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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

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BLOWN AWAY
Experiencing the Amazing Grace of God in the Midst of the Tornadoes of Life
Kelly Gordon

On April 27, 2011, at 5:53 p.m., their lives were forever changed. An EF-4 tornado destroyed everything they owned and tossed them one hundred twenty feet from where they sought shelter. They lost all of their material possessions, but they still had each other. They were hurt - seriously hurt, but they would start over. God would provide. They had witnessed His provision before, as He sustained them through several miscarriages, the adoption of their son, and the custody suit that followed when their son's biological father tried to take him from them. The purpose of this book is to emphasize the importance of faith during the tough trials in the lives of believers.

It was exactly eleven months ago today that the largest tornado outbreak ever recorded in US history took place. The "Dixie Alley" tornado outbreak of April 27, 2011 was the largest number of tornadoes recorded in a twenty-four hour period in US history with 211 confirmed individual tornadoes resulting in more than 300 storm-related deaths.

But this is not really a book about a tornado. It is a book about God and His amazing grace. The title does not so much describe the literal experience the author had with 190 mile and hour winds that destroyed her house. The author wants us to know that she is BLOWN AWAY by the Amazing Grace of God poured out upon her, an undeserving sinner. I invite you to pick up this brief but powerful testimony and prepare to be BLOWN AWAY by the God of all Grace.

Kelly Gordon has a master's degree in biblical studies. Through various trials in her life, she has learned to rely upon the Lord to sustain her and knows the importance of exercising extreme faith. She lives in Hueytown, Alabama, with her husband, Eddie, and their son, Eli, and works for a regional bank as a financial analyst.


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

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



Table of Contents:

Introduction: The Question of Preparationism

1. Preparation and Modern Scholarship

2. Precedents to Puritan Preparation: Augustine to Calvin

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

4. Preparation for Conversion: William Ames

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

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

7. Preparation and the Antinomian Controversy: John Cotton

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

9. Preparation under a Scholastic Lens: Norton

10. Preparation and Later Puritan Critiques: Goodwin and Firmin

11. Later Puritan Preparation: Flavel and Bunyan

12. Jonathan Edwards and Seeking God

13. Continental Reformed Perspectives: Zwingli to Witsius

14. The Grace of Preparation for Faith

Appendix: William Ames's Theological Disputation on Preparation

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

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

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



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

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

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(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.

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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.

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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:

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Discs 2-5 contain 16* teaching sessions on different Puritans and 19* teaching sessions on different Puritan themes. 6th Disc has special features.

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INTRODUCTION TO THE PURITANS BOOK

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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

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35. Practical Conclusions

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THE MYSTERY OF PROVIDENCE
JOHN FLAVEL

Do we believe that everything in the world and in our own lives down to the minutest details is ordered by the providence of God? Do we ever take time to observe and meditate on the workings of Providence? If not, are we missing much?

It should be a delight and pleasure to us to discern how God works all things in the world for His own glory and His people’s good. But it should be an even greater pleasure to observe the particular designs of Providence in our own lives. ‘O, what a world of rarities’, says John Flavel, ‘are to be found in Providence…With what profound wisdom, infinite tenderness, and incessant vigilance it has managed all that concerns us from first to last’. It was to persuade Christians of the excellency of observing and meditating upon this that Flavel first published his Mystery of Providence in 1678.

Since then the work has gone through many editions. Based on the words ‘God that performeth all things for me’ (Ps. 57 v 2) this work shows us how Providence works for us in every stage and experience of our lives. The book is richly illustrated from the lives of believers and from the author’s wide reading in church history. There are avenues of spiritual knowledge and experience opened to the Christian in this work which he probably never knew existed.

‘It is a wonderful book, the Banner serves us all by keeping it in print. Flavel does a wonderful job of helping you to meditate on how God’s sovereign kindness is seen even in the strangest circumstances…he knew suffering himself, and he was faithful.’ — MARK DEVER

"Of all books written upon providence, apart from the Bible of course, this must be regarded as the classic treatment of the subject. It is not hard to see why. Very warmly recommended." — BRIAN GARRARD

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Publishers’ Introduction 7

Introduction 15

PART ONE

THE EVIDENCE OF PROVIDENCE

1 The Work of Providence for the Saints 27

2 Our Birth and Upbringing 43

3 The Work of Conversion 60

4 Our Employment 75

5 Family Affairs 81

6 Preservation of the Saints from Evil 90

7 The Work of Sanctification 99

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MEDITATION ON THE PROVIDENCE OF GOD

8 The Duty of Meditation on Providence 113

9 How to Meditate on the Providence of God 117

10 The Advantages of Meditating on Providence 143

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APPLICATION OF THE DOCTRINE OF PROVIDENCE

11 Practical Implications for the Saints 181

12 Practical Problems in Connection with Providence 185

13 The Advantages of Recording our Experiences of Providence 219

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NEWPORT PARTICULAR BAPTIST COMMENTARY SERIES
John Gill, Samuel E. Pierce, C.H. Spurgeon, James Haldane, Samuel Stennett

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(1) COMMENTARY ON THE BOOK OF GENESIS by John Gill

This volume is presented for the first time in two hundred years in a new easy-to-read format, complete and unabridged from the pen of one of the leading Bible expositors of the eighteenth century. Making skillful use of an extensive acquaintance with Jewish rabbinical literature and other ancient historical writings, John Gill brings before the reader a narrative of uncommon interest, woven within a substantial, reliable exposition of this important book. First published in 1763. Bound in grade B black cloth vellum with gold stamping and colored dustjacket. 836 pages.

(2) AN EXPOSITION OF DEUTERONOMY 33: The Blessings of Moses on the Children of Israel by William Parkinson

The author of this unique Exposition of Deuteronomy 33, was pastor of the First Baptist Church, New York, for over thirty-five years and it was there that the essence of these sermons was first presented, beginning in 1828. In these two volumes (originally published separately, but now combined into one volume), Parkinson not only expounds the text itself, which has to do with the blessings pronounced by Moses upon each of the tribes of Israel, but brings to bear other related subjects in the Word of God which will aid in illuminating one’s overall understanding of biblical things. Interesting topics, ranging from the salvation of those dying in infancy to a discussion of what constituted the Urim and Thummim, are capably dealt with along the way. The exposition is presented as it should be?both literal and typical. Moses is herein portrayed as a type of Christ, who bestows blessings and appropriate admonitions upon His people for their good and His glory. Parkinson’s expressed desire was that these sermons 'in the hand of the Holy Spirit,' might 'be instrumental, in comforting believers?in awakening sinners?and in directing inquiring souls to Christ.'

First published in 1831 and 1839, our facsimile reprint includes a new nine-page biographical introduction and four illustrations (including two different portraits of Parkinson). We have corrected the original “errata” listed at the back of these books, as well as other typographical errors we discovered while cleaning up the pages for publication. This instructive and long awaited volume is the latest to appear in our Newport Commentary Series. 1134 pages, including a very helpful topical index. Clothbound hard-cover.

(3) EXPOSITION OF THE BOOK OF PSALMS: Set Forth as Prophetic of Christ and His Church by Samuel E. Pierce (2 vols.)

This two-volume set on the Psalms by Samuel Eyles Pierce (1746-1829) was formerly one of the scarcest of the full-length Scripture expositions to be found by this early nineteenth-century Baptist minister and author.

When we set out to publish this work, not a single library in the US or Canada listed it among their collections! And in Great Britain, only two libraries were shown to have the volumes. Over a century ago, C. H. Spurgeon in his well-known book Commenting and Commentaries (1885), stated that even in his day this set was "very scarce," while commending Pierce as one who "writes to comfort and edification" on the Psalms. We are therefore honored to make this work available once more to the present generation of Christians.

What makes Pierce's exposition unique among others on the Psalms is that he views the whole book (not just the "messianic" Psalms), as prophetic of Christ and His Church and expounds each chapter in accordance with this central theme. The result is a spiritually rich, Christ-centered treatise on this favorite Old Testament book. Pierce was a Christian very much in the mold of John Bunyan, and readers are sure to profit from a careful study of these books.

(4) COMMENTARY ON MATTHEW: The Gospel of the Kingdom by Charles H. Spurgeon

First published posthumously in 1893, the year following his death, this volume represents the only New Testament commentary written by Spurgeon and is reproduced here in a facsimile reprint of the original edition published by Passmore and Alabaster, Spurgeon’s publishers. To this 263-page work we have added portraits and other illustrations, but most importantly, a collection of selected unpublished letters to and from Spurgeon, as well as some of his manuscript book reviews and sermon outlines. Transcriptions of each of these has been provided, along with interesting information on the persons and subjects addressed in the correspondence. A glossy insert of color reproductions of some of the more significant letters is included and a previously unpublished work, “Letters on the Down-Grade Controversy, with Notes by Dr. Eric Hayden,” with additional Spurgeon letters, completes this volume. These important additions to our reprint of this fine commentary should make this a highly collectible book. Black cloth hardcover, with gold stamping and color dust-jacket. 70 illustrations. 384 pages.

(5) EXPOSITION OF THE PARABLE OF THE SOWER IN MATTHEW 13 by Samuel Stennett

This new edition of Samuel Stennett's Discourses on the Parable of the Sower, first published in 1785, has been completely re-typeset and includes the memoir of Stennett by Joseph Jenkins originally published in John Rippon's Baptist Annual Register in 1796.

In these six discourses, Stennett first gives a concise overview of parables in general and rules to assist in their interpretation. He then proceeds to cautions regarding the use and abuse of allegory, which can be wisely applied to other portions of Scripture as well. After discussing the leading ideas of this parable in particular, he carefully examines the four "soils" or kinds of hearers the Gospel comes to, which he designates as the inattentive, the enthusiastic, the worldly-minded and the sincere. In addition Stennett provides much sound counsel to those who sow the seed, or "Word of the Kingdom" and those who attend on the ministry of that Word.

(6) EXPOSITORY COMMENTARY ON JOHN'S GOSPEL by John Gill

This Exposition of the Gospel According to John was originally presented in the form of sermons delivered by John Gill to his London congregation, and then published in Volumes One and Two of the three - volume set entitled An Exposition of the New Testament (London: Aaron Ward, 1746-1748).

Gill’s Exposition of the Old and New Testaments has long been esteemed by all who love faithful exposition of God’s Word. In this first separate printing on the Gospel of John, the truths of God’s Word are set forth in a richly edifying manner. Drawing on a wealth of Rabbinical literature with which to illustrate the text, Gill presents the reader with a solid and sensible commentary while at the same time not losing sight of the spirituality of the Word, nor of its chief subject, the Lord Jesus Christ.

Dr. Greg Wills writes: "John Gill’s commentaries are among the best in the history of the Christian church. They are helpful like few others. Gill explains the text with un

A careful reading of these exceptional discourses will enrich one's understanding a great deal not only on this key New Testament passage but on the Lord's parables in general.

Samuel Stennett (1728-1795) was among the last of a long line of outstanding ministers produced by the remarkable Stennett family in England. His pastoral ministry extended over a period of 47 years at the Little Wild Street Baptist Chapel in London, first as assistant to his father Joseph Stennett and the last 37 years as sole minister to the congregation. His influence through both his preaching ministry and his books was widely significant.

usually sound judgment and sensitivity to the entire canonical context. With spiritual wisdom he is attentive also to the text’s application to Christian living. His knowledge of Jewish backgrounds and of the rabbinic tradition was probably unsurpassed in his generation. This knowledge affords him additional helpful insight into the scriptures. His commentary on the Gospel of John is greatly enriched by the unique perspective this expertise provides.

Baptists and other evangelicals in Gill’s day admired him for his learning and orthodoxy as well as for his spirituality. Evangelicals in London appreciated his uncommon wisdom in the scriptures and endowed a Wednesday lectureship for him. For two decades they sat attentively to hear his expositions of the Bible.

It is needless to remark that we will not agree with Gill at every point, but that does not detract in the least from the immense value of this commentary. Evangelicals of former generations, especially Baptists in England and America, deeply prized Gill’s commentaries. Those of our generation would do well to prize them again."

(7) AN EXPOSITION OF THE EPISTLE TO THE EPHESIANS by William Pattison

Robert E. Pattison (1800-1874) brought years of pastoral experience as well as theological teaching to bear in writing this, 'his only literary monument.' First published in Boston in 1859, C. H. Spurgeon counted this work among the very best on this epistle, stating in his Commenting and Commentaries that it was 'A book to instruct intelligent, experienced believers,' and 'a model for a class-book, plain yet profound.' Includes a biographical essay on the author, an appendix containing Pattison's address to the Warren Baptist Association in which he contends that it is not the outward miracles that would now commend the gospel to others for consideration, but the inward miracle of the transformed life, which then outwardly through a commitment to piety may be effectually used of the Lord in the conversion of others, and a second appendix of a sermon by Hanserd Knollys on Ephesians 1:4. 264 pages.

(8) EXPOSITION OF THE EPISTLE TO THE HEBREWS by James A. Haldane

This heretofore scarce volume by the esteemed Scottish Baptist James Alexander Haldane (1768-1851) deserves a place among the finest commentaries on this New Testament epistle. Haldane had originally penned this work with a view towards writing a fuller exposition, but died before he could complete the task. Nonetheless these 'notes of an intended exposition' alone comprise a full and rich name of Biblical instruction.

Haldane's correspondence from his latter years revealed 'how much his mind was interested in the work' and 'had cost him so much thought and pleasant labor.' In the book of Hebrews, Haldane reminds us, 'the consideration of the surpassing dignity of the Son of God, by whom God had spoken in these last days' (p. 44), is the focal point of this entire epistle. 'Believers ought diligently to attend to whatever the Lord Jesus has said in His Word. The Gospel itself is the great truth, the belief of which is salvation, however great men's ignorance in other respects may be; yet nothing which God has said is to be over-looked, but everything is to be attended to as far as it is understood' (p. 45). Haldane, in faithfulness to the text, sets forth Christ as the one true Deliverer from sin as the Savior of His People.

C.H. Spurgeon's classic 'Commenting and Commentaries' was originally 'compiled for the use of ministers' as an aid in guiding his pastoral students in purchasing the best Bible commentaries for their libraries. Spurgeon was very well-read and well-qualified for such an appraisal. In his introductory 'Remarks upon the Catalog of Commentaries,' Spurgeon noted that the books 'most heartily recommended are listed with *** after the book.' In this select category was James A. Haldane's Exposition of the Epistle to the Hebrews (1860), to which Spurgeon appended the following comments: "a posthumous work issued not as a finished exposition, but as 'notes of an intended exposition.' Very valuable for all that."

Out of print since the first edition of 1860, this quality facsimile reprint is produced from Spurgeon's own personal copy, to which we've added Haldane's work on "The Duty of Self-Examination." This hardcover volume is 424 pages.

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Dr. James Renihan, Foreword by Robert Oliver

Edification and Beauty describes the practical application of confessional theological principles among English Particular Baptists at the close of the seventeenth century. It examines the theological summary of their views as contained and expressed in the Second London Confession (1677/89), fleshed out in various published works, and recorded in manuscript church books. It describes in detail a wide variety of ecclesiological practices, demonstrating that these churches and their leaders sought to work out in practice the principles they publicly confessed. The book demonstrates that confessional subscription was taken seriously and practiced carefully within the Particular Baptist churches.

"James Renihan has done excellent work in comparing church records of subscribing churches to the ecclesiological issues of the Second London Confession. The book represents the finest of careful, primary source scholarship. Any who see the importance of the period of English Dissent, Baptist history, or confessional dynamics, will benefit from careful attention to Renihan's work." ---Tom J. Nettles, Professor of Historical Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

'This careful and systematic study breaks significant new ground in the history of the English Particular Baptist churches--and, by extension, in our understanding of religious experience of early modern Protestantism.' - Crawford Gribben, Long Room Hub Senior Lecturer in Early Modern Print Culture, Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland

'This is an important work on the history of Baptist ecclesiology, and I am delighted to see it published. It is well argued, insightful and timely given the increasing interest in Baptist ecclesiology. I expect this book to play a significant role in the ongoing discussions of Baptist history and polity. Renihan's work has benefited not only my academic considerations but also my direct pastoral work.' -- Ray Van Neste, Associate Professor of Christian Studies, Director, R.C. Ryan Center for Biblical Studies, Union University.

"This is a must have, essential book for every Baptist, especially Reformed Baptists. Anyone doing serious ecclesiological studies of the Puritan era should read this as well. The seriousness with which our Particular Baptist forefathers took church membership (as described in this volume) needs to be recovered; may He grant His Spirit's ministry to us in this regard." - Larry Vincent, Pastor of Heritage Baptist Church, Mansfield, Texas

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Foreword by Robert Oliver

Introduction

Chapter One: The Emergence and Development of the Particular Baptist Churches

Chapter Two: The Nature of the Church

Chapter Three: The Government of the Church

Chapter Four: Church Officers

Chapter Five: The Church at Worship

Chapter Six: Associations of Churches

Bibliography

General Index

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A LOST GOD IN A LOST WORLD: From Deception to Deliverance; A Plea for Authentic Christianity
MELVIN TINKER with Foreword by DAVID WELLS

"Addressing the confusion of modern life, Melvin Tinker offers a sure guide to both the crisis of our time and the way to confront and overcome it." -GERALD BRAY, Beeson Divinity School, Samford University



From the Foreword by David F Wells:

"I welcome this fine book. I appreciate the fact that Melvin Tinker has gone to the heart of the matter, to the very center of our faith. Evangelical faith is never going to be renewed by better marketing techniques, or more cultural accommodations, slicker presentations, or better business acumen. It will be renewed only when our knowledge of God is deepened, our walk with him becomes more genuine, our faith more authentic, and our churches more biblical. This is exactly what this book calls for. It sets up the doctrinal structure of Christian faith and lays out with great clarity the truth that these doctrines declare. And he shows that as pressing, and sometimes as novel as our challenges seem to be today, they are actually the recurring challenges that God s people have faced in every generation. Here, though, he deals with those challenges from within the biblical period and lays out the biblical answers. If we would but listen we might be quite surprised at the results! We would see the gospel making inroads into our Western world, the Church finding new life, and Christians living with greater confidence and more hope. May it indeed be so!"

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD by David Wells

PREFACE

1. WHEN GOD IS WEIGHTLESS: The Problem of Idolatry (Isa. 44:9-23)

2. WHEN GOD IS REPLACED: The Problem of Pride (Ezek. 28)

3. WHEN GOD IS REVEALED: The Need for the Grandeur of God (Isa. 40:1-31)

4. WHEN GOD IS CRUCIFIED: The Necessity of the Cross (Phil. 2:5-11)

5. WHEN GOD ENTERS A LIFE: The Work of the Holy Spirit (John 14:1-31)

6. WHEN GOD IS PROCLAIMED: The Necessity of Gospel Proclamation (Rom. 10:12-18)

7. WHEN GOD IS EMBRACED: The Need for Effective Grace (Acts 16:11-15)

8. WHEN GOD RETURNS: The Necessity of the Second Coming (2 Peter 3)

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Are science and faith at war? Does science undermine or corroborate belief in God? Does faith suppress or inspire scientific research? Explore these questions and more at a series of regional two-day conferences sponsored by Discovery Institute’s Center for Science and Culture. Designed especially for pastors, seminary students, and other church leaders (educators, elders, deacons, board members), each conference will explore similar topics and themes and feature nationally prominent speakers. Each conference also will include information about practical resources for use in churches, church schools, adult education classes, and small groups. For more information about currently scheduled conferences, click on the conference of your choice below.

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HOW THEN SHOULD WE WORSHIP? The Regulative Principle and Required Parts of the Church's Corporate Worship
SAM WALDRON author of 'A Modern Exposition of the 1689 Baptist Confession'

How then Should We Worship sets out guidelines for a distinctively Reformed pattern of worship, according to the regulative principle of the church.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction to the Regulative Principle

Chapter 1: What is the Point?

PART ONE: THE REGULATIVE PRINCIPLE OF THE CHURCH'S CORPORATE WORSHIP SECTION

Chapter 2: Holy Church

Chapter 3: Sola Scriptura

Chapter 4: Is There a Regulative Principle?

Chapter 5: Is There a Regulative Principle? (continued)

Chapter 6: What Do We Learn About Worship from the Old Testament?

Chapter 7: Give Me That Self-Made Religion!

Chapter 8: Give Me That Self-Made Religion! (continued)

PART TWO: THE REQUIRED PARTS OF THE CHURCH'S CORPORATE WORSHIP

Chapter 9: Parts and Circumstances of Worship?

Chapter 10: Parts for the Heart and a Heart for the Parts!

Chapter 11: First--The Proclamation of the Word!

Chapter 12: Should We Take Offerings in Worship?

Chapter 13: The Prayers?

Chapter 14: Give Attention to the Reading!

Chapter 15: Saying the Amen!

Chapter 16: Singing in the Worship of the Church: Its Precedents and Purposes

Chapter 17: Singing in the Worship of the Church: Its Practice, the Question of Exclusive Psalmody

Chapter 18: Singing in the Worship of the Church: Its Practice, Instruments, Bands, and Choirs (Oh My!)

Chapter 19: Being a Blessing to and Pronouncing a Blessing on God's People

Chapter 20: The Lord's Supper and Baptism as Parts of Worship

Chapter 21: The Various Acts of Church Order as Parts of Worship

APPENDICES

Appendix 1: Paul's Commands Regarding the Role of Women in the Church's Corporate Worship as a Confirmation of the Special and Unique Regulation of the Church in Way Different than the Rest of Human Life

Appendix 2: The Lord's Day and Corporate Worship

Appendix 3: Saying of the Amen, Clapping, and Hand-raising in Worship

Appendix 4: Dialogical Worship- The Importance of Participation in Gospel Worship (1 Cor. 14:25)

Appendix 5: A Suggested, Practical Implementation of These Principles in Lord's Day Services

Notes

PRAISE FOR THIS BOOK:

"I have taught seminary courses on worship for over two decades only to encounter resistance to the idea that God regulates how corporate worship should be done. Even those most committed to biblical and doctrinal accuracy suddenly become relativists when discussing public worship. Enter Sam Waldron! How should we worship on a Sunday? Dr. Waldron’s answer is Scriptural, sensible, systematic, and (sometimes) strong. Is there a case for a regulative principle of worship? Read this book and find out." - Derek W. H. Thomas, Senior Minister, First Presbyterian Church, Columbia SC, Chancellor’s Professor, Reformed Theological Seminary, Teaching Fellow, Ligonier Ministries

"In the milieu of the worship wars that has taken place over the past three-four decades, a scriptural voice of sanctified reasoning calls out to the church today from Dr. Sam Waldron. With a masterly grasp of the Holy Scriptures and a keen understanding of the religious landscape, the reader is given a balanced and full-orbed prescription for worship from both the Old and New Testaments. It must be carefully noted that the triune God does not want worship of any sort or any kind! Instead, He wants worship that is acceptable (see Hebrews 12:28-29). I heartily commend How Then Should We Worship?, which will thoroughly instruct us in how to worship God acceptably." - Earl M. Blackburn, Senior Pastor, Heritage Baptist Church, Shreveport, Louisiana

"Why do we care so much about how the church worships? Sam Waldron answers that question providing a strong defense of historic Reformed worship, its regulative principle, its authorized elements, and related issues. He writes for a Reformed Baptist audience, yet his argument is important for all serious disciples of Christ. We care, he answers, because it makes a difference if Scripture fills the elements of worship: if substantial portions are read; if whole books of the Bible are preached; if there is a full diet of Bible-filled prayer; if psalms are sung; if the Lord’s Supper is administered as a covenant meal. We care because it makes a difference if services are reverent rather than irreverent; God-centered rather than man-centered; gospel-structured rather than unstructured and random; Spirit-dependent rather than market driven; historically grounded rather than contemptuous of the past. It makes all the difference in the world if worship is conducted “according to Scripture” rather than “according to preference.” This is a work that deserves careful consideration from all those who wish their form of worship to be more, rather than less, pleasing to God." - Dr. Terry L. Johnson, Senior Minister, Independent Presbyterian Church, Savannah, GA

"I highly commend your reading of Dr. Sam Waldron’s new book, 'How Then Should We Worship?' With the biblical and exciting rediscovery of “the Doctrines of Grace” in the last sixty years, sola scriptura requires that reexamine more of the Bible’s truths. One of these truths is the modern debate about “the regulative principle of worship.” Is that principle biblical? If biblical, is it for all of life or especially for the worship and government of the church? Does the Bible make such a distinction or not? Even “reformed” people disagree between themselves (i. e., Frame, Gore vs. Waldron, Duncan).

Believing in the sufficiency of sola scriptura in all matters of faith and practice, Dr. Waldron brings a clarity to “the regulative principle of the church” which includes “the regulative principle of worship.” Worship debates have been raging for the past sixty years. Part of this is because biblical hermeneutics have been erroneous on certain texts as to their context and grammar. Dr. Waldron seeks to address such errors in an irenic and pastoral way. His applications go as far as the “Amen,” liturgical issues, the role of women in worship, worship music, and the difference between the circumstances of worship and the parts (elements) of worship.

I would want to use this text in a seminary level course yet for local church teaching as well. It is very readable and thorough. You will be well instructed, challenged, perhaps corrected, perhaps affirmed by this book. But you will have to read it to find out! As Dr. Waldron might ask: “Are you open to that?” This is a very needed work today for clarity between positions, for the hope of greater unity in Christ’s local church, and for a more irenic and civil discussion between parties involved. To God’s glory alone." - Pastor Fred A. Malone, Author of The Baptism of Disciples Alone, Professor of Pastoral Theology, CBTS, IRBS

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DEVOTEDLY: The Personal Letters and Love Story of Jim and Elisabeth Elliot
Valerie Elliot Shepard

Their paths to God’s purpose led them together.

Many know the heroic story of Jim Elliot’s violent death in 1956, killed along with four other missionaries by a primitive Ecuadorian tribe they were seeking to reach. Many also know the prolific legacy of Elisabeth Elliot, whose inspiring influence on generations of believers through print, broadcast, and personal testimony continues to resonate, even after her own death in 2015.

What many don’t know is the remarkable story of how these two stalwart personalities—single-mindedly devoted to pursuing God’s will for their young lives, certain their future callings would require them to sacrifice forever the blessings of marriage—found their hearts intertwined. Their paths to God’s purpose led them together.

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Riveting for old and young alike, this moving account of their personal lives shines as a gold mine of lived-out truth, hard-fought purity, and an insider’s view on two beloved Christian figures.

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Acknowledgements

Preface

1948 Love's Stirring

1949 Love's Questioning

1950 Love Lets Go

1951 Love's Longing

1952 Love Waits (Again)

1953 Love Transcending

Epilogue

"This book is riveting. It unveils something we've always yearned to see: the deepest recesses of Jim and Elisabeth's hearts. From the first few chapters, you become enthralled and fascinated by the worshipful way they turn every awakening emotion into a cause for celebrating Christ. Rather than allowing breathless passions to escape the stall, they prayerfully measure each desire against their devotion to the Savior. (Who does that nowadays?!) Jim and Elisabeth's amazing journey of love shows the reader what a sacred romance is all about. 'Devotedly' is a should-read for those of us who grew up on Elliot books, but it is a blessed MUST-READ for today's young Christian couples." - Joni Eareckson Tada

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NONE GREATER: The Undomesticated Attributes of God
MATTHEW BARRETT

"Matthew Barrett leads us to marvel at both how much and how little we know of God."--Tim Challies, blogger at challies.com; author of Visual Theology

For too long, Christians have domesticated God, bringing him down to our level as if he is a God who can be tamed. But he is a God who is high and lifted up, the Creator rather than the creature, someone than whom none greater can be conceived. If God is the most perfect, supreme being, infinite and incomprehensible, then certain perfect-making attributes must be true of him. Perfections like aseity, simplicity, immutability, impassibility, and eternity shield God from being crippled by creaturely limitations. At the same time, this all-powerful, all-knowing, and all-wise God accommodates himself, exhibiting perfect holiness, mercy, and love as he makes known who he is and how he will save us.

The attributes of God show us exactly why God is worthy of worship: there is none like him. Join Matthew Barrett as he rediscovers these divine perfections and finds himself surprised by the God he thought he knew.

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"Perhaps not since R. C. Sproul has there been a treatment of such deep theology with such careful devotion and accessibility. Read this book. And stagger."--Jared Wilson, director of content strategy, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; managing editor, For the Church; author of The Gospel-Driven Church

"The knowledge of God is the soil in which Christian piety flourishes. I am grateful for the publication of None Greater and pray it will be a source of growth in godliness among those captivated by its vision of God's supremacy."--Scott Swain, president and James Woodrow Hassell Professor of Systematic Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary-Orlando; author of Reformed Catholicity

Matthew Barrett is associate professor of Christian theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author of God's Word Alone and Reformation Theology. He is also the executive editor of Credo magazine and the host of the Credo podcast.

Table of Contents

1. Can We Know the Essence of God? Incomprehensibility

2. Can We Think God's Thoughts after Him? How the Creature Should (and Should Not) Talk about the Creator

3. Is God the Perfect Being? Why an Infinite God Has No Limitations

4. Does God Depend on You? Aseity

5. Is God Made Up of Parts? Simplicity

6. Does God Change? Immutability

7. Does God Have Emotions? Impassibility

8. Is God in Time? Timeless Eternity

9. Is God Bound by Space? Omnipresence

10. Is God All-Powerful, All-Knowing, and All-Wise? Omnipotence, Omniscience, and Omnisapience

11. Can God Be Both Holy and Loving? Righteousness, Goodness, and Love

12. Should God Be Jealous for His Own Glory? Jealousy and Glory

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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



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THE COMPLETE WORKS OF THOMAS HALYBURTON (FOUR VOLUME HARDCOVER SET)
THOMAS HALYBURTON (1674-1712)

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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."



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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.

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HONEY FROM THE ROCK: Daily Devotions from Young Kuyper
ABRAHAM KUYPER, Translated by James De Jong

A BRILLIANT NEW VOLUME OF DEVOTIONAL MEDITATIONS FROM THE HEART AND MIND OF A YOUNG ABRAHAM KUYPER. THE FIRST TIME EVER IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE.

James De Jong introduces this new volume with the following words_

"One cannot understand Abraham Kuyper apart from his meditations. The more one delves into them, the better one comes to know Abraham Kuyper.

…As a theological professor, he produced major theological works, many now being translated into English for the first time. Kuyper's amazing stamina and productivity, seen in these initiatives, were nurtured by the spirituality so transparent in his meditations. Kuyper did not wear his heart on his sleeve, but his meditations are the lens through which we are privileged to look into his soul.

The title Honey from the Rock is based on Psalm 81:16: “But you will be fed with the finest of wheat. I will satisfy you with honey from the rock.” While Kuyper never did write a meditation on this verse, it perfectly captures how he felt about meditating on Scripture. Communion with the Lord is sweet. It feeds the deepest hungers of the human spirit.

Spiritual nourishment comes from all parts of the Bible. This collection draws heavily from the Gospels, Psalms, New Testament Letters, and Old Testament Latter Prophets. But it also includes meditations based on passages from the Pentateuch, Former Prophets, and wisdom literature.

The themes and topics in this collection are rather wide ranging. Emphasis on personal assurance based on God’s covenant promises is prominent. So is God’s patience and long-suffering with his often-indifferent people. The power and glory of the Christian life are frequent motifs. Endurance and perseverance in the face of hardship appear consistently. The responsibilities of Christian parenting are regularly treated, as are the sad consequences of neglecting them. Formal, empty, powerless religious practice is often denounced, as are hypocrisy and religious practice for social recognition.

The meditations are equally emphatic against cultivating subjective religious experience as the basis for assurance; Kuyper unmasks the spiritual peril of such piety. He is graphic and candid about the power of sin in the lives of Christians as well as among unbelievers. For him, the Devil, sin, and hell are looming realities regularly referenced in his material. He emphasized the ministering power of angels in Christian experience. He stressed the urgency of vibrant Christian community, the Sabbath as a time of sacred refuge and renewal, and the centrality of worship and preaching and sacraments in the ministration of grace. Worldly diversion and the pursuit of material gain and human recognition elicit his warnings.

