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 | | JESUS OF NAZARETH His Character, Teachings and Supernatural Works John A. Broadus "Broadus shows ample awareness on many fronts - a necessary element of effective apologetics. He paints an admirable picture of the friend of sinners and sinless Son of God. I especially appreciated the section on the centrality of the resurrection." Richard C. Barcellos, Pastor Managing Editor of Reformed Baptist Theological Review "These lectures were delivered in March 1890, in the Hall recently erected and given to Johns Hopkins University, for the use of the Young Men's Christian Association of that institution; and the President of the YMCA specially requested their publication. They were not designed as class-room lectures, since many not connected with the University were invited to attend. "The subject treated seems to possess an ever-deepening interest at the present time. The personal character of Jesus is now widely perceived to be an important guarantee of his teachings and works. This character is presented by the first lecture in a way that to some may appear lacking in devout warmth; but the object was to gain the concurrence of every person who will calmly survey the historical facts, and thus to lay a foundation for what would follow. It is hoped that the second lecture will tend to rectify certain erroneous but quite prevalent views of the Savior's teaching; and that the third lecture may be found to have some argumentative force in regarde to his mission and claims. "The little volume is the fruit of life-time studies, and has been prepared with the author's best exertions, and a great desire to promote 'the knowledge of Jesus, the most excellent of the sciences." - from the Author's Preface JOHN ALBERT BROADUS (1827-1895) was to become one of the most influential Baptist leaders in the history of the nation. This volume is a wonderful introduction to the heart of this man who loved his Savior and Lord with a passion that was contagious. A Year with Baptist Classics $4-6 Book $5.00 Sale Nearly 60% off  SGCB Price: $5.00 (list price $12.00) |
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 click for details | | THE SURPRISING GENIUS OF JESUS: What the Gospels Reveal about the Greatest Teacher PETER J. WILLIAMS How the Story of the Prodigal Son Illuminates Jesus’s Genius When someone thinks of Jesus, “genius” is not likely the first word that comes to mind. But when studied in detail, Jesus’s teachings and interactions with others combined high levels of knowledge and insight, verbal skill, and simplicity—showing his genius. In The Surprising Genius of Jesus, Peter J. Williams examines the story of the prodigal son in Luke 15 to show the genius, creativity, and wisdom of Jesus’s teachings. He used simple but powerful stories to confront the Pharisees and scribes of the day, drawing on his knowledge of the Jewish Scriptures to teach his audience through complex layers and themes. Williams challenges those who question whether Jesus really was the source of the parables recorded in the Gospels, pointing readers to the truth of who Jesus is and why that matters for them today. **Clear and Insightful: Accessible for general readers with in-depth footnotes for those wanting to learn more **Biblical: Comprehensive, interscriptural analysis of the story of the prodigal son TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface Introduction Chapter 1: A Brilliant Story Chapter 2: Connecting with Genesis Chapter 3: More Stories Inspired by the Old Testament Chapter 4: Was Jesus the Genius? Chapter 5: Much More Than a Storyteller General Index Scripture Index Ancient Sources Index ENDORSEMENTS “This fascinating study shows how Jesus’s parables, such as that of the prodigal son, are not only powerful stories but also treasure troves of suggestive allusions to the Old Testament. Although short, this book contains a wealth of wisdom to give today’s readers insight into Luke’s parables, thereby helping them understand more of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. A gripping and illuminating read!” -Simon Gathercole, Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity, University of Cambridge “In this thought-provoking and compelling book, Peter J. Williams digs under the topsoil of the parables attributed to Jesus in the Gospels and helps us see both how expertly these stories integrate Old Testament allusions and how all the evidence points back to Jesus of Nazareth himself as their Creator.” -Rebecca McLaughlin, author, Confronting Jesus: 9 Encounters with the Hero of the Gospels “Jesus’s parable of the prodigal son is a masterpiece in the history of storytelling. Not only does it make a powerful impact on people of all cultures, it is intricately and poetically composed and rife with allusions to Old Testament narratives, especially about Jacob and Esau. Other parables demonstrate these same characteristics. Whoever composed them deserved to be called a genius, and Jesus (rather than one of his followers) is the best candidate for that individual. The Surprising Genius of Jesus, though a little book, is chock-full of observations about Jesus’s teaching that should make readers admire him even more than they may already do.” -Craig