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 click for details | | (1) BEHOLD YOUR GOD: Rethinking God Biblically & (2) BEHOLD YOUR GOD: The Weight of Majesty John Snyder with Paul Washer, Richard Owen Roberts, Conrad Mbewe and More (1) BEHOLD YOUR GOD: Rethinking God Biblically 'Behold Your God: Rethinking God Biblically' is a 12-week multimedia Bible study for churches, small groups, families, or individuals containing 12 sessions that are reinforced by a 12-week daily workbook. Each week's lesson is preceded by a brief historical profile of a notable man or woman of God such as George Muller, A. W. Tozer, Samuel Rutherford, Charles Spurgeon, Martyn Lloyd-Jones, Amy Carmichael, Robert Murray M'Cheyne, George Whitefield, Daniel Rowland and Jonathan Edwards. These introductions were filmed on location in England, Scotland, Wales, Chicago, and up the east coast of New England at key historical sites associated with the lives of the men and women we are considering. The heart of each DVD is a 30-minute lesson on one aspect of the Christian life and how it is affected by a biblical rethinking of God's character. The teaching sessions are led by Dr. John Snyder, pastor of Christ Church in New Albany, Mississippi. Introduction - Welcome to Behold Your God Week 1 - Beholding God: The Great Attraction Week 2 - Beholding God: Clearing the Way For Our Return Week 3 - Beholding God: In the Bible Week 4 - Beholding God: In the Face of Jesus Christ Week 5 - Beholding God: In the Work of Salvation Week 6 - Beholding God and the Response of Personal Holiness Week 7 - Beholding God: Restoring Worship in Our Lives Week 8 - Beholding God and Evangelism Week 9 - Beholding God and Our Christian Service Week 10 - Beholding a Lesser God? Week 11 - Beholding God: Avoiding the Lies of Pragmatism Week 12 - Seeking the God We Are Beholding (Each session is approximately 55 minutes long.) Following each teaching session is a collection of comments from interviews with contemporary Christian leaders who explain how a biblical appreciation of God's character has affected their own lives and ministries. Among these men are Paul Washer (Radford, VA), Richard Owen Roberts (Wheaton, IL), Andrew Davies (Cwmbran, South Wales), Anthony Mathenia (Radford, VA), Conrad Mbewe (Lusaka, Zambia), Jordan Thomas (Memphis, TN) and Eifion Evans (Llanelli, Dyfed, Wales). 'This is an excellent resource for churches and individuals who desire to grow in the grace and knowledge of Christ, and who desire to anchor their biblical faith in the history of the church.' - IAN HAMILTON 'This course is perhaps the most significant resource I have encountered in 30 years of Christian ministry. At its core, it is pointing and forcing those leading and those taking part into encountering 'The God who is there'." - ANDY CHRISTOFIDES (2) BEHOLD YOUR GOD: The Weight of Majesty John Snyder with Sinclair Ferguson, Joel Beeke, Geoff Thomas, Conrad Mbewe and more This product is a 13-DVD set with a Leader's Guide. Each participant in the study will also need to purchase their own copy of the Daily Devotional Workbook (**not included with the 13-DVD Set**). Behold Your God: The Weight of Majesty is a 12-week multimedia Bible study for churches, small groups, families, or individuals containing 12 sessions that are reinforced by a 12-week daily workbook (available here). Each week’s lesson is preceded by a brief 2-part historical profile of a notable man or woman of God such as John Knox, Hudson Taylor, Anne Judson, John Newton, Edward Payson, and John Bunyan. These introductions were filmed on location in England, Scotland, and New England at key historical sites associated with the lives of the men and women we are considering. The heart of each DVD is a 30-minute lesson on one aspect of God’s character. The teaching sessions are led by Dr. John Snyder, pastor of Christ Church in New Albany, Mississippi. DISCS Introduction - Welcome to The Weight of Majesty Week 1 – Knowing the God Who Is Incomprehensible Week 2 – Knowing the God Who Cannot Change Week 3 – Knowing the God Who Is Infinite & Eternal Week 4 – Knowing the God Who Is Everywhere Week 5 – Knowing the God Who Is Almighty Week 6 – Knowing the God Who Knows All Week 7 – Knowing the God Who Rules All Week 8 – Knowing the God Who Is Holy Week 9 – Knowing the God of Wrath Week 10 – Knowing the God Who Is Good Week 11 – Knowing the God of Love Week 12 – Knowing the God Who Is Patient & Zealous (Each DVD has a 45-minute runtime) Following each teaching session is a collection of comments from interviews with contemporary Christian leaders who explain how a biblical appreciation of God’s character has affected their own lives and ministries. Among these men are Sinclair Ferguson (Dundee, Scotland), Steve Lawson (Dallas, TX), Joel Beeke (Grand Rapids, MI), Anthony Mathenia (Radford, VA), Conrad Mbewe (Lusaka, Zambia), Jordan Thomas (Memphis, TN), Ian Hamilton (Inverness, Scotland), Geoff Thomas (Aberystwyth, Wales), Jeremy Walker (Crawley, England), Garry Williams (London, England), and Andrew Davies (Cwmbran, South Wales). A NOTE FROM DR. JOHN SNYDER: "When the Behold Your God: Rethinking God Biblically study was released in 2013, we felt (as did many others) that the evangelical churches needed to face some hard questions. Many had carefully traced the symptoms of an internal decay within evangelicalism, a decay that was occurring even while outwardly there appeared to be continued successes. Behold Your God: Rethinking God Biblically was written with the desire to help stir God's people by pointing them back to the fountainhead—God Himself. Precious time was being wasted as Western evangelicals attempted to fix the external problems. It was our belief that the surest hope of a cure was to deal with the root issue, and that root issue appeared to be an inadequate understanding of our own God. The response to that study, by God's grace, has been far greater than we could have imagined. During the last five years the emails, letters, and personal testimonies of those who have benefitted from the study have been gratefully received. It is always humbling to see God use our efforts as a part of something far greater than anything we could accomplish. Within these communications there has been a recurrent question: where do I go to find more resources on the character of God? Thankfully, there are many fine treatments of God's perfections. Often, however, they are either very large or very complex books. In response to this question, we have put together this new study dealing primarily with the attributes of God rather than ways the evangelical church often lives below His self-revelation. In a sense, The Weight of Majesty is a continuation of the theme we explored in week one of Rethinking God Biblically—that God Himself is the great attraction of the Christian life. By His help we hope to continue going deeper into the themes that were introduced in the original study through several forthcoming installments in the Behold Your God series. Nothing is so satisfying for the true Christian as an ever-increasing and experiential knowledge of our God. This cannot be gained safely without diligently searching the Bible. Therefore, the real purpose of this book is to guide you back into those passages which contain some of the most significant descriptions of God. Avoid the temptation to merely get through the exercises without wrestling honestly with these matters. Sit long at the feet our Heavenly Father and ask Him to tell you about Himself. We know it is too easy to check a box, fill in the blank with the correct word, and move on unaffected. Don't settle for undigested concepts or merely emotional responses to passages. Plead with God to help you adjust everything in life to fit what you are learning about Him. Bring both your mind and heart together, and bow before God in real worship as you study each day, until like Job you feel compelled to say, 'I have heard of You by the hearing of the ear; but now my eye sees You!' You will not be disappointed with the Living God. 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 click for details | | THE PRAYERS OF JESUS: Listening to and Learning from Our Savior Mark Jones “If your soul is dry and your prayers are dead, here is living water to revive and refresh you.” — David Murray Jesus’s ministry on earth as a human was marked by a devotion to prayer. Through his prayer life, we see what it means to truly depend on God. Examining all of Jesus’s prayers recorded in the New Testament, this book reflects on the content and structure of the Son of God’s words to his Father— helping us imitate his example as we commune with our heavenly Father as adopted sons and daughters in Christ. Table of Contents: Acknowledgments Introducing Our Praying Lord Jesus Prayed from His Mother’s Breasts (Psalm 22:9–10) Jesus Prayed “Abba! Father” (John 17:1) Jesus Prayed in Secret (Luke 5:16) Jesus Prayed the Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:9–13) Jesus Prayed Joyfully in the Spirit (Luke 10:21) Jesus Prayed Knowing He Would Be Heard (John 11:41–42) Jesus Prayed for His Father’s Glory (John 12:27–28) Jesus Prayed for His Own Glory (John 17:1) Jesus Prayed concerning Eternal Life (John 17:1–2) Jesus Prayed for Us to Know God and Himself (John 17:3) Jesus Prayed for the Glory He Had Before the World Existed (John 17:4–5) Jesus Prayed concerning God’s Self–Disclosure (John 17:6–8) Jesus Prayed for the Elect to Glorify Him (John 17:9–10) Jesus Prayed That the Father Would Protect the Church (John 17:11–12) Jesus Prayed for His Disciples To Be Joyful (John 17:13) Jesus Prayed for His Disciples in the World (John 17:14–16) Jesus Prayed for His Disciples to Be Sanctified (John 17:17–19) Jesus Prayed for Church Unity (John 17:20–21) Jesus Prayed for Us to Receive His Glory (John 17:22–23) Jesus Prayed for His People to Be with Him (John 17:24) Jesus Prayed with Confidence (John 17:25–26) Jesus Prayed in Great Distress (Mark 14:32–34) Jesus Prayed for Deliverance (Mark 14:35–36) Jesus Prayed for His Enemies (Luke 23:34) Jesus Prayed with a Loud Cry (Mark 15:34) Jesus Prayed His Final Prayer (Luke 23:46) Notes General Index Scripture Index ENDORSEMENTS: “This is a book primarily about Jesus and secondarily about prayer. That is reflected in the subtitle Listening to and Learning from Our Savior. Jones guides us in listening to the prayers of Jesus for what they tell us about Jesus, and then what they tell us about prayer. Think of it as a Christology viewed through the lens of Jesus’s prayers. Jones’s purpose is much deeper than just drawing principles of prayer from the prayers of Jesus; he takes us into a deeper understanding of who Jesus is and what he has done for us, and then applies that to the prayer life of the believer in Christ.” - Donald S. Whitney, Associate Dean and Professor of Biblical Spirituality, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; author, Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life and Praying the Bible “Mark Jones has done it again. He distills the beauty, majesty, and mystery of Jesus into accessible and transformative food for the soul. No other writer today says so much about Christ in such profound, readable, provocative, and rich ways. The humanity, vulnerability, authority, and glory of our Lord jump out of every page. Read this book.” - Dan MacDonald, Senior Pastor, Grace Toronto Church “What a wonderful idea—to access the person and work of our Savior through his prayers. The result is a beautiful and soul-satisfying book that will not only teach you more about Jesus but also teach you how to pray. If your soul is dry and your prayers are dead, here is living water to revive and refresh you.” -David Murray, Professor of Old Testament and Practical Theology, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary “Christians with an appetite for knowing Jesus will find a feast in The Prayers of Jesus. Mark Jones serves up the finest in devotional food, teaching us how to come to the Father by observing the prayer life of his Son. I heartily commend not only the bite-size chapters but also Jones’s meaty historical and theological introduction.” - Chad Van Dixhoorn, Professor of Church History, Westminster Theological Seminary OUR NEW MARK JONES TRILOGY THE PRAYERS OF JESUS: Listening to and Learning from Our Savior LIVING FOR GOD: A Short Introduction to the Christian Faith GOD IS: A Devotional Guide to the Attributes of God cwn 4op JKP mjt BRAND NEW TITLE SGCB Price: $9.95 (list price $18.00)ORDER OUR NEW MARK JONES TRILOGY FOR 50% OFF SGCB Price: $29.00 (list price $58.00)THIS INCLUDES: 'THE PRAYERS OF JESUS," "LIVING FOR GOD" & "GOD IS" |
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 click for details | | 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. "Matthew Barrett's excellent book lays out in clear, accessible terms what the biblical, historic, ecumenical doctrine of God is, why it matters, and why its abandonment by great swathes of the Protestant world is something that needs correction."--Carl R. Trueman, professor, Grove City College; author of Grace Alone "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 aog hb3 cws tsg BRAND NEW TITLE - RELEASED MARCH 2019 SGCB Price: $10.95 (list price $16.99)ORDER WITH 'THE WHOLE CHRIST' BY SINCLAIR FERGUSON SGCB Price: $22.00 (list price $41.99)THIS IS THE PRICE FOR BOTH VOLUMES |
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 click for details | | GOD IS: A Devotional Guide to the Attributes of God MARK JONES “This is Mark Jones at his best. In twenty-seven concise chapters, God Is invites, equips, edifies, comforts, and challenges God’s people to know God better and love him more.” —Rosaria Butterfield, Former Professor of English, Syracuse University; author, The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert God has revealed many things about himself in his Word. But God’s manifold attributes shine most clearly in his Son, Jesus Christ, who came to reveal his Father. Through Christ’s saving work on the cross, we are able to know and worship God rightly. This book aims to help us study and understand the attributes of God so that we delight in and love him with all our heart, soul, strength, and mind. Each chapter explains one attribute, shows how it is most clearly manifested in Christ, and provides practical application for the Christian life. TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Chapter 1: God Is Triune Chapter 2: God Is Simple Chapter 3: God Is Spirit Chapter 4: God Is Infinite Chapter 5: God Is Eternal Chapter 6: God Is Unchangeable Chapter 7: God Is Independent Chapter 8: God Is Omnipresent Chapter 9: God Is Omniscient Chapter 10: God Is Omnipotent Chapter 11: God Is Yahweh Chapter 12: God Is Blessed Chapter 13: God Is Glorious Chapter 14: God Is Majestic Chapter 15: God Is Sovereign Chapter 16: God Is Love Chapter 17: God Is Good Chapter 18: God Is Patient Chapter 19: God Is Merciful Chapter 20: God Is Wise Chapter 21: God Is Holy Chapter 22: God Is Faithful Chapter 23: God Is Gracious Chapter 24: God Is Just Chapter 25: God Is Angry Chapter 26: God Is Anthropomorphic Epilogue Format: Paperback Page Count: 240 Size: 5.5 in x 8.5 in Weight: 11.89 ounces ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-7423-8 Published: September 29, 2020 Mark Jones serves as the pastor of Faith Vancouver Presbyterian Church (PCA) in British Columbia, Canada, and research associate at the University of the Free State in South Africa. He has authored several books and speaks all over the world on Christology and the Christian life. OUR NEW MARK JONES TRILOGY THE PRAYERS OF JESUS: Listening to and Learning from Our Savior LIVING FOR GOD: A Short Introduction to the Christian Faith GOD IS: A Devotional Guide to the Attributes of God cwns/ mjt BRAND NEW TITLE NEARLY 50% OFF SGCB Price: $10.95 (list price $20.00)ORDER OUR NEW MARK JONES TRILOGY INCLUDING THIS BOOK 'GOD IS' SGCB Price: $29.00 (list price $58.00)INCLUDES 'GOD IS' -- 'THE PRAYERS OF JESUS' & 'LIVING FOR GOD' |
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 click for details | | FRIENDSHIP WITH GOD: A Path to Deeper Fellowship with the Father, Son & Holy Spirit MIKE McKINLEY Based on John Owen’s Classic Text Communion with God, This Helpful Resource Answers the Question, “What Does It Mean to Be Friends with Jesus?” In John 15, Jesus says, “I have called you friends.” But what does it mean to be friends with Jesus? In the early 1650s, theologian John Owen attempted to answer this question through a series of sermons, eventually compiled as Communion with God. The book is full of truths about having fellowship with God, but Owen’s work is often a struggle for modern readers to understand. In Friendship with God, pastor Mike McKinley takes a key idea or insight from Communion with God and clarifies it for readers in each chapter, giving them practical guidance for how to develop fellowship with God—such as obeying the Father’s commands, acknowledgment of sin, and prayer. Perfect for new Christians or for those without a church background, this accessible resource offers an introduction to the God who “wants you to know him and be known by him.” **Accessible: Written for a broad contemporary audience, perfect for new Christians or for those without a church background **Based on John Owen’s Classic Text Communion with God: Takes Owen’s work and explains the key themes to a modern audience **Examines Some Key Attributes of God: Including his Trinitarian nature, love, and grace Table of Contents Introduction Part 1: Communion with the Triune God Chapter 1: Saved for Communion Chapter 2: Friendship with the Three in One Part 2: Communion with the Father Chapter 3: A Loving Father Chapter 4: The Father’s Love and Ours Chapter 5: What the Father’s Children Do Part 3: Communion with the Son Chapter 6: A Gracious Savior Chapter 7: The Perfect Husband Chapter 8: The Knowledge of Jesus Chapter 9: A True Friend’s Delight Chapter 10: Treasured Chapter 11: Costly Grace Chapter 12: Cleansing Grace Chapter 13: The Drama of Friendship Chapter 14: Looking to Him Chapter 15: In God’s Family Part 4: Communion with the Spirit Chapter 16: What Could Be Better? Chapter 17: Walking with the Spirit of Comfort Chapter 18: Pouring Out God’s Love Chapter 19: Taught by the Spirit Chapter 20: The Spirit’s Ministry Chapter 21: He’s the Real Thing Chapter 22: The Spirit Who Stoops Chapter 23: What Not to Do Chapter 24: Worshiping the Spirit Conclusion General Index Scripture Index ENDORSEMENTS “Spectacular and exhilarating, but also inaccessible—John Owen can be like that. His view of the triune God is glorious, yet reading Owen is like climbing a mountain. But just as you can take a helicopter tour to see the marvels of a mountain range, so Mike McKinley lifts us up into Owen’s thoughts with easy-to-understand explanations to see the wonders of knowing the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. This book will greatly help many fellowship more fully with God whose friendship, in Christ, is more than a brother’s. Highly recommended for all believers yearning to have a closer and richer life with each of the persons of the Trinity!” -Joel R. Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary “Probably no book has influenced my theological instincts more than John Owen’s Communion with God, but Owen is not always easy to read. Therefore, this small volume by Mike McKinley is a welcome gift. He ably conveys in an accessible and friendly way many of Owen’s key ideas from that book, inviting readers to consider the kindness of the God who desires to be in communion with us.” -Kelly M. Kapic, Professor of Theological Studies, Covenant College “While thoughtful Christians will know that the doctrine of the Trinity is biblically true, fewer see it as the fountain of their entire Christian spirituality. But Mike McKinley ably shows how the triune God invites the believer into a deeply nuanced threefold relationship—a friendship even—with Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. In McKinley’s capable hands, John Owen’s original (dense!) writing on these themes opens up and breathes, inviting every reader into the Trinitarian depths.” -Brian Kay, Pastor of Christian Formation, Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church, Walnut Creek, California; author, Trinitarian Spirituality: John Owen and the Doctrine of God in Western Devotion “John Owen’s Communion with God proves that this titan of English theology was also a sensitive pastor and guide who wanted his listeners and readers to love the triune God fervently. Yet Owen’s style is complex and can be difficult for modern readers. Enter Mike McKinley, himself a seasoned pastor, who in this short book synthesizes much of the gist of Owen’s treatise. Full of choice quotes from Owen, trenchant observations, and provocative questions, McKinley’s overview will spur you on to communion, and indeed fellowship and friendship, with God!” -Shawn D. Wright, Professor of Church History, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; coeditor, The Complete Works of John Owen CWN23 BRAND NEW HARDCOVER VOLUME - MAY 2023 SGCB Price: $11.95 (list price $20.00) |