Kuyper does employ theological terms in these meditations: calling, election, adoption, regeneration, sanctification, atonement, and others. But he does so not to teach doctrine; he assumes that readers understand this vocabulary. He uses these terms only to stress the riches of fellowship with God. Kuyper’s handling of his chosen themes and topics, and his occasional use of theological terms, occur in a surprisingly fresh, creative style. His meditations are spiritually gripping and memorable."

ENDORSEMENTS

"Imagine opening a collection of meditations by the young Augustine, a young Martin Luther or John Calvin. In this new volume we find a collection of meditations by the young Abraham Kuyper, never before published in English translation. Here are the devotional thoughts of one of the most significant Protestant thinkers of the last 150 years and from the most formative period of his influential life. This treasure is both timeless and timely." —R. Albert Mohler Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

"I have been reading Kuyper's 'Near Unto God' collection of meditations for decades—so much so that I wore out my first copy. He is my favorite devotional writer. And now this wonderful collection of 200 more. I hope all who have come to appreciate Kuyper’s writings on politics and culture in recent years will now taste the spiritual sweetness of Honey from the Rock! —Richard J. Mouw, President emeritus, Fuller Theological Seminary

"Kuyper is best known for his Christian vision of cultural engagement. This is his legacy, but in Kuyper’s times he was beloved among the Reformed people in the first place for his weekly meditations. In these reflections on a Bible verse, Kuyper opened his heart to his readers by meditating about the personal relation with God in a creative, personal, and inspiring way. Of all Kuyper’s publications, his volumes with meditations sold best. His meditations seem largely to have been forgotten, and therefore it is more than apt that James de Jong translated one of the most famous volumes and presents the religious Kuyper to a new audience. If you want to learn to know Kuyper, his meditations are the best entree to his biography and work." - George Harrick, professor of history at the Free University of Amsterdam and Theological University of Kampen

ABRAHAM KUYPER (1837–1920) was one of the most extraordinary individuals of his time. A prolific intellectual and theologian, he founded the Free University in Amsterdam and was instrumental in the development of Neo-Calvinism. He was also an active politician, serving as a member of Parliament in the Netherlands beginning in 1874 and serving as Prime Minister from 1901 to 1905.

At this intersection of church and state, he devoted much of his writing towards developing a public theology. His passion was to faithfully understand and engage culture through a Christian worldview. The most famous example is his articulation of the doctrine of common grace. His work has influenced countless others, including Francis Schaeffer, Cornelius Van Til, and Alvin Plantinga.

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UNDER GOD, OVER THE PEOPLE: The Calling and Accountability of Civil Government
Oliver Allmand-Smith

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'UNDER GOD, OVER THE PEOPLE: The Calling and Accountability of Civil Government' speaks biblical truth directly into our situation as churches today as we increasingly face government interference and intervention in the life of the local church. This precise and yet, accessible work draws and expounds upon the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith on the subject of the Civil Magistrate, its calling and its accountability.

When the government first imposed legal restrictions of all kinds over the local church and its worship, Oliver, alongside the other elders of Trinity Grace Church, turned to the Second London Baptist Confession for biblical guidance and instruction. 'Under God, Over the People' is the fruit of that study as he, alongside others, sought to lead the local church to a biblical stance on the role of the state and how it relates to churches.

CHAPTER 24 - OF THE CIVIL MAGISTRATE

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"God, the supreme Lord and King of all the world, has ordained civil magistrates to be under him, over the people, for his own glory and the public good; and to this end has armed them with the power of the sword, for defence and encouragement of them that do good, and for the punishment of evil doers." (Romans 13:1-4)

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"It is lawful for Christians to accept and execute the office of a magistrate when called thereunto; in the management whereof, as they ought especially to maintain justice and peace (2 Sam. 23:3; Ps. 82:3,4), according to the wholesome laws of each kingdom and commonwealth, so for that end they may lawfully now, under the New Testament, wage war upon just and necessary occasions (Luke 3:14)."

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"Civil magistrates being set up by God for the ends aforesaid; subjection, in all lawful things commanded by them, ought to be yielded by us in the Lord, not only for wrath, but for conscience’ sake (Rom. 13:5-7; 1 Pet. 2:17); and we ought to make supplications and prayers for kings and all that are in authority, that under them we may live a quiet and peaceable life, in all godliness and honesty (1 Tim. 2:1,2)."



TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Civil Government: Answerable to God

2 Civil Government: Called by God

3 Civil Government: Empowered by God

4 The Godly Magistrate

5 The Godly Citizen

ENDORSEMENTS

"Christians must take seriously the lordship claims of the Mediator, Jesus Christ. He alone has power and authority over the church. Intrusions by any human agency must be rejected and where necessary resisted. In this short book, Oliver calls believers to show reverence to Christ before all, especially in a day when others seek to place themselves on His royal throne." -Dr. James Renihan, minister and President of International Reformed Baptist Seminary in Mansfield, Texas, USA.

"The past few years have made clear the pressing need for the Church to recover a biblical approach to the divinely-intended purposes and function of civil government; it’s powers, spheres of authority and the limits of its jurisdiction. Here, Oliver Allmand-Smith undertakes this task by carefully mining from the treasures of the 2LBCF. I heartily commend this volume." -Enoch Adekoya, MA Applied Theology, currently pursuing a PhD in Political Theology at the University of Manchester and member of Trinity Grace Church, Ramsbottom, Greater Manchester, UK.

"The events of the past few years force us to consider afresh at the subject of the Civil Government.  Christians will do it based on Scripture and not political theory.  But we also need to examine what Christians of a previous age have stated in their most considered writings, their Confessions of Faith.  The Baptists framers of the 1689 London Confession had to grapple with this subject having faced far more governmental overreach than we have so far experienced.  What was their view of civil government?  Oliver helpfully blends the two, always taking us back to Scripture.  I recommend this relevant study, not only because it establishes God’s intentions with which every Christian ought to be conversant as we all live under such government, but also because it clearly directs us as to our attitude towards any future and increasing overreach.  May the Lord use what is in your hands so that on the one hand you will gladly “be subject to the governing authorities”, and on the other hand you will know when to “obey God rather than men.” -Keith Underhill, minister, trustee of Trinity Pastor’s College in Nairobi and former missionary to Kenya from 1975-2015.

"This book is of immense value to anyone unsure of the relationship between civil authorities with all its anomalies and Christian faith and practice. Much of the author’s work is based on the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith applied and made relevant to the twenty-first century. This book will be of great assistance in determining how we face up to challenging times that lie ahead. May God, by his grace, help us to honour him that he may honour us as we shine the light of truth in a darkened world." -Les Yates, former elder at Trinity Grace Church in Ramsbottom, Greater Manchester, UK.

"This is an excellent piece of work; I have much enjoyed reading it, because of its relevance and the way it uses the Confession in subjection to Scripture. We have so long enjoyed relative tranquillity that we have become pragmatists in our attitude to authority, adopting either an unhealthy acceptance of all that the state proposes or an aggressive belligerence. Chapter 5 most helpfully maintains a clear distinction between active rebellion and civil disobedience. The difference between the spheres of authority is most important here. It is also important to be able to remind the magistrate of his duty to uphold righteousness which is defined by God's Law. This may prove costly. We are facing an imminent challenge from those who would restrict our praying and counselling against sin.  Clearly our opponents are fearful of the spiritual weapons given to us; which are mighty in God to the pulling down of strong holds.’ -Dr. Robert Oliver, minister, former lecturer in Church History at London Theological Seminary and former pastor of Bradford On Avon Baptist Church, UK.

"Oliver has provided a careful consideration of the Christian’s relationship to civil government from a confessional perspective. His book is a timely treatment of the jurisdictional limits of civil government in comparison with the government of the church, and a needful reminder of the believer’s call to submission even in the face of persecution. Reformed churches the world over would do well to prayerfully study this wonderful work." -Steve Crampton, Constitutional attorney at the Thomas More Society and elder at Albany, Mississippi, USA

AUTHOR

Oliver Allmand-Smith is married to Alison, and they have been blessed with six children. He is also a trustee of International Reformed Baptist Seminary (IRBS), Reformation Today and African Pastor’s Conferences. He has been a pastor at Trinity Grace Church, Ramsbottom, for over twenty years.

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THE LORD'S PRAYER FOR HIS PEOPLE: Seventeen Sermons on John 17:24
ROBERT TRAILL (1642-1716)

"Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world." —John 17:24

Robert Traill’s treatment of Christ’s intercessory prayer for His people is a masterpiece of Puritan experiential doctrine. Mining the depths of John 17:24, Traill discovers the comforts of the doctrine of election, the blessing of our hope of heaven, and the believer’s delight in the glory of Christ—all founded on the immovable love of the Father for His Son. Traill’s exposition is full of practical application, careful to address both believers and unbelievers alike.

Table of Contents:

The Introduction

The Matter of Christ’s Prayer

Christ Knows Those Who Are Given to Him

Christ’s Heart Is Set on the Bliss of All Whom the Father Has Given Him

The Blessing for Which Christ Prays

The Perfect Blessedness of the People of God

Four Marvelous Things about Salvation

The Application of the Doctrines

Why Christ Desires This Blessing

The Glory of Christ

Christ’s Glory in Representing God to Us

Christ’s Glory in Representing Us to God

Why Christ Prays for This Blessing

The First Exhortation to Believers

The Second Exhortation to Believers

Beholding Christ’s Glory

The Father’s Love for the Son



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Robert Traill (1642–1716) was a Scottish Covenanter who later served congregations in England alongside his Puritan colleagues.

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TO SEEK AND TO SAVE: Daily Reflections on the Road to the Cross
SINCLAIR FERGUSON

Journey with Jesus on the road to Jerusalem with these reflections for Lent by Sinclair Ferguson. As you walk through the second half of Luke’s Gospel, you'll meet the people Jesus encountered on the way to the cross—and prepare your heart to appreciate his death and resurrection afresh.

Each day you'll be invited to:

• Read a passage of Luke's Gospel and a short meditation by Sinclair Ferguson

• Reflect on a thought-provoking question

• Respond in prayer and praise as you journal

Pithy yet profound, these devotions will hold up a mirror to your own heart and, more importantly, give you a window into the heart of the Lord Jesus—the one who came to seek and to save the lost at Easter.

This is the perfect follow-up to Sinclair Ferguson's highly popular Advent devotional, Love Came Down at Christmas.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction and the Beginning of Lent 7

1. The First Week of Lent: Conversations on the Way 23

2. The Second Week of Lent: Meeting the Confused 43

3. The Third Week of Lent: The Path of Discipleship 63

4. The Fourth Week of Lent: Friends and Enemies 83

5. The Fifth Week of Lent: Towards the Cross 103

6. Holy Week and Easter Sunday: The Final Destination 123



INTRODUCTION by Ferguson

"We read a lot of poetry at school, but among my favourites were the vivid narratives in Geoffrey Chaucer’s 'The Canterbury Tales.'

There was something fascinating about the characters en route to Canterbury that Chaucer portrayed—pilgrims on their way to visit the shrine of Archbishop Thomas Becket. These included such memorable individuals as the much-married Wife of Bath and the “verray, parfit gentil” Knight. But—no doubt somewhat prejudiced by a sense that I was being called to be a minister—my favourite pilgrim was the poor Parson, who preached the message of Christ but first followed it himself.

But Chaucer was by no means the first author to use a journey as the motif for introducing his readers to a variety of interesting people. He had long been preceded by Luke, the beloved physician and author of the New Testament’s third Gospel. From chapter 9 verse 51 onwards, Luke records all the events in Jesus’ life in the form of a journey to Jerusalem. This travelogue eventually brings us to Calvary and to the empty tomb.

The narrative begins against the background of a major turning point in the ministry of Jesus. Simon Peter has just confessed that Jesus is the Messiah (9:18-20). In response Jesus explains that he is going to suffer and be rejected and yet rise again (9:21-22). A week later he is gloriously transfigured in the presence of three of his disciples: Peter, James and John (9:28-36). Again, he tells them about his impending suffering (9:43-45). From virtually that point on, until he enters Jerusalem with the shouts of the people ringing in his ears, everything we learn about Jesus takes place on a journey whose destination is Calvary.

In his travelogue, Luke describes Jesus’ encounters with a wide variety of individuals and groups of people. Each of them is described within the scope of only a few verses; but all of them come alive to us through Luke’s pen.

In this series of reflections for Lent, we will listen in on most of these conversations.

Each encounter will build up a picture of the journey’s real purpose; for, as he tells one man he meets along the way, Jesus is “the Son of Man [who] came to seek and to save the lost” (19:10). We will see Jesus “seeking” out people as he reveals their hearts, perceives their needs and tests their motives. We will see him throwing wide the offer of salvation to those he meets—Jew and Gentile, rich and poor, men and women, all similarly lost. And finally, at the journey’s end, we will see him secure that salvation once and for all, at the cost of his life.

But Jesus also issues a challenge to anyone who would follow him along the road to Jerusalem. At the great turning point he says: 'If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it. For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses or forfeits himself?' (9:23-25)

The key issues for all of those who encounter Jesus in Luke’s Gospel are these: Do they know why he is on the road in the first place? And, will they follow him as his disciple?

This Lent, Jesus asks those same questions of us."



ENDORSEMENTS

“So many things clamor for our attention during this season when we really do want to put our focus on Christ. Sinclair Ferguson helps us to turn our gaze toward Jesus day by day so that we can take in the wonder of his grace toward sinners.” - NANCY GUTHRIE, Bible teacher and Author

“If, like me, you have been guilty of largely ignoring the 40 days of Lent, prepare to be redirected, challenged and stirred by Sinclair Ferguson’s focus, not on the process but on the person and work of the Lord Jesus.” - ALISTAIR BEGG, Senior Pastor, Parkside Church, Cleveland; Bible teacher, Truth for Life

“I’ve peppered Sinclair with questions over a lunch table. I’ve read his books. I listen to his sermons. All because he is a precious guide to understanding our Savior’s life and work. And that’s the glorious effect of reading this devotional. Read it during Lent. Read it before Lent. Read it after Lent. It doesn’t matter. Just be sure to read it.” - TONY REINKE, Author

“Sinclair Ferguson’s Lent book is both wonderfully accessible and theologically rich. The daily comments are not too long to intimidate nor too short to be unsatisfying. Both younger and older believers will find much to encourage, challenge and stimulate them in their faith in our Lord Jesus. Some of the insights moved me to tears in deepening my own appreciation of Christ. What a precious resource for God’s people.” - ANGUS MACLEAY, Rector, St Nicholas Church, Sevenoaks, UK

“We enter holy ground when we follow our Lord’s road to the cross. There could be no more reliable guide than Sinclair Ferguson. These readings provide warm encouragement and also a challenge to ongoing, daily repentance—helpful for any time of the year.” - DR SHARON JAMES, Social Policy Analyst, The Christian Institute

“These superb reflections on the journey of Jesus to the cross, as recorded by Luke, are the ideal preparation for Easter. Warm, clear and illuminating, they show us ourselves as we see how Jesus dealt with people on the way. But most of all they show us Jesus, the wonder of his love and his call to follow him as his disciples. Read, enjoy and benefit.” - RT REV. WALLACE BENN, Former Bishop of Lewes

“These Lent devotions describe familiar encounters with Jesus in a fresh and challenging way. The reader is encouraged throughout to ask themselves, ‘How will I respond to Jesus’ words?’ Each day’s read is short enough to be manageable but deep enough to get to the heart of who Jesus is and what it means to follow him.” - CELIA REYNOLDS, Women’s Ministry Co-ordinator, Christchurch Market Harborough

"My general rule is this; if Ferguson writes it, you should read it! The Gospel of Luke is full of Jesus’ encounters with a wide range of people; from the rich to the poor and from religious leaders to beggars. In this devotional Ferguson walks you through many of those encounters to help you grasp a fuller picture of the significance of his journey to seek and save the lost (Luke 19:10). At the end of each short devotional, lasting no more than 3 pages, you’ll find a wee note to reflect on and a short section for you to take notes. I highly recommend that you read this, even if you don’t use it for lent this year. It is a wonderful book full of helpful insights and descriptions of Jesus and his journey to the cross." -Alistair Chalmers

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LOVE CAME DOWN AT CHRISTMAS: Advent Devotions from 1 Corinthians 13
SINCLAIR FERGUSON

Love is at the heart of Christmas.

It's the reason behind all our gathering and gift-giving at this time of year. In this Advent devotional, Dr Sinclair B Ferguson refreshes our hearts as we reflect on the source it all – love incarnate, Jesus Christ.

Over the course of December, this devotional walks through 1 Corinthians 13 phrase-by-phrase, showing us that "love is" the Lord Jesus himself.

Sinclair Ferguson brings the rich theology of the incarnation to life with his trademark warmth and clarity. Drawing on stories from the Gospels, we'll see what "love" looked like in the life of Christ, and be challenged us to love like him during the Christmas season. Each day's reading finishes with carols and hymns for reflection and prayer.

However you're feeling weary or frantic, lonely or love sick, your heart will be refreshed as you wonder again at the truth that love came down at Christmas in the person of Jesus Christ.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction: Christmas Is Coming 7

1. Of Men and Angels 13

2. Glittering Powers 19

3. The Dead Giveaway 25

4. Anyone for Patience? 31

5. The Milk of Human Kindness 37

6. Happy with Your Lot 43

7. One Great Mystery 49

8. Harmonious Humility 55

9. Love Has Good Manners 61

10. Throw Yourself In 67

11. Easily Irritated? 73

12. The Father’s Heart 79

13. Rejoicing: Right or Wrong? 85

14. A Covering 91

15. Believing Everything and Anything? 97

16. Hope Springs Eternal 103

17. Endurance Test 109

18. Everlasting Love 115

19. Future Perfect 121

20. Growing Up 127

21. Face to Face 133

22. The Part Is Not the Whole 139

23. “The Well-Known Three” 145

24. The Greatest 151

ENDORSEMENTS

"Sinclair Ferguson has put a powerful tool into our hands in his book Love Came Down at Christmas. Every Christian reader will benefit by acquiring the rich truths of the incarnation of the Son of God for our own worship and evangelism." - John MacArthur, President of The Master's University and Seminary

“Whatever Sinclair Ferguson writes is a must-read for me. This book is no exception. Here, we find this gifted theologian at his devotional best. Every believer and family should read this clear treatment of the incarnation of the Lord Jesus Christ. Do so, and prepare to be blessed.” -STEVEN J. LAWSON, President, OnePassion Ministries

“I am grateful for this book about love, as it so beautifully shows forth the redeeming love of our triune God demonstrated in the incarnation of Christ, and as it so gently directs us along the path of showing true love to our neighbor and to our sovereign and gracious Lord.” -BURK PARSONS, Senior Pastor, Saint Andrew’s Chapel; Editor, Tabletalk magazine

“These devotional meditations are deeply soaked in Scripture, rich, vivid, always nourishing, sometimes challenging, often thrilling. I thank God for them.” -CHRISTOPHER ASH, Writer-in-Residence, Tyndale House

“Church history will remember Dr. Ferguson as one of this generation’s most insightful theological writers and biblical preachers. When you read or listen to him, you know he cares for you. And this book illumines his ability to lovingly communicate the grand themes of God’s love-filled redemptive purpose.”-CHRIS LARSON, President and CEO, Ligonier Ministries

“Sinclair Ferguson has written yet another book to bless and build up God’s people. So read it! This devotional will warm your affections for Christ and remind you of your identity in him as a lover of God and a lover of others. Gently convicting and richly God-glorifying, this Christmas devotional is a gospel-saturated delight! Read it and celebrate the living and liberating love of God for his world.” -STEVE TIMMIS, CEO, Acts29

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FREEDOM MOVEMENT: 500 Years of Reformation
Michael Reeves

500 years ago, one man made a discovery.

As he sat on the edge of total despair in a German monastery, Martin Luther found light and joy that has since lit and empowered the way for generations. It has fascinated artists, envisioned reformers, strengthened abolitionists, and given beautiful hope to millions.

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It shouldn’t be possible to talk about the Reformation without talking about the gospel. Luther’s discovery changed the world and it continues to do so. Michael Reeves has served the church in this 500th anniversary year by writing an evangelistic resource that tells the story of that discovery, draws out its effectiveness and beauty, and speaks of its consequences for the history of the world.

On this 500th anniversary of the Reformation, this resource enables you to use the historical moment effectively to carry on the work of Reformation: to get the story of the gospel to world.

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TAKE HEART: Daily Devotions to Deepen Your Faith
DAVID POWLISON

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It's easy to lose heart in a world where many things can and do go wrong. Life is difficult and there are struggles within and without, but we can take heart--the Lord is with us. He hears our cries for mercy. He knows our every need. He guides us, helps us, and strengthens us with his mighty right arm. Journey through a year with David Powlison, learning to take heart by meditating on his favorite Scripture passages, hymns, and biblical themes, exploring the ways God meets us with daily grace right where we live.

Drawn from David Powlison's many decades of writing, teaching, and speaking, Take Heart is a yearlong devotional journey into the process of biblical change, where truth becomes clearer and our ears hear and our eyes see what God tells us about himself.

Learn to go to God for the help you need and hold fast to the daily mercy and grace he offers. And be reminded the promises of God are true and that the resurrection of Jesus guarantees that no matter what you may be facing, you can live in real hope.

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January 1

"As for me, I am poor and needy, but the Lord takes thought for me. You are my help and my deliverer; do not delay, O my God!" —Psalm 40:17

“Weakness” is a comprehensive description of our human condition. We are perishable. We are mortal. We face a multitude of afflictions in our lives. And we are sinful, bent from the heart toward pride, self-righteousness, fear of man, and a multitude of desires and fears that beset us. The mercies of God meet us in this comprehensive condition of weakness.

To admit weakness is so countercultural to people who want to say, “We are STRONG!” and “You can do it!” On the contrary, we are fundamentally weak. That weakness is a most unusual door into all the ways God enables us to be strong.

Being unafraid to be publicly weak was true of King David. The end of Psalm 40 has always resonated deeply with me. This psalm contains a great deal of fruitful ministry and joyful worship, yet David summarizes himself this way: “As for me, I am poor and needy, but the Lord takes thought for me.” David’s strength grew out of his comprehensive sense of weakness, and his confidence in God’s strength.

My deepest hope for you is that in both your personal life and your ministry to others, you would be unafraid to be publicly weak as the doorway to the strength of God himself.



January 2

“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” —Matthew 6:33

God is very concerned that we seek him, his kingdom, and his righteousness. We are to pursue him and be oriented to him because we trust he’s going to take care of the other things.

What are you pursuing? What are you after? What are you obsessing about? The answers to those questions will correlate with what you’re worrying about, because if you’re pursuing with your whole heart the wrong things, you’re going to worry about them. Only God can be pursued wholeheartedly without worry or anxiety.

The biggest question cuts the deepest: What do you love? We’re simply turning the first Great Commandment on its head and letting it serve as a mirror into which we look. We’re called to love him with all that we are. What are you loving? Who are you loving? Are you loving pleasure, money, or control? Are you loving being liked? These questions cut deep, and your answers affect everything you feel and think, how you treat people, and the way you come into a conversation.

God speaks, and those who have ears to hear, hear that question. Which voices are you tuning into?



January 3

"For God, who said, 'Let light shine out of darkness,' has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. "—2 Corinthians 4:6

People change when the Holy Spirit brings the love of God to their hearts through the gospel. Whoever receives the Spirit of adoption as God’s child learns to cry out, “Abba, Father.” People change when they see that they are responsible for what they believe about God. People change when truth becomes clearer and brighter than previous life experience. We change when our ears hear and our eyes see what God tells us about himself (Psalm 103:10–13; Isaiah 49:13–16).

God is in the business of changing people’s minds; he is not hindered by distortions. He can reveal himself, “[shining] in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ” (2 Corinthians 4:6). Life experience is not supreme; neither are the lies that people believe. God is supreme, and he alone trumps what we bring to the table.

Your life experiences do not have to dictate your view of reality. On the contrary; disappointing people and experiences can make you long to know the real King, Shepherd, Master, Savior, and God! Ask the Lord to make himself known to you today.



ENDORSEMENTS

“David Powlison’s heart was set afire listening to the promises of God in Scripture. In Take Heart we are invited to sit with David and discover what he learned through his own suffering and brokenness. His words are tender, the insights wise, and the impact for those who listen life-changing. Read and fall in love with the God who loves you!” -BOB KRAMER, College roommate and longtime best friend of David

“My friend, David Powlison, had deep and abiding trust in the love, presence, power, promises, and grace of his Lord. David was a master at mining the life-giving and life-changing wisdom of God’s Word. As a seasoned counselor, David had a deep understanding of the hearts of people. These things together make David a supremely qualified devotional guide. This devotional collection of David’s writings is a treasure. Get it and let your heart marinate in the gospel that sweetly flows from every page.” -PAUL DAVID TRIPP

““We now have in this long-awaited book the most pristine gems of wisdom from David Powlison, perhaps the most renowned and respected biblical counselor of our age. Over the years, I have thrived on David’s writings, and I’m so glad he is now speaking to a new generation of readers through Take Heart.” -JONI EARECKSON TADA

“What if you could wake up each morning, and after hearing from the Lord in his Word, have one of his beloved servants give you a morsel of wisdom to savor and to meditate on throughout the day? These short but wisdom-packed pages from the pen of David Powlison will edify and encourage you in your daily journey.” -JUSTIN TAYLOR

“The introduction from Nan is a gift in itself. Then you get to settle into David’s gentle and personal words about his personal God, each devotion being much more than mere education. Each one invites you to love God and respond to him.” -EDWARD WELCH

“What a great book! Even with all his learning, David approaches Scripture like a child. So you will too when you read Scripture through David’s eyes. The result of David’s insights is hope. You’ll get unstuck from your problems and look out at a wider world of God’s love!” -PAUL E. MILLER

“If I could have a few minutes of wise counsel every day from any man of my choosing, it would be David Powlison. Now, thanks to Take Heart: Daily Devotions to Deepen Your Faith, I can. So can you. We can still be helped, every day, by David’s profound insights into the endless grace of Christ.” -RAY ORTLUND

“I am so grateful for this collection and so thankful that it allows me to enjoy daily wisdom from a man who was a tremendous blessing to me and a great gift to the church. I look forward to reading it day by day and year after year.” -TIM CHALLIES

“Like Oswald Chambers, David Powlison died too young. But also like Chambers, his wife and others have captured his wisdom for the ages. Powlison had a rare mind and heart, and these devotions beautifully capture his humility, originality, and profundity. Read and enjoy.” -OS GUINNESS

“Though David Powlison is greatly missed, he has left behind a considerable legacy. These daily devotions are full of wisdom, encouragement, and realism. They cover every human topic from fear to dependency to doubt, without ever slouching into either sentimentality or moralism. Each of them is gospel-driven. I plan to start my day with them, and I hope you will too.” -WILLIAM EDGAR

“Oak trees of wisdom fill these acorn devotionals. David doesn’t write at you—you sense he is sitting with you. His warmth simply radiates. These pages are likely to be in print a long time.” -STEVE ESTES



THE AUTHOR

David Powlison, MDiv, PhD,(1949–2019) was a teacher, counselor, and the executive director of the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation (CCEF). He wrote many books and mini-books, including Speaking Truth in Love, Seeing with New Eyes, Good and Angry, Making All Things New, God's Grace in Your Suffering, Safe and Sound, and Take Heart. David was also the editor of The Journal of Biblical Counseling.



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Drawn from the early years of Charles H. Spurgeon's remarkable London ministry, these 138 testimonies of conversion form part of an archive of some 15,000 such accounts at the Metropolitan Tabernacle. Here is a powerful reaffirmation of the transforming power of the Gospel in individual lives.

Here also is a fascinating glimpse into life in Victorian London, with accounts of servants, crossing sweepers, hatters and factory workers, artisans and middle class converts, brimming with social interest.

Each testimony was carefully recorded by one or more of the elders of the Tabernacle all through the 38 years of Spurgeon's ministry. We recently discovered one of these elders was THOMAS MOOR the author of our recent title "COUNSELS & THOUGHTS of the Spiritual Life of Believers." More than 20 of the testimonies recorded in this marvelous book were written by Moor, and in a fashion similar to the words of his powerful book. These two books together will combine to magnify the Amazing Grace of our Glorious God.

TABLE OF CONTEXT

*Themes in This Collection

Explanation of the Testimonies Recorded

The Signs the Elders Looked for in Prospective Members

(1) Tenderness of Conscience

(2) Attachment to the Means of Grace

(3) Desire to Come Out of the World

(4) Deep Interest in the Unconverted

Some of the Specific Themes That Shine Through in the Testimonies Recorded

(1) Preaching-the specific sermons used to awaken, convict and convert

(2) Sunday Schools - Many Inquirers were Encouraged to Attend Sunday Schools for Further Insruction

(3) Outreach and Personal Witness - Numerous testimonies mention the instrumentality of neighbors & friends

(4) Gradual Conversions - the majority of Conversions were not instant but gradual over time

(5) Forsaking Worldliness and Keeping the Sabbath Day - Both are consistent marks of the new converts

(6) Prayer Meetings and Simple Gospel Preaching - Both had a Profound Effect upon the Lost

*THE TESTIMONIES

(1) The New Park Street Years (1857-61)

A Selection of 40 from 1,200 recorded testimonies recorded by the Elders

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A Selection of 98 from 1,700 recorded testimonies from the first four years of moving into the Tabernacle

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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.

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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.

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DIVINE CHASTISEMENT: A Practical Exposition of Hebrews 12
ARTHUR W. PINK

“Despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou art rebuked of him: For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth. If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not? But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons.” (Hebrews 12:5–8).

Christians have trials and afflictions. This should not be a strange concept. It is an obvious fact of life. But, the idea that Christians are chastened and corrected by their heavenly Father is a concept that is not only foreign but completely contrary to what many present-day Christians are taught and the way they think every day. However, the Bible text given above from the book of Hebrews makes such a concept clearly undeniable, the Lord “chasteneth and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth” (Hebrews 12:6).

The Bible plainly states that, “Man is born unto trouble, as the sparks fly upward” (Job 5:7). According to this verse, all men by nature have trouble as surely as all sparks by nature fly upward. Men can no more prevent or avoid trouble, than they can prevent sparks from flying upward into the sky. All men will, sooner or later, face adversity and endure suffering of some kind in this world. Hence, the Bible says, “Man that is born of woman is of few days and full of trouble” (Job 14:1).

Dear reader, have you ever seriously compared yourself with the people of God in the Bible? If so, have you not often observed that there is a great difference between these people and yourself? Beyond the miraculous, are there not some glaring contrasts between today’s professing Christians and the saints of the past? In no aspect of the Christian life is that contrast and difference more apparent than in the way Bible Christians understood and responded to their trials and troubles and the way we understand and respond to ours today.

I would ask the reader, even as you examine this book, are you not dealing with some type of adversity, are you not troubled in some way or another by something? Would you like to learn more about a Christian man’s troubles and how to respond to them? There are many publications currently available that address these issues. Among the more notable we would recommend the following: (1) Thomas Boston – The Crook in the Lot: God’s Sovereignty and Wisdom Displayed in our Afflictions; (2) Thomas Brooks – The Mute Christian Under the Smarting Rod; (3) Jeremy Burroughs – The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment; (4) John Flavel – The Mystery of Divine Providence; (5) Richard Sibbes – The Bruised Reed; and (6) Thomas Watson – All Things For Good. Nevertheless, we believe the following book by Arthur W. Pink is one of the very best on the particular subject of Christian affliction as set forth in the Book of Hebrews Chapter 12. It especially deals with the specific issue of God “chastening” His children. In this book the author’s primary objective is to consider what the Bible says about the nature of Christian afflictions and the manner in which Christians ought to respond to their heavenly Father’s correction. The content of this book was extracted from A. W. Pink’s book – An Exposition of Hebrews and, from our research, we understand that this is the first time this particular material has ever been published by itself in separate book form. We pray the Lord will be pleased to make this book a blessing to all those into whose hands He providentially sends it. Through printing and distributing this book, the publisher hopes to, “comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves have been comforted of God” (2 Corinthians 1:4).



