

Pardoning Mercy Is Such a Mercy as is Denied to Fallen Angels

Pardoning Mercy is Given But to a Few

How the Possibility of Pardoning Mercy Would be Prized by Poor Souls Now Under Wrath

Pardon of Sin Is the Special End of All God's Ordinances

Dishonor Is Done by Men to the Pardoning Grace of God by Slighting It

Dishonor Done to the Grace of God by Not Resting on It

Men Make Several Mistakes About the Pardon of Their Sins

The True Evidences of Forgiveness of Sin

Rules How to Apply the Evidences of the Pardon of Sin

Exhortation to Seek After Pardon of Sin, with Cautions and Rules How to Seek, and What We are to Do

Encouragement to Seek After Pardon of Sin

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ATHANASIUS
Christian Biographies for Young Readers
Simonetta Carr

"Another excellent historical biography from the hand of Simonetta Carr! This time it is the early Christian bishop Athanasius, who is not an easy subject in some ways. But Simonetta tells his story with gusto, the right amount of admiration, and faithfulness to the Alexandrian bishop's life. I am fast becoming a real fan of Simonetta's writing!" - Michael A. G. Haykin, Professor of church history, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

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SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY: A Compendious View of Natural and Revealed Religion
JOHN BROWN of Haddington

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John Brown's Systematic Theology was first published in 1782 at the request of theological students. In seven 'books,' it covers the traditional topics of revelation, God, man, Christ, personal salvation, and the church. It contains more than 26,000 proof texts and numerous exegetical insights along with a consistent covenantal emphasis, experiential depth, and compelling applications. Brown's style is methodological, including numerous divisions and sub-points to aid students, and his content is full of evangelical piety. This single volume of Reformed systematic theology is rich with content and an indispensable tool for students, pastors, and professors of theology.

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"John Brown stands in continuity with both the Puritan and Dutch Reformed writers of the seventeenth century who assumed that theology was both a contemplative and a practical discipline and who assumed that the definition of Christian doctrine ought to build on exegesis and issue in praxis. All in all, this is a welcome reprint of a classic work, representative of a late eighteenth-century heir of the orthodox tradition of Puritan and Reformed theology." - Richard A. Muller

"Of John Brown of Haddington Dr. William Blaikie says that he 'towered above his fellows.' Dr. David Wright describes him as having 'the makings of a universal scholar.' His biographer calls him 'one of the best remembered names in the Scottish theology of the eighteenth century.' Yet today the name of John Brown is all but forgotten, notwithstanding his stature as one of the foremost teachers of covenantal Calvinism in the history of Scottish theology. All the more welcome, then, is this publication of Brown's Compendious View of Natural and Revealed Religion, his systematics. He pours both his vast learning and his deep piety into this overview, and now a new generation of covenantal theologians can sit at Brown's feet. I congratulate the publishers on the resurrection of this important work and wish it a wide circulation." - Iain D. Campbell, pastor of Point Free Church, Isle of Lewis, Scotland

JOHN BROWN of Haddington (1722-1787) was the leading minister in the Associate Synod during the formative years of eighteenth-century Scotland. He was a devout Christian, a gifted preacher, and a prolific writer of theology. He began life in obscure poverty, without advantage of wealth, position, title, or education. Yet God favored him with unusual gifts and an enormous capacity for hard work. Brown taught himself Greek while working in the fields. He became a man of deep spiritual experience with skill in preaching the doctrines of free grace and piety. His last words, 'my Christ,' summarize his life and thought.


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NIGHT OF WEEPING and MORNING OF JOY
Horatius Bonar

Horatius Bonar, a well-known nineteenth-century minister called 'the prince of Scottish hymn-writers,' was also a prolific writer of scriptural, practical, and experiential Christian literature. Two of his books that bore considerable fruit and have often been reprinted were 'The Night of Weeping and The Morning of Joy', here reprinted under one cover. The Night of Weeping expounds compassionately and beautifully a biblical view of suffering, showing how it is an integral part of belonging to GodÆs family, how to cope with it, and how it benefits the believer. The chapters on the purifying and solemnizing fruits of suffering are themselves worth the price of the book. The Morning of Joy shows how God leads believers to rejoice in the present and future joys of the living church, particularly through fellowshipping with the resurrected Christ. The chapters on the majestic kingdom of Christ and the superlative joys of glory are most uplifting. By the SpiritÆs grace, both books can be life-changing; they present us with a clear, powerful, profound, and balanced view of the Christian life and of GodÆs dealings with His people.

