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click for details		THE INFINITE MERIT OF CHRIST The Glory of Christ's Obedience in the Theology of Jonathan Edwards Craig Biehl From the Abstract: "Historically, the tendency of scholars to modernize and distance Edwards from his biblicist, exclusivist, evangelical and Reformed tradition has resulted in relatively little attention being given to the importance of the person and redemptive work of Christ in Edwards' Trinitarian thought. The contention of this study is that the foundation, center, and unifying thread of Edwards' thought is the person and work of Christ in accomplishing God's ultimate purpose to display and communicate His glory to unworthy sinners by perfect obedience to God's unchanging rule of righteousness. Edwards' theology cannot be properly understood in abstraction from the person and redemptive work of Christ as revealing and communicating the glorious perfections of the Trinity, nor can revisionist interpretations of Edwards' soteriology as inclusivistic or Catholic be tenable without an overthrow and re-write of the entirety of Edwards' theology. Salvation of a single soul apart from perfect conformity to God's rule of righteousness would render God unrighteous and prohibit the fulfillment of His ultimate purpose to display and communicate His glory. Indeed, God could not be God." "Among its other strengths this book is helpful in questioning the view that Edwards has compromised the Reformation doctrine of justification with legalistic accents and by basing it in part on the change that takes place within the believer. Biehl's love is as evident as Edwards' for the subject matter he considers in Edwards. A welcome read for anyone wanting to grow in understanding and appreciation of this remarkable thinker." - Dr. Richard Gaffin "Craig Biehl provides a thorough, detailed, and well written treatment of Edwards' view of divine merit. He places Edwards convincingly within the theocentric metaphysical tradition, emphasizing his trinitarianism and christocentrism, as well as his biblically based exclusivism, weighing in on the current interpretive struggle against those who wish to portray Edwards as inclusivistic, philosophical, and proto-transcendental. His reading of the role of Christ in Edwards's thought as the typological, experiential, and salvific hinge on which telos depends presents an important counterbalance." - Dr. Ken Minkema "While setting the record straight on Edwards's theology through leaning heavily on his own writings (800 quotes from Edwards!), Biehl's work is also a tour de force for the confirmation of Reformed orthodoxy in the midst of ongoing debates about justification today." - Dr. Joel R. Beeke "Craig Biehl's work offers just what is needed today - a comprehensive treatment of Edwards' understanding of Christ and His saving work of redemption. Few of the leading Edwards scholars know Reformed theology well, or understand the significance of Edwards' soteriology." - Dr. Doug Sweeney "Biehl's careful hand skillfully guides us through these writings, even leading us to offer words of praise for what Christ has done for us - a rare and admirable feat for a piece of scholarship." - Dr. Stephen J. Nichols BIEHL TRILOGY BRAND NEW EDITION OF THIS GREAT WORK SGCB Price: $18.75 (list price $25.00) Order THE BIEHL TRILOGY with "The Box" and "On Reading Religious Affections" SGCB Price: $35.00 (list price $55.00) THIS PRICE INCLUDES ALL THREE TITLES
		TRIBUTES TO JOHN CALVIN Essays in Commemoration of 500 Years Since His Birth Edited by David W. Hall, Foreword by R. Albert Mohler The essays in Tributes to John Calvin: A Celebration of His Quincentenary illuminate Calvin's times, thought and legacy, and provide a celebratory tribute to one of the most influential people in history. This book commemorates the quincentenary of Calvin's birth (July 10, 1509), and attests to the remarkably enduring influence of his life and work. Twenty-three leading Calvin scholars exhibit a firm understanding of Calvin's era, his understanding of Scripture, and the heritage he has bequeathed the church. This long-needed work serves as an indispensable resource for students, pastors, scholars, and anyone who wishes to understand better Calvin's thought and influence. TABLE OF CONTENTS PART ONE: CALVIN'S TIMES 1. Calvin's Children by William McComish 2. Calvin and Ecclesiastical Discipline by Robert Kingdon 3. Calvin the Lawyer by John Witte 4. Calvin the Frenchman by Henri Blocher 5. Calvin and Women: Between Irritation and Admiration by Isabelle Graessle 6. Preaching as Worship in the Pulpit of John Calvin by Hughes Oliphant Old 7. Calvin the Liturgist by Terry Johnson 8. Calvin's New Testament Commentaries and His Work as an Exegete by George Knight 9. Calvin and Luther: Comrades in Christ by James McGoldrick PART TWO: CALVIN'S TOPICS 10. The Catholicity of Calvin's Theology by Douglas Kelly 11. John Calvin on Sacred and Secular History by Richard Burnett 12. Calvin's Principle of Worship by R. Scott Clark 13. Calvin's Doctrine of Assurance Revisited by Anthony Lane 14. Calvin's Principles of Governance: Homology in Church by David Hall 15. Prayer in Calvin's Soteriology by Jae Sung Kim 16. John Calvin's Doctrine of Scripture by A.T.B. McGowan 17. Calvin's Eucharistic Ecclesiology by Michael Horton PART THREE: CALVIN TODAY AND TOMORROW 18. Calvin Bibliography by Richard Gamble 19. Consistently Contested: Calvin Among Nineteenth-Century Reformed Protestants in the United States by Darryl Hart 20. Calvin's Impact on the Arts by William Edgar 21. Calvinism in Asia by Jae Sung Kim 22. Union with Christ in Calvin's Theology: Grounds for a Divinization Theory? By Bruce McCormick 23. See You in Heaven: Calvin's View of Life, Death, and Eternal Life by Herman Selderhuis "Tributes to John Calvin will help you grow in your love for our sovereign God, who gave us his eternal Word, and godly leaders like Calvin, who taught us to see God's saving grace in Christ throughout the whole of the Scriptures." --Peter A. Lillback, President, Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia "I am encouraged by this book that brings together these worthy essays and papers. . . . Half a millennium after his birth, Calvin's theological contribution appears more, rather than less, important than it appeared in his own day." --R. Albert Mohler Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary "A grand anthology commemorating the person, work, and legacy of John Calvin, who was a theologian and Reformer of great intelligence and deeply rooted piety. The contributors to this book have done a great service to the church of Christ in offering these scholarly yet readable addresses for the educated public." --Joel R. Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids LARGE HARDCOVER - NO MORE LEFT AT THIS PRICE SGCB Price: $7.50 (list price $36.00) 80% DISCOUNT ON THIS 580 PAGE HARDCOVER VOLUME
		THE BEAUTY AND GLORY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Joel Beeke, Geoff Thomas, Joseph Pipa, John Carrick and More Product Description 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 RHB NEW 400 PAGE HARDCOVER VOLUME SGCB Price: $19.95 (list price $30.00)
		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 RHB NEWEST BRAND NEW TITLE SGCB Price: $17.95 (list price $25.00)
		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. GEOFF TITLE RHB Newer HOW SHOULD TEENS READ THE BIBLE? By Joel Beeke SGCB Price: $2.35 (list price $3.00) WHAT IS A CHRISTIAN? By Ryan McGraw SGCB Price: $2.35 (list price $3.00) WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO LOVE GOD? By Maurice Roberts SGCB Price: $2.35 (list price $3.00) HOW DO I KILL REMAINING SIN? By Geoff Thomas SGCB Price: $2.35 (list price $3.00) HOW SHOULD MEN LEAD THEIR FAMILIES by Joel Beeke SGCB Price: $2.35 (list price $3.00) BRAND NEW - ARRIVED THIS WEEK HOW DO PREACHING AND CORPORATE PRAYER WORK TOGETHER by Ryan McGraw SGCB Price: $2.35 (list price $3.00) WHAT IS EXPERIENTIAL CALVINISM? By Ian Hamilton SGCB Price: $2.35 (list price $3.00) HOW SHOULD WE DEVELOP BIBLICAL FRIENDSHIP by Joel Beeke & Michael Haykin SGCB Price: $2.35 (list price $3.00) "God uses Christian friendships to help His children grow in grace." WHY MUST WE FORGIVE? By Stanley Gale SGCB Price: $2.35 (list price $3.00) "Forgiving an offender can be one of the most difficult yet rewarding aspects of the Christian life." Learn why. WHY SHOULD I FAST? By Daniel Hyde SGCB Price: $2.35 (list price $3.00) "Today, the church seems to have forgotten about the spiritual discipline of fasting." WHY SHOULD YOU DENY YOURSELF? By Ryan McGraw SGCB Price: $2.35 (list price $3.00) "Self-denial is one of the fundamental principles of the Christian life." Learn why here. ORDER ALL ELEVEN BOOKLETS AND SAVE MORE SGCB Price: $22.50 (list price $33.00)
		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 RHB Newer Beatiful Book for Younger Children (ages 4 - 9) SGCB Price: $5.95 (list price $8.00)
		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. RHB Newer SGCB Price: $14.50 (list price $20.00)
		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. RHB TWO NEW BRAND NEW 592 PAGE HARDCOVER VOLUME SGCB Price: $21.50 (list price $30.00)
click for details		(1) BEHOLD YOUR GOD: Rethinking God Biblically & (2) BEHOLD YOUR GOD: The Weight of Majesty John Snyder with Paul Washer, Richard Owen Roberts, Conrad Mbewe and More (1) BEHOLD YOUR GOD: Rethinking God Biblically 'Behold Your God: Rethinking God Biblically' is a 12-week multimedia Bible study for churches, small groups, families, or individuals containing 12 sessions that are reinforced by a 12-week daily workbook. Each week's lesson is preceded by a brief historical profile of a notable man or woman of God such as George Muller, A. W. Tozer, Samuel Rutherford, Charles Spurgeon, Martyn Lloyd-Jones, Amy Carmichael, Robert Murray M'Cheyne, George Whitefield, Daniel Rowland and Jonathan Edwards. These introductions were filmed on location in England, Scotland, Wales, Chicago, and up the east coast of New England at key historical sites associated with the lives of the men and women we are considering. The heart of each DVD is a 30-minute lesson on one aspect of the Christian life and how it is affected by a biblical rethinking of God's character. The teaching sessions are led by Dr. John Snyder, pastor of Christ Church in New Albany, Mississippi. Introduction - Welcome to Behold Your God Week 1 - Beholding God: The Great Attraction Week 2 - Beholding God: Clearing the Way For Our Return Week 3 - Beholding God: In the Bible Week 4 - Beholding God: In the Face of Jesus Christ Week 5 - Beholding God: In the Work of Salvation Week 6 - Beholding God and the Response of Personal Holiness Week 7 - Beholding God: Restoring Worship in Our Lives Week 8 - Beholding God and Evangelism Week 9 - Beholding God and Our Christian Service Week 10 - Beholding a Lesser God? Week 11 - Beholding God: Avoiding the Lies of Pragmatism Week 12 - Seeking the God We Are Beholding (Each session is approximately 55 minutes long.) Following each teaching session is a collection of comments from interviews with contemporary Christian leaders who explain how a biblical appreciation of God's character has affected their own lives and ministries. Among these men are Paul Washer (Radford, VA), Richard Owen Roberts (Wheaton, IL), Andrew Davies (Cwmbran, South Wales), Anthony Mathenia (Radford, VA), Conrad Mbewe (Lusaka, Zambia), Jordan Thomas (Memphis, TN) and Eifion Evans (Llanelli, Dyfed, Wales). 'This is an excellent resource for churches and individuals who desire to grow in the grace and knowledge of Christ, and who desire to anchor their biblical faith in the history of the church.' - IAN HAMILTON 'This course is perhaps the most significant resource I have encountered in 30 years of Christian ministry. At its core, it is pointing and forcing those leading and those taking part into encountering 'The God who is there'." - ANDY CHRISTOFIDES (2) BEHOLD YOUR GOD: The Weight of Majesty John Snyder with Sinclair Ferguson, Joel Beeke, Geoff Thomas, Conrad Mbewe and more This product is a 13-DVD set with a Leader's Guide. Each participant in the study will also need to purchase their own copy of the Daily Devotional Workbook (**not included with the 13-DVD Set**). Behold Your God: The Weight of Majesty is a 12-week multimedia Bible study for churches, small groups, families, or individuals containing 12 sessions that are reinforced by a 12-week daily workbook (available here). Each week’s lesson is preceded by a brief 2-part historical profile of a notable man or woman of God such as John Knox, Hudson Taylor, Anne Judson, John Newton, Edward Payson, and John Bunyan. These introductions were filmed on location in England, Scotland, and New England at key historical sites associated with the lives of the men and women we are considering. The heart of each DVD is a 30-minute lesson on one aspect of God’s character. The teaching sessions are led by Dr. John Snyder, pastor of Christ Church in New Albany, Mississippi. DISCS Introduction - Welcome to The Weight of Majesty Week 1 – Knowing the God Who Is Incomprehensible Week 2 – Knowing the God Who Cannot Change Week 3 – Knowing the God Who Is Infinite & Eternal Week 4 – Knowing the God Who Is Everywhere Week 5 – Knowing the God Who Is Almighty Week 6 – Knowing the God Who Knows All Week 7 – Knowing the God Who Rules All Week 8 – Knowing the God Who Is Holy Week 9 – Knowing the God of Wrath Week 10 – Knowing the God Who Is Good Week 11 – Knowing the God of Love Week 12 – Knowing the God Who Is Patient & Zealous (Each DVD has a 45-minute runtime) Following each teaching session is a collection of comments from interviews with contemporary Christian leaders who explain how a biblical appreciation of God’s character has affected their own lives and ministries. Among these men are Sinclair Ferguson (Dundee, Scotland), Steve Lawson (Dallas, TX), Joel Beeke (Grand Rapids, MI), Anthony Mathenia (Radford, VA), Conrad Mbewe (Lusaka, Zambia), Jordan Thomas (Memphis, TN), Ian Hamilton (Inverness, Scotland), Geoff Thomas (Aberystwyth, Wales), Jeremy Walker (Crawley, England), Garry Williams (London, England), and Andrew Davies (Cwmbran, South Wales). A NOTE FROM DR. JOHN SNYDER: "When the Behold Your God: Rethinking God Biblically study was released in 2013, we felt (as did many others) that the evangelical churches needed to face some hard questions. Many had carefully traced the symptoms of an internal decay within evangelicalism, a decay that was occurring even while outwardly there appeared to be continued successes. Behold Your God: Rethinking God Biblically was written with the desire to help stir God's people by pointing them back to the fountainhead—God Himself. Precious time was being wasted as Western evangelicals attempted to fix the external problems. It was our belief that the surest hope of a cure was to deal with the root issue, and that root issue appeared to be an inadequate understanding of our own God. The response to that study, by God's grace, has been far greater than we could have imagined. During the last five years the emails, letters, and personal testimonies of those who have benefitted from the study have been gratefully received. It is always humbling to see God use our efforts as a part of something far greater than anything we could accomplish. Within these communications there has been a recurrent question: where do I go to find more resources on the character of God? Thankfully, there are many fine treatments of God's perfections. Often, however, they are either very large or very complex books. In response to this question, we have put together this new study dealing primarily with the attributes of God rather than ways the evangelical church often lives below His self-revelation. In a sense, The Weight of Majesty is a continuation of the theme we explored in week one of Rethinking God Biblically—that God Himself is the great attraction of the Christian life. By His help we hope to continue going deeper into the themes that were introduced in the original study through several forthcoming installments in the Behold Your God series. Nothing is so satisfying for the true Christian as an ever-increasing and experiential knowledge of our God. This cannot be gained safely without diligently searching the Bible. Therefore, the real purpose of this book is to guide you back into those passages which contain some of the most significant descriptions of God. Avoid the temptation to merely get through the exercises without wrestling honestly with these matters. Sit long at the feet our Heavenly Father and ask Him to tell you about Himself. We know it is too easy to check a box, fill in the blank with the correct word, and move on unaffected. Don't settle for undigested concepts or merely emotional responses to passages. Plead with God to help you adjust everything in life to fit what you are learning about Him. Bring both your mind and heart together, and bow before God in real worship as you study each day, until like Job you feel compelled to say, 'I have heard of You by the hearing of the ear; but now my eye sees You!' You will not be disappointed with the Living God. May this study be a lifelong friend as we labor to live unto God. byg2 PDT (1) BEHOLD YOUR GOD: Rethinking God Biblically Rethinking God Biblically SGCB Price: $110.00 (list price $150.00) WORKBOOK (Order 1-9 copies) SGCB Price: $14.95 (list price $20.00) ENTER QUANTITY AND UPDATE ORDER WORKBOOK (Order 10+ copies) SGCB Price: $14.00 (list price $20.00) ENTER QUANTITY AND UPDATE ORDER (2) BEHOLD YOUR GOD: The Weight of Majesty SGCB Price: $110.00 (list price $150.00) WORKBOOK (Order 1-9 copies) SGCB Price: $14.95 (list price $20.00) ENTER QUANTITY AND UPDATE ORDER WORKBOOK (Order 10+ copies) SGCB Price: $14.00 (list price $20.00) ENTER QUANTITY AND UPDATE ORDER ORDER BOTH DVD SETS OF 'BEHOLD YOUR GOD' SERIES SGCB Price: $210.00 (list price $300.00) THIS IS THE COMBINED PRICE FOR BOTH DVD SERIES
click for details		THE PURITAN DOCUMENTARY: All of Life to the Glory of God DELUXE EDITION Albert Mohler, Conrad Mbewe, Geoff Thomas, J.I. Packer, Joel Beeke, John MacArthur, John Piper, John Snyder, and Many More “The Puritans, as a body, have done more to elevate the national character than any class of Englishmen that ever lived. Ardent lovers of civil liberty, and ready to die in its defense—mighty at the council board, and no less mighty in the battlefield—feared abroad throughout Europe, and invincible at home while united—great with their pens, and no less great with their swords—fearing God very much, and fearing men very little—they were a generation of men who have never received from their country the honor that they deserve.” –J.C. Ryle (introduction to Thomas Manton’s Works, 2:xi) Joyless. Severe. Fanatical. "Haunted by the fear that someone, somewhere, may be happy." That's the Puritan reputation. But to what extent is that reputation deserved? Drawing on the latest research, and featuring interviews with some of the most celebrated scholars in the field, this beautiful and atmospheric new documentary takes us from the birth of Puritanism all the way through to its influence in the present day. The people featured in this video include: Albert Mohler, Conrad Mbewe, Geoff Thomas, Gloria Furman, Ian Hamilton, Jeremy Walker, J.I. Packer, Joel Beeke, John MacArthur, John Piper, John Snyder, Kevin DeYoung, Leland Ryken, Ligon Duncan, Mark Dever, Michael Reeves, Rosaria Butterfield, Sinclair Ferguson, Stephen Nichols, and Steven Lawson THIS DELUXE EDITION INCLUDES: DISC 1 Feature length documentary. Runtime: 127 minutes*. DISCS 2-6 Discs 2-5 contain 16* teaching sessions on different Puritans and 19* teaching sessions on different Puritan themes. 6th Disc has special features. WORKBOOK Built around the teaching sessions for Disc 2 and 3. INTRODUCTION TO THE PURITANS BOOK A special, decorative, exclusive hardback book by Dr. Joel Beeke and Dr. Michael Reeves. Teaching Sessions PART ONE: Puritan Pastors and Influential Figures 1. William Perkins 2. Richard Sibbes 3. Oliver Cromwell 4. Thomas Goodwin 5. Richard Baxter 6. John Owen 7. Christopher Love 8. John Bunyan 9. John Flavel 10. Matthew Henry 11. American Puritans 12. Jonathan Edwards 13. Puritan Women: Katherine Willoughby and Anne Bradstreet PART TWO: Puritan-Minded Figures 14. Dutch “Puritans”: Gisbertus Voetius and Wilhemus à Brakel 15. Scottish “Puritan”: Samuel Rutherford 16. Twentieth-Century “Puritan”: D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones PART THREE: Puritan Teaching 17. The Westminster Assembly 18. Puritans on Regeneration and Conversion 19. Puritans on Conscience 20. Puritans on Zeal 21. Puritans on Suffering and Providence 22. Puritans on Marriage 23. Puritans on Family 24. Puritans on Education 25. Puritans on Work and Money 26. Puritans on Shepherding 27. Puritans on Preaching 28. Puritans on Church and Worship 29. Puritans on the Sabbath 30. Puritans on Evangelism and Missions 31. Puritans on Awakening and Revival 32. Puritans on Politics and Culture 33. Puritans on Paedo-baptist Covenant Theology 34. Seventeenth-Century, Baptistic Covenant Theology PART FOUR: Puritan Legacy 35. Practical Conclusions 12s THE COMPLETE DVD SET SGCB Price: $75.00 (list price $150.00) THE WORKBOOK (Order 1-9 copies) SGCB Price: $12.00 (list price $20.00) ENTER QUANTITY AND UPDATE THE WORKBOOK (Order 10+ copies) SGCB Price: $11.00 (list price $20.00) ENTER QUANTITY AND UPDATE
click for details		PASTORAL THEOLOGY: The Man of God, Volumes One, Two & Three ALBERT N. MARTIN From 1978 to 1998, Pastor A.N. Martin taught Pastoral Theology in the Trinity Ministerial Academy, a church-based ministerial training institution. Every Friday throughout the academic year, all the students would gather for two hours of teaching presented in a four-year cycle. Subsequently various series of the audiotapes were widely circulated. Many expressed their desire to see these lectures printed. As an intermediate step in responding to that desire, the Trinity Baptist Church eldership decided to encourage Pastor Martin to rework the original lectures and deliver them one ?nal time, while professionally recording them. This project was begun in 2007 and completed in 2012 with Pastor Martin teaching his entire Pastoral Theology course “one more time” to 25 to 30 men. The transcriptions of these DVD lectures constituted the basis for the ?rst draft of these edited lectures. Within these lectures there are very few issues faced by the ordinary pastor that are not addressed in one way or another. It is the author’s prayer that when all the volumes are nestled on the bookshelf of any pastor, that whatever his concern may be in conjunction with his pastoral labors, that he can expect that most likely, there is something in these volumes that would be of help to him. It is also the author’s prayer that even the most experienced pastor will ?nd in these pages much that will provoke him to pursue greater personal godliness, increased preaching effectiveness, and expanded pastoral usefulness. “The first thing I did on my first day of ministry over twenty years ago was to start listening to Pastor Martin’s pastoral theology lectures on cassette tape (yes, that long ago). These addresses not only set my ministry on a biblical course but actually saved my ministry (and my sanity) more times than I can count. I’ve waited a long time to see this material in print and am so glad that present and future generations of pastors can benefit from it as I did (and still do).” —Dr. David Murray, Professor of Old Testament and Practical Theology, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan “Dr. Al Martin poured a lifetime of study into lectures on the pastor and preaching. He delivered them annually to his Academy of theological students who met at the meeting place of his congregation in Montville, New Jersey. While he taught them he was engaged week by week in the dynamics of a growing and demanding pulpit and pastoral ministry… There is certainly a cry from a million hearts that today’s preaching should know more of the breath of heaven….May these volumes do much good all over the globe to assist the renewal of awakening ministries.” —Dr. Geoff Thomas, Pastor (retired), Alfred Place Baptist Church, Aberystwyth, Wales. Visiting Professor of Historical Theology, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary “When I was a young minister, I came across a series of audio recordings by Al Martin that proved to be a gold mine of wisdom. Opening the Holy Scriptures and leaning on the solid teaching of classic writers, these Pastoral Theology lectures both clarified God’s calling and motivated God’s servants to preach God’s Word and shepherd His flock in accord with the whole counsel of God… About a decade later, when called upon to teach several courses in pastoral theology in the newly begun Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary in Grand Rapids, Michigan, I listened to most of these lectures again and found them even more profitable the second time through. It is, therefore, a great joy for me that Pastor Martin has reworked this material in his senior years and that now these highly esteemed lectures are finally appearing in book form.” —From the Foreword by Dr. Joel R. Beeke, Pastor, Heritage Reformed Congregation, Grand Rapids, Michigan. President & Professor of Systematic Theology & Homiletics, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary Table of Contents of Volume 1 Foreword Preface Acknowledgments Biographical Sketch of Albert N. Martin UNIT ONE: The Call of the Man of God Chapter 1 Introduction to Pastoral Theology Chapter 2 The Call of the Man of God to the Pastoral Office Chapter 3 Fundamental Errors Regarding a Call to the Pastoral Office Chapter 4 Aspiration to the Pastoral Office Chapter 5 Qualifications of Christian Character Chapter 6 Qualifications of Christian Experience (1) Chapter 7 Qualifications of Christian Experience (2) Chapter 8 Qualifications of Mental Gifts Chapter 9 Qualifications of Spiritual Gifts: Speaking Gifts Chapter 10 Qualifications of Leadership Gifts Chapter 11 The Source of Spiritual Giftedness Chapter 12 Confirmation to the Pastoral Office Chapter 13 Recognition and Ordination to the Pastoral Office UNIT TWO: The Life of the Man of God Chapter 1 The Life of the Man of God in the Pastoral Office Chapter 2 His Relationship to God Spiritually (1) Chapter 3 His Relationship to God Spiritually (2) Chapter 4 His Relationship to God Spiritually (3) Chapter 5 His Relationship to God Intellectually Chapter 6 His Relationship to God Physically and Emotionally (1) Chapter 7 His Relationship to God Physically and Emotionally (2) Chapter 8 His Relationship to His People (1) Chapter 9 His Relationship to His People (2) Chapter 10 His Relationship to His People (3) Chapter 11 The Man of God in Relation to Himself Chapter 12 The Man of God in Relation to His Time and His Manifold Responsibilities Chapter 13 The Man of God in Relation to His Domestic Responsibilities (1) Chapter 14 The Man of God in Relation to His Domestic Responsibilities (2) Scripture Index Topical Index Author Index TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR VOLUMR THREE Pastoral Theology – The Man of God, His Shepherding, Evangelizing, and Counseling Labors The Work of Shepherding—Church Government Chapter 1: Shepherding in the Pastoral Office Chapter 2: The Prevailing Disposition of Shepherding (1) Chapter 3: The Prevailing Disposition of Shepherding (2) Chapter 4: The Corporate Identity and Life of the Church Chapter 5: The Eldership (1) Plurality & Parity Chapter 6: The Eldership (2) Qualifications Chapter 7: The Eldership (3) Establishing an Eldership: Supplication & Cultivation Chapter 8: The Eldership (4) Establishing an Eldership: Recognition Chapter 9: The Eldership (5) Efficient Functioning of an Eldership Chapter 10: The Diaconate (1) Roots and Origin Chapter 11: The Diaconate (2) Functions Chapter 12: The Diaconate (3) Qualifications & Reward Chapter 13: Corrective Church Discipline (1) Chapter 14: Corrective Church Discipline (2) Chapter 15: Corrective Church Discipline (3) Chapter 16: Corporate Ministry of the Body to Itself (1) Chapter 17: Corporate Ministry of the Body to Itself (2) Chapter 18: Cultivating Interchurch Communion (1) Chapter 19: Cultivating Interchurch Communion (2) The Work of Shepherding—Corporate Worship Chapter 1: Convictions Regarding Corporate Worship Chapter 2: Leading Corporate Worship Chapter 3: Characteristics and Climate of Corporate Worship Chapter 4: Public Pastoral Prayer (1) Chapter 5: Public Pastoral Prayer (2) Chapter 6: Public Pastoral Prayer (3) Chapter 7: Public Reading of Scripture Chapter 8: Corporate Prayer Meetings (1) Chapter 9: Corporate Prayer Meetings (2) Chapter 10: Corporate Prayer Meetings (3) Chapter 11: The Lord’s Supper Chapter 12: Baptismal Services (1) Chapter 13: Baptismal Services (2) Chapter 14: Principles for Accepting Weddings & Funerals Chapter 15: Officiating at Weddings Chapter 16: Conducting Funerals The Work of Evangelism & Pastoral Counseling Chapter 1: Doing the Work of an Evangelist (1) Chapter 2: Doing the Work of an Evangelist (2) Chapter 3: Doing the Work of an Evangelist (3) Chapter 4: Doing the Work of an Evangelist (4) Chapter 5: Local Church Evangelism (1) Chapter 6: Local Church Evangelism (2) Chapter 7: Local Church Evangelism (3) Chapter 8: Overview of Pastoral Counseling (1) Chapter 9: Overview of Pastoral Counseling (2) Chapter 10: Presuppositions Regarding the Counselor Chapter 11: Presuppositions Regarding the Counselee Chapter 12: Presuppositions Regarding the Counsel Chapter 13: The Sessions of Pastoral Counseling Chapter 14: Addressing Problems in Pastoral Counseling Chapter 15: Assessing Progress and Dismissal Chapter 16: The Ethics of Pastoral Counseling PASTORAL THEOLOGY TRILOGY NOW JUST $67.00 (1) PASTORAL THEOLOGY: The Man of God, His Calling & Godly Life by A.N. 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click for details		LEGACY OF A LEGEND: The Spiritual Wisdom of Edward Payson Edward Payson WE ARE WORKING ON A NEW EDTION Edward Payson (1783-1827) (Elizabeth Prentiss' father) was one of the greatest pastors and preachers of the early decades of America. This book is a compilation of his wise sayings about subjects like Love of God, Wisdom of God, The Folly of Unbelief, Man's Utter Dependence, Compassion and Condescension of Christ, and dozens of others. "I highly recommend Legacy of a Legend. After reading it for myself and finding a treasure house of comfort and instruction for my own soul, we began to read it at our prayer meeting before we went to prayer. It flows so freely from the heart of Payson to the listener as it is full of scriptural truths without being laden with scriptural references. We have found it to be used by Holy Spirit to lead us in a more sincere time of prayer." - Andy Montoro, Pastor Oak Grove Baptist Church, Middleburg FL. "Among the preachers of previous eras, Edward Payson stands tall. His profound meditation on God's Word gave his preaching and writing an unction that can lead men and women to be taken up more and more with the glorious being that is the triune God. Highly recommended." - Michael A.G. Haykin "The wisdom of Edward Payson transcends time and place. Through his writings, and the writings of his daughter Elizabeth Prentiss, his legacy reaches over the centuries and graces our generation." - Susan Hunt "This treasure is a miniature yet veritable Reformed systematic theology applied to mind and soul. Buy this book and read it slowly. Use it as a daily devotional. Meditate on small dosages. You will be well rewarded and concur that here is practical divinity in its purest form." - Joel Beeke "Edward Payson entered deeply into the love of Christ, and reflected it to an eminent degree. Reading this book will surely bring blessings to the churches of our day." - Iain Murray EIGHT BOOK SPECIAL Pre-Publication 40% Discount SGCB Price: $9.95 (list price $16.00)
		THE HISTORY OF PROTESTANTISM: A Glorious Record of the Grand Drama of Revived Christianity (3 Volume Set) James A. Wylie THIS THREE VOLUME SET CONTAINS HUNDREDS OF GRAPHICALLY POWERFUL ILLUSTRATIONS. This Large Three Volume set, 'The History of Protestantism' by J. A. Wylie, is an incredibly inspiring work. It pulls back the divine curtain and reveals God's hand in the affairs of His church during the Protestant Reformation. Through the centuries, the sacrifices and victories of God's faithful people have often been obscured and forgotten. Now once again, you can read the fascinating story of how truth triumphed over error, principle over falsehood, and light over darkness. Your heart will be stirred by the lives of Protestant heroes, and your mind captivated by God's simple means to counteract the intrigues of its enemies in both church and state. Though this book reads like you are right there, it often lets you watch from heaven's perspective, and opens to your mind to the highest thoughts and feelings. You will sense the unfolding drama as told in the lives and work of God fearing and courageous men and women. "This set of books about our forgotten heritage will fascinate readers and strengthen faith. James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890) tells the story of the Reformation with detail and vigor. 'The History of Protestantism' draws you in with accounts of faithful preaching, martyrdom, revival, war, and liberty from Wycliffe to William of Orange." --Dr. Joel R. Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan "A right view of the present and the future requires a reflective look back to the people and key events of yesteryear. The past gives us a framework for interpreting our present situation and the wisdom to plan for the future. Read the Bible! Read Biography! Read Church History! And, may I suggest, read Wylie's History of Protestantism! In these three volumes you will not only learn the history of the Protestantism but you will also become well acquainted with the theology of Protestantism. Thank you Solid Ground for 'uncovering' another 'buried treasure.' - Ray Rhodes, President of 'Nourished in the Word Ministries' and author of seven books including three Family Worship titles published by SGCB CONTENTS VOLUME ONE Book 1 Progress From the First to the Fourteenth Century Book 2 Wicliffe and His Times, or Advent of Protestantism Book 3 John Huss and the Hussite Wars Book 4 Christendom at the Opening of the Sixteenth Century Book 5 History of Protestantism in Germany to the Leipsic Disputation, 1519 Book 6 From the Leipsic Disputation to the Diet at Worms, 1521 Book 7 Protestantism in England, From the Times of Wicliffe to Those of Henry VIII Book 8 History of Protestantism in Switzerland From A.D. 1516 to Its Establishment at Zurich, 1525 Book 9 History of Protestantism From the Diet of Worms, 1521, to the Augsburg Confession, 1530 VOLUME TWO Book 10 Rise and Establishment of Protestantism in Sweden and Denmark Book 11 Protestantism in Switzerland From Its Establishment in Zurich (1525) to the Death of Zwingli (1531) Book 12 Protestantism in Germany From the Augsburg Confession to the Peace of Passau Book 13 From Rise of Protestantism in France (1510) to Publication of the Institutes (1536) Book 14 Rise and Establishment of Protestantism at Geneva Book 15 The Jesuits Book 16 Protestantism in the Waldensian Valleys Book 17 Protestantism in France From Death of Francis I (1547) to Edict of Nantes (1598) VOLUME THREE Book 18 History of Protestantism in the Netherlands Book 19 Protestantism in Poland and Bohemia Book 20 Protestantism in Hungary and Transylvania Book 21 The Thirty Years' War Book 22 Protestantism in France From Death of Henry IV (1610) to the Revolution (1789) Book 23 Protestantism in England From the Times of Henry VIII Book 24 Protestantism in Scotland COMPLETE INDEX FOR ALL THREE VOLUMES NOW AVAILABLE TO SHIP B50 CH823 sgset Three Volume Large Paperback Set - 50% Discount SGCB Price: $89.95 (list price $180.00) NOW AVAILABLE TO SHIP PURCHASE ALONG WITH 'THE HISTORY OF THE WALDENSES' BY JAMES WYLIE SGCB Price: $96.00 (list price $198.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR ALL FOUR TITLES (OVER 50% OFF)
click for details		THE COLLECTED WORKS OF J.C. RYLE JOHN CHARLES RYLE This J.C Ryle 12 volume cloth-bound set from Banner of Truth is an incredible resource not only for pastors but also for those who want to grow in spiritual maturity. Ryle is very practical and easy to read. He writes in a way in which you are confronted with the truth about your sin and yet also reminded of the comforts of the gospel. I have given some small reviews of each book below. As I have mentioned in other posts before, the quality of these cloth-bound books is amazing! They will last a lifetime even if you use them heavily. You can buy these books separately or as a complete set. In 1837, John Charles Ryle was an outstanding athlete, excelling in cricket and rowing. But, when he became ill with a serious infection, he turned to his long-forgotten Bible and prayed. Then, one Sunday at church, he felt as though God was speaking to him, emphasizing the message that people are saved by grace through faith, which is a gift from God. Ryle ultimately entered the ministry in the Church of England, while also publishing popular tracts and books from a Biblical standpoint. J.C. Ryle’s Holiness is perhaps his best known book, describing the nature of holiness and the challenges of temptation, while Call to Prayer shares with readers the privileges of private prayer. J.C. Ryle’s Thoughts for Young Men offers up what one reviewer calls “true Puritan theology,” while Agency That Transformed a Nation shares timeless lessons gleaned from the 18-century Great Awakening. EXPOSITORY THOUGHTS ON THE GOSPELS For anyone studying or preaching on the Gospels, this has to be one of your go-to sets. Ryle’s commentary is very pastoral and full of practical application. Each section is laid out with the Scripture text, Ryle's pastoral commentary, and then his verse commentary. I normally tend to use exegetical, verse by verse commentaries in my sermon prep, which has led to my preaching being somewhat of a running commentary (which is not good). These pastoral commentaries by Ryle have provided balance in my study and sermon prep. "J. C.Ryle's 'Expository Thoughts on the Gospels' gleans practical thoughts from every section of the four Gospels. I know of no set of books that is more helpful for private devotions and family worship. We read through Ryle's books when our children were in elementary school. A ten-year-old can understand Ryle, and an eighty-year-old saint is not beyond him; Ryle models simplicity and profundity to all. Ryle's thoughts are also invaluable for ministers and teachers, as they model how to glean applications from the text. Here is practical Christianity at its best." --Dr. Joel R. Beeke, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids This is Bishop Ryle at his very best! HOLINESS I believe it is important to go back and read classic Christian works such as Holiness to be reminded that the struggles that we are facing in our own lives and in the church are not new. For Christians, it has always been a struggle to live holy lives. Ryle’s Holiness helps us to be reminded that even though it's hard and may not be the most popular thing, we must be holy, because the voice of God in Scripture plainly commands it, it is one grand end and purpose for which Christ came into the world, because this is the only sound evidence that we have a saving faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, because this is the only proof that we love the Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity, because this is the only sound evidence that we are true children of God, because this is the most likely way to do good to others, because our present comfort depends much upon it, because without holiness on earth we will never be prepared to enjoy heaven. CHARGES AND ADDRESSES: Delivered from 1881 to 1900 The Charges and Addresses here brought together show how he laboured to educate the clergy of his diocese in biblical principles and to impress upon them the vast importance of maintaining evangelical doctrine and practice in their varied ministries and contacts. In England Ryle stands in the foremost rank of those who have held forth the word of life and fought the good fight of faith. He is one of the Lord’s standard-bearers of the late Victorian age. The ‘healthful spirit of God’s grace’ was upon him. Being dead he continues to speak to our backslidden generation. THE UPPER ROOM: Being a Few Truths for the Times ‘I have reached an age when I cannot reasonably expect to write much more. There are many thoughts in this volume which I do not wish to leave behind me in the precarious form of separate single sermons, addresses, lectures, and tracts. I have therefore resolved to gather them together in the volume I now send forth, which I heartily pray God to bless, and to make it a permanent blessing to many souls.’ — J. C. RYLE KNOTS UNTIED This work by Ryle is on how the church should operate. It includes 19 papers on specific subjects relating to the evangelical church practices. Keep in mind when Ryle uses the word evangelical, he means Biblical, unlike the way we tend to think and use the word today. He lays out the beliefs held by Evangelical Churchmen of the day. His arguments are filled with Scriptural proof and explained very carefully and confidently. Some topics include Baptism, Regeneration, The Lord’s Supper, Confession, the Fallibility of Ministers, Idolatry, etc. Let us always beware of any teaching which either directly or indirectly obscures justification by faith. All religious systems which put anything between the heavy laden sinner and Jesus Christ the Savior, except simple faith, are dangerous and unscriptural. All systems which make out faith to be anything complicated, anything but a simple, childlike dependence — the hand which receives the soul’s medicine from the physician — are unsafe and poisonous systems. All systems which cast discredit on the simple Protestant doctrine which broke the power of Rome, carry about with them a plague-spot, and are dangerous to souls. Let us remember, not least, the enormous injury we may do to souls if we once allow ourselves to depart in the least degree from the simplicity of the gospel, either in our doctrine or in our worship. Who can estimate the shipwrecks that might occur in a single night, and the lives that might be lost, if a light-house keeper dared to alter but a little the color of his light? Who can estimate the deaths that might take place in a town if the chemist took on himself to depart but a little from the doctor’s prescriptions? Who can estimate the wholesale misery that might be caused in a war, by maps a little wrong, and charts a little incorrect? Who can estimate these things? Then perhaps you may have some idea of the spiritual harm that ministers do by departing in the slightest degree from the Scriptural proportions of the gospel, or by trying to catch the world by dressing the simple old Evangelical faith in new clothes. CHRISTIAN LEADERS OF THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY Although much has been written on the evangelical revival of the 18th century, J. C. Ryle’s Christian Leaders of the 18th Century remains the best popular introduction to this great spiritual era. With simplicity and vigour, he traces the lives of the eleven Christian leaders who ‘shook England from one end to another’, giving strong reasons for his belief ‘that excepting Luther and his Continental contemporaries, and our own martyred Reformers, the world has seen no such men since the days of the apostles.’ But Ryle does not write to prompt admiration, and his conclusions and applications of his subject are among the most forceful that ever came from his pen. ‘I am obliged to say plainly that, in my judgment, we have among us neither the men nor the doctrines of the days gone by…Once let the evangelical ministry return to the ways of the 18th century, and I firmly believe we should have as much success as before. We are where we are, because we have come short of our fathers.’ At the beginning of last century, Canon A. M. W. Christopher of St. Aldate’s, Oxford, declared that he had turned to Ryle’s book during every summer vacation for thirty years. 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click for details		THE GOD WHO JUSTIFIES: A Doctrinal Feast of the Pivotal Doctrine of Justifcation by Faith Alone James White The First Comprehensive Treatment of Justification in 150 Years! The history of the Christian church pivots on the doctrine of justification by faith. Once the core of the Reformation, the church today often ignores or misunderstands this foundational doctrine. Theologian James White calls believers to a fresh appreciation of understanding of, and dedication to the great doctrine of justification and then provides an exegesis of the key Scriptural text on this theme. In today's culture where tolerance is the new absolute, James White proclaims with passion the truth and centrality of the doctrine of justification by faith. Finally -a contemporary, exegetical, doctrinal, and able defense of the historic Protestant doctrine of justification by God's free grace by faith in Jesus Christ alone. This is the best book on justification since James Buchanan's mid-nineteenth-century classic. We need to teach this material to our congregations. - Dr. Joel R. Beeke I lost sleep over this book! I simply couldn't put it down. James White writes the way an exegetically and theologically oriented pastor appreciates. This is no book for casual reading; there is solid meat throughout. An outstanding contribution in every sense of the words! - Jay E. Adams G317 gbb BL2 tm9 TDM pdt BFS jws lday SMW THIS IS A SHORT-RUN TITLE AND THEREFORE THE DISCOUNT IS MUCH LOWER SGCB Price: $22.50 (list price $28.00) THIS IS A GOOD PRICE FOR THIS EXCELLENT BOOK Purchase Complete JAMES WHITE COLLECTION (13 Volumes) SGCB Price: $145.00 (list price $255.00) SAVE $110 WHEN ORDERING THE COMPLETE SET
click for details		O SACRED HEAD, NOW WOUNDED: A Daily Liturgy from Pascha to Pentecost JONATHAN GIBSON, Author of 'Be Thou My Vision: A Liturgy for Daily Worship' A 48-Day Devotional Liturgy for Remembering Jesus from Pascha to Pentecost God’s offer of eternal life through his work on the cross remains the greatest gift the world has known. But contrary to its importance, Holy Week always seems to pass by quickly and be associated with habitual practices that elicit little reflection. As a result, it can be challenging for Christians to establish routines for meditation on Christ’s redemptive life, death, burial, resurrection, ascension, and Pentecost. O Sacred Head, Now Wounded by Jonathan Gibson presents a 48-day devotional liturgy to help readers effectively prepare their hearts from Pascha to Pentecost. Following the same format as Be Thou My Vision, each daily reading includes applicable Scripture readings, hymns, prayers, creeds, and prompts for petition and confession to enrich personal meditation and family worship. This devotional will help individuals and families establish a posture of remembrance and gratitude as they reflect on what Christ has done for us through his temptations, life, trial, passion, death, burial, resurrection, ascension, and Pentecost. TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface 13 Acknowledgments 17 PART 1: PREPARATION FOR DAILY WORSHIP FROM PASCHA TO PENTECOST 1 Remembering Jesus 23 2 Format for Daily Worship from Pascha to Pentecost 33 PART 2: PRACTICE OF DAILY WORSHIP FROM PASCHA TO PENTECOST Days 1–42 43 Maundy Thursday 397 Good Friday 405 Holy Saturday 415 Resurrection Sunday 425 Ascension Sunday 433 Pentecost Sunday 443 APPENDIXES Appendix 1: Tunes for Hymns and Psalms, Gloria Patri and Doxology Versions 457 Appendix 2: Pascha to Pentecost Bible Reading Plan 465 Appendix 3: Author, Hymn, and Liturgy Index 467 ENDORSEMENTS “C. S. Lewis once expressed his view that modern worshipers who no longer used the church’s liturgy were guilty of spiritual arrogance—the only reason for ignoring it being the assumption that we can do things better. What would the blunt-speaking Lewis say about corporate worship today? And no doubt the character of communal worship is inevitably reflected in the private devotions of Christians. So where can we find help? In O Sacred Head, Now Wounded, Jonny Gibson once again comes alongside us with another splendid volume to guide our personal disciplines, inform our spiritual meditations, and nurture and nourish our private devotions. In addition, he enables us to grow into a biblical appreciation of the fact that, while Paul, Apollos, and Peter are ours, so too is the ministry of the historic and worldwide family of God.” —Sinclair B. Ferguson, Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary; Teaching Fellow, Ligonier Ministries “A good liturgy is like a window rather than a wall, inviting worshipers to look through it and behold the glory and goodness of God. The devotional liturgies in O Sacred Head, Now Wounded welcome us to see the Redeemer with clear vision and renewed affections. Jonny Gibson has done it again—focusing on how the heart of the gospel vividly reveals the heart of God toward his people.” —Matt Boswell, hymn writer; Pastor, The Trails Church, Celina, Texas; Assistant Professor of Church Music and Worship, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary “The most obvious virtue of O Sacred Head, Now Wounded is its comprehensiveness. It brings together passages from the Bible, the creeds and catechisms of the church, readings from the great Christians through the ages, and an abundance of liturgical materials. This abundance is firmly organized and meets the all-important criterion of being well thought out.” —Leland Ryken, author, Poetry of Redemption: An Illustrated Treasury of Good Friday and Easter Poems “Jonny Gibson offers a disciplined structure for spiritual devotion rooted in ancient and Reformed Christianity. He has composed a daily rhythm of meditation and prayer, drawing from the Holy Scriptures, the creeds, the Heidelberg Catechism, the Westminster Shorter Catechism, the church fathers and Reformed theologians, Reformed liturgies, and the Psalter. Though designed to prepare a Christian for the annual remembrance of Christ’s death and resurrection in the traditional church calendar, these devotions could be used at any time of the year, for our Lord’s redeeming work should always be at the forefront of our minds.” —Joel R. Beeke, Professor of Homiletics and Systematic Theology, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary “Jonny Gibson’s liturgy for daily worship equips the reader to remember Jesus Christ in, as he puts it, an orderly, mystery-evoking, and worshipful way. I loved the content, structure, and rhythms of this book because they pointed me to the wonder of Jesus’s work of salvation and daily prepared my heart for the season from Pascha to Pentecost. It reminded me that form and liturgy can provide a beautiful framework for the personal and family worship of our Lord and Savior Jesus.” —Jenny Salt, Associate to Archdeacon of Women’s Ministry, Sydney Anglican Diocese; Host, Salt—Conversations with Jenny “To some people, the word liturgy conjures up visions of dry-as-dust formal religion devoid of life and warmth. The irony is that evangelical informality, by which we often seem to say to God the first words that come into our heads, can result in dry-as-dust informal religion, sucked empty of depth and nourishment. There is a growing hunger for good liturgy. As a glad user of Jonny Gibson’s earlier book 'Be Thou My Vision', I warmly commend these deeply scriptural aids to remembering Christ in his death, his resurrection, his ascension, and the outpouring of his Spirit. They will do your heart good.” —Christopher Ash, Writer in Residence, Tyndale House, Cambridge “Just as Jonny Gibson’s 'Be Thou My Vision' has enriched both my private worship and my preparation for the leading of public worship, so his 'O Sacred Head, Now Wounded' will be a significant and structured resource for worship, both personal and public, at a significant season of the year. There can be no more important subject for Christian reflection and meditation than the passion, death, and resurrection of our blessed Savior, Jesus Christ. I believe that the use of this resource will not only enable us to reflect carefully and thoughtfully on the saving work of our Redeemer but will also lead to a new desire to honor and glorify the one who loved us and gave himself for us.” —Stafford Carson, Principal Emeritus, Union Theological College, Belfast; Senior Director of Global Ministries, Westminster Theological Seminary JG2 CW24 BRAND NEW TITLE IN EARLY 2024 SGCB Price: $21.00 (list price $33.00) ORDER ALONG WITH COMPANION VOLUME 'BE THOU MY VISION' BY JONATHAN GIBSON SGCB Price: $39.00 (list price $63.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR BOTH HARDCOVER TITLES WITH SLIPCASES
click for details		COUNSELS AND THOUGHTS FOR THE SPIRITUAL LIFE OF BELIEVERS THOMAS MOOR, An Elder in Spurgeon's Park Street Chapel and the Metropolitan Tabernacle GREAT NEWS: WE HAVE LOWERED THE LIST PRICE FROM $38.00 TO $30.00 DUE TO A LARGE ORDER WE PLACED WITH OUR PRINTER. THIS IS ALLOWING US TO REDUCE OUR SALE PRICE SIGNIFICANTLY. THIS NEW PRINT-RUN HAS ARRIVED AND WE HAVE SLASHED THE PRICE. PURCHASE NOW FOR $9.00. WONDERFUL NEWS: On Tuesday, May 12th, 2020 we received a call from Tom Nettles who informed me that he discovered that THOMAS MOOR, author of this book, was an Elder in C.H. Spurgeon's Park Street Chapel from the early years and one of his responsibilities was to Interview prospective members. Recently a book was published, titled WONDERS OF GRACE, compiled by Hannah Wycoll, which includes some 138 written testimonies recorded by the elders who received and recorded those testimonies. More than 20 of these were written by THOMAS MOOR, and written in a style very similar to his book COUNSELS & THOUGHTS which was published many years later (in 1882). Having uncovered this long-buried secret, it becomes evident where Moor was trained and prepared to write as he did so many years later. THIS IS THE BOOK FEATURED IN DECEMBER 2019 IN THE OUTSTANDING DAILY DEVOTIONAL SERVICE 'WEB GEMS' THIS IS A BRAND NEW EDITION OF THE 1883 SECOND EDITION OF A TRUE SPIRITUAL CLASSIC. C.H. SPURGEON'S SWORD & THE TROWEL had this to say about this long-buried gem first published in 1882: "These are no ordinary religious 'snatches,' in the form of daily portions for believers. The author's vessel does not hug the coast of ordinary experience, but launches out into the deep waters of confident trust, assured faith, and intense consecration. Every paragraph tells of an experimental fellowship with Jesus and a closeness of intercourse which fit it for becoming the guide and adviser of others. Certainly there is here no milk for babes, but strong meat for those who are of full age." DR. JOEL BEEKE, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan, "Would you like to read a great book on genuine Reformed spirituality that provides wise counsel to assist you in growing in conformity to Christ and in your walk with the triune God? Read this book, use it as a daily devotional, and savor its wisdom for your soul’s good." DR. TOM NETTLES just wrote the following: "In our consistent legalistic propensity to look to some degree of merit in our works in order for God to bless us with his pleasure and presence, we need a consistent reminder of the spiritual power and absolute sufficiency to be found in the death of Christ and the perfection of his righteousness. This mysterious author has done all of us a spiritual favor by holding our feet to the fire in recognizing that all spiritual blessings of whatever sort come to us only in Christ and his redemptive work." FOOTSTEPS OF TRUTH had the following glowing words for this book: "This is a choice volume, by no ordinary scribe; a delightful combination of the good old Puritan Doctrine and advanced spiritual instruction, such as could be given only by one deeply imbued with the unction of the Holy One, resulting from a comprehensive grasp of Scripture teaching, extending over the wide field of doctrine and practice, and bearing upon the INNER and OUTER life of the children of God. The Index on the opening pages (see below) awakens an appetite which is fully supplied in the rich fare throughout the book; and it seems to us impossible that any believer can rise from its perusal without a deeper sense of his indebtedness to God for the riches of grace he is here so sweetly reminded of as being provided for all his necessities in relation to life, conflict and final victory. This is truly a book for the times, and we give it our strongest commendation, hoping that the entire edition may be speedily exhausted." AUTHOR'S PREFACE "This book is published, as its title indicates, for the use of believers--that is, for the use of all whose who, through grace, have been effectually led to see, in some measure, their position as sinners before God, and their deep need of salvation through the atoning death of the Lord Jesus Christ. Its aim, through the gracious influence of the Holy Spirit, is to be helpful to them for their establishment in the full assurance of faith, in relation to their perfected and unchanging salvation in Christ; also to be useful to them in their conflict with indwelling sin; and to assist them in their endeavor to live a life of faith on the Lord Jesus, to walk in daily fellowship with Him, and to be at all times His faithful witnesses. It purposely contains repetitions of Gospel statements; for, although the spiritual needs of believers are many and varied, there is but one great fountain of fullness for all, even the Lord Jesus Christ Himself; for 'the sum of all spiritual progress and spiritual life is--more of Christ in the mind, better to know Him--more of Christ in the heart, better to love Him, and to be more influenced by Him--more of Christ in the life, better to serve Him' (page 166). Moreover, those who have been privileged to have much intercourse with believers in relation to their spiritual experience in all its varied stages, and in relation to the many mistakes and heart troubles they fall into, are well aware that spiritual truths which the believer had often thought about, without any apparent benefit, have, when presented to the mind in a different form, or in a different relationship, or at a different time, often has been made instrumental of much blessing through the gracious influence of the Holy Spirit. The fifth part of this book (pages 252-398) contains three divisions of briefer thoughts and counsels. Each division contains thirty-one; so that those who find them helpful in their spiritual life, may use them daily for three months. One paper in the second part, two in the third, the last two in the fourth, and about one-third of the fifth part, were published separately some years ago. They have been revised, and are now included in this volume. May our gracious Father--the Father also of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ--grant that this attempt to be useful to His eternally-loved, but often much-tried children, may result in much glory to the name of Jesus, in their hearts and lives, through the effectual blessing of the Holy Spirit." Thomas Moor, July 1881 CONTENTS FIRST PART: Counsels and Thoughts Concerning the Believer's Standing in Full Salvation 1) To the Believer--On Living in the Unclouded Enjoyment of Covenant Blessings 2) To the Believer--Concerning Legal and Filial Reconciliation to God, and Concerning the Forgiveness of Sins 3) Concerning the Distinctive Character of the Faith of God's Elect 4) To the Believer--Concerning Sinnership and Salvation 5) Concerning some of the Cause of Soul Bondage 6) To the Believer--Concerning the Attainment of the Full Assurance of Salvation 7) Concerning the Difference between the Religion of the Natural and the Spiritual Man 8) Concerning the Father's Indication of those Sinners who are the Objects of His Love and Salvation 9) To the Believer--Concerning the Experimental Results of Being in Christ 10) Concerning Receiving Christ and the Result Thereof 11) Concerning the Beginning of the Work of Grace in the Heart as being the Sure Pledge of its Completion 12) To the Believer--Concerning the Foundation of an Assured Hope 13) Concerning the Course of Experimental Salvation and its Manifestations 14) Concerning Some Things to be Remembered 15) Concerning Heart-Experiences in a Dying Hour 16) Concerning the Written Word as a Sure Foundation for Abiding Consolation in Relation to the Present and Future World 17) Concerning the Perfect Safety of True Believers and the Impossibility of their Finally Falling Away 18) Concerning Believers and the Curse of the Law of God 19) Concerning the Most Prominent Truths Experimentally Taught by the Holy Spirit SECOND PART: Counsels and Thoughts Concerning the Spiritual Conflict in the Inner Life of Believers 1) Concerning the Inward Conflicts 2) To the Believer--Concerning the Way of Success in the Conflict with Indwelling Sin 3) Concerning the Believer's Relationship to the First and Last Adam 4) Concerning the Way of Victory under Temptation from Sinful Thoughts and the Power of Satan 5) To the Believer--Concerning the Importance of Encouraging the Habits of the New Nature 6) Concerning the Evidence and Effect of More Grace 7) To the Believer--Concerning his Dealings with Evil Self 8) Concerning Dissatisfying Experiences 9) Concerning the Trials Arising from a Keenly Sensitive Nature 10) To the Believer--Concerning a Divided Heart 11) Concerning the Influence of Little Things 12) Concerning Self-Love 13) Concerning Spiritual Growth 14) On the Proper Order of Faith and Experience 15) To the Believer--Concerning the Way of Consciously Receiving Power from the Lord Jesus in Heart Conflict with the Evils Within THIRD PART: Counsels and Thoughts Concerning a Life of Faith on the Lord Jesus, and Walking in Fellowship with Him in the Daily Path 1) To the Believer--Concerning Personal Dealing with the Lord Jesus in the Providential Path 2) About Looking to the Lord Jesus 3) Need Met in Christ 4) Concerning Sincerity of Heart in Walking before God and before Men 5) On the Excellency of a Resigned Will 6) To the Believer--Concerning Intercourse with Unbelievers, and Fellowship with Fellow-Believers 7) To the Believer--Concerning Rest and Help in Jesus Amidst Seemingly Adverse Providences 8) On Living upon Christ 9) On Prevailing Faith 10) On Being Led by the Spirit 11) To the Believer--About Realizing Christ's Presence 12) To the Believer--Concerning Growth in Grace, and the Fuller Experience of Life in Christ 13) To the Believer--Concerning a Rightly Directed Faith 14) On Living to the Glory of Christ 15) To the Believer--Concerning the Discipline of Love 16) Pilgrim Trials and Pilgrim Fellowships 17) Concerning Personal Relationship Between God and Man 18) To the Believer--Concerning the Way of Fellowship with the Lord Jesus 19) Further Thoughts and Counsels to the Believer Concerning the Way of Fellowship with the Lord Jesus FOURTH PART: Counsels and Thoughts Concerning Justification, Sanctification, the Law & Gospel, and National Israel and Spiritual Israel 1. Concerning Justification 2. Concerning Sanctification 3. Concerning the Responsibility of the Natural and Spiritual Man in Relation to the Law and the Gospel 4. Concerning the Distinction Between the Relationship of God to the National Israel of the Past, and the Spiritual Israel of the Present Dispensation FIFTH PART: Brief Thoughts and Counsels, with Special Portions of Scripture for the Spiritual Life in the Daily Path First Division: Consisting of 31 Daily Meditations Second Division: Consisting of 31 Daily Meditations Third Division: Consisting of 31 Daily Meditations INDEX OF TEXTS IN THE FIFTH PART OUR 2024 OVERSTOCK SALE WITH 15 TITLES AT 88% DISCOUNT LIFE IN THE PSALMS: Reflections on the Greatest Devotional Book in the World by Peter Jeffery ALL OF GRACE: Salvation is of the Lord by Charles H. Spurgeon HOLINESS: It's Nature, Hindrances, Difficulties and Roots by J.C. 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click for details		THE COMPLETE WORKS OF THOMAS HALYBURTON (FOUR VOLUME HARDCOVER SET) THOMAS HALYBURTON (1674-1712) WE SOLD THE ONLY SET WE HAD IMMEDIATELY--THE PRICE BELOW IS TENTATIVE AS WE HOPE TO GET MORE SETS, BUT UNCERTAIN AT THIS TIME. VOLUME ONE- FAITH & JUSTIFICATION In a day of 'conveyer-belt' converts the question may be asked, What is that faith that saves? In this volume Thomas Halyburton examines with masterly accuracy and powerful reasoning exactly what a biblical Christian is. In a feast of truth he exegetes, analyses and unveils the miracle of saving faith. Halyburton is a classic example of edifying Scottish theology and warm, passionate preaching. If you wish to understand how the Lord saves the sinner and where that life-changing event of justification occurs, then Halyburton on Faith and Justification is for you. Prof. H.M. Cartwright said the following about the importance of Thomas Halyburton: "Although Halyburton lived three hundred years ago and his public ministry occupied only twelve years in total, mostly in comparative obscurity, he has been regarded as one of the most distinguished Scottish theologians. Hugh Martin described Halyburton and Cunningham as "the two greatest theologians that Scotland has ever produced". John Duncan regarded him as "a minor John Owen", in the same category as Hermann Witsius, and classed his Memoirs with Augustine's Confessions and Bunyan's Grace Abounding. Among those outside Scotland who benefited from and highly recommended the Memoirs and other published works of Halyburton are such varied and significant figures as George Whitefield and John Wesley, John Newton and Isaac Watts, and Archibald Alexander of Princeton." VOLUME TWO: FAITH & SALVATION "What is the state of my soul before God?" In a day when life is lived for the moment and eternity is rarely considered, many never give serious thought to such a vital question. Here to help you reflect is a godly minister with a true concern for souls. He will sober you. He will challenge you. He will spur you as a sinner to seek salvation by faith in Jesus Christ and as a saint to walk in the way of joyful, obedient service. For your lasting benefit read Halyburton on Faith and Salvation. This volume contains Halyburton's work, "The Great Concern of Salvation." Prof. F.S. Leahy said the following about this Second Volume: "Thomas Halyburton one of Scotland’s greatest theologians, was first and foremost a preacher of the gospel and as a theologian he spoke from the heart. In this second volume of his Works we meet Halyburton, preacher and theologian. It consists of a series of sermons under the title, The Great Concern of Salvation. Considering that Halyburton lived some three hundred years ago, it is striking to see how directly and plainly he speaks to us today. Even allowing for his divisions and sub-divisions, his style is lucid and cogent. There is a warmth and passion and intense earnestness in every sentence. His use of Scripture is impressive and effective. He is exhaustive in his treatment of Scripture, but never tiring; faithful in application, but never offensive. Indeed his concern for the spiritual well-being of his hearers is evident in his every word." VOLUME THREE: FAITH & REVELATION Halyburton's book on the "Insufficiency of Natural Religion, and the Necessity of Revelation" (republished as this volume) was occasioned by the publication of certain treatises written by Lord Herbert of Cherbury with the avowed object of setting aside the pretensions of all "particular religions," as he termed them; and resting the claims of religion at large on the basis of nature alone. In his reply to this scheme, Halyburton sets himself largely and distinctly to show that the light of nature is extremely defective, even with respect to the discoveries of a Deity, and the worship that is to be rendered to him; with respect to the question of man's true happiness, the rule of duty, and the motives to obedience; and that it is unable to discover the means of obtaining pardon for sin, or to eradicate inclinations to sin, and subdue its power. He appeals to reason, to testimony, to matter of fact, and to the general experience of the world. Joel Beeke writes: "Christians like Thomas Halyburton, who love the truths of God's Word and have experienced the gospel of Christ as "the power of God unto salvation" (Rom. 1:16), have a twofold duty toward those who now sit in the darkness of latter-day deism. First, we must weep for their sad condition and pray for their salvation, as Christ viewed the people of His time: "He was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd" (Matt. 9:36). Second, we, like Halyburton, and as Machen said, must believe that "the Christian faith is capable of scholarly defense," and be willing to do the hard work needed to present such a defense. We must seize our task as evangelists to set forth the truth "in clear opposition" to the errors of men and whatever else may exalt itself against the knowledge of God (2 Cor. 10:3-6)." VOLUME FOUR: FAITH & EXPERIENCE Have we believed in Jesus Christ to the saving of our souls? The grace of God in the lives of His people may have a secret beginning, but its progress ought to be known by its fruits. While ultimately Scripture must validate our profession, we may learn from the pilgrimage of noted Christians. The rise of spiritual concern, the deepening of conviction, the liberty of the gospel, the conflict with Satan, the persuit of holiness and a blessed eternity, all these vital subjects and more are to be found in this volume. This volume contains: Halyburton's Memoirs; Two sermons*; The Obligation of Oaths to Posterity*; A Short Account of Lady Anne Elcho's Death*. (* Not previously published in a volume of Halyburton's Works.) Prof. Allan M. Harman said the following about this final volume that primarily consists in the Memoir of Halyburton: "What point has this republication of Halyburton's Memoirs in particular for Christians in the 21st century? They show us a form of spirituality different from that prevailing in our time. What Halyburton was doing in private is what puritan preaching did from the pulpit. It encouraged people to search and know their own hearts before God, and moved them to trust in Gospel promises. Self-examination prompted believers to acknowledge and confess their sins, with renewed thankfulness for the pardoning mercy of God. This we see exemplified in Halyburton's spiritual diary. The need is for Christians to apply their renewed minds to their spirituality and to learn from the giants of the past how to live consciously in the presence of God (coram deo), seeking to set sin aside and to follow after holiness, without which none of us shall see God." THSET THIS IS FOR THE COMPLETE FOUR VOLUME HARDCOVER SET (NOT CERTAIN WE CAN GET MORE) SGCB Price: $99.95 (list price $120.00) SOLD OUT OF THE ONE SET WE HAD - MORE THAN 1600 PAGES OF RICH PURITAN THEOLOGY
click for details		THE WONDERFUL WORKS OF GOD HERMAN BAVINCK "Under the title of Magnalia Dei, the wonderful works of God, I wish to give a simple explanation of the Christian faith in a book of modest scope, as confessed by the Reformed churches…” –Herman Bavinck, from his Foreword “The Wonderful Works of God is more than an abridged version of Reformed Dogmatics—it is a fresh restatement of the same truths clothed in plain language for popular use. May God use it to infuse scriptural, Reformed Christianity into the heads and hearts of many people.” -- Joel R. Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary "Your spiritual life will be well benefitted as you immerse yourself in this rich teaching.” - Steven J. Lawson, President, OnePassion Ministries "Over the years I have found this summary of the Christian faith to be the most eloquent and the most thoroughly biblical and pastoral that I have ever seen in a single volume. The most difficult doctrines in the Reformed faith are given a masterful treatment. Without diminishing from their complexity, Bavinck manages to make the loci of our theology accessible and winsome. Everyone should own a copy and read it regularly." -- William Edgar, Professor of Apologetics, Westminster Theological Seminary “Condensing his multi-volume Dogmatics, this one volume of Bavinck’s ‘gold’ is a great treasure. This book was formative in my own trek to Reformed theology, as it has been for many others. At a time of doctrinal confusion and the blurring of important categories even in evangelical circles, this new edition is welcome indeed.” -- Michael Horton, J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics, Westminster Seminary California 110 years after its original publication, The Wonderful Works of God remains one of the finest single-volume systematic theologies ever written. Adapting the magisterial systematic theology found in his four-volume Reformed Dogmatics, this is perhaps Bavinck's most eminently practical work a single, accessible volume for the college classroom and the family bookshelf. Previously published in America as Our Reasonable Faith, this book has had a deep and lasting influence on the growth and development of Reformed theology. It is the publisher's hope that in its new form, this book continues to astonish readers with the wonderful works of God, and provide a deeper knowledge of their Triune God. Included in this new, hardcover edition: A new, insightful Introduction by R. Carlton Wynne Updated typesetting of the classic Zylstra translation The translator’s 1956 Preface Bavinck's original Foreword, previously unavailable in English A comprehensive, student-friendly scripture and subject index Table of Contents: 1- Man's Highest Good 2- The Knowledge of God 3- General Revelation 4- The Value of General Revelation 5- The Manner of Special Revelation 6- The Content of Special Revelation 7- The Holy Scriptures 8- Scripture and Confession 9- The Being of God 10- The Divine Trinity 11- Creation and Providence 12- The Origin, Essence, and Purpose of Man 13- Sin and Death 14- The Covenant of Grace 15- The Mediator of the Covenant 16- The Divine and Human Nature of Christ 17- The Work of Christ in His Humiliation 18- The Work of Christ in His Exaltation 19- The Gift of the Holy Spirit 20- The Christian Calling 21- Justification 22- Sanctification 23- The Church of Christ 24- Eternal Life Author Herman Bavinck (1854-1921) succeeded Abraham Kuyper as Professor of Theology at the Free University of Amsterdam. With the recent translation into English of his four-volume Reformed Dogmatics there has been a renewed appreciation for this deeply intelligent mind committed to the importance of the church. jasv BRAND NEW EDITION OF A PRECIOUS REFORMED CLASSIC SGCB Price: $32.75 (list price $50.00) PREVIOUSLY RELEASED AS A PAPERBACK AND TITLED 'OUR REASONABLE FAITH' - A GREAT VOLUME!