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Publisher’s Foreword

1. The Path of Tribulation

2. A Call to Steadfastness

3. Divine Chastisement – Section One

4. Divine Chastisement – Section Two

5. Divine Chastisement – Section Three

6. Divine Chastisement – Section Four

7. Divine Chastisement – Section Five

8. Divine Chastisement – Section Six

9. Divine Chastisement – Section Seven

10. A Call to Steadfastness

A Biographical Sketch of the Author

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THE DIVINE INSPIRATION OF THE BIBLE
ARTHUR W PINK

Christianity is the religion of a Book. Christianity is based upon the impregnable rock of Holy Scripture. The starting point of all doctrinal discussion must be the Bible. Upon the foundation of the Divine inspiration of the Bible stands or falls the entire edifice of Christian truth. – “If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?” (Ps. 11:3). Surrender the dogma of verbal inspiration and you are left like a rudderless ship on a stormy sea – at the mercy of every wind that blows. Deny that the Bible is, without any qualifications, the very Word of God, and you are left without any ultimate standard of measurement and without any supreme authority. It is useless to discuss any doctrine taught by the Bible until you are prepared to acknowledge, unreservedly, that the Bible is the final court of appeal. Grant that the Bible is a Divine revelation and communication of God’s own mind and will to men, and you have a fixed starting point from which advance can be made into the domain of truth. Grant that the Bible is (in its original manuscripts) inerrant and infallible and you reach the place where study of its contents is both practicable and profitable...

If the Bible is the Word of God; if it stands on an infinitely exalted plane, all alone; if it immeasurably transcends all the greatest productions of human genius; then, we should naturally expect to find that it has unique credentials, that there are internal marks which prove it to be the handiwork of God, that there is conclusive evidence to show that its Author is superhuman, Divine. That these expectations are realized we shall now endeavor to show; that there is no reason whatever for any one to doubt the Divine inspiration of the Scriptures is the purpose of this book to demonstrate. As we examine the natural world we find innumerable proofs of the existence of a Personal Creator, and the same God who has manifested Himself thro’ His works has also revealed His wisdom and will thro’ His Word. The God of creation and the God of written revelation are One, and there are irrefutable arguments to show that the Almighty who made the heavens and the earth is also the Author of the Bible. We shall now submit to the critical attention of the reader a few of the lines of demonstration which argue for the Divine inspiration of the Bible.

"It is indeed a strange prejudice that professes adherence to the infallibility of Christ and yet rejects the clear implications of his teaching. Nothing could be plainer than this; that in the smallest details Christ regards the Scriptures as incapable of being made void (Matthew 5:17-19)... the teaching of our Lord is so steeped in the appeal to Scripture, so steeped in the use of the formula, 'it is written,' so pervaded by the recognition that what the Scripture says God says, so characterized by the acceptance of the finality of the word of Scripture, that the mass of direct and indirect statements lead to one conclusion that, for our Lord, the Scripture, just because it was Scripture, just because it fell within the denotation of the formula, 'it is written,' was a finality. His attitude is one of meticulous acceptance and reverence. The only explanation of such an attitude is that what Scripture said, God said, that the Scripture was God's Word." (John Murray, from 'The Infallible Word'

"The overwhelming reason for accepting the Divine inspiration and authority of Scripture is plain loyalty to Jesus. We believe in Jesus. We are convinced that He came from heaven and spoke from God. He said so, 'My teaching is not mine, but His that sent me' (John 7:16). So we are prepared to believe what He taught for the simple reason that it is HE who taught it. Therefore, we bring our minds into submission to His mind. We want to conform our thoughts to His thoughts. It is from Jesus that we derive our understanding of God and man, of good and evil, of duty and destiny, of time and eternity, of heaven and hell. Our understanding of everything is conditioned by what Jesus taught. And this everything means everything! Thus, it includes His teaching about the Bible. We have no liberty to exclude anything from Jesus' teaching and say, 'I believe what He taught about this but not what He taught about that.' What possible right have we to be selective? We have no competence to set ourselves up as judges and decide to accept some parts of His teaching while rejecting others. All Jesus' teaching was true. It is the teaching of none other than the Son of God." (John R.W. Stott, from 'The Authority of the Bible')

"The chief reason why Christians believe in the Divine origin and authority of the Bible is because Jesus Christ taught it plainly. This simple and yet massive fact more than any other accounts for the persistently high view of Scripture held by the Apostles and the entire Christian church until quite recently. The attitude characteristic of believers in every age has been one of complete trust in each and every utterance of Holy Writ on the understanding that it is, as no other document can claim to be, the very Word of God... The fact that Jesus consistently regarded the biblical text as the utterance of God His Father is a source of constant embarrassment to those professing Christians who for one reason or another wish to maintain a different and lower view of it... If Jesus is our only Lord and Light, from whence could we possibly derive the right to set aside or even temper His claim upon us? Unreserved commitment to Jesus requires us to look at the Bible through His eyes. The indissoluble connection that exists between the inspiration of Scripture and the authority of Jesus Christ should have the greatest possible significance for Christians when they enquire what their view of the Bible should be." (John Warwick Montgomery, editor of 'God's Inerrant Word: An International Symposium of the Trustworthiness of Scripture')



TABLE OF CONTENTS

Dedication

Introduction

1. There is a Presumption in Favor of the Bible

2. The Perennial Freshness of the Bible bears Witness to its Divine Inspirer

3. The Unmistakable Honesty of the Writers of the Bible Attests its Heavenly Origin

4. The Character of its Teachings evidences the Divine Authorship of the Bible

5. The Fulfilled Prophecies of the Bible bespeak the Omniscience of its Author

6. The Typical Significance of the Scriptures declare their Divine Authorship

7. The Wonderful Unity of the Bible attests its Divine Authorship

8. The Marvelous Influence of the Bible declares its Superhuman Character

9. The Miraculous Power of the Bible shows forth that its Inspirer is the Almighty

10. The Completeness of the Bible demonstrates its Divine Perfection

11. The Indestructibility of the Bible is a proof that its Author is Divine

12. Inward Confirmation of the Veracity of the Scriptures

13. Verbal Inspiration

14. Application of the Argument

Index for the Works of Arthur W. Pink

A Biographical Sketch of the Author



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SPURGEON'S DEVOTIONAL BIBLE: Selected Passages from Genesis 1 - Revelation 22 with Running Comments
Charles H. Spurgeon

A CLASSIC VOLUME THAT BEGINS AT GENESIS 1 AND ENDS WITH REVELATION 22

This is a wonderful volume to use for Daily Devotions as it will lead you through the Bible in One Year if you read two pages each day or in two years if you read one each day.

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BE CAREFUL HOW YOU LISTEN
How to Get the Most out of a Sermon
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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.

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"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

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THE GREAT MYSTERY OF THE COVENANT OF GRACE: The Difference between the Old and New Covenant Stated and Explained
Samuel Petto (1624-1711) with Preface by John Owen

The original work was published in the 1670s and has a Foreword by John Owen. Samuel Petto (c 1624-1711) was a dissenting minister in Sudbury, Suffolk. The list of 29 Scottish ministers recommending the book in 1820 include M'Crie of Edinburgh and Kidd of Aberdeen.

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"This worthy author has laboured, if I am not much mistaken, unto good success. And, as his design is to extricate things which seemed perplexed, to give light into the whole doctrine of the covenants, by declaring the proper order and method of things contained in them, with their respect one unto another; that the grace of God, in the Covenant of Grace, may be exalted, and his faithfulness, with his holiness, in the Covenant of Works, both in and by Jesus Christ, the end of the one, and the life of the other. So the reader will find, I hope, that satisfaction in these great and deep enquiries, which he will have occasion to return praise and thanks to God for."

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NEW INTRODUCTION by Mark Jones

ORIGINAL PREFACE by John Owen

Table of Contents

1. Of a Covenant in general, and the distribution of the Covenant into that of works and of grace.

2. Of the oneness of the Covenant with Jesus Christ and us.

3. Of Christ as the sum of the Covenant.

4. Of the date of Covenant Mercies

5. General Inferences from the whole

6. Of the Old and New Covenant, what they are, and how distinct,

7. Of the nature of the Mount Sinai Covenant

8. Of the Sinai Covenant, whether ceased or continuing

9. Of the good that was in the Sinai Covenant

10. Of the differences between the Old and New Covenant, and the excellency of the latter above the former

11. Of the time of first coming into Covenant

12. Of the use of Absolute Promise

13. Of those that are called Conditional Promise

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DELIGHTING IN THE OLD TESTAMENT: Through Christ and for Christ
By Jason S. DeRouchie, Foreword by Stephen J. Wellum

The Old Testament makes up the majority of the Christian Bible, yet incorrect teaching of its texts abounds in the church. Without effectively studying these stories, covenants, and kingdoms within their close, continuing, and complete biblical contexts, believers miss the beauty of the Old Testament, including how it points to Jesus, and why it still matters today.

Jason DeRouchie helps Christians delight in the books of the Old Testament and read them the way God intended—as relevant parts of Christian Scripture. This accessible guide stresses the need to keep Christ at the center and to account for the progress of salvation history when applying the Old Testament today. It helps Christians interpret the Old Testament, see how it testifies to Jesus, believe that Jesus secured every divine promise, and understand how Jesus makes Moses’s law still matter. By more strongly comprehending Old Testament teachings and how they relate to the New, Christians will better enjoy the Old Testament itself and increasingly understand all that Jesus came to fulfill.

**In-Depth Study: Shows the lasting relevance of Old Testament laws, history, prophecy, and wisdom, and gives insight into the authors and audience of Old Testament books

**A Great Resource for Pastors, Students, and Small Groups: Prepares Christian leaders to faithfully teach the Old Testament and equips all Christians to embrace that the Old Testament is Christian Scripture

**Accessible: Includes numerous case studies, “Review and Reflection” points for every chapter, and a glossary of key terms

TABLE OF CONTENTS

List of Illustrations

Foreword by Stephen J. Wellum

Preface

Introduction: Ten Reasons the Old Testament Matters for Christians



Part 1: Reading Well: How Jesus Helps Christians Interpret the Old Testament

Chapter 1: The Old Testament’s Audience and Comprehension, New Testament Perspective

Chapter 2: The Old Testament’s Audience and Comprehension, Old Testament Perspective

Chapter 3: Christ as Light and Lens for Interpreting the Old Testament

Part 2: Seeing Well: How Jesus’s Bible Testifies about Him

Chapter 4: The Story of God’s Glory in Christ

Chapter 5: Seeing and Celebrating Christ in All of Scripture

Chapter 6: The Message of Genesis and the Hope for Christ



Part 3: Hoping Well: How Jesus Secures Every Divine Promise

Chapter 7: The Importance and Challenge of Claiming Old Testament Promises

Chapter 8: Relating Old Testament Promises to Christians

Chapter 9: Claiming Old Testament Promises through Christ



Part 4: Living Well: How Jesus Makes Moses’s Law Matter

Chapter 10: Relating Moses’s Law to Christians

Chapter 11: Evaluating Alternative Proposals

Chapter 12: When Jesus Maintains the Law

Chapter 13: When Jesus Transforms or Annuls the Law



Conclusion: Tips for Delighting in the Old Testament

Glossary

Illustration Credits

General Index

Scripture Index



ENDORSEMENTS

“We love to tell the stories of the Old Testament to children but, sadly, often fail to rejoice in it for ourselves. In Delighting in the Old Testament, Jason DeRouchie helps us see Christ in this part of God’s word, resulting in a joy-filled faith. I highly recommend this book to you, whether you are a Christian in the pew or a leader in the church. Don’t rush through it. You will see the Old Testament Scriptures as you have never seen them before!” -Conrad Mbewe, Pastor, Kabwata Baptist Church, Lusaka, Zambia; Founding Chancellor, African Christian University



“While Christians may confess that the first three-quarters of the Bible is ‘breathed out by God’ (2 Tim. 3:16) and bears witness about Jesus (John 5:39), and although they may affirm that it is ‘profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness’ (2 Tim. 3:16), they often find it difficult to discover in it the kinds of life-transforming riches that would lead them to be ‘complete, equipped for every good work’ (2 Tim. 3:17). Put another way, it is one thing to believe that the Old Testament is a bottomless mine of life-transforming gospel gold, and it is quite another to experience its riches as one mines deeply. With Delighting in the Old Testament, Jason DeRouchie has handed us a tool for mining, helped us get started, and given us instructions so that we can dig deeply for the rest of our lives. This book provides a model for Christ-saturated and biblically grounded reading of the Old Testament as Christian Scripture. Church groups and classrooms will be blessed as they learn how to read, see, hope, and live in light of the Christ-centered message of the first three-quarters of the Bible.” -Ian J. Vaillancourt, Professor of Old Testament and Hebrew, Heritage Theological Seminary; author, 'The Dawning of Redemption' and 'Treasuring the Psalms'



“Jason DeRouchie is a faithful guide to the Old Testament. He shows that its theological message is that God reigns, saves, and satisfies through covenant for his glory in Christ.” -Andy Naselli, Professor of Systematic Theology and New Testament, Bethlehem College and Seminary; Elder, The North Church, Mounds View, Minnesota



“Jason DeRouchie’s work will be immensely helpful to a wide variety of readers. It is both accessible and comprehensive. It is practical and well researched. I’m looking forward to hearing of its impact in a variety of contexts around the globe.” -Ryan Robertson, President, Reaching & Teaching International Ministries; Elder, Third Avenue Baptist Church, Louisville, Kentucky



“If delight is not the first word that comes to mind when you think about the Old Testament, then this book is a gift to you. Jason DeRouchie is a trusted scholar and just the man we need to teach us that the Old Testament prepares for and points to Jesus Christ. This happy discovery awaits all who read Delighting in the Old Testament.” -C. J. Mahaney, Senior Pastor, Sovereign Grace Church, Louisville, Kentucky



JASON S. DeROUCHIE (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is Research Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Spurgeon College. He is also a content developer and global trainer for Hands to the Plow Ministries.

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INTRODUCTION TO THE NEW TESTAMENT
LOUIS BERKHOF

Introduction to the New Testament is designed for students and general readers, and directs its readers toward a greater appreciation for New Testament writings. This book includes an extended analysis of literature on the New Testament, including Berkhof’s own appraisal of the most influential 19th century New Testament scholars. Although Berkhof’s subject is the Bible, his pursuit is unapologetically theological: he aims to explain why the church reads and honors the New Testament as the Word of God, and to vindicate the claims of the canonical books against the criticism of modernist skeptics.

Louis Berkhof (1873–1957) was a Reformed theologian who taught at Calvin Theological Seminary and served as its president from 1931–1944. Berkhof’s writings presented Reformed thought in the tradition of John Calvin, Abraham Kuyper, and Herman Bavinck. He was known for his commitment to orthodoxy and his writings remain highly influential.

Title: Introduction to the New Testament

Author: Louis Berkhof

Series: Lexham Classics

Publisher: Lexham Press

Publication Date: 2017

Pages: 288

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THE THEOLOGY OF THE REFORMERS: 25th Anniversary Revised Edition
TIMOTHY GEORGE

First released in 1988, this 25th Anniversary Edition of Timothy George's Theology of the Reformers includes a new chapter and bibliography on William Tyndale, the reformer who courageously stood at the headwaters of the English Reformation. Also included are expanded opening and concluding chapters and updated bibliographies on each reformer.

Theology of the Reformers articulates the theological self-understanding of five principal figures from the period of the Reformation: Martin Luther, Huldrych Zwingli, John Calvin, Menno Simons, and William Tyndale. George establishes the context for their work by describing the spiritual climate of their time. Then he profiles each reformer, providing a picture of their theology that does justice to the scope of their involvement in the reforming effort.

George details the valuable contributions these men made to issues historically considered pillars of the Christian faith: Scripture, Jesus Christ, salvation, the church, and last things. The intent is not just to document the theology of these reformers, but also to help the church of today better understand and more faithfully live its calling as followers of the one true God.

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THINGS UNSEEN: A Systematic Introduction to the Christian Faith and Reformed Theology
J. Gresham Machen with Foreword by Sinclair B. Ferguson and Afterword by Richard Gaffin

“The recovery of this work of J. Gresham Machen is not like finding a gold mine in the mountains, it is more like discovering a diamond mine. It is a true treasure—one of sparkling jewels and glorious truth. To mine this treasure is to find a deposit in heaven.” —R.C. Sproul, Founder, Ligonier Ministries

“With the exegetical skills of a renowned New Testament scholar, the passionate precision of a defender of the faith, and the sweet sympathy of a human being, Machen treats theology as urgent life-and-death communication. Some of his references might be dated (by nine decades or so), but the substance remains as relevant as ever. I can think of few teachers of the past who are more reliable and rewarding to read, and now we can read his insights across the whole span of Christian doctrine.” —Michael Horton, J. Gresham Machen Professor of Theology and Apologetics, Westminster Seminary California

“In C. S. Lewis like fashion, Gresham Machen’s radio broadcasts were of a caliber unimaginable in today’s world. These snapshot portraits of doctrine, delivered in exquisite prose designed to be heard as much as read, are simply breathtaking. An accessible compendium of theology that will prove to be the gold-standard for years to come. An outstanding achievement.” —Derek W. H. Thomas, Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic and Pastoral Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary

“J. Gresham Machen was a theological titan, a champion of the truth, a guardian of the gospel, and a contender for the faith. In a declining day of spiritual apostasy, he was mightily used by God to teach sound doctrine and refute those who contradicted it. His strong stance, even while others around him were crumbling, marks him as a man to whom we must give strictest consideration. I rejoice to see this long-awaited volume of Machen’s collected writings assembled together into one body of divinity. Blessed will be the reader who devours and absorbs these God-exalting truths.” —Steven J. Lawson, President, OnePassion Ministries

“It is not hyperbole to say that J. Gresham Machen is one of the most—some would say the most—significant Christian thinkers of the 20th century. His sobering apologetic against Protestant liberalism was a timely alarm, exposing liberalism’s illegitimate claim to the Christian religion. But now, thanks to Westminster Seminary Press, Machen’s voice is heard once again— yet this time Machen puts forward a positive presentation of the Christian faith. Things Unseen is saturated throughout with doctrinal truth as Machen, with urgency in his voice, calls sinners back to the Bible to hear the voice of God afresh and to receive the eternal life only God himself can give through Christ.” —Matthew Barrett, Associate Professor of Christian Theology, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

“These essays on the Reformed faith were forged long ago in the furnace of debate. They are, however, as fresh today, and as compelling, as they were when they were first delivered. Machen speaks with clarity, conviction, a matchless command of the subject, and with the wind of historic Christianity behind him.” —David Wells, Distinguished Senior Research Professor, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

“J. Gresham Machen is one of a select band of Christian writers of whom it can truly be said that ‘he being dead, yet speaketh.’ This republication of some of his most important talks will be widely welcomed by those who appreciate his strong and learned defense of orthodoxy, and it will make his thought more accessible to a younger generation.” —Gerald Bray, Research Professor of Divinity, Beeson Divinity School

“Almost eighty years after his death, J. Gresham Machen’s voice still speaks with timeliness. In our day, when people question whether Christians and Muslims worship the same God, Dr. Machen’s cogent exposition of Scripture in these essays provides needed clarity.” —William Barker, Professor of Church History Emeritus, Westminster Theological Seminary

“Why am I regularly surprised at the way past authors speak powerfully to the present day? This is the way of all gifted authors: though they write in the past and thus in quite different circumstances, their writings have a timeless quality that more often than not makes them far more relevant than so much contemporary ephemera. Thus it is with these rich and lucid theological meditations of Gresham Machen: the 1930s were different in many ways than the present, but again and again his words address modern issues with such aplomb that they could have been written yesterday. Highly recommended.” —Michael A. G. Haykin, Professor of Church History and Biblical Spirituality and Director of the Andrew Fuller Center for Baptist Studies, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

“This powerful book on Christian theology fully displays what made Machen great. We see his relentless logic in the clarity of his thinking and the lucidity of his prose.” —Thomas Schreiner, James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation and Professor of Biblical Theology, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

"This volume is typical of the best of Machen’s thought: it gives clarity and profundity in its exposition of the great truths that must be faced by any enquiring mind, and therefore, it is absolutely contemporary and is a guide to us today.” —Douglas F. Kelly, Professor of Theology Emeritus, Reformed Theological Seminary

“J. Gresham Machen enjoys a richly deserved reputation for his unwavering commitment to the historic Christian faith. In the face of devastating attacks upon the foundations of Christian theology in the early decades of the 20th century, Machen stood in the breach and offered a trenchant case against liberalism in his classic work, Christianity and Liberalism. With the publication of this volume of Machen’s radio talks on Reformed theology, a new generation of believers will be introduced to Machen at his best. Readers will enjoy a rich feast of clear doctrinal instruction in the basic tenets of Reformed theology. But they will also witness a wonderful model of a Christian apologist who was always prepared to give a defense to anyone of the reason for the hope that is in us, ‘yet with gentleness and

respect’ (1 Pet 3:15).” —Cornelis Venema, President and Professor of Doctrinal Studies, Mid-America Reformed Seminary

CONTENTS

Foreword by Sinclair B. Ferguson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii

Historical Preface by Stephen J. Nichols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxi

Introduction by Timothy J. Keller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xxix

PART 1: The Christian Faith in the Modern World

Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1. The Present Emergency and How to Meet It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2. How May God Be Known? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

3. Has God Spoken? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

4. Is the Bible the Word of God? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

5. Do We Believe in Verbal Inspiration? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

6. Shall We Defend the Bible? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

7. The Bible versus Human Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

8. Life Founded upon Truth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

9. God, the Creator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

10. The Triune God . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

11. What Is the Deity of Christ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

12. Does the Bible Teach the Deity of Christ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

13. The Sermon on the Mount and the Deity of Christ . . . . . . . . . . . 99

14. What Jesus Said about Himself . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

15. The Supernatural Christ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

16. Did Christ Rise from the Dead? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

17. The Testimony of Paul to Christ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

18. The Holy Spirit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

PART 2: The Christian View of Man

Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

19. The Living and True God . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

20. The Decrees of God . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

21. God’s Decrees and Man’s Freedom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

22. What Is Predestination? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

23. Does the Bible Teach Predestination? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

24. Objections to Predestination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

25. God’s Works of Creation and Providence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199

26. God’s Works of Providence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

27. Miracles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217

28. Did God Create Man? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227

29. How Did God Create Man? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235

30. God’s Image in Man . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245

31. The Covenant of Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253

32. The Fall of Man . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263

33. What Is Sin? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271

34. The Majesty of the Law of God . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279

35. Is Mankind Lost in Sin? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289

36. The Consequences of the Fall of Man . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297

37. What Is Original Sin? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305

38. Sinners Saved by Grace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315

PART 3: The Final Broadcasts

39. The Progress of Christian Doctrine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327

40. The Creeds and Doctrinal Advance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335

41. God, Man, and Salvation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343

42. Christ as Prophet, Priest, and King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351

43. What Is a Prophet? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 359

44. Prophecy and the Gospel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367

45. The Teaching of Jesus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375

46. Prophet and Priest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383

47. Christ Our Redeemer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 391

48. The Doctrine of the Atonement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399

49. The Active Obedience of Christ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407

50. The Bible’s View of the Atonement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415

Afterword by Richard B. Gaffin, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423

Indexes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427

Notes and Acknowledgments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445

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COURAGE: How the Gospel Creates Christian Fortitude
JOE RIGNEY

Exploring Courage in Light of the Gospel

Throughout Scripture, important biblical figures have faced numerous adversities with remarkable courage. In the New Testament, the apostles endured persecution, imprisonment, and even death for spreading the good news of the gospel. Yet, amid their struggle, they continued to expand the kingdom of God—even rejoicing as they suffered for Christ. How can believers exhibit this same courage today?

In Courage, author Joe Rigney explores the Christian virtue of fortitude and its connection to the gospel. From a theological perspective, Rigney argues that courage—used in the proper context—is a sign of God’s salvation and a believer’s faith in Christ. In this concise and practical book, readers will defeat feelings of anxiety, anger, and fear as they gain boldness from God to endure all of life’s circumstances.

**Explores Christian Fortitude: How the gospel shapes this important Christian virtue

**Practical Study: This concise guide encourages Christians to build up their boldness through Christ

**A Part of the Growing Gospel Integrity Series: Created in partnership with Union School of Theology

**Written by Joe Rigney: Author of The Things of Earth; Strangely Bright; and More Than a Battle: How to Experience Victory, Freedom, and Healing from Lust.



TABLE OF CONTENTS

Series Preface

Introduction

Chapter 1: Defining Courage

Chapter 2: Biblical Courage

Chapter 3: Failures of Courage

Chapter 4: Biblical Boldness

Chapter 5: Courage and the Sexes

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

Bibliography

General Index

Scripture Index

ENDORSEMENTS

“Joe Rigney’s 'Courage' is a bellwether, defining and defending a virtue that every Christian will need in abundance in our anti-Christian age. Rigney’s book is a gem and a must-read. It is surely a book that I will be rereading often.” -Rosaria Butterfield, Former Professor of English, Syracuse University; author, Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age

“In a world paralyzed by fear yet attracted to displays of conviction, boldness, and fearless action, there is an opportunity for the joyful virtue of Christian courage to shine. In 'Courage,' Joe Rigney not only provides an explanation of courage and where it derives from but also issues a call to courage for the glory of God. It’s fantastic. I pray God uses this little book to stir big things in the hearts of many.” -Erik Reed, Pastor and Elder, The Journey Church, Lebanon, Tennessee; Founder, Knowing Jesus Ministries

“Take heart, Christian! As Christians in the West watch their societies increasingly turn against their Christian roots, this call is particularly relevant. Compromise and cowardice are contagious—but so is courage. With clear definitions, introductory forays into classical virtue theory, and inspiring examples drawn from Scripture, Narnia, and elsewhere, Rigney seeks to foster virtue for faithful witness to Christ. I am confident this book will do just that for many readers.” -James R. Wood, Assistant Professor of Ministry, Redeemer University

“The apostle John tells us that the coward’s portion is in the lake that burns with fire. That means that courage is not some optional virtue for a select set of Christians. All of us need godly courage to unflinchingly face the unique challenges and battles of our time. Joe Rigney helpfully shows us what courage looks like—in men, in women, in stories, and in our Savior—so that we can gain the stability of soul necessary to be courageous in every trying time.” -Abigail Dodds, author, Bread of Life; (A)Typical Woman?; ??and ?A Student’s Guide to Womanhood

“Joe Rigney has quickly become one of the pastoral voices I trust most for discernment and wisdom when thinking through any topic. His treatise on courage—which explains that bravery is a habit we learn by rightly ordering our fears and setting our minds on God’s promises—demonstrates why. In a culture where arrogance is so often mistaken for boldness and recklessness for strength, Rigney offers practical advice on how to draw true courage from biblical wisdom. In his encouragement to preach about unpopular sins and his counsel on developing courage appropriate to one’s sex, he demonstrates how much he himself possesses the virtue he is writing about.” -Megan Basham, Culture Reporter, The Daily Wire; author, Beside Every Successful Man

AUTHOR

Joe Rigney (PhD, University of Chester) serves as a fellow of theology at New Saint Andrews College. He is a husband, a father of three, and the author of a number of books, including The Things of Earth; Strangely Bright; and More Than a Battle: How to Experience Victory, Freedom, and Healing from Lust.

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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

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THE SCRIPTURES: THE ONLY RULE OF FAITH: An Exposition of the Second Answer of the Shorter Catechism
John Hall with an Introduction by John Whitecross

Q. 2. What rule hath God given to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy him?

A. The Word of God, which is contained in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments, is the only rule to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy him.

This uncovered treasure is intended for all who desire to teach or to learn the rule that God has given to direct us to fulfill the purpose for which we were created. John Hall (1806-1894) is best known for his long-term friendship with J.W. Alexander, that later resulted in his two volume work which included the 800 letters he received from Alexander over their 40 year relationship.

"The author, in illustrating the answer to the Second Question in the Shorter Catechism, has furnished a well digested treatise on the value of the Bible as the only true and infallible rule of faith. The excellence of this little volume will be appreciated by the intelligent reader.It gives a portable and effectual preventitive of the prime error of Popery." -from The Descriptive Catalogue of the Publication of the Presbyterian Board of Publication

This little gem is the complementary volume to our book entitled THE CHIEF END OF MAN: An Exposition of the First Answer of the Shorter Catechism, also written by Hall. Parents and children, teachers and pupils, pastors and congregation alike will benefit from this wonderful book.

We have chosen to add a brief Introduction by John Whitecross drawn from his book THE SHORTER CATECHISM ILLUSTRATED (also published by Solid Ground). A few examples are given below:

John Locke, a little before his death, being asked what was the shortest and surest way for a young gentleman to attain a true knowledge of the Christian religion, made this reply; 'Let him study the Holy Scriptures, especially the New Testament; therein are contained the words of eternal life. It has God for its author, salvation for its end, and truth, without any mixture of error, for its matter.'

It was customary, in Cromwell's time, for his soldiers to carry each a Bible in his pocket; among others, a profligate young man, who was ordered out to attack some fortress. During the engagement, a bullet had perforated his Bible, and gone so far as to rest opposite these words in Ecclesiastes; 'Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth, and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth; and walk in the ways of thy heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment.' These words so appropriate to his case, powerfully affected his mind, and proved, by the blessing of God, the means of his conversion. He wed to observe that the Bible had been the happy means of saving both his soul and his body.

During days of war a godly man visited a camp of French soldiers at Toulon, taking with him a number of French New Testaments which he distributed to the men, many of whom seemed pleased with the gift. He had at length exhausted all his store, with the exception of one copy; this he offered to a man standing near him. The man took it, opened it, and turning to a companion said sneeringly, 'Oh, this will do to light my pipe with.' A discouraging enough reception; but the book, having been once given, was beyond recovery.

About a year and half after this occurrence, the distributor of the Testaments was on a short journey through the South of France, and stopped on his way at a roadside inn for refreshment and a night's lodging. On entering the house, he soon perceived that something of a sad nature had happened to the landlady. On inquiring what it was, she informed him that her eldest son had been buried that very week. She went on very naturally to dilate on his many excellencies, and spoke of his happy deathbed. 'And sir,' said she, 'all his happiness was got from a little book that was given him sometime ago.' The traveler inquired further concerning the little book. 'You shall see it,' said the mother, 'it is upstairs.' She soon returned with the book. On opening it, he found it to be French New Testament, and identified it as the very one he had himself given, so many months before, to that seemingly unpromising soldier at Toulon. He discovered that five or six of the early pages had been torn out, thus indicating that the man had actually commenced the fulfillment of his threat to use the book to light his pipe with. This was not all. On the inside cover were written the words: 'Given to me at Toulon on —day; first despised, then read, and finally blessed to the saving of my soul.'

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THE COVENANT OF GRACE & THE COVENANT OF WORKS
JOHN COLQUHOUN with a Foreword by Sinclair Ferguson

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(1) THE COVENANT OF GRACE

"This republication of Colquhoun’s work should be welcomed as a wonderful instrument to recalibrate our theological and spiritual engines. It is well worthy of a place among the books that we “read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest” because it is so Scripture-concentrated, pastorally sensitive, and full of spiritual wisdom. Each of his publications marks him out as a man and minister of unusual gifts. "—From the foreword by Sinclair Ferguson

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Foreword by Sinclair Ferguson

Dedication

Introduction

1. The Parties Contracting in the Covenant of Grace

2. The Making of the Covenant of Grace

3. The Conditions of the Covenant of Grace

4. The Promises of the Covenant of Grace

5. The Administration of the Covenant of Grace

6. The Dispensations of the Covenant of Grace

7. The Way a Sinner Enters into the Covenant of Grace so as to Become Personally Interested in it

8. Evidences of One's Being Personally Instated in the Covenant of Grace

9. The Seals of the Covenant of Grace

10. The Properties of the Covenant of Grace

11. The Points of Difference Between the Covenant of Grace and the Covenant of Works

12. Conclusion: The Duty Incumbent upon all who are within the Bond of that Holy Covenant



In the dedication to his book on the covenant of grace, John Colquhoun acknowledged his indebtedness to the following sources:

"It is, however, proper to acknowledge that the Authors, to whom much of the doctrinal part of this Treatise, is indebted for its materials, are, Cloppenburg, Witsius, Turretine, Moor, Erskine, Brown, Hervey, Gib, Muirhead, Gill, and Boston. As to the last judicious Writer, I freely acknowledge, that, so far as he has proceeded, I have followed him so closely, as often to adopt, for the most part his method, and even his illustrations and proofs. Indeed, the substance of the greater part of his Book on the Covenant of Grace, is extracted, and will be found in the following pages; though the sentiments are expressed in a different manner."

