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		CLASSIC REFORMED DISCOURSES AND ESSAYS J.H. Merle D'Aubigne Seventeen classic Reformed essays, discourses and homilies by the brilliant and godly Swiss Reformed Pastor-historian. Such topics as the following are included: -The Character Essential to the Theologian, and to Christians in General -Lutheranism & Calvinism: Diversity Essential to their Unity -The Study of the History of Christianity and its Usefulness in the Present Day -Geneva and Oxford -The Voice of the Ancients to the Men of the 19th Century -Family Worship -The Church Called to Confess Jesus Christ -The Cross of Jesus Christ -The Publication of the Gospel -The Service of Jesus Christ and seven more "D'Aubigne was one of a group of men that came to evangelical faith under the ministry of Robert Haldane in Geneva. Merle D'Aubigne devoted himself to the kind of edifying and Gospel defending ministry that he had observed in Haldane. His writing breathes sincerity and truth; his defense of the gospel is profound and erudite; his love for its defenders is infectious. The articles in this volume are sure to bring glory to God and true spiritual pleasure to his saints." - Tom J. Nettles "The Christian writing of J.H. Merle D'Aubigne, one of the most important Reformed historians of the last century, was the product of le reveil in Francophone Switzerland and southern France. As such, it combines the passion of revival with solidly Reformed thinking; always a fabulous combination. This rare collection of papers and sermons is highly recommended." - Michael Haykin J.H. Merle D'Aubigne (1794-1872) was a pastor, court preacher, and church historian. He is, perhaps, best known for his multi-volume History of the Reformation. 20 ENDANGERED TITLES SPECIAL 50% Discount SGCB Price: $14.95 (list price $30.00) 20 ENDANGERED TITLES SPECIAL SGCB Price: $180.00 (list price $455.00) OVER 60% DISCOUNT
click for details		THE WORKS OF THOMAS ADAMS In Three Beautiful Hardcover Volumes Thomas Adams THOMAS ADAMS WAS THE SHAKESPEARE OF THE PURITANS! Thomas Adams (1583-1652) was a powerful preacher, a much-quoted writer, and an influential divine. Prominent leaders in church and state, such as John Donne and the earl of Pembroke, were among his friends. Adams sermons have been admired since their first printing; the 'placed him beyond all comparison in the van of the preachers of England, and had something to do with shaping John Bunyan. His numerous works display great learning, classical and patristic. And are unique in their abundance of stories, anecdotes, aphorisms, and puns' (Encyclopedia Britannica, 11th edition). Alexander B. Grosart wrote of him: "Thomas Adams stands in the forefront of our great English preachers. He is not as sustained as Jeremy Taylor, nor so continuously sparkling as Thomas Fuller, but he is surpassingly eloquent and brilliant, and much more thought-laden than either." **Does NOT include Adams' EXPOSITION OF SECOND PETER (sold separately) VOLUME ONE - Sermons on the Old Testament (526 pages) There are 25 full sermons covering texts drawn from Genesis - Daniel. VOLUME TWO - Sermons on the New Testament (578 pages) There are 32 full sermons from Matthew - Hebrerws. VOLUME THREE - Remaining Sermons on the New Testament and Meditations on the Apostles Creed (386 pages) This volume also includes a 56 page Memoir of Thomas Adams SMYTH-SEWN, SHRINK-WRAPPED, HARDCOVER VOLUMES SOLD OUT!! NO MORE LEFT!! SOLD OUT - NO MORE LEFT SGCB Price: $99.95 (list price $125.00)
		FOUNDERS STUDY GUIDE COMMENTARY ON 1,2 & 3 JOHN Curtis Vaughan The latest in the reprints of Curtis Vaughan's Commentaries by Founder's Press. Of the others the following has been said: "The reprinting of the Vaughan/Lea commentary on I Corinthians thrills me. Many know the blessing of Dr. Vaughan's biblically faithful and concise commentaries. The late Dr. Lea follows the same useful path. I had the joy of being Dr. Lea's teaching fellow in Greek and the best experience of my PhD work was his supervision of my dissertation. I highly recommend this commentary by two excellent biblical expositors!" - Dr. Fred Malone, Pastor "Dr. Vaughan's Commentary on Galatians is a model of careful, respectful handling of the text. He packs a lot in a short speace, surveying opinions and moving to the heart of the text. The including of references, at the end of sections, to particularly helpful sermons on the specific text by Spurgeon and Maclaren is a great feature of this work. This will be a helpful resource for pastors and bible study leaders." - Dr. Ray Van Neste "Dr. Curtis Vaughan is one of the most profoundly loved New Testament scholars Southern Baptists have ever had. When one reads his exposition of James it is not difficult to understand why he is so honored. The remarkable ability of Dr. Vaughan to take the difficult and the obscure and make it understandable and even gripping is disclosed herein. Do not miss this precious book." - Dr. Paige Patterson, President, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary "Curtis Vaughan's Study Guide is characterized by clear and informative exegesis, solid theological exposition, warm devotional applications, and trustworthy pastoral insights. Students, Bible teachers and preachers will find this well-written volume to be exceedingly helpful for grasping the message and meaning of the Book of Acts." - Dr. David S Dockery, President, Union University, Jackson, Tennessee "What a great blessing to the saints of God that Curtis Vaughan's commentary on Ephesians is again available. When the commentary first appeared as a January Bible Study book for the Southern Baptist Convention (1964), I was a junior in high school. I attended every session that was taught. At that point, a deep-seated desire for the knowledge of God through biblical theology was implanted in my heart. I recommend this to pastors and laity alike. Its exposition is built on a profound understanding of the grammar of the text, the entire New Testament message, and the glorious gospel with all of its attendant doctrines. It is profound, yet easily within the grasp of every earnest Christian." - Dr. Thomas J. Nettles 25% Discount SGCB Price: $7.50 (list price $10.00) Order All SIX Curtis Vaughan Commentaries SGCB Price: $39.50 (list price $60.00) Acts, 1 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, James & 1,2,3 John
		PREPARED BY GRACE, FOR GRACE The Puritans on God's Ordinary Way of Leading Sinners to Christ Joel Beeke with Paul Smalley Few teachings of the Puritans have provoked such strong reactions and conflicting interpretations as their views on preparing for saving faith. Many twentieth-century scholars dismissed preparation as a prime example of regression from the Reformed doctrine of grace for a man-centered legalism. In 'Prepared by Grace, for Grace,' Joel Beeke and Paul Smalley make careful analysis of the Puritan understanding of preparatory grace, demonstrate its fundamental continuity with the Reformed tradition, and identify matters where even the Puritans disagreed among themselves. Clearing away the many misconceptions and associated accusations of preparationism, this study is sure to be the standard work on how the Puritans understood the ordinary way God leads sinners to Christ. Table of Contents: Introduction: The Question of Preparationism 1. Preparation and Modern Scholarship 2. Precedents to Puritan Preparation: Augustine to Calvin 3. Preparation and Early English Puritans: Perkins, Sibbes, and Preston 4. Preparation for Conversion: William Ames 5. Preparation in Early New England (I): Thomas Hooker 6. Preparation in Early New England (II): Shepard and Pemble 7. Preparation and the Antinomian Controversy: John Cotton 8. Preparation at the Pinnacle of Puritanism: Westminster, Burroughs, and Guthrie 9. Preparation under a Scholastic Lens: Norton 10. Preparation and Later Puritan Critiques: Goodwin and Firmin 11. Later Puritan Preparation: Flavel and Bunyan 12. Jonathan Edwards and Seeking God 13. Continental Reformed Perspectives: Zwingli to Witsius 14. The Grace of Preparation for Faith Appendix: William Ames's Theological Disputation on Preparation "I can think of no abler team of writers in the world today to tackle the important issue of preparatory grace, with all of its attendant law-gospel implications, than Joel Beeke and Paul Smalley. As with legalism, preparatory grace suffers from verbal abuse - partly through ignorance of the real issues, and partly through prejudice for its supposed attempt to usurp gospel grace. Beeke and Smalley have provided us with a plethora of historical and theological material to enable us to walk through this controversial but important issue. It has been suggested that to understand the relationship between law and gospel is to be a theologian; on this score, these authors are theologians par excellence." - Derek W. H. Thomas, professor of systematic and historical theology, RTS Atlanta, and minister for preaching and teaching, First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, South Carolina "Prepared by Grace, for Grace is a truly remarkable book. Many have referred to Puritan 'preparation for grace,' but hardly at all with serious scholarly attention given to the original sermons or writings. But here is finally a study that is both thorough and fair. We learn that preparation can mean many different things, with diverse theological settings. But the vital issue is still with us today: If people are dead in sin, how can we continue to talk to them? Reformed people sometimes find it hard to put together thinking theologically and doing effective evangelism. If unbelievers are really dead in sin, what's the point? Can evangelism be more than just mouthing words that no one understands? Francis Schaeffer's 'pre-evangelism' had much the same agenda as 'preparation,' making it clear to us again that we all must address these concerns as we work within our nihilistic culture. This book gives us a flying start." - D. Clair Davis, professor and chaplain, Redeemer Seminary, Dallas Authors- Joel R. Beeke is president and professor of systematic theology and homiletics at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, and a pastor of the Heritage Netherlands Reformed Congregation in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Paul M. Smalley is a teacher's assistant for Dr. Beeke RHB NEWEST BRAND NEW TITLE SGCB Price: $17.95 (list price $25.00)
		THE TRUE DOCTRINE OF THE SABBATH or, Sabbathum Veteris et Novi Testamenti Nicholas Bownd No book had more influence in confirming a Sabbatarian 'heart' to Puritanism than that of the parson of St. Andrews, Norton, Suffolk, Nicholas Bownd. 'The True Doctrine of the Sabbath' was the first scholarly treatment defending the concept of the Christian Sabbath or Lord's Day, later embodied in the Westminster Standards. Not reprinted since 1606, this influential work is presented afresh in a new critical edition. TABLE OF CONTENTS BOOK ONE: The Ancient Institution and Continuance of the Sabbath 1. The Difference of the Fourth Commandment 2. The Sabbath Ought to Be Continued 3. Sundry Objections against the Sabbath Propounded and Answered 4. The Day to Be Kept as the Sabbath 5. The Change of the Day from the Seventh to the First 6. The Name of the Day Changed 7. The First Part of the Commandment Is Resting 8. The Reasons for Resting on the Sabbath Day 9. All Degrees of Men are Commanded to Rest 10. Six Days Work Sufficient & The Sabbath Day's Journey 11. All Bodily Labor Is not Forbidden 12. Works of Necessity and Mercy on the Sabbath 13. Christians as Strictly Bound by This Law as Were Jews 14. Resting from Lawful Recreations BOOK TWO: The Sanctification of the Sabbath 1. The Second Part of the Command: Sanctifying the Day 2. There Is to Be a Precise Keeping of the Sabbath 3. Public Worship on the Sabbath 4. Public Worship: The Ordinances Thereof 5. Public Worship: From the Heart for Our Salvation 6. Public Worship: Collections for the Poor 7. The Sabbath Is a Whole Day 8. Private Worship: Preparing for Public Worship 9. Private Worship: Meditating & Conferring on God's Word 10. Private Worship: Meditating on God's Works 11. Private Worship: Singing of Psalms 12. Works of Mercy 13. The Keeping of the Sabbath to Be Urged by Superiors 14. Conclusion ENDORSEMENTS "It is astonishing that the Puritan Nicholas Bownd's famous work on the Sabbath, which greatly influenced later Puritanism and the Westminster Assembly, and by extension, Western Christendom for centuries, has not been printed in a critical edition with modern typeface long ago. Not reprinted since 1606, this classic work emphasizes the fourth commandment's morally binding character, the divine institution of the entire Sabbath as the Lord's Day set apart to worship God, and the cessation of non-religious activities that distract from worship and acts of mercy. I am so grateful that it is back in print, and pray that it will do much good to restore the value and enhance the joy of the Lord's Day for many believers around the world." - Joel R. Beeke "Those with an interest in developments leading up to the formulation of the Sabbath doctrine taught in the Westminster standards will benefit from this careful documentation and analysis of the views of Nicholas Bownd." - Richard B. Gaffin, Jr., AUTHOR Nicholas Bownd (1551?-1613) was the pastor of a country parish in rural England. Judging from the sermons he published, his ministry exhibited the practical divinity taught by his stepfather, Richard Greenham, which focused on the means of grace. The crucial æmean of the meansÆ whereby all these means of grace were made available to the people of God was the weekly gatherings on the Christian Sabbath or Lord's Day. In 1595, Bownd published True Doctrine of the Sabbath, which derived from sermons preached about 1586. This book embroiled him in a singular controversy with a troublesome neighbor, which resulted in the first Sabbatarian controversy in England, and also led to a vindicating expanded edition in 1606. For the last two years of his life he ministered at St. Andrew in Norwich, the highest call a man of his Puritan convictions could have attained in those days. RHB TWO NEW BRAND NEW 592 PAGE HARDCOVER VOLUME SGCB Price: $21.50 (list price $30.00)
click for details		SUSIE: The Life and Legacy of Susannah Spurgeon, Wife of Charles H. Spurgeon Ray Rhodes SUSIE: THE DEFINITIVE BIOGRAPHY OF SUSANNAH SPURGEON HAS ARRIVED. While many Christians recognize the name of Charles H. Spurgeon, the beloved preacher and writer, few are familiar with the life and legacy of his wife, Susie. Yet Susannah Spurgeon was an accomplished and devout woman of God who had a tremendous ministry in her own right, as well as in support of her husband. Even while dealing with serious health issues, she administered a book fund for poor pastors, edited and published her husband's sermons and other writings, led a pastor's aid ministry, wrote five books, made her home a hub of hospitality, and was instrumental in planting a church. And as her own writing attests, she was also a warm, charming, and fascinating woman. Now, for the first time, Susie brings this vibrant woman's story to modern readers. Ray Rhodes Jr. examines Susannah's life, showing that she was not only the wife of London's most famous preacher, but also a woman who gave all she had in grateful service to the Lord. Susie is an inspiring and encouraging account of a truly remarkable woman of faith that will delight Spurgeon devotees and fans of Christian biographies alike. “I am writing in my husband's study, where he thought, and prayed, and wrote. Every inch of the place is sacred ground. Everything remains precisely as he left it. His books (now my most precious possessions), stand in shining rows upon the shelves, in exactly the order in which he placed them, and one might almost fancy the room was ready and waiting for its master. But oh! That empty chair! That great portrait over the door! The strange, solemn silence, which pervades the place now that he is no longer on earth! I kneel sometimes by his chair, and laying my head on the cushioned arms, which so long supported his dear form, I pour out my grief before the Lord, and tell Him again that though I am left alone, yet I know that 'He hath done all things well'" ISBN: 978-0-8024-1834-0 Publish Date: September 2018 Number of Pages: 304 Dimensions: 6.25 x 9.5 Format: Paperback RAY RHODES, JR. serves as founding pastor of Grace Community Church of Dawsonville, GA and as president of Nourished in the Word Ministries. He has served four congregations over three decades of pastoral ministry and for fifteen years, he has led Nourished in the Word. Ray has published several books and holds theological degrees from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div.) and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (D.Min.). He is married to Lori and they are blessed with six daughters and four grandchildren. Ray has long been a Spurgeon enthusiast, and his doctoral thesis focused on the marriage and spirituality of Charles and Susannah Spurgeon. dtdm pdt css bfs 1212 qq wmn bfss mpn 10s 12-10 10hc bf12 20-10 dsfc ss2p SUSIE: The Life and Legacy of Susannah Spurgeon, Wife of Charles H. Spurgeon (Nearly 40% Off) SGCB Price: $10.00 (list price $16.00) BEAUTIFUL PAPERBACK VOLUME ORDER ALONG WITH 'YOURS, TILL HEAVEN: The Untold Love Story of Charles and Susie Spurgeon' SGCB Price: $18.00 (list price $32.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR BOTH SUSIE SPURGEON TITLES
click for details		THOUGHTS ON PREDESTINATION & ELECTION BENJAMIN B. WARFIELD Whenever Professor John Murray of Westminster Seminary was asked by students whom they should read, he had a one word answer, "WARFIELD." I have appreciated the counsel of Prof. Murray more and more as the years have gone on, and I have turned back again and again to read Warfield on dozens of subjects. The two articles that make up this new booklet are amongst my favorites. Warfield is never more eloquent than when expounding the truths that magnify God, and no truths magnify God more than the truths of Predestination and Election. Once you sit down and read these two articles you will never view these truths the same. Here is truly life-transforming truth! Doctrine that leads to Devotion. Take up and read. You will never be the same when you do! "In his 'Thoughts on Predestination and Election,' Warfield guides us through the wonder-filled landscape of the electing favor of God. In this concise treatment, he investigates the mysteries of election and predestination—the 'first moving of God's grace', 'the firstborn of all God's favors'. Warfield lays before the reader a portrait of God's electing love which establishes an enduring foundation for the Christian's confidence. More than that, he calls for an earnest and whole-hearted response of faith and obedience. His balanced handling of this doctrine removes all place for human boasting as well unbiblical fatalism. Warfield brings the reader to understand how God's electing love not only promises holiness in the Christian; it guarantees it!" -John Snyder, pastor of Christ Church, New Albany, MS, and author of 'BEHOLD YOUR GOD: Rethinking God Biblically' and 'BEHOLD YOUR GOD: The Weight of Majesty' "Whether a person likes them or not, the doctrines of predestination and election are unmistakably found in the Holy Bible. What is to be done with these teachings? Some rejoice in them, others hate them, still others distort their clear biblical meaning, and, worst of all, many simply ignore them. Warfield will not allow us to get away with the latter. His clear and simple, yet profound exposition of these truths will challenge the reader, fortify the church, strengthen the Christian's walk, and inflame vision for a world-wide spreading of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Read and rejoice!" - Earl M. Blackburn, Senior Pastor, Heritage Baptist Church, Shreveport, Louisiana "I once heard a wise pastor say to a group of fellow ministers, 'In all your labors as Gospel ministers, leave the people with God.' Whenever I read B.B. Warfield's theological writings, this is what I am always left with - I am left with God. And in these present papers on Predestination and Election, the reader is most indeed left with God. Here, on subjects that tend to fuel great controversy, Warfield helps us to look beyond ourselves and behold who God is in predestination and election. He therefore helps us see these doctrines as they're presented in Scripture with the end not leaving us in debate but in worship of the One true and living God. I am grateful that Solid Ground is publishing these papers together in an accessible format for a generation of believers who need to think Godward and thereby biblical over doctrines that should be precious to the church." -Kurt M. Smith, Pastor of Providence Reformed Baptist Church, Remlap, AL and author of 'Holding Georgia for Geneva' and 'Remembering Luther's Fight' both published by Solid Ground "When you say, Churchill, no more is needed. There are musicians like that. Take Elvis, for example. In the world today, though Elvis died over 40 years ago, his name is recognized across generational lines. Well, in the theological world WARFIELD is all you have to say and any theologian (or pastor) worth his salt knows what you mean. Here we have some of Warfield's finest pieces of theology drawn together. The master theologian treats these doctrines just as the Westminster Confession advises: 'with special prudence and care.' The results are, likewise, Westminsterian: 'praise, reverence, and admiration of God.'" C. N. Willborn PhD, Senior Pastor-teacher, Covenant Presbyterian Church, Oak Ridge, TN "Few have grasped these doctrines more firmly than Warfield, and few have taught them more clearly and more simply. Rich, reverent, plain, precise, and deeply informed." - Fred G. Zaspel, author of "The Theology of B.B. Warfield" and "Warfield on the Christian Life" Dr. Benjamin B. Warfield graduated from the College of New Jersey, now Princeton University, in 1871 and after a period of study abroad at Edinburgh and Heidelberg entered Princeton Theological Seminary and was graduated with the class of 1876. Following a year's study at Leipzig, Germany, and a short pastorate in Baltimore he was appointed instructor in New Testament Language and Literature in Western Theological Seminary in Pittsburgh and a year later elected professor. In 1886 he was called to succeed Archibald Alexander Hodge as professor of Systematic Theology in Princeton Theological Seminary—a position which he occupied with great distinction until his death in 1921. Dr. Warfield won early recognition as a scholar, teacher and author. He received the degree of Doctor of Divinity from the college of New Jersey in 1880; that of Doctor of Laws from both the College of New Jersey and Davidson college in 1892; that of Doctor of Letters from Lafayette College in 1911; and that of Sacrae Theologiae Doctor from the University of Utrecht in 1913. He was editor of the Presbyterian and Reformed Review from 1890-1903 and until the time of his death, the chief contributor to the Princeton Theological Review. Solid Ground has published The Lord of Glory, The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit, The Power of God unto Salvation, The Theology of the Reformation and The Ninety-Five Theses in their Theological Significance by Warfield. We have also published works that include contributions by Warfield, such as, Biblical and Theological Studies, Calvin Memorial Addresses and Princeton Sermons from 1891-92 dtdm eltr mg68 tsg 5pt b50 WSW B5PTS 15b- 552923 CW24 MMM BBW6 BBW9 Click here for all SGCB Booklets. 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click for details		NEWPORT PARTICULAR BAPTIST COMMENTARY SERIES John Gill, C.H. Spurgeon, William Pattison THIS COMMENTARY SERIES IS ALL HARDCOVER, SMYTH-SEWN WITH DUST JACKETS (1) COMMENTARY ON THE BOOK OF GENESIS by John Gill This volume is presented for the first time in two hundred years in a new easy-to-read format, complete and unabridged from the pen of one of the leading Bible expositors of the eighteenth century. Making skillful use of an extensive acquaintance with Jewish rabbinical literature and other ancient historical writings, John Gill brings before the reader a narrative of uncommon interest, woven within a substantial, reliable exposition of this important book. First published in 1763. Bound in grade B black cloth vellum with gold stamping and colored dustjacket. 836 pages. (2) COMMENTARY ON MATTHEW: The Gospel of the Kingdom by Charles H. Spurgeon First published posthumously in 1893, the year following his death, this volume represents the only New Testament commentary written by Spurgeon and is reproduced here in a facsimile reprint of the original edition published by Passmore and Alabaster, Spurgeon’s publishers. To this 263-page work we have added portraits and other illustrations, but most importantly, a collection of selected unpublished letters to and from Spurgeon, as well as some of his manuscript book reviews and sermon outlines. Transcriptions of each of these has been provided, along with interesting information on the persons and subjects addressed in the correspondence. A glossy insert of color reproductions of some of the more significant letters is included and a previously unpublished work, “Letters on the Down-Grade Controversy, with Notes by Dr. Eric Hayden,” with additional Spurgeon letters, completes this volume. These important additions to our reprint of this fine commentary should make this a highly collectible book. Black cloth hardcover, with gold stamping and color dust-jacket. 70 illustrations. 384 pages. (3) EXPOSITORY COMMENTARY ON JOHN'S GOSPEL by John Gill This Exposition of the Gospel According to John was originally presented in the form of sermons delivered by John Gill to his London congregation, and then published in Volumes One and Two of the three - volume set entitled An Exposition of the New Testament (London: Aaron Ward, 1746-1748). Gill’s Exposition of the Old and New Testaments has long been esteemed by all who love faithful exposition of God’s Word. In this first separate printing on the Gospel of John, the truths of God’s Word are set forth in a richly edifying manner. Drawing on a wealth of Rabbinical literature with which to illustrate the text, Gill presents the reader with a solid and sensible commentary while at the same time not losing sight of the spirituality of the Word, nor of its chief subject, the Lord Jesus Christ. Dr. Greg Wills writes: "John Gill’s commentaries are among the best in the history of the Christian church. They are helpful like few others. Gill explains the text with unusually sound judgment and sensitivity to the entire canonical context. With spiritual wisdom he is attentive also to the text’s application to Christian living. His knowledge of Jewish backgrounds and of the rabbinic tradition was probably unsurpassed in his generation. This knowledge affords him additional helpful insight into the scriptures. His commentary on the Gospel of John is greatly enriched by the unique perspective this expertise provides. Baptists and other evangelicals in Gill’s day admired him for his learning and orthodoxy as well as for his spirituality. Evangelicals in London appreciated his uncommon wisdom in the scriptures and endowed a Wednesday lectureship for him. For two decades they sat attentively to hear his expositions of the Bible. It is needless to remark that we will not agree with Gill at every point, but that does not detract in the least from the immense value of this commentary. Evangelicals of former generations, especially Baptists in England and America, deeply prized Gill’s commentaries. Those of our generation would do well to prize them again." (4) AN EXPOSITION OF THE EPISTLE TO THE EPHESIANS by William Pattison Robert E. Pattison (1800-1874) brought years of pastoral experience as well as theological teaching to bear in writing this, 'his only literary monument.' First published in Boston in 1859, C. H. 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click for details		THE POWER OF GOD UNTO SALVATION: Chapel Addresses at Princeton Seminary B.B. Warfield In 1903 the Presbyterian Board of Publications sent forth a volume containing Eight Sermons by Dr. Benjamin B. Warfield. The title given to the volume summed up the theme of the entire book: The Power of God unto Salvation. This is the one hundredth anniversary of the publication of that first volume of Warfield's sermons, and Solid Ground Christian Books is preparing to commemorate this with an Special Anniversary Edition of this book. TABLE OF CONTENTS THE REVELATION OF MAN -Hebrews 2:6-9 "Because our Lord is the Son of God, the impressed image of God's substance - as the stamp of a seal is the impressed image of the seal - His advent into the world was the supreme revelation of God. But, equally, because of His perfect identification with the children of men, partaking of their blood and flesh, and made in all things like unto men, He stands before us as the perfect revelation of man." THE SAVING CHRIST -1 Timothy 1:15 "The essence of the whole declaration, therefore, is found in the joyful cry that it was specifically to save sinners that Christ Jesus came into this evil world. And if that be true, simply true, broadly true, true just as it stands, and in all the reach of its meaning, why, then, from that alone we my learn what man is and what God is, what Christ Jesus is and His work in this world of ours, what hopes may illumine our darkness here below, and what joys shall be ours when this darkness passes away." PAUL'S ARGUMENT FROM EXPERIENCE -Romans 5:1,2 "The subject of these two verses is the Christian's peace and joy. You will observe that the apostle does not argue that a Christian ought to have peace and joy. He does not exhort Christians to seek to attain peace and joy. He does not expound the nature of a Christian's peace and joy. He does something far more striking. He assumes the Christian's peace and joy as a fact of experience, the unquestionable reality of which may stand as a common ground of reasoning between him and his readers. He thus represents peace and joy as a special characteristic of Christians, recognized as such by all, peace of heart as a present possession, and joy over the great hope which is theirs in the future." THE PARADOX OF OMNIPOTENCE -Mark 10:27 "All things are possible with God." "Oliver Wendell Holmes tells us that some ideas are so great that when they once find entrance into a human mind they permanently stretch it, and leave it for ever afterwards bigger. Surely this declaration of our Lord's embodies one of these mind-expanding ideas. For we must observe that its astounding declaration is not a mere hyperbole of careless speech, the negligent exaggeration of a proposition which has only relative validity. It is the well-weighed and pecise assertion of a great fact. It does not mean merely that God is greater than man, and may accordingly be believed to be capable of doing some things which man cannot do. It means just what its startling words declare: that 'all things' - taking the term in its unlimited absoluteness - that 'all things are possible with God.'" THE LOVE OF THE HOLY GHOST -James 4:5 "In its general meaning our text is general Bible-teaching. It announces nothing which had not been the possession of God's people concerning His love for them from the days of old. Its message to us is just the common message of the whole Scripture revelation, in Old and New Testament alike. But it has its own peculiarities in expressing this one great common message of God's yearning love for His people. And possibly there may be found a special lesson fo us in these peculiarities." THE LEADING OF THE SPIRIT -Romans 8:14 "These words constitute the classical passage in the New Testament on the great subject of the 'leading of the Holy Spirit.' They stand, indeed, almost without strict parallel in the New Testament... The only other passage, indeed, which speaks distinctly of the 'leading of the Spirit' in the sense of our text is Gal. 5:18, where in a context very closely similar Paul again employs the same phrase: 'But if ye are led by the Spirit, ye are not under the law.' It is from these two passages primarily that we must obtain our conception of what the Scriptures mean by 'the leading of the Holy Spirit.'" PAUL'S EARLIEST GOSPEL -1 Thessalonians 1:2,4; 5:9,24 "I have put together here passages from the beginning and the end of the First Epistle of Paul to the Thessalonians, because, when taken together, these passages afford a succinct statement of the gospel which Paul preached to the Thessaloinians, and on the basis of which that apostolic church was built up. It may be of special interest to note Paul's gospel to the Thessalonians because it gives us what we may call his primitive gospel. In observing it we are contemplating the teaching of Paul at the beginning of his career." FALSE RELIGIONS AND THE TRUE- Acts 17:23 "These words give the gist of Paul's justly famous address at Athens before the court of the Areopagus. The substance of that address was, to be sure, just what the substance of all his primary proclamations to Gentile hearers was, namely, God and the judgment. The necessitiies of the case compelled him to approach the heathen along the avenue of an awakened conscience. They had not been prepared for the preaching of Jesus by a training under the old covenant, and no appeals to prophecy and its fulfillment could be made to them. God and the judgment necessarily constituted, therefore, the staple of his proclamation to them; and so typical an instance as this address to the Areopagus could not fail to exhibit the characteristics of its class with especial purity." In addition to the eight sermons, we are also excited to announce that we will have an Appendix containing a little-known work of Warfield's entitled Four Hymns and Some Religious Verses by Benjamin B. Warfield. Many years ago I was shown this work by Dr. William Harris at the Princeton Seminary Library, and believe it will be a fitting addition to this new edition of The Power of God unto Salvation. All the Sermons included in this volume were preached in the chapel of the Theological Seminary at Princeton. 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click for details		THE LIFE & SERMONS OF ICHABOD SPENCER: A 3 Volume Hardcover Set Ichabod Spencer, Author of 'A PASTOR'S SKETCHES' The author of the marvelous volumes "A Pastor's Sketches" will speak directly to your heart in these soul-stirring sermons. Volume One has a sketch of his life by one of his dearest friends, and 20 Practical - Experimental Sermons. Volume Two contains 25 Doctrinal Sermons, and Volume Three 26 Sacramental Sermons. These are nearly impossible to find and out of print for more than 100 years. VOLUME ONE: Life and Practical Sermons of Ichabod Spencer Table of Contents Preface Life & Character of Ichabod Spencer Sermon # 1- A DEVOTIONAL SPIRIT - Psalm 73:28 Sermon # 2- SORROW AT THE DEATH OF FRIENDS - 1 Thessalonians 4:13 Sermon # 3- REASONS FOR AFFLICTIONS - Lamentations 3:31-33 Sermon # 4- CHASTISEMENTS DISCIPLINARY - Proverbs 3:11,12 Sermon # 5- ENDURING TEMPTATIONS - James 1:12 Sermon # 6- THE DEPRESSION OF BELIEVERS - Psalm 51:8-10 Sermon # 7- THE WOMAN OF CANAAN IN PRAYER - Matthew 15:28 Sermon # 8- THE BLINE LED IN A WAY THEY KNOW NOT - Isaiah 42:16 Sermon # 9- MINGLED LIGHT AND DARKNESS - Zechariah 14:6,7 Sermon # 10- CONTENTMENT - Philippians 4:11 Sermon # 11- ASSURANCE ATTAINABLE - Romans 8:38,39 Sermon # 12- SANCTIFICATION AT DEATH - Hebrews 12:22,23 Sermon # 13- THE CHIEF OF SINNERS - 1 Timothy 1:15 Sermon # 14- DELAY OF CONVERSION (Part One: Argued from the Nature of Man): Psalm 95:6,7 Sermon # 15- DELAY OF CONVERSION (Part Two: Argued from the Economy of the Holy Spirit): Psalm 95:6,7 Sermon # 16- DELAY OF CONVERSION (Part Three: Argued from Facts): Psalm 95:6,7 Sermon # 17- THE RICH AND THE POOR MEET TOGETHER (Part One): Proverbs 22:2 Sermon # 18- THE RICH AND THE POOR MEET TOGETHER (Part Two): Proverbs 22:2 Sermon # 19- LESSONS FROM ECCLESIASTES (Part One): Eccles. 2:17 Sermon # 20- LESSONS FROM ECCLESIASTES (Part Two): Eccles. 2:17 VOLUME TWO: Doctrinal Sermons of Ichabod Spencer Table of Contents Sermon # 1- THE LIGHT OF NATURE - Psalm 19:7 Sermon # 2- VANITY OF THE WORLD'S WISDOM - 1 Corinthians 1:21 Sermon # 3- THE TRUTH HELD IN UNRIGHTEOUSNESS - Romans 1:18 Sermon # 4- THE MAGNIFICENCE OF GOD - Isaiah 66:1 Sermon # 5- THE DIVINE CHARACTER PRE-EMINENT - Matthew 22:21 Sermon # 6- ON KNOWING GOD - John 17:3 Sermon # 7- WISDOM OF GOD IN MYSTERY - 1 Corinthians 2:7 Sermon # 8- ELECTION - Ephesians 1:3,4 Sermon # 9- ATONEMENT - 1 Peter 3:18 Sermon # 10- MYSTERY APPROPRIATE IN REDEMPTION - Colossians 2:1-3 Sermon # 11- LEGAL AND EVANGELICAL JUSTIFICATION DISTINGUISHED - Galatians 3:11 Sermon # 12- VANITY OF MAN IF NOT IMMORTAL - Psalm 89:47 Sermon # 13- THE MERCY OF GOD - Psalm 103:8 (Part One) Sermon # 14- THE MERCY OF GOD - Psalm 103:8 (Part Two) Sermon # 15- GOD NO PLEASURE IN THE DEATH OF SINNERS: Shown from the Purposes of God - Ezekiel 33:11 Sermon # 16- GOD NO PLEASURE IN THE DEATH OF SINNERS: Shown from the Nature of Religion - Ezekiel 33:11 Sermon # 17- GOD NO PLEASURE IN THE DEATH OF SINNERS: Shown from the Condition of Man - Ezekiel 33:11 Sermon # 18- HELP IN GOD FOR SINNERS - Hosea 13:9 Sermon # 19- FORGIVENESS - Colossian 3:13 Sermon # 20- THE DEPTHS OF SALVATION - Romans 11:33 Sermon # 21- SKETCH OF THE PLAN OF SALVATION - Ephesians 2:4-7 Sermon # 22- CHRIST STRICKEN - Isaiah 53:8 Sermon # 23- CHRIST DELIVERED UP - Romans 8:32 Sermon # 24- REJOICING OF FAITH - 1 Peter 1:8 Sermon # 25- THE LAMB SLAIN WORSHIPED IN HEAVEN - Revelation 5:9 b50 NEARLY 50% - Volume 1 - Life and Practical Sermons SGCB Price: $32.00 (list price $60.00) A Beautiful Sketch of the Life and Ministry of Ichabod Spencer and Twenty Practical Sermons from His Pulpit Ministry NEARLY 50% - Volume 2 - Doctrinal Sermons SGCB Price: $32.00 (list price $60.00) 25 Outstanding Sermons on Numerous Doctrinal Subjects NEARLY 50% - Volume 3 - Sacramental Sermons SGCB Price: $32.00 (list price $60.00) Complete Set SGCB Price: $88.00 (list price $180.00) SAVE NEARLY $100 WHEN ORDERING THE COMPLETE SET