click for details		THOUGHTS ON PREACHING James W. Alexander Few things are more helpful to preachers than the thoughts of a great preacher. In this volume we have such 'THOUGHTS ON PREACHING' from the illustrious pen of Dr. James W. Alexander. First published in 1864, a few years after his death, it contains sections from his private writings with their illuminating comments on the work of the ministry. In addition to his 166 paragraphs on preaching and pastoral ministry, this priceless volume includes his masterful Letters to Young Ministers which covers such subjects as: DEVOTION TO THE WORK OF THE MINISTRY THE CULTIVATION OF PERSONAL PIETY THE HAPPINESS OF CHRIST'S MINISTRY CLERICAL STUDIES HOW TO FIND TIME FOR LEARNING LEARNED PASTORS EXTEMPORE PREACHING DILIGENCE IN STUDY and much more In addtion Dr. Alexander concludes this classic volume with five lengthy essays on the following topics: STUDIES AND DISCIPLINE OF THE PREACHER THE MATTER OF PREACHING EXPOSITORY PREACHING THE PULPIT IN ANCIENT AND MODERN TIMES ELOQUENCE OF THE FRENCH PULPIT Of all the books that the publisher has read on the subject of preaching, there is none that has meant more than this one. It is much to be regretted that it has been out of print, and it is an honor to be able to bring it back once again with enlarged print for easier reading. "Dr. J.W. Alexander's 'Thoughts on Preaching' is the best daily devotional on preaching ever written. To read a section or two of his poignant and savory thoughts contained in 'Homiletical Paragraphs' every day would greatly instruct, convict, encourage, and re-energize any true minister of the gospel. And his 'Letters to Young Ministers' is a masterpiece in itself; particularly the sections on maintaining devotion and happiness in the ministry." - Dr. Joel R. Beeke "'Thoughts on Preaching' has impacted my verbal ministry, not only because Alexander relates proclamation so well to experiential Christianity, but especially because of his insistence upon preaching without notes. He encourages a more liberated, and apostolic style which I find most engaging. This is a work I have recommended numerous times. It is among my top picks for texts on preaching." - Jim Elliff, Christian Communicators Worldwide " I am SO thankful that you are re-publishing this. I read it when I was first ordained to the ministry in 1979, and the sage advice that Alexander gives throughout still sticks with me. I still value his emphasis on preaching on the big themes. That advice and so much like it makes this book a jewel box of treasures for preachers and also for men preparing for the ministry." - Pastor Bill Shishko, OPC Franklin Square, NY "There are very few books full of wholesome devotional thoughts for expository preachers. Alexander is one of them. Buy, read, meditate upon and use these precious gems. " - Dr. Mike Renihan, Pastor, Heritage Baptist Church, Worcester, MA REFORMED PREACHING TRILOGY bk3 rpt3 Nearly 50% Off SGCB Price: $14.95 (list price $25.00) Order with REFORMED PREACHING TRILOGY w/ Power of the Pulpit & The Preacher and His Models SGCB Price: $32.00 (list price $65.00) 50% Discount
click for details		FRIENDSHIP WITH GOD: A Path to Deeper Fellowship with the Father, Son & Holy Spirit MIKE McKINLEY Based on John Owen’s Classic Text Communion with God, This Helpful Resource Answers the Question, “What Does It Mean to Be Friends with Jesus?” In John 15, Jesus says, “I have called you friends.” But what does it mean to be friends with Jesus? In the early 1650s, theologian John Owen attempted to answer this question through a series of sermons, eventually compiled as Communion with God. The book is full of truths about having fellowship with God, but Owen’s work is often a struggle for modern readers to understand. In Friendship with God, pastor Mike McKinley takes a key idea or insight from Communion with God and clarifies it for readers in each chapter, giving them practical guidance for how to develop fellowship with God—such as obeying the Father’s commands, acknowledgment of sin, and prayer. Perfect for new Christians or for those without a church background, this accessible resource offers an introduction to the God who “wants you to know him and be known by him.” **Accessible: Written for a broad contemporary audience, perfect for new Christians or for those without a church background **Based on John Owen’s Classic Text Communion with God: Takes Owen’s work and explains the key themes to a modern audience **Examines Some Key Attributes of God: Including his Trinitarian nature, love, and grace Table of Contents Introduction Part 1: Communion with the Triune God Chapter 1: Saved for Communion Chapter 2: Friendship with the Three in One Part 2: Communion with the Father Chapter 3: A Loving Father Chapter 4: The Father’s Love and Ours Chapter 5: What the Father’s Children Do Part 3: Communion with the Son Chapter 6: A Gracious Savior Chapter 7: The Perfect Husband Chapter 8: The Knowledge of Jesus Chapter 9: A True Friend’s Delight Chapter 10: Treasured Chapter 11: Costly Grace Chapter 12: Cleansing Grace Chapter 13: The Drama of Friendship Chapter 14: Looking to Him Chapter 15: In God’s Family Part 4: Communion with the Spirit Chapter 16: What Could Be Better? Chapter 17: Walking with the Spirit of Comfort Chapter 18: Pouring Out God’s Love Chapter 19: Taught by the Spirit Chapter 20: The Spirit’s Ministry Chapter 21: He’s the Real Thing Chapter 22: The Spirit Who Stoops Chapter 23: What Not to Do Chapter 24: Worshiping the Spirit Conclusion General Index Scripture Index ENDORSEMENTS “Spectacular and exhilarating, but also inaccessible—John Owen can be like that. His view of the triune God is glorious, yet reading Owen is like climbing a mountain. But just as you can take a helicopter tour to see the marvels of a mountain range, so Mike McKinley lifts us up into Owen’s thoughts with easy-to-understand explanations to see the wonders of knowing the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. This book will greatly help many fellowship more fully with God whose friendship, in Christ, is more than a brother’s. Highly recommended for all believers yearning to have a closer and richer life with each of the persons of the Trinity!” -Joel R. Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary “Probably no book has influenced my theological instincts more than John Owen’s Communion with God, but Owen is not always easy to read. Therefore, this small volume by Mike McKinley is a welcome gift. He ably conveys in an accessible and friendly way many of Owen’s key ideas from that book, inviting readers to consider the kindness of the God who desires to be in communion with us.” -Kelly M. Kapic, Professor of Theological Studies, Covenant College “While thoughtful Christians will know that the doctrine of the Trinity is biblically true, fewer see it as the fountain of their entire Christian spirituality. But Mike McKinley ably shows how the triune God invites the believer into a deeply nuanced threefold relationship—a friendship even—with Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. In McKinley’s capable hands, John Owen’s original (dense!) writing on these themes opens up and breathes, inviting every reader into the Trinitarian depths.” -Brian Kay, Pastor of Christian Formation, Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church, Walnut Creek, California; author, Trinitarian Spirituality: John Owen and the Doctrine of God in Western Devotion “John Owen’s Communion with God proves that this titan of English theology was also a sensitive pastor and guide who wanted his listeners and readers to love the triune God fervently. Yet Owen’s style is complex and can be difficult for modern readers. Enter Mike McKinley, himself a seasoned pastor, who in this short book synthesizes much of the gist of Owen’s treatise. Full of choice quotes from Owen, trenchant observations, and provocative questions, McKinley’s overview will spur you on to communion, and indeed fellowship and friendship, with God!” -Shawn D. Wright, Professor of Church History, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; coeditor, The Complete Works of John Owen CWN23 BRAND NEW HARDCOVER VOLUME - MAY 2023 SGCB Price: $11.95 (list price $20.00)
click for details		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. ENDORSEMENTS “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). BNT BRAND NEW TITLE RELEASED JULY 2019 SGCB Price: $12.00 (list price $18.00) ORDER WITH THE BOOK "MANLY DOMINION" by Chanski SGCB Price: $22.00 (list price $38.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR BOTH CHANSKI TITLES
click for details		THE BUNYAN OF BROOKLYN: The Life and Practical Sermons of Ichabod Spencer Rev. J.M. Sherwood and Ichabod Spencer The author of "A Pastor's Sketches" comes to life in this new paperback edition of his life and practical sermons. Everyone who has read the life-changing and ministry-transforming volumes of "A Pastor's Sketches" will be deliighted to learn more about the man whose life was used of God in such a mighty way from 1828 (when he began his ministry in Northampton. MA) to 1854 (when he concluded his ministry in Brooklyn, NY). In addition to the helpful "Sketch" of his life by dear friend Rev. J.M. Sherwood, we have here 20 complete sermons that are called Practical Sermons drawn from his regular pulpit ministry in Brooklyn. According to his Biographer, "One of the most prominent characteristics of Dr. Spencer's preaching was its Scriptural character. He emphatically preached the Bible, the whole Bible, and nothing but the Bible. He drew every sermon from it. He grounded every sermon upon the plain import of God's revealed Word. He made that Word his sole authority in all his teaching. The Bible was the staple of all his sermons. They were full of it; and drew their inspiration from it. It was the simple power of Scripture truth that he wielded with so much effect. He had no confidence in any other kind of teaching. He believed that his sole business in the pulpit was to unfold and vindicate, enforce and apply the meaning or truths of God's revelation. Hence he aimed steadily to exalt the Divine Word. He bowed always and most reverently to its authority." "The reading of good sermons is the most underrated kind of Christian literature on the market today. In former centuries, the reading of sermons was the bulk of the mature Christian's reading diet. Most Puritan books, for example, are sermons edited for print. Sermon reading keeps believers in the Word, matures the soul, and whets the appetite for good preaching. It promotes Christ-centered thinking, healthy self-examination, and godly piety in every sphere of life. Though nothing can replace the Word preached, sermon reading has one advantage over preaching: the sermons that made it into print are usually the minister's best! Tolle Lege--"pick up and read" great sermon books, especially those of past centuries that are packed with spiritual meat, such as the sermons of Ichabod Spencer." - Dr. Joel R. Beeke BIOGRAPHIC SPECIAL SERMONS SPECIAL SPENCER TITLES sss Nearly 50% OFF - VOLUME ONE: The Life & Practical Sermons of Spencer SGCB Price: $16.95 (list price $32.00) This is the Paperback Version Add PASTOR'S SKETCHES (Hardcover Double Volume) for $18.00 (List $40.00) SGCB Price: $34.95 (list price $72.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR BOTH TITLES (More Than 50% Off)
click for details		THE STILL HOUR: Communion with God in Prayer Austin Phelps Austin Phelps (1820-1890) was a congregational minister, a professor of sacred rhetoric and homiletics, and later a president of Andover Theological Seminary. He wrote several books which were widely read, but none as much as "The Still Hour." Some of the subjects covered are quite unique, such as "Absence of God, in Prayer", "Unhallowed Prayer", "Distrust in Prayer", "Indolence in Prayer" and "Idolatry in Prayer." This is a book that will both convict and encourage. It is perfect alike for the new believer and the aged saint who has walked with Christ for decades. "Comforting, convicting, and correcting, Phelps's 'Still Hour' is the best short book a Christian can read to stir up his or her sluggish soul and lay hold of God afresh by means of biblical, heartfelt prayer." --Joel R. Beeke, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary Charles H. Spurgeon, in the midst of a sermon on Mark 11:24, said the following: "I was reading the other day in a sweet little book, which I would commend to the attention of all of you, written by an American author, Austin Phelps, who seems to truly and completely know the power of prayer, and to whom I am indebted for many good things. The llittle book is called The Still Hour," Don Whitney wrote: "Remember that the great purpose for engaging in these Disciplines is Godliness, that we may be like Jesus, that we may be more holy. In The Still Hour, Austin Phelps wrote, 'It has been said that no great work in literature or in science was ever wrought by a man who did not love solitude. We may lay it down as an elemental principle of religion, that no large growth in holiness was ever gained by one who did not take time to be often long alone with God.'" NOW AVAILABLE! SG DEVOTIONAL PRAYER TRILOGY SG TOP SELLER PHELPS TRILOGY DEVOTIONAL CLASSIC SGPT PHTR 6-15 OS6 ppp JKP stst PBS 3pt HLP2 Nearly 50% DISCOUNT SGCB Price: $7.50 (list price $14.00) ORDER WITH 'THE HIDDEN LIFE OF PRAYER' by David McIntyre (1859-1938) SGCB Price: $15.00 (list price $27.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR BOTH TITLES ON PRAYER ORDER WITH THE AUSTIN PHELPS TRILOGY (Over 50% Off) SGCB Price: $32.00 (list price $65.00) Includes 'Studies of the Old Testament' and 'The New Birth'
click for details		HELP HEAVENWARD: Guidance and Strength for the Christian's Life Journey OCTAVIUS WINSLOW (1808-1878) Admission to heaven is promised and guaranteed to all who believe in the Lord Jesus Christ but they all need help to get there. Sin, suffering, death and Satan obstruct the believer’s progress in faith and obedience. But God’s grace, his Son’s merit and the Spirit’s might, all cooperate to direct, uphold, encourage and restore the believer who persevered on the holy pilgrimage. Help Heavenward, a practical handbook on sanctification with heaven ever in view, is devotional writing at its finest. I know of no better book to give to Christians as they struggle in this sinful world to live in obedience to their Saviour. Use this book to become acquainted with those sacred truths of Scripture that the Spirit uses to mould our thoughts, words, and actions for Christlike living. TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword Author’s Preface 1 The Ransomed Returning Home 2 Progressive Meetness for Heaven 3 The Burdened Gently Led by Christ 4 The Clouds of the Christian, the Chariot of God 5 Trial, a Help Heavenward 6 Bonds Loosed 7 Human Care Transferred to God 8 Self-Communion 9 Backsliders Returning 10 The Swelling of Jordan 11 Our Father’s House ‘Help Heavenward – that is the strength of the Christian life journey. Chapter two of this book is on progressive sanctification – about the only thing I’ve ever read on it that is well-balanced and makes sense. . . . That alone is worth the price of this book. Winslow is very warmly experiential in all that he writes, and you’ll just find, whatever he does . . . meets the needs of the soul.’ — JOEL R. BEEKE Octavius Winslow (1808-78) was born in Pentonville, a village near London. He was the eighth of thirteen children. Though he grew up in New York, he spent most of his life in England. Winslow was one of the best-known Nonconformist ministers of the 19th century in England, and held pastorates at Leamington Spa, Bath and Brighton. He was one of the preachers at the opening of Spurgeon’s Metropolitan Tabernacle. Winslow pastored a Baptist church on Warwick Road in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire (1839-1858) and in 1858, become the founder and first minister of Kensington Chapel, Bath. In 1865, the church became a Union Church (a mixture of credobaptist and paedobaptist). This may mark a change in attitude in Winslow who in 1867 left the Baptist Pastorate and was ordained an Anglican deacon and priest in 1870. For his remaining years, he served as a minister of Emmanuel Church, Brighton. In 1868 he had produced hymn book for this very congregation. He died in 1878 after a short illness. Winslow’s many writings include The Work of the Holy Spirit; Help Heavenward; Personal Declension and Revival of Religion in the Soul; No Condemnation in Christ; and Soul-Depths and Soul-Heights, all reprinted by the Trust. shw3p THIS 215 PAGE PAPERBACK REPRINTED AND RE-TYPESET IN LATE 2023 SGCB Price: $10.99 (list price $14.00) ORDER ALONG WITH OUR NEW 'HEAVENWARD TRILOGY' AND SAVE EVEN MORE SGCB Price: $32.00 (list price $54.00) 'STEPPING HEAVENWARD' (by Prentiss), 'HEAVENWARD' (by Cole) and 'HELP HEAVENWARD' (by Winslow)
click for details		COVENANT THEOLOGY: Biblical, Theological, and Historical Perspectives Edited by Guy Prentiss Waters, J. Nicholas Reid, John R. Muether, Foreword by Ligon Duncan, Afterword by Kevin DeYoung, Contributions by Miles V. Van Pelt, John D. Wilson, Michael J. Kruger, O. Palmer Robertson, Richard P. Belcher Jr., "Covenant theology sets the gospel in the context of God's eternal plan of communion with his people and its historical outworking in the covenants of works and grace." —Ligon Duncan Just as two bookends hold together a row of books, the covenant of works and the covenant of grace hold together the storyline of Scripture. Join a host of twenty-six scholars, including O. Palmer Robertson, Michael J. Kruger, and Scott R. Swain, as they explore how the concept of covenant is clearly taught in Scripture and how it lays the foundation for other doctrines of salvation. This monumental work is Trinitarian, eschatological, historical, confessional, and practical, presenting readers with a great hope and consolation: the covenant-making God is a covenant-keeping God. Table of Contents Foreword (J. Ligon Duncan III) Introduction (Guy Prentiss Waters, J. Nicholas Reid, and John R. Muether) Part 1: Biblical Covenants 1. The Covenant of Redemption (Guy M. Richard) 2. The Covenant of Works in the Old Testament (Richard P. Belcher Jr.) 3. The Covenant of Works in the New Testament (Guy Prentiss Waters) 4. Adam and the Beginning of the Covenant of Grace (John D. Currid) 5. The Noahic Covenant of the Covenant of Grace (Miles V. Van Pelt) 6. The Abrahamic Covenant (John Scott Redd) 7. The Mosaic Covenant (J. Nicholas Reid) 8. The Davidic Covenant (Richard P. Belcher Jr.) 9. The New Covenant as Promised in the Major Prophets (Michael G. McKelvey) 10. Covenant in the Gospels (Michael J. Kruger) 11. Covenant in Paul (Guy Prentiss Waters) 12. Covenant in Hebrews (Robert J. Cara) 13. Covenant in the Johannine Epistles and Revelation (Gregory R. Lanier) Part 2: Historical Theology 14. Covenant in the Early Church (J. Ligon Duncan III) 15. Covenant in Medieval Theology (Douglas F. Kelly) 16. Covenant in Reformation Theology (Howard Griffith) 17. Post-Reformation Developments (D. Blair Smith) 18. Covenant Theology in the Dutch Reformed Tradition (Bruce P. Baugus) 19. Covenant Theology in Barth and the Torrances (Mark I. McDowell) 20. Covenant in Recent Theology (Michael Allen) Part 3: Collateral and Theological Studies 21. Ancient Near Eastern Backgrounds to Covenants (J. Nicholas Reid) 22. Covenant and Second Temple Judaism (Peter Y. Lee) 23. Covenant in Contemporary New Testament Scholarship (Benjamin L. Gladd) 24. Israel and the Nations in God's Covenants (O. Palmer Robertson) 25. Dispensationalism (Michael J. Glodo) 26. New Covenant Theologies (Scott R. Swain) 27. Covenant, Assurance, and the Sacraments (Derek W. H. Thomas) Afterword: Why Covenant Theology? (Kevin DeYoung) An Annotated Bibliography of Reformed Reflection on the Covenant (John R. Muether) Format: Printed Caseside Page Count: 672 Size: 7.0 in x 10.0 in Weight: 46.76 ounces ISBN-10: 1-4335-6003-8 ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-6003-3 Published: October 27, 2020 ENDORSEMENTS “It has been said that Reformed theology is covenant theology, for covenant is not merely a doctrine or theme in the Bible but is the principle that structures all its revelation. Robert Rollock said, ‘God speaks nothing to man without the covenant.’ Therefore, it is a delight to see this amazing scholarly collaboration by the faculty of Reformed Theological Seminary, which will surely prove to be a sourcebook for future studies of Reformed covenant theology. Here is a gold mine of biblical and historical studies by trusted pastor-theologians of Christ’s church.” —Joel R. Beeke, President and Professor of Systematic Theology and Homiletics, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary; author, Reformed Preaching; coauthor, Reformed Systematic Theology “The revived interest in covenant theology has sparked rich insights and lively debate. Representing a variety of views and specialties, and united by biblical fidelity and rigorous scholarship, Covenant Theology is a very impressive and welcome collection.” —Michael Horton, J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics, Westminster Seminary California “Covenant Theology is a gift to the church, a grand account of covenant in Scripture and in Christian theology. This work is scholarly and readable, rigorous and complete. Every chapter is thorough, whether it gathers data on familiar themes or explores new territory. The contributors and editors have presented a resource that pastors and scholars will draw from for many years.” —Daniel Doriani, Vice President at Large and Professor of Biblical and Systematic Theology, Covenant Theological Seminary cwns XLVL 50% DISCOUNT ON THIS BRAND NEW TITLE SGCB Price: $30.00 (list price $60.00) JUST 2 AT THIS PRICE
click for details		THE COMPLETE WORKS OF THOMAS MANTON (COMPLETE 22 VOLUME SET) Thomas Manton BANNER OF TRUTH HAS JUST RAISED THE PRICE OF THE MANTON SET FROM $500 TO $600, WHICH MEANS WE MUST RAISE OUR PRICE AS WELL. IT IS NOW $425.00 PLUS SHIPPING. BANNER OF TRUTH HAS JUST PUBLISHED THE COMPLETE 22 VOLUME SET OF THOMAS MANTON. THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL SMYTH-SEWN SET WITH DUST-JACKETS. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME BANNER OF TRUTH HAS VENTURED TO PRINT THE ENTIRE 22 VOLUME SET. IT IS NOW FINALLY AVAILABLE AND READY TO SHIP. "A MOUNTAIN OF SOUND THEOLOGY." - C.H. Spurgeon on The Works of Manton "The renowned Thomas Manton (1620-1677), whose writings have long been prized by thousands, was known first and foremost as a great preacher. In a day when good preaching is sorely lacking, we need the reprint of his Complete Works, in which twenty of his twenty-two volumes are sermons. These sermons are the legacy of a powerful preacher devoted to the systematic teaching and application of God's Word. Whether he is expounding the Lord's Prayer, Psalm 119, Isaiah 53, James, or Jude, Manton presents us with the best that English Puritans had to offer in careful, solid, warmhearted exposition of the Scriptures." - Dr. Joel R. Beeke, author of MEET THE PURITANS "The publication of a complete and uniform edition of Manton's works is a great boon to the readers of English theology. Many of his best writings have been hitherto inaccessible to all who have not long purses and large libraries. The few who know him would gladly testify, I am sure, that Thomas Manton was one of the best authors of his day, and that his works richly deserve reprinting." -J.C. Ryle, from his Introduction called An Estimate of Manton (Found in Volume 2) SOME MANTON QUOTES TO WHET YOUR APPETITE - "One way to get comfort is to plead the promise of God in prayer, show Him His handwriting; God is tender of His Word." "When we make self the end of prayer, it is not worship but self-seeking." "Excess in meat and drink clouds the mind, chokes good affections, and provokes lust. Many a man digs his own grave with his teeth." "If you yield to Satan in the least, he will carry you further and further, till he has left you under a stupefied or terrified conscience: stupefied, till thou hast lost all thy tenderness. A stone at the top of a hill, when it begins to roll down, ceases not till it comes to the bottom. Thou thinkest it is but yielding a little, and so by degrees are carried on, till thou hast sinned away all thy profession, and all principles of conscience, by the secret witchery of his temptations." "What is the reason there is so much preaching and so little practice? For want of meditation. Constant thoughts are operative, and musing makes the fire burn. Green wood is not kindled by a flash or spark, but by constant blowing." "First we practice sin, then defend it, then boast of it." "Divisions in the church always breed atheism in the world." "Men in general do not live as if they looked to die; and therefore do not die as if they looked to live." "The more affected we are with our misery, the fitter for Christ's mercy." "We know God but as men born blind know the fire: they know that there is such a thing as fire, for they feel it warm them, but what it is they know not. So, that there is a God we know, but what He is we know little, and indeed we can never search Him out to perfection; a finite creature can never fully comprehend that which is infinite." "If a man would lead a happy life, let him but seek a sure object for his trust, and he shall be safe: "He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord." He hath laid up his confidence in God, therefore his heart is kept in an equal poise." "We know God but as men born blind know the fire: they know that there is such a thing as fire, for they feel it warm them, but what it is they know not. So, that there is a God we know, but what He is we know little, and indeed we can never search Him out to perfection; a finite creature can never fully comprehend that which is infinite." "The end of study is information, and the end of meditation is practice, or a work upon the affections. Study is like a winter sun that shines, but warms not: but meditation is like a blowing upon the fire, where we do not mind the blaze, but the heat. The end of study is to hoard up truth; but of meditation to lay it forth in conference or holy conversation." "Faith is the fountain of prayer, and prayer should be nothing else but faith exercised." “You would think it strange of two people who conversed every day for forty or fifty years, but all this while did not know one another; yet this is the case between us and our souls; we live a long time in this world but are strangers to ourselves.” "Works before conversion cannot engage God, and works after conversion can not satisfy God - all the endeavor and labor of the creature will never procure it." THESE ARE A SMYTH-SEWN SET OF BOOKS ON ACID-FREE PAPER CONSTRUCTED TO LAST FOR MANY YEARS. You can view the contents of the volumes by looking at the bottom of this page: Index for the Original 22 Volumes. bfs TMV anmtm BNS BOTS22 CLST A NEW PRINTING OF THE COMPLETE 22 VOLUME SET (NOW AVAILABLE TO SHIP) SGCB Price: $425.00 (list price $600.00) THIS IS THE FIRST TIME BANNER OF TRUTH VENTURED TO PRINT THE ENTIRE 22 VOLUME SET
click for details		Exegetical & Theological Commentary on the Epistle to the Hebrews Robert Paul Martin An excerpt from the pages of Dr. Robert Martin’s Commentary on the Epistle to the Hebrews Hebrews 1:1–2a God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, 2a has in these last days spoken to us by His Son. “In these opening verses, the writer, of course, implies that God did not say everything at once. He points to two great epochs of God’s speaking — one which concluded “in time past” (or, better yet, “long ago”), the other which has occurred “in these last days.” Hebrews thus begins with the comparison of these two great epochs of revelatory history. These epochs are governed by two great covenants and revelations — the Mosaic/old covenant and the better/new covenant — that is, by God’s revelation in Moses and the prophets and by his revelation in his Son. The old covenant is marked by incompleteness and anticipation and is preliminary and temporary. The new covenant, however, is marked by completeness and fulfillment and is final and permanent. “In the course of his letter, the writer says much about differences in these revelations and covenants; however, we also must keep in view their basic unity and continuity. God is the source of both revelations.” Endorsements “Those who knew Dr. Robert Martin, knew him for his careful scholarship, conservative orthodoxy, and confessional integrity.” - Dr. Samuel E. Waldron, Pastor, Grace Reformed Baptist Church, Owensboro, KY. Dean of Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary & Professor of Systematic Theology, Owensboro, KY “Robert Martin marinated his mind in the glorious truths of Hebrews for four decades. What a joy to have his comments, which have blessed so many students, now in print!” - Dr. Joel R. Beeke, Pastor, Heritage Reformed Congregation, Grand Rapids, MI. President & Professor of Systematic Theology & Homiletics, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, MI “Busy pastors who need a one-volume commentary that assesses the value of interpretations of the book of Hebrews made by the great and worthy (from the early church Fathers to Calvin and Owen, Hughes and Brown, to mention just a few) can spare themselves much time by simply reading this magnificent commentary by Robert Martin.” - Dr. Derek W. H. Thomas, Senior Minister, First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, SC. Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic and Pastoral Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, MS. Teaching Fellow, Ligonier Ministries. tbsb BRAND NEW HARDCOVER VOLUME OVER 800 PAGES SGCB Price: $34.95 (list price $50.00) Robert Paul Martin ORDER WITH WILLIAM GOUGE'S 'COMMENTARY ON THE EPISTLE TO THE HEBREWS: Exegetical and Expository' SGCB Price: $94.95 (list price $170.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR BOTH HARDCOVER WORKS ON HEBREWS (3 VOLUMES TOTAL)
click for details		CHRIST OF THE CONSUMMATION: The Testimony of the Four Gospels - Volume I O. PALMER ROBERTSON w/ Foreword by D.A. Carson w/ a Further Word from Richard Gaffin A NEW TESTAMENT BIBLICAL THEOLOGY: Volume One- The Testimony of the Four Gospels At the moment when Jesus entered the realm of redemptive history, God’s people and the hurting world needed no further promises or prophecies. The one thing they lacked was fulfillment—they needed the promised Messiah and his consummate kingdom to come. Noted theologian O. Palmer Robertson’s three-volume The Christ of the Consummation explores progressive revelation across the redemptive history of the New Testament. The first volume, The Testimony of the Four Gospels, emphasizes the eyewitness character of the four men who attest to the supernatural in-breaking of the Christ. In the rich tapestry of the Gospels, we see Christ overcome the powers of Satan, gradually unveil his identity by words and works, call and commission disciples, die on the cross, be raised, and ascend to heaven. By each witnessing distinctive aspects of the coming of the King and the establishment of his kingdom, the gospel writers boldly describe a new phase in redemptive revelation. "But many questions may be legitimately asked: Is it actually possible to uncover a progression of revelation across the few years of the apostolic age? What newness in terms of progressive revelation may be found in the theology of the various Gospel writers? What distinctive contribution to new covenant biblical theology emerges in the preaching of the apostles as found in the book of Acts? Does a historical progression of revelation exist in the various writings of the apostle Paul? How is the epistle to the Hebrews to be viewed in terms of the progression of new covenant revelation? What is the distinctive place of the epistles of James, Peter, John, and Jude? What unique message in terms of the progression of revelation emerges in the book of Revelation? The present study could not possibly provide satisfactory answers to all these questions. But it may be able to give basic responses to many of these questions, which in turn may stimulate fresh perspectives on the glorious process of the unfolding of new covenant revelation. Vos himself describes the “desirable fruit of the study of Biblical Theology” as “the new life and freshness which it gives to the old truth, showing it in all its historic vividness and reality.”8 May the Lord of the covenants new and old continue to pour out his illuminating Spirit on the unsearchable riches of his Word to his own glorification." -from the Preface by Robertson TABLE OF CONTENTS Analytical Outline Foreword by D.A. Carson A Further Word by Richard Gaffin Preface 1. Introduction 2. Preliminary Revelations 3. The Self-Testimony of Jesus 4. Jesus: His Life and Ministry 5. The Progressive Revelation of the Kingdom of God in the Gospels 6. Jesus: His Death, Burial, Resurrection, and Ascension 7. The Gospel Theologians A. The Synoptic Gospels 1. The Synoptic Gospels in their United Witness 2. The Gospel of Mark: Its Distinctive Witness 3. The Gospel of Matthew: Its Distinctive Witness 4. The Gospel of Luke: Its Distinctive Witness B. The Gospel of John: Its Distinctive Witness 8. Conclusion Bibliography Index of Scripture Index of Subjects and Names ENDORSEMENTS “I like [this book] enormously. At last, a biblical theologian who simultaneously loves systematic theology and clearly sees the wisdom and insight of Vos’s approach.” —D. A. Carson, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Emeritus “[Robertson’s] overall structure . . . is a model for what a biblical theology of the Gospels, true to their ultimate divine author, should be.” —Richard B. Gaffin Jr., Westminster Theological Seminary, Emeritus “Robertson continues . . . his . . . magnificent contribution to biblical theology by carefully and powerfully unpacking the Bible’s covenantal story centered in Christ. One of the most helpful books I have read on the Gospels. It is a must-read.” —Stephen J. Wellum, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary “Robertson extends his magisterial, decades-long biblical-theological project into the New Testament. Clear-eyed in method and rich in exegetical insight, it gathers the fruit of a lifetime of reflection on the text of the Gospels.” —Guy Prentiss Waters, Reformed Theological Seminary “While we have always known Dr. Robertson to be a whole-Bible theologian, it is impossible not to be in awe of the fact that . . . he now offers us [this book]. . . . It is a remarkable achievement, fitly crowning a life of deep devotion to Christ, the Scriptures, the church, and his students—and all soli Deo gloria.” —Sinclair B. Ferguson, Reformed Theological Seminary “Robertson presents Jesus with historical savvy, exegetical skill, and theological depth. . . . This volume breaks new ground conceptually and models creative exposition of the Gospels’ details as well as their overarching sweep. It gloriously succeeds in pioneering a fresh redemptive-historical presentation of the diverse yet unified four-Gospel witness.” —Robert W. Yarbrough, Covenant Theological Seminary “Robertson is a gift to the church, and few possess such biblical-theological acumen wedded to a heart to serve Christ. This volume skillfully traces the climax of God’s dealings with his people and creation. It remains accessible to laypeople, yet satisfies the appetite of seasoned pastors and teachers.” —Benjamin L. Gladd, Reformed Theological Seminary “This book is the perfect companion to expository preachers and teachers of the Gospels, as well as every other student of the Bible who desires to grow in both knowledge and devotion to Christ.” —Joel R. Beeke, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary O. Palmer Robertson (ThM, ThD, Union Theological Seminary, Virginia) is the founder of Consummation Ministries. Previously, he was director and principal of African Bible University in Uganda and taught at Reformed Theological Seminary, Westminster Theological Seminary, Covenant Theological Seminary, and Knox Theological Seminary. He has also served for many years as a teaching elder in various pastoral roles. NT814 A 400 PAGE VOLUME SGCB Price: $19.95 (list price $28.00) ORDER ALONG WITH THE MASSIVE VOLUME 'BIBLICAL THEOLOGY: A Canonical, Thematic & Ethical Approach by Kostenberger & Goswell SGCB Price: $50.00 (list price $93.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR BOTH TITLES
click for details		TRAPP'S CLASSIC COMMENTARY ON THE OLD & NEW TESTAMENTS (5 VOLUME SET) John Trapp In his opening lecture to "Commenting & Commentaries" Charles Haddon Spurgeon wrote the following about this set of Commentaries: "Would it be possible to eulogise too much the incomparably sententious and suggestive folios of JOHN TRAPP? Trapp will be most valuable to men of discernment, to thoughtful men, to men who only want a start in a line of thought, and are then able to run alone. Trapp excels in witty stories on the one hand, and learned allusions on the other. You will not thoroughly enjoy him unless you can turn to the original, and yet a mere dunce at classics will prize him. His writings remind me of himself: he was a pastor, hence his holy practical remarks; he was the head of a public school, and everywhere we see his profound scholarship; he was for some time amid the guns and drums of a parliamentary garrison, and he gossips and tells queer anecdotes like a man used to a soldier's life; yet withal, he comments as if he had been nothing else but a commentator all his days. Trapp is my especial companion and treasure; I can read him when I am too weary for anything else. Trapp is salt, pepper, mustard, vinegar, and all the other condiments. Put him on the table when you study, and when you have your dish ready, use him by way of spicing the whole thing. Yes, gentlemen, read Trapp certainly, and if you catch the infection of his consecrated humor, so much the better for your hearers." 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: God’s Love-Tokens and The Afflicted Man’s Lessons The Righteous Man’s Recompense Theologia Theologiae: The True Treasure; or, a Treasury of Holy Truths Touching God’s Word and God of the Word Mellificium Theologicum: The Marrow of Many Good Authors TABLE OF CONTENTS Volume 1 (768 pages) = Genesis to 2 Chronicles Volume 2 (776 pages) = Ezra to Psalms + God’s Love-Tokens and The Afflicted Man’s Lessons Volume 3 (720 pages) = Proverbs to Daniel Volume 4 (784 pages) = Hosea to Malachi + The Righteous Man’s Recompense + Theologia Theologiae: The True Treasure; or, a Treasury of Holy Truths touching God’s Word and God of the Word Volume 5 (864 pages) = Matthew to Revelation (864 pages) + Mellificium Theologicum: The Marrow of Many Good Authors "John Trapp's (1601-1669) New Testament commentary is an old Puritan classic, often reprinted, and packed with colorful paraphrases and captivating illustrations. It is soundly Reformed and always worth consulting in conjunction with other commentaries." - Joel R. Beeke, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan CLST This is a 4000 Page Hardcover Set - SGCB Price: $185.00 (list price $280.00) OVER 30% Discount
click for details		THE WORKS OF THOMAS GOODWIN: 12 Volume HEIRLOOM HARDCOVER Set Thomas Goodwin (1600-1679) GREAT NEWS!! THIS BRAND NEW HEIRLOOM SMYTH-SEWN EDITION IS AVAILABLE AHEAD OF SCHEDULE!! 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. Most of Goodwin's major theological writings were the fruit of his riper years and were published posthumously. His unusually large corpus of treatises display a pastoral and scholarly zeal rivaled by few Puritans. Goodwin represents the best of Puritanism in addressing the intellect, will, and heart. His writings reveal the vigor of earlier Puritans such as William Perkins and Richard Sibbes as well as the mature thought of later Puritan divines, supremely represented by Owen. If you want to grow in grace and have your soul fed on the deep things of God, buy and prayerfully read Goodwin's Works. Thomas Goodwin (1600-1679) received his theological training at Cambridge University, and held the presidency of Magdalen College at Oxford University. He acted as a commissioner to the Westminster Assembly, and was also a prominent member of the Savoy Assembly of Congregational elders and messengers. He faithfully served as pastor to the Fetter Lane Independent Church in London until his death. - Contributed by Joel R. Beeke. 12 VOLUME LARGE HARDCOVER SET EXPECTED LATE OCTOBER OR EARLY NOVEMBER 2021 Volume 1: Exposition of Ephesians 1 Volume 2: Expositions of Ephesians 2 – Exposition of Various Portions of Ephesians – Patience and Its Perfect Work Volume 3: Exposition of the Book of Revelation – Certain Select Cases Resolved – Vanity of Thoughts Discovered Volume 4: Christ Set Forth – Heart of Christ in Heaven – Aggravation of Sin – Encouragements to Faith – Glory of the Gospel – Knowledge of God the Father Volume 5: Christ the Mediator – Supereminence of Christ – Reconciliation to God – The One Sacrifice – Reconciliation of Christ – Three Sermons on Heb. 1:1-2 Volume 6: The Work of the Holy Ghost in Our Salvation Volume 7: Creatures and Their Condition in Creation – Gospel Holiness – Blessed State of Glory – Three Several Ages of Christians – Man’s Restoration by Grace, Repentance Volume 8: The Object and Act of Justifying Grace Volume 9: A Discourse of Election – A Discourse of Thankfulness Volume 10: An Unregenerate Man’s Guiltiness before God, in Respect of Sin and Punishment Volume 11: The Constitution, Right Order and Government of the Churches of Christ Volume 12: Misc. Sermons – Index BNS CLST THIS 12 VOLUME HARDCOVER SET IS NOW AVAILABLE AND READY TO SHIP SGCB Price: $280.00 (list price $480.00) SAVE $200 OFF THIS INCREDIBLE HEIRLOOM HARDCOVER EDITION
click for details		AN EXPOSITION UPON THE EPISTLE OF JUDE William Jenkyn Spurgeon said of this classic Puritan commentary: "A TREASURE-HOUSE OF GOOD THINGS." Thomas Manton first gave up the idea of printing his work on Jude when he read this masterpiece by William Jenkyn, but later changed his mind when urged by friends. Yet he tell us, "I consulted with my reverend brother's book, and when I found at any point at large discussed by him, I either omitted it or mentioned it very briefly; so that his labours will be necessary to supply the weakness of mine." Cyril Barber said, "William Jenkyn was a diligent student of the Word, an able expositor, and known throughout England for his piety. We welcome the republication of this outstanding commentary. It is a tribute to the foresight of the publishers that they are making it available to a new generation of Bible students and teachers." Joel Beeke has added, "Jenkyn's Exposition of the Epistle of Jude remains unsurpassed today. It powerfully exhibits Jenkyn's piety and learning." Malcolm Watts said, "The Exposition upon Jude by Jenkyn is beyond praise. In my opinion it ranks as one of the best in the old Nichols series." Rev. James Sherman, editor of the 1863 edition, wrote the following: "The following Exposition is the most considerable of Jenkyn's works, and exhibits his piety, diligence and learning. It was delivered at Christ Church, Newgate Street, in the ordinary course of his ministry, and met with great acceptance; two editions having been published during the life of the author, both of which have been carefully collated for the present publication. The editor believes that, from the great pains taken to render the work perfect, few errors have escaped detection. He now commits it to the favor of God, who, judging from the testimonies received from many ministers, has crowned the Exposition previously published with a large share of his blessing." COVER IMAGE IS OF NEWGATE PRISON WHERE JENKYN DIED AS A MARTYR. HARDCOVER VOLUME AVAILABLE FOR 55% DISCOUNT SG COMMENTARY SGPC WP5 SGHC npt hc7 cmms cmcs 50% Discount SGCB Price: $27.50 (list price $55.00)
click for details		OF DOMESTICAL DUTIES: The Classic Puritan Treatise on the Christian Family William Gouge THIS IS THE COMPLETE, UNABRIDGED ONE VOLUME HARDCOVER EDITION. "We are grateful for this new reprint of Gouge's classic on family living titled, Of Domesticall Duties (1622), last printed by Walter Johnson in facsimile in 1976. This penetrating analysis of the godly household for which Gouge became best known in his own day, is divided into eight sections dealing with the duties of family life. In the first part, Gouge explains the foundation of family duties, based on Ephesians 5:21- 6:9. The second part deals with the husband-wife relationship. The third focuses on the duties of wives, and the fourth with the duties of husbands. The fifth examines the duties of children, and the sixth, the duties of parents. The final parts examine the relationships and duties of servants and their masters. While some of Gouge's material is outdated, his emphasis and advice are timeless on the whole. Usher claims that Gouge is finally being 'recognized as one of the subtlest of early modern writers to articulate the concept of companionable marriage' (his own was regarded as exemplary) and of considerate, rather than merely prescriptive, parenthood. His psychological insights into the nature of childhood and adolescence can be breathtaking in their modernity. He even touches on the question of child-abuse, a subject effectively taboo until the 1970s (Oxford DNB, 23:38). Gouge is a skilled expositor who draws practical applications from the Epistles in instructing families how to walk in a manner worthy of their Lord. As a father of seven sons and six daughters, Gouge knew whereof he spoke. - Joel Beeke, taken from the Introduction TABLE OF CONTENTS Biographical Introduction by Dr. Joel Beeke The First Treatise: An Exposition of That Part of Scripture out of which Domestical Duties Are Raised The Second Treatise Part 1 - Of Husband and Wife, who are so to be Accounted The Second Treatise Part II - Of common-mutual duties betwixt Man and Wife The Third Treatise: Of Wives' Particularities The Fourth Treatise: Husbands Particular Duties The Fifth Treatise: Duties of Children The Sixth Treatise: The Duties of Parents The Seventh Treatise: Duties of Servants The Eighth Treatise: Duties of Masters Puritan family classics wg3 Nearly 40% Discount SGCB Price: $32.00 (list price $50.00) Large Hardcover Volume
click for details		THE LOG COLLEGE Biographical Sketches of William Tennent and his Students, Together with an Account of the Revivals under their Ministries Archibald Alexander with New Introduction by David Calhoun "Alexander's LOG COLLEGE was a labor of love as well as a work of history. The Princeton professor provides us with a balanced and sympathetic look at the founder and students of the school that established a model for the College of New Jersey (Princeton College), Princeton Seminary, and a host of other colleges and seminaries. Pastors, seminary students, and lovers of church history should read this book." - David B. Calhoun, Professor of Church History, Covenant Theological Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri "The Log College is biographical writing at is best. William Tennent's efforts to train young men (including his four sons) for Presbyterian ministry, which eventuated in building a simple log building in 1735 that became known as the Log College, makes for a fascinating read. The fact that this book is written by Archibald Alexander, first professor at Princeton Theological Seminary and founder of the Princeton Theology, only enhances the historical value and pietistic flavor of this long-treasured work. Like no other, this book presents us with the authentic roots and birth pangs of the Great Awakening." - -Joel R. Beeke, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan "For years I have encouraged students to read the Log College because it changed my life. Established in 1727 by William Tennent at Neshaminy, Pennsylvania, during America's First Great Awakening, the Log College, even in its demise in 1745, inspired the establishment of the College of New Jersey, later becoming Princeton College, which continued the life of the tiny acorn planted in a Colonial forest. A bronze monument at the site where the Log College once stood lists numerous colleges whose origins found inspiration from this pioneer school. Eminently qualified to recount this soul-stirring story, Archibald Alexander served as the first president of Princeton Theological Seminary, which he helped to establish at the college in 1812 during the height of American's Second Great Awakening. Charles Hodge, a student of Alexander, named one of his own sons A. A. Hodge in honor his teacher. This book, The Log College, vividly illustrates how true revival is based upon the biblical doctrines of GodÆs holiness and sovereignty." - David Beale, Ph.D., Professor of Church History, Seminary and Graduate School of Religion at Bob Jones University "It is remarkable that over 260 years after its closing, a little one-room, one-teacher school that produced only twenty or twenty-one 'graduates' should still be remembered. William Tennent Sr. and his school are described in a recent dissertation as 'a common man and an uncommon legacy.' The words 'the Log College' (first spoken in contempt) have become an honored expression for the type of ministerial preparation that combines solid learning, deep piety, pastoral skills, and a missionary heart." - from the New Introduction by Dr. David Calhoun NOW AVAILABLE TO SHIP BIOGRAPHIC SPECIAL GILBERT TENNENT Over 52% Discount SGCB Price: $9.50 (list price $20.00)
		THE HISTORY OF THE WALDENSES: The Conflicts they Waged and the Martyrdoms they Endured in Defense of their Faith and Liberty James A. Wylie The Waldeneses hold a special place in our Christian heritage. Their defense of the faith of Jesus despite persecution and martyrdom is unique in the christian church. During the long centries of papal supremacy, they defied the crushing power of Rome and rejected its false doctines and human traditions. This stalwart people cherished and preserved the pure Word of God. Throughout this time, despite the great danger involved, Waldensian missionaries left their rocky fortresses to share portions of scripture with those searching for the light of God's Word. "This book, taken from the larger volumes of 'The History of Protestantism', recounts the sufferings of the evangelical Waldenses under the cruel hands of their persecutors. Birthed as a separatistic holiness movement in the middle ages, in the sixteenth century the Waldenees embraced Reformed theology. Their struggles and sorrows remind us that in this world we will have tribulation, but Christ has overcome the world." --Dr. Joel R. Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan Table of Contents THE WALDENSES --Their Valleys THE WALDENSES--- Their Theology and Missionary Labors First Persecutions of the Waldenses Cataneo's Expedition Against the Dauphinese and Piedmontese Confessors Failure of Cataneo's Expedition Synod in the Waldensian Valleys Persecution and Martyrdoms Preparation for a War of Extermination The Great Campaign of 1561 Waldensian Colonies in Calabria and Apulia Extinction of Waldenses in Calabria The Great Massacre Exploits of Gianavello--Massacre and Pillage of Rora The Exile Return to the Valleys Final Reestablishment in the Valleys Condition of the Waldenses from 1690 SPECIAL FEATURE: This edition includes a series of review questions at the end of each chapter to aid in the teaching of this material in a group setting CH823 Nearly 50% Discount SGCB Price: $9.95 (list price $18.00) NOW AVAILABLE TO SHIP ORDER ALONG WITH 'THE HISTORY OF PROTESTANTISM' (3 VOLUME SET) BY WYLIE SGCB Price: $96.00 (list price $198.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR ALL FOUR WYLIE VOLUMES
click for details		THE POTTER'S FREEDOM: A Defense of the Reformation and a Rebuttal of Norman Geisler's 'Chosen But Free' James White "James White combines sound biblical exegesis, theological erudition, and a deep passion for truth in his able rebuttal to Norman Geisler's Chosen but Free. I am grateful that The Potter's Freedom powerfully exposes Geisler's inconsistencies and shows that his self-labeled "moderate Calvinism" is no Calvinism at all. The Potter's Freedom has far-reaching consequences for any serious student of Reformed theology, for Geisler is not a lone ranger in promoting historic Reformed theology as "extreme Calvinism" and Semi-pelagianism as "moderate Calvinism." I pray that God may use this book abundantly to remove many caricatures about the Reformed faith and to move many to embrace unabashedly solid, Reformed convictions." - Dr. Joel R. Beeke "Many of us, who have otherwise profited from the writings of Dr. Norman Geisler, have been grieved by his hapless attempt to harmonize Calvinism and Arminianism. With the skill of a surgeon, Dr. James R. White dissects Geisler's arguments and reveals them to be based on convoluted thinking, inconsistencies, and misinterpretations of Scripture. I pray that this book shall have a wide audience, not just as a definitive rebuttal to Geisler, but also as a helpful exposition of the Calvinisim/Arminianism debate." -Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer Table of Contents: 1. The Vital Issue 2. Determinately Knowing 3. The Inabilities of Man 4. The Will of Man 5. Unconditional Election a Necessity 6. CBF's 'Big Three' Verses 7. Jesus Teaches 'Extreme Calvinism' 8. Unconditional Election 9. Responding to CBF on Romans 9 10. The Perfect Work of Calvary 11. Particular Redemption 12. Irresistible Grace is Resurrection Power 13. Irresistible Grace 14. The Potter's Freedom Defended CALVIN 500 CELEBRATION DOG BOOK G317 B5PTS tz1 ms8 ps6 BL2 tm9 tdm pdt bfs ljc jws 5pt lday tt3 smw pbs JCC REVISED AND EXPANDED EDITION SGCB Price: $15.95 (list price $25.00) Nearly 40% Discount Order Complete JAMES WHITE COLLECTION (13 Volumes) SGCB Price: $145.00 (list price $255.00) $110 WHEN ORDERING THE COMPLETE SET
click for details		PRECIOUS SEED: Discourses by Scottish Worthies James Buchanan, John Brown, Thomas Chalmers, Wm Cunningham, John "Rabbii" Duncan, Patrick Fairbairn, John Love, Robert Murray M'Cheyne "An outstanding collection of sermons by many of Scotland's leading evangelical preachers and leaders of former times. It will surely be treasured." - Iain H. Murray "Precious Seed contains sermons by the 'hall of fame' of Scottish preachers on the most glorious themes of the gospel. Here is preaching at its apex - the best preachers presenting their best sermons on the best subjects!" - Joel R. Beeke "The very titles of the sermons in this book awaken our 21st century evangelical mindset to an older, deeper, better world of preaching. The list of preachers itself reads like an awe-inspiring roll call of God-given preachers in whose ministires man was small and sinful, God infinitely great, and his gospel inexpressibly glorious. Yes, these sermons belong to a past age. But they were preached by men who understood their own times and what true preaching can be. Here is a volume to nourish the heart of serious Christians and to make the church long to be taught again from the mouth of God." - Sinclair B Ferguson "And in those days there were giants in the land. Thomas M'Crie, David Welsh, Thomas Chalmers, John Macdonald of Ferintosh, Robert Murray M'Cheyne, Robert Gordon, William Cunningham, Thomas Guthrie, R.S. Candlish, Patrick Fairbairn, John 'Rabbi' Duncan and John Macdonald of Calcutta. Are you kidding me? This is the pantheon of 19th century Scottish evangelicalism. Take it and read. Nothing more needs be said to commend the book than to mention the names of those whose sermons are included." - Ligon Duncan This is a very rare volume of sermons by two dozen Scots Worthies from the late 18th and 19th centuries. Every sermon hits the mark and addresses themes that have moved the church throughout the ages. John M'Lauren, John Love, Rev. H Moncrief Wellwood, Rev. Thomas M'Crie, Andrew Thomson, James Martin, David Welsh, Thomas Chalmers, John Macdonald , Alexander Stewart of Cromarty, Patrick M'Farlan, Andrew Symington, Robert Murray M'Cheyne, Robert Gordon, William Cunningham, James Hamilton, Alexander Dyce Davidson, John Brown of Edinburgh, Thomas Guthrie, Patrick Fairbairn, Robert Buchanan, Charles C. Mackintosh, John "Rabbi" Duncan, and John Macdonald of Calcutta. IS NOW AVAILABLE TO SHIP IMMEDIATELY! 6 LIFE-CHANGING BOOKS A Pastor's Sketches (Double Volume) by Ichabod Spencer Stepping Heavenward by Elizabeth Prentiss The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit by Benjamin B. Warfield The Divine Purpose by John Matthews Precious Seed: The Greatest Sermons by the Greatest Scottish Preachers Religion in Shoes: The Christ-like Life and Ministry of "Brother Bryan" of Brmingham SGCB SERMON SPECIAL SERMONS SPECIAL BUCHANAN SPECIAL SGBUC sss N12 mg68 50% Discount SGCB Price: $16.00 (list price $32.00) IS NOW AVAILABLE TO SHIP IMMEDIATELY! Order the BUCHANAN TRILOGY and Save Even More SGCB Price: $42.00 (list price $92.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR ALL THREE VOLUMES (SAVE $50.00)
click for details		THE CHURCH OF CHRIST: A Treatise on the Nature, Powers, Ordinances, Discipline, and Government of the Christian Church James Bannerman "I do heartily encourage you to re-publish this unique work by James Bannerman on 'The Church of Christ.' Especially in our day of great ignorance about the subject of the authority of the Church, this volume is inestimable. It bears close study by elders, seminarians (and seminaries!), and by all others who sincerely desire to honor Christ, the only King and Head of the Church." - Pastor Bill Shishko "James Bannerman's 'The Church of Christ' is the most extensive, standard, solid, Reformed treatment of the doctrine of the church that has ever been written. It is indisputably the classic in its field. Every minister and elder should own a copy, and church members would also be much better informed if they perused it carefully. How many church problems would be alleviated if churches used Bannerman as their primary textbook for their understanding of what the church is and for their modus operandi! --Joel R. Beeke Volume One of this two volume work (full title: The Church of Christ: a treatise on the nature, powers, ordinances, discipline, and government of the Christian Church) deals with the nature and power of the Church, containing a lengthy explanation of the Church in its relation to the state, which is arguably one of the best treatments of this topic available. From there it deals with matters in regard to which Church power is exercised (i.e. in regard to doctrine, ordinances, the instrumentality and time of public worship; with a discussion of holy days, Independency, and confessions). Volume Two continues where Volume One left off, providing a lengthy section on the sacraments, covering the parties in whom the right to exercise church power is vested, examining crucial points concerning Christian liberty, comparing the Popish, Prelatic, Independent, Congregational and Presbyterian systems, etc. Nine appendices deal with a wide range of practical topics including union between churches, Church/State relations, ordination, and valuable notes on the literature related to this subject. Iain Murray, a prominent scholar and co-founder of the Reformed publishing house, The Banner of Truth Trust, has said of The Church of Christ that "for those who wish to study the doctrine of the Church in its several aspects as it was held by the majority of the Reformers, Puritans, Covenanters and leaders of 'The Third Reformation,' it will prove an invaluable textbook." This is considered the standard work on the doctrine of the Church. TWO-VOLUME PAPERBACK SET OVER 950 PAGES church special BRAND NEW TITLE - OVER 45% Discount SGCB Price: $39.95 (list price $75.00) TWO VOLUME PAPERBACK SET PURCHASE ALONG WITH A COPY OF 'JESUS LOVES THE CHURCH AND SO SHOULD YOU' ($16.00 Value) SGCB Price: $47.50 (list price $91.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR BOTH TITLES
		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. SHC3 OVER 375 PAGES OF EXCELLENT EXPOSITION SGCB Price: $15.75 (list price $22.00)
click for details		BE CAREFUL HOW YOU LISTEN How to Get the Most out of a Sermon Jay Adams Sixteen years ago Dr. Jay Adams released a serious book on the importance of listening to the Word of God as it comes from the preacher. Sadly, the publisher selected a comic book figure for the cover, and a title that did not convey the serious tone of the book. It is the privilege of Solid Ground Christian Books to give this long-fogotten book a new chance to reach the ears and hearts of a new generation. "Scores of books flood the market on how to preach; few focus on how to listen to preaching. Few parishioners understand Calvin when he said that hearers should become as involved in sermons as preachers. In BE CAREFUL HOW YOU LISTEN, Jay Adams begins to redress this imbalance by providing numerous practical tips on how to get more out of sermons--even poorly preached sermons! Wise are the church leaders who give a copy of this book to every family in their church." - Joel R. Beeke, President of Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan BE CAREFUL HOW YOU LISTEN is book that will be useful for new believers and for seasoned veterans as well. In his usual candid style, Dr. Adams seeks to challenge the people in the pew to take up their task of sermon-hearing with earnestness. The book will be very useful in Sunday School classes, Bible Studies, Small Group settings, and even in Family Reading. "I have written this book because of the dearth of material devoted to the genuine concern for preaching from the listener's point of view. So far as I know, there is no other book like it." These are Jay Adams' words from the preface of the original edition of this work first published 16 years ago. Unfortunately, his words still ring true today. While I am thankful for the plethora of recent publications on the importance of expository preaching, I have often reminded our flock of the importance of expository listening. For this reason, I am thankful for the republication of Be Careful How You Listen. It will prove to be a rich resource for small group studies and Sunday School classes. It will also be of profit as a check for the preacher in developing messages by the Spirit that are in fact "listenable." I look forward to using it privately as well as corporately with our people." - Pastor Todd Wilson, Grace Covenant Baptist Church, Birmingham, AL NOW AVAILABLE TO SHIP! LISTEN WELL More than 40% Discount SGCB Price: $9.95 (list price $16.00) NOW AVAILABLE
click for details		REJOICE & TREMBLE: The Surprising Good News of the Fear of the Lord MICHAEL REEVES Fear is one of the strongest human emotions, and it is one that often baffles Christians. “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.” —Proverbs 1:7 Fear is one of the strongest human emotions—and one that often baffles Christians. In the Bible the picture can seem equally confusing: Is fear a good thing or a bad thing? And what does it mean to “fear the Lord”? In Rejoice and Tremble, Michael Reeves clears the clouds of confusion and shows that the fear of the Lord is not a negative thing at all, but an intensely delighted wondering at God, our Creator and Redeemer. Also available as a concise version: What Does It Mean to Fear the Lord? TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1: Do Not Be Afraid! Chapter 2: Sinful Fear Chapter 3: Right Fear Chapter 4: Overwhelmed by the Creator Chapter 5: Overwhelmed by the Father Chapter 6: How to Grow in This Fear Chapter 7: The Awesome Church Chapter 8: Eternal Ecstasy ENDORSEMENTS “Modern people often view the fear of God with disdainful suspicion, but Michael Reeves shows us that godly fear is really nothing other than love for God as God. Reeves also helps us to see that the greatest factor in promoting the fear of God is knowing his grace in Christ. As John Bunyan said, ‘There is nothing in heaven or earth that can so awe the heart as the grace of God.’ This wonderful book not only teaches but sings, leading us to ‘rejoice with trembling’ (Ps. 2:11).” --Joel R. Beeke, President and Professor of Systematic Theology and Homiletics, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary; author, Reformed Preaching; coauthor, Reformed Systematic Theology “We used to sing a hymn that said, ‘O how I fear Thee, living God! With deepest, tenderest fears.’ No longer. But the hymn’s first lines remind us of what we are missing: ‘My God, how wonderful Thou art, Thy majesty, how bright.’ Only those who find God to be ‘wonderful’ and his majesty ‘bright’ experience the ‘tenderest’ fear. So we have a problem; but thankfully help is at hand in Rejoice and Tremble. Like an elder brother, Michael Reeves guides us into a fresh understanding of the fear of the Lord. On the way, he introduces us to some of his friends—masters in the school of discipleship—who have walked the path before us. Join him on the journey. You will soon discover why ‘the LORD takes pleasure in those who fear him’ (Ps. 147:11).” --Sinclair B. Ferguson, Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary; Teaching Fellow, Ligonier Ministries “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, the Bible says, and reading this book will make you wise—wise to who God is and what God requires of us by way of loving, responsive discipleship. Packed full of historical nuggets, Rejoice and Tremble deserves to be widely read. ‘Walking in the fear of the Lord’ is language that has largely disappeared from the contemporary church. The result is the insipid quality of a great deal of current Christianity. Recapturing the sense of God’s incomprehensible greatness and holiness is the needed antidote this book provides. An absolute gem of a book.” --Derek W. H. Thomas, Senior Minister, First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, South Carolina; Teaching Fellow, Ligonier Ministries; Chancellor’s Professor, Reformed Theological Seminary “Ours is a day of great fears—fear of financial collapse, fear of terrorist attacks, fear of climatic disasters, fear of a deadly pandemic—all kinds of fears, except the most important of all: the reverential fear of God. How needed then is this marvelous study of a much-neglected theme, one that is central to the Scriptures and vital to human flourishing.” --Michael A. G. Haykin, Chair and Professor of Church History, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary “Michael Reeves has given us something we badly need and likely haven’t realized—a fresh encounter with the thrilling fear of the Lord. This book will bring renewed devotion and delight. 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click for details		FIVE LIES OF OUR ANTI-CHRISTIAN AGE ROSARIA BUTTERFIELD author of 'The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert' Bestselling Author Rosaria Butterfield Confronts 5 Cultural Lies She Once Believed Modern culture is increasingly outspoken against a biblical understanding of what it means to be a woman. Even some Christians, swayed by the LGBTQ+ movement, have rejected God’s word on issues of sexuality and gender in favor of popular opinion. In light of these pressures, it’s more important than ever to help women see the truth about who God created them to be. In this powerful book, Rosaria Butterfield uses Scripture to confront 5 common lies about sexuality, faith, feminism, gender roles, and modesty often promoted in our secular culture today. Written in the style of a memoir, this book explores Butterfield’s personal battle with these lies—interwoven with cultural studies, literary criticism, and theology—to help readers see the beauty in biblical womanhood, marriage, and motherhood. TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword by Kevin DeYoung Preface Introduction: We All Live in Babel Now Lie #1: Homosexuality Is Normal Chapter 1: Once Gay, Always Gay? Chapter 2:What Is Intersectionality? Chapter 3: What Are Homosexual Orientation and Gay Christianity? Chapter 4: Why Is Homosexuality a Sin When It Feels Normal to Some People? Lie #2: Being a Spiritual Person Is Kinder than Being a Biblical Christian Chapter 5: Where Is God—in an Ancient Book or in Me? Chapter 6: The Bible Knows Me Better than I Know Myself Lie #3: Feminism Is Good for the World and the Church Chapter 7: Do You Know Yourself and How Do You Know? Chapter 8: Does the Gospel Need a Feminist Rescue? Chapter 9: The Power of a Woman’s Voice Lie #4: Transgenderism Is Normal Chapter 10: The Sin of Envy Chapter 11: The War of Words Chapter 12: Eternal Life Means More than Just Living Forever Lie #5: Modesty Is an Outdated Burden That Serves Male Dominance and Holds Women Back Chapter 13: In the Presence of My Enemies Chapter 14: Exhibitionism: The New Almost-Christian Virtue Afterword: The Difference between Acceptance and Approval, or, How to Stay Connected to Loved Ones Who Believe These Lies without Falling for Them Yourself Acknowledgments Appendix: Guiding Principles for How to Read the Bible General Index Scripture Index ENDORSEMENTS “The world is always trying to replace Christianity with a spiritual counterfeit that is another religion entirely, as J. Gresham Machen pointed out a century ago. Rosaria Butterfield exposes today’s ideologies that seek to force the church into the mold of sexual perversion and self-deification. And she reminds us in this well-written and easy-to-read book that the answer to these soul-destroying lies remains the same as it always was: knowing and abiding in God’s word so that the truth will set us free. Highly recommended!” -Joel R. Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary “In a culture marked by sexual confusion and moral chaos, Rosaria Butterfield bursts through the fog of confusion with unflinching clarity. Defining words like male and female, and the biblical roles assigned to them, this book speaks plainly and unapologetically about the beauty of God’s design and purpose for gender, sex, marriage, and family. If the five lies of our anti-Christian age she confronts are like idols in Daniel’s Babylon, be inspired to join Butterfield as she, like Daniel’s three friends, stand amongst the thousands of bended knees and boldly assert, ‘We will not serve your gods.’” -Alisa Childers, Host, The Alisa Childers Podcast, author, Another Gospel? and Live Your Truth and Other Lies “Falsehood abounds not only in the world but also, sadly, in the church. The truth must attack the lies of the age for the sake of God’s honor and glory, the good of people, and the health of the church. In this deeply courageous book, Rosaria Butterfield addresses topics that many are afraid to confront and expose. On the one hand, this is grievous, but I am especially grateful for the gifts God has given to Butterfield, who is in many respects uniquely able to expose these five lies of our anti-Christian age. You may weep reading this book, but I am convinced you will also rejoice.” -Mark Jones, Senior Pastor, Faith Presbyterian Church, Vancouver, British Columbia “As I read this cogent, trenchant, and timely declaration of gospel sanity, I was constantly reminded of the words of Christ: ‘You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free’ (John 8:32). Rosaria Butterfield has afforded us a much-needed caveat to the prevailing untruths of our day while simultaneously redirecting us to the pathway of freedom.” -George Grant, Pastor, Parish Presbyterian Church, Franklin, Tennessee; author, The Micah Mandate “Rosaria Butterfield has written a landmark book on the lies our culture is rapidly adopting regarding sexuality, what she calls ‘the idol of our time,’ namely LGBTQ+ ideology. In all the subjects she raises—in particular feminism, homosexuality, and transgenderism—her treatments are broad, deep, and fair. She offers profound, and deeply convincing, reflections on Christian spiritual issues of temptation, sin, envy, and modesty, as well as the doctrines of the Scriptures and ecclesiology. As a converted lesbian, now a committed pastor’s wife and mother, no one is better placed to cover this material than Butterfield. Her book will surely go down as a classic.” -Peter Jones, Executive Director, truthXchange “A timely and vital exhortation to the church, this book is a much-needed resource for Christians facing ever-increasing confusion in the world. With clear, biblical truth, Rosaria Butterfield cuts through key lies of our current culture, which have crept into the church like the serpent in the garden. This is a must-read!” -Becket Cook, author, A Change of Affection: A Gay Man’s Incredible Story of Redemption; Host, The Becket Cook Show “Rosaria Butterfield speaks the truth in love, exposing and refuting five big lies widely accepted in our culture. She draws on her profound understanding of the Bible as well as her wide reading and personal experiences. May this important book strengthen Christians and be used to call many, not only to the truth but also to repentance and faith in Christ.” -W. Robert Godfrey, President Emeritus and Professor Emeritus, Westminster Seminary California; Teaching Fellow, Ligonier Ministries “Rosaria Butterfield is one of those rare individuals who lives out her convictions with utter consistency—earlier as a lesbian professor of feminist and queer studies and now as a Christian and a pastor’s wife. In this book, she confronts some of the most pervasive falsehoods of our age.” -Nancy Pearcey, Professor and Scholar in Residence, Houston Christian University; author, Love Thy Body and The Toxic War on Masculinity “Few authors consistently write books with such clarity and power, rightly dividing the primary issues of the day, like Rosaria Butterfield. Drawing from her unlikely conversion, literary eloquence, philosophical fluency, and theological mastery, she has again composed another tour de force in Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age. Addressing identity, sexuality, feminism, and transgenderism, this masterpiece uncovers the deceptive lies infiltrating the church and points to the lifegiving and timeless truth of God’s word. Like a watchman on a wall, Butterfield grounds her courage and passion in her love for neighbor. Will we take the wide road of compromise leading to death or the narrow path of suffering leading to life in Christ? Read this book. You will not be pampered but challenged. Most of all, expect that the gospel of Christ will be exalted without any wavering to the left or the right.” -Christopher Yuan, speaker; author, Holy Sexuality and the Gospel; creator, The Holy Sexuality Project video series “With surgical precision, Rosaria Butterfield names, assesses, and dismantles the secular religion of our time. She makes the agenda of the enemy before us come into razor-sharp focus. But she doesn’t stop there. Like any good surgeon, after dismantling the cancer, she sews the patient back up—in this case, demonstrating how to battle lies with the truth. Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age is a handbook for how to use God’s word to fight joyfully against an often baffling world around us.” -Summer Jaeger, Cohost, Sheologians “In Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age, Rosaria Butterfield is doing the good work of ‘destroying arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God’ and of ‘taking every thought captive to obey Christ’ (2 Cor. 10:5). As a result, this book is a punch in the mouth to the reigning worldly ideologies of our day, and Butterfield is like Jael with warm milk and a tent peg. Butterfield pulls no punches but boldly confronts five lies that are bedeviling God’s people, and she faithfully refutes those lies with biblical truth. While this book will be edifying for all believers, Butterfield sets her sights on warning women in particular. Butterfield has a gift for saying hard things in profound and incisive ways. This is a powerful book that confronts the conceits of our age, and I cannot recommend it highly enough.” -Denny Burk, Professor of Biblical Studies, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; President, Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood; Teaching Pastor, Kenwood Baptist Church, Louisville, Kentucky “In Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age, Rosaria Butterfield takes a wrecking ball not only to the obvious lies of modern culture but even more to the comfortable Christianese shibboleths we thoughtlessly mouth because we’ve heard so many others in church repeating them. They are the most dangerous deceptions of all. And the challenge running through every chapter of this book is this: choose this day whom you will believe—the word of God or the accommodationist counterfeits. 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click for details		EXPOSITORY OUTLINES & OBSERVATIONS ON ROMANS: Hints and Helps for Preachers and Teachers Rob Ventura Rob Ventura mines the rich doctrinal truths of the book of Romans and offers quick, accessible, expository nuggets for preachers and teachers. Each section highlights: A central theme A homiletical outline Exegetical and practical insights Applications for believers Applications for non-believers The exegesis of the original Greek is presented clearly without being highly technical. Readers are aided on their journey by some of church history's finest, including Luther, Calvin, Spurgeon, and Lloyd-Jones. An excellent addition to any preacher's study, this book will enrich your preaching and cause your heart to marvel anew at the astounding grace of God. ENDORSEMENTS "Rob Ventura’s thoroughly Reformed exposition of Paul’s greatest epistle is packed full of insights for preachers and teachers of God’s Word. His approach strikes an excellent balance. He discusses the details of each verse without getting overly technical. He quotes great theologians of the Augustinian/Reformed tradition while letting the Scriptures speak for themselves. His commentary is exegetical, doctrinal, and warmly practical, containing helpful applications for both believers and unbelievers at the end of every section. This is a reliable and highly recommended exposition for people who want to be like Ezra in studying, obeying, and teaching God’s Word (Ezra 7:10)."—Dr. Joel R. Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan "In Rob Ventura’s commentary on the book of Romans, he states that Paul’s purpose in writing this letter to this church was fivefold: biographical, theological, practical, pastoral, and missional. The same can be said about this new work. Furthermore, its deep insights and simplicity make it useful to all believers — the seasoned expositor, the Sunday school teacher, the parent leading family devotions, and the recent convert." —Paul Washer, Founder and Director of HeartCry Missionary Society "As readers, as ministers, as pastors, we can never get to the bottom of Romans. Rob Ventura in his study of the letter particularly assists those who preach and teach the epistle. This commentary is carefully outlined with helpful exegetical comments along with theological reflection. It especially stands out for its focus on application and for quotes from luminaries from the past." —Dr. Tom Schreiner, James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation, The Southern Baptist Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky "If preachers around the world were to expound on Romans, as Steven J. Lawson in his foreword to this commentary wishes they would, they might think it too daunting a task. The sheer number of commentaries on Romans is overwhelming, and they are often aimed at the academy of scholars rather than the pastor of a local church. Rob Ventura has mined these resources, includes a list of his favorite evangelical commentaries for preaching through Romans, and provides his own solid and theologically grounded insights in a way that is most helpful for those who have the weekly charge to proclaim God’s Word. For each section, he lays out the general theme, provides a homiletical outline, a summary, key exegetical and practical insights (the latter are often alliterative). What is unique is his inclusion of suggested applications from the text for the non-Christian. His diligent research covering the long history of the interpretation of Romans and his own discerning reading of the text will be a most welcome resource for pastors. I highly recommend it." —Dr. David E. Garland, Professor of Christian Scriptures, George W. Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University "With flair but no fluff, this well-organized study models how to think through Romans from the ground up. It will aid preachers and teachers in grasping both the stately trees (verses) and magnificent forest (the whole epistle) of the sublime gospel presentation called Romans. Notable features include (1) effective citation of dozens of commentators from previous centuries, (2) careful attention to the Greek text, and (3) the author's zeal to see people saved through Jesus the Messiah whom Romans presents. We all need Him. This book skillfully unpacks, and packages for the reader, the power of God for salvation contained and explained in Romans." —Dr. Robert W. Yarbrough, Professor of New Testament, Covenant Theological Seminary, St. Louis, MO, USA "This is a splendidly rich and extremely useful volume, written in a style reminiscent of Spurgeon's Treasury of David. It abounds with pithy outlines of the biblical text, insightful exegetical analysis, select quotations from classic commentaries, and suggested points of application. From now on, this will be the first resource I'll turn to when studying any passage from Romans." —Phil Johnson, executive director, Grace to You, the media ministry of John MacArthur "There are few books of Scripture more important to understand and expound than Paul's great epistle to the Romans. Its doctrinal exposition of the gospel is unique in Scripture. But it is crucially important to communicate its profound teachings practically, popularly, and passionately. This is the value of Rob Ventura's exposition of the book. He provides the student and the preacher with a clear and straightforward exposition and also potent and timely application of the letter. May God give Rob's work wonderful usefulness in spreading Romans life-changing gospel truths." —Dr. Sam Waldron, President, of Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary and One of the Pastors of Grace Reformed Baptist Church, Owensboro, Kentucky "Rob Ventura is an author, scholar, and pastor-preacher with the gift of expressing New Testament theology in clear, elegant prose. Reading him in full flow in his new commentary on Romans affords the simple pleasure of watching an expert do what they do best. He has plundered the finest commentators on this letter giving the book a delightful fragrance, and so, has put every succeeding expositor and preacher of Romans in his debt. In this fine achievement, he clothes conservative evangelical proclamation with a refreshing intellectual rigor. For everyone whose task and delight it is to explain the meaning and relevance of the Word of God, this book is an indispensable resource. 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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. mop SGCB Price: $9.95 (list price $14.00)