(2) THE COVENANT OF WORKS

This is the companion volume to Colquhoun’s great work The Covenant of Grace, published in 2020 by The Northampton Press. In this title the author deals with covenants, imputation, and other subjects necessary to a full understanding of salvation. John Colquhoun was one of Scotland’s greatest preachers and theologians. He is painstaking and thorough in his treatment of this important subject for, as Luther once remarked, “we ought never to preach grace without the law or the law without grace.” We will never understand our great salvation until we realize what we have been saved from.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

Preface

1. Proofs of a Covenant of Works

2. The Contracting Parties in that Covenant

3. The Condition of the Covenant of Works

4. The Promise of the Covenant of Works

5. The Penalty of the Covenant of Works

6. The Seals of the Covenant of Works

7. The Reasonableness of God's Entering into a Covenant of Works with Man, and Especially Adam, as the Representative of His Natural Posterity

8. The Breach of that Covenant

9. The Imputation of Adam's First Sin, or Breach of Covenant, to His Natural Posterity

10. The Subjection of Mankind to the Broken Covenant of Works

11. The Dreadful and Inevitable Misery of Mankind Under the Curse of that Violated Covenant

12. Objections Answered

13. Conclusion

Colquhoun closes his treatise with the following benediction: "To the Lord Jesus I commend you, in whom you believe, and upon whose righteousness and fullness you live. May He strengthen your faith, establish your heart in His love and fear, and enable you daily, on new covenant ground, to walk with Him in newness of life. To whom, with the Father, and the Eternal Spirit, Three Persons in One JEHOVAH, be everlasting praise, honor, and glory. Amen'"

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BATTLE CRY: Reflections for Soul Readiness and the Defense of the Gospel in and out of Season
James R. Fryer

'BATTLE CRY: Reflections for Soul Readiness and the Defense of the Gospel in and out of Season' by James R. Fryer is a manual for the soldier of Christ who faces the enemies of his soul every day he lives on this sin-cursed earth. Here you will find practical counsel drawn from God's Word and Christian history that will assist you in resisting the wiles of the devil, the weakness of the flesh and the attractions of the world. Here you will be given wise words to arm you to defend the faith in a toxic environment bent on destroying the faith once for all delivered to the saints. Take up and read. It will be good for your soul.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

THE PURPOSE, THE WEAPON AND HISTORICAL REFLECTION

Chapter 1 - The Battle is Already Won: The Stewardship of the Victorious Gospel

Chapter 2 - The Sword of the Spirit: The Word of God

Chapter 3 - Our Divine Defense: The Source of Our Strength (Psalm 18:2)

Chapter 4 - Battle Preparedness: Devotional from the Pages of the Patriarchs

Chapter 5 - Spiritual Warfare: Guidance from the Era of the Puritans

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CROSS-CENTERED COMBATANT

Chapter 6 - The Gospel Warrior as Ambassador

Chapter 7 - The Gospel Warrior as Soldier

Chapter 8 - The Gospel Warrior as Fisherman

MEDITATIONS FROM THE MINEFIELD OF LIFE AND ADVANCEMENT OF THE GOSPEL

Chapter 9 - Contending for the Historical Faith (Jude 3)

Chapter 10 - Combating Worldly Appetites (1 John 2:15-17)

Chapter 11 - The Good Fight of the Believer (1 Timothy 6:12)

Chapter 12 - Apocalyptic Readiness for the Christian (1 Peter 1:13)

Chapter 13 - The Nature of the Believer's Weapons (2 Corinthians 10:5)

Chapter 14 - Knowledge of the Enemy (Ephesians 6:12)

Chapter 15 - Spiritual Combat: In the Loving Labor of Parenting

Chapter 16 - Wielding the Sword: In the Progress of Growing in Grace

Chapter 17 - The Goal of Our Work: The End of Spiritual Warfare

Chapter 18 - Epilogue: Final Thoughts on Biblical vs Errant Views of Spiritual Warfare

APPENDIX

Gleanings from 'The Christian Soldier' by Puritan Thomas Watson

ENDORSEMENTS

"Thoroughly Biblical and creatively insightful, this work calls each Christian to be ready to defend their faith while positively engaging today's culture...Any Christian, especially those interested in missions, evangelism, apologetics, and pastoral ministries, will be greatly assisted by reading 'Battle Cry'. I highly recommend this book."-DR. ROBIN DALE HADAWAY, Professor of Missions, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Kansas City, Missouri

"While the past few decades have seen a growing fascination in the subject, much of it has lacked a truly biblical foundation. 'Battle Cry', however, is a breath of fresh air. Readers will find it thoroughly biblical, theologically sound, and extraordinarily practical." -DR. IRV BUSENITZ, Professor Emeritus of Bible Exposition and Old Testament at the Master's Seminary

"Lashed to the cross, founded in the unshakeable Word of God written and living, and flowing with personal experience, 'Battle Cry' is a powerful reminder that we are one generation away at any given time from witnessing the abortion of Jesus' kingdom movement in a given locale if we do not stand and fight as men and women of God. We must battle for our marriages, our children, our churches, and our lost family members and friends, rejecting the world system while recognizing the reality of the daily spiritual conflicts and the weapons of our warfare are mighty through God. Run to the battle and give your life for something worth dying!" -DR. CHRIS CARR, Director, Global Gates Network Canada and Gateway Hub Leader for the Greater Toronto Area (globalgates.ca)

"There are certain reminders in the Christian life which are always timely because they are timeless. The reminder, encouragement, admonishment regarding the spiritual battle the believer faces daily is a necessity. James Fryer has brought such a prompting in this book calling up history, recent and ancient, military practice, hymnody, and biblical wisdom to illustrate the profound nature of the enemy's work in this world and the critical role that the believer must assume in the warfare. Essential then is the knowledge of the Word which 'Battle Cry' appropriately advocates. There is no combat against the lies of the devil except through the Truth of God's Word...Spiritual warfare is more about immersing ourselves in truth than it is about combating spiritual assailants. Praise the Lord for this encouraging book that reminds us of the power of the Word of God." -JON EVANS, President of Good News Jail and Prison Ministry

JAMES R. FRYER, PhD (Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary), MDiv (The Master's Seminary), serves as a Correctional Chaplain in Virginia and member of his local church. He has served over 18 years in Missions and Ministry. He and his wife Damaris have been married over 24 years and are parents of five.

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HOPE FOR ALL THE EARTH: Understanding the Story of the Old Testament
Mitchell L. Chase

'HOPE FOR ALL THE EARTH: Understanding the Story of the Old Testament' is a short book about the largest section of the Bible. The Old Testament is 3/4 of Scripture, yet it is the more difficult of the Testaments to understand and process. The many nations, places, prophecies, and historical events can appear overwhelming, and some parts of the Old Testament can require great patience and perseverance for readers. Since all of the Bible is Christian Scripture–from Genesis to Revelation–we need to understand the ancient stories and the Epic Plot. What is the Old Testament for? What are the thirty-nine books trying to tell us? In Hope for All the Earth, I take the reader through the storyline of the Old Testament, covering the main characters and covenants and patterns and prophecies that advance a hope for a redeemer. Jesus Christ is the hope for all the earth. I wrote this book to give a concise, accessible presentation of the Old Testament’s story. It’s for individuals and groups, Bible courses and Sunday School classes, small groups and devotional reading. My prayer for the book is that it would increase our understanding of what the Old Testament is for, as well as stir our joy that our Redeemer has come.

ENDORSEMENTS

"On my last visit to Texas, my successor at Grace Covenant Baptist Church (Pastor Matt Stahl), gave me a couple of copies of Mitchell Chase's Hope For All The Earth: Understanding The Story Of The Old Testament. Matt was enthusiastic about the book and had purchased several copies for distribution. Upon returning home I sat down to read this little book of only eighty eight pages. I soon understood Matt's enthusiasm. Very few men are gifted with an economy of words. Mitchell Chase is so-gifted. 'Hope For All The Earth' is a marvel in that in only eight short chapters is found a remarkable survey of the entire Old Testament. We are reminded that the Old Testament is a progressively revealed, unified narrative of God's gracious covenantal plan to redeem His people through the work of the Old Testament's central Person, namely the Lord Jesus Christ. What a helpful little book! It should be distributed widely. No doubt many will find it a helpful book to use in evangelism, and in small groups or Sunday Schools." -David Dykstra, Pastor Emeritus, Grace Covenant Baptist church, Willis, Texas

"What took me a myriad of seminary classes to learn is clearly articulated in this little book (under 100 pages!) Jesus is the hope for all the earth and the story of the Old Testament is one that continually points to this truth. Mitchell Chase does a wonderful job at clearly and concisely retelling the Old Testament narrative in a way that brings this to light. Well worth a read, especially if you struggle to see how the Old Testament teaches us about Jesus." -testimony from a reader

TABLE OF CONTENTS

A Select Time-Line

Introduction: The Bible Jesus Read

1. In and Out of Sacred Space

2. A Family That Becomes a Nation

3. From Egypt to the Promised Land

4. The Kingdom's Rise and Demise

5. Death by Defeat and Exile

6. Hope in the Dark

7. Going Back and Going Up

8. Looking for an Ending

Recommended Resources

TEN QUOTES FROM 'HOPE FOR ALL THE EARTH'

1. We live in a universe made for the glory of Jesus Christ, and we read a Bible written for that same purpose. (Pg. 5)

2. We need restoration from the alienation of sin. We need atonement, but this is not a covering we can configure for ourselves. (Pg. 9)

3. External circumcision would not guarantee an inward devotion to God; a circumcision of the heart was vital. (Pg. 16)

4. Moses’ mission was impossible for him to complete, and that was the point. God would act by a mighty hand and outstretched arm. (Pg. 26)

5. God’s people needed a king who would lead them in righteousness and seek God’s heart. (Pg. 40)

6. As the resurrected son of David, Jesus possesses an unceasing reign because he has conquered death. (Pg. 42)

7. False worship and false priests coincided with a false kingship. (Pg. 51)

8. Through a new exodus, the new David would form a new covenant. (Pg. 67)

9. The rebuilt temple, though lacking glory, would one day give way to greater glory. (Pg. 73)

10. The end of the Old Testament is not the end of the Bible’s story, and the heavenly silence during the intertestamental period would not last. (Pg. 84)

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DO NOT BE TRUE TO YOURSELF: Countercultural Advice for the Rest of Your Life
Kevin DeYoung

Countercultural Yet Biblical Advice for High School and College Students, Ideal for Graduation and Birthday Gifts

Most speeches addressed to high school and college students follow a similar theme: march to the beat of your own drum. This may sound encouraging on the surface, but Scripture exhorts believers to submit their lives to the will of God, not their own desires. Christian students need gospel-centered truth to guide them on their journey toward independence.

In this collection of inspiring sermons and graduation speeches, Kevin DeYoung delivers a motivational, biblical call to young people: serve God faithfully—and if necessary, counter-culturally—in the next season of your life. Do Not Be True to Yourself includes practical advice for cultivating a Christ-centered worldview in every area of adult life, including relationships, work, church participation, and spiritual growth, making it a transformational resource for mentoring students.

Written by Kevin DeYoung: Pastor and bestselling author shares relevant wisdom from past commencement speeches and sermons

Concise, Engaging Chapters of Counter-Cultural Advice: Christ-centered guidance that includes developing spiritual habits, prioritizing church attendance, fighting sexual sin, and temptation, and making godly decisions.

Includes Reading Guide: DeYoung suggests 12 classic Christian books every person should read, from writers including John Calvin, G. K. Chesterton, and R. C. Sproul

Perfect for graduation gifts, birthdays, or small group discussion



INTRODUCTION by the Author

"In May 2022, I had the privilege of giving the commencement address at Geneva College (Beaver Falls, PA). I didn’t want to recycle the usual commencement fare: “Follow your dreams! Be all that you can be! Go out and change the world!” Instead, I decided to give the opposite sort of advice, as you’ll see when you read the first chapter of this book. A few weeks later, I gave the same basic message at the baccalaureate service for Covenant Day School (the school associated with my church). I then posted the Geneva commencement address online. To my pleasant surprise, the message seemed to resonate with a lot of people. Besides getting a good following online, I heard from pastors and friends and Christians in various places who appreciated the countercultural sentiment. About a month later, Justin Taylor from Crossway asked if I would consider publishing that talk in a little booklet. The plan for a little booklet then morphed into this little book.

Over the years I’ve preached at a number of baccalaureate services and commencement services. I’ve also preached targeted sermons to high school or college students just beginning or just ending their studies. I’ve collected some of those messages here, retaining much of the spoken style so you can “hear” the message as well as read it. If there is a theme that holds the chapters together it is the simple exhortation to serve God faithfully and counterculturally in the next season of your life. Obviously, if you have just finished high school or college or some other milestone as a young adult, these messages will speak to your situation. This book is especially for you. But insofar as the counsel in these pages is biblical, I think Christians (and maybe even non-Christians) of all ages can read the book with profit. May God help us to live by his Spirit, according to his word, and for his glory—as young people, as middle-agers like me, and every stage of Christian discipleship."



TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction



Chapter 1: Don’t Be True to Yourself

Chapter 2: Choose for Yourselves

Chapter 3: The First Day of the Next Chapter of Your Life

Chapter 4: Two Ways to Live

Chapter 5: Horseshoes, Hand Grenades, and the Kingdom of God

Appendix: Twelve Old(ish) Books to Read When You Are Young

Notes

Scripture Index

ENDORSEMENTS

“Kevin DeYoung writes with inspiring clarity and pastoral love as he summons a generation of Christians to courage and nerve. As he puts it, ‘The choice that matters most is actually a lifetime of choices.’ This will be the book to give to your graduating high school and college students. But please don’t pigeonhole this book. Do Not Be True to Yourself is a brilliant and succinct call to all Christians to reject the spirit of the age in favor of the courageous Christian faith.” -Rosaria Butterfield, Former Professor of English, Syracuse University; author, 'Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age'

“Kevin DeYoung’s Do Not Be True to Yourself is a helpful antidote to a culture of self-obsession. If we’re learning anything about human nature in the age in which we live, it is that outsized focus on oneself produces disabling anxiety, disorienting ‘identities,’ and dizzying confusion about man’s ultimate end. It turns out, secular man’s chief end of glorifying himself is producing the very opposite of joy. This book shows why and shows a better, godward way forward.” -Andrew T. Walker, Associate Professor of Christian Ethics, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Fellow, The Ethics and Public Policy Center

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STEAL AWAY HOME: Charles Spurgeon & Thomas Johnson, Unlikely Friends on the Passage of Freedom
CHARLES SPURGEON & THOMAS JOHNSON, edited and devised by Matt Carter and Aaron Ivey

Thomas Johnson and Charles Spurgeon lived worlds apart.

Johnson, an American slave, born into captivity and longing for freedom--- Spurgeon, an Englishman born into relative ease and comfort, but, longing too for a freedom of his own. Their respective journeys led to an unlikely meeting and an even more unlikely friendship, forged by fate and mutual love for the mission of Christ.

Steal Away Home is a new kind of book based on historical research, which tells a previously untold story set in the 1800s of the relationship between an African-American missionary and one of the greatest preachers to ever live.

Review

"I loved this book and did not want it to end. I was unfamiliar with the story of the famous preacher Charles Spurgeon and the slave Thomas Johnson, and how our sovereign Lord brought them together in what can only be called a divine friendship. Now I am. I was greatly moved by this work and more than once brought to tears. Humans can be very evil, but our God is very good. This book is a wonderful witness to both of those truths." -Daniel L. Akin, President, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, NC



"I’ve long been a great fan of Charles Spurgeon. I wasn’t familiar with Thomas Johnson, and enjoyed reading about his part in the drama. As a fiction writer I appreciated the creative storytelling elements of this account. Matt Carter and Aaron Ivey have done a great job selecting historical realities and weaving them together into a compelling story. I really enjoyed Steal Away Home." -Randy Alcorn, author of Deception, Safely Home and We Shall See God: Charles Spurgeon’s Devotional Thoughts on Heaven



"We live in a time and a culture when many people feel their stories are worth telling. It is certainly not for me to judge the worthiness of every story out there, even the one you hold in your hands. However, I will offer this—I cannot imagine having not been given the opportunity to know this story.

Charles Spurgeon is, of course, a giant of both Christian history and lore. But where his story intersects that of the faithful, enduring man, Thomas Johnson, it creates for us an almost cinematic tale.

Matt and Aaron have worked tirelessly to accurately and fairly capture the history in which this story is set. The evil of slavery and of those who perpetuated it. The indomitable spirit of the African-American people, acutely seen through the life of Johnson. The sacredness of true friendship, and the beauty of the gospel are all at the fore, and I cannot more strongly encourage you to read this powerful work." --Pastor Léonce B. Crump Jr., Senior Pastor of Renovation Church and author of Renovate: Changing Who You Are By Loving Where You Are



"Gripping and creatively presented, Steal Away Home explores the unexpected friendship between Charles Spurgeon and the Virginia slave-turned-missionary Thomas Johnson. It is a remarkable story of courage and redemption—one that captures the spirit of both brave men." -Dr. Christian T. George, Curator of the Spurgeon Library, assistant professor of historical theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and editor of The Lost Sermons of C. H. Spurgeon (B&H Academic)

"A fresh and artful treatment of two remarkable, gospel-shaped men. I’ve read lots of books on Charles Spurgeon. I’ve never read one like this one. Once you start it, you won’t put it down." -J.D. Greear, Ph.D., Pastor, The Summit Church, Raleigh-Durham, NC



"Steal Away Home is the collaborative work of a pastor who specializes in truth, and an artist who specializes in beauty. Their subjects are a titan of truth and beauty in his own right, the great "Prince of Preachers," Charles Hadden Spurgeon, and his lesser known yet no less significant friend, missionary and abolitionist Thomas Johnson. While claiming to write historical fiction versus pure biography, Matt and Aaron have done a great job honoring two men whose profound impact shares a common thread: neither outgrew his need for Jesus and the gospel. As a preacher and aspiring abolitionist myself, I am moved by this volume not only to be a better minister, but to remain thirsty for our freedom-fighting, truth-telling, and beautiful God." -Scott Sauls, senior pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville, Tennessee and author of Jesus Outside the Lines, Befriend, and From Weakness to Strength

"We are all craving God-fearing, humble, bridge-building examples of faith and friendship. Charles and Thomas are just that. I found myself relating and yet craving more for my own life. Prepare to be moved and changed by these men's lives.

The two men writing this book, Aaron and Matt, share a unique friendship on mission too, and I'm blessed to sit under their leadership weekly in our local church. They are humble seekers of God's glory, who desperately desire the same things today Charles and Thomas desired... men to be saved and know the love of God." -Jennie Allen, Visionary Leader of IF: Gathering, Author of Nothing To Prove

AUTHORS OF THIS VOLUME:

Matt Carter serves as the Pastor of Preaching and Vision at the Austin Stone Community Church in Austin, Texas, which has grown from a core team of fifteen to more than eight-thousand attending each Sunday since he planted it in 2002. Matt has co-authored multiple books including a commentary on the Gospel of John in The Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary series and two group studies, Creation Unraveled and Creation Restored, which traced the gospel message through the book of Genesis. He holds an M.Div. from Southwestern Seminary and a Doctorate in Expositional Preaching from Southeastern Seminary. He and his wife Jennifer have been married for more than twenty years, and they have three children, John Daniel, Annie, and Samuel.

Aaron Ivey is the Pastor of Worship at The Austin Stone Community Church in Austin, Texas, where he pastors a team of three hundred worship leaders, artists, storytellers, and musicians. Aaron has written and produced ten worship albums, and has written hundreds of congregational worship songs that are sung all over the world. His songwriting includes works represented in Worship Together, Jesus Culture, Capital Music Group, Doxology & Theology, and Austin Stone Worship. Passionate about mentoring and developing young leaders and world changers, Aaron spends much of his time communicating on topics of leadership, theology, art, and culture. He and his wife Jamie have been married for fifteen years, and have four children, Cayden, Amos, Deacon, and Story.

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ALL OF GRACE: Read and Reflect with the Classics
C.H. SPURGEON

ENGAGE A CLASSIC LIKE NEVER BEFORE BY EXPERIENCING THE CLASSIC CONTENT ALONG WITH ADDITIONAL STUDY AND REFLECTION TOOLS.

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"It is not the object of this book to ask anything of you, but to tell you that salvation is ALL OF GRACE, which means, free, gratis, for nothing." All of Grace is a simple and eloquent presentation of basic salvation through grace alone. Spurgeon wants readers only to consume his work and ponder it, he asks nothing in return because he believes in the power of God to bring unbelievers to Him. This classic text brought into contemporary English is both a perfect introduction to salvation and an assurance of it for unbelievers and the saved alike. In the last line, Spurgeon beseeches readers to accept salvation now and "Meet me in heaven." The Read & Reflect with the Classics edition of All of Grace includes the classic text in an easy to read adaption coupled with personal reflection questions, additional study questions, and prayer prompts for today's Christian reader.

All of Grace is a simple yet captivating presentation of the gospel of grace. Writing to win the lost, Spurgeon presents the good news of salvation explaining each element much like one would explain every angle and cut of a diamond. He writes, "nothing short of your finding Christ and Heaven is the business aimed at here."

Affirming God's sovereignty in salvation, Spurgeon explains that our only hope is the Person and finished work of Christ. Throughout this book, he addresses and debunks the common objections––exposing their futility and emphasising God's amazing grace. He writes, "I cannot make this change,” says one. Who said you could? The Scripture which we have quoted speaks not of what man will do, but of what God will do. It is God’s promise, and it is for Him to fulfil His own engagements. Trust in Him to fulfil His Word to you, and it will be done."

Spurgeon's book, All of Grace is not only an excellent book for a non-Christian but even the most mature of believers, for it is no loss to meditate upon the glorious truths of the gospel. One's faith is strengthened; one's love for Christ deepened; one's pride humbled, and one's sanctification advanced. He writes, "If Christ has died for me, ungodly as I am, without strength as I am, then I cannot live in sin any longer, but must arouse myself to love and serve Him who hath redeemed me. I cannot trifle with the evil which slew my best Friend. I must be holy for His sake. How can I live in sin when He has died to save me from it?"

This book certainly imparts a large measure of grace; and thus, I highly recommend one read it.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Letter to the Reader

1. To You

2. What Are We At?

3. God Justifies the Ungodly

4. "It is God That Justifieth"

5. Just and the Justifier

6. Concerning Deliverance from Sinning

7. By Grace Through Faith

8. Faith, What Is It?

9. How May Faith Be Illustrated?

10. Why Are We Saved By Faith?

11. Alas! I Can Do Nothing

12. The Increase of Faith

13. Regeneration and the Holy Spirit

14. "My Redeemer Lives"

15. Repentance Must Go With Forgiveness

16. How Repentance is Given

17. The Fear of Final Falling

18. Confirmation

19. Why Saints Persevere

20. Close

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KNOWING GOD: The Classic 50th Anniversary Edition
JAMES I PACKER

50 YEARS AGO THE BOOK 'KNOWING GOD' FIRST APPEARED. A FEW YEARS LATER THE LORD BROUGHT THIS BOOK INTO MY LIFE AND I HAVE NEVER BEEN THE SAME. MILLIONS ALL OVER THE WORLD ECHO THE SAME TESTIMONY. MAY YOUR NAME BE ADDED TO OUR NUMBER TO THE GLORY OF GOD!!

J. I. Packer’s Bestselling Book, 'Knowing God', Now Available in a Beautiful Hardcover Edition

'Knowing God' by J. I. Packer is a modern Christian classic. Since its original publication in 1973, Packer’s insightful and practical approach has impacted countless Christians throughout the world as they are introduced to the wonder and joy of knowing God.

In this beloved work, Packer challenges readers that while they may know about God, it is not the same thing as knowing him. Organized into 3 sections, Knowing God explains the importance of theological study of the Lord, what the Bible has to say about God and his character, and the benefits of knowing him. From cover to cover, Packer teaches that each truth learned about God should ultimately lead to prayer and praise.

*Accessible: Written for Christians of all backgrounds and denominations, as well as new believers

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*Beautiful Hardcover Edition: Perfect for a lifetime of reading and for giving as a gift

*Written by Bestselling Author J. I. Packer: His other books include Growing in Christ; A Quest for Godliness; Rediscovering Holiness; and more

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface (1993)

Preface (1973)

Part 1: KNOW THE LORD

Chapter 1: The Study of God

Chapter 2: The People Who Know Their God

Chapter 3: Knowing and Being Known

Chapter 4: The Only True God

Chapter 5: God Incarnate

Chapter 6: He Shall Testify

Part 2: BEHOLD YOUR GOD!

Chapter 7: God Unchanging

Chapter 8: The Majesty of God

Chapter 9: God Only Wise

Chapter 10: God’s Wisdom and Ours

Chapter 11: Thy Word Is Truth

Chapter 12: The Love of God

Chapter 13: The Grace of God

Chapter 14: God the Judge

Chapter 15: The Wrath of God

Chapter 16: Goodness and Severity

Chapter 17: The Jealous God

Part 3: IF GOD BE FOR US . . .

Chapter 18: The Heart of the Gospel

Chapter 19: Sons of God

Chapter 20: Thou Our Guide

Chapter 21: These Inward Trials

Chapter 22: The Adequacy of God

General Index

Scripture Index

ENDORSEMENTS

“Knowing God is a masterpiece by a master theologian. It serves as a wake-up call for those who are asleep to the majesty of God.” -R.C. Sproul

“For years I have been asked to list the top twenty Christian books I have read. Knowing God has been on that list since the mid-1970s. This volume is Packer at his very best.” -Chuck Swindoll

“The books and essays Dr. Packer has written could fill shelves, but he is still known best for his fine work in Knowing God. Others may have followed with books about desiring, loving, serving or seeking God, but Dr. Packers volume says it simply, says it best.” - Joni Eareckson Tada

“[Packers] style is succinct, vivid and epigrammatic. His perspective is mind-stretching, as he surveys the whole biblical scene. And the truth he handles fires the heart. At least it fired mine, and compelled me to turn aside to worship and to pray.” -John R.W. Stott

"There isn't a song I've written that hasn't been impacted by the point of view in this book. Knowing God not only points to the door, it provides the key, helps us open it and prepares us for the One we shall discover waiting for us on the other side. In his book Packer rescues us from the private religious hunches of our theologically fickle age, from the gigantic conspiracy of misdirection that would rob us of the deep simple joy of knowing God.” - Michael Card

“Here is a theologian who puts the hay where the sheep can reach it plainly shows us ordinary folks what it means to know God.” -Elisabeth Elliot

“I don’t often endorse a book this way, but I will for Knowing God. If there is one book that every single Christian should read alongside the Bible, it is this book. Filled with theological beauty that lives where we all live, this book will cause you to love your Lord more earnestly, to worship him more deeply, and to serve him more joyfully. This book is so rich, you shouldn’t read it just once, but over and over again.” -Paul David Tripp, author, New Morning Mercies: A Daily Gospel Devotional

“Jesus Christ taught that eternal life is knowing God (John 17:3). This book by J. I. Packer helps us to do just that. Short chapters (originally magazine articles) are arranged to draw us to study more closely various aspects of God’s nature and character. What could be more edifying? Over the last fifty years, I have found countless people who have been informed, encouraged, and brought to worship by the pages of this book. I know I have been, and pray that you will be, too.” -Mark Dever, Pastor, Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, DC

“There are very few books that communicate such glorious truth—and communicate it as succinctly and as well—as Knowing God. Through Packer’s penetrating mind and gifted pen, the majesty of God and the wonder of the gospel shine through on every page. Easily one of the most influential books of the last half century.” -Kevin DeYoung, Senior Pastor, Christ Covenant Church, Matthews, North Carolina; Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte

“Knowing God is one of the best books I have ever read. And J. I. Packer is one of the best thinkers I have ever known. If a great book combines a great topic with a great writer, then Knowing God is truly great. So much in our world today is second-rate, but this book is a treasure we can enjoy deeply—and because of it, know God better!” -Ray Ortlund, President, Renewal Ministries

"Theocentricity is a big and imposing word that simply means “God-centered.” To be theocentric means that God himself is the core of all you believe, and the governing, gravitational force of all you do. And in my judgment, no one in recent memory more readily embodied this perspective on life more than the late J.I. Packer (1926–2020), especially in his classic work, 'Knowing God'.

James Inell Packer is justifiably known for much. His rigorous, thoroughly biblical articulation of penal substitutionary atonement, his unwavering defense of biblical inerrancy, and his penetrating insights into the contribution of the Puritans are just a few of the many qualities for which he is remembered. But when he himself was asked, 'What is the best thing in life, bringing more joy, delight, and contentment than anything else?' he did not hesitate to answer: the knowledge of God.

Those who have not yet taken a deep dive into 'Knowing God' should know that Packer never anticipated its effect on the Christian world. In the preface to the 1993 edition, he marvels that it had sold more than one million copies and had been translated into more than a dozen languages—and that nearly thirty years ago.

So much more could be said about this classic of the Christian faith, and even then, I could hardly do it justice. So let me close with the words with which Packer himself concludes his book: “Thou hast said, ‘Seek ye my face.’ My heart says to thee, ‘Thy face, Lord, do I seek’” (Psalm 27:8 RSV). If this book moves any of its readers to identify more closely with the psalmist at this point, it will not have been written in vain”." - Sam Storms, as of September 1, 2022, Sam became Pastor Emeritus of Bridgeway Church in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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JESUS SKEPTIC: A Journalist Explores the Credibility and Impact of Christianity
JOHN S. DICKERSON

THIS MIGHT BE THE VERY BEST BOOK TO GIVE TO THE SKEPTICS IN THE 21st CENTURY. ENGAGING. I LOVED THE EXAMPLE OF THE SEA OTTERS IN MONTEREY BAY, CALIFORNIA. ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!!

Can we know if Jesus actually lived? How has one figure influenced our world so dramatically? A respected journalist set out to find the answers--not from opinion but from artifacts. The evidence led him to an unexpected conclusion.

A first-of-its-kind book for a new generation, Jesus Skeptic takes nothing for granted as it explores whether Jesus actually lived and how his story has changed our world. In these pages we'll explore how Christianity has impacted and shaped our culture, including how followers of Jesus helped to abolish slavery, establish public education, found modern hospitals, support women's rights, drive racial reconciliation, and fight for justice and progress in a multitude of arenas. In a generation that wants to make the world a better place, we can discover what humanity's greatest champions had in common: a Christian faith.