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Christian Biographies for Young Readers
Simonetta Carr

"The short life and remarkable testimony of Lady Jane Grey is one of the extraordinary stories of Christendom. As grandmother of twelve, I am grateful for a book that shows young readers the power of the gospel in the life of a young girl and that inspires them to live for God's glory." --Susan Hunt, pastor's wife, mother, grandmother, author of numerous books for women and children

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CHRIST'S PRAYER BEFORE HIS PASSION: Expository Sermons on John 17, 2 Volumes
Anthony Burgess

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In 'Christ’s Prayer before His Passion', a major work consisting of 145 sermons, Anthony Burgess expounds such topics as God the Father and God the Son, the love of God, providence over death, election, the deity of Christ, the Mediator as teacher and priest and king, union with Christ, the knowledge of God, eternal life, justification, sanctification, obedience, separation from the world, faith, prayer, perseverance, worship, Christian unity, gospel ministry, and the glory of heaven. All these truths are discussed by this judicious Puritan divine according to the order of the text in John 17.

Burgess rightly regarded John 17 as a mountaintop of divine revelation, “a pearl in the gold” of the Bible. He asserts that the Lord offers this prayer in the presence of His disciples so that those who hear it (and later, those who read it) might be filled with joy. This prayer is especially significant because Jesus utters it the night before His crucifixion, which is the climax of His earthly work. Burgess thus asks his readers, “If the words of a dying man are much to be regarded, how much more of a dying Christ?” In this light, Anthony Burgess expounds John 17 as the prayer of Christ, both as our Mediator—if we are believers—and as the model of a godly man.

Originally published as 145 Expository Sermons upon the Whole 17th Chapter of the Gospel according to John: or, Christ’s Prayer before His Passion Explicated, and both Practically and Polemically Improved (London: Abraham Miller for Thomas Underhill, 1656).

Author

Anthony Burgess (d. 1664) was a member of the Westminster Assembly and pastor of the church of Sutton Coldfield in Warwickshire.

Endorsements

“Many people likely are familiar with Anthony Burgess, Westminster divine, contributor to the Westminster Confession of Faith and Larger and Shorter Catechisms, but few know Burgess the preacher. In this massive collection of sermons on Christ’s High Priestly Prayer, we have, as C. S. Lewis once remarked, the fresh breeze of centuries past blow through our minds to remind us of truths once known but now forgotten. Burgess’s sermons are a clarion to prayer and greater love for our triune God, all founded on the work of Christ, our Great High Priest. Burgess’s sermons are rich, edifying, and Christ-focused.” — J. V. Fesko, professor of systematic and historical theology, Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, Mississippi

“Christ’s prayer before His passion in John 17 is a near experience to entering into heaven while we are still here on earth. Christ’s sublime prayer reflects the most spiritual and heavenly doctrines that our feeble minds can begin to grasp. He, as God-man, hours before He lays down His life for His elect people, opens His heart to show us how sublime is His ministry and how sanctifying are the thoughts of His heart as the God-man Redeemer. I highly recommend this book, which opens a window into the holy of holies of God’s covenant of grace and points us to the eternal glory that is soon to come for all believers.” — Maurice Roberts, emeritus minister, Free Church of Scotland (Continuing)



“Among Anthony Burgess’s writings, none equal the doctrinal and ecclesiastical scope of his series of expository sermons on John 17. Long commended as ‘full of sound doctrine, methodically arranged and closely applied in very plain language,’ Christ’s Prayer before His Passion unfolds the breadth of the believer’s union with Christ as mediator, particularly the ‘one faith’ uniting each saint to Christ and to one another. With this new edition, augmented by a valuable introductory guide, Burgess’s vital and complementary messages of faith and visible unity can once again equip believers and advance the church.” — John R. Bower, research fellow, Craig Center for the Study of the Westminster Standards, Westminster Theological Seminary

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