click for details		THE POWER OF THE PULPIT: Addresses to Ministers of the Gospel and Those Who Hear Them Gardiner Spring "Gardiner Spring's 'The Power of the Pulpit' is an old classic on preaching that truly believes in the pulpit. It deserves to stand on every minister's bookshelf beside Spurgeon's 'Lectures to my Students' and Lloyd-Jones's 'Preaching.' I'll never forget the first time I read Spring's chapter on a minister's personal piety; it overwhelmed me, and moved me to tears, to silence, to confession, and to prayer for mercy and help. This is a great book which every minister should read and re-read, if he really wants to get a sense of the magnitude, awesomeness, power, and beauty of his calling." - Dr. Joel R. Beeke "In a day when the words 'power' and 'pulpit' seem unrelated in many places, the reprint of Gardiner Spring's classic will be welcome by those who wish to see the gospel preached 'in demonstration of the Spirit and power.'" - Dr. Robert P. Martin, Pastor of Emmanuel Reformed Baptist Church Seattle, Washington and Editor of Reformed Baptist Theological Review It has been 21 years since Banner of Truth brought this outstanding volume back into print. It is now time for a new edition for a new generation of preachers and those who hear them. REFORMED PREACHING TRILOGY SPRING SPECIAL TITLES bk3 rpt3 Nearly 50% Discount SGCB Price: $11.95 (list price $22.00) Order with REFORMED PREACHING TRILOGY SGCB Price: $32.00 (list price $65.00) Over 50% Discount
click for details		PUBLICATIONS OF THE AMERICAN TRACT SOCIETY: Volumes One - Six Various Authors The American Tract Society began to publish the very best of evangelical Christian Literature in the early years of the 19th century. They not only produced books from men like John Owen, John Bunyan, Jonathan Edwards and many, many more but they also were faithful to produce Tracts of various sizes (between 4 and 48 pages) which addressed such topics as- - THE DAY OF JUDGMENT, THE DAY OF TRIAL, DO YOU LOVE GOD? - COUNSELS TO A YOUNG MAN, THE TEMPTATIONS OF YOUNG MEN - PRIVATE DEVOTION, DO YOU PRAY IN YOUR FAMILY? By William Nevins - COME AND WELCOME TO JESUS CHRIST by John Bunyan - THE DECAY OF SPIRITUAL AFFECTIONS by John Owen - WALKING BY FAITH by Andrew Fuller, - AN ADDRESS TO SEAMAN by Edward Payson - THE SINNER DIRECTED TO THE SAVIOR by John Flavel - THE SABBATH A BLESSING TO MANKIND by Gardiner Spring - THE WELL-SPENT DAY by Philip Doddridge, - GROWTH IN GRACE by Rev. Thomas Goodwin - A Preservative against the Sins and Follies of Childhood and Youth by Isaac Watts - QUESTIONS AND COUNSEL By Ashbel Green - THE PROGRESS OF GRACE; in three letters to a friend by John Newton "The American Tract Society publications are of enduring and superlative quality. They represent the cream of the best writers in the Reformed world from the sixteenth to the nineteenth century, such as John Flavel, Jonathan Edwards, and Archibald Alexander. Almost without exception, these tracts, which range from four to forty-eight pages each and cover a remarkable variety of subjects, interface biblical, doctrinal, and experiential material in practically helpful ways. Having often perused these volumes in my own study with considerable profit for nearly four decades, I am so grateful to SGCB for bringing them back into print again. Here is truly a case where 'the old is better'!" - Dr. Joel R. Beeke, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan "The early publications of the American Tract Society are as valuable as they are varied. The individual pieces were written by well-seasoned Christians and abound in sweet seasoning for the soul. Something here for everyone."- Dr. Robert P. Martin, Pastor of Emmanuel Reformed Baptist Church, Seattle, Washington and Editor of Reformed Baptist Theological Review "The collected tracts are a veritable treasure chest of good sound doctrine from the greatest proclaimers of gospel truth the church has had for the last 300 years. You would be doing your soul a tremendous dis-service if you fail to obtain these gems!" - Dr. Don Kistler, founder of Soli Deo Gloria and now Northampton Publications "My study of ministry during the 1800's has caused me to love these ministers and their writings. The American Tract Society took theses stories, sermons and messages and published them into a format that gospel messengers could take to the harvest field. Though small, these tracts contain more meat of the word and truth than books many times their size." - John A. Wega, Executive Director, U.S. Christian Commission-Civil War Museum Gettysburg, Pennsylvania CLST SGSET VOLUMES ONE - SIX: Tracts 1 - 194 (NEARLY 50% OFF) SGCB Price: $99.95 (list price $198.00) THIS IS THE GREAT PRICE FOR THE COMPLETE SET OF SIX VOLUMES VOLUME ONE: Tracts 1 - 33 SGCB Price: $18.95 (list price $33.00) Over 40% Discount VOLUME TWO: Tracts 34 - 66 SGCB Price: $18.95 (list price $33.00) Over 40% Discount VOLUME THREE: Tracts 67 - 93 SGCB Price: $18.95 (list price $33.00) Over 40% Discount VOLUME FOUR: Tracts 94 - 127 SGCB Price: $18.95 (list price $33.00) Over 40% Discount VOLUME FIVE: Tracts 128 - 155 SGCB Price: $18.95 (list price $33.00) Over 40% Discount VOLUME SIX: Tracts 156 - 194 SGCB Price: $18.95 (list price $33.00) Over 40% Discount
click for details		WORTHY: Living in Light of the Gospel SINCLAIR B FERGUSON Written by Theologian Sinclair Ferguson, the Second Book in the Growing Gospel Integrity Series Explores the Christian’s Call to Christlikeness While Jesus offers forgiveness for believers who sin, Scripture makes it clear that Christians are to pursue obedience and holiness. So what does it mean to walk in a manner that’s “worthy of the gospel of Christ” (Phil. 1:27), and how should that look in the life of a Christ follower? In this short, accessible guide, theologian Sinclair Ferguson explains the importance of living worthy of the gospel, why the principle is often forgotten, and how it’s cultivated. Clarifying the difference between biblical obedience and legalism, Ferguson exhorts believers to pursue Christlikeness, offering practical examples from Scripture. The second book of the Growing Gospel Integrity series, Worthy helps Christians, students, pastors, and those preparing for ministry to live as citizens of heaven rather than citizens of the world. *Written by Theologian Sinclair Ferguson: Explains how humility, God’s providence, and even suffering cultivate righteousness *Practical Study: Encourages Christians to intentionally pursue holiness and find satisfaction in the presence and love of Christ *Great for Pastors, Students, and Laypeople: Defines the grammar and language of the Bible and explores the difference between obedience and legalism *Part of the Growing Gospel Integrity Series (GGISN) TABLE OF CONTENTS Series Preface Introduction Chapter 1: Be Worthy: A Forgotten Calling? Chapter 2: To Be Worthy: Some Basic Grammar Chapter 3: Being Made Worthy: God’s Instruments to Change Us Chapter 4: A Worthy Mindset: What It Looks Like Chapter 5: A Life Worthy: How It Came About—and Comes About General Index Scripture Index ENDORSEMENTS “God delights to turn things upside down. Most think a ‘worthy’ person must be someone great. Sinclair Ferguson shows that the people ‘worthy of the gospel’ are those humbled by their sins, transformed by Christ’s cross, and obsessed with knowing the Lord. Nothing less is fitting for the gospel. Highly recommended!” -Joel R. Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary “Like conjoined twins, legalism and antinomianism share the same heart. Curved in on itself, it recoils at being justified by an alien righteousness and being sanctified by conformity to someone else’s identity. Sinclair Ferguson’s long ministry of proclaiming God’s word has always struck at both forms of heart disease. Laced with pastoral warmth, striking illustrations, and dry Scottish humor, Worthy sets the table richly for a feast that will nourish the hearts of believers and invite strangers to pull up a chair.” -Michael Horton, J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics, Westminster Seminary California “For years, Sinclair Ferguson has helped me toward having an experiential grasp of my union with Christ. His sermons and books have been friends along the way, leading toward spiritual maturity and a life with God. Because Worthy is a short book, I assumed it would be a summary of ideas I’ve read or heard from Ferguson elsewhere. Instead, each chapter felt full of fresh insights and pastoral wisdom. As I was finishing this book, I kept telling others how excited I am for my congregants and even my teenage children to read it.” -John Starke, Lead Pastor, Apostles Church, New York City; author, The Possibility of Prayer “This little book wonderfully draws much-needed attention to one of the more overlooked and ignored characteristics of the Christian life, one that we desperately need to recover in the church today.” -Burk Parsons, Senior Pastor, Saint Andrew’s Chapel, Sanford, Florida; Editor, Tabletalk Sinclair B. Ferguson (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary and the former senior minister of the First Presbyterian Church in Columbia, South Carolina. He is the author of several books, including By Grace Alone and Lessons from the Upper Room. Sinclair and his wife, Dorothy, have four grown children. BNT23 GGIS3 BRAND NEW TITLE JUST RELEASED IN MARCH 2023 SGCB Price: $8.00 (list price $13.00) ORDER WITH THE TRILOGY WITH 'HUMILITY' BY GAVIN ORTLUND & 'COURAGE' BY JOE RIGNEY SGCB Price: $19.50 (list price $39.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR ALL THREE NEW TITLES IN THIS SERIES 'GOSPEL GROWTH INTEGRITY SERIES'
		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 Author Mary Beeke is the mother of Calvin, Esther, and Lydia. She has served as a registered nurse and an elementary teacher and has an M.A.T. in learning disabilities from Calvin College. rhbmb NEARLY 50% OFF THIS EXCELLENT, PRACTICAL TITLE SGCB Price: $9.95 (list price $18.00) ADD A COPY OF THE CLASSIC LITTLE WORK BY J.C. 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click for details		THE COMPLETE WORKS OF THOMAS BOSTON (in 12 Volumes) Thomas Boston (1676–1732) THIS IS A BRAND NEW EDITION PRINTED IN A FIRST CLASS MANNER WITH SMYTH-SEWN BINDINGS “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." tdm 317 TBCW CLST THIS IS MORE THAN 40% OFF THIS BRAND NEW SMYTH-SEWN HARDCOVER SET SGCB Price: $298.00 (list price $530.00) THESE 12 VOLUMES CONTAIN MORE THAN 7400 PAGES ORDER WITH THE SEPARATE VOLUME 'SCATTERED AND KEPT' 28 LOST SERMONS OF THOMAS BOSTON SGCB Price: $18.00 (list price $35.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR 'SCATTERED & KEPT' IF ORDERING WITH THE 12 VOLUME SET
click for details		THE GOSPEL MADE CLEAR TO CHILDREN JENNIFER ADAMS Illustrated by Elisabeth Adams Beautifully illustrated with short chapters, 'The Gospel Made Clear to Children' details the person and work of Christ. It begins with the holiness of God, the sinfulness of man, and the penalty for sin. It considers the love of God in eternity past and the provision God has made in sending His Son. It traces the incarnation, birth, life, and ministry of Jesus Christ, with a special focus on His crucifixion, resurrection, ascension, and exaltation. It culminates with a call to repent and believe, ending with the evidence of true conversion. Written from a heart full of love, this book calls children to turn from their sins and trust in Christ. 'The Gospel Made Clear to Children' is written for parents to read aloud to younger children (elementary) and for older children (youth) to work through independently. It is designed to be a discipleship tool to help parents impart to their children the wisdom that leads to salvation (2 Tim. 3:15). Corresponding study questions for reflection and application can be found in the companion guide. "The highest recommendation I can give to this wonderful book is that I will be reading it over and over again to my children. It is rich in biblical doctrine and is an invaluable instrument to aid parents in teaching their children the glorious truths of “God in Christ,” reconciling the world to Himself. I know of no other book that so clearly communicates the great doctrines of the gospel to children. I look forward to hearing of the harvest that it will reap in the years to come." – Paul Washer, Author, Director of HeartCry Missionary Society "Jennifer Adams has a present for your child, a gift of biblical truth, wrapped in love. Three features make this book especially valuable. First, it teaches children gospel truths about God, sin, Christ, and the gospel call in short and simple chapters. Second, each point is carefully referenced to Scripture. Third, a valuable Bible study for your child to look up and write out the same truths found in each chapter is available. This is an excellent tool that God can use to bring your children to Jesus Christ to find salvation in Him alone." – Dr. Joel R. Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan THE STUDY GUIDE TO THIS VOLUME IS NOW AVAILABLE 'The Gospel Made Clear to Children Study Guide' is to be used alongside The Gospel Made Clear to Children book. This companion guide takes a deeper look into the Scripture verses mentioned in the book. The study questions promote reflection and application, moving truth from the head to the heart. The goal is to help children be not only hearers of the Word but also doers. Each section ends with a brief prayer, encouraging children to ask the Lord for grace and help. The study guide is written for parents to work through with younger children and for older children to work through independently. It is printed separately from the book, allowing multiple students from the same family to write in their own copy at a fraction of the price. This lets each student record his or her own observations. Plus, if a parent or student wants to work through the book more than once, they only need to purchase another study guide. The study guide, along with The Gospel Made Clear to Children book, is the perfect resource for family discipleship, Sunday School curriculum, or homeschool co-op class. JENNIFER ADAMS is wife to Scott and mother to four lovely daughters. She has a Master of Arts in Religion from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary with a concentration in New Testament Greek and lives with her family near the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. FGPN BEAUTIFUL HARDCOVER EDITION WITH COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS SGCB Price: $24.95 (list price $35.00) ORDER WITH THE BRAND NEW STUDY GUIDE SGCB Price: $29.95 (list price $43.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR BOTH TITLES
click for details		SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY ROBERT LETHAM This comprehensive systematic theology by respected theologian Robert Letham covers the whole field of Reformed Christian doctrine from biblical, historical, and theological angles. Letham begins with God’s ultimate self-revelation as the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit in indivisible union, continuing on with the works of God in creation, providence, and grace. He draws deeply from Scripture and important voices from the church to provide a clear and concise articulation of the Reformed faith. He also addresses current issues such as feminism, charismatic gifts, sexual ethics, environmentalism, other religions, the nature of truth, and civil liberties. Each chapter is followed by discussion questions, with a glossary of terms included at the end. This work grounds theological understanding and practice in the life and ministry of the church, accessible to pastors, students, scholars, and anyone who desires to understand, believe, and live scriptural doctrine more fully. “In this impressive systematic theology, Robert Letham sets before us the ripe fruit of a long career of devoted scholarship. He does so with clarity, confidence, and thoughtful judgment. The result is an elixir drawn from Scripture into which he has carefully stirred ingredients from Patristic orthodoxy, medieval theology, and Reformation and post-Reformation confessionalism. These are judiciously mixed by a theologian conscious that he is writing for the twenty-first century. Systematic Theology is Letham’s personal bequest to the church of Jesus Christ. A magnum opus indeed—which students, ministers, and scholars will find to be a real stimulation to their theological taste buds!” -Sinclair B. Ferguson, Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary; Teaching Fellow, Ligonier Ministries “This is a first-class volume, impressively erudite, yet eminently readable. Scrupulously biblical, but at the same time recognizing the value of Christian tradition, it draws extensively, but judiciously, on the insights of the early church fathers, the Reformed confessions, and federal theology, while remaining in constant dialogue with the world of contemporary theological scholarship. The overall organization reflects Letham’s independence of judgment, and the end product is not only a Reformed systematic theology of enduring value but also an encyclopedic reference work for both historical and systematic theology. Unsurpassed in its field.” -Donald MacLeod, Professor Emeritus of Systematic Theology, Edinburgh Theological Seminary; author, A Faith to Live By and The Person of Christ “Robert Letham has blessed us with a systematic theology that is sure to stimulate reflection, discussion, and deeper understanding of both the Holy Scriptures and the church’s interpretations of them to formulate its theology over the last two millennia. One does not need to agree with every detail of Letham’s magnum opus to realize that here is a treasure house of Christian wisdom on the whole counsel of God that will inform your mind and move your heart and affections to serve your Savior and Lord more single-mindedly and zealously than ever before.” -Joel R. Beeke, President and Professor of Systematic Theology and Homiletics, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary; author, Reformed Preaching; coauthor, Reformed Systematic Theology “Robert Letham writes systematic theology as it should be written. His work is marked by a careful dialogue between the Bible and the great creedal and confessional traditions of the church, always aided and abetted by a panoply of great theologians from the past and the present. This work is marked by clarity of thought and ecumenicity of spirit. Here we have the full fruits of a lifetime of thinking theologically.” -Carl R. Trueman, Professor of Biblical and Religious Studies, Grove City College “Robert Letham’s Systematic Theology is located within the great tradition of Christian theology, drawing upon Patristic, medieval, Reformational, and contemporary sources. Letham keeps his focus where it belongs—upon the unfathomable richness of the triune God in his being and works. He expounds difficult topics in simple, concise prose, yet without being simplistic. Where Letham occasionally offers fresh formulations of doctrinal topics, he invariably does so in a way that is respectful toward more traditional treatments. Theologians, students of theology, and church members alike will find Letham’s work a wonderful gift to the church.” -Cornelis P. Venema, President and Professor of Doctrinal Studies, Mid-America Reformed Seminary; author, Christ and Covenant Theology and Chosen in Christ “A systematic theology written from a classical Reformed perspective that takes a fresh approach and aims to reach an audience not schooled in the technical terminology of the discipline—it is a tall order, but Robert Letham has triumphed with a text that is both readable and reliable. Not only pastors and students but also ordinary churchgoers will grow in their faith as they study a book with such depth and clarity of vision. A masterpiece.” -Gerald Bray, Research Professor of Divinity, History, and Doctrine, Beeson Divinity School; author, God Is Love and God Has Spoken “Robert Letham has produced a substantial Reformed systematic theology which is not so much multum in parvo as multum in magno. He starts with the doctrine of God and the Holy Trinity rather than with the necessity and sufficiency of special revelation. In this sense it may be said that he stresses the catholicity of Reformed doctrine and does justice to the place of natural theology in it, reflecting his own Trinitarian expertise. Letham’s style is not only clear but also fair-minded, giving space to alternative views. Letham is good at the big doctrinal pictures and sensitive to the need to drill down at particular points. He judges between central and peripheral issues. He is to be warmly congratulated on this new book.” -Paul Helm, Former Professor of the History and Philosophy of Religion, King’s College London “Robert Letham writes as no novitiate but as one who has given his life to understanding and explaining the Christian faith, addressing not only theologians and pastors but also the intelligent man and woman in the pew. I appreciate his contextualized treatment of topics, particularly his appropriation of historical figures often absent in confessionally Reformed approaches to theology. One may differ with him here or there, but I appreciate what he brings to many difficult matters, offering correctives to certain tendencies that even good Reformed thinkers might indulge. It is good to have one so thoroughly conversant with the history of the church, as well as the Bible, to write a systematic theology that resonates for our times as does this one. I heartily commend this new work to all. Tolle lege!” -Alan D. Strange, Professor of Church History, Mid-America Reformed Seminary; author, The Doctrine of the Spirituality of the Church in the Ecclesiology of Charles Hodge and The Imputation of the Active Obedience of Christ in the Westminster Standards “Robert Letham’s Systematic Theology is the fruit of demanding exegetical work wrapped in a deep appreciation for all the great theology that God has provided for his people through ecumenical creeds and doctrinal standards. It is meant to be faithful to the past and grandly succeeds in that intention. While Letham clearly embeds his theology in properly understood church tradition, he is not afraid to address current theological trends. The text is exceptionally well written, easily comprehended, massively researched, and a drink of cool water for those thirsting for more of God and his word.” -Richard C. Gamble, Professor of Systematic Theology, Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary “Systematic Theology tells the story of the gospel and brings it to bear on Christian faith and life. This fresh approach is catholic in its scope and distinctly Reformed in its teaching. It is refreshingly nonpolemic, taking the best of the entire Christian tradition with great charity and deep discernment. The fact that I do not agree with everything in the book is part of what makes studying a systematic theology like this so humbling. We are pilgrims on the path to glory, walking in communion with the triune God and longing to see Christ as he is. Letham’s work persuasively and winsomely helps us along this path.” -Ryan M. McGraw, Morton H. Smith Professor of Systematic Theology, Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary “I enthusiastically welcome the publication of this volume by Robert Letham. Keenly informed by the richness of his own Reformed tradition, Systematic Theology engages the best of Christian thought—Patristic, medieval, Reformation, modern, and contemporary—on a deep and fruitful level. There is nothing parochial about this book; reading it will be a joyous education for students and pastors. It deserves a wide audience among Reformed Christians and beyond.” -William B. Evans, Younts Professor of Bible and Religion, Erskine College; author, Imputation and Impartation and A Companion to the Mercersburg Theology “Robert Letham writes with a teacher’s knack for illustration, a preacher’s liveliness and warmth, and a scholar’s breadth—all of these in exemplary service to what certain Reformers called ‘prophecy’: the powerful conveyance of the word of God that enlivens and purifies the saints’ worship. Extended throughout these chapters is the doctrine of union with Christ. Letham’s Protestant account of theosis near the end of the volume, articulated as a perfecting of this union, not only culminates his book-long engagement with Eastern Orthodox authors and traditions but also goes a long way in addressing the need felt by many young evangelicals for thicker connection to early-church formulations and writings. Avoiding easy answers at every turn, Letham’s contagious enthusiasm for the simple genius of the Christian tradition will inspire readers to live, believe, and preach Scripture more earnestly and fully.” -Andrew Keuer, Professor of Theology and Ethics, Greek Bible College TABLE OF CONTENTS Acknowledgements Permissions Abbreviations Introduction Part 1: The Triune God 1. The Revelation of God 2. The Trinity: Biblical Basis 3. The Trinity: Church Formulation 4. The Trinity: Ongoing Questions 5. The Attributes of God Part 2: The Word of God 6. The Doctrine of Scripture 7. Scripture and Tradition 8. The Interpretation of Scripture Part 3: The Works of God 9. Creation 10. Providence Part 4: The Image of God 11. Humanity in Creation 12. Humanity in Covenant 13. Humanity in Sin Part 5: The Covenant of God 14. Election and the Counsel of Redemption 15. The Covenant of Grace Part 6: Christ, the Son of God 16. Incarnation: Biblical Teaching 17. Incarnation: Church Formulations 18. Incarnation: Ongoing Questions 19. Christ Our Great High Priest 20. Christ Our King Part 7: The Spirit of God and the People of God 21. Union with Christ 22. Salvation and the Church 23. The Beginning of the Christian Life: Regeneration and Effectual Calling 24. The Beginning of the Christian Life: Justification 25. The Progress of the Christian Life: Adoption, Assurance, Sanctification 26. The Progress of the Christian Life: The Lord’s Supper and Theosis 27. The Church and Its Offices Part 8: The Ultimate Purposes of God 28. The Future 29. The Parousia and the Resurrection 30. The Final Judgment and Hell 31. The Life of the World to Come Appendix 1:Main Interpretations of Genesis 1 Appendix 2: Historic Creeds Glossary Bibliography Name Index Subject Index Scripture Index Robert Letham (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is professor of systematic and historical theology at Union School of Theology. A Presbyterian minister with twenty-five years of pastoral experience, he is the author of books such as The Work of Christ; The Holy Trinity; and Union with Christ, and a range of articles published in encyclopedias and journals. CWNS/ CWN22 WXS xlvl Nearly 50% OFF FOR A 1000+ PAGE HARDCOVER VOLUME WITH DUST-JACKET SGCB Price: $26.00 (list price $50.00) JUST THREE LEFT AT THIS PRICE
click for details		THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD The Proceedings of the First American Calvinistic Conference in June 1939 Edited by Jacob T. Hoogstra This Conference was held June 27-30, 1939 at a critical time in human history as the power of Adolf Hitler was beginning to be known and felt throughout the world. It was at this time that a number of ministers of the Gospel were compelled to hold a Conference with the following stated objective: THE OBJECTIVE OF THIS CONFERENCE IS TO RALLY POSITIVE CALVINISTS TO STATE, TO DEFEND, AND TO PROPAGATE HISTORIC CALVINISM IN THIS, OUR AGE. "In an age when few evangelical Christians find comfort and hope in the sovereignty of a fatherly God, this book serves as a surefooted guide to help us navigate some of the depth and breadth of this glorious truth that lets God be God. The authors encourage us to remember that whatever we think, say, or do, we must begin with God, continue with God, and end in God. If you want to understand and treasure the profound truth that God does all that He does in all spheres of life because He is who He is, read this book." -- Joel R. Beeke, Puritan Reformed Thological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Mich. This book contains all that transpired at that first historic Conference, and includes the following: FOUNDATIONAL STUDIES A Biblical Theological Study of the Sovereignty of God by Prof. John Murray A Dogmatic Study of the Sovereignty of God by Dr. John Macleod The Sovereignty of God and the Barthians by Prof. D.H. Kromminga APPLICATORY STUDIES The Sovereignty of God and Politics by Dr. Garrett Heyns The Sovereignty of God and Philosophy by Dr. L. De Moor The Sovereignty of God and Ethics by Rev. Wm. Matheson PUBLIC ADDRESSES The Sovereignty of God and American Attitudes by Dr. Wm Childs Robinson God's Sovereign Choice of the Younger Son by Dr. John Macleod The Sovereignty of God and Human Responsibility by Dr. Leonard Greenway The Sovereignty of God and the Word of God by Dr. Gerhard C. Aalders The Future of Calvinism in America by Dr. Charles Vincze "We Calvinists have faith in the dynamic power of a consistent, uncompromising appeal to 'the law and the testimony,' to the infallinbility of the Word of God and its application to every sphere of life. Our purpose is to meet the challenge of the day and to study and to re-emphasize and to propagate our Calvinistic principles." - from John J. Hiemenga's Welcome Address "When we ask the reason for the love that foreknowledge intimates and the greatness and security of which predestination expresses, we are uniquely confronted with the grandeur of the divine sovereignty. It is love that is according to the counsel of the divine will. The reason is enveloped in the mystery of His good pleasure. We are face to face with an ultimate of divine revelation and, therefore, an ultimate of human thought. This love is not something that we can rationalize or analyze. We are in its presence, as nowhere else, overwhelmed with a sense of the divine sovereignty. We are struck with amazement. It is amazing, inexplicable love. But to faith it is a reality that constrains the deepest and highest adoration. It is love, the praise of which eternity will not exhaust." -from John Murray's foundational address "In this way our faith does not rest on any human 'wisdom' but on the power of God. And it is infinitely better to depend upon His mercy and power than upon any of our imagined good works, merit, or righteousness. It is the only way in which a foretaste of heaven is given. I believe in the future of Calvinism in America or anywhere else because it teaches of a God Who is really God." - from Charles Vincze's closing address CALVIN 500 CELEBRATION DOG BOOK SGTRIL tz1 jm3 Nearly 50% Discount SGCB Price: $9.50 (list price $18.00) Order Along with "THE SOVEREIGN GOD TRILOGY" by Packer, Boice, Nicole, Stott etc. SGCB Price: $24.00 (list price $48.00) 50% Discount When Ordered Together
		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 BRAND NEW! READY TO SHIP! SGCB Price: $3.95 (list price $6.00)
		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 pirs (1) A SWEET FLAME: Piety in the Letters of Jonathan Edwards by Michael Haykin SGCB Price: $7.95 (list price $10.00) (2) THE KING IN HIS BEAUTY: The Piety of Samuel Rutherford by Matthew Vogan SGCB Price: $7.95 (list price $10.00) (3) THE SOUL OF LIFE: The Piety of John Calvin by Joel Beeke SGCB Price: $7.95 (list price $10.00) (4) LOVE TO CHRIST: The Piety of Robert Murray M'Cheyne by Jordan Stone SGCB Price: $7.95 (list price $10.00) (5) A HABITUAL SIGHT OF HIM: The Christ-Centered Piety of Thomas Goodwin by Joel Beeke & Mark Jones SGCB Price: $7.95 (list price $10.00) (6) HOLINESS AND HAPPINESS: The Piety of Isaac Watts by Britt Stokes SGCB Price: $7.95 (list price $10.00) (7) SWEETLY SET ON GOD: The Piety of David Brainerd by Dustin Benge SGCB Price: $7.95 (list price $10.00) (8) AN HONEST, WELL-EXPERIENCED HEART: The Piety of John Flavel by Adam Embry SGCB Price: $7.95 (list price $10.00) (9) THE WHOLESOME DOCTRINE OF THE GOSPEL: Faith and Love in the Writings of William Perkins by Andrew Ballitch & Stephen Yuille SGCB Price: $7.95 (list price $10.00) (10) THE SUM AND SUBSTANCE OF THE GOSPEL: The Christ-Centered Piety of Charles Haddon Spurgeon by Nathan Finn & Aaron Lumpkin SGCB Price: $7.95 (list price $10.00) (11) DEVOTED TO THE SERVICE OF THE TEMPLE: Piety, Persecution, and Ministry in the Writings of Hercules Collins by Michael Haykin & Steve Weaver SGCB Price: $7.95 (list price $10.00) (12) THE FOUNDATION OF COMMUNION WITH GOD: The Trinitarian Piety of John Owen by Ryan McGraw SGCB Price: $7.95 (list price $10.00) ORDER THE COMPLETE PACK OF A DOZEN VOLUMES ON 'PROFILES OF REFORMED SPIRITUALITY' SGCB Price: $70.00 (list price $120.00) GREAT PRICE FOR THESE WONDERFUL LITTLE VOLUMES
		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. Endorsements: "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 SGCB Price: $14.00 (list price $24.00)
		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. BOOK A - CHAPTERS 1 - 10 SGCB Price: $11.50 (list price $16.00) BOOK B - CHAPTERS 11 - 20 SGCB Price: $11.50 (list price $16.00) ORDER BOTH BOOKS AND SAVE $10.00 SGCB Price: $21.95 (list price $32.00)
		BIBLE DOCTRINE FOR YOUNGER CHILDREN Books A & B 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 BOOK A - CHAPTERS 1 - 10 SGCB Price: $11.50 (list price $16.00) BOOK B - CHAPTERS 11 - 20 SGCB Price: $11.50 (list price $16.00) Order Both Volumes and Save $10.00 SGCB Price: $21.95 (list price $32.00)
click for details		PREDESTINATION: An Introduction, Short Studies in Systematic Theology ANDREW DAVID NASELLI A Concise and Systematic Exploration of the Doctrine of Predestination How can God choose to save some and eternally punish others? What about my loved ones who are not believers? For many, contemplating predestination brings about fear, trepidation, controversy, and emotional exhaustion, making it a difficult topic to study—let alone view as a blessing. This addition to the Short Studies in Systematic Theology series carefully examines God’s word to answer 15 commonly asked questions regarding the doctrines of election and reprobation. With helpful visuals, key definitions, answer summaries, and prayer responses, this concise guide is perfect for all believers who want to discover and delight in what God has revealed throughout Scripture. Readers will not only learn how God saves his people from their sins, but will be stirred to respond to him in worship. *Great for Theologians, Pastors, and Students: Designed to be short and approachable, this concise study dives deep into the doctrine of predestination *Part of the Short Studies in Systematic Theology Series: Other titles include The Person of Christ; Glorification; and The Doctrine of Scripture *Written by Andrew David Naselli: Pastor and professor of systematic theology and New Testament TABLE OF CONTENTS Illustrations Series Preface Introduction Part 1: Vessels of Mercy: What Does the Bible Teach about Election? Chapter 1: What Is the Goal of Election? Chapter 2: When Did God Choose to Save Some Humans? Chapter 3: Did God Choose to Save Individuals? Chapter 4: Did God Choose to Save Individuals Based on Foreseen Faith? Chapter 5: Is Unconditional Election Unfair? Chapter 6: Do We Have Free Will? Chapter 7: Does Election Contradict God's Desire That All Humans Be Saved? Chapter 8: How Does God Accomplish His Plan to Save Individuals? Chapter 9: How Do I Know If God Has Elected Me? Chapter 10: Did God Elect Babies Who Die? Part 2: Vessels of Wrath: What Does the Bible Teach about Reprobation? Chapter 11: Who Ultimately Causes Reprobation? Chapter 12: How Does God Accomplish Reprobation? Chapter 13: What Is the Result of Reprobation? Chapter 14: What Is the Goal of Reprobation? Chapter 15: Who Deserves Blame for Reprobation? Conclusion: Exult in God as You Take in the View Further Reading Acknowledgments Appendix Chapter Summary Questions and Answers Further Reading General Index Scripture Index ENDORSEMENTS “Andy Naselli believes the subject of predestination is far too biblical and much too precious to keep hidden. It speaks of God’s glorious sovereignty and the wonder of his saving grace, as well as his holiness and justice. If you’ve avoided the subject for fear of offending someone or perhaps out of your own ignorance of what the word means, this book is for you. Naselli explores in a deeply profound but highly intelligible way what the Bible says about this controversial topic. I love this book and can’t recommend it too highly.” -Sam Storms, Founder and President, Enjoying God Ministries “Andy Naselli makes a strong biblical case for election and reprobation. He aims not just to convince the mind but also to stir the heart to worship the sovereign Savior. Not all readers will agree with every facet of Naselli’s argument, but he demonstrates that the doctrine of predestination is firmly grounded in Romans 9 and other passages of the Holy Scriptures.” -Joel R. Beeke, Chancellor and Professor of Systematic Theology and Homiletics, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary; Pastor, Heritage Reformed Congregation, Grand Rapids, Michigan “Andy Naselli has given us a concise, accessible, and faithful treatise on the often-misunderstood topic of predestination. This book will become the go-to resource for both advocates and naysayers, helping Christians better understand God’s faithfulness and sovereignty.” -Rosaria Butterfield, former Professor of English and Women’s Studies, Syracuse University; author, The Gospel Comes with a Housekey and Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age “When we avoid discussing difficult biblical and theological subjects like predestination, we not only neglect what Scripture clearly teaches but also impoverish our view of God and therefore rob ourselves of the truth, comfort, and confidence that the doctrine is meant to give. For this reason, I am thrilled to recommend this book. Andy Naselli faithfully expounds the Bible’s teaching on predestination—and in such a way that we are led to glory in our triune God of sovereign grace and challenged to apply biblical truth to our lives in all of its breadth and depth. If you want to know what Scripture teaches about predestination, how to answer the common objections to it, and how to apply its truth to your life, then this book is for you.” -Stephen J. Wellum, Professor of Christian Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary “How does one write a simple and clear treatment of one of the most complex and challenging doctrines? I’m not entirely sure, but that is precisely what Andy Naselli has done. This book provides an accessible and careful treatment of predestination that will serve pastors, laypeople, and all those who want to learn more about the wonders of God’s glory in election. 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click for details		FEED MY SHEEP A Passionate Plea for Preaching Eric Alexander, Joel Beeke, James M. Boice, Sinclair Ferguson, Don Kistler, John MacArthur, Albert Mohler, John Piper, R.C. Sproul, Sr., R.C. Sproul, Jr., and Derek Thomas The apostle Paul declared that 'what we preach' was 'folly' in the eyes of many in his time (1 Cor. 1:21). Such is always the world's response to the gospel. But in our day, it seems that the method behind Paul's message: 'preaching' is itself an object of ridicule, even within the evangelical church. In an age of short attention spans and entertainment 'consumers,' many churches are yielding to pressure to set aside preaching in their worship services in favor of more 'relevant' methodologies. In Feed My Sheep: A Passionate Plea for Preaching, an outstanding team of pastors and scholars says to the modern church: 'Turn back!' Preaching is not just one of many acceptable methodologies that the church may employ as the cultural landscape changes. Rather, the preaching of God's Word is the biblically mandated method by which unbelievers are to be converted and churches built up in the faith. This book reveals the biblical basis for preaching, sketches the way it ought to be practiced, and shows the many practical benefits that flow from strong pulpits. Here is encouragement for preachers and wise counsel for those who desire to sit under the ministry of the Word of God preached. Retail $15.00 Hardcover 6 x 9 | 156 Pages ISBN 1-56769-107-8 | Released November 2008 "This is the most compelling plea to restore preaching to its time-honored status that I have ever read. This book deserves to be read and reread to light the fire of passion and conviction for all who would publicly proclaim, 'Thus says the Lord.'" - Erwin Lutzer, Senior Pastor, Moody Church, Chicago, Ill. "This book combines the wisdom and experience of a number of the foremost preachers of the present day. If it is received as it ought to be, we may yet see a mighty change for good in the current spiritual scene. I hope it will be widely read." - Iain Murray, Co-founder, Banner of Truth Trust, Edinburgh, Scotland "Feed My Sheep is not only a passionate plea for preaching, but also a thorough review of what constitutes good preaching. Every minister of God's Word will profit from prayerfully reading this book." - Jerry Bridges, author of The Pursuit of Holiness, Colorado Springs, Colo. "Here some of this generation's most skilled shepherds provide passionate explanations of the priority and power of preaching God's Word so that it is a feast for Christ's sheep." - Bryan Chapell, President, Covenant Theological Seminary, St. Louis, Mo. "There are a lot of books on preaching today, but not many good ones; this one is good. The subjects covered (and the accents of the authors as well) commend this volume to the minister and seminary student; and, indeed, to the church member who wants to learn what a real preaching ministry looks like, and who wants that for his church and from his pastor. It is spiritually challenging and topically pertinent." - J. Ligon Duncan III, Senior Minister, First Presbyterian Church, Jackson, Miss. "There has never been a greater need for good preaching, and this book will help. In it some of the best preachers I know share their passion for preaching biblical, practical, expositional sermons that inform the mind and touch the heart. Feed My Sheep will be a tremendous help to anyone learning to preach and will provide real refreshment for anyone in the gospel ministry." - Philip Graham Ryken, Senior Minister, Tenth Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, Pa. SGCB Price: $10.95 (list price $15.00)
		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 800 page hardcover volume REFORMED CONFESSIONS SET LARGE HARDCOVER VOLUME - Over 800 pages SGCB Price: $31.95 (list price $50.00) ORDER THE COMPLETE FOUR VOLUME SET SGCB Price: $119.95 (list price $200.00) Over 3500 Pages for These Four Hardcover Volumes
		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. Endorsements "Daily devotionals, spiritual aids to help us be accountable for a life of disciplined reading of Scripture and prayer, have been around for centuries and need a certain caliber of excellence and insight if they are to prove of lasting value through 365 days! Of those I'd like to spend a year with as my spiritual guide and mentor, John Calvin is most certainly one of them. Joel Beeke guides us through the Reformer's writings to help us discover the help and insight that every Christian needs to live a God-honoring life for Jesus Christ." - Derek W. H. Thomas ARBCA SPECIAL SALE CALVIN 500 CELEBRATION rhb2 SGCB Price: $14.50 (list price $20.00)
click for details		SERMONS FOR CHRISTIAN FAMILIES: On the Most Important Relative Duties Edward Payson "The cultivation of domestic piety and morality is the surest means of elevating the character of our species, and of advancing their welfare both for this world and that which is to come. The good father cannot be a bad citizen; and the child, trained to habits of subordination and duty in the family, will be likely to carry these habits with him into the extended relations of mature life. The rule and measure of human duty is the law of God. A character formed on any other basis, or shaped by any other model, than the Word of God, must be essentially defective. Deep piety constitutes the only sure foundation of a pure morality; and any system of education which overlooks this, and provides only for a reputable passage through the present world. This is designed for a Family Book. It delineates character, enforces obligations, and inculcates duties, by the observance of which, with the blessing of God, families become nurseries of the church of Christ. Christian fathers, the members of maternal associations, all pious mothers indeed, will find it a welcome companion, a faithful monitor and friend. That such a work is greatly needed, there is but too much evidence in the prevailing laxity of family government and discipline. That it may be instrumental of reviving Family Religion, - 'of turning the heart of the fathers unto the children, and the heart of the children unto their fathers, and thus of averting the curse of God from our land,' - is the prayer of the Editor." - June 1832 THE BLAMELESS PAIR - Luke 1:6 CHILDREN TO BE EDUCATED FOR GOD - Exodus 2:9 HOW LITTLE CHILDREN ARE PREVENTED FROM COMING TO CHRIST - Mark 10:14 DUTY OF THE PRESENT TO THE COMING GENERATION - Psalm 144:4 ANGUISH OF PARENTS AT THE PERVERSENESS OF CHILDREN - 2 Samuel 18:33 THE GUILT AND CONSEQUENCES OF PARENTAL UNFAITHFULNESS - 1 Samuel 3:13,14 THE INIQUITY OF THE FATHERS VISITED UPON THEIR CHILDREN - Exodus 34:7 AN EARLY INTEREST IN GOD'S MERCY ESSENTIAL TO A HAPPY LIFE - Psalm 90:14 SIN AVOIDED BY CONSIDERATIONS OF GOD - Genesis 39:9 SOLOMON'S CHOICE - 1 Kings 3:10 CHARACTER AFFECTED BY INTERCOURSE - Proverbs 13:20 CHARACTER OF DANIEL - Daniel 10:11 OUR OBLIGATIONS TO GOD AND MEN - Mark 12:17 PARTICIPATION IN OTHER MEN'S SINS - 1 Timothy 5:22 PRAYER FOR RULERS - 1 Timothy 2:1,2 LOVE TO CHRIST INDISPENSABLE - John 21:15 THE CHARACTERS WHOM CHRIST LOVES - Proverbs 8:17 "Sermons for Christian Families is Edward Payson at his best--full of wisdom and practicality, majoring in the majors, and warmly devotional in spirit. With this reprint, Payson will again be recognized as being on par with William Jay and J.C. Ryle as among the best of former preachers who unabashedly proclaimed the whole counsel of God to families in an eminently charitable, challenging, and convicting manner. As parents, read these sermons for your own edification, then read them aloud with passion to your teenagers and older children." - Dr. Joel R. Beeke, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids "Edward Payson entered deeply into the love of Christ, and reflected it to an eminent degree. Reading this book will surely bring blessings to the churches of our day." - Iain Murray "Among the preachers of previous eras, Edward Payson stands tall. His profound meditation on God's Word gave his preaching and writing an unction that can lead men and women to be taken up more and more with the glorious being that is the triune God. Highly recommended." - Michael A.G. Haykin ""These powerful messages are at least as pertinent today as in the day they were given. Solid Ground Books does us a service in making them more widely available again. Here is substantive exposition of Scripture searchingly applied to the soul. Payson is unsparing in pointing out sin but is also faithful to point to Christ. In spite of the age of the material, the book is quite readable. This book will be beneficial to any family." - Dr. Ray Van Neste BOOKS OF THE MONTH OF JULY 15 Brand New titles FIRE 2010 SPECIAL SERMONS SPECIAL sss fw5 EP5 NOW AVAILABLE - Nearly 50% Discount SGCB Price: $10.95 (list price $20.00)
click for details		FORTY YEARS' FAMILIAR LETTERS: The Life & Letters of J.W. Alexander by John Hall John Hall FORTY YEARS FAMILIAR LETTERS: The Life & Letters of J.W. Alexander by John Hall "Eldest son of Archibald Alexander (the first professor of Princeton Theological Seminary), James Waddell Alexander became pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Trenton, New Jersey and was the translator of the widely-known hymn, 'O Sacred Head Now Wounded.' These letters between two close friends provide valuable theological and pastoral insights from the mid-nineteenth century. A fascinating book! " Derek Thomas, John E Richards Professor of Theology, RTS Jackson; Minister of Teaching, First Presbyterian Church, Jackson; and Editorial Director, Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals "During his second year at Princeton University, James W. Alexander, son of Archibald Alexander (Princeton Theological Seminary's first professor), began a correspondence with John Hall, a Philadelphia friend, which continued for forty years (1819-1859). After Alexander's death on July 31, 1859, Charles Hodge urged John Hall to publish the almost 800 letters, saying that it 'would be a unique work. It would be a literary, theological, religious and conversational history of the past forty years.' " David Calhoun, Professor Emeritus of Church History, Covenant Theological Seminary "Forty Year's Familiar Letters contains fascinating autobiographical reflections of James Waddell Alexander (1804-1859), the oldest son of Archibald Alexander, and a well-known pastor for a quarter century before becoming professor of Ecclesiastical History at Princeton Seminary in 1849. This book is teeming with historical, practical, and experiential insights growing out of nineteenth-century American Presbyterianism seen through the lenses of James W.'s own experience." -Dr. Joel Beeke CHARLES HODGE, great Princeton theologian, strongly urged John Hall to publish this treasure trove of letters. He believed that these 800+ letters were "of such peculiar interest and value" that they deserved to be published. He stated, "This would be a unique work. It would be a literary, a theological, a religious, and a conversational history of the last forty years." JH3 12pb CWXS FORTY YEARS FAMILIAR LETTERS: The Life & Letters of J.W. Alexander by John Hall SGCB Price: $24.00 (list price $60.00) TWO VOLUME SET - 60% Discount (SIX SETS AT THIS PRICE) ORDER ALONG WITH 'PRINCETON SEMINARY: IT'S LEADERS' LIVES & WRITINGS' BY GARY STEWARD SGCB Price: $28.00 (list price $76.00) 62% DISCOUNT FOR THESE THREE PAPERBACK VOLUMES
click for details		THE LIFE AND TIMES OF GARDINER SPRING In Two Volumes Gardiner Spring "What is there not to learn from a man who spent 63 years (1810-1873) as senior minister of The Brick Church (old First Presbyterian Church) in New York City. This is a deeply affectionate volume that is full of pastoral wisdom. I highly recommended it!" - Dr. Derek Thomas "Gardiner Spring (1785-1873), a prolific writer and Presbyterian minister who served the Brick Church (old First Presbyterian Church) in New York City for sixty-three years, led a full and fascinating life. The autobiographical reflections in his Life and Times are a gold mine of historical, practical and personal insights. His chapters on Hopkinsianism and New Haven Theology are themselves worth the price of these volumes." - Dr. Joel Beeke 60% Discount SGCB Price: $24.00 (list price $60.00)
click for details		CHRIST IS ALL: The Gospel of the Pentateuch & The Book of Life (5 Volumes in One) Henry Law THIS TITLE IS PRESENTLY OUT-OF-PRINT - WE ARE HOPING TO DO A NEW EDITION LATER THIS YEAR. “I know of no book that so beautifully unveils Jesus in the key messianic texts of the Pentateuch as Henry Law’s Christ is All. This is a Christ-exalting, soul-encouraging, and faith-enhancing book that should always be in print. Though one may not always agree with every detailed avenue that Law uses to find Christ in the text, this book can be read both for its depth in Christology and for its edification of the soul at the same time.” --Dr. Joel R. Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids It is the Christian contention that all of Scripture speaks of Jesus. In Christ Is All, Henry Law walks through the first five books of the Old Testament and shows how the books of Moses are a treasury of Christ. This classic devotional exposition, once published in 5 volumes, is now conveniently bound in one nicely re-typeset edition. Law begins his series with the following words: "The object of these pages is simple, clear, holy. It is to arouse attention to the blessed truth, that Christ pervades all Scripture, as salt all waters of the sea, as light the brightest day, as fragrance the garden of choice flowers. To see this is my prime delight. To testify it is my happiest duty. Devoted loyalty to Him who is the first and last, the sum and substance of all Scripture, impels me. Earnest zeal for the undying souls of men constrains me. I know, and am intensely persuaded, that all peace, all joy, all salvation, are in Jesus. My eyes are widely open to the fact that men are blessed, and are blessings, just in proportion as they live, ever gazing on Christ, ever listening to His voice. Shame, then, and guilt and woe would be my portion, if I should leave any effort untried to unfold His glorious image. Let me rather use every power of life and pen to magnify and exalt Him-to beseech men to ponder Him-to search for Him-to receive Him-to love Him-to follow Him-to serve Him-to commend Him-to live in Him, and through Him, and for Him. I would thus strive, the Spirit helping, to assail and melt and conquer hearts, that Christ may there be enthroned, in all His rightful majesty, a beloved and adored Lord. Therefore my desire in these pages is to turn minds to clear discoveries of the Lord Jesus. The Father's eye moves not from Him. The Spirit never wearies to reveal Him. Angelic intellect pants to dive more into His depths. The saints in light find Him increase of everlasting light. May the unfolding Spirit help each reader to glean more in the golden field of Scripture; and may the Pentateuch be found a boundless treasury of Christ." VOLUME ONE - Genesis VOLUME TWO - Exodus VOLUME THREE - Leviticus VOLUME FOUR - Numbers and Deuteronomy VOLUME FIVE - The Book of Life DEVOTIONAL CLASSIC hlc OUT-OF-PRINT AT THIS TIME SGCB Price: $39.95 (list price $60.00) FIVE VOLUMES IN ONE - OUT-OF-PRINT (HOPE TO DO NEW EDITION SOON)
click for details		REDEEMING REASON: A God-Centered Approach & REDEEMING SCIENCE: A God-Centered Approach VERN S. POYTHRESS WE ARE DELIGHTED TO BE ABLE TO OFFER A SECOND AND THIRD VOLUME FROM POYTHRESS IN HIS GOD-CENTERED APPROACH TO HISTORY, REASON & SCIENCE. GET ALL THREE AND DEVOUR THEM!! (1) REDEEMING REASON: A God-Centered Approach Vern S. Poythress Explains the Laws of Human Reasoning and How to Apply Them in Light of the Gospel Humans use reasoning to understand and order the world around us. We apply this logic in a variety of contexts, from classifying simple objects to considering complex philosophies. But how should our identity as Christians—made in the image of God (Gen. 1:26–27) with minds renewed by the Holy Spirit (Rom. 12:1–2)—inform our reasoning? Vern S. Poythress explains how all human reasoning reflects God’s nature. Providing a foundational understanding of God as the source of rationality, Poythress details the 3 fundamental laws of logic—identity, contradiction, and excluded middle—with a strong focus on analogical reasoning. This robust guide explains types of analogy, ethics applied to logic, the use of analogies in the doctrines of God, and more to give readers a renewed perspective on how to use reason as a follower of God. Thorough Study of Reasoning: Explores the 3 fundamental laws of logic along with various kinds of analogy, including syllogistic reasoning, formal deductive reasoning, inductive reasoning, and scientific models From the Author of Logic: A God-Centered Approach to the Foundation of Western Thought: This book continues Poythress’s look at reasoning, placing it under the lordship of Christ Great for Students, Pastors, and Christian Philosophers: Includes helpful visuals and appendices for learning and applying various systems of logic ENDORSEMENTS “Vern Poythress explores the pathways of human reasoning with simplicity and clarity. What is especially intriguing and unusual about this book, however, is the way in which he grounds human reasoning in the triune God, strongly emphasizing its analogical dimension. As a result, he helps us to think carefully about careful thinking, and to do so in the presence of our Lord. There is much of value in this book that will stimulate your thinking—and your reasoning!” -Joel R. Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan “We live in an age in which people have largely forgotten how to think. They emote, they assert, and they yell; but one of the most powerful human goods—our rational capacity—has atrophied for lack of use. Our superintelligent, suprarational God has given us intellectual gifts to navigate the world, and it’s high time we recover how we are to use them. In this much-needed volume, Vern Poythress helps us to be rational without being rationalists and reasonable without forfeiting our affections. As a mathematician, theologian, and New Testament scholar, there is no one better equipped to help us redeem reason than Poythress.” -C. Ben Mitchell, professor; author, Ethics and Moral Reasoning: A Student’s Guide (2) REDEEMING SCIENCE: A God-Centered Approach Many people think science is antagonistic to Christian belief. Science, it is said, shows that the universe is billions of years old, while the Bible says it is only thousands of years old. And some claim that science shows supernatural miracles are impossible. These and other points of contention cause some Christians to view science as a threat to their beliefs. Redeeming Science attempts to kindle our appreciation for science as it ought to be-science that could serve as a path for praising God and serving fellow human beings. Through examining the wonderfully complex and immutable laws of nature, author Vern Poythress explains, we ought to recognize the wisdom, care, and beauty of God. A Christian worldview restores a true response to science, where we praise the God who created nature and cares for it. ENDORSEMENTS "Poythress shows how a proper understanding of biblical theology makes possible not just one but many credible harmonizations of biblical and scientific truth. Along the way, he provides an insightful defense of the theory of intelligent design as a viable scientific research program. His examination of the mathematical beauty inherent in the universe gives yet another compelling reason to acknowledge the wisdom and design that lie behind physical reality." -Stephen C. Meyer, Director, Center for Science and Culture, Discovery Institute; New York Times best-selling author, Darwin’s Doubt "With doctorates in both New Testament and mathematics, and with a solid commitment to orthodox Reformed theology, Vern Poythress is uniquely qualified to write on the theology of science. This is by far the most important book you can read on this subject. I recommend it without reservation." -John M. Frame, Professor of Systematic Theology and Philosophy Emeritus, Reformed Theological Seminary "Sound theology meets sound science in this book as Vern Poythress shows us how to see the beauty of God's character revealed in everything that scientists study in the created universe." -Wayne Grudem, Distinguished Research Professor of Theology and Biblical Studies, Phoenix Seminary "Poythress's analysis of the relationship between science and faith proceeds from an unapologetic, undisguised confession of belief in Christ, clear-minded evaluation of the nature of science, careful analysis of Scripture, and honest reflection on the present state of this debate." -T. M. Moore, Pastor of Teaching Ministries, Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church, Knoxville, Tennessee; author, Consider the Lilies: A Plea for Creational Theology Vern S. Poythress (PhD, Harvard University; ThD, University of Stellenbosch) is Distinguished Professor of New Testament, Biblical Interpretation, and Systematic Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he has taught for four decades. In addition to earning six academic degrees, he is the author of numerous books and articles on biblical interpretation, language, and science. VSP3 CWN23 (1) REDEEMING REASON: A God-Centered Approach SGCB Price: $14.95 (list price $25.00) (2) REDEEMING SCIENCE: A God-Centered Approach SGCB Price: $18.95 (list price $30.00) ORDER OUR NEW POYTHRESS 'REDEEMING' TRILOGY (NEARLY 50% OFF) SGCB Price: $42.00 (list price $80.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR 'REDEEMING OUR THINKING ABOUT HISTORY,' 'REDEEMING REASON' & 'REDEEMING SCIENCE'
click for details		HAWKER'S PIOUS REFLECTIONS: A Daily Journey in the New Testament and Psalms into the Unsearchable Riches of Christ Robert Hawker, with a Foreword by Joel Beeke "Gentleman, if you want something full of marrow and fatness, cheering to your own hearts by way of comment, and likely to help you in giving your hearers rich expositions, buy Dr. Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary. Dr. Hawker was the very least of commentators in the matter of criticism, but he sees Jesus, and that is a sacred gift which is most precious whether the owner be a critic or no. There is always such a savor of the Lord Jesus Christ in Dr. Hawker that you cannot read him without profit." - Charles H. Spurgeon from "Commenting on Commentaries" ""Robert Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary edifies believers by providing spiritual comments on each section of Scripture. The 'Pious Reflections' section that follows Hawker's comments on each chapter of Scripture marvelously enhances this devotional character. For the genuine Christian, here is devotional writing at its best: warmly Christ-centered, eminently practical, personally searching. I commend it highly for private and family worship." - Joel Beeke, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, MI THIS VOLUME HAS NEVER EXISTED IN THIS FORM. THE STRUCTURE: Monday - Friday each week you will read one chapter of the New Testament along with the Pious Reflections of Hawker. This way in 260 days (52 weeks x 5) you will complete the entire New Testament of 260 chapters. Weekends you will be asked to read three of the Psalms along with the Pious Reflections of Hawker and thus complete that glorious Book in one year as well. A HARDCOVER VOLUME 436 pages Nearly 50% Pre-Publication Discount - SGCB Price: $25.95 (list price $50.00) A Hardcover Volume
		FAMILY REFORMATION The Legacy of Sola Scriptura in Calvin's Geneva Scott Brown While the doctrine of salvation was being reformed during the sixteenth century, so was marriage, manhood, womanhood, courtship, child raising, fertility, abortion, and almost every area that touches family life. John Calvin never wrote a book on the family, but he touched off a family reformation. He was the instigator of a massive restructuring of the most fundamental institution of society. Like no other reformer, Calvin provided the exegetical precision that defined the terms for a biblical vision of family life. With crystal clarity he explained the details of the how the family had exchanged the glory of God for a lie. We should be thankful to this dear brother for excavating the gold mines of the Bible and exposing the raw biblical language and bedrock principles that form the doctrine of the Christian family. This book seeks to communicate the main themes of Calvin s teaching on family life in his own words, using quotes from his books, sermons, letters, and other writings. In Geneva there were many victories in the battle to reform the family. Let me suggest that it may be difficult to win today s battles for the family unless we understand the victories of the sixteenth century. "Scott Brown has done us yeoman service in culling the vast corpus of John Calvin in order to amass hundreds of valuable quotations on what this colossal Reformer had to say on marriage and family. What a fascinating treasure-trove Family Reformation is, addressing scores of subjects that are as pertinent today as in CalvinÆs own day! As always, Calvin is scriptural, practical, thorough, succinct, powerful, and honest. This may well be one of the best and most helpful marriage and family books on the market today. Use it as your daily devotional, and give a copy to your friends. Every conscientious family will be enriched by CalvinÆs wise advice." -Dr. Joel Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary FAMILY REFORMATION TITLE SGCB Price: $9.95 (list price $17.00)
		A HABITUAL SIGHT OF HIM The Christ-Centered Piety of Thomas Goodwin Edited & Introduced by Joel R. 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. SGCB Price: $7.50 (list price $10.00)
		REFORMED EXPOSITORY COMMENTARY ON REVELATION RICHARD D. PHILLIPS The latest in this award winning set of commentaries. This is a Study Guide to the Book of Revelation, which is a riveting read. “This book matches, or even supersedes, Richard Phillips's other fine volumes in this reputable series. The author opens up Revelation in a manner that informs the Bible student, equips the preacher, comforts the suffering believer, and ignites the worshiper for the praise of Christ. Highly recommended!” —Joel R. Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids “Richard Phillips does not flinch at the daunting texts and famed cruxes of the Apocalypse. Moreover, as a result of this resolute commitment, Dr. Phillips has given us a full, exegetically rich, pastorally sensitive exposition of Revelation. Revelation is sure to grace and elevate thousands of pulpits and Bible studies across the world!” —R. Kent Hughes, Senior Pastor Emeritus, College Church, Wheaton 13n THIS IS A 784 PAGE HARDCOVER SGCB Price: $27.95 (list price $40.00)
		COME, LET US REASON TOGETHER A Friendly Critique of the Messianic Movement Baruch Maoz "This is a supremely helpful analysis of Messianic Judaism and a host of biblical questions raised by that controversial movement. To what degree is it appropriate for Jewish believers in Jesus to preserve Jewish ceremonies and rabbinical traditions in their worship? Baruch Maoz is uniquely qualified to write on the subject, and he has done so with a charitable tone and point-bypoint thoroughness that will benefit people on all sides of the controversy. I greatly appreciate his relentlessly biblical approach." - John MacArthur, is the pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, and the president of The MasterÆs College and Seminary "Finally, a clear, contemporary exposition on evangelizing the Jews. This long-needed book, written with mind and soul by one intimately acquainted with the subject, is packed with spiritual and practical instruction. It is a must read for all Christians and denominations involved in, or contemplating, Jewish evangelism." - Dr. Joel Beeke, is president and professor of systematic theology and homiletics at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary in Grand Rapids, Michigan "Jewish believers in Jesus have long been plagued with critical questions: How are we to live our lives? Are we to worship in churches with our gentile brothers and sisters or are we to commit ourselves to Messianic Judaism? This book is must reading for anyone who cares about the Jewish people." - Stan Telchin, Stan Telchin Ministries in Lakewood Ranch, Florida About the Author Baruch Maoz is the founder-Pastor of Grace and Truth Christian Congregation in central Israel, where he ministered since 1976. He retired from the pastorate in 2008. Baruch continues to preach and teach in Israel, where he and Bracha live, and abroad. He has authored numerous books in Hebrew, Dutch and English and is the Editor of the Modern Hebrew Bible for Young People. More information about his ministry can be obtained through his website: www.TheMaozWeb.com EVANGELISTIC TITLE EVANGELISM SPECIAL 60% Discount SGCB Price: $8.00 (list price $20.00)
		CONTAGIOUS CHRISTIAN LIVING with a Study Guide 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 RHB NEW BRAND NEW ARRIVAL SGCB Price: $6.95 (list price $10.00)
click for details		THE HARMONY OF THE DIVINE ATTRIBUTES: In the Contrivance and Accomplishment of Man's Redemption William Bates, with New Introduction by Dr. Joel Beeke "William Bates' The Harmony of the Divine Attributes in the Contrivance and Accomplishment of Man's Redemption is in a class of books which few are writing in our day. Here is a thorough opening of the central principles of the Gospel--without the corrosive errors so often found in modern presentations of this glorious theme, and well-delivered in a way that is God-centered and God-honoring." - Dr. Robert Martin, Emmanuel Reformed Baptist Church, Seattle, Washington; Editor of Reformed Baptist Theological Review "It would be difficult to mention any single work in which the glorious plan of man's redemption is more fully and clearly exhibited, than in Dr. Bates' Harmony Of The Divine Attributes. The writer recollects with pleasure and gratitude, that when he was first led to attend with interest to theological subjects, this work fell into his hands, and was read with' profit and delight; and now, after the lapse of forty years, he has again perused it with unmingled approbation ; and he can scarcely conceive of any better method of exhibiting the doctrines of the gospel, than that which is here pursued. It is no small recommendation of this work, that it will be found well adapted to Christians of all evangelical denominations. The controversial spirit is excluded, and the precious truths of the Bible are presented in a manner which will command the approbation of all who possess a truly spiritual taste. Many doctrines, it is true, are here brought forward, which have often occasioned keen and acrimonious controversy; but in the hands of our author they have no other than a peaceful and practical bearing." - Archibald Alexander "Many of the ancient and modern divines have written of this noble argument, from whom I have received benefit in the following composure; but none, as I know, hath considered all the parts together, and presented them in one view. There still remains a rich abundance for the perpetual exercise of our spirits. The eternal word alone was able to perfect all things by once speaking. Human words are but an echo that answers the voice of God, and cannot fully express its power, nor pass so immediately through the sense to the heart, but they must be repeated. May these discourses be effectual to inflame us with the most ardent love to our Saviour, who ransomed us with the invaluable price of his own blood; and to persuade us to live for heaven, the purchase of that sacred treasure, I shall forever acknowledge the divine grace, and obtain my utmost aim." - from the Author's Preface "The Harmony of the Divine Attributes in the Redemption of Man has always been one of the most popular parts of Dr. Bates' 'works; it embraces all points essential to the gospel; exhibits the same amiable spirit as that which breathes through the whole of his writing; and is at once calculated, it is presumed, to advance the interests of religion in general, and to confirm and edify the individual Christian. Besides, a volume of this size may be procured by many, whose circumstances place the whole works beyond their reach." - William Farmer, Editor of 1815 edition TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 - Introduction on the Condition of Man at Creation Chapter 2 - The Fall of Man Chapter 3 - The Corruption of Human Nature Chapter 4 - The Moral Impotence of Man Chapter 5 - The Divine Wisdom in Redemption Chapter 6 - Practical Inferences from The Preceding Chapter 7 - The Causes and Unreasonableness of Unbelief Chapter 8 - The Freeness of the Divine Mercy in Redemption Chapter 9 - The Greatness of the Divine Mercy in Redemption Chapter 10 - Divine Mercy is Magnified in the Excellency of the State to which Man is Advanced in Redemption Chapter 11 - Practical Inferences from The Preceding Chapter 12 - The Justice of God in Redemption: Part One Chapter 13 - The Justice of God in Redemption: Part Two Chapter 14 - The Justice of God in Redemption: Part Three Chapter 15 - Practical Inferences from The Preceding Chapter 16 - The Holiness of God in Redemption Chapter 17 - The Perfection of the Laws of Christ Chapter 18 - The Example of Christ and the Gift of the Holy Spirit Chapter 19 - Practical Inferences from The Preceding Chapter 20 - The Power of God in Redemption: Part One Chapter 21 - The Power of God in Redemption: Part Two Chapter 22- Practical Inferences from The Preceding Chapter 23 - The Truth of God in Redemption A DOZEN REFORMED CLASSICS N3 SGPC 10S22 NOW AVAILABLE TO SHIP SGCB Price: $15.00 (list price $28.00) NEARLY 50% OFF
		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 SGCB Price: $7.00 (list price $10.00) Order with HEAVEN UPON EARTH by James Janeway SGCB Price: $16.50 (list price $33.00) 50% Discount
click for details		THE EXISTENCE AND ATTRIBUTES OF GOD: Two Volume Tru-Tone Over Board STEPHEN CHARNOCK, Edited by Mark Jones THIS BEAUTIFUL TWO VOLUME HARDCOVER SET IS BACK IN PRINT ONCE AGAIN AS OF MARCH 2023 A Classic Work on the Nature of God by Stephen Charnock Stephen Charnock was a highly regarded seventeenth-century English Puritan theologian whose writings have continued to influence the church for centuries. He is known for his sophisticated approach to topics such as the existence and attributes of God, the person and work of Christ, and the doctrine of sin. This two-volume set, edited by Mark Jones, contains an updated and unabridged edition of Charnock's classic work, Discourses upon the Existence and Attributes of God, written to instruct and encourage Christian pastors, theologians, and laypeople. Jones precedes each discourse with an introductory summary that explains Charnock’s general approach. In this clear, modernized presentation of this classic work, readers will experience his skillful exegesis, his influential way with words, his insight into human nature, his concern with the practical implications of who God is, and his Christ-focused approach to theology. Modernized Language: Archaic punctuation, words, and phrases have been updated for the modern reader Updated Bibliographic Information: In the footnotes, Charnock’s sources have been located and updated with fuller bibliographic information, showing how widely read he was Chapter Summaries: Each discourse begins with a summary of the chapter to follow Extensive: Covers Charnock’s defense of God’s existence and 11 attributes of God Includes In-Depth Chapter on the Life of Stephen Charnock by William Symington TABLE OF CONTENTS Editor’s Introduction Life and Character of Stephen Charnock Volume 1: Discourses 1–8 Discourse 1: On God’s Existence Discourse 2: On Practical Atheism Discourse 3: On God’s Being a Spirit Discourse 4: On Spiritual Worship Discourse 5: On the Eternity of God Discourse 6: On the Immutability of God Discourse 7: On God’s Omnipresence Discourse 8: On God’s Knowledge Volume 2: Discourses 9–14 Discourse 9: On the Wisdom of God Discourse 10: On the Power of God Discourse 11: On the Holiness of God Discourse 12: On the Goodness of God Discourse 13: On God’s Dominion Discourse 14: On God’s Patience General Index Scripture Index ENDORSEMENTS “God and his infinite excellencies are endlessly engrossing. What wisdom, insight, comfort, and challenge are found in Charnock’s voluminous ruminations! Unpublished in his lifetime, they are amassed here and augmented by Mark Jones’s expert notations. Charnock provides food for the soul, tonic for the intellect, impetus for worship, and biblical conviction for everyday life.” -Robert W. Yarbrough, Professor of New Testament, Covenant Theological Seminary “Nothing purifies the mind and inflames holiness in the heart like meditation on the perfections of God. Charnock’s classic work on the divine attributes, which he wrote the last three years of his life, has never been matched in its profound and practical approach to this rich subject. This work is a treasure of sound theology and humble adoration of God. The author’s exposition on the goodness of God is alone worth the purchase of these volumes; it is unsurpassed in all English literature. Lightly edited for the modern reader and studded with insightful introductions to each discourse, this new edition by Mark Jones will be a great help to all who seek diligently to know the Lord.” -Joel R. Beeke, President and Professor of Systematic Theology and Homiletics, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary; author, Reformed Preaching; coauthor, Reformed Systematic Theology “Stephen Charnock’s work on the existence and attributes of God is perhaps the most thorough and detailed contribution to the topic in the post-Reformation period. Charnock’s pastoral instincts, his incisive grasp of scholastic literature, his theological precision, and his sensitivity to the biblical foundations of his subject made this an outstanding contribution to the church of his day. It is a great pleasure to see a complete and updated version in print and accessible to a new readership.” -Robert Letham, Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology, Union School of Theology; author, Systematic Theology “As a true labor of love and scholarship, Mark Jones offers the church not another reprint but a new edition of Charnock’s best-known work. In this edition, explanatory essays, judicious comments, and expanded citations make Charnock more accessible and intelligible than ever before. As the nineteenth-century introduction notes, compared to many Puritans, Charnock ‘is more theological than any of them, and his theology, too, is more sound than that of some.’ As Jones’s introduction intimates, the same can be true when Charnock is compared to writers in our day. So start a book group and read about the existence and attributes of God with Charnock and his editor as your godly guides.” -Chad Van Dixhoorn, Professor of Church History, Westminster Theological Seminary; author, Confessing the Faith and God’s Ambassadors Stephen Charnock (1628–1680) was a prominent English Puritan theologian and preacher in England and Ireland during the seventeenth century. Trained at Cambridge and Oxford, he served as chaplain to Henry Cromwell, the chief governor of Ireland, and is known for his discourses on the existence and attributes of God. Mark Jones (PhD, Leiden Universiteit) serves as the pastor of Faith Vancouver Presbyterian Church (PCA) in British Columbia, Canada. He has authored many books, including Living for God and God Is, and speaks all over the world on Christology and the Christian life. Mark and his wife, Barbara, have four children. 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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 RHB 50 BRAND NEW TITLE - 296 Page Hardcover Volume SGCB Price: $12.50 (list price $25.00) 50% Discount Add a copy of THE HUMANNESS OF JOHN CALVIN by Richard Stauffer SGCB Price: $6.95 (list price $13.00) Add SGCB CALVIN TRILOGY - See Titles Below (60% Discount) SGCB Price: $21.00 (list price $51.00) "The Humanness of John Calvin," "Calvin Memorial Addresses," and "Calvinism in History"