"Jesus Skeptic is a different kind of book. It examines the positive social impact of those who believe in Jesus. That impact is widespread and far greater than most people realize. This is a fascinating read that may just surprise you." --Dr. Darrell L. Bock, New York Times bestselling author and senior research professor of New Testament studies at Dallas Theological Seminary

"My hometown of Portland, Oregon, is filled with wonderful people, especially millennials who gravely misunderstand who Jesus is and have little understanding of the ways his followers are making our city and the world a better place. My friend John S. Dickerson has written a much-needed book to help alleviate that! The story of the church, of the community of people filled by the Spirit of Jesus for more than two thousand years, is a story of radical love and justice that has shaped education and healthcare, catapulted scientific inquiry, helped to abolish slavery, and led the way in protecting human rights. Understanding this impact can encourage wavering believers and soften the hearts of many skeptics." --Kevin Palau, president of the Luis Palau Association

"This generation isn't simply asking, 'Is Christianity true?' They want to know, 'Is Christianity good? Does the faith actually promote human rights, alleviate suffering, and enable humanity to flourish?' In Jesus Skeptic, John Dickerson provides a compelling answer to these pressing questions. He leads readers on a lively tour through the ancient world, demonstrating Christianity's positive impact at key moments in history. This book is a remarkable accomplishment. It is sweeping in scope yet deeply personal. Dickerson, a reporter and pastor, reveals Christianity's impact on history--then zooms in to explore what Christ means for each person. The evidence Dickerson offers will enlighten believers and non-believers alike. In the introduction, he writes that skeptics 'are safe here.' That's true--but their skepticism is definitely in danger." --Drew Dyck, contributing editor at CTPastors.com and author of Your Future Self Will Thank You

"Only John Dickerson could so artfully weave history, politics, pop culture, and personal stories in a way that is both educational and entertaining. As a devout agnostic, I thoroughly enjoyed learning about a different perspective--presented in a thoughtful, engaging, and enlightening way." --Amy Silverman, award-winning journalist, editor, and author of My Heart Can't Even Believe It

"Many scholarly works make points and arguments for Christ and Christianity similar to those John Dickerson makes here; however, his book seems more readable and engaging than most. The length seems ideal for the book's intended audience--not so short as to appear inconsequential, yet not so lengthy as to be uninviting. It is well worth reading!" --Dr. Hugh Ross, astronomer, pastor, and president of Reasons to Believe

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"More than ever we need an articulate and detailed study of the importance and impact of the Christian faith that is not charged with emotions but is loaded with evidence. I am pleased to recommend John's work to you, knowing that it will surprise you and draw you into the greater narrative of God's unfolding mission within history. If you are a skeptic, this book is especially for you, and John's arguments and research will intrigue you and invite you further into dialogue with history's most significant person, Jesus." --Ed Stetzer, executive director of the Billy Graham Center

John S. Dickerson is an award-winning journalist, a millennial, and a bestselling author. His writing has appeared in the New York Times and USA Today, among others. Tom Brokaw (NBC News) and Christiane Amanpour (CNN and ABC News) have named him winner of the Livingston Award for Young Journalists. Now convinced that Jesus launched the greatest movement for social good, John has given his life to join the cause. Today he serves as lead pastor at Connection Pointe Christian Church in Indianapolis. Learn more at JohnSDickerson.com.

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THE INFLUENCE OF THE BIBLE
In Improving the Understanding and Moral Charatcer
John Matthews, author of "The Divine Purpose"

"Dr. Matthews 'Letters on the Divine Purpose' have placed their author among the best standard theological writers of the present age. These articles on 'The Influence of the Bible' were first published in 1833. Sadly its circulation has been limited, but it only requires to become as well known as the other volume just mentioned, in order to make it as highly appreciated. The two books together, like the two pillars, Jachin and Boaz, in Solomon's temple, are strong and valuable supports in the temple of truth, and a fitting memorial of a man whose talents, learning, piety, and usefulness entitle him to be held in lasting remembrance." - James Wood, from the Memoir of the Author, 1864

"This work on 'The Influence of the Bible' bears the impress of the author's force and originality as a thinker. The topic speaks its own importance, and the ability with which it is treated will be its passport to public acceptance and usefulness. The Memoir prefixed is well done, and will add to the value and interest of the book, as a memorial of one of the lights of our church." - Charles Hodge, from The Biblical Repertory, 1864

"The following work on the ' Influence of the Bible on the intellectual and moral chaacter' was originally published in numbers, in the Evangelical Magazine, conducted by the late Rev. Dr. Rice. It is now, with the consent of the author, collected and published in this form, with the hope of diffusing more extensively the views which it expresses in regard to an important influence of the Sacred Scriptures. The work, it will be perceived, is written in a chaste, correct, and manly style; and the argument is one which, it is believed, has not been extensively pursued in the common books on the character and design of the Bible. So prominent, and important is what may be called the decidedly religious influence of the Bible; so direct is its aim to secure the conversion and salvation of men; that its collateral, or incidental, influences are apt to be passed by or disregarded. The ministers of religion are, from the nature of their office, accustomed to present the former influence; and there have been few who have been qualified or disposed to appreciate the latter." - Albert Barnes, 1833 from the original Preface

"An able and excellent work, it comprehends a wide field. The Bible improves the understanding as it excites to self-examination, and exhibits wisdom and greatness. In morals, by the economy and industry which it teaches and enjoins, by its prohibition of intemperance, and inculcation of truth, justice and honesty, by discountenancing discontent, peevishness, and requiring and producing pious affections, meekness, forbearance, kindness, &c., by furnishing support in affliction, &c. The style of Dr. Matthews is perspicuous and neat; very readable." - The Reformed Presbyterian and Covenanter, 1864

"Dr. Matthews was an able divine and a noble specimen of those intellectual and moral qualities which adorn human nature. He published but few works. This volume, from the character of its theme, would naturally draw forth the talents of the author, and to be appreciated, needs but to be read." - The Christian World Magazine, 1864

"The great design of the Bible is to qualify men for the life to come; yet in producing this effect, it is pleasing to know and observe the direct and powerful tendency which it possesses and exerts in qualifying them for respectability and usefulness in this life. When it is understood and received in the love of it, the character, both intellectual and moral, will be improved ; and under its influence and its guidance, those habits will be formed on which the happiness and prosperity of civil society very much depend." - John Matthews

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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.

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A CALL TO PURE WORSHIP: Its Corruption, Its Standard and Its Inspiration
D. Scott Meadows

"My dear friend, D. Scott Meadows, is a brave soul to enter into what has come to be known as 'the worship wars.' As disconcerting as some aspects of this 'war' might be, public worship is an important subject in the Bible and, therefore, it ought to be important to us. Meadows’ book aims to bring readers into the realm of pure worship according to the Word of God, our only infallible rule for doctrine and practice. He also interacts with the meaning of the Regulative Principle of Worship as formulated by some Reformed creedal statements, offering a corrective to some in our day who have misunderstood this important doctrine. It is an important book, touching upon an issue that exhibits much confusion in our day, even by some who claim to be upholding a Reformed view of public worship. Take up and read! —Richard C. Barcellos, Ph.D., pastor of Grace Reformed Baptist Church, Palmdale, CA

"Among the plethora of voices addressing the issue of worship, Scott Meadows is a sensible and savvy voice that rises above the often heated exchanges suggesting clarity and conviction, principle and persuasion. If you have time to read only a few books on this topic, this should be one of them. But come prepared to have your convictions challenged by solid biblical arguments and an evangelist's zeal for conversion. A masterful and important contribution." —Derek W. H. Thomas, Senior Minister of First Presbyterian Church of Colombia, Columbia SC, Editorial Director, Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals

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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

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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


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Dictionary of Latin and Greek Theological Terms, 2nd Edition, Drawn Principally from Protestant Scholastic Theology
RICHARD MULLER

This indispensable companion to key post-Reformation theological texts provides clear and concise definitions of Latin and Greek terms for students at a variety of levels. Written by a leading scholar of the Reformation and post-Reformation eras, this volume offers definitions that bear the mark of expert judgment and precision. The second edition includes new material and has been updated and revised throughout.

Endorsements

"Of the thousands of books in my academic library, there are only three titles that I treasure so highly that I keep one copy at my office and another at home. In the early years of my academic career, Richard Muller's dictionary was the very first to attain such esteemed status. Not only is it a repository of information impossible to find so quickly anywhere else, it is just a darn good read. It's a primer of Latin syntax and at the same time a sophisticated introduction to careful theology. It's a thrill to see it newly improved, some thirty years later! Serious students of Latin, serious students of theology, and--frankly--serious students of clear thought will be in Richard's debt for another generation to come. Well done!" -John L. Thompson, Fuller Theological Seminary

"If one of the most well-read theologians of his generation presents a dictionary, one has high expectations, and Richard Muller does not disappoint! Besides more common terms, one also finds here lucid explanations of rarer scholastic expressions, so that even the specialist will learn and profit from this book. This is a must-have for students and professors and for everybody who studies the Christian tradition." - Ulrich L. Lehner, Marquette University

"Few theological resources offer as much insight and useful information as Muller's dictionary. I regularly encourage my students to buy this book and read it cover to cover! This is more than a reference occasionally to be consulted; it is a key to unlocking the riches of classic Reformed theology. I highly recommend this book to students, pastors, and scholars--to anyone who wants a deeper understanding of the historic Protestant faith." -J. V. Fesko, professor of systematic and historical theology, Westminster Seminary California

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Publisher's Description:Why the 17:18 series?

In Deuteronomy 17, Moses is leaving final instructions concerning the future of Israel. As a prophet of God, Moses foretells of when Israel will place a king over the nation (v. 14). In verse 18, the king is commanded to not simply acquire a copy of the law (the entire book of Deuteronomy) from the 'scroll publishing house,' but to hand write his own copy of the law. Thirty-four hundred years later, educators are 'discovering' that students that physically write out their notes by hand have a much greater retention rate than simply hearing or visually reading the information. Apparently, God knew this to be true of the kings of Israel also. From such understanding came the conception of this series of books.

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Each book is organized so that you can write out your very own copy of Scripture. You will be writing the Bible text only on the right hand page of the book. This should make for easier writing and also allows ample space on the left page to write your own notes and comments. From time to time a question or word will be lightly printed on the left page; these questions are to aid in further study, but should not interfere with your own notes and comments.


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Doriani, Ryken, Phillips, Thomas and Chappell

THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW by Daniel Doriani

While paying careful attention to a commentary's traditional interest in the structure, backgrounds, and grammar of the text, Doriani also supplies the theological commentary, Christ-centered focus, and personal and corporate applications that pastors and teachers need. Each chapter attends to Matthew's original intent and seeks to express that intent in ways that evoke his distinct voice, so as to fulfill the goal of Matthew's gospel: making disciples by forming the mind, heart, and hands of believers.

THE GOSPEL OF LUKE by Philip Ryken

This commentary is an exposition of Luke: 'the Gospel of Knowing for Sure.' Luke tells us that he wanted to provide an orderly account of the life of Jesus that would help people be more certain of the good news of his death and resurrection. The purpose of this commentary is simply to make Luke's message clear for a contemporary audience by explaining, illustrating, and applying its truth to everyday life, with the hope that readers will understand the gospel and come to full assurance of salvation, as Luke intended.

INCARNATION IN THE GOSPELS by Richard D Phillips, Daniel Doriani, & Philip G Ryken

This book contains sermons preached in advent by 3 of America's most respected pastors. These sermons seek to meet the needs of their people and use the opportunity the season affords in preaching about Christ and Redemption.

THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES by Derek W.H. Thomas

One of the most respected Bible teachers of his generation guide us through Luke's record of the growth of the church from Pentecost, throughout Asia Minor, and beyond.

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Philip Graham Ryken interprets Galatians in line with Reformation teaching on this epistle, especially with respect to the doctrine of justification by faith alone. "Properly understood, the gracious gospel of Galatians liberates us from legalism," Ryken writes. "But since we are legalists by nature, the book challenges many of our preconceptions about what it means to have a right relationship with God." Ryken employs primarily the ESV.

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THE EPISTLE TO THE THE EPHESIANS by Bryan Chappell

In this truly homiletical commentary, Dr. Bryan Chapell unfolds Paul's glorious description of how the triumph of the church will occur and what our roles are in Christ's ultimate victory.

THE EPISTLE OF FIRST TIMOTHY by Philip Graham Ryken

This commentary originated with a series of Sunday evening sermons preached at Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia. In keeping with the subject matter of the book itself, the focus of the exposition is on its practical implications for life in the local church. The author chose to preach from this New Testament book early in his ministry, so as to get the full benefit of PaulÆs instructions to Timothy as a young man in gospel ministry.

THE EPISTLE TO THE HEBREWS by Richard Phillips

"Few studies can be more profitable to Christians today than that of the Epistle to the Hebrews," says Richard Phillips. "Written . . . To a group of Jewish Christians facing persecution in the mid-first century AD, the words of this book speak to Christians everywhere about standing firm in Jesus Christ." Hebrews captures the challenges and pitfalls of people throughout the ages and shows both why and how to press on in the faith. Its message of warning and hope centers on the surpassing supremacy of Jesus, seen often from the vantage point of the Old Testament. In keeping with the Reformed Expository Commentary series, this treatment of Hebrews is accessible to both pastors and lay teachers. Each volume in the series provides exposition that gives careful attention to the biblical text, is doctrinally Reformed, focuses on Christ through the lens of redemptive history, and applies the Bible to our contemporary setting.

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With 59 commands in 108 verses, the epistle of James has an obvious zeal for law. In his imperatives, James directly communicates the royal law, the law of King Jesus (2:8). Thus, the hasty reader will not see much of the gospel in James. But as Doriani reveals in his insightful commentary, the double mention of God's grace at the rhetorical climax of the book shows that the gospel of James is the message of God's grace for sinners.

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THE THREE MRS. JUDSONS
Arabella M. Stuart

Ann Hasseltine, Sarah Boardman and Emily Chubbuck, each successively the wife of Adoniram Judson, the first American Baptist missionary to a distant foreign field, demonstrated in their lives the noblest of Christian virtue, and supreme dedication to the cause of Jesus Christ in spreading the gospel to what was then known as the Burman empire. No more fitting monument to the heroic labors of the Judsons can be erected than that of remembering their story.

Revised bicentennial edition with comprehensive indexes of persons, subjects and churches. 410 pages. Illustrated.

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I. ORDINATION SERMON FOR ADONIRAM JUDSON AND ASSOCIATES (1812) by Leonard Woods (40 pages)

II. CHRISTIAN BAPTISM (1812) by Adoniram Judson (72 pages)

III. A BURMAN LITURGY (1829) by Adoniram Judson (14 pages)

A REVIEW FROM A RECENT READER NAMED CHRISTY-

"This is a very informative, inspirational and encouraging book. The testimonies of Ann Hasseltine, Sarah Boardman and Emily Chubbuck, show lives entirely focused on Christ and service to Him. Much of the fruit of Mr. Judson's work in Burma was because of his three godly wives. Ann Hasseltine, Mr. Judson's first wife, said, 'Oh it is good to get near to God and feel whether in life or death, we are His. Let us my dear sister, so live, that our union to Christ may not only be satisfactory to ourselves but to all around us. "On earth we serve God - in Heaven enjoy Him" - is a motto I have long wished to adopt. When in heaven we can do nothing towards saving immortal souls.'

"Sarah Boardman, Mr. Judson's second wife, was called to mission work as a young lady. She had the utmost desire to pray earnestly and unceasingly for the lost and for them to be saved. She wrote in her journal, 'Sinners perishing all around me and I almost panting to tell the far heathen of Christ!' The loss of two beloved children and her first husband brought her closer to the Lord and caused her to delve even deeper in her service to Him. After the death of Sarah, Mr. Judson married Emily Chubbuck. After a few short years of marriage, Mr. Judson was summoned Home. Much can be said of the lives of the three Mrs. Judsons. Their close walk with the Lord, their passion for Christ and their fervor to serve Him is a rarity amongst Christian circles today. Each one of their lives and testimonies should indeed move us from our own mediocrity."

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FAREWELL SERMONS: Addresses from Some of the Most Eminent Nonconformist Ministers of the Great Ejection of 1662
Richard Baxter, Thomas Manton, Thomas Watson, Thomas Brooks, Joseph Caryl, William Jenkyn, William Bates and Eleven More

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The following paragraphs from Original Preface will explain the power in this volume: "Most of the sermons contained in this collection were delivered on the twenty-fourth of August, in the year 1662. On that day the act requiring a perfect conformity to the book of Common Prayer, and to the rites and ceremonies of the church took place: the effect of which enactment was the silencing of nearly two thousand five hundred ministers, the death of three thousand nonconformists, and the ruin of sixty thousand families. Such was the result of the restoration of Charles the Second of infamous memory.

To ascertain the spirit which actuated the ejected ministers, it is sufficient to refer to the following selection of their farewell sermons, which were delivered at the very moment they were agonizing under the fangs of persecution, but which discover nothing but a combination of christian graces. Bishop Burnet admits that 'many of them were distinguished by their abilities and their zeal '; and the celebrated Locke has remarked, 'Bartholomew-day was fatal to our church and religion, by throwing out a very great number of worthy, learned, pious and orthodox divines.'"

C.H. Spurgeon said, "Those great preachers whose names we remember, were men who counted nothing their own: they were driven out from their benefices, because they could not conform to the Established Church, and they gave up all they had willingly to the Lord. They were hunted from place to place, they wandered here and there to preach the gospel to a few. Those were foul times; but they promised they would walk the road fair or foul, and they did walk it knee-deep in mud; and they would have walked it if it had been kinee-deep in blood too. But now we are all little men, there is scarce a man alive now upon this earth."

John Bunyan, who spent 12 years in Bedford jail for his Nonconformity, said, "I fought till my sword did cleave to my right hand; and then they were joined together, as if a sword grew out of my arm; and when the blood ran through my fingers, then I fought with most courage."

Iain Murray wrote, "John Stoughton has described the Sunday upon which most of the Farewell Sermons were preached: 'No Sunday in England ever resembled exactly that which fell on the 17th of August, 1662, one week before the feast of St Bartholomew. There have been "mourning, lamentation, and woe," in particular parish churches when death, persecution, or some other cause has broken pastoral ties, and severed from loving congregations their spiritual guides; but for many hundreds of ministers on the same day to be uttering farewells is an unparalleled circumstance. In after years, Puritan fathers and mothers related to their children the story of assembled crowds, of aisles, standing-places and stairs, filled to suffocation, of people clinging to open windows like swarms of bees, of overflowing throngs in churchyards and streets, of deep silence or stifled sobs, as the flock gazed on the shepherd - "sorrowing most of all that they should see his face no more." ' It is well for us to bear such a background in mind as we read the following pages. The atmosphere of that day was electric and charged with emotion; the popular discontent was great and strong guards stood ready in London, but these sermons seem far removed from all that. There is a calmness, and unction and a lack of invective. Great though their sorrow was for their flocks and for their nation, they had a message to preach which was more than equal to the strain of the crisis. An eternal God, an Ever-Living Saviour and a glorious hope of heaven, carried them through this heaviest trial."

Don Kistler, founder of Northampton Press, said the following about this volume: "This is a precious volume, because it is the last sermon many of these Puritan pastors preached to their congregations before they were forced out of their pulpits. Yet you will not find any bitterness or acrimony in their sermons. Instead, they do what they had done every other Lord's Day: They preached the glories of Christ.

First published in 2 volumes in the 1600's, then retypeset in 1816 in a single volume, and then published again in 1992, this wonderful collection of Puritan sermons is now available once again. Who knows when it might be available after this edition is gone? Do not miss this opportunity to have this marvelous work. You will be the richer for it. Also, this will likely be your only chance to read sermons by some of the lesser-known, but not lesser-important men represented here, such as Lazarus Seaman, Thomas Lye, George Evanke, and Thomas Jacomb. Solid Ground is to be commended for choosing to reprint this work. Now commend them yourself by purchasing it!"

Ray Rhodes, founder of Nourished in the Word Ministries just added: "If writing makes a man more precise in his communication then writing under persecution further clarifies the message. Some of history's richest sermons have been preached and books written when the author was under either the threat or the actual fires of suffering. The authors of these "Farewell Sermons" are some of the brightest lights in all of Puritan history. Each word, sentence, and paragraph hits the target. Words cannot be wasted when life hangs in the balance. Do you want your character strengthend and your faith deepened? Read these sermons that have been washed by the tears of those who were persecuted for righteousness sake."

Robert Paul Martin, author of 'A Guide to the Puritans' wrote - "Simply one of the finest volumes ever published. The farewell sermons of great Puritan preachers. What more could we ask?"

CONTENTS OF THIS INCREDIBLE VOLUME

1- Edmund Calamy - Sermon from 2nd Samuel 24:14 "Let us Fall into the Hand of the Lord"

2- Thomas Manton - Sermon from Hebrews 12:1 - "The people of God that have such a multitude of examples of holy men and women set before them, should prepare themselves to run the spiritual race with more patience and cheerfulness."

3- Joseph Caryl - Sermon from Revelation 3:4 - "In which encouragement I told you we might consider two things, or take it into two parts. First, " That they should walk with Christ." Secondly, " They should walk in white."

4- Thomas Case - Sermon on Revelation 2:5 - "CHRIST here prescribes precious physic for the healing of this languishing church of Ephesus; it is compounded of a threefold ingredient: 1. Self-reflection, " Remember from," &c. 2. Holy contrition and humiliation before the Lord, " Repent." 3. Thorough reformation, " Do thy first works."

5- William Jenkyn - Morning Sermon on Hebrews 11:38 - "The apostle in this excellent chapter, (that by some is deservedly called a little book of martyrs) discovers the triumph of faith, or victory against all difficulty we meet with."

6- William Jenkyn - Afternoon Sermon on Exodus 3:2-5 - "First then, for explanation, I shall here endeavour to open these two things to you: first, what it is for a place to be holy, or wherein the nature of the holiness of the places consists ; secondly, what that is, that is the foundation or cause of the holiness of places; and both these must in our discourse, and likewise apprehension, be accurately distinguished."

7- Richard Baxter - Sermon on Colossians 2:6,7 - "Omitting the division, and in part the opening of the words, the observation is ; - " That those that have received Christ Jesus the Lord, must accordingly be rooted, built Up in him, and established in the faith; and walk in him as they have been taught, and abound therein with thanksgiving."

8- Thomas Jacombe - Morning Sermon on John 8:29 - The observation I intend to speak to, shall be this: They that please God, and endeavour always to do the things that please God, such God will be with; such the Father will not leave alone; especially in times of suffering and trouble, for I will bring it to that case.

9- Thomas Jacombe - Afternoon Sermon on John 8:29 - Let me endeavour to prevail with every one of you, so to carry yourselves in your several places and capacities, that whatever you do, you may please God.

10- William Bates - Morning Sermon on Hebrews 12:20,21 - Now in these two verses he sums up, by way of recapitulation, all that which he had discoursed of at large, and in them you may observe these two things. 1. A description of God, to whom he addresses this prayer: The God of Peace. 2. The substance of the prayer itself.

11- William Bates - Afternoon Sermon on Hebrews 12:20,21 - It follows " that great Shepherd of the sheep." For the opening of this, 1. We will consider the title of Christ. 2. The person for whom this title relates.

12- Thomas Watson - Morning Sermon on John 13:34 - Doctrine. Christians ought to make conscience of this duty of loving one another. Confident I am, we shall never see religion thrive in the world, until we see this grace of love flourish in the heart of christians.

13- Thomas Watson - Afternoon Sermon on 2 Corinthians 7:1 - It is the title that I intend now, by the help of God, to insist upon, that sweet parenthesis in the text, "dearly beloved," wherein you have the apostle breathing forth his affections unto this people. He speaks now as a pastor, and he speaks to them as his spiritual children.

14- Thomas Watson - Farewell Sermon on Isaiah 3:10,11 - This text is like Israel's pillar or cloud; it hath a light side, and a dark side: it hath a light side unto the godly, "Say unto the righteous, it shall be well with him;" and it hath a dark side unto the wicked, "Woe unto the wicked, it shall be ill with him." Both you see are rewarded, righteous and wicked; but here is a vast difference, the one hath a reward of mercy, the other a reward of j ustice.

15- Thomas Lye - First Sermon on Philippians 4:1 - I shall without any more ado enter upon the text; in which you have two things considerable. A most melting compellation, and a most serious exhortation. 1. A melting compellation, "my brethren, dearly beloved," &c. 2. A serious exhortation; and in it first, the matter of the duty, stand, and stand it out, and stand fast. Secondly, the manner. First, so stand, so as you have stood, stand fast. Second, in the Lord; stand so, and stand in the Lord, in the Lord's strength, and in the Lord's cause.

16- Thomas Lye - Second Sermon on Philippians 4:1 - "It is the grand and indispepsable duty of all sincere saints, in the most black and shaking seasons, to stand fast fixed and stedfast in the Lord."

17- Matthew Mead - Sermon on 1 Corinthians 1:3 - Being therefore now to part, I thought to go to the top of the mount, and leave with you grace and peace from God our Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ. In which words there are two generals. 1. A double blessing desired: Grace and Peace 2. A double spring discovered: that is the Father and the Son, God and Christ.

18- Matthew Newcomen - Sermon on Revelation 3:3 - There are three doctrines obvious in the text; Doctrine 1. That it is the duty of christians, to remember those truths that they have heard and received. Doctrine 2. That it is the duty of christians to hold fast the truth that they have heard and received. Doctrine 3. That continued repentance is the duty of christians, as well as initial repentance. Remember therefore how thou hast received, and heard, and hold fast and repent.

19- Thomas Brooks - Sermon on Questions Asked and Answered followed by 27 Legacies that Brooks Left to his Beloved People

20- John Collins - Sermon on Jude 3 - These words contain two parts. 1. A duty exhorted to. 2. The manner of the management of duty. The duty exhorted to, is, to retain the faith delivered to the saints. The manner of its management is, that we should earnestly contend to keep it.

21- Edmund Calamy - Sermons 1 Samuel 4:13 - I shall gather two observations from the words. 1. That when the ark of God is in danger of being lost, the people of God have thoughtful heads and trembling hearts. 2. That a true child of God is more troubled, and more solicitous what shall become of the ark, than what shall become of wife and children or estate.

22- John Gaspine - Sermon on Luke 12:32 - The text contains that exhortation of Christ, wherein he exhorts them to undauntedness and resolution in the ways of God. " Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom." The words may be divided into these two parts. First, Here is an exhortation: "Fear not, little flock." Secondly, The reason of this exhortation: "for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom."

23- Lazarus Seaman - Sermon on Hebrews 13:20,21 - In which words, there are two two things considerable. 1. The matter of the apostle's prayer. 2. The grounds, which he doth insinuate for audience.

24- George Evanke - Sermon on Matthew 26:39 - Doct. A gracious soul will endeavour the crossing his own will, when be sees that it crosses God's. Or, thus, A true Christian dare not, at least ought not, to gratify his own humour when it stands in opposition, or cometh in competition with God's honour.

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"The contributors to this fine volume address the problem of pain and suffering not only with powerful insights from their own personal experiences, but also with clarifying pastoral and theological reflection. When people experience hurt and suffering, when they face the confusion associated with many of life's challenges, they want and need practical as well as scriptural guidance. Such guidance can be found throughout the various chapters in this volume. I am confident that the biblical encouragement found in these pages will be helpful for many." - Dr. David S Dockery, President, Union University, Jackson, Tennessee

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WHY REVIVAL TARRIES: A Modern Classic on Revival
Leonard Ravenhill

There are more than 500,000 copies of WHY REVIVAL TARRIES in print, including editions in Arabic, Chinese, Finnish, French, Indonesian, Italian, Korean, Malayan, Nigerian, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish, Polish, Swedish, Telgu and Urdu.

Leonard Ravenhill's call to revival is as timely now as it was when first published over forty years ago. The message is fearless and often radical as he expounds on the disparity between the New Testament church and the church today. 'Why Revival Tarries' contains the heart of his message.

A.W. Tozer called Ravenhill "a man sent from God" who "appeared at [a] critical moment in history," just as the Old Testament prophets did. Included are questions for group and individual study.

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This book is not a how to of prayer. It is much more. It is a call to prayer. It is a much needed rebuke of our spiritual laziness and apathy (Amos 4:1). We need men and women of faith to rise up and pray with all their might (1 Samuel 12:23; 1 Thess. 5:17). The sad reality is that the early Church was birthed in prayer (Acts 1:14) but today's church knows nothing of prayer. The prayer meeting, writes Ravenhill, is the Cinderella of the Church.

Let this book go through you and may God use it to spark a hunger for Spirit-filled praying (Eph. 6:18; Jude 20).

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Leonard Ravenhill

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The message is drastic, fearless, and often radical. His goal for the church is nothing less than full restoration to the glory, power, holiness, and dignity that Christ intended for it.

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ANTHONY BURGESS, WILLIAM LIVINGSTONE, JOHN OWEN, SAM STORMS & GEOFF THOMAS

WE ARE OFFERING A SERIES OF BOOKS ON THE DOCTRINE OF ASSURANCE OF FAITH AND SALVATION.





(1) CONFLICTS BETWEEN DOUBT AND ASSURANCE by William Livingstone

'I find faith fighting in you against unbelief, and where faith and unbelief are in one soul, fighting, faith shall ever prevail.' -William Livingstone (1576-1641)

Bessie Clarkson is a troubled woman, her doubts about her own salvation are so severe that she seems to resist all spiritual help. Can she find hope in the midst of seeming despair? This account is both touching and harrowing as we follow her real-life dialogue with William Livingstone.

He seeks to counsel a person who despairs of assurance in a way that seems virtually irrecoverable. Her words demonstrate what conflicts a soul may endure and how we dare not treat such matters lightly. The book shows how a faithful spiritual counsellor may deal tenderly with such a difficult situation. As William Livingstone concludes, believers must labor to have a lively and effectual faith, in the depth of our soul.



(2) FAITH SEEKING ASSURANCE by Anthony Burgess (Puritan Treasures for Today)

It is not uncommon for professing Christians to question the genuineness of their faith. In seasons like this, they can wonder whether it is even possible to know for sure if they are in a state of saving grace. In this book, Anthony Burgess shows that Christians not only can come to an assurance of their salvation but should pursue it. Burgess provides helpful advice for avoiding a presumptuous spirit while developing a humble confidence in grace. Here is a book that will help you understand the marks of grace and avoid some common abuses associated with self-examination. Read it with an open Bible and a prayerful heart, looking to the Holy Spirit as your faith seeks assurance.



(3) ASSURANCE: Overcoming the Difficulty of Knowing Forgiveness by John Owen

How can I be sure that God has forgiven me? In this volume, essentially an exposition of Psalm 130, John Owen pinpoints the causes of such spiritual distress, not merely with the clinical skill of a spiritual diagnostician, but also with the understanding of someone who had profound experience of those 'depths'. And Owen does not stop with diagnosis. He maps out a biblical path of faith and obedience for distressed believers who long to say with full assurance, 'God has forgiven me.'

"We are impatient with the laws or principles that govern the spiritual life. It is here that Owen teaches us to slow down, think, understand, and apply. Owen thus provides us with an extended exposition of the wonder of forgiveness, where and how we can discover it, and how it is revealed to us in Christ. He then takes us through a series of eleven 'rules' which serve to guide us safely in this area of experience. We live in an antinomian age which honors the rules of the sports more than the rules of God's word. Perhaps it is as well, therefore, to point out that these are not an expression of a legalism that will lead us into bondage, but an exposition of the basic principles of God's word and gospel grace which will deliver us from bondage into spiritual liberty." - Sinclair B. Ferguson



(4) KEPT FOR JESUS: What the New Testament Really Teaches about Assurance of Salvation and Eternal Security by Sam Storms

Can Christians lose their salvation?

This question has perplexed—and distressed—believers for centuries. When faced with our sin and shortcomings, sometimes we’re tempted to conclude that we’ve strayed too far and that God no longer loves us.

In Kept for Jesus, pastor Sam Storms addresses common concerns that Christians have related to their eternal security, offering hope and assurance from the Bible. Examining every New Testament passage that speaks to this important issue, this book charts a biblical course between those who say that Christians can lose their salvation and those who carelessly declare, “Once saved, always saved.”



(5) THE HOLY SPIRIT by Geoff Thomas

The Holy Spirit is often treated as either a dry doctrine for our mouths to recite or raw power to ignite our emotions. Geoff Thomas shows us that the Holy Spirit is both infinitely glorious and intensely personal. Neither a theory nor a force, the Spirit is God and acts as our God in gathering a people to Himself.