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 | | FEED MY LAMBS: Lectures to Children on Matters of Life and Death John Todd "This little work, after having passed through fifteen editions in this country (USA), and we know not how many in England, after having been translated into French, German, Greek, and many more languages, printed in raised letters for the blind, and last of all, having been adopted as a school-book for the liberated slaves at Sierra Leone, is now sent forth by the publishers in a new dress, with the addition of two new Lectures." - Author's Preface John Todd (1800-1873) was a graduate of Yale College and Andover Theological Seminary. His theology was molded by the writings of Jonathan Edwards, and he had the privilege of pastoring Edwards Memorial Church in Northampton, MA. William G. Blaikie said, "In preaching to the young, Dr. Todd has attained the first rank in this department of work. The American mind has such a proclivity to sharp, terse forms of expression, clever analogies and illustrations, keen analysis of feelings, vivid description and warm coloring, that we do not wonder that it should excel in addresses to which such qualities contribute so largely." These lectures are the fruit of a ministry directed with conviction to the consciences of the young. From the opening page of these lectures the reader is addressed in such a personal way that he cannot but hear the words for himself. Not only should these be read by and to children, but every pastor and Sunday School teacher should read it and learn the delicate art of speaking to children. This was a best seller in the middle of the 19th century, but it has been buried for more than 125 years. It is high time Todd was able to speak again for the cause of God and truth. OUR TODD'S CHILDREN'S TRILOGY CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING - FEED MY LAMBS: Lectures to Children on Matters of Life and Death by John Todd NUTS FOR BOYS TO CRACK: Earthly Stories with a Heavenly Meaning by John Todd TRUTH MADE SIMPLE: The Attributes of God for Children by John Todd c50 jttr 35% Discount SGCB Price: $9.50 (list price $15.00)Order TODD'S TRILOGY for Children SGCB Price: $26.95 (list price $50.00)Nearly 50% Discount |
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 click for details | | TRUTH MADE SIMPLE: The Attributes of God Explained for Children John Todd In this remarkable book JOHN TODD (1800-1873) begins what he hoped to be a Systematic Theology for Children. He begins with Theology Proper, the Doctrine of God, and he covers the following: IS THERE ANY GOD? GOD IS A SPIRIT GOD ETERNAL GOD IS EVERY WHERE GOD ALL-WISE GOD KNOWS EVERY THING GOD'S POWER TRUTH OF GOD GOD DOES AS HE PLEASES GOD IS HOLY GOD IS GOOD "Truth Made Simple is a friendly but potent deviation from the fluff that permeates the childrens' book market today. Mr. Todd came up in a generation that had more confidence in childrens' ability to assimilate deep spiritual truth. He provides a welcome addition to the library of any parent who is seriously discipling his child in the Scripture. The Address to Mothers alone is worth the price of the book! Its focus on eternity will encourage us to approach our daily discipling of our children with reverence and zeal." - Selah Helms, author or "Small Talks on Big Questions" Richard Newton, who was called by Spurgeon "The Prince of Preachers to Children", said the following about John Todd: "When I was a young man I happened to read a volume of "Lectures for Children" which had been written and published by Dr. John Todd. I felt then as if I had found a gold mine. That volume lasted me all through college, and taught me how to talk to children." OUR TODD'S CHILDREN'S TRILOGY CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING - FEED MY LAMBS: Lectures to Children on Matters of Life and Death by John Todd NUTS FOR BOYS TO CRACK: Earthly Stories with a Heavenly Meaning by John Todd TRUTH MADE SIMPLE: The Attributes of God for Children by John Todd TODD'S TRILOGY JTTR NC3 6-15 c50 tdm OVER 33% Discount SGCB Price: $9.75 (list price $15.00)Order OUR NEW TODD'S TRILOGY And Save More SGCB Price: $26.95 (list price $50.00)THIS IS THE PRICE FOR ALL THREE TITLES (NEARLY 50% OFF) |
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 | | THE DOCTRINES OF ELECTION AND JUSTIFICATION A.W. PINK THE DOCTRINES OF ELECTION AND JUSTIFCATION "Election is a foundational doctrine. In the past, many of the ablest teachers were accustomed to commence their systematic theology with a presentation of the attributes of God, and then a contemplation of His eternal decrees; and it is our studied conviction, after perusing the writings of many of our moderns, that the method followed by their predecessors cannot be improved upon. God existed before man, and His eternal purpose long antedated His works in time. "Known unto God are all his works from the beginning of the world" (Acts 15:18). The divine councils went before creation. As a builder draws his plans before he begins to build, so the great Architect predestinated everything before a single creature was called into existence. Nor has God kept this a secret locked in His own bosom; it has pleased Him to make known in His Word the everlasting counsels of His grace, His design in the same, and the grand end He has in view." So begins A.W. Pink in his classic defense of the Doctrine of Election. The book is firmly based upon Pink's renowned exposition of Scripture and covers the following heads: 1. Introduction - 2. Its Source - 3. Its Grand Original 4. Its Verity - 5. Its Justice - 6. Its Nature 7. Its Design - 8. Its Manifestation - 9. Its Perception 10. Its Blessedness - 11. Its Opposition - 12. Its Publication This is a great book for personal study of this weighty subject and it is a great book to give to someone who is wrestling with this grand but mysterious truth. In addition to the excellent material on Election, Part Two of this book is called The Doctrine of Justification. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction - 2. Its Meaning - 3. Its Problem 4. Its Basis - 5. Its Nature - 6. Its Source - 7. Its Objects - 8. Its Instrument - 9. Its Evidence - 10. Its Results - Index of Scripture Index of Authors PIETAN PUBLICATIONS 13n 5pt awptn tt3 awpnt THE DOCTRINES OF ELECTION AND JUSTIFICATION SGCB Price: $11.95 (list price $17.00) |
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 click for details | | NUTS FOR BOYS TO CRACK: Earthly Stories with a Heavenly Meaning John Todd John Todd (1800-1873) was a master teacher. He published about thirty volumes, all of which were re-issued in England, and several of them have been translated into German, French, modern Greek, Dutch, Danish, Italian, Arabic, Armenian, Turkish, and Tamil. His "Lectures to Children" have been printed in raised letters for the blind, and used as a schoolbook in the colony of Sierra Leone. Of some of his books several hundred thousand copies have been sold, and several of his shorter pieces, notably "Hafed's Dream," were for many years favorites for school readers. His books FEED MY LAMBS and TRUTH MADE SIMPLE are sermons for children which have become very popular once again after being out of print for more than 125 years. This book is filled with stories that will cause boys and young people to think about the heavenly meaning found in earthly stories. This book, like all John Todd's works, will both entertain and inform. Todd loved children and he sought always to speak their language without being silly and childish. He always had eternity in view and desired that all who read his books would be brought into a saving relationship with Jesus Christ. RICHARD NEWTON, himself the 'Prince of Preacher to the young' (according to CH Spurgeon), said that he learned how to teach children from reading one of the books of John Todd. WILLIAM G. BLAIKIE, in his outstanding book called 'For the Work of the Ministry' said the following about John Todd, "In preaching to the young, some American ministers have been highly successful; such men as Dr. John Todd and Dr. Richard Newton have attained the first rank in this department of work." OUR TODD'S CHILDREN'S TRILOGY CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING - FEED MY LAMBS: Lectures to Children on Matters of Life and Death by John Todd NUTS FOR BOYS TO CRACK: Earthly Stories with a Heavenly Meaning by John Todd TRUTH MADE SIMPLE: The Attributes of God for Children by John Todd $10.00 Sale c50 10s jttr 40% Discount SGCB Price: $11.50 (list price $20.00)Order TODD'S TRILOGY for Children SGCB Price: $26.95 (list price $50.00)Nearly 50% Discount |
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 click for details | | SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY ROBERT LETHAM This comprehensive systematic theology by respected theologian Robert Letham covers the whole field of Reformed Christian doctrine from biblical, historical, and theological angles. Letham begins with God’s ultimate self-revelation as the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit in indivisible union, continuing on with the works of God in creation, providence, and grace. He draws deeply from Scripture and important voices from the church to provide a clear and concise articulation of the Reformed faith. He also addresses current issues such as feminism, charismatic gifts, sexual ethics, environmentalism, other religions, the nature of truth, and civil liberties. Each chapter is followed by discussion questions, with a glossary of terms included at the end. This work grounds theological understanding and practice in the life and ministry of the church, accessible to pastors, students, scholars, and anyone who desires to understand, believe, and live scriptural doctrine more fully. “In this impressive systematic theology, Robert Letham sets before us the ripe fruit of a long career of devoted scholarship. He does so with clarity, confidence, and thoughtful judgment. The result is an elixir drawn from Scripture into which he has carefully stirred ingredients from Patristic orthodoxy, medieval theology, and Reformation and post-Reformation confessionalism. These are judiciously mixed by a theologian conscious that he is writing for the twenty-first century. Systematic Theology is Letham’s personal bequest to the church of Jesus Christ. A magnum opus indeed—which students, ministers, and scholars will find to be a real stimulation to their theological taste buds!” -Sinclair B. Ferguson, Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary; Teaching Fellow, Ligonier Ministries “This is a first-class volume, impressively erudite, yet eminently readable. Scrupulously biblical, but at the same time recognizing the value of Christian tradition, it draws extensively, but judiciously, on the insights of the early church fathers, the Reformed confessions, and federal theology, while remaining in constant dialogue with the world of contemporary theological scholarship. The overall organization reflects Letham’s independence of judgment, and the end product is not only a Reformed systematic theology of enduring value but also an encyclopedic reference work for both historical and systematic theology. Unsurpassed in its field.” -Donald MacLeod, Professor Emeritus of Systematic Theology, Edinburgh Theological Seminary; author, A Faith to Live By and The Person of Christ “Robert Letham has blessed us with a systematic theology that is sure to stimulate reflection, discussion, and deeper understanding of both the Holy Scriptures and the church’s interpretations of them to formulate its theology over the last two millennia. One does not need to agree with every detail of Letham’s magnum opus to realize that here is a treasure house of Christian wisdom on the whole counsel of God that will inform your mind and move your heart and affections to serve your Savior and Lord more single-mindedly and zealously than ever before.” -Joel R. Beeke, President and Professor of Systematic Theology and Homiletics, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary; author, Reformed Preaching; coauthor, Reformed Systematic Theology “Robert Letham writes systematic theology as it should be written. His work is marked by a careful dialogue between the Bible and the great creedal and confessional traditions of the church, always aided and abetted by a panoply of great theologians from the past and the present. This work is marked by clarity of thought and ecumenicity of spirit. Here we have the full fruits of a lifetime of thinking theologically.” -Carl R. Trueman, Professor of Biblical and Religious Studies, Grove City College “Robert Letham’s Systematic Theology is located within the great tradition of Christian theology, drawing upon Patristic, medieval, Reformational, and contemporary sources. Letham keeps his focus where it belongs—upon the unfathomable richness of the triune God in his being and works. He expounds difficult topics in simple, concise prose, yet without being simplistic. Where Letham occasionally offers fresh formulations of doctrinal topics, he invariably does so in a way that is respectful toward more traditional treatments. Theologians, students of theology, and church members alike will find Letham’s work a wonderful gift to the church.” -Cornelis P. Venema, President and Professor of Doctrinal Studies, Mid-America Reformed Seminary; author, Christ and Covenant Theology and Chosen in Christ “A systematic theology written from a classical Reformed perspective that takes a fresh approach and aims to reach an audience not schooled in the technical terminology of the discipline—it is a tall order, but Robert Letham has triumphed with a text that is both readable and reliable. Not only pastors and students but also ordinary churchgoers will grow in their faith as they study a book with such depth and clarity of vision. A masterpiece.” -Gerald Bray, Research Professor of Divinity, History, and Doctrine, Beeson Divinity School; author, God Is Love and God Has Spoken “Robert Letham has produced a substantial Reformed systematic theology which is not so much multum in parvo as multum in magno. He starts with the doctrine of God and the Holy Trinity rather than with the necessity and sufficiency of special revelation. In this sense it may be said that he stresses the catholicity of Reformed doctrine and does justice to the place of natural theology in it, reflecting his own Trinitarian expertise. Letham’s style is not only clear but also fair-minded, giving space to alternative views. Letham is good at the big doctrinal pictures and sensitive to the need to drill down at particular points. He judges between central and peripheral issues. He is to be warmly congratulated on this new book.” -Paul Helm, Former Professor of the History and Philosophy of Religion, King’s College London “Robert Letham writes as no novitiate but as one who has given his life to understanding and explaining the Christian faith, addressing not only theologians and pastors but also the intelligent man and woman in the pew. I appreciate his contextualized treatment of topics, particularly his appropriation of historical figures often absent in confessionally Reformed approaches to theology. One may differ with him here or there, but I appreciate what he brings to many difficult matters, offering correctives to certain tendencies that even good Reformed thinkers might indulge. It is good to have one so thoroughly conversant with the history of the church, as well as the Bible, to write a systematic theology that resonates for our times as does this one. I heartily commend this new work to all. Tolle lege!” -Alan D. Strange, Professor of Church History, Mid-America Reformed Seminary; author, The Doctrine of the Spirituality of the Church in the Ecclesiology of Charles Hodge and The Imputation of the Active Obedience of Christ in the Westminster Standards “Robert Letham’s Systematic Theology is the fruit of demanding exegetical work wrapped in a deep appreciation for all the great theology that God has provided for his people through ecumenical creeds and doctrinal standards. It is meant to be faithful to the past and grandly succeeds in that intention. While Letham clearly embeds his theology in properly understood church tradition, he is not afraid to address current theological trends. The text is exceptionally well written, easily comprehended, massively researched, and a drink of cool water for those thirsting for more of God and his word.” -Richard C. Gamble, Professor of Systematic Theology, Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary “Systematic Theology tells the story of the gospel and brings it to bear on Christian faith and life. This fresh approach is catholic in its scope and distinctly Reformed in its teaching. It is refreshingly nonpolemic, taking the best of the entire Christian tradition with great charity and deep discernment. The fact that I do not agree with everything in the book is part of what makes studying a systematic theology like this so humbling. We are pilgrims on the path to glory, walking in communion with the triune God and longing to see Christ as he is. Letham’s work persuasively and winsomely helps us along this path.” -Ryan M. McGraw, Morton H. Smith Professor of Systematic Theology, Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary “I enthusiastically welcome the publication of this volume by Robert Letham. Keenly informed by the richness of his own Reformed tradition, Systematic Theology engages the best of Christian thought—Patristic, medieval, Reformation, modern, and contemporary—on a deep and fruitful level. There is nothing parochial about this book; reading it will be a joyous education for students and pastors. It deserves a wide audience among Reformed Christians and beyond.” -William B. Evans, Younts Professor of Bible and Religion, Erskine College; author, Imputation and Impartation and A Companion to the Mercersburg Theology “Robert Letham writes with a teacher’s knack for illustration, a preacher’s liveliness and warmth, and a scholar’s breadth—all of these in exemplary service to what certain Reformers called ‘prophecy’: the powerful conveyance of the word of God that enlivens and purifies the saints’ worship. Extended throughout these chapters is the doctrine of union with Christ. Letham’s Protestant account of theosis near the end of the volume, articulated as a perfecting of this union, not only culminates his book-long engagement with Eastern Orthodox authors and traditions but also goes a long way in addressing the need felt by many young evangelicals for thicker connection to early-church formulations and writings. Avoiding easy answers at every turn, Letham’s contagious enthusiasm for the simple genius of the Christian tradition will inspire readers to live, believe, and preach Scripture more earnestly and fully.” -Andrew Keuer, Professor of Theology and Ethics, Greek Bible College TABLE OF CONTENTS Acknowledgements Permissions Abbreviations Introduction Part 1: The Triune God 1. The Revelation of God 2. The Trinity: Biblical Basis 3. The Trinity: Church Formulation 4. The Trinity: Ongoing Questions 5. The Attributes of God Part 2: The Word of God 6. The Doctrine of Scripture 7. Scripture and Tradition 8. The Interpretation of Scripture Part 3: The Works of God 9. Creation 10. Providence Part 4: The Image of God 11. Humanity in Creation 12. Humanity in Covenant 13. Humanity in Sin Part 5: The Covenant of God 14. Election and the Counsel of Redemption 15. The Covenant of Grace Part 6: Christ, the Son of God 16. Incarnation: Biblical Teaching 17. Incarnation: Church Formulations 18. Incarnation: Ongoing Questions 19. Christ Our Great High Priest 20. Christ Our King Part 7: The Spirit of God and the People of God 21. Union with Christ 22. Salvation and the Church 23. The Beginning of the Christian Life: Regeneration and Effectual Calling 24. The Beginning of the Christian Life: Justification 25. The Progress of the Christian Life: Adoption, Assurance, Sanctification 26. The Progress of the Christian Life: The Lord’s Supper and Theosis 27. The Church and Its Offices Part 8: The Ultimate Purposes of God 28. The Future 29. The Parousia and the Resurrection 30. The Final Judgment and Hell 31. The Life of the World to Come Appendix 1:Main Interpretations of Genesis 1 Appendix 2: Historic Creeds Glossary Bibliography Name Index Subject Index Scripture Index Robert Letham (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is professor of systematic and historical theology at Union School of Theology. A Presbyterian minister with twenty-five years of pastoral experience, he is the author of books such as The Work of Christ; The Holy Trinity; and Union with Christ, and a range of articles published in encyclopedias and journals. CWNS/ CWN22 WXS xlvl Nearly 50% OFF FOR A 1000+ PAGE HARDCOVER VOLUME WITH DUST-JACKET SGCB Price: $26.00 (list price $50.00)JUST THREE LEFT AT THIS PRICE |