click for details		JESUS LOVES THE CHURCH AND SO SHOULD YOU: Studies in Biblical Churchmanship Earl M. Blackburn Earl Blackburn has served the Lord in the Church since December 27th, 1976. He has served seven years in Utah, twenty-two years in California, and then more than a dozen years in Louisiana, until his retirement due to declining health. Over the past several years brother Earl has battled with cancer which has caused him to appreciate the church more than ever. This book is written by a man who has a burning passion for the Church of Christ, and who desires to stir up the hearts of people all over the world to love the Church Christ loved enough to lay down his life for her. TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 1. Jesus Loved and Still Loves the Church 2. The New Testament is a Church Book 3. What is the Church? Church Universal and Church Visible 4. The Centrality of the Church in Redemptive History 5. What are the Marks of a True Church? 6. What is the Purpose of the Church? 7. Is Membership in a Church Biblical? 8. Is Membership in a Church Essential? 9. Why Should You Join a Church? 10. Which Church Should You Join? 11. What are the 'Means of Grace' in the Church? 12. What are the Privileges and Blessings of Church Membership? 13. What are the Responsibilities of Church Membership? 14. Is Church Attendance Really Important? 15. What are the Requirements of Church Membership? 16. How is a Christian Admitted into Membership and How is Membership Terminated? 17. When is it Right to Leave a Church and How Should it be Done? 18. Thoughts Upon the Church of Those Who've Gone Before This book has been written to be read by the layperson who has many practical questions about the modern-day Church. This would be a great book for churches to have on their literature rack to give to visitors and to use with New Members Classes as well. "Earl Blackburn's much-needed Jesus Loves the Church and So Should You is scripturally rich and timely, and succinct yet thorough. His chapters on church membership are superlative. This book should be read by every Christian particularly in our day when love for Christ's bride, the church, is on the wane. I would recommend that every church give a copy of this book to each church family and encourage group studies on it. Who can tell what God will do with such a book as this?" --Joel R. Beeke, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan " I am impressed with the scope, depth, relevance, biblical fidelity, and infectious spiritual fervor of Earl Blackburn's 'Jesus Loves the Church, and So Should You.' Every pastor should lead a congregational study of this book; he should make this a priority for the health of the body itself, and personal growth of each person in the membership. Blackburn has dealt with an amazing number of questions concerning church membership, church purpose, the nature of the church, the functioning of a church, how and why to leave a church, how not to leave a church, why be a church member and what to expect a church to be. All of his discussions [short, pithy, clear, engaging discussions] are settled firmly on Scripture and illustrated through well-selected citations from some of the most spiritually-minded fathers of Christian history. Naught but good could come from engaging the entire church in a determined, week-by-week, reading and discussion of the principles to which Pastor Blackburn has given such expert exposition." -Dr. Tom Nettles, Southern Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY "Earl Blackburn loves the church of Jesus Christ, but better than that, he loves it intelligently and scripturally. Written by a true churchman for those who want to honor Christ in His own house." - Dr. Robert P. Martin, Emmanuel Reformed Baptist Church, Seattle, Washington "It is with the voice of thanksgiving that I commend Pastor Earl Blackburn's 'Jesus Loves the Church and So Should You.' There is a warm recognition of the love of Christ for each of His individual sheep all the way through the book. But, with biblical clarity, Pastor Blackburn shines the light of Christ's love on His church, both universal and local. This latter emphasis is just what is needed by professing Christians all over the world, but especially in America. The rugged individualism and emphasis upon personal freedom in our country has seeped into the mentality of American Christians so as to diminish the importance in their thinking of belonging to and being faithful to a local church. Yet Christ and His Apostles have made it clear that the local church is the authorized outpost of Christ's kingdom designed by Him to order His worship, to edify His sheep, and to take His gospel to the ends of the earth. Individual sheep must learn to love Christ's fold as He does... His local church. Pastor Blackburn has provided two major things for Christians to understand: (1) what the Scripture says is a biblical church; and (2) how the Christian should respond to the will of Jesus Christ in their church membership. Various errors in thinking about the purpose and membership of a local church are well delineated and answered from Scripture. Building a sound biblical theology of the church, the author proceeds to well-stated and clear applications to the Christian's proper attitude toward and commitment to a local church. This book challenges both pastor and people to have the same attitude toward the church that our dear Lord has as Head of each one. For Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her...and so should we. The great strength of this book is that Pastor Blackburn says what every pastor wants his people to understand about loving Christ's church. For this reason, I commend this book as a spark to light the fire of biblical reformation today beyond agreement to "the doctrines of grace" to their end: to bring forth a people who love Christ and love one another...in the church. " - Dr. Fred Malone, Pastor of First Baptist Church, Clinton, Louisiana. "Pastoral, Christ-like love for the church shines forth in this book by a dear servant of God. Anyone who has met Earl Blackburn knows the message of this book flows from the center of his heart. May this book serve to kindle afresh within the hearts of God's people a deep love for His church." - Ray Van Neste, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Christian Studies, Director, R. C. Ryan Center for Biblical Studies, Union University "The church is under siege by an abundance of bad ideas. This book is a must read in our day. It is a whetstone to hone the edge of a sharpened sword preparing the Christian soldier for this spiritual battlefront." - Pastor Mike Renihan, Worcester, MA "I have known Earl for 30 years, during which time we have struggled together making decisions, studied hard to advance our scholarship in the gospel, endured the inevitable problems arising from pastoral ministry, and depended upon one another for honest counsel; agreeing with him most of the time and finding it to have been profitable when we did not. He is a serious student, excels in his grasp of technical and controversial matters, and is gifted and tireless in his efforts to pass this on to faithful men. It is my privilege to be known as one of the 'Rowdy Friends' he mentions in his Preface. His love for Christ's church is known far beyond my slender recommendation. I can commend without reserve this his latest work on a subject dear to his heart." - Pastor Tom Lyon, University Place, WA "Having known and worked with Pastor Earl Blackburn for many years, I have repeatedly seen his love for Christ and local congregations. His insight and cogent thinking regarding practical ecclesiology have been a repeated help to me as a pastor of two Reformed Baptist churches. Many believers have been helped by his instruction concerning these things in the material he has previously written. I'm very pleased to see his booklets brought together in one work, expanded and improved by the serious study and mature reflection of our dear brother. 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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. Endorsements "a magnificent achievement that witnesses powerfully to the rich development, harmony, and piety of the Reformed faith." - Joel Beeke "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 " 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 "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 "an invaluable resource for those interested in the history of the Reformation." - Graeme Murdock REFORMED CONFESSIONS SET LARGE HARDCVOVER VOLUME - 928 pages SGCB Price: $31.95 (list price $50.00) ORDER THE COMPLETE FOUR VOLUME SET - 40% OFF SGCB Price: $119.95 (list price $200.00) Over 3500 Pages for These Four Hardcover Volumes
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click for details		JESUS TEMPTED IN THE WILDERNESS: Sharing Christ's Victory Adolphe Monod, with New Translation by Constance K. Walker, Editor THE NEXT 2 PEOPLE WHO ORDER OUR MONOD SIX-PACK RECEIVE A FREE COPY OF THE BIOGRAPHY ENTITLED, 'ADOLPHE MONOD: The Voice of the Awakening' by Constance Walker (our Monod translator) "Jesus Tempted in the Wilderness is Adophe Monod at his best. It is a masterpiece, bringing together profound comfort, realistic understanding, practical wisdom, and heavenly glory for every believer and, in a special way, for those who are preparing for or are working directly in some ministry. By the Spirit's grace, if you digest Monod's book slowly, seriously, and prayerfully, you will make great spiritual gain as you engage in holy warfare against your own temptations and lusts. You really must read this book." - Joel Beeke "Here, in this spiritual gem, the greatest French preacher of the nineteenth century, Adolphe Monod, probes the implications of one of the most important of Christianity's mysteries: the terrible reality of the sinless Jesus being tempted in every area of human sin or vice. Firmly rooted in biblical orthodoxy, these three meditations reveal why Jesus was so tempted, how he emerged victorious, and what his victory means for us. These meditations are spiritual food and drink to all seeking to make progress in the Christian life." - Michael Haykin "No thoughts could penetrate so powerfully as these words about Jesus' temptations and ours. Just when you thought Monod could go no deeper, he takes you into the most inner recesses of the soul, adding comfort and hope to his searing realism about our weaknesses. In Constance Walker's translation, the author's voice is heard clearly again, bringing these messages to us in a life-transforming way." - William Edgar, Westminster Theological Seminary "I first encountered Adolphe Monod's, 'Jesus Tempted in the Wilderness' at a time in my life when I was battling intense discouragement. Because I was preparing for full-time Christian ministry, I was reluctant, and almost embarrassed to admit my struggle, yet Monod's book proved to be just what I needed. It spoke to the heart of my inner turmoil with all the eloquence of a Christian classic. Monod showed me that all followers of Christ will, like their Master, face temptation, especially during seasons of preparation for ministry. Yet we too can have the hope of victory and can look to Christ to show us 'the means through which we can triumph.' I was so encouraged to find that, ultimately, God used my season of discouragement to build up and strengthen my faith, just as Monod had confidently and carefully assured me that He would. "More than just a discourse instructing future ministers in how to battle temptation, 'Jesus Tempted in the Wilderness' is a book on how to live the Christian life. Adolphe Monod's careful analysis of the temptation of Christ in Scripture points us to a vibrant faith that can not only survive, but actually thrive amidst the trials and travails that God allows to be placed in our path. It is precisely for such times that Monod offers a warm and gentle reassurance as a fellow sojourner: 'No, no, children of God, your Father has not forgotten you. He is treating you as he treated his only and beloved Son. It is the narrow way through which you must pass to arrive at a more solid faith.' " - A recent college graduate preparing for Christian ministry overseas "I read the first meditation on temptation, and my heart was strangely touched. Two thoughts came to mind (actually, a host of thoughts, but these are the two most significant thoughts): 1) I never heard anything like that when I was in training for ministry, and 2) I am not sure my students are hearing anything like that today. The first, I cannot change and perhaps it is not yet too late that I have heard these words of encouragement. The second I can correct. There are important warnings and encouragements that every seminary student needs to hear. I finished the other two chapters and found them to be even better. I recognized myself at many points, and was convicted on several points. This is good stuff. I wish I had such a man to be a close friend. Please rush this to print. My appreciation for Monod has grown over the years." - R.J. Gore, ErskineTheological Seminary and U. S. Army Reserve chaplain (Colonel). "Monod shows that Christ is our Savior because as 'the second Adam' He fulfilled in the desert what the first Adam failed to do in a garden. This book faithfully shows that in Christ we too can have victory over Satan and that it is God's word that is our weapon against the enemy of our souls." - Paul D. Kooistra, Coordinator, Mission to the World (Presbyterian Church in America) and former president, Covenant Theological Seminary "Adolphe Monod's seminary years and the years immediately following them were times of great spiritual struggle. Perhaps that helps explain his special fondness and burden for young men preparing themselves for gospel ministry. As a seminary professor himself, during the middle part of his career, he took the unheard-of step of inviting students into his home, thus producing strong and enduring bonds of friendship between teacher and pupils. During those years in academia, Adolphe Monod gave three messages on temptation in the seminary chapel. As was often his custom, he took his lessons primarily from the earthly life of his Savior, in this case from Jesus tempted in the wilderness. Material that was uniquely applicable to the seminary students was removed when the messages were preached in the Paris pulpit but was reinstated when the sermons were published. It is that published form that is presented here, in a new translation. As in my earlier translations of Monod's works, I have attempted to retain his gracious, romantic style while still making the text flow naturally to a modern reader. We will all be tempted at some point - no, at many points - and we are most likely to face severe temptation when we begin a new work for the Lord. This was Monod's conviction as he addressed his mid-19th-century students, and it is the common experience of Christians today. Adolphe Monod's burden was to warn us all, pastors and laity alike, to be on our guard. But expecting the attacks is not enough. He also wanted us to be wise in knowing how to counter them and confident of gaining a firm victory - the victory that Jesus won for us. By carefully studying how Jesus faced the devil's temptations in the wilderness, every serious and fruitful Christian will be better equipped for his own spiritual battles." - Constance K. Walker, from the Translator's Preface CONTENTS Biographical Sketch Translator's Preface Dedication Scripture Text First Meditation: THE BATTLE Introduction The Measure of Jesus' Temptation The Nature of Jesus' Temptation The Timing of Jesus' Temptation The Reason for Jesus' Temptation Second Meditation: THE VICTORY Jesus' Victory, Our Guarantee Victory in His Human Nature Overcoming Doubts Victory in Our Grasp The Value of a Single Victory Third Meditation: THE WEAPONS Preparing for Battle The Sword of the Spirit The Temptation to Distrust The Temptation to Unfaithfulness The Temptation to Presumption Satan's Use of Scripture Possessing the Scriptures Conclusion MONOD TITLE Part of the TEMPTATION TRILOGY with - THE FALLEN SAINT RESTORED by Edward Reynolds THE BACKSLIDER by Andrew Fuller BEST SELLER SALE SW SPECIAL b50 AM6 sss 1212 sw3 SWTR SMW NOW AVAILABLE TO SHIP SGCB Price: $7.95 (list price $14.00) Order with MONOD SIX-PACK which includes "Jesus Tempted in the Wilderness" SGCB Price: $48.00 (list price $100.00) Nearly 55% Discount When Ordered as a SIX-Pack (Plus Bonus Biography of Monod for FREE) ORDER WITH OUR NEW SPIRITUAL WARFARE TRILOGY (OVER 60% OFF) SGCB Price: $25.00 (list price $69.00) THIS INCLUDES 'BATTLE CRY', 'JESUS TEMPTED IN THE WILDERNESS' & 'COUNSELS AND THOUGHTS ON THE SPIRITUAL LIFE OF BELIEVERS'
click for details		THE FAMILY TREE OF REFORMED BIBLICAL THEOLOGY: Geerhardus Vos & John Owen: Their Methods of and Contribution to the Articulation of Redemptive History Richard Barcellos The thesis of this study is that Geerhardus Vos' biblical-theological method should be viewed as a post-Enlightenment continuation of the pre-critical federal theology of seventeenth-century Reformed orthodoxy. Vos wrote in the context of the liberalism of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. His biblical-theological methodology was largely a resuscitation of the federal theology of seventeenth-century Reformed orthodoxy adapted to the times in which it was written. "Those interested in Reformed Theology, in particular issues of theological method, are indebted to Barcellos for this most welcome and helpful study." -Richard Gaffin, Jr. "Congratulations and gratitude are due to Dr. Richard Barcellos for giving us this wide-ranging, detailed study of the history of biblical theology. With this substantial contribution Dr. Barcellos has put both the academy and the pulpit deeply in his debt." - Sinclair B. Ferguson " For those who love Reformed biblical theology and Reformed systematic theology, this is a satisfying, happy book, providing us a family tree of continuity from the prince of the Puritans, John Owen, to the father of Reformed biblical theology, Geerhardus Vos." - Joel R. Beeke Paperback: 340 pages Publisher: Reformed Baptist Academic Press (March 20, 2010) Language: English ISBN-10: 0980217954 ISBN-13: 978-0980217957 Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.7 inches DISCOUNTED PRICE FOR THIS EXCELLENT TITLE SGCB Price: $21.95 (list price $32.00)
		PREACHING LIKE CALVIN: Sermons From the 500th Anniversary Celebration Sinclair Ferguson, Joel Beeke, Ted Donnelly, Ligon Duncan, Robert Godfrey, Hywel Jones, Steven Lawson, Derek Thomas, Geoff Thomas John Calvin was a transformative force for modern history, delivering thousands of sermons in Geneva’s St. Pierre’s Cathedral, where he pastored from 1536 until his death in 1564. What better way to celebrate the 500th anniversary of his birth than for many of today’s preeminent Reformed pastors to preach in Calvin’s home church? The sermons in Preaching Like Calvin show how Calvin’s theology is alive and well in the church today. “Many see Calvin’s imprimatur on Western Civilization to this day. These sermons by Reformed preachers manifest his abiding influence on biblical preaching as well. Read, study, and meditate on these Calvinistic sermons, and grow in your love for our Sovereign God.”—Peter A. Lillback, President, Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia “This collection of sermons by a team of gifted expositors is a worthy tribute to that great Genevan preacher in celebration of his 500th birthday. Preaching Like Calvin offers a rich feast that will nourish any preacher and all who love God’s Word.” —Michael Duduit, editor of Preaching magazine and Professor and Dean of the Graduate School of Christian Ministry at Anderson University in Anderson, South Carolina 1. Reformation, Calvinism, and Lessons Learned (Nehemiah 8:1-4a; 9:1-3,16-21) by David W. Hall 2. In Christ Alone (Phil. 3:8-12) by Sinclair Ferguson 3. Who is the Wise and Faithful Servant? (Matt. 24:45-51) by Henry Luke Orombi 4. In Praise of Predestination (Eph. 1:3-6) by Bryan Chapell 5. A Great Door for Spreading the Gospel (1 Cor. 16:5-9) by Philip Graham Ryken 6. All the Glorious Offices of Christ (1 Cor. 1:29-31) by Peter Lillback 7. Calvin's Cherished Text (John 17:3) by Robert Godfrey 8. John Calvin and Guarding the Gospel (Gal. 1:6-10) by Steven Lawson 9. Three Great Intercessions (Romans 8:26-34) by Iain Campbell 10. The Christian Life (Phil. 2:12,13) by Ligon Duncan 11. God's Sovereign Election (Eph. 1:3-14) by Geoffrey Thomas 12. Cherishing the Church (Matt. 16:18b) by Joel Beeke 13. John Calvin and Psalm 110: The Psalm for Yesterday and Today (Psalm 110) by Martin Holdt 14. More Than Conquerors (Romans 8:35-39) 15. One of a Thousand (Job 36:1-4) by Hywel Jones 16. Bowing Before the Majesty of God (Romans 11:33-36) jcc NEARLY 60% DISCOUNT OFF THIS BRILLIANTLY CONCEIVED VOLUME SGCB Price: $8.75 (list price $20.00)
		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 Table of Contents: 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 RHB NEW hb2 NEW TITLE SGCB Price: $6.95 (list price $10.00)
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click for details		READING "RELIGIOUS AFFECTIONS" A Study Guide to Jonathan Edwards' Classic on the Nature of True Christianity Craig Biehl "Have you ever put abook down and thought, 'Wow, that's deep. I wish I had a friend who could walk me through this book and explain it point by point'? Craig Biehl has done precisely that. Furthermore, he has done it for one of the most important books ever written: 'Religious Affections'. No one since the apostles had more insight into authentic godliness than Jonathan Edwards. But his books can be difficult to read. Biehl's study guide helps you to understand the historical situation of Edwards's day. It walks you through Edwards's teachings in easy-to-follow outlines mingled with choice quotes from Edwards. After each section he presents several questions for personal meditation or small group discussion. I regularly assign 'Religious Affections' to my students and heartily recommend Biehl's book as a companion to all who would read,understand, and apply Edwards's masterpiece." --Dr. Joel R. Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan "This is a very helpful study guide to one of the most important spiritual texts inall of history. If you read 'ReligiousAffections' with patience, care, and fervent prayer, using this simple textual aid, you will find yourself reflecting on the state of your heart, mind, and soul like never before in your life. I guarantee that you will never be the same." - Douglas A. Sweeney, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School "With exacting rigor and care, Jonathan Edwards' Treatise Concerning Religious Affections provides both a diagnosis of the Great Awakening and good medicine for what ails Christian piety. In this unique study guide, Craig Biehl here dispenses twenty manageable and carefully referenced doses drawn from the Treatise for the health of true religion in the church of the Great Physician. " - R. Daniel Knox, Pastor, Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church, Sewickley, PA "Few books have the profound depth and insight as Jonathan Edwards's 'The Religious Affections'--which is both good news and bad. The good news is that the book well repays reading and study. The bad news is the book can be rather daunting. Craig Biehl's study guide comes to the rescue. This deft guide by a capable scholar will lead you by the hand (and head and heart) to a clear understanding and deep appreciation for this classic text by Jonathan Edwards." - Stephen J. Nichols, Research Professor of Christianity and Culture, Lancaster Bible College, Author, 'Jonathan Edwards: A Guided Tour of His Life and Thought' Table of Contents Analytical Outline SECTION ONE: Introduction, Background, and Central Issues Session One: Introduction to Jonathan and Sarah Edwards Session Two: The Context and Occasion of The Religious Affections: The Great Awakening SECTION TWO: The Religious Affections Part One: The Nature and Importance of Religious Affections Session Three: Definition, Nature, Importance, and Scripture Support of Religious Affections Part Two: Uncertain Signs that Religious Affections are the Work of God in a True Believer Session Four - Introduction Sign I: Religious Fervor or Zeal Sign II: Great Physical Affects on the Body Sign III: Fluent, Fervent, and Abundant Religious Talk Session Five Sign IV: That Affections Seem To Be from an External Supernatural Source Sign V: That Religious Affections Come with Texts of Scripture in the Mind Sign VI: The Presence of Love Sign VII: The Presence of Many Kinds of Religious Affections Accompanying Each Other Session Six Sign VIII: That Joy and Comfort Follow Conviction and Mourning for Sin. Sign IX: Great Time and Energy Spent in Religious Activity and Worship Sign X: Abundant Praise to God Session Seven - Sign XI: Great Assurance of One's Own Salvation Session Eight - Sign XII: That One's Religious Affections and Testimonies Move the Hearts of Saints PART THREE: Signs that Religious Affections are the Work of God in a True Believer Session Nine: Qualifications and the Fruit of the Permanent Indwelling of the Holy Spirit Introduction and Necessary Qualifications Sign I: Gracious Affections (Religious Affections that Are a Work of God in a True Believer) Are the Fruit of the Holy Spirit that Dwells Permanently in the Believer Session Ten - Sign II: Gracious Affections Are Founded Primarily upon the Greatness of God and His Works, Apart from Self-Interest Session Eleven - Sign III: Gracious Affections Are Founded upon the 'Loveliness' of the Holiness of God and His Works Session Twelve - Sign IV: Gracious Affections Arise from Divine Illumination. Session Thirteen - Sign V: Gracious Affections Are Accompanied by the Conviction that the Gospel Is True Session Fourteen - Sign VI: Gracious Affections Are Accompanied by True Humility. Session Fifteen Sign VII: Gracious Affections Accompany a Change of Nature Sign VIII: Gracious Affections Promote and Are Attended with a Christ-Like Demeanor Session Sixteen Sign IX: Gracious Affections 'Soften the Heart' Sign X: Gracious Affections Have a Beautiful Symmetry and Balance. Sign XI: The Higher Gracious Affections Are Raised, the Greater the Desire for Spiritual Growth, Whereas False Affections Rest Satisfied in Themselves Session Seventeen - Sign XII: Gracious Affections Generate Christian Practice and Fruit (Part 1) Session Eighteen - Sign XII: Gracious Affections Generate Christian Practice and Fruit (Part 2) Session Nineteen - Sign XII: Gracious Affections Generate Christian Practice and Fruit (Part 3) Session Twenty - Sign XII: Gracious Affections Generate Christian Practice and Fruit (Part 4) IMPORTANT NOTICE: The pagination of the entire Study Guide is based upon BOTH the Yale University edition and the Banner of Truth edition. 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click for details		THE PRECIOUS THINGS OF GOD: Devotional Studies on the 12 Things Scripture Call 'Precious' Octavius Winslow (1) THE PRECIOUS THINGS OF GOD: Devotional Studies on the 12 Things Scripture Call 'Precious' We are pleased to announce our newest offering from the Northampton Press, "The Precious Things of God" by Octavius Winslow (1808-1878). Of this book John MacArthur said, "Octavius Winslow's The Precious Things of God is a profound study of twelve things Scripture calls 'precious.' They happen to be twelve foundational aspects of Christian faith and experience. So this book is essentially a handbook for faithful Christian living. Written in a simple, compelling, devotional style, it's a wonderful tool that will encourage young Christians and mature saints alike. Very highly recommended." These pages address themselves pointedly and strongly to that essential principle of vital religion; the experimental. We really know as much of the gospel of Christ, and of the Christ of the gospel, as by the power of the Holy Ghost we have the experience of it in our souls.To apprehend, in some measure, the value, the glory, and the preciousness of the Lord Jesus, and, as a consequence, to esteem Him above all good, to reflect His image, to labor in His service; this is spiritual life. The author elucidates such 'precious' things as Christ, faith, trials, God's thoughts, divine promises, the blood of Christ, the anointing of the Holy Spirit, God's children, God's Word, prayer, Christ's sympathy with our infirmities, and the death of the saints. This is a wonderful devotional manual on experiential Christianity. This book is the first modern edition of this title. It has been retypeset and slightly modernized. The last edition published prior to this was a lithograph of a 19th century copy. This is a completely new edition. "For several years, I have kept an old used copy of "The Precious Things of God" near my desk, often using it as a devotional to stir up my heart to treasure those sacred truths of Scripture which are to mold our thoughts, words, and actions if we aim to live Christ-like. As is true of all of Dr. Winslow's writings, this volume is a precious gem about precious truths, replete with memorable statements and written for spiritual edification." - Dr. Joel R. Beeke "Winslow's 'The Precious Things of God' is a profound study of twelve things Scripture calls 'precious.' They happen to be twelve foundational aspects of Christian faith and experience. So this book is essentially a handbook for faithful Christian living. Written in a simple, compelling, devotional style, it's a wonderful tool that will encourage young Christians and mature saints alike. Very highly recommended." - John MacArthur TABLE OF CONTENTS The Preciousness of Christ The Preciousness of Faith The Preciousness of Trial The Preciousness of God's Thoughts The Preciousness of the Divine Promises The Preciousness of Christ's Blood The Precious Anointing The Preciousness of God's Children The Preciousness of God's Word The Preciousness of Prayer The Preciousness of Christ's Sympathy With Our Infirmities The Death of the Saints Precious (2) HELP HEAVENWARD: Guidance and Strength for the Christian's Life Journey Admission to heaven is promised and guaranteed to all who believe in the Lord Jesus Christ but they all need help to get there. Sin, suffering, death and Satan obstruct the believer’s progress in faith and obedience. But God’s grace, his Son’s merit and the Spirit’s might, all cooperate to direct, uphold, encourage and restore the believer who persevered on the holy pilgrimage. Help Heavenward, a practical handbook on sanctification with heaven ever in view, is devotional writing at its finest. I know of no better book to give to Christians as they struggle in this sinful world to live in obedience to their Saviour. Use this book to become acquainted with those sacred truths of Scripture that the Spirit uses to mould our thoughts, words, and actions for Christlike living. TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword Author’s Preface 1 The Ransomed Returning Home 2 Progressive Meetness for Heaven 3 The Burdened Gently Led by Christ 4 The Clouds of the Christian, the Chariot of God 5 Trial, a Help Heavenward 6 Bonds Loosed 7 Human Care Transferred to God 8 Self-Communion 9 Backsliders Returning 10 The Swelling of Jordan 11 Our Father’s House NH12 ps6 NH18 g317 nhp tsg 10s bnt nhsp owtr PRX xinx OW2T shw2p (1) THE PRECIOUS THINGS OF GOD: Devotional Studies on the 12 Things Scripture Call 'Precious' SGCB Price: $17.50 (list price $25.00) 30% OFF THIS HARDCOVER VOLUME (2) HELP HEAVENWARD: Guidance and Strength for the Christian's Life Journey SGCB Price: $10.50 (list price $14.00) THIS IS A 230 PAGE PAPERBACK ORDER BOTH OF THESE WINSLOW TITLES SGCB Price: $26.00 (list price $39.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR BOTH WINSLOW TITLES
click for details		A GOLDEN CHAIN: The Description of Theology Containing the Order of the Causes of Salvation & Damnation, According to God's Word WILLIAM PERKINS THIS VOLUME IS A SMYTH-SEWN CLOTHBOUND BOOK **SPECIAL BONUS - Inserted into the volume is a large color-copy of the famous Perkins' Chart which summarizes the book. A GOLDEN CHAIN, or The Description of Theology Containing the Order of the Causes of Salvation & Damnation, According to God's Word To the Christian Reader Christian Reader, there are at this day four several opinions of the order of God's predestination. The first is of the old and new Pelagians; who place the cause of God's predestination in man; in that they hold that God did ordain men either to life or death, according as he did foresee, that they would by their natural freewill, either reject or receive grace offered. The second of them, who (of some) are termed Lutherans; which teach, that God foreseeing, how all mankind being shut up under unbelief, would therefore reject grace offered, did hereupon purpose to choose some to salvation of his mere mercy, without any respect of their faith or good works, and the rest to reject, being moved to do this, because he did eternally foresee that they would reject his grace offered them in the Gospel. The third, of Semipelagian Papists, which ascribe God's predestination, partly to mercy, and partly to men's foreseen preparations and meritorious works. The fourth, of such as teach, that the cause of the execution of God's predestination, is His mercy in Christ, in them which are saved; and in them which perish, the fall and corruption of man: yet so, as that the decree and eternal counsel of God, concerning them both, hath not any cause beside his will and pleasure. Of these four opinions, the three former I have labored to oppugn as erroneous, and to maintain the last, as being a truth, which will bear weight in the balance of the sanctuary. A further discourse whereof, here I make bold to offer to thy godly consideration: in reading whereof, regard not so much the thing itself, penned very slenderly, as mine intent and affection: who desire among the rest, to cast my mite into the treasury of the Church of England, and for want of gold, pearl and precious stone, to bring a ram's skin or twain, and a little goats' hair to the building of the Lord's tabernacle, Exodus 35:23 The Father of our Lord Jesus Christ grant that according to the riches of His glory, thou mayest be strengthened by his Spirit in the inner man, that Christ may dwell in thy heart by faith; to the end that thou being rooted and grounded in love, mayest he able to comprehend with all saints, what is the breadth and length, and height thereof; and to know the love of Christ which passeth knowledge, that thou mayest he filled with all the fullness of God. Amen. Farewell, July 23rd, the year of the last patience of the saints, 1592. Thine in Christ Jesus, William Perkins Chapter 1 - Of the Body of Scripture Chapter 2 - Of God and the Nature of God Chapter 3 - Of the Life of God Chapter 4 - Of God's Glory and Blessedness Chapter 5 - Concerning the Persons of the Godhead Chapter 6 - Of God's Works, and His Decrees Chapter 7 - Of Predestination and Creation Chapter 8 - Of Angels Chapter 9 - Of Men and the Estate of Innocence Chapter 10 - Of Sin, and of the Fall of Angels Chapter 11 - Of Man's Fall and Disobedience Chapter 12 - Of Original Sin Chapter 13 - Of Actual Sin Chapter 14 - Of the Common Punishment of Sin Chapter 15 - Of Election, and Jesus Christ the Foundation Thereof Chapter 16 - Of the Union of the Two Natures in Christ Chapter 17 - Of the Distinction of Both Natures Chapter 18 - Of Christ's Nativity and Office Chapter 19 - Concerning the Outward Means of Executing the Decree of Election and the Decalogue Chapter 20 - Of the First Commandment Chapter 21 - Of the Second Commandment Chapter 22 - Of the Third Commandment Chapter 23 - Of the Fourth Commandment Chapter 24 - Of the Fifth Commandment Chapter 25 - Of the Sixth Commandment Chapter 26 - Of the Seventh Commandment Chapter 27 - Of the Eighth Commandment Chapter 28 - Of the Ninth Commandment Chapter 29 - Of the Tenth Commandment Chapter 30 - Of the Use of the Law Chapter 31 - Of the Covenant of Grace Chapter 32 - Of the Sacraments Chapter 33 - Of Baptism Chapter 34 - Of the Lord's Supper Chapter 35 - Of the Degree of Executing God's Decree of Election Chapter 36 - Concerning the first Degree of the Declaration of God's Love Chapter 37 - Concerning the second Degree of the Declaration of God's Love Chapter 38 - Concerning the third Degree of the Declaration of God's Love Chapter 39 - Of Repentance and the Fruits Thereof Chapter 40 - Of Christian Warfare Chapter 41 - Of the First Assault Chapter 42 - Of the Second Assault Chapter 43 - Of the Third Assault Chapter 44 - Of the Patient Bearing of the Cross Chapter 45 - Of the Calling Upon God Chapter 46 - Of the Christian Apology and Martyrdom Chapter 47 - Of Edification, and Alms Among the Faithful Chapter 48 - Of the Fourth Degree of the Declaration of God's Love; and of the Estate of the Elect After This Life Chapter 49 - Of the Elect at the Last Day of Judgment Chapter 50 - Of the Estate of the Elect After Judgment Chapter 51 - The Causes of Salvation and Damnation According to Rome's Doctrines Chapter 52 - Concerning the Decree of Reprobation Chapter 53 - Concerning the Execution of the Decree of Reprobation Chapter 54 - Concerning a New Devised Doctrine of Predestination, Taught by Some New and late Divines Chapter 55 - Of the State and Condition of the Reprobate When They Are Dead Chapter 56 - Of the Condemnation of the Reprobate at the Last Judgment Chapter 57 - Of the Estate of the Reprobate in Hell Chapter 58 - Of the Application of Predestination "Nearly one hundred Cambridge men who grew up in Perkins's shadow led early migrations to New England, including William Brewster of Plymouth, Thomas Hooker of Connecticut, John Winthrop of Massachusetts Bay, and Roger Williams of Rhode Island. Richard Mather was converted while reading Perkins, and Jonathan Edwards was fond of reading Perkins more than a century later. Samuel Morison remarked that "your typical Plymouth Colony library comprised a large and a small bible, Ainsworth's translation of the Psalms, and the works of William Perkins, a favorite theologian" (The Intellectual Life of New England, 2nd ed., p. 134). "Anyone who reads the writings of early New England learns that Perkins was indeed a towering figure in their eyes," wrote Perry Miller. Perkins and his followers were "the most quoted, most respected, and most influential of contemporary authors in the writings and sermons of early Massachusetts." (taken from Meet the Puritans) "Contemporary scholars have called Perkins 'the principal architect of Elizabethan Puritanism,' 'the Puritan theologian of Tudor times,' 'the most important Puritan writer,' 'the prince of Puritan theologians,' 'the ideal Puritan clergyman of the quietist years,' 'the most famous of all Puritan divines,' and have classed him with Calvin and Beza as third in 'the trinity of the orthodox.' He was the first theologian to be more widely published in England than Calvin and the first English Protestant theologian to have a major impact in the British isles, on the continent, and in North America. Little wonder that Puritan scholars marvel that Perkins's rare works remain largely unavailable until now." - Dr. Joel Beeke "William Perkins' 'A Golden Chain' is a very important work, not only in English theology but in Early Modern thought as well. Anyone interested in Puritanism must be familiar with its contents. For the benefit of the church, it will serve pastors and people alike. Some may be aware that in the last two decades, a theological break between John Calvin and English Puritanism has been advocated in some circles. William Perkins has been suggested as the chief party guilty of introducing ideas John Calvin did not hold into the stream of Puritanism, thus altering its course in a legalistic direction. This primary source evidence will provide a great deal of information demonstrating that this notion simply is not true. Perkins is full of Christ and the gospel. This is a great work, worthy of all accolades it has received. Take and read--you will be the better for doing so." - James M. 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		Divine Will and Human Choice Freedom, Contingency, and Necessity in Early Modern Reformed Thought RICHARD MULLER The relationship between divine providence and human freedom remains one of the most vexing topics in Christian theology. Many gravitate to extreme ends of the spectrum, with a version of hyper-Calvinism on one end or perhaps some form of open theism on the other. Christian theology seems ever in search of a way to articulate a balanced picture of a sovereign God in relationship to humans who can make choices. This fresh study from an internationally respected scholar of the Reformation and post-Reformation eras shows how the Reformers and their successors analyzed and reconciled the concepts of divine sovereignty and human freedom. Richard Muller argues that traditional Reformed theology supported a robust theory of an omnipotent divine will and human free choice and drew on a tradition of Western theological and philosophical discussion that included such predecessor thinkers as Thomas Aquinas and Duns Scotus. In arguing this case, the book provides historical perspective on a topic of current interest and debate--the issue of freedom and determinism--and offers a corrective based on a broader analysis of the sources. Contents Part I: Freedom and Necessity in Reformed Thought: The Contemporary Debate 1. Introduction: The Present State of the Question 2. Reformed Thought and Synchronic Contingency: Logical and Historical Issues Part II: Philosophical and Theological Backgrounds: Aristotle, Aquinas, and Duns Scotus 3. Aristotle and Aquinas on Necessity and Contingency 4. Duns Scotus and Late Medieval Perspectives on Freedom Part III: Early Modern Reformed Perspectives: Contingency, Necessity, and Freedom in the Real Order of Being 5. Necessity, Contingency, and Freedom: Reformed Understandings 6. Scholastic Approaches to Necessity, Contingency, and Freedom: Early Modern Reformed Perspectives 7. Divine Power, Possibility, and Actuality 8. Divine Concurrence and Contingency 9. Conclusions Endorsements "Few scholars possess Richard Muller's knowledge of early modern theology or his ability to analyze with precision Reformed teaching on the central question of divine and human causality. The breadth and depth of Muller's command of Reformed thought displayed in this book are unrivaled, ensuring that Divine Will and Human Choice will quickly establish itself as a must-read for all students of Protestant theology." -Bruce Gordon, Titus Street Professor of Ecclesiastical History, Yale Divinity School "There is not a more contested area in the study of Reformed orthodoxy than issues of divine foreknowledge, human free will, and the nature of contingency. The matter is highly complicated and involves multiple questions of interpretation and reception, including how Aristotle was appropriated by medieval schoolmen, such as Aquinas and Scotus, and how the medievals were then used by the Reformed. Those new to the field can easily become overwhelmed by the sheer volume of primary literature and the confusing subtlety of the arguments. In this context, Divine Will and Human Choice by Richard Muller is a welcome addition to the literature because it offers both the neophyte and the scholar a superb account of the various questions involved and provides judicious critiques of the contemporary debate." -Carl R. Trueman, Paul Woolley Professor of Church History, Westminster Theological Seminary "Written by a great historical theologian and seminal thinker, this book is crucial for understanding a central debate in Christianity: God's sovereignty and human free will. There is no one as gifted at navigating these deep waters as Richard Muller. All theologians, pastors, and students of theology who desire a deeper understanding of how early Reformed divines affirmed absolute divine sovereignty without teaching fatalistic determinism should read this book." -Joel R. Beeke, president, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary rdx 336 PAGE HARDCOVER VOLUME SGCB Price: $32.00 (list price $45.00)
		CALVIN AND THE REFORMED TRADITION: On the Work of Christ and the Order of Salvation RICHARD MULLER Richard Muller, a world-class scholar of the Reformation era, examines the relationship of Calvin's theology to the Reformed tradition, indicating Calvin's place in the tradition as one of several significant second-generation formulators. Muller argues that the Reformed tradition is a diverse and variegated movement not suitably described either as founded solely on the thought of John Calvin or as a reaction to or deviation from Calvin, thereby setting aside the old "Calvin and the Calvinists" approach in favor of a more integral and representative perspective. Muller offers historical corrective and nuance on topics of current interest in Reformed theology, such as limited atonement/universalism, union with Christ, and the order of salvation. Contents 1. From Reformation to Orthodoxy: The Reformed Tradition in the Early Modern Era 2. Was Calvin a Calvinist? 3. Calvin on Christ's Satisfaction and Its Efficacy: The Issue of "Limited Atonement" 4. A Tale of Two Wills? Calvin, Amyraut, and Du Moulin on Ezekiel 18:23 5. Davenant and Du Moulin: Variant Approaches to Hypothetical Universalism 6. The "Golden Chain" and the Causality of Salvation: Beginnings of the Reformed Ordo Salutis 7. Union with Christ and the Ordo Salutis: Reflections on Developments in Early Modern Reformed Thought 8. Calvin, Beza, and the Later Reformed on Assurance of Salvation and the "Practical Syllogism" 9. Conclusions Index Endorsements "Meticulous attention to texts and their contexts, expressed in Muller's own lively, precise language and expressing his astute assessment of the theologians he studies, marks this collection of new and old from the leading living scholar of the practice of Reformed theology in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Muller takes readers into the intellectual world and the thinking of Calvin and a number of others, representatives of Calvin's own time and of the following generation. Muller plumbs the depths of their teaching in their historical settings with judiciousness and acumen while clarifying the intricate relationships among Reformed thinkers. He places his own monumental work into the framework of current scholarly discussion and of the sources which have produced his insights in ways that will bring readers at every level of familiarity with Reformed theology much deeper into its riches." -Robert Kolb, missions professor emeritus, Concordia Seminary, Saint Louis "Calvin and the Reformed Tradition is a masterful and penetrating look into critical dimensions of Calvin's soteriology in relation to the Reformed tradition. Richard Muller presents here the fruit of decades of careful research into sixteenth- and seventeenth-century sources. Sometimes he gives us a satellite view of conflicting master narratives in retelling Reformation and post-Reformation theology. At other times he gives us a microscopic view of specific texts in Calvin's works, carefully analyzed in their context. At every turn he calls scholars to careful definition of terms and the avoidance of imposing anachronisms on early modern writers. Students of historical theology with an interest in matters such as the divine intent of Christ's death, the free offer of the gospel, the will of God for salvation, union with Christ, and the relation of assurance of salvation to the fruit of the Spirit will find this book challenging, illuminating, and helpful." - Joel R. Beeke, president, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary "This forcefully written and persuasively argued book casts in relief the diversity and complexity of the Reformed tradition in the early modern period. With an astonishing grasp of a broad range of sources, Muller offers a challenging and illuminating examination of the tightly woven relations between theology and history. The analysis is penetrating and the arguments break new ground, all in conversation with generations of scholarship on Reformed thought. Essential reading." -Bruce Gordon, professor of Reformation history, Yale Divinity School "Richard Muller has been the key player in the extensive revision of how the theology of Calvin and his contemporaries is understood to relate to that of the later Reformed tradition. In this collection, he provides the reader with an outstanding selection of essays on this topic. Wide-ranging in scope, penetrating in argument, and breathtaking in scholarship, these essays are representative of Richard Muller at his very best. A scholarly cornucopia."-Carl R. Trueman, Paul Woolley Professor of Church History, Westminster Theological Seminary SGCB Price: $29.95 (list price $40.00)
		TAKING HOLD OF GOD Reformed and Puritan Perspectives on Prayer Edited by Joe Beeke and Brian Najapfour 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. Endorsements: "Taking Hold of Godis a veritable gold mine on the subject of prayer. Beeke and Najapfour have brought together in one volume the teaching on prayer of the giants of the Reformation and Puritan eras: Luther, Calvin, Knox, Perkins, Bunyan, Henry, Edwards, and others. I was personally encouraged and stimulated to take my own prayer life to a higher and hopefully more productive level. All believers who have any desire to pray effectively will profit from this book." -Jerry Bridges, author of The Pursuit of Holiness "Together, Beeke and Najapfour have produced a marvelously helpful and instructive volume on prayer drawn from such giants as Martin Luther, John Calvin, John Bunyan, Matthew Henry, and Jonathan Edwards. It is a veritable potpourri of spiritual insight and godly advice. Books on prayer often induce more guilt than help. Taking Hold of God, as the title itself suggests, aims at doing the latter. It beckons us, allures us, into the challenge of prayer itself: laying hold of a gracious Father who longs for our presence and delights to commune with His children. If you aim to read just one book on prayer this year, choose this one." - Derek W.H. Thomas, Professor of Systematic and Practical Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, MS RHB NEW BRAND NEW TITLE FROM RHB SGCB Price: $10.00 (list price $16.00)
		PARENTING BY GOD'S PROMISES How to Raise Children in the Covenant of Grace Joel R. Beeke Many parents today are searching for the secret to successful parenting. In Parenting by God s Promises, Dr. Joel R. Beeke asserts that there is no secret. When it comes to giving children what they need most, new hearts that trust in Christ for forgiveness of sins, parents are helpless. When children come to faith, it is due to the grace of God. But while parents are helpless, they are not hopeless, for God has promised in His Word to provide all needful things for His people and to bless them and their families. With faith in these grand promises, parents may raise their children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord with confidence that God will work savingly in their lives. Parenting by God's Promises is a different kind of parenting manual, one that puts parental responsibilities in their proper perspective and guides mothers and fathers to lean not on their own abilities but to trust more fully in the God who knits children together in the first place. R. ALBERT MOHLER wrote: "To our great shame, far too many Christians raise their children without much thought as to what makes parenting distinctly Christian. Secular patterns of thought and habit have deeply infected Christian homes, and an antidote is urgently needed. Thankfully, it arrives as 'Parenting by God's Promises' by Joel Beeke." WAYNE MACK added, "In this book, Dr. Joel Beeke provides information that is in keeping with what we have come to expect from his preaching and writing: biblically based information about parenting, practical illustrations that really illustrate, and specific instructions that will help people to know how to put the directives of Scripture into practice." VODDIE BAUCHAM said, "In an age of pragmatism, Joel Beeke is a drink of fresh, cool theological water. Raising children is about more than just surviving until they leave him; Beeke reminds us that Christian parents must view their roles in the broader context of God's redemptive work. For those desperate to hear a clear, thoughtful, biblical, theological, Reformed treatise on the subject, 'Parenting by God's Promises is a valuable read." JOSEPH PIPA stated, "The defection of young people from the church is creating great concern in our day. Oftentimes the solutions seem to exacerbate the problem. Joel Beeke's book 'Parenting by God's Promises,' is a sane, biblical word in the midst of the chaos. The book blends a vibrant covenant theology with wise, practical instruction. Moreover, it keeps a balance between family and church in the nurture of our children. This book is an important read for pastors, elders, parents and grandparents." Author Joel R. Beeke (Ph.D. Westminster Theological Seminary) is president and professor of systematic theology and homiletics at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, pastor of the Heritage Netherlands Reformed Congregation in Grand Rapids, Michigan, editor of The Banner of Sovereign Grace Truth, and author of numerous books. REFORMATION TRUST TITLE RHB NEW BRAND NEW 350 PAGE HARDCOVER TITLE SGCB Price: $10.95 (list price $19.00) ISBN-13: 978-1567692662
click for details		THE CHURCH: Her Nature, Authority, Purpose and Worship Jeff Johnson THIS IS A BRAND NEW - REVISED AND ENLARGED EDITION. "Like a carpenter refinishing a classic piece of furniture, Jeffrey Johnson strips away layers of human tradition and worldly-wise philosophy to restore our view of the church to its biblical simplicity. In this book the church shines! Johnson offers basic teaching on the purposes, worship, membership, and leadership of the church from a Baptist perspective. As a Reformed Christian I found especially valuable his emphasis on the holiness of the church and its worship as ordained by God's holy Word and lived out in His holy presence." - JOEL R. BEEKE, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids "In one way or another, virtually every troubling trend in the current world of evangelical Christianity is rooted in misunderstanding about the church. What is her proper mission? What is her role in an increasingly secular culture? What should her priorities be? How should a local church function? Why is church membership necessary? or is it? What is the basis for true unity? This excellent book shines the clear light of Scripture on those and many other questions. Since Christ loved the church enough to die for her, every believer ought to share that passion. Jeffrey Johnson clearly does, and I believe you will find his enthusiasm contagious." - JOHN MACARTHUR, Pastor/Teacherof Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California and President of The Master's College and Seminary "In a day where many worship at the altar of pragmatism, the church is in dire need of a Biblical view of herself and her purpose. Pastor Jeff Johnson offers a concise, sobering, and eye-opening message for a generation in need of ecclesiological reformation. Johnson addresses the issues we face today, and roots them in their historical/theological context. 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But every age is different, as it seems our churches slip further and further away from Biblical truth, in the passing of time, and they lean more and more towards the use of the latest unbiblical methods and thoughts of church ministry and church life. Here is a book which deals with the modern age in which we live, and the weakness of the church and churches of our day, and without fear the author sets forth Biblical truth as to what the church of our Lord Jesus Christ needs to be today according to Scripture!" - DR. RICHARD P. BELCHER, Author of 'A Journey in Grace' "Every pastor of every free church in every generation has the incredible responsibility to preserve the public worship of God and continually guard it from the contamination of men's devices and imaginations. This practical book will help them! 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click for details		THE POWER OF FAITH: Exemplified in the Life and Writings of Isabella Graham Isabella Graham, Edited by Divie & Joanna Bethune "Here is the moving story of a woman who knew her God. Men and women, young and old, will find inspiration in the life of Isabella Graham. You will have a hard time putting this book down. From her loss of her husband when she was but thirty-one, to her subsequent poverty, to her labors in teaching young women and finding work for the poor, Mrs. Graham exemplified sweet submission and diligent service to the Lord. May God use this book to raise up many other people of similar Christlikeness!" -Joel R. Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan "This a fine book for Christian women of all ages. Isabella Graham began to walk with the Lord in her youth and continued to do so in young adulthood, through the years of middle age, and on into old age, experiencing, along the way, many sorrows and joys as a daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother. The record of her journey, in this memoir of her life and writings, is a testimony to the marvelous grace of God. It shows us how he cares for his own, works all things together for their good, and comforts as well as sends grief. Above all, it shows us what great things he can do through a woman who is deeply devoted both to him and to his service." - David Campbell, Pastor of Grace Baptist of Carlisle, PA "What a delight to become acquainted with Isabella Graham! She was a wise, godly, solid-gold Christian woman, who in the midst of much suffering lived a life of faith in her God." -Sara Leone, author of "Her Husband's Crown" by Banner of Truth The Power of Faith Exemplified in the Life and Writings of the late Mrs. Isabella Graham An Introduction to a New Generation by Sara Leone "Recently an elderly couple in our church gave my husband a number of beautiful old books. Among them I discovered a memoir of Isabella Graham. It has been delightful to become acquainted with Isabella Graham. As older women are to teach the younger women, Isabella Graham (1742-1814) is one of those Christian women who will be a safe guide for us in our life of faith. I say this because of her evident close walk with the Lord, her saturation in the Word of God, and her constantly pointing others to Christ. Isabella Graham lived out her faith in the midst of much suffering. 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In later life her former students spoke highly of her godly influence on their lives. Indeed she was 'a mother in Israel' (Judges 5:7). How does the world remember Isabella Graham? She is remembered as a philanthropist in an age of limited safety nets. A widow herself of modest means, she served as the first directress of the Female Society for the Relief of Poor Widows with Small Children, she help start an orphanage and a Bible society, she supported the first missionary society in New York, and she visited the poorest of the poor including newly-arrived immigrant families and female prisoners. Her faith in beginning endeavors with slender means is exemplary. In spite of limited funds, she moved ahead with the projects, trusting the Lord to provide the rest. And He did! Isabella Graham's biography is interspersed with her own writings either from her devotional exercises ('prayer journal'), or her letters often written to younger friends. 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click for details		WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO FEAR THE LORD? Michael Reeves The Surprising Good News of the Fear of the Lord “Let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in the fear of God.” —2 Corinthians 7:1 We all have experienced fear at some point. And if we are honest, we don’t usually think of fear as a good thing. So why does the Bible call us to fear the Lord? In this book, Michael Reeves explains that the fear of God is not a gloomy fear marked by anxiety but a heartfelt and happy enjoyment of God as Creator and Redeemer. As we learn more about the surprising good news of the fear of the Lord, we will discover the vital role we play in displaying to the world the awesomeness of our God. TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1: Do Not be Afraid! Chapter 2: Sinful Fear Chapter 3: Right Fear Chapter 4: Overwhelmed by the Creator Chapter 5: Overwhelmed by the Father Chapter 6: How to Grow in This Fear Chapter 7: The Awesome Church Chapter 8: Eternal Ecstasy ENDORSEMENTS “Modern people often view the fear of God with disdainful suspicion, but Michael Reeves shows us that godly fear is really nothing other than love for God as God. Reeves also helps us to see that the greatest factor in promoting the fear of God is knowing his grace in Christ. As John Bunyan said, ‘There is nothing in heaven or earth that can so awe the heart as the grace of God.’ This wonderful book not only teaches but sings, leading us to ‘rejoice with trembling’ (Ps. 2:11).” -Joel R. Beeke, President and Professor of Systematic Theology and Homiletics, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary; author, Reformed Preaching; coauthor, Reformed Systematic Theology “We used to sing a hymn that said, ‘O how I fear Thee, living God! With deepest, tenderest fears.’ No longer. But the hymn’s first lines remind us of what we are missing: ‘My God, how wonderful Thou art, Thy majesty, how bright.’ Only those who find God to be ‘wonderful’ and his majesty ‘bright’ experience the ‘tenderest’ fear. So we have a problem; but thankfully help is at hand in What Does It Mean to Fear the Lord? Like an elder brother, Michael Reeves guides us into a fresh understanding of the fear of the Lord. On the way, he introduces us to some of his friends—masters in the school of discipleship—who have walked the path before us. Join him on the journey. You will soon discover why ‘the LORD takes pleasure in those who fear him’ (Ps. 147:11).” -Sinclair B. Ferguson, Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary; Teaching Fellow, Ligonier Ministries “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, the Bible says, and reading this book will make you wise—wise to who God is and what God requires of us by way of loving, responsive discipleship. Packed full of historical nuggets, What Does It Mean to Fear the Lord? deserves to be widely read. ‘Walking in the fear of the Lord’ is language that has largely disappeared from the contemporary church. The result is the insipid quality of a great deal of current Christianity. Recapturing the sense of God’s incomprehensible greatness and holiness is the needed antidote this book provides. An absolute gem of a book.” -Derek W. H. Thomas, Senior Minister, First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, South Carolina; Teaching Fellow, Ligonier Ministries; Chancellor’s Professor, Reformed Theological Seminary “Ours is a day of great fears—fear of financial collapse, fear of terrorist attacks, fear of climatic disasters, fear of a deadly pandemic—all kinds of fears, except the most important of all: the reverential fear of God. How needed then is this marvelous study of a much-neglected theme, one that is central to the Scriptures and vital to human flourishing.” -Michael A. G. Haykin, Chair and Professor of Church History, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary CWNS CWNS+ cwn/ BRAND NEW TITLE - NEARLY 50% OFF SGCB Price: $4.95 (list price $8.00) ORDER WITH THE COMPANION VOLUME: "REJOICE & TREMBLE" BY THE SAME AUTHOR SGCB Price: $15.50 (list price $28.00)
click for details		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 lvs VOLUME ONE: Prolegomena SGCB Price: $32.00 (list price $50.00) VOLUME TWO: Faith in the Triune God SGCB Price: $32.00 (list price $50.00) VOLUME THREE: The Works of God and the Fall of Man, SGCB Price: $32.00 (list price $50.00) VOLUME FOUR: Redemption in Christ SGCB Price: $32.00 (list price $50.00) ORDER THE COMPLETE FOUR VOLUME SET AND SAVE MORE SGCB Price: $122.00 (list price $200.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR ALL FOUR VOLUMES
		THE FAITH ONCE DELIVERED Essays in Honor of Dr. Wayne Spear Edited by Anthony Selvaggio, Foreword by W. Robert Godfrey In this book, the reader will be exposed to theological topics that are at the core of the Westminster Confession's theology, topics such as justification, adoption, the kingship of Christ, the doctrine of Scripture, the Lord's Day, covenant theology, the atonement, and Christian liberty. 1. The Vitality of Reformed Systematic Theology by Richard Gaffin 2. A Tract for the Times: James Buchanan's 'The Doctrine of Justification' in Historical and Theological Context by Carl Trueman 3. Transforming Power and Comfort: The Puritans on Adoption by Joel R. Beeke 4. The Benefits of Christ: Double Justification in Protestant Theology before the Westminister Assembly by R. Scott Clark 5. From Popery to Principle: Covenanters and the Kingship of Christ by David McKay 6. Good and Necessary Consequence in the Westminster Confession by C.J. Williams 7. The Lord's Day and the Westminster Confession by Rowland Ward 8. Unity or Disunity? Covenant Theology from Calvin to Westminster by Anthony Selvaggio 9. The Doctrine of the Atonement from Westminster to the Twentieth Century by Richard Gamble 10. The Use and Abuse of Christian Liberty by D.G. Hart Ligon Duncan wrote, "It is a special privilege and pleasure to commend this delightful set of essays penned in Dr. Spear's honor. He is a master Reformed systematic theologian, and so this volume appropriately contains a theological feast by leading Reformed scholars. Read, learn, and enjoy." OVER 300 PAGES OF SOLID REFORMED APOLOGETICS SGCB Price: $9.95 (list price $23.00) NEARLY 60% DISCOUNT WHILE THEY LAST Add a Copy of Buchanan's DOCTRINE OF JUSTIFICATION SGCB Price: $15.00 (list price $35.00) THIS PRICE IS ONLY FOR THOSE WHO ALSO ORDER "THE FAITH ONCE DELIVERED"
click for details		A COMPLETE BODY OF DIVINITY: Sermons Upon the Westminster Shorter Catechism THOMAS WATSON, with a Preface and Appendix by C.H. Spurgeon In 1878 Charles H. Spurgeon wrote a Preface to his publication of a new revised edition of Watson's 'Body of Divinity', which he introduced with these words: "Thomas Watson's BODY OF PRACTICAL DIVINITY is one of the most precious and peerless works of the Puritans; and those best acquainted with it prize it most. Watson was one of the most concise, racy, illustrative, and suggestive of those eminent divines who made the Puritan age the Augustan period of evangelical literature. There is a happy union of sound doctrine, heart-searching experience and practical wisdom throughout all his works, and his BODY OF DIVINITY is, beyond all the rest, useful to the student and the minister." Spurgeon later informs us that the primary purpose of the new edition of this classic work was for the benefit of the students in The Pastor's College. He then tells us that Rev. George Rogers, principal of the Pastor's College, carefully superintended the issue of this edition, and in a note written to Spurgeon said: "I know of no work with so much sermon matter within the same compass. In Howe, and Charnock, and Owen, we must often read much before we are tempted to close the book and think out a whole sermon, but Watson teaches us to make short work of it. The whole may be utilized. On this account it would be, I think, of great value to all our students who have pastorates. It is for their benefit, I suppose, you wished the reprint. All editions extant which we have seen, abound in errors and imperfections. These have been rectified, not entirely we fear, but in a degree as nearly approaching to accuracy as in a revision of another's composition could be expected. No alteration of sentiment has been made, but every shade of the author's meaning has been scrupulously retained." "This book, first published after Watson's death in 1692, was his magnum opus and became his most famous work. Following the question and answer format of the Westminster Shorter Catechism, it offers 176 sermons on the essential teachings of Christianity. It shows the author's deep understanding of spiritual truths and his ability to make them clear to anyone. Unlike most other systematic theologies, it weds knowledge and piety together, and can be used effectively in daily devotions." - Dr. Joel Beeke A unique feature of this edition is the inclusion of Spurgeon's APPENDIX ON BAPTISM which is placed at the end of the Watson's work. Spurgeon explained the reason for the Appendix in the closing words of his Preface: "As it would be most uncandid to suppress any part of an author's opinion, the chapter on Infant Baptism remains as it came from his pen; but our conscience could not allow us to issue it without inserting a statement of our own views as an Appendix. We trust this method will commend itself to all; we knew not what fairer and more honest course to pursue." This is the COMPLETE Body of Divinity by Watson as it covers all the material in the Shorter Catechism. In more recent times Banner of Truth has published his work and entitled his exposition of the first 38 questions of the catechism The Body of Divinity, and then his two other sections have been published under the titles The Ten Commandments and The Lord's Prayer. This one volume contains the complete contents of all three of those volumes and puts them conveniently in one book. THOMAS WATSON (1620-1686) graduated from Emmanuel College, Cambridge, where he was known for being a hard student. He was a man of considerable learning, a popular but judicious preacher, and eminent in the gift of prayer. He is one of the most popular of all the English Puritans and, certainly one of the most readable. While the volume republished here was his most popular work he also wrote several others that have been reprinted time and time again, such as, Heaven Taken by Storm, The Godly Man's Picture, The Beatitudes, All Things for Good and The Doctrine of Repentance. TWCHS SGPC NPT TG16 NEW6 SWTM G317 bs1 STT tdm 2TR 10/3 SG TOP ps6 WP5 tw5 fw5 bl2o bfs ovt sww hc7 sghc lbc bdt bds aog mds mg68 lvs svs 2o l3 svx t10 bfss 319 12s twpb mebl dsfc TWSP sg6 XLVL NOW AVAILABLE - NEARLY 55% Off SGCB Price: $38.00 (list price $80.00) This is a 668 Page Large Hardcover Version ORDER WITH 'SPURGEON'S DEVOTIONAL BIBLE' AND SAVE EVEN MORE SGCB Price: $75.00 (list price $165.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR BOTH TITLES
		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. 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click for details		YOURS, TILL HEAVEN: The Untold Love Story of Charles and Susie Spurgeon RAY RHODES JR. with Foreword by Jason K. Allen Enter the remarkable untold love story of Charles and Susie Spurgeon. Charles Spurgeon is esteemed for his writing, preaching, and passion for the Lord. But behind the great man was a great wife—and between the man and wife was a profound marriage. Yours, Till Heaven invites you into the untold love story of Charles and Susie Spurgeon to discover how the bond between this renowned couple helped fuel their lifelong service to the Lord. Discover how Charles and Susie traversed the challenges of loneliness, physical affliction, popularity, controversy, and other trials together with a heavenly vision. Just as the Spurgeons lived their lives as witnesses of Christ, in Yours, Till Heaven their marriage continues to be an example for how all marriages today can remain faithful, loving, and joyful despite the challenges that life may bring. With historical precision and narrative craft, Spurgeon scholar Ray Rhodes Jr. captures the inner-life of this Victorian romance that not only served the Spurgeons in their day, but that can also continue to empower and encourage couples today. For more on the lives of the Spurgeons, find Susie by Ray Rhodes Jr. ENDORSEMENTS "The apostle Paul teaches that a pastor’s conduct at home must not be divorced from his conduct in the church or his message (1 Tim. 3:4–5). If a pastor is selfish, neglectful, and feckless in the home, it will show up in the church, and it will necessarily weaken his ability to preach with conviction. So, it is a joy to see how the godliness that Charles Spurgeon displayed in the pulpit was no ruse, but was practiced daily in his marriage. I have immense gratitude to Ray Rhodes for so adeptly demonstrating that to us in this book. There are many books that tell us how to have a good marriage. But here is something unique: a book that shows us what such a marriage looks like in the midst of all the joys, frustrations, and disappointments that life brings. Husbands and wives will do well to read this book and emulate the loving marriage of Charles and Susie Spurgeon." —John MacArthur, Pastor-Teacher of Grace Community Church, Sun Valley, CA "An unlikely couple with strong personalities and a deep sense of humor, Charles Spurgeon and Susannah Thompson stand out for their faithfulness to each other and commitment to the Lord. In Yours, Till Heaven, Ray’s careful research and thoughtful retelling of their unlikely relationship create a marital treasure that inspires and challenges us at the same time." —Stephen McCaskell, Award-winning director, Through the Eyes of Spurgeon "Ray Rhodes has given us a beautifully written account of the love story of Charles and Susie Spurgeon in Yours, Till Heaven. I am truly very thankful for the deep love that my great-great grandparents shared for God and for each other, and I have learned valuable lessons from reading about their lives together. Today, I fear that marriage is losing its God-given meaning as a picture of Christ’s love for His church, and people enter into this sacred union with little thought of what their marriage should look like in the day-to-day. As you read Yours, Till Heaven it will encourage you to love your spouse better, to support them through all the difficulties life can bring, and most importantly, to build your marriage on the sure foundation of Christ." —Susannah Spurgeon Cochrane, Great-great granddaughter of Charles and Susie Spurgeon "Behind the story of an extraordinarily powerful ministry is the story of a beautiful marriage written in the golden letters of kindness, forgiveness, romance, and perseverance through sorrow. Though many have heard the first story, we are in Ray Rhodes’s debt for the second: the true tale of Charles and Susie Spurgeon, told realistically, grippingly, movingly, and powerfully. If you want to grow in your dedication to God and to your spouse, read this book." —Joel (President of Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary) and Mary Beeke (wife of Joel, and author of The Law of Kindness) "When we look at the accomplishments of Charles Spurgeon, we are right to be astounded. He preached more than 600 sermons before he was 20 years of age, sold 25,000 copies of his sermons in 20 different languages every week, founded a college for pastors, authored more than 140 books, edited a magazine, responded to approximately 500 letters each week, and faithfully pastored his church in London that experienced dramatic growth. The life and ministry of Charles Spurgeon is one unbelievable story. Spurgeon was a preaching phenomenon and remains a towering figure who transcends Baptist history and impacts evangelicals far and wide. If Charles Spurgeon is the Prince of Preachers, Susie Spurgeon is his Princess. Their Christ-exalting love and affection for one another is one of the greatest encouragements of Charles’s life—enabling him to labor with intensity and faithful attention to the ministry of the gospel. Ray Rhodes does an excellent job of putting on display the affection that Charles and Susie had for one another, which provides an example worthy of emulating." —Josh Buice, Pastor of Pray’s Mill Baptist Church; founder and president of G3 Ministries and G3 Conference ss2p pbs 5.19 cwnwt SSSP BRAND NEW TITLE JUST ARRIVED FROM THE PRINTER SGCB Price: $10.00 (list price $16.00) OVER 200 PAGES PLUS NUMEROUS RARE PHOTOS AT THE BACK ORDER WITH THE COMPANION VOLUME, 'SUSIE' SGCB Price: $18.00 (list price $32.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR THE TWO TITLES ABOUT SUSIE & CHARLES SPURGEON
		BUILDING A GODLY HOME: Volume One: A Holy Vision for Family LifeVolume Two: A Holy Vision for a Happy MarriageVolume Three: A Holy Vision for Raising Children WILLIAM GOUGE, edited by Joel Beeke & Scott Brown THIS IS PRESENTLY OUT-OF-PRINT. HOPEFULLY BACK SOON For years, William Gouge's Domestical Duties has stood as the foremost Puritan treatment of Christian family life. Yet due to its size and antiquated expression, it has become almost unknown among current generations of believers. To help revive the usefulness of this classic book, Scott Brown and Joel R. Beeke divided Gouge's work into three manageable volumes, updated the language to modern standards, and have given it the title Building a Godly Home. In the first volume, A Holy Vision for Family Life, we hear the voice of a wise and loving mentor, calling us to the old paths laid out for the family in the Bible. Here is Gouge's helpful exposition of Ephesians 5:21-6:4, where he lays out the wife's voluntary submission to her husband, the husband's sacrificial love for his wife, the child's obedient honoring of parents, and the parents' nurturing leadership of their children. Reading it is like sitting down to coffee with a gentle grandfather and wise pastor. Come and allow your family to benefit from such wise counsel. Table Contents: 1. Serving Each Other in the Fear of the Lord 2. Particular Callings and the Wife's Submission 3. Headship in Marriage and the Church 4. Husbands and the Love of Christ 5. Love That Purifies the Unclean 6. Redeemed for Glory 7. Marital Love and Self-Love 8. Christ's Union with His Beloved 9. The Ancient Law and Unique Bond of Marriage 10. The Mystery and Practice of Marriage 11. The Child's Duties to His Parents 12. The Parents' Duty towards Their Children In the second volume, A Holy Vision for a Happy Marriage, we find detailed counsel about the most important relationship in the family; husband and wife. Gouge carefully addresses what a fit marriage is and the proper way to enter into one. He then discusses the mutual duties married couples share in order for marriage to survive and thrive, as well as the duties specific to men and women respectively. Not only does he give detailed treatment of how these responsibilities are best expressed and too often hindered, but he also provides ample biblical motivation to set us on the right course. Christian husbands and wives will find much encouragement in this book. Table of Contents: 1. Seeking Marriage 2. Getting Married 3. Marital Unity and Sexual Faithfulness 4. Living Together in Love 5. Caring for Each Other's Souls 6. Guarding Each Other's Health, Reputation and Property 7. Serving Together in Family Ministry 8. A Wife's Respect for Her Husband 9. A Wife's Not Going Against Her Husband's Will (Part I) 10. A Wife's Not Going Against Her Husband's Will (Part II) 11. A Wife's Active Obedience to Her Husband 12. A Wife's Submission to Christ First 13. A Husband's Affectionate Authority Over His Wife 14. A Husband's Humble Gentleness to His Wife 15. A Husband's Patient Correction of His Wife 16. A Husband's Kind Conduct toward His Wife 17. A Husband's Providing for His Wife 18. A Husband's Sincere and Steady Love for His Wife In the third volume, A Holy Vision for Raising Children, Gouge offers wise and practical advice to both children and parents on how to relate to each other with love and honor. Drawing from a wealth of biblical principles and examples, he fleshes out how a household of affectionate authority provides for children and prepares them to live as God's servants in the world. Fathers, mothers, sons, and daughters will find much here to challenge and guide them. Table of Contents: 1.Children Showing Respect for Parents 2.Children Getting Parents' Permission 3.Children Obeying Parents' Instruction and Correction 4.Children Giving Back to Parents 5.Children Honoring Father and Mother in the Lord 6.Parents Loving, Praying, and Providing for Children 7.Parents Nurturing, Teaching, and Training Children 8.Parents Admonishing and Correcting Children 9.Parents Directing Children into Adulthood 10.Parents Being Faithful to All under Their Care Author: William Gouge (1575-1653) was a Puritan minster who served for forty-five years at St. Ann Blackfriars in London and was a member of the Westminster Assembly. He and his wife, Elizabeth, had thirteen children. Puritan family classics RHB THREE RHB NEWEST VOLUME ONE: A Holy Vision for Family Life SGCB Price: $12.00 (list price $18.00) HARDCOVER VOLUME VOLUME TWO: A Holy Vision for a Happy Marriage SGCB Price: $12.00 (list price $18.00) HARDCOVER VOLUME VOLUME THREE: A Holy Vision for Training Children SGCB Price: $12.00 (list price $18.00) HARDCOVER VOLUME ORDER COMPLETE THREE VOLUME SET SGCB Price: $34.00 (list price $54.00)
		THE GODLY HOME: Selected from A Christian Directory RICHARD BAXTER, Edited by Randall Pedersen, Intro. by J.I. Packer In twenty-first century America, at a time when the family structure is crumbling, divorce rates are at an all-time high, and respect for parents is diminishing, The Godly Home serves as a balm for those seeking God's plan for the family. With an introduction by J. I. Packer, this book includes topics for those passionate about families or those teaching on the characteristics of a godly family. Richard Baxter covers topics such as marriage, children, and family worship methodically and comprehensively through both hypothetical and real-life questions and concerns that arise in family dynamics. He uses arguments, objections, and frequent Scripture to help husbands, wives, and children to live godly lives.More than three centuries ago, Puritan church leader Baxter compiled a 1,143-page tome entitled Christian Directory, which included a section on family life. The Godly Home is the only stand-alone version of that section of Christian Directory. Editor Randall Pederson has updated the language and syntax to make this seventeenth-century collection of words one that will continue on for generations to come. Endorsement: "The Puritans elevated the concept that our homes and families should be like little churches and godly enclaves more than anyone else in church history. They preached scores of sermons and wrote numerous books on how to live as Christian husbands, wives, and children. One of the most important among these books was written by Richard Baxter and has long been buried in miniscule print in his A Christian Directory. In The Godly Home, Randall Pederson has masterfully edited Baxter's tour de force on the duties of husbands, wives, children, and teenagers in building God-glorifying homes. Though a few items in this book may seem outdated, the vast majority of it provides solid, convicting, and instructive biblical advice. If every Christian family, by the Spirit's grace, conscientiously practiced the godly piety Baxter commends in this book, homes, churches, and nations would be truly transformed for good and we would see better days ahead." - Joel R. Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary Puritan family classics CROSSWAY NEW SGCB Price: $13.95 (list price $20.00)