click for details		THE SHORTER CATECHISM ILLUSTRATED: From Christian History and Biography John Whitecross "This unusual volume follows the doctrinal structure of the classic Puritan catechism, expanding each doctrinal point not with exposition, as is customary, but with many factual stories well selected by the author from a wide range of sources. Thus such subjects as Providence, Prayer and The Ten Commandments are illuminated with telling and sometimes fascinating narratives. First published in 1828, and passing through many editions in the last century, the book has been revised for greater usefulness today. SAMPLES: Matthew Henry, a little before his death, said to a friend, "You have been accustomed to take notice of the sayings of dying men: this is mine, That a life spent in the service of God, and in communion with Him, is the most comfortable and pleasant life that any one can live in this world." A Polish prince was accustomed to carry the picture of his father always in his bosom; and on particular occasions used to take it out and view it, saying, "Let me do nothing unbecoming so excellent a father." A suitable reflection for a Christian! The punctuality of John Newton, while tide-surveyor at Liverpool, was particularly remarked. One day, however, some business had detained him, and he came to his boat much later than usual, to the surprise of those who had observed his former punctuality. He went out in the boat as heretofore, to inspect a ship, but by some accident the ship blew up just before he reached it; and it appears, that if he had left the shore a few minutes sooner, he must have perished with the rest on board. It was remarked by one, 'If I have been honored to do any good in my day; if I have been of any use to the church of Christ, to my family, and to my fellow-creatures; if I have enjoyed any happiness in life (and I am happy to say I have had a large share); if I have any hope beyond the grave, and that hope I would not exchange for a thousand worlds-I owe all to the Bible.' In the Memoirs of Thomas Boston of Ettrick appears the following: Singing at family worship Psalm 121, this view of the Bible was given me, namely, that whatever were the particular occasions of the writing of it or any part thereof, I am to look upon it as written for me as much as if there were not another person in the world, and so is everybody else to whose hand it comes.' Sometimes there were more kings than one in Sparta, who governed by joint authority. A king was occasionally sent to some neighbouring senate in the character of a Spartan ambassador. Did he, when so sent, cease to be a king of Sparta, because he was also an ambassador? No; he did not divest himself of his regal dignity, but only added to it that of public deputation. So Christ, in becoming man, did not cease to be God; but though He ever was, and still continued to be, King of the whole creation, He acted as the voluntary servant and messenger of the Father. Among the many whom George Whitefield was honored to be the means of converting to the knowledge and love of the truth, and who will be a crown of joy to him in the day of the Lord, it is perhaps not generally known that the celebrated James Hervey is to be mentioned. In a letter to Whitefield, Hervey expresses himself thus: 'Your journals, dear sir, and sermons, especially that sweet sermon on What think ye of Christ? were the means of bringing me to the knowledge of the truth.' David Dickson, once Professor of Divinity in Edinburgh, being asked, when on his deathbed, how he found himself answered, "I have taken my good deeds and bad deeds, and thrown them together in a heap, and fled from them both to Christ, and in Him I have peace." John Whitecross, a schoolmaster, knew well what would gain the attention of the young and the book can be recommended for children of ten and over; it will also be of general interest to all readers and a valuable treasury of illustrative matter for the many in the home, school or church who have the responsibility of making Biblical teaching interesting. A DOZEN REFORMED CLASSICS CATECHISM TRILOGY SHC3 bl2o lbc JH3 SG1/13 Paperback Edition - Over 50% Off SGCB Price: $9.95 (list price $20.00) Hardback Edition - Limited Quantity SGCB Price: $17.50 (list price $35.00)
click for details		PICTURES FROM PILGRIM'S PROGRESS C.H. Spurgeon BRAND NEW PAPERBACK EDITION FROM BANNER OF TRUTH JOHN BUNYAN [1628-1888] was C. H. Spurgeon's favorite author and his legendary work, THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS, is the most popular book ever written apart from Holy Scripture. Spurgeon loved reading and re-reading this work, claiming to have read it over 100 times! many times with his wife reading it to him in afternoon relaxation and meditation. He often quoted Bunyan in his sermons declaring, "Though his writings are charmingly full of poetry, yet he cannot give us his Pilgrim's Progress, that sweetest of all prose poems, without continually making us feel and say, 'Why, this man is a living Bible!' Prick him anywhere; his blood is Bibline, the very essence of the Bible flows from him. He cannot speak without quoting a text, for his very soul is FULL of the Word of God." Spurgeon first became enthralled with this classic when but a small child, in the attic of his grandfather's manse. The old wood-cut illustrations were especially interesting to the young lad, and later his sermons were quite saturated with references to the characters and events in the story. Thomas Spurgeon, one of his twin sons, wrote the preface to these articles which were first published in The Sword and the Trowel Magazine after C. H. Spurgeon's death. PP Special SGCB Price: $12.50 (list price $15.00)
click for details		THE PERSON AND WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Benjamin B. Warfield with Introduction by Sinclair B. Ferguson This precious book contains all the sermons, articles and book reviews on this vital subject by one of the most brilliant theologians America has ever produced. Sinclair Ferguson, author and pastor, said, "I commend these pages, as one who has continually been helped by their contents. It is a treasure to be enjoyed again and again." "These sermons, articles, and book reviews, collected from Warfield's writings, show the genuine stamp of Reformed experiential piety that rested on the great 19th-century Princeton theologians. The sermons on the leading and sealing of the Spirit are themselves worth the price of the book. Would you like guidance in learning how to live more closely to Christ, how to walk more by faith through the Spirit, and how to wrestle at the throne of grace? Read this book prayerfully, both for clarity of mind and warmth of soul with regard to the person and ministry of the blessed Spirit. Let Warfield be your spiritual mentor in the great things of God." —Joel Beeke "I commend these pages, as one who has again and again been helped by their contents. You have put us all in your debt by publishing this fine selection of Warfield's material on the person and work of the Holy Spirit. It is a treasure to be enjoyed again and again." —Sinclair Ferguson "Some have characterized the 19th century Princeton theology as too rationalistic and void of reformed spirituality. Of course, the charge is untrue. This work by Warfield demonstrates that Princeton not only was a champion of evangelical and reformed apologetics but the heir and conservator of a biblical, informed, and experiential doctrine of the Holy Spirit. Gratitude to you for conceiving this project." —Tom Nettles "Warfield's reputation as a scholar obscures the extent to which he was also concerned about living the Christian life. These sermons and articles on the Holy Spirit show that concern in full measure. In this volume we see more of Warfield's concerns and may be encouraged in our own understanding of the Holy Spirit today." —Mark Noll SERMONS 1. Old Testament Religion - Psalm 51:12 2. The Conviction of the Spirit - John 16:8-11 3. The Outpouring of the Spirit - Acts 2:16,17 4. The Leading of the Spirit - Romans 8:14 5. The Spirit's Testimony to our Sonship - Romans 8:16 6. The Spirit's Help in our Praying - Romans 8:26,27 7. The Spirit of Faith - 2 Corinthians 4:13 8. New Testament Puritanism - 2 Corinthians 6:11 - 7:1 9. Spiritual Strengthening - Ephesians 3:16 10. The Sealing of the Holy Spirit - Ephesians 4:30 11. The Way of Life - Titus 3:4-9 12. The Love of the Holy Spirit - James 4:5 ARTICLES 13. The Spirit of God in the Old Testament (shorter) 14. The Spirit of God in the Old Testament (longer) 15. On the Doctrine of the Holy Spirit 16. The 1903 Revision of the Westminster Confession of Faith: Of the Holy Spirit 17. The Holy Spirit (written with A.A. Hodge) BOOK REVIEWS WARFIELD SIX A DOZEN REFORMED CLASSICS MY 5 FAVORITE SOLID GROUND TITLES *A Pastor's Sketches (Double Volume) by Ichabod Spencer Stepping Heavenward by Elizabeth Prentiss *Counsels and Thoughts on the Spiritual Life of Believers by Thomas Moor The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit by Benjamin B. Warfield The Risen Christ Conquers Mars Hill by Manton, Watson, Edwards, Davies, Dick, Thornwell, Eadie, Ryle, Warfield, Stonehouse, Van Til & Bahnsen (* means it is a hardcover volume) OUR NEW TRILOGY ON THE HOLY SPIRIT THE SPIRIT WITHIN YOU: The Church's Neglected Possession by J.I. Packer & A.M. Stibbs THE PERSON & WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT by Benjamin B. Warfield THE OFFICE & WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT by James Buchanan SOLID GROUND WARFIELD warfield-machen WARFIELD SIX-PACK BBW6 hs3 JIBB OS6 ms8 sss bs1 tdm mg68 lc6 wsw MMM BBW9 5FAV NEW EDITION NOW IN PRINT - Nearly 50% Off SGCB Price: $10.95 (list price $18.00) NOW AVAILABLE ORDER OUR 5 ALL-TIME FAVORITE TITLES SGCB Price: $70.00 (list price $145.00) OVER 50% OFF WHEN ORDERING ALL 5 FAVORITES
click for details		THE WORKS OF JONATHAN EDWARDS: Volume 1, FREEDOM OF THE WILL Jonathan Edwards NO MORE COPIES IN STOCK!! The definitive Yale University Press edition of the works of perhaps the greatest theologian America ever produced. Jonathan Edwards (1703-58) noted theologian and religious leader of 18th-century New England, left his impression on theological thinking not only in this country but throughout the entire Protestant world. Not since 1874, however has a collected edition of his works been printed. This edition, undertaken with the generous support of the Bollingen Foundation, has been launched with the purpose not only of republishing all of the printed works of Edwards but also of publishing the massive manuscript materials in which much of Edwards' most profound thinking and finest prose have been concealed. "The Jonathan Edwards Project is the first of its kind—a comprehensive, exhaustive effort to produce an online archive of all of Edwards' sermons, treatises, letters and musings to serve the needs of anyone who cares to know the man. To date, no other university or institute has attempted to transcribe, computerize and then post online the complete works of any one historical figure. . . . Though he may never attain the rock-star status of George Washington, with the Yale project, Edwards will live forever.—Adrian Brune, Hartford Courant Vol 1: Freedom of the Will - NO MORE COPIES IN STOCK SGCB Price: $125.00 (list price $125.00) Edited by Paul Ramsay
click for details		WOMAN: Her Mission and Her Life with New Section: Four Monod Women Adolphe Monod, a New Translation by Constance K. Walker, Editor Adolphe Monod is best known for his book "Monod's Farewell" which was is being published by Solid Ground Christian Books under the title LIVING IN THE HOPE OF GLORY. Monod was a gifted preacher in the Reformed Church in France. This volume is the substance of two sermons preached to the congregation in Paris in February 1848. The Translator has written, "In 2003, Solid Ground Christian Books reprinted an 1852 British translation of this monograph, which has been received with some enthusiasm. Now, as part of a series of Monod's works, a new translation is being offered. The goal has been to produce an English edition that is both more readable and more accurate than the earlier one. As in the other volumes in the Monod Classics collection, headings have been introduced to bring out the underlying structure and progression of the text. A new feature of this edition is a section showing how Adolphe Monod's teaching was exemplified in the lives of his mother Louise, his sister Adele, his wife Hannah and his daughter Sarah. This section is made up mainly of quotations from family correspondence and diaries." "You will read and read...and read, through tears and laughter, while wondering how any man could be so astute, so tender, so frank, and so inspiring in speaking to his Christian sisters-whatever their position in life- of the glorious, fearful, humbling and immensely influential calling of the Christian woman. In these pages, written long ago, you will nonetheless find your mother, your sisters, your friends, and mostly yourself, as you hear the passionate voice of a godly pastor and tender brother calling you to repent, to take heart, to reconsider, to resist, and to persevere in the life of humility and love to which you are called in Christ." - Rebecca Clowney Jones "In this treasure of a book Monod makes crystal clear that the godly woman's overarching mission is to glorify God. Under that ultimate mission Monod clarifies how the godly woman is to do that specifically. He calls it her "distincitive mission." He says, "Do not count on the world to clarify this mission for you. It has never known it, and cannot understand it..." He calls on the reader to "rely on the Word of God." Skillfully unpacking the Word of God, Monod strikingly and specifically communicates the "distincitive mission" of the godly woman and grounds all of His thoughts on the Word of God. This book will equip you for your ultimate mission to glorify God and clarify your distinctive mission as a faithful woman." - Lori Rhodes, wife of Ray Rhodes of 'Nourished in the Word Ministries', and mother of five daughters "Adolphe Monod was one of the brightest lights in the French Awakening of the 19th century. On the surface this text shows him to be a child of his times. But underneath, it is a passionate defense of the biblical view which sees men and women as ontologically equal yet economically different. That is, in their being as God's creatures, they are equally image-bearers. In their functions and responsibilities they are complementary. In Constance Walker's translation the text is as alive in English as it is in the original French. This text is required reading for the present conversation." - Bill Edgar, Westminister Theological Seminary MONOD TITLE BEST SELLER SALE AM5 sss tdm 1212 WMN b50 tw2 smw cwnwt SGCB12 Nearly 50% Discount SGCB Price: $9.95 (list price $16.00) AVAILABLE TO SHIP Order our MONOD 6-PACK which includes "Woman: Her Mission and Her Life" SGCB Price: $58.00 (list price $120.00) Over 50% Discount When Ordered as a 6-Pack
click for details		A GOOD AND FAITHFUL SHEPHERD: Puritan Ordination Sermons Compiled and Edited by Dr. Don Kistler WE HAVE REDUCED THE PRICE AGAIN ON NOVEMBER 25, 2025!!! People in 17th century England who were known as Puritans had many vocations. But we mainly think of them as preachers, as ministers. They had strict and high standards for those men who wished to lead the Church of Jesus Christ in that capacity. But what were those standards, those qualifications? This book addresses that question. Here are 15 ordination sermons preached by various Puritans, both from England and New England, showing what makes a man “a good and faithful shepherd.” But this book is not just for ministers. It does describe what a minister of the gospel should aspire to be. But it is also a tool for congregations as to what they should look for in the man to lead that flock. Among the authors are Thomas Foxcroft, Jonathan Edwards, Jr., Benjamin Colman, William Fenner, Thomas Taylor, and the venerable Cotton Mather. "At some point most Christians will be present at the ordination or induction service of a new minister. He may be our pastor for the rest of our lives, and perhaps also the pastor of our children and grandchildren (what could be more important to us than that?). He will be with us in our joys and sorrows; we will watch him at baptisms, at the Lord’s table, at family weddings, at hospital beds, at death beds and at funerals. We will hear him expound God’s Word to us as many as a hundred times a year (and perhaps even more). He will have a vital role in our own lives and in our families. So he should know what the Lord Jesus Christ has called him to be and to do. And we too should know that. These classic ordination sermons are therefore a great gift to help all of us—both pastor and people—to appreciate, desire, and pray for such men, and for the God-honoring Spirit enabled and Christ-centered ministry these pages describe." —Sinclair B Ferguson “Here is edifying reading for pulpit and pew alike.” —Dr. Joel Beeke “These Puritan ordination sermons are a treasure. They will serve today’s Church well.” —Dr. Derek Thomas “These messages are not for pastors only. There’s much in each of these sermons that will benefit all Christians.” —Phil Johnson TABLE OF CONTENTS The Authors 1. The Duty of Ministers to Preach the Truth —Jonathan Edwards, Jr. 2. A Good Minister of Jesus Christ —George Hamond 3. Love to Christ a Necessary Qualification in a Gospel Minister —Joseph Fish 4. The Qualification of a Gospel Minister —John Frost 5. The Importance of Ministers Being Men in Christ —Thomas Foxcroft 6. The Character of a Pastor According to God’s Own Heart Considered —John Shaw 7. The Great Concern of Ministers Is to Preserve the Doctrine of Christ in Its Purity —William Williams 8. The Duty of Ministers to Make Known The Mystery of the Gospel —Charles Chauncy 9. Faithful Pastors the Angels of the Churches —Benjamin Colman 10. The Service of God in the Gospel Ministry Recommended and Encouraged —Peter Clark 11. Christ Victorious Over the Powers of Darkness by the Light of His Preached Gospel —Joseph Sewall 12. The Gospel Ministry the Rich Gift of the Ascended Savior unto His Church —Benjamin Colman 13. The Christian’s Imitation of Christ —William Fenner 14. Ministers Are Spiritual Parents or Fathers in the Church of God —Thomas Foxcroft 15. The Ambassadors’ Tears (A Minister of the Gospel Making His Just and Sad Complaint of an Unsuccessful Ministry) —Cotton Mather NEW FIRST-TIME TITLE APPEARING IN JUNE 2025 SGCB Price: $28.95 (list price $45.00) PRICE REDUCED AGAIN ON NOVEMBER 25, 2025
click for details		THE WORKS OF JOHN OWEN (16 VOLS.) JOHN OWEN ALL 16 VOLUMES ARE BACK IN PRINT AT THIS TIME. This greatest of all British theologians was incredibly prolific as a writer, with John Owen’s books numbering in the dozens. He was a man of great stature with national influence during his lifetime, preaching before Parliament multiple times and serving as chaplain and advisor to Oliver Cromwell. He also enjoyed some influence with King Charles II. He is best known, though, for his writings that cover subjects ranging from doctrinal explorations to ecclesiastical themes to practical advice. No matter the topic, it was thoroughly explored and presented with authority—and, although he often wrote books to help decipher troubling current issues, they are presented in a way that is timeless. The Works of John Owen is available in a 16-volume set, and is also available in single volumes. Books that continue to be of interest include The Mortification of Sin, Duties of Christian Fellowship, and Indwelling Sin in Believers, among others. CONTENTS OF THESE VOLUMES VOLUME 1 - THE GLORY OF CHRIST VOLUME 2 - COMMUNION WITH GOD VOLUME 3 - THE HOLY SPIRIT (Currently out-of-stock) VOLUME 4 - THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT VOLUME 5 - FAITH AND ITS EVIDENCES VOLUME 6 - TEMPTATION AND SIN VOLUME 7 - SIN AND GRACE VOLUME 8 - SERMONS TO THE NATION VOLUME 9 - SERMONS TO THE CHURCH VOLUME 10 - THE DEATH OF CHRIST VOLUME 11 - CONTINUING IN THE FAITH VOLUME 12 - THE GOSPEL DEFENDED VOLUME 13 - MINISTRY IN FELLOWSHIP VOLUME 14 - TRUE AND FALSE RELIGION VOLUME 15 - CHURCH PURITY AND UNITY VOLUME 16 - THE CHURCH AND THE BIBLE LVS BOTS lday BOTW BOTS22 25% DISCOUNT FOR THIS GRAND AND GLORIOUS SET SGCB Price: $298.50 (list price $398.00)
click for details		THE COLLECTED WORKS OF J.C. RYLE JOHN CHARLES RYLE This J.C Ryle 12 volume cloth-bound set from Banner of Truth is an incredible resource not only for pastors but also for those who want to grow in spiritual maturity. Ryle is very practical and easy to read. He writes in a way in which you are confronted with the truth about your sin and yet also reminded of the comforts of the gospel. I have given some small reviews of each book below. As I have mentioned in other posts before, the quality of these cloth-bound books is amazing! They will last a lifetime even if you use them heavily. You can buy these books separately or as a complete set. In 1837, John Charles Ryle was an outstanding athlete, excelling in cricket and rowing. But, when he became ill with a serious infection, he turned to his long-forgotten Bible and prayed. Then, one Sunday at church, he felt as though God was speaking to him, emphasizing the message that people are saved by grace through faith, which is a gift from God. Ryle ultimately entered the ministry in the Church of England, while also publishing popular tracts and books from a Biblical standpoint. J.C. Ryle’s Holiness is perhaps his best known book, describing the nature of holiness and the challenges of temptation, while Call to Prayer shares with readers the privileges of private prayer. J.C. Ryle’s Thoughts for Young Men offers up what one reviewer calls “true Puritan theology,” while Agency That Transformed a Nation shares timeless lessons gleaned from the 18-century Great Awakening. EXPOSITORY THOUGHTS ON THE GOSPELS For anyone studying or preaching on the Gospels, this has to be one of your go-to sets. Ryle’s commentary is very pastoral and full of practical application. Each section is laid out with the Scripture text, Ryle's pastoral commentary, and then his verse commentary. I normally tend to use exegetical, verse by verse commentaries in my sermon prep, which has led to my preaching being somewhat of a running commentary (which is not good). These pastoral commentaries by Ryle have provided balance in my study and sermon prep. "J. C.Ryle's 'Expository Thoughts on the Gospels' gleans practical thoughts from every section of the four Gospels. I know of no set of books that is more helpful for private devotions and family worship. We read through Ryle's books when our children were in elementary school. A ten-year-old can understand Ryle, and an eighty-year-old saint is not beyond him; Ryle models simplicity and profundity to all. Ryle's thoughts are also invaluable for ministers and teachers, as they model how to glean applications from the text. Here is practical Christianity at its best." --Dr. Joel R. Beeke, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids This is Bishop Ryle at his very best! HOLINESS I believe it is important to go back and read classic Christian works such as Holiness to be reminded that the struggles that we are facing in our own lives and in the church are not new. For Christians, it has always been a struggle to live holy lives. Ryle’s Holiness helps us to be reminded that even though it's hard and may not be the most popular thing, we must be holy, because the voice of God in Scripture plainly commands it, it is one grand end and purpose for which Christ came into the world, because this is the only sound evidence that we have a saving faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, because this is the only proof that we love the Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity, because this is the only sound evidence that we are true children of God, because this is the most likely way to do good to others, because our present comfort depends much upon it, because without holiness on earth we will never be prepared to enjoy heaven. CHARGES AND ADDRESSES: Delivered from 1881 to 1900 The Charges and Addresses here brought together show how he laboured to educate the clergy of his diocese in biblical principles and to impress upon them the vast importance of maintaining evangelical doctrine and practice in their varied ministries and contacts. In England Ryle stands in the foremost rank of those who have held forth the word of life and fought the good fight of faith. He is one of the Lord’s standard-bearers of the late Victorian age. The ‘healthful spirit of God’s grace’ was upon him. Being dead he continues to speak to our backslidden generation. THE UPPER ROOM: Being a Few Truths for the Times ‘I have reached an age when I cannot reasonably expect to write much more. There are many thoughts in this volume which I do not wish to leave behind me in the precarious form of separate single sermons, addresses, lectures, and tracts. I have therefore resolved to gather them together in the volume I now send forth, which I heartily pray God to bless, and to make it a permanent blessing to many souls.’ — J. C. RYLE KNOTS UNTIED This work by Ryle is on how the church should operate. It includes 19 papers on specific subjects relating to the evangelical church practices. Keep in mind when Ryle uses the word evangelical, he means Biblical, unlike the way we tend to think and use the word today. He lays out the beliefs held by Evangelical Churchmen of the day. His arguments are filled with Scriptural proof and explained very carefully and confidently. Some topics include Baptism, Regeneration, The Lord’s Supper, Confession, the Fallibility of Ministers, Idolatry, etc. Let us always beware of any teaching which either directly or indirectly obscures justification by faith. All religious systems which put anything between the heavy laden sinner and Jesus Christ the Savior, except simple faith, are dangerous and unscriptural. All systems which make out faith to be anything complicated, anything but a simple, childlike dependence — the hand which receives the soul’s medicine from the physician — are unsafe and poisonous systems. All systems which cast discredit on the simple Protestant doctrine which broke the power of Rome, carry about with them a plague-spot, and are dangerous to souls. Let us remember, not least, the enormous injury we may do to souls if we once allow ourselves to depart in the least degree from the simplicity of the gospel, either in our doctrine or in our worship. Who can estimate the shipwrecks that might occur in a single night, and the lives that might be lost, if a light-house keeper dared to alter but a little the color of his light? Who can estimate the deaths that might take place in a town if the chemist took on himself to depart but a little from the doctor’s prescriptions? Who can estimate the wholesale misery that might be caused in a war, by maps a little wrong, and charts a little incorrect? Who can estimate these things? Then perhaps you may have some idea of the spiritual harm that ministers do by departing in the slightest degree from the Scriptural proportions of the gospel, or by trying to catch the world by dressing the simple old Evangelical faith in new clothes. CHRISTIAN LEADERS OF THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY Although much has been written on the evangelical revival of the 18th century, J. C. Ryle’s Christian Leaders of the 18th Century remains the best popular introduction to this great spiritual era. With simplicity and vigour, he traces the lives of the eleven Christian leaders who ‘shook England from one end to another’, giving strong reasons for his belief ‘that excepting Luther and his Continental contemporaries, and our own martyred Reformers, the world has seen no such men since the days of the apostles.’ But Ryle does not write to prompt admiration, and his conclusions and applications of his subject are among the most forceful that ever came from his pen. ‘I am obliged to say plainly that, in my judgment, we have among us neither the men nor the doctrines of the days gone by…Once let the evangelical ministry return to the ways of the 18th century, and I firmly believe we should have as much success as before. We are where we are, because we have come short of our fathers.’ At the beginning of last century, Canon A. M. W. Christopher of St. Aldate’s, Oxford, declared that he had turned to Ryle’s book during every summer vacation for thirty years. It is time Christian Leaders of the 18th Century was so read again. lvs BNS BOTW BOTS22 BOTN24 EXPOSITORY THOUGHTS ON THE GOSPELS (in 7 Volumes) SGCB Price: $124.00 (list price $161.00) Matthew & Mark (1 vol each); Luke (2 vols); John (3 vols) - 2400 PENETRATING PAGES HOLINESS: ITS NATURE, HINDRANCES, DIFFICULTIES, AND ROOTS SGCB Price: $22.95 (list price $30.00) 480 PAGE CLASSIC - PERHAPS THE MOST FAMOUS AND MOST IMPORTANT OF ALL HIS WORKS CHARGES AND ADDRESSES: Delivered from 1881 to 1900 SGCB Price: $21.95 (list price $29.00) 464 PAGE HARDCOVER VOLUME THE UPPER ROOM: Being a Few Truths for the Times SGCB Price: $21.95 (list price $29.00) 424 PAGE HARDCOVER VOLUME KNOTS UNTIED: BEING PLAIN STATEMENTS ON DISPUTED POINTS IN RELIGION, FROM THE STANDPOINT OF AN EVANGELICAL CHURCHMAN SGCB Price: $21.95 (list price $29.00) 488 PAGE HARDCOVER VOLUME CHRISTIAN LEADERS OF THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY SGCB Price: $21.95 (list price $29.00) 424 PAGE HARDCOVER VOLUME ORDER ALL 12 VOLUMES AND SAVE EVEN MORE SGCB Price: $227.00 (list price $307.00) SAVE $80 BY PURCHASING THE ENTIRE HARDCOVER SET
click for details		EXEGETICAL LECTURES AND SERMONS ON HEBREWS CHARLES HODGE edited with Introduction by William VanDoodewaard SORRY-JUST SOLD OUT BOOK DESCRIPTION This book has two parts, both of which contain material not previously published. The first part contains Charles Hodge’s exegetical and expository notes on the letter to the Hebrews. These date from 1821, the year of his ordination, and 1842, when he delivered a series of lectures on Hebrews at Princeton Theological Seminary. Like his other published commentaries, this is an exegetical exposition, following Calvin’s pattern of brevity and simplicity. Hodge skillfully engages the Greek text in a way that enhances the reader’s understanding of the details and flow of the whole. Those familiar with Hodge’s commentaries on other New Testament epistles will immediately recognize his style and method. Broad themes and fine points merge together in a coherent whole, as the commentator allows the text of Scripture to speak for itself. Also among the archival collection of Charles Hodge’s manuscripts at Princeton are a series of sermon outlines, and some full manuscript sermons, on passages from the letter to the Hebrews, most of which were never published. In 1879 A. A. Hodge included four of these as part of a wider collection of sermon outlines which were published following his father’s death as Princeton Sermons. These four sermons, along with all of Hodge’s other manuscript sermons on Hebrews are brought together for the first time in this volume. The sermons on Hebrews in Part Two supplement the commentary in Part One, providing the reader with a more expansive exposition and application of numerous key sections of Hebrews. A few are more text-topical in their orientation, revealing Hodge’s masterful ability to communicate the rich themes of biblical and systematic theology with earnest clarity and simplicity. Others are more exegetical and expository, with application aimed at growth in Christian living. Together they display Hodge’s ‘adoring love for Christ,’ and even more, Christ’s love for his church. ENDORSEMENTS ‘Hodge’s method and matter make him doubly useful in commenting. He is singularly clear, and a great promoter of thought…The more we use Hodge the more we value him.’ — C. H. SPURGEON ‘One always turns to Hodge’s commentaries with great confidence, for in him there is that perfect blending of theology, scholarship and a devotional spirit which are the prime requisites of a commentary.’ — D. MARTYN LLOYD-JONES VERY NICE SIZED HARDCOVER WITH A DUST-JACKET SGCB Price: $25.00 (list price $25.00) CURRENTLY OUT-OF-PRINT (HARD TO FIND)