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 click for details | | GOD, YOU ARE: 20 Promises from the Psalms for Kids By William R. Osborne, Illustrated by Brad Woodard ***SPECIAL APRIL FIRST SALE OF 50% OFF! 20 Psalms and Devotions to Help Children Learn More about Who God Is The Psalms are full of “You Are” statements—like “You are my rock and fortress” found in Psalm 31. For generations, Christians have used these phrases to praise God for who he is and what he has done for his people. These short, simple statements provide wonderful opportunities for parents to teach their children about the character of God and reflect on who he is in powerful ways. In this book, professor, pastor, and father William R. Osborne presents short devotionals around the 20 “You Are” statements found in the Psalms. Each devotional is followed by a short prayer that families can pray together as they read. Using a clear and warm style, Osborne provides a distinct connection between the gospel of Jesus Christ and God’s goodness, holiness, and mercy as they are illustrated in the Psalms. For Children Ages 4–8 **Helps Young Readers Learn to Read the Psalms: Each devotion shows how the Psalms point to the New Testament, showing the connections between Old and New Testaments **Encourages Children to Pray: This book offers simple prayers that parents and children can read and say together as they echo the words of the psalmist **Scripture Memorization: Great tool to help children memorize scripture about the character of God **Illustrated by Brad Woodard: Cofounder of Brave the Woods, a creative studio that specializes in illustration, branding, and education TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 1: God, You Are Holy (Ps. 22:3) 2: God, You Are with Me (Ps. 23:4) 3: God, You Are My Salvation (Ps. 25:5) 4: God, You Are My Rock (Ps. 31:3) 5: God, You Are a Hiding Place (Ps. 32:7) 6: God, You Are My Help (Ps. 40:17) 7: God, You Are My King (Ps. 44:4) 8: God, You Are My Deliverer (Ps. 70:5) 9: God, You Are My Fortress (Ps. 71:3) 10: God, You Are My Refuge (Psalm 71:7) 11: God, You Are the God Who Works Wonders (Ps. 77:14) 12: God, You Are a Shepherd (Ps. 80:1) 13: God, You Are Forgiving (Ps. 86:5) 14: God, You Are Never-Changing (Ps. 102:27) 15: God, You Are Very Great (Ps. 104:1) 16: God, You Are Good (Ps. 119:68) 17: God, You Are My Shield (Ps. 110:114) 18: God, You Are Righteous (Ps. 119:137) 19: God, You Are Near (Ps. 119:151) 20: God, You Are My Everywhere (Ps. 139:8) Explore More Attributes of God ENDORSEMENTS “'God, You Are' offers an accessible and fun invitation to children and their families to know the God of the Psalms! Through the concise and imaginative explanations, poignant questions, and prayer points to help them put their learning into practice, families will love learning together and growing together in knowing the God the psalmists worship!” -Amy Gannett, Founder and Creator, Tiny Theologians; Writer and Bible Teacher, The Bible Study Schoolhouse; author, Fix Your Eyes “Oh, how I love this book! With tender affection for the Lord and for children, Osborne guides kids through the book of Psalms by winsomely connecting childhood experiences to images and themes in the psalms and revealing how they point to Jesus. I can already tell this will become a beloved book for my family, and I suspect it will become a staple in many homes.” -Caroline Saunders, author, The Story of Home and The Story of Water “'God, You Are' brings the beauty of the Psalms to a tangible level for the littlest souls among us. I can’t wait to use this in our discipleship routine with my own children.” -Phylicia Masonheimer, Founder, Every Woman a Theologian; author, Every Woman a Theologian “In this little book, Osborne engages the reader with relatable questions and uses the Psalms to teach about the character of God. He points straight to the gospel on each page and demonstrates how to pray through the Psalms. With such rich truth packaged concisely and beautifully, this book encouraged our own hearts and is a resource we’ll be visiting again and again as our children grow!” -Devon and Jessica Robyn Provencher, author and illustrator, Big Theology for Little Hearts series Format: Hardcover Page Count: 48 +end sheets Size: 7.2 in x 8.0 in Weight: 9.14 ounces ISBN-10: 1-4335-8431-X ISBN-13: 978-1-4335-8431-2 ISBN-UPC: 9781433584312 AUTHOR William R. Osborne (PhD, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary) serves as associate professor of biblical and theological studies at College of the Ozarks and is the author of ?Divine Blessing and the Fullness of Life in the Presence of God?. He lives in southwest Missouri with his wife and four kids. ILLUSTRATOR Brad Woodard is the cofounder of Brave the Woods, a creative studio that specializes in illustration, branding, and education. Brave the Woods, which Brad founded with his wife Krystal, has worked with clients such as Uber, Target, Penguin Random House, and more. cwn-kids CWN23 PS.23 CB814 50% OFF THIS BRAND NEW TITLE IN MAY 2023 SGCB Price: $9.00 (list price $18.00)BEAUTIFUL HARDCOVER TITLE |
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 click for details | | LIVING FOR GOD: A Short Introduction to the Christian Faith MARK JONES "Primers like this—a trenchant reminder of the vital matters that lie at the heart of the Christian faith—are ever needful, and especially so in this theologically befuddled generation that is far too often heedless of the value of the past. Highly recommended!" —Michael A. G. Haykin, Professor of Church History and Biblical Spirituality, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary What difference should doctrine make on our day-to-day Christian life? This book summarizes Christianity in 5 core truths the Trinity, the Son of God, the Spirit, the church, and heaven and hell to show how theology is intended to bring people closer to God. Drawing from writers throughout church history particularly St. Augustine, Richard Baxter, and C. S. Lewis this book summarizes the building blocks of pure Christianity and how they shape minds, hearts, and actions, so readers can know simply and concisely what it means to live for God. TABLE OF CONTENTS Acknowledgments Introduction: Living for God Part 1: The Trinity-Oriented Life 1. The Triune God 2. Communion with the Triune God 3. The Majestic Triune God Part 2: The Christ-Focused Life 4. Person 5. Prophet, Priest, and King 6. Life and Death 7. Exaltation 8. Redemption Applied Part 3: The Spirit-Energized Life 9. Gift 10. Conviction 11. Holiness 12. Illumination Part 4: The Church-Inhabited Life 13. Structure 14. Worship 15. Washed 16. Fed Part 5: The Heaven-Anticipated Life 17. The New Heavens and New Earth 18. The Place of Outer Darkness Living to God: A Final Word Notes General Index Scripture Index ENDORSEMENTS “Mark Jones’s helpful discussion of these major elements of the Christian faith demonstrates his point, shared with C. S. Lewis, that the best resources for devotion to Christ are found in substantial theological investigation conducted under the authority of Scripture.” -Robert Letham, Senior Research Fellow, Union School of Theology “If you are to experience vitality and growth in the Christian life, nothing is more important than using a spiritual compass oriented to true north. In this book, Mark Jones puts such a compass in our hands. The Christian faith is about living for God! I wish such a book had been put in my hands when I came to faith in Christ. Here is a book to read and pass on to young believers so that they can use rightly calibrated spiritual compasses from the get-go!” -Conrad Mbewe, Pastor, Kabwata Baptist Church, Lusaka, Zambia; Founding Chancellor, African Christian University “Nothing could be more important than getting a right understanding of the Christian faith. Mark Jones’s Living for God elegantly and accurately presents five pillars fundamental to Christianity. Summarizing the Bible’s teaching with key concepts from the Reformed tradition, this book is not too big and not too small. Jones writes with the broad and deep knowledge of a scholar and the care and maturity of an experienced pastor. His book will be useful both as a starting point for the new Christian and as a point to which the mature can return. I look forward to sharing it with friends and family.” -Emily Van Dixhoorn, author, Confessing the Faith Study Guide OUR NEW MARK JONES TRILOGY THE PRAYERS OF JESUS: Listening to and Learning from Our Savior LIVING FOR GOD: A Short Introduction to the Christian Faith GOD IS: A Devotional Guide to the Attributes of God MJT SGCB Price: $10.95 (list price $20.00)ORDER OUR NEW MARK JONES TRILOGY FOR 50% OFF SGCB Price: $29.00 (list price $58.00)THIS INCLUDES: 'THE PRAYERS OF JESUS," "LIVING FOR GOD" & "GOD IS" |
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 | | THEOLOGY FOR THE PEOPLE or Biblical Doctrine, Plainly Stated William S. Plumer "The knowledge of God possessed by angels and by the spirits of just men made perfect in heaven, is very different in degree from that possessed by even good and able men on earth. Here all men are liable to err, and all men do err. No man on this earth is without some wrong view, or some ignorance, which mars his knowledge. This is no reason for sloth or discouragement; but is a good reason why we should be humble and careful and teachable, and pray for divine light and guidance. It is far different in heaven. There they do always hold the face of God. Matthew 18:10. They do not hope for anything, for they already possess all good. Romans 8:24. 'Now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part, but then shall I know even as also I am known.' 1 Corinthians 13:12. Knowledge without any mixture of error belongs only to the heavenly state. And yet a great part of the knowledge which the inhabitants of heaven have - concerns the very things which good men are learning in this world. Those above know perfectly what we know in parcels only." - Wm. Plumer 1. Theology 2. Reason and Revelation 3. Divine Truth Excellent, though often Mysterious 4. Short Explanations of Some Terms 5. The Word of God 6. Names and Titles of God 7. The Attributes of God 8. The Trinity 9. Creation 10. Providence 11. Man a Sinner 12. Though man is a Sinner, yet he may be Saved 13. Christ the Son of God and the Son of Man 14. Christ the Mediator 15. Christ a Prophet, Priest, and King 16. The Glory of Christ in his Offices 17. Men must accept Christ and believe the Gospel 18. Repentance 19. A Change of Heart 20. Justification 21. Sanctification 22. Prayer 23. God's Law 24. God's Law - Second Table 25. A Profession of Religion 26. How Saints are kept 27. Death 28. The Resurrection 29. The Judgment 30. Heaven 31. Hell 32. How To Use The Bible 50% DISCOUNT WHILE THEY LAST SGCB Price: $15.00 (list price $30.00) |
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 click for details | | SIMPLY TRINITY: The Unmanipulated Father, Son, and Spirit MATTHEW BARRETT with Foreword by Scott Swain "Simply Trinity demonstrates how much is at stake in the trinitarian debates that have recently roiled the evangelical community. I recommend it highly."--Thomas S. Kidd, professor at Baylor University; blogger at The Gospel Coalition To truly know God, we must understand God as Trinity. But what if the Trinity we've been taught is not the Trinity of the Bible? In this groundbreaking book, Matthew Barrett reveals a shocking discovery: we have manipulated the Trinity, re-creating the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in our own image. With clarity and creativity, Barrett mines the Scriptures as well as the creeds and confessions of the faith to help us rediscover the beauty, simplicity, and majesty of our triune God. What we believe about the Trinity also has untold consequences for salvation and the Christian life. TABLE OF CONTENTS Acknowledgements Foreword by Scott Swain 1. Trinity Drift PART 1: HOW DID WE DRIFT AWAY? 2. Can we Trust the God of our Fathers? Retrieving Biblical Orthodoxy 3. Since When Did the Trinity Get Social? The Manipulated Trinity PART 2: HOW WE FIND OUR WAY HOME? 4. How Does God Reveal Himself as Trinity? Eternity and the Mystery of the Gospel 5. Why Must God Be One to Be Three? Simply Trinity 6. Is the Son Begotten from the Father? Paternity and Filiation, Part 1 7. Is Eternal Generation Central to the Gospel? Paternity and Filiation, Part 2 8. Is the Son Eternally Subordinate to the Father? A Son Worthy of Worship 9. Is the Spirit Spirated? Spiration 10. Do Father, Son, and Spirit Work Inseparably? Communion with the Indivisible Trinity Conclusion Glossary Notes Bibliography "Matthew Barrett has the evangelical instinct for classic, time-tested, deeply traditional biblical teaching about the Trinity. . . . Simply Trinity proclaims the good news of the unmanipulated doctrine of the triune God."--Fred Sanders, Torrey Honors Institute, Biola University "Readers are led away from the rocks of those who have sought to convince us that biblical, classic trinitarian theology needs radical change, and into the calm, wide sea that is the Christian community's historic faith."--Lewis Ayres, Durham University "The Trinity is one of the Bible's more challenging doctrines, and yet Matthew Barrett ably guides readers through the issues to present clear and cogent teaching. He opens the treasures of the past and draws on patristic, medieval, Reformation, and contemporary theologians to explain the doctrine of the Trinity. But he also usefully shows where some have gone astray and charitably speaks the truth in love. People would do well to read this book and plumb the depths of the Bible's teaching on the nature of our triune God." --J. V. Fesko, professor of systematic and historical theology, Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, MS "Matthew Barrett offers a sane and sober recovery of the church's exegesis of Scripture and defends the Christian doctrine of the Trinity against its unwitting saboteurs."--Michael F. Bird, Ridley College "I was blown away by this book, a clear, powerful intervention into trinitarian controversy. The critique of evangelical subordinationists alone is fantastic, and no attentive reader should miss their connections with social trinitarianism. Evangelical theology is in serious trouble, and I think many of us have known that for years, but this book will be impossible to ignore. We simply must turn this trend around or evangelicalism will lose its hold on the gospel." --Craig Carter, Tyndale University "Simply Trinity will help nudge readers to a more scriptural and historically orthodox formulation of the doctrine of the Trinity; it will also help in doing the same for the various attributes of God. If you are interested in what Scripture teaches about God and Trinity, how the early creeds of Christianity formulated Scripture's teaching into creedal statements, and how many in our day have left the old paths on this issue, this book is for you." --Richard Barcellos, Grace Reformed Baptist Church, Palmdale, CA; IRBS Theological Seminary, Mansfield TX MATTHEW BARRETT is associate professor of Christian theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author of None Greater; Canon, Covenant, and Christology; and God's Word Alone. He is also the executive editor of Credo magazine and the host of the Credo podcast. CW24 ST2P NEARLY 40% DISCOUNT SGCB Price: $15.95 (list price $25.00)ORDER WITH JAMES R. WHITE'S 'THE FORGOTTEN TRINITY' SGCB Price: $27.50 (list price $43.00)THIS IS THE PRICE FOR BOTH TITLES |
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 click for details | | THE EXISTENCE AND ATTRIBUTES OF GOD: Two Volume Tru-Tone Over Board STEPHEN CHARNOCK, Edited by Mark Jones THIS BEAUTIFUL TWO VOLUME HARDCOVER SET IS BACK IN PRINT ONCE AGAIN AS OF MARCH 2023 A Classic Work on the Nature of God by Stephen Charnock Stephen Charnock was a highly regarded seventeenth-century English Puritan theologian whose writings have continued to influence the church for centuries. He is known for his sophisticated approach to topics such as the existence and attributes of God, the person and work of Christ, and the doctrine of sin. This two-volume set, edited by Mark Jones, contains an updated and unabridged edition of Charnock's classic work, Discourses upon the Existence and Attributes of God, written to instruct and encourage Christian pastors, theologians, and laypeople. Jones precedes each discourse with an introductory summary that explains Charnock’s general approach. In this clear, modernized presentation of this classic work, readers will experience his skillful exegesis, his influential way with words, his insight into human nature, his concern with the practical implications of who God is, and his Christ-focused approach to theology. Modernized Language: Archaic punctuation, words, and phrases have been updated for the modern reader Updated Bibliographic Information: In the footnotes, Charnock’s sources have been located and updated with fuller bibliographic information, showing how widely read he was Chapter Summaries: Each discourse begins with a summary of the chapter to follow Extensive: Covers Charnock’s defense of God’s existence and 11 attributes of God Includes In-Depth Chapter on the Life of Stephen Charnock by William Symington TABLE OF CONTENTS Editor’s Introduction Life and Character of Stephen Charnock Volume 1: Discourses 1–8 Discourse 1: On God’s Existence Discourse 2: On Practical Atheism Discourse 3: On God’s Being a Spirit Discourse 4: On Spiritual Worship Discourse 5: On the Eternity of God Discourse 6: On the Immutability of God Discourse 7: On God’s Omnipresence Discourse 8: On God’s Knowledge Volume 2: Discourses 9–14 Discourse 9: On the Wisdom of God Discourse 10: On the Power of God Discourse 11: On the Holiness of God Discourse 12: On the Goodness of God Discourse 13: On God’s Dominion Discourse 14: On God’s Patience General Index Scripture Index ENDORSEMENTS “God and his infinite excellencies are endlessly engrossing. What wisdom, insight, comfort, and challenge are found in Charnock’s voluminous ruminations! Unpublished in his lifetime, they are amassed here and augmented by Mark Jones’s expert notations. Charnock provides food for the soul, tonic for the intellect, impetus for worship, and biblical conviction for everyday life.” -Robert W. Yarbrough, Professor of New Testament, Covenant Theological Seminary “Nothing purifies the mind and inflames holiness in the heart like meditation on the perfections of God. Charnock’s classic work on the divine attributes, which he wrote the last three years of his life, has never been matched in its profound and practical approach to this rich subject. This work is a treasure of sound theology and humble adoration of God. The author’s exposition on the goodness of God is alone worth the purchase of these volumes; it is unsurpassed in all English literature. Lightly edited for the modern reader and studded with insightful introductions to each discourse, this new edition by Mark Jones will be a great help to all who seek diligently to know the Lord.” -Joel R. Beeke, President and Professor of Systematic Theology and Homiletics, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary; author, Reformed Preaching; coauthor, Reformed Systematic Theology “Stephen Charnock’s work on the existence and attributes of God is perhaps the most thorough and detailed contribution to the topic in the post-Reformation period. Charnock’s pastoral instincts, his incisive grasp of scholastic literature, his theological precision, and his sensitivity to the biblical foundations of his subject made this an outstanding contribution to the church of his day. It is a great pleasure to see a complete and updated version in print and accessible to a new readership.” -Robert Letham, Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology, Union School of Theology; author, Systematic Theology “As a true labor of love and scholarship, Mark Jones offers the church not another reprint but a new edition of Charnock’s best-known work. In this edition, explanatory essays, judicious comments, and expanded citations make Charnock more accessible and intelligible than ever before. As the nineteenth-century introduction notes, compared to many Puritans, Charnock ‘is more theological than any of them, and his theology, too, is more sound than that of some.’ As Jones’s introduction intimates, the same can be true when Charnock is compared to writers in our day. So start a book group and read about the existence and attributes of God with Charnock and his editor as your godly guides.” -Chad Van Dixhoorn, Professor of Church History, Westminster Theological Seminary; author, Confessing the Faith and God’s Ambassadors Stephen Charnock (1628–1680) was a prominent English Puritan theologian and preacher in England and Ireland during the seventeenth century. Trained at Cambridge and Oxford, he served as chaplain to Henry Cromwell, the chief governor of Ireland, and is known for his discourses on the existence and attributes of God. Mark Jones (PhD, Leiden Universiteit) serves as the pastor of Faith Vancouver Presbyterian Church (PCA) in British Columbia, Canada. He has authored many books, including Living for God and God Is, and speaks all over the world on Christology and the Christian life. Mark and his wife, Barbara, have four children. 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| | VOICES FROM THE PAST: Puritan Daily Devotional Readings (Two Volume Set of Readings) Compiled by Richard Rushing VOLUME ONE: 428 Page Beautiful Hardcover with Dust Jacket TEN YEARS IN THE MAKING! This work has long been anticipated. Glean from the wisdom and spiritual depth of the Puritans during 2010 through these 365 daily readings. Over the past fifty years there has been a great resurgence of interest in the writings of the Puritans. The reading of their works has brought great benefit to the people of God in many lands. Christians from many different backgrounds and cultures owe a great debt of gratitude to those faithful pastors and preachers who continue to speak through their writings even though they have long since entered into their heavenly reward. The Puritans really knew how to teach and apply God's Word in the Spirit's power! Richard Rushing has compiled this book of daily devotional readings from his favourite Puritan authors because of the great help he has gained from their Works. 'How thrilling it has been for me to read the Puritans on the glory and attributes of God, divine providence, fellowship with God, holiness of life and the mortification of indwelling sin, heavenly mindedness, prayer, evangelistic zeal, and trust in the Lord during times of affliction. At every turn these truths are eloquently taught, faithfully applied, and kindly offered as the subject of sweet spiritual meditation.' This book is sent forth with the prayer that it will open a door to the vast stores of treasure to be found in the writings of the Puritans and that it will stimulate further exploration of this rich spiritual inheritance. Authors cited include: * Joseph Alleine * Richard Baxter * Thomas Boston * Thomas Brooks * John Bunyan * Thomas Case * Stephen Charnock * David Clarkson * William Cooper * Jonathan Edwards * John Flavel * John Gibbon * William Gurnall * Ezekiel Hopkins * Thomas Lye * Thomas Manton * Matthew Mead * John Owen * Samuel Rutherford * Richard Sibbes * George Swinnock * Samuel Ward * Thomas Watson VOLUME TWO: 432 Page Beautiful Hardcover with Dust Jacket Richard Rushing has compiled a further 365 daily devotional readings to take you through the year with the Puritans. Building on Voices from the Past (volume 1), Voices From the Past 2 is an additional treasury of wisdom from such authors as Stephen Charnock, Thomas Manton, David Clarkson, Thomas Brooks, John Bunyan, and Jonathan Edwards, and others. The editor has painstakingly selected these readings from their sources, some of which are still widely available in print, others of which are more scarce. Readers will find these choice extracts to be excellent ‘thoughts for the day’, and will frequently find themselves wanting to explore more of the writings of these authors of the past. BOT STOCK VOLUME ONE: 428 Page Beautiful Hardcover with Dust Jacket SGCB Price: $22.50 (list price $30.00)VOLUME TWO: 432 Page Beautiful Hardcover with Dust Jacket SGCB Price: $22.50 (list price $30.00)ORDER BOTH HARDCOVER VOLUMES AND SAVE MORE (30% OFF) SGCB Price: $42.00 (list price $60.00)THIS IS THE PRICE FOR BOTH HARDCOVER TITLES TOGETHER |