click for details		THE GLORIOUS HISTORY OF REDEMPTION: A Compact Survey of the Old and New Testaments by James Oscar Boyd and J. Gresham Machen "Did you ever want to read a short book that unveils in an informative, sound, edifying, Reformed way the entire narrative of redemptive history from Genesis through Revelation? The OT scholar James Boyd and his NT counterpart, J. Gresham Machen, composed this book for you nearly a century ago, and I am grateful that Solid Ground Christian Books is unearthing and reprinting it. With helpful questions appended to each of its thirty-eight lessons, this little book makes an ideal tool for family worship so that you can lead your children quickly through the main redemptive thoughts of Bible history." --Dr. Joel R. Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan "This book surveys the history of God's redeeming grace. It reviews Old Testament history, disclosing the stream of God's redeeming purposes flowing down through older times. It also reviews New Testament history, disclosing the broadening and deepening of that purpose for us men and for mankind in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and his Church." - Harold McA. Robinson First published in 1922, this volume is one of the most precise and concise books I have ever seen that covers the entire narrative of redemptive history from Genesis 1 to Revelation 22. James Boyd, the Old Testament scholar, and J. Gresham Machen, the New Testament scholar, join their efforts to reach the simple and the learned in one book. This book would be perfect as a tool in the family and the church, as it concludes each of the 38 chapters with a series of Questions on the Lesson. THIS IS THE PERFECT BOOK TO GIVE TO A NEW BELEIVER. James O. Boyd introduces the earliest chapters of the Bible immediately following man's Fall with these words: "God's tender love for his foolish, rebellious creatures 'will not let them go.' At the gates of the garden from which their sin has forever banished them, God already declares his purpose to 'bruise' the head of that serpent, Rom. 16:20, who had brought 'sin into the world and death by sin,' Gen. 3:15. Through the 'seed of the woman'---a 'Son of Man' of some future day---sinful man can escape the death he has brought on himself. And from Seth, the child 'appointed instead of' murdered Abel, a line of men descends, who believe this promise of God. Ch. 5. In Enoch we find them 'walking with God,' v. 24, in a fellowship that seemed lost when paradise was lost." J. Gresham Machen opens Lesson II of his material entitled "The Coming of the Lord" with these powerful words: "When the Son of God came to earth for our salvation, the world was ready for his coming. The whole course of history had been made to lead up to him. And he was well worthy of being thus the goal of history. For the One who came was none other than the eternal Son of God, the Word who was with God and who was God. He had existed from all eternity; he had been the instrument in creating the world. He was himself truly God, the same in substance with the Father, and equal in power and glory. Yet the One who was so great humbled himself to be born as a man and finally to suffer and die. His coming was a voluntary act, an act of the Father in giving him for the sins of the world, and his own act which he performed because he loved us. It was an act of infinite condescension. The Son of God humbled himself to lead a true human life; he took upon himself our nature. He was born, he grew in wisdom and stature, he suffered, he died. He was always God, but he became also man. Who can measure the depth of such condescending love?" SECTION I: The Development of the Church in Old Testament Times By James Oscar Boyd, Ph.D., D.D. Chapter 1: Before Abraham - Genesis, Chapters 1 to 11 Chapter 2: The Patriarchs Chapter 3 : Egyptian Bondage and Deliverance Chapter 4 : Moses as Leader and Lawgiver Chapter 5 : The Conquest and Settlement of Canaan Chapter 6 : The Period of the Judges Chapter 7 : Samuel and Saul: Prophecy and Monarchy Chapter 8: David and Solomon: Psalms and Wisdom Chapter 10 : The Kingdom of Judah, to Hezekiah Chapter 12 : The Exile and the Restoration Chapter 13 : The Jewish State Under Persia Chapter 14 : Israel's Religious Life Chapter 15 : "The Coming One" SECTION II: The Life of Christ and the Development of the Church in New Testament Times By John Gresham Machen, D.D. Chapter 1: The Preparation. Chapter 2: The Coming of the Lord. Chapter 3: The Baptism. 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click for details		BETTER THAN THE BEGINNING: Creation in Biblical Perspective Richard Barcellos "Creation is controversial, and truly we need to defend biblical doctrine concerning the origin of all things. Yet sometimes in the midst of controversy we can lose sight of the purpose of creation itself. Richard Barcellos uses the creation of the world like a great telescope to look up at the beauty of the Creator. His book focuses our attention on the triune God in Christ. He draws his doctrine from a careful exposition of the Bible, applies it to our practical lives, and calls us to sing the praises of Him who is worthy, 'for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created' (Rev. 4:11). This is an edifying book, and I hope that many will read it." - Joel R. Beeke "Although many Christians have been engaged in a life-or-death battle to defend the truth of creation against evolutionary attacks coming from inside and outside the church, there has been little exploration of the doctrine of creation in all its glorious height, depth, width, and length. Richard Barcellos has begun to remedy this neglect with a God-glorifying, soul-edifying, life-transforming survey of this majestic and practical subject." - David P. Murray, Ph.D. "Christ brings the creation train derailed by Adam to its original glorious destination! This insight is vital to an understanding of the gospel and the vital, scriptural distinction between the law and the gospel. May God give this volume great usefulness!" - Samuel E. Waldron, Ph.D. Preface 1. The Ultimate Reason for Creation: Creation for the Glory of God Exposition of Romans 11:36 Implications of Romans 11:36 2. The Divine Agents of Creation: Creation by the Triune God Defining our Terms Three Persons yet One Essence The Act of Creation and the Three Persons of the Godhead Practical Considerations 3. The Son-Tilted Focus of Creation: Creation for the Son of God Context of Colossians 1:16 Content of Colossians 1:16 Consequences of Colossians 1:16 4. The Revelatory Function of Creation (I): Creation tells of His Glory Structure of Psalm 19 Exposition of Psalm 19:1-6 Implications of Psalm 19:1-6 5. The Revelatory Function of Creation (II): Creation testifies of His Existence Romans 1:20 in Context Explanation of Romans 1:20 Practical Observations from Romans 1:20 Acts 14:17 -God's Patience and Goodness in the Teeth of Idolatry Context of and Brief Observations from Acts 14:8-18 Some Practical Implications 6. The Initial Act of Creation: Creation out of Nothing Explanation of Genesis 1:1 The Bible and Genesis 1:1 Brief Interaction with Those who Differ 7. The Six Days of Creation: Creation 'in the space of six days' Views on the Length of the Days of Creation Duration of the Six Days of Creation Why in the Space of Six Days? Three Final Observations 8. The Image-Bearing Apex of Creation (I): Creation in the Image of God High-Level Observations Indicating that Man is the Apex of Creation Exegetical and Theological Considerations Indicating that Man is the Apex of Creation Brief Excursus on ManÆs Body and God's Image Some Implications of Man Created in the Image of God 9. The Image-Bearing Apex of Creation (II): Creation in the image of God Observations upon Adam's Identity and Calling GodÆs Remedy for Adam's Failure 10. The Sabbath Rest of Creation (I): Creation's Coronation and Goal Introduction The Bible's Diversity The Bible's Unity Seven Observations Tying the End of the Bible with the Beginning of the Bible How Does all this Relate to the Creator's Sabbath? 11. The Sabbath Rest of Creation (II): Creation's Coronation and Goal The Context of Genesis 2:1-3 The Elements of Genesis 2:1-3 The Bible on Genesis 2:1-3 12. Conclusion: Better than the Beginning Bibliography Scripture Index Name and Subject Index rbapn pdt tdm BRAND NEW TITLE SGCB Price: $12.00 (list price $16.00) ORDER WITH 'GETTING THE GARDEN RIGHT' by Barcellos SGCB Price: $24.00 (list price $37.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR BOTH TITLES
click for details		WILLIAM BURKITT: EXPOSITORY NOTES WITH PRACTICAL OBSERVATIONS ON THE NEW TESTAMENT WILLIAM BURKITT (1650-1703) with New Foreword by Rob Ventura DUE TO SEVERAL UNFORESEEN ISSUES PUBLICATION DATE IS NOW EXPECTED IN LATE 2023. Although William Burkitt is not well-known in our day he was the man chosen to preach the funeral sermon for the great Puritan WILLIAM GURNALL, best known for his massive volume "The Christian in Complete Armor". MATTHEW HENRY stated that it was the New Testament Commentary of William Burkitt that inspired him to write his massive Commentary on the Old Testament Scriptures. GEORGE WHITEFIELD, the renowned evangelist, claimed that it was while reading the Commentaries of William Burkitt and Matthew Henry that he came to understand the glorious doctrine of JUSTIFICATION BY FAITH ALONE IN CHRIST ALONE. He went on to say in his diary that his preparation for his preaching in America was reading Burkitt and Henry on his knees. CHARLES H. SPURGEON wrote that this was 'a goodly volume' and recommended 'attentive perusal' of it to his ministerial students. "William Burkitt’s Expository Notes, with Practical Observations, on the New Testament were reprinted often in the eighteenth century and have long begged reprinting today. As a peace-loving Reformed Anglican, Burkitt was puritan-minded in thought and practice, and thus these notes are full of experiential, and especially practical thoughts. They reveal Burkitt’s pastoral heart for the unsaved, the beginner in grace, and the mature Christian. These enlightening notes contain the astute expository observations of Matthew Poole’s renowned 3-volume Commentary as well as the practical and homiletical flavor of Matthew Henry’s even more famous 6-volume Commentary. In some ways, they are a mixture of both, and worthy to be read by preachers and Christians alike as a reliable and practical guide to understanding the New Testament Scriptures. I highly recommend these useful volumes and am so grateful to Solid Ground Christian Books for reprinting them." —Dr. Joel R. Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan "Most of us have profited greatly from Matthew Henry’s or Matthew Poole’s commentaries on the Scriptures, and not Burkitt since his work was until now only available online. To think he was a friend of William Gurnall (and preached at his funeral) is quite extraordinary. Kudos, then, to Rob Ventura and Solid Ground Christian Books for making this volume available again. Generations to come will now profit from his exceptionally good comments." —Derek W. H. Thomas, Senior Minister, First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, South Carolina, Chancellor’s Professor, Reformed Theological Seminary, Teaching Fellow, Ligonier Ministries "Numerous Evangelicals from Matthew Henry to John Wesley, from George Whitefield to Jupiter Hammon deeply appreciated the works of William Burkitt, whose literary corpus was regularly being published into the nineteenth century. Like other Christian authors in the Puritan and Evangelical orbits, however, in the twentieth century his name and his books fell into almost-complete obscurity. This new printing of his New Testament reflections is thus most welcome, for it enables us to once again appreciate an author who was a force for good in his day, one whom Charles Haddon Spurgeon called “Old Master Burkitt.” —Michael A G Haykin, Chair and professor of church history, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. "To an earlier generation, William Burkitt’s name was well known. C.H. Spurgeon regarded Burkitt's expository commentary as a "goodly volume," and recommended "attentive perusal" of it. This republication of Burkitt’s ‘Expository Notes’ (perhaps J. C. Ryle intentionally echoed Burkitt) should bring this readable and practical author to modern readers. Pastor Ventura and Solid Ground Christian Books has done the church a good service in reacquainting us with this forgotten treasure. Read and be greatly edified." —Ian Hamilton, Principal, Westminster Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Newcastle "Burkitt's commentary is not as well known in our day as it has been in times past, and as it deserves to be still. Busy pastors may not feel the need for yet another commentary to consult in sermon preparation, but this is not just another commentary. In short order, Burkitt handles texts in such a way as to give helpful outlines, concise exposition, thought provoking observations and a variety of rich applications. His commentary is also useful as a heart-warming aid in private devotions. I am glad to see it back in print." —Lee McKinnon Pastor, Covenant Reformed Baptist Church, Bluefield, WV "The resurrection from obscurity of William Burkitt's New Testament commentary with this republication will breathe new life into the devotional reading of Scripture, especially in private and family use. This work possesses a beautiful spirituality wedded to orthodox doctrine in the Reformed tradition. It abounds with words fitly spoken, like apples of gold in pictures of silver. Burkitt’s commentary is not only faithful to biblical truth; it expresses that truth with literary grace. This two-volume set may well become your favorite first reference for general edification from New Testament passages. I warmly commend it to all." —D. Scott Meadows, Pastor Calvary Baptist Church (Reformed) Exeter, New Hampshire VOLUME ONE: Matthew - Romans is 540 pages VOLUME TWO: 1 Corinthians - Revelation is 460 pages SAMPLES: **MATTHEW 1:21 "You shall call His name Jesus, for He shall save His people from their sin." "Observe here, 1. A prediction of our Savior's birth; the virgin shall bring forth a son. 2. A precept for the imposition of his name; Thou shalt call his name Jesus, that is, a Savior. 3. The reason why that name was given him; because he should save his people, not temporarily, as Joshua did the Israelites from their enemies, but spiritually and externally from their sins; not in their sins but from them; that is, from the guilt and punishment, from the power and dominion, of them. Observe, 4. The peculiar subjects of this privilege; his people: He shall save his people from their sins. Learn, 1. That sin is the evil of evils; or that sin considered in itself, is comparatively the greatest and worst of evils. 2. That the great end of Christ's coming into the world, was to be a Savior from this evil. 3. That Christ's own people do want and stand in need of a Savior as well as others; if he does not save them from their sins, they must die in and for their sins, as well as others. Therefore he saves them from sin in three ways; 1. By obtaining pardon for sin, and in reconciling us to God. 2. By weakening the reigning power of sin, and implanting a new principle of holiness in the heart. 3. By perfecting and accomplishing all these happy beginnings at the end of this life in heaven." **MATTHEW 11:28-30 v. 28- "Here we have a sweet invitation, backed with a gracious encouragement: Christ invites such as are weary of the burden of sin, of the slavery of Satan, of the yoke of the ceremonial law, to come unto him for rest and ease; and as an encouragement assures them, that upon their coming to him they shall find rest. Learn, 1. That sin is the soul's laborious burden; Come unto me, all ye that labour. Labouring supposes a burden to be laboured under; this burden is sin's guilt. 2. That such as come to Christ for rest must be laden sinners. 3. That laden sinners not only may but ought to come to Christ for rest; they may come, because invited; they ought to come, because commanded. 4. That the laden sinner, upon his coming, shall find rest. Come, &c. Note here, That to come unto Christ in the phrase of the New Testament is to believe in him, and to become one of his disciples. He that cometh unto me shall not hunger, he that believeth on me shall not thirst. John 6:35. v. 29- Here note, That the phrase of take the yoke is judaical; the Jewish doctors spake frequently of the yoke of the law; the yoke of the commandments: and the ceremonies imposed upon the Jews are called a yoke, Acts 15:10. Now as Moses had a yoke, so had Christ. Accordingly, observe, 1. Christ's disciples must wear Christ's yoke. This yoke is twofold; a yoke of instruction; and a yoke of affliction; Christ's law is a yoke of instruction; it instructs; it restrains our natural inclinations, it curbs our sensual appetites; it is a yoke to corrupt nature; this yoke Christ calls his yoke, Take my yoke upon you: 1. Because he, as a Lord, lays it upon our necks. 2. Because he, as a servant, bore it upon his own neck first, before he laid it upon ours. Observe, 2. That the way and manner how to bear Christ's yoke must be learnt of Christ himself. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; that is, learn of me, both what to bear, and how to bear. Observe, 3. That Christ's humility and lowly-mindedness, is a great encouragement to Christians to come unto him, and learn of him, both how to obey his commands, and how to suffer his will and pleasure. Learn of me, for I am meek. v. 30-Observe here, 1. Christ's authority and greatness; he has power to impose a yoke, and inflict a burden. My yoke; my burden. 2. His clemency and goodness, is imposing an easy yoke, and a light burden. My yoke is easy, my burden is light: that is, my service is good and gainful, profitable and useful; not only tolerable but delightful; and as is my yoke such is my burden: The burden of my cross, both light, not absolutely, but comparatively; the weight of my cross is not comparable with the glory of my crown. Learn, That the service of Christ, though hard and intolerable to corrupt nature, yet is a most desirable and delightful service to grace, or renewed nature; Christ's service is easy to a spiritual mind. 1. It is easy, as it is a rational service; consonant to right reason, though contradictory to depraved nature. 2. Easy as it is a spiritual service; delightful to a spiritual mind. 3. Easy, as it is an assisted service; considering that we work not in our own strength, but in God's. 4. Easy, when once it is an accustomed service; though hard to beginners, it is easy to progressors; the further we walk, the sweeter is our way. 5. Easy, as it is the most gainful service; having the assurance of an eternal weight of glory, as the reward of our obedience. Well therefore might our holy Lord say to his followers; My yoke is easy, and my burden is light." **JOHN 1:14 "The evangelist having asserted the divinity of Christ in the foregoing verses, comes now to speak of his humanity and manifestation in our nature: The word was made flesh. Where note, 1. Our Savior's incarnation for us. 2. His life and conversation here among us. He dwelt or tabernacled for a season with us. In the incarnation or assumption of our nature, Observe, 1. The person assuming, The Word, that is, the second person subsisting in the glorious Godhead. Observe, 2. The nature assumed, flesh; that is, the human nature, consisting of soul and body. But why is it not said, The Word was made man? but, The Word was made flesh. Ans. To denote and set forth the wonderful abasement and condescension of Christ; there being more of vileness and weakness, and opposition to spirit, in the word flesh, than in the word man. Christ's taking flesh implies, that he did not only take upon him the human nature, but all the weaknesses and infirmities of that nature also, (sinful infirmities and personal infirmities excepted,) he had nothing to do with our sinful flesh. Though Christ loved souls with an infinite and insuperable love, yet he would not sin to save a soul. And he took no personal infirmities upon him, but such as are common to the whole nature, as hunger, thirst, weariness. Observe, 3. The assumption itself, He was made flesh; that is, he assumed the human nature into an union with his Godhead, and so became a true and real man by that assumption. Learn hence, That Jesus Christ did really assume the true and perfect nature of man, into a personal union with his divine nature, and still remains true God, and true Man, in one person, for ever. O blessed union! O thrice happy conjunction! As Man, Christ had an experimental sense of our infirmities and wants; as God, he can support and supply them all. Note farther, 2. As our Savior's incarnation for us, so his life and conversation among us; He dwelt, or tabernacled amongst us. The tabernacle was a type of Christ's human nature. 1. As the outside of the tabernacle was mean, made of ordinary materials, but its inside glorious; so was the Son of God. 2. God's special presence was in the tabernacle; there he dwelt, for he had a delight therein. In like manner dwelt all the fulness of the Godhead bodily in Christ; and the glory of his divinity shined forth to the eye and view of his disciples; for they beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father; that is, whilst Christ appeared as a man amongst us, he gave great and glorious testimonies of his being the Son of God. Learn hence, That in the day of our Savior's incarnation, the divinity of his person did shine forth through the veil of his flesh, and was seen by all them that had spiritual eye to behold it, and a mind disposed to consider it. We beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father." **JOHN 19:30- Observe here, 1. Our Lord's last words, It is finished. 2. His last act, He bowed his head, and gave up the ghost. As to the former, his last words, It is finished, this might be the probable intendment of it: 1. It is finished; that is, now is my Father's eternal counsel concerning me accomplished, and now is the promise that he made of my becoming a sacrifice for sin fulfilled; both my Father's purpose and my Father's promise are now receiving their final accomplishment. 2. It is finished; that is, the scriptures are now fulfilled; all the types that did prefigure me, all the prophetical predictions that were made of me, all the Jewish sacrifices that pointed at me, have now received their final accomplishment in me, and are abolished in my death. 3. It is finished; that is, my sufferings are now ended, my race is run, my work is done, I am now putting my last hand to it, my death is before me, I have finished the work, the whole work, which I came into the world for, doing as well as dying; all is upon the matter completed, it is just finishing, it will be instantly finished. Again, 4. It is finished: that is, the fury and malice, the rage and revenge of my enemies, is now ended, they have done their worst; the chief priests an soldiers, the judges and witnesses, the executioners and tormentors, have all tired out themselves with the exercise of their own malice; but now their spite and spleen, their envy and enmity, is ended, and the Son of God is at rest. 5. It is finished: that is, the glorious work of man's redemption and salvation is perfected and performed, consummated and completed, the price is paid, satisfaction is given, redemption is purchased, and salvation insured to a miserable world. Woe unto us, if Christ had left but one farthing of our debt to the justice of God unpaid; we must have lain in hell to all eternity, as being insolvent; but Chrst has by one offering for ever perfected them that are sanctified. Learn hence, that Jesus Christ hath perfected and completely finished, the great work of redemption, committed to him by God the Father. Observe, 2. Our Saviour's last act: He bowed his head and gave up the ghost. Whence learn, the spontaneity and voluntariness of Christ's sufferings, how freely he surrendered to death; his soul was not rent from him, but yielded up to God by him; Christ was a volunteer in dying; though his death was a violent death; yet it was a voluntary sacrifice; He bowed his head and gave up the ghost. **ACTS 12:5,6-"So Peter was kept in prison, but earnest prayer for him was made to God by the church. Now when Herod was about to bring him out, on that very night, Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains, and sentries before the door were guarding the prison." v. 5- "That is, fervent and importunate prayer was put up to God by the church on Peter's behalf: With the united strength of their whole souls they stormed heaven, and took him by force out of Herod's hand. Learn, 1. That when the church is plunged into deep perplexities, the only help she can hope for must come unto her in the way of prayer. Learn, 2. That when God suffers any of the ministers of the church to fall under the rage of persecutors, it is the church's duty to wrestle with God by prayer in an extraordinary manner on their behalf; "prayer was made without ceasing of the church." Learn 3. That when God intends to bestow any extraordinary mercy upon his church, he stirs up the hearts of his people to pray for it in a very extraordinary manner. v. 6- Observe, Peter continued in prison till the very night before Herod intended to bring him out to the people: And if they desired it, it is probable he intended to put him to death the next day. Learn thence, That God oft-times suffers his children to come to the pit's brink, and then delivers them, that they may be the more sensible of his mercy, and have the greater cause to magnify his power. Peter was now come to his last night; the tyrant Herod probably intended his execution next morning. Now was the time for God to step in: Our extremity is his opportunity. Observe farther, That notwithstanding Peter's imminent and impending danger, he sleeps very soundly, resigning up himself into the hands of Christ, and resolving, if he may no longer live Christ's servant, that he will die his sacrifice. I question whether Herod that imprisoned him slept half so soundly. Lord! how soft and secure a pillow is a good conscience, even in the confines of death, and in the very jaws of danger! Observe lastly, That God takes most care of Peter, when he was able to take least care of himself: When he was asleep, and altogether insensible of his danger, God was awake, and acting effectually in order to his deliverance. Happy prisoners! who have God with them in prison; such are prisoners of hope indeed, and shall certainly experience divine help." **1 CORINTHIANS 1:30,31- "Our apostle had in the foregoing verses acquainted the Corinthians how low and despicable their outward condition was in this world; he tells them the world looked upon them as weak and foolish, and, as such, despised and disdained them, but as a superabundant recompense for the despicable meanness of their outward condition, he tells them what they are in Christ Jesus, how rich they are as Christians; that Christ is made unto them wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption. Observe here 1. An enumeration of the believing Christian's privileges, received by virtue of his interest in Christ, and union with him; and they are wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption; to relieve us against our ignorance and blindness, he is our wisdom, the fountain of divine illumination, enabling us to see both our sin and danger; to discharge us from the burden of our guilt and obnoxiousness to divine wrath, he is our righteousness, the author of justification, procuring for us remission of sin, and acceptance with God; to free us from the pollution and power of sin, he is our sanctification; purging us by his Spirit, as well as pardoning by his blood, coming both by water and blood into our souls: and to set us at liberty from captivity and thralldom to sin and Satan, and the law, he is made our redemption, that is, the blessed author of a beloved redemption, not from Egyptian bondage or Babylonish captivity, but from the dominion of sin and servitude to Satan, from the wrath of God, from the curse of the law, from the danger and dread of death. Learn hence, That God hath stored up in Christ all that we want, a suitable and full supply for every need, and made it communicable to us: he is our wisdom, our righteousness, our sanctification, and redemption, our all in all, our all in the want of all. Observe, 2. The method, way, and manner, by and after which believers come to be invested with, and made partakers of, these glorious privileges: Christ of God is made unto us; this denotes, (1.) That Christ with all his benefits becomes ours by a special and effectual application: he is made unto us. (2.) That this application of Christ is the work of God, and not of man; of God he is made unto us. Learn hence, That the Lord Jesus Christ, with all the precious fruits and invaluable benefits of his death, became ours by God's special and effectual application. Observe, 3. The reason here assigned why the whole economy of grace is put into the hand of Christ, why all is communicated by him, and derived from him, namely, that all the saints' glorying may be in him, and not in themselves: That no flesh should glory in his presence, but as it is written, Let him that glorieth, glory in the Lord, ver. 29, 31. Infinite wisdom and sovereign pleasure has centered all grace in Christ; it hath pleased the Father that in him should all fullness dwell; and the fullness that is in him is a ministerial fullness, it dwells in him on purpose to dispense to us, according as our exigencies do require, and our faith deserve; for of him are we in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption; that, according as it is written, 'He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord.'" **2 TIMOTHY 3:16- Our apostle closes this chapter with an exhortation to Timothy to persevere in his study of the Holy Scriptures, by an argument drawn, 1. From the dignity and authority of the scriptures; 2. From their utility; 3. From their perfection. 1. From their dignity and authority, They are given by the inspiration of God: that is, they are not the contrivance of any man's wit and fancy, but a revelation of the mind and will of God; and those that wrote them were excited to it, and assisted in it, by the Spirit of God; no part of scripture had either angels or men for its author, but every part of scripture is divinely inspired or breathed by God, both for matter and order, style and words. A second argument is drawn from the utility and sufficiency of the holy scriptures; they are profitable for doctrine and instruction, teaching us what to know and believe in order to salvation, concerning God, and Christ, and ourselves, &c. for reproof of error, and confutation of false doctrines, for correction of sin and evil manners, for instruction in righteousness, directing us how to lead a holy and righteous life, according to the will of God. A third argument is taken from the perfection of them; they are able to make the man of God perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works; that is, to make the ministers of Christ complete in knowledge, faith, and holiness, every way fitted for their work and duty, as Christians, and as ministers. Observe here, 1. That the scriptures of the Old Testament, and not of the New, must be the scriptures here intended, they being the only scriptures which Timothy had known from a child; that was before the scriptures of the new Testament were written. Observe, 2. That the apostle doth not say that these scriptures were of themselves sufficient to make Timothy wise unto salvation, but only that with faith in Christ Jesus they were sufficient for that end; much more then must the scriptures both of the Old and New Testament together, when accompanied with faith in Jesus Christ, be sufficient for that end. Observe, 3. That the scriptures are a perfect, plain, and sufficient rule, in all things necessary to salvation. 1. They are a perfect rule; because the writers of them were inspired, and consequently their writings are infallible. 2. They are a plain rule; otherwise they would be no rule at all, of no more use to direct our faith and practice than a sun-dial in a dark room is to tell us the hour of the day. A rule that is not plain, whatever it may be in itself, is of no use to us till it is made plain. 3. They are a sufficient rule; they are able to make the man of God perfect, and wise to salvation. Here the church of Rome distinguishes, and says, the scriptures are sufficient to salvation, but not to instruction, to whom one of the martyrs replied, "If so, God send me the salvation and you the instruction." It is conceived by some that this was the last epistle that ever St. Paul wrote; if so, this is the last charge that ever he gave, and concerns us the more to attend to the solemnity of it. The chapter before us is St. Paul's Cygnea Cantio, his last and sweetest song; by a spiritual sagacity he saw his end approaching, and the time of his martyrdom to be at hand; he therefore, like a dying man, adjures Timothy in a most awful and tremendous manner, to preach the word with all diligence and care, which he had so highly extolled in the foregoing chapter, as being able to make all persons wise unto salvation." **JAMES 1:18-"Of his own will he has brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of first-fruits of his creatures." These words are very expressive of four things, namely, of the efficient cause, the impulsive cause, the instrumental and the final cause for our regeneration. Observe, 1. The author and efficient cause of regeneration; he that is the Father of lights, mentioned in the foregoing verse, begat us. Note, that God, and God alone, is the prime efficient cause of regeneration; it is subjectively in the creature, it is efficiently from God: Christ appropriates this work to God, Matthew 11:23. The Scriptures appropriates it to God, Psalms 34:9, called his saints, and God himself appropriates it to himself, I will put my spirit within them, &c. Ezekiel 36:27 Observe, 2. The impelling, impulsive, and moving cause of regeneration, his own will: Of his own will begat he us; by his mere motion, induced by no cause, but the goodness of his own breast, of his own will, and not naturally, as he begat the Son from eternity; of his own will, and not necessarily, by a necessity of nature, as the sun enlightens and enlivens, but by an arbitrariness of grace; of his own will, and not by any obligation from the creature; by the will of God, and not for the merit and desert of man. Observe, 3. The instrumental cause of our regeneration, the word of truth, that is, the gospel, which is the great instrument in God's hand for producing the new birth in the souls of his people. Here note, the gospel is called truth by way of excellency, the word of truth, that is, the true word; and also by way of eminency, as containing a higher and more excellent truth than any other divine truth; the gospel declares the truth of all the Old Testament types. Observe, 4. 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click for details		THE RISEN CHRIST CONQUERS MARS HILL: Classic Discourses on Paul's Ministry in Athens Manton, Watson, Edwards, Davies, Dick, Thornwell, Eadie, Ryle, Warfield, Stonehouse, Van Til & Bahnsen, Foreword by Sinclair Ferguson We have gathered together a full dozen champions of the faith to expound upon Paul's ministry in Athens. It is believed that traversing this powerful passage in Acts 17 will deepen our faith in the risen and conquering Lord. We have decided to list these works in the order in which they were delivered, thus Thomas Manton is first and Greg Bahnsen is last. Although there will certainly be some repetition of thoughts and ideas, it is believed that the various gifts and approaches of each man will give a freshness to each discourse. SINCLAIR FERGUSON wrote the Foreword in which he says, "From the opening exposition of a seventeenth century Westminster Divine to the closing expositions of three twentieth century scholars associated with Westminster Seminary, 'The Risen Christ Conquers Mars Hill' is a brilliantly conceived compilation of studies calculated both to educate and to stimulate. Paul's great sermon to the intellectual elite of a declining Athens is one of the great moments in Church history. It well repays careful study for its foundational theology, its methodology as a presentation of the gospel of God to a pagan audience, and for the passion for Christ that lay behind it. Here is careful theological exegesis, biblical doctrine, practical application, and sharp-edged apologetics all in one volume. The result? A book that cannot fail to instruct the mind, encourage confidence in the gospel's integrity, and challenge the church to a new boldness in witnessing to our paganism-restoring culture." DR. JOEL BEEKE wrote, "This fascinating collection of addresses on an important issue in our day is a gold mine, full of practical guidance for effective evangelizing and apologetics. It is amazing how contemporary these writers can sound when addressing how to relate to the unsaved who reject the gospel. We may perhaps find new venues to speak into but the message of the gospel remains eternally the same, and our forbears have a great deal to teach us about how to communicate that message. Tolle lege (take up and read)--and pray and do!" DR. SAM WALDRON said the following about this upcoming volume: "Few passages are as important as Acts 17 for the subjects of apologetics and evangelism in this post-modern age. And few passages have over the years been more badly misinterpreted than Paul's address to the Areopagus in Athens. Let me especially commend the articles by Stonehouse, Bahnsen, and Van Til towards the end of this volume. They are worth the price by themselves." THE LATE DR. ROBERT PAUL MARTIN added, "Paul's address at Mars Hill gives us a glimpse into how the gospel was effectively preached in a thoroughly pagan culture, such as the one in which we now live. Gleaning the best treatments of this address from past ages, Solid Ground has given us a primer on how to speak to our contemporaries." TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction: Why This Book? Foreword by Sinclair Ferguson (1) Thomas Manton (1620-1677) - Sermon Upon Acts 17:30-31 (2) Thomas Watson (1620-1686) - The Day of Judgment Asserted (3) Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758) - The Final Judgment: or, The World Judged Righteously by Jesus Christ (4) Samuel Davies (1723-1761) - The Universal Judgment (5) John Dick (1764-1833) - Paul in Athens, from 'Lectures on the Acts of the Apostles' (6) James H. Thornwell (1812-1862) - The Necessity and Nature of Christianity (7) John Eadie (1810-1876) - Paul at Athens, from Chapter 10, 'Paul the Preacher' (8) J.C. Ryle (1816-1900) - Athens, from 'The Upper Room' (9) B.B. Warfield (1851-1921) - False Religions and the True, from 'Biblical, Theological Studies' (10) Ned B. Stonehouse: (1902-1962) - The Areopagus Address, from the Tyndale New Testament Lecture, 1949 (11) Cornelius Van Til (1895-1987) - Paul at Athens, a Booklet (12) Greg Bahnsen (1948-1995) - The Encounter of Jerusalem with Athens, from 'Always Ready' MY FIVE FAVORITES OF SOLID GROUND TITLES *A Pastor's Sketches (Double Volume) by Ichabod Spencer *Counsels and Thoughts on the Spiritual Life of Believers by Thomas Moor THE RISEN CHRIST CONQUERS MARS' HILL by Manton, Watson, STEPPING HEAVENWARD by Elizabeth Prentiss THE POWER OF GOD UNTO SALVATION: Sermons by Benjamin B. Warfield BONUS GIFT: Thoughts for Young Men by J.C. Ryle (* means it is a hardcover volume) THIS IS A 420 PAGE LARGE PAPERBACK SGCB LATEST SG COMMENTARY bfs MY5 twsp tw5 Nearly 50% Discount on this Great Title SGCB Price: $17.95 (list price $35.00) ORDER 'MY FAVORITE SOLID GROUND TITLES' AND SAVE MUCH MORE SGCB Price: $65.00 (list price $165.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR ALL SIX TITLES LISTED ABOVE
click for details		A WORKMAN NOT ASHAMED: Essays in Honor of Albert N. Martin Aniol, Barcellos, Dunn, Haykin, Mbewe, Meadows, Reuther, Riddle, Savastio, Ventura, Waddington, Waldron with Foreword by Joel Beeke THIS IS A BRAND NEW TITLE THAT HAS JUST BEEN RELEASED BY FREE GRACE PRESS. Al Martin’s ministry has had a profound impact on hundreds of faithful ministers and thousands of people for several decades, such that it is high time that a festschrift—that is, a book of essays reflecting his interests and passions written by friends, be written in his honor. In addition to a foreword by Joel Beeke and a sermon by the Puritan John Gill (1697–1771), this book includes essays from: FOREWORD by Joel Beeke PREFACE by editors David Charles & Rob Ventura A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF ALBERT N. MARTIN by John Reuther 1. PETER PREACHED ON PENTECOST: The Authoritative Proclamation of Christ from Scripture by Sam Waldron 2. PASTORS PREPARE FUTURE PASTORS: Mentoring within the Church of Christ by Conrad Mbewe 3. THE CHRISTIAN MINISTRY IN THE CHURCH: Exegetical Study of Ephesians 4:12 by Richard Barcellos 4. THE WITNESS OF THE MARTYRS: Fang-Pierced Heels by Alan Dunn 5. SHEPHERD THE FLOCK OF GOD: Know Your Bible and Know Your Flock by Jim Savastio 6. THE ONE TRUE GOSPEL OF GRACIOUS JUSTIFICATION: Exposition of Galatians 2:15-19 by D. Scott Meadows 7. THE HOLY SPIRIT AND THE PREACHER OF GOD by Rob Ventura 8. 'BY THE COMPASS OF THE WORD': The Life and Piety of William Kiffin by Michael Haykin 9. THE ADMINISTRATION AND ADMINISTRATORS OF BAPTISM by Jeffrey Riddle 10. FORM AND SUBSTANCE: Baptist Ecclesiology and the Regulative Principle of Worship by Scott Aniol 11. THE DEEPER PROTESTANT CONCEPTION AND PREACHING: The Restoration of the Religious Relation Between God and Man by Jeff Waddington 12. THE DUTY OF A PASTOR TO HIS PEOPLE by John Gill A COLLAGE OF COUNCIL: Personal Testimonies from Nearly 20 Pastors concerning A.N. Martin Here you will find a book that honors a veteran minister and teacher of the Word by exhorting other ministers to preach the Word, shepherd the flock, do the work of an evangelist, and fulfill the commission placed upon them by the Lord. May God use the contributions of these authors to raise up preachers who fit the words of Francis Wayland (1796–1865): “From the manner in which our ministers have entered upon the work, it is evident that it must have been the prominent object of their lives to convert men to God.” ANM4 5.19 jjsj MMM fgpn OVER 40% OFF THIS BRAND NEW TITLE SGCB Price: $17.95 (list price $30.00) ORDER WITH 'PASTORAL THEOLOGY' 3 VOLUME SET BY ALBERT N MARTIN SGCB Price: $97.95 (list price $170.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR ALL FOUR VOLUMES
		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 GEOFF TITLE RHB NEWEST RHB Newer SGCB Price: $13.95 (list price $20.00) Order with THE HOLY SPIRIT by Geoff Thomas SGCB Price: $25.00 (list price $40.00) THIS PRICE IS FOR BOTH BOOKS
		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. REFORMED CONFESSIONS SET RHB NEWEST Over 35% Discount SGCB Price: $31.95 (list price $50.00) ORDER THE COMPLETE FOUR VOLUME SET - 40% OFF SGCB Price: $119.00 (list price $200.00)
		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. REFORMED CONFESSIONS SET RHB NEWEST SGCB Price: $31.95 (list price $50.00) ORDER THE COMPLETE FOUR VOLUME SET - 40% OFF SGCB Price: $119.00 (list price $200.00)
		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 Hardback, 440 pages Page Size: 6 x 9 inches Retail Price: $35.00 ISBN 978-1-60178-298-4 Contents: Introduction Part One: Life and Ministry 1. Heritage of Piety 2. Pastoral Ministry in New York City: 1793-1803 3. 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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 Endorsements: "Few things are more important than the question of the assurance of our salvation. The dangers of false assurance are obvious, and Scripture warns us that the number of falsely assured in churches is legion. The tragedy of the 'unnecessarily troubled' is that they never gain the footing that produces the fruit of the Spirit and compels great acts of obedience. Just as I would want my children to know for certain they are mine, God wants His children to know that they are His. Washer has provided a great and thorough resource for those wanting to plumb the depths of the question 'Am I really saved?' and to teach it to others. This book is loaded with scriptural analysis and pastoral advice. It is a necessary book for the library of anyone entrusted with the care of souls." -J. D. Grear, PhD, author of Stop Asking Jesus into Your Heart: How to Know for Sure You Are Saved and Gospel: Recovering the Power that Made Christianity Revolutionary "Paul Washer has given us a tremendously helpful tool to seek solid assurance that we are saved from sin by God's grace. The Word of God is like a mirror for self-examination. The Epistle of First John particularly helps us examine ourselves to see if we are in the faith. Washer applies 1 John in a masterful way to this question, explaining a dozen marks of saving grace in the soul. At the same time, this book does not encourage us to rest on our past experiences but to press forward in spiritual growth in dependence upon the Spirit of Christ. Here is sweet help for God's children struggling to enjoy assurance of their Father's forgiveness and acceptance. And here is a sober warning to the self-deceived. May God use this book for His glory to the comfort of His people and the conversion of lost sinners." - Joel R. Beeke, president, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan RHB PW RHB NEWEST TG16 DOA BRAND NEW TITLE - 40% Discount SGCB Price: $12.00 (list price $20.00)
		WHY CHRIST CAME 31 Meditations on the Incarnation 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 ENDORSEMENT - "Can anything new be said about Christ's incarnation? Actually, a lot of old things that we may have forgotten! Like a multifaceted diamond, the question 'Why did the eternal Son become man?' admits a variety of answers. Probing some of those with wisdom bathed in the Scriptures is what makes this devotional guide so rich. It will be part of our family's Advent devotions and, I hope, a source of blessing for many others." - Michael Horton, professor of theology at Westminster Seminary California and cohost of the White Horse Inn RHB NEWEST RHB Newer THIS IS A BRAND NEW TITLE SGCB Price: $7.50 (list price $10.00)
click for details		STUDIES OF THE OLD TESTAMENT: Classic Essays to Show the Perpetuity of the Old Testament as a Living Book for All Ages Austin Phelps, author of 'The Still Hour' Austin Phelps (1820-1890) was a congregational minister, a professor of sacred rhetoric and homiletics, and later a president of Andover Theological Seminary. He wrote several books which were widely read, but none as much as "The Still Hour." Some of the subjects covered are quite unique, such as "Absence of God, in Prayer", "Unhallowed Prayer", "Distrust in Prayer", "Indolence in Prayer" and "Idolatry in Prayer." This is a book that will both convict and encourage. It is perfect alike for the new believer and the aged saint who has walked with Christ for decades. "Comforting, convicting, and correcting, Phelps's 'Still Hour' is the best short book a Christian can read to stir up his or her sluggish soul and lay hold of God afresh by means of biblical, heartfelt prayer." --Joel R. Beeke, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary What is said about THE STILL HOUR deserves to be said about STUDIES OF THE OLD TESTAMENT. The opening essay on "The Prophet of the Broken Heart" and the closing chapter on "Christ the Centre of Biblical Thought" are truly worth the price of the book, but all of the other 22 chapters are soul-stirring and heart-warming as well. TABLE OF CONTENTS I. The Prophet of the Broken Heart - Jeremiah 9:1 II. God works with Minorities who are working for Him - 2 Chronicles 20:15,17 III. A Model of Prayer in Emergencies - 2 Chronicles 14:11 IV. An Ancient Revival of Religion - 2 Chronicles 15:8,9,12-15 V. Christian Alliances with Wicked Men - 2 Chronicles 19:2 VI. Honoring God's House - 2 Chronicles 24:4,5,13 VII. Presumption in the Worship of God - 2 Chronicles 26:16-20 VIII. Fidelity to the Religion of a Godly Ancestry - 2 Chronicles 17:3-5 IX. The Lost Son of a Godly Father - 2 Chronicles 28:19,22,23,25 X. The Godly Son of an Ungodly Father - 2 Chronicles 29:1,2; 31:20,21 XI. The Prodigal Son of Godly Parents - 2 Chronicles 33:12,13 XII. The Twin Serpents - Genesis 4:8-13 XIII. Avowed Enemies of Religion - 2 Chronicles 32:9-16 XIV. A Talk with Young People about Josiah - 2 Chronicles 34:1-3 XV. An Ancient Model of Youthful Temperance - Daniel 1:8 XVI. The Lost Bible - 2 Chronicles 34:14,20,21 XVII. Good Men who are not Churchmen - Jeremiah 35:18,19 XVIII. Intertwining of God's Plans with the Plans of Men - Jeremiah 52:8-11 XIX. The Kingdoms that die, and the Kingdom that lives - Daniel 2:44,45 XX. Fruitless Convictions of Sin - Daniel 5:1,5,6,25-28,30 XXI. The Men in the Fire - Daniel 3:16-18 XXII. The Man in the Lions' Den - Daniel 6:21-23 XXIII. The Fulfillment of Prophecy in the Career of Cyrus - 2 Chronicles 36:22,23 XXIV. Christ the Centre of Biblical Thought - Daniel 7:13,14 In the Author's Introductory Note he explains the reason for publishing this work: "These studies of the Old Testament were originally published in one of our most widely-circulated religious papers. So many persons have expressed a wish for them in a more permanent form, that they are now gathered into this volume. Slight changes have been made, -- a change in the order of topics, an occasional enlargement or alteration of paragraphs, and a few corrections. If the volume serves to illustrate, in any degree, how ancient and neglected Scriptures may be revived in the popular interest, and thus to show the perpetuity of the Old Testament as a living book for all ages, the object of this republication will be accomplished." - Theological Seminary, Andover, Mass. - Oct. 1, 1878. PHELPS TRILOGY NEW6 PBS PHTR not32 NOW AVAILABLE - NEW TITLE DISCOUNT PRICE SGCB Price: $14.95 (list price $28.00) Nearly 50% Discount for this Outstanding Title ORDER OUR SECOND OLD TESTAMENT TRILOGY (50% off) SGCB Price: $37.50 (list price $75.00) IN ADDITION TO THIS TITLE IT INCLUDES 'PREACHING CHRIST IN ALL OF SCRIPTURE' (by Clowney) and 'BIBLICAL TYPOLOGY' (by Poythress)
		FIGHTING SATAN: Knowing His Weaknesses, Strategies, and Defeat Dr. Joel Beeke "Joel Beeke's 'FIGHTING SATAN' anchors in the bedrock of a noble exposition of the Christian life viewed as homo viator (the pilgrim traveller) embattled in a war with Satan at his heels. It is in the same line as Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress, William Gurnall's 'The Christian in Complete Armour', or Thomas Brooks' 'Precious Remedies Against Satan's Devices.' Succinct and deeply pastoral, Dr. Beeke's little volume has all the marks of a Christian classic. Read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest and get ready to fight the good fight of faith. This will help you view the Celestial City and the assurance of victory in Jesus Christ." - DEREK W. H. THOMAS Formerly Titled - "STRIVING AGAINST SATAN" SPIRITUAL WARFARE TRILOGY NEWLY RELEASED TITLE SGCB Price: $7.50 (list price $12.00) Formerly Titled - "STRIVING AGAINST SATAN" Order the Complete SPIRITUAL WARFARE TRILOGY SGCB Price: $34.50 (list price $70.00) "Fighting Satan" (Beeke), "Jesus Tempted in the Wilderness" (Monod) & "The Christian Warfare" (Downame)
click for details		BY COMMON CONFESSION: Essays in Honor of James M. Renihan Edited by Ronald S. Baines, Richard C. Barcellos, and James P. Butler This volume of essays is offered in honor of Dr. James M. Renihan. Because he is a historical theologian, most of the essays cover issues in that field of study. But because he is much more than a historical theologian, colleagues and friends of Dr. Renihan were asked to contribute essays covering the various branches of the theological encyclopedia. The efforts here reflect the contributorsÆ esteem for their brother and the impact he has had in a wide range of theological inquiry and praxis. The publisher is pleased to present these essays in honor of an esteemed friend and teacher. Many have been helped tremendously by Dr. Renihan's friendship, scholarship, counsel, and faithfulness to Christ and his calling as pastor and theologian. 459 pages Published 2015 Contents Preface ~ The Publisher Introduction: A Biographical Sketch of James M. Renihan ~ The Editors Historical Theology 1.Chaucer, the Medieval Nominalist Doctrine of Justification, and the Reformation ~ J. V. Fesko, Ph.D. 2.The Abrahamic Covenant in the Thought of John Tombes ~ Michael T. Renihan, Ph.D. 3.John Owen, Baptism, and the Baptists ~ Crawford Gribben, Ph.D. 4.'Popery in new Dress': Richard Baxter v. Benjamin Keach on the Doctrine of Justification ~ Tom Hicks, Ph.D 5.Separating GodÆs Two Kingdoms: Two Kingdom Theology among New England Baptists in the Early Republic ~ Ronald S. Baines 6.Robert Hall Jr. (1764-1831) and the Decline of Historic Calvinism among the English Particular Baptists of the Early Nineteenth Century ~ Austin Walker 7.The Life and Vision of Abraham Kuyper ~ Joel R. Beeke, Ph.D. Exegetical and Biblical Theology 8.Getting the Garden Right: From Hermeneutics to the Covenant of Works ~ Richard C. Barcellos, Ph.D. 9.A Little Cabinet Richly Stored ~ Robert Purnell (d. 1666), edited by Samuel Renihan 10.Reformed Baptist Covenant Theology and Biblical Theology ~ Micah and Samuel Renihan Symbolic and Systematic Theology 11.The Belgic Confession and the True Church ~Robert Godfrey, Ph.D. 12. A Practical Scholasticism?: Edward Leigh's Theological Method ~ James E. Dolezal, Ph.D. 13. 'Eternally Begotten of the Father': An Analysis of the Second London Confession of Faith's Doctrine of the Eternal Generation of the Son ~ Stefan T. Lindblad Pastoral Theology 14.The Temple RepairÆd Hercules Collins (1646/7-1702), edited by Samuel Renihan 15. Escaping the Condemnation of the Devil: An Urgent Call for Spiritual Maturity in the Ministry ~ Jason Walter 16.The Regulative Principle of the Church ~ Samuel E. Waldron, Ph.D. 17.New Covenant Worship: Hebrews 2:12 and the Real Presence of Christ ~ Donald R. Lindblad Tributes Gatlin Bredeson, James P. Butler, Robert E. Cosby, C. J. den Dulk, John Giarrizzo, Dafydd Hughes, Steve Marquedant, Steve Martin, Cameron G. Porter, Larry Vincent, and Wei En Yi Appendix Education, Academic Career and Pastoral Ministry, and a Bibliography of the Publications of James M. Renihan ~ compiled by Micah Renihan RBAPNEW SGCB Price: $23.50 (list price $30.00)
		CHURCH HISTORY 101: The Highlights of Twenty Centuries 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 Table of Contents: 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 Authors 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. $5.00 Sale 101 Sale 91216 CH2 r500 10/3 srb 5s sbft CH823 BRAND NEW TITLE SGCB Price: $5.00 (list price $8.00) Purchase with THE GLORIOUS HISTORY OF REDEMPTION by Boyd & Machen SGCB Price: $12.00 (list price $23.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR BOTH BOOKS - INCREDIBLE!
		LATEST TITLES FROM RHB (1) A CLEAR AND SIMPLE TREATISE ON THE LORD'S SUPPER by Theodore Beza Theodore Beza's A Clear and Simple Treatise on the Lord's Supper (1559) advances a tireless defense of the Reformed perspective on the Lord's Supper, responding chapter by chapter to specific arguments raised against John Calvin by his Lutheran opponent Joachim Westphal. Beza makes great use of the concept of metonymy, or a figure of speech, in his interpretation of the words of institution, yet he equally champions the position that the Lord's Supper is not a bare symbol and in it we have true communion with the risen Christ. And like Calvin, Beza refers extensively to the church fathers, especially Augustine, in defense of his position. This often-overlooked treatise marks some of the major differences between the Reformed and the Lutheran movements during the so-called second generation of the Reformation. A critical issue at the time, sacramental theology was at the forefront of the original break with Rome and prevented the various Protestant movements from uniting. Its translation into English from the original Latin provides a wider opportunity for those interested in these movements to learn more about some of the substantial issues of the period. Appended to the book are two smaller treatises of Beza: A System of Doctrine on the Sacramental Substance and The Law of God in Various Classes. (2) CHRIST IS ALL IN ALL: What Christ is Made to Believers by Philip Henry This remarkable exposition of Colossians 3:11 considers forty ways that 'Christ is all, and in all' for believers - our hope, refuge, and righteousness to name a few. As Philip Henry demonstrates, Christ alone can bring eternal happiness, and without Him nothing else will do. Each chapter provides an edifying meditation, calling us to find our satisfaction in Jesus. So what is your most perplexing problem, and what would you say is the one thing you need most? Read this compelling work on the sufficiency of Christ and be encouraged to answer with Philip Henry, 'None but Christ, none but Christ!' (3) A SPIRITUAL TREASURY FOR THE CHILDREN OF GOD by William Mason Consisting of a Meditation for Every Morning and Evening in the Year, Founded upon Select Texts of Scripture. In this classic of devotional literature, 'A Spiritual Treasury for the Children of God', readers will find two heartwarming, biblical reflections for every day of the year. William Mason's aim for each meditation was to 'exalt the Lord Jesus, the perfection of His atonement and righteousness, and the glory of His salvation.' Christians who are eager to cultivate godly zeal will cherish this book, as each page revels in the abundant riches we find in Christ. 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click for details		LECTURES IN SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY: Volume Two - THE DOCTRINE OF MAN GREG NICHOLS, Rob Ventura, General Editor "You are worthy, our Lord and our God, to receive the glory and the honor and the power: for you did create all things, and because of your will they were, and were created (Rev. 4:11)." Even as we should approach the doctrine of God with profound awe of divine grandeur, so also we should study the doctrine of man with a deep sense of human smallness and lowliness, with biblical humility. We should study man with the perspective that in comparison to God, man is miniscule and laden with moral poverty. We only achieve this biblical demeanor to the extent that we view human life against the backdrop of God’s Being. It is my prayer that the Holy Spirit who wrote this perspective into the Bible would be present with us throughout these studies, and that he would cause a deep sense of the majesty of God’s Being to pervade our view of man. May God write this perspective on our hearts and grant us grace to study man with genuine humility. Only then can we profitably embrace the biblical doctrine of man. Only then can we study the original creation unto the honor and glory of God. (Excerpt from the book) “Calvin said that our wisdom largely consists in knowing God and knowing ourselves. The doctrine of man plays a crucial role in every aspect of our lives. Greg Nichols offers us a feast of biblical teaching on our creation and fall, and God’s common grace to sinners. This is sound, enlightening, convicting, humbling, and encouraging theology done with both eyes on the Word of God. Buy, read, and be edified by growing in knowing yourself and God.” — Dr. Joel R. Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, MI “Pastor Greg Nichols lectures on the doctrine of man had a profound and lasting and blessed effect for good on my thinking many years ago at the Trinity Ministerial Academy. My hope and prayer is that others through this volume will find a similar impact on their thinking and lives through this same means. I remember in particular the usefulness of his lectures on the image of God. May God mightily bless this book for good!” — Dr. Sam Waldron, Dean and Professor of Systematic Theology at Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary, Owensboro, KY Greg Nichols has been pastoring and teaching systematic theology for over three decades. Greg formerly taught at Trinity Ministerial Academy in Montville, New Jersey and now teaches for Reformed Baptist Seminary. He has also taught modular courses throughout the United States and in the Dominican Republic, the Philippines, the United Kingdom, and Columbia. Since 1994 he has been a pastor at Grace Immanuel Reformed Baptist Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he lives with his wife Ginger. Series: Lectures in Systematic Theology Paperback: 624 pages Language: English ISBN-10: 198152830X ISBN-13: 978-1981528301 Product Dimensions: 6 x 1.4 x 9 inches GGN3 lvs 2st ggn4 BRAND NEW VOLUME - SPECIAL PRICE SGCB Price: $27.95 (list price $38.00) OVER 620 PAGE PAPERBACK Order Along with VOLUME ONE: The Doctrine of God by Nichols SGCB Price: $49.95 (list price $74.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR BOTH BOOKS ORDER ALL FOUR VOLUMES: Doctrine of God, of Man, of Christ, and of the Church SGCB Price: $114.00 (list price $166.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR ALL FOUR BOOKS
		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. "Nothing is more beautiful than the gospel, the good news that God saves sinners through Jesus Christ. Nothing is more damning than a false gospel. With the Word of God constantly in view, Paul Washer leads us step by step to know the truth about who God is, who we are, and how we may live with God now and forever. This booklet is medicine for the sinner and food for the saint." - Dr. Joel R. Beeke TABLE OF CONTENTS 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 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 four children: Ian, Evan, Rowan, and Bronwyn.á BKL1 G317 os6 ms8 nh12 hb2 12b 6g OVST CNTR Order 1-9 copies SGCB Price: $2.00 (list price $3.00) ORDER TEN PACKS - Nearly 50% Off or $1.75 each SGCB Price: $17.50 (list price $30.00) ENTER QUANTITY OF TEN PACKS AND UPDATE QTY
click for details		THE THEOLOGY OF THE REFORMATION Benjamin B. Warfield In 1917, at the 400th anniversary of the Reformation, Benjamin B. Warfield wrote this outstanding article which appeared in The Biblical Review which was published by The Biblical Seminary in New York. Here Warfield set forth, as only he could, the true Heart of the Reformation. In opposition to many in his day who were seeking to find the genius and the genesis of the Reformation in something other than theology, Warfield wrote: "The Reformation was then - we insist upon it - precisely the substitution of one set of theological doctrines for another. That is what it was to Luther; and that is what, through Luther, it has been to the Christian world. Exactly what Luther did was for himself - for the quieting of his aroused conscience and the healing of his deepened sense of sin - to rediscover the great fact, the greatest of all the great facts of which sinful man can ever become aware, that salvation is by the pure grace of God alone." "Like his younger colleague at 'Old Princeton,' J. Gresham Machen, Warfield believed that the Christian faith is capable of scholarly defense. In this study, Warfield takes on fallacious, dismissive views of the Reformation set forth by the foremost historian of the early twentieth century, Charles Beard. Warfield shows what the Reformation was at its heart, and how its doctrines alone account for its astonishing power and its manifold effects as a movement in history. And he does so thoroughly armed with forceful arguments and substantial evidence, in a style unsurpassed for sanity, clarity, and more than a bit of scintillating dash. Recommended reading for all Reformed Christians!" - Dr. Joel R. Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan "B B Warfield was a remarkable Christian author, equally at home in Church History and systematic theology as biblical studies. He is remembered today primarily for his robust theology of biblical inerrancy, but there are many other reasons to remember him. In particular, in this quincentennial of the Reformation, Warfield's cogent reflections on theásignificance of the Reformation are important documents to read. Very glad to see these texts back in circulation!" - Dr. Michael Haykin, Professor of Church Histroy, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY Sam Waldron wrote: "One of my sons is named after Benjamin Breckenridge Warfield. áso you might guess that I love his stuff.á Over the years and especially in my early years he became my teacher on many, many issues.á Even on the rare occasion when I disagree with him, he remains so very helpful and informative.á I welcome the publication of these works by Solid Ground." This new booklet is the first of a new series entitled SGCB REFORMATION 500 which will introduce vitally important works to the church and the world as we approach the 500th anniversary of Luther's act of naling the 95 Theses to the Church Door at Wittenburg. Our other soon-to-be-released work is called THE NINETY-FIVE THESES IN THEIR THEOLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE by Warfield. R507 PPT 2TR os6 phm nh12 12B wsw 15b- NEW PUBLICATION PRICE - NOW AVAILABLE SGCB Price: $3.50 (list price $6.00) ENTER EXACT QTY AND HIT UPDATE QUANTITIES ORDER ALL FOUR REFORMATION 500 TITLES SGCB Price: $15.00 (list price $25.00) THIS PRICE INCLUDES 'THE THEOLOGY OF THE REFORMATION'
click for details		THE NINETY-FIVE THESES IN THEIR THEOLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE Benjamin B Warfield In 1917, at the 400th anniversary of the Reformation, Benjamin B. Warfield wrote this outstanding article which appeared in The Princeton Theological Review. Once again Warfield found himself standing in opposition to the opinions of many in his day who were very critical of the 95 Theses of Luther. Warfield corrected one of these notions when he wrote: "The Theses constitute, in point of fact, a theological document of the first importance, working out a complete and closely knit argument against, not the abuses of the indulgence traffic, and not even the theory of indulgences, merely, but the whole sacerdotal conception of the saving process; an outgrowth and embodiment of which indulgences were." "Foundational documents are often more revered as sacred totems or set up as straw men to attack, than read, studied, and rightly understood on their own terms. Warfield shows that such has been the case with Luther's famous Ninety-five Theses. He sets out to show that far from addressing only one objectionable practice of the day, Luther's theses call in question 'the entire prevalent theory of the relation of the Church as the institute of the salvation of souls,' that is, the gospel or way of salvation as proclaimed by the pre-Reformation church. He goes on to show that those who underestimate the Theses as a theological statement are so wide of the mark as to suggest that they never read them. And as always, Warfield depends on erudition, clear-headed thinking, and a gracious yet forceful style. A 'must read' for those who want to know what the Reformation truly was in its beginnings." - Dr. Joel R. Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, "B B Warfield was a remarkable Christian author, equally at home in Church History and systematic theology as biblical studies. He is remembered today primarily for his robust theology of biblical inerrancy, but there are many other reasons to remember him. In particular, in this quincentennial of the Reformation, Warfield's cogent reflections on theásignificance of the Reformation are important documents to read. Very glad to see these texts back in circulation!" - Dr. Michael Haykin, Professor of Church Histroy, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY Sam Waldron wrote: "One of my sons is named after Benjamin Breckenridge Warfield. áso you might guess that I love his stuff.á Over the years and especially in my early years he became my teacher on many, many issues.á Even on the rare occasion when I disagree with him, he remains so very helpful and informative.á I welcome the publication of these works by Solid Ground." This new booklet is the second of a new series entitled SGCB REFORMATION 500 which will introduce vitally important works to the church and the world as we approach the 500th anniversary of Luther's act of naling the 95 Theses to the Church Door at Wittenburg. Our other soon-to-be-released work is called THE THEOLOGY OF THE REFORMATION also by Warfield. R507 PPT 2TR os6 phm nh12 12B wsw 15b- 1-9 Copies NEW PUBLICATION PRICE - NOW AVAILABLE SGCB Price: $3.95 (list price $6.00) ENTER EXACT QTY AND HIT UPDATE QUANTITIES 10-19 Copies SGCB Price: $3.50 (list price $6.00) ENTER EXACT QTY AND HIT UPDATE QUANTITIES 20+ Copies SGCB Price: $2.95 (list price $6.00) ENTER EXACT QTY AND HIT UPDATE QUANTITIES ORDER ALL FOUR REFORMATION 500 TITLES SGCB Price: $15.00 (list price $25.00) THIS PRICE INCLUDES THE 95 THESES BY WARFIELD
click for details		LUCILE: Take & Read - A Classic Defense of Holy Scripture Adolphe Monod, with New Translation by Constance K. Walker, Editor "Another gripping book by Adolphe Monod, a wise, godly French Reformed pastor and theologian---this time on the inspiration of Scripture (and much more) through a fascinating dialog between a seasoned believer and an inquiring seeker. You will thoroughly enjoy reading it whether you are a believer or an inquirer." --- Joel R. Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary "Lucile was certainly a powerful apologetic at the time it was written. In June of 1842, just after it was published, Baroness de Clarac wrote to AdFle Babut, Monod's sister, the following comment: 'Since the fall, as I have been reading Mr. Adolphe Monod's book on reading the Bible, I have had the greatest desire to express my enthusiasm for its contents, and to express my gratitude for its effect on me. Never had I seen so clearly the necessity, the obligation on us to read the Bible assiduously . . . for in it I found that by conforming to its pressing injunctions, I discovered consolations and lights I had never had hitherto.' Why should this book not affect us the same way today?" - Dr. William Edgar, from the Foreword "Lucile is a masterful work of popular apologetics told as charming personal fiction. The underlying story, however, is true. All of the characters are persons known to Monod and still alive at the time of writing. Monod initially wondered whether the format of dialog and correspondence would please his readers. Even when Lucile was complete he was doubtful of its quality, especially in the second part. To his great astonishment, it was not only one of two winning entries in the contest; it soon became immensely popular. Stunned by the acclaim it received, he did additional editing, which was included in later editions. Lucile went through one printing after another and was translated into English plus at least seven other languages. It was still popular more than forty years later and remains a classic work." - Constance Walker, editor and translator Lucile is an impassioned plea for every Christian to read the Bible while prayerfully relying on the Holy Spirit to interpret it and apply it in their life. While this hardly sounds radical today, in nineteenth-century France, with its large Roman Catholic majority, it was decidedly radical. Yet even today, how many of us, Protestant or Catholic, truly read our Bibles with the eagerness, prayer, and delight that it merits? How many of us treat it with appropriate awe and respect.? Lucile, ou la Lecture de la Bible was written in 1841 for a contest sponsored by the Religious Book Society of Toulouse. The first part of each entry was to be a brief defense of Scripture's authority as the Word of God. The second part was to argue for the right—indeed, the responsibility—of all believers to read the Bible for themselves. Lucile is a masterful work of popular apologetics conveyed through charming personal fiction. The underlying story, however, is true. All of the characters are persons known to Monod and still alive at the time of writing. Monod initially wondered whether the format of dialog and correspondence would please his readers. Even when Lucile was complete he was doubtful of its quality, especially in the second part. To his great astonishment, it was not only one of two winning entries in the contest, it soon became immensely popular. Stunned by the acclaim it received, he did additional editing, which was included in later editions. This is Monod's most unusual work, and it has become a classic in the apologetics of Scripture. It went through one printing after another in France and Switzerland and was translated into at least eight languages, retaining its popularity for decades. It has much to say today for anyone wanting to be more firmly convinced of the Bible's authenticity as divine revelation. Beyond that, it gives its readers a fresh glimpse of the riches contained in God's Word when it is read in prayerful, humble reliance on the Holy Spirit to illumine its pages so that its message penetrates hearts and changes lives. TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction: A PLEA FOR HELP Letter 1 Is It True Letter 2 Yes! We Can Discuss It * Part One: THE BIBLE'S INSPIRATION Objections to Divine Revelation In Defense of Prophecy * Part Two: THE BIBLE'S INTERPRETATION Letter 1 Send me a Bible Letter 2 Not Yet Letter 3 My Heart Longs for It Letter 4 Trust the Church Letter 5 Mr. Mercier Letter 6 Write if You Must Letter 7 Please Tell Me Why Letter 8 One Man's Journey Letter 9 My Scruples Letter 10 Answers on Reasoning Letter 11 Answers on Tradition Letter 12 Answers from Scripture Letter 13 The Bible for All Letter 14 Interpreted by the Holy Spirit Letter 15 New Concerns Letter 16 Individual Salvation Letter 17 How Lovely! Letter 18 No Danger Letter 19 New Life! ALL THE OTHER FIVE MONOD TITLES THAT MAKE UP THE SIX-PACK (1) LIVING IN THE HOPE OF GLORY: Monod's Farewell, Adolphe Monod (Solid Ground Christian Books, 2019) "Monod's dying testimony is instructing, enriching, inspiring." - RICK PHILLIPS (2) AN UNDIVIDED LOVE, Adolphe Monod (Solid Ground Christian Books, 2009) "With unequaled passion and clarity he brings the unassuming listener not merely to the foot of the cross, but to Jesus himself." - WILLIAM EDGAR (3) JESUS TEMPTED IN THE WILDERNESS, Adolphe Monod (Solid Ground Christian Books, 2010) "A masterpiece, bringing together profound comfort, realistic understanding, practical wisdom, and heavenly glory." - JOEL BEEKE (4) WOMAN, HER MISSION & HER LIFE, Adolphe Monod (Solid Ground Christian Books, 2011) "You will wonder how any man could be so astute, so tender, so frank, and so inspiring in speaking to his Christian sisters." - REBECCA CLOWNEY JONES (5) SAINT PAUL, Adolphe Monod (Solid Ground Christian Books, 2012) "It is tremendous to have this classic study of Paul lay out for us the importance of Paul's teaching and life." - MICHAEL A. G. HAYKIN Adolphe Monod (1802-1856) was from a Swiss family prominent in the French Reformed Church. Though descended from protestant ministers, he struggled for many years before coming to a personal faith in Jesus Christ. After entering the ministry, he joined the pastoral staff of the Reformed Church in Lyon, where his strong gospel-centered preaching soon drew opposition and led to his dismissal. Staying on in Lyon, he founded an independent evangelical congregation that grew rapidly. He then spent a decade teaching at the national church's seminary in Montauban and another decade as a pastor in the Reformed Church in Paris. The vibrant clarity and warmth of his preaching made him a leader in the evangelical church of his day, with his sermons and books widely published during his lifetime. Those facts, however, fail to capture the spirit of the man. His was a strong and passionate faith, in part because of his early spiritual struggles. He was also a man of deep integrity, a keen mind, and a caring, pastoral heart. All of these qualities were augmented and set off by his natural gift for speaking. Yet even as his renown grew, Adolphe Monod remained a truly humble man. A week before his death he said, "I have a Savior! He has freely saved me through his shed blood, and I want it to be known that I lean uniquely on that poured out blood. All my righteous acts, all my works which have been praised, all my preaching that has been appreciated and sought after—all that is in my eyes only filthy rags." AM6 Smw NOW AVAILABLE TO SHIP SGCB Price: $11.95 (list price $20.00) ORDER A COMPLETE SET OF ADOLPHE MONOD TITLES (SIX TITLES) SGCB Price: $48.00 (list price $100.00) THIS SIX-PACK INCLUDES ALL OUR MONOD TITLES
click for details		ALL THAT IS IN GOD: Evangelical Theology and the Challenge of Classical Christian Theism James Dolezal 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. TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword Preface Acknowledgments Models of Theism Unchanging God Simple God Simple God Lost Eternal Creator One God, Three Persons Conclusion Bibliography Index James E. Dolezal is Assistant Professor of Theology in the School of Divinity at Cairn University, Langhorne, Pennsylvania. ENDORSEMENTS "This is an important book. It deserves close attention from teachers, pastors, and students, indeed, from anyone confronted by the confused mass of misleading theologies put forth today under the guise of new and relevant reconstructions of the evangelical and Reformed faith." -from the foreword by Richard A. Muller, P. J. Zondervan Professor of Historical Theology, Emeritus, Calvin Theological Seminary "All That Is in God is a fine sequel to the author's 'God without Parts' (2011). The chapters provide an excellent guide to the main contours of classical theism. Dr. Dolezal also sounds a timely warning to those who have been tempted to modify this theism in the interests of what he aptly calls 'theistic mutualism.' The result is an excellent, up-to-date reminder of the Christian doctrine of God as understood by the conciliar statements and by the mainstream Reformed confessions." -Paul Helm, Teaching Fellow, Regent College "This new RHB title, which I had the privilege of editing, speaks with clarity, charity, and persuasiveness about areas of current debate in Theology Proper." -Dr. Joel Beeke áOS6 jd2 ms8 nh12 SG TOP ch2 gbb tsg BRAND NEW TITLE AT A GREAT PRICE SGCB Price: $10.00 (list price $18.00) AN ESSENTIAL WORK FOR TODAY'S DEBATE ABOUT GOD'S NATURE Order Along with CONFESSING THE IMPASSIBLE GOD SGCB Price: $28.00 (list price $53.00) THIS PRICE IS FOR BOTH BOOKS
click for details		GETTING THE GARDEN RIGHT: Adam's Work and God's Rest in the Light of Christ Richard Barcellos "Nothing shapes how we interpret and apply the Bible as much as our understanding of covenant. Richard Barcellos offers us a helpful blend of biblical exegesis and theological reflection on the implications of covenant theology for God's relationship with Adam and for the Lord's Day. Though this book's discussion is framed by debates among Baptist brethren, the issues are of great consequence to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. It serves as an effective antidote to New Covenant Theology, which, though saying many good things, can still do considerable damage to the church with regard to living out the Christian life practically and experientially. This is a welcome book written in an irenic spirit, and I pray that it will do much good in our day of great need to remain faithful to the biblically and carefully constructed covenant theology of our Puritan forebears. I am grateful that Dr. Barcellos underscores with clarity the vital importance of getting right the scriptural teaching on the covenant of works and on the Lord's Day." - JOEL BEEKE "Polemical writings frequently are like well-honed blades. An author enters the fray with his sword honed to a fine sharp edge and wields it seeking to destroy his opponent. But occasionally, one finds a writer who seeks to win his battle with kind and gracious words. In this polemical work, Dr. Richard Barcellos does just this. Examining some of the key tenets of a recently proposed system called 'New Covenant Theology,' he presents a well-considered, carefully constructed, and thoughtful engagement with several of the proponents of that system. Barcellos carefully exegetes Scripture in conversation with the past and present, presenting an evaluation and refutation, along with an exhortation to its adherents, of several central ideas of New Covenant Theology. Both friend and foe will profit from this book." - DR. JAMES RENIHAN Contents: What is New Covenant Theology? The Importance of Hermeneutics in Theological Formulation Part 1: Adam's Work in Light of Christ A Covenant of Works in the Garden: The New Covenant Theology Perspective A Covenant of Works in the Garden: The Confessional Formulation A Covenant of Works in the Garden: The Scriptural Arguments Part 2: God's Rest in Light of Christ The Doctrine of the Christian Sabbath: The New Covenant Theology Perspective The Doctrine of the Christian Sabbath: The Confessional Formulation The Doctrine of the Christian Sabbath: AdamÆs Identity and Vocation The Doctrine of the Christian Sabbath: The Beginning and the End The Doctrine of the Christian Sabbath: Genesis 2:1-3 The Doctrine of the Christian Sabbath: Exodus and the Prophets The Doctrine of the Christian Sabbath: New Testament Fulfillment The Doctrine of the Christian Sabbath: Hebrews 4:9,10 The Doctrine of the Christian Sabbath: Revelation 1:10 Conclusion Appendix: A review of New Covenant Theology: Description, Definition. Defense by Tom Wells and Fred Zapel Index of Scripture References Index of Names and Subjects Bibliography hb2 gbb 13n 2-5 ctb tdm tpnt fp2 djr rbw3 rbct dsfc biss BIP BRAND NEW TITLE - NOW AVAILABLE 33% Off SGCB Price: $13.95 (list price $21.00) ORDER WITH 'THE MYSTERY OF CHRIST' BY SAM RENIHAN SGCB Price: $25.00 (list price $40.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR BOTH TITLES