click for details		THE PROMISES OF GOD: A New Edition of the Classic Devotional Based on the English Standard Version CHARLES H. SPURGEON revised and edited by Tim Chester OVER 50% DISCOUNT ALL WEEK!! JUST 1 LEFT AT THIS GREAT PRICE!!! "God has given no pledge that he will not redeem and encouraged no hope that he will not fulfill." —Charles Spurgeon For over 150 years, Charles Spurgeon’s classic daily devotional on God’s promises has comforted the hearts of God’s people. For each day of the year, Spurgeon reflects on a specific promise of God from Scripture that strengthened his heart in times of severe depression and suffering. Each daily meditation testifies to the goodness, faithfulness, and power of God. In this volume, Tim Chester helps Spurgeon speak to a new generation, updating archaic words, shortening sentences, and streamlining sentence structure—all without losing Spurgeon’s passionate and pastoral voice. These devotional readings will inspire you with fresh faith in the promise-making and promise-keeping God of the Bible. "The Promises of God" is a 365 day devotional by Charles Spurgeon that was originally titled "The Cheque Book of the Bank of Faith." Tim Chester has updated archaic words and used more modern sentence structure to make reading easier while still maintaining the feel of the original. He also used a modern version of the Bible (English Standard Version) rather than the original KJV except when the KJV wording is directly referenced in the devotion. This does make the devotions easier to read and understand. Each day's devotion started with a verse or two from the Bible, then Spurgeon gave a mini-sermon on that verse--what the verse means for us and how we live. I read an ebook version, but it looked like each day was only a page or two long. I enjoyed reading Spurgeon's insights and thoughts about the selected verses. " EDITOR TIM CHESTER Introduces this book with the following words: "For as long as I can remember, my father has had a plaster bust of Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834–1892) in his study. Like my father and me, Spurgeon was a Reformed Baptist pastor, and Spurgeon has always been one of our heroes. When, in 2017, my father preached his last sermon, he passed the bust on to me. So, as I write these words, Spurgeon is looking down on me. Known as “the Prince of Preachers,” Spurgeon attracted large crowds, often speaking to over ten thousand people at a time before the days of amplification. His preaching was characterized by the directness of his address and the vividness of his language. In 1861, his congregation moved to the specially-built Metropolitan Tabernacle with seating for five thousand people and standing room for a further thousand. It would remain his base for the next thirty-eight years until his death in 1892. Spurgeon founded a pastor’s college to train church planters, opposed slave ownership, and opened an orphanage. He also fiercely opposed liberal theology. He paid a price for this workload and the controversies it brought, suffering for many years physically with gout and emotionally with depression. It is to these struggles that he alludes in his preface for this volume. Spurgeon reached a still wider audience through his writings. His sermons were transcribed by stenographers as he spoke and on sale for a penny the following day. Among his many works was The Cheque Book of the Bank of Faith. It was not Spurgeon’s first book of daily devotional readings. In 1865, he published Morning by Morning, followed three years later by Evening by Evening. Soon they were combined into Morning and Evening, selling over 230,000 copies during his lifetime and many more since. Twenty years or so later, Spurgeon wrote The Cheque Book of the Bank of Faith as a follow-up. And this was my father’s favorite. He used to read it to our family during my childhood. In The Cheque Book of the Bank of Faith, Spurgeon likens the promises of God in the Bible to checks (or “cheques” as Spurgeon himself would have spelled it). A check is a promise in written form. It promises to give the recipient the stated sum whenever they present it at a bank. The promises of God, says Spurgeon, are like checks waiting to be cashed in “the bank of faith.” In 2003, Crossway published an edition of Morning and Evening updated by Alistair Begg using the English Standard Version of the Bible. I have taken the liberty of doing the same with The Cheque Book of the Bank of Faith. I have replaced archaic words, shortened sentences, used modern word ordering, and added references to biblical allusions. I have also changed the title, partly because checks are becoming dated and partly to prevent a fight with my publishers over the spelling of “cheque” (the UK spelling) and “check” (the US spelling)! Apart from this, the content is the same. Only occasionally have I retained an archaic phrase to retain the poetic power of the original text. My aim has been to let Spurgeon speak to a new generation. Why? Not as an historical curiosity. But so the promise-making and promise-keeping God of the Bible speaks words of comfort to his people. As Spurgeon says in his preface, 'I have written out of my own heart with the view of comforting their hearts. . . . May the Holy Spirit, the Comforter, inspire the people of the Lord with fresh faith!' Many thanks to Richard Chester (my father) and Tamsin Faiers for reading my draft to ensure it sounded contemporary while retaining the “voice” of Spurgeon." Tim Chester, 2018 Charles H. Spurgeon (1834–1892) was an English Baptist pastor at New Park Street Chapel, London (which later became the Metropolitan Tabernacle), for thirty-eight years. As the nineteenth century's most prolific preacher and writer, his ministry legacy continues today. lvs 7/18 cwn cws bnt ddv CWN822 ESVBP HCS CW50 BRAND NEW EDITION OF A CLASSIC VOLUME FOR MORE THAN 150 YEARS (OVER 50% OFF) SGCB Price: $17.00 (list price $35.00) RELEASED IN JUNE 2019 - OVER 370 PAGE HARDCOVER EDITION (JUST 3 LEFT AT THIS PRICE)
click for details		FIVE-PACK OF C.H. SPURGEON CLASSICS CHARLES HADDON SPURGEON WE HAVE GATHERED A FIVE-PACK OF BLESSED GEMS FROM THE PEN AND HEART OF 'THE PRINCE OF PREACHERS' - CHARLES HADDON SPURGEON. (1) ACCORDING TO PROMISE: God’s Promises to Every Christian 1. A Sieve Needed ........................................................ 5 2. The Two Seeds ......................................................... 7 3. The Two Lives ....................................................... 13 4. Differing Hopes ..................................................... 19 5. Persecution Consequent on the Promise ................. 23 6. The Parting ........................................................... 29 7. Whose are the Promises? ....................................... 35 8. The Promise a Free Gift ......................................... 39 9. The Promise of God a Reality ................................ 43 10. The Peculiar Treasure of Believers ......................... 49 11. The Valuation of the Promises ............................... 59 12. The Lord’s Promise – The Rule of His Giving ....... 69 13. The Rule Without Exception ................................. 77 14. Taking Possession of the Promise ........................... 87 15. Endorsing the Promise ........................................... 93 16. The Promise Used for this Life .............................. 97 17. Searching Out the Promise .................................. 103 18. The Time of the Promise ...................................... 111 19. The Promises in Possession Through the Spirit .... 117 20. Jesus and the Promises ......................................... 123 (2) CHRIST'S GLORIOUS ACHIEVEMENTS: What Jesus Has Done for You PREFACE ............................................................................... 7 1. CHRIST THE END OF THE LAW ......................................... 9 2. CHRIST THE CONQUEROR OF SATAN .............................. 33 3. CHRIST THE OVERCOMER OF THE WORLD .....................61 4. CHRIST THE MAKER OF ALL THINGS NEW ................... 89 5. CHRIST THE SPOILER OF PRINCIPALITIES AND POWERS ...117 6. CHRIST THE DESTROYER OF DEATH ............................. 137 7. CHRIST THE SEEKER AND SAVIOUR OF THE LOST ......... 165 (3) THE GREATEST FIGHT IN THE WORLD: The Final Manifesto Spurgeon gave The Greatest Fight in the World almost as a last word to impart to his followers in the faith his belief in the armory of the Scripture, the armor of the church, and the strength that God gives us to fight. Be encouraged and empowered to take up your sword and join the fray of the Christian life. This powerful advice to Christians is a battle charge for living the faithful life whether in Spurgeon’s day or in ours. ‘This sparkling and startling address is perhaps the most rousing call to gospel arms you will ever encounter. If you can read it without being profoundly stirred, I strongly suggest you seek urgent spiritual help.’ – Jonathan Stephen, Principal, Wales Evangelical School of Theology, Bridgend, Wales Foreword by Tom Nettles...... 9 Introduction ............................ 31 1. Our Armoury ...................... 39 2. Our Army ............................ 89 3. Our Strength ...................... 105 (4) THE SOUL WINNER: Advice on Effective Evangelism For more than forty years, Mr. Spurgeon was, by his preaching and writing, one of the greatest soul-winners; and by his printed words he still continues to be the means of the conversion of many all over the world. It is believed, therefore, that thousands will rejoice to read what he spoke and wrote concerning what he called "the chief business of the Christian minister." TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. What is it to Win a Soul? 2. Qualifications for Soul-Winning Godward 3. Qualifications for Soul-Winning Manward 4. Sermons Likely to Win Souls 5. Obstacles to Soul-Winning 6. How to Induce our People to Win Souls 7. How to Raise the Dead 8. How to Win Souls for Christ 9. The Cost of Being a Soul-Winner 10. The Soul-Winner's Reward 11. The Soul-Winner's Life and Work 12. Soul-Winning Explained 13. Soul-Saving our One Business 14. Instruction in Soul-Winning 15. Encouragement to Soul-Winners (5) SPURGEON'S PRAYERS: Including Advice on How to Improve Prayer Meetings Listening to someone else pray gives you an insight into their mind - their hopes, concerns, and understanding of their relationship with God. Spurgeon thought that prayer was a measure of the vitality of the church - he once ushered some visitors into the prayer meeting at his church with the words 'would you like to see the church's power plant?' These are Spurgeon's prayers taken down as he prayed them. You can learn a lot about how to pray by studying their structure and content. Each short prayer shows you the knowledge of the Bible he had and his understanding of human needs. TABLE OF CONTENTS Introductory Note Lecture: The Golden Key of Prayer 1. Help from On High 2. Thanks Be Unto God 3. The Love Without Measure or End 4. The All-Prevailing Plea 5. To The King Eternal 6. The Wonders of Calvary 7. ‘Let All the People Praise Thee’ 8. A Prayer for Holiness 9. Glorious Liberty 10. The Music of Praise 11. Under The Blood 12. On Holy Ground 13. The Wings of Prayer 14. ‘Bless the Lord, O My Soul!’ 15. The Peace of God 16. He Ever Liveth 17. To Be Like Christ 18. O, For More Grace! 19. God’s Unspeakable Gift 20. The Great Sacrifice 21. Boldness at The Throne Of Grace 22. The Presence of God 23. The Look of Faith 24. ‘Deliver Us from Evil’ 25. The Washing of Water By The Word 26. 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click for details		THE WORKS OF THOMAS BROOKS (THE SIX VOLUME SET) THOMAS BROOKS SIX VOLUMES ARE NOW BACK IN PRINT The scant amount of information known about him comes largely from his writing. Born in 1608, he entered Emmanuel College, Cambridge in 1625. He spent several years at sea, perhaps as chaplain, and was licensed as a preacher by 1640. After England’s Civil War, Brooks served as pastor of London’s Thomas Apostle; in 1648, he preached before the House of Commons. He later became the subject of controversy when he refused baptism and the Lord’s Supper to people that weren’t walking faithfully with the Lord. Thomas Brooks books include a six-volume set titled The Works of Thomas Brooks, with each book also available individually. Other books include Precious Remedies Against Satan’s Devices (written to help people resist Satan’s seductive power), The Secret Key to Heaven ( which emphasizes the importance of private prayer) and Heaven on Earth, which reminds people there is no greater privilege than to be a child of God. VOLUME 1 Memoir of Brooks by A. B. Grosart Precious Remedies against Satan’s Devices Apples of Gold The Mute Christian under the Smarting Rod A String of Pearls VOLUME 2 An Ark for All God’s Noahs The Privy Key of Heaven Heaven on Earth VOLUME 3 The Unsearchable Riches of Christ A Cabinet of Jewels VOLUME 4 The Crown and Glory of Christianity or, Holiness the Only Way to Happiness (58 sermons on Hebrews 12:14) VOLUME 5 The Golden Key to Open Hidden Treasures Paradise Opened A Word in Season VOLUME 6 London’s Lamentations The Glorious Day of the Saints’ Appearance God’s Delight in the Progress of the Upright Hypocrites Detected A Believer’s Last Day His Best Day A Heavenly Cordial The Legacy of a Dying Mother With a glossary and indexes of texts expounded, persons referred to and topics discussed in all six volumes lvs bots botN24 NEARLY 25% OFF THIS BEAUTIFUL SET SGCB Price: $126.95 (list price $168.00) THIS IS FOR THE COMPLETE 6 VOLUME SET
click for details		SERMONS TO THE NATURAL MAN William G.T. Shedd This 430 page book contains 20 sermons to the unconverted man. In the words of A.A. Hodge: "Dr. Shedd's 'Sermons to the Natural Man' are, if not absolutely the best, yet of the very best doctrinal and spiritual sermons produced in this generation. We have known much of their power in convincing sinners, and in deepening, widening and exalting the experience of true Christians. Doctrinal preaching, though not in fashion, is the preaching that we need, and the preaching which always best vindicates itself when put to the test of practice. And of all the examples of doctrinal preaching in this generation, the sermons of Dr. Shedd excel in many particulars. He grasps the very heart and soul of the truth. He holds it in its entirety with uncompromising loyalty; he states it with wonderful clearness and accuracy, and illustrates and applies it with singular facility and grace of style." "These sermons to the Natural Man have the true ring. They are pervaded by a vivid and profound conviction of the reality of spiritual things and of the solemn conditions under which human beings are placed in this transitory life. They are designed to promote self-reflection to deepen that consciousness of sin, which exists in some degree even in men who are most absorbed in the pursuit of the world. One can hardly fail to be impressed, in reading these discourses, with the loftiness, the wide range and the impressiveness of religious truth." -The New Englander and Yale Review SGCB PAPERBACK SETS SERMONS SPECIAL WGT sss b50 lday smw Nearly 50% Discount SGCB Price: $16.95 (list price $32.00) order with SERMONS TO THE SPIRITUAL MAN SGCB Price: $32.00 (list price $64.00) Order All TEN Shedd Volumes from SGCB at Nearly 60% Off SGCB Price: $125.00 (list price $280.00)
click for details		SERMONS TO THE SPIRITUAL MAN William G.T. Shedd This 420 page volume contains 26 sermons, and in the words of the author: "This volume is complementary to another, published in 1871, under the title of 'Sermons to the Natural Man.' In the earlier volume, the author aimed to address the human conscience. In this, he would speak to the Christian heart. The former supposed original and unpardoned sin, and endeavored to produce the consciousness of it. The latter supposes forgiven and indwelling sin, and would aid in the struggle and victory over it." SGCB PAPERBACK SETS SERMONS SPECIAL WGT sss b50 lday smw Nearly 50% Discount SGCB Price: $16.95 (list price $32.00) purchase with SERMONS TO THE NATURAL MAN SGCB Price: $32.00 (list price $64.00) 50% OFF WHEN ORDERING BOTH Order All TEN Shedd Volumes from SGCB at Nearly 60% Off SGCB Price: $125.00 (list price $280.00)
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 CW50 BRAND NEW HARDCOVER VOLUME - MAY 2023 SGCB Price: $10.00 (list price $20.00)
click for details		THE LORD'S PRAYER FOR HIS PEOPLE: Seventeen Sermons on John 17:24 ROBERT TRAILL (1642-1716) "Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world." —John 17:24 Robert Traill’s treatment of Christ’s intercessory prayer for His people is a masterpiece of Puritan experiential doctrine. Mining the depths of John 17:24, Traill discovers the comforts of the doctrine of election, the blessing of our hope of heaven, and the believer’s delight in the glory of Christ—all founded on the immovable love of the Father for His Son. Traill’s exposition is full of practical application, careful to address both believers and unbelievers alike. Table of Contents: The Introduction The Matter of Christ’s Prayer Christ Knows Those Who Are Given to Him Christ’s Heart Is Set on the Bliss of All Whom the Father Has Given Him The Blessing for Which Christ Prays The Perfect Blessedness of the People of God Four Marvelous Things about Salvation The Application of the Doctrines Why Christ Desires This Blessing The Glory of Christ Christ’s Glory in Representing God to Us Christ’s Glory in Representing Us to God Why Christ Prays for This Blessing The First Exhortation to Believers The Second Exhortation to Believers Beholding Christ’s Glory The Father’s Love for the Son Author Robert Traill (1642–1716) was a Scottish Covenanter who later served congregations in England alongside his Puritan colleagues. jcsp NEARLY 50% OFF THIS BEAUTIFUL HARDCOVER VOLUME WITH A DUST JACKET SGCB Price: $15.95 (list price $30.00) THERE ARE 340 PAGES OF BRILLIANT AND ENCOURAGING EXPOSITION IN THIS VOLUME
click for details		TO SEEK AND TO SAVE: Daily Reflections on the Road to the Cross SINCLAIR FERGUSON Journey with Jesus on the road to Jerusalem with these reflections for Lent by Sinclair Ferguson. As you walk through the second half of Luke’s Gospel, you'll meet the people Jesus encountered on the way to the cross—and prepare your heart to appreciate his death and resurrection afresh. Each day you'll be invited to: • Read a passage of Luke's Gospel and a short meditation by Sinclair Ferguson • Reflect on a thought-provoking question • Respond in prayer and praise as you journal Pithy yet profound, these devotions will hold up a mirror to your own heart and, more importantly, give you a window into the heart of the Lord Jesus—the one who came to seek and to save the lost at Easter. This is the perfect follow-up to Sinclair Ferguson's highly popular Advent devotional, Love Came Down at Christmas. TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction and the Beginning of Lent 7 1. The First Week of Lent: Conversations on the Way 23 2. The Second Week of Lent: Meeting the Confused 43 3. The Third Week of Lent: The Path of Discipleship 63 4. The Fourth Week of Lent: Friends and Enemies 83 5. The Fifth Week of Lent: Towards the Cross 103 6. Holy Week and Easter Sunday: The Final Destination 123 INTRODUCTION by Ferguson "We read a lot of poetry at school, but among my favourites were the vivid narratives in Geoffrey Chaucer’s 'The Canterbury Tales.' There was something fascinating about the characters en route to Canterbury that Chaucer portrayed—pilgrims on their way to visit the shrine of Archbishop Thomas Becket. These included such memorable individuals as the much-married Wife of Bath and the “verray, parfit gentil” Knight. But—no doubt somewhat prejudiced by a sense that I was being called to be a minister—my favourite pilgrim was the poor Parson, who preached the message of Christ but first followed it himself. But Chaucer was by no means the first author to use a journey as the motif for introducing his readers to a variety of interesting people. He had long been preceded by Luke, the beloved physician and author of the New Testament’s third Gospel. From chapter 9 verse 51 onwards, Luke records all the events in Jesus’ life in the form of a journey to Jerusalem. This travelogue eventually brings us to Calvary and to the empty tomb. The narrative begins against the background of a major turning point in the ministry of Jesus. Simon Peter has just confessed that Jesus is the Messiah (9:18-20). In response Jesus explains that he is going to suffer and be rejected and yet rise again (9:21-22). A week later he is gloriously transfigured in the presence of three of his disciples: Peter, James and John (9:28-36). Again, he tells them about his impending suffering (9:43-45). From virtually that point on, until he enters Jerusalem with the shouts of the people ringing in his ears, everything we learn about Jesus takes place on a journey whose destination is Calvary. In his travelogue, Luke describes Jesus’ encounters with a wide variety of individuals and groups of people. Each of them is described within the scope of only a few verses; but all of them come alive to us through Luke’s pen. In this series of reflections for Lent, we will listen in on most of these conversations. Each encounter will build up a picture of the journey’s real purpose; for, as he tells one man he meets along the way, Jesus is “the Son of Man [who] came to seek and to save the lost” (19:10). We will see Jesus “seeking” out people as he reveals their hearts, perceives their needs and tests their motives. We will see him throwing wide the offer of salvation to those he meets—Jew and Gentile, rich and poor, men and women, all similarly lost. And finally, at the journey’s end, we will see him secure that salvation once and for all, at the cost of his life. But Jesus also issues a challenge to anyone who would follow him along the road to Jerusalem. At the great turning point he says: 'If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it. For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses or forfeits himself?' (9:23-25) The key issues for all of those who encounter Jesus in Luke’s Gospel are these: Do they know why he is on the road in the first place? And, will they follow him as his disciple? This Lent, Jesus asks those same questions of us." ENDORSEMENTS “So many things clamor for our attention during this season when we really do want to put our focus on Christ. Sinclair Ferguson helps us to turn our gaze toward Jesus day by day so that we can take in the wonder of his grace toward sinners.” - NANCY GUTHRIE, Bible teacher and Author “If, like me, you have been guilty of largely ignoring the 40 days of Lent, prepare to be redirected, challenged and stirred by Sinclair Ferguson’s focus, not on the process but on the person and work of the Lord Jesus.” - ALISTAIR BEGG, Senior Pastor, Parkside Church, Cleveland; Bible teacher, Truth for Life “I’ve peppered Sinclair with questions over a lunch table. I’ve read his books. I listen to his sermons. All because he is a precious guide to understanding our Savior’s life and work. And that’s the glorious effect of reading this devotional. Read it during Lent. Read it before Lent. Read it after Lent. It doesn’t matter. Just be sure to read it.” - TONY REINKE, Author “Sinclair Ferguson’s Lent book is both wonderfully accessible and theologically rich. The daily comments are not too long to intimidate nor too short to be unsatisfying. Both younger and older believers will find much to encourage, challenge and stimulate them in their faith in our Lord Jesus. Some of the insights moved me to tears in deepening my own appreciation of Christ. What a precious resource for God’s people.” - ANGUS MACLEAY, Rector, St Nicholas Church, Sevenoaks, UK “We enter holy ground when we follow our Lord’s road to the cross. There could be no more reliable guide than Sinclair Ferguson. These readings provide warm encouragement and also a challenge to ongoing, daily repentance—helpful for any time of the year.” - DR SHARON JAMES, Social Policy Analyst, The Christian Institute “These superb reflections on the journey of Jesus to the cross, as recorded by Luke, are the ideal preparation for Easter. Warm, clear and illuminating, they show us ourselves as we see how Jesus dealt with people on the way. But most of all they show us Jesus, the wonder of his love and his call to follow him as his disciples. Read, enjoy and benefit.” - RT REV. WALLACE BENN, Former Bishop of Lewes “These Lent devotions describe familiar encounters with Jesus in a fresh and challenging way. The reader is encouraged throughout to ask themselves, ‘How will I respond to Jesus’ words?’ Each day’s read is short enough to be manageable but deep enough to get to the heart of who Jesus is and what it means to follow him.” - CELIA REYNOLDS, Women’s Ministry Co-ordinator, Christchurch Market Harborough "My general rule is this; if Ferguson writes it, you should read it! The Gospel of Luke is full of Jesus’ encounters with a wide range of people; from the rich to the poor and from religious leaders to beggars. In this devotional Ferguson walks you through many of those encounters to help you grasp a fuller picture of the significance of his journey to seek and save the lost (Luke 19:10). At the end of each short devotional, lasting no more than 3 pages, you’ll find a wee note to reflect on and a short section for you to take notes. I highly recommend that you read this, even if you don’t use it for lent this year. It is a wonderful book full of helpful insights and descriptions of Jesus and his journey to the cross." -Alistair Chalmers SBFN SBFT GFS sbf2 8/22/25 THIS FIRST APPEARED IN JANUARY 2020 (NEARLY 40% off) SGCB Price: $10.00 (list price $17.00) ORDER ALONG WITH 'NAME ABOVE ALL NAMES' by Begg & Ferguson SGCB Price: $19.00 (list price $35.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR BOTH TITLES
click for details		THEOLOGY ON FIRE: Volume One- Sermons from the Heart of J.A. Alexander Joseph Addison Alexander Twenty-one complete sermons from Joseph Addison Alexander (1809-1860), the brilliant and godly giant from Old Princeton, are here published for the first time in more than a century. These sermons are on fire by a theologian who was on fire for his God and Savior! Charles Hodge said of his colleague, "In the death of Joseph Addison Alexander we have lost our great glory and defense. Permit me to express my own individual convictions. I regard Dr. Joseph Addison Alexander as incomparably the greatest man I ever knew--as incomparably the greatest man our church has ever produced. His thorough orthodoxy, his fervent piety, humility, faithfulness in the discharge of his duties, and reverence for the Word of God, consecrated all his other gifts. He glorified the Word of God in the sight of his pupils beyond what any man I ever saw had the power of doing." This is the perfect companion volume of his brother's book, which we are also reprinting: "A SHEPHERD'S HEART: Sermons from the Pastoral Ministry of J.W. Alexander" Introduction by Dr. David B. Calhoun TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Mark 1:1, "The beginning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ the Son of God" 2. Matt. 2:2, "Where is he that is born king of the Jews?" 3. John 13:7, "What I do thou knowest not now; but thou shalt know hereafter" 4. John 1:29, "Behold the Lamb of God" 5. Romans 1:25, "They worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator" 6. John 3:36, "He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life; and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God abideth on him." 7. Luke 17:32, "Remember Lot's wife." 8. 1 John 3:2, "It doth not yet appear what we shall be." 9. Luke 11:26, "The last state of that man is worse than the first." 10. Romans 16:27, "To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ forever. Amen." 11. Luke 14:17, "Come, for all things are ready" 12. Proverbs 22:2, "The rich and poor meet together; the Lord is the maker of them all." 13. Romans 11:22, "Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God." 14. 1 Corinthians 15:33, "Be not deceived!" 15. Acts 28:28, "Be it known therefore unto you, that the salvation of God is sent unto the Gentiles, and they will hear it." 16. 1 Peter 1:5, "Kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation" 17. Titus 2:11-15, "For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present age..." 18. Luke 22:32, "When thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren." 19. Luke 9:60, "Let the dead bury their dead; but go thou and preach the kingdom of God." 20. Mark 13:37, "What I say unto you, I say unto all: Watch!" 21. Matthew 24:6, "The end is not yet..." 420 page paperback ALEXANDER SERMONS SERMONS SPECIAL sss NEARLY 45% Discount SGCB Price: $19.95 (list price $33.00) Purchase Both Volumes (Nearly 50% DISCOUNT) SGCB Price: $36.00 (list price $66.00) Purchase the FOUR VOLUME ALEXANDER SERMON SET (50% off) SGCB Price: $70.00 (list price $140.00)
click for details		ON THE PREPARATION AND DELIVERY OF SERMONS: The Classic Dargan Edition John A. Broadus, edited by Edwin C. Dargan This is the classic "Dargan Edition" of John A. Broadus' masterful treatise on "The Preparation and Delivery of Sermons" updated in 1897 by his colleague, Edwin Charles Dargan. Originally written in 1870, this book became the standard text-book for more than a generation, passing through 22 editions in the US alone. It was used as a text in the United Kingdom, Japan, China and Brazil in the 19th century. It has been updated twice in the 20th century, but these updates, in many ways, were unfaithful to Broadus' original work. There is nothing like "The Dargan Edition" of Broadus. WORDS FROM HIS DAY... "No other work on the same subject, published in this century, has sold so largely in so short a time, while the religious and secular press, in all parts of the country, has almost universally commended it in strong and earnest notices. Its immediate republication in London was followed by the endorsement of Bishop Ellicott, Rev. C.H. Spurgeon, and the religious periodicals demonstrating that it met with equal favor abroad." -- The Original Publisher "Abounds in excellent hints, rules, and suggestions. It is very lucid in style--must do good on a large scale." - Southern Presbyterian "We have read the book with absorbing interest. Rich, deep thoughts and eminently practical suggestions abound through these pages." - Associate Reformed Presbyterian "A good book; full of instruction, rich, varied and exhaustive." -- Princeton Review "Sunday School superintendents and teachers will be guided, helped, and strengthened by it." - Sunday School Times WORDS FROM OUR DAY... "John A. Broadus' Treatise on the Preparation and Delivery of Sermons is truly a classic work in the field of homiletics. Its value is proven by its continued use, well over a century after its original publication. Four revised editions have been prepared, intended to update previous versions in various ways. While such revisions have proven useful, they have also created distance from the author and his thought. E. C. Dargan's revision is arguably the best volume for understanding Broadus' ideas. Prepared in 1897 (two years after Broadus' death), it incorporates changes that Broadus intended to make, and had discussed with Dargan, his successor at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Accordingly, this edition represents Broadus at his best, matured through twenty-five years of preaching and studying and teaching the subject." -- Robert A. Vogel, Professor of Preaching, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY "This edition of Broadus' classic work on preaching is simply the best that ever appeared. It reflects the mature thinking of the author and incorporates many of his private notes from lectures that he himself planned to incorporate into a revised edition before his death in 1895. His friend, colleague and fellow homiletics professor, E.C. Dargan, carefully incorporated those notes into the volume that originally appeared three years later. Its reappearance in our day will be a great aid to encouraging the recovery of biblical, applicatory preaching." --Tom Ascol, Pastor of Grace Baptist Church, Cape Coral, FL JOHN ALBERT BROADUS (1827-1895) was to become one of the most influential Baptist leaders in the history of the United States. Saved in a revival meeting at age sixteen, he planned to study medicine at the University of Virginia. A sermon by S.M. Poindexter so challenged him that he surrendered to the call to the ministry instead. He still entered the university in 1846, and in 1850 he received the M.A. degree. Upon graduation he became the teacher of Greek and Latin at the University of Virginia and also took the pastorate of the Baptist Church of Charlottesville. The next year he resigned the teaching position, and he dedicated himself to the church for the next several years, except for two years spent as chaplain at the university. In 1857 he met with four other men to plan a new seminary for Baptists in the South. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary was formally established in 1858, and in 1859 Broadus became a professor there. He was later the second president of the school. Despite the offer of many pastorates, he made the seminary his life's work, teaching there for thirty-six years. Whether preaching or teaching, he was noted for being able to state deep truths in a way plain enough for all to understand them clearly. He stressed the importance of this to his ministerial students. His book "A Treatise on the Preparation and Delivery of Sermons" has been a classic on the subject since its publication. "Lectures on the History of Preaching" and "A Gentleman and a Scholar: The Life of James P. Boyce" have also been recently reprinted by Solid Ground Books. At the height of his popularity and usefulness, he was called home to Heaven on March 16, 1895. This paperback volume is nearly 600 pages in length. L2O sss** Nearly 50% Discount SGCB Price: $22.95 (list price $45.00)