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 click for details | | THEORETICAL-PRACTICAL THEOLOGY: Volumes One, Two, Three & Four Petrus van Mastricht Petrus van Mastricht's Theoretical and Practical Theology presents one of the most comprehensive methods of treating Christian doctrine. In it, Mastricht treats every theological topic according to a four-part approach: exegetical, dogmatic, elenctic, and practical. As a body of divinity, it combines a rigorous, scholastic treatment of doctrine with the pastoral aim of preparing people to live for God through Christ. Students and pastors will find it a valuable model for moving from the text of Scripture to doctrinal formulation that will edify the people of God. Volume 1, Prolegomena, provides an introduction to doing systematic theology. Mastricht begins by addressing the nature of theology, wherein he lays out the proper method, subject matter, and definition of theology. He then discusses Scripture as the rule of doing theology, as it is the only infallible source and foundation for knowing God. Finally, Mastricht gives his rationale for the best distribution of theological topics. This volume also includes Mastricht's homiletical aid “The Best Method of Preaching,” as well as a biographical sketch by Adriaan Neele to help readers understand the significance of Mastricht’s life and ministry. TABLE OF CONTENTS OF VOLUME ONE Editor's Preface Abbreviations Translator's Preface Biographical Introduction Funeral Oration The Best Method of Preaching The Prolegomena of Theoretical-Practical Theology 1699 Dedication 1699 Preface Methodical Arrangement of the Whole Work Chapters: 1. The Nature of Theology a. The Method of Theology b. The Definitum of Theology c. The Definition of Theology 2. Holy Scripture 3. The Distribution of Theology Scripture Index Subject Index Author and Editors VOLUME 2, Faith in the Triune God, delivers a thorough treatment of the doctrine of God. Mastricht begins his consideration of theology proper with a substantial chapter on saving faith, reminding readers that contemplating God apart from true faith will fall short of the salvation of their soul. Mastricht then discusses the subject of God in three main divisions. First, he treats the existence of God and our knowledge of him. Second, he discusses the divine essence as it is revealed through the names and attributes of God. Third, Mastricht carefully details the Trinitarian nature of the one God who subsists in three persons. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Saving Faith 2. The Existence and Knowledge of God 3. The Essence and Independence of God 4. The Names of God 5. The Attributes of God 6. The Spirituality and Simplicity of God 7. The Immutability of God 8. The Unity of God 9. The Infinity and Greatness of God 10. The Immensity and Omnipresence of God 11. The Eternity of God 12. The Life and Immortality of God 13. The Intellect, Knowledge, and Wisdom of God 14. The Truthfulness and Faithfulness of God 15. The Will and Affections of God 16. The Goodness of God 17. The Love, Grace, Mercy, Longsuffering, and Clemency of God 18. The Righteousness of God 19. The Holiness of God 20. The Authority and Power of God 21. The All-Sufficiency or Perfection of God 22. The Majesty and Glory of God 23. The Blessedness of God 24. The Most Holy Trinity 25. God the Father 26. God the Son 27. God the Holy Spirit VOLUME 3, The Works of God and the Fall of Man, is a book of origins—origins of the created order and of sin. Mastricht begins with a discussion of the decrees of God and how they establish His eternal purpose for everything. He then shows how the decrees are carried out in creation and in God’s continual providence. The volume concludes with Mastricht’s treatment of the apostacy of Adam from his original estate and the devastating effects of sin that followed. This is an important volume for learning how God governs all things, even the rebellious actions of those good things He created. TABLE OF CONTENTS Book 3: The Works of God The Actions and Decrees of God Predestination Election Reprobation Creation in General The World and the Work of the Six Days The Good Angels The Evil Angels Man and the Image of God The General Providence of God Special Providence The Covenant of Nature Book 4: Man’s Apostasy from God The Violation of the Covenant of Nature Original Sin Actual Sin The Penalty and State of Sin VOLUME 4- Redemption in Christ Examines God’s great work of obtaining redemption in the Mediator, Jesus Christ. Mastricht sets the stage with a discussion about the covenant of grace as God’s eternal purpose of restoration and restitution for the elect of fallen humanity. From that vantage point, he uses the remainder of the volume to address the glorious procurer of this covenantal grace. Mastricht walks us through the dignity, names, person, offices, states, and redemptive accomplishment of Jesus Christ. This volume helps us learn the significance of the One who secured so great a redemption for the people of God. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. The Covenant of Grace 2. The Mediator of the Covenant of Grace 3. The Names of the Mediator 4. The Person of the Mediator 5. The Threefold Office of the Mediator 6. The Mediator as a Prophet 7. The Mediator as a High Priest 8. The Mediator as a King 9. The Humiliation of the Mediator 10. The Incarnation of the Mediator 11. The Life of the Mediator 12. The Death of the Mediator 13. The Descent of the Mediator 14. The Exaltation of the Mediator 15. The Resurrection of the Mediator 16. The Ascension of the Mediator 17. The Session of the Mediator at the Right Hand of God 18. The Mediator’s Redemption Itself Petrus van Mastricht (1630–1706) was a Dutch theologian who studied at Utrecht under Gisbertus Voetius and Johannes Hoornbeeck. He pastored churches in the Netherlands and taught at the universities of Duisburg and Utrecht. His Theoretical-Practical Theology was praised by many as one of the great works of systematic theology and is noted for treating Christian doctrine comprehensively from its exegetical foundations to its practical use for one’s soul. Todd M. Rester is a historian of early modern theology and philosophy in the School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy, and Politics, Queen’s University Belfast, as well as Associate Professor of Church History at Westminster Theological Seminary. He also volunteers as the director of The Junius Institute for Digital Reformation Research. Joel R. Beeke is president and professor of systematic theology and homiletics at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, and a pastor of the Heritage Reformed Congregation in Grand Rapids, Michigan. ENDORSEMENTS “As to the books you speak of: Mastricht is sometimes in one volume, a very large thick quarto, sometimes in two quarto volumes. I believe it could not be had new under 8 or 10 pounds. Turretin is in three volumes in quarto, and would probably be about the same price. They are both excellent. Turretin is on polemical divinity, on the 5 points & all other controversial points, & is much larger in these than Mastricht, & is better for one that desires only to be thoroughly versed in controversies. But take Mastricht for divinity in general, doctrine, practice & controversy, or as an universal system of divinity; & it is much better than Turretin or any other book in the world, excepting the Bible, in my opinion.”—Jonathan Edwards to Joseph Bellamy, January 15, 1747 “Any serious student of Reformed theology needs to sit at the feet of Petrus van Mastricht. The challenge has been that to do so you needed to know Latin or Dutch. Thanks to the herculean efforts of the folks at the Dutch Reformed Translation Society and Reformation Heritage Books, English readers can now learn the art of ‘living for God through Christ.’”—Stephen J. Nichols, president of Reformation Bible College and chief academic officer of Ligonier Ministries “Van Mastricht is one of the greatest of the Reformed orthodox, exerting a profound influence on subsequent theologians, including Jonathan Edwards. His grasp of the tradition, his ability to interact with contemporary issues, and his careful articulation of orthodoxy exemplify the best of Protestant theology after the Reformation. Yet the lack of an English translation has meant that he has been known more by reputation than by content in the Anglophone world. Here at last is an English translation which will allow a whole new audience of pastors, theologians, and laypeople to draw once again on this profound theological source.”—Carl R. Trueman, professor of biblical and religious studies, Grove City College “What if you could have a systematic theology that approached something like Turretin’s precision and Brakel’s devotion while, by design, helping men preach better? It would look like Mastricht. This has long been my favorite system of theology, and I have never been so eager to endorse and promote a book.”—Ryan M. McGraw, Morton H. Smith Professor of Systematic Theology, Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary “A new appreciation has grown in our time for the great post-Reformation theologians of the Reformed tradition, and Petrus van Mastricht was a towering giant among them. Jonathan Edwards thought he was better than Francis Turretin! Mastricht’s magnum opus Theoretical-Practical Theology, however, is virtually unknown and unquoted today, accessible only to competent and determined Latinists. This translation does for Mastricht what Giger and Dennison did for Turretin—it provides a readable, critical, annotated English translation that puts Mastricht within easy reach of pastors, seminarians, and other students of theology. A sound and experiential divine, who (it may surprise you to learn) interacts with and criticizes Kabbalah and Islam as well as Descartes and Socinians, Mastricht is always concerned to show that true theology is practical and never merely notional. Truth is unto godliness.” —Ligon Duncan, chancellor and CEO, John E. Richards Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary lvs VOLUME ONE: Prolegomena SGCB Price: $32.00 (list price $50.00)VOLUME TWO: Faith in the Triune God SGCB Price: $32.00 (list price $50.00)VOLUME THREE: The Works of God and the Fall of Man, SGCB Price: $32.00 (list price $50.00)VOLUME FOUR: Redemption in Christ SGCB Price: $32.00 (list price $50.00)ORDER THE COMPLETE FOUR VOLUME SET AND SAVE MORE SGCB Price: $122.00 (list price $200.00)THIS IS THE PRICE FOR ALL FOUR VOLUMES |
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| | STUDIES IN THE SCRIPTURES: Volumes One - Twelve (1922 - 1944) A.W. PINK THESE VOLUMES ARE CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE. The books of Arthur W. Pink are becoming increasingly scarce. Publishers are fast dropping doctrinally sound books like Pink, in favor of feel-good, watered down stuff. This the first complete printing of all of Pink's works. Get them while you can, for they are a treasure, and will certainly become valuable collector's items for lovers of God's Word. Pink was a theosophist before his conversion, and became a much traveled Baptist preacher. Now, because of his regeneration by God the Spirit, He has become noted for his many Biblically sound books. And all of those books appeared as monthly installments in his magazine, then collected into bound volumes as Studies in the Scriptures, except The Sovereignty of God. These 33 volumes of the magazine were issued yearly for 33 years. He also taught by mail some 100 or so students during this period, besides preaching at many Bible conferences. He was a devoted, intense student of the Bible, devoting a set number of hours per day in such study. Would-be visitors were met at the door and told by Mrs. Pink, Mr. Pink is in his study. He brooked no interruption. He had a photographic mind which carried prodigious information in it, to the point where he could not only often quote a passage, but tell you the page and the edition from which he was quoting it, though not having seen that page for years. Because of this ability it took a very brave man indeed to contradict something which Pink was teaching. For this man was capable of rolling out 50 or 60 pertinent Scripture quotations to prove his point. Having read all the 10,000 pages of Pink, and having been taught by him for two years before his death, the Reviewer is certainly prejudiced in his favor. Nevertheless, it is our honest opinion that every one of the readers of these volumes will profit immensely from all these volumes. First, because there are many excellent articles by outstanding authors, and from magazines and news media, that no longer can be found. This is particularly true in the first ten volumes or so, before Pink began to personally write all the articles. Secondly, because there are hundreds of short articles by Pink, on various interesting subjects, which have not been included in any of his books. Among to be noticed are his first articles of each year, usually only a page or two, but full of meat. Some of these short articles have been printed in booklet form, but few have access to them any more. For example, The Fourfold Salvation, several booklets on the Sabbath, etc., each of which will enrich and inform the reader. Thirdly, There are many short quotations appearing here and there full of pithy and memorable truths, for Pink was a very judicious reader who knew what would best stir the reader to further study on a subject, or on a pregnant verse of the Scriptures. Fourthly, There have been some very injudicious editing of some of Pink's writings in the published books. Particularly to be noted is the removal of Pink's entire chapter on Reprobation from the Banner of Truth edition of The Sovereignty of God. Pink would have been justly furious about this ill-treatment because it puts him in a false position regarding what he considered a very important doctrine. In short, you will gain considerable benefit from having ALL of Pink's writings in these 33 volumes, blessings which you would miss if you only would read his published books. ALL THE FOLLOWING UNEDITED VOLUMES ARE INCLUDED IN THIS SET: Exposition of Hebrews (he quotes the best of the best authors, including Owen, Gouge, Brown) The Life of David (including in the SGP publication, I & II Samuel) - The Life of Elijah (much of 1 Kings) - The Life of Elisha (much of 2 Kings) - The Satisfaction of Christ (great on atonement) - The Gospel of John - Gleanings in Genesis - Gleanings in Exodus - Gleanings in Joshua - The Seven Sayings of the Saviour on the Cross - The Prayers of the Apostles -The Sermon on the Mount - The Beatitudes and the Lord's Prayer - Exposition of 1 John 1 and 2, Arthur W. Pink - The Doctrine of Human Depravity - Exposition of I & II Samuel, Matthew Henry, John Gill, Arthur W. Pink (includes Life of David, Pink) - Practical Christianity - Pink Jewels - The Saint's Perseverance - Sanctification - The Saints' Perseverance - The Doctrine of Reconciliation - The Attributes of God - Studies in Saving Faith - The Divine Inspiration of the Scriptures - The Ten Commandments - Profiting From the Word - The Doctrine of Election - Understanding the Scriptures and dozens of others which I cannot recall at present. If you were able to obtain all of these in separate volumes at today's prices they would cost you much more than $1,000.00. You will not want to miss this opportunity to own this precious set, and to have it to will it to your children. This is a Best Set in Print ARTHUR W. PINK (1890-1953) was a Baptist Preacher in England, Australia, and the United States. He is most famous for his book The Sovereignty of God. After its advent, he, assisted by his editor Mr. I. Herendeen, launched his yearly publication, Studies in the Scriptures in 1921. 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| | A PURITAN THEOLOGY: Doctrine for Life Joel Beeke & Mark Jones Finally, the perfect companion to MEET THE PURITANS, this volume may be the most thorough volume ever produced on PURITAN THEOLOGY. The first printing of this volume sold out within the first few weeks and a second printing is already available. Pastor Rob Ventura has said the following: ""What did the Puritans believe about God's providence and the perseverance of the saints? What were their views on conscience and Christ's intercession for us? In 'A Puritan Theology' compiled by Dr. Joel R. Beeke and Mark Jones, we have the answers to these and many other questions. In this unique one volume work we have a robust systematic theology drawn from the teachings of the most beloved Puritans: an outstanding achievement indeed! This resource is a must read for every pastor, seminarian and serious student of the Reformed Faith. It will be a volume that I turn to again and again." Joel Beeke begins the Introduction with these words: "The word 'Puritan' originated in the 1560s as a bit of pejorative hurled at people who wanted further reformation in the Church of England. While some social historians think the term should be abandoned due to the various ways it was used during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, others who identify themselves as Reformed or Calvinistic defend the continuing use of the terms 'Puritan' and 'Puritanism.' This book is about Puritan theology. Its chapters will address various areas of the systematic theology of Puritanism. Fine studies on Puritan theology already exist. Some address the Puritans in general, and some focus on the work of a particular Puritan theologian. To date, however, there has been no single work that provides an overview of Puritan thought concerning Scripture's major doctrines, historically and systematically considered. We hope this book will fill that gap. We will begin by stating what we will and will not cover, and why." Introduction PROLEGOMENA 1. The Puritans on Natural and Supernatural Theology 2. Puritan Hermeneutics and Exegesis 3. The Learned Doctor William Ames and The Marrow of Theology THEOLOGY PROPER 4. Stephen Charnock on the Attributes of God 5. The Puritans on the Trinity 6. John Owen on Communion with the Triune God 7. William Perkins on Predestination 8. Thomas Goodwin and Johannes Maccovius on Justification from Eternity 9. Thomas Goodwin's Christological Supralapsarianism 10. The Puritans on Providence 11. The Puritans on Angels 12. The Puritans on Demons ANTHROPOLOGY & COVENANT THEOLOGY 13. The Puritans on the Sinfulness of Sin 14. The Puritans on the Covenant of Works 15. The Puritans on the Covenant of Redemption 16. The Puritans on the Covenant of Grace 17. The Puritans on the Old and New Covenants: A Gracious Moses? 18. The Minority Report: John Owen on Sinai 19. The Puritans on Covenant Conditions CHRISTOLOGY 20. The Puritans on Law and Gospel 21. Puritan Christology 22. The Puritans on Christ's Offices and States 23. The Blood of Christ in Puritan Piety 24. Anthony Burgess on Christ's Intercession for Us 25. Thomas Goodwin on Christ's Beautiful Heart 26. The Puritans on Understanding and Using God's Promises SOTERIOLOGY 27. Puritan Preparatory Grace 28. The Puritans on Regeneration 29. The Puritans on Union with Christ, Justification, and Regeneration 30. John Owen on Justification by Faith Alone 31. The Puritans on Coming to Christ 32. The Puritans on Living in Christ 33. The Puritans on Adoption 34. The Third Use of the Law 35. Richard Sibbes on Entertaining the Holy Spirit 36. William Perkins and His Greatest Case of Conscience 37. The Puritans on Perseverance of the Saints ECCLESIOLOGY 38. The Puritans on the Government of the Church 39. The Puritans on the Offices of the Church 40. John Owen on the Christian Sabbath and Worship 41. Puritan Preaching (1) 42. Puritan Preaching (2) 43. John Bunyan's Preaching to the Heart 44. The Puritans and Paedobaptism 45. The Puritans on the Lord's Supper 46. Puritan Prayers for World Missions ESCHATOLOGY 47. 'The City on a Hill': The American Puritans' Optimistic View of the End Times 48. Thomas Manton on the Judgment According to Works 49. How History Informs the Historicist: Thomas Goodwin's Reading of Revelation 50. Christopher Love on the Glories of Heaven and Terrors of Hell THEOLOGY IN PRACTICE 51. Puritan Theology Shaped by a Pilgrim Mentality 52. The Puritans on Walking Godly in the Home 53. Matthew Henry on a Practical Method of Daily Prayer 54. The Puritan Practice of Meditation 55. The Puritans on Conscience 56. Puritan Casuistry 57. Puritan Sacrificial Zeal 58. Practical Lessons from Puritan Theology Today AFTERWORD 59. 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 click for details | | TWO CROSSWAY TITLES AT LEAST 50% OFF Matthew Barrett; Gloria Furman WE ARE OFFERING A 50% DISCOUNT ON TWO NEW TITLES FROM CROSSWAY PUBLISHERS. (1) REFORMATION THEOLOGY: A Systematic Summary edited by Matthew Barrett with Prologue by Michael Horton Five hundred years ago, the Reformers were defending doctrines such as justification by faith alone, the authority of Scripture, and God's grace in salvation—some to the point of death. Many of these same essential doctrines are still being challenged today, and there has never been a more crucial time to hold fast to the enduring truth of Scripture. In Reformation Theology, Matthew Barrett has brought together a team of expert theologians and historians writing on key doctrines taught and defended by the Reformers centuries ago. With contributions from Michael Horton, Gerald Bray, Michael Reeves, Carl Trueman, Robert Kolb, and many others, this volume stands as a manifesto for the church, exhorting Christians to learn from our spiritual forebears and hold fast to sound doctrine rooted in the Bible and passed on from generation to generation. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Prologue: What Are We Celebrating? Taking Stock after Five Centuries - Michael Horton The Crux of Genuine Reform - Matthew Barrett PART ONE: Historical Background to the Reformation Late-Medieval Theology - Gerald Bray The Reformers and Their Reformations - Carl R. Trueman and Eunjin Kim PART TWO: Reformation Theology Sola Scriptura - Mark D. Thompson The Holy Trinity - Michael Reeves The Being and Attributes of God - Scott R. Swain Predestination and Election - Cornelis P. Venema Creation, Mankind, and the Image of God - Douglas F. Kelly The Person of Christ - Robert Letham The Work of Christ - Donald Macleod The Holy Spirit - Graham A. Cole Union with Christ - J. V. Fesko The Bondage and Liberation of the Will - Matthew Barrett Justification by Faith Alone - Korey D. Maas Sanctification, Perseverance, and Assurance - Michael Allen The Church - Robert Kolb Baptism - Aaron Clay Denlinger The Lord's Supper - Keith A. Mathison The Relationship of Church and State - Peter A. Lillback Eschatology - Kim Riddlebarger (2) LABOR WITH HOPE: Gospel Meditations on Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood by Gloria Furman with Jesse Scheumann The world is filled with messages for women about pregnancy. Popular books and well-meaning family and friends offer unsolicited advice about what to expect and how to stay healthy—sometimes resulting in joy and excitement but other times leading to discouragement and fear. The Bible, too, has a lot to say about childbirth—offering real hope that nothing in this world can match. In Labor with Hope, Gloria Furman helps women see topics such as pregnancy, infertility, miscarriage, birth pain, and new life in the framework of the larger biblical narrative, infusing cosmic meaning into their personal experience by exploring how they point to eternal realities. Women will see that only Christ can provide the strength they desperately need in order to labor with hope. cwns ovst CWNS+ MD22 (1) REFORMATION THEOLOGY: A Systematic Summary edited by Matthew Barrett with Prologue by Michael Horton SGCB Price: $22.50 (list price $45.00)784 Page - Printed Caseside - Articles by Michael Allen, Matthew Barrett, Gerald Bray, Graham Cole, J.V. Fesko, Douglas Kelly, Robert cleod, Carl Trueman and moreLetham, Donald Ma (2) LABOR WITH HOPE: Gospel Meditations on Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood by Gloria Furman with Jesse Scheumann SGCB Price: $9.95 (list price $20.00)160 Page Hardcover with Dust-Jacket - |