This book follows the scriptural revelation of the Spirit from Genesis to Pentecost to today, covering such topics as His personality and Deity, His inspiration and anointing in the Old Testament, His conviction and regeneration, the spiritual gifts, putting to death sinful deeds by the Spirit, His sealing, and spiritual revival. It will help believers to know how much the Spirit of God loves them, and will help them to love the Spirit with all their hearts—and with Him, the whole Triune God. It may also help unbelievers to begin to thirst for the living water which they desperately need.



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THE UNWAVERING PASTOR: Leading the Church with Grace in Divisive Times
Jonathan K. Dodson

“Lyrical, subversive, tender, raw, grace-filled and profoundly counter-cultural, The Unwavering Pastor is a beautifully different book which speaks and embodies the gospel for this moment in a way in which we desperately need. Read it and drink deeply from its grace and truth. ” - Gary Millar, Principal, Queensland Theological College, Australia; Author, 'Read This First'

“Pastors are facing discouragement and burnout at unprecedented rates, and the factors contributing to these challenges are complex. That’s why I’m grateful for Jonathan Dodson’s The Unwavering Pastor. This book brings a biblical wisdom and a surprising candor to helping pastors navigate the journey through the thicket of conflict, division, criticism, and even depression, always holding out the healing comfort of grace for the weary pastor’s soul. This is a really good book.” - Jared C. Wilson, Assistant Professor, Pastoral Ministry, Midwestern Seminary; Author, 'Gospel-Driven Ministry'

“As exhausting, and often spiritually depressing, as normal ministry may be, the last few years press us to go to deeper wells. This book is a deeper well—a very refreshing one.” - Michael Horton, J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics, Westminster Seminary, California

“A biblically driven, beautifully written book about being a pastor and a human. Dodson’s honesty and vulnerability demonstrate that the key to leading through divisive times is to learn to suffer, grieve, and look to Christ. Every pastor who reads this book will learn principles and lessons to lead through divisive times, but even more, they will be moved by the kind of man and pastor Christ calls us to be in these difficult days. I heartily commend this book.” -BRIAN CROFT, Executive Director, Practical Shepherding; Senior Fellow, Church Revitalization Center, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

FOREWORD by Dane Ortlund

"I needed this book. If you’re a fellow weary pastor, you do too. And I didn’t know how much I needed it until I read it.

Jonathan Dodson has already proven himself to be a wise and steady guide for the church today through his books and his ministry at City Life Church in Austin. We don’t need to be told what bizarre and perplexing times we live in. We know that. We need to be given guidance for how to negotiate these times as pastors. That’s what Jonathan Dodson’s 'The Unwavering Pastor' gives us.

What kind of guide do I need and urgently welcome?

First, someone who is communing with God and commends that communion to us. To quote Francis Schaeffer, someone who knows the all-determining significance of “reality with God” for soul health—an actual moment-by-moment fellowship with the triune God. Sometimes books for ministry leaders have much incisive counsel but miss the nuclear core of communion with God. I was reminded time and again as I read of the freeing truth that all the obstacles of ministry are navigable if I walk through them with God. Jonathan brings us back repeatedly to this non-negotiable of pastoral health.

Second, someone who is biblical. But by “biblical” I don’t mean someone who feeds Scripture into a family of other equally competing influences—cultural insights, common sense, personal experience, historical lessons, Barna surveys. I mean someone for whom the Bible is the all-determining treasure chest of truth and wisdom in how to lead fruitfully in these days. Jonathan is this.

Third, someone who is honest. Throughout the book Jonathan reflects on his own ministry experience with a refreshing transparency to which I can immediately relate. That candor builds trust as we read and serves us well.

Fourth, someone who is tested. It is obvious in these pages that Jonathan has been tried and found true. “Through many dangers, toils, and snares” he has already come. And we can learn from his experiences.

Fifth and finally, someone who writes well. Jonathan does. The greatest temptation confronting every pastor right now is not one of resigning, though I know that many are contemplating that route (and if they do, Jesus won’t love them any less). The greatest temptation is more subtle. It is to continue collecting a paycheck from the church while shifting our hearts into neutral. It is to carry forward the ministry at the level of activity, while quitting ministry in terms of our hearts and longings. This is the fork in the road that the criticism and adversities that Jonathan writes so poignantly about, and which we in the pastorate are facing more persistently than ever, presents us with.

Jonathan understands this greatest of temptations. He helped me understand it more acutely. And 'The Unwavering Pastor' helps all of us, through these tumultuous times, fend off that ministry hypocrisy—smiling outside, quitting inside—as it is written by a man who is communing with God, biblical, honest, tested, and articulate.

I’ve only been a pastor for a few years. So I needed this book more than most. And already in that short time I have been tempted to waver: to withdraw—if not vocationally, in resignation, at least emotionally, in cynicism. God has kept me thus far, and this book is one means that will help me to keep going, dancing my way cheerfully through the Normandy Beach of pastoral ministry. If you read it with an open heart, unhurriedly and reflectively, then you will, like me, conclude your reading of this book deepened, freshly energized, and fortified with sage counsel as we all keep going.

Thank you for blessing us with this seasonable word, Jonathan."



TABLE OF CONTENTS

Foreword by Dane Ortlund 13

Introduction 17

1. Divided Times 21

2. Questioning Christianity 41

3. Redeeming Pain 57

4. Divisive Words 73

5. Age of the Self 89

6. Preach the Word 105

7. Continue in the Faith 123

8. Grace to All 137

Acknowledgments 143

Endnotes 145

The Author closes his Introduction with these encouraging words:

"This book is, in a sense, a long prayer. A flaming arrow shot into the darkness of trial, with the hope that every leader who reads it, and every pastor who engages with it, will feel seen and known, not merely by me but by their Father in heaven and the compassionate Savior at his right hand. I hope you sense divine attentiveness, and even if you don’t, that you will believe in it—and in a God who is always for you and not against you, especially when things are bleak."



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

THE EXEGETICAL WORKS OF WILLIAM PERKINS (in Four Volumes)

VOLUME ONE: contains three of Perkins's treatises.

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

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

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

VOLUME TWO: Expositional Commentary on Galatians

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

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

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

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

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

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

THIS COMPLETES THE EXEGETICAL WORKS OF WILLIAM PERKINS

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THE DOCTRINAL & POLEMICAL WORKS (in 3 volumes)

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

THE PRACTICAL WORKS (in 3 volumes)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Table of Contents:

Treatise on How to Live Well in All Estates

Treatise on Vocations

Right Manner of Erecting and Ordering a Family

Calling of the Ministry

Manner and Method of Preaching

Christian Equity

Treatise on Dying Well

ENDORSEMENTS FROM MODERN MEN

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

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

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

CONTEMPORARY DESCRIPTIONS OF PERKINS

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

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

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

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

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BIBLICAL TYPOLOGY: How the Old Testament Points to Christ, His Church, and the Consummation
VERN S. POYTHRESS

How to Study the Old Testament for Signs of Christ

Believers read Scripture to follow Christ and deepen their relationship with him. But since a majority of the Bible was written before Jesus’s life and death on the cross, many people rely on the Old Testament for historical context and moral guidance alone. However, when studied in detail, we see how even the Old Testament reveals Christ as the center of God’s plan for redemption.

Biblical Typology examines how the Old Testament foreshadows Christ, the church, and the consummation through types—or symbols—pointing toward fulfillment. Well-known for his academic yet accessible writing, Vern S. Poythress not only provides examples of types and analogies found in God’s word but also teaches readers a practical framework and diagram for effectively examining them throughout Scripture. Readers will learn how to identify and interpret biblical typology for themselves as they deepen their understanding of the Bible and the wisdom of God.



TABLE OF CONTENTS

Tables and Illustrations

Introduction: What Is Typology?

Part 1: Introducing the Challenge of the Old Testament

Chapter 1: Understanding the Old Testament

Chapter 2: Interpreting Noah’s Flood

Chapter 3: The Bronze Serpent (Num. 21:4–9)

Part 2: A Framework for Typological Interpretation

Chapter 4: Basic Theology for Typology

Chapter 5: The Shape of Our Response to the Bible

Part 3: Introducing the Practice of Typological Interpretation

Chapter 6: Introducing Clowney’s Triangle

Chapter 7: The Tabernacle and Its Furniture (Exodus 25)

Chapter 8: Clowney’s Triangle for Episodes in Genesis

Chapter 9: Underlying Principles for Clowney’s Triangle

Part 4: Deepening Our Understanding of Typological Meaning

Chapter 10: Symbolism and Theophany

Chapter 11: The Nature of Meaning

Chapter 12: Three Complementary Perspectives on Meaning

Chapter 13: The Theme of Mediation

Chapter 14: Comparing Types with Other Relations between Meanings

Chapter 15: Analogies, Symbols, Types, and Prophecies as Perspectives

Chapter 16: Allegorization

Part 5: Enrichment of Clowney’s Triangle

Chapter 17: Enhancements to Clowney’s Triangle

Chapter 18: Multifaceted Meaning

Chapter 19: Boundaries for Typological Interpretation

Chapter 20: Maxims for Typological Interpretation

Part 6: The Practice of Typological Interpretation

Chapter 21: Types in the Mosaic Administration

Chapter 22: Types in Redemptive Plots

Chapter 23: Types in Creation

Chapter 24: Types in the Earthly Life of Jesus

Part 7: Interpretation of Analogies

Chapter 25: Analogies as Similar to Types

Chapter 26: Using the Triangle for Analogy

Chapter 27: Analogies for the Attributes of God

Chapter 28: Analogies for the Trinity

Chapter 29: The Extent of Analogies

Conclusion

Appendices

Appendix A: Patrick Fairbairn’s Principles for Typology

Appendix B: The Terminology for a “Type”

Appendix C: Distinctiveness in the Study of Typology

Appendix D: Clowney’s Triangle of Typology

Appendix E: Christocentric Preaching

Bibliography

General Index

Scripture Index

ENDORSEMENTS

“I am delighted to see Vern Poythress’s book on biblical typology. His knowledge of the Scriptures and the interpretive principles necessary to handle them responsibly is unsurpassed. He presents the complex topic of biblical types clearly and simply so that laypeople and scholars alike will benefit. This is a book that you will not want to miss.” -Richard L. Pratt Jr., President, Third Millennium Ministries

“As readers learn how the New Testament relates to the Old, they will encounter the subject and language of typology. I’m grateful for Vern Poythress providing this accessible resource so that interpreters can think about how the patterns and shadows of the Old Testament point to Christ, the church, and the new creation. The divine author of Holy Scripture is summing up all things in his Son. Let Poythress help you identify key symbols and types along the storyline of redemption.” -Mitchell L. Chase, Associate Professor of Biblical Studies, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Preaching Pastor, Kosmosdale Baptist Church, Louisville, Kentucky

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"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)

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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.

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GREG NICHOLS, Rob Ventura, General Editor

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“On this rock I will build” (Matt.16:18)

Christ builds the church on a solid foundation: “this rock.” Peter’s confession of faith identifies it: “you are the Christ.” Thus, the sure foundation is Jesus Christ. Thus we sing: “the church’s one foundation is Jesus Christ her Lord” (Trinity Hymnal, 270). God builds his church on Christ when he applies redemption. He converts sinners to saints through the apostolic gospel, in fulfillment of his historical pledge to save, in the execution of his eternal plan to save.

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"Greg Nichols has provided the most thorough Baptist ecclesiology I have ever seen. First, Nichols puts the STEM in Systematic. I have never before read “Let me illustrate this mathematically” in a Systematic Theology! Nichols deals with issues which are of particular interest to Reformed Baptists, such as association, crisis resolution, membership, the ordinances, and an often-overlooked topic, training men for the ministry. Second, Nichols’ theology is exegetically driven. Each section includes the exegesis of multiple passages. This is no mere proof texting systematic theology; this is systematics in the rich tradition of Vos and Murray. Nichols’ appendices are full of lexical and exegetical detail. Third, Nichols is experientially rich. This is not just ivory tower theology; this is theology applied. Finally, there is a freshness in his approach, for example, his section on the spiritual gifts of the church is as refreshing as it is detailed. It is hard to imagine sitting down and just reading through this work. It is not only exhaustive, but exhausting! However, for me it will serve as a standard resource for all things ecclesiology. What an achievement!" -Dr. Brian Borgman, Pastor of Grace Community Church, Minden, NV

"I believe The Doctrine of the Church is Greg Nichols’ magnum opus. Drawing from the best of the Reformed and Baptist traditions and leaving no stone unturned, he has produced what is probably the most exegetically detailed and theologically comprehensive ecclesiology ever written. In this work, Nichols follows in the steps of Korah’s Sons and honors the Messianic King by extolling the glories and privileges of the King’s Bride." --Dr. Robert Gonzales, Dean of Reformed Baptist Seminary, Coconut Creek, FL



TABLE OF CONTENTS

Acknowledgements

Preface

Course Outline

Topical Index

Abbreviations

Required and Recommended Reading

Topic 1: An Orientation to Ecclesiology

Topic 2: A Reformed Baptist Confession of the Church

Topic 3: A Biblical Definition of the Church

Topic 4: The Distilled Essence of the Church

Topic 5: The Substantial Foundation of the Church

Topic 6. The Corporate Nature of the Church

Topic 7: The Manifold Identity of the Church

Topic 8: The Messianic Institution of the Church

Topic 9: The Evangelical Membership of the Church

Topic 10: The Apostolic Government of the Church

Topic 11: The Covenantal Organization of the Church

Topic 12: The Spiritual Animation of the Church

Topic 13: The Prescribed Convocation of the Church

Topic 14: The Christian Mission of the Church

Topic 15: The Sacred Vocation of the Church

Topic 16: Spiritual Warfare

Topic 17: Evangelism

Topic 18: Ordinances: Baptism and Communion

Topic 19: Instruction

Topic 20: Discipline

Topic 21: Devotion: Worship and Prayer

Topic 22: Brotherly Love: Fellowship, Nurture, and Benevolence

Topic 23: The Institutional Relations of the Church: Family and State

Topic 24: The Successful Fruition of the Church

Topic 25: The Importance and Improvement of the Church

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MORE THAN A MEMORY: The Lord's Supper as a Means of Grace
Richard Barcellos

In what way can we consider the Lord's Supper more than just a memorial service but a means of grace? In this impressive new study, Richard Barcellos shows that the Lord's Supper is a means of grace because of what the Holy Spirit does in the souls of believers when local churches partake of it.

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The Terminology connected to the Lord's Supper in the New Testament

Communion at the Lord's Supper

Spiritual Blessings and the Holy Spirit

Spiritual Invigoration through Prayer

The Confessional and Catechetical Formulation of the Lord's Supper as a Means of Grace in the Reformed Creedal Tradition

Final Thoughts



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Richard Barcellos is Pastor of Grace Reformed Baptist Church in Palmdale, California.

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“Ever since the mid-nineteenth century, evangelical eucharistic theology and praxis have been marred by a deep-seated anemia. The origins of this condition are manifold, but surely one of them is the lack of a robust view of the spiritual presence of Christ at his table. In this regard, Richard Barcellos is to be commended heartily for detailing the biblical and theological foundations of what our forefathers in the faith knew well, namely, that, the Lord’s table is, in the words of the Calvinistic Baptist William Kiffin, a vehicle of “spiritual nourishment.- Michael A. G. Haykin, Professor of Church History and Biblical Spirituality, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY

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THE SPIRIT WITHIN YOU: The Church's Neglected Possession
J.I. Packer and A.M. Stibbs

"This is vintage Packer and as an added bonus he has teamed up with another superb author, Alan Stibbs, on a subject that is still of vital concern: the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. Here we find a balanced and biblical discussion of what is the greatest gift God has given us, namely the indwelling Spirit, whose inhabitation was purchased through the Lord Jesus' bitter death and glorious resurrection. Time has only increased the value of this small classic, thankfully now coming back in print." - Michael A G Haykin, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY

"The authors of this book approach their theme with the conviction that 'the gift of the Spirit to indwell God's people, corporately and individually, is the supreme and crowning blessing held forth by the Gospel.' Yet as they frankly acknowledge, the doctrine of the Spirit is tragically neglected by the Church in our day, while in some quarters strange and distorted views about the Spirit's operations are being propagated and are gaining ground.

In face of this situation they set out to examine afresh what the Bible has to say about this vitally important subject. But what they offer here is no mere academic study. They seek to relate the biblical teaching to the contemporary situation and to clarify certain issues - more especially by the Penecostal movement." - from the Introduction

FIRST PUBLISHED IN 1967 THIS IS THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction by Philip E. Hughes and Frank Colquhoun

1. GOD'S CROWNING GIFT

2. WIDESPREAD MISUNDERSTANDING

3. GOVERNING SANCTIONS

4. THE PENECOSTAL GIFT

5. RECEIVING THE SPIRIT

6. WALKING BY THE SPIRIT

7. THE FULNESS OF THE SPIRIT

8. THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE CHURCH

9. THE LEADING OF THE SPIRIT

10. ASSURANCE AND HOPE

OUR NEW TRILOGY ON THE HOLY SPIRIT

THE SPIRIT WITHIN YOU: The Church's Neglected Possession by J.I. Packer & A.M. Stibbs

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O DEATH, WHERE IS THY STING? Collected Sermons of John Murray
Professor John Murray, with Foreword by Sinclair Ferguson

Revive your reverence and affection for the proclamation of God's Word with sermons of comfort and conviction by John Murray. Filled with wonder at the majesty and mystery of the Creator, Murray's sermons are characterized by precise theological thought, and a passion for the application of the gospel to all of life. Edifying and devotional readings for students of God's Word.

THIS IS AN ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL BOOK. THE FEEL. THE LOOK. EVERYTHING ABOUT IT IS FIRST-CLASS, AND A FITTING TRIBUTE TO JOHN MURRAY'S LABORS.

Sinclair Ferguson closes his Foreword with these words, "Like many others, I owe Professor Murray more than words can express. May these pages introduce a new generation to the ministry of a man to whom God providentially gave great gifts but who never appeared to think of himself more highly than he ought."

"There is a rich, spiritual meal awaiting you in the following pages of Murray's sermons. It comes from one who spent his life devouring the God-breathed Scriptures in order to feed the sheep of Christ. Every word preached by Murray has its foundation in the Word inspired by God's Spirit. A proper reading of these sermons will, if Murray's desire becomes yours, contribute to a life of holiness that has its foundation in the Reformed theology of Scripture. Take, read, and meditate on these sermons. Reformed theology preached is unsurpassed as a catalyst to the worship of the one true and triune God." - K. Scott Oliphint, from the introduction

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Foreword by Sinclair Ferguson

Editor's Preface by David Feister

Acknowledgements by James Baird

Introduction by Scott Oliphant

Sermon 1 - The Power of God unto Salvation (Romans 1:16,17)

Sermon 2 - Reckoned to us as Righteousness (Romans 4:9-11)

Sermon 3 - Dead to Sin (Romans 6:5,10,14)

Sermon 4 - Triumph Over Sin (Romans 7:6)

Sermon 5 - The Father's Love (Romans 8:32)

Sermon 6 - Be Ye Transformed (Romans 12:1-3)

Sermon 7 - Put on the Lord Jesus Christ (Romans 13:11)

Sermon 8 - Let This Mind be in You (Philippians 2:5-9)

Sermon 9 - The Lordship of Christ (Acts 2:36)

Sermon 10 - The Priesthood of Christ (Hebrews 4:14-15)

Sermon 11 - The Cost of Discipleship (Matthew 16:24)

Sermon 12 - Lazarus and the Rich Man (Luke 16:31)

Sermon 13 - This I Call to Mind (Lamentations 3:21-22,24)

Sermon 14 - Where Two or Three are Gathered Together (Matthew 18:20)

Sermon 15 - Appointed Once to Die (Hebrews 9:27-28)

Appendix - Charge to Edmund Clowney

Scripture Index

Subject and Name Index

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"All Things New" covers 28 different topics with a simple one page summary for each. We are using it in our discipleship class at church. It serves as a nice review sheet and outline for the class. On its own, apart from teaching, the value of this book is limited as it is not very detailed, but as a supplement or an outline for the class it is excellent.

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THE EPISTLE TO THE ROMANS: An Exegetical Commentary
JOHN MURRAY (1889-1975) with a New Introduction by Sinclair Ferguson

Careful exegetical attention, a robust knowledge of Reformed systematic theology, and an acute awareness of our spiritual needs all mark this staggering work of profound scholarship. In stunning detail, Murray leads us through the traditional landscape of a Roman’s commentary (authorship, purpose, structure, verse-by-verse exposition), engaging with leading scholars and theologians of his time. But he adds to this discussion his own depth of understanding based on years of teaching and studying the text. In this volume, Murray long-debated issues that remain relevant to the church: the nature of justification, the relationship between Adam and Christ (Rom. 5), and the identity of the “weak” and the “strong” (Rom. 14). Now offered to readers for the first time in a single-volume format with updated indexes, The Epistle to the Romans features a new and and instructive introduction by Sinclair B. Ferguson that illuminates the context of Murray's timeless commentary with insight into how and why it came to be a landmark volume both academically and pastorally. The Epistle to the Romans is sure to find space once again on the shelf of every pastor, teacher, and theologian.

ENDORSEMENTS

"I don't think any commentary has surpassed Murray in theological depth and precision on the book of Romans. The sentences are complex and carefully crafted, and they are penetrating in the depth and scope of their theological richness." - John Piper

"This has been my favorite commentary on Romans for the past 47 years. It is a must for every serious student of the Bible." - Alistair Begg

"Of the numerous fine commentaries there are on Romans, over the years Murray's and Calvin's have been my go-to-ones. This re-publication is most welcome." - Richard Gaffin

This brilliant commentary is made even more enticing by the Introduction added by modern theologian par excellence Sinclair Ferguson. It is strongly recommended that the reader take a few minutes to read his words before moving into the actual commentary. His words will whet the appetite of the reader and prepare him for the feast that awaits.

Introduction by Sinclair B. Ferguson

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THE GOSPEL COMES WITH A HOUSE KEY: Practicing Radically Ordinary Hospitality in Our Post-Christian World
Rosaria Butterfield

The word “hospitality” can often create various levels of anxiety because of the perfect images of fashionably dressed hosts and impeccable homes that media and culture bombard us with. Yet, Rosaria Butterfield, in The Gospel Comes with a House Key, casts a far more reassuring and ordinary vision for what hospitality should actually look like. Using engaging stories from her own experiences of being on the receiving end of radically ordinary hospitality, Butterfield shows how one’s simple, but authentic, welcome can become a bridge for the gospel to reach the lost friends and neighbors in your life. This type of hospitality views our homes as God’s tools where authentic love and grace can be seen in action, revealing what true Christian faith looks like.

"One of the hallmarks of the people of God is supposed to be hospitality. But in an age of commuter churches, towns disemboweled by shopping malls, and lives that are overscheduled and full of ceaseless activity, hospitality is something which, like true friendship, is at a premium. In this book, Rosaria Butterfield makes a bold case for putting hospitality back into the essential rhythm of the church’s daily life. She sets the bar very high—and there is plenty of room here for disagreement on some of the proposals and details—but the basic case, that church is to be a community marked by hospitality, is powerfully presented and persuasively argued." -Carl R. Trueman, Professor of Biblical and Religious Studies, Grove City College

"This book isn’t for those who want to live the comfortable Christian life. Rosaria proves there is no such thing. She has a unique way of blending personal story and theological teaching that challenges the reader to engage in areas of both agreement and disagreement. I was sharpened well in both cases." -Aimee Byrd, author, 'Why Can't We Be Friends?' and 'No Little Women'

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface

Priceless: The Merit of Hospitality

The Jesus Paradox: The Vitality of Hospitality

Our Post-Christian World: The Kindness of Hospitality

God Never Gets the Address Wrong: The Providence of Hospitality

The Gospel Comes with a House Key: The Seal of Hospitality

Judas in the Church: The Borderland of Hospitality

Giving up the Ghosts: The Lamentation of Hospitality

The Daily Grind: The Basics of Hospitality

Blessed Are the Merciful: The Hope of Hospitality

Walking the Emmaus Road: The Future of Hospitality

Conclusion: Feeding the Five Thousand: The Nuts and Bolts and Beans and Rice

Acknowledgments

Notes

Recommended Reading

General Index

Scripture Index

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(1) WOMEN OF THE WORD: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds

Table of Contents:

Turning Things Around

The Case for Bible Literacy

Study with Purpose

Study with Perspective

Study with Patience

Study with Process

Study with Prayer

Pulling It All Together

Help for Teachers

Conclusion: Seek His Face

“I’ve seen eyes misty with tears as women come to understand for the first time that the Bible is actually, literally God’s Word. What great mercy we have been shown—that the Creator who spoke everything that ever was into existence would give us his Word. Jen Wilkin knows this mercy in the core of her being. She has tasted and seen God’s goodness in his Word, and she doesn’t want a single woman to miss it. Read Women of the Word with your Bible open and your friends alongside you. Think of this book as a maître d` of a Bible study banquet—have a seat, here are your utensils, dig in, and enjoy.” -Gloria Furman, author, Alive in Him and Labor with Hope



(2) NONE LIKE HIM: 10 Ways God Is Different from Us (and Why That's a Good Thing)

Table of Contents:

Introduction: On Becoming a God-Fearing Woman

Infinite: The God of No Limits

Incomprehensible: The God of Infinite Mystery

Self-Existent: The God of Infinite Creativity

Self-Sufficient: The God of Infinite Provision

Eternal: The God of Infinite Days

Immutable: The God of Infinite Sameness

Omnipresent: The God of Infinite Place

Omniscient: The God of Infinite Knowledge

Omnipotent: The God of Infinite Power

Sovereign: The God of Infinite Rule

Conclusion: Fearful and Wonderful

“This book made me want Jen Wilkin as my best friend. But far more than that, it made me grateful that Jen Wilkin’s God is my God. Books that are this theologically rich while also being this funny, this personal, and this penetrating are rare. So don’t miss this one.” -Nancy Guthrie, Bible teacher; author, Even Better than Eden



(3) IN HIS IMAGE: 10 Ways God Calls Us to Reflect His Character

Table of Contents:

Introduction: Asking the Better Question

1. God Most Holy

2. God Most Loving

3. God Most Good

4. God Most Just

5. God Most Merciful

6. God Most Gracious

7. God Most Faithful

8. God Most Patient

9. God Most Truthful

10. God Most Wise

Conclusion: Engraved with His Image

Notes

General Index

Scripture Index

“This book is for everyone who stresses over her decisions, constantly wondering whether or not she’s in God’s will. Jen Wilkin graciously turns these questions upside down by encouraging us to know and behold the character of God, allowing that to inform and transform our actions as image bearers. In His Image presents a biblical and practical explanation of God’s communicable attributes that anyone can grasp, enjoy, and apply!” -Emily Jensen, coauthor, Risen Motherhood: Gospel Hope for Everyday Moments; Cofounder and Content Director, Risen Motherhood



(4) TEN WORDS TO LIVE BY: Delighting in and Doing What God Commands

The Ten Words

Introduction: Remember to Delight

Chapter 1: The First Word: Undivided Allegiance

Chapter 2: The Second Word: Undiminished Worship

Chapter 3: The Third Word: Untarnished Name

Chapter 4: The Fourth Word: Unhindered Rest

Chapter 5: The Fifth Word: Honor Elders

Chapter 6: The Sixth Word: Honor Life

Chapter 7: The Seventh Word: Honor Marriage

Chapter 8: The Eighth Word: Honor Property

Chapter 9: The Ninth Word: Honor Reputation

Chapter 10: The Tenth Word: Honor in the Heart

Conclusion: On Earth as in Heaven

General Index

Scripture Index

“I’ve studied and preached the Ten Commandments over the last thirty years, but Ten Words to Live By helped me to see new truths and consider fresh applications. This book is biblical, thoughtful, and deeply practical. Jen Wilkin masterfully brings the ancient summary of the law to daily life. Regardless of your background with studying the Bible, read this book. You’ll be led to appreciate the Ten Commandments and how much we need them today.” -Mark Vroegop, Lead Pastor, College Park Church, Indianapolis, Indiana; author, Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy and Weep with Me



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PLAIN THEOLOGY FOR PLAIN PEOPLE
Charles Octavius Boothe with an Introduction by Walter R. Strickland II

“Before the charge ‘know thyself,’ ought to come the far greater charge, ‘know thy God.’” In this short textbook first published in 1890, Charles Octavius Boothe simply and elegantly lays out the basics of theology for everyday people. A Baptist pastor born into slavery, Boothe brought the heights of academic theology to his congregants, so that they might be filled with good things. Walter R. Strickland II reintroduces this forgotten masterpiece.

"Charles Octavius Boothe (1845–1924) was a reluctant teacher. To spare others his frustration with learning and teaching from books laced with dense theological rhetoric, Boothe wrote Plain Theology for Plain People.

Boothe wrote for the average sharecropper. He accommodated an unlearned audience that included pastors, teachers, and community leaders born into poverty with little access to education. While leaders and laity alike desperately needed biblical and theological truth, they had little time, energy, and resources to pursue education. “The doctrines of our holy religion need to be studied in order, according to some definite system,” he wrote, “but simplicity should prevail—simplicity of arrangement and simplicity of language.” Thus, Boothe set out to write a succinct and accessible theological handbook." (from the Introduction by Walter R. Strickland II)



Contents

Introduction to Plain Theology for Plain People

Preface

Chapter 1: Being and Character of God

Chapter 2: Man

Chapter 3: The Way of Salvation

Chapter 4: The Son: His Coming and His Work

Chapter 5: Gifts Flowing from the Grace of God

Chapter 6: How Christians Should Live and Labor

Chapter 7: The Bible

Chapter 8: The Christian Church

Chapter 9: The Last Things

General Index

Scripture Index

As Strickland observes, there are at least three reasons for reading Plain Theology for Plain People.

[1] Plain Theology for Plain People destroys reductionist stereotypes of black faith. . . . Black Christianity is largely an oral tradition, and its written resources have been obscured by racial bias. Today, as in Boothe’s time, many ten to caricature black Christian faith as merely “religious feeling and fervor.” [Boothe's brings needed correction to that caricature.]

[2] Plain Theology for Plain People shows black evangelicals that they belong in the broad evangelical tradition. . . . Boothe offers a window into an unexplored vista of theological expression. Black evangelicals have equal claim to the evangelical tradition—even though evangelicals have historically muted their voices.

[3] Plain Theology for Plain People requires evangelicals to engage non-white theological voices. Because evangelical biblical and theological studies have excluded the voices of racial minorities, evangelical theology is shaped by the concerns of the dominant culture. Unfortunately, white evangelicals only hear minority evangelicals’ theology if it echoes white evangelical voices.

For these reasons and more, we (especially white) Christians need to take up the works of men like Charles Octavius Boothe. In reading his book over the last month my soul has been edified, my eyes have been opened, and my heart has been convicted to read more broadly from minority expressions of faith. Why? Because as Strickland observes there are blind-spots that majority culture fail to see. But when we proactively listen to gospel-loving, Bible-believing from diverse cultures, it helps the whole body of Christ grow.