click for details		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: Over 3,000 quotations Over 250 authors Over 400 topics Organized alphabetically according to topics Source reference for each quote Annotated bibliography Works recommended Index of authors Index of topics Editor 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 “What a treasure this is! An invaluable aid to writers, preachers, and Sunday school teachers. Pure gold.” — Derek W. H. Thomas, senior minister, First Presbyterian Church, Columbia South Carolina “As a preacher expounding books of Scripture week by week, I found a couple volumes of quotations invaluable. What was the theme of the text? Creation? Conscience? Trials? Mortification? Evangelistic concern? I found fertility, illumination, warmth, and sheer edification in those books. How I wish that this precious volume had been in my hands twenty years ago. Get it! And use it as its compiler recommends.” — Geoffrey Thomas, emeritus pastor, Alfred Place Baptist Church, Aberystwyth, Wales RHBNT OVER 650 PAGE HARDCOVER WITH DUST-JACKET SGCB Price: $32.00 (list price $55.00) ORDER WITH OUR BOOK 'THE CHRISTIAN'S PRESENT FOR ALL SEASONS' SGCB Price: $46.50 (list price $93.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR BOTH TITLES TOGETHER FOR MORE 50% OFF
click for details		REFORMED PREACHING: Proclaiming God's Word from the Heart of the Preacher to the Heart of His People JOEL BEEKE with a Foreword by Sinclair Ferguson Preaching today all too often tragically misses the point. We’ve all heard sermons that sound more like a lecture, filling the head but not the heart. And we’ve all heard sermons tailored to produce an emotional experience, filling the heart but not the head. But biblical preaching both informs minds and engages hearts—giving it the power to transform lives. By the Spirit’s grace, biblical preaching brings truth home from the heart of the preacher to the heart of the hearer. Joel Beeke—a pastor and professor of preaching with over four decades of experience—explores the fundamental principles of Reformed experiential preaching, examining sermons by preachers from the past, like Zwingli, Calvin, Bunyan, Edwards, Davies, Lloyd-Jones, and others and bridging the historical gap by showing pastors what the preaching of God’s life-transforming truth looks like today. 512 pages, hardcover from Crossway. ENDORSEMENTS "A preacher who does not practice what he preaches is a hypocrite; a preacher who does not preach what he himself has practiced is a mere theorist. A good preacher gives to others the overflow of what he himself has taken in from God's Word. Effective preaching is from heart to heart, as suggested by the subtitle of Joel Beeke's Reformed Preaching. Preaching is more than simply a verbal book report; it is a God-ordained means of bringing God's truth to bear on the hearts and in the experience of the hearers. Beeke effectively underscores this powerful function of preaching both with models from past preachers and clear instructions for modern preachers. Beeke's passion for experiential preaching is obvious, exposing his heart to ours." -Michael P. V. Barrett, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary; author, Complete in Him and Love Divine and Unfailing "It has been one of the great privileges of my life to teach homiletics alongside Joel Beeke at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary for the past ten years. I've not only witnessed his expertise and passion for the subject, but I’ve also seen and felt the ministry-transforming effects of this upon my own preaching, as well as upon hundreds of students from all over the world. It's a joyful answer to prayer to see his lectures now in print for the benefit of thousands more preachers of the gospel." -David Murray, Professor of Old Testament and Practical Theology, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary; author, Jesus on Every Page; Reset; and Exploring the Bible "In this latest book, Joel Beeke warmly welcomes us into his pulpit, his study, and even the place of his private prayers. To accept his invitation is to discover what it means for a sermon to offer both light and heat, and to learn how to preach the gospel as food for the hungry rather than as dessert for the deserving. In Reformed Preaching, Beeke introduces favorite figures from church history to form a composite picture of the experiential expositor. Even experienced expositors will find much to learn in this book from both the author and his friends." -Chad Van Dixhoorn, Professor of Church History, Westminster Theological Seminary "Reformed Preaching is unique for its emphasis on learning to preach experientially from the Reformers and their theological successors through the centuries. Joel Beeke convincingly shows that Reformed preaching is doctrinally sound, profoundly personal, and effectively practical. Far from being a contemporary model, this work presents the preaching of the Reformation, which encompasses head, heart, and hands, as the enduring way to proclaim Scripture. This is a very foundational understanding of the Reformation impact on the history of the church." -John MacArthur, Pastor, Grace Community Church, Sun Valley, California; President, The Master's University and Seminary fw5 dtdm cws bfs rhx 319 cwn 4op lvs SVS l3 svx 7/13 SJL NEARLY 45% DISCOUNT SGCB Price: $22.95 (list price $40.00) 512 PAGE HARDCOVER VOLUME - BRAND NEW
click for details		REFORMED SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY: Volume One, Revelation and God; Volume Two, Man and Christ; Volume Three: Spirit & Salvation JOEL BEEKE & PAUL SMALLEY The first volume in the Reformed Systematic Theology set of four projected volumes that draws on the historical theology of Reformed tradition, exploring the first two of eight central points of systematic theology—the doctrines of revelation and the character of God—with an accessible and comprehensive approach that is biblical, doctrinal, experiential, and practical. "We believe that the experiential application of doctrine is paramount for doing good systematic theology. Systematic Theology should minister to the whole person," write Beeke and Smalley. "We hope that this work will help prepare God's servants to nurture spiritual knowledge and saving faith in God's people according to the riches of Christ. We aim not only to educate you as the reader, but also to edify you and to equip you to tell others the wonders of our God" VOLUME ONE: REVELATION & GOD TABLE OF CONTENTS: Abbreviations Tables Preface Part 1: Prolegomena: Introduction to Theology and the Doctrine of Revelation Analytical Outline: Prolegomena Section A: Introduction to Theology What Is Theology? Part 1: An Academic Discipline What Is Theology? Part 2: A Spiritual Discipline Who Does Theology? Where? When? Which Theology Do We Do? Part 1: Christian, Catholic, Evangelical Which Theology Do We Do? Part 2: Reformed: Historical, Confessional, Theological, and Hermeneutical Perspectives Which Theology Do We Do? Part 3: Reformed: Polemical and Experiential Perspectives Why Do We Do Theology? How Do We Do Theology? Part 1: Spiritual Dynamics How Do We Do Theology? Part 2: Academic Methods Section B: The Doctrine of Revelation Theological Fundamentals of Divine Revelation General Revelation, Part 1: Biblical Teaching General Revelation, Part 2: Philosophy and Science General Revelation, Part 3: Natural Theology and Theistic Arguments Excursus: Some Historical Perspective on Natural Theology and Theistic Proofs Special Revelation: Biblical Teaching Errors Regarding Special Revelation, Part 1: Romanism and Liberalism Errors Regarding Special Revelation, Part 2: Liberalism’s Offspring The Bible as the Word of God The Properties of the Written Word, Part 1: Authority and Clarity The Properties of the Written Word, Part 2: Necessity, Unity, and Efficacy The Properties of the Written Word, Part 3: Inerrant Veracity The Properties of the Written Word, Part 4: Objections to Inerrancy The Properties of the Written Word, Part 5: Sufficiency The Cessation of Special Revelation, Part 1: Charismatic Continuationism The Cessation of Special Revelation, Part 2: Prophecy Today Applied Revelation for Practical Fruit Part 2: Theology Proper: The Doctrine of God Analytical Outline: Theology Proper Section A: The Doctrine of God’s Triune Glory Introduction: The True Knowledge of God Introduction to God’s Nature and Attributes, Part 1: Biblical Teaching Introduction to God’s Nature and Attributes, Part 2: Theological Issues The Name of “the Lord” (YHWH) The Holiness of the Lord Gods That Are Not God God’s Spirituality God’s Simplicity: “The Lord Our God Is One Lord” God’s Infinity, Part 1: Incomprehensibility, Aseity, and Immensity God’s Infinity, Part 2: Eternity: Infinity with Respect to Time Excursus: Problems of Time and Eternity God’s Immutability, Part 1: Biblical Teaching God’s Immutability, Part 2: Theological Questions God’s Knowledge, Part 1: Omniscience and Wisdom God’s Knowledge, Part 2: Foreknowledge God’s Sovereignty: An Introduction to Omnipotence God’s Moral Excellence, Part 1: Goodness and Love God’s Moral Excellence, Part 2: Truth and Righteousness God’s Moral Excellence, Part 3: Jealousy, Impassibility, and Joy God’s Moral Excellence, Part 4: Wrath and Compassion The Trinity, Part 1: Biblical Teaching The Trinity, Part 2: Historical Development The Trinity, Part 3: Theological and Practical Considerations Section B: The Doctrine of God’s Sovereign Purpose The Decree of God: General Considerations Predestination, Part 1: Election and Reprobation Predestination, Part 2: Historical Development through Reformed Orthodoxy Predestination, Part 3: Questions and Uses God’s Providence, Part 1: Biblical Teaching God’s Providence, Part 2: Problems and Applications Section C: The Doctrine of Angels and Demons The Holy Angels of God Satan and the Demons Bibliography General Index Scripture Index The aim of systematic theology is to engage not only the head but also the heart and hands. Only recently has the church compartmentalized these aspects of life—separating the academic discipline of theology from the spiritual disciplines of faith and obedience. This multi-volume work brings together rigorous historical and theological scholarship with spiritual disciplines and practical insights—characterized by a simple, accessible, comprehensive, Reformed, and experiential approach. In this volume, Joel R. Beeke and Paul M. Smalley shift from the doctrine of God (theology proper) to the doctrine of humanity (anthropology) and the doctrine of Christ (Christology). This extensive reformed theology explores the Bible’s teaching about who we are and why we were created, as well as who Jesus is and why his divinity is essential to the Christian faith. VOLUME TWO: MAN & CHRIST TABLE OF CONTENTS: Part 3: Anthropology: The Doctrine of Man Analytical Outline: Anthropology Chapter 1: Introduction to Anthropology Section A: The Doctrine of Creation Chapter 2: The Creation of the World, Part 1: God the Creator Chapter 3: The Creation of the World, Part 2: Historical and Theological Questions Chapter 4: The Creation of the World, Part 3: Exegetical Questions Chapter 5: The Creation of the World, Part 4: Scientific Questions Section B: The Doctrine of Man’s Creation and Nature Chapter 6: The Creation of Man by God Chapter 7: The Controversy over the Historical Adam Chapter 8: The Image of God, Part 1: Exegetical and Biblical Theology Chapter 9: The Image of God, Part 2: Historical and Polemical Theology Chapter 10: The Image of God, Part 3: Systematic and Practical Theology Chapter 11: The Gender and Sexuality of Man Chapter 12: The Constitution of Man, Part 1: Unity and Duality Chapter 13: The Constitution of Man, Part 2: Body and Soul Chapter 14: God’s Covenant with Adam, Part 1: Biblical Teaching Chapter 15: God’s Covenant with Adam, Part 2: Historical and Systematic Theology Chapter 16: God’s Covenant with Adam, Part 3: Practical Implications Section C: The Doctrine of Sin Chapter 17: Introduction to the Doctrine of Sin Chapter 18: The Fall of Man into Sin and Misery Chapter 19: The State of Sin, Part 1: Historical Theology of Original Sin Chapter 20: The State of Sin, Part 2: Universal Sin, Imputed Guilt, and Lack of Righteousness Chapter 21: The State of Sin, Part 3: Total Depravity and Inability Chapter 22: The Free Choice of the Will Chapter 23: Actual Sins: The Diverse, Poisonous Fruit of Original Sin Chapter 24: The Punishment of Sin by God Chapter 25: Sin and the Believer Chapter 26: Suffering and the Believer Part 4: Christology: The Doctrine of Christ Analytical Outline for Christology Section A: The Doctrine of the Covenant of Grace Chapter 27: Introduction to the Covenant of Grace Chapter 28: Historical Perspectives on God’s Covenants Chapter 29: The Perpetual Continuity of God’s Gospel Chapter 30: The Eternal Covenant with God’s Son and Those in Union with Him Chapter 31: The Diverse Administrations of God’s Covenant of Grace, Part 1: Noah, Abraham, and Moses Chapter 32: The Diverse Administrations of the Covenant of Grace, Part 2: David and the New Covenant Chapter 33: The Essential Unity of God’s Covenant of Grace Chapter 34: The Abiding Duty to Obey God’s Moral Law Chapter 35: The Church’s Union with Her Covenant God through Faith Section B: The Doctrine of the Person of Christ Chapter 36: Introduction to the Study of Christ’s Person and Work Chapter 37: The Names of Christ Chapter 38: The Deity of Christ Chapter 39: Christ’s Incarnation, Part 1: The Coming of the Incarnate Son Chapter 40: Christ’s Incarnation, Part 2: Humanity and Relations Chapter 41: Christ’s Incarnation, Part 3: Historical Development of Orthodox Christology Chapter 42: Christ’s Incarnation, Part 4: Theological Questions and Practical Applications Section C: The Doctrine of the Work of Christ Chapter 43: The Threefold Office of the One Mediator Chapter 44: The Two States of Our Prophet, Priest, and King Excursus: He Descended into Hell Chapter 45: Christ’s Prophetic Work, Part 1: Introduction and Typology Chapter 46: Christ’s Prophetic Work, Part 2: Revelation by the Word Chapter 47: Christ’s Prophetic Work, Part 3: Illumination for His Prophetic People Chapter 48: Christ’s Priestly Work, Part 1: Introduction to Christ’s Priestly Office Chapter 49: Christ’s Priestly Work, Part 2: Penal Substitution for the Satisfaction of God’s Justice Chapter 50: Christ’s Priestly Work, Part 3: Christ’s Sacrificial Obedience Chapter 51: Christ’s Priestly Work, Part 4: The Perfections of Christ’s Sacrificial Accomplishment Chapter 52: Christ’s Priestly Work, Part 5: Intercession for a Priestly People Chapter 53: Christ’s Kingly Work, Part 1: Introduction, Victory, and Triumph Chapter 54: Christ’s Kingly Work, Part 2: Power, Grace, and Glory Chapter 55: Christ’s Kingly Work, Part 3: Christ’s Kingly People Chapter 56: Practical Conclusion to Christology: The Centrality of Christ VOLUME THREE: THE SPIRIT & SALVATION Part 5: Pneumatology and Soteriology: The Doctrine of Salvation Applied by the Holy Spirit Analytic Outline: Pneumatology and Soteriology Section A: The Holy Spirit and the History of Salvation (Historia Salutis) Chapter 1: Introduction to the Doctrine of the Holy Spirit Chapter 2: The Work of the Holy Spirit in Creation and Common Grace Chapter 3: The Spirit of God with Old Covenant Israel Chapter 4: The Spirit and God the Son Incarnate Chapter 5: Pentecost and Paraclete: Baptized with the Spirit Chapter 6: The Gifts of the Spirit in the Church Chapter 7: The Signs and Wonders of the Spirit Chapter 8: The Holy Spirit and the New Creation Section B: The Holy Spirit and the Order of Salvation (Ordo Salutis) Chapter 9: Union with Christ by the Spirit, Part 1: Biblical Themes Chapter 10: Union with Christ by the Spirit, Part 2: Theological and Practical Considerations Chapter 11: The Order of the Application of Salvation Chapter 12: General Calling, Part 1: The Free Offer of the Gospel Chapter 13: General Calling, Part 2: Preparatory Grace and the Spirit of Conviction Chapter 14: General Calling, Part 3: Resisting, Testing, and Blaspheming the Holy Spirit Chapter 15: Effectual Calling, Part 1: Biblical Teaching Chapter 16: Effectual Calling, Part 2: Theological Controversy Chapter 17: Regeneration, Part 1: Biblical Teaching Chapter 18: Regeneration, Part 2: Theological Questions and Practical Application Chapter 19: Conversion, Part 1: Repentance unto Life Chapter 20: Conversion, Part 2: Faith in Jesus Christ Chapter 21: Conversion, Part 3: The Exercise and Necessity of Faith Chapter 22: Justification, Part 1: Biblical Teaching Chapter 23: Justification, Part 2: Historical and Polemical Theology (Reformation) Chapter 24: Justification, Part 3: Historical and Polemical Theology (Modern) Chapter 25: Adoption, Part 1: Biblical Theology Chapter 26: Adoption, Part 2: Systematic and Practical Considerations Chapter 27: Sanctification, Part 1: Biblical Teaching Chapter 28: Sanctification, Part 2: Theological Controversies Chapter 29: Sanctification, Part 3: Practical Applications Chapter 30: Preservation and Perseverance, Part 1: Biblical Promises and Warnings Chapter 31: Preservation and Perseverance, Part 2: Resting and Running Section C: The Holy Spirit and the Experience of Salvation (Experientia Salutis) Chapter 32: The Indwelling, Leading, and Filling of the Holy Spirit Chapter 33: Assurance of Salvation, Part 1: A Balanced, Biblical, Reformed Approach Chapter 34: Assurance of Salvation, Part 2: The Sealing, Earnest, Witness, and Firstfruits of the Spirit Chapter 35: The Marks of Grace in Christian Character, Part 1: The Beatitudes Chapter 36: The Marks of Grace in Christian Character, Part 2: The Fruit of the Spirit Chapter 37: Obedience to God’s Law, Part 1: Introduction and the First Two Commandments Chapter 38: Obedience to God’s Law, Part 2: The Third and Fourth Commandments Chapter 39: Obedience to God’s Law, Part 3: The Fifth through Seventh Commandments Chapter 40: Obedience to God’s Law, Part 4: The Eighth through Tenth Commandments and Conclusion Chapter 41: The Fear of the Lord, Self-Denial, Sober Watchfulness, and Recovery from Backsliding Chapter 42: Prayer and the Hope of Glorification ENDORSEMENTS “‘Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God!’ This expression of praise from Paul’s great doxology is a fitting response to reading this wonderful work of doctrine and devotion. Though the Reformed faith is often caricatured as merely intellectual, this work demonstrates that Reformed theology is also profoundly experiential, as no chapter fails to move from theology to doxology. This resource will instruct the mind and inflame the heart.” - John MacArthur, Pastor, Grace Community Church, Sun Valley, California; President, The Master’s University and Seminary “Joel Beeke is a rare gift to the church, a noted Christian leader who combines the skills of a learned theologian, master teacher, noted historian, and yet also a caring pastor. Joined by Paul Smalley, this first volume of Reformed Systematic Theology, focusing upon revelation and God, is a virtual gold mine of biblical doctrine that is systematically arranged, carefully analyzed, historically scrutinized, and pastorally applied. I am not aware of another book quite like this invaluable work. This theological treasury is certain to become a timeless standard for years to come.” -Steven J. Lawson, President, OnePassion Ministries; Professor of Preaching, The Master’s Seminary; Teaching Fellow, Ligonier Ministries “Already the most prolific Reformed author of his generation, Joel Beeke (helped by his theological Barnabas, Paul Smalley) now harvests the fruit of a lifetime of study, reflection, teaching, and writing in this impressive magnum opus. Throughout the centuries, theologians have debated whether systematic theology is an intellectual or practical discipline. Reformed Systematic Theology rightly treats it as both, for the Great Theologian of the church underlined that we cannot love the Lord our God with our mind unless we also love him with heart, soul, and strength. Thus, in these pages, doctrine leads to doxology and also to further enquiry. Each locus is expounded biblically, is understood ‘together with all the saints,’ and leads to practical implications and applications, with psalms, hymns of praise, and probing questions for further reflection. This is catechesis at its best, in the great tradition of Augustine, Anselm, and Calvin, where ‘faith seeks understanding’ and leads to worship and obedience. Here is a major contribution to the education of theological students, but also a work for preachers to have close by as a constant go-to resource, and indeed for every Christian family to own and frequently consult. While today it may seem that ‘of the making of systematic theologies there is no end,’ Reformed Systematic Theology makes a distinctive, deeply engaging, and welcome contribution and deserves a place of honor. Many will be grateful to Joel Beeke and Paul Smalley for giving this immensely valuable gift to the twenty-first-century church.” - Sinclair B. 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click for details		A PASTOR'S SKETCHES: Conversation's with Anxious Souls Concerning the Way of Salvation: Two Volumes in One Ichabod Spencer WE BEGAN SOLID GROUND CHRISTIAN BOOKS IN THE WINTER OF 2001 AND OUR FIRST MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENT WAS REPRINTING 'A PASTOR'S SKETCHES' BY ICHABOD SPENCER. WE ARE OFFERING THIS HARDCOVER SMYTH-SEWN DOUBLE VOLUME FOR $22.00 AT THIS TIME. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT - Solid Ground has joined hands with Granted Ministries to produce a smyth-sewn cloth-bound, shrink-wrapped edition of the Double Volume of A Pastor's Sketches. In addition to all that is found in the present paperback edition there are two important additions: (1) The first added appendix is a short and concise summary of every sketch, allowing readers to quickly find a case that is similar to the one with which they are wrestling. (2) The second added appendix is a short subject index based upon those summaries, directing readers to places where the various subjects are specifically addressed and dealt with more fully. NOW AVAILABLE TO SHIP!! These sketches were first published in 1850 and 1853 toward the end of the remarkable ministry of the man known as "The Bunyan of Brooklyn." These books consist of 77 "sketches" or "case studies" drawn from the ministry of one of America's greatest pastors. It is required reading in three Seminaries in the USA with more to come. It is changing lives in over 25 countries and all 50 States and has drawn high praise from dozens of evangelical and reformed leaders throughout the world, like: Jerry Bridges, Maurice Roberts, Ernie Reisinger, James White, Gordon Keddie, Tom Nettles, Joel Beeke, Conrad Mbewe, Geoff Thomas and Peter Jeffery. "I have never read anything quite like A Pastor's Sketches and I really think that if God is pleased to bring days of great revival again, no Christian book could be more helpful at such a time to pastors than Spencer's book. A book of great relevance to pastors, it will be cherished just as much by all those spiritual minded men and women in our churches who do the bulk of the work of bringing the gospel lovingly, courageously and wisely to those around them. I really believe its impact could be revolutionary." - David Vaughn, missionary in France "A Pastor's Sketches is a sobering and challenging reminder that the Holy Spirit is the true agent of conversion. This book is urgently needed today when so much of our evangelism is patterned after current marketing methods. It has deeply convicted me to always seek to be in tune with the Holy Spirit as I minister to others." - Jerry Bridges, author of numerous books "We live in a day when it is rare for people to speak about their souls. But in times of revival such as that in which Ichabod Spencer lived, there was so much of the Holy Spirit's work in evidence in men's lives that ministers needed to address the most searching questions to their hearers. Few did this so well as Dr. Spencer, whose Sketches, which are here reprinted after a lapse of many years, are a veritable treasury of pastoral wisdom. They will amply repay careful reading by pastors and serious Christians in our day." - Maurice Roberts, former editor of Banner of Truth Magazine "The Spencer extracts are superb and will be of great benefit when printed. This is very sobering but enlightening material. It is quite contrary to much of today's practice and all pastors need to read it." - Peter Jeffery, author of over 40 books "Spiritual casuistry, or 'cases of conscience,' as it used to be called, is nearly a lost art today. Few seminaries train ministerial students how to dialogue with seeking souls, even though counseling a seeking sinner can be more challenging than preaching to a large congregation. That's part of what makes Spencer's book of dialogues with inquiring sinners so unique. Spencer is a master at flushing sinners out of hiding and directing them to Jesus Christ for salvation through Spirit-worked, simple faith. Though I suppose few pastors would approve of every response Spencer makes to inquirers, in the main his spiritual counsel is biblical, doctrinal, practical, and experiential. His perceptive counsel certainly has produced much fruit. A Pastor's Sketches is a compelling read for pastors and Christian workers; its pages contain the nuts and bolts of biblical evangelism, taught via authentic dialogues." - Joel R. 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click for details		THE PERSON AND WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Benjamin B. Warfield with Introduction by Sinclair B. Ferguson This precious book contains all the sermons, articles and book reviews on this vital subject by one of the most brilliant theologians America has ever produced. Sinclair Ferguson, author and pastor, said, "I commend these pages, as one who has continually been helped by their contents. It is a treasure to be enjoyed again and again." "These sermons, articles, and book reviews, collected from Warfield's writings, show the genuine stamp of Reformed experiential piety that rested on the great 19th-century Princeton theologians. The sermons on the leading and sealing of the Spirit are themselves worth the price of the book. Would you like guidance in learning how to live more closely to Christ, how to walk more by faith through the Spirit, and how to wrestle at the throne of grace? Read this book prayerfully, both for clarity of mind and warmth of soul with regard to the person and ministry of the blessed Spirit. Let Warfield be your spiritual mentor in the great things of God." - Joel Beeke SERMONS 1. Old Testament Religion - Psalm 51:12 2. The Conviction of the Spirit - John 16:8-11 3. The Outpouring of the Spirit - Acts 2:16,17 4. The Leading of the Spirit - Romans 8:14 5. The Spirit's Testimony to our Sonship - Romans 8:16 6. The Spirit's Help in our Praying - Romans 8:26,27 7. The Spirit of Faith - 2 Corinthians 4:13 8. New Testament Puritanism - 2 Corinthians 6:11 - 7:1 9. Spiritual Strengthening - Ephesians 3:16 10. The Sealing of the Holy Spirit - Ephesians 4:30 11. The Way of Life - Titus 3:4-9 12. The Love of the Holy Spirit - James 4:5 ARTICLES 13. The Spirit of God in the Old Testament (shorter) 14. The Spirit of God in the Old Testament (longer) 15. On the Doctrine of the Holy Spirit 16. The 1903 Revision of the Westminster Confession of Faith: Of the Holy Spirit 17. The Holy Spirit (written with A.A. Hodge) BOOK REVIEWS WARFIELD SIX A DOZEN REFORMED CLASSICS MY 5 FAVORITE SOLID GROUND TITLES *A Pastor's Sketches (Double Volume) by Ichabod Spencer Stepping Heavenward by Elizabeth Prentiss *Counsels and Thoughts on the Spiritual Life of Believers by Thomas Moor The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit by Benjamin B. Warfield The Risen Christ Conquers Mars Hill by Manton, Watson, Edwards, Davies, Dick, Thornwell, Eadie, Ryle, Warfield, Stonehouse, Van Til & Bahnsen (* means it is a hardcover volume) OUR NEW TRILOGY ON THE HOLY SPIRIT THE SPIRIT WITHIN YOU: The Church's Neglected Possession by J.I. Packer & A.M. Stibbs THE PERSON & WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT by Benjamin B. Warfield THE OFFICE & WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT by James Buchanan SOLID GROUND WARFIELD warfield-machen WARFIELD SIX-PACK BBW6 hs3 JIBB OS6 ms8 sss bs1 tdm mg68 lc6 wsw NEW EDITION NOW IN PRINT - Nearly 50% Off SGCB Price: $9.95 (list price $18.00) NOW AVAILABLE ORDER WITH OUR NEW TRILOGY ON THE HOLY SPIRIT AND SAVE MORE (OVER 50% OFF) SGCB Price: $28.00 (list price $58.00) THIS TITLE PLUS 'THE OFFICE & WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT' by Buchanan AND 'THE SPIRIT WITHIN YOU' by Packer & Stibbs
click for details		THE HUMBLED SINNER RESOLVED WHAT HE SHOULD DO TO BE SAVED OBADIAH SEDGWICK (1600-1658) Obadiah Sedgwick was a member of the Westminster Assembly of Divines. In this first modern reprint, he takes us carefully through the process of salvation, particularly what faith is, the importance of preaching, the danger of unbelief, and how saving faith may be obtained. "This is a solidly Reformed and typically Puritan rich exposition of the staple doctrines of personal salvation. It is a masterpiece of vital, experiential Christianity." — Dr. Joel Beeke Table of Contents: Preface - Joel R. Beeke 1. The Dependence of the Words 2. The Opening of the Words With the Several Doctrines in the Text 3. Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ The Only Way to Salvation 4. What Believing in the Lord Jesus Christ Imports 5. Faith in Christ Described 6. The Object of Justifying Faith 7. To Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ Is the Only Way to be Saved 8. The Preaching and Hearing of the Gospel Is of Singular Use 9. Justification Only in Jesus Christ 10. The Difficulty of Believing in Jesus Christ 11. The Facility of Error and Mistake About Believing 12. The Sure and Dangerous Misery of Unbelief 13. Rules for the Discovery of Faith 14. Singular Comfort for All True Believers 15. The Agreement and Difference of Strong and Weak Faith 16. Exhortations to Labor For Saving Faith 17. Living by Faith 18. The Improvement of Faith to a Full Assurance Author Obadiah Sedgwick (1600-1658) became a preacher at Coggleshall in Essex. Upon the commencement of the civil wars he went to London and was often called upon to preach before the Parliament. In 1643 he was chosen as one of the Westminster Assembly of Divines. In 1646 he became preacher at St. Paul's, Covent Garden. He was instrumental in the conversion of many souls. nhpn mg70 10S22 NHP50 BRAND NEW REPRINT FROM A MEMBER OF THE WESTMINSTER ASSEMBLY OF DIVINES SGCB Price: $12.00 (list price $28.00) INCREDIBLE PRICE WHILE THE STOCK LASTS
click for details		CONCISE THEOLOGY: A Concise Introduction to Biblical Doctrine JAMES I. PACKER NEXT TO HIS BOOK 'KNOWING GOD' THIS MAY BE THE MOST IMPORTANT BOOK IN ALL THE WRITINGS OF THE LATE J.I. PACKER. IT IS THE PERFECT GIFT TO A NEW BELIEVER, AND A WONDERFUL BOOK FOR THE SEASONED VETERAN OF THE CROSS, WHO NEEDS TO BE REMINDED OF THE RICHES FOUND IN CHRIST. "Theology is for doxology and devotion—that is, the praise of God and the practice of godliness.” —From the Preface Theology is important for the Christian life. And though it is marked by many complex terms and doctrines, there is yet what J. I. Packer calls “the permanent essentials of Christianity.” This concise introduction to these essential doctrines distills theological truths so both scholar and layperson alike can grow to treasure the unchanging pillars of the Christian faith. Each of the ninety-four chapters explores a different doctrine in a way that is easy to understand and rooted in historic Reformed teaching. As you learn more about the foundational teachings of the faith, you will grow in the knowledge of God and will worship him as your Creator, Redeemer, and sovereign Lord. TABLE OF CONTENTS Publisher's Foreword Preface Part 1: God Revealed as Creator Chapter 1: Revelation: Scripture Is the Word of God Chapter 2: Interpretation: Christians Can Understand the Word of God Chapter 3: General Revelation: God’s Reality Is Known to All Chapter 4: Guilt: The Effect of General Revelation Chapter 5: Inward Witness: Scripture Is Authenticated by the Holy Spirit Chapter 6: Authority: God Governs His People through Scripture Chapter 7: Knowledge: True Knowledge of God Comes through Faith Chapter 8: Creation: God Is the Creator Chapter 9: Self-Disclosure: This Is My Name Chapter 10: Self-Existence: God Has Always Been Chapter 11: Transcendence: God’s Nature Is Spiritual Chapter 12: Omniscience: God Sees and Knows Chapter 13: Sovereignty: God Reigns Chapter 14: Almightiness: God Is Omnipresent and Omnipotent Chapter 15: Predestination: God Has a Purpose Chapter 16: Trinity: God Is One and Three Chapter 17: Holiness: God Is Light Chapter 18: Goodness: God Is Love Chapter 19: Wisdom: God’s Twofold Will Is One Chapter 20: Mystery: God Is Surpassingly Great Chapter 21: Providence: God Governs This World Chapter 22: Miracles: God Shows His Presence and Power Chapter 23: Glory: God’s Glory-Showing Requires Glory-Giving Chapter 24: Idolatry: God Demands Total Allegiance Chapter 25: Angels: God Employs Supernatural Agents Chapter 26: Demons: God Has Supernatural Opponents Chapter 27: Satan: Fallen Angels Have a Leader Chapter 28: Humanness: God Made Human Beings in His Image Chapter 29: Humankind: Humans Are Body and Soul, in Two Genders Part 2: God Revealed as Redeemer Chapter 30: The Fall: The First Human Couple Sinned Chapter 31: Original Sin: Depravity Infects Everyone Chapter 32: Inability: Fallen Human Beings Are Both Free and Enslaved Chapter 33: Covenant: God Takes Sinful Humans into a Covenant of Grace Chapter 34: Law: God Legislates, and Demands Obedience Chapter 35: Law in Action: God’s Moral Law Has Three Purposes Chapter 36: Conscience: God Teaches and Cleanses the Heart Chapter 37: Worship: God Gives a Liturgical Pattern Chapter 38: Prophets: God Sent Messengers to Declare His Will Chapter 39: Incarnation: God Sent His Son to Save Us Chapter 40: Two Natures: Jesus Christ Is Fully Human Chapter 41: Virgin Birth: Jesus Christ Was Born by Miracle Chapter 42: Teacher: Jesus Christ Proclaimed God’s Kingdom and Family Chapter 43: Sinlessness: Jesus Christ Was Entirely Free from Sin Chapter 44: Obedience: Jesus Christ Fulfilled His Father’s Redemptive Will Chapter 45: Vocation: Jesus Christ’s Mission Was Revealed at His Baptism Chapter 46: Transfiguration: How Jesus Christ’s Glory Was Revealed Chapter 47: Resurrection: Jesus Christ Was Raised from the Dead Chapter 48: Ascension: Jesus Christ Was Taken Up into Heaven Chapter 49: Session: Jesus Reigns in Heaven Chapter 50: Mediation: Jesus Christ Is the Mediator between God and Man Chapter 51: Sacrifice: Jesus Christ Made Atonement for Sin Chapter 52: Definite Redemption: Jesus Christ Died for God’s Elect Part 3: God Revealed as Lord of Grace Chapter 53: Paraclete: The Holy Spirit Ministers to Believers Chapter 54: Salvation: Jesus Rescues His People from Sin Chapter 55: Election: God Chooses His Own Chapter 56: Effectual Calling: God Draws His People to Himself Chapter 57: Illumination: The Holy Spirit Gives Spiritual Understanding Chapter 58: Regeneration: The Christian Is Born Again Chapter 59: Works: Good Works Are an Expression of Faith Chapter 60: Repentance: A Christian Changes Radically Chapter 61: Justification: Salvation Is by Grace through Faith Chapter 62: Adoption: God Makes His People His Children Chapter 63: Sanctification: The Christian Grows in Grace Chapter 64: Liberty: Salvation Brings Freedom Chapter 65: Legalism: Working for God’s Favor Forfeits It Chapter 66: Antinomianism: We Are Not Set Free to Sin Chapter 67: Love: Loving Is Basic to Christian Behavior Chapter 68: Hope: Hoping Is Basic to the Christian Outlook Chapter 69: Enterprise: A Christian Lives to Please God Chapter 70: Prayer: Christians Practice Fellowship with God Chapter 71: Oaths and Vows: Christians Must Be Truthful Chapter 72: The Kingdom of God: Christians Must Manifest Kingdom Life Chapter 73: Apostles: Jesus’s Representatives Exercised His Authority Chapter 74: Church: God Plants His People in a New Community Chapter 75: Word and Sacrament: How a Genuine Church Is Identified Chapter 76: Elders: Pastors Must Care for the Church Chapter 77: Sacraments: Christ Instituted Two Seals of God’s Covenant Chapter 78: Baptism: This Rite Exhibits Union with Christ Chapter 79: The Lord’s Supper: This Rite Exhibits Communion with Christ Chapter 80: Discipline: The Church Must Uphold Christian Standards Chapter 81: Mission: Christ Sends the Church into the World Chapter 82: Spiritual Gifts: The Holy Spirit Equips the Church Chapter 83: Marriage: Matrimony Is Meant to Be a Permanent Covenant Relationship Chapter 84: The Family: The Christian Household Is a Spiritual Unit Chapter 85: The World: Christians Are in Society to Serve and Transform It Chapter 86: The State: Christians Must Respect Civil Government Part 4: God Revealed as Lord of Destiny Chapter 87: Perseverance: God Keeps His People Safe Chapter 88: Unpardonable Sin: Only Impenitence Cannot Be Forgiven Chapter 89: Mortality: Christians Need Not Fear Death Chapter 90: Second Coming: Jesus Christ Will Return to the Earth in Glory Chapter 91: General Resurrection: The Dead in Christ Will Rise in Glory Chapter 92: Judgment Seat: God Will Judge All Mankind Chapter 93: Hell: The Wicked Will Be Banished into Endless Misery Chapter 94: Heaven: God Will Welcome His People into Everlasting Joy General Index Scripture Index ENDORSEMENTS “J. I. Packer’s Concise Theology is the best simple guide to Christian doctrine that I know. Because it is systematic, precise, and saturated with Scripture, I often use this book to introduce young people and new believers to the basics of their faith.” -Philip Graham Ryken, President, Wheaton College “J. I. Packer has the gift to write theology that is simple without being superficial. Concise Theology puts the food on the bottom shelf where we can reach it, but to our delight, it is not sugar cookies but steak and potatoes for the soul.” -Joel R. Beeke, President and Professor of Systematic Theology and Homiletics, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary; author, Reformed Preaching; coauthor, Reformed Systematic Theology “Concise Theology is poetry to Christian ears: the best words in the best order about the best news there is—the gospel of grace poured out in Jesus Christ. Packer here sets forth with lucid brevity everything Christians need to know to become biblically literate and to grow in wisdom and understanding. Doctrine and doxology here walk hand in hand. I am delighted to see this new edition, for Packer’s description of the ‘permanent essentials’ of the Christian faith remains as relevant today as when this book was first published.” -Kevin J. Vanhoozer, Research Professor of Systematic Theology, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; author, Is There a Meaning in This Text?; The Drama of Doctrine; and Biblical Authority after Babel “J. I. Packer is one of our greatest theologians and he does something remarkable in this classic compendium: he illuminates the deep things of God in lucid language that makes sense. I have had this volume at hand for nearly three decades, and I welcome this new edition.” -Timothy George, Research Professor of Divinity, Beeson Divinity School, Samford University; general editor, Reformation Commentary on Scripture “Although this book was published decades ago, its introduction to Christian theology remains focused, clear, and especially valuable for its deep immersion in the biblical record. J. I. Packer's ‘concise theology’ is, as he states forthrightly, reformational and evangelical, which means that some readers will be Bereans checking the Scriptures to see ‘if these things are so.’ All, however, should find the book valuable for illumination and understanding but even more for doxology and devotion.” - Mark A. 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click for details		THE DOCTRINE OF JUSTIFICATION: An Outline of Its History in the Church and of Its Exposition from Scripture James Buchanan with a new introduction by Dr. Gerald Bilkes "One of the greatest works on the doctrine of justification came from the pen of the Scottish divine James Buchanan. It first appeared in 1867 and has withstood the test of time since then as a classic volume on the subject." - James R. White, the author of 'The God Who Justifies' "James Buchanan's 'Doctrine of Justification' is THE classic work on this cardinal doctrine by which a church stands or falls. After lucidly covering the historical development of the doctrine through the Old Testament, the apostolic age, the scholastic divines, the Reformation and Counter Reformation, and in the Church of England, Buchanan expounds the doctrine itself by covering the scriptural meaning of the term, its relation to the law and justice of God, its relation to the mediatorial work of Christ, its relation to grace and works, and more. The chapter on justification in relation to the work of the Holy Spirit is alone worth the price of the book. Throughout, Buchanan systematizes the doctrine of justification in an orthodox Reformed manner that is fully reliable, is consistent with all the doctrines of grace, and is still relevant to the burning issues of our day, such as the New Perspective. A new introduction by Dr. Gerald Bilkes on the New Perspective is also a great help. If you can only afford to read one book on justification, read this definitive work." - -Joel R. Beeke 'The doctrine of justification by faith is like Atlas: it bears a world on its shoulders, the entire evangelical knowledge of saving grace ... This is still the best text book on the subject, from the standpoint of the classic covenant theology.' J. I. Packer "Justification is, perhaps surprisingly, perhaps not, a point of contention within the evangelical, Protestant world in our own day, but so many evangelical ministers and students lack a knowledge of the historical and theological content and categories necessary to engage the discussion helpfully. Buchanan to the rescue. This magisterial nineteenth century treatment remains a standard. Indeed, you'll be surprised at the present applicability of Buchanan's assessments. Yes, in the century since Buchanan wrote, we've learned a lot of helpful, biblical things about the shape and stuff of justification. But Buchanan cannot be bypassed. Read and learn at the feet of a master." - Dr. Ligon Duncan "You are re-publishing a gem! Buchanan's exposition of justification is, in my opinion, still the best one that has been done." - William Shishko "The Reformation has been declared over by some. Justification by faith alone is under attack. Confusion abounds on this doctrine upon which the Christian faith hinges. Therefore, it is indeed most timely that this classic treatment receive fresh attention. There is no mere theologizing from the Scotsman, but honest exegetical work with incisive exposition. Pastors, students, and may I add, seminary professors will benefit greatly by returning to this marvelous treatment of this gospel doctrine." - Dr. Nick Willborn "At the present stage of the justification debate, Buchanan would be a very wholesome remedy against unfair representations. He is absolutely masterful on the subject." - Dr. Roger Nicole JAMES BUCHANAN (1804-1870) was born in Scotland in 1804 and ordained in 1827 in the Church of Scotland. In 1828 he commenced a very successful ministry at North Leith where he gained a great reputation as an earnest, eloquent, evangelical preacher. In 1845 he was appointed to the Chair of Apologetics at New College, Edinburgh, and in 1847 he succeeded Thomas Chalmers as Professor of Systematic Theology. He retired in 1868 and died two years later. Buchanan was a prolific and popular writer: his first book, Comfort in Affliction (1837), sold nearly 30,000 copies. His two most valuable works were The Office and Work of the Holy Spirit (1842), an exposition which still merits study, and The Doctrine of Justification, the Cunningham Lectures for 1866, reprinted here. BUCHANAN SPECIAL SGBUC fss B50 Large Paperback Edition - 50% Discount SGCB Price: $17.50 (list price $35.00) Order with THE OFFICE & WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT by Buchanan SGCB Price: $28.00 (list price $60.00) THIS PRICE IS FOR BOTH BUCHANAN TITLES ADD A COPY OF 'PRECIOUS SEED: DISCOURSES BY SCOTTISH WORTHIES' SGCB Price: $42.00 (list price $92.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR ALL THREE TITLES (SAVE $50.00)
click for details		GOD CHOSE TO SAVE: Why Man Cannot and Will Not be Saved Apart from Election Joseph M. Bianchi In God Chose to Save, God's wonderful plan of election is explained in a clear and readable fashion. Rather than stacking a dizzying array of verses together to 'prove a point,' the author explains various texts as they pertain to the overall themes of the Bible. Charitable, yet completely honest, this book needs to be read by all Christians who desire to walk more closely with the Sovereign Lord of the Universe! “Simple, clear, biblical, Reformed, and persuasive, Bianchi’s book is a great resource for those seeking to know God’s answer to the question, ‘Why is one person saved, but another is not?’” --Dr. Joel R. Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids "Joseph M Bianchi's 'God Chose to Save' is more than a useful introduction to the Reformed doctrines of salvation.  It is, moreover, an insightful and biblically clear exposition from which both inquirers and defenders of the doctrines of grace may benefit richly.  In setting forth man's total depravity, God's sovereign election, and Christ's effectual atonement, Bianchi brings us as worshipers before the God of all grace and leaves us with a solid ground of joyful assurance through our union with Christ in faith." -Richard Phillips, is the senior minister of Second Presbyterian Church of Greenville, South Carolina. He is a council member of the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals, chairman of the Philadelphia Conference on Reformed Theology, and Adjunct Professor at Westminster Theological Seminary. "In 'God Chose to Save', author Joe Bianchi presents an irenic, easy-to-follow discussion of the nature of the gospel and the necessity of God's gracious act of divine election. By raising thematic issues (rather than lists of texts), Bianchi invites the reader to consider well the consistency of their own view of the gospel. This work will find its place among those books we offer to others who have sincere questions about what it means to be Reformed." - James White, Director, Alpha and Omega Ministries, author of more than a dozen books including 'The Potters' Freedom,' 'Pulpit Crimes' and 'The God Who Justifies' ELTR BNTSG 5pt B50 10l 5nt stst N5D B5PTS 552923 NEARLY 65% Discount SGCB Price: $5.00 (list price $13.00) LIMITED QUANTITY TITLE
click for details		A NEW EXPOSITION OF THE LONDON BAPTIST CONFESSION OF FAITH OF 1689 Edited by Rob Ventura, with contributions by more than 20 Reformed Baptist Pastors For centuries, Baptists have published confessions of faith as formal statements of their beliefs. Chief among these is the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith of 1689. This doctrinal statement is a spiritual treasure trove worthy of our fresh attention. In this new study, more than twenty contributors unpack its timeless biblical truths, “things which are most surely believed among us” (Luke 1:1). Our prayer is that the Lord will use this volume to richly edify and sanctify His people worldwide and to assist the churches in pursuing biblical holiness and doctrinal purity. May these labors send God’s people back again and again to the Bible, which is—as the confession states—the “only sufficient, certain, and infallible rule of all saving knowledge, faith, and obedience.” "In a most attractive, readable and scholarly way this rich volume presents historic Christianity as Baptists have absorbed it and been confessing it for the last 333 years in this grand statement of our best Confession of Faith. This book is a tremendous achievement and destined never to go out of print." —Dr. Geoff Thomas, former pastor for over fifty years of Alfred Place Baptist Church (Independent), Aberystwyth, Wales "This commentary on the 1689 contains all the riches needed in this peculiarly relevant undertaking. It is set in its rich historical context without destroying its ongoing contemporary relevance. The authors are committed to the confession's theological position in the context of rigorous biblical exposition. Both the content of the confession and the outlay of its exposition contains all the strengths of doctrinal catholicity, orthodoxy, evangelicalism, and Baptist thought. Each author has a deep grasp of the rich heritage of historical theology and the issues involved in canonical biblical interpretation and brings these to bear on the specific article under discussion. This volume will add richness to the weekly study of a pastor and give an invaluable book for church groups for enriching their biblical knowledge and the contextual consistency and doctrinal coherence of the inspired Scriptures." —Dr. Tom J. Nettles, Senior Professor of Historical Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary "This volume fulfils admirably the contemporary need for a thorough, detailed exposition of the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith. Biblically rooted, theologically careful and engagingly written, this work is also consistently warm in its tone and practical in its application, authored as it is by pastors who are committed to the biblical truths that the Confession teaches. Anyone wanting a clearer understanding and firmer grasp of those truths will benefit greatly from this book." —Dr. Robert Strivens, Pastor, Bradford on Avon Baptist Church (Former Principal, London Seminary) "In this volume you will find men who have wrestled with the cardinal doctrines of Christianity and produced a commentary that sheds a warm light on the 1689 Confession. Difficult passages have been explained. Instructive detail has been provided. Here is a tool for every follower of Christ who desires to see Jesus, our altogether lovely One, more clearly, understand His redemptive labors more fully, and walk more nearly to Him in applied truth. May God give us all such unifying, reviving sights of Himself and His work as we make diligent use of this helpful volume." —Dr. John Snyder, Pastor at Christ Church, New Albany, Director of Media Gratiae "I am grateful that there is a growing interest in doctrinal Christianity here in Africa and all over the world. Whereas there are many books dealing with one or two aspects of theology, it is good to have one book that gives those coming to Reformed Baptist convictions a comprehensive view of what we believe. The New exposition of the London Baptist Confession of Faith of 1689, written by proven men in ministry, is such a resource. Let us make it available to many. The fruit will be evident for all to see for generations to come!" —Conrad Mbewe, Pastor of Kabwata Baptist Church and Founding Chancellor of the African Christian University in Lusaka, Zambia "This is an important resource for Baptists to understand their historic doctrines that were rooted in the Reformation. While I would disagree with some of the comments that argue for credobaptism, many of the chapters are superb in their biblical, theological, and experiential understanding and application of the great truths of Scripture." —Dr. Joel R. Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan "The 1689 London Baptist Confession, apart from a few issues relating to baptism and polity, is a mirror of the 1646 Westminster Confession of Faith (to which I subscribe). Both endorse Calvinism with its robust doctrines of divine sovereignty in creation, redemption, regeneration and final judgement. In an age of relativism and unregulated piety, a return to the doctrines of grace espoused by this confession is urgently needed. The exposition of these truths given in this volume is masterful. May its publication and use aid in the reformation of the church in our time." —Dr. Derek W H Thomas, Senior Minister, First Presbyterian Church, Columbia SC Chancellor’s Professor, Reformed Theological Seminary Teaching Fellow, Ligonier Ministries "It may seem odd that a convinced Presbyterian should write a warm commendation to this volume expounding the 1689 Baptist Confession. However, I do so with pleasure and seriousness. Throughout church history, confessions of faith have served the church admirably, helping to guard the church's biblical identity and gospel calling. You do not need to agree with every sentence in this 1689 Confession to benefit greatly from its exposition by men of theological orthodoxy and pastoral integrity. Martin Bucer's maxim, 'True theology is not theoretical but pastoral; the end of it is to live a godly life', is richly expounded throughout this fine volume. 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click for details		JOHN CALVIN: For a New Reformation Edited by Derek W. H. Thomas, John W. Tweeddale, Afterword by R. C. Sproul More than 500 years ago, 16th-century Reformer John Calvin was born—a theologian whose teachings set the stage for reformation of the church around the world. The modern world is in continual need of his Christ-exalting doctrine and vision of the Christian life. In 20 essays by leading Reformed pastors and scholars, this primer explores Calvin’s life, teaching, and legacy for a new generation. This book is a clarion call to Christians everywhere to take seriously the ongoing need of theological reformation across the globe. “Thomas and Tweeddale have brought together an impressive team of sympathetic scholars to provide us with this wonderful in-depth exposition of many important aspects of Calvin’s life and teaching. The contributors to John Calvin not only highlight but also understand the profound contemporary relevance of his theological and pastoral emphases. Here is a genuine Calvinian treat! May it encourage twenty-first-century pastors and teachers—indeed, all serious Christians—to think, worship, serve, and live in the kind of dependence on God and confidence in his word that Calvin so courageously exhibited in his day.” --Sinclair B. Ferguson, Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary; Teaching Fellow, Ligonier Ministries “John Calvin: For a New Reformation bears witness to the vastly significant contributions made by the famous French Reformer, pastor, and theologian. Not only have the editors assigned topics that represent the many foci of Calvin’s thought—and they are great in both number and quality—but they have also chosen widely respected authorities to write on them. In addition, they have allotted to them a generous page limit to explore the topics in depth. This volume will whet the appetite of those who are in the initial stages of exploring Calvin and will also satisfy those who have long studied the legacy of Reformed thought.” --W. Andrew Hoffecker, Professor of Church History Emeritus, Reformed Theological Seminary TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface by Derek W. H. Thomas and John W. Tweeddale Abbreviations PART ONE: The Life and Work of John Calvin 1. The Young Calvin by Michael A. G. Haykin 2. The Call to Geneva and the Struggle for Orthodoxy by Stephen J. Nichols 3. Calvin the Pastor by David B. Calhoun 4. Calvin and the Consistory by Douglas F. Kelly 5. Calvin and Friends by W. Robert Godfrey 6. The Expository Pulpit of John Calvin by Steven J. Lawson 7. The Development of the Institutes from 1536 to 1559 by Derek W. H. Thomas PART TWO: The Teaching of John Calvin 8. The Divinity and Authority of Scripture by K. Scott Oliphint 9. Creation and Humanity by J. V. Fesko 10. The Providence of God by Burk Parsons 11. The Law of God by Guy Prentiss Waters 12. The Person and Work of Christ by Paul Wells 13. The Holy Spirit by Joel R. Beeke 14. The Christian Life by Edward Donnelly 15. Knowing God through Adversity by Derek W. H. Thomas 16. Predestination by Paul Helm 17. The Church as Mother by John W. Tweeddale 18. The Sacraments by Keith A. Mathison 19. God’s Preservation of His Saints by Robert A. Peterson 20. The Last Things by Cornelis P. Venema Afterword by R. C. Sproul Appendix: Reading Calvin and His Interpreters John W. Tweeddale Contributors General Index CWN BRAND NEW TITLE - 608 PAGE HARDCOVER WITH A DUST JACKET SGCB Price: $20.00 (list price $40.00) A FULL 50% DISCOUNT ON THIS BRAND NEW TITLE
click for details		The Poor Man's New Testament Commentary ROBERT HAWKER "Gentleman, if you want something full of marrow and fatness, cheering to your own hearts by way of comment, and likely to help you in giving your hearers rich expositions, buy Dr. Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary. Dr. Hawker was the very least of commentators in the matter of criticism, but he sees Jesus, and that is a sacred gift which is most precious whether the owner be a critic or no. There is always such a savor of the Lord Jesus Christ in Dr. Hawker that you cannot read him without profit." - Charles H. Spurgeon from "Commenting on Commentaries" ""Robert Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary edifies believers by providing spiritual comments on each section of Scripture. The prayerful 'reflections' section that follows Hawker's comments on each chapter of Scripture marvelously enhances this devotional character. For the genuine Christian, here is devotional writing at its best: warmly Christ-centered, eminently practical, personally searching. I commend it highly for private and family worship." - Joel Beeke, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, MI TASTE A SAMPLE OF HAWKER'S 'REFLECTIONS' WHICH CLOSE EVERY CHAPTER IN THE BIBLE On Exodus 15 - "Reader! In the contemplation of this deliverance to Israel, shall not you and I, while we consider it as a type of a far greater deliverance from sin and everlasting death, call upon our souls to join in the celebration of God's mercies? I would say to the drowsy faculties of my heart, Awake, awake, utter a song. Did the Lord bring his people out of Egyptian bondage, and did Israel sing his mercies at the Red sea, and shall not I, whom he hath brought out of nature's darkness, and out of the bondage of sin and Satan, shout alike the Salvation of the Lord! Oh! thou blessed and only Potentate, King of Kings, and Lord of Lord's: thou infinite and eternal Jehovah, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost: fain would my awakened soul look up to thee, under each and all of those glorious distinctions of person, and power, and praise thee with unfeigned lips. Thou hast indeed, as thou didst to Israel of old, brought me out of the iron furnace, out of the horrible pit, the mire, and the clay, and hast set my feet upon a rock and established my goings: hast put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: so that many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the Lord. But blessed Lord! Oh grant me faith, and grace, in full exercise, that in all the after stages of a wilderness dispensation, whether in the sweet enjoyment of Palm trees at Elim, or the bitter waters of affliction at Marah, I may still by living upon thee and thy fulness, be never cast down in unbelief, and repining in the emptiness, or unsatisfying nature, of all creature enjoyments. Oh! lead me on to Canaan: and till the happy hour shall come when I shall have done with all things here below, enable me by faith, amidst all changing providences, to live upon an unchangeable God. Let faith give me a present enjoyment of the good things to come. Let me see Jesus in everything; and his wisdom, and love, and faithfulness, mingled with every dispensation. And let my experience resemble his of old, who thus expressed himself: For this cause we faint not: while we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal." On Luke 23 - "See, my soul! thy Lord taken from prison and from judgment. And who shall declare his generations? Behold Pilate, Herod, the Chief Priests, and Scribes, yea, the whole multitude, all engaged in the foul act of Christ's crucifixion. And was there none beside? 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click for details		The Poor Man's Old Testament Commentary Robert Hawker "Gentleman, if you want something full of marrow and fatness, cheering to your own hearts by way of comment, and likely to help you in giving your hearers rich expositions, buy Dr. Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary. Dr. Hawker was the very least of commentators in the matter of criticism, but he sees Jesus, and that is a sacred gift which is most precious whether the owner be a critic or no. There is always such a savor of the Lord Jesus Christ in Dr. Hawker that you cannot read him without profit." - Charles H. Spurgeon from "Commenting on Commentaries" ""Robert Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary edifies believers by providing spiritual comments on each section of Scripture. The prayerful 'reflections' section that follows Hawker's comments on each chapter of Scripture marvelously enhances this devotional character. For the genuine Christian, here is devotional writing at its best: warmly Christ-centered, eminently practical, personally searching. I commend it highly for private and family worship." - Joel Beeke, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, MI Solid Ground Christian Books is thrilled to announce the commencement of the biggest project we have ever undertaken in the publication of Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary. We have begun by publishing the New Testament Commentary in three large volumes, and soon, Lord willing, the entire Old Testament Commentary in six volumes. Old Testament Volume One: Genesis - Numbers in 757 pages Old Testament Volume Two is Deuteronomy - 2nd Samuel in 778 pages Old Testament Volume Three is 1st Kings - Esther in 733 pages Old Testament Volume Four is Job - Psalms in 641 pages Old Testament Volume Five Proverbs - Lamentations in 765 pages Old Testament Volume Six is Ezekiel - Malachi in 563 pages Each volume will be available in hardcover. Includes the complete Authorized Version of the New Testament SG HARDCOVER SET SG COMMENTARY SGHC lday cmms CMC rht clst SGSET NEARLY 55% Off - SIX VOLUME OT COMMENTARY SGCB Price: $220.00 (list price $480.00) THE ENTIRE SIX VOLUME HARDCOVER SET Nearly 50% - Volume One: Genesis - Numbers SGCB Price: $38.00 (list price $80.00) Nearly 50% - Volume Two: Deuteronomy - 2nd Samuel SGCB Price: $38.00 (list price $80.00) Nearly 50%- Volume Three: 1st Kings - Esther SGCB Price: $38.00 (list price $80.00) Nearly 50% - Volume Four: Job - Psalms SGCB Price: $38.00 (list price $80.00) Nearly 50% - Volume Five: Proverbs - Lamentations SGCB Price: $38.00 (list price $80.00) Nearly 50% - Volume Six: Ezekiel - Malachi SGCB Price: $38.00 (list price $80.00) Order the Entire TEN VOLUME SET and save $450.00 SGCB Price: $345.00 (list price $795.00) THIS INCLUDES THE BIBLE DICTIONARY & CONCORDANCE ALONG WITH THE COMPLETE COMMENTARY
click for details		THE ASSURANCE OF FAITH: The Firm Foundation of Christian Hope Louis Berkhof Louis Berkhof (1873-1957) is best known for his "Systematic Theology" which has been translated into numerous languages the world over. This lesser-known little treatise deserves a place of prominence in the church of the 21st century. Listen to the conviction that moved Prof. Berkhof to write: "This little book is born of the conviction that the subject of the assurance of faith deserves more attention that it often receives in the present day. We are not living in an age in which Christian certitude can be taken for granted. The enemy is exerting himself to destroy the foundation which God has laid for our faith in his excellent Word. It is hoped that this little treatise may be of some service in the cultivation of assurance especially among our rising generation." Grand Rapids, Michigan December, 1938 Joel Beeke said of this book, "This book is unsurpassed in its clear, classically Reformed presentation of the threefold foundation of assurance of faith: the promises of God, the inward witness of the Spirit, and the testimony of the Christian graces. Berkhof excels at revealing the direct connection between faith and assurance and counseling believers on the cultivation of that assurance. Covering its history, its foundation, and its experience, Berkhof convinces the reader that assurance ought to be treasured by all believers and that doubt stunts a believer's growth, well-being, and ability to praise the Lord. Having this book available once again is a great blessing." An excellent book to use in the home, the church and the school. lb4 sjs stst DOA23 552923 THE ASSURANCE OF FAITH: The Firm Foundation of Christian Hope SGCB Price: $5.00 (list price $13.00) LIMITED QUANTITIES AT THIS LOW PRICE
click for details		CALVINISM IN HISTORY: A Political, Moral & Evangelizing Force Nathaniel S. McFetridge This little gem is filled with myriads of powerful testimonies concerning the Political, Moral and Evengelizing Force of the Doctrines of Grace. "I do not know of any other book that sets forth so effectively and yet in such a brief form the real nature of Calvinism and the effect that it has had in history." Loraine Boettner "This is a readable and happy account of Calvinism in history." Rousas Rushdoony "This book sure-footedly guides us over the terrain of Calvinism's broadsweeping political and moral influence, concluding that Calvinism's evangelistic power results from the doctrines of grace, particularly justification by faith alone." Joel Beeke It is a privilege for Solid Ground to bring this book back into print with the sincere desire that it will travel throughout the world and bear witness to the truth of the great doctrines of Augustine and Calvin. PART OF THE CALVIN TRILOGY and CALVIN SIX-PACK CALVIN 500 CELEBRATION SGCB PAPERBACK SETS CGS1 jcc 50% Discount SGCB Price: $6.50 (list price $13.00) Order Along with A THEOLOGICAL INTERPRETATION OF AMERICAN HISTOREY SGCB Price: $16.50 (list price $38.00) Over 55% Discount When Ordering Both Titles
click for details		LIFE & SERMONS OF ICHABOD SPENCER: The Author of "Pastor's Sketches" Ichabod Spencer with editor J.M. Sherwood The author of "A Pastor's Sketches" comes to life in Volume One, which is a hardcover edition of his life and practical sermons. Everyone who has read the life-changing and ministry-transforming volumes of "A Pastor's Sketches" will be deliighted to learn more about the man whose life was used of God in such a mighty way from 1828 (when he began his ministry in Northampton. MA) to 1854 (when he concluded his ministry in Brooklyn, NY). In addition to the helpful "Sketch" of his life by dear friend Rev. J.M. Sherwood, we have here 20 complete sermons that are called Practical Sermons drawn from his regular pulpit ministry in Brooklyn. VOLUME ONE: The Life & Practical Sermons of Spencer VOLUME TWO: The Doctrinal Sermons of Spencer VOLUME THREE: The Sacramental Sermons of Spencer with Intro. by Gardiner Spring CONCERNING SPENCER'S PREACHING: "One of the most prominent characteristics of Dr. Spencer's preaching was its Scriptural character. He emphatically preached the Bible, the whole Bible, and nothing but the Bible. He drew every sermon from it. He grounded every sermon upon the plain import of God's revealed Word. He made that Word his sole authority in all his teaching. The Bible was the staple of all his sermons. They were full of it; and drew their inspiration from it. It was the simple power of Scripture truth that he wielded with so much effect. He had no confidence in any other kind of teaching. He believed that his sole business in the pulpit was to unfold and vindicate, enforce and apply the meaning or truths of God's revelation. Hence he aimed steadily to exalt the Divine Word. He bowed always and most reverently to its authority." - J.M. Sherwood, from the Biography in Volume One "The reading of good sermons is the most underrated kind of Christian literature on the market today. In former centuries, the reading of sermons was the bulk of the mature Christian's reading diet. Most Puritan books, for example, are sermons edited for print. Sermon reading keeps believers in the Word, matures the soul, and whets the appetite for good preaching. It promotes Christ-centered thinking, healthy self-examination, and godly piety in every sphere of life. Though nothing can replace the Word preached, sermon reading has one advantage over preaching: the sermons that made it into print are usually the minister's best! Tolle Lege--"pick up and read" great sermon books, especially those of past centuries that are packed with spiritual meat, such as the sermons of Ichabod Spencer." - Dr. Joel R. Beeke SERMONS SPECIAL SPENCER TITLES sss Order the Three Volume Hardcover Set for Over 55% Discount SGCB Price: $65.00 (list price $150.00) VOLUME ONE: The Life & Practical Sermons of Spencer SGCB Price: $29.95 (list price $50.00) This is the same material as THE BUNYAN OF BROOKLYN but in Hardcover VOLUME TWO: The Doctrinal Sermons of Spencer SGCB Price: $29.95 (list price $50.00) VOLUME THREE: The Sacramental Sermons of Spencer SGCB Price: $29.95 (list price $50.00)
click for details		THE SCRIPTURE GUIDE: A Familiar Introduction to the Study of the Bible James W. Alexander "The great end of all religious teaching would be attained, if men could be brought to read the Bible aright. No books, therefore, are unimportant, which point to the Holy Scriptures. Such is the present attempt, which is expressly dedicated to the YOUNG. It is intended for excitement as well as instruction; not only to communicate information and explain difficulties, but to offer inducements for the study of the Bible." - from the author's Preface "This fascinating book by a superb theologian and pastor provides a wealth of information about the Bible and serves as an able introductory guide to Bible study as well as an effective evangelistic tool. The directions given in the last chapters on how to read the Bible are themselves worth the price of the book." - Dr. Joel R. Beeke James W. Alexander (1804-1859) was the oldest son of Archibald Alexander. In addition to being a brilliant lecturer and preacher in college, seminary and the local church, Alexander labored to write books that would speak to the hearts and minds of the simple. He wrote numerous volumes for The American Sunday School Union that were unusually popular with all ages and all classes of people. THIS MAY BE HIS BEST CONTRIBUTION TO THAT DISTINGUISHED MINISTRY. Written in the form of a story, Alexander has two young boys spend the Christmas holiday with their elderly Uncle Austin, who has earned the nickname "The Bible Man." Follow these young fellows as they enjoy their vacation by learning life-changing lessons from the Holy Scriptures. The final three chapters set forth 30 Directions for Studying the Bible. These are worth the price of the book! 20 ENDANGERED TITLES SPECIAL c50 Nearly 50% Discount SGCB Price: $10.95 (list price $20.00) ORDER WITH J.W. ALEXANDER'S BRILLIANT BOOK 'MY BROTHER'S KEEPER' SGCB Price: $17.50 (list price $35.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR BOTH ALEXANDER TITLES (50% OFF)
click for details		MY BROTHER'S KEEPER: Letters to a Younger Brother on the Virtues and Vices, Duties and Dangers of Youth James W. Alexander This is the second in our series of "American Sunday School Union Classic Reprints." It first appeared in 1838 written by J.W. Alexander (1804-1859). It is a timeless example of how an older brother should admonish and encourage a younger brother. Topics covered in the letters include: On Reading the Scriptures, Gratitude to Parents Shortness of Life, Early Rising, Bodily Exercise Habits of Diligence, Friendships & the Danger of Evil Companions Truth and Falsehood, Evil Speaking, Secret Prayer The Great Concern: the Salvation of your Soul Although a brilliant pastor and professor, Alexander wrote each letter with his youngest brother in mind, and thus in simple, straightforward language. Superbly written! "My Brother's Keeper is a most helpful book, containing practical, godly advice for older children and early teens on a great variety of subjects. Though a bit dated at times, most of Alexander's advice is packed with wisdom and will greatly assist those youth who desire to dedicate their lives to God. His advice on reading the Scriptures, showing gratitude to parents, and avoiding bad friendships is particularly clear and beneficial. Every young person should read this book and pray for strength to implement its wise counsel." - Joel Beeke "These letters are wonderful! Not only are they overflowing with practical wisdom for young men but they also exemplify the kind of fraternal love that ought to characterize our Lord's disciples. This is a useful tool for men who want to encourage and help younger men become faithful followers of Christ." - Tom Ascol NEARLY 50% DISCOUNT SGCB Price: $8.50 (list price $15.00) ORDER ALONG WITH THE ALEXANDER CLASSIC 'THE SCRIPTURE GUIDE' SGCB Price: $17.50 (list price $35.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR BOTH TITLES (50% DISCOUNT)
click for details		THE CHILD AT HOME: Living to Please God and Your Parents John S.C. Abbott "This book is intended for the children of those families to which 'The Mother at Home' has gone. It is prepared with the hope that it may exert an influence upon the minds of the children, in exciting grattitude for their parents' love, and in forming characters which shall ensure future usefulness and happiness." - From the author's Preface John Abbott (1805-1877) was the brother of Jacob Abbott and the author of numerous works especially for children and young people. He was educated at Bowdoin college and Andover theological seminary, graduating from the former in 1825. He was ordained to the ministry in the Congregational church in 1830, and was settled successively at Worcester, Roxbury, and Nantucket, Mass. His first published work, "The Mother at Home," appeared in 1833, and was followed later that year by "The Child at Home." In 1844 he relinquished the pastorate, and devoted himself exclusively to literature, but occasionally resumed his ministerial labors for brief periods, and in 1866-'8 acted as state supply in New Haven. "In a moving, illustrative way, Abbott's The Child at Home powerfully cultivates within children's consciences the need to honor God and their parents by promoting the need for heartfelt obedience, religious truth, genuine piety, biblical character traits, a sense of responsibility, and a dread of deception. The dozens of stories included make this book understandable for even very young children, while simultaneously retaining the interest of teenagers. Buy this book for every one of your children; better yet, read it aloud to them and discuss its contents together as a family." --Dr. Joel R. Beeke, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary PART OF THE ABBOTT TRILOGY SGCB PAPERBACK SETS $5.00 Child's Book c50 Nearly 50% Discount SGCB Price: $8.95 (list price $16.00) Order with "The Mother at Home" and "The Family at Home" SGCB Price: $26.95 (list price $56.00) SAVE OVER $28.00
click for details		THE WORD AND PRAYER: 52 Classic Devotions from the Minor Prophets John Calvin compiled by Charles E. Edwards In 1897 the Presbyterian Board of Publication first published this Devotional Gem drawn from John Calvin's remarkable teaching on the Minor Prophets. Rev. Charles E. Edwards did a masterful job of selecting an exposition from Calvin's Lectures to stand beside the actual prayer that Calvin used to close that particular Lecture. The Apostle's declared, "But we will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the Word" (Acts 6:4). Exposition and prayer are found here in the perfect introduction to John Calvin. This can serve as a tool to help the reader go through the Minor Prophets with the able assistance of the Prince of Expositors. "Here, in these words from his lectures and prayers in the Geneva Academy, John Calvin most fully revealed his heart. As he prepared an international gathering of talented young men for gospel ministry--and not a few for martyrdom--he poured his knowledge into them and prayed fervently with them. Here he models what he sought to teach: if a man would be a pastor he must know God. If he would know God and serve man he must devote himself to prayer and the ministry of the word." -Sinclair B. Ferguson "Calvin is the spiritual grandfather of us all because most Pauline and most consumed with the Spirit of Christ. This is a fine introduction to his teaching and spirit." - Geoff Thomas "This precious book confirms Calvin's conviction that the Word and prayer work together to develop genuine piety in the Christian. Calvin taught that the Word is God's communication to us, providing us with spiritual food and medicine for spiritual health. Prayer is our communication to God by which we express praise and adoration, and bow in submissive piety before Him. May God mightily use this little volume to foster this spirit of devotion in many hearts and lives." --Dr. Joel R. Beeke "Having made use of Calvin's devotions and prayers from the Minor Prophets since I was a high school student, I am delighted to commend them to a new generation (my old small green paperback edition is now flimsy and dog-eared!). THE WORD AND PRAYER: Classic Devotions from the Minor Prophets by John Calvin, compiled by Charles E. Edwards, will prove a welcome aid to the cultivation of Christian piety, as well as public prayer." - Ligon Duncan "In a day when there are as many pieties as Christians, this volume will be a fresh breeze from a time and a tradition which gave thought to prayer, prayed fervently, carefully, and biblically. Calvin is perhaps the preeminent model for those who refuse to divorce intellect and heart, who would pray when they study and study when they pray." -R. Scott Clark CALVIN WAS ACCUSTOMED TO BEGIN HIS LECTURES WITH THE FOLLOWING PRAYER: "MAY THE LORD GRANT THAT WE MAY ENGAGE IN CONTEMPLATING THE MYSTERIES OF HIS HEAVENLY WISDOM WITH REALLY INCREASING DEVOTION, TO HIS GLORY AND TO OUR EDIFICATION. AMEN." 1. The Solitary Lamb - Hosea 4:16 2. A Sovereign Word - Hosea 5:1 3. Kindness and Faith - Hosea 6:6 4. Sin and Punishment - Hosea 9:9 5. The Divinity of Christ - Hosea 12:4,5 6. A Gracious Reminder - Hosea 13:5 7. The True King - Hosea 13:10 8. A Kind Invitation - Hosea 14:1 9. Worship and Joy - Joel 1:16 10. Sounding the Alarm - Joel 2:1 11. The Outpouring of the Spirit - Joel 2:28 12. An Admonition - Joel 2:30,31 13. Calling on the Lord - Joel 2:32 14. A Blessed Experience - Joel 3:17 15. The Law of Worship - Amos 4:5 16. A Solemn Exhortation - Amos 4:12 17. Herdman and Prophet - Amos 7:14 18. The Power of God - Amos 9:6 19. Wisdom Destroyed - Obadiah 8 20. A Fearless Preacher - Jonah 3:4 21. The Mercy of God - Jonah 4:10,11 22. A Prophet's Lamentation - Micah 1:9 23. Strengthened by the Spirit - Micah 3:8 24. A Fellowship of Nations - Micah 4:2 25. The Constancy of Faith - Micah 4:5 26. God's Requirements - Micah 6:8 27. A Prayer for God's Heritage - Micah 7:14 28. Nineveh's Fall - Nahum 2:8 29. The Watch Tower - Habakkuk 2:1 30. Punishment for Avarice - Habakkuk 2:6 31. Chariot's of Salvation - Habakkuk 3:8 32. Rejoicing in the Lord - Habakkuk 3:17,18 33. Pride and Destruction - Zephaniah 2:15 34. Pure Lips - Zephaniah 3:9 35. Uses of Affliction - Zephaniah 3:12 36. A Mirror for Ingratitude - Haggai 1:2 37. A Glorious Temple - Haggai 2:8 38. Abundant Blessing - Haggai 2:18,19 39. Horns and Carpenters - Zechariah 1:18-21 40. The True Priest - Zechariah 3:1 41. The Day of Small Things - Zechariah 4:10 42. The Providence of God - Zechariah 6:8 43. Brotherly Kindness - Zechariah 7:9 44. Deliverance by Covenant - Zechariah 9:11 45. An Abundant Blessing - Zechariah 9:17 46. Promise of Restoration - Zechariah 10:6 47. Beauty and Bands - Zechariah 11:7 48. True Repentance - Zechariah 12:10 49. Impure Worship Banished - Zechariah 13:2 50. Saved by Grace - Malachi 1:2 51. The Calling of the Gentiles - Malachi 1:11 52. Christ's Forerunner - Malachi 4:5 CALVIN SIX-PACK SG COMMENTARY 5s ppp JKP jcc 50% Discount SGCB Price: $6.00 (list price $12.00)