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 click for details | | CONFESSING THE IMPASSIBLE GODThe Biblical, Classical & Confessional Doctrine of Divine Impassibility Ed. By Ronald Baines, Richard Barcellos, James Butler, Stefan Lindblad, James Renihan What does the Confession of Faith mean when it states that God is "without body, parts or passions"? This book will lead you by the hand intio the biblical basis for the proper understanding of the last of these terms: GOD IS WITHOUT PASSIONS. As I read 'Confessing the Impassible God' something struck me. It wasn't just the importance, weight, or substance of the topic or the far reaching implications of the doctrine of Impassability. What initially drew me in was the structure of the book itself. The content of each chapter, as well as each part, has the strength and coherency to stand alone and be read and understood independently. However when you take these collection of essays together you end up with a robust picture of this doctrine. This picture in turn guides and directs pathways to possible further and in more detail study. CIG capitalizes on each individual author's expertise, their personal and professional study, and their ability to articulate their research in a digestible manner for the average layman. The synthesis of these component essays shows a seamless and logical move from one chapter to the next; from one part to the next, each building on the summation of the previous with the cumulative effect of seeing the up close detailed beauty of this doctrine without losing sight of the grand macro view painted concerning this aspect of theology proper. The editors, in the preface, outline the structure, content and movement of the book. From the preface alone the books development becomes apparent. TABLE OF CONTENTS Abbreviations Foreword by Paul Helm Preface by The Editors Introduction An Introduction to the Doctrine of Divine Impassibility: Why is this Doctrine Important? James M. Renihan Part I: Theological and Hermeneutical Prolegomena 1. Analogy and the Doctrine of Divine Impassibility by Charles J. Rennie 2. Hermeneutics: Analogia Scripturae and Analogia Fidei by Ronald S. Baines Part II: Biblical Foundations 3. The Old Testament on Divine Impassibility: (I) Texts on the Nature of God by Steve Garrick with Ronald S. Baines 4. The Old Testament on Divine Impassibility: (II) Texts on Immutability and Impassibility by Ronald S. Baines and Steve Garrick 5. The Old Testament on Divine Impassibility: (III) Texts on Apparent Passibilism and Conclusion by Steve Garrick, James P. Butler, and Charles J. Rennie 6. The New Testament on Divine Impassibility: (I) Texts on the Nature of God, Immutability, and Impassibility by Richard C. Barcellos and James P. Butler 7. The New Testament on the Doctrine of Divine Impassibility: (II) Creation, the Incarnation and Sufferings of Christ, and Conclusion by Richard C. Barcellos Part III: Historical Theology 8. Historical Theology Survey of the Doctrine of Divine Impassibility: Pre-Reformation through Seventeenth-Century by Michael T. Renihan, James M. Renihan, and Samuel Renihan 9. Historical Theology Survey of the Doctrine of Divine Impassibility: The Modern Era by Brandon Smith and James M. Renihan Part IV: Systematic Theology 10. A Theology of the Doctrine of Divine Impassibility: (I) Impassibility and the Essence and Attributes of God by Charles J. Rennie 11. A Theology of the Doctrine of Divine Impassibility: (II) Impassibility and the Divine Affections by Charles J. Rennie 12. A Theology of the Doctrine of Divine Impassibility: (III) Impassibility and Christology by Charles J. Rennie and Stefan T. Lindblad Part V: Confessional Theology 13.Confessional Theology and the Doctrine of Divine Impassibility by James M. Renihan Part VI: Practical Theology 14.Practical Theology and the Doctrine of Divine Impassibility by James P. Butler Part VII: Conclusion 15.Closing Comments and Affirmations and Denials by Ronald S. Baines and Charles J. Rennie Appendices 1.Review of God with Us: Divine Condescension and the Attributes of God, K. Scott Oliphint by Charles J. Rennie 2.Review of God is Impassible and Impassioned: Toward a Theology of Divine Emotion, Rob Lister by James E. Dolezal Scripture Index Name and Subject Index Glossary of Technical Terms and Theological Phrases Bibliography of Works Cited This is a Large 460 Page Paperback Volume RBAP NEW jd2 NOW AVAILABLE SGCB Price: $25.95 (list price $35.00)Order with ALL THAT IS IN GOD by James Dolezal SGCB Price: $35.00 (list price $53.00)THIS IS THE PRICE FOR BOTH TITLES |
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 click for details | | 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 HERM2 not32 BRAND NEW TITLE IN MARCH OF 2024 - 50% OFF SGCB Price: $12.50 (list price $25.00)ORDER WITH OUR SECOND OLD TESTAMENT TRILOGY (for 50% off) SGCB Price: $37.50 (list price $75.00)THIS TITLE PLUS 'PREACHING CHRIST IN ALL OF SCRIPTURE' (by Clowney) and 'STUDIES OF THE OLD TESTAMENT' (by Austin Phelps) |
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| | HANDFUL OF PURITAN PAPERBACKS Thomas Brooks, Ralph Venning, Thomas Watson, Thomas Goodwin & John Hurrion WE ARE OFFERING A SPECIAL DEAL ON A HANDFUL OF BANNER PAPERBACKS. PRICES REMAIN UNTIL WE SELL OUT OUR EXISTING STOCK (1) SMOOTH STONES TAKEN FROM ANCIENT BROOKS: Selections from the Writings of Thomas Brooks by C.H. Spurgeon ‘As a writer, Brooks scatters stars with both his hands: he hath dust of gold; in his storehouse are all manner of precious stones.’ So wrote C.H. Spurgeon in his Preface to this book. He counted Thomas Brooks among his favourite Puritan authors, and it is not hard to see why. Brooks’ popularity lies both in his subjects – practical truths, central to the Christian life – and in the manner of his presentation. He is ever direct, urgent, fervent, full of Scripture, and able to choose words which make his sentences stick in one’s mind. This book is a collection of sentences, illustrations, and quaint sayings from this renowned Puritan. Gathered by Spurgeon out of the 6 volume set of Brooks’ Works, it remains an excellent introduction to both the man and his writings. Spurgeon continues, ‘Reader, thou hast here presented to thee, in a cheap and readable form, the choice sayings of one of the King’s mighties. The great divine who wrote these precious sentences was of the race of the giants. He was head and shoulders above all the people, not in his stature (like Saul), but in mind, and soul, and grace. Treasure these gems, and adorn thyself with them, by putting them into the golden setting of holy practice, which is the end the writer always aimed at. Use these “smooth stones” as David of old, and may the Lord direct them to the very forehead of thy sins, for this is the author’s main design! One of these pithy extracts may assist our meditations for a whole day, and may open up some sweet passage of Scripture to our understandings, and perhaps some brief sentence may stick in the sinner’s conscience, like an arrow from the bow of God. So prays the servant of Christ and his church.’ C.H. Spurgeon”. (2) THE SINFULNESS OF SIN by Ralph Venning (1621-1674) ‘Works like Ralph Venning’s The Sinfulness of Sin have steered me into a greater understanding of God, his word, and indeed even my own heart. Few today would dare think so carefully and comprehensively about the Bible’s teaching on the stuff of sin. Fewer still would dare write it. Perhaps even fewer have sat to read Venning’s cogent study. But any who read this book will never think the same way about sin, evil, and God’s grace in Christ Jesus. Thank you, Banner.’ — DAVID GARNER BOOK DESCRIPTION We cannot understand the Christian gospel until we know what sin is. Yet modern secular counsellors urge us to ignore both the word and what it tells us about our rebellion against God and his law. Sadly, the church too often serves as an echo chamber for such cheap and short-sighted wisdom. It’s literature spreads the deceptive message that all is well. But it is only when we begin to see our sinfulness that we are able to discover God’s forgiveness. Although The Sinfulness of Sin was written three hundred years ago, it remains an oasis of truth in a desert of lies. First published in the aftermath of the Great Plague of London and entitled Sin, The Plague of Plagues, this book gives a crystal-clear explanation of what sin is, why it is so serious, and what we need to do about it. Here is reliable medicine for a fatal epidemic. (3) AN ARK FOR ALL GOD'S NOAHS: In A Gloomy Stormy Day by Thomas Brooks We live in difficult days and in trying times. This book, with its quaint yet vivid title, points us to the One in whom Christian men and women have always found the strength to persevere come what may. Taking Lamentations 3:24 as his starting-point – ‘The Lord is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him,’ – Thomas Brooks expounds the attributes of God with the aim of comforting those who have felt not only the stresses and strains of daily life but also the searing pain of loss in its various forms. God, he says, ‘is a portion that is exactly suited to the condition of the soul in its desires, needs, wants, longings and prayers. All the soul needs is found in God. There is light to enlighten the soul, wisdom to counsel the soul, power to support the soul, goodness to supply the soul, mercy to pardon the soul, beauty to delight the soul, glory to ravish the soul, and fullness to fill the soul.’ ‘All true comfort and happiness is only to be found in having an all-sufficient God for your portion.’ (4) CHRIST SET FORTH: As the Cause of Justification and as the Object of Justifying Faith by Thomas Goodwin ‘Turning to nearly any page in this volume, readers will be rewarded with a remarkably pastoral theology of justification by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone.’ — MICHAEL HORTON BOOK DESCRIPTION First published in 1642, Christ Set Forth — one of Thomas Goodwin’s most beloved and enduring works — is a book full of theological riches and penetrating pastoral insights. Addressing, from an exposition of Romans 8:34, the pastoral problem that many believers stray in their faith by looking into their own hearts for signs of grace instead of looking away from themselves to Christ, Christ Set Forth is primarily a book written to encourage Christians. As Scott Berggren says in the Foreword, It is a guidebook for keeping one’s heart and faith pointed in the right direction, towards Christ himself. In it Goodwin pushes aside anything that might displace Christ in one’s heart. In chapter after chapter he sets forth the glory of Christ and his work as mediator as the only object of one’s faith and affection. (5) THE GREAT GAIN OF GODLINESS: Exposition and Application of Malachi 3:16-18 by Thomas Watson C.H. Spurgeon had a well-stocked library of around 12,000 volumes. However, one rare book was not to be found amongst that valuable collection: Thomas Watson on Malachi 3:16-18. With a note of sadness in his voice he said to his College students: ‘This volume would be a great find if we could come at it, for Watson is one of the clearest and liveliest of Puritan authors. We fear we shall never see this commentary, for we have tried to obtain it, and tried in vain’. In this reset and lightly edited edition you can now read the book that was on Spurgeon’s ‘wish-list’! The Great Gain of Godliness is Watson’s exposition of Malachi 3:16-18. In it he aims ‘to encourage solid piety and confute the atheists of the world, who imagine there is no gain in godliness.’ This book has all the hallmarks of Thomas Watson’s other writings: a combination of rich spirituality, nourishing doctrine, and sane practical wisdom coupled with fascinating illustrations and a very pleasant style. (6) ALL THINGS FOR GOOD: Classic Puritan Exposition of Romans 8:28 by Thomas Watson Thomas Watson’s book All Things For Good provides the biblical answer to the contemporary question; Why do bad things happen to good people? Thomas Watson, the 17th century minister of St. Stephen’s Walbrook, believed he faced two great difficulties in his pastoral ministry. The first was making the unbeliever sad, in the recognition of his need of God’s grace. The second was making the believer joyful in response to God’s grace. He believed the answer to the second difficulty could be found in Paul’s teaching in Romans 8.28: God works all things together for good for his people. First published in 1663 (under the title A Divine Cordial), the year after Watson and some two thousand other ministers were ejected from the Church of England and exposed to hardship and suffering, All Things For Good contains the rich exposition of a man who lived when only faith in God’s Word could lead him to such confidence. Thomas Watson’s exposition is always simple, illuminating and rich in practical application. He explains that both the best and the worst experiences work for the good of God’s people. He carefully analyses what it means to be someone who ‘loves God’ and is ‘called according to his purpose’. 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 click for details | | LECTURES IN SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY: Volume One - THE DOCTRINE OF GOD GREG NICHOLS, Rob Ventura, General Editor Rob Ventura, the General Editor of this new series of Theological Volumes, writes, "I'm excited to announce that the long-awaited theological works of Greg Nichols will be coming out soon. We hope to have the first of seven volumes ready by December this year or by January next year. If you would, please keep the project in prayer. See the endorsements below we have already received - "I have waited for 20 years to see these lectures finally delivered to us in book form. Though Greg Nichols has evidently interacted with the great Systematic theologians of the past, the contents of these pages are no mere echoes of a bygone era. He has used his gifts and applied his mind in his vintage years to build on this historic foundation and bequeathed to the church a Systematic Theology that is both biblically based and historically fresh. If these are the first fruits, I wonder what the other volumes will be like!" -Dr. Conrad Mbewe, Chancellor of the African Christian University and Principal of the Lusaka Ministerial College in Lusaka, Zambia "In a day full of light books, Greg Nichols has given us a treatment on the attributes of God in a manner so thoroughly Biblical as to establish the adoration of our Lord upon the firmest of foundations. Here we find gems worth mining. Here is solid nourishment for the head and heart of every hungry believer." - John Snyder, Christ Church, New Albany, Mississippi, Authored 'Behold Your GodÆ, PhD. Trinity St. David's, University of Wales TABLE OF CONTENTS ACKNOWLEDGMENTS PREFACE ABBREVIATIONS OUTLINE PROLOGUE: Introduction to Systematic Theology Introduction: Overview of the Doctrine of God Part 1: The Existence of God Part 2: The Knowledge of God Section 1. The Knowability of God Section 2. The Incomprehensibility of God Part 3: The Nature of God Introduction to Part 3: Overview of God's Nature: Simple, Supreme, and Spiritual Division 1: God's Supreme Being: God's Existential Attributes Section 1. God's Ideal Being: Ideality Section 2. God's Self-Existent Being: Aseity and Independence Section 3. God's Infinite Being: Spatial Supremacy Section 4. God's Eternal Being: Temporal Supremacy Section 5. God's Unchangeable Being: Immutability Division 2: God's Supreme Spirituality: God's Spiritual Attributes Section 6. God's Incorporeality: The Majestic Form of God Section 7. God's Animacy: The Vivacity and Omnipotence of God Section 8. God's Faculty Unit 1. God's Supreme Mind: The Omniscience of God Unit 2. God's Supreme Will: The Sovereignty of God Unit 3. God's Supreme Affection: The Emotivity of God Section 9. God's Morality: The Supreme Virtue of God Introduction: God's Moral Capacity and Character: Overview of God's Supreme Virtue Unit 1. The Goodness of God Unit 2. The Holiness of God Unit 3. The Justice of God Unit 4. The Faithfulness of God Conclusion: God's Self-Esteem: God's Consciousness of his Supreme Virtue Section 10. God's Personality: The Trinity Part 4: The Names of God Part 5: The Decree of God Conclusion to the Doctrine of God NEW SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY TRILOGY A COMPLETE BODY OF DIVINITY by Thomas Watson A MODERN EXPOSITION OF THE 1689 BAPTIST CONFESSION by Sam Waldron LECTURES ON SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY: Volume One, The Doctrine of God by Greg Nichols STT GGN3 2TR rhbn lvs 2st ggn4 NOW AVAILABLE TO SHIP SGCB Price: $25.95 (list price $36.00)Order with VOLUME TWO: THE DOCTRINE OF MAN SGCB Price: $49.95 (list price $74.00)THIS IS THE PRICE FOR BOTH BOOKS TOGETHER Order with Volume 2 "The Doctrine of Man', Volume 3 "The Doctrine of Christ" and Volume 4 'The Doctrine of the Church' SGCB Price: $114.00 (list price $166.00)THIS IS THE PRICE FOR ALL FOUR VOLUMES |
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| | A.W TOZER TRILOGY MORNINGS WITH TOZER EVENING WITH TOZER PRAYER: Communing with God in Everything A.W. TOZER MORNINGS WITH TOZER "Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I entrust my life." - Psalm 143:8 (NIV) Grab your coffee, find your favorite chair, and begin your day with guidance from A. W. Tozer. Many of these 365 devotional readings come from sermons Tozer preached close to his death in 1963, marking them with a deep concern for spiritual intimacy and true worship. He urges you to pursue God, confess sin, pray fervently, and seek the Spirit. Let this book be a garnish in your feast of God's Word. As you welcome the morning light and all the sights and sounds of the new day, let 'Mornings with Tozer' awaken your heart. "Tozer's was a unique voice in his time, but the potency of his writings is timeless. Reading his books has always left me yearning for a closer walk with God." -Dr. Ravi Zacharias EVENINGS WITH TOZER "I bless the LORD who gives me counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me." -Psalm 16:7 (ESV) Every day runs its course, and all tasks but one must come to an end: to search God and know Him. Of this there can be no end. In these 365 daily reflections on the wonder of God and the way of His Word, Tozer prompts us to seek God earnestly and love Him with our whole heart. Known for his steadfast devotion and incisive ponderings upon the Christian life, A. W. Tozer is a wise and trustworthy counselor. As the daylight dims and the night winds down, let Evenings with Tozer rest your heart in GodÆs eternal wisdom. "Tozer is one of the great Christian writers of this century. Reading him is like drinking at an oasis in the desert." - Dr. J. I. Packer, Regent College, Vancouver, Canada PRAYER: Communing with God in Everything - Collected Insights from A.W. Tozer Tozer understood prayer as few do: as a way of life. This volume will help readers capture that same grand vision. With biblical wisdom and stunning insight, Tozer warns us of the barrenness of busyness - of 'hurting ourselves where we cannot afford it.' He urges us to commune regularly with God and offers varied reflections on what that entails. With added commentary and reflection questions, 'Prayer' compels us not just to pray, but to have a life that prays. About the Author A.W. TOZER began his lifelong pursuit of God at the age of seventeen after hearing a street preacher in Akron, Ohio. A self-taught theologian, Tozer was a pastor, writer and editor whose powerful use of words continues to grip the intellect and stir the soul of today's reader. Among his best-loved books are the classics The Pursuit of God and The Attributes of God.GERALD B. SMITH was a prolific writer and editor, most widely known for his A. W. Tozer books, some of which are Evenings with Tozer, Jesus is Victor, Mornings with Tozer, Jesus, Author of Our Faith and the missionary story of Mabel Francis, One Shall Chase a Thousand. Awt 6-15 os6 nh12 MORNINGS WITH TOZER: Daily Devotional Readings by A.W. Tozer SGCB Price: $10.00 (list price $16.99)365 DAILY READINGS TO HELP BEGIN THE DAY WITH THE LORD EVENINGS WITH TOZER: Daily Devotional Readings by A.W. Tozer SGCB Price: $10.00 (list price $16.99)365 DAILY READINGS TO HELP END THE DAY WITH THE LORD PRAYER: Communing with God in Everything - Collected Insights from A.W. Tozer SGCB Price: $10.00 (list price $14.99)28 Pithy Chapters Covering Numerous Aspects of Prayer ORDER ALL THREE TOZER TITLES AND SAVE MORE SGCB Price: $28.50 (list price $48.97) |