click for details		THE BUNYAN OF BROOKLYN: The Life and Practical Sermons of Ichabod Spencer Rev. J.M. Sherwood and Ichabod Spencer The author of "A Pastor's Sketches" comes to life in this new paperback edition of his life and practical sermons. Everyone who has read the life-changing and ministry-transforming volumes of "A Pastor's Sketches" will be deliighted to learn more about the man whose life was used of God in such a mighty way from 1828 (when he began his ministry in Northampton. MA) to 1854 (when he concluded his ministry in Brooklyn, NY). In addition to the helpful "Sketch" of his life by dear friend Rev. J.M. Sherwood, we have here 20 complete sermons that are called Practical Sermons drawn from his regular pulpit ministry in Brooklyn. According to his Biographer, "One of the most prominent characteristics of Dr. Spencer's preaching was its Scriptural character. He emphatically preached the Bible, the whole Bible, and nothing but the Bible. He drew every sermon from it. He grounded every sermon upon the plain import of God's revealed Word. He made that Word his sole authority in all his teaching. The Bible was the staple of all his sermons. They were full of it; and drew their inspiration from it. It was the simple power of Scripture truth that he wielded with so much effect. He had no confidence in any other kind of teaching. He believed that his sole business in the pulpit was to unfold and vindicate, enforce and apply the meaning or truths of God's revelation. Hence he aimed steadily to exalt the Divine Word. He bowed always and most reverently to its authority." "The reading of good sermons is the most underrated kind of Christian literature on the market today. In former centuries, the reading of sermons was the bulk of the mature Christian's reading diet. Most Puritan books, for example, are sermons edited for print. Sermon reading keeps believers in the Word, matures the soul, and whets the appetite for good preaching. It promotes Christ-centered thinking, healthy self-examination, and godly piety in every sphere of life. Though nothing can replace the Word preached, sermon reading has one advantage over preaching: the sermons that made it into print are usually the minister's best! Tolle Lege--"pick up and read" great sermon books, especially those of past centuries that are packed with spiritual meat, such as the sermons of Ichabod Spencer." - Dr. Joel R. Beeke BIOGRAPHIC SPECIAL SERMONS SPECIAL SPENCER TITLES sss SGCB12 Nearly 50% OFF - VOLUME ONE: The Life & Practical Sermons of Spencer SGCB Price: $16.75 (list price $32.00) This is the Paperback Version Add PASTOR'S SKETCHES (Paperback Double Volume) for $18.00 (List $38.00) SGCB Price: $34.75 (list price $70.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR BOTH TITLES (More Than 50% Off)
		SERMONS OF SPURGEON IN FIVE DOUBLE VOLUMES Charles H. Spurgeon Five double volumes of Spurgeon Sermons in hardcover. Tap into the wealth of life-changing words from the Prince of Preachers, Charles Spurgeon. Featuring over 250 of Spurgeon's finest sermons, this comprehensive collection also includes indices of texts and subjects, so you can easily find what he had to say on a particular verse or topic. The sermons of Charles Haddon Spurgeon were the pinnacle of preaching in mid-nineteenth-century England. They are still powerful and widely influential today. This five-volume set is a compilation of Spurgeon's best sermons, covering topics from Israel in Egypt and confession of sin to justification by grace and Paul's first prayer. Originally published in ten volumes in 1883, it is now a five volume set with two volumes in each book. Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892) served for 30 years at the Metropolitan Tabernacle in London. It is estimated that during his lifetime he spoke to 10 million people, and he became known as the 'Prince of Preachers.' His works fill over 60 volumes; and more than a century after his death, his sermons and devotional texts continue to challenge and touch Christians and non-Christians alike with their biblical grounding, eloquent text, and simple encouragement. Among his published books are Lectures to My Students (Hendrickson); The Treasury of David (Hendrickson), a devotional commentary on the Psalms; All of Grace, the first Christian pocket-paperback published in the United States; numerous volumes of topical sermon collections; and the best-selling Morning and Evening. AN INVALUABLE RESOURCE AT AN INCREDIBLE PRICE! Spurgeon Sermon Set sss css mds AVAILABLE ONCE AGAIN - OVER 60% DISCOUNT SGCB Price: $79.95 (list price $200.00) 4328 Pages in Five Double Volumes - HARDCOVER
		WHATSOEVER THINGS ARE TRUE: Classic Discourses on Truth James H. Thornwell These seven Discourses on Truth were written and preached in the Spring of 1851 from the text, "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, think on these things." Philippians 4:8. They were delievered at the Chapel of the College at Columbia, South Carolina, by James Henley Thornwell who was serving as both President and Chaplain. "Thornwell is a giant and nowhere is his mental and spiritual strength seen better than in his treatment of ethics. His application of Scripture to all of life is illuminating and exemplary. 'Discourses on Truth' deserves to be a standard reference." - Dr. Nick Willborn "Thornwell abounds with riches of multifaceted brilliance. Theology, biblical interpretation, philosophy, ethics all take on an attractive hue under the pen of Thornwell. His essays on truth perhaps are more relevant now than when he first wrote them. An age that sees truth as personal, subjective, and existential [therefore relative] needs the clear light of Thornwell's Discourses. Christian will learn to think about the glory of having truth, living by truth, and receive new conviction in the task of the propagation of truth." - Dr. Tom J. Nettles Of Thornwell the following two statements should suffice: J.W. Alexander once wrote the following of one of Thornwell's sermons, "His sermon was a model of what is rare, viz.: burning hot argument, logic in ignition, and glowing more and more to the end." Dr. D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones said of him, "Thornwell was one of the greatest preachers that America has ever produced." Order with A DOZEN REFORMED CLASSICS FOR 2010 20 ENDANGERED TITLES Order with THEOLOGY AS A LIFE for Less JHT Special jht3 NOW AVAILABLE! - NEARLY 50% DISCOUNT SGCB Price: $10.95 (list price $18.00) paperback ISBN 1-932474-78-1 Order with THEOLOGY AS A LIFE by Thornwell SGCB Price: $26.95 (list price $53.00) Nearly 50% Discount
click for details		THEOLOGY: Explained and Defended (4 Volume Hardcover Set) Timothy Dwight Timothy Dwight (1752-1817) was the grandson of Jonathan Edwards. He was both brilliant and godly. This is the Complete Four Volume Hardcover Set of his Magnum Opus: THEOLOGY: EXPLAINED & DEFENDED in a Series of Sermons. These sermons were preached every four years at the chapel at Yale Divinity School and were the means of incredible blessing to those who heard them. "Dwight's theological sermons are worthy of careful study. Their clear, scriptural guidelines and experiential warmth promote practical Christianity. Read with discernment, they will still feed the soul today and challenge us to godly living in Christ Jesus." - Joel R. Beeke, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan William Sprague, in the book, 'Letters to a Daughter', page 82 wrote, "There is no work within my knowledge, so well adapted to answer this purpose, as the admirable system of Theology by the late President Dwight. It may look a little formidable to you at first, but I am almost sure that if you once engage in reading it, you will not be impatient to find its close. While the subjects are arranged with philosophical accuracy, they are discussed with a degree of perspicuity, force, and eloquence, for which I think you will look in vain, in any similar work." Volume One contains 38 sermons on the Existence, Attributes, Decrees and Works of God. Each sermon stands complete in itself, but they together exalt the glory of God in a way intended to humble and bless. Volume Two contains sermons 39-86 with the main focus on Christ our Mediator, and the Doctrines of Justification and Regeneration. Volume Three contains sermons 87-131 and begins with four sermons on Regeneration and concludes with 41 sermons on the Perfect Law of God. Volume Four contains sermons 132-173 and begins with the final sermon on the 10th Commandment and proceeds to examine both the ordinary and extraordinary Means of Grace before concluding the entire series with 11 sermons on the Last Things, including death, judgment, heaven and hell. SGSET SGHC sss CLST NEARLY 50% - VOLUME ONE: Existence, Attributes & Works of God SGCB Price: $35.00 (list price $65.00) NEARLY 50% - VOLUME TWO: Person & Work of Jesus Christ the Mediator SGCB Price: $35.00 (list price $65.00) NEARLY 50% - VOLUME THREE: The Perfect Law of God SGCB Price: $35.00 (list price $65.00) NEARLY 50% - VOLUME FOUR: The Means of Grace and The Last Things SGCB Price: $35.00 (list price $65.00) OVER 50% Off - COMPLETE FOUR VOLUME HARDCOVER SET SGCB Price: $125.00 (list price $260.00)
		TO ALL THE SAINTS OF GOD Addresses to the Church Jonathan Edwards To All the Saints Hardcover , 401 pages The sermons of Jonathan Edwards were used by God to bring a mighty revival during the eighteenth century. This book contains twelve sermons by Jonathan Edwards that help further our understanding of God and the church. Sermons include "The True Excellency of a Gospel Minister," " The Most High a Prayer-Hearing God," "God Glorified in ManÆs Dependence," "God's Sovereignty in the Salvation of Men," "The Nature and End of Excommunication," and "The Necessity of Self-Examination." SDG TITLES SAVE $10.00 SGCB Price: $17.95 (list price $28.00)
click for details		GOSPEL WORSHIP: Worship Worthy of God Jeremiah Burroughs (REDUCED AGAIN ON 12/5/25) "Worship is for God, not for us. And when we throw our hearts and souls into serving Him in it, we cannot be more blessed. He must be treated as holy by those who enter His presence. "If any book speaks prophetically to the contemporary crisis of worship in our churches, it is Burroughs' Gospel Worship. Must reading for all concerned about honoring God in worship." --R.C. Sproul. A treasured collection of 14 sermons, giving guidelines by which we might rightly worship God. Details Below - TABLE OF CONTENTS The Life of Jeremiah Burroughs (1599-1646) The Works of Jeremiah Burroughs Sermon I - The Introduction: Leviticus 10:3, The Striking Example of Nadab & Abihu Set Forth Sermon II - God Will be Sanctified in Those Who Draw Near to Him Sermon III - The Importance of Preparing for Worship Sermon IV - Two Cases of Conscience Sermon V - Sanctifying the Name of God in Holy Duties Sermon VI - Suiting Our Duties to the God We are Worshipping Sermon VII - Why God Will Be Sanctified in the Duties of His Worship Sermon VIII - Sanctifying the Name of God in Hearing the Word Sermon IX - Sanctifying the Name of God in Hearing the Word Sermon X - Why God will Have His Name Sanctified Sermon XI - Sanctifying the Name of God in Receiving the Sacrament Sermon XII - What is Required in Receiving the Sacrament Sermon XIII - Keep to the Institution of the Sacrament Sermon XIV - Sanctifying the Name of God in Prayer The Summary of the Gospel (drawn from 'Gospel Conversation') 320 pages PART OF THE GOSPEL SERIES RHB Newest JB Pair gsjb RHBS gs4 bist BWRP BOT50 BACK IN PRINT ONCE AGAIN (REDUCED AGAIN ON 12/5/25) SGCB Price: $10.00 (list price $18.00)
click for details		THEOLOGY ON FIRE: Volume Two- More Sermons from J.A. Alexander Joseph Addison Alexander Twenty-two more complete sermons from Joseph Addison Alexander (1809-1860), the brilliant and godly giant from Old Princeton, are here published for the first time in more than a century. Charles Hodge said of his colleague, "In the death of Joseph Addison Alexander we have lost our great glory and defense. Permit me to express my own individual convictions. I regard Dr. Joseph Addison Alexander as incomparably the greatest man I ever knew--as incomparably the greatest man our church has ever produced. His thorough orthodoxy, his fervent piety, humility, faithfulness in the discharge of his duties, and reverence for the Word of God, consecrated all his other gifts. He glorified the Word of God in the sight of his pupils beyond what any man I ever saw had the power of doing." TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 - Ephesians 5:14.--"Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light." 2 - Mark 14:41.--"Sleep on now, and take your rest : it is enough, the hour is corns ; behold, the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners." 3 - Matthew 11:12--"From the days of John the Baptist until now,. the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force" 4 - Isaiah 55:1--"Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money, come ye, buy and eat: yea, come, buy wine and milk, without money and without price." 5 - Isaiah 55:2--"Wherefore do ye spend money for that which is not bread? and your labour for that which satisfieth not? Hearken diligently unto me, and eat ye that which is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness." 6 - Isaiah 55:6--"Seek ye the Lord while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near." 7 - Philippians 3:13,14--"Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press towards the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus." 8 - Luke 18:1-8--"And he spake a parable unto them [to this end], that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; Saying, 'There was in a city a judge, which feared not God, neither regarded man: And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary. And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man; Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me. And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge saith. And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them? I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?'" 9 - 2 Kings 17:33--They feared the LORD, and served their own gods, after the manner of the nations whom they carried away from thence. 10 - Philippians 4:13--I can do all things through Christ who strengtheneth me. 11 - Psalm 51:7--Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me and I shall be whiter than snow. 12 - Luke 13:3,5--"Except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish." 13 - Isaiah 55:3--He is despised and rejected by men. 14 - Hebrews 11:10--He looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God. 15 - 1 Thessalonians 5:25--Brethren, pray for us. 16 - Revelation 14:12--Here is the patience of the saints; here are they that keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. 17 - 2 Timothy 2:9--The word of God is not bound. 18 - Psalm 8:1,9--O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth. 19 - John 17:3--"This is life eternal, that they might know thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent." 20 - Psalm 51:17--The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. 21 - James 1:2-8--My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing [this], that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have [her] perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all [men] liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord. A double minded man [is] unstable in all his ways. 22 - Isaiah 5:20--Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter. 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		TRUTH AND LIFE: Twenty-Two Christ-Centered Sermons Charles P. McIlvaine (1799-1873) Dr. C.P. McIlvaine served as Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Ohio in the middle of the 19th century. Banner of Truth recently reprinted his excellent book on preaching entitled "Preaching Christ: The Heart of the Gospel Ministry." In this long-out-of-print volume you will be given 22 examples of this Christ-centered preaching. Highly recommended! "Charles Pettit McIlvaine, who lived from 1799-1873, embodied the evangelical creed of the nineteenth century. A clear-thinking, intellectually rigorous Episcopalian, he exemplified the deep emotional currents of revival and rebirth, of the 'conviction of sin,' of the need to be born again into new life. An aristocrat by birth and bearing and a bishop by consecration of the Episcopal Church, he knew himself to be a common sinner in God's sight, as much in need of rescue as the folk to whom he ministered." - Thomas Garrett Isham, from his biography entitled "A Born Again Episcopalian: The Evangelical Witness of Charles Petit McIlvaine" TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. The Power of the Word of God - Psalm 119:130 2. The True Church, The World's Light - Matthew 5:14 3. The Church of Christ in its Essential Being - 1 Chronicles 22:1 4. The Personal Ministry of Christ in His Church, Now and Ever - Luke 3:16,17 5. The Presence of Christ in the Assemblies of His People - Matthew 18:20 6. The Nature and Condemnation of Sin - 1 John 3:4 7. The Great Feast and the Vain Excuse - Luke 14:16-18 8. The Call to Diligence - Romans 13:12 9. The Christian Not of The World - John 17:16 10. The True Estimate of Life - Psalm 90:12 11. The Nature and Efficacy of Saving Faith - John 3:36 12. Faith Appropriating the Sacrifice of Christ - John 6:53,54 13. The Character of God as Manifested in Christ - 1 John 4:8,9 14. The Believer's Hidden Life in Christ - Colossians 3:3,4 15. The Believer's Progressive Life in Christ - Proverbs 4:18 16. The Believer's Assurance in Christ - Romans 8:32 17. The Believer's Portion in Christ - Colossians 1:12 18. The Present Blessedness of the Dead in Christ - Revelation 14:13 19. The Resurrection of Christ - Luke 24:34 20. The Resurrection of the Dead - John 11:23 21. The Final Satisfaction of the Believer in Jesus - Psalm 17:15 22. The Minister of Christ Exhorted to Grow in Grace - 1 Timothy 6:11 FEATURED AUTHOR sss CPMB NEARLY 50% DISCOUNT SGCB Price: $18.95 (list price $35.00) NOW AVAILABLE!! ORDER ALONG WITH THE BIOGRAPHY OF CHARLES P. McILVAINE SGCB Price: $30.00 (list price $60.00) 50% Discount When Ordering Both Titles
		EXPOSITION OF ROMANS: Complete 14 Volume Set Dr. D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones THIS SET IS FINALLY BACK IN STOCK This is the complete 14 volume set of sermons on Romans by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones. All over the world in the most diverse situations are to be found Christian men and women who owe an incalculable debt to the ministry of Dr. D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones who for thirty years was the minister of Westminster Chapel, London. His longest series of expositions was this 14 volume set of Romans, the greatest of New Testament Epistles. Just as Lloyd-Jones’ public ministry stood out as widely different from contemporary preaching, so his Romans came into bookshops with an appeal that took many by surprise. Not a few thought that the nature of his pulpit ministry would inhibit its continuance on paper – ‘He needed to be heard, not read.’ But those of that opinion were mistaking where his real strength lay. First of all, it lay in the truth he was speaking, not in its delivery. Further, his whole view of preaching meant that he addressed himself to the heart and conscience, as well as to the mind, and sermonic material of that kind has never failed to hold readers as well as hearers. Time was to prove that his message would reach far larger numbers by his books than had ever been possible even in his widespread ministry. The books would also go into any languages and his Romans would be read by thousands, in nations from Brazil to Korea. VOLUME 1: THE GOSPEL OF GOD (chapter 1) VOLUME 2: THE RIGHTEOUS JUDGEMENT OF GOD (2:1 - 3:20) VOLUME 3: ATONEMENT & JUSTIFICATION (3:21 - 4:25) VOLUME 4: ASSURANCE (chapter 5) VOLUME 5: THE NEW MAN (chapter 6) VOLUME 6: THE LAW, ITS FUNCTIONS AND LIMITS (7:1 - 8:4) VOLUME 7: THE SONS OF GOD (8:5-17) VOLUME 8: FINAL PERSEVERANCE (8:17-39) VOLUME 9: GODS SOVEREIGN PURPOSE (chapter 9) VOLUME 10: SAVING FAITH (chapter 10) VOLUME 11: TO GODS GLORY (chapter 11) VOLUME 12: CHRISTIAN CONDUCT (chapter 12) VOLUME 13: LIFE IN TWO KINGDOMS (chapter 13) VOLUME 14: LIBERTY AND CONSCIENCE (chapter 14) THE AUTHOR-PREACHER Born and raised in Wales, David Martyn Lloyd-Jones served as the chief clinical assistant to London’s royal physician before sensing a call to return to Wales to preach. He served as the associate pastor and then sole pastor of Westminster Chapel before retiring in 1968 because of illness. He then spent the rest of his life editing his sermons for publication, counseling other pastors, and attending church conferences. D. Martyn-Lloyd Jones’ Romans insights, material gleaned from decades of preaching, are captured in a 14-volume set, as well as being available individually. The publication of this material has spread his faith-based wisdom far beyond what his spoken word ever could. Additional Martyn Lloyd-Jones books include Jesus Christ and Him Crucified, where this 20th-century pastor persuasively presents the unchanging natural of the Gospel, and Born of God, based on his sermons about the Gospel of John, Chapter 1. lvs CLST romcom botn1023 MLJROM OVER 20% DISCOUNT (BACK IN STOCK ) SGCB Price: $298.00 (list price $378.00)
click for details		SOUTHERN PRESBYTERIAN PULPIT: A Collection of Sermons from the Nineteenth Century by Ministers of the Southern Presbyterian Church "Two motives have prompted the issue of this volume. There has been a distinct demand for a book of practical sermons, suitable for reading in the public worship of God when conducted by ruling elders of the church. But in addition to this motive, it has seemed very desirable to put in permanent form some examples of the work of our Southern Presbyterian pulpit, which is, we are confident, second to none in eloquence, dotrinal purity, persuasiveness, and practical power." - August 1896, from the Preface In early 1897 The Presbyterian Quarterly gave the following Review of Southern Presbyterian Pulpit: "An inspection of the thirty-three sermons brought together and published in this book will readily show that the double purpose of the publishers, as set forth in the Preface, is fully accomplished. A careful examination of the several discourses reveals their strength, beauty, fervor and wonderfully evangelical spirit and soundness." "I've often given printed sermons to the dying, grieving, confused and lost; sermons from this very book. You'll find sermons that speak to the heart in 'Southern Presbyterian Pulpit.' Acquaint yourself with the 'Spurgeons of America' and you'll find some preachers to imitate. They were truly 'Preachers with Power.' - C.N. Willborn PhD Some of the more familiar names included are B.M. Palmer, Moses Hoge, George Armstrong, John Girardeau, and R.L. Dabney, but the remaining 28 men were all men committed to an authoritative Bible and an expository pulpit ministry. The subjects covered are greatly varied: "The Transforming Power of the Gospel," "The Changing World and the Unchanging God," "Christ's Pastoral Presence with His Dying People," How Long Halt Ye Between Two Opinions?" and many others TABLE OF CONTENTS The Transforming Power of the Gospel by B.M. Palmer The Changing World and the Unchanging God by Moses D. Hoge "One Jesus," by J. Henry Smith The Gospel Call by George D. Armstrong "What is the Chaff to the Wheat?" by J.W. Lupton Christ's Pastoral Presence with his Dying People by John L. Girardeau The Pitilessness of Sin by J.R. Stratton The Happy Service by R.L. Dabney Seeking the Lord by J.W. Rosebro Our Redeemer's Prayer for Christian Unity by Neander M. Woods The Divineness of the Family Bond by W.U. Murkland Why Believers Should Not Fear by A.W. Pitzer The Ruler's Question by J.H. Bryson Children of the Covenant by S.V. Davies Man Inspired of God, by G.R. Brackett "How Long Halt Ye Between Two Opinions?" by J.R. Burgett Consecration by G.B. Strickler Personal Work for the Master by W.N. Scott Joseph of Arimathea by John A. Preston The Striving Spirit by Robert P. Kerr Applied Christianity by R.K. Smoot The Three Causes of Salvation by W.W. Moore The Necessity of Christ's Resurrection by J.F. Cannon Natural Law and Divine Providence by Peyton H. Hoge Take Hold of God by James I. Vance "To Me to Live is Christ" by J.R. Howerton The Valley of Achor by G.L. Petrie Religion Not a Vain Thing by Samuel A. King Jesus' Supreme Authority by C.K. Hemphill Trust in the Lord by Joseph R. Wilson Not One Forgotten by T.D. Witherspoon The Sabbath Day by W.F.V. Bartlett The Gospel as First Revealed by W.T. Hall SERMONS SPECIAL ENDANGERED TITLES sss 45% Discount SGCB Price: $16.50 (list price $30.00)
click for details		MAJESTY IN MISERY: Sermons on the Passion and Death of our Lord. CHARLES H. SPURGEON In the first volume, Spurgeon takes the reader to Gethsemane, to remind us of the matchless love of Jesus,..’that for your sakes and mine he would not merely suffer in body, but consented to bear the horror of being accounted a sinner, and coming under the wrath of God because of our sins: though it cost him suffering unto death and sore amazement… Can we not cheerfully endure persecution for his sake? Can we not labour earnestly for him? I charge you by Gethsemane, my brethren, if you have a part and lot in the passion of your Saviour, love him much who loved you so immeasurably, and spend and be spent for him.’ In the second volume, Spurgeon bids us follow Christ into The Judgment Hall and to look on as the Man of Sorrows is despised and rejected by men – first, by Annas and Caiaphas, the religious leaders of the Jewish nation, then Herod Antipas, the puppet prince of Galilee, and finally Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor. Spurgeon’s great gifts of passionate and persuasive preaching are clearly in evidence in these fine sermons, which include Christ in Bonds, The King in Pilate’s Hall, and Majesty in Misery. In the third volume, Spurgeon takes us to Calvary’s Mournful Mountain, there to view afresh the last moments of Christ’s earthly life. In these sermons (which have been completely reset in a readable modern format) Spurgeon fixes our eyes upon our glorious Saviour, whose amazing grace and dying love are eloquently described and vividly portrayed by ‘the prince of preachers’. As you read these sermons, including, The Procession of Sorrow, Christ’s Determination to Save His People, and Christ’s Dying Word for His Church, you will begin to understand just why Spurgeon was so loved by Christians the world over. BOTW GREAT PRICE FOR THIS BEAUTIFUL THREE VOLUME HARDCOVER SET SGCB Price: $55.95 (list price $75.00) NEARLY 1000 PAGES OF MASTERFUL EXPOSITION ON OUR LORD'S PASSION AND DEATH
		THE WORKS OF JOHN NEWTON (Four Volume Set) JOHN NEWTON FINALLY, THE WONDERFUL WORKS OF JOHN NEWTON ARE BACK IN PRINT. ‘In few writers are Christian doctrine, experience and practice more happily balanced than in the author of these letters, and few write with more simplicity, piety and force.’ — C. H. SPURGEON ‘What thousands have derived repeated profit and pleasure from the perusal of these utterances of the heart! Nor ever will they cease to be found means of grace whilst God has a church on earth.’ — WILLIAM JAY When John Newton, ex-sea captain and, as yet, unsuccessful candidate for the Church of England ministry, finished his first book (an autobiography) in 1762 there was no ready publisher. Any thought that he was destined to become one of the best known authors of his age would have been as fantastic as the last 37 years of his life. But in both cases the improbable came about. Becoming curate of Olney, a small village in the south of England, in 1764, Newton there laid his reputation as an evangelical writer, pre-eminently by his published letters and by the Olney Hymns (including ‘How Great the Name of Jesus Sounds, ‘Glorious things of Thee are spoken’ and ‘Amazing grace’). Before the end of his subsequent pastorate at St. Mary Woolnoth, London (1780-1807), his writings were prized around the world from America to Australia. Newton has a firm place in the classics of Christian literature. While his style is strong and clear, it is the spiritual attractiveness and importance of his main themes which secure the permanent value of his writings. Most of his books came, unpremeditated, out of a need to help his congregation or individual hearers, and it is in practical helpfulness towards Christian living that he excels. If he is loved rather than admired, it is for this reason. Conformity to Christ is the one subject upon which his themes finally focus (‘It will not be a burden to me at the hour of death that I have thought too highly of Jesus, expected too much from Him myself, or labored too much in commending and setting Him forth to others’). Not surprisingly, Alexander Whyte could write, ‘For myself, I keep John Newton on my selectest shelf of spiritual books: by far the best kind of books in the whole world of books.’ The text of this new four-volume edition of The Works of John Newton has been entirely reformatted, producing a clear and easily navigable set of documents for today’s reader. VOLUME 1 Publisher’s Note ix Introduction to the 1839 edition xi Memoirs of the Rev. John Newton xvii An Authentic Narrative of Some Remarkable and Interesting Particulars in the Life of John Newton, in Fourteen Letters 1 Cardiphonia; or, the Utterance of the Heart, in the Course of a Real Correspondence Twenty-six Letters to a Nobleman 303 VOLUME 2 Cardiphonia (continued) 1 Six Discourses, (or Sermons), as Intended for the Pulpit 101 Twenty Sermons Preached in the Parish Church of Olney 174 A Review of Ecclesiastical History book i—of the first period of Christianity 371 book ii—of the second period of Christianity 426 Olney Hymns 591 VOLUME 3 Messiah: Fifty Expository Discourses, on the Series of Scriptural Passages, which Form the Subject of the Celebrated Oratorio of Handel Part I 1 Part II 145 Part III 329 Tracts 439 Sermons 539 VOLUME 4 Letters to a Wife 1 Letters Intended as a Sequel to Cardiphonia 273 Miscellaneous Papers Extracted from Periodical Publications 579 Index BOTJNW botn24 BACK IN PRINT IN MAY 2024 SGCB Price: $112.95 (list price $150.00)
click for details		THE WORKS OF JOHN FLAVEL (6 Volume Set) JOHN FLAVEL (1630–1691) JUST BACK IN PRINT AGAIN IN OCTOBER 2023. These are always of the highest quality, and you are guaranteed to be satisfied. THE WORKS OF JOHN FLAVEL (6 VOLUME SET) Flavel’s complete works had long been unobtainable until reprinted by the Trust in 1968. His six volumes are in themselves a library of the best Puritan divinity and a set will be a life-long treasure to those who possess it. He is one of that small number of evangelical writers who can by their lucidity and simplicity help those at the beginning of the Christian life and at the same time be a strong companion to those who near its end. TABLE OF CONTENTS *VOLUME 1: The Life of John Flavel The Fountain of Life: A Display of Christ in His Essential and Mediatorial Glory *VOLUME 2: The Method of Grace in the Gospel Redemption Pneumatologia: A Treatise of the Soul of Man *VOLUME 3: Pneumatologia: A Treatise of the Soul of Man (continued) A Practical Treatise on Fear: Its Varieties, Uses, Causes, Effects and Remedies The Righteous Man's Refuge The Occasions, Causes, Nature, Rise, Growth and Remedies of Mental Errors Appendices Gospel Unity Recommended to the Churches of Christ *VOLUME 4: England's Duty under the Present Gospel Liberty (1689) An Appendix to the Foregoing Treatise Mount Pisgah: A Sermon preached at the Public Thanksgiving, February 14, 1688-9, for England's Delivery from Popery, etc. (Including an Epistle Dedicatory) Divine Conduct or the Mystery of Providence: A Treatise upon Psalm 57.2 A Narrative of some late and wonderful Sea Deliverances Antipharmacum Saluberrimum : A Serious and Seasonable Caveat to all the Saints in This Hour of Temptation Tidings from Rome or England's Alarm *VOLUME 5: Husbandry Spiritualized: The Heavenly Use of Earthly Things Navigation Spiritualized: A New Compass for Seamen A Caution to Seamen: A Dissuasive against Several Horrid and Detestable Sins The Seamen's Companion: Six Sermons on the Mysteries of Providence as relating to Seamen; and the Sins, Dangers, Duties and Troubles of Seamen A Saint Indeed, or The Great Work of a Christian Explained and Applied The Touchstone of Sincerity, or The Signs of Grace and the Symptoms of Hypocrisy A Token for Mourners *VOLUME 6: Preparation for Suffering, or the Best Work in the Worst Times The Balm of the Covenant Applied to the Bleeding Wounds of Afflicted Saints: II Samuel 23.5 A Sermon Preached at the Funeral of John Upton, of Lupton (Devon): II Chronicles 35.24-5 An Exposition of the (Westminster) Assembly's Shorter Catechism Vindiciae Legis et Foederis, or A Reply to M, Philip Cary's Solemn Call in which He Contends Against the Right of Believers' Infants to Baptism Twelve Sacramental Meditations A Familiar Conference between a Minister and a Doubting Christian Concerning the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper A Hymn upon Romans 5. 6-11 The Reasonableness of Personal Reformation and the Necessity of Conversion A Coronation Sermon The Character of an Evangelical Pastor drawn by Christ A Two-column Table of the Sins and Duties attaching to Church Membership Index of Texts Index of Subjects BOTS SET lvs botw BOTS22 botn24 THE WORKS OF JOHN FLAVEL (6 VOLUME SET) SGCB Price: $136.00 (list price $180.00) NEARLY 25% OFF
		RICHARD NEWTON CHILDREN'S TITLES Richard Newton (1813-1887) was called "The Prince of Preachers to the young" by no less than Charles H. Spurgeon. Newton was born in Liverpool, England, died in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1836, and the General Theological Seminary, New York City, in 1839. He was ordained in West Chester, Pennsylvania, in the latter year in the Church of the Holy Trinity, and received a call directly to the rectorship of the same church. A year later he became recor at St. Paul's Church, Philadelphia, which post he held for twenty-two years. In 1862 he was called to the Church of the Epiphany, Philadelphia, where he labored until 1881, when he accepted the rectorship of the Church of the Covenant, Philadelphia, where he remained the rest of his life. Dr. Newton was distinguished for his contributions to juvenile literature. He was very successful in preparing for sermons for children Solid Ground Christian Books is committed to reprinting the books of this brilliant and humble servant of Jesus Christ who sought to preach one sermon each month to the children of his flock. Every month for years over 500 children sat at his feet as he opened the Scriptures to them. We are honored to bring these great volumes back into print! WE NOW HAVE 18 NEWTON TITLES! PURCHASE THE ENTIRE 18 VOLUME SET AND SAVE OVER $200.00 SGCB Price: $220.00 (list price $430.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR ALL 18 VOLUMES