click for details		THE PERSON OF JESUS: Radio Addresses on the Deity of the Savior J GRESHAM MACHEN BRAND NEW TITLE CONTAINING SEVEN CLASSIC RADIO ADDRESSES FROM A BRILLIANT CHRISTIAN APOLOGIST FROM 1935. CHAPTER TITLES 1. The Triune God 2. What is the Deity of Christ? 3. Does the Bible Teach the Deity of Christ? 4. The Sermon on the Mount 5. What Jesus Said about Himself 6. The Supernatural Christ 7. Did Christ Rise from the Dead? As is typical of Machen, he fearlessly takes on his opponents, and exhorts Christians to stand firm: “Every true man is resentful of slanders against a human friend. Should we not be grieved ten times more by slanders against our God?” ENDORSEMENTS "These lectures reflect the heart of Machen's ministry and provide yet another compelling presentation of Apostolic Christianity. Machen's works are as relevant now as they were when they were first written. These addresses are no different." - Dr. Albert Mohler "These pages constitute treasure that has been hidden far too long--J. Gresham Machen bringing his incisive scholarly mind to bear on the big issues surrounding the Person of Christ. As well as clearly expounding Jesus' identity, these pages excel in dismantling false assumptions, muddle-headed and illogical reasoning, and subtle mishandlings of the Scriptures." - Dr. Sinclair Ferguson "Dr. Machen's radio addresses on Christ, uttered over 80 years ago, are astonishingly contemporary when read today. To get maximum benefit from this book, read one address per day--praying your way through it for worldwide reformation and revival today." - Dr. Joel Beeke "THIS IS VINTAGE MACHEN. He is lucid, logical, and unrelenting in defending what Scripture claims regarding God and the deity of Christ versus modern critics who would explain away or diminish these claims." - Dr. George Marsden "These popular addresses show the heart of J. Gresham Machen: brilliant, clear, persuasive, calling everyone to faith and life in Jesus. They will bless and encourage all who read them." - Dr. W. Robert Godfrey jgm cdv dtdm 2o ljc svs wmm MMM jcsp N5D BRAND NEW TITLE WITH SEVEN MASTERFUL RADIO TALKS FROM 1935 (OVER 55% OFF) SGCB Price: $5.00 (list price $12.00) ORDER ALONG WITH JOHN MURRAY'S BRILLIANT 'O DEATH, WHERE IS THY STING?' SGCB Price: $23.95 (list price $57.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR BOTH OUTSTANDING TITLES
click for details		THE SAINTS' EVERLASTING REST: A Treatise of the Blessed State of the Saints in their Enjoyment of God in Glory By Richard Baxter, Abridged by Tim Cooper, Foreword by Joni Eareckson Tada Throughout his life, Richard Baxter suffered from poor health. During one of the most serious periods of illness, he began writing The Saints' Everlasting Rest, to provide fitting meditations on the theme of heaven. It was published in 1650 and has become one of the best-known of all Puritan writings, and a rich source of comfort and instruction about eternal realities. Baxter (1615-1691) was a leading Puritan in England, whose marvelous ministry in the city of Kidderminster was used of God to dramatically transform the town. He is well-known for his over 60 books. His writings, says J.I. Packer, are "brilliant , passionate, eloquent, honest, open-hearted, sharp-sighted, and wholly devoted to the glory of God and the good of others..." They display a "flair for unselfconscious, self-revealing intimacy on paper." Wm. Bates noted in Baxter's writing, "a vigorous pulse that keeps the reader awake and attentive." A Hopeful Puritan Perspective on Suffering and Death In the throes of a long illness and confronting the possibility of death, 17th-century theologian Richard Baxter found comfort in the reality of heaven that awaits believers of Christ. During his recovery, Baxter wrote about the afterlife in what would become his best-selling book. The Saints’ Everlasting Rest meditates on what Scripture reveals about heaven, helping believers live an abundant, God-honoring life in anticipation of eternal rest. Baxter encourages readers not to become distracted or discouraged by the temporal as he refocuses their minds on the eternal. Confronting difficult topics including sin, suffering, and fear of death, he also emphasizes God’s sufficient grace and how the promise of heaven enriches life on earth. Foreword by Joni Eareckson Tada: Inspiring message from the founder and CEO of the Joni and Friends International Disability Center Great for Personal and Group Study: Each chapter ends with questions for reflection, tackling issues including death, abundant joy, security in Christ, and patience through affliction Modernized Version of a Puritan Classic: Abridged and edited, with a detailed summary of Baxter’s life and work, along with short introductions to each chapter Biblical Support for Dealing with Grief or Illness: Explains suffering and death from a Christ-centered perspective, with practical tips for living a heavenly life ENDORSEMENTS “The Saints’ Everlasting Rest is a classic treatise on a favorite Puritan topic: the glory of being with Christ forever. Richard Baxter not only teaches us about heaven in a manner that fans hope into flame, but he also teaches us how to meditate on heaven so that we can enjoy a foretaste of it already on earth. Tim Cooper has done us a great service in distilling Baxter’s one thousand–plus pages of seventeenth-century Puritan prolixity into a small and accessible book. May this burning coal ignite a fire in many hearts today!” -Joel R. Beeke, President and Professor of Systematic Theology and Homiletics, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary; author, Reformed Preaching; coauthor, Reformed Systematic Theology “‘Could you not watch with me one hour?’ Christ’s gentle correction applies to us as well when our spirit is willing but our flesh is too weak to meditate on heaven for one hour. But in this volume are corrective words from Richard Baxter that—though updated and abridged—retain their well-earned and long-standing approval. Taking us by the hand, Baxter draws us away from our egregious neglect of duty and leads us into the joy of thoughts that ring with faith, desires that ache for paradise, and disciplines that dispose us again toward the rest that Christ is preparing for us in our Father’s house.” -A. Craig Troxel, Professor of Practical Theology, Westminster Seminary California; author, With All Your Heart RICHARD BAXTER (1615-1691) was an influential pastor, a leading English Puritan, a compelling communicator, and a prolific author. He wrote around 140 books on a wide range of subjects. He is best known for his two classic texts, The Saints’ Everlasting Rest (1650) and The Reformed Pastor (1656). HARDCOVER VOLUME RB2 cwn522 40% Discount SGCB Price: $14.95 (list price $25.00) ORDER ALONG WITH BAXTER'S CLASSIC 'THE REFORMED PASTOR' AND SAVE MORE SGCB Price: $24.00 (list price $48.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR BOTH HARDCOVER CLASSICS
click for details		THEOLOGY: Explained and Defended (4 Volume Hardcover Set) Timothy Dwight Timothy Dwight (1752-1817) was the grandson of Jonathan Edwards. He was both brilliant and godly. This is the Complete Four Volume Hardcover Set of his Magnum Opus: THEOLOGY: EXPLAINED & DEFENDED in a Series of Sermons. These sermons were preached every four years at the chapel at Yale Divinity School and were the means of incredible blessing to those who heard them. "Dwight's theological sermons are worthy of careful study. Their clear, scriptural guidelines and experiential warmth promote practical Christianity. Read with discernment, they will still feed the soul today and challenge us to godly living in Christ Jesus." - Joel R. Beeke, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan William Sprague, in the book, 'Letters to a Daughter', page 82 wrote, "There is no work within my knowledge, so well adapted to answer this purpose, as the admirable system of Theology by the late President Dwight. It may look a little formidable to you at first, but I am almost sure that if you once engage in reading it, you will not be impatient to find its close. While the subjects are arranged with philosophical accuracy, they are discussed with a degree of perspicuity, force, and eloquence, for which I think you will look in vain, in any similar work." Volume One contains 38 sermons on the Existence, Attributes, Decrees and Works of God. Each sermon stands complete in itself, but they together exalt the glory of God in a way intended to humble and bless. Volume Two contains sermons 39-86 with the main focus on Christ our Mediator, and the Doctrines of Justification and Regeneration. Volume Three contains sermons 87-131 and begins with four sermons on Regeneration and concludes with 41 sermons on the Perfect Law of God. Volume Four contains sermons 132-173 and begins with the final sermon on the 10th Commandment and proceeds to examine both the ordinary and extraordinary Means of Grace before concluding the entire series with 11 sermons on the Last Things, including death, judgment, heaven and hell. SG HARDCOVER SET SGHC sss CLST NEARLY 50% - VOLUME ONE: Existence, Attributes & Works of God SGCB Price: $35.00 (list price $65.00) NEARLY 50% - VOLUME TWO: Person & Work of Jesus Christ the Mediator SGCB Price: $35.00 (list price $65.00) NEARLY 50% - VOLUME THREE: The Perfect Law of God SGCB Price: $35.00 (list price $65.00) NEARLY 50% - VOLUME FOUR: The Means of Grace and The Last Things SGCB Price: $35.00 (list price $65.00) OVER 50% Off - COMPLETE FOUR VOLUME HARDCOVER SET SGCB Price: $125.00 (list price $260.00)
click for details		IT WILL COST YOU EVERYTHING: What it Takes to Follow Jesus Dr. Steve Lawson Nestled in a few verses in Luke’s Gospel is a Jesus who would not have been tolerated today: He was not politically correct and He certainly did not try to save people’s feelings. Steven Lawson unpacks these few verses, looking at the unashamed honesty, passion, and urgency with which Jesus explains the life–long cost involved in choosing to follow Him. True Christianity is the biggest sacrifice any person ever makes … but it is in pursuit of the most precious prize ever glimpsed. CHAPTER ONE - COME FOLLOW (Luke 14:27) "To follow Jesus Christ is the greatest adventure you could ever undertake. Pursuing Him fulfills your greatest purpose, which is to magnify His glory. Trusting Him meets your greatest need, namely, the forgiveness of sin. Loving Christ gives you the greatest pleasure, the supreme joy of knowing Him. Being taught by Christ gives you the greatest wisdom, the divine truth that He alone possesses. Abiding in Him imparts the greatest power, His all-sufficient grace for daily living. Walking with Him provides you with the greatest fellowship, the sheer delight of communing with Him. And traveling this one path leads to the greatest destination beyond this life—into His immediate presence in heaven. There is no journey that can compare with this one. Pursuing Christ will take you from where you are to where you need to be. It will take you through all of life’s many experiences, from your greatest moments to your darkest nights, with Jesus by your side. As you follow in His footsteps, you will discover the abundant life He came to give. And it will ultimately lead you home to heaven, to the very throne of God. No pursuit in life can compare to this journey of following Jesus. A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY When Jesus calls you to come after Him, He is comparing the Christian life to the path that you must walk. He personally invites you to embark on this spiritual journey. By this summons, He is not calling you to a mere physical walk with Him. He is not urging you to put one foot in front of the other and, literally, keep in step with Him. What He is requiring is far deeper than for you to travel a dusty road with Him. He is instead speaking in spiritual terms. He is inviting you to follow Him in your heart. He is calling you to take steps of faith and follow His direction for your life. This spiritual journey determines how you live your daily life. It concerns the direction that you take in life. Jesus is referring to the road you take in this world. Involved in this journey are your motives, desires, thoughts, choices, and actions. Jesus is addressing what is driving and directing you. WHEN THE MASTER CALLS Our focus will be upon one particular encounter that Jesus had with a large crowd that was accompanying Him. For the most part, they gave every impression of being His disciples. They were walking with Him and were attentive to His words. They had close proximity to Him. But the reality was that most of them were only curious about Jesus and largely remained uncommitted—and unconverted. Following Jesus had become the popular thing to do, and He knew it. With a genuine concern for them, Christ stopped and turned around to address them. His words were strong as He made it not easier, but harder, to follow Him. Jesus called for the full-scale commitment of their lives to Him when He said: ‘If anyone comes to Me, and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be My disciple. Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple. For which one of you, when he wants to build a tower, does not first sit down and calculate the cost to see if he has enough to complete it? Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation and is not able to finish, all who observe it begin to ridicule him, saying, ‘This man began to build and was not able to finish.’ Or what king, when he sets out to meet another king in battle, will not first sit down and consider whether he is strong enough with ten thousand men to encounter the one coming against him with twenty thousand? Or else, while the other is still far away, he sends a delegation and asks for terms of peace. So then, none of you can be My disciple who does not give up all his own possessions. ‘Therefore, salt is good; but if even salt has become tasteless, with what will it be seasoned? It is useless either for the soil or for the manure pile; it is thrown out. He who has ears to hear, let him hear’ (Luke 14:26-35). NOT SUGAR-COATED These provocative words were spoken near the end of Jesus’ three-year ministry, during His final journey to Jerusalem. In only a few months, He would be crucified upon a Roman cross in this very city, which was the headquarters for the religious establishment in Israel. Jesus knew He had little time remaining on this earth. This was not a moment to mince words. Nor a time to sugar-coat the message. Jesus was not here to smooth-talk the crowd. The issues were too great, and the time was too short. In this critical moment, Jesus spoke words that were direct and demanding. They were no doubt difficult for His followers to hear. But these words were necessary and appropriate to the moment. His forceful tone was demanded by the eternal weight of the subject matter. The impact of these words was intended to awaken the spiritually dead among them. Jesus had to speak as He did in order to capture those who were lethargic. He called them to follow Him in a new journey that would one day lead them to the throne of God. What Jesus said to His listeners, He now says to you. WHERE THE JOURNEY BEGINS This journey of faith begins the moment you come to faith in Jesus Christ. Becoming a follower of Jesus starts when you first devote your life to Him. This new relationship does not commence when you simply join a religious crowd. Nor when you try to become a good person. Instead, it starts when you come to entrust your life to Him. To begin this journey costs you nothing. There is no amount of good works you could ever perform that could earn you a place on this narrow path. There is no toll fee for you to pay to enter onto it. There is no moral standard for you to meet. There is no spiritual ladder for you to climb. There are no rituals for you to perform. There are no ceremonies for you to attend. There is absolutely nothing you can do to merit starting this journey with Christ. You may only enter into this spiritual relationship by faith. The Bible says: ‘For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast’(Eph. 2:8-9). This could not be any clearer. Entering this journey cannot be earned by your good works. Instead, it is entered into by faith in Him. HOW THE JOURNEY CONTINUES This commitment to Jesus Christ is the beginning of a whole new life. Previously, you had been walking according to the course of this world. You had been going in the direction of the world. You were in a life pursuit of doing your own thing. You did what you wanted, how you wanted, when you wanted, with whom you wanted. You were traveling on the broad path that accommodated any manner of life. But when you come to Christ by faith, this new journey begins that takes you in an entirely new direction." CHAPTER TWO - MIXED MULTITUDES (Luke 14:25) CHAPTER THREE - SHOCKING WORDS (Luke 14:26) CHAPTER FOUR - NO FINE PRINT (Luke 14:25,26) CHAPTER FIVE - CROSS-BEARING (Luke 14:27) CHAPTER SIX - FOLLOWING JESUS (I) (Luke 14:27) CHAPTER SEVEN - FOLLOWING JESUS (II) (Luke 14: 27) CHAPTER EIGHT - COUNTING THE COST (Luke 14:28-30) CHAPTER NINE - UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER (Luke 14:31-32) CHAPTER TEN - UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT (Luke 14:33) CHAPTER ELEVEN - TASTELESS SALT (Luke 14:34,35a) CHAPTER TWELVE - EARS TO HEAR (Luke 14:35) CHAPTER THIRTEEN - LASTING WORDS (Luke 14:35) ENDORSEMENTS "… a book that searches your heart because it exposes you to the holy and compassionate gaze of Jesus Christ." - Joel R. Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan "Like a master builder Steve Lawson gives us the foundation of Jesus’ own words to erect a frame showing the cost, demands, gains and losses of following Christ. In doing so, Dr. Lawson gives us a strong and firm edifice that brings glory to Him and His truth." - R. C. Sproul, (1939 – 2017) Founder & Chairman of Ligonier Ministries, Orlando, Florida "A fickle or indifferent disciple is a contradiction. Here is a book every Christian ought to read and seriously take to heart." - John MacArthur, Chancellor Emeritus, The Master’s University and Seminary and Pastor–Teacher, Grace Community Church, Sun Valley, California "This book is a ‘must read’ for all! The unconverted will hear the gospel; the Christian will find the true road to devotion and joy…." - Paul Washer, Founder and Missions Director, Heart Cry Ministry, Radford, Virginia Steven J. Lawson is president of OnePassion Ministries, a ministry designed to bring about biblical reformation in the church today, as well as the Professor of Preaching in the masters and doctoral programs at The Master’s Seminary, Sun Valley, California. cfn 5.19 mg70 Nearly 40% Discount for Limited Time SGCB Price: $9.95 (list price $14.00) BRAND NEW HARDCOVER VOLUME
click for details		ANNALS OF THE AMERICAN PRESBYTERIAN PULPIT William B. Sprague These volumes trace the Presbyterian Pulpit from the earliest days of the country until the early 1860's. This three volume hardcover set is very difficult to find and you can purchase all three volumes for less than you could purchase one volume from antiquarian sellers. THESE ARE AVAILABLE! "The value of Sprague's Annals of the American Pulpit cannot be overstated. Here is a rich hoard of biography, church history, and best of all, specimens of the preaching of the early generations of America's Presbyterian and Reformed ministers, who exercised a degree of influence over the life of our nation unsurpassed and seldom equalled by any who came after them. No accurate or profound understanding of what Presbyterianism was down to the middle decades of the 19th century, or the place it filled in American life, is possible without consulting the Annals. Every Christian will derive great profit as well from reading the biographical sketches of these highly educated, gifted and devout men of God." - Rev. Ray B. Lanning, Associate Reformed Church of Grand Rapids, MI "Sprague's 'Annals of the American Pulpit' was one of the most useful reference works of the nineteenth century. By recording, often from personal acquaintances, key information about a wide range of clergymen in early American history, Sprague made it possible to peer much further into the day-by-day lives of the churches. This reprinting of the volumes dealing with Presbyterian ministers should be welcome to all students of early American history, but especially by those who desire a sense of how religious life 'on the ground' was carried out." Mark A. Noll, Professor of History, Wheaton College (IL) "Annals of the Presbyterian Pulpit is a unique, sterling encyclopedia of Presbyterian preachers by a great historian that not only provides valuable biographical summaries of well-known preachers, but, most importantly, offers a gold mine of information on less known luminaries long forgotten in the annals of church history."- Joel R. Beeke, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary VOLUME ONE: American Presbyterian Pulpit from Francis Makemie to Matthew Lyle (includes Gilbert Tennant, David Brainerd, Samuel Davies, John Witherspoon, Ashbel Green, Samuel Miller, Archibald Alexander and dozens of others) VOLUME TWO: American Presbyterian Pulpit from John M. Mason to Eliphalet W. Gilbert (includes Edward Dorr Griffin, Moses Waddel, John Lyle, Henry Kollock, John Matthews, James Inglis, Benjamin Morgan Palmer and dozens of others) VOLUME THREE: Reformed Dutch, American Presbyterian Pulpit from James Wharey to John Humphrey; Associate Church from Alexander Gellatly to Thomas B. Hanna; Associate Reformed from James Proudfit to Moses Kerr; and Reformed Presbyterian from James McKinney to John McKinley (includes William Nevins, John Breckenridge, Ichabod S. Spencer, Albert B. Dod, William Marshall, Thomas Beveridge, Alexander Proudfit, John Hemphill, Alexander McLeod and dozens of others) OVER 2200 PAGES OF RARE BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES BIOGRAPHIC SPECIAL SG HARDCOVER SET sgset Nearly 50% - Volume One: American Presbyterian Pulpit SGCB Price: $37.50 (list price $70.00) Nearly 50% - - Volume Two: American Presbyterian Pulpit SGCB Price: $39.50 (list price $75.00) Nearly 50% - - Volume Three: Reformed Dutch, American Presbyterian Pulpit, Associate, Associate Reformed & Reformed Presbyterian Pulpit SGCB Price: $39.50 (list price $75.00) ORDER ALL THREE VOLUMES HARDCOVER SGCB Price: $107.50 (list price $220.00) 52% Discount - (SAVE MORE THAN $100)
click for details		THE REDEEMER'S TEARS WEPT OVER LOST SOULS John Howe Although written in 1684 ands in the style of the day, this classic volume will be of interest to all who recognize the imperative of winning souls for Christ. "The Redeemer's Tears Wept over Lost Souls, this moving book, first printed in 1683, contains Howe's essay on Luke 19:41-42, telling how Jesus wept over Jerusalem because the city didn't recognize what belonged to peace in its day. It begins with a long exposition on the great gospel truths that "belong to men's peace." It then focuses on the short "day" we have in this life, which will decide our eternal destiny. It admonishes readers to flee to the willing, yearning Savior. This is Howe's most searching and compelling book for wooing a sinner to Christ. He stresses the responsibility of man within the framework of divine sovereignty. It makes for a compelling read. We are grateful to Solid Ground Christian Books for bringing it back into print this century." - Joel Beeke Here is a fine biblical exposition of Luke 19:41,42 (Jesus weeping over Jerusalem), with appropriate application that is as suitable today as when Howe wrote it. The first part portrays the Savior as He looked down upon Jerusalem - a stirring scene filled with divine pathos. Then follows a series of explanations and admonitions, all breathing a compassionate anxiety to win the lost for Christ. $4-6 Book 20 ENDANGERED TITLES $5.00 Sale SGPC 5s Over 50% Discount SGCB Price: $5.00 (list price $11.00) 20 ENDANGERED TITLES SPECIAL SGCB Price: $180.00 (list price $455.00)
click for details		COMMENTING ON COMMENTARIESA Reference Guide to Buying the Best Books Charles Haddon Spurgeon "New commentaries on the Bible abound, but often the cutting edge is dull. With few exceptions, the old works are better by far. Spurgeon's Commenting and Commentaries is invaluable for identifying the best works of past generations, many of which have been reprinted in our day." - Dr. Robert P. Martin "In this catalogue Spurgeon lists and evaluates some 1400 commentaries on Books of the Bible. All is done with inimitable Spurgeonic frankness, wit and wisdom. Of one poor commentator he writes, 'The proverbs themselves are plainer than this author's exposition of them.' On another writer he comments, 'Does not err in excessive spirituality.' A delight to go through to get honest evaluation and common sense." - Maurice Roberts "Commenting and Commentaries is a guide for buying and using Bible commentaries of many kinds, made entertaining by the pungent good humor of the author, Charles Haddon Spurgeon. It is an invaluable resource for ministers and theological students, as well as all Bible students, introducing them to the riches of the best of what has been written about the Bible in past generations. Let Commenting and Commentaries be your key to unlock the world of pre-twentieth-century evangelical Bible commentaries. You will find the key tried and true!" - Joel Beeke The student or pastor with a small but growing library, as well as the pastor possessing an extensive one, will welcome the opportunity to secure this reprint of Spurgeon's catalog of Biblical commentaries and expositions. Once you begin to dip into this volume it will become a faithful friend by your side. Pure gold! Spurgeon Special 50% Discount SGCB Price: $8.00 (list price $16.00) Now Available! Order with TEN VOLUME CH SPURGEON SET SGCB Price: $118.00 (list price $261.75) THIS IS A 55% DISCOUNT FOR THE TEN VOLUMES
click for details		THE HISTORY OF THE SUFFERINGS OF THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND: From the Restoration to the Revolution Robert Wodrow "Oh, my! Reprinting Wodrow's History is a WONDERFUL service to church historians, especially regarding the history of the Scottish church in the 16th and, especially, 17th centuries, but more widely, too, in that he often documents the strong interaction of the Scots with Reformed thinkers (and doers) from the rest of Britain, Ireland, and the Continent. It is a marvelous work of tremendous value, filled with complete texts of primary documents from the time, as well as Wodrow's intricately detailed and carefully researched historical narrative. I have the four-volume set myself, rebound at the University of St. Andrews from its original printing, and made huge use of it in my doctoral work in Covenanter history." - Dr. E. Calvin Beisner "The church historian Robert Wodrow's (1679-1734) History of the Sufferings of the Church of Scotland is a massive, detailed classic, most worthy of being reprinted. Historical scholarship has proven that this set of books forms a reliable work written by a diligent historian who served for some years as a librarian prior to ministering in a small charge near Paisley, Scotland. Anyone interested in Scottish church history will want to purchase this set, and will be moved, humbled, and challenged by the remarkable sufferings our Scottish brethren endured so heroically for Christ's sake." - Dr. Joel R. Beeke, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan Robert Wodrow (1679-1734) completed his Magnum Opus, "The History of the Sufferings of the Church of Scotland from the Restoration to the Revolution," in 1723-24. This work, for which his integrity, candor, liberality of sentiment, and talents, eminently qualified him, he contemplated from an early period of his life; but it was only in the year 1707, that he began seriously to labour on it. From this time, however, till its publication in 1721 and 1722, a period of between fourteen and fifteen years, he devoted all his leisure hours to its composition. On the appearance of Mr. Wodrow's History, which was published in three large folio volumes at separate times, in the years above named, its author was attacked by those whom his fidelity as an historian had offended, with the vilest scurrility and abuse. Anonymous and threatening letters were sent to him, and every description of indignity was attempted to be thrown on both his person and his work. The faithful, liberal, and impartial character of the history, nevertheless, procured its author many and powerful friends. Its merits were, by a large party, appreciated and acknowledged, and every man whose love of truth was stronger than his prejudices, awarded it the meed of his applause. Copies of the work were presented by Dr. Fraser to their majesties, and the prince and princess of Wales, and were received so graciously, and so much approved of, that the presentation was almost immediately followed by a royal order on the Scottish exchequer for one hundred guineas to be paid to the author, as a testimony of his majesty's favorable opinion of his merits. The warrant for the payment of this sum is dated the 26th April, 1725. In 1830, a second edition of the History was published, in 4 volumes 8vo, by Messrs Blackie and Fullarton of Glasgow, under the editorial care of the Rev. Dr. Burns of Paisley. FOUR VOLUME HARDCOVER SET THESE ARE NOW SET TO SHIP SG HARDCOVER SET ch823 SGSET 50% OFF THIS VERY RARE HARDCOVER SET SGCB Price: $140.00 (list price $280.00) Four Volume Hardcover Set (Over 2000 double column pages)
click for details		THE DECADES OF BULLINGER Heinrich Bullinger THIS SET IS OUT OF PRINT AT THIS TIME!! Henry Bullinger (1504-1575) was one of the most widely-esteemed leaders of the Reformed churches, and The Decades was the most famous of his 150 treatises and manuscripts. The Decades derives its name from being a series of fifty theological sermons divided into five groups of ten sermons each. Each sermon is a helpful, detailed exposition of an important doctrine. Combined, they encompass the field of theology in a form readable for the typical layman. They became more popular than Calvin's Institutes in England, and now are reprinted for the first time since 1850. This edition has new introductions on Bullinger's life and on The Decades by George Ella and Joel R. Beeke. Table of Contents: First Decade of Sermons The Word of God The Word of God The Exposition of God’s Word True Faith The Force of Faith Justification by Faith The Apostles’ Creed, Articles 1–4 The Apostles’ Creed, Articles 5–8 The Apostles’ Creed, Articles 9–12 The Love of God and Our Neighbor Second Decade of Sermons The Law of Nature and of Men First and Second Commandments Third Commandment Fourth Commandment Fifth Commandment Sixth Commandment Sixth Commandment Sixth Commandment Sixth Commandment Seventh Commandment Third Decade of Sermons Eighth Commandment Eighth Commandment Eight Commandment Ninth and Tenth Commandments Ceremonial Laws of God Ceremonial Laws of God Judicial Laws of God Use, Fulfilling, and Abrogation of the Law Christian Liberty, Works, and Merits Sin Fourth Decade of Sermons The Gospel Repentance God Creation, Providence, and Predestination Adoring, Calling Upon, and Serving God The Son of God Our Lord Jesus Christ Christ’s Kingdom and Priesthood The Holy Ghost Angels and Devils The Reasonable Soul of Man Fifth Decade of Sermons The Holy Catholic Church The Unity of the Church The Ministry of the Word of God The Ministry of the Word of God Prayer to God The Sacraments The Sacraments Holy Baptism The Lord’s Holy Supper The Institutions of the Church Author Henry Bullinger (1504–1575) was born in Bremgarten, Switzerland and became the best-known theologian in Britain during the Reformation era. He produced 86 works of Reformed theology at a time prior to Calvin’s first edition of the Institutes of the Christian Religion. His overall writing output was larger than Luther, Calvin, and Melancthon combined. This thorough work was the reason he came to be called the Father and Shepherd of the Reformed churches. RHBN rhbs BNS OUT OF PRINT AGAIN - SORRY SGCB Price: $75.00 (list price $100.00) OVER 2000 OF EXPOSITION IN TWO LARGE HARDCOVER VOLUMES
		REFORMED CONFESSIONS HARMONIZED with an Annotated Bibliography of Reformed Doctrinal Works editted by Joel R. Beeke and Sinclair Ferguson Despite the acknowledged importance of confessional statements throughout church history, the most significant of these documents have never before been published in a single volume. Now Drs. Beeke and Ferguson have harmonized seven important Reformed confessions into a convenient parallel arrangement. The seven confessions were produced by three different strands among the European churches. From the Dutch-German reformers came the Belgic Confession of Faith (1561), the Heidelberg Catechism (1563), and the Canons of Dort (1618-19). The Swiss churches contributed the Second Helvetic Confession (1566). And the Scottish-English tradition was set down in the Westminster Confession of Faith (1646-47) and the Larger and Shorter Westminster Catechisms (1647). The unique feature of this volume is the editors' arrangement of the various confessions in parallel columns under the traditional subject headings of systematic theology. Readers can compare the formulations on particular points of doctrine, such as the trinity, justification, Christian liberty, and baptism. While elaborating the differences that existed between the various national churches, the comparisons also underscore the fundamental unity regarding the basic tenets of the faith. This confessional harmony is further enhanced by the editors' historical introduction to the subject. They also provide an extensive annotated bibliography of Reformed theological writings that will serve as a useful guide for readers who desire to undertake further study. In all, this is an important resource for students and pastors interested in the historical foundations of the Reformed tradition. "For the first time, seven important confessional statements producedd in the 16th and 17th centuries have been harmonized in one volume. Includes the following: THE BELGIC CONFESSION OF FAITH THE HEIDELBERG CATECHISM THE CANONS OF DORT THE SECOND HELVETIC CONFESSION THE WESTMINSTER CONFESSION THE WESTMINSTER SHORTER CATECHISM THE WESTMINSTER LARGER CATECHISM "This work provides a helpful tool for ministers, scholars, church leaders, and all who love the Reformed faith. I am grateful for its availability." - R.C. Sproul 40% Discount SGCB Price: $19.95 (list price $35.00)
click for details		A BODY OF DIVINITY: Being the Sum and Substance of the Christian Religion Archbishop James Ussher, New Introduction by Dr. Crawford Gribben "Archbishop James Ussher (1581-1656) was a leader par excellence among the Irish Puritans. His colorful history is inseparable from that of Irish Christianity and from major events transpiring simultaneously in England and Scotland. Ussher's range of achievements are outstanding, including ancient languages, patristics, ancient and Irish history, theology, and chronology. Though he is best known for his biblical chronology, I believe that his Body of Divinity is his most valuable legacy. This volume, long overdue to be reprinted, was once regarded as a classic in the field of Reformed systematic theology and deserves to be so regarded again. Here is pristine Irish Puritan theology, presented to us in a captivating question and answer format." --Joel R. Beeke, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan "Raised in a Bible-believing Calvinistic environment, Dr. Ussher soaked himself in the Holy Scriptures without ceasing. He also read the Early Church Fathers - systematically, every day, for eighteen years. Head of Ireland's foremost Theological Faculty, Ussher was internationally the greatest Anglican antiquarian and theologian of his age - if not of all time." -Dr. Francis Nigel Lee, Professor-Emeritus of the Queensland Presbyterian Theological College "Among those volumes that are most useful for understanding British Reformed theology of the 17th century and especially that of the Westminster Assembly few are as valuable and therefore welcome in republication as Ussher's Body of Divinity." -R. Scott Clark, D.Phil., Associate Professor of Historical and Systematic Theology, Westminster Seminary California "Archbishop Ussher remains a theological giant upon whose shoulders many Reformed believers have unkowingly stood. Ussher penned the Irish Articles published in 1615. The terms and theology of that confession are found in the Westminster family of confessions. Westminsterian Presbyterians, Congregationalists who look to the Savoy Declaration and confessional Reformed Baptists all owe their theological heritage to Ussher, humanly speaking. Publishing the The Body of Divinity will help many in our generation to recover or reaffirm the faith of the Reformation--the greatest revival of true religion ever." - Dr. Mike Renihan, Heritage Baptist Church, Worcester, MA Archbishop James Ussher (1581-1656), author of the newly reprinted "Annals of the World," wrote his Body of Divinity in a way that would make it useful to the family. Long out of print, used copies regularly bring $400.00 and more on the used market. This edition is newly typeset and has a new Introduction by Dr. Crawford Gribben and a complete Bibliography on Ussher make this the most valuable edition ever produced. SG TOP SELLER 319 bds HARDCOVER IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE 45% Discount on LARGE PAPERBACK Volume SGCB Price: $19.95 (list price $36.00) ORDER WITH THOMAS WATSON'S 'COMPLETE BODY OF DIVINITY' (NEARLY 60% OFF) SGCB Price: $50.00 (list price $110.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR BOTH VOLUMES
click for details		THE TRAVELS OF TRUE GODLINESS from the beginning of the world to this present day : in an apt and pleasant allegory Benjamin Keach Benjamin Keach (1640-1704): important Particular Baptist preacher, author, and ardent defender of Baptist principles, even against Richard Baxter. Often in prison and frequently in danger for preaching the Gospel, he was the first to introduce singing hymns in the worship of English congregations. "After defining godliness and showing its worthy pedigree and antiquity, 'the excellent Benjamin Keach' (as he was fondly called), allegorically personifies 'Godliness,' much as Bunyan did 'Christian.' He introduces us to more than two dozen enemies of godliness, then details Godliness's encounters with several of them, including apostasy, hypocrisy, legalism, antinomianism, worldliness, and Satan. We meet in graphic detail the temptations of youth and old age, of riches and poverty, as well as the joys of contentment, thoughtfulness, kindness, and love. This is a fascinating read by the most important Baptist thinker of his day, designed to stir us up to a greater pursuit of godliness." - Dr. Joel R. Beeke, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan "While The Pilgrim's Progress is the most famous of the Christian journey allegories of the seventeenth century, it is not the only one. Though nearly forgotten today, Benjamin Keach's 'The Travels of True Godliness' was in the eighteenth century nearly as popular as Bunyan's great work. It is a great blessing to see it back in print. We hope that many will read, enjoy and benefit from it." - Dr. James M. Renihan "Most modern men don't think deeply. If there is something called 'true godliness,' for a contrast to stand, there must also be a form of religion that is not true and straight, but false. The former is rare in the world; the latter abounds even in the churches. "The Travels of True Godliness" is a road map for and about those on God's narrow way. For others, if the directions of God go unheard and unheeded, 'true godliness' will remain a quaint curiosity on the road to destruction." - Dr. Mike Renihan "Those who adopt as one of their modes of benevolence, the distribution of awakening tracts, will find this happily suited to their purpose, and adapted to a great variety of characters. To Christians it will prove an excellent closet companion, containing judicious and satisfactory helps to self-examination, and designating the true and false marks of grace with remarkable precision. May the divine blessing attend it." - from the Preface by Howard Malcolm, editor of this revised edition, dated June 1, 1829 KEACH TRILOGY SGPC BK3 10/3 Nearly 50% Discount SGCB Price: $9.95 (list price $18.00) NOW AVAILABLE! Order the Complete Benjamin Keach Trilogy SGCB Price: $21.75 (list price $40.00) Nearly 45% DISCOUNT WHEN ORDERING TRILOGY
		THE FULLNESS OF CHRIST Unfolded in the History of Joseph Octavius Winslow "With great pleasure, we offer Octavius Winslow's devotional treatment of the fascinating history of Joseph and his brothers. Winslow is peculiarly gifted at drawing our minds and hearts toward the Greater Joseph and His brethren. His chapters on Christ revealing Himself to His people, Christ as our brother, and the glory of Christ in heaven are alone worth the price of the book. As is true of all of Winslow's writings, this volume is a gem. Representing devotional writing at its finest, it is replete with Christ-centered memorable statements for spiritual edification. Use this book to treasure those sacred truths of Scripture that will mold your thoughts, words, and actions for Christian living." --Joel R. Beeke SGCB Price: $11.95 (list price $16.00)
click for details		LECTURES UPON THE BOOK OF ESTHER Thomas M'Crie "M'Crie was an outstanding Scottish theologican and historical writer. Such a commentary from a writer of that calibre can only be a blessing to all who get it." - Maurice Roberts "Best known for his biography on John Knox and ever the consummate church historian, Thomas M'Crie (1772-1835), shows in his lectures on Esther that he is an astute biblical historian as well. These eighteen messages are packed with solid exegetical and practical material. Highly recommended for both the minister and the educated layman, this reliable guide to Esther remains unsurpassed until today."- Joel R. Beeke CH Spurgeon, in his 'Commenting and Commentaries" ranks M'Crie on Esther with his very highest approval and then quotes as follows: "Dr. Davidson says of Dr. McCrie: 'There is an ancient fable.of a king who was gifted with the power of turning everything he touched into gold; and this eminent divine and historian possessed remarkably the gift of rendering every subject he handled so precious, as at least to discourage any one from attempting to follow in his track. In his Lectures upon the book of Esther, he has certainly left little for any to say who may come after him." THOMAS M'CRIE (1772-1835) is best known for his classic LIFE OF JOHN KNOX as well as his two-volume LIFE OF MELVILLE. He was also highly acclaimed for his works on SCOTTISH HISTORY and THE REFORMATION IN SPAIN & ITALY. But above all he was a gifted preacher of the Gospel whose LECTURES UPON THE BOOK OF ESTHER was published in 1838, three years after his death. It is considered by many to be the best commentary ever written upon this book of Holy Scripture. SG COMMENTARY cmms 50% Discount SGCB Price: $12.50 (list price $25.00) NOW AVAILABLE!
click for details		THE OFFICE AND WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT James Buchanan James Buchanan was born in 1804. He held several pastorates before becoming Professor Apologetics and later of Systematic Theology at the Free Church College in Edinburgh. He attained great fame as a preacher, his manner in the pulpit being marked by sustained clarity of thought and eloquent evangelical fervour. The most experimental of Buchanan's theological works is the one from which this article is taken, The Office and Work of the Holy Spirit, which was first published in 1843 and then republished by the Banner of Truth Trust in 1966. "James Buchanan belonged to the bright galaxy of theologians who graced the early days of the Free Church of Scotland. His brilliant and uniquely conceived treatment of the Holy Spirit expounds his Ministry first biblically and theologically, then in a series of biographical studies, and finally systematically in the life of the Christian. Buchanan superbly combines the reliable with the readable, the doctrinal with the practical, the theological with the devotional. 'The Office and Work of the Holy Spirit' is a classic work on the Holy Spirit and a master class in theology." - Sinclair Ferguson "James Buchanan was a pastor-theologian whose preaching and writing were precious gifts of Christ to the church. His classic book on the Holy Spirit is especially full in its treatment of the conversion of sinners, considered both in its doctrinal aspects and in several cases of conversion reported in the Scriptures. His writing exemplifies the biblical, doctrinal, experiential, and practical quality of the Reformed tradition. Highly recommended." --Dr. Joel R. Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan "We find in Dr. James Buchanan's 'The Office and Work of the Holy Spirit,' and in Dr. George Smeaton's 'The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit,' two treatises covering the whole ground; the one in a more practical, the other in a more didactic spirit; and both in a manner worthy of the best traditions of our Puritan fathers." - B.B. Warfield "When theological ignorance seems to be at an all time low in the pulpits of American churches comes great help from 19th century Scotland. -Who is the Holy Spirit? -What is He doing and what has He done? -What is the new birth, conversion, illumination? -Where can I find illustrations in Scripture of these most important truths? Thank you, SOLID GROUND, for bringing back one of the great practical theology works of the past! Nineteenth century Scotland was blessed with many theological "oaks". James Buchanan was one of them and this work is one of his best. Pastors, take your elders and deacons and then the men of the church through this book and bless them all and strengthen your church!" - Steve Martin, Retired confessional Baptist pastor of 31 years, State Coordinator of the Georgia Association of Confessional Baptist Churches THIS IS THE MOST PRACTICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL OF ALL BUCHANAN'S CLASSIC WORKS! Part 1.- THE SPIRIT'S WORK IN THE CONVERSION OF SINNERS. 1. The Necessity of a Great Spiritual Change. 2. A General View of the Spirit's Agency, with reference both to the World and the Church. 3. A General View of the Process of Conversion by which Individuals are translated from the World into the Church. 4. The Work of the Spirit in Enlightening the Mind. 5. The Work of the Spirit in Convincing the Conscience. *An Address to Convinced Sinners. 6. The Work of the Spirit in Renewing the Heart. 7. The Result of the Spirit's Work. 8. The Regeneration of Infants. Part 2. - ILLUSTRATIVE CASES OF CONVERSION FROM SCRIPTURE. 1. The Philippian Jailer, Acts 16:19-34. 2. The Dying Malefactor, Luke 23:32-43. 3. Paul, Acts 9:1-22. 4. The Ethiopian Treasurer, Acts 8:26-40. 5. Cornelius, Acts 10. 6. Lydia, Acts 16:13-15. 7. Timothy, 2 Tim. 3:14, 15. 8. Conversions at Pentecost, Acts 2. 9. Revivals, Acts 2:17, 18. Part 3. - THE SPIRIT'S WORK IN THE EDIFICATION OF HIS PEOPLE AFTER THEIR CONVERSION. 1. The Spirit's Work as the Spirit of Holiness. 2. The Spirit's Work as the Spirit of Adoption. 3. The Spirit's Work as the Spirit of Prayer. 4. The Spirit's Work as the Comforter. Buchanan concludes this masterpiece with these words: "And now on a calm and comprehensive review of all that has been said concerning the Work of the Holy Spirit, both in the Conversion of Sinners, and in the Edification of His People, how appropriate to the case of every reader, whatever may be his character, are the prayers of David;--'Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy Holy Spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me by thy free Spirit.' -- 'Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy Spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness." OUR NEW TRILOGY ON THE HOLY SPIRIT THE SPIRIT WITHIN YOU: The Church's Neglected Possession by J.I. Packer & A.M. Stibbs THE PERSON & WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT by Benjamin B. Warfield THE OFFICE & WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT by James Buchanan BUCHANAN SPECIAL HS TRILOGY NEW6 SGBUC JIB OS6 ms8 hs3 fss NOW AVAILABLE AT A NERLY 50% DISCOUNT SGCB Price: $12.95 (list price $25.00) Order with Buchanan's Classic, "The Doctrine of Justification" SGCB Price: $30.00 (list price $60.00) THIS PRICE IS FOR BOTH BOOKS Order with THE HOLY SPIRIT TRILOGY for OVER 50% Off SGCB Price: $28.00 (list price $58.00) Includes Warfield's 'Person & Work of the Holy Spirit' and Packer's 'The Spirit Within You'
click for details		MEET THE PURITANS With a Guide to Modern Reprints Joel Beeke & Randall Peterson Ground-breaking title from RHB is the perfect book to acquaint yourself with the men whose writings continue to bless the people of God all over the world. Dozens of endorsements have come in from all over the world, including the following: "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 BEAUTIFUL HARDCOVER VOLUME MEET THE PURITANS COMPANION PURITAN SPECIAL TITLE Hardcover Volume with Dust Jacket SGCB Price: $23.50 (list price $35.00) IN STOCK AND READY TO SHIP
click for details		THE WHOLE ARMOR OF GOD William Gouge (1575-1653) edited by Dr. Don Kistler William Gouge was a prominent member of the Westminster Assembly. This book was the first one he had published, and that in 1616. It has never been reprinted until now. Lovers of the Puritans are familiar with William Gurnall’s massive treatment on this subject, The Christian in Complete Armor. Gouge’s work was published in 1616, the year William Gurnall was born. Here are 13 chapters on the armor God has given Christians to fight their spiritual battles. The appendix is a rare treatment of the sin against the Holy Ghost. TABLE OF CONTENTS THE FIRST TREATISE: The Fountain of Christian Courage- Ephesians 6:10 1. The First Part: The Fountain, the Sum and Several Headings 2. The Second Part: The Means of Standing Sure 3. The Third Part: The Reason Why We Must be Well-Armed 4. The Fourth Part: The Repetition of the Means THE SECOND TREATISE: The Duty of Such as Have Those Pieces 5. The First Part: The Duty of Such as Have Those Pieces 6. The Second Part: The Kinds of the Pieces of Armor 7. The Third Part: The Girdle of Truth 8. The Fourth Part: The Breastplate of Righteousness 9. The Fifth Part: The Preparation of the Gospel of Peace 10. The Sixth Part: The Shield of Faith 11. The Seventh Part: The Helmet of Hope 12. The Eighth Part: The Sword of the Spirit THE THIRD TREATISE: The Means to Use Spiritual Armor Rightly 13. The First Part: Of Prayer in General The Second Part: The Kinds of Prayer, with All Supplication The Third Part: The Time of Prayer The Fourth Part: The Ground of Prayer The Fifth Part: The Help of Prayer The Sixth Part: The Means of Prevailing by Prayer The Seventh Part: The Persons for Whom Prayer is to be Made APPENDIX A Treatise of the Sin Against the Holy Ghost “All of Puritan William Gouge’s writings are eminently biblical, sound, practical, wise, and sanctifying. Don Kistler is to be commended for bringing this once well-known work, The Whole Armor of God, back into print in a modern, lightly edited edition. This is long overdue. For too long this valuable work on Christian armor has been overshadowed by William Gurnall’s massive work on the same subject, but Gouge’s work is every bit as worthy—and considerably shorter, even at 584 pages! If you are serious as a Christian about growing in grace and holiness and fighting the good fight of faith, you will definitely profit immensely from reading this challenging yet encouraging work. Highly recommended!” —Dr. Joel R. Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan The retail price for this 584 page hardback, acid-free paper, smyth sewn binding is $50.00. WG3V nhp823 BRAND NEW REPRINT IN MAY 2023 (Reduced Yet Again) SGCB Price: $32.00 (list price $50.00) THIS IS A MASSIVE HARDCOVER TITLE WITH A ONE-TIME REPRINT OF LIMITED QUANTITY ORDER WITH WILLIAM GOUGE'S EXPOSITION OF THE LORD'S PRAYER: 'A GUIDE TO GO TO GOD' SGCB Price: $47.00 (list price $80.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR BOTH GOUGE HARDCOVER VOLUMES
		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. 35% Discount SGCB Price: $10.95 (list price $16.00)
		THE BELIEVER'S EXPERENCE: Maintaining the Scriptural Balance between Experience and Truth Erroll Hulse WARREN WIERSBE said the following about this book: "Erroll Hulse is careful to balance Biblical teaching and practical experience...In this day of excess and confusion, this kind of study is desperately needed...I believe that the author has been honest and gracious toward those who would not hold to his doctrinal position...I find it to be a balanced, wholesome, and satisfying treatment of the subject." JOEL BEEKE added the following: "'The Believer's Experience' presents a clear biblical treatment of Christian experience and a helpful refutation of charismatic emphasis on experience. It is more needed today than when it was originally published. The chapters on experiencing justifying joy, adoptive love, patience in affliction, the baptism of the Spirit, and communion with Christ, are an outstanding treatment suitable both for beginners in grace and mature saints. Use Hulse's sterling expose of experiential religion to gain clarity about your own spiritual experience and to stimulate growth in the grace and knowledge of the Lord Jesus." TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword to the 2006 Edition by Audubon Press Foreword to the 1980 Zondervan Edition 1. Why 'The Believer's Experience'? 2. How Experience Came to be Emphasized 3. How Can We Explain the 'Success' of the Charismatic Movement? 4. The Blessings, Main Problem, and Dangers of the Charismatic Experience 5. The Free Grace Experience 6. Conversion--The Main Experience 7. Conversion--True or False? 8. No Genuine Experience without the Law 9. The Experience of Law before Conversion 10. The Wretched Man of Romans 7 Sorted Out 11. Joy Because of Justification 12. The Experience of Love in Adoption 13. Assurance in our Experience 14. Patience in Tribulation 15. The Baptism of the Spirit 16. The Enjoyment of Christ 17. The Testing of Experience cwxs 60% Discount SGCB Price: $8.00 (list price $20.00)
		AS THE WATERS COVER THE SEA: Millenial Expectations in the Rise of Anglo-American Missions 1640-1810 James A. De Jong "This volume surefootedly guides us through the complex relation of millennial expectations and Anglo-American missiology from the Puritan age to the beginning of the nineteenth century. He shows how millennial hopes varied throughout this period from an adventist type of premillennialism to a low-keyed postmillennialism. Nevertheless, De Jong concludes that these anticipations often balanced themselves out somewhere between other-wordly and secularized hope and between the temporal and eternal aspects of salvation. This balance enabled believers to engage in mission work confidently yet realistically, setting a viable pattern for us to follow today as we continue to look to Christ in hope, drawing our vision of humanity and missiology from His Word." - Joel Beeke "This volume accurately traces out millennial views in the 17th and 18th centuries. Information is structured, compact, and easy to read. For instance, John Owen's views are cited in six points, one of which is 'the subjection of the nations throughout the whole world unto the Lord Jesus Christ.' The author reminds us that 'William Carey's Enquiry' became the charter of the missionary movement. In the preface Carey declared that 'God has repeatedly made known his intention to prevail finally over all the power of the Devil.' This volume is a powerful endorsement of the fact that an eschatology of victory was motivational to missionary endeavour on a very wide scale. THIS IS A MOST RELEVANT AND VALUABLE BOOK!." - Erroll Hulse $10.00 Sale 10s cwxs 60% Discount SGCB Price: $12.00 (list price $30.00)
		THE THEOLOGY OF MISSIONS IN THE PURITAN TRADITION: A Study of Representative Puritans: Richard Sibbes, Richard Baxter, John Eliot, Cotton Mather & Jonathan Edwards Sidney H. Rooy "A masterful examination of the Puritan's positive attitude toward missions and evangelism, showing their passionate desire to seek the salvation of the lost. Through the writings of five notable Puritans: Richard Sibbes, Richard baxter, John Eliot, Cotton Mather and Jonathan Edwards, Rooy explores Puritan missiology in its theological foundation, its development and establishment, and its progress. Individuals and churches alike will be inspired by this historical and theological survey of magisterial Puritans." - Joel Beeke "Of excellent quality throughout, this volume traces out the theology that leads to the evangelization of the world: divine sovereignty and human responsibility, conversion, and the role of the church in missions. The biographical sketches enhance the volume. This is all rich material. Highlights for me are the practical section on evangelism from Richard Baxter's 'A Christian Directory' and the preceptive analysis of Jonathan Edwards' book 'A History of Redemption,' which the author suggests is perhaps Edwards' best claim to originality in theology. I commend this volume highly." - Erroll Hulse CONTENTS Chapter One - RICHARD SIBBES: The Theological Foundation of the Mission Chapter Two - RICHARD BAXTER: The Development of the Mission Idea Chapter Three - JOHN ELIOT: The Establishment of the Mission Chapter Four - COTTON MATER & JONATHAN EDWARDS: The Progress of the Mission EVANGELISTIC TITLE $10.00 Sale cwxs 60% Discount SGCB Price: $12.80 (list price $32.00)
click for details		THE CHRISTIAN WARFARE AGAINST THE DEVIL, WORLD & FLESH John Downame PLEASE NOTE: This is a Facsimile Edition of the 1603 Printing. Please click on the Sample Page provided to see what the pages look like. The sub-title of this book is: wherein is first generally shewed the malice, power and politike stratagems of the spirituall ennemies of our saluation, Sathan and his assistants the world and the flesh, with the meanes also whereby the Christian may vvithstand and defeate them : and afterwards more speciallie their particvlar temptatiions, against the seuerall causes and meanes of our saluation, whereby on the one side they allure vs to security and presumption, and on the other side, draw vs to doubting and desperation, are expressed and answered : written especially for their sakes who are exercised in the spirituall conflict of temptations, and are afflicted in conscience in the sight and sense of their sinnes. According to the author, he aimed to do three things with this book: "to relieve and comfort those who are poor in spirit and humbled in the sight of sin, to lead the Christian in an even course, unto the haven of eternal happiness, and to give solid and substantial consolations, which are firmly grounded upon God's undoubted truth." J.I. Packer wrote, "Downame stands with Perkins, Greenham, and Richard Rogers as one of the architects of the Puritan theology of godliness." Joel Beeke wrote, "With the possible exception of Gurnall's 'Christian Armour,' this book is the finest Puritan work on the theme of the Christian warfare. It is also Downame's best work." As noted by the printer in the 1634 edition, the intent of 'The Christian's Warfare' was to "instruct in military discipline for the better enabling to stand in the day of battle as a valiant soldier." Over 675 pages of practical and soul-searching matter on the enemies that threaten to undo us in our struggle heavenward. SPIRITUAL WARFARE TRILOGY OVERSTOCK BOOK SW SPECIAL SGPC NOW AVAILABLE - 50% Discount SGCB Price: $22.50 (list price $45.00) LARGE PAPERBACK VOLUME Order THE SPIRITUAL WARFARE TRILOGY - Over 50% Off SGCB Price: $34.50 (list price $70.00) "Jesus Tempted in the Wilderness"," "Battle Cry," & "The Christian Warfare"
		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 AVAILABLE TO SHIP 30% Discount SGCB Price: $10.50 (list price $15.00)
		THE EXPOSITORY GENIUS OF JOHN CALVIN Stephen J. Lawson "Through an introductory study of John Calvin's preaching, Steve Lawson provides a practical Homiletics 1 refresher course that can be read in one evening, but should be read annually for lifelong impact. Factual yet stimulating, simple yet penetrating, 'The Expository Genius of John Calvin' contains many scriptural and theocentric golden nuggets and hands-on practical tips for beginning expositors and seasoned preachers alike. May God use it to revitalize Christ-centered and Spirit-empowered applicatory preaching in our day." - Dr. Joel R. Beeke "Preachers reading this book will be moved to take to heart Calvin's encompassion belief in the sovereignty of God's Word - as to its total sufficiency and massive potency. Further, they will be inspired to pursue the deep, enriching paths of lectio continua. This is a beautifully written, powerful, and convincing book. It is a must read for all who aspire to preach the word." - R. Kent Hughes "In this book, Dr. Steve Lawson has masterfully presented us with thirty-two keynotes that made Calvin the best preacher of the Reformation, all of them centered around the Word of God preached expositorily. I would make this book recommended reading in courses such as homiletics and missions for any serious pastor and student." - Dr. Alonzo Ramirez "An infectious appreciation of the preaching of John Calvin from the pen of Steven Lawson. No one reading this volume can fail to appreciate the debt we owe the 'Genevan Reformer.' Lawson has consulted the best of current scholarship and has produced a comprehensive distillation of the contours of the Reformer's preaching and, with it, a compelling advocacy of consecutive expository preaching. A magnificent achievement." -Dr. Derek Thomas AVAILABLE TO SHIP CALVIN 500 CELEBRATION LAWSON TITLES SGCB Price: $9.95 (list price $15.00)
click for details		AN EXPOSITION OF THE TEN COMMANDMENTS Ezekiel Hopkins (1633-1690) HOPKINS (EZEKIEL, D.D. Bp. of London-Derry, 1633-1690). An Exposition of the Ten Commandments. (1692.) Hopkins in this exposition searches the heart thoroughly, and makes very practical application of the Commandments to the situations and circumstances of daily life. His homely eloquence will always make his works valuable." - C.H. Spurgeon, from 'Commenting and Commentaries" One of the very best expositions of the Ten Commandments ever published. This American Tract Society edition was very highly prized in the 19th century. In the Notice given by the Tract Society we are told: "As a divine, Bishop Hopkins was one of the sound theologians to which the Reformation gave birth, and he unequivocally and openly held and inculcated the pure doctrines of the Reformers, opposed as they are to the pride and passions of unsanctified men. On the difficult questions concerning ther grace of God and the obligation of man, he adopted those views which most naturally reconcile with one another the declarations and exhortations of Scripture. Few writers have entered so unequivocally into the extent of man's responsibility, and at the same time so strongly insisted on the sovereignty, and so graphically described the operations of divine grace. Ezekiel Hopkins's writings represent the cream of Puritan literature. All of his books are practical, clear, eloquent, persuasive, personal, and experiential. His Ten Commandments is his best and most famous work. In a manner that is astonishingly contemporary, he plumbs the depths of the soul. For example, in dealing with the sixth commandment, he dwells on pride as one of its motivating sins, then says, 'Pride is the fruitful mother of many vices, but it nurseth none with more care and tenderness than it does anger. The proud man is the greatest self-lover in the world; he loves himself without a rival.' Buy this book, read it as a devotional slowly and prayerfully. Let it inform your mind, prick your conscience, move your soul, touch your affections, and persuade your will." --Dr. Joel R. Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids SG COMMENTARY SGPC B50 50% Discount SGCB Price: $14.00 (list price $28.00) Large Paperback Volume
		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. Table of Contents: 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 ENDORSEMENTS "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 RHBMB 25% Discount SGCB Price: $9.50 (list price $13.00) ORDER WITH MARY BEEKE'S BOOK "TEACH THEM TO WORK" SGCB Price: $17.00 (list price $31.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR BOTH TITLES
click for details		LIGHT AT EVENING TIME: A Book of Support and Comfort for the Aged Edited by John Stanford Holme, Introduction by Stephen H. Tyng "Light at Evening Time is a practical handbook that provides biblical counsel on virtually every area that concerns the elderly. Written by the cream of our church fathers and Reformed forebears, this book is an outstanding collection of treasures for those facing the challenges of senior years. Seniors would profit greatly by reading it once a year." --Dr. Joel R. Beeke, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan The perfect book for those who are advancing in years. This Large Print Volume contains more than 100 contiributions (all quite brief) from dozens of godly authors including; Augustine, Thomas Adams, J.W. Alexander, Richard Baxter, Horatius Bonar, Charles Bridges, Thomas Brooks, John Bunyan, Chrysostom, Samuel Davies, John Flavel, John Gill, Thomas Guthrie, Robert Hawker, Matthew Henry, James Hervey, John Howe, William Jay, F.W. Krummacher, Robert Leighton, Henry Martyn, Robert Murray M'Cheyne, John Milton, Hannah More, John Newton, Elizabeth Prentiss, William Romaine, Samuel Rutherford, Richard Sibbes, C.H. Spurgeon, Jeremy Taylor, A.M. Toplady, Isaac Watts, Charles Wesley, Mrs. Wesley, William Wilberforce, and Mary Winslow. "The title of the work is well selected. There is but one light to this dark and sinful world. That is the gracious Savior, who visited this world for its full redemption, and who gave to its fallen, wandering ones the infallible assurance that whosoever 'followeth him shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.' Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God, and the Lord of man, is the one living, adequate, glorious light on earth, for the aged and the young." -from the Introduction by Stephen H. Tyng, June 1873 DEALING WITH DEATH TRILOGY FEATURED AUTHOR 2DS EP5 Nearly 50% Discount SGCB Price: $15.75 (list price $30.00) NOW AVAILABLE ORDER WITH A COPY OF 'THE CHRISTIAN'S PRESENT FOR ALL SEASONS' SGCB Price: $35.00 (list price $75.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR BOTH TITLES (over 50% Off)
click for details		FROM THE MOUTH OF GOD; DEVOTED TO GOD'S CHURCH & THE CHRISTIAN LIFE SINCLAIR FERGUSON SINCLAIR FERGUSON HAS LONG BEEN MY FAVORITE LIVING AUTHOR. HERE ARE THREE MORE GEMS FROM HIS PEN. (1) FROM THE MOUTH OF GOD: Trusting, Reading and Applying the Bible THE BIBLE, Why should we believe, as Jesus did, that it is ‘the mouth of God’? When did it come into existence? Is it inerrant? What do we need to learn in order to understand it better? How does its teaching change our lives? In From the Mouth of God, Sinclair B Ferguson answers these and other important questions about trusting, reading, and applying the Bible. TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ix Part One – Trusting the Bible 1 It Is Written 3 2 Getting It Together 21 3 Is This God’s Word? 49 Part Two – Reading the Bible 4 Do-It-Yourself 59 5 Keys 71 6 Prose, Poetry, Wisdom, and Prophecy 85 7 Gospels, Epistles, and Visions 109 8 For Example 131 Part Three – Applying the Bible 9 What’s the Use? 151 10 Seeds Need Soil 163 11 Speaking Practically 175 Appendices Appendix A: John Murray ‘On the Guidance of the Holy Spirit’ 183 Appendix B: John Newton ‘On Divine Guidance’ 189 Appendix C: Bibliography for Further Reading 195 Appendix D: Bible Reading Plan 197 BOTX (2) DEVOTED TO GOD'S CHURCH: Core Values for Christian Fellowship Being a Christian is not an individualistic or isolated activity. Believing also involves belonging. Being a Christian, by definition, involves belonging to the church. This is not a book full of ideas about how your church ought to change or what it needs to do in order to grow or to be successful. Rather it is about how we fit into our own church. There are hallmarks of church life that should be stamped on all our churches because they are applicable everywhere and anywhere — New Testament values for any size of church, in any part of the world, at any time. Devoted to God’s Church will serve to help new Christians understand what it is to be part of a church, and will also be a refreshing reminder to every Christian of what it should look like to belong to the family of God. TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ix 1. Family Life OR What Is a Church? 1 2. What Is Your Story? OR Are You a Christian 19 3. Follow My Leader OR Being a Disciple 35 4. A Glorious Addiction OR What Is a Member? 49 5. Have You Ever Arrived at Church? OR Worship 61 6. Are You Hearing Me? OR The Bible 81 7. Does It Help to Know Some Latin? OR Christian Baptism 99 8. ‘The Christian’s Native Air’ OR Prayer 115 9. The View from the Foot OR Christian Service 135 10. Is There Anything Special for Supper? OR Communion 153 11. Home and Away OR Christian Witness and World Mission 169 ENDORESEMENT ‘Many people “go to church.” Sinclair Ferguson, with his typical gentleness and wisdom, teaches us how to ‘be the church’ as Christ defines it. This simple, clear, and moving book will be great help for people interested in learning more about becoming members of a church. It is also a good tool for those who wish to inject fresh zeal and joy into the membership they already possess.’ — JOEL BEEKE (3) THE CHRISTIAN LIFE: A Doctrinal Introduction Theology that is ‘practical, applying Bible teaching with insight and wisdom to the condition of plain people. Christian beginners will get the benefit and the Lord’s older sheep, grown tough and stringy maybe, will find themselves edified and perhaps tenderised too’. — J.I. PACKER Christian doctrine matters for Christian living. This is ‘one of the most important growth points of the Christian life’, writes Sinclair B. Ferguson. From this starting point, The Christian Life expounds such key biblical themes as grace, faith, repentance, new birth and assurance with clarity and contagious enthusiasm. ‘Christian doctrines are life-shaping’, explains the author, because ‘they show us the God we worship’. Widely used and appreciated since its first appearance, The Christian Life not only expounds the teaching of Scripture, but outlines its meaning for practical Christian living. TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface by J.I. Packer Introduction 1 Knowing is for Living 1 2 God’s Broken Image 9 3 The Plan of Grace 17 4 Called by God 25 5 Conviction of Sin 35 6 Born Again 43 7 Faith in Christ 57 8 True Repentance 65 9 Justification 75 10 Sons of God 87 11 Union with Christ 97 12 Election 107 13 Sin’s Dominion Ended 123 14 The Christian’s Conflicts 133 15 Crucifying Sin 145 16 Perseverance 157 17 Asleep in Christ 169 18 Glorification 179 Index of Subjects and Names 189 Scripture Index 195 BOTX botn pbs jemb pbsx sbft SBFN (1) FROM THE MOUTH OF GOD: Trusting, Reading and Applying the Bible SGCB Price: $10.00 (list price $15.00) (2) DEVOTED TO GOD'S CHURCH: Core Values for Christian Fellowship SGCB Price: $10.00 (list price $15.00) (3) THE CHRISTIAN LIFE: A Doctrinal Introduction SGCB Price: $10.00 (list price $15.00) ORDER ALL THREE FERGUSON TITLES SGCB Price: $28.50 (list price $45.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR ALL THREE TITLES
click for details		THE FIVE POINTS OF AMILLENIALISM JEFFREY JOHNSON Simple, Succinct and Scriptural Presentation of the End Times Amillennialism is not hard to understand. You don't need a chart to direct you through a complex maze of proof texts. To understand amillennialism, all you need to know are five simple points. TABLE OF CONTENTS The Redemptive-Historical Hermeneutic Believers Are the Children of Abraham The Church Is the Davidic Kingdom The New Earth Is the Promised Land The Finality of the Second Coming ENDORSEMENTS "Jeffrey Johnson helps us to step back and see the big picture that the Bible paints of God’s plan for human history. As a result, we can see clearly that God fulfills his promises to Abraham, Israel, and David in his blessings upon Jesus Christ and the people in union with Him—Jew or Gentile, now and forever. That is what amillennialism teaches. And when you see the big picture, it is much easier to fit the individual pieces into place." — Joel R. Beeke "Jeffrey Johnson has provided an outstanding introduction to biblical eschatology. The Five Points of Amillennialismis a solid, biblical-theological treatment of the major themes of eschatology. Personally, I will use this very readable book as a tool to introduce people to a biblical eschatology that exalts the resurrected and reigning King, Jesus Christ." — Brian Borgman "One of the reasons believers disagree over eschatology is because this doctrine involves numerous complex texts and hermeneutical questions. In this excellent short book, Jeff Johnson untangles five of the toughest matters to sort out. He writes with grace and ease, but the reader will note that his clear prose proceeds from deep thinking about some of Scripture's toughest passages. We're seeing rising interest in amillennial theology in our time, and this book will help quench such an evident thirst for clarity, rigor, and depth of thought." — Owen Strachan "Jeffrey Johnson delivers what he promises: a readable introduction on the core of amillennialism without a thousand rabbit trails distracting! His sharp pastoral eye has peered deeply into the soul of our wider Christian community. With a keen theological mind, he has zeroed in on five key principles that clearly guide through the confusing End Times maze in which many are trapped... Jeffrey Johnson has rung the bell with this fine work!" — Duncan Rankin fpofa TT3 pbs jjsj bist fgpn 41822 23AM clj THIS IS A BRAND NEW TITLE SGCB Price: $10.50 (list price $15.00) ORDER WITH BRAND NEW JOHN PIPER BOOK 'COME, LORD JESUS' SGCB Price: $28.00 (list price $45.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR BOTH VOLUMES
click for details		THE AFFLICTED MAN'S COMPANION: A Directory for Persons and Families Afflicted with Sickness or Any Other Distress John Willison (1680-1750) THE AFFLICTED MAN'S COMPANION was written with the benevolent intention (according to the author) "that the afflicted may have a book in their houses, and at their bed-sides, as a monitor to preach to them in private, when they are restrained from hearing sermons in public;" and the work is admirably calculated to have the soothing effect intended by its able and amiable author. "John Willison (1680-1750), an influential evangelical minister of the Church of Scotland, was renowned as a prolific writer of practical Christian literature. 'The Afflicted Man's Companion,' a veritable treasure-house on coping with sickness, dying, and other afflictions, was one of his most frequently reprinted titles. While being led through the valley of affliction some years ago, I frequently perused this volume with great profit. I know of no book so biblical, God-honoring, and practical for times of suffering, for the believer and the unconverted alike. Here is practical theology at its best. Give a copy to every suffering friend you have." --Dr. Joel R. Beeke, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan "John Willison ranks with the great Scottish preachers and writers of long ago. Scotland has given us Knox, Durham, Boston, Colquhoun, among many others, and John Willison. His 'Afflicted Man's Companion' is a must-have book for those under God's afflicting hand. If you or someone you know is going through a time of dark providence, then give them this title. Read it; then read it again; and then read it again. The silver lining behind the cloud will begin to show itself to you eventually as God reveals Himself. " - Dr. Don Kistler, founder of The Northampton Press Originally published in 1737, it was revised and reprinted numerous times in the 19th century by the American Tract Society. The eight chapters that make up this remarkable volume are as follows: 1- General Directions to All Families and Persons Visited with Sickness 2- Particular Directions to Those who are Sharply Afflicted with Sickness or Long Trouble 3- Special Directions to the Children of God when under Sickness or any other Affliction 4- Special Directions to Unregenerate Persons when under Sickness or any other Affliction 5- Directions to the People of God when the Lord is Pleased to Recover them from Sickness and Distress 6- Directions to the Unregenerate when Recovered from Sickness and Restored to Health 7- Directions to the Sick who are Apparently in a Dying Condition, and Drawing Near to Another World 8- Directions to the Friends and Neighbors of the Sick, who are Themselves in Health for the Time Being As much as Job's Companion's were miserable comforters, this volume is one that would have been of great comfort and consolation to that deeply afflicted man so long ago. We live in a world of sin and misery, and any book that can help those visited by affliction is worth its weight in gold. Such is this work by the eminent Scottish Divine John Willison. Part of the SUFFERING TRILOGY BEST SELLER SALE spt TPNT bhv Nearly 50% Discount SGCB Price: $11.95 (list price $22.00) NOW AVAILABLE Order with Suffering Trilogy of 'Mission of Sorrow' and 'Bow in the Cloud' SGCB Price: $33.00 (list price $66.00) 50% Off All Three Titles
click for details		THE FEAR OF GOD: The Soul of Godliness John Murray 'THE FEAR OF GOD' BY JOHN MURRAY IS BACK IN PRINT ONCE AGAIN! This material is taken from Murray's classic work on Biblical Ethics entitled PRINCIPLES OF CONDUCT. It is a wonderful introduction to a vital area that is largely ignored in our day. Although brief, as with all of Murray's writings, it is a very full and weighty piece of practical theology, that should end in doxology for all who read it with an open heart and a mind in subjection to Holy Scripture. "Many of us owe more than we can say to the example and teaching of John Murray. He wrote nothing hurriedly and for the short term. These pages, as much as anything he prepared, take us to a most vital aspect of a true relationship with God.May they help another generation to be faithful servants of Christ!." - Iain Murray, Author of "The Life of John Murray" "John Murray's booklet on the fear of God--a theme that desperately needs to be resurrected today--is the best short treatment of this subject anywhere in the English language. From his renowned opening sentence ('the fear of God is the soul of godliness'), to his emphasis on piety, and his careful exposition of the marks of the fear of God (a consciousness of the transcendent majesty and holiness of God, an all-pervasive sense of the presence of God, a dependence upon and responsibility to God, and a constant consciousness of relation to God), Murray's treatment is biblically balanced and nuanced. It confirms the need for obedience to God that is motivated by filial fear and underscores, as Murray says, that 'the eclipse of God, whether viewed as doctrine or as attitude, evidences the deterioration of faith in the living God.' Buy this booklet in bulk and give a copy to each of your friends. It can do them and the church immeasurable good." - Joel R. Beeke, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids "'Principles of Conduct' is Murray's masterpiece. It is as solid as Pike's Peak." James I. Packer "Historically, and more importantly biblically, the fear of God has been regarded as essential to true devotion to God. But in recent years this foundational element of piety has been overlooked or even rejected as belonging to the era of the old covenant and not properly Christian (I actually read the latter sentiment in book by a popular North American author!) How welcome then to have John Murray's classic study of the fear of God available in this format. Read it and nourish your soul!" - Dr. Michael Haykin "In his 'Principles of Conduct', Professor Murray's insights into Christian ethics are shaped by a careful integration of exegetical, biblical, systematic, and practical theology. The chapter on "The Fear of God," here published separately for the first time, is cut from the same cloth. Rightly seeing that the fear of the Lord is the first and most basic lesson in Christian ethics--the true beginning of godly wisdom and knowledge, Professor Murray conducts us into this inner sanctuary of the Christian life." - Dr. Robert Paul Martin "'The fear of God is the soul of godliness.' These opening words of Professor Murray's chapter on this theme are like a bucket of ice water thrown into one's face in a day of cozy, comfortable, man-centered and casual Christianity. However they are true words. 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click for details		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 OUR NEW CHILDREN'S TRILOGY CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING - PURITAN HEROES by Joel Beeke (brand new hardcover book) THE CHILD'S PREACHER by Alexander Fletcher and J.C. Ryle TRUTH MADE SIMPLE: The Attributes of God for Children by John Todd RH3 ovt nc3 REFORMATON HEROES - Especially for Older Children and Teens SGCB Price: $15.00 (list price $25.00) PURITAN HEROES - Especially for Older Children and Teens SGCB Price: $12.00 (list price $25.00) ORDER BOTH HEROES TITLES SGCB Price: $25.00 (list price $50.00) 50% OFF WHEN ORDERING BOTH