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All the soul needs is found in God. There is light to enlighten the soul, wisdom to counsel the soul, power to support the soul, goodness to supply the soul, mercy to pardon the soul, beauty to delight the soul, glory to ravish the soul, and fullness to fill the soul.’ ‘All true comfort and happiness is only to be found in having an all-sufficient God for your portion.’ (2) HEAVEN ON EARTH: Assurance in the Christian Life by Thomas Brooks ‘All saints shall enjoy a heaven when they leave this earth; some saints enjoy a heaven while they are here on earth. That saints might enjoy two heavens is the project of this book.’ — JOSEPH CARYL The subject of assurance is one of the most important elements in Christian experience. Heaven on Earth exposes that there is no higher privilege than to be a child of God and to know it, for assurance brings joy to worship and prayer, and provides strength and boldness to our witness. Correspondingly, failure and weakness in all these areas can often be traced back to a lack of assurance, or even false assurance. This work of Thomas Brooks, first published in 1654, deals with all of these aspects of assurance in a way that is both biblical and pastoral. Brooks ‘scatters stars with both his hands’ wrote C.H. Spurgeon. His teaching is clear, thorough and greatly needed in the present spiritual climate. Brooks both explains what true assurance is and guides the reader in how it may be fully experienced. (3) THE SECRET KEY TO HEAVEN: The Vital Importance of Private Prayer by Thomas Brooks ‘The power of religion and godliness lives, thrives, or dies, as closet prayer lives, thrives, or dies.’ This was the deeply held conviction of Thomas Brooks. As a pastor who knew his people well, he feared that many Christians did not understand the ‘necessity, excellency, and usefulness’ of private prayer, and that many lived in ‘too great a neglect of this indispensable duty.’ Focusing on our Lord’s words about ‘closet prayer’ in Matthew 6:6, Brooks supplies us with a masterful treatment of a vitally important aspect of the Christian’s life. His aim is intensely practical: ‘to preserve and keep up the power of religion and godliness both in men’s houses, hearts, and lives.’ (4) SMOOTH STONES TAKEN FROM ANCIENT BROOKS: Selections from the Writings of Thomas Brooks by C.H. Spurgeon ‘As a writer, Brooks scatters stars with both his hands: he hath dust of gold; in his storehouse are all manner of precious stones.’ So wrote C.H. Spurgeon in his Preface to this book. He counted Thomas Brooks among his favourite Puritan authors, and it is not hard to see why. Brooks’ popularity lies both in his subjects – practical truths, central to the Christian life – and in the manner of his presentation. He is ever direct, urgent, fervent, full of Scripture, and able to choose words which make his sentences stick in one’s mind. This book is a collection of sentences, illustrations, and quaint sayings from this renowned Puritan. Gathered by Spurgeon out of the 6 volume set of Brooks’ Works, it remains an excellent introduction to both the man and his writings. (5) ALL THINGS MADE NEW: Living the Christian Life by John Flavel, selected and edited by Lewis Allen Numerous stories are told from John Flavel’s life of how people ‘happened to meet him’ and came away deeply thankful to God, full of resolve to walk with Christ as a result. The same is true of encounters made with Flavel’s writings, as in All Things Made New. Flavel spent almost his entire ministry in a busy town serving working people. He believed that the gospel impacts and shapes every thought, every feeling, every ambition, emotion, desire, success, tragedy and joy. Christ makes all things new for the believer, and teaches us to follow him with confidence, until that day when he truly renews all things. To read Flavel is to catch and to be changed by the same vision. (6) CHRIST SET FORTH: As the Cause of Justification and as the Object of Justifying Faith by Thomas Goodwin First published in 1642, Christ Set Forth — one of Thomas Goodwin’s most beloved and enduring works — is a book full of theological riches and penetrating pastoral insights. Addressing, from an exposition of Romans 8:34, the pastoral problem that many believers stray in their faith by looking into their own hearts for signs of grace instead of looking away from themselves to Christ, Christ Set Forth is primarily a book written to encourage Christians. As Scott Berggren says in the Foreword, It is a guidebook for keeping one’s heart and faith pointed in the right direction, towards Christ himself. In it Goodwin pushes aside anything that might displace Christ in one’s heart. In chapter after chapter he sets forth the glory of Christ and his work as mediator as the only object of one’s faith and affection. (7) FLOWERS FROM THE PURITAN'S GARDEN: Illustrations and Meditations from Thomas Manton by C.H. Spurgeon Do you ever underline helpful passages in books you are reading? This is exactly what C. H. Spurgeon used to do when reading the Puritans. Whilst reading Thomas Manton, he was struck time and time again by the ‘solid, sensible instruction, forcibly delivered’ that he found there. To Manton’s thoughts, Spurgeon added his own; the result being, as Spurgeon put it, that he cleared Manton’s house of all his pictures, and then hung them up in frames of his own. These newly framed pictures are exhibited in Flowers From a Puritan’s Garden, which Spurgeon intended to be used as an aid to meditation and prayer. Preachers will also find inspiration in these Manton-Spurgeon combinations for sensible and clear sermon illustrations. (8) THE INCOMPARABLENESS OF GOD: In His Being, Attributes, Works, and Word by George Swinnock George Swinnock is one of the easiest Puritan authors to read. He is theological yet his doctrine is expressed in vivid fashion and, while he is practical, his counsel is marked by a keen sensitivity to the doctrines taught in Scripture. Thomas Manton commended his work as coming ‘from one both of a good head and heart.’ In this exposition of Psalm 89:6, which looks at the incomparable being, attributes, works, and word of God, Swinnock is not content to let the truth lie on the surface of the mind. He drives it home to the heart, using powerful arguments, colourful illustrations, and personal applications. His great desire is for the reader to come to know, enjoy and love the incomparable God of the Bible. ‘He who knows God aright is fully satisfied in him; when he once drinks of the “fountain of living waters,” he thirsts no more after other objects.’ ‘The holiness and happiness of the rational creature consists in these two: his holiness, in conformity to God; his happiness, in communion with him. And these two have a dependence on each other. They only who are like him, can enjoy him.’ (9) THE GOLDEN TREASURY OF PURITAN QUOTATIONS selected by I.D.E. Thomas The Golden Treasury of Puritan Quotations does not belong to the ordinary run of anthologies but is a masterful selection by an author who has given many years to his work. The 1500 quotations from a wide range of Puritans have been chosen with great care, and arranged under topical headings. They form an ideal introduction to the writings of the great and godly men of the 17th century, and will prove to be devotional reading of the highest quality. Those who are already familiar with the Puritan writings will find the ‘Treasury’ to be a perfect stimulus to further reading. (10) THE SINFULNESS OF SIN, The Plague of Plagues by Ralph Venning We cannot understand the Christian gospel until we know what sin is. Yet modern secular counsellors urge us to ignore both the word and what it tells us about our rebellion against God and his law. Sadly, the church too often serves as an echo chamber for such cheap and short-sighted wisdom. It’s literature spreads the deceptive message that all is well. But it is only when we begin to see our sinfulness that we are able to discover God’s forgiveness. Although The Sinfulness of Sin was written three hundred years ago, it remains an oasis of truth in a desert of lies. First published in the aftermath of the Great Plague of London and entitled Sin, The Plague of Plagues, this book gives a crystal-clear explanation of what sin is, why it is so serious, and what we need to do about it. Here is reliable medicine for a fatal epidemic. (11) ALL THINGS FOR GOOD: A Practical Exposition of Romans 8:28 by Thomas Watson Thomas Watson’s book All Things For Good provides the biblical answer to the contemporary question; Why do bad things happen to good people? Thomas Watson, the 17th century minister of St. Stephen’s Walbrook, believed he faced two great difficulties in his pastoral ministry. The first was making the unbeliever sad, in the recognition of his need of God’s grace. The second was making the believer joyful in response to God’s grace. He believed the answer to the second difficulty could be found in Paul’s teaching in Romans 8.28: God works all things together for good for his people. 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With a note of sadness in his voice he said to his College students: ‘This volume would be a great find if we could come at it, for Watson is one of the clearest and liveliest of Puritan authors. We fear we shall never see this commentary, for we have tried to obtain it, and tried in vain’. In this reset and lightly edited edition you can now read the book that was on Spurgeon’s ‘wish-list’! The Great Gain of Godliness is Watson’s exposition of Malachi 3:16-18. In it he aims ‘to encourage solid piety and confute the atheists of the world, who imagine there is no gain in godliness.’ This book has all the hallmarks of Thomas Watson’s other writings: a combination of rich spirituality, nourishing doctrine, and sane practical wisdom coupled with fascinating illustrations and a very pleasant style. 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This expanded edition contains Berkhof’s Introductory Volume, which was designed to be read together with the Systematic Theology itself. ‘Objections have frequently been raised against a systematic presentation of the doctrinal truths of Scripture; and also in the present day some are decidedly averse to it. There seems to be a lurking fear that the more we systematize the truth, the farther we wander from the presentation of it that is found in the Word of God. But there is no danger of this, if the system is not based on the fundamental principles of some erring philosophy, but on the abiding principles of Scripture itself. God certainly sees the truth as a whole, and it is the duty of the theologian to think the truths of God after Him.’ — LOUIS BERKHOF in the Introductory Volume included with this edition. Professor Berkhof died in 1957, at the age of 83. He was an outstanding American teacher and the author of some 22 books. After two pastorates, he began his long career as professor at Calvin Seminary, Grand Rapids, in 1906. Here he remained for 38 years, devoting his talents and immense stores of knowledge to the training of men for the ministry. His Systematic Theology was his magnum opus, being revised and enlarged during his lifetime until it reached its present final form. TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTORY VOLUME The Idea and History of Dogmatic Theology I. Names Applied to the Systematic Presentation of Theology 3 II. The Nature of Dogmas 6 III. The Idea of Dogmatic Theology 25 IV. The Task, Method, and Distribution of Dogmatics 44 V. History of Dogmatics 69 The Principia of Dogmatics I. Principia in General 87 II. Religion 93 III. The Principium Cognoscendi Externum (Revelation) 112 IV. The Inspiration of Scripture 142 V. The Principium Cognoscendi Internum 170 Select Literature 189 Index of Authors 193 Index of Subjects 197 SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY Part One – THE DOCTRINE OF GOD The Being of God I. The Existence of God: 19 II. The Knowability of God: 29 III. Relation of the Being and Attributes of God: 41 IV. The Names of God: 47 V. The Attributes of God in General: 52 VI. The Incommunicable Attributes: 57 VII. The Communicable Attributes: 64 VIII. The Holy Trinity: 82 The Works of God I. The Divine Decrees in General: 100 II. Predestination: 109 III. Creation in General: 126 IV. Creation of the Spiritual World: 141 V. Creation of the Material World: 150 VI. Providence: 165 Part Two – THE DOCTRINE OF MAN IN RELATION TO GOD Man in His Original State I. The Origin of Man: 181 II. The Constitutional Nature of Man: 191 III. Man as the Image of God: 202 IV. Man in the Covenant of Works: 211 Man in the State of Sin I. The Origin of Sin: 219 II. The Essential Character of Sin: 227 III. The Transmission of Sin: 237 IV. Sin in the Life of the Human Race: 244 V. The Punishment of Sin: 255 Man in the Covenant of Grace I. Name and Concept of the Covenant: 262 II. The Covenant of Redemption: 265 III. Nature of the Covenant of Grace: 272 IV. The Dual Aspect of the Covenant: 284 V. The Different Dispensations of the Covenant: 290 Part Three – THE DOCTRINE OF THE PERSON AND WORK OF CHRIST The Person of Christ I. The Doctrine of Christ in History: 305 II. The Names and Natures of Christ: 312 III. The Unipersonality of Christ: 321 The States of Christ I. The State of Humiliation: 331 II. The State of Exaltation: 344 The Offices of Christ I. Introduction: The Prophetic Office: II. The Idea of the Offices in History 356 III. The Prophetic Office 357 IV. The Priestly Office: V. The Scriptural Idea of a Priest 361 VI. The Sacrificial Work of Christ 362 VII. The Cause and Necessity of the Atonement: VIII. The Moving Cause of the Atonement 367 IX. Historical Views Respecting the Necessity of the Atonement 368 X. Proofs for the Necessity of the Atonement 370 XI. Objections to the Doctrine of the Absolute Necessity of the Atonement 371 The Nature of the Atonement: I. A. Statement of the Penal Substitutionary Doctrine of the Atonement: 373 II. Divergent Theories of the Atonement: 384 The Purpose and Extent of the Atonement: 392 III. A. The Purpose of the Atonement 392 B. The Extent of the Atonement 393 IV. The Intercessory Work of Christ: 400 V. The Kingly Office: 406 Part Four – THE DOCTRINE OF THE APPLICATION OF THE WORK OF REDEMPTION I. Soteriology in General: 415 II. The Operation of the Holy Spirit in General: 423 III. Common Grace: 432 III. The Mystical Union: 447 IV. Calling in General and External Calling: 454 V. Regeneration and Effectual Calling: 465 VI. Conversion: 480 VII. Faith: 493 VIII. Justification: 510 IX. Sanctification: 527 X. Perseverance of the Saints: 545 Part Five – THE DOCTRINE OF THE CHURCH AND OF THE MEANS OF GRACE The Church I. Scriptural Names of the Church and the Doctrine of the Church in History: 555 II. Nature of the Church: 562 III. The Government of the Church: 579 IV. The Power of the Church: 593 The Means of Grace I. The Means of Grace in General: 604 II. The Word as a Means of Grace: 610 III. The Sacraments in General: 616 IV. Christian Baptism: 622 V. The Lord’s Supper: 644 Part Six – THE DOCTRINE OF THE LAST THINGS Individual Eschatology I. Introductory Chapter: 661 II. Physical Death: 668 III. The Immortality of the Soul: 672 IV. The Intermediate State: 679 General Eschatology I. The Second Coming of Christ: 695 II. Millennial Views: 708 III. The Resurrection of the Dead: 720 IV. The Final Judgment: 728 V. The Final State: 735 Bibliography 739 Index of Authors 747 Index of Subjects 751 BOTW MORE THAN 750 PAGE HARDCOVER VOLUME SGCB Price: $31.50 (list price $45.00)PURCHASE WITH THOMAS WATSON'S 'COMPLETE BODY OF DIVINITY' AND SAVE MORE SGCB Price: $62.00 (list price $120.00)THIS IS THE PRICE FOR BOTH HARDCOVER TITLES |
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 click for details | | THE IDENTITY AND ATTRIBUTES OF GOD TERRY L. JOHNSON The problem identified by the prophet Hosea in his day is still with us today — ‘There is no…knowledge of God in the land’ (Hos. 4:1). We were made to know God. We were saved to know God. Jesus said, ‘This is eternal life that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent’ (John 17:3). Our chief end and purpose is to know God and thereby to honor and enjoy him. These pages explore God’s identity. The God who is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit is also Creator, Governor, and Redeemer. This one true God is infinitely and unchangingly holy, just, good, and loving. This work is offered with the hope that it might promote the true knowledge of the true God. As Matthew Henry said, ‘To know the perfections of the divine nature, the unsearchable riches of divine grace, to be led into the mystery of our redemption and reconciliation by Christ, this is food; such knowledge as this is a feast to the soul.’ ‘It has been said by someone that “the proper study of mankind is man”. I will not oppose the idea, but I believe it is equally true that the proper study of God’s elect is God; the proper study of a Christian is the Godhead. The highest science, the loftiest speculation, the mightiest philosophy, which can ever engage the attention of a child of God, is the name, the nature, the person, the work, the doings, and the existence of the great God whom he calls his Father… I know nothing which can so comfort the soul; so calm the swelling billows of sorrow and grief; so speak peace to the winds of trial, as a devout musing upon the subject of the Godhead.’ — C. H. Spurgeon ‘This book is both profound in its theology, lucid in its exposition, and deeply pastoral and practical in its tone and intention. Anyone wanting to dive into the doctrine of God who wants to see how classical theism connects to everyday Christian life – and what is therefore practically at stake when such theology is abandoned – should read this book.’ — CARL TRUEMAN TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface ix Introduction xi 1 The Study of God 1 2 ‘Our Triune God’ 25 3 ‘The Badges of Divinity’: The Incommunicable Attributes of God (1) 47 4 ‘The Badges of Divinity’: The Incommunicable Attributes of God (2) 61 5 ‘Our Creator God’ 87 6 ‘Our Governor and Preserver’: The Providence of God 113 7 ‘The Attribute of Attributes’: The Holiness of God 143 8 God’s Holiness and Ours 165 9 ‘The Engines of Divine Dignity’: The Justice and Righteousness of God 185 10 Just and Justifier: Righteousness Satisfied and Conferred 213 11 ‘The Captain Attribute’: The Goodness of God 237 12 God’s Victorious Goodness 257 13 The Love of God 283 14 God’s Transforming Love 313 15 God’s Love and Ours 333 Bibliography 355 Index of Scripture References 369 General Index 395 bots mds tsg FSS am5 botpp 12s BRAND NEW HARDCOVER TITLE MODELED AFTER PACKER'S CLASSIC 'KNOWING GOD' SGCB Price: $16.00 (list price $29.00)MORE THAN 400 PAGES OF BRILLIANT EXPOSITION OF THE IDENTITY & ATTRIBUTES OF OUR GOD |