click for details		THE PROMISE: The Amazing Story of Our Long-Awaited Savior Jason Helopoulos, Illustrated by Rommel Ruiz Inviting Children to See Jesus from Creation to the Manger In the beginning God created the whole world. After six days of work, he had created the stars in the sky, the mighty oceans, tall trees, beautiful flowers, mighty sea creatures, and the most prized of all creation—Adam and Eve. Created in God’s image, Adam and Eve were friends with him. But one day “the worst of all days came”—the serpent deceived them and they sinned against God. Adam and Eve’s relationship with God was broken. But God gave mankind a promise. And what a great promise it was! The promise of salvation! He promised that one would come who would crush the head of the lying serpent, one who would deliver mankind from their sin, one who would restore man and woman’s relationship with God. But who has the power to do that? Does Abraham, a great man of faith? Does Moses, a great prophet? What about Joshua, the great conqueror? Jason Helopoulos invites you to join him on a journey through the pages of the Bible in search of the promised Savior, from the garden of Eden to a manger in Bethlehem. With captivating illustrations by Rommel Ruiz and easy-to-read language, children and parents alike are invited to come to know the promised one—Jesus Christ. ENDORSEMENTS “What a great way to help kids (and their parents!) grasp where the story of the Bible is headed from the very beginning. This engaging book artfully presents the superiority and perfections of Jesus even as it puts the ‘heroes’ of the Old Testament story in their appropriate place.” -Nancy Guthrie, author, Seeing Jesus in the Old Testament Bible study series “The Promise by Jason Helopoulos is a stunning book with a powerful message for both children and adults. Each beautifully illustrated page takes young readers on a journey through the Old Testament, helping them understand how all the stories fit together into one grand and glorious story of redemption. This wonderful book helps children to see Jesus as the perfect prophet, priest, and king who fulfills all the promises of God.” -Melissa B. Kruger, Director of Women’s Initiatives, The Gospel Coalition “The whole message of the Bible is contained in one promise in one verse: Genesis 3:15. Now here is that promise simply explained and stunningly illustrated for our children with drama and tension. This is a book I’ll definitely be reading to my kids over and over and over.” -Jonathan Gibson, Assistant Professor of Old Testament, Westminster Theological Seminary “It is, from the very beginning right up to its glorious end, the greatest story ever told. The Promise weaves together the beautiful prose of Jason Helopoulos and the stunning illustrations of Rommel Ruiz to tell that story with fresh wonder and delight. So settle into a comfy chair, pull the children into your lap, and relish the rich history of this story. I hope you will love it as much as I do.” -George Grant, Pastor, Parish Presbyterian Church, Franklin, Tennessee “At a time when many Christian books for children are all too ready to provide moralistic accounts, Jason Helopoulos introduces the simple story of sin and redemption with studied economy of words and skillful repetition. Coupled with Rommel Ruiz’s masterful illustrations, this book is sure to grab the children’s attention, fix it on Christ, and provide an invaluable key for a proper understanding of Scripture. Parents can use it as a springboard for family devotions and a reinforcement to Sunday’s sermons, and children will return to it again and again to let their minds wander through the treasures of the wisdom and knowledge of God.” -Simonetta Carr, author, Christian Biographies for Young Readers “What a wonderful resource for children! Jason Helopoulos’s The Promise—complemented by Rommel Ruiz's riveting illustrations—teaches kids that Jesus is our perfect Savior.” -Deepak Reju, Pastor of Biblical Counseling and Family Ministry, Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, DC; author, Great Kings of the Bible AUTHOR Jason Helopoulos (ThM, Dallas Theological Seminary) serves as the senior pastor of University Reformed Church (PCA) in East Lansing, Michigan. He regularly contributes to Tabletalk, the Gospel Reformation Network, the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals, and the Gospel Coalition. Jason has authored books such as Let the Children Worship and A Neglected Grace: Family Worship in the Christian Home. Jason and his wife, Leah, have two children, Gracen and Ethan. ILLUSTRATOR: Rommel Ruiz is an illustrator and designer from the Dominican Republic whose work has been featured in a variety of publications, children’s books, films, and animated series for companies such as Cartoon Network, Amazon, Facebook, and Oracle. He lives in the evergreen Pacific Northwest with his wife and their two girls. THIS IS A NEW VOLUME FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS SGCB Price: $10.00 (list price $16.00)
click for details		THE MARROW OF TRUE JUSTIFICATION: or Justification Without Works Benjamin Keach "The Marrow of True Justification" or Justification Without Works contains the substance of two sermons preached on Romans 4:5, wherein the nature of justification is opened as it has been formerly asserted by all sound Protestants; and the present errors against the said doctrine detected. "Justification by faith alone, that central doctrinal feature of the Reformation, has proven to be a controversial issue down through the years. This is not surprising, since it undermines the perennial human desire to have human merit as the basis for salvation. But this doctrine is eminently biblical. Moreover, it glorifies God and puts human beings in their place in a God-centred universe. Controversy erupted over this doctrine towards the end of the Puritan era, and it has to be admitted that Richard Baxter, such a good guide to Puritan views on ethical issues, was behind the theological errors to which Benjamin Keach ably responds in this vital work. But why reprint this work from a bygone day and old controversy? For the simple fact that theological error on this issue is not relegated to the past. As significant sectors of Evangelicalism careen towards theological disaster in our day, this issue of how a person is made right with God has again become a matter of debate and acrimonious dispute. And here Keach can help us. So read this work! Defend with your last breath the biblical doctrine herein recommended! And glorify the God who justifies the wicked!" - Dr. Michael Haykin "The publication of Benjamin Keach's 'The Marrow of True Justification' is a timely and welcome addition to the growing body of literature from 17th Century Particular Baptist authors. This is especially true for two reasons. On the one hand, it provides us with a helpful insight into their wonderful grasp of the gospel and its nature. They were clear in their understanding of law and grace, forgiveness, the nature of the work of Christ and everything else related to a clear proclamation of the gospel. But on the other hand, it helps us to see that modern errors and deviations from the purity of the gospel are not new. They are simply old heresies dressed in modern terms. Keach's work calls us back to the well-established path of Scripture and Reformed Theology. I pray that this work will be read far and wide and strengthen our resolve to preach Christ and his gospel in purity and simplicity. Thank you, SGCB for this reprint." - Dr. James Renihan "There has been, and always will be, only one way of salvation for sinners who believe and that is by Christ's righteousness imputed. It is amazing that attacks on imputed righteousness continue even in our 21st century. Here in Keach we have a sterling example of how to defend this vital truth by thorough exposition. What an excellent example for us all today!" - Erroll Hulse "Just as self-righteousness is not really righteousness, auto-justification is not a work of God's free grace. It is mankind, who "...[B]eing ignorant of Gods Righteousness, went about to establish their own Righteousness..." to justify themselves that they might boast. As for me, I'll take Keach's doctrine, and I'll take the righteousness of another as my only hope of glory." - Dr. Mike Renihan Benjamin Keach (1640-1704): important Particular Baptist preacher, author, and ardent defender of Baptist principles, even against Richard Baxter. Often in prison and frequently in danger for preaching the Gospel, he was the first to introduce singing hymns in the worship of English congregations. VERY RARE VOLUME KEACH TRILOGY SGPC BK3* stst Nearly 45% Discount SGCB Price: $7.95 (list price $13.00) Order the Complete Benjamin Keach Trilogy SGCB Price: $26.00 (list price $45.00) NEARLY 45% DISCOUNT WHEN ORDERING TRILOGY
click for details		THE COMPLETE WORKS OF THOMAS MANTON (COMPLETE 22 VOLUME SET) Thomas Manton BANNER OF TRUTH HAS JUST RAISED THE PRICE OF THE MANTON SET FROM $500 TO $600, WHICH MEANS WE MUST RAISE OUR PRICE AS WELL. IT IS NOW $425.00 PLUS SHIPPING. BANNER OF TRUTH HAS JUST PUBLISHED THE COMPLETE 22 VOLUME SET OF THOMAS MANTON. THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL SMYTH-SEWN SET WITH DUST-JACKETS. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME BANNER OF TRUTH HAS VENTURED TO PRINT THE ENTIRE 22 VOLUME SET. IT IS NOW FINALLY AVAILABLE AND READY TO SHIP. "A MOUNTAIN OF SOUND THEOLOGY." - C.H. Spurgeon on The Works of Manton "The renowned Thomas Manton (1620-1677), whose writings have long been prized by thousands, was known first and foremost as a great preacher. In a day when good preaching is sorely lacking, we need the reprint of his Complete Works, in which twenty of his twenty-two volumes are sermons. These sermons are the legacy of a powerful preacher devoted to the systematic teaching and application of God's Word. Whether he is expounding the Lord's Prayer, Psalm 119, Isaiah 53, James, or Jude, Manton presents us with the best that English Puritans had to offer in careful, solid, warmhearted exposition of the Scriptures." - Dr. Joel R. Beeke, author of MEET THE PURITANS "The publication of a complete and uniform edition of Manton's works is a great boon to the readers of English theology. Many of his best writings have been hitherto inaccessible to all who have not long purses and large libraries. The few who know him would gladly testify, I am sure, that Thomas Manton was one of the best authors of his day, and that his works richly deserve reprinting." -J.C. Ryle, from his Introduction called An Estimate of Manton (Found in Volume 2) SOME MANTON QUOTES TO WHET YOUR APPETITE - "One way to get comfort is to plead the promise of God in prayer, show Him His handwriting; God is tender of His Word." "When we make self the end of prayer, it is not worship but self-seeking." "Excess in meat and drink clouds the mind, chokes good affections, and provokes lust. Many a man digs his own grave with his teeth." "If you yield to Satan in the least, he will carry you further and further, till he has left you under a stupefied or terrified conscience: stupefied, till thou hast lost all thy tenderness. A stone at the top of a hill, when it begins to roll down, ceases not till it comes to the bottom. Thou thinkest it is but yielding a little, and so by degrees are carried on, till thou hast sinned away all thy profession, and all principles of conscience, by the secret witchery of his temptations." "What is the reason there is so much preaching and so little practice? For want of meditation. Constant thoughts are operative, and musing makes the fire burn. Green wood is not kindled by a flash or spark, but by constant blowing." "First we practice sin, then defend it, then boast of it." "Divisions in the church always breed atheism in the world." "Men in general do not live as if they looked to die; and therefore do not die as if they looked to live." "The more affected we are with our misery, the fitter for Christ's mercy." "We know God but as men born blind know the fire: they know that there is such a thing as fire, for they feel it warm them, but what it is they know not. So, that there is a God we know, but what He is we know little, and indeed we can never search Him out to perfection; a finite creature can never fully comprehend that which is infinite." "If a man would lead a happy life, let him but seek a sure object for his trust, and he shall be safe: "He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord." He hath laid up his confidence in God, therefore his heart is kept in an equal poise." "We know God but as men born blind know the fire: they know that there is such a thing as fire, for they feel it warm them, but what it is they know not. So, that there is a God we know, but what He is we know little, and indeed we can never search Him out to perfection; a finite creature can never fully comprehend that which is infinite." "The end of study is information, and the end of meditation is practice, or a work upon the affections. Study is like a winter sun that shines, but warms not: but meditation is like a blowing upon the fire, where we do not mind the blaze, but the heat. The end of study is to hoard up truth; but of meditation to lay it forth in conference or holy conversation." "Faith is the fountain of prayer, and prayer should be nothing else but faith exercised." “You would think it strange of two people who conversed every day for forty or fifty years, but all this while did not know one another; yet this is the case between us and our souls; we live a long time in this world but are strangers to ourselves.” "Works before conversion cannot engage God, and works after conversion can not satisfy God - all the endeavor and labor of the creature will never procure it." THESE ARE A SMYTH-SEWN SET OF BOOKS ON ACID-FREE PAPER CONSTRUCTED TO LAST FOR MANY YEARS. You can view the contents of the volumes by looking at the bottom of this page: Index for the Original 22 Volumes. bfs TMV anmtm BNS BOTS22 CLST A NEW PRINTING OF THE COMPLETE 22 VOLUME SET (NOW AVAILABLE TO SHIP) SGCB Price: $425.00 (list price $600.00) THIS IS THE FIRST TIME BANNER OF TRUTH VENTURED TO PRINT THE ENTIRE 22 VOLUME SET
click for details		FROM THE PULPIT TO THE PALM BRANCH: A Memorial of Charles H. Spurgeon New Introduction by Erroll Hulse This impressive volume is a true celebration of the life of "The Prince of Preachers" with special focus on the last months of his life, his death and the twelve remarkable days which followed. This rare volume contains the very last addresses delivered by Spurgeon in the last month of his life. Also included are the following: - More than a dozen rare photographs -Complete accounts of Memorial Meetings held for Members of the Church Ministers and Students Christian Workers General Public Sunday School Children and Orphans The Complete Funeral Service The Complete Sermons of A.T. Pierson on the mornings and evenings of Feb. 7th and 14th preached to the mourning congregation at the Metropolitan Tabernacle The Complete Text of Four CHS sermons, including the last ones preached at Met Tab "Many will be happy to know this long-unobtainable volume on Spurgeon is to be available again. I have collected such books for years but not yet owned this rare book. May the recovery of Spurgeon's memory lead many to the devotion to Christ which so marked his life!" Rev. Iain H. Murray "The final days of C H Spurgeon's life were difficult ones, not only because of various physical complaints and the fog of depression that sometimes clouded his days, but also because of the fact that there seemed far too few who saw the dangers of liberalism eating away at the heart of evangelical witness. Spurgeon had fought a royal battle against this soul-destroying heresy in the Down-grade controversy, but it appeared that the battle had been a losing one. In all of this, though, Spurgeon never shifted from the great hope that the kingdom of Christ would ultimately triumph. This new book deals with these final days of this great Christian warrior's life and it is thus of great encouragement for God's people in this day, for we too live in extremely difficult and trying times. Surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, like the ever-faithful Spurgeon of this book, may we stand fast." - Dr. Michael Haykin "Like many of us who have valued his life and teaching, I've visited Charles Spurgeon's gravesite. Thousand stood there on the actual day of his burial, just as I stood, full of amazement for such a life. This book, a rare one indeed, takes us back to those memorial days and will help us feel their beauty and significance. I'm thankful for such a book. We should remember our heroes as a way of exalting Christ. And, we must imitate their faith." - Jim Elliff, Christian Communicators Worldwide "Collectors of Spurgeonalia will be delighted to have access to this once inaccessible volume. More importantly, because of the funerary contents, it will provoke reflection on the life and ministry of a choice servant of God, which may in turn prove to be of profound assistance to us as we assess the substance, faithfulness and intensity of our own Christian life and service." - Ligon Duncan "When a book of such rare quality is republished it must be read, not just for the sake of reading it, but for the purpose of the enormous spiritual enrichment it will give to anyone who take the time to get into it's wealth of content. To read this gem will leave the reader moved to worship the source of all truth, God Himself." - Pastor Martin Holdt "Spurgeon lovers, and what Christian minister is not, will find great satisfaction in this volume. That even after his misrepresentation by his peers, Spurgeon generated such amazing response even in his death bears testimony to the power and depth of his influence. This volume shows that the power of the gospel is pervasive in every area of life and pursued with faithfulness will change the landscape of culture and Christian ministry." - Dr. Tom Nettles This extremely rare volume is an amazing tribute to a faithful servant of the Lord Jesus Christ. No one can read this and not be moved to love the Lord whom Spurgeon loved and served to the very last breath. Spurgeon Special- chs7* 40% Discount SGCB Price: $16.75 (list price $28.00)
click for details		THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS: The 1891 Edition with 170 Illustrations JOHN BUNYAN This beautiful edition of Bunyan's classic THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS contains dozens and dozens of engravings that enhance the value of the masterpiece. This volume has been produced with the utmost care to recreate the original edition as it was. This is a project of a local church in Birmingham, Alabama and is truly a labor of love. "I have been collecting editions of 'The Pilgrim's Progress' for 25 years and this is undoubtedly my favorite. It is a faithful reprint of an 1891 edition. The cover is a work of art. The 170 illustrations inside are beautifully done and very helpful to visualize what Bunyan has in print. This oversize book is great to gather the family around and read together. The education of a child is not complete until they have read this complete edition of Bunyan's immortal work." - Pastor Mark Liddle, Dominion Baptist Church, Birmingham, AL JOHN BUNYAN [1628-1888] was C. H. Spurgeon's favorite author and his legendary work, THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS, is the most popular book ever written apart from Holy Scripture. Spurgeon loved reading and re-reading this work, claiming to have read it over 100 times!many times with his wife reading it to him in afternoon relaxation and meditation. He often quoted Bunyan in his sermons declaring, "Though his writings are charmingly full of poetry, yet he cannot give us his Pilgrim's Progress, that sweetest of all prose poems, without continually making us feel and say, 'Why, this man is a living Bible!' Prick him anywhere, his blood is Bibline, the very essence of the Bible flows from him. He cannot speak without quoting a text, for his very soul is FULL of the Word of God." PP2HC BOT50 12/17/25 HARD-COVER, SMYTH-SEWN, ILLUSTRATED EDITION SGCB Price: $20.00 (list price $42.00) NEARLY 50% Discount ORDER WITH OUR HARDCOVER EDITION OF 'LECTURES ON PILGRIM'S PROGRESS' BY GEORGE CHEEVER SGCB Price: $25.00 (list price $72.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR BOTH HARDCOVER TITLES
click for details		WONDERS OF GRACE: Original Testimonies of Converts During Spurgeon's Early Years Compiled by Hannah Wyncoll Drawn from the early years of Charles H. Spurgeon's remarkable London ministry, these 138 testimonies of conversion form part of an archive of some 15,000 such accounts at the Metropolitan Tabernacle. Here is a powerful reaffirmation of the transforming power of the Gospel in individual lives. Here also is a fascinating glimpse into life in Victorian London, with accounts of servants, crossing sweepers, hatters and factory workers, artisans and middle class converts, brimming with social interest. Each testimony was carefully recorded by one or more of the elders of the Tabernacle all through the 38 years of Spurgeon's ministry. We recently discovered one of these elders was THOMAS MOOR the author of our recent title "COUNSELS & THOUGHTS of the Spiritual Life of Believers." More than 20 of the testimonies recorded in this marvelous book were written by Moor, and in a fashion similar to the words of his powerful book. These two books together will combine to magnify the Amazing Grace of our Glorious God. TABLE OF CONTEXT *Themes in This Collection Explanation of the Testimonies Recorded The Signs the Elders Looked for in Prospective Members (1) Tenderness of Conscience (2) Attachment to the Means of Grace (3) Desire to Come Out of the World (4) Deep Interest in the Unconverted Some of the Specific Themes That Shine Through in the Testimonies Recorded (1) Preaching-the specific sermons used to awaken, convict and convert (2) Sunday Schools - Many Inquirers were Encouraged to Attend Sunday Schools for Further Insruction (3) Outreach and Personal Witness - Numerous testimonies mention the instrumentality of neighbors & friends (4) Gradual Conversions - the majority of Conversions were not instant but gradual over time (5) Forsaking Worldliness and Keeping the Sabbath Day - Both are consistent marks of the new converts (6) Prayer Meetings and Simple Gospel Preaching - Both had a Profound Effect upon the Lost *THE TESTIMONIES (1) The New Park Street Years (1857-61) A Selection of 40 from 1,200 recorded testimonies recorded by the Elders (2) The Tabernacle Early Years (1861-64) A Selection of 98 from 1,700 recorded testimonies from the first four years of moving into the Tabernacle THOMAS MOOR, author of "Counsels & Thoughts for the Spiritual Life of Believers", wrote about 22 of the 138 testimonies recorded in this wonderful book. The spirit of the man who wrote that powerful book shines through the testimonies he recorded in this book. In fact, it is quite evident that the many years of laboring in this capacity prepared Moor for the writing of his book so many years later. You can see this clearly in the following words from his Preface: "Those who have been privileged to have much intercourse with believers in relation to their spiritual experience in all its varied stages, and in relation to the many mistakes and heart troubles they fall into, are well aware that spiritual truths which the believer had often thought about, without any apparent spiritual benefit, have, when presented to the mind in a different form, or in a different relationship, or at a different time, often been made instrumental of much blessing through the gracious influence of the Holy Spirit." WE ARE OFFERING A DEEPER DISCOUNT WHEN ORDERING BOTH 'WONDERS OF GRACE' AND 'COUNSELS & THOUGHTS' BY MOOR. THESE BOOKS REALLY COMPLEMENT EACH OTHER BEAUTIFULLY. tmt A NEW TITLE CARRIED BY SOLID GROUND SGCB Price: $10.75 (list price $12.00) ORDER ALONG WITH "COUNSELS & THOUGHTS" BY THOMAS MOOR SGCB Price: $24.00 (list price $42.00) THIS IS THE PRICE OF BOTH TITLES (OVER 40% OFF)
		Founder's Study Guide Commentary GALATIANS Curtis Vaughan "Dr. Vaughan's Commentary on Galatians is a model of careful, respectful handling of the text. He packs a lot in a short speace, surveying opinions and moving to the heart of the text. The including of references, at the end of sections, to particularly helpful sermons on the specific text by Spurgeon and Maclaren is a great feature of this work. This will be a helpful resource for pastors and bible study leaders." - Dr. Ray Van Neste 25% Discount SGCB Price: $7.50 (list price $10.00) ORDER ALL SIX VAUGHAN COMMENTARIES SGCB Price: $39.50 (list price $60.00) Acts, 1 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, James & 1,2,3 John
click for details		THE WORKS OF THOMAS GOODWIN: 12 Volume HEIRLOOM HARDCOVER Set Thomas Goodwin (1600-1679) GREAT NEWS!! THIS BRAND NEW HEIRLOOM SMYTH-SEWN EDITION IS AVAILABLE AHEAD OF SCHEDULE!! Thomas Goodwin was a prolific author and editor. During the 1630s he coedited with John Ball the works of John Preston and Richard Sibbes. He began to publish his own sermons in 1636. Prior to his death, he had published at least twelve devotional works, most of which were collections of sermons. The fact that they were reissued forty-seven times indicates the high demand and wide circulation of his publications. Most of Goodwin's major theological writings were the fruit of his riper years and were published posthumously. His unusually large corpus of treatises display a pastoral and scholarly zeal rivaled by few Puritans. Goodwin represents the best of Puritanism in addressing the intellect, will, and heart. His writings reveal the vigor of earlier Puritans such as William Perkins and Richard Sibbes as well as the mature thought of later Puritan divines, supremely represented by Owen. If you want to grow in grace and have your soul fed on the deep things of God, buy and prayerfully read Goodwin's Works. Thomas Goodwin (1600-1679) received his theological training at Cambridge University, and held the presidency of Magdalen College at Oxford University. He acted as a commissioner to the Westminster Assembly, and was also a prominent member of the Savoy Assembly of Congregational elders and messengers. He faithfully served as pastor to the Fetter Lane Independent Church in London until his death. - Contributed by Joel R. Beeke. 12 VOLUME LARGE HARDCOVER SET EXPECTED LATE OCTOBER OR EARLY NOVEMBER 2021 Volume 1: Exposition of Ephesians 1 Volume 2: Expositions of Ephesians 2 – Exposition of Various Portions of Ephesians – Patience and Its Perfect Work Volume 3: Exposition of the Book of Revelation – Certain Select Cases Resolved – Vanity of Thoughts Discovered Volume 4: Christ Set Forth – Heart of Christ in Heaven – Aggravation of Sin – Encouragements to Faith – Glory of the Gospel – Knowledge of God the Father Volume 5: Christ the Mediator – Supereminence of Christ – Reconciliation to God – The One Sacrifice – Reconciliation of Christ – Three Sermons on Heb. 1:1-2 Volume 6: The Work of the Holy Ghost in Our Salvation Volume 7: Creatures and Their Condition in Creation – Gospel Holiness – Blessed State of Glory – Three Several Ages of Christians – Man’s Restoration by Grace, Repentance Volume 8: The Object and Act of Justifying Grace Volume 9: A Discourse of Election – A Discourse of Thankfulness Volume 10: An Unregenerate Man’s Guiltiness before God, in Respect of Sin and Punishment Volume 11: The Constitution, Right Order and Government of the Churches of Christ Volume 12: Misc. Sermons – Index BNS CLST THIS 12 VOLUME HARDCOVER SET IS NOW AVAILABLE AND READY TO SHIP SGCB Price: $330.00 (list price $480.00) SAVE $150 OFF THIS INCREDIBLE HEIRLOOM HARDCOVER EDITION
click for details		BIBLE ANIMALS and Lessons Taught by Them for Children Richard Newton "We enter now on a new course of sermons for the young. The subject of these sermons will be Bible Natural History. We shall take up one after another of the different beasts and birds mentioned in the Bible, and, in their habits and characters, try to find illustrations of some of the truths taught us in the Bible, and of the duties that spring out of these truths." -from the Author "Just the thing to put into the hands of the young folks. Dr. Newton is a prince among writers to the young." - The British Weekly "For clearness, simplicity, and vigor of style, together with wealth of apt illustration, there are no books for the young that 'hold the field' with greater tenacity than those of Rev. Richard Newton. They are packed full of entertainment, always mingled with spiritual instruction of the best sort; and the inetrest is kept up by the breadth of the field from which the author gleans his anecdotes." - The Christian Leader "Write on, good Dr. Newton, our children will never grow tired of your emblems and stories. Every teacher should read this book and then repeat it to his class. Anything for the young by Dr. Richard Newton should be within reach of every Sunday-school teacher and student." - The Sword and the Trowel c50 bs1 Nearly 50% Discount SGCB Price: $9.75 (list price $18.00) Order with Companion Volume BIBLE JEWELS SGCB Price: $18.00 (list price $36.00) 50% DISCOUNT WHEN BOTH VOLUMES ORDERED Order COMPLETE EIGHTEEN Newton Titles SGCB Price: $220.00 (list price $430.00) SAVE MORE THAN $200.00
		THE TORMENTS OF HELL Jonathan Edwards on Eternal Damnation Jonathan Edwards, edited by William Nichols Hell has fallen on hard times in the modern evangelical church. Many pastors and evangelists do not even mention the word hell in their sermons and when they do it is often described only as a place of separation from God. What unconverted person would not greatly desire to be separated from God in eternity? There is great need to return to the evangelism of Jonathan Edwards who unashamedly preached the biblical doctrine of hell. "The Torments of Hell: Jonathan Edwards on Eternal Damnation" contains 14 sermons by Jonathan Edwards arranged in a sequential order to progressively outline what the Bible teaches about hell. There is commentary on each one of the manuscripts by William C. Nichols comparing and contrasting the modern teaching on hell to Edwards' teaching. Most of the sermons in this book have never been published prior to 2005. The book will be about 320 pages in length, hardcover, with 14 manuscripts by Edwards containing over 18 sermons. Some Sermons are: That Wicked Men Are the Children of the Devil The Wicked Hereafter Will Be Cast Into a Furnace of Fire That the Bodies of Wicked Men as Well as Their Souls Will Be Punished Forever in Hell That the Punishment and Misery of Wicked Men in Another World Will Be in Proportion to the Sin that They Are Guilty Of Wicked Men in Hell Will Remember How Things Were With Them Here in this World They That Are Gone to Hell Are All of Them in Despair 30% Discount SGCB Price: $20.95 (list price $29.95)
click for details		CLASSIC CHILDREN'S STORIES TRILOGY C.H. SPURGEON, J.C. RYLE, & D.L. MOODY THESE VOLUMES ARE CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE!! SORRY!! WE HAVE GATHERED TOGETHER THREE OUTSTANDING CLASSIC TITLES FOR CHILDREN THAT WILL GET TO THE HEART OF CHILDREN OF ALL AGES. (1) COME YE CHILDREN: Practical Help Telling Children About Jesus by C.H. Spurgeon 'A thankless task.' 'A waste of time.' Two of the ways worn out people have described the Christian training of children. You don't have to feel that way! In this book you will find encouragement, practical help and biblical principles. You will also go away with a new vision of the importance of the work in which you are involved. C.H Spurgeon shows us that telling young people about Jesus is the most important task given to anyone, be they parent, teacher or youth leader. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. 'Feed My Lambs' - How to do it 2. Do Not Hinder the Children 3. The Disciples and the Mothers 4. The Children's Shepherd 5. Of Such is the Kingdom of Heaven 6. As a Little Child (Luke 18:17) 7. Feed My Lambs 8. The Child Timothy and his Teachers 9. 'What Mean Ye by this Service?' (Exodus 12) 10. Samuel and his Teachers 11. Instructions for Teachers and Parents 12. A Model Lesson for Teachers 13. 'Come, ye Children' - Three Admonitions 14. 'Come, ye Children' - The Psalmist's Invitation (Psalm 34:11) 15. King David's Two Encouragements to Parents and Teachers 16. Childhood and the Holy Scriptures (2 Timothy 3:15) 17. Witnesses for God Converted in Youth (1 Kings 18:12) 18. Obadiah's Early Piety 19. Obadiah and Elijah 20. Abijah's 'Some Good Thing' (1 Kings 14:13 21. Abijah's 'Some Good Thing' (Part 2) 22. The Shunammite Woman's Son 23. The Shunammite Woman's Son (Part 2) Author Bio C. H. Spurgeon, the great Victorian preacher, was one of the most influential people of the second half of the 19th Century. At the heart of his desire to preach was a fierce love of people, a desire that meant he did not neglect his pastoral ministry. (2) CHILDREN'S STORIES: Classic Stories by J.C. Ryle This is a collection of eight sermons/stories for young children (ages 6-11) by the great Anglican Bishop of Liverpool, J.C. Ryle. Not only is it very readable and understandable for the youngest reader, but as you would expect from Ryle, it is sound theology. Some of the other sermons are: "Seeking the Lord Early," "Little and Wise," "The Two Bears," and "No More Crying." Looked up to and loved by children in his congregation, J.C. Ryle took their spiritual lives very seriously. Here is a collection of stories for children by this great communicator including 'The Two Bears'. J.C. Ryle encourages us to teach the whole Scripture to children and not just parts of it. Children will enjoy reading these stories but this is also an interesting and intriguing book for any involved with children at home or church. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. The Two Bears 2. Children Walking in the Truth 3. Little and Wise 4. No More Crying! 5. The Happy Little Girl 6. Little Things 7. Seeking the Lord Early Author Bio J. C. Ryle (1816 - 1900) was the first Bishop of Liverpool. He was one of the most authoritative churchmen of his time and his writings have been in constant demand throughout the last hundred years. His popularity was due to his clear and simple style, his longevity due to his being a profound thinker and compassionate pastor. (3) CHILDREN'S STORIES: A Collection of Classic Favorites by D.L. Moody A little girl makes up her mind to visit President Lincoln of the United States of America - find out how you too can meet with someone truly great and powerful, the Lord God, through stories of children who have gone before. D. L. Moody's collection of stories will thrill both boys and girls as they find out about children who lived a hundred years ago but who needed Jesus in the same way that we do. TABLE OF CONTENTS The Lost Kiss A Child Legend A Boy's Victory A Boy's Story Over the River Moody and the Children A Child's Request for Prayer The Little Bell Boy Reaping the Whirlwind The Speaking Card Moody's Mother's Prodigal Son The Saloon-Keeper's Children Rover A Prisoner Weeps Dr. Booth's Story Peace Very Sad News Young Moody's Conversion The Child The Child and President Lincoln Faith Saved in Weakness Little Moody at School The Drunken Boy Reclaimed The Repentant Son Waiting for Jesus Moody in the Far West Lost in the Deep The Stolen Boy AND DOZENS AND DOZENS MORE Author Bio D.L. Moody was an American evangelist of late 19th century New England, and founder of the Moody Bible Institute and Moody Publishers. (1) COME YE CHILDREN by C.H. Spurgeon SGCB Price: $8.95 (list price $10.00) (2) CHILDREN'S STORIES: Classic Stories by J.C. Ryle SGCB Price: $8.95 (list price $10.00) (3) CHILDREN'S STORIES: A Collection of Classic Favorites by D.L. 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click for details		ADDRESSES TO YOUNG MEN Daniel Baker, the Young Man's Preacher Dwight L. Moody wrote the Preface to this outstanding volume of addresses to Young Men which were preached by Rev. Daniel Baker (1791-1857) during his wonderful ministry in the American South. The Life of Baker was published by Banner of Truth and titled, MAKING MANY GLAD. His life and ministry were also highlighted by Douglas Kelly in his book PREACHERS WITH POWER. In the words of Moody: "In reading two volumes of sermons by Rev. Daniel Baker of America, preached thirty years ago, I have thought no addresses could be more suitable for the present times than these. They have been a great help to me; and many who are now preaching the gospel in America bear similar testimony. Knowing particularly that he was the 'young man's preacher,' I believe his printed sermons will give a fresh impulse for work to many, and be the means of pointing the way to multitudes who are inquiring. May God, who alone can draw men unto Him, so use these words, that the writer of them, being dead, may yet speak with power to men's souls." In the Author's Preface we read, "These discourses were designed to be on an Awakening character, and were preached (in substance) in numerous revivals, and were blessed to the hopeful conversion of many precious souls, of whom some fifty or more have become ministers of the gospel. May He who was pleased to bless these discourses when they came from the Pulpit, bless them also now coming from the Press. And to His great Name be all the praise!" c50 sss 45% Discount SGCB Price: $9.95 (list price $18.00)