PRAISE FOR 'PLAIN THEOLOGY FOR PLAIN PEOPLE'

"By reprinting a book written for the average sharecropper, Walter R. Strickland has provided Christians with a helpful biblical and theological resource. Along with Strickland’s insightful introduction, this book’s reprinting provides another example (among many) of the contributions of black Christians to Christianity, their contributions to evangelical biblical and theological discourse, and their contributions to the intellectual environment of evangelical Christianity. Readers of Boothe’s work will especially appreciate his intentional efforts to make the bible and theology accessible to his original audience." —Jarvis J. Williams, Associate Professor of New Testament Interpretation at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

"Any given Sunday in some black churches, a member of the congregation may encourage the pastor by saying, “Make it plain, preacher!” In Plain Theology for Plain People, Charles Octavius Boothe makes plain a systematic theology that is both faithful to biblical orthodoxy and responsive to the particular interests of black Christians. I am thankful to God that Walter Strickland discovered this literary jewel and now shares it with the contemporary people of the Lord. Too often, the black church is mischaracterized as being emotionally rich and intellectually shallow. Plain Theology shows this to be a harmful stereotype. All disciples of Jesus Christ interested in how to, in the words of Robert Smith Jr., make doctrine dance should read this book and apply it to the preaching of the plain and pure gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ." —CJ Rhodes, Pastor of Mount Helm Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi

"We are in Walter Strickland’s debt for publishing a new edition of Charles Boothe’s Plain Theology for Plain People, an extraordinary book by an extraordinary man. This is everyday theology from the margins, from below, from the perspective of the dispossessed. It is no dry textbook, but theology written by an African-American pastor, born into slavery, who sought to instruct ordinary people in the Christian faith. A classic volume, short, readable, informative, by an inspiring Christian leader." —Michael F. Bird, Lecturer in Theology at Ridley College

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(1) JESUS, KEEP ME NEAR THE CROSS: Experiencing the Passion and Power of Easter

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1: True Contemplation of the Cross (Martin Luther)

Chapter 2: He Set His Face to Go to Jerusalem (John Piper)

Chapter 3: An Innocent Man Crushed by God (Alistair Begg)

Chapter 4: The Cup (C. J. Mahaney)

Chapter 5: Gethsemane (R. Kent Hughes)

Chapter 6: Betrayed, Denied, Deserted (J. Ligon Duncan III)

Chapter 7: Then Did They Spit in His Face (Charles Spurgeon)

Chapter 8: The Silence of the Lamb (Adrian Rogers)

Chapter 9: The Sufferings of Christ (J. C. Ryle)

Chapter 10: Father, Forgive Them (John MacArthur)

Chapter 11: With Loud Cries and Tears (John Owen)

Chapter 12: That He Might Destroy the Works of the Devil (Martyn Lloyd-Jones)

Chapter 13: I Am Thirsty (Joseph “Skip” Ryan)

Chapter 14: God-Forsaken (Philip Graham Ryken)

Chapter 15: Cursed (R. C. Sproul)

Chapter 16: Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit (James Montgomery Boice)

Chapter 17: Blood and Water (John Calvin)

Chapter 18: He Descended into Hell and Ascended into Heaven (J. I. Packer)

Chapter 19: A Sweet-Smelling Savor to God (Jonathan Edwards)

Chapter 20: The Most Important Word in the Universe (Raymond C. Ortlund Jr.)

Chapter 21: Resurrection Preview (Francis Schaeffer)

Chapter 22: Peace Be unto You (Saint Augustine)

Chapter 23: Knowing the Power of His Resurrection (Tim Keller)

Chapter 24: Sharing His Sufferings (Joni Eareckson Tada)

Chapter 25: Crucified with Christ (Stephen F. Olford)



(2) COME, THOU LONG-EXPECTED JESUS: Experiencing the Peace and Promise of Christmas

TABLE OF CONTENTS WITH CHAPTER SUMMARY

Chapter 1: George Whitefield: Contemplating Christmas-An encouragement to pull away from frivolous holiday celebrations to truly contemplate the gift of the Incarnation.

Chapter 2: Skip Ryan: Tabernacled Among Us-An exposition of John 1:14 about what it means that Jesus became flesh and “dwelt” among us.

Chapter 3: Martin Luther: The Maiden Mary-An examination of Mary’s humility as a Jewish maiden, and her glad response to what God brought into her life.

Chapter 4: John Piper: Conceived by the Holy Spirit-An exploration of the work of the Holy Spirit in the conception of Jesus in Mary’s womb and what the angel told Mary about the child in her womb.

Chapter 5: Tim Keller: The Gifts of Christmas-Keller suggests four gifts we are given through Christmas—vulnerability for intimacy, comfort for suffering, passion for justice, power over prejudice.

Chapter 6: Martin Lloyd-Jones: The Great Fulfillment-A presentation of Jesus as the great fulfillment of all the prophecies and promises of the Old Testament.

Chapter 7: Ligon Duncan: Joseph: Righteous and Kind-A look at the character and faith of Joseph, Jesus’ earthly father.

Chapter 8: Jonathan Edwards: To Be More Blessed Than Mary-An exposition of Luke 11:27-28 in which Jesus said that the person who hears and keeps the Word of God is more blessed than Mary who bore and nursed the Son of God.

Chapter 9: Charles Spurgeon: Have You Any Room?-A sermon that presents all of the places where there was no room for Jesus—the inn, halls of government, temples of religion, places of business—and an invitation to make room for Jesus in your life.

Chapter 10: Saint Augustine: The Word Was Made Flesh-A meditation on what it means that the Word was With God and Was God and then was made flesh.

Chapter 11: J. I. Packer: For Your Sakes He Became Poor-Packer suggests that the key text for understanding the incarnation is 2 Corinthians 8:9: ‘ye know that grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might become rich.’

Chapter 12: John Calvin: Unto Us A Child is Born-A consideration of the promises of Isaiah 9 phrase by phrase.

Chapter 13: Alistair Begg: Wrapped in Humility-A view of the incarnation through Philippians 2:5-7 and what it means that the God of glory poured himself into the humble form of a human servant.

Chapter 14: Randy Alcorn: Shepherd Status-A history lesson on the place shepherds held in society and the implications of these lowly people being chosen as the first to hear about the birth of Jesus.

Chapter 15: John MacArthur: Glory Revealed-Isaiah promised that the glory of God would be revealed, and it was revealed fully in the person and work of Jesus Christ who was “the radiance of the glory of God.”

Chapter 16: Ray Ortlund, Jr.: Good News of Great Joy-Five reasons the birth of Jesus should give us joy just as the angels announced that the birth of Jesus was “good news of great joy,”

Chapter 17: Francis Shaeffer: Seeing Jesus With the Shepherds-Significant ways seeing Jesus changed the lives of simple shepherds forever, and how seeing Jesus should change our lives.

Chapter 18: J.C. Ryle: The Lessons of the Wise Men-The example of faith shown to us by the wise men who came to worship Jesus.

Chapter 19: James Boice: Gifts of Faith-An examination of gold, frankincense and myrrh and what each gift given to Jesus meant.

Chapter 20: R.C. Sproul: Embarking on a Course of Redemption-An exposition of the circumcision and naming of Jesus in the temple on his eighth day.

Chapter 21: R. Kent Hughes: Those To Whom Christ Comes-Insights into Simeon and Anna and their longing to see the Savior.

Chapter 22: Joni Eareckson Tada: A Christmas Longing-A connection of our Christmas longings to see Jesus to our longings for him to come again.

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BY HIS GRACE AND FOR HIS GLORY: A Historical, Theological, and Practical Studyof the Doctrines of Grace in Baptist Life
Tom Nettles

Initially this book arose, published in 1986, as a response to church reactions to the January Bible Study of 1980. Since then, the issues engaged have become more visible, more widely embraced by church members, pastors, denominational servants, more controversial and ardently opposed by some, and the subject of many discussion groups in churches and a variety of denominational settings. The attention focused on the doctrines of grace is good; it is healthy to give intense thought to issues of God's holiness, His sovereignty, and His efficacious and infinitely wise design in the justification of sinners under the curse of His Law.

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"Tom Nettles' book By His Grace and For His Glory is a landmark study. Bringing together the disciplines of the school, the concerns of the preacher and the heart of a Christian, Nettles effectively reminds Baptists of our own day what so many before us believed to be the gospel." - Mark Dever

"A valuable contribution both for its history of Baptist theology and for its insistence on the loss by Baptists of their Calvinist heritage as well as for its clear and candid statement of Calvinism for today." (ADRIS Newsletter)

Tom Ascol: "Fifteen years after its first appearance, Tom Nettles' book remains an important work for modern Baptists. His major historical thesis - that the doctrines of grace formed a theological consensus among Baptists in the Southern states from the mid-nineteenth century into the first quarter of the twentieth century - has not seriously been engaged, much less refuted, by detractors and others who are less than thrilled by this doctrinal heritage. This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to be honest when assessing historic Southern Baptist theology."(Pastor, Grace Baptist Church in Cape Coral, Florida; Editor, Founders Journal)

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FAITHFUL LEADERS: And the Things that Matter Most
Rico Tice with Foreword by Alistair Begg

RICO TICE opens this new book with the following words from his Introduction--

One of the strange realities of being a pastor is that you spend more time at funerals than anyone else (apart from undertakers). Some are particularly joy-filled—celebrating a long life well-lived and now enjoyed into eternity. Some are particularly tear-stained—remembering a child, or a tragic self-inflicted death. Some are simply particularly memorable. So I’ll never forget the funeral at which an old lady said to me, “Rico, do you know what failure is?” “No—tell me,” I answered. What she said next has stuck with me ever since: “Failure is being successful at the things that don’t matter.”

My best friend from university died in his thirties: he dropped dead of a pulmonary embolism. That was another memorable funeral, for all the wrong reasons. I remember standing at his graveside with his father, and his dad saying to me, “Rico, what do I write on my boy’s grave? What epitaph do I put on there?”

The sobering truth is that one day, someone will have to decide what epitaph to write on your gravestone too. I’ve been to a lot of funerals—one day people will gather at mine. Will they say I’ve been a success? What even is success? We all want it—no one wants to be known as and then remembered as a failure or a fool—but for Christian believers in a position of influence (whether that’s around the family table at home or preaching from the pulpit in a church) what does success look like? What would failure be?

Here’s what: the metric of success and failure is not what your relatives write on your gravestone but what God says to you that day you die. For to some he will say, “You fool,” just as he did to the man in Jesus’ parable who had lived as though his own self-advancement and self-gratification mattered most (Luke 12 v 20). And I don’t think being a church member or a pastor insulates us from hearing that verdict. The fire of God’s judgment will “test the quality of each person’s work” in ministry (1 Corinthians 3 v 13). And… “If it is burned up, the builder will suffer loss but yet will be saved—even though only as one escaping through the flames.” (v 15) There is a category of saved fool—of those who are saved by grace but whose lives were not well spent.

And yet to others our Lord will say, “Well done, good and faithful servant,” just as was said to the men in Jesus’ parable who used all that their master had given them to the uttermost, for his glory and their eternal joy (Matthew 25 v 21).

Of course, “it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast” (Ephesians 2 v 8-9). I make sure I remind myself regularly of the three tenses of salvation that I learned when I was a young Christian. By grace I have been saved from the penalty of sin. By grace I am being saved from the power of sin. By grace I will one day be saved from the presence of sin.

But as trophies of grace, you and I are “created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do” (Ephesians 2 v 10). My salvation is based only and always on Christ’s finished work for me, but whether or not I hear “Well done” when I meet him is based on Christ’s work through me— on my ministry in his service.

So just imagine hearing those words—that affirmation of your work from divine lips: “Well done”. And just imagine hearing those words—that rebuke of your life from divine lips: “You fool”. If God welcomes you into his presence on the cusp of eternity and fixes you in the eye and says, “You fool”, all the achievements and accolades and accumulations of this life will not matter one jot. Failure is being successful at the things that don’t matter. And if God welcomes you into his presence on the cusp of eternity and smiles at you and says, “Well done, good and faithful servant”, then all the sacrifices and service and striving will have been infinitely, eternally worth it.

Hearing your Creator and your Father say, “Well done”—that’s all that ultimately matters, isn’t it? That’s the measure of a life worth living, whatever they say of me in a eulogy and whatever they write about me on my headstone.

This book is about what it takes to live that kind of life: what it looks like to hear “Well done” instead of “You fool”. It is a book for anyone in any kind of church leadership. (I’ll use the word “pastor” a lot—just substitute “elder”, “youth worker”, “Bible-study leader” or whatever applies to your own life.) It is by no means the last word on, or the only book you’ll need about, Christian leadership. Nor is it (I hope) an easy read—I hope it will jolt you or change you. I’m not writing as someone who has all this sorted, but as a fellow struggler—from the trenches, as it were, rather than from the mountaintop. These are all things that I need to hear on repeat—and that you do too. Why? Because to a large extent, the spiritual health of a church leader determines the spiritual health of his congregation. That means that our success, our faithfulness, our progress and our leadership matter—and matter eternally.

I want to be a faithful leader. I want to hear my Father look me in the eye and, surveying my ministry, say, “Well done”. I want you to hear it too. That means we need to define success, to fight our sin, to lead ourselves, and to serve our churches. Which sounds simple when I put it in a sentence; but, if you’re like me, it’s going to be the battle of our life.



TABLE OF CONTENTS

Foreword by Alistair Begg 9

Introduction 15

1. Define Success 19

2. Fight Your Sin 39

3. Lead Yourself 61

4. Serve Your Church 83

Afterword 105

Questions for Reflection or Discussion 108

ENDORSEMENTS

“In Faithful Leaders Rico Tice raises his voice to urge us to refocus our ambitions on what matters most. He does so with his characteristic passion for Christ and sobering directness. But he also writes as a humble fellow pilgrim, not as one who has arrived without a struggle. The author comes on his knees to serve us and to urge us to ‘strive … for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord’ (Hebrews 12 v 14). That is a posture worth imitating and a lead worth following.” -SINCLAIR B. FERGUSON, Author, Devoted to God; Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic Theology, RTS



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ELISABETH ELLIOT

In January 1956, a tragic but inspiring story broke in headlines across the world. Five young men had dared to make contact with a Stone Age tribe deep in the Jungles of Ecuador. The goal: to establish communication with a people whose only previous response to the outside world had been to attack all strangers. The men's mission combined modern technology with innate ingenuity, sparked by a passionate determination to get the gospel to a people without Christ.

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THE DUTY AND BLESSING OF A TENDER CONSCIENCE: Plainly Stated and Earnestly Recommended to All who Regard Acceptance with God and the Prosperity of Their Souls
TIMOTHY CRUSO (1656-1697)

It has been said that many of those in mental hospitals could leave quickly if they could feel that they were forgiven. Who knows the damage done by a sense of guilt or unresolved conflict? In this rare Puritan treatise, available only in lithograph form from the 1691 edition, and now available in modern reprint for the first time, Timothy Cruso deals with what it is to have a tender heart, how God brings it about, the evidences of it, and why it finds favor with God. Also appendixed are five additional sermons by this Puritan preacher. Acquaint yourself with Cruso. He is well worth knowing!

TIMOTHY CRUSO (1656-1697) was a Presbyterian minister. He was a close friend of Daniel Defoe, author of 'The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe', who allegedly named his main character after his dear friend. Cruso was described as having a good voice and a graceful manner, in addition to a sound judgment. He died at the age of 41 and his funeral sermon was preached by Matthew Mead, author of 'The Almost Christian Discovered.'

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INTRODUCTION

The Counterfeits of this Blessed Frame

The True Principle of a Tender Heart

The Proper Ingredients of This Tenderness of Heart

How God Brings About this Frame of Heart

The Evidences and Tokens of a Tender Conscience

How This Holy Frame Evidences Itself to God

Why This Frame of Heart Finds Acceptance with God

The Application

The Conclusion

APPENDICES

(1) The Necessity and Advantage of an Early Victory Over Satan (1 John 2:13)

(2) The Excellency of the Protestant Faith (Deuteronomy 32:31)

(3) Conversion to God (Jeremiah 3:22)

(4) Cleaving to Christ (Acts 11:23)

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HOME: HOW HEAVEN AND THE NEW EARTH SATISFY OUR DEEPEST LONGINGS
Elyse Fitzpatrick

Heaven Is the Home You've Been Waiting For

In this world of fear, trials, and loneliness we often feel adrift--like we're still searching for a place where we can truly make ourselves at home. There's a longing for something more, something that makes us feel like we belong, something that resonates perfectly with who we were made to be. This longing is no small thing to be brushed off and forgotten--it's a guidepost letting us know we were made for another world. Earth is not our home. But it's close.

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Dewey Roberts with Foreword by Geoff Thomas

'Samuel Davies: Apostle to Virginia' is the first full-scale biography ever produced on Samuel Davies, America's greatest ever preacher. It is a meticulously researched work which presents the story of Davies' life from cradle to grave. With the publication of this biography, the great Samuel Davies will no longer be an obscure figure from the past. It deserves a place on the bookshelves of those who have read the biographies of Whitefield, Spurgeon, McCheyne, Edwards, Lloyd-Jones, and other great Christian ministers.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Foreword by Geoff Thomas

Preface

1. The Son of Prayer

2. Behold, He is Praying

3. Blair's Academy at Fagg's Manor

4. The Great Awakening Comes to Virginia

5. Set Apart for the Gospel

6. First Year at Hanover

7. Opposition to the Gospel

8. John Todd Comes to Virginia

9. Preaching that Aroused a Colony

10. The College of New Jersey

11. Fund Raising in London

12. North to Scotland

13. Charity and Truth United

14. The French and Indian War

15. Hanover Presbytery

16. Evangelizing the African Slaves

17. Virginia's Danger and Remedy

18. Mission to the Overhill Cherokees

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WHAT EVERY CHRISTIAN NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT SOCIAL JUSTICE
JEFFREY JOHNSON

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Foreword

Introduction

1. The Foundation of True Justice

2. The Foundation of Social Justice

3. The Evolution of Social Justice

4. The Injustice of Social Justice

5. The Intolerance of Social Justice

Glossary

"With the competence of a careful student and the heart of a faithful pastor, he has done the hard work of investigating the origins, development, and wickedness of the modern social justice movement. Well-researched, clearly written, and necessarily succinct, What Every Christian Needs to Know about Social Justice will be the first book I recommend to believers who want a trustworthy introduction to that movement." ­– Thomas Ascol

"The social justice agenda is a perverse movement that has various tentacles that impact nearly all the spheres of our modern society, including political, economic, academic, medical, athletic, and most troubling of all—the church of Jesus Christ. Due to the vast diversity and complexity of the movement, it becomes a unique challenge to explain the dangers of social justice. Jeff Johnson, in his book, What Every Christian Needs to Know about Social Justice, fulfills the calling of a Christian by contending “for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints” (Jude 3). Make no mistake about it, the social justice agenda is a devilish agenda, and Jeff Johnson explains and exposes it in his helpful book." – Josh Buice

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Pastor Jeff Johnson is the founding pastor of Grace Bible Church, the Owner/Operator of Free Grace Press and a graduate of Veritas Theological Seminary. He is the author of several books including The Fatal Flaw of the Theology Behind Infant Baptism, Behind the Bible: Introduction to Textual Criticism, The Church: Why Bother?, The Kingdom of God, The Absurdity of Unbelief, The Pursuit of Glory, He Died for Me, and The Five Points of Amillennialism.

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J.I. PACKER

While 'KNOWING GOD' is the most famous of the books written by James I. Packer, it is not the only one he has written. In fact, now in his 90's he continues to put pen to paper to address the Burning Issues facing the Church in the early decades of the 21st century. We are combining and featuring Three Books:

(1) WEAKNESS IS THE WAY: Life with Christ Our Strength

For Christians, weakness should be a way of life. Yet most of us try desperately to be sufficient on our own, and we resent our limitations and our needs.

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Table of Contents:

1. About Weakness

2. Christ and the Christian’s Calling

3. Christ and the Christian’s Giving

4. Christ and the Christian’s Hoping

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Scripture Index

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Thinning hair, failing eyesight, and arthritic hands reveal an inescapable truth: we’re only getting older.

But that doesn’t mean we should simply sit back and take it easy. In Finishing Our Course with Joy, renowned theologian and author J. I. Packer challenges us to embrace old age as an opportunity for continued learning, careful planning, and heartfelt discipleship. Packer’s pastoral words and personal stories encourage us to press on toward the upward call of God with endurance and grace—that we might continue to glorify God in our aging and finish our lives with joy.

“Experts say that the proportion of the elderly population in the United States will grow by 80 percent in the decades to come. It is more important than ever to have a biblical mind about how we spend our latter years for God’s glory. We want to finish well (2 Tim. 4:7). And good pastors care to prepare their people to do precisely this. Finishing Our Course with Joy comes as wise, true, timely, and edifying biblical reflection and pastoral counsel on this significant subject. Dr. Packer’s book speaks to senior adults, those who love and care for them, those who will become them, and those who pastor them. As one who has had the privilege of knowing J. I. Packer since my teen years, reading these words—written from his own personal experience, communion with God, and knowledge of the Word—is poignant for me, to say the least. But that only makes the truth go in deeper. And that is good.” -J. Ligon Duncan III, Chancellor, CEO, and John E. Richards Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary

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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.

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Benjamin A. Ramsbottom

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From 1971 to 2015 the editor of the Gospel Standard. A native of Lancashire, he has been pastor of Bethel Chapel, Luton since 1967. Formerly a school master he maintains a close interest in children and young people. He has written many books on various subjects, his best sellers being Bible Doctrines-Simply Explained which has been reprinted eight times and translated into numerous languages, and a range of books especially for young children. His magnum opus is probably the biography of William Gadsby an eminent servant of God of the 19th century, of whom the author has made a life time study.

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LOOKING UNTO JESUS: A Classic Puritan Devotional Gem
ISAAC AMBROSE (1604-1664)

THIS WORK IS A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF JESUS WITH WARM EXHORTATION, ENCOURAGEMENT, AND INSTRUCTION, BY AN AUTHOR WHO SEEKS TO SEARCH SCRIPTURE AND APPLY IT TO ALL OF LIFE.

This book was written after a serious illness which led the author to meditate deeply on what the Lord Jesus had done for him. He considers in detail different facets of the person and work of Christ. The work is divided into five sections.

Book I is an introduction to the subject, in which the author urges the reader to focus on Jesus exclusively.

Book II considers the eternal generation of the Son and “the great treaty in eternity [between] God and Christ to save souls.”

Book III considers Christ as promised throughout the Old Testament in “covenants of promise” manifested to Adam, Abraham, Moses, David, and Israel.

Book IV contains six parts that address Christ’s conception, the years of His ministry, His suffering on the cross, His resurrection, His ascension, and His intercession.

Finally, Book V examines Christ’s second coming, Judgment Day, and His relationship with the redeemed for all eternity.

'Looking unto Jesus' has been compared to the writings of John Bunyan due to its impact on many Christians in their walk with God. The author follows every major doctrinal section with practical application aimed at the heart. On the subject of temptation he writes, “Christ was tempted that he might succor them that are tempted: never art thou tempted, O my soul, but Christ is with thee in the temptation: he hath sent his Spirit into thy heart to make intercession for thee there; and he himself is in heaven, making intercession and praying for thee there.”

ISAAC AMBROSE was born in England in the year 1604. He was a Puritan nonconformist during a turbulent time of English history and suffered ejection from the pulpit as a result of the Act of Uniformity of 1662. Despite the political and social upheaval surrounding him, it has been remarked that his writings are surprisingly free of controversy, focusing mainly on experiential Christianity. After the Act of Uniformity, he lived among friends until his death in 1664.



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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?”

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"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

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THE DAWN OF REDEEMING GRACE: Daily Devotions for Advent from Matthew 1,2
SINCLAIR FERGUSON

As dawn broke on that first Christmas morning, the sun rose on a new era: God's king had come to earth to bring about his kingdom.

Join Sinclair Ferguson as he opens up the first two chapters of Matthew's Gospel in these daily devotions for Advent. Each day’s reflection is full of insight and application, and will help you to arrive at Christmas Day awed by God's redeeming grace and refreshed by the hope of God’s promised king.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction 7

PART ONE: The Family History

1. In the Beginning 14

2. “The Hopes and Fears of

All the Years” 19

3. Cherchez la Femme? 24

PART TWO: The Family

4. A Virgin Conception 31

5. A Waking Nightmare 36

6. Dream Angel 42

7. “Tidings of Comfort and Joy”? 47

8. What’s in a Name? 52

9. “Isaiah Hath Foretold Him” 58

10. The Way of Obedience 64

11. Joseph’s Restraint 70

PART THREE: The Visitors

12. Wise Men from the East 80

13. A Dangerous Turning 85

14. Knowing Without Going 91

15. Can You Trust a Herod? 97

16. Following a Star 102

17. Finding Christ 107

18. A Divine Warning 113

PART FOUR: The Journeys

19. Long Journeys 122

20. Out of Egypt 128

21. The Child Pogrom 133

22. Another Prophecy Fulfilled 140

23. Safe to Go Home? 146

24. Jesus the Nazarene 152

INTRODUCTION

They say time is relative, and it can certainly seem that way as Christmas approaches. To a busy parent—with presents to wrap, cards to send, meals to prepare, and spare batteries to remember to buy—time seems to fly. There is not enough of it—and there is simply too much to do. But to a child, the days of December seem the longest in the whole year; they pass more slowly than the last few miles of a tedious journey. No wonder C. S. Lewis’s description of Narnia as a land where it was “always winter but never Christmas” resonates with children. They do not need to go through the back of a wardrobe to feel that—all you do is turn the calendar to the month of December!

Today’s children are not the first to think that Christmas can’t come soon enough. Indeed, that was the feeling of generations of Old Testament believers: a feeling picked up in the words of Charles Wesley’s hymn “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”:

'Late in time behold him come, Offspring of the Virgin’s womb.'

“Late in time”? Jesus came late?

Our own experience sometimes gives certain words an atmosphere unique to ourselves. Perfectly innocent words can have a chilling effect on our emotions! For me, “late” is one of them. I cannot hear it without feeling that I am being accused! Perhaps it is because I can still hear in my mind the shrill voice of one of my teachers shouting at me, “Ferguson, you’re late” (when I wasn’t!). With that kind of memory, it is hardly surprising that to me the phrase “late in time” has a somewhat negative ring about it.

Was Jesus also “late”? No, Wesley did not mean Jesus came at the wrong time. But since God’s people had been hoping for his coming ever since the divine proclamation of Genesis 3:15 had promised the arrival of one who would bruise the serpent’s head, it must have seemed a very long time. The believers of the Old Testament were often heard crying out, “How long, Lord?” Would it always be winter but never the long-promised Christmas?

When it has been my responsibility to arrange the items of praise for the first Sunday in Advent, I have always chosen to begin with a 12th-century hymn that captures this sense of waiting and longing:

'O come, O come, Immanuel And ransom captive Israel,

That mourns in lonely exile here Until the Son of God appear.

O come, Thou Rod of Jesse, free Thine own from Satan’s tyranny;

From depths of hell thy people save, And give them victory o’er the grave.

Rejoice! Rejoice! Immanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel.'

God may seem slow, but he is always on time. He has never been late. But if you read through the Bible from the beginning, there is something thrilling about turning over the blank page between the Old Testament and the New Testament. The first thing you encounter is Matthew’s summary of the long years of waiting (1:1-17). But now the snow is melting, and winter is giving way to Christmas (1:18 – 2:23). The arrival of the Lord Jesus is the dawn of a glorious new era.

Matthew’s Gospel begins with two chapters on the nativity. It may seem strange that he does little more than mention the actual event of that first Christmas Day. (“She had given birth to a son,” 1:25, and “After Jesus was born…”, 2:1; that is all he says.) But he has his reasons. Births take place every day of the year, ever hour of the day. But this birth was different, and Matthew wants to spend most of his time helping us to understand why it was.

As this Christmas approaches, I invite you to join me in exploring what Matthew says about those days that marked the dawn of redeeming grace and about how Christ’s light breaks into our lives today.

I am grateful to The Good Book Company for allowing me the rare privilege of writing a book that perhaps many thousands of people in different parts of the world will read simultaneously, even reading the same pages on the same days. By doing so, we become a great company of individuals united by the shared experience of reflecting on Matthew’s account of the birth of Jesus. It is the prologue to the greatest story of all—the story of Jesus. And it is one that will make many millions sing Joseph Mohr’s famous lines again this Christmas:

'Silent night, holy night!

Son of God, love’s pure light,

Radiant beams from thy holy face

With the dawn of redeeming grace,

Jesus, Lord, at thy birth!'

My prayer is that as you read, you will experience “the dawn of redeeming grace” because “Christ the Saviour is born.”

Sinclair B. Ferguson

"Sinclair Ferguson knows how to write deep theology that helps simple people like me. And there is no deeper topic than the Advent of our glorious Lord in this broken world. The Dawn of Redeeming Grace is written by a wise author offering us rich insights, so that we journey more confidently from this world to that which is to come." - Ray Ortlund, Renewal Ministries, Nashville

"It is hard not to be a little envious of Sinclair’s uncanny knack of unpacking familiar material in a manner that causes one to say, ‘Why didn’t I see that?’ These short readings have helped me read my Bible with fresh insight, and in the process my heart has been strangely warmed." - Alistair Begg, Senior Pastor, Parkside Church, Cleveland; Bible Teacher, Truth for Life

"For many of us, the road through the Christmas story is very familiar territory: so familiar that we have a hard time seeing it through fresh eyes. In The Dawn of Redeeming Grace, Sinclair Ferguson is a worthy and helpful guide, pointing out insights we may have missed and guiding us toward wonder and worship." - Nancy Guthrie, Author and Bible Teacher

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MOSES' CHOICE
JEREMIAH BURROUGHS (1599-1846)

This extremely rare work by this great Puritan preacher is 704 pages based on Hebrews 11:25-26: “Moses chose to suffer affliction with the people of God rather than enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season.” It is a masterful treatise on suffering and self-denial. This is the first modern edition of this rare work since its initial printing in 1641. There is another edition on Amazon, but the description of that work says that it is “a reproduction of a historical artifact and may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, and errant marks.” Our edition has been completely re-typeset and slightly modernized. Latin has been translated into English. Long paragraphs have been broken down into smaller ones (but nothing is omitted). Scripture references have been checked for accuracy. The original 1641 edition that was purchased cost over $600. This new edition will retail for $45, or 1/12 the cost of that original copy. It is a hardcover book, printed on acid-free paper for a very long shelf life. It is stitch-sewn rather than glued and comes with a color dust-jacket.

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THE MYSTERY OF PROVIDENCE
John J. Murray

In four succinct chapters, John J Murray explains the key truths of the doctrine of providence. With plenty of examples from Scripture, he sets out the Bible’s teaching on the wonderful works of God and shows how providence both brings glory to God and prepares God’s people for glory.

What God is skillfully weaving in providence is often impenetrably mysterious to us. But as Mr. Murray shows, there is still an abundance of truth about providence to encourage and comfort us, and lead us to more adoring praise of the holy, wise and powerful God of providence. As Maurice Roberts says in the Introduction to this volume, ‘There are vital lessons to be learned from his fine exposition of the doctrine of providence.’

In his Introduction Rev. Maurice Roberts said the following:

"It is a joy and privilege for me to write an Introduction to this excellent exposition of the doctrine of God's Providence. These soul-stirring chapters were first preached at the conference of a church in Singapore, some twenty years ago. Happily the sermons were transcribed into print and are now here available to a wider audience.

John J Murray was a choice friend and colleague of mine in the Christian ministry. There are vital lessons to be learned from his fine exposition of the doctrine of providence.

We see that God has complete control over all that happens in his universe, even over the very worst of things. We see that believers in Christ should enjoy full assurance that for them 'all things work together for good.'

We are blessed to see how in providence God prepares all who have faith in Christ for entrance into the glorious eternal world of heaven after death.

John J Murray, who introduces us to such great lessons, has, since preaching these heavenly doctrines, passed away and is now in that blessed world above where God is eternally loved by all his believing people."



TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction by Maurice Roberts

Chapter One: THE WONDER OF PROVIDENCE

1. The Scope and Extent of Providence

2. The Properties of Providence

3. Encouragements from Providence

Chapter Two: THE WORKING OF PROVIDENCE

1. Esther

2. Joseph

3. Job

Chapter Three: THE BEAUTY OF PROVIDENCE

1. Ways of Observing Providence

2. Ways of Reflecting on Providence

3. Ways of Delighting in Providence

Chapter Four: THE DESIGN OF PROVIDENCE

1. To Bring Glory to God

2. In the Life of the Christian

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SCATTERED AND KEPT: 28 Lost Sermons of Rev. Thomas Boston
THOMAS BOSTON (1676-1732)

THIS VOLUME CONTAINS MORE THAN TWO DOZEN LONG-BURIED SERMONS FROM THE PASTORAL OF THE REV. THOMAS BOSTON.

FROM THE PREFACE TO THIS NEW ADDITION

"You hold in your hands a precious book. On three accounts the sermons published in this book are highly valuable.