L. Blomberg, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of New Testament, Denver Seminary “A study at once scholarly and gripping of a man who was—whatever else you may believe him to have been—clearly the most brilliant and influential short-story teller of all time.” -Tom Holland, Presenter, Making History; author, Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World “A fascinating, provocative, and important book that presents a compelling and persuasive case.” -Justin Meggitt, Senior Lecturer in the Study of Religion and Fellow of Wolfson College, University of Cambridge “Whoever came up with the parable of the prodigal son must have had a forensic knowledge and deep understanding of the Old Testament, as well as an unrivaled ability to connect with simple people and confound and outwit the superintelligent. The one who said those words knew what he was doing—his intentions and claims are made very clear to whoever will take them seriously. Peter J. Williams’s excellent and very readable book is unique in considering the shocking wisdom of Jesus’s teaching, and it presents Jesus as accessible to everyone yet wise enough to confound even the intellectuals.” -Tim Farron, Member of Parliament, United Kingdom Peter J. Williams (PhD, University of Cambridge) is the principal of Tyndale House, Cambridge, the chair of the International Greek New Testament Project, and a member of the ESV Translation Oversight Committee. He is the author of Can We Trust the Gospels? and Early Syriac Translation Technique and the Textual Criticism of the Greek Gospels. CWN-1023 BRAND NEW TITLE IN OCTOBER 2023 SGCB Price: $8.75 (list price $15.00) |
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 click for details | | 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 GT3 SGCB Price: $5.00 (list price $8.00)ORDER ALONG WITH THE COMPANION BOOK: "YOU COULD HAVE IT ALL" SGCB Price: $9.00 (list price $16.00)THIS IS THE PRICE FOR BOTH BOOKS ORDER BOTH TITLES WITH 'IN THE SHADOW OF THE ROCK: AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY' BY GEOFF THOMAS SGCB Price: $24.00 (list price $46.00)THIS IS THE PRICE FOR ALL THREE VOLUMES |
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 | | LET'S STUDY MARK, EPHESIANS, PHILIPPIANS & JAMES SINCLAIR FERGUSON ‘The whole unfolding Let’s Study series is a must for every Christian home that is serious about getting to know the Word.’ — COVENANTER WITNESS LET'S STUDY MARK When John Mark wrote out his ‘good news’ about Jesus two thousand years ago, his Gospel was a completely new kind of book. No one had ever written one before. In fact no one would have known what a Gospel was…What made the Gospel of Mark unique was this: it was not written merely as the memoir of Jesus as a great man, not even as the greatest man who had ever lived. Rather it was meant to persuade its readers that Jesus was the Son of God…Who is Jesus of Nazareth? What is the good news (gospel) about him?…This book presents us with Mark’s answer.’ LET'S STUDY EPHESIANS If Romans is, humanly speaking, the most impressive of Paul’s letters, then Ephesians is probably the most elegant. In its opening doxology blessings cascade down upon the reader. In its closing verses the smell of the battlefield lies heavily in the air and through the smoke of war we see Christians, fully clad in the armour of spiritual warfare, still standing. From beginning to end Ephesians sets before us the wonder of God’s grace, the privilege of belonging to the church, and the pattern of life-transformation the gospel produces. In Let’s Study Ephesians Sinclair Ferguson skillfully leads us through this wonderful letter, explaining its teaching with masterful simplicity and showing its importance and relevance to the church today. LET'S STUDY PHILIPPIANS The church at Philippi was Paul’s ‘crown and joy’. But now, in the apostle’s absence, problems had arisen among these new Christians, threatening their fellowship and witness. How did Paul respond? What did he say to anchor these young Christians in the truth and guide them in Christian living? In Let’s Study Philippians, Sinclair B. Ferguson leads us through Paul’s memorable answers. LET'S STUDY JAMES Throughout the centuries, the Letter of James has proved to be an excellent refresher course in what it means to live the Christian life. It is only a few pages long. It can be read out loud in twenty minutes. It is very direct and extremely practical. Several themes run through the Letter of James and make clear what his burden is. He writes about suffering and joy, riches and poverty, faith and works, the tongue and speech, and about wisdom and folly. In a word, he writes about the heart and life of the Christian believer. James’s bęte noire is false and hollow piety; pious platitudes are anathema to him. Faith that does not issue in good works, a holy life, concern for the needy, and a disciplined use of the tongue, is for James no faith at all. As with other volumes in the Let’s Study series, the value of Let’s Study James is enhanced by the Group Study Guide which follows. sbf LET'S STUDY MARK SGCB Price: $11.50 (list price $16.00)LET'S STUDY EPHESIANS SGCB Price: $10.75 (list price $15.00)LET'S STUDY PHILIPPIANS SGCB Price: $9.25 (list price $13.00)LET'S STUDY JAMES (This Volume is Currently Out-Of-Print as of 6/30/23) SGCB Price: $9.95 (list price $14.00)(This Volume is Currently Out-Of-Print as of 6/30/23) ORDER ALL FOUR LET'S STUDY TITLES BY FERGUSON SGCB Price: $40.00 (list price $58.00) |