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 click for details | | BIG THEOLOGY FOR LITTLE HEARTS: GOD, JESUS, THE GOSPEL, CREATION, THE HOLY SPIRIT, THE CHURCH DEVON PROVENCHER with Illustrations by Jessica Robyn Provencher "Big Theology for Little Hearts will engage our children and launch us into teaching our little ones about our Lord.” —Christopher W. Morgan, Dean and Professor of Theology, California Baptist University Each book in the Big Theology for Little Hearts series introduces a big idea from the Bible with concise definitions and engaging illustrations to help young minds gain a foundational understanding of God's word. With each volume written to complement all the others, this series is designed to help children develop a cohesive framework of theology that includes God, creation, humanity, Jesus, and the gospel-allowing you to start having crucial conversations with your children as early as possible. (1) GOD Table of Contents 1. Creator 2. King 3. Trinity 4. Holy 5. Eternal 6. Unchanging 7. Just 8. Good 9. Loving 10. Glory (2) JESUS Table of Contents 1. Diety 2. Incarnation 3. King 4. Son of God 5. Rescuer 6. Sinless 7. Prophet 8. Priest 9. Atonement 10. Resurrection (3) THE GOSPEL Table of Contents 1. God 2. Man 3. Rebellion 4. Punishment 5. Jesus 6. Perfect Man 7. Sacrifice 8. Resurrection 9. Response 10. Eternal Life (4) CREATION 1. Out of Nothing 2. Garden 3. Image of God 4. Rest 5. Marriage 6. Roles 7. Be Fruitful 8. Good 9. Fall 10. New Creation (5) THE HOLY SPIRIT 1. Triune 2. Regeneration 3. Pentecost 4. Indwelling 5. Conviction 6. Sanctification 7. Gifts of the Spirit 8. Fruit of the Spirit 9. Guide 10. Perseverance (6) THE CHURCH 1. Adoption 2. Gathering 3. Worship 4. Prayer 5. Preaching 6. Elders, Pastors & Deacons 7. Communion 8. Baptism 9. Evangelism 10. Discipleship ENDORSEMENTS “Theology is not just for big people! From our very first days, it’s critical that we begin to learn about God—who he is, what he is like, and what he has done to save us in Jesus Christ. In Big Theology for Little Hearts, Devon and Jessica Provencher have provided an incredibly helpful resource for teaching your children about God and his gospel. With bold illustrations, childlike language, and beautiful simplicity, they faithfully unfold the theological truths that shape our Christian hope. If you’re a parent—or even if you’re not!—these little books will be a blessing and help to you.” --Greg Gilbert, Senior Pastor, Third Avenue Baptist Church, Louisville, Kentucky “We love board books that help our littlest children easily understand the deep truths of the gospel. With beautiful illustrations and simple definitions for theological terms, the Big Theology for Little Hearts board books are a great resource for parents who want to lay a biblical foundation for their young children.” --Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler, Cofounders, Risen Motherhood “Delightful pictures, clear style, and faithful theology! Big Theology for Little Hearts will engage our children and launch us into teaching our little ones about our Lord.” --Christopher W. Morgan, Dean of the School of Christian Ministries and Professor of Theology, California Baptist University “Devon and Jessica have done an outstanding job of creating an engaging series for children that plainly sets forth the gospel. These books will surely serve to clarify thoughts that little ones are formulating and will lead to helpful conversations along the way. The words are plain even as the concepts are profound. The illustrations are winsome and clear. I look forward to reading this series to my grandchildren. What a worthy addition to the libraries of all who seek to teach big truths to children!” --Mary K. Mohler, Director, Seminary Wives Institute, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; author, Growing in Gratitude “Devon and Jessica have provided a tool for parents to introduce their children to attributes of God and deep theological truths without leaning on cliches like ’the old man upstairs.’ And while Jessica hasn’t tried to draw a picture of the eternal, immortal, invisible God, she has drawn captivating images that will give little hearts memorable concepts of who this God reveals himself to be throughout Scripture. I couldn’t be more excited to use these books in my family and pass them on to other families in my church.” --Brian Zunigha, Elder, Redeemer Baptist Church; Director of Discipleship Ministries, California Baptist University cwcb CWNCB (1) GOD SGCB Price: $6.75 (list price $10.00)(2) JESUS SGCB Price: $6.75 (list price $10.00)(3) THE GOSPEL SGCB Price: $6.75 (list price $10.00)(4) CREATION SGCB Price: $6.75 (list price $10.00)(5) THE HOLY SPIRIT SGCB Price: $6.75 (list price $10.00)(6) THE CHURCH SGCB Price: $6.75 (list price $10.00)ORDER ALL SIX VOLUMES AND SAVE EVEN MORE SGCB Price: $35.00 (list price $60.00) |
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 click for details | | SHORT STUDIES IN SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY: Glorification, Scripture, Trinity, Person of Christ, Attributes of God, Faithful Theology, Justification, Atonement, Holy Spirit & Predestination Graham Cole, Mark Thompson, Scott Swain, Stephen Wellum, Gerald Bray, Thomas Schreiner, Jeremy Treat, Fred Sanders, Andrew David Naselli The ancient Greek thinker Heraclitus reputedly said that the thinker has to listen to the essence of things. A series of theological studies dealing with the traditional topics that make up systematic theology needs to do just that. Accordingly, in each of these studies, a theologian addresses the essence of a doctrine. This series thus aims to present short studies in theology that are attuned to both the Christian tradition and contemporary theology in order to equip the church to faithfully understand, love, teach, and apply what God has revealed in Scripture about a variety of topics. What may be lost in comprehensiveness can be gained through what John Calvin, in the dedicatory epistle of his commentary on Romans, called “lucid brevity.” Of course, a thorough study of any doctrine will be longer rather than shorter, as there are two millennia of confession, discussion, and debate with which to interact. As a result, a short study needs to be more selective but deftly so. Thankfully, the contributors to this series have the ability to be brief yet accurate. The key aim is that the simpler is not to morph into the simplistic. The test is whether the topic of a short study, when further studied in depth, requires some unlearning to take place. The simple can be amplified. The simplistic needs to be corrected. As editors, we believe that the volumes in this series pass that test. While the specific focus varies, each volume (1) introduces the doctrine, (2) sets it in context, (3) develops it from Scripture, (4) draws the various threads together, and (5) brings it to bear on the Christian life. It is our prayer, then, that this series will assist the church to delight in her triune God by thinking his thoughts—which he has graciously revealed in his written word, which testifies to his living Word, Jesus Christ—after him in the powerful working of his Spirit. (1) GLORIFICATION: An Introduction by Graham Cole How Sanctification Transforms Christians Into Glorified Beings Facing sin, suffering, and an uncertain future, it’s easy to become pessimistic, but believers in Christ know the best is yet to come. God promises that one day he will redeem his image bearers and renew the earth. Few books are written on the doctrine of glorification, but its promise of restoration brings urgent hope for Christ followers. In this addition to the Short Studies in Systematic Theology series, Graham A. Cole examines the concept of divine glory as well as God’s plan for redeeming individual believers, the church, and the universe. Identifying two phases of glorification—one in this life and a final transformation into Christlikeness—Cole defines the role of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in the sanctification process. Through careful study of Scripture, he shows Christians how their future identity as glorified beings should impact their perspective today. (2) THE DOCTRINE OF SCRIPTURE: An Introduction by Mark Thompson A Clear and Concise Exploration of the Christian Doctrine of Scripture The Bible is the written word of the living God. He speaks through this word, working in and through human agents as he reveals himself to his people. His word is trustworthy, yet many Christians struggle to articulate why they believe that to be true. Centered in the words of Scripture and especially the teaching of Jesus himself, this volume unpacks the doctrine of Scripture as taught by the church through the ages, helping to strengthen readers’ confidence in God’s word. Despite the challenges that are often leveled against the Bible, Thompson clearly articulates what Jesus taught about the Scriptures, how God speaks to his people through the written word, the crucial work of the Holy Spirit to apply the word, and the vital attributes of Scripture—its clarity, truthfulness, sufficiency, and efficacy. Readers will find encouragement to walk according to the word and to delight in the God who speaks. (3) THE TRINITY: An Introduction by Scott Swain The Trinity is one of the most essential doctrines of the Christian faith. The eternal God existing as three distinct persons—Father, Son, and Spirit—can be difficult to comprehend. While Christians often struggle to find the right words to describe this union, the Bible gives clarity concerning the triune God’s being and activity in nature (creation), grace (redemption), and glory (reward). In this concise volume, theologian Scott Swain examines the doctrine of the Trinity, presenting its biblical foundations, systematic-theological structure, and practical relevance for the church today. (4) THE PERSON OF CHRIST: An Introduction by Stephen Wellum “From beginning to end, Scripture unveils from shadow to reality that Jesus is God the Son incarnate.” Some people think of Jesus as a great prophet or a wise philosopher; others see him as an important religious leader or even a revolutionary. In this addition to the Short Studies in Systematic Theology series, Stephen Wellum challenges these claims as he argues for the divinity of Jesus according to Scripture and in line with creedal Christianity. In this brief introduction, we are invited to rejoice in the centrality of Christ—who as both God and man reconciles us to God. (5) THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD: An Introduction by Gerald Bray How can we (created beings) know God (the Creator)? Throughout history, the church has recognized the importance of studying and understanding God’s attributes. As the Creator of all things, God is unique and cannot be compared to any of his creatures, so to know him, believers turn to the pages of Scripture. In The Attributes of God, renowned theologian Gerald Bray leads us on an exploration of God’s being, his essential attributes, his relational attributes, and the relevance of his attributes to our thinking, lives, and worship. As we better understand God’s attributes, we will learn to delight in who God is and how he has made himself known to us in Scripture. (6) FAITHFUL THEOLOGY: An Introduction by Graham A. Cole Everyone has thoughts about God. But how do we know if our thoughts are true? If we want to know the truth about God, we need a sound approach to incorporating what the whole Bible teaches. In this concise introduction to systematic theology, theologian Graham A. Cole explores how we move from Scripture to doctrine in order to shape what we believe, what we value, and how we live. He shows us the importance of having the right method: rooted in the word of God, consistent with church history, in the context of a broken world, dependent on divine wisdom, and ultimately aiming at pure worship. (7) JUSTIFICATION: An Introduction by Thomas Schreiner A Clear and Concise Exploration of the Doctrine of Justification from Thomas R. Schreiner When we see the fallenness of the world, it is often challenging to understand how sinners can stand before a holy God, but the gospel gives hope—justification that comes through Jesus Christ. This doctrine is essential to the gospel but has sparked countless academic and theological disagreements throughout church history, even contributing to the Protestant Reformation in the sixteenth century. In this addition to the Short Studies in Systematic Theology series, Thomas R. Schreiner examines the biblical and historical background of the doctrine of justification. Schreiner explores it throughout church history and analyzes both the Old and New Testament teachings. By examining the relationship between justification and other doctrines of salvation—such as redemption, reconciliation, adoption, and sanctification—Schreiner shows how it gives peace, assurance, and joy to sinners through Jesus and hope for life today. (8) THE ATONEMENT: An Introduction by Jeremy Treat A Concise Introduction to the Doctrine of the Atonement The atonement is central to Christian theology and essential for following Jesus. In this addition to the Short Studies in Systematic Theology series, pastor Jeremy Treat explains what Scripture teaches about the atonement and how it impacts one’s daily life. Treat demonstrates that the death of Christ is a multi-dimensional work within the story of the kingdom of God. While the accomplishments of the cross are unending (including forgiveness, victory, and renewal), the heart of the cross is substitution—Jesus dying on behalf of sinners. Christ’s atoning work reconciles believers to God and to one another, calling them to a life of obedience. This book presents a kingdom-framed, substitution-centered, Trinitarian, integrated, communal, and life-changing approach to the doctrine of atonement. (9) THE HOLY SPIRIT: An Introduction by Fred Sanders Understanding the Work and Power of the Holy Spirit in Scripture Though he is right at the heart of everything in theology and faith, the Holy Spirit can be hard to focus on. 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| | DIVINE PROVIDENCE Stephen Charnock This is surely one of the finest works ever written on God's divine providence. Charnock covers every aspect of divine providence which one might imagine and many which would never occur to us today. This is a work which if studied and pondered will cause one to break out in praise to our glorious God who controls all things by His divine providence. Those who have loved Charnock's brilliant work The Existence and Attributes of God will be delighted to learn that this was originally a part of that work, and is now back in print again after over 140 years. Includes a biographical sketch which was a part of the original work. TABLE OF CONTENTS An Introduction to Charnock and his Works by Rev. James M'Cosh To the Reader by Richard Adams and Edward Veal A Discourse of Divine Providence being an Exposition of 2nd Chronicles 16:9 "For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show himself strong in behalf of them whose heart is perfect towards him." I. A Description of God's Providence II. The End of God's Providence “Today the sovereign hand of God is not understood, believed in, or welcomed. I urge people everywhere to get back to the Bible’s most serious teaching: God’s providence. To read this excellent book by the eminent Puritan author Stephen Charnock is to take the first step toward living a life pleasing to our great God and to entering into the happiness of heaven when our brief earthly lives are finished.” —Maurice Roberts, Retired Minister, Free Church of Scotland Stephen Charnock (1628–80) was an English Puritan thinker known for his practical preaching and ability to explain deep doctrinal concepts clearly and persuasively; he also had an interest in physics. He served as a pastor in Dublin, Ireland, for several years before political and religious upheaval resulted in his ejection from pulpit ministry in 1660, along with more than two thousand other nonconformists. Although forbidden to preach publicly, he continued to study and write for fifteen years. When government restrictions eased, he co-pastored a church in London with Thomas Watson from 1675 until his death. He left behind “considerable treatises on some of the most important points of religion” that were collected soon afterward and published posthumously. rst/exat 30% Off SGCB Price: $15.50 (list price $22.00)ORDER ALONG WITH THE NEW EDITION OF 'THE EXISTENCE & ATTRIBUTES OF GOD' BY CHARNOCK SGCB Price: $76.00 (list price $142.00)THIS IS THE PRICE FOR ALL THREE HARDCOVER VOLUMES |
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 | | THE ATTRIBUTES OF GOD: Classic Volume A.W. PINK The timeless appeal of this classic book, written by a preacher with a worldwide ministry during the first half of the twentieth century, demonstrates the deep hunger for a saving knowledge of God present in each generation. Arthur Pink sought to give readers not just a theoretical knowledge of God but pointed them toward a personal relationship of yielding to him and living according to his biblical precepts. Pink's book explores attributes such as God's decrees, foreknowledge, sovereignty, holiness, grace, and mercy, among many others, all packaged in a style especially useful for pastors, teachers, and Bible students. Our God who is above all names cannot be found through human searching alone, Pink teaches, but can be known only as he is revealed by the Holy Spirit through his living Word. TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface 7 1. The Solitariness of God 9 2. The Decrees of God 15 3. The Knowledge of God 21 4. The Foreknowledge of God 27 5. The Supremacy of God 35 6. The Sovereignty of God 40 7. The Immutability of God 46 8. The Holiness of God 51 9. The Power of God 58 10. The Faithfulness of God 66 11. The Goodness of God 73 12. The Patience of God 78 13. The Grace of God 84 14. The Mercy of God 91 15. The Love of God 98 16. The Wrath of God 105 17. The Contemplation of God 112 Index of Scriptures Quoted 119 Index of Authors Quoted 123 Arthur W. Pink (1886-1952) served as a pastor for churches in Colorado, California, Kentucky, and South Carolina. His ministry brought him throughout the United States, Australia, and Great Britain. PINK TRILOGY GLORY OF GOD FOUR-PACK AWP3 ms8 10/3 5s awpt AWPN NEARLY 40% Discount on this Classic Volume SGCB Price: $8.95 (list price $13.00) |
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 click for details | | REFORMATION HEROES & PURITAN HEROES Joel Beeke & Diana Kleyn; and Joel Beeke & Glenda Mathes REFORMATION HEROES The Reformation did not happen instantaneously; it was something God patiently arranged over a number of years. As you read this book, you will learn how the Lord used some people to plant the seeds of church reform long before October 31, 1517, when Martin Luther published his ninety-five theses. Luther's story is well-known; we trust you will find it interesting and instructive to read about him and about forty others (John Knox, Peter Martyr Vermigli, Zacharias Ursinus, Willem Teellinck, etc.) who contributed to the Reformation - some well known and others not so - most of whom are Reformation heroes. To provide a more full picture of the many sided Reformation, chapters are also included on the Anabaptist and Counter Reformation movements. The book concludes with a brief summary of the influence of the Reformation in different areas of life. "I hope this book will help awaken youth in America to the vital truths set forth so clearly and boldly by the historic heroes of the Reformation." - Dr. R.C. Sproul "The authors are to be warmly commended for giving our young people fresh access to the riches of the Reformation, namely, God's saints who did such great exploits for the kingdom of the Lord Jesus Christ." - Dr. Michael Haykin "Although my wife and I read this with our 3 children (14, 12, 8) we found it to be aptly written at a level and in a fashion that was not condescending nor lofty, and interesting for us and other adults who may be around as well. The authors "pull no punches"; and while some details are grisly, they communicate it with tact, consideration and respect. We are all sheep for the slaughter and are poured out as drink offerings...It is good to remember those who trod before, their example and the depth of their love for our Savior; that we may be bold and ready ourselves, to go and to do as He leads." - a satisfied customer PURITAN HEROES (brand new title in December 2018) Who were the Puritans, and why are they important? What can we learn from them today? The Puritan movement began in England during the sixteenth century and continued all the way into the early eighteenth century. Although the Church of England was formed as a result of the Reformation, the Puritans believed it needed much more reform. Puritan Heroes is a beautifully illustrated book that gives the reader an idea of what the Puritan movement was about and offers a glimpse into the lives of more than twenty of its most well-known leaders (among them William Perkins, Richard Sibbes, Thomas Goodwin, Anne Bradstreet, and Jonathan Edwards). The book concludes with ten important lessons readers can learn from the Puritans and study questions to help them retain these fascinating stories and assist them in applying the lessons to their lives. It also features a bibliography to encourage further study in greater depth, as well as a glossary and timeline to help readers understand historical context. Written for children and young people, it will prove a suitable introduction to the Puritans for adults as well. CONTENTS: Preface Timeline 1. Who Were the Puritans? 2. Richard Greenham: Puritan Pioneer 3. William Perkins: Father of Puritanism 4. William Ames: Calvinist and Congregationalist 5. Richard Sibbes: Warm Heart 6. John Cotton: New England Leader 7. Thomas Hooker: Connecticut Founder 8. Jeremiah Burroughs: Gem of Contentment 9. Thomas Goodwin: Swallowed by God’s Love 10. John Eliot: Apostle to the Indians 11. Thomas Shepard: God’s Story 12. Thomas Brooks: Soul Servant 13. Anne Bradstreet: Pilgrim Poet 14. Richard Baxter: God’s Pen 15. John Owen: God’s Navigator 16. Christopher Love: Presbyterian Martyr 17. John Bunyan: Traveler and Prisoner 18. John Flavel: Providence’s Servant 19. John Howe: Living Temple 20. Joseph Alleine: God’s Arrow 21. Matthew Henry: Bible Commentator 22. Jonathan Edwards: In the Hands of a Loving God 23. Conclusion Appendix A: Glossary Appendix B: Timeline Appendix C: Study Questions Bibliography OUR NEW CHILDREN'S TRILOGY CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING - PURITAN HEROES by Joel Beeke (brand new hardcover book) THE CHILD'S PREACHER by Alexander Fletcher and J.C. Ryle TRUTH MADE SIMPLE: The Attributes of God for Children by John Todd RH3 ovt nc3 REFORMATON HEROES - Especially for Older Children and Teens SGCB Price: $15.00 (list price $25.00)PURITAN HEROES - Especially for Older Children and Teens SGCB Price: $12.00 (list price $25.00)ORDER BOTH HEROES TITLES SGCB Price: $25.00 (list price $50.00)50% OFF WHEN ORDERING BOTH |