click for details		THE CAUSE OF GOD AND TRUTH: In Four Parts, Being an Examination of the principal passages of Scripture made use of by the Arminians, with the judgment of the ancient Christian Church concerning them. John Gill PREFACE It should be known by the reader, that the following work was undertaken and begun about the year 1733 or 1734, at which time Dr. Whitby's Discourse on the Five Points was reprinted, judged to be a masterpiece on the subject, in the English tongue, and accounted an unanswerable one; and it was almost in the mouth of every one, as an objection to the Calvinists, Why do not ye answer Dr. Whitby? Induced hereby, I determined to give it another reading, and found myself inclined to answer it, and thought this was a very proper and seasonable time to engage in such a work. In the year 1735, the First Part of this work was published, in which are considered the several passages of Scripture made us of by Dr. Whitby and others in favour of the Universal Scheme, and against the Calvinistic Scheme, in which their arguments and objections are answered, and the several passages set in a just and proper light. These, and what are contained in the following Part in favour of the Particular Scheme, are extracted from Sermons delivered in a Wednesday evening's lecture. The Second Part was published in the year 1736, in which the several passages of Scripture in favour of special and distinguishing grace, and the arguments from them, are vindicated from the exceptions of the Arminians, and particularly from Dr. Whitby, and a reply made to answers and objections to them. The Third Part was published in 1737, and is a confutation of the arguments from reason used by the Arminians, and particularly by Dr. Whitby, against the above doctrines; and a vindication of such as proceed on rational accounts in favour of them, in which it appears that they are no more disagreeable to right reason than to divine revelation; to the latter of which the greatest deference should be paid, though the Rationalists of our age too much neglect it, and have almost quitted it; but to the law and to the testimony, if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is not light in them. In this part of the work is considered the agreement of the sentiments of Mr. Hobbes and the Stoic philosophers with those of the Calvinists, in which the difference between them is observed, and the calumny removed; to which is added, a Defence of the Objections to the Universal Scheme, taken from the prescience and the providence of God, and the case of the Heathens. The Fourth Part was published in 1738, in which the sense of the ancient writers of the Christian Church, before the times of Austin, is given; the importance and consequence of which is shown, and that the Arminians have very little reason to triumph on that account. This work was published at a time when the nation was greatly alarmed with the growth of Popery, and several learned gentlemen were employed in preaching against some particular points of it; but the author of this work was of opinion, that the increase of Popery was greatly owing to the Pelagianism, Arminianism, and other supposed rational schemes men run into, contrary to divine revelation. This was the sense of our fathers in the last century, and therefore joined these and Popery together in their religious grievances they were desirous of having redressed; and indeed, instead of lopping off the branches of Popery, the axe should be laid to the root of the tree, Arminianism and Pelagianism, the very life and soul of Popery. This new edition, with some alterations and improvements, is now published by request. --John Gill, D.D. When, in the tumultuous days of the beginning of the Downgrade Controversy, Charles Spurgeon faced the possibility of the loss of friends and finances, he recalled in a letter to his church a moment of poignancy in the ministry of John Gill. "My eminent predecessor, Dr. Gill, was told, by a certain member of his congregation who ought to have known better, that if he published his book, The Cause of God and Truth , he would lose some of his best friends, and that his income would fall off. The doctor said, 'I can afford to be poor, but I cannot afford to injure my conscience;' and he has left his mantle as well as his chair in our vestry." [C. H. Spurgeon, Autobiography , 2 vols. (Edinburgh: The Banner of Truth Trust, 1973) 2:477]. This Spurgeonic remark carries within it the legacy of John Gill to evangelical Christianity, in general, and Baptists, in particular. It is especially appropriate that the remark was made concerning the book now being reprinted by the Baptist Standard Bearer. Alternately applauded and derided, celebrated and lamented, appreciated and opprobriated, Gill remains a significant testimony to the faithfulness of God in giving spiritual gifts for His peoples' benefit. --From the Introduction by Tom J. Nettles The Cause of God and Truth, in Four Parts. Being an Examination of the principal passages of Scripture made use of by the Arminians, with the judgment of the ancient Christian Church concerning them. With a Vindication of Part IV. 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click for details		CALLED TO PREACH: Fulfilling the High Calling of Expository Preaching STEVEN J. LAWSON ILLUMINATING THE WORD OF GOD IN A DARK WORLD. In every generation, the church stands in dire need of God-called people to preach the Word with precision and power. Preachers who will not replace sound theology with culturally palatable soundbites. Preachers who will clearly and faithfully share the gospel and inspire those in their churches to live godly lives. Through in-depth biblical analysis and inspiring examples from church history, Steven J. Lawson paints a picture of God's glory magnified through faithful preaching, reclaiming the high ground of biblical preaching for the next generation. With helpful advice and practical guidance gleaned from 50 years in ministry, Lawson helps aspiring preachers know if they are called to preach; understand the qualifications for ministry; and develop, improve, and deliver strong expository sermons that illuminate the Word of God in a dark world. TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1. DIVINELY SUMMONED: Discerning the Call 2. THE PREACHER'S MANDATE: Proclaiming the Word 3. BEHOLD YOUR GOD: Exalting the Lord 4. IN THE STUDY: Exploring the Text 5. PREPARING YOUR EXPOSITION: Crafting the Sermon 6. STEPPING INTO THE PULPIT: Delivering the Message 7. MAKING IT PERSONAL: Connecting the Truth 8. IMPROVING AS A PREACHER: Elevating the Exposition 9. IN PURSUIT OF HOLINESS: Disciplining the Life A FINAL CHARGE TO PREACHERS: Upholding the Word Steven J. Lawson (ThM, Dallas Theological Seminary; DMin, Reformed Theological Seminary) is president of OnePassion Ministries, a ministry designed to bring about biblical reformation in the church today by teaching and preaching the Word of God and training others to do likewise. Lawson is the professor of preaching at The Master's Seminary, where he is also dean of the doctor of ministry program and serves on the board of directors. A teaching fellow and board member of Ligonier Ministries, he is also the executive editor of Expositor magazine. Lawson is a regular speaker at conferences such as the Shepherds' Conference and the Ligonier National Conference, and his preaching has taken him across the country and around the world. The author of over 30 books, including New Life in Christ, Lawson lives in Dallas, Texas. sjl NT22 BRAND NEW 2022 VOLUME SGCB Price: $14.75 (list price $20.00) PURCHASE WITH TWO HARDCOVER VOLS. 'REFORMED PREACHING' & 'THE SUPREMACY OF GOD IN PREACHING" SGCB Price: $35.00 (list price $80.00) THIS IS THE PRICE OF ALL THREE VOLUMES
click for details		THE BEATITUDES: A Puritan Exposition of Matthew 5:1-10 Thomas Watson NO LONGER HAVE A COPY FOR 50% OFF. SORRY. ‘What announces itself as an exposition of Matthew 5:1-10 turns out to be a digest of all the central Puritan teaching on the Christian life. The Beatitudes are treated as mineshafts into the whole economy of grace , as indeed they are.’ — J.I. PACKER The opening verses of the best-known of all Christ’s sermons were handled by many of the Puritans, for the Beatitudes gave full scope to the combination of sound doctrine, practical wisdom and heart-searching application which characterized their preaching. In addition to these general Puritan characteristics, Thomas Watson added certain of his own: a master of a terse, vigorous style and of a beauty of expression, he could speak not only to win men’s understanding but also to secure a place for the truth in their memories. More than most of his generation he sought to follow the example of Christ’s teaching by employing all manner of illustrative material from common life, and with simplicity and charm he spoke words not easy to forget. Two hundred years after Thomas Watson’s death William Jay of Bath said that he could go to any one of his books and ‘find it ever fresh, pointed and instructive.’ The Beatitudes, first published in 1660, has been one of the rarest of Watson’s works. In this edition the layout has been entirely revised and editorial notes supplied. TABLE OF CONTENTS To the Reader xi 1 INTRODUCTION 1 The preacher: Christ and his qualifications The ministry does not ‘lie in common’ The pulpit The occasion Ministers should embrace opportunities of service Exhortations to ministers Exhortations to the flock of God 2 THERE IS A BLESSEDNESS IN REVERSION 13 Wherein blessedness does not consist Blessedness does not lie in externals Wherein blessedness consists Blessedness in practice 3 THE GODLY ARE IN SOME SENSE ALREADY BLESSED 25 Evidences that the godly are already blessed Practical issues 4 BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT 31 Various observations The meaning of ‘poor in spirit’ Several questions propounded Why Christians must be ‘poor in spirit’ Poverty of spirit is true riches How we may know whether we are ‘poor in spirit’ Four persuasions to be ‘poor in spirit’ 5 THE POOR IN SPIRIT ARE ENRICHED WITH A KINGDOM 43 Saints glorified may be compared to kings The kingdom of heaven excels other kingdoms The kingdom of heaven is infallibly entailed upon the saints Corollaries and inferences from the above A scrutiny and trial whether we belong to the kingdom of heaven Serious exhortations to the wicked and to Christians 6 BLESSED ARE THEY THAT MOURN 55 A two-fold mourning which does not make us blessed The object of holy mourning A five-fold mourning which is spurious The right gospel-mourning The accompaniments of gospel-mourning We must mourn for the sins of others We must mourn for the miseries of the church The seasons of holy mourning The degrees of mourning The opposite to holy mourning 7 SUNDRY SHARP REPROOFS 71 8 MOTIVES TO HOLY MOURNING 75 Eleven divine motives to holy mourning An objection answered 9 THE HINDRANCES TO MOURNING 81 Nine hindrances considered 10 SOME HELPS TO MOURNING 89 11 THE COMFORTS BELONGING TO MOURNERS 89 The relationship of comfort to mourning The nature of the comforts during the earthly life Three differences between true and false comfort Reasons why mourners may lack comfort The nature of the comforts in the world to come An exhortation to comfort 12 CHRISTIAN MEEKNESS 109 Meekness towards God and towards man Meekness in the bearing of injuries Meekness in the forgiving of injuries Meekness in recompensing good for evil Meekness shows the character of a true saint Ten reasons why Christians should be meek How to attain the grace of meekness 13 THE NATURE OF SPIRITUAL HUNGER 129 Hungering after righteousness A reproof for such as do not hunger after righteousness A reproof for such as hunger but not after righteousness Five signs of spiritual hunger Comforts for such as know spiritual hunger Six differences between spiritual and carnal hunger Believers’ objections answered A persuasion to spiritual hunger Helps to spiritual hunger 14 SPIRITUAL HUNGER SHALL BE SATISFIED 145 God can fill the hungry soul: why and how he does so The objections of carnal and godly men considered 15 A DISCOURSE OF MERCIFULNESS 151 The nature and source of mercifulness Mercy is to be extended to the souls of others Reproofs for such as have no mercy to souls Christians must be tender of one another’s names Mercy is to be extended to the estates, offences and wants of others A vindication of the Church of England and its doctrine of good works A check to the unmerciful Persuasions to mercifulness Nine persuasions to works of mercy Rewards for the merciful man in this life Six rules concerning works of mercy 16 A DESCRIPTION OF HEART-PURITY 185 The nature of heart-purity Reasons for purity of heart Christians must not rest in outside purity Signs of an impure heart Seven signs of a pure heart Nine exhortations to heart-purity Eight means to be used to obtain heart-purity 17 THE BLESSED PRIVILEGE OF SEEING GOD EXPLAINED 213 The sight of God in this life and in the life to come Nine excellencies of the beatific vision It is the sinner’s misery that he shall not see God We must labor to be rightly qualified for this vision A cordial for the pure in heart 18 CONCERNING PEACEABLENESS 221 A four-fold peace Two reasons for peaceable-mindedness Peaceable-mindedness a saint’s character A reproof for such as are unpeaceable An exhortation to peaceable-mindedness (under 11 heads) Some helps to peaceable-mindedness All Christians must be peacemakers 19 THEY SHALL BE CALLED THE CHILDREN OF GOD 237 By nature we are not children of God Children of God are made such by adoption and infusion of grace How we come to be children of God by faith Nine signs of divine sonship How Christians should bring up their children The love of God in making us his children The honor of God’s children Twelve high privileges of God’s children: 1) God’s love towards them 2) God bears with their infirmities 3) God accepts of their imperfect services 4) God provides for them 5) God shields off dangers from them 6) God reveals to them the great things of his law 7) God gives them boldness in prayer 8) God brings them into a state of freedom 9) God makes them heirs apparent to the promises 10) God gives them his blessing 11) God works all things for their good 12) God keeps them from perishing 20 EXHORTATIONS TO CHRISTIANS AS THEY ARE CHILDREN OF GOD 279 Let us prove ourselves to be the children of God Let us carry ourselves as becomes the children of God 21 CONCERNING PERSECUTION 285 Observations on persecution What is meant by persecution? Various kinds of persecution The causes of persecution The persecution of ministers The persecution that makes one blessed Lessons to be learned from persecution Two sharp reproofs Christians should possess themselves beforehand with thoughts of sufferings Christians must arm themselves for suffering: Labor to be persons rightly qualified for suffering Avoid those things which will hinder suffering Promote those things which will help you to suffer (especially self-denial): Inure yourselves to suffering Be well-skilled in the knowledge of Christ Prize every truth of God Keep a good conscience Make the Scripture familiar to you Get a suffering frame of heart Get suffering graces Treasure up suffering promises Set before your eyes suffering examples Lay in suffering considerations 22 AN APPENDIX TO THE BEATITUDES 329 The Lord’s commandments are not grievous Eight particulars showing that God’s commands are not grievous Christ’s commands compared with: The law The commands of sin The torments of the damned The glory of heaven Various reproofs beatit+ cwn23+ 52723 TWSP tw5 BOTN1023 THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL HARDCOVER VOLUME WITH A DUST-JACKET SGCB Price: $23.00 (list price $30.00) ORDER WITH THE BRAND NEW TITLE 'THE UPSIDE DOWN KINGDOM: Wisdom for Life from the Beatitudes' BY CHRIS CASTALDO SGCB Price: $30.00 (list price $49.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR BOTH TITLES
click for details		THE WORKS OF JONATHAN EDWARDS: 2 Volume Hardcover Set (Over 950+ Double Column Pages Each) Jonathan Edwards THIS MAGNIFICENT TWO VOLUME SET IS NOW BACK IN PRINT AND READY TO SHIP! Widely recognized as a great theologian, an influential preacher and a prolific writer, Jonathan Edwards played a prominent role in helping to spark the spirit of revivalism known as the Great Awakening in the eighteenth-century America. Edwards' sermons, while intellectually engaging, were also accessible to the common people and often generated highly emotional responses. His foremost desire was to help people transform from mere believers in Christian doctrine to converted Christians who were moved to action by the principles of their belief. This two-volume collection of Edwards' works features important sermons of the Great Awakening as well as Edwards' memoirs and other essays. First published in 1834, here is what makes this new edition of The Works of Jonathan Edwards the best available: More readable. This edition has larger, more readable type than previous editions. More complete. This edition contains all matter included in the first collected American edition, various original extracts from the diary and papers of Edwards, several smaller pieces printed originally in a separate form, and a memoir by descendant Sereno E. Dwight. "Jonathan Edwards . . . was among the noblest and ablest Christians of his age, and can now be seen, two centuries after, as one of the greatest theologians ever given by God to his church. As a saint and scholar, evangelist and educationalist, pastor and teacher, missionary and metaphysician, he showed a grasp of the grandeur of God's sovereignty and the glory of divine grace equaled only by men of the caliber of John Owen and John Calvin." - J. I. Packer VOLUME ONE TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Advertisement 2. Memoirs of Jonathan Edwards 3. Appendix to the Memoirs 4. An Inquiry into the Prevailing Notions of the Freedom of the Will 5. Dissertation on the End for which God Created the World 6. Dissertation on the Nature of True Virtue 7. The Great Christian Doctrine of Original Sin Defended 8. A Treatise Concerning Religious Affections (in three parts) 9. A Narrative of Surprising Conversions in Northampton 10. Thoughts on the Revival of Religion in New England 11. Inquiry Concerning Qualifications for Communion 12. Misrepresentations Corrected and Truth Vindicated regarding Qualifications Necessary to Lawful Communion in the Christian Sacraments 13. A History of the Work of Redemption, Containing the Outlines of a Body of Divinity, including A View of Church History, in a Method Entirely New 14. Five Discourses on the Soul's Eternal Salvation (1) Justification by Faith Alone (Romans 4:5) (2) Pressing into the Kingdom (Luke 16:16) (3) Ruth's Resolution (Ruth 1:16) (4) The Justice of God in the Damnation of Sinners (Romans 3:19) (5) The Excellency of Jesus Christ (Revelation 5:5,6) 15. THEOLOGICAL QUESTIONS (90 Pointed Questions to Ponder) VOLUME TWO TABLE OF CONTENTS I TWO SERMONS 2 1) God Glorified in Man's Dependence (1 Cor. 1:29-31) 2) Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God (Deut. 32:35) II FIVE SERMONS ON DIFFERENT OCCASIONS 12 1) A Divine and Supernatural Light, Immediately Imparted to the Soul, by the Spirit of God (Matt. 16:17) 2) The Church's Marriage to her Sons, and to her God (Isa. 62:4,5) 3) True Saints, When Absent from the Body, are Present with the Lord (2 Cor. 5:8) 4) God's Awful Judgment in the Breaking and Withering of the Strong Rods of a Community (Ezek. 19:12) 5) True Grace Distinguished from the Experience of Devils (James 2:19) III FIFTEEN SERMONS ON VARIOUS SUBJECTS 51 1) The Manner in which the Salvation of the Soul is to be Sought (Gen. 6:22) 2) The Unreasonableness of Indetermination in Religion (1 Kings 18:21) 3) Unbelievers Contemn the Glory and Excellency of Christ (Acts 4:11) 4) The Folly of Looking Back when Fleeing out of Sodom (Luke 17:32) 5) The Folly of Looking Back when Fleeing out of Sodom (Luke 17:32) - Part two 6) The Warnings of Scripture are in the Best Manner Adapted to the Awakening and Conversion of Sinners (Luke 16:31) 7) Hypocrites Deficient in the Duty of Prayer (Job 27:10) 8) Hypocrites Deficient in the Duty of Prayer (Job 27:10) Part two 9) The Future Punishment of the Wicked Unavoidable and Intolerable (Ezek. 22:14) 10) The Future Punishment of the Wicked Unavoidable and Intolerable (Ezek. 22:14) Part two 11) The Eternity of Hell Torments (Matt. 25:46) 12) The Peace which Christ Gives His True Followers (John 14:27) 13) The Perpetuity and Change of the Sabbath (1 Cor. 16:1,2) 14) The Perpetuity and Change of the Sabbath (1 Cor. 16:1,2) Part two 15) The Perpetuity and Change of the Sabbath (1 Cor. 16:1,2) Part three IV SEVEN SERMONS ON IMPORTANT SUBJECTS 104 1) God the Best Portion of the Christian (Psalm 73:25) 2) The Sole Consideration, that God is God, Sufficient to Still All Objections to His Sovereignty (Psalm 46:10) 3) Great Guilt No Obstacle to the Pardon of the Returning Sinner (Psalm 25:11) 4) The Most High a Prayer-Hearing God (Psalm 65:2) 5) The Nature and End of Excommunication (1 Cor. 5:11) 6) When the Wicked shall have Filled Up the Measure of their Sin, Wrath will come upon them to the Uttermost (1 Thess. 2:16) 7) Wicked Men Useful in their Destruction Only (Ezek. 15:2-4) V MISCELLANEOUS DISCOURSES 130 Men Naturally Enemies Of God 130 The Wisdom Of God Displayed In The Way Of Salvation 141 Christian Knowledge 157 Christian Charity 163 Christian Cautions 173 A Warning To Professors 185 The Final Judgment 190 Sinners In Zion Tenderly Warned 201 The End Of The Wicked Contemplated By The Righteous 207 Christ Exalted 213 Self-Flatteries 217 Dishonesty; Or The Sin Of Theft And Injustice 220 Temptation And Deliverance 226 The Preciousness Of Time 233 Procrastination 237 The Christian Pilgrim 243 Man’s Natural Blindness In Religion 247 VI DISTINGUISHING MARKS OF A WORK OF THE SPIRIT OF GOD 257 VII AN HUMBLE ATTEMPT TO PROMOTE EXPLICIT AGREEMENT 278 VIII LIFE AND DIARY OF THE REV DAVID BRAINERD 316 Mr Brainerd’s Journal In Two Parts 387 IX MISCELLANEOUS OBSERVATIONS ON IMPORTANT THEOLOGICAL SUBJECTS 459 X REMARKS ON IMPORTANT THEOLOGICAL CONTROVERSIES 511 XI MISCELLANEOUS OBSERVATIONS 604 XII TYPES OF THE MESSIAH 642 XIII NOTES ON THE BIBLE 676 XIV SEVENTEEN OCCASIONAL SERMONS 817 1) Sermon on Acts 16:29,30 2) Sermon on Hosea 5:15 3) Sermon on Hosea 2:15 4) Sermon on Romans 9:18 5) Sermon on Philippians 3:17 6) Sermon on Luke 22:44 7) Sermon on Romans 2:8,9 8) Sermon on Romans 2:10 9) Sermon on Matthew 5:8 10) A Thanksgiving Sermon, Nov. 7, 1734 on Revelation 14:2 11) A Sermon on Matthew 11:16-19 12) A Sermon on Isaiah 32:2 13) A Sermon on 1 Peter 2:9 14) A Sermon on Hebrews 13:8 15) The True Excellency of a Gospel Minister (John 5:35) 16) Christ the Example of Ministers (John 8:15,16) 17) The Sorrows of the Bereaved Spread Before Jesus (Matt. 14:12) bots mds lvs jev2 botw CLST BOTN24 NEARLY 25% OFF THIS MAGNIFICENT SET SGCB Price: $69.95 (list price $90.00) JUST BACK IN PRINT AS OF FEBRUARY 2022
click for details		PURITAN PAPERBACKS FROM SOLI DEO GLORIA Thomas Watson, Isaac Ambrose, Vincent Alsop THREE CLASSIC WORKS FROM SOLI DEO GLORIA PUBLICATIONS (1) THE FIGHT OF FAITH CROWNED: The Remaining Sermons of Thomas Watson (1620-1686) This collection provides readers with six sermons by Thomas Watson that were among his last published writings. With clarity and precision, Watson addresses topics like the Christian’s righteousness, tumultuous events, the redemption of time, and more. Reflecting his love as a pastor of God’s people, each sermon includes both encouragement and admonition for the church. Discover why Thomas Watson is one of the most beloved English Puritans as he directs you to gaze on the fullness of the gospel and the glory of God. Contents Publisher’s Note The Crown of Righteousness: A Sermon on 2nd Timothy 4:8 The Righteous Man’s Weal and the Wicked Man’s Woe: A Sermon on Isaiah 3:10,11 Time’s Shortness: A Sermon on 1 Corinthians 7:29 The Fight of Faith Crowned: A Sermon on 2nd Timothy 4:7,8 A Plea for Alms: A Sermon on Psalm 112:9 The One Thing Necessary: A Sermon on Philippians 2:12 Endorsements “Watson was one of the most concise, racy, illustrative, and suggestive of those eminent divines who made the Puritan age the Augustan period of evangelical literature. There is a happy union of sound doctrine, heart-searching experience, and practical wisdom throughout all his works.” —C. H. Spurgeon About the Author Thomas Watson (ca. 1620–1686) graduated from Cambridge University and became one of the leading Puritan minsters of London. His works, such as "The Godly Man's Picture" and "A Body of Divinity," continue to be treasured for their clear exposition of biblical truths and their application to the Christian life. (2) THE CHRISTIAN WARRIOR: Wrestling with Sin, Satan, the World, and the Flesh by Isaac Ambrose (1604-1664) When Christians are given new life, they also gain new enemies. In this insightful work, Puritan Isaac Ambrose entreats Christians not to slumber amid their battle against sin, the world, and the flesh. Ambrose’s timely instructions and warnings reveal the tools and weapons God has given us to fight against spiritual adversaries. Readers will learn how to use the armor of God to triumph in the constant battle for their souls. Table of Contents Preface: Address to Christian Soldiers Part 1: The Doctrines to Be Handled All God’s people must be warriors We have powerful and malicious enemies to contend with We must wrestle and strive against them Part 2 In Our Infancy Temptation in the Time of Conversion Further Assaults of Satan Temptation in Riper Years Of our Outward Condition Of our Spiritual Condition Assaults at the End of Life Endorsement “Our contemporary culture, saturated by scientific rationalism, frequently tends to ignore the reality of the powers of evil and darkness. This Puritan classic takes Ephesians 6:12 seriously and teaches that battle with the devil still rages today. Isaac Ambrose’s small but dynamic, packed treatise offers readers practical directions and helpful spiritual disciplines to face the temptations of the world, the flesh, and the devil. Most importantly, The Christian Warrior will help you cling to Jesus as your only reliable defense.” —Tom Schwanda, associate professor of Christian formation and ministry, emeritus, Wheaton College; and scholar in residence for Puritan piety, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary About the Author Isaac Ambrose, the son of a clergyman, was born in 1604. As a member of the Presbyterian Party, he ministered at Preston and Garstang until he was ejected by the Act of Uniformity of 1662. He lived and died a non-conformist. His most famous work, Looking Unto Jesus, has been called “a classic of Christ-centered divinity.” (3) PRACTICAL GODLINESS: The Ornament of all Religion by Vincent Alsop (d. 1702) Treating Titus 2:10, which exhorts us to “adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things,” Practical Godliness is a call to live each day according to the promises of the gospel and the precepts of the law. It is not enough to confess right doctrine. True faith produces a faithfulness that displays the beauty of Christ in the life of His people. Recognizing that too many professing Christians lose sight of the beauty of holiness and idolize their physical appearance, Alsop appends a sixty-seven-page treatment of modesty, clothing, and fashion titled “The Sinfulness of Strange Apparel.” Would you adorn the doctrines of God? Let this noble Puritan be your guide. Table of Contents To the Reader The Introduction What This Exhortation Presupposes What This Exhortation Implies The Precepts of the Gospel The Promises of the Gospel How We Adorn the Doctrine of the Gospel Reasons to Adorn the Gospel The Application Counsel and Advice Directions to Adorn the Gospel in All Things Appendix: The Sinfulness of Stange Apparel Endorsement “Our debt of gratitude to Reformation Heritage Books continues to grow for keeping such Puritan treasures as Vincent Alsop’s Practical Godliness in print and available for the church today. Alsop delivers a stirring call to authentic Christian living, a more conscientious sanctification of the Lord’s Day, and a deeper commitment to worshiping God within our families. With piercing insight and pastoral care, Alsop challenges readers to weigh their devotion in the light of God’s Word and to walk with God in humility, holiness, and heartfelt obedience. Rich in Scripture and timeless in wisdom, this classic work is a powerful guide for anyone seeking to live in gratitude for what God has done.” —Randall J. Pederson, adjunct professor, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary About the Author Vincent Alsop (d. 1702) graduated from St. John’s College, Cambridge, and embraced Puritan convictions. 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click for details		GRACE AND GLORY: Sermons Preached in the Chapel of Princeton Theological Seminary Geerhardus Vos with Introduction by R. Scott Clark Geerhardus Vos (1862-1949) was an American, Reformed theologian and one of the most distinguished representatives of the Princeton Theology. He is sometimes called the father of Reformed Biblical Theology. Vos moved and joined the faculty of the Princeton Theological Seminary, where he became its first Professor of Biblical Theology. At Princeton, he taught alongside J. Gresham Machen and B. B. Warfield and authored his most famous works, including: Pauline Eschatology (1930) and Biblical Theology: Old and New Testaments (1948). These sermons were preached at the chapel of Princeton Seminary and first published in 1922. These are not mere outlines or sketches of sermons, but are full manuscripts of the addresses delivered by the revered professor before his students and fellow faculty members. John Murray said of him, "Dr. Vos is, in my judgment, the most penetrating exegete it has been my privilege to know, and I believe, the most incisive exegete that has appeared in the English-speaking world in this century." "If there is one volume (by Vos) that deserves to be read by laity and clergy alike it is this little collection of chapel messages - Read these sermons as illustrations of how Vos read Scripture. Let him take you by the hand, as it were, to the text and through the text of Scripture, to the Word incarnate." - R. Scott Clark, from the New Introduction "Often more respected than understood, Vos continues to fascinate and enthrall. These sermons reveal the penetrating exegetical insights of some of the most fascinating and powerful sermons ever preached. A century later, they continue to make us gasp in wonder and admiration, driving to read and then re-read these lines to behold the treasure that lies beneath the surface." - Derek W. H. Thomas "In the words of F. F. Bruce on the cover of The Pauline Eschatology, these sermons, too, are '... indeed outstandingly great ... a rare exegetical feast.' They also remain a source of deep edification for the church today as they will for still future generations." - Richard B. Gaffin, Jr., Charles Krahe Professor of Biblical and Systematic Theology, Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia The uniqueness of Vos's emphasis on the centrality of the covenantal work of Jesus Christ in history and our possession of that work through His mediation draws us back time and again to his powerful and passionate sermons. Translated to the realm of glory itself through the proclamation of the accomplished work of our covenant Lord, and by the gift of His Spirit, we partake of unparalleled communion with God and possess Him as our highest treasure presently in Christ as our covenant God. Short of the consummation we have made His glory and joy in His people our chief end in this pilgrim life. In his first sermon, "The Wonderful Tree," Vos sets the theme of his entire collection of sermons, the gift of Jehovah to His creatures to be their delight and personal possession through the covenant. In "Heavenly-Mindedness," Vos explicates the nature of true faith as that which lays hold of God Himself in glory, living in the hope of the eternal life of God in the city of God by resurrection. "In an age rife with practical theology and anti-doctrinal Christianity, Vos calls us back to the Word to allow it to speak for itself. While Vos is perhaps lesser known as a preacher, here in 'Grace and Glory' we get a taste of what one dear saintly lady described as spiritual 'blueberry cheesecake.' Enjoy!!" - R. Daniel Knox, Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church, Sewickley, PA Sale sss jm3 lp3 NEARLY 50% DISCOUNT SGCB Price: $8.95 (list price $16.00)