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 click for details | | SPECTACULAR SINS: And Their Global Purpose in the Glory of Christ JOHN PIPER Now reprinted with a new cover, Spectacular Sins: And Their Global Purpose in the Glory of Christ tackles the very difficult topic of sin and the problem of evil. Respected author John Piper believes a time of great suffering is near for Christians in the West and he does not want the church to be blindsided. What are believers to do when surrounded by sin and evil beyond belief? Is it really possible to remain faithful and joyful? Can Christ really be glorified in such a time? Piper demonstrates that God's purposes are not thwarted by overwhelming evil; in fact, spectacular sin succeeds in carrying out God's purpose of glorifying Christ. Therefore, the church can face such evil and suffering with full hope and confidence in God's sovereignty. INTRODUCTION by the Author "Jesus Christ, who was in the beginning with God, and was God (John 1:1), created the universe. He did this as God the Father’s equal and as his agent. 'All things were made through him' (John 1:3; 1 Cor. 8:6; Heb. 1:2). And he did it to display his glory. 'By him all things were created . . . and for him' (Col. 1:16). By him and for him. All things were created by Christ and for Christ. The Son of God, who has become a human being—the God-man, Jesus of Nazareth—in perfect concert with his Father, created the universe for the display of his all-satisfying glory. Not only that, he holds it all together with total authority. 'He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power' (Heb. 1:3). How this massive power—to create and uphold the universe—is wielded to display the glory of Christ is the great issue of our time, and of all time." THE GREATEST DISPLAY OF THE GLORY OF CHRIST "The apex of the glory of Christ is the glory of his grace—treating people infinitely better than they deserve—giving himself for the everlasting joy of the worst of sinners who will have him as their highest Treasure. And the apex of this grace is the murder of the God-man outside Jerusalem around a.d. 33. The death of Jesus Christ was murder. It was the most spectacular sin ever committed. At the all-important pivot of human history, the worst sin ever committed served to show the greatest glory of Christ and obtain the sin-conquering gift of God’s grace. God did not just overcome evil at the cross. He made evil serve the overcoming of evil. He made evil commit suicide in doing its worst evil. Evil is anything and everything opposed to the fullest display of the glory of Christ. That’s the meaning of evil. In the death of Christ, the powers of darkness did their best to destroy the glory of the Son of God. This is the apex of evil. But instead they found themselves quoting the script of ancient prophecy and acting the part assigned by God. Precisely in putting Christ to death, they put his glory on display—the very glory that they aimed to destroy. The apex of evil achieved the apex of the glory of Christ. The glory of grace." TO SEE THE WORLD DIFFERENTLY When you see this, and feel the force of it, the way you look at the world changes. I am writing this book because I think the days that are coming will demand from the followers of Christ this change in the way we look at the world. It seems to me that Christians in the West are being coddled. We suffer little in the name of Christ. Therefore, we read the Bible not with a desperate hunger for evidences of God’s triumph in pain, but with a view to improving our private pleasures. Therefore, we read the Bible selectively. We pick a text here and there to fit our felt needs. This is like a doctor who forgets how to write prescriptions for the best antibiotics because everybody seems healthy, and he has spent the last decades tweaking good health with hip-hop exercise videos, unaware that pestilence is at the door. It’s like the soldier who forgets how to use his weapons because the times seem peaceful, and he has spent the last decades doing relief work and teaching the children how to play games. THE TIMES ARE CHANGING But the times are changing. For seventy million baby boomers, for example, life has changed. It seems very short now. What used to be a fond nostalgia for the sixties has turned into an ache that the beloved decade is now so far away that its main meaning is: we are dying. Different ages get the message in different ways. And not only life, but the world too is shrinking. People who don’t like Christians are all around us. Only a strange providence keeps our churches from being bombed. It is only a matter of time till the reality of the rest of the world comes home. And all the while we are called by Christ to go to them, love them, sacrifice for them, bring the gospel to them. The Great Commission is not child’s play. It is costly. Very costly. The coddled Western world will sooner or later give way to great affliction. And when it does, whose vision of God will hold? Where are Christians being prepared for great global sorrows? Where is the Christian mind and soul being