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 click for details | | THOMAS WATSON PURITAN PAPERBACKS (two at this time) Thomas Watson WE NEED SAY NOTHING TO COMMEND THE GREAT THOMAS WATSON. WE ARE FEATURING SOME OF HIS MOST POWERFUL WORKS ON THIS PAGE. CONSIDER THE INCREDIBLE VALUE OF THESE BOOKS. (1) THE GREAT GAIN OF GODLINESS: or Religion Our True Interest C.H. Spurgeon had a well-stocked library of around 12,000 volumes. However, one rare book was not to be found amongst that valuable collection: Thomas Watson on Malachi 3:16-18. With a note of sadness in his voice he said to his College students: ‘This volume would be a great find if we could come at it, for Watson is one of the clearest and liveliest of Puritan authors. We fear we shall never see this commentary, for we have tried to obtain it, and tried in vain’. In this reset and lightly edited edition you can now read the book that was on Spurgeon’s ‘wish-list’! The Great Gain of Godliness is Watson’s exposition of Malachi 3:16-18. In it he aims ‘to encourage solid piety and confute the atheists of the world, who imagine there is no gain in godliness.’ This book has all the hallmarks of Thomas Watson’s other writings: a combination of rich spirituality, nourishing doctrine, and sane practical wisdom coupled with fascinating illustrations and a very pleasant style. Author’s Preface vii Publisher’s Preface ix PART ONE THE CHARACTER OF THE GODLY 1 Holding Fast in Evil Days 3 2 The Godly and the Fear of God 12 3 Reasons to Fear God 17 4 Walking in the Fear of God 19 5 The Excellence of the Fear of God 25 6 Is the Fear of God in Our Hearts? 37 7 The Godly Should Speak of God 62 8 The Godly Should Meditate on God’s Name 76 PART TWO THE GOOD EFFECTS OF GODLINESS 9 God Regards the Piety of His People 95 10 God Records the Piety of His People 101 11 God Rewards the Piety of His People 111 12 God Rewards His People by Owning Them 119 13 God Rewards His People by Honouring Them 126 14 God Rewards His People by Sparing Them 141 15 The Righteous and the Wicked Discerned 150 16 A Consolation in Affliction 155 (2) ALL THINGS FOR GOOD: A Practical Exposition of Romans 8:28 Thomas Watson’s book All Things For Good provides the biblical answer to the contemporary question; Why do bad things happen to good people? Thomas Watson, the 17th century minister of St. Stephen’s Walbrook, believed he faced two great difficulties in his pastoral ministry. The first was making the unbeliever sad, in the recognition of his need of God’s grace. The second was making the believer joyful in response to God’s grace. He believed the answer to the second difficulty could be found in Paul’s teaching in Romans 8.28: God works all things together for good for his people. First published in 1663 (under the title A Divine Cordial), the year after Watson and some two thousand other ministers were ejected from the Church of England and exposed to hardship and suffering, All Things For Good contains the rich exposition of a man who lived when only faith in God’s Word could lead him to such confidence. Thomas Watson’s exposition is always simple, illuminating and rich in practical application. He explains that both the best and the worst experiences work for the good of God’s people. He carefully analyses what it means to be someone who ‘loves God’ and is ‘called according to his purpose’. TABLE OF CONTENTS Extract from Preface of 1663 8 Introduction 9 1 THE BEST THINGS WORK FOR GOOD TO THE GODLY 13 1) The attributes of God 2) The promises of God 3) The mercies of God 4) The graces of the Spirit 5) The angels of God 6) The communion of Saints 7) The intercession of Christ 8) The prayers of Saints 2 THE WORST THINGS WORK FOR GOOD TO THE GODLY 25 1) The evil of affliction. 2) The evil of temptation. 3) The evil of desertion. 4) The evil of sin. 3 WHY ALL THINGS WORK FOR GOOD TO THE GODLY 52 1) The reason why all things work for good. 2) Inferences from this proposition. 4 OF LOVE TO GOD 66 1) The nature of love. 2) The ground of love. 3) The kinds of love. 4) The properties of love. 5) The degrees of love. Use: A reproof to those who do not love God 5 THE TESTS OF LOVE TO GOD 74 6 AN EXHORTATION TO LOVE GOD 88 1) An exhortation to become lovers of God – twenty motives for loving God. 2) An exhortation to preserve your love to God. 3) An exhortation to increase your love to God. 7 EFFECTUAL CALLING 104 1) A distinction about calling. 2) Our condition before we are called. 3) The means of our effectual calling. 4) The method God uses in calling sinners. 5) The properties of this effectual calling. 6) The end of effectual calling. Use: An exhortation to make your calling sure. 8 EXHORTATIONS TO THEM WHO ARE CALLED 119 1) Admire God’s free grace. 2) Pity those who are not yet called. 3) Walk worthy of your high calling. 9 CONCERNING GOD’S PURPOSE 124 1) God’s purpose is the cause of salvation. 2) God’s purpose is the ground of assurance. (2) THE GODLY MAN'S PICTURE: Drawn with a Scripture Pencil Few preachers in the Puritan era (or any other period of church history) match Thomas Watson for his ability to combine rich spirituality, nourishing doctrine and sane wisdom with fascinating illustration and a pleasant style. Watson is remembered chiefly for his posthumously published Body of Practical Divinity (reprinted by Solid Ground in One Volume). But his extant sermons also include this marvelous series on the character of the Christian – The Godly Man’s Picture. It is, as C.H. Spurgeon said of his other work, ‘a happy union of sound doctrine, heart-searching experience and practical wisdom’. Watson is always the essence of sanity and reliability. But in addition, this work shows how attractive the grace of God is. Christians of all stages, reading it for the first time, will feel as if they have entered the gallery of a great portrait painter. As his sub-title suggests, Watson works with ‘a Scripture pencil’ in this priceless sketch of the true believer. SINCLAIR FERGUSON said, "If a poll were to be taken of Puritan writers who have been especially helpful to Christians in the past fifty years, Thomas Watson's name would undoubtedly appear frequently. His exposition is as attractive as it is easy to follow, and as worship-producing as edifying." TABLE OF CONTENTS To the Reader 1 1 ‘For this shall every one that is godly pray unto thee’ (Psa. 32:6) 3 2 Expounding the Nature of Godliness 7 3 A Reproof to Such as are Only Pretenders to Godliness 11 4 Showing the Characteristics of a Godly Man (i) A Man of Knowledge 17 (ii) A Man Moved by Faith 26 (iii) A Man Fired with Love 28 (iv) A Man Like God 30 (v) A Man Careful About the Worship of God 34 (vi) A Man Who Serves God not Men 36 (vii) A Man Who Prizes Christ 44 (viii) A Man Who Weeps 56 (ix) A Man Who Loves the Word 61 (x) A Man Who Has the Spirit of God Residing in Him 69 (xi) A Man of Humility 80 (xii) A Man of Prayer 91 (xiii) A Man of Sincerity 101 (xiv) A Heavenly Man 108 (xv) A Zealous Man 118 (xvi) A Patient Man 126 (xvii) A Thankful Man 136 (xviii) A Man Who Loves the Saints 148 (xix) A Man Who Does Not Indulge Himself in Any Sin 156 (xx) A Man Who is Good in His Relationships 165 (xxi) A Man Who Does Spiritual Things in a Spiritual Manner 173 (xxii) A Man Thoroughly Trained in Religion 179 (xxiii) A Man Who Walks With God 188 (xxiv) A Man Who Strives to Be an Instrument for Making Others Godly 198 5 Two Conclusions About the Characteristics of a Godly Man 205 6 An Exhortation to Godliness 207 (i) Let Men Seriously Weigh Their Misery While They Remain in a State of Ungodliness 208 (ii) What Rare Persons the Godly Are 212 (iii) To Strive for Godliness is Most Rational 218 (iv) The Excellence of Godliness 219 (v) There Are Only a Few Godly 222 (vi) Consider How Vain and Contemptible Other Things Are, About Which Persons Void of Godliness Busy Themselves 222 7 Prescribing Some Helps to Godliness 223 8 An Exhortation to Persevere in Godliness 227 9 Motives to Persevere in Godliness 235 10 Counsel for the Godly 241 11 Comfort to the Godly 243 12 Showing the Mystic Union between Christ and the Saints 263 THE FOLLOWING BOOKS ARE CURRENTLY OUT OF PRINT (3) THE DOCTRINE OF REPENTANCE: A Classic Treatise on a Vital but Oft-Neglected Subject A good case could be made out for believing that ‘repentance’ is one of the least used words in the Christian church today. In a world that will not tolerate the mention of sin, and in churches where it has been defined only in sociological terms, the biblical teaching on repentance has inevitably been ignored. Knowing what repentance is, and actually repenting are essential to true Christianity. Jesus Christ himself said that if we do not repent, we will perish! It is vital, therefore, to read and study what Scripture has to say about this theme. Few better guides have existed in this or any other area of spiritual experience than Thomas Watson. He was a master of both Scripture and the human heart, and wrote with a simplicity and directness that keeps his work fresh and powerful for the twenty-first century. The Epistle to the Reader 7 A Preliminary Discourse 11 Counterfeit Repentance 15 The Nature of True Repentance (1) 18 The Nature of True Repentance (2) 39 The Reasons Enforcing Repentance, with a Warning to the Impenitent 59 A Serious Exhortation to Repentance 63 Powerful Motives to Repentance 76 Exhortations to Speedy Repentance 86 The Trial of Our Repentance, and Comfort for the Penitent 93 The Removing of the Impediments to Repentance 99 Prescribing Some Means for Repentance (1): Serious Consideration 106 Prescribing Some Means for Repentance (2): Compare Penitent and Impenitent Conditions 119 (4) THE LORD'S SUPPER: A Mirror to Gaze on the Sufferings and Death of Christ To Thomas Watson, the Lord’s Supper was a visible sermon, a mirror in which to gaze on the sufferings and death of Christ. ‘God, to help our faith, does not only give us an audible Word, but a visible sign.’ But more than this, the Supper was a time in which to partake of the benefits of Christ’s death by faith, to be fed and cherished by the Lord in his own banqueting house, and to obtain a foretaste of the glory which will be fully realized only in heaven. Watson’s aim was to stimulate greater love to Christ in His people, and to enhance their appreciation of the Supper as a spiritual feast for all believers. His fine exposition shows the rich provision made in the Supper for all who love the Lord, while it also lays bare the emptiness of all mere sacramentalism. 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| | PRACTICAL ATHEISM: The Battle of Every Heart and The Plague of Every Nation Stephen Charnock This sermon is taken from Charnock's classic EXISTENCE & ATTRIBUTES OF GOD. Charnock demonstrates in a most convincing way, that Practical Atheism is as widespread as the heart of every man and nation. You will soon be lead to see that the problem addressed in this discourse is not "out there" but "in here", that is, within our sin-stained heart and soul. This treatise is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the plague that is spreading throughout the world, a plague more deadly than any that has ever attacked our globe. "Atheism in the Westen world wears the clothing of evolutionary humanism. We are asked to believe that everything in this infinitely complex creation happened by chance. Stephen Charnock explains why atheism is foolishness. He does this very well. It is splendid to have his work in print." Erroll Hulse Associate pastor Leeds Reformed Baptist Church There were theological and spiritual giants in the earth in the days of the English Puritans, and Stephen Charnock (1628-80) was prominent among them. His Works present a feast of rich teaching and exposition, characterized throughout by sound theology, profound thought, and an imaginative style. While expounding timeless truth, Charnock's discourses are strikingly relevant to contemporary discussions. Then, as now, there were many willing to declare their atheism publicly, who would "not only say it in their hearts, but publish it with their lips, and boast that they have shaken off those shackles which bind other men's consciences". However, "every atheist is a grand fool. If he were not a fool he would not imagine a thing so contrary to...the rational dictates of his own soul, and contrary to the testimony of every creature and link in the chain of creation." In the words of J.I. Packer, "Charnock has no desire to speculate, but only to declare the works and ways, the nature and character, of the God of the Bible." Pre-publication Title SGCB Price: $7.95 (list price $13.00) |
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| | JOURNAL OF THE INSTITUTE OF REFORMED BAPTIST STUDIES - 2014 & 2015 Edited by Richard Barcellos PRODUCT DESCRIPTION - The Journal of the Institute of Reformed Baptist Studies (JIRBS) is published to explain and support the theology of Holy Scripture as it is summarized in the Second London Baptist Confession of Faith of 1689. The journal will be published annually. JOURNAL OF THE INSTITUTE OF REFORMED BAPTIST STUDIES - 2014 Table of Contents ARTICLES 1. COMMUNION AT THE LORD'S SUPPER: 1 Corinthians 10:16 in its Exegetical and Confessional Context by Richard C. Barcellos 2. SEPARATING GOD'S TWO KINGDOMS: Two Kingdom Theology among New England Baptists in the Early Republic by Ronald Baines 3. 'THAT STRONG HOLD OF THEIR COMMON FAITH': Salvation in Christ Alone among Seventeenth-Century Baptists by James M. Renihan 4. OF THE NATURE OF GOD: The Inter-Relation of Essence and Trinity in Edward Leigh's A Systeme or Body of Divinity (1662) by Stefan T. Lindblad 5. STILL IMPASSIBLE: Confessing God without Passions by James E. Dolezal 6. Kingdom through Covenant: A Biblical-Theological Understanding of the Covenants, A Review Article by Samuel Renihan BOOK REVIEWS A Better Way: Rediscovering the Drama of God-Centered Worship, Michael S. Horton, reviewed by Douglas VanderMeulen Canon Revisited: Establishing the Origins and Authority of the New Testament Books, Michael J. Kruger, reviewed by James P. Butler Dangerous Calling: Confronting the Unique Challenges of Pastoral Ministry, Paul David Tripp, reviewed by Jeffrey A. Massey God, Heaven, and Har Magedon: A Covenantal Tale of Cosmos and Telos, Meredith G. Kline, reviewed by Douglas Van Dorn Natural Law and the Two Kingdoms: A Study in the Development of Reformed Social Thought, David VanDrunen, reviewed by Micah Renihan Seditious Sectaries: The Baptist Conventiclers of Oxford 1641-1691. 2 Vols. Studies in Baptist History and Thought 30.1 and 30.2, Larry J. Kreitzer, reviewed by James M. Renihan The Creedal Imperative, Carl R. Trueman, reviewed by Donald R. Lindblad The Distinctiveness of Baptist Covenant Theology: A Comparison Between Seventeenth-Century Particular Baptist and Paedobaptist Federalism, Pascal Denault, reviewed by Samuel Renihan Union with Christ: In Scripture, History, and Theology, Robert Letham, reviewed by James E. Dolezal What Every Christian Needs to Know About the Qur'an, James R. White, reviewed by John A. Brown William Kiffen and His World Parts 1 and 2, Larry J. Kreitzer, reviewed by James M. Renihan JOURNAL OF THE INSTITUTE OF REFORMED BAPTIST STUDIES - 2015 Table of Contents ARTICLES 1. SCOPUS SCRIPTURAE: John Owen, Nehemiah Coxe, our Lord Jesus Christ, and a Few Early Disciples on Christ as the Scope of Scripture, Richard C. Barcellos 2. PRAEDICATIO VERBI DEI EST VERBUM DEI: 'The Preaching of the Word of God is the Word of God' - Heinrich Bullinger and The Second Helvetic Confession, Ronald Baines 3. SUFFICIENT, CERTAIN, AND INFALLIBLE: The Inscripturated Word, James M. Renihan 4. 'DOLPHINS IN THE WOODS': A Critique of Mark Jones and Ted Van Raalte's Presentation of Particular Baptist Covenant Theology, Samuel Renihan 5.CHRIST SPIRITUALLY PRESENT AND BELIEVERS SPIRITUALLY NOURISHED: The Lord's Supper in Seventeenth-Century English Particular Baptist Life, G. Stephen Weaver, Jr. 6.ETERNAL CREATOR OF TIME, James E. Dolezal BOOK REVIEWS- Divine Covenants and Moral Order: A Biblical Theology of Natural Law, David VanDrunen (Grand Rapids: W. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2014, 545 pp.), reviewed by Micah Renihan God with Us: Divine Condescension and the Attributes of God, K. Scott Oliphint (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books, 2012, 302pp.), reviewed by Charles J. Rennie Process and Providence: The Evolution Question at Princeton, 1845-1929, Bradley J. Gundlach (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2013, 374 pages), reviewed by James M. Renihan The Question of Canon: Challenging the Status Quo in the New Testament Debate, Michael J. Kruger (Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic, 2013, 256pp.), reviewed by James P. Butler The Theology of the Westminster Standards: Historical Context and Theological Insights, John V. Fesko (Wheaton: Crossway, 2014, 441 pages), and Confessing the Faith: A ReaderÆs Guide to the Westminster Confession of Faith, Chad Van Dixhoorn (Edinburgh: The Banner of Truth Trust, 2014, 484 pages), reviewed by James M. Renihan Thomas Aquinas's Summa Theologiae: A Guide and Commentary, Brian Davies (New York: Oxford University Press, 2014, xvi + 454pp.), reviewed by James E. Dolezal Thomas Grantham: GodÆs Messenger from Lincolnshire, John Inscore Essick (Macon, GA: Mercer University Press, 2013, 246 pages), reviewed by James M. Renihan JIRBS JOURNAL OF THE INSTITUTE OF REFORMED BAPTIST STUDIES - 2014 SGCB Price: $12.95 (list price $16.00)JOURNAL OF THE INSTITUTE OF REFORMED BAPTIST STUDIES - 2015 SGCB Price: $13.95 (list price $18.00)Order Both Volumes - Both 2014 & 2015 SGCB Price: $22.75 (list price $34.00)25% OFF WHEN ORDERING BOTH VOLUMES |
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The meditations in God is Always Better Than We Can Imagine are intended to help us come to Scripture with the mindset that, no matter how much we have learned in our private studies, or heard in sermons and lectures, God is always immeasurably greater than our imagination has allowed. (2) SEARCHING OUR HEARTS IN DIFFICULT TIMES by John Owen O that we might advise one another as to what to do; to help one another to recover from our weaknesses!’ Following Jesus is not easy. It involves self-denial, daily cross-bearing, and lifelong obedience. Salvation is promised to the one who ‘endures to the end.’ Christians need much encouragement, especially in ‘difficult times’. This the Lord supplies through pastors who love him and care for his people. John Owen was such a pastor. One way he sought to help his fellow-believers was to hold occasional meetings for spiritual conference and fellowship at which various topics were addressed and discussed, with Owen providing a concluding summary of the proceedings. The short chapters in Searching Our Hearts in Difficult Times contain a number of Owen’s talks and sermons on a wide range of subjects which are as relevant to Christians today as they were to believers some three and a half centuries ago. Abridged and made easy to read. (3) MEETING JESUS: The 'I Am' Sayings of Christ by R.C. Sproul Who is Jesus? Nearly every adult person has formed some opinion of him. These opinions may be superficial, uninformed, or downright heretical. But does it really matter what we think about Jesus? After all, he was a man who lived nearly 2,000 years ago, so how relevant can he be to people in the twenty-first century? The answer to that question ultimately rests upon whether what Jesus said about himself is true. In this short book, R. C. Sproul looks at seven sayings of Jesus recorded in the Gospel of John which reveal his true identity and teach us the truth about him. By considering these ‘I am’ sayings we meet Jesus and learn just how relevant he truly is. (4) THE GREAT TRANSFORMATION: The Sanctification and Glorification of the Believer by Maurice Roberts The eight chapters of The Great Transformation bring before the reader the sanctification and glorification of the believer in Jesus. The author, a pastor of many years, explains, illustrates and applies these doctrines with fresh insights into the daily experiences and struggles of the Christian. He shows how they are a great encouragement to God’s beloved people especially when living in sad and difficult times in which sin and evil abound. While it is true that God’s children must go through many trials and discouragements in this world, it is also true their ‘light affliction is but for a moment.’ All true believers have left behind the state of sin and death; what they now look forward to is the blessed change — the great transformation — from grace to glory. It is the author’s wish and prayer that readers of this book will be refreshed in their souls, encouraged in their faith, and reinvigorated in their service as they lift up their eyes to future comforts and joys in eternity. (5) THE EVERLASTING RIGHTEOUSNESS: How Shall a Man be Just with God? by Horatius Bonar ‘Written in 1874 and republished by The Banner of Truth in 1993, The Everlasting Righteousness stands (in my opinion) as the greatest book on the importance of the Cross and our imputed righteousness. It is clear, concise, devotional and beautifully written…. If you are looking for a readable book that exalts the Cross-centered life, relishes in the righteousness found only in the substitution of the Lamb, and magnifies the worth and beauty of Christ, turn to a talented hymn writer. Horatius Bonar has given us a clear book of great value on the central doctrine of the church. His poetic style will warm the heart after multiple readings and his clarity will equip the preacher with a lifetime of precious quotes.’ — TONY REINKE How Shall Man Be Just with God? asks the subtitle of The Everlasting Righteousness. Here, indeed, is the greatest question a man may ask, and in this brief devotional study Horatius Bonar gives us the answer, an answer not to be found in man himself, but in God and the provision he has made in the Lord Jesus Christ. Here is a book which delights in ‘the righteousness found only in the substitution of the Lamb, and magnifies the worth and beauty of Christ… Horatius Bonar has given us a clear book of great value on the central doctrine of the church. His poetic style will warm the heart…and his clarity will equip the preacher with a lifetime of precious quotes.’ I. GOD’S ANSWER TO MAN’S QUESTION, 1 II. GOD’S RECOGNITION OF SUBSTITUTION, 14 III. THE COMPLETENESS OF THE SUBSTITUTION, 26 IV. THE DECLARATION OF THE COMPLETENESS, 46 V. RIGHTEOUSNESS FOR THE UNRIGHTEOUS, 68 VI. THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD RECKONED TO US, 82 VII. NOT FAITH, BUT CHRIST, 107 VIII. WHAT THE RESURRECTION OF THE SUBSTITUTE HAS DONE, 126 IX. THE PARDON AND THE PEACE MADE SURE, 142 X. THE HOLY LIFE OF THE JUSTIFIED, 175 (6) AN ARK FOR ALL GOD'S NOAHS: IN A GLOOMY STORMY DAY by Thomas Brooks We live in difficult days and in trying times. 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