click for details		THE WORKS OF WILLIAM BRIDGE WILLIAM BRIDGE (1600-1670) ‘Times of difficulty and of persecution have always been seasons in which God’s ministers shine with greatest lustre.’ These words from the memoir of Bridge contained in these collected Works of William Bridge serve to remind readers of the context in which William Bridge lived and worked. Born in Cambridgeshire around 1600, Bridge entered Emmanuel College, Cambridge in 1619, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in 1623 and a master’s degree in 1626, before serving as a fellow of the college. He was ordained a priest in the Church of England in 1627, and served in Saffron Walden and Colchester in Essex, then becoming rector of St Peter Hungate in Norwich in 1632. In 1636 he was forced to flee to Rotterdam in Holland because of Bishop Matthew Wren’s campaign against nonconformity. There he co-pastored a church with John Ward and then Jeremiah Burroughs. Returning to England in 1641, the following year he was appointed a member of the Westminster Assembly, and proved himself a noted Independent. That same year he accepted a position as town preacher at Yarmouth, where he organized an Independent church, and formally became its pastor in the autumn of 1643. He laboured there until 1662, when he was ejected by the Act of Uniformity. Bridge spent his last years at Yarmouth and Clapham, Surrey, where he died in March 1670. William Bridge was an excellent preacher, able scholar, and prolific writer with a well-furnished library, but he was no ivory tower theologian. His parishioners viewed him as a charitable and candid pastor whose ministry helped many people. Set Contents VOLUME ONE contains: Memoir of the Author The Great Gospel Mystery of the Saints’ Comfort and Holiness opened and ­applied from Christ’s Priestly Office Satan’s Power to Tempt and Christ’s Love to and Care of his People under ­Temptation Grace for Grace, or the Overflowings of Christ’s Fulness received by all Saints The Spiritual Life and In-being of Christ in all Believers Scripture Light the Most Sure Light The Righteous Man’s Habitation in the Time of Plague and Pestilence VOLUME TWO contains: A Lifting up for the Downcast The Spiritual Actings of Faith through Natural Impossibilities The Great Things Faith can do The Great Things Faith can suffer The Freeness of Christ and Love of God to Believers discovered VOLUME THREE contains: Christ and the Covenant, the Work and Way of Meditation, God’s return to the Soul or Nation, together with his Preventing Mercy Christ in Travail Seasonable Truths in Evil Times VOLUME FOUR contains: Seventeen Single Sermons on Various Subjects and Occasions Evangelical Repentance VOLUME FIVE contains: The Sinfulness of Sin and the Fulness of Christ Remains A Word to the Aged The Wounded Conscience Cured and the Weak One Strengthened The Truth of the Times Vindicated The Loyal Convert, According to the Oxford Copy, with Annotations thereon The Doctrine of Justification by faith opened and applied General Index BOTN BNT23 clst botn24 MORE THAN 25% OFF THIS GREAT LONG-AWAITED FIVE VOLUME HARDCOVER CLOTHBOUND SET SGCB Price: $119.95 (list price $160.00) PAGE-COUNT 2,392
click for details		THE TRANSFIGURATION OF CHRIST: An Exegetical and Theological Reading PATRICK SCHREINER PRICE REDUCED ON 11/7/25 TILL ALL COPIES ARE SOLD All three Synoptic Gospels tell the story of Jesus’s transfiguration. Yet there has been surprisingly little written about this key event, and many readers struggle to understand its significance and place in redemptive history, let alone how it might be applied. Here, Patrick Schreiner provides a clear and accessible study of the transfiguration with an eye toward its theological significance and practical application. Namely, this event points to Jesus’s double sonship, revealing the preexistent glory of the eternal Son and the future glory of the suffering Messianic Son. Further, the transfiguration points to Christians’ own formation and transfiguration. Schreiner traces the transfiguration theme through Scripture and employs hermeneutical, trinitarian, and christological categories to assist his exegesis, thus challenging modern readings. This enlightening study will be of interest to students, pastors, and serious lay readers. "It is a truth universally acknowledged that the Western church has overlooked the transfiguration. However, the Eastern tradition has consistently put the transfiguration front and center. The Feast of the Transfiguration (August 6) continues to loom large on the church calendar. In the Western tradition, this day passes by unsung, unhonored, unacknowledged. Consider: How many sermons have you heard on the transfiguration? How many songs do you know that sing about the transfiguration? The transfiguration is a curiosity in want of practical significance. It is difficult to find any significant comment on it in the standard systematic theologies. Maybe some modern scholars have shunned it because they are suspicious of the supernatural. Maybe scholars have also neglected it because we don’t know what to do with it. We have become like Peter, befuddled (Mark 9:6). It seems like an unimpressive magic trick: a shining person who does the disciples little practical good. Jesus’s other miracles make sense—feeding people, healing them, and raising the dead—but the transfiguration is confusing. One author begins his book by stating, “It has not been found easy to give a satisfying interpretation of the transfiguration story.” Another mentions how many get lost in the maze of scholarly speculations. If I were to ask you what difference it would make if Jesus had not died on the cross or been raised from the dead, the answer would come quite quickly. But what if Jesus had not been transfigured? An answer to that question is not so forthcoming. This is not to assert that the transfiguration deserves the same prominence as the cross or the resurrection, but it does reveal how little attention we give it. Would the story of Jesus be any different if the transfiguration hadn’t happened? Or to put it another way, would your reading of the Scriptures change at all if you “Thomas Jeffersoned” the transfiguration out of the Bible? I’m afraid these questions are harder to answer. This might be because we don’t think the transfiguration is central to the gospel or reveals anything unique about Jesus’s identity. We assume that the salvation of humankind could have been accomplished without it and that other texts resource our Christology. Because of this, the transfiguration has had little impact on our reading of the Scriptures. However, the transfiguration is one of those events we can never seem to plumb the depths of. The simplicity of the story conceals it profundities. It leaves its fingerprints on every major doctrine: the Trinity, Christology, anthropology, soteriology, and eschatology. The light of the transfiguration refracts over all these core beliefs." - from the Preface TABLE OF CONTENTS Abbreviations Preface Introduction: A Two-Level Christology 1. THE NECESSITY OF THE TRANSFIGURATION Five Reasons We Neglect the Transfiguration Five Reasons Not to Neglect the Transfiguration 2. THE GLORIOUS SETTING A Hermeneutical Grammar Six/Eight Days Later Up the Mountain The Three Witnesses Purgation--Spiritual Ascent 3. THE GLORIOUS SIGNS A Trinitarian Grammar Jesus’s Shining Face and White Clothes The Bright Cloud Moses and Elijah Illumination--Divine Sight 4. THE GLORIOUS SAYING A Christological Grammar Peter’s Inglorious Saying ”This Is My Beloved Son” ”Listen to Him” Union: Partaking in the Divine Nature 5. THE TRANSFIGURATION AND THEOLOGY Creation The Incarnation Jesus’s Baptism Gethsemane The Cross The Resurrection Jesus’s Ascension and Return The New Creation Conclusion: Restoring the Transfiguration Appendix: Light from Light Indexes ENDORSEMENTS “Patrick Schreiner deftly integrates exegesis, biblical theology, and systematics in a work that brilliantly rescues the transfiguration from its undeserved obscurity and second-class status in both biblical studies and dogmatic theology alike. Here is a contribution to Christology that is as edifying as it is scholarly. I can only describe what he has achieved by using the same term the disciples might have used to describe Jesus’s shining face: glorious!” - Kevin J. Vanhoozer, research professor of systematic theology, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School “Pondered as an isolated event, the transfiguration makes very little sense to us. Schreiner has learned the secret: don’t isolate it, but instead read it as having elements of both epiphany and apotheosis, preexistence and consummation, eternal sonship and messianic sonship. A spirited and energetic introduction to this neglected mystery of the life of Jesus.” - Fred Sanders, professor of theology, Torrey Honors College, Biola University “The reason this is such an important book is not simply that it is an incredibly insightful treatment of an overlooked aspect of Jesus’s life (which it is) but because it demonstrates how the transfiguration deeply enriches our understanding of who Jesus is and who we are in him. This wonderful book will open your eyes to the glory of the Lord Jesus and the glory we will one day share with him.” - Peter Orr, New Testament lecturer, Moore Theological College “Christ’s transfiguration is a relatively brief scene in the Synoptics, and yet it offers a breadth of theological and exegetical potential. In this book, Patrick Schreiner helps to unlock this potential by drawing out the transfiguration’s canonical, christological, and churchly significance. The result is a primer that is sure to benefit many.” - Brandon D. Smith, chair of the Hobbs School of Theology & Ministry and associate professor of theology and early Christianity, Oklahoma Baptist University; co-founder, Center for Baptist Renewal “The transfiguration: The Bible proclaims it. The church celebrates it. The Son reveals himself through it. Why, then, would we neglect it? In this fine contribution, Patrick Schreiner encourages us to gaze anew upon Jesus’s glory on the mountain—his future glory as one of us and his preexistent glory as one of a kind with the Father. If you’ve ignored the transfiguration, you’ll do so no longer. If you’ve loved the transfiguration, you’ll come to love it still more.” - Michael Kibbe, associate professor of Bible, Great Northern University “Jesus’s transfiguration is a fountain of rich theology and a wellspring of joyous hope for contemplation. In The Transfiguration of Christ, Patrick Schreiner excavates treasures of glory, blessing the church with a sure guide to this momentous and oft-neglected event in the life of our Lord. His book will lead you to the summit of revelation to behold the eternal light of the Triune God in the face of Jesus Christ and the unveiling of God’s infinite love for his people. Read it, and long for the beatific vision.” - L. Michael Morales, professor of biblical studies, Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary PATRICK SCHREINER (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is associate professor of New Testament and biblical theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is also an elder at Emmaus Church in Kansas City, Missouri. 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click for details		PUBLICATIONS OF THE AMERICAN TRACT SOCIETY: Volumes One - Six Various Authors The American Tract Society began to publish the very best of evangelical Christian Literature in the early years of the 19th century. They not only produced books from men like John Owen, John Bunyan, Jonathan Edwards and many, many more but they also were faithful to produce Tracts of various sizes (between 4 and 48 pages) which addressed such topics as- - THE DAY OF JUDGMENT, THE DAY OF TRIAL, DO YOU LOVE GOD? - COUNSELS TO A YOUNG MAN, THE TEMPTATIONS OF YOUNG MEN - PRIVATE DEVOTION, DO YOU PRAY IN YOUR FAMILY? By William Nevins - COME AND WELCOME TO JESUS CHRIST by John Bunyan - THE DECAY OF SPIRITUAL AFFECTIONS by John Owen - WALKING BY FAITH by Andrew Fuller, - AN ADDRESS TO SEAMAN by Edward Payson - THE SINNER DIRECTED TO THE SAVIOR by John Flavel - THE SABBATH A BLESSING TO MANKIND by Gardiner Spring - THE WELL-SPENT DAY by Philip Doddridge, - GROWTH IN GRACE by Rev. Thomas Goodwin - A Preservative against the Sins and Follies of Childhood and Youth by Isaac Watts - QUESTIONS AND COUNSEL By Ashbel Green - THE PROGRESS OF GRACE; in three letters to a friend by John Newton "The American Tract Society publications are of enduring and superlative quality. They represent the cream of the best writers in the Reformed world from the sixteenth to the nineteenth century, such as John Flavel, Jonathan Edwards, and Archibald Alexander. Almost without exception, these tracts, which range from four to forty-eight pages each and cover a remarkable variety of subjects, interface biblical, doctrinal, and experiential material in practically helpful ways. Having often perused these volumes in my own study with considerable profit for nearly four decades, I am so grateful to SGCB for bringing them back into print again. Here is truly a case where 'the old is better'!" - Dr. Joel R. Beeke, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan "The early publications of the American Tract Society are as valuable as they are varied. The individual pieces were written by well-seasoned Christians and abound in sweet seasoning for the soul. Something here for everyone."- Dr. Robert P. Martin, Pastor of Emmanuel Reformed Baptist Church, Seattle, Washington and Editor of Reformed Baptist Theological Review "The collected tracts are a veritable treasure chest of good sound doctrine from the greatest proclaimers of gospel truth the church has had for the last 300 years. You would be doing your soul a tremendous dis-service if you fail to obtain these gems!" - Dr. Don Kistler, founder of Soli Deo Gloria and now Northampton Publications "My study of ministry during the 1800's has caused me to love these ministers and their writings. The American Tract Society took theses stories, sermons and messages and published them into a format that gospel messengers could take to the harvest field. Though small, these tracts contain more meat of the word and truth than books many times their size." - John A. Wega, Executive Director, U.S. Christian Commission-Civil War Museum Gettysburg, Pennsylvania CLST SGSET VOLUMES ONE - SIX: Tracts 1 - 194 (NEARLY 50% OFF) SGCB Price: $99.95 (list price $198.00) THIS IS THE GREAT PRICE FOR THE COMPLETE SET OF SIX VOLUMES VOLUME ONE: Tracts 1 - 33 SGCB Price: $18.95 (list price $33.00) Over 40% Discount VOLUME TWO: Tracts 34 - 66 SGCB Price: $18.95 (list price $33.00) Over 40% Discount VOLUME THREE: Tracts 67 - 93 SGCB Price: $18.95 (list price $33.00) Over 40% Discount VOLUME FOUR: Tracts 94 - 127 SGCB Price: $18.95 (list price $33.00) Over 40% Discount VOLUME FIVE: Tracts 128 - 155 SGCB Price: $18.95 (list price $33.00) Over 40% Discount VOLUME SIX: Tracts 156 - 194 SGCB Price: $18.95 (list price $33.00) Over 40% Discount
		KNOWING THE HEART: Jonathan Edwards on True and False Conversion Jonathan Edwards, edited by William C. Nichols Rev. Thomas Adam wrote: "It is a great point of religion to know the heart. I see but a very small part of its deceit, hypocrisy, and desperate wickedness." Knowledge of the heart of man is critical to all who are involved in ministry in any way and also to the individual professor of the gospel who is willing to do what Paul commanded, "Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith" (2 Corinthians 13:5). Knowing the Heart: Jonathan Edwards on True and False Conversion is a book of sermons and treatises by Jonathan Edwards dealing with the depravity of the heart, the hardening of the heart, and the nature of true and false conversion. There is commentary on each one of the manuscripts by William C. Nichols explaining what we can learn about the heart and conversion from each sermon and also how to apply it in evangelism and preaching the gospel message. Only one sermon in this book has ever been published before and that was in 2002. The book will be about 435 pages in length, hardcover, with 12 previously unpublished manuscripts by Edwards containing over 20 sermons. 435 page hardcover volume SGCB Price: $23.95 (list price $36.95)
click for details		IT IS WELL: Expositions on Substitutionary Atonement By Mark Dever, Michael Lawrence The idea of Christ's substitutionary atonement for sinners is central in both the Old and New Testaments—from the Passover to the prophets to the words of Jesus and the apostles. In 'It Is Well', pastors Mark Dever and Michael Lawrence demonstrate how the atonement is clearly taught throughout Scripture. Starting with Exodus 12 and moving through other key Old Testament passages into the Gospels and the epistles of Paul and Peter, the authors offer careful expositions on fourteen crucial texts. As they speak to important issues such as what happens when there is no substitute for sin, why God forsook Christ, Jesus' perspective on his substitutionary work, and the necessity and benefits of the atonement, they show how much the doctrine applies to the Christian life. 'It Is Well' not only encourages pastors to preach this essential doctrine for the strengthening of the church, but it helps individual believers understand and exult in the richness of God's love in Christ. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. The Passover: Exodus 12 2. The Day of Atonement: Leviticus 16 3. Crushed for Our Iniquities: Isaiah 52:13–53:12 4. Ransom for Many: Mark 10:45 5. Forsaken: Mark 15:33–34 6. To Save the World: John 3:14–18 7. Better That One Man Die: John 11:47–52 8. Propitiation: Romans 3:21–26 9. Delivered Over to Death for Our Sins: Romans 4:25 10. Justified by His Blood: Romans 5:8–10 11. Condemned Sin: Romans 8:1–4 12. Becoming a Curse for Us: Galatians 3:10–13 13. Bore Our Sins in His Body on the Tree: 1 Peter 2:21–25 14. Christ Died for Sins: 1 Peter 3:18 ENDORSEMENTS “Theological and devotional, expositional and inspirational: these are four words that well capture this excellent work on the doctrine of penal substitution. Thank you, Mark and Michael, for this gift to the church of the Lord Jesus. Read it and be instructed. Read it and be blessed.” -Daniel L. Akin, President, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary “Dever and Lawrence remind us that at the heart of Christianity is Christ, and the heart of Christ's ministry is the cross, and the heart of the cross is penal substitution. Nor is penal substitution limited to part of the canon. Both in the OT and the NT forgiveness of sins comes only through substitution. The OT anticipates the substitutionary sacrifice of Christ, the Gospels relate the story of his sacrifice, and the Epistles explicate what Christ has accomplished for his people. What a joy to have the truth of Christ’s work for us set forth in sermons, for we see clearly that Christ’s atoning work is no abstraction. Dever and Lawrence in these well-crafted sermons both instruct us in God’s Word and apply it powerfully to the lives of both believers and unbelievers.” -Thomas R. Schreiner, James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary “Dever and Lawrence remind you of the supreme splendor of the cross. With homiletical wisdom, exegetical skill, and pastoral zeal, they will draw your mind’s attention and heart’s affection to the majesty of Christ in the atonement. In the process, you will not only be exposed to exemplary sermons on this extremely important doctrine, but you will also be overwhelmed by the breathtaking glory of the one who has satisfied the wrath of God by substituting himself in our place. All praise be to God for this indescribably wonderful reality and all thanks be to him for this immensely helpful book.” -David Platt, Pastor, McLean Bible Church, McLean, Virginia; Founder, Radical; author, Don’t Hold Back “We need a clarion call to bring us back to the hard-won doctrines that the Reformers died to establish. Dever and Lawrence have masterfully traced the thread of one of the most significant of these truths through the Old and New Testaments. They argue that the sacrificial atonement is not merely an image, theory, or perspective; it is the very foundation of how God brought about salvation. To comprehend the gospel fully, we must understand this work of Christ. It is Well should be required reading for every pastor and will deepen any Christian’s awareness of Christ’s work on the cross. I encourage you to read and reread this book and cling tightly to what it says.” -Dennis Newkirk, Senior Pastor, Henderson Hills Baptist Church, Edmond, Oklahoma “Dever and Lawrence take a topic that is intimidating to many—substitutionary atonement—and make it practical to both the scholar and the common man. Rich in exposition and application, they point us to God’s sacrifice for us in Jesus, and why, because of it, we can never be the same.” -Matt Carter, Pastor of Preaching, The Austin Stone Community Church, Austin, Texas; coauthor, The Real Win “In a day when questions about retributive justice and penal substitution are being raised within evangelicalism, Dever and Lawrence serve us well by leading us to meditate upon the texts of the Old and New Testaments, which have shaped the church’s understanding of the atonement. They remind us that though the Bible uses various images to help us understand the work of Christ on the cross, penal substitution is the reality upon which all other images of the atonement stand. Yet this book is no mere apologetic; it is a welcome exhortation to make the cross of Christ central to all of life. I pray that the meditations contained herein will be widely read and would move Christ’s church once again to know nothing among us except Jesus Christ and him crucified.” -Juan R. Sanchez, Senior Pastor, High Pointe Baptist Church, Austin, Texas; author, Seven Dangers Facing Your Church “This book is brimming with insights into the text as well as with clear and direct application. A refreshing contrast to the great number of low-calorie atonement books on the market.” -Simon Gathercole, Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity, University of Cambridge “The theological glue that holds the gospel facts together is the substitutionary atonement of Jesus Christ. Yet no concept is more unique and audacious to the Christian faith than that of a crucified Messiah and Savior. Regrettably, for too long this has been the subject of academia more than the church, until now. Through fourteen expositions that cover redemptive history, Dever and Lawrence have provided an extensive, simple, and practical guide to grasping this subject without compromising its complexity. This study is more than important to understand; it is imperative. Few books have fueled my worship of the Savior like this one. Read it and expect to find yourself on your knees in wonder at the gospel.” -Rick Holland, Senior Pastor, Mission Road Bible Church, Prairie Village, Kansas “Like the sound of a trumpet resonating from castle walls, so has the call to worship sounded forth from the local church of Mark Dever and Michael Lawrence and their expositions on the atonement. This work is sure to humble the reader in the reality of the work of Christ on behalf of sinners and liberate the forgiven with the promise that ‘it is finished.’” -Eric Bancroft, Senior Pastor, Castleview Baptist Church, Indianapolis, Indiana XDT CXS CX24 CW60 8/22/25 50% DISCOUNT ON THIS GEM (1 LEFT) SGCB Price: $10.00 (list price $20.00)
		BEYOND AMAZING GRACE Timeless Pastoral Wisdom from the Letters, Hymns & Sermons of John Newton J. Todd Murray No one who knew John Newton as a young lad would ever have dreamed that this teenage rebel, profane sailor, naval deserter and slave-trader would one day write the lyrics to one of the best-known hymns of all time, 'Amazing Grace'. The story of how such a notorious sinner was converted to Christ and went on to become an equally noteworthy pastor and a leader of the Evangelical movement in eighteenth-century England is simply astounding. In compiling this selection from his writings, Todd Murray has made NewtonÆs gentle pastoral wisdom available to a new generation of readers. J. Todd Murray has been the pastor overseeing the worship and music of The Bible Church of Little Rock since 1983 where, in addition to composing and recording music for his local congregation, he also shares in the general pastoral duties, teaching and shepherding. Todd is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute and Moody Graduate School. He and his wife Tandy have been blessed with five children. "While John Newton is known primarily as the author of the Hymn, 'Amazing Grace' he was actually a very competent physician of the soul, both in diagnosing its ills, and providing the Scriptural remedy. Unfortunately our current Christian public has benefited little from the work of this amazing man. Now Todd Murray has done us an outstanding favor by making available to us both the writings and the hymns of Newton. I highly commend this book and look forward to reading it many times." - Jerry Bridges, author, The Pursuit of Holiness "This is a fascinating digest of insights from John Newton's lesser-known hymns and writings. What stands out most in Newton's post-conversion character is the depth of his interest in biblical truth, sound doctrine and systematic theology. Almost from the moment he was changed by God's amazing grace, Newton was driven by a heartfelt passion for understanding the truth and proclaiming it to others with the utmost clarity and simplicity. That, as much as any other characteristic, made him one of the great English hymn-writers of all time. You will be both moved and invigorated as you read it, too, I am certain." - Dr John MacArthur, Pastor-Teacher, Grace Community Church "Ex-slave-trader John Newton was the friendliest, wisest, humblest and least pushy of all the eighteenth-century evangelical leaders, and was perhaps the greatest pastoral letter-writer of all time. Beyond Amazing Grace gives us Newton's heart, and what a heart it was! This book is pure gold." - J. I. Packer, Professor of Theology, Regent College, Vancouver, British Columbia SGCB Price: $12.95 (list price $18.00)
click for details		THE COLLECTED WRITINGS OF JOHN MURRAY John Murray THESE FOUR VOLUMES ARE BACK IN PRINT AS OF FEBRUARY 2024! "NO SET OF THEOLOGICAL WORKS HAVE HAD A MORE PROFOUND IMPACT ON MY LIFE AND MINISTRY THAN THESE VOLUMES BY PROF. JOHN MURRAY. EVERYONE CALLED TO PREACH OR TEACH GOD'S WORD CANNOT BE WITHOUT THIS MARVELOUS SET." - Michael Gaydosh, Founder of Solid Ground THERE ARE FOUR VOLUMES VOLUME ONE: THE CLAIMS OF TRUTH Preface xi THE HOLY SCRIPTURES 1 The Study of the Bible 3 2 The Infallibility of Scripture 9 3 The Finality and Sufficiency of Scripture 16 4 The Unity of the Old and New Testaments 23 JESUS CHRIST 5 The Redeemer of God’s Elect 29 6 The Death of Christ 36 7 The Living Saviour 40 8 The Heavenly, Priestly Activity of Christ 44 9 The Atonement and the Free Offer of the Gospel 59 10 The Advent of Christ 86 WESTMINSTER THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY AND ITS TESTIMONY 11 The Banner of Westminster Seminary 99 12 Greeting to Entering Students, 1944 104 13 Charge to Edmund P. Clowney 107 14 Greeting to Entering Students, 1966 110 15 Edward J. Young: An Appreciation 113 THE GOSPEL AND ITS PROCLAMATION 16 The Grace of God 119 17 The Message of Evangelism 124 18 The Propagation of the Reformed Faith in New England 135 19 The Power of the Holy Spirit 138 20 Some Necessary Emphases in Preaching 143 21 Co-operation in Evangelism 152 THE CHRISTIAN LIFE 22 Worship 165 23 Christian Doctrine and Life 169 24 The Christian Ethic 174 25 Adorning the Gospel 182 26 The Guidance of the Holy Spirit 186 THE MORAL LAW AND THE FOURTH COMMANDMENT 27 The Sanctity of the Moral Law 193 28 The Sabbath Institution 205 29 The Pattern of the Lord’s Day 219 30 The Relevance of the Sabbath 225 THE CHURCH 31 The Church: Its Definition in Terms of ‘Visible’ and ‘Invisible’ Invalid 231 32 The Church: Its Identity, Functions and Resources 237 33 The Church and Mission 245 34 The Relation of Church and State 253 35 Government in the Church of Christ 260 36 The Biblical Basis for Ecclesiastical Union 269 37 Corporate Responsibility 273 38 The Creedal Basis of Union in the Church 280 HISTORICAL 39 Reformation 291 40 The Crux of the Reformation 298 41 Calvin as Theologian and Expositor 305 42 A Notable Tercentenary 312 43 The Importance and Relevance of the Westminster Confession 316 ISSUES IN THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD 44 The Significance of the Doctrine of Creation 325 45 The Relevance of the Historical 330 46 William Barclay and the Virgin Birth 340 47 God and the War 344 48 The Christian World Order 356 49 Christian Education 367 VOLUME TWO: SELECT LECTURES IN SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY Preface vii SECTION I 1 The Origin of Man 3 2 The Nature of Man 14 3 Trichotomy 23 4 Man in the Image of God 34 5 The Adamic Administration 47 6 Free Agency 60 7 The Fall of Man 67 8 The Nature of Sin 77 9 Inability 83 SECTION II 10 Common Grace 93 SECTION III 11 The Plan of Salvation 123 12 The Person of Christ 132 13 The Atonement 142 14 The Obedience of Christ 151 SECTION IV 15 The Call 161 16 Regeneration 167 17 Justification 202 18 Adoption 223 19 Faith 235 20 The Assurance of Faith 264 SECTION V 21 Definitive Sanctification 277 22 The Agency in Definitive Sanctification 285 23 Progressive Sanctification 294 24 The Pattern of Sanctification 305 25 The Goal of Sanctification 313 SECTION VI 26 The Nature and Unity of the Church 321 27 The Government of the Church 336 28 The Form of Government 345 29 Arguments against Term Eldership 351 30 Office in the Church 357 31 The Sacraments 366 32 Baptism 370 33 The Lord’s Supper 376 34 Restricted Communion 381 SECTION VII 35 The Interadventual Period and the Advent: Matthew 24 and 25 387 36 The Last Things 401 VOLUME THREE: LIFE; SERMONS; BOOK REVIEWS Preface xi I LIFE OF JOHN MURRAY 1. The Youngest Son of Badea 3 2. Princeton Theological Seminary, 1924-1927 17 3. By Ways Not Known 32 4. Alongside Gresham Machen 46 5. The Struggles of the Later Thirties 66 6. Events in the War Years 79 7. The Seminary Professor 91 8. Glimpses of Personal Life 107 9. The Wider Influence 122 10. ‘The New Work’ 138 II SERMONS 1. The Mystery of Providence, Job 23:10-12 161 2. Prayer, Psalm 116:1-2 168 3. The Call to the Ministry, Jeremiah 1:5-7 172 4. The Name ‘Jesus’, Matthew 1:21 178 5. Divine Thanksgiving for Divine Sovereignty, Matthew 11:25-28 185 6. A Lesson in Forgiveness, Matthew 18:15-17 190 7. Christ in All the Assemblies of His People, Matthew 18:20 194 8. The Bridegroom’s Friend, John 3:29 199 9. The Father’s Donation, John 6:37 204 10. The Power of the Holy Spirit and the Christian Ministry, John 16:7-13 210 11. The Father’s Love, Romans 8:32 215 12. Love to Christ Indispensable, 1 Corinthians 16:22 222 13. The Riches and the Poverty of Jesus Christ, 2 Corinthians 8:9 226 14. The Mystery of Godliness, Philippians 2:5-9 236 15. The Death of the Godly, 1 Thessalonians 4:13, 14 242 16. Paul an Example, 1 Timothy 1:12-16 247 17. Holy Scripture, 2 Timothy 3:16, 17 256 18. The Pilgrimage to Perfection, 1 John 3:1-3 263 19. God’s Love and Our Life, 1 John 4:9, 10 268 III AT THE LORD’S TABLE Fencing the Table 275 Table Addresses 280 IV REVIEWS 1939-1953 1. S. W. Carruthers: The Westminster Confession of Faith 291 2. John Baillie: Our Knowledge of God 295 3. J. S. Whale: Christian Doctrine 301 4. Floyd E. Hamilton: The Basis of Millennial Faith 304 5. W. E. Sangster: The Path to Perfection. An Examination and Restatement of John Wesley’s Doctrine of Christian Perfection 307 6. Henry W. Clark: The Cross and the Eternal Order. A study of Atonement in its Cosmic Significance 311 7. S. W. Carruthers: The Everyday Work of the Westminster Assembly 317 8. Guy Franklin Hershberger: War, Peace, and Nonresistance 320 9. Henry W. Clark: The Cross and the Eternal Order. A Study of Atonement in its Cosmic Significance 324 10. Geoffrey F. Nuttall: The Holy Spirit in Puritan Faith and Experience 324 11. Samuel G. Craig: Christianity Rightly So Called 329 12. E. L. Mascall: Christ, the Christian and the Church. A Study of the Incarnation and its Consequences 333 13. Athanasius: The Incarnation of the Word 336 14. John Calvin: Commentaries on the Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Romans 337 15. Benjamin Breckinridge Warfield: The Inspiration and Authority of the Bible 339 16. D. M. Baillie: God was in Christ: An Essay on Incarnation and Atonement 340 17. Auguste Lecerf: An Introduction to Reformed Dogmatics 345 18. Abraham Booth: The Reign of Grace from its Rise to its Consummation 349 19. Anders Nygren: Commentary on Romans 450 20. Henry Clarence Thiessen: Introductory Lectures in Systematic Theology 356 21. Benjamin Breckinridge Warfield: The Person and Work of Christ 358 22. William Croft Dickinson (ed.): John Knox’s History of the Reformation in Scotland 361 23. J. M. Bates: A Manual of Doctrine 362 24. Alan Richardson (ed.): A Theological Word Book of the Bible 367 25. Leonard Hodgson: The Doctrine of the Atonement 371 26. Geerhardus Vos: The Teaching of Jesus Concerning the Kingdom and the Church 375 L. Berkhof: The Kingdom of God 27. Benjamin Breckinridge Warfield: Biblical and Theological Studies 376 28. Edward A. Dowey, Jr: The Knowledge of God in Calvin’s Theology 377 VOLUME FOUR: STUDIES IN THEOLOGY Preface vii I STUDIES IN THEOLOGY 1. Systematic Theology 1 2. Inspiration and Inerrancy 22 3. The Inspiration of the Scripture 30 4. Jesus the Son of God 58 5. Who Raised Up Jesus? 82 6. The Reconciliation 92 7. The Free Offer of the Gospel 113 8. Paul’s Use of ‘Nomos’ 133 9. The Weak and the Strong 142 10. Calvin’s Doctrine of Scripture 158 11. Calvin and the Authority of Scripture 176 12. Calvin on the Sovereignty of God 191 13. Calvin, Dordt and Westminster on Predestination – A Comparative Study 205 14. Covenant Theology 216 15. The Theology of the Westminster Confession of Faith 241 16. Tradition: Romish and Protestant 264 II REVIEWS 1954-1967 1. Claude Welch: In This Name. The Doctrine of the Trinity in Contemporary Theology 277 2. Steven Barabas: So Great Salvation. The History and Message of the Keswick Convention 281 3. Anton Fridrichsen et al.: The Root of the Vine. Essays in Biblical Theology 286 4. G. C. Berkouwer: Studies in Dogmatics. Faith and Justification. 288 5. John Christian Wenger: Introduction to Theology. An Interpretation of the Doctrinal Content of Scripture, Written to Strengthen a Childlike Faith in Christ 292 6. Emil Brunner: Eternal Hope 296 7. John Frederick Jansen: Calvin’s Doctrine of the Work of Christ 302 8. Harry Buis: The Doctrine of Eternal Punishment 304 9. C. K. Barrett: A Commentary on the Epistle to the Romans 306 10. Paul van Buren: Christ in our Place. The Substitutionary Character of Calvin’s Doctrine of Reconciliation 310 11. B. B. Warfield: Biblical Foundations 314 12. Karl Barth: Christ and Adam. Man and Humanity in Romans 5 316 13. Dwight Hervey Small: The Biblical Basis for Infant Baptism. Children in God’s Covenant Promise 321 14. G. C. Berkouwer: Studies in Dogmatics. Divine Election 323 15. Bernard Ramm: The Witness of the Spirit. An Essay on the Contemporary Relevance of the Internal Witness of the Holy Spirit 331 16. Bernard Ramm: Special Revelation and the Word of God 334 17. Andre De Bovis, S. J.: What is the Church? 339 18. A. Berkeley Mickelsen: Interpreting the Bible 342 19. G. C. Berkouwer: Studies in Dogmatics. The Work of Christ 345 20. Gustaf Aulen: The Faith of the Christian Church 349 21. Herman N. Ridderbos: When the Time Had Fully Come: Studies in New Testament Theology 355 Bibliography 361 Index of Names 379 Index of Subjects 382 Professor John Murray, born shortly before the cusp of the 20th century in Scotland, was considered a leading Reformed theologian. He served in France in World War I and then pursued studies at the University of Glasgow and then Princeton Theological Seminary. He briefly taught at the latter school before teaching at Philadelphia’s Westminster Theological Seminary. He taught there through his retirement, also being ordained in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. John Murray books include the Collected Writings of John Murray, a four-volume set that contains the best of his wisdom, along with a detailed account of his life; Redemption Accomplished and Applied, in which he distills information about the concepts of regeneration, justification, adoption, sanctification and glorification for Christians, and stresses the importance of union with Christ; and Free Offer of the Gospel, which shares how people who embrace Jesus will enjoy the marvelous gift of salvation. lday BOTW BOTN24 NEARLY 30% DISCOUNT ON THIS FOUR VOLUME SET SGCB Price: $112.95 (list price $155.00) VOLUME ONE: THE CLAIMS OF TRUTH SGCB Price: $29.95 (list price $40.00) VOLUME TWO: SELECT LECTURES IN SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY SGCB Price: $29.95 (list price $40.00) VOLUME THREE: LIFE; SERMONS; BOOK REVIEWS 1939-1953 SGCB Price: $29.95 (list price $40.00) VOLUME FOUR: STUDIES IN THEOLOGY; REVIEWS 1954-1967 SGCB Price: $29.95 (list price $40.00)