prepared for the horrors to come? Christians in the West are weakened by wimpy worldviews. And wimpy worldviews make wimpy Christians. God is weightless in our lives. He is not terrifyingly magnificent. His sovereignty is secondary (at best) to his sensitivity. THE MISSING BIBLE What is missing is the Bible. I mean the whole Bible, with its blood and guts and sins and horrors—and all of it under the massive hand of God. The hand whose fingers flick stars into being. The hand that gives life and takes it. The hand that rules everything. Everything. What we need is to know the great things about God. Knowing great things about God will help make us ready not to collapse under cataclysmic conflict and personal catastrophe. THE BRUISED HEART AND THE TIRE IRON I am aware that these things seem emotionally distant and unrelated to the personal pains of many. In our quiet daily miseries of marriage or parenting or loneliness or sickness or depression, we may feel that all this talk about the grandeur of God is like trying to heal a bruised heart with a tire iron. I know that God is tender, and that personal fellowship with him is sweet, and that touching the heart happens through the brokenness of the still, small voice. I know this, and I love it. Jesus Christ is a precious friend to me. But I also know something else. If, while I am having a tender conversation with my wife, a man breaks in and kills her and all my children and leaves me wounded on the living room floor, I will need a way of seeing the world that involves more than the tenderness of God. If pestilence takes out tens of thousands of my fellow citizens and half my church, my mental and spiritual survival will depend on more than the precious gifts of God’s intimacy... HOW A LITTLE WINDOW WORKS This book is small. But my prayers for it are large. Sometimes, if you put your eye close enough, the smallest pinhole can reveal a new world. It isn’t the size of the window that determines how much you see. It’s which way the window is facing, and how close you are, and whether the glass is clear. The little window of this book is facing toward the Son of God and the triumphs of his glory through some of the most spectacular sins of history. The glass I have used in building this window is the Bible. If I am not faithful to what the Christian Scriptures teach, you should take your leave. I hope that you will come close to the pane so that the fullest panorama is visible." TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction: The Times Are Changing: When the Bruised Heart Needs a Tire Iron 1. God Sovereign over Human Sin: The Impulses Behind This Book 2. Christ Sovereign over All Hostile Powers: All Things Were Created for Him 3. The Fall of Satan and the Victory of Christ: Why Does God Permit Satan to Live 4. The Fatal Disobedience of Adam and the Triumphant Obedience of Christ: How Adam’s Sin Serves the Supremacy of Christ 5. The Pride of Babel and the Praise of Christ: How the Judgment of God Brings Joyful Acclaim to Jesus 6. The Sale of Joseph and the Son of God: How Salvation Comes through Slavery 7. The Sinful Origin of the Son of David: How the God-Man Becomes the King of Kings 8. Judas Iscariot, the Suicide of Satan, and the Salvation of the World: How God Conquered Sin through Sin A Closing Prayer ENDORSEMENTS “When it comes to holocausts or other horrors, most of us assume God has his hands tied and his back to the wall. We figure the devil wreaks havoc when God’s not looking; we rationalize the Lord’s ‘mistakes,’ figuring he absentmindedly took his hands off the wheel when tragedies happen. But John Piper paints a different picture from the pages of Scripture that will strengthen your heart, bolster your faith, and deepen your understanding of the ‘largeness’ of God’s sovereignty.” --Joni Eareckson Tada, Joni and Friends International Disability Center "Pastors, make sure your people read this book! I know of no one who has so clearly addressed the relationship of man's sin and God's sovereignty as John has done in Spectacular Sins." --Randy Pope, Pastor, Perimeter Church, Duluth, GA "Spectacular Sins and Their Global Purpose in the Glory of Christ. Wow! Spectacular and sin! I've never seen those words together before. And who but John Piper could so brilliantly weave them into the same lyric as the global, purposeful glory of Christ! This man never ceases to inspire me to be more awestruck with the supremacy of Jesus." --Chris Tomlin, Recording Artist, Song-writer and Lead Worshiper “‘Wimpy worldviews make wimpy Christians’—this is the repeated refrain in these pages. But there is nothing wimpy about the worldview provided in Spectacular Sins. It dares to ask—and answer—the most daunting question for the Christian: ‘Why do sin, suffering, and evil exist in a world where God is sovereign?’ Dr. Piper has provided an honest, biblical, and pastoral theodicy for our generation. These pages turn the lights on in the darkest room of Christian theology.” --Rick Holland, Executive pastor, Grace Community Church and Director of the Resolved Conference JPDA FIRST PUBLISHED IN 2010 SGCB Price: $8.00 (list price $13.00)ORDER WITH 'SCANDALOUS: THE CROSS & RESURRECTION OF JESUS' BY D.A. CARSON SGCB Price: $18.95 (list price $33.00)THIS IS THE PRICE FOR BOTH TITLES TOGETHER |