Firstly, they are sermons by a man who has been described as ‘one of the most remarkable and godly ministers to adorn the church of Christ since the days of the apostles.’ Thomas Boston (1676-1732) was the godly pastor of two remote parishes in the Scottish Borders. He served first at Simprin, from 1699 to 1707, and then at Ettrick, from 1707 till his death in 1732. Boston was indefatigable in his pastoral labours – he ploughed and sowed the gospel seed in soil that lesser men would have given up on. But his labours bore fruit, both within the bounds of his parishes, and eventually throughout the world, as the sermons he preached to his humble congregations were committed to the press to become some of the best-known books in the annals of Christian publishing – titles such as Human Nature in its Fourfold State and The Crook in the Lot...

Within the church Boston stood for truth – at times the lone voice in the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. He sighed and cried for the abominations done in the land, but more especially within the church, and in the hearts of the Lord’s backsliding sheep. The labours of a pastor’s heart are evident in these sermons. Indeed, they would be valuable simply on the account of the love for souls with which they are saturated, without any of the other reasons for which their author should have our attention.

Secondly, the sermons deal with the sins of the church and nation, issuing a call to repentance, and a promise of mercy to returning backsliders. They seem particularly pertinent to the situation we find ourselves in today, and their rediscovery is timely. The church is, and has been, under the judgement of God. We have become materialistic and lukewarm, doctrinal fidelity is at a low ebb, low views of God have led to innovation and worldliness in worship, we hold the Word of God with a loose hand. God is dealing with us as he dealt with his people in the kingdom of Judah when he scattered his people under his judgements. But that was not the end of them. He still had a purpose of grace towards them – thoughts of peace – and to that end, when his chastising hand had produced good fruit, he gathered his people back to himself once more. All his dealings with them ensure and reflect the fact that they are kept (1 Peter 1:5). Readers today must confront the same question as Thomas Boston put to his hearers: is the response of our souls to God’s judgements one of repentance and seeking his mercy?

Although Boston’s sermons in this book were preached at different times and on different occasions, when collected together they seem to provide an extended commentary on the church’s timeless confession about our Saviour: ‘He that scattered Israel will gather him, and keep him, as a shepherd does his flock’ (Jeremiah 31:10). These sermons clearly expose the reasons for God scattering his people,

and the solemnity of experiencing God’s displeasure. They also preach the means of God gathering his scattered people – the glorious message of the gospel. And they proclaim the faithfulness of God who keeps his once straying and now recovered sheep. Such preaching is very much needed in the church today.

Thirdly, despite Boston’s ‘complete’ or ‘whole’ works being published in the past (the former in twelve volumes, at least three times in the last 170 years), the sermons reprinted here have not been republished in the last 250 years. This fact is quite astounding, given the high value placed on all of Thomas Boston’s writings by the Lord’s people. We can discern no significant difference in the quality of

these sermons, compared to those published in Boston’s Complete Works. "

Preface

Thomas Boston’s Portrait

SERMONS

Preface

1. The Duty of Redeeming the Time in Evil Days, Illustrated and Enforced (Ephesians 5:16)

2. Passing Under the Rod, a Means of a People's Being Brought into the Bond of the Covenant (Ezekiel 20:37)

3. An Untoward Generation Characterized, with the Means to be Saved from it (Acts 2:40)

4. Israel’s Sin and Judgement, with Regard to Abused Mercies, Described (Hosea 2:8-9)

5. God’s Dispensations Towards a Froward Generation Described (Deuteronomy 32:20)

6. The Certain, Though Slow, Accomplishment of Threatened Judgements (Ezekiel 12:23)

7. A Caveat Against Seeking Great Things in an Evil Day (Jeremiah 45:5)

8. Mercy Often Interposes to Prevent the Execution of Judgements (Hosea 11:8)

9. The Duty of Owning God in our Civil Affairs Recommended and Urged (Joshua 9:14)

10. Resolute Cleaving to the Lord Jesus Illustrated and Enforced (Acts 11:23)

Appendix: The Great Sin and Chief Guiltiness of Scotland

11. The Straying State and Condition of Mankind Sinners (1 Peter 2:25)

12. The Fulness of the Godhead Dwelling in Christ by an Act of the Father's Good Pleasure (Colossians 1:19)

13. The Care of the Chief Shepherd in Returning Straying Sinners (1 Peter 2:25)

14. Help for Ruined Sinners Laid on the Lord Jesus Christ, the Mighty One (Psalm 89:19)

15. God’s Glory Repaired in the Way of Salvation by Jesus Christ (Luke 2:14)

16. God’s Glory Shines Forth in the Contrivance of Salvation by Jesus Christ (Luke 2:14)

17. Peace for Rebel Sinners by Jesus Christ (Luke 2:49)

18. Believers Not Under the Law, but Under Grace (Romans 6:14)

19. Spiritual Mourning Issuing in Joy; or, The Spiritual Sower in Tears Reaping a Harvest of Joy (Psalm 126:5)

20-23. Temple Ordinances Precious to the Saints on Earth (Revelation 21:22)

SERMON I

SERMON II

SERMON III

SERMON IV

24, 25. The People of God in the World, a People Dwelling Alone (Numbers 23:9)

SERMON I

SERMON II

A conversation becoming the gospel recommended (Philippians 1:27)

**Three Previously Unpublished Sermons

Introduction

26. The Hearing of the Gospel (Ephesians 1:13)

27. The Best Security in Evil Times (Job 22:21)

28. The Believer’s Rock (Psalm 18:46)

Complete Textual Index to Boston’s Sermons

ENDORSEMENTS

"Years ago one of my university professors handed me an old notebook. ‘This,’ he said, ‘is one of Thomas Boston’s sermon manuscript notebooks.’ The sense I had then of handling undiscovered treasure returns now with the publication of these long out-of-print (and some unpublished) sermons of a great pastor-theologian." — Sinclair B. Ferguson, Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary; Teaching Fellow, Ligonier Ministries

"There is a certain searcher’s delight in uncovering long hidden treasure in which those with whom he shares his discovery get to participate. I have no doubt this will be the case for readers of this substantial volume of forgotten and newfound material from the pen of Thomas Boston. One would think with twelve volumes making up the published works that not much would remain to uncover from such a well-known author. Such is clearly not the case. Most of this volume contains little-known printed material that for some reason never made the collected works. This would make a notable contribution on its own account, but also in this volume are three sermons taken from a manuscript collection in Boston’s own hand. Hopefully this book is the first of more to come from what appears to be a surprisingly large store of material that remains in manuscript by this great gospel light of the Scottish Presbyterian Kirk. I commend the publishers for their work in uncovering and presenting this treasure to the world." — Chris Coldwell, Naphtali Press

"These rediscovered sermons are an invaluable providential gift to the church. We sorely need their refreshing Christ-centred gospel truth. Many of them also cast light from unusual texts on times very like our own." —Matthew A. Vogan, General Manager, Reformation Scotland

"This excellent book is a treasury of truths which Christians today would do well to read." —Maurice Roberts, Former editor, The Banner of Truth

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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.

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THE GLORY OF GRACE: An Introduction to the Puritans in Their Own Words
Selected and Introduced by Lewis Allen & Tim Chester

Who were the Puritans? What did they seek to achieve? What were their successes and failures? Are they of any importance to Christians today?

We firmly believe that all Christians need to discover the important story of how these men and women sought to follow Jesus Christ. Their convictions resulted in a brave and joyful faith, and the writing they have left us on the Christian life continues to be a rich resource for our own discipleship. Meeting the Puritans by listening to them has enriched both of us more than we can express. And so, in The Glory of Grace, we want to introduce you to people who had a deep love for Jesus Christ and a great vision for the Christian life. We all have much to learn…

Each chapter contains a concise introduction followed by carefully selected excerpts from key Puritan works, together with suggestions for further reading.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction: The Puritans

1 Richard Sibbes on Assurance

2 Thomas Goodwin on the Holy Spirit

3 Samuel Rutherford on Covenant Confidence

4 William Bridge on Suffering

5 Jeremiah Burroughs on Contentment

6 Anne Bradstreet on Loss

7 John Owen on Communion with God

8 Richard Baxter on Everyday Discipleship

9 John Bunyan on Faith

10 John Flavel on Providence

11 Thomas Boston on the Bible

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THE YOUTH'S BOOK ON NATURAL THEOLOGY
Thomas H. Gallaudet

Thomas H. Gallaudet (1787-1851) was the Apostle to the Deaf in the United States. He devoted his life to teach the underprivileged the truths of God's Word. He wrote dozens and dozens of books using simple, straightforward language for children, young people and adults.

"Natural Theology is not learned from the Bible. It is all that can be known about God, merely by examining the beings and things which he has made, without the aid of revealed Theology."

This book is written as a sequel to the Child's Book on the Soul and uses the same form of dialogues between Mrs. Stanhope and her son Robert, who is a few years older in this book than in the former.

According to Gallaudet's biographer, "This book exerted an influence in its day that would be hard to estimate. Thousands of copies were circulated. It was translated into many languages, besides being reprinted and largely sold in England. It was read as an English reading book in the schools of the Foreign Missionary Societies, and through these channels made its way into unexpected places, even reaching the eyes and heart of the King of Siam."

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BIBLE STORIES EVERY CHILD SHOULD KNOW
Written by Kenneth Taylor, Illustrated by Jenny Brake

Best-selling author Kenneth Taylor was well known for his faithful retelling of Bible stories in a way which engaged young children. This newly illustrated collection of more than 120 Bible stories from Classic Bible Storybook present the truths of the whole Bible in language that is understandable to kids, it will also generate fond memories for parents and grandparents who remember the stories written by Ken Taylor. The stories sound like they are being told by a kind grandfather to his grandchildren and each story has 3 or 4 comprehension questions to help children's understanding of Biblical concepts. Reading these stories will help young ones love stories of the Bible and may help adults fall in love again with God's Word.

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"The stories of the Bible have fascinated children for millennia. And now here are many of them, simply told and illustrated, to help our children become better acquainted with them. My son has loved this series of books and he’ll be excited to read this one too!” — Jonny Gibson, Associate Professor of Old Testament, Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia; Author of 'The Moon is Always Round'

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ARTHUR W. PINK

Dr. D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones offered just one bit of advice to a young minister: "READ PINK."

Iain Murray declared, "ARTHUR PINK WAS A MR. VALIANT-FOR TRUTH."

Richard Belcher added, "We do not idolize him. But we do recognize him as a very unique man of God who can teach us through his pen and through his life. He was truly born to write, and all the circumstances of his life, even the negative ones he did not understand, propelled him to the fulfilment of that God-ordained purpose."



'The Sovereignty of God' by Arthur W. Pink is one of the most comprehensive studies on God’s decrees that are based on scripture alone; Sola Scriptura. Pink begins with a question in which every person needs to answer, and more especially those of the household of faith. “Who is regulating the affairs on this earth today—God or the Devil?” Pink continues with great insight and scripture references concerning God’s sovereignty in Operation, Salvation and Reprobation. He also addresses Human Responsibility, our attitude toward His Sovereignty and reflects on the Difficulties and Objections to this doctrine.

In time past, present and future when practical preaching replaces doctrinal exposition of Scripture, an evil malady occurs and mankind reverts back to the lawless, listless and lustful condition whereby man determines what is good and evil; a denial of the Divine Rights of the triune God as expressed in ALL of scripture, starting with Genesis 1:1, “In the beginning, God . . .” This evil malady ceases when the Creator and Sustainer of Life is exalted to and revered as the King of Kings and Lord of Lords! Man being relegated to his rightful place, in the dust.

The doctrine of the sovereignty of God restores the Divine Rights of the Creator and revitalizes the Christian, which motivates him to serve and take dominion in every area of thought and life; the realization that “. . . If God be for us, who can be against us?” We are living in a time in which these words need to be our battle cry! As you go forward remember, “For by Him were all things created, that are in Heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by Him, and for Him: and He is before all things, and by Him all things consist” (Col. 1:16–17).

God’s Sovereignty is the very basis of Christian thinking, a presupposition in which every area of thought and life begin and end with God. A value desperately needed today giving God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit their glory due.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

A Note on the Text

Foreword to the First Edition (June 1918)

Foreword to the Second Edition (1921)

Foreword to the Third Edition (1929)

Foreword to the Fourth Edition (1949)

Introduction

1. God's Sovereignty Defined

2. The Sovereignty of God in Creation

3. The Sovereignty of God in Administration

4. The Sovereignty of God in Salvation

5. The Sovereignty of God in Reprobation

6. The Sovereignty of God in Operation

7. God's Sovereignty and the Human Will

8. God's Sovereignty and Human Responsibility

9. God's Sovereignty and Prayer

10. Our Attitude Toward God's Sovereignty

11. Difficulties and Objections to God's Sovereignty

12. The Value of this Doctrine of God's Sovereignty

Conclusion

Appendix I: The Will of God

Appendix II: The Case of Adam

Appendix III: The Meaning of 'Kosmos' in John 3:16

Appendix IV: The Meaning of 1 John 2:2

Scripture Index

General Index

Arthur Walkington Pink was born in Nottingham, England in 1886. He acted as a spiritualist medium, but was then converted to Christ. He went to the United States, where he briefly attended Chicago’s Moody Bible Institute in 1910. He served as a pastor in Colorado, and then in other churches in the United States and Australia, and also started a magazine in 1922: Studies in the Scriptures. He ultimately moved to Scotland where he lived the rest of his life. A. W. Pink’s books include Profiting From the Word, which helps Christians read the Scriptures and shares how they can profit even more. In Sovereignty of God, Pink examines God’s omnipotence and shares the message that God still reigns, even as faith is being tested by fire. In The Life of Elijah, he offers readers crucial lessons for contemporary times drawn from the ministry of Elijah.

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THE EPISTLES OF JOHN
Joel Beeke

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

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CHRIST'S VICTORIOUS KINGDOM: Postmillenialism Reconsidered
John Jefferson Davis

"Many otherwise good and capable pastors shy away from preaching and teaching eschatology, allowing their flocks to be plundered by charlatans, thieves and false prophets. It is time for faithful shepherds to reclaim a biblical eschatology and nourish their flocks with the encouragement and hope that only the Scriptures can provide. In this volume, John Jefferson Davis provides a useful tool for beginning that great and needed work." - Bruce Ray

Dr. Davis has served at Gordon-Conwell South Hamilton since 1975. An active member of both the local and broader community, he has taken leadership roles in various organizations relating to children and families. These leadership roles have included serving as chairman of the Board of Directors of Massachusetts Citizens for Life; as a founding member of the Board of Directors of Birthright of Greater Beverly, MA; as a member of the Board of Directors of the Value of Life Committee, and as the Massachusetts delegate to the White House Conference on Families.

Dr. Davis has also maintained an active role in professional and institutional organizations, lending his talents to the Evangelical Philosophical Society as president and to the advisory board for the Presbyterians for Democracy and Religious Freedom as a member of that board. As a Gordon-Conwell faculty member, he serves as a faculty representative for the Anglican Studies Committee and the Institutional Review Board. He also currently chairs the Distributive Education Committee that addresses extension and distance education.

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Dr. Davis' scholarly interests include the theology and practice of worship and liturgy, the relationship of Christian faith and modern science, Trinitarian theology and the theology of the Holy Spirit.

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THE TRUTH, INSPIRATION, AND AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE
ARCHIBALD ALEXANDER

This book, originally published in 1836 as Evidences of the Authenticity, Inspiration, and Canonical Authority of Holy Scripture, contains Archibald Alexander’s defense of God’s role in the inspiration of Scripture. Alexander devotes time to defending the truth of Scripture, the veracity of miracles, the fulfillment of prophecy, and the credibility of the Gospels, firmly supporting the view that the revelation of God in the Bible is neither improbable nor unreasonable.

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Author: Archibald Alexander

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Publisher: Lexham Press

Publication Date: 2017

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Archibald Alexander (1772–1851) was an American educator and theologian. He was President of Hampton-Sydney College (Virginia) and later became pastor of Pine Street Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia. However, he is most well-known for founding Princeton Theological Seminary, where he served as principal and professor until his death in 1851. Today he is considered the first of the great Princeton theologians.

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THE HAPPY MOURNER: Consolations of God & Sympathy for the Bereaved
WILLIAM JAY

Aside from the immediate teaching and awakening convictions of the Holy Spirit, perhaps no event more powerfully impresses the mind with the certainty of an invisible world than the death of friends and family. We can not believe that the minds with which we enjoyed happy communion have become extinct with the dissolution of the body. We have seen the light of intelligence beam from their eye, we have felt their sympathies in our adversities, and we have know that their hearts have rejoiced with us in the various reasons of our prosperity. But we have also witnessed the ravages of our prosperity. But we have also witnessed the ravages of disease, fatality from fever, the pinings of desolating consumption, or have observed with anxiety the last, unrelenting grasp of death. Writing in 1833, William Jay of Bath, England, with his kind, tender, and Scripturally affectionate style, cannot fail to sooth the wounded heart. You will see the design and hand of God in afflictions, be consoled in death, comforted in the loss of children, enabled to honor God in trouble, and be given a glimpse of the glorious christian dwelling in Heaven.

Table of Contents:

1. The Loss of Connexions

2. The Hand of God in Afflictions

3. Friendship in Death

4. Consolation in Death

5. Death of Children

6. The Funeral of a Widow's Son

7. The Design of Affliction

8. How We Are to Honor God in Trouble

9. Acquiescence in the Will of God

10. The Christian in Death

11. The Christian in Heaven

Rev. William Jay (1769–1853) was an English nonconformist divine who preached for sixty years at Argyle Chapel in Bath. He was an eminent English Congregationalist minister of Regency England.

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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.

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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

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LECTURES ON JOB
JAMES DURHAM

Lectures on Job, by James Durham (1622-1658). Case bound. 254pp. New Edition. 2nd Naphtali Press edition with table of contents, subject and scripture indices. Complete lectures on the whole book of Job. Retail $30.00. One of the rarest and sought after Puritan Commentaries. Part of the 17th Century Presbyterians series.

A Rare Puritan Commentary.

James Durham was a Scottish Presbyterian minister, who served the ministry a brief ten or eleven years, yet left behind quite a legacy. His books were very popular in Scotland and new editions of his works were published as late as 1840. No new edition of any of his books was published until 1990 when Naphtali Press printed his Treatise Concerning Scandal. Spurgeon in his Commenting and Commentaries, highly recommended all of Durham's commentaries and sermons.

The Lectures on Job are perhaps one of the rarest and hardest to obtain of the many Puritan works of that time. Spurgeon in his day was unable to find a copy, but he said, "It is certain to be good, for Durham is always admirable." Durham comments on every chapter and ends each lecture with a set of uses or applications, which are alone worth the price of the book. This format, as many have told Naphtali Press, makes the book very useful for family devotions.

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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

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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

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THE PURSUIT OF GLORY: Finding Satisfaction in Christ Alone
Jeffrey Johnson

Author Jeffrey Johnson begins 'The Pursuit of Glory' with this observation: "You and I are looking for something. Though we may not know exactly what it is, we continue to search for it. What is it? It is glory." Explaining this pursuit as part of our human condition, the author considers the ways we try to fill that empty place in our hearts through happiness, purpose, freedom, companionship, truth, peace, holiness, and life. He shows us, from Scripture and personal experiences, why and how we will ultimately find satisfaction when our search leads us to the glory of God. Each chapter includes questions for further thought, making this an engaging and useful book both for individuals and groups.

"The Pursuit of Glory is must reading for every Christian. In it Jeffrey Johnson conveys major aspects of Christian living as they relate to glory. His topic is unusual, as it is often thought that only God has glory. Read with faith and know you too may pursue glory—for God is glory!" —Jay Adams, author of Competent to Counsel and many more

"Author Jeffrey Johnson concludes in 'The Pursuit of Glory' that we are all searching for something. He is right. Every person who has ever lived is on a journey to find something of meaning and value in life. What are you pursuing—happiness, freedom, companionship, truth? The key to this search, as you will read in this book, is much more than 'what' you are looking for. Actually, the 'Who' of your search is all important. If you are honestly searching for the meaning and value of life as it is truly to be lived, read this volume from cover to cover. It will point you to finding glory in knowing Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who will give you purpose for your life now and hope for eternal life to come." —Lance Quinn, senior pastor, Bethany Church, Thousand Oaks, California

"This book gives an expanded exposition of the Augustinian summary of human purpose, 'You have made us for yourself, O God, and our hearts are restless until they find their rest in You.' Jeff Johnson wants the reader to experience satisfaction in this universal quest. He is not proposing some secret, mystical incantation or detachment from reality, but points to the plainly revealed, clearly proposed gospel of the birth, life, crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ. He is the one in whom all the fullness of the godhead dwells in bodily form. If we would find glory and all its accompanying values, we will find them only in Christ. That is the driving purpose and the clear message of this book. 'Take and read.'" —Tom Nettles, from the Foreword

Table of Contents:

Foreword by Tom Nettles

1. The Pursuit of Glory

2. The Pursuit of Happiness

3. The Pursuit of Purpose

4. The Pursuit of Freedom

5. The Pursuit of Companionship

6. The Pursuit of Truth

7. The Pursuit of Peace

8. The Pursuit of Holiness

9. The Pursuit of Life

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PIETY, PASSION & PARADOX: The Life & Legacy of Basil Manly, Sr.
KURT SMITH, with Foreword by Michael Haykin

This is a brand new first time publication by Pastor Kurt Smith on one of the most influential Southern Baptist leaders on the 19th century.

Very few Baptist leaders in the antebellum South carried the influence mingled with the grace and gifts to be what one would describe as 'the leading voice of his generation.' But for Basil Manly, Sr. (1798-1868) such an accolade was no exaggeration. Manly was fitted in his demeanor, sanctified in his character, and suited with just the right gifts to enable him to serve his fellow Baptists (and evangelicals at large) on multiple fronts with exemplary influence. And yet, such a figure like this in church history has been all but forgotten. In this present volume, Kurt Smith seeks to remedy this problem, as he writes in short compass a readable, accessible and candid biography on the life and legacy of Basil Manly, Sr. Readers will be inspired, encouraged and challenged by what they see in this one Christian man of whom it was said, '[he combined] such excellencies, and achieved such usefulness, as are unusual even in a generation of men.

ENDORSEMENTS

"Those of us who teach at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary are ever conscious of the great debt we owe to our Christian forbears who established this institution. And among those forbears, the name of Basil Manly - both Sr. and Jr. - holds an honored place. I am thus delighted to see this fresh reflection on the elder Manly's life and legacy." - Dr. Michael Haykin

"Smith's discussion of Manly and slavery is one of the best I have seen for its contextual sensitivity as well as its ethical standing. He is able to distill an important personal application from that candid discussion. This book is filled with important points to contemplate and from which to grow in grace." -Dr. Tom Nettles

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GOING BEYOND THE FIVE POINTS: Pursuing a More Comprehensive Reformation
General Editor: Rob Ventura, Contributors: Earl Blackburn, Richard Barcellos, Sam Waldron & Robert P. Martin

In recent years, a doctrinal shift has taken place among believers so great that even the secular press has taken notice. Christians across denominational lines are laying hold of the biblical truth of God's electing love and saving grace in Christ, commonly called 'Calvinism.' For many, this marks the beginning of a deeper study into the whole counsel of God in Scripture. A thirst to be thoroughly biblical in all areas of life is driving a more comprehensive present-day reformation beyond the famous 'five points.' This book captures the voices of seasoned Reformed pastors graciously guiding and encouraging Christ's beloved sheep to press on and to seek the 'old paths, where the good way is' (Jer. 6:16). In this anthology you will be instructed concerning the abiding relevance of the Ten Commandments, God-centered worship, the masterful unfolding of God's great plan of redemption through divine covenants, the identity, nature, and work of the church, and the help that confessions of faith lend to our grasp of God's glorious Word.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Contributors

Editor's Preface | Rob Ventura

Foreword | Dr. James White

Chapter 1 - The Ten Commandments and the Christian | Dr. Richard C. Barcellos

Chapter 2 - The Regulative Principle | Dr. Sam Waldron

Chapter 3 - Covenant Theology | Earl Blackburn

Chapter 4 - The Church | Earl Blackburn

Chapter 5 - The Legitimacy and Use of Confessions of Faith | Dr. Robert Paul Martin

ENDORSEMENTS

"The rediscovery of 'the doctrines of grace' among Baptists during the last sixty years has thrilled my heart! However, this welcome advance does not make a reformation. The further necessary questions of 'what is the church?' 'how should we worship God?' 'what is Christ like living?' stand before us still, begging for biblical reformation. 'Going Beyond the Five Points' provides clear biblical direction for reforming churches today. Barcellos' defense of the Ten Commandments for Christian living under grace is unassailable. Blackburn's chapters on Covenant Theology and the doctrine of the church are indispensable to Baptist reformation. Waldron's explanation of the Regulative Principle is greatly needed by Baptists to remind us of our foundational principle which needs renewed application to worship and government. Martin's persuasive defense of why Baptists need confessions of faith today is irrefutable. To gather them together as Ventura has done provides a classic standard for further Baptist reformation today. Baptist pastors, students, and church members need to study this book to understand what it means to build biblical and Reformed Baptist churches today for the glory of Christ." - Dr. Fred A. Malone, Senior Pastor First Baptist Church Clinton, Louisiana

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CONFESSIONS OF A FUNDAMENTALIST
AARON DUNLOP

THIS BOOK WAS NEVER INTENDED TO BE A BOOK, BUT THE VERY PEOPLE THE AUTHOR WROTE ABOUT WANTED HIM TO PUBLISH IT. LISTEN TO THE MAN WHO WROTE THE FOREWORD, KEVIN BAUDER -

"The following small book began as a series of essays about fundamentalism on Aaron's blog. These essays were my first introduction to Aaron. Aaron didn't set out to write a book. Friends from outside of the United States encouraged him to expand his original articles and to put them into print. He has been hesitant, and at one point even offered to bury the project if I advised him to. That I refuse to do. Why? Among other reasons, because Aaron is doing fundamentalism a service by publishing this book. We will be stronger with it than without it."

The author sums up the contents of the book in his Introduction -

"The book is divided into nine chapters and an appendix. Chapter one deals with the history of the movement and its evident purpose and success in preserving the truth. Chapter two is an appreciation of the 'conviction and courage' that was evident among fundamentalists.á In chapters three to seven I wrestle with some of the problems of the movement, including, shallow evangelism and a tendency to legalistic holiness (three); the unrelenting and harsh militancy that developed into infighting and contentions and factions within the movement (four); the indiscriminate separatism (five); and the failure (or inability) to deal with these issues (six).

In chapter seven, I address the 'silent moderate majority' who have sat back and tolerated (perhaps promoted) the excesses. Chapter eight is an analysis of the current situation developing between fundamentalism and conservative evangelicalism - the new conservative evangelical identify. In the last chapter, chapter nine, I present five suggestions for a way forward.

In the appendix I have tried to bring some balance in our understanding of the powerful personalities of fundamentalism. Three men, Ian Paisley (Northern Ireland), Carl McIntire (America) and T. T. Shields (Canada), represent the three countries where the fundamentalist movement existed. They were polarising individuals, either hated or loved. How can we understand these very complex men of God?

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Elisabeth Elliot with Foreword by Joni Eareckson Tada

Hard times come for all in life, with no real explanation. When we walk through suffering, it has the potential to devastate and destroy, or to be the gateway to gratitude and joy.

Elisabeth Elliot was no stranger to suffering. Her first husband, Jim, was murdered by the Waoroni people in Ecuador moments after he arrived in hopes of sharing the gospel. Her second husband was lost to cancer. Yet, it was in her deepest suffering that she learned the deepest lessons about God.

Why doesn’t God do something about suffering? He has, He did, He is, and He will.

Suffering and love are inexplicably linked, as God’s love for His people is evidenced in His sending Jesus to carry our sins, griefs, and sufferings on the cross, sacrificially taking what was not His on Himself so that we would not be required to carry it. He has walked the ultimate path of suffering, and He has won victory on our behalf.

This truth led Elisabeth to say, “Whatever is in the cup that God is offering to me, whether it be pain and sorrow and suffering and grief along with the many more joys, I’m willing to take it because I trust Him.”

Because suffering is never for nothing.

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Foreword by Joni Eareckson Tada

Publisher's Preface

Chapter One: The Terrible Truth

Chapter Two: The Message

Chapter Three: Acceptance

Chapter Four: Gratitude

Chapter Five: Offering

Chapter Six: Transfiguration

Notes

"With 'Suffering is Never for Nothing' we have another collection of fresh, insightful writings from which to be nourished. Thankfully, though our friend is now in heaven, more of her material is now available to spur us on in the battle. The book you hold in your hands is a wonderful new portfolio of Elisabeth's ponderings, and as you peruse each page, imagine Elisabeth looking over your shoulder from the grandstands of heaven, encouraging you to embrace the Lord Jesus in your afflictions.

Let our friend show you that suffering is NEVER for nothing. Linger long on this woman's sage wisdom, for there are epiphanies yet to dawn on your horizon, showing you even brighter excellencies of Jesus and more astounding beauties of His gospel. Let the timeless truths in this brand new book spur you on. Take to heart her words and one day when together we pass through heaven's gates, they will indeed be splendorous." - from the Foreword by Joni E. Tada

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Is the Mosaic covenant in some sense a republication of the covenant of works? What is the nature of its demand for obedience, since sinful man is unable to obey as God requires? How in turn was the law to drive Israel to Jesus? This book explores these issues pertaining to the doctrine of republication, once a staple in Reformed theology, a doctrine with far-reaching implications for Paul's theology, our relationship to Old Testament law, justification, and more.

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"Three considerations have influenced us in the selection of this theme. First, a desire to preserve the balance of Truth. In order to do this it is desirable that there should be an alternation between and a proportionate emphasis upon both the objective and the subjective sides of the Truth. After we had completed our exposition of the doctrine of Justification we followed the same with a series on the doctrine of Sanctification: the former treats entirely of the righteousness which Christ has wrought or procured for His people, being something wholly outside of themselves and independent of their own efforts; whereas the latter speaks not only of the perfect purity which the believer has in Christ, but also of the holiness which the Spirit actually communicates to the soul and which is influential on his conduct. Then we took up the doctrine of Predestination which is concerned entirely with the sovereignty of God, and therefore we followed that with a series of man's Impotency and the Saint's Perseverance, where the principal emphasis was upon human responsibility. It will be well for us now to turn our attention back again to the Divine operations and the wondrous

Second, because of a felt need of again bringing conspicuously before our readers "the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ." It is His sacrificial work which is prominent, yes, dominant in the reconciling of God to His people. It was by the shedding of Christ's precious blood that God was placated and His wrath averted. It was by Christ's being chastised that peace has been made for us. And it is by the preaching of the Cross that our awful enmity against God is slain and that we are moved to abandon our vile warfare against Him. As it is upwards of twelve years since we completed the rather lengthy series of articles we wrote upon the Atonement, under the title "The Satisfaction of Christ," it seems high time that we once more contemplated the greatest marvel and miracle of all history, namely, the Lamb of God being slain for the redemption of sinners. The doctrine of reconciliation has much to do with what took place at Calvary, yes apart from that no reconciliation with God had been possible. It is therefore a subject which should warm the hearts of the saints and bow them in adoration

Third, because it treats of an aspect of the Gospel which receives scant attention in the modern pulpit. Nor has it ever, so far as we have been able to ascertain, been made very prominent. This doctrine has failed to command the notice which it merits even from God's own servants and people. Far less appears to have been preached on it than on either justification or sanctification. For one book written on this subject probably fifty have been published on either of the others. Why this should be is not easy to explain: it is not because it is more obscure or intricate. In our judgment, much to the contrary. Certainly it is of equal importance and value, for it treats of an aspect of our relationship and recovery to God as essential as either of the others. Our need of justification lies in our failure to keep the Law of God; of sanctification, because we are defiled and polluted by sin, and therefore unfit for the presence of the, Holy One; our reconciliation, because we are alienated from God, rebels against Him, with no heart for fellowship with Him. Though the terms justify and sanctify occur more frequently in the New Testament than does "reconcile," yet the correlative "God of peace" and other expressions must also be duly noted."

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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

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