click for details		GRACE DEFINED AND DEFENDED: What a 400-Year-Old Confession Teaches Us about Sin, Salvation, and the Sovereignty of God Kevin DeYoung “DeYoung brings an event from four hundred years ago right back into the present needs of the church and of theology.” —Herman Selderhuis, Professor of Church History, Theological University Apeldoorn; Director, Refo500 Grace Is Too Precious a Doctrine to Settle for Vague Generalities Grace—a doctrine central to the gospel—ought to be clearly defined so it can be celebrated, relished, and consistently defended. In this book, Kevin DeYoung leads us back to the Canons of Dort, a seventeenth-century document originally written to precisely and faithfully define this precious doctrine. The Canons of Dort stand as a faithful witness to the precise nature of God’s supernatural, sovereign, redeeming, resurrecting grace—when so many people settle for vague generalities that water down the truth. In three concise sections—covering history, theology, and practical application— DeYoung explores what led to the Canons and why they were needed, the five important doctrines that they explain, and Dort’s place in the Christian faith today. “Though many Reformed Christians talk about TULIP, too often they neglect the rich soil from which that flower springs: the Canons of Dort. Yet this historic statement of faith abounds with biblical truth wisely designed to encourage love for the triune God and evangelism of the lost. DeYoung’s brief exposition of the canons is ideal for personal study, doctrine classes, and small groups that aim to better understand the controversy over Arminianism and why the Reformed doctrine of salvation by grace alone leads us to live for the glory of God alone.” —Joel R. Beeke, President and Professor of Systematic Theology and Homiletics, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary; author, Reformed Preaching; coauthor, Reformed Systematic Theology “Why would a finger-on-the-pulse, contemporary pastor-theologian like Kevin DeYoung take us on a journey four hundred years into the past to a place few of us could locate on a map to meet people whose names we are unable to pronounce? And why should we join him? I can think of at least three reasons. As twenty-first-century Christians we need to (1) remember that ‘those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it’; (2) meet believers who thought deeply and cared passionately about the glory of God in the gospel; and (3) put roots into nourishing theological soil that will give clarity to our thinking, create stability in our living, and put doxology into our serving. Grace Defined and Defended helps us to do all three.” —Sinclair B. Ferguson, Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary; Teaching Fellow, Ligonier Ministries “DeYoung manages to bring an event from four hundred years ago right back into the present needs of the church and of theology, with clear style, solid theological insights, pastoral tone, and helpful clarification of difficult but biblical notions. This is a book that helps us understand that Dort certainly is not just history and we must keep working with its message.” —Herman Selderhuis, President, Theological University Apeldoorn, the Netherlands; Director, Refo500; President, Reformation Research Consortium “I am so encouraged to see a book on the Canons of Dort—not only because it explores the finely tuned confession of Reformed thinking but also because it highlights the precision of biblical fidelity. DeYoung’s concise summary of this catechism’s emphasis on the doctrines of grace is so vitally needed in our late-modern culture, which tends to prioritize emotional reasoning over thoughtful reflection. This book is a clarion call for all Christians to avoid cognitive distortions and to root their lives in a historic, confessional faith that is both biblically and theologically faithful to the Scriptures.” —Stephen T. Um, Senior Minister, Citylife Presbyterian Church of Boston; author, Micah For You TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction: In Praise of Precision 1. God's Purpose and Good Pleasure in Predestination: The First Main Point of Doctrine 2. Redemption Accomplished and Applied: The Second Main Point of Doctrine 3. Human Corruption, Divine Conversion: The Third and Fourth Main Points of Doctrine 4. He Who Began a Good Work Will Bring It to Completion: The Fifth Main Point of Doctrine Appendix 1: Rejection of the Errors by Which the Dutch Churches Have for Some Time Been Disturbed Appendix 2: Conclusion: Rejection of False Accusations Appendix 3: The Opinions of the Remonstrants (1618) Appendix 4: Scripture Proofs in the Canons of Dort General Index Scripture Index Kevin DeYoung (PhD, University of Leicester) is the senior pastor at Christ Covenant Church in Matthews, North Carolina, and associate professor of systematic theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte. He serves as board chairman of the Gospel Coalition and blogs at DeYoung, Restless, and Reformed. He is the author of several books, including Just Do Something; Crazy Busy; and The Biggest Story. Kevin and his wife, Trisha, have nine children. CWNS/ KDY FBWK GET 50% OFF THIS FINE HARDCOVER VOLUME WITH A DUST-JACKET SGCB Price: $10.00 (list price $20.00)
click for details		WOMANLY DOMINION: More Than A Gentle And Quiet Spirit Mark Chanski Christian woman - take dominion! "Play your position!" is a call we may hear a coach yell at a soccer or football game. The meaning is: "Do what you have been assigned to do, and do it well!" Many Christian women have been told over the years that they must quietly stay under their parasols while their men go out and conquer the world. But is this what the Bible really teaches? Author and pastor Mark Chanski insists that the Bible tells us a different story. He insists that the Bible teaches a woman to take dominion of her God-assigned role as wife, mother and church helper. No, not in a feminist way, but in a God-glorifying way that speaks volumes of who she is and why God created her. Women should not think of themselves as victims, says the author, but as victors who conquer the realm that their Lord and Master Jesus Christ has given them. This book will forever change the way you look at Christian womanhood! "This book is a very helpful one that, when I first looked at it, I thought a man couldn't write. But he did!" - Dr. Jay Adams "Finally, a book that brings together nearly everything God's Word calls a woman to be, from within herself to her marriage and family, as well as the church and the public square. WOMANLY DOMINION is Biblical Womanhood 101, a biblical, succinct, practical course that shows women how to think God's thoughts after Him, to align themselves with their holy and awesome calling, and to free themselves from the pressures of worldly thinking about womanhood." - Dr. Joel Beeke cwnw Over 40% Discount SGCB Price: $13.50 (list price $22.00) Order with MANLY DOMINION by the same author SGCB Price: $25.00 (list price $44.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR BOTH TITLES
click for details		ABSOLUTE PREDESTINATION: A Classic Defense of a Misunderstood and Oft-Hated Doctrine Jerome Zanchius, with a Biographical Introduction by Joel Beeke "Jerome Zanchius (1516 - 1590) is one of the great names of Reformed theology alongside Peter Martyr, John Calvin, and Theodore Beza. Jonathan Edwards referred to him as 'the best of Protestant writers in his judgment.' John Farthing claimed that Zanchius 'lived and breathed in dialogue with scripture.' The hymnist, Augustus Toplady (and original English publisher of this work), said Zanchius's work was 'from beginning to end, a regular chain of solid argument: deduced from the unerring word of divine revelation, and confirmed by the co-incident testimonies of some of the greatest lights that ever shone in the Christian church.' Not only have Reformed scholars of the past been assisted by this volume, the modern reader will benefit from this classic statement of the biblical doctrine of predestination as well. This book is thoughtful, balanced, and biblical. 'Absolute Predestination' remains a helpful explanation of the Reformed doctrine of election and reprobation. This book is not milk for babes; it is meat for grown men and women. But it is good meat; nutritious, wholesome, spiritual food for the soul. After reading it, you will see the clear teachings of Scripture on election and reprobation." - Joel Beeke TABLE OF CONTENTS A Word from the Publisher Foreword - Joel Beeke Preface - Augustus M. Toplady 1.Observations on the Divine Attributes 2.Defining Terms 3.Predestination as it Relates to All Men 4.Predestination as it Relates to the Saints 5.Predestination as it Relates to the Ungodly 6.Predestination as it Relates to the Preacher SLASHED PRICE TITLE DOG BOOK 5pt fgpn A CLASSIC TITLE FROM "FREE GRACE PRESS" SGCB Price: $7.95 (list price $14.00)
click for details		THE CHRISTIAN ON THE MOUNT: A Treatise on Meditation Thomas Watson This scarce work by the beloved Puritan Thomas Watson has been out of print since the early 19th century. It calls us to love God with our minds by thinking on things of eternal significance. "The Puritans were thoroughly Reformed, consistent, and persistent in using 'the art of meditation' as an important spiritual discipline and half-way house between the reading of Scripture and prayer. More than forty Puritans wrote books on the subject. Today we have reaped the fruits of not understanding that a non-meditative, mindless Christianity soon produces a spineless Christianity. Thomas Watson's guide for meditation is one of the best and briefest on the subject. If you wish to transform your spiritual disciplines for the better, read, re-read, and then put into practice this precious little book." --Dr. Joel R. Beeke NH12 NH18 10s tw5 ppp nhp twsp Special Discount Offer SGCB Price: $11.95 (list price $18.00) 33% OFF FOR A LIMITED TIME ORDER OUR COMPLETE WATSON 8-PACK (OVER 50% OFF) SGCB Price: $112.00 (list price $230.00) Includes 'Body of Divinity', 'Farewell Sermons', 'Heaven Taken by Storm', 'Christian on the Mount', 'The Great Gain of Godliness', 'The Risen Christ Conquers Mars' Hill' 'All for Good' & 'The Beatitudes'
click for details		PRINCETON SERMONS: Chapel Addresses from 1891-1892 Princeton Professors, ie. B.B. Warfield, W.H. Green, C.W. Hodge, John D. Davis and More "Princeton Sermons is a treasure-trove of practical Christianity delivered by some of the greatest preachers and seminary teachers America has ever known. Here is Princeton in its glory days still reaching out to us today in biblical, doctrinal, experiential truth that is angels' food for those who want to live contagious Christian lives of holiness." --Dr. Joel R. Beeke, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids "This volume of sermons will stir your heart, inform your mind, and elevate your love for our Triune God. The very first sermon makes you want to be with Jesus. Another sermon makes you want to walk in the Spirit until you are with Jesus. Death...want to know how to preach about death? Warfield does it right. What a delightful deposit of sermons from old Princeton. " --C. N. Willborn, PhD, Covenant Presbyterian Church, Oak Ridge, Tennessee Sixteen powerful sermons preached in the chapel at Princeton Theological Seminary during the academic year of 1891-92. One needs only to read these addresses to understand why Princeton had a worldwide influence for the Gospel of Chrrist during these years. This volume was especially prized because two of the beloved professors, Caspar W. Hodge and Charles A. Aiken, were removed by death in the midst of that year. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1- Christ's Desire for His People (John 17:14) by Dr. William Henry Green 2- The Promise of the Spirit (John 16:12-15) by Dr. Caspar Wistar Hodge 3- Valiant for the Truth (Jeremiah 9:3) by Dr. Charles A. Aiken 4- Salvation as a Work (Philippians 1:6) by Dr. William M. Paxton 5- Incarnate Truth (John 1:14) by Dr. Benjamin B. Warfield 6- First Interview with the Christ (John 1:37-42) by Dr. John D. Davis 7- Religion in College (1 John 2:13) by Dr. Francis L. Patton, President 8- The Letter and the Spirit (2 Corinthians 3:6) by Dr. Francis L. Patton, President 9- Christ as a Man of Prayer (Luke 6:12) by Dr. James O. Murray 10- The Transfiguration of Life by Christ (Luke 9:29) by Dr. James O. Murray 11- Christian Manliness (1 Cor. 16:13) by Dr. William Henry Green 12- The Power of Christ's Resurrection (Philippians 3:10) by Dr. Caspar Wistar Hodge 13- Drifting (Hebrews 2:1) by Dr. Charles A. Aiken 14- How We Spend Our Years (Psalm 90:9) by Dr. William M. Paxton 15- The Christian's Attitude Toward Death (2 Corinthians 5:1-10) Dr. Benjamin B. Warfield 16- The Vision of the King in His Holiness (Isaiah 6:5-7) by Dr. John D. Davis REVIEW FROM The Presbyterian and Reformed Review Vol. IV, No. 15 (July 1893): "This publication, valuable in itself, has an additional interest from the insight it gives into Princeton Seminary training on its more practical side. The Princeton Sermons are not, like the posthumous volume by Dr. Charles Hodge, a collection of mere outlines, but sixteen complete discourses by Profs. Green, C.W. Hodge, Aiken, Paxton, Warfield, Davis, Patton and Murray, each of whom has contributed two to the series. With the exception of President Patton's, which are distinctively college sermons; one of them full of wise, manly, sympathetic counsels to the undergraduates, the other an admirable charge to a graduating class, abounding in high thinking and clear speaking, with sentences sharp as the crack of a whip, which will stick to the memory like epigrams; they were delivered in the Seminary Chapel, and for the most part in the ordinary course of a single term (1891-92). The reader will naturally open such a book with high expectations; nor will he be disappointed. It may go without saying, that the sermons are sound, spiritual and strong. But though solid, they are not heavy; and, though addressed in the first instance to an academic audience, they will be found full of instruction and of religious stimulus by thoughtful readers anywhere. The subjects are as happily varied as though their selection had been the fruit of premeditation; and, while the teaching rings harmoniously true to Scripture throughout, the variety in the literary and dialectical style of treatment is one of the charms of the volume. To an old Princetonian, indeed, this new anthology affords among other things an attractive psychological study, such as used to be inevitably suggested in the old Oratory, on a Sunday afternoon, by the 'remarks' successively made by the professors on some Bible text or practical theme selected and announced the week before. It may be somewhat invidious to particularize, but we cannot withhold a special word of admiration for the two sermons by Prof. Green, especially the first of them (which heads the volume) on 'Christ's Desire for His People.' (Jno. Xvii. 24). This is a discourse not more distinguished by its expository skill and its rich spirituality than by the remarkable beauty and devotion of its language. All who know its author are prepared for the very fresh and comprehensive treatment given to 'Christian Manliness' (1 Cor. Xvi. 13) by one well entitled to commend the ideal his second discourse presents. But through this first sermon there runs a strain of poetic feeling not always suspected in the scrupulously exact Hebraist. One passage in particular (in which the stunted vegetation of the polar snows, in contrast with the beauty and variety and boundless range of the vegetation of the tropics, furnishes a comparison for the life of grace on earth in contrast with the life of glory on high) is worthy of Ruskin as a piece of word painting, or of a place among Jeremy Taylor's choicest similes. Altogether this book is a refreshing evidence of how worthily the best traditions of Princeton are still maintained. It is a great thing for young aspirants to the ministry to sit at the feet of men with a religion as vital as their theological scholarship is profound, and to have weekly illustration in the concrete of how to handle Bible truth so as to make the acquisitions of the intellect, by the divine blessing, the true property also of the heart. And it would be well for some older men 'many preachers on both sides of the Atlantic' to observe and to emulate the frank, courageous spirit in which, with large knowledge of present-day tendencies, these Princeton divines are prepared, on Bible ground, to meet the special problems of our times. From The Methodist Review, November 1894, pages 988-989: "These sermons were not in the first instance written for publication. They were prepared for the weekly Sunday services held in the chapel of the Theological Seminary at Princeton. The series also includes two sermons each by President Patton and Dean Murray, of the college, who are officers of the seminary and frequently preach in its pulpit. The circumstances that led to the composition of these discourses have doubtless given to them a special character. They were addressed to young men preparing for the ministry by those who occupied the position of their daily instructors; they are not sermons for the masses, but designed solely for believers. They are adapted to the needs of young men at the critical period of life, to young men who are destined to be leaders in the world of thought and action. The life of a great university is a world by itself. The door of matriculation opens before the youth a new world, rich in opportunities and advantages, yet presenting peculiar temptations and perils. At this transition stage in his career, when the student finds that the faiths of his childhood are attacked on every side and there is danger of schism between his reason and his heart, how opportune it is for him to be furnished with the light and guidance of such discourses as these! The professors take up those questions of the day that agitate theological circles in both hemispheres and deal with them in a masterly way. In the sermons on the 'Promise of the Spirit' and 'Incarnate Truth' we are presented with a clear statement of the Princeton position concerning the inerrancy of the Scriptures. Such statements as we find set forth in some other theological seminaries find no sympathy with the Princeton professors; not only so, but they are shown to be utterly without foundation. . . For devotional reading we commend especially the sermons by Professor Murray---'Christ as a Man of Prayer,' and 'The Transfiguration of Life by Christ.' We have not for many a day read their equal." SOLID GROUND WARFIELD SGCB SERMON SPECIAL warfield-machen WARFIELD SIX-PACK BBW6 sss n12 mg68 WSW TRANS3 50% Discount SGCB Price: $12.50 (list price $25.00) ORDER WITH OUR BRAND NEW 'TRANSFIGURATION TRILOGY' (Nearly 50% Off) SGCB Price: $45.00 (list price $83.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR 'THE TRANSFIGURATION OF CHRIST' (by Schreiner), 'CONCISE THEOLOGY' (by Packer), and PRINCETON SERMONS
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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 SDG TITLES THIS IS NOW AVAILABLE ONLY ON PRINT ON DEMAND PAPERBACK SGCB Price: $14.95 (list price $20.00) Add Janeway's HEAVEN UPON EARTH for NEARLY 55% off SGCB Price: $12.00 (list price $25.00)
click for details		THE REFORMED DOCTRINE OF THE ATONEMENT Loraine Boettner "The two great objectives to be accomplished by Jesus Christ in His mission to this world were, first, the removal of the curse under which mankind labored as a result of the disobedience and fall, and second, the restoration of men to the image and fellowship of God. Both of these were essential to salvation. The work of Christ in reconciling God and men we call the Atonement; and the doctrine, we believe, lies at the very heart of the Christian system. In the nature of the case we are altogether dependent on Scripture for our knowledge concerning this doctrine and can know only what God has seen fit to reveal concerning it. Human philosophy and speculation can contribute practically nothing toward its solution, and should be held in abeyance. Our present purpose is to give a systematized account of what the Scriptures teach concerning it, and to show that this fits in perfectly with the longings and aspirations of an enlightened spiritual nature." - Loraine Boettner "Nothing reaches deeper into the heart of Evangelical Christianity than the truth that æChrist died for our sinsÆ (1 Cor. 15:3). Nothing is more worthy of our study, than to know æChrist and him crucifiedÆ (1 Cor. 2:2). Though seven decades have passed since the original publication of Loraine Boettner's book on the atonement, it speaks with remarkable freshness today because it speaks the imperishable Word of God. Readers will find Boettner's defense of the atonement against Modernism strikingly relevant to contemporary debates as theological Liberalism again rears its head in the church." --Dr. Joel R. Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan LORAINE BOETTNER (1901-1990) was born on a farm in Linden, Missouri. He was a graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary (Th.B., 1928; Th.M., 1929), where he studied Systematic Theology under Dr. C. W. Hodge. Previously he had graduated from Tarkio College, Missouri, and had taken a short course in Agriculture at the University of Missouri. He taught Bible for eight years in Pikeville College, Kentucky. While there he married in 1932. In 1933 he received the honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity, and in 1957 the degree of Doctor of Literature. He was a member of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church of USA. In 1937 he began working at the Library of Congress and the Bureau of Internal Revenue. Some of his books include: The Reformed Doctrine of Predestination, Roman Catholicism, Studies In Theology, Immortality, The Millennium and A Harmony of the Gospels. This volume was first published in 1941 under the simple title THE ATONEMENT. The titles of each chapter are as follows: 1 - The Atonement 2 - The Significance of Christ's Death 3 - The Satisfaction View of the Atonement 4 - The Active and Passive Obedience of Christ 5 - Christ as Our Ransomer 6 - The Representative Principle 7 - The Extent of the Atonement 8 - Old Testament Ritual and Symbolism 9 - Erroneous Theories of the Atonement ONE DOZEN LATEST SGCB TITLES BEST SELLER SALE DOG BOOK ATONEMENT 3 ljc tt3 7/13 cx FRGAT NOW AVAILABLE TO SHIP SGCB Price: $6.50 (list price $13.00) THIS IS A GREAT PRICE! ORDER WITH OUR NEW 'ATONEMENT OF CHRIST' TRILOGY SGCB Price: $39.00 (list price $89.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR ALL THREE TITLES (PLUS FREE COPY OF 'FOR WHOM DID CHRIST DIE? BY JOHN MURRAY)
click for details		GOSPEL SONNETS: Spiritual Songs in Six Parts Ralph Erskine, edited by Dr. Mike Renihan, Transcribed by Michelle L. Renihan "Ralph Erskine (1685-1752) was a great man of God, a great preacher, and a great poet. Six of his seven volumes of Works - all of them sermons - have often been reprinted in the last two centuries. The seventh volume - a volume of poetry - has not, yet, ironically, this was the most common Erskine volume reprinted in his own day! SGCB is to be commended for republishing this great book of gospel poetry, so that we can once again have all of Ralph Erskine's extant writings in print. Erskine's poetry excels in certain areas, such as the interrelationship of law and gospel. It will enhance your knowledge of God's Word, imbue your theology with discernment and warmth, and move you to worship the triune God with doxological praise." - Dr. Joel Beeke "Erskine's productions appear in a genre little appreciated nowadays, but the paralleled inference, balanced clarity, distilled compass, and tensioned logic he sets forth in lyrical metre excels the most studied prose of moderns. One section alone, entitled: 'The Believer's Principles' would send many a contemporary treatise packing. I cannot consult it without a quick look turning into an hour of concentrated enjoyment. My copy, printed in 1796, was a gift from a dear friend, and if there were a fire and I could only save one or two books, Erskine's 'Sonnets' would be the first I would reach for. I respect the 'Michaels' (Gaydosh and Renihan) highly, but higher still for placing these theological poems in the hands God's people once again." - Pastor Tom Lyon "In your hand is a new edition of a classic work of godly, manly, theologically-informed poetry. It is godly because its main purpose is to point sinners to God and the sufficiency of His Word for all that is needed for faith and godliness. It is manly because the words are addressed to real people with an insightful understanding of the full complexities of sin's effects on human nature. It is theologically-informed from the pages of God's Word. Actually, these words drip with the content of the whole counsel of God. All the major doctrines are addressed at one time or another." - from editor Dr. Mike Renihan If the number of Editions of any performance, be a mark of public approbation, Mr. Erskine's Gospel Sonnets have a claim to that distinction, and they may be ranked amongst those of general esteem and usefulness; few books have been so often printed in the same space of time. The present Edition, it is hoped, will be sound not less worthy of public encouragement, than those that have gone before it, as considerable attention has been paid to the correcting, by comparing it with former editions; and every thing is to be found here that has appeared in the most approved copies of the Gospel Sonnets. Mr. Erskine's Poems, as Dr. Bradbury says,"are greatly to be esteemed; and above all, for that which animates the whole, the favour of divine and experimental knowledge." THE SIX PARTS ARE - I. The Believer's Espousals. II. The Believer's Jointure. III. The Believer's Riddle. IV. The Believer's Lodging. V. The Believer's Soliloquy. VI. The Believer's Principles, concerning - CREATION AND REDEMPTION, LAW AND GOSPEL, JUSTIFICATION AND SANCTIFICATION, FAITH AND SENSE, HEAVEN AND EARTH. ARBCA SALE SGPC 316/ NOW AVAILABLE TO SHIP SGCB Price: $11.50 (list price $25.00) Order with Schaff's Great CHRIST IN SONG SGCB Price: $31.00 (list price $70.00) THIS IF FOR BOTH BOOKS TOGETHER
		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. Table of Contents: 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 Series Description 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. Rhb2 fw5 SGCB Price: $3.50 (list price $6.00)
click for details		INSTRUCTIVE ANECDOTES ILLUSTRATIVE OF THE OLD & NEW TESTAMENTS John Whitecross A rare and wondertful volume that gives a rich variety of anecdotes and illustrations on nearly every chapter in the entire Bible. It is a tool that can be used by every Pastor, Teacher and Parent as they seek to bring windows of light into their lessons. You will marvel at the riches contained within the pages of this volume. "John Whitecross's user-friendly 'Instructive Anecdotes Illustrative of the Old and New Testaments' is the best anecdotal volume for pulpit preparation that I have ever used. Most anecdotal volumes are packed with shallow theology, but this one contains great anecdotes that are dipped in the riches of Reformed theology. I recommend it wholeheartedly." --Joel R. Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids AUTHOR'S PREFACE: Many persons will perhaps be ready to acknowledge that, while almost the whole of a sermon, or other discourse, has been forgotten, some striking incident related in it, besides making a peculiar impression at the moment, has been long afterwards remembered. In the course of reading New Testament Scripture in a family or school, the parent or teacher is furnished, in the present work, with an anecdote or two, under each chapter, by relating which, he may fix and enliven the attention of his children or pupils, and, at the same time, by agreeable associations, impress the passages illustrated more deeply on their youthful recollections. The publication, though chiefly intended for the benefit of the young, may not, however, be uninteresting to more advanced readers. The author is sensible that the anecdotes are not all of equally direct bearing on ths passages to which they are applied. This in any case could not reasonably be expected, and more particularly as the compiler has been precluded from the use of upwards of five hundred anecdotes in the enlarged editions of his work illustrative of the Assembly's Shorter Catechism, most of which would have suited this volume, but which it was deemed improper to admit." - John Whitecross EXAMPLES: Matt. Ii, ver. 16.- Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently inquired of the wise men. In 1641, Sir Phelim O'Neal, and other Papists, commenced an universal massacre of the Protestants in Ireland. " No age," says Hume," no sex, no condition, was spared. The wife, weeping for her butchered hushand, and embracing her helpless children, was pierced with them, and perished by the same stroke. In vain did flight save from the first assault. Destruction was everywhere let loose, aud met the hunted victims at every turn. They were stripped of their very clothes, and turned out naked and defenceless in all the rigors of winter. The feeble age of children, the tender sex of women, soon sunk under the multiplied rigors of cold and hunger. Here the hushand, bidding a final adieu to his expiring family, envied them that fate which he himself expected so soon to share! There the son, having long supported his aged parent, with reluctance obeyed his last command, and abandoning him in his uttermost distress, reserved himself to the hopes of avenging that death which all his efforts could not prevent or delay." 40,000 persons, according to the lowest computation, perished in these massacres! Matt. Iii, ver. 7."But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, Oh generation of vipers! Who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?" An irreligious young man went to hear Mr. Whitefield, who took the above passage for his text: "Mr. Whitefield," said the young man,"described the Sadducean character; this did not touch me, I thought myself as good a Christian as any man in England. From this he went to that of the Pharisees. He described their exterior decency, but observed that the poison of the viper rankled in their hearts. This rather shook me. At length, in the course of his sermon, he abruptly broke off, paused for a few moments, then burst into a flood of tears; lifted up his hands and eyes, and exclaimed, 'Oh my hearers! The wrath to come! The wrath to come!' These words sunk deep into my heart, like lead in the waters. I wept, and, when the sermon was ended, retired alone. For days and weeks I could think of little else. Those awful words would follow me wherever I went, 'The wrath to come! The wrath to come!'" 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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 Introduction 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 Conclusion Bibliography 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. RHB NEW JUST REPRINTED SGCB Price: $10.00 (list price $18.00) 294 Page Paperback
		LET US PRAY: A Symposium on Prayer by Leading Preachers and Theologians R.C. Sproul, John MacArthur, John Piper, Joel Beeke, Steve Lawson six more There's a new title from the Northampton Press. And this one is unique for us in that all of the authors are still alive! The book is entitled, "Let Us Pray," and is a symposium on the subject of prayer by leading pastors and theologians. The contributing authors are R. C. Sproul, John MacArthur, John Piper, Joel Beeke, Steven Lawson, Richard D. Phillips, Hywel Jones, Michael Haykin, W. Robert Godfrey, Phil Johnson, and Bruce Bickel. When our Lord's disciples came to Him regarding prayer, they did not ask Him to teach them how to pray, but rather they asked Him to teach them to pray. Obviously even those closest to Christ needed to learn to pray. And so do we. Here, some of our best Bible teachers and expositors give us instruction on prayer, from why we should pray, to what prayer is, how it ties in with God's sovereignty, what it means to pray in Jesus' name, what it means to hallow God's name, and why God is to be the focus of our prayers, not ourselves. These, and many other topics, are addressed in this helpful book. Chapter 1 - Why Pray? R. C. Sproul Chapter 2 - Prayer as Worship John MacArthur Chapter 3 - God-Centered Prayer John Piper Chapter 4 - Hallowing God's Name Joel Beeke Chapter 5 - Praying in Jesus' Name Steven Lawson Chapter 6 - Seeking God's Will in Prayer W. Robert Godfrey Chapter 7 - Prayer and the Sovereignty of God Richard D. Phillips Chapter 8 - 'Christian' Prayer Dr. Hywel Jones Chapter 9 - The Concert of Prayer in the 18th Century: A Model for Praying Together Michael Haykin Chapter 10 - Effectual, Fervent Prayer Phil Johnson Chapter 11 - Prayer as Our Battle Cry R. Bruce Bickel Chapter 12 - Postscript NORTHAMPTON SALE PPP nhp THIS IS A QUALITY PAPERBACK SGCB Price: $7.95 (list price $12.00)
		LAW & LIBERTY: A Biblical Look at Legalism Joel Beeke, Steven Lawson, John MacArthur, Richard Phillips and More What is the relationship between God's love and His law? Is a Christian bound by endless 'dos' and 'don'ts'? And does God love us more when we do some things or don't do other things? In these discussions, the term 'legalism' is often bandied about. But what is it? And how dangerous is it? In this book, the authors define legalism, show the inherent dangers of it, and also show how it is an insult to the finished work of Christ. Contributors and Chapters: Dr. Don Kistler - Introduction: What Legalism Is, What Legalism Does Dr. Steven J. Lawson - Truth vs Tradition Richard D. Phillips - Love and God's Law Dr. Bruce Bickel - The Cross Is Enough Dr. Steven J. Lawson - The Danger of Legalism Dr. John MacArthur - Obedience: Love or Legalism? Dr. Joel Beeke - Zealous But Not Legalistic Dr. Kenneth Talbot - The Plague of Free-Will Moralism Dr. John MacArthur - Judging vs Biblical Disernment Phil Johnson - Stand Fast In Liberty Phil Johnson - Real Love and Real Liberty Jim Elliff - What Freedom From the Law Accomplishes For the Local Church Richard D. Phillips - Biblical Sanctification: The Antidote to Legalism Edited by Dr. Don Kistler - Paperback - Pages: 197 - Language: English - Publisher: The Northhampton Press (2013) nhp BRAND NEW PAPERBACK SGCB Price: $9.75 (list price $15.00) 40% OFF FOR A LIMITED TIME
		BIBLICAL FOUNDATIONS: An Introduction to the Classic Writings of a Master Theologian Benjamin B. Warfield, with an Introduction by Dr. D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones wrote the following in his outstanding Introduction, "While there were many who fought valiantly to refute the errors being propogated, it can be said without fear of contradiction that B.B. Warfield stood out pre-eminently and incomparably the greatest of all. He was peculiarly fitted for such a task. He had a mathematical mind and had at one time considered the possibility of a career as a mathematician. His precision and logical thinking appear everywhere. Added to this he was a first class New Testament scholar and a superb exegete and expositor. Furthermore he had received the best training that was available at the time, and not only in his own country. He thus could meet liberal scholarship on its own grounds and did so." Lloyd-Jones went on to say, "No theological writings are so intellectually satisfying and so strengthening to faith as those of Warfield. He shirks no issue and evades no problems and never stoops to the use of subterfuge. One is impressed by his honesty and integrity as much as by his profound scholarship and learning. The result is that there is a finality and authority about all he wrote." Samuel Craig, a contemporary of Warfield, said, "What most impresses the student of Warfield's writings, apart from his deeply religious spirit, his sense of complete dependence on God for all things, including especially his sense of indebtedness as a lost sinner to His free grace, is the breadth of his learning and the exactness of his scholarship. John DeWitt, long the professor of Church History in Princeton Seminary and himself a man of no mean scholarship, once told the writer that he had known intimately the three great Reformed theologians of America of the preceding generation - Charles Hodge, W.G.T. Shedd and Henry B. Smith - and that he was not only certain that Warfield knew a great deal more than any one of them but that he was disposed to think that he knew more than all three of them put together." COMMENDATIONS FOR THIS NEW WORK - "B B Warfield was a master theologian yet his writings outside of the area of scriptural authority are not as well-known or as well-read as they deserve to be. His contributions to theology in general and to our understanding of Christ and salvation in particular were outstanding. All Christians, from preachers to new believers, can benefit from reading this giant of the Christian faith." - Carl R. Trueman, Paul Woolley Professor of Church History, WTS Philadelphia "To read Warfield is like taking a tour of a cave full of crystalline rock formations while guided by an expert geologist - it produces both learning and wonder. Warfield's theology drew from thorough and careful studies of the Scriptures. Yet in the details he never lost his sense of awe at the God of redemption. This collection of essays sparkles with Warfield's insights into great truths of the faith. Reading it will store up treasure in your mind, and warm your heart." - Dr. Joel R. Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan "The essays gathered under this title provide an excellent introduction to the theological depth and insights of this most learned Princetonian giant. They represent well the marvelously equipped, gospel-loving, Christ-adoring theologian that Warfield was, marked as they are by the exegetical precision and theological richness that have made him so appreciated and beloved from his day to our own. Reading these selections your mind and heart will be enlarged in joyful worship." - Fred Zaspel, author of "The Theology of B.B. Warfield, A Systematic Summary" "B. B. Warfield's works have been a wonderful help to me personally and in my ministry to others. He is a true scholar who yet held a personal love of Christ which came out in His scholarly writings. His essay on 'The Emotional Life of our Lord' is a classic to help us understand the complexity and simplicity of how our Lord Jesus Christ thought and felt as fully God and man in one Person. I have used it with interns and pastors to help them gain a greater understanding of how Christ thinks and feels about His people, yet have given it to laymen who wanted to know how Christ thinks about themselves. It has been a help to all. So, I commend this attempt to expose one of our greatest lights to a new generation." - Fred Malone, author of "Baptism of Disciples Alone" TABLE OF CONTENTS 1- The Biblical Idea of Revelation 2- The Biblical Idea of Inspiration 3- The Biblical Doctrine of the Trinity 4- The Supernatural Birth of Jesus 5- The Person of Christ According to the New Testament 6- The Emotional Life of our Lord 7- Christ Our Sacrifice 8- The New Testament Terminology of Redemption 9- The Biblical Doctrine of Predestination 10- The Historical and Biblical Conception of Faith 11- New Testament Terms Descriptive of the Great Change 12- Are They Few That Be Saved? APPENDIX 1- A Brief and Untechnical Statement of the Reformed Faith APPENDIX 2 - The Paradox of Omnipotence, a Sermon on Mark 10:27 APPENDIX 3 - Book Review of "He That is Spiritual" by Lewis Sperry Chafer APPENDIX 4 - The Hymns and Poems of Warfield EXPECTED IN LATE 2013 Pre-Publication Price Nearly 50% Off SGCB Price: $17.95 (list price $35.00)
click for details		THE GOLDEN SCEPTRE Held Forth to the HumbleA Classic Exposition and Application of 2nd Chronicles 7:14 to the People of God John Preston JOHN PRESTON (1587-1628) John Preston was an English Puritan minister of the church, and master of Emmanuel College, Cambridge. On Sunday, 20 July 1628, when he lay dying, they asked him if he feared death, now that it was so close. "No," whispered Preston; "I shall change my place, but I shall not change my company." "Based on the well-known text, 2nd Chronicles 7:14, 'The Golden Sceptre' discusses several major practical subjects related to Christian living in a biblical, doctrinal, practical, and experiential manner. These subjects include affliction, humiliation, seeking God's face, turning from evil, forgiveness of sin, and sin itself. Like all of his other books, John Preston writes in a powerful and moving way, excelling in illustrations. Highly recommended! -Dr. Joel R. Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, MI "A vigorous of the probe, accompanied with abundance of healing balsam, is the general character of works on divinity that bear the date of our young Protestantism, even where the controversy is not so much as touched upon. So it is in this instance. We are covetous of such books. They startle by boldness of expression, by the stern energy of reproff and expostulation. They terrify, by the unvarnished display of those 'terrors of the Lord' which modern refinement love to wrap in circumlocution: and they win, by their striking views of Christ, in all the tenderness, all the fulness of his glorious character. Dr. Preston may be sasfely placed on the same shelf with Flavel, so far as this book enables us to judge." - Charlotte Elizabeth, from 'The Christian Lady's Magazine "If my people which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land." - 2nd Chronicles 7:14 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1) On Affliction 2) On Humiliation 3) On Seeking God's Face 4) On Turning from Evil. 5) Forgiveness to those who are Humble and Forsake Sin 6) Sin the Cause of All Calamities SGPC PPT dtdm SGPT 6-15 os6 n12 12-5 6g jkp BRAND NEW PUBLICATION SPECIAL OFFER SGCB Price: $9.75 (list price $22.00) OVER 55% OFF BRAND NEW TITLE Order with OUR NEW PRAYER TRILOGY for OVER 60% Off SGCB Price: $18.75 (list price $46.00) Includes 'The Still Hour' by Phelps and 'Prayer of a Broken Heart' by Candlish
		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 RHB611 28s 2-5 rhx 60% DISCOUNT SGCB Price: $10.00 (list price $25.00) BEAUTIFUL SHRINK-WRAPPED HARDCOVER VOLUME Add a Copy of PULPIT CRIMES by James R. White for Just $7.00 SGCB Price: $17.00 (list price $42.00) THIS PRICE IS FOR BOTH TITLES: "Pulpit Aflame" and "Pulpit Crimes"
click for details		NEW CROSSWAY SERIES OF 10 SHORT CLASSICS FROM THE PAST Jonathan Edwards, Thomas Chalmers, C.H. Spurgeon, B.B. Warfield, J.C. Ryle, Henry Scougal, Francis Schaeffer, Martin Luther, Lemuel Haynes & J.I. Packer A NEW SERIES OF 10 GREAT CLASSICS FROM GIFTED PASTORS IS BRAND NEW. The Crossway Short Classics series seeks to serve two purposes. First, it aims to beautifully preserve these short historic pieces of writing through new high-quality physical editions. Second, it aims to transmit them to a new generation of readers, especially readers who may not be inclined or able to access a larger volume. Short-form content is especially valuable today, as the challenge of focusing in a distracting, constantly moving world becomes more intense. The volumes in the Short Classics series present incisive, gospel-centered grace and truth through a concise, memorable medium. By connecting readers with these accessible works, the Short Classics series hopes to introduce Christians to those great heroes of the faith who wrote them, providing readers with representative works that both nourish the soul and inspire further study... Our prayer is that the Holy Spirit will use these short works to arrest your attention, preach the gospel to your soul, and motivate you to continue exploring the treasure chest of church history, to the praise and glory of God in Christ. (1) HEAVEN IS A WORLD OF LOVE by Jonathan Edwards w/ Foreword by Sam Storms In this classic exposition of 1 Corinthians 13:8–10, Jonathan Edwards exhorts Christians to ponder the love of God—both here in the world and in expectation of heaven. The things of this world are temporary, but “love never ends” (1 Cor. 13:8). God’s love is a foretaste of future glory, made available through communion with the Holy Spirit. Each page is rich with pastoral insights that will leave readers hungry to experience more of God’s love in eager anticipation of heaven. Jonathan Edwards (1703–1758) was a pastor, theologian, and missionary. He is generally considered the greatest American theologian. A prolific writer, Edwards is known for his many sermons, including "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God," and his classic A Treatise Concerning Religious Affections. Edwards was appointed president of the College of New Jersey (later renamed Princeton University) shortly before his death. (2) THE EXPULSIVE POWER OF A NEW AFFECTION by Thomas Chalmers w/ Foreword by John Piper In this powerful sermon, Thomas Chalmers inspires Christians to remove the snares and tangles of sin—not through legalistic obedience but through the power of a new and greater affection for God. Chalmers reminds God’s saints that as sojourners living in this world, true power over the trials and sins of this life is found only in desiring Jesus Christ. Thomas Chalmers (1780–1847) was a Scottish preacher, theologian, and author who served as professor of theology at the University of St. Andrews and the University of Edinburgh. His many writings were primarily focused on the application of Christian ethics to the social issues of his day. (3) ENCOURAGEMENT FOR THE DEPRESSED by Charles H. Spurgeon w/ Foreword by Randy Alcorn In this classic sermon, Charles Spurgeon gently urges those struggling with depression to cast their burdens upon the Lord, who will not forsake his people. Having battled depression and discouragement himself for most of his years in ministry, Spurgeon encourages the downtrodden to hold fast to the promises of God, for he is steadfast and will comfort his children as they walk faithfully with him. Charles H. Spurgeon (1834–1892) was an English Baptist pastor at New Park Street Chapel, London (which later became the Metropolitan Tabernacle), for thirty-eight years. As the nineteenth century's most prolific preacher and writer, his ministry legacy continues today. Like the apostle Paul, the often jovial Spurgeon was “sorrowful, yet always rejoicing” (2 Cor. 6:10 ESV). Near the end of his words that you’re about to read, Spurgeon says, “Glory be to God for the furnace, the hammer, and the file. Heaven shall be all the fuller of bliss because we have been filled with anguish here below, and earth shall be better tilled because of our training in the school of adversity.” (4) THE EMOTIONAL LIFE OF OUR LORD by Benjamin B. Warfield with Foreword by Sinclair B. Ferguson In the search to understand the deity of Christ, Christians might overlook what the Bible reveals about his humanity. Did Jesus really feel emotions? What grieved him? What delighted him? How did Jesus—fully human and fully God—react to the world and people around him? Throughout Scripture, Jesus displays a range of emotions that can help believers understand him more intimately. In 'The Emotional Life of Our Lord', theologian B. B. Warfield explains how Christ’s complex emotions and personality proved his humanity. It was necessary for Christ to be born in the likeness of mankind to bear their griefs, carry their sorrows, take their infirmities, and ultimately redeem their lives. In this encouraging book, readers learn to see Christ as a compassionate Savior through his sinless expressions of emotions—from righteous anger to abiding love. This brand new edition of Warfield's classic is beautifully introduced by Sinclair B. Ferguson, a brilliant theologian in his own right, who says the following: "The work that has left the deepest impression on me is this essay on 'The Emotional Life of Our Lord'. It is the hidden jewel of his writings. I say “hidden” because although it first appeared in 1912, it was not included in the ten-volume set of his works and therefore has not had the prominence it deserves. More significantly, it is also a “jewel.” The subject matter—our Lord’s emotions—is one that Christians have often neglected, and in doing so have deprived themselves of a vital element in the gospel...So, here is 'The Emotional Life of our Lord'. I hope that by its closing sentences you will have a sense that as you have read it, Christ himself has walked toward you from the pages of Scripture" (5) FIGHTING FOR HOLINESS by J.C. Ryle with Foreword by Andrew Atherstone “True Christianity is a fight,” wrote J. C. Ryle in 1870. He argued that from the day of their conversion until the day they die, Christians are called to be soldiers for Christ in a war for their holiness. This inspiring call to action written over 150 years ago continues to be a source of great encouragement and inspiration for believers today. In this addition to the Crossway Short Classics series, Ryle explains why the fight for holiness is one of absolute necessity for Christians. Identifying the three main enemies of every believer—the world, the flesh, and the devil—he emboldens them to “either fight or be lost” in their daily battle and offers biblical and historical examples of notable Christian “soldiers.” 'Fighting for Holiness' is a bold reminder for believers to daily put on the whole armor of God and train their eyes on Christ. In his helpful Foreword Andrew Atherstone gives the following helpful background to this material: "Are You Fighting? was written in December 1870, when armed conflict between Prussia and France was engulfing continental Europe. French forces were starved into submission in the Siege of Metz and routed at the Battle of Sedan. Napoleon III, Empereur des Français, was captured and deposed, and German troops encircled Paris. The British government maintained a studied neutrality, but the newspapers were filled every day with dramatic reports from across the English Channel. It presaged the Great War of the next generation... But Ryle saw the opportunity to drive home a spiritual lesson. The Franco-Prussian War was the preacher’s hook to lay hold of an audience and challenge them about fighting the Christian war. His tract was designed to be highly engaging, and easy to give away to friends and neighbors, sold in bulk at two shillings per dozen... Ryle’s writing has an urgent, evangelistic heartbeat. He pleads with us to take seriously the pursuit of holiness. In an age when the character and conduct of Christians are often indistinguishable from the secular world—as endemic today as in the 1870s—it is an appeal we desperately need to hear." (6) THE LIFE OF GOD IN THE SOUL OF MAN by Henry Scougal w/ Foreword by Joel Beeke A Classic Guide for Christians Who Want to Move from Empty Religion to Authentic Faith Writing to a friend who was disillusioned by religion, minister and theologian Henry Scougal created what would become a classic text on Christian living. Compassionately explaining what true religion is and isn’t, Scougal shares biblical practices that lead to real spiritual transformation. In The Life of God in the Soul of Man, Scougal cuts through false ideas about religion and demonstrates how to pursue true unity with God. He explains that religion shouldn’t be primarily focused on restraining or dictating outward behavior, but living a divine life characterized by faith, a love for God and others, purity, and humility. As it did for the recipient of Scougal’s original letter, this book challenges believers to turn from empty religion and allow the Holy Spirit to conform them into Christ’s glorious image. (7) THE LORD'S WORK IN THE LORD'S WAY & NO LITTLE PEOPLE by Francis Schaeffer w/ Foreword by Ray Ortlund A Collection of Sermons on Christian Leadership from Theologian Francis A. Schaeffer Christians serving the Lord can fall into two traps: depending too heavily on their own power or underestimating their God-given purpose. In this collection of classic sermons, renowned theologian and philosopher Francis A. Schaeffer teaches believers how to rely on the Holy Spirit—not personal effort or status—in matters of service and leadership. This short book includes an excerpt from Schaeffer’s sermon, “The Lord’s Work in the Lord’s Way,” plus 2 sermons from the book No Little People. Covering topics including humility and servanthood, Christian office, spiritual battles, and trusting God’s methods, Schaeffer encourages pastors, students, and church members to live as consecrated people, working humbly for God’s approval instead of human praise. (8) THE FREEDOM OF A CHRISTIAN: A New Translation by Martin Luther with Foreword by Carl Trueman Martin Luther’s Classic Work, Newly Translated by Robert Kolb Originally published in 1520, The Freedom of a Christian is one of Martin Luther’s most well-known and enduring treatises. In it, the German Reformer examines Christian ethics and how justification by faith alone impacts the liberty of believers. He famously writes, “A Christian is a free lord of everything and subject to no one. A Christian is a willing servant of everything and subject to everyone.” Luther also further develops ideas and doctrines that were key to the Reformation, such as the priesthood of all believers and union with Christ. This addition to the Crossway Short Classics series features a new translation from the original German to English by renowned Reformation scholar Robert Kolb. The Freedom of a Christian reminds modern-day readers that it is ultimately grace that transforms God’s people and frees us to love and obey. (9) SELECTED SERMONS by Lemuel Haynes with Foreword by Jared Wilson The Crossway Short Classics Series Presents Rare Sermons from Black Puritan Minister Lemuel Haynes Born in 1753, Lemuel Haynes was an indentured servant who grew to become a dynamic Reformed preacher. Nicknamed “The Black Puritan,” he is credited as being the first African-American ordained for ministry in the United States. This addition to the Crossway Short Classics series presents some of Haynes’s important yet little-known work. Selected Sermons features 4 rarely published sermons, along with a biography of Haynes. In “Universal Salvation,” he preaches on the reality of hell and the character of Satan. “A Sermon on John 3:3” explores Jesus’s command to be born again. “The Character and Work of a Spiritual Watchman Described” details qualifications for gospel ministers, and in “Liberty Further Extended,” he presents a biblical argument against slavery and oppression. This collection of Haynes’s sermons offers readers robust spiritual insight and a closer look at an extraordinary figure in church history. (10) WHAT DID THE CROSS ACHIEVE? by J.I. Packer, with Foreword Mark Dever A Classic Essay on Penal Substitutionary Atonement from Theologian J. I. Packer Penal substitutionary atonement—the belief that Jesus’s death on the cross satisfied God’s wrath against sin—is central to the Christian faith, but frequently debated. Is it just to punish an innocent person in place of the guilty? How can the temporary death of one substitute for the eternal death of many? 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Ryle with Foreword by Andrew Atherstone SGCB Price: $5.00 (list price $9.00) “May we never forget that without fighting there can be no holiness while we live, and no crown of glory when we die!” - Ryle (6) THE LIFE OF GOD IN THE SOUL OF MAN by Henry Scougal w/ Foreword by Joel Beeke SGCB Price: $5.00 (list price $11.00) A Classic Guide for Christians Who Want to Move from Empty Religion to Authentic Faith-The book used of God in the conversion of Whitefield (7) THE LORD'S WORK IN THE LORD'S WAY & NO LITTLE PEOPLE by Francis Schaeffer w/ Foreword by Ray Ortlund SGCB Price: $5.00 (list price $10.00) A Collection of Sermons on Christian Leadership from Theologian Francis A. Schaeffer (8) THE FREEDOM OF A CHRISTIAN: A New Translation by Martin Luther with Foreword by Carl Trueman SGCB Price: $5.00 (list price $10.00) Originally published in 1520, The Freedom of a Christian is one of Martin Luther’s most well-known and enduring treatises. 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click for details		THE POOR MAN'S MORNING AND EVENING PORTIONS ROBERT HAWKER BRAND NEW PRINTING OF THIS CLASSIC DEVOTIONAL WORK NOW AVAILABLE. 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." Dr. Joel Beeke has said, "This volume by Dr. Robert Hawker (1753-1827) is a great devotional classic which received its unique name because it was originally published in small 'penny' portions so as to be affordable to the poor. Running through numerous editions in the nineteenth century, these devotionals have served as spiritual food and drink for thousands. 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) BRAND NEW EDITION NOW IN PRINT ON JANUARY 4, 2022!! RHT BIP DDG NEW PRINTING OF THIS CLASSIC DEVOTIONAL IN JANUARY 2022 SGCB Price: $25.00 (list price $40.00) A 944 PAGE VOLUME
click for details		BIBLICAL & THEOLOGICAL STUDIES: Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Princeton Theological Seminary The Faculty of Princeton Seminary, Including Machen, Warfield, Vos et al This rare volume was compiled to celebrate the completion of 100 years of faithful service to the Church of Jesus Christ in May of 1912. The faculty submitted essays that demonstrated the spiritual atmosphere that permeated that beloved and blessed institution that trained men for gospel ministry from the world over. Outstanding articles are here from men like B.B. Warfield, J. Gresham Machen, Geerhardus Vos, Robert Dick Wilson, Oswald Allis and many more. New Introduction and Biographical Summaries by David B. Calhoun "Here is scholarship at its best, written with a passion for the truth and a deep concern to instruct, nourish and guard the church of Christ. A 'must-have' addition to the bookshelves of thoughtful 21st century Christians!" -Sinclair Ferguson "Biblical & Theological Studies is an overlooked gem in the world of reprints. I'm grateful it is finally being brought back into circulation. The chapters on seminary training and homiletics are timeless, as is Warfield's moving testimony on Christ's emotional life. This is a must read for seminary students and ministers, and will be of great value to thoughtful believers."- Joel R. Beeke "Throughout its first century, Princeton Theological Seminary was the only American seminary which any significant number of students from outside the United States attended. The care in biblical exegesis, intellectual engagement, and theological argumentation displayed by the articles in this book demonstrates how that high reputation was won." -Mark Noll 650 pages available in both paperback and hardcover with dust jacket SOLID GROUND WARFIELD MACHEN THREE warfield-machen WARFIELD SIX-PACK BBW6 lp3 jgm mg68 wsw opts mmm 50% Discount SGCB Price: $24.95 (list price $50.00) 50% Off - Hard Cover w/ Dust Jacket SGCB Price: $34.95 (list price $70.00) ORDER WITH OUR NEW OLD PRINCETON TRILOGY (50% OFF) SGCB Price: $72.50 (list price $145.00) 'O, DEATH WHERE IS THY STING' by John Murray; 'THINGS UNSEEN' by J. Gresham Machen & 'BIBLICAL & THEOLOGICAL STUDIES' (PB) ORDER WITH OUR NEW OLD PRINCETON TRILOGY (50% OFF) SGCB Price: $82.50 (list price $165.00) 'O, DEATH WHERE IS THY STING' by John Murray; 'THINGS UNSEEN' by J. Gresham Machen & 'BIBLICAL & THEOLOGICAL STUDIES' (HARDCOVER)
click for details		A COMMENTARY ON THE EPISTLE TO THE HEBREWS: Exegetical and Expository William Gouge (1575-1653) William Gouge (1575-1653) was born in Stratford-Bow Middlesex County, England. He was Educated in Paul's School, London, Felstad in Essex, and at Eton School and graduated from King's College, Cambridge, followed by a brilliant teaching career there. Following his ordination at 32 years of age, he ministered at Blackfriars Church, London for 45 years. In addition to his great success as a pastor, his mid-week expository lectures at Blackfriars drew increasingly larger crowds. Spirituality and scholarship made his career at Cambridge, his pastoral work and his writings unique. He was renowned as "the father of the London Divines and the oracle of his time." In 1643 he was made a member of the Westminster Assembly of Divines by vote of Parliament. His primary works include his Commentary on Hebrews, The Whole Armour of God, and Domestic Duties. "We greatly prize Gouge. Upon any topic which he touches he gives outlines which may supply sermons for months." -C.H. Spurgeon "There can be no doubt whatsoever that the crowning commentary on the Epistle to the Hebrews, as far as preachers are concerned, is the great classic, 'Gouge on the Epistle to the Hebrews,' from the pen of Dr. William Gouge. The exegetical value of this commentary is enormous: every vital word in Hebrews is explained in a manner far superior to that which suffices for modern word studies. The expository value of the commentary is equally rich: every doctrine, theme and argument which is found in the Epistle being given its own heading and section. May the Lord greatly bless this magnificent help to many preachers of the Word in these needy times." - Dr. Peter Masters "We are so grateful to Solid Ground Christian Books for reprinting Gouge's magnum opus, A Commentary on the Epistle to the Hebrews. This massive book, originally published in three volumes, contains the notes of more than a thousand sermons given over a thirty year period at Blackfriars. The first volume was published in 1655; Gouge was still working on the last half of the last chapter of Hebrews when he died. His son, Thomas, completed it, using his fatherÆs notes. It is a golden exposition of the fullness of Christ." - Dr. Joel Beeke This is an unabridged reprint taken from the 1866 edition. It will be in two large Hardcover or Paperback volumes. Volume One covers Hebrews 1-7, and Volume Two covers Hebrews 8-13. Over 1120 pages of Puritan exposition and application, with a 20 page topical index added. SG HARDCOVER SET SG COMMENTARY SGPC SGHC LDAY cmms tbsb wg3V sgset 45% Discount (HARDCOVER SET) SGCB Price: $65.00 (list price $120.00) Two Large Hardcover Volumes - William Gouge 45% Discount (PAPERBACK SET) SGCB Price: $49.00 (list price $90.00) Two Large Paperback Volumes - William Gouge ORDER THE HARDCOVER SET ALONG WITH ROBERT PAUL MARTIN'S NEW COMMENTARY ON HEBREWS SGCB Price: $95.00 (list price $170.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR BOTH COMMENTARIES (3 VOLUMES TOTAL)
		AN EXPOSITION OF THE PROPHECY OF HOSEA Jeremiah Burroughs OUT OF PRINT AT THIS TIME "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 VERY RARE VOLUME USUALLY SELLS FOR MORE THAN $200.00 WHEN FOUND. OUT OF PRINT AT THIS TIME SGCB Price: $44.00 (list price $50.00)
		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 "Joel Beeke provides a dose of purity and sense, like a glass of clean fresh water, in the murky pools of today's talk about holiness. Few can equal his mastery of the subject." Dr. Derek W. H. Thomas 35% Discount SGCB Price: $8.95 (list price $12.99)
		THE WORD OF GOD AND THE REFORMED FAITH: The Addresses of the Second American Calvinistic Conference of 1942 Oswald Allis, Louis Berkhof, John DeVries, Harold Ockenga Held June 3-5, 1942 at Calvin College & Seminary in Grand Rapids, Michigan, this Conference followed the lead of the First American Conference three years earlier on THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD. The seven Main Addresses are here produced in their entirety, containing the following timely and timeless addresses: THE GLORY OF THE WORD OF GOD by Rev. Harold J. Ockenga WHAT IS THE WORD OF GOD? By Dr. Louis Berkhof PRESENT-DAY INTERPRETATIONS OF THE WORD OF GOD by Dr. Oswald T. Allis THE WORD OF GOD AND PHILOSOPHY by Dr. Henry J. Stob THE WORD OF GOD AND SCIENCE by Dr. John De Vries THE WORD OF GOD AND EDUCATION by Rev. Thomas E. Welmers THE WORD OF GOD AND CULTURE by Dr. Leon G. Wencelius "For a definition of the Word of God and an exposition of its glory from a Reformed perspective, as well as how it relates to philosophy, science, education, and culture, one can hardly do better than read this book. Guiding us sure-footedly over rough terrain, most of its material has a helpful, contemporary ring to it." - Joel R. Beeke, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids Pre-Publication Special Price SGCB Price: $9.95 (list price $16.00) Order with THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD from The First Conference in 1939 SGCB Price: $18.95 (list price $34.00)
		PREACHING WITH BIBLICAL PASSION: A Scriptural and Historical Study Gabriel Grossi "Mr. Grossi's book is a timely call to return to biblical, Spirit-anointed preaching, akin to what the Puritans called 'plain preaching.' Such preaching does justice to the glory of God, the centrality of Christ, and the saving ministry of the Holy Spirit, the depravity of man, and the invitations of the Gospel! Tolle Lege! (Take up and Read!)" - Dr. Joel Beeke TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction 2. What is Preaching? 3. The Importance and Centrality of Preaching 4. The Importance of Preaching in the History of the Church 5. The Biblical Method and Manner of Preaching 6. Preaching with Application 7. True Preaching Must be Biblically Balanced 8. True Preaching Pointedly, Identifies, Exposes & Rebukes Sin and False Doctrine 9. The Responsibility of Ministers to Christ, and to the Souls of Men 10. Reactions and Attitudes to Pointed Biblical Preaching 11. The Goal of Biblical Preaching 12. Practical Observations and Searching Questions Gabriel Grossi was born and raised in Italy as a Roman Catholic. After coming to the United States in 1958, Mr. Grossi was converted to Christ in 1969. He attended Reformed Episcopal Seminary in Philadelphia, PA from 1970-1973. He has been actively engaged in lay-preaching since 1979. He was privileged to be intimately involved in a church planting work in Mid-town Manhattan in New York. He has also served in the pastorate for two years. Mr. Grossi is married with two adult sons. OUR 2024 OVERSTOCK SALE WITH 15 TITLES AT 88% DISCOUNT LIFE IN THE PSALMS: Reflections on the Greatest Devotional Book in the World by Peter Jeffery ALL OF GRACE: Salvation is of the Lord by Charles H. Spurgeon HOLINESS: It's Nature, Hindrances, Difficulties and Roots by J.C. Ryle (abridged edition) *Counsels and Thoughts on the Spiritual Life of Believers by Thomas Moor *LECTURES ON PILGRIM'S PROGRESS & THE LIFE AND TIMES OF JOHN BUNYAN by George Cheever 1000 PIECE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS PUZZLE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS by John Bunyan with Original Marginal Notes by Offor Thoughts for Young Men by J.C. Ryle CHAINS OF GRACE: Peter Jeffery's Story GOLDEN HOURS: Heart-Hymns by Elizabeth Prentiss HEROES OF THE EARLY CHURCH: Life-Changing Lessons for the Young by Richard Newton WOMEN SPEAKING IN THE CHURCH: What Does the Scripture Say? by B.B. Warfield, R.L. Dabney & Geoff Thomas SEEKING GOD: Do you Really Want to Know God? by Peter Jeffery *BO MEETS A HERO: A Wounded Army Vet Joins with Bo, the Three-Legged Dog, to Teach Children Invaluable Lessons by Sharman Martin PREACHING WITH BIBLICAL PASSION: A Scriptural and Historical Study by Gabriel Grossi (* means it is a hardcover volume) FBWK 5P720 24OSS THIS IS A 172 PAGE PAPERBACK TITLE FROM 2003 SGCB Price: $5.00 (list price $12.00) ORDER THIS BOOK WITH OUR NEW 15-PACK OF OVERSTOCK TITLES FOR 88% OFF SGCB Price: $30.00 (list price $250.00) THIS INCLUDES 3 HARDCOVERS, 9 PAPERBACKS, 2 BOOKLETS AND 1 PILGRIM'S PROGRESS 1000 PIECE PUZZLE
click for details		A THEOLOGY OF THE FAMILY: Five Centuries of Biblical Wisdom for the Family Life Edited by Scott Brown & Jeff Pollard This book presents a perspective on the family largely forgotten by the modern church. There are fifty-six authors featured in this volume; authors such as: John Bunyan, Jonathan Edwards, John Gill, William Gouge, Matthew Henry, Martin Luther, A.W. Pink, J. C. Ryle, R. C. Sproul, Charles Spurgeon and Thomas Watson. Each of them give a powerful testimony that the twenty-first-century church needs to be reminded of what she used to believe about family life. These authors bring a measure of the correction and the balm necessary to heal our amnesia and return us to biblical order. TABLE OF CONTENTS: 1.Family Worship 2.Godly Manhood 3.Virtuous Womanhood 4.Marriage 5.Bringing Up Children 6.Fatherhood 7.Motherhood 8.Childbearing 9.Abortion 10.Duties of Sons and Daughters 11.Modest Apparel 12.Thoughts for Young People THIS IS A LARGE 712 PAGE HARDCOVER VOLUME "This volume is a spiritual buffet for Christian family life, a delicious smorgasbord of short selections largely drawn from treasured Reformed writers. It dishes up biblical truth, loading the table with meaty explanation, sweet comfort, and well-spiced exhortation for fathers, mothers, children, and young people." - Dr. Joel R. Beeke, President of Puritan Reformed theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan, and author of A Puritan Theology "There are many books on the family, so why another one? This is not 'another one'! I commend 'A Theology of the Family' because it is a compilation of some of the best articles on the subject of the family from proven teachers of the last five hundred years." - Conrad Mbewe, pastor of Kabwata Baptist Church, in Lusaka Zambia, and author of Foundations for the Flock: Truths About the Church for All the Saints NEWEST FOUR fw5 jasv 12s wg3 FAM3 XLVL 40% Discount for this Beautiful Large Hardcover Volume SGCB Price: $24.00 (list price $40.00) THIS IS A LARGE 712 PAGE HARDCOVER VOLUME
click for details		A FAMILY WORSHIP BIBLE COMMENTARY Various Authors, Arnot, Bannerman, Bonar, Chalmers, Cunningham, Fairbairn, Hawker, M'Cheyne, Whyte and many more The Family Worship Bible Commentary is a collection of family worship-style devotions on every chapter of the Bible, by over 180 authors from the 19th century Church. These men were mostly Presbyterians, but all were Reformed. They include names such as William Arnot, Thomas Chalmers, James Bannerman, Patrick Fairbairn, Robert Hawker, Thomas Guthrie, Robert Murray M'Cheyne, Alexander Whyte, Job Orton, Robert Shittler, Daniel Dewar, and others. These men inspired a generation of fathers to bring their families daily before the living God to worship, to pray, and to hear His Word read. Whether you are a father who wishes to read these devotions aloud to his family, or simply to read them ahead of time and glean the main teaching points from them; this work will provide you with a treasure trove of devotional thoughts and comments for your family worship time. Any family would do well to read through the Bible with these godly men by their side, guiding them along as they walk 'through the Scriptures with our forefathers.' THREE BEAUTIFUL HARDCOVER SMYTH-SEWN SHRINK WRAPPED VOLUMES NEARLY 2000 PAGES WITH DUST JACKETS. VOLUME ONE - OLD TESTAMENT (Part 1) Over 700 Pages VOLUME TWO - OLD TESTAMENT (Part 2) Over 700 Pages VOLUME THREE - NEW TESTAMENT - Over 500 Pages 'The Family Worship Bible Commentary is packed with a veritable treasure of intellectually stimulating and spiritually rich material designed for family reading and worship but is equally suitable for private worship. We are in Andrew Camp’s debt for bringing all of this valuable material together, and pray that God’s rich blessings may rest upon it also for your family. Heartily recommended!' -Dr. Joel R. Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan 'Anything that can encourage the practice of daily family worship is worthy of support. These volumes are especially helpful in that they not only take a family through the whole Bible but also provide the richest spiritual fare in the accompanying devotionals. Use daily to transform your family’s lives and even their eternity.' -David Murray "The Nineteenth Century Scots were zealous to reinvigorate the whole field of Reformed faith and practice. This included the revitalizing of Family Worship, a mainstay of Reformed Protestants since the 16th Century. Contributors to the Family Worship Bible Commentary include such Presbyterian luminaries as Thomas Chalmers (1780-1847), James Bannerman (1807-1868), William Cunningham (1805-1861), Robert Murray M'Cheyne (1813-1843), and Alexander Whyte (1836-1921). The revival of family-centered Christian devotion and family-based instruction is one of the great needs in our environment today of aggressive secularism. We are indebted to Andrew Camp for rescuing from the church attic this rich product of the past, dusting it off, and making it available to our families today." -Pastor Terry Johnson, Independent Presbyterian Church, Savannah, Georgia; Author of 'The Family Worship Book' "I thank the Lord for Andrew Camp for his labors to bring back these treasures for family worship in the 'Family Worship Bible Commentary.' When a family has been instructed in the 'whole counsel of God,' the impact is enormous. I pray that God would give our generation a revival of families who journey through the entire Bible year after year and that they will be able to mine this treasure trove as they do." -Scott Brown, President, National Center for Family-Integrated Churches FW5 DTDM sjs pdt BRAND NEW SET OF THREE VOLUMES SGCB Price: $80.00 (list price $120.00) A FULL 33% OFF
click for details		DEAR TIMOTHY: Letters on Pastoral Ministry edited by Tom Ascol As Paul imparted his wisdom to Timothy through letters, this collection of writings from seasoned pastors contains over 480 years of combined ministry experience. Old and new pastors alike will treasure this compilation of heartfelt advice and nuggets of truth that will guide them through the challenges and joys of their calling in Christ. Contributors include Joel Beeke, Ligon Duncan, Fred Malone, Mark Dever, Tedd Tripp, Geoff Thomas, Ray Ortlund, Jr., C. J. Mahaney, Roger Ellsworth, Conrad Mbewe and others. ISBN 0-9713361-5-6 384 pages (soft laminated cover) SGCB Price: $17.95 (list price $22.95)
		WALKING AS HE WALKED with a Study Guide 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 SGCB Price: $7.95 (list price $10.00)
		GEORGE WHITEFIELD: A Definitive Biography Two Volume Hardcover Set Ernest A. Johnston, Foreword by J. I. Packer, Preface by Richard Owen Roberts "George Whitefield was one of those men whose concept of God matched both Scripture and reality. Rarely in the history of the world has the impact of a single man been so profoundly powerful, deeply felt, and enduring as that of this prince of preachers and fiery evangelist. I am grateful to say that Dr. E. A. Johnston has grasped the reality of this relationship between fact and fruit. He clearly demonstrates the magnitude of the God Whitefield served and shows the glory of God in the life of an ordinary man with a God-sized vision and passion. By the use of a wonderful array of quotations, observations and pointed applications, the power of God is revealed. These pages are both humbling and inspiring. Please read this work! As you read, set your heart to know the God that Whitefield knew and to serve Him with the same passion and power that made, and still makes, the name of George Whitefield a blessing to the kingdom of light and life and a curse upon the kingdom of darkness and death." - from the Preface by Richard Owen Roberts "Dr. Johnston tells Whitefield's story in a way that celebrates him as a servant of God, and thus can fairly be described as hagiographical. But there is nothing wrong with that, even though it is a kind of writing at which today's secular historians tend to turn up their noses. The author does not hide Whitefield's failings and imprudences, but concentrates on celebrating the way God used his servant, which makes his book hagiography of the most distinguished kind. He praises God for Whitefield, and wants his readers to do the same. We should agree with him that Whitefield is not a man to be forgotten, and be grateful for his labors to keep the great evangelist's memory green. If you care about the glory of God in the salvation of souls, you will find this book a tonic." - from the Foreword by J.I. Packer A REVIEW- "Perhaps the most popular biography on Whitefield currently is the 2 volumes by Arnold Dallimore. But with the publication of Dr. Johnston's new work, the perspective of Dr. Ted Rendall seems accurate: 'Others have written biographies of the herald of the 18th century revival, but Johnston has done his homework and presents new information and insights about Whitefield not included even in Dallimore's work.' Evangelist AI Whittinghill expresses my sentiments very well about this new biography when he says, 'In a wonderful blending of scholarship, passion and careful research, Dr. Johnston sets forth nugget after nugget of insight and information in this remarkable exposition of the man and the preacher, George Whitefield.' We heartily commend the close and prayerful reading of this monumental work and are thankful for its coming forth to Christ's church at such a time as this when nations more than ever need true preachers of the everlasting gospel." -- Mack Tomlinson COMMENDATIONS - "As soundness in theology and genuine piety wane from the Evangelical tradition, many believers, who feel a profound need for genuine Spirit-worked revival, find great encouragement by reading about past revivals. In this massive biography of George Whitefield, preacher par excellence of the Great Awakening who traveled thousands of miles to preach thousands of sermons to thousands of people, we find immense stimulation to rekindle the psalmist's prayer, 'It is time, Lord, for thee to work.' O that God would raise such men of godly zeal and endurance in our day!" - DR. JOEL BEEKE Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, MI. "Illuminating and informative, Dr. E. A. Johnston's new biography is an inspiring portrait of the great 18th Century evangelist. The volume is not only an advance for our understanding of Whitefield studies, but provides insight into the context, challenges, and relationships that shaped the Great Awakening Johnston's work is a welcomed addition to the history of revivals. I heartily commend these well written volumes." - DR. DAVID S. DOCKERY President, Union University, Jackson, TN. "The time is right for a new biography of George Whitefield, the powerful evangelist of the First Great Awakening. That book has arrived. Read it for your profit and inspiration. You will not be disappointed." - DR. DANIEL L. AKIN President, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, NC. LQ TITLE BY GEORGE BIO SLASHED PRICE TITLE TENTMAKER LQ FIRST EDITION - With Photos on Regular Paper (Less Than 20 Sets Remain) SGCB Price: $45.00 (list price $90.00) 50% Off - TWO LARGE HARDCOVER VOLS W/ DUSTJACKETS
click for details		THE NATIONAL PREACHER: Revival Sermons from the Second Great Awakening Volumes One and Two (June 1826 - May 1828) Edited by Austin Dickinson This is a marvelous volume that contains some of the best sermons preached during a period of wide-spread revival in the young country of America. Rev. Austin Dickinson was burdened to gather sermons from able evangelical ministers "prepared in some of their happiest moments of thought and feeling, which, if concentrated in a Work of this kind, might reflect light on the desolate places, as well as the churches of our land." "This is certainly a valuable collection of sermons preached before the end of the Second Great Awakening period and by eminent men. Some of the names are now unknown to us, others have come down through history as preachers who were instruments in great blessing. This now rare volume cannot but quicken desire for awakening in our own day and it shows very clearly the kind of truths and the nature of the preaching that was so used of God. In a day of many books this is one that has to stand out in importance." - Iain H.Murray "The National Preacher provides great preaching from great preachers on a great diversity of timeless subjects. Every minister should read and study this treasure trove of sermons prayerfully." - Joel R. Beeke The response was truly extraordinary, and commencing in June 1826, these sermons sold into the hundreds of thousands and traveled to the ends of the earth. Less than ten years later the following testimony came from the Sandwich Islands: "The National Preacher deserves the confidence of the world. May this high commissioned messenger of Christ be received with thankfulness and joy by tens of millions of our race. May the Divine Author of all valuable gifts in the church copiously shed down the graces of his Spirit upon the contributors to this evangelical publication, that their writings may be worthy of the enlightened age in which we live, and such as hundreds of millions may be edified to read, when the pens of the writers are exchanged for harps of gold." Strong support poured in from Princeton Theological Seminary, Yale College, the President and Professors at Amherst College, and Asahel Nettleton, who said , "I have read, as I have had opportunity, the Numbers of the National Preacher with great satisfaction. I regard it as a work peculiarly desirable to Clergymen, and, at the same time, as worthy of a place in every intelligent family." SERMONS SPECIAL 20 ENDANGERED TITLES SPECIAL sss 50% Discount SGCB Price: $11.50 (list price $23.00) 20 ENDANGERED TITLES SPECIAL SGCB Price: $180.00 (list price $455.00) OVER 60% DISCOUNT