click for details		THE PURITANS ON PRAYER JOHN PRESTON, NATHANIEL VINCENT & SAMUEL LEE edited by Don Kistler Do you desire greater fellowship with God? The Puritans did, and this collection of their writings on prayer invites us to join them. They not only call us to prayer, but they also explain its various facets and instruct us on how to thrive in it. Here is encouragement in the duty and privilege of pouring out your soul to the Lord. Works included in this volume: THE SAINT'S DAILY EXERCISE: A Treatise Concerning the Whole Duty of Prayer by John Preston Five Sermons on 1 Thessalonians 5:17 "Pray Continually" Sermon One: What Prayer Is Sermon Two: Praying Continually and Impediments Sermon Three: Cases of Conscience Sermon Four: What Makes Prayer Acceptable Sermon Five: Questions and Answers THE SPIRIT OF PRAYER: by Nathaniel Vincent A Series of Discourses on Prayer from Ephesians 6:18 Introduction Doctrine One: Praying Always Doctrine Two: All Prayer Doctrine Three: Supplication in the Spirit Doctrine Four: Watch in Prayer Doctrine Five: Persevere in Prayer Doctrine Six: Supplication for all the Saints SECRET PRAYER SUCCESSFULLY MANAGED by Samuel Lee Life of the Author Secret Prayer Successfully Managed Directions, Special and Peculiar to Secret Prayer How to Discover and Discern Answers to Secret Prayer Some Particular Queries Ejaculatory Prayer One of the marks of a hypocrite, according to Jonathan Edwards, is the absence of prayer, the essential language of a reborn soul. The Puritans exemplified a life of prayer, and this collection of three classic Puritan articles provide their practical advice for us on how to improve the quality and fervency of our own prayers. “It has been said that ‘prayer is the soul’s breathing itself into the bosom of its heavenly Father,’ thereby making it ‘the highest and greatest activity of the soul.’ In prayer we pour out our hearts to the King of kings and Lord of lords, sensible of the mercy we need (confession and petition) and of the mercy we receive (praise and thanksgiving). Such prayer is not learned by following a list of rules or employing a set of forms; rather, it flows from a principle of new life. This reality is wonderfully demonstrated in the present volume, which brings together the insights of three Puritan divines: John Preston, Nathaniel Vincent, and Samuel Lee. Here is an edifying treatment of what it means to draw near to God in prayer.” -J. Stephen Yuille, professor of pastoral theology and spiritual formation, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ABOUT THE AUTHORS: John Preston This celebrated Puritan divine was born in 1587 and educated at Cambridge. He was converted under the faithful preaching of John Cotton. An indefatigable student, he rose at four in the morning to pray, stating that it was the best use of time to pray with one’s eyes closed when it was dark so as not to waste good light by which one might be studying the Scriptures. He died in 1628 at the age of forty-one. Nathaniel Vincent was a prodigy. He entered university at the age of eleven and had earned an MA degree by the age of eighteen. He was one of the ejected ministers of 1662 but returned to London after the fire of 1666 and preached to large multitudes in the ruins of the city. He spent many years in prison and under persecution for his nonconformity. He died at the age of fifty-three on June 21, 1697, and was buried in Bunhill Fields in London, the nonconformists’ burial ground. Samuel Lee was born in London in 1627. He served as proctor at Oxford when John Owen was vice- chancellor and ministered at St. Botolph, London, but was ejected in 1662. He came to New England in 1686 and pastored at Bristol, Rhode Island, for three years. He died at the age of sixty-four while returning to England with his family. JMRAA CW50 60% OFF UNTIL THEY ARE ALL SOLD SGCB Price: $8.00 (list price $20.00) 4 COPIES LEFT AT THIS GREAT PRICE
click for details		THE COMPLETE WORKS OF THOMAS BOSTON (in 12 Volumes) Thomas Boston (1676–1732) THIS IS A BRAND NEW EDITION PRINTED IN A FIRST CLASS MANNER WITH SMYTH-SEWN BINDINGS “It has been said of Thomas Boston that he did more ‘to fan the flame of true piety in Scotland than that of any other single minister in his generation.’ A major part of that fanning came through his biblical, judicious, doctrinal, experiential, and practical writings. In his sermonic exposition of the Westminster Shorter Catechism, Boston is at his best. In these sermons, Boston fearlessly preaches the depths of man’s depravity, the gracious sovereignty of God, the full responsibility of man, and the unconditional offer of grace. This classic richly deserves a reprinting—highly recommended!” --Dr. Joel R. Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan “In the galaxy of the Scottish church—Ecclesia Scotticana—few if any stars shine more brightly than that of Thomas Boston, pastor and theologian par excellence. Indeed, in an era of celebrity pastors, when numbers of followers or subscribers to social media channels or size of congregation all too easily serve as the false measure of a man’s ministry and the model to imitate, Thomas Boston is like a spiritual polestar to guide us by a better way to a better destiny. The Complete Works of Thomas Boston are a spiritual treasure trove waiting to be opened. Here too, thankfully, younger ministers of the gospel can learn what authentic Christian ministry looks like, feels like, and sounds like. I, for one, cannot adequately express my gratitude for Boston’s Works or my appreciation of the vision and commitment of the publishers who have made it possible for us to benefit once more from his ministry.” — Sinclair B. Ferguson “If we may describe anyone as a pastor-theologian, Thomas Boston surely fits the definition in an eminent way. He made a mature and clear covenant theology of grace warm, personal, and practical in his many sermons. Overcoming natural diffidence, he gave clear and unswerving leadership to those in the church who were defending grace and the gospel in all their freeness. In Boston’s sermons Christ is constantly exalted and commended in His fullness and sufficiency. The reprinting of these volumes would do inestimable service if, through the Lord’s blessing, they were to assist in raising up heart-taught, humble pastor-theologians in our generation.” — Matthew Vogan, general manager of Reformation Scotland THOMAS BOSTON (1676-1732) was born at Duns. His father, John Boston, and his mother, Alison Trotter, were both Covenanters. He was educated at Edinburgh, and licensed in 1697 by the presbytery of Chirnside. In 1699 he became minister of the small parish of Simprin, where there were only 90 examinable persons. In 1704 he found, while visiting a member of his flock, a book brought into Scotland by a commonwealth soldier. This was the famous Marrow of Modern Divinity, by Edward Fisher, a compendium of the opinions of leading Reformation divines on the doctrine of grace and the offer of the Gospel, which set off the Marrow Controversy. Its object was to demonstrate the unconditional freeness of the Gospel. It cleared away such conditions as repentance, or some degree of outward or inward reformation, and argued that where Christ is heartily received, full repentance and a new life follow. On Boston's recommendation, James Hog of Carnock reprinted The Marrow in 1718; and Boston also published an edition with notes of his own. The book, being attacked from the standpoint of high Calvinism, became the standard of a far-reaching movement in Scottish Presbyterians. The Marrow men were marked by the zeal of their service and the effect of their preaching. As they remained Calvinists they could not preach a universal atonement; rather they were particular redemptionists. In 1707 Boston was transferred to Ettrick, Scotland. He distinguished himself by being the only member of the assembly who entered a protest against what he deemed the inadequate sentence passed on John Simson, professor of divinity at Glasgow, who was accused of heterodox teaching on the Incarnation. Boston, if unduly introspective, was a man of singular piety and amiability. His autobiography is an interesting record of Scottish life, full of sincerity and tenderness, and not devoid of humorous touches, intentional and otherwise. His books, The Fourfold State, The Crook in the Lot, and his Body of Divinity and Miscellanies, had a powerful influence over the Scottish peasantry. His Memoirs were published in 1776. An edition of his works in 12 volumes appeared in 1849. TABLE OF CONTENTS Volume 1 - Commentary on the Shorter Catechism (volume one) Volume 2 - Commentary on the Shorter Catechism (volume two) Volume 3 - Sermons, Chiefly on Communion Occasions, The Crook in the Lot Volume 4 - Sermons on Various Practical Subjects Volume 5 - The Art of Man-Fishing, The Distinguishing Characteristics of True Believers, The State and Character of True Believers Volume 6 - Miscellaneous Questions, Miscellaneous Tracts, Paraphrase on the Epistle to the Galatians, Practical Discourses Volume 7 - A Brief Explication of the First Part of the Assembly's Shorter Catechism, The Marrow of Modern Divinity (On the Covenants, the Gospel and the Law), Everlasting Espousals, The Mystery of Christ in the Form of a Servant, The Peculiar Mercy and Business of Life Opened Up and Applied, The Evil and Danger of Schism (see Clarkson's Plain Reasons for a refutation), The Necessity and Foundations of a Throne of Grace for the Behoof of Poor Sinners, The Evidences and Causes of the Decay of Religion in the Soul Discovered (and Its Cure) Volume 8 - Human Nature in Its Fourfold State, A View of the Covenant of Grace from the Sacred Records Volume 9 - Sermons on Various Practical Subjects Volume 10 - Sermons on Various Practical Subjects, Sermons on the Name and Attributes of Christ, The Christian Life Delineated in Several Practical Discourses Volume 11 - Discourses on Prayer, A View of the Covenant of Works from the Sacred Records, A Memorial Concerning Personal and Family Fasting and Humiliation, Volume 12 - The Author's Address to His Children, Memoirs This is an excellent set of books to read, particularly for ministers of the gospel. Boston's sermons are models of sound exegesis with experiential piety and admonition. We trust that Boston's writings will cause many to agree with John Duncan, who wrote, "Thomas Boston was a common place genius-not a common place man but a common place genius." Or with another writer who said that Boston did more "to fan the flame of true piety in Scotland than that of any other single minister in his generation." tdm 317 TBCW CLST THIS IS MORE THAN 40% OFF THIS BRAND NEW SMYTH-SEWN HARDCOVER SET SGCB Price: $298.00 (list price $530.00) THESE 12 VOLUMES CONTAIN MORE THAN 7400 PAGES
click for details		THE BRUISED REED RICHARD SIBBES ENDORSEMENT ‘I shall never cease to be grateful to Richard Sibbes who was balm to my soul at a period in my life when I was overworked and badly overtired, and therefore subject in an unusual manner to the onslaughts of the devil. I found at that time that Richard Sibbes, who was known in London in the early seventeenth century as “The Heavenly Doctor Sibbes” was an unfailing remedy. 'The Bruised Reed.' quieted, soothed, comforted, encouraged and healed me.’ — D. MARTYN LLOYD-JONES "In his book The Bruised Reed and Smoking Flax, the Puritan preacher Richard Sibbes provides a tenderhearted, Christ-exalting exposition and application of Isaiah 42:1-3. Since its initial publication in 1630, The Bruised Reed1 has been a source of encouragement to dejected sinners and struggling saints alike. Sibbes follows Matthew’s interpretation of this text, seeing it to be fulfilled in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ (Matt. 12:18-20). His exposition breaks down into three basic parts: (1) Christ will not break the bruised reed; (2) Christ will not quench the smoking flax; (3) Christ will not do either of these things until he has sent forth judgment into victory. Sibbes explains the main text under these three headings and then intersperses searching application throughout the book. Why should the busy pastor spend time reading a book written by a preacher in London nearly four centuries ago? Well, Sibbes did know a thing or two about preaching. He regularly wrote out his sermons and at the time of his death in 1635 he left over two million words on paper. The Bruised Reed is still considered to be a classic of Puritan devotion. Sibbes became known as the ‘heavenly Doctor Sibbes,’ due in part to his God-honouring preaching and God-fearing manner of life. A couplet was written about Sibbes after his death that captures this well: Of that good man let this high praise be given: Heaven was in him before he was in heaven. According to Richard Baxter, the reading of The Bruised Reed was instrumental in his own conversion to Christ. The ‘heavenly Doctor Sibbes’ was also used of God to be an ‘unfailing remedy’ and balm to the soul of an overworked and overtired Martyn Lloyd-Jones. Lloyd-Jones wrote that during a particularly gruelling season of pastoral ministry, ‘The Bruised Reed quieted, soothed, comforted, encouraged and healed me’ (x). I trust that you too will find The Bruised Reed to be a feast for your own soul. Richard Sibbes is a gift from Christ to his church in the way he models affectionate, Christ-centred preaching and application. What a joy it is to keep his company through his writings and to learn from him to love our Saviour more deeply and proclaim his gospel more faithfully." - NICK ROARK "I was first introduced to Richard Sibbes’s The Bruised Reed in 2005. I’d been slowly but surely coming out of a sustained battle with spiritual depression—a five-year season of intense inward struggle over sin, faith, and assurance—and the light was beginning to dawn. But I was experiencing particularly acute ministerial trials at the time that were threatening to overthrow the progress I’d made. I can’t recall exactly how I was introduced to it, but The Bruised Reed seemed a promising place to turn. Known for his warm, Christ-centered preaching, Richard Sibbes (1567–1635) published The Bruised Reed in 1630 to help struggling Christians behold their Savior as the tender shepherd he truly is. An uncompromising minister—he was sentenced to banishment for speaking against the doctrinal indifference that had infected the Church of England—Sibbes is best remembered for his little book that draws from Isaiah’s description of the coming Messiah who will not break a bruised reed nor snuff a faintly burning wick (Isa. 42:1–4). Many Christians have found abiding comfort in Sibbes’s exposition and application of this passage from Isaiah. Richard Baxter (1615–1691) said he found spiritual relief from reading The Bruised Reed. Martyn Lloyd-Jones (1899–1981) tells of a time when, due to exhaustion, he was “subject in an unusual manner to the onslaughts of the Devil” (1972: 175). Lloyd-Jones names The Bruised Reed as the means by which God “soothed, comforted, encouraged, and healed” him (175). Similar testimonies could be multiplied. And though there has been some recovery of Sibbes’s work among evangelicals, I would—for the comfort and perseverance of Christians the world over—like to see a renewed engagement with this little volume. Sibbes was known in his time as the “Heavenly Dr. Sibbes.” After reading this little book, you’ll understand why. He knows how easy it is for the believing heart to turn in on itself and become blinded to the flicker of grace Christ has placed there. He recognizes we’re too easily fooled into thinking Jesus would rather take a sickle to a bruised reed than carefully attend to its restoration. But Sibbes doesn’t merely diagnose; he prescribes the medicine. The Bruised Reed is a treasure of spiritual remedies, full of applications. I commend it to you for your progress and joy in the faith (Phil. 1:25)." - DEREK J. BROWN BOOK DESCRIPTION Richard Sibbes (1577-1635), one of the most influential figures in the Puritan movement during the earlier years of the seventeenth century, was renowned for the rich quality of his ministry. The Bruised Reed shows why he was known among his contemporaries as ‘the sweet dropper’. Of all Richard Sibbes’ works, The Bruised Reed has probably had the most enduring impact. It is an exposition of Matthew’s application to Jesus of the description of the Servant of the Lord in Isaiah 42:3 (Matt. 12:20). Sibbes’ wonderfully sensitive treatment has ministered to generations of Christians since its first publication in 1630. TABLE OF CONTENTS Publishers’ Foreword 1 The Reed and the Bruising 2 Christ Will Not Break the Bruised Reed 3 The Smoking Flax 4 Christ Will Not Quench the Smoking Flax 20 5 The Spirit of Mercy Should Move Us 6 Marks of the Smoking Flax 7 Help for the Weak 8 Duties and Discouragements 9 Believe Christ, Not Satan 10 Quench Not the Spirit 11 Christ’s Judgment and Victory 12 Christ’s Wise Government 13 Grace Shall Reign 14 Means to Make Grace Victorious 15 Christ’s Public Triumph 16 Through Conflict to Victory PBS spt BACK IN PRINT ONCE AGAIN SGCB Price: $6.75 (list price $9.00)
		THE FAMILY AT CHURCH Listening to Sermons and Attending Prayer Meetings Joel R. Beeke This book contains practical guidance on tow important areas of family life. First, it explains how we should prepare our families for public worship, how we should receive the preached Word, and how we should put that Word into practice. Second, it addresses the subject of prayer meeting, showing the scriptural and historical warrant for them, explaining their purposes, and detailing how to implement them. "In 'The Family at Church' Dr. Beeke has given us valuable and judicious advice about listening to preaching and the need for corporate prayer. We have come to expect a certain experimental quality from the writings of Joel Beeke, a quality that never shirks the theological and exegetical basis upon which it is based. This book is more of the same: rich in pastoral advice, timely in biblical focus, and warm in fervent exhortation." - Dr. Derek W.H. Thomas BRAND NEW! READY TO SHIP! SGCB Price: $3.95 (list price $6.00)
		PROFILES IN REFORMED SPIRITUALITY: The Piety of Edwards, Rutherford, Calvin, M'Cheyne, Goodwin. Watts, Brainerd, Flavel and more Series Editors - Joel Beeke and Michael Haykin SERIES DESCRIPTION Seeking, then, both to honor the past and yet not idolize it, we are issuing these books in the series Profiles in Reformed Spirituality. The design is to introduce the spirituality and piety of the Reformed Profiles in Reformed Spirituality tradition by presenting descriptions of the lives of notable Christians with select passages from their works. This combination of biographical sketches and collected portions from primary sources gives a taste of the subjects’ contributions to our spiritual heritage and some direction as to how the reader can find further edification through their works. It is the hope of the publishers that this series will provide riches for those areas where we are poor and light of day where we are stumbling in the deepening twilight. (1) A SWEET FLAME: Piety in the Letters of Jonathan Edwards by Michael Haykin 'A Sweet Flame' introduces readers to the piety of Jonathan Edwards (1703-1758). Dr. Haykin's biographical sketch of Edwards captures the importance the New England minister placed on Scripture, family piety, and the church's reliance upon God. The remainder of the book presents 26 selections from various letters written by Edwards, two written by family members at his death, and an appendix drawing upon Edwards's last will and the inventor of his estate. "In this collection of letters Michael Haykin offers you a behind-the-scenes look into the life of Jonathan Edwards. As you look, you will see him dealing with sick children, trying to make sense out of the conflict with his Northampton congregation, and reveling in the serendipities of friendship. Read these letters and you will find Edwards becoming your own 'most obliging and affectionate friend in the labors of the gospel.' " - Stephen J. Nichols (2) THE KING IN HIS BEAUTY: The Piety of Samuel Rutherford by Matthew Vogan “The King in His Beauty” introduces readers to the life and writings of Samuel Rutherford (1600–1661). Matthew Vogan’s biographical introduction traces the significant events of this Scottish theologian’s life and guides readers through his writings, focusing on his distinctive insight into Christian experience. In forty-three excerpts drawn from Rutherford’s letters, major treatises, catechism, and sermons, readers will discover the depth of Rutherford’s compassion, piety, and theological wisdom, all rooted in his unwavering love for Christ. (3) THE SOUL OF LIFE: The Piety of John Calvin by Joel Beeke John Calvin is the most notable figure from the Reformed tradition. Unfortunately, he is often characterized as a stern and cerebral individual who had little concern for practical matters. However, Calvin was actually influential in promoting a profound sense of piety among early Protestantism. In "The Soul of Life", Joel R. Beeke presents the life and ministry of Calvin with a special emphasis on Calvin's efforts for cultivating healthy spirituality among the churches. The selections from Calvin's own work will give readers a firsthand look at Calvin's emphasis on godliness, and by God's grace, will be a means for spurring on greater godliness in our day. "Few men today understand such a multi-dimensional life program as well as Dr. Joel Beeke, whose own ministry echoes Calvin's in many ways. He is the ideal guide to introduce us to Calvin. And 'The Soul of Life' is an ideal guidebook. Read on, and you will want to read more." - Sinclair Ferguson (4) LOVE TO CHRIST: The Piety of Robert Murray M'Cheyne by Jordan Stone Love to Christ introduces readers to one of the most beloved Scottish pastors of the nineteenth century, Robert Murray M‘Cheyne (1813–1843). Following a biographical sketch that acquaints us with the life and ministry of M‘Cheyne, Jordon Stone presents thirty-eight excerpts from M‘Cheyne’s writings that walk us through the nature, foundation, means, rewards, and ministry of holiness. M‘Cheyne’s life and ministry was marked by a pursuit of holiness. Come learn more about this faithful preacher and join him on this most important cause. (5) A HABITUAL SIGHT OF HIM: The Christ-Centered Piety of Thomas Goodwin by Joel Beeke & Mark Jones Thomas Goodwin (1600–1680) was a faithful pastor, Westminster divine, advisor to Oliver Cromwell, and president of Magdalen College, Oxford. In this book, Joel R. Beeke and Mark Jones acquaint the reader with Goodwin through an informative biographical introduction. The remainder of the book, 35 selections from across the works of Goodwin, displays Goodwin’s constant attention to Christ in his various theological engagements. You will learn much about the life and works of this influential Puritan, and perhaps, be strengthened with a habitual sight of Christ. “Christology lay at the very heart of the best of Reformed Orthodox theology and practice. In this short book the reader is not only introduced to a brilliant Puritan theologian but also to the very center of his vital Christian piety. I hope this book introduces the writings of Goodwin to a new generation.” - Carl Trueman (6) HOLINESS AND HAPPINESS: The Piety of Isaac Watts by Britt Stokes Holiness and Happiness acquaints readers to the life and writings of Isaac Watts (1674–1748). Opening the book with an informative biographical introduction, Britt Stokes reveals how Watts was more than just an accomplished hymn writer—he was a dedicated pastor-scholar pursuing sincere Christian devotion among the people of God. Stokes then presents thirty-four selections from across Watts’s writings so that readers can benefit firsthand from Watts’s teaching on holiness and happiness as the nature of piety, how he grounds this in key Christian doctrines, and the means he says are at our disposal to cultivate further love for God. “Isaac Watts is one of the most influential Christians of all-time because his hymns are among the most beloved songs of the church’s repertoire. In this edited volume, Holiness and Happiness, W. Britt Stokes shows us Watts beyond his hymn-writing and introduces us to an edifying approach to Christian piety.” — Donald S. Whitney, professor of biblical spirituality and associate dean, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY (7) SWEETLY SET ON GOD: The Piety of David Brainerd by Dustin Benge “Sweetly Set on God” introduces readers to the life and journal writings of David Brainerd (1718–1747), best remembered for his missionary work among the American Indians. Dustin Benge begins by presenting the events of Brainerd’s short life and the intense personal spiritual piety that undergirded his pioneering missionary work. Then, in fifty-one excerpts drawn from Brainerd’s journal, readers will discover his evangelical humiliation, his understanding that God had altered his sinful human nature, his sensitivity to sin, and his holiness of life. Read this book and come to view Brainerd as Jonathan Edwards, his biographer, did: as “a remarkable instance of true and eminent Christian piety in heart and practice.” “One man influenced Jonathan Edwards, John and Charles Wesley, and William Carey, as well as countless others. That man was David Brainerd. He was a missionary. He famously got kicked out of Yale for telling one of his professors a chair has more of the Spirit of God than the professor did. And he never made it to his thirtieth birthday. What drew these stalwarts to Brainerd? That’s easy—his piety. Beware of this book and the piety of David Brainerd. It is contagious.” — Stephen J. Nichols, President of Reformation Bible College and Chief Academic Officer of Ligonier Ministries (8) AN HONEST, WELL-EXPERIENCED HEART: The Piety of John Flavel by Adam Embry “An Honest, Well-Experienced Heart” introduces us to the life and writings of Puritan preacher and author John Flavel (1627–1691). In his brief, introductory biography, Adam Embry discusses Flavel’s background, ministry, and theology of keeping the heart, which, for Flavel, “is the great business of a Christian’s life.” Centuries ago, Flavel wrote, “Above all other studies in the world, study your own hearts.” Embry guides us through forty-two short passages from Flavel’s writings that acquaint us with this dedicated Puritan minister’s piety and help us see the importance of this great business of keeping and managing our hearts. “John Flavel blended skillfully a robust Reformed theology with a warm-hearted Puritan piety. This made his writings both profound and simple. I pray that Adam Embry’s primer on Flavel’s work will promote a new generation of thoughtful readers intent on loving Christ more.” — Ryan McGraw, pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church in Conway, South Carolina (9) THE WHOLESOME DOCTRINE OF THE GOSPEL: Faith and Love in the Writings of William Perkins by Andrew Ballitch & Stephen Yuille “The Wholesome Doctrine of the Gospel” familiarizes readers with one of England’s most influential theologians, William Perkins. In the opening biographical sketch, Andrew S. Ballitch and J. Stephen Yuille give an overview of Pekins’s life, theology, and piety. Then, in thirty-two excerpts, readers learn about the relationship between faith and love from Perkins himself as he explains the foundational “grounds of doctrine to be believed” and “grounds of doctrine to be practiced.” Rather than treating theology as a subject for mere academic debate, Perkins calls for true Christian devotion that moves beyond intellectual assent to heartfelt dedication to Christ. “In The Wholesome Doctrine of the Gospel, Andrew Ballitch and Stephen Yuille have given us a splendid combination of a mini biography of the great William Perkins followed by a series of expertly selected passages from his pen which instruct and delight as well as help us to appreciate and love the message he preached. Here is a little book to be read slowly, enjoyed frequently, and treasured permanently.” - Sinclair B. Ferguson, teaching fellow for Ligonier Ministries and chancellor's professor of Systematic theology at Reformed Theological Seminary (10) THE SUM AND SUBSTANCE OF THE GOSPEL: The Christ-Centered Piety of Charles Haddon Spurgeon by Nathan Finn & Aaron Lumpkin “The Sum and Substance of the Gospel” introduces readers to the life and writings of one of the greatest preachers of the modern era, Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834–1892). Nathan A. Finn and Aaron Lumpkin’s introduction traces the life and ministry of this great London pastor, focusing on Spurgeon’s commitment to the gospel and the Lord Jesus Christ. Then, in forty-nine selections from Spurgeon’s sermons, writings, and correspondence, readers can see for themselves the way Spurgeon reveled in the glories of Jesus Christ, His saving work, and its effects upon the believer. “Personal piety seems to be on the wane in twenty-first-century evangelicalism. Thus, I was delighted to see “The Sum and Substance of the Gospel”: The Christ-Centered Piety of Charles Haddon Spurgeon produced by Nathan A. Finn and Aaron Lumpkin. Finn and Lumpkin skillfully bring Spurgeon’s life and ministry to bear, especially his sermons, on the Christian life and personal sanctification. Every reader will be challenged in his or her walk with Christ and will gain an even deeper appreciation for Charles Spurgeon.” — Jason K. Allen, president, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Kansas City (11) DEVOTED TO THE SERVICE OF THE TEMPLE: Piety, Persecution, and Ministry in the Writings of Hercules Collins by Michael Haykin & Steve Weaver While largely forgotten in modern times, Hercules Collins (1646/1702) was highly influential among the late 17th and early 18th century Calvinistic Baptists of London. Through a biographical sketch and 35 sample selections collected from Collin's writings, Michael A.G. Haykin and Steve Weaver introduce us to the vibrant spirituality of this colossal figure. "Hercules Collins is one of the great figures from our Bapitst heritage - a heritage who suffered much for the cause of Christ and left a great legacy for generations that followed. There is something especially compelling about the witness of a man who was oppressed and imprisoned for his faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. The witness of Hercules Collins as pastor, prisoner, and preacher is worthy of the closest attention in our own times. We are indebted to Michael Haykin and Steve Weaver for bringing Hercules Collins to life for a new generation." - R. Albert Mohler, Jr. (12) THE FOUNDATION OF COMMUNION WITH GOD: The Trinitarian Piety of John Owen by Ryan McGraw “The Foundation of Communion with God” introduces readers to the Trinitarian piety of John Owen (1616–1683). Ryan McGraw’s introduction to Owen sketches the major events of this important theologian’s life and shows how his circumstances shaped his thought on the themes of the Trinity and public worship. The second part of the book presents forty-one brief selections from Owen’s writings that trace his thoughts on knowing God as triune, on Scripture and worship, on heavenly-mindedness, and on covenant and the church. Appendixes provide readers with a chronological list of Owen’s writings and a guide to them for those who wish to delve deeper into this great theologian’s thoughts. “If the very sight of a single six-hundred-page volume of John Owen's Works is daunting or produces a sense of (false) guilt because page-long paragraphs discourage you, then here is the book for you— ‘bite-size’ Owen without being ‘Owen-lite.’ Dr Ryan McGraw proves to be one of the best kinds of experts (he is one on John Owen): he shows us the heart of the matter. In the case of these pages that means both edification and pleasure rolled into one.” — Sinclair B. 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click for details		THE WORKS OF ROBERT TRAILL (2 Volume Set) ROBERT TRAILL (1642-1716) BACK IN PRINT AGAIN!! Friend of William Guthrie of Fenwick, attendant of James Guthrie of Stirling on the scaffold, son of the Greyfriars Church manse where the 1638 National Covenant was signed, Scot ordained in England, exile in Holland, prisoner on the Bass Rock, scholar, preacher, and saint — Robert Traill lived to span the ripest period of the Puritan age. Distinguished in the classes of Edinburgh University, Traill early felt the inner constraint to preach Christ. Too intimate an association with the younger John Welsh drew the swift displeasure of the civil arm upon him. Denounced as a ‘Pentland Rebel’ he fled in 1667 to join the bright galaxy of British divines weathering the storm of Stuart absolutism in the Low Countries. Traill’s literary output began there. Assistant to Nethenus, professor at Utrecht, he prepared Samuel Rutherford’s Examination of Arminianism for the press. Back in London in 1692 he took up his pen, as Isaac Chauncy (Owen’s successor) and the younger Thomas Goodwin were having to do, to defend the doctrine of Justification against the new Legalism. After serving Presbyterian charges in Kent and London, he died at the age of 74. Robert Traill was endowed with a first-class mind and had enjoyed a very complete theological education. Nevertheless, his sermons were not meant to appeal to the learned. He strove throughout to promote practical godliness. Every reader who shares his outlook will find him warm, instructive, and encouraging. J.C.Ryle, who frequently quotes from Traill in his writings, introduces one lengthy extract with the words, ‘It has done me good and I think will do good to others.’ This edition contains ten additional sermons not included in the 1975 Banner of Truth edition, which are appended to volume 2. ‘I know no true religion but Christianity; no true Christianity but the doctrine of Christ— of his divine person; of his divine office; of his divine righteousness; and of his divine Spirit. I know no true ministers of Christ, but such as make it their business, in their calling, to commend Jesus Christ, in his saving fulness of grace and glory, to the faith and love of men; no true Christian, but one united to Christ by faith, and abiding in him by faith and love, unto the glorifying of the name of Jesus Christ, in the beauties of gospel-holiness.’ — Robert Traill in his Preface to Sermons Concerning the Throne of Grace (in vol. 1) Table of Contents: VOLUME 1 A Letter from the late Mr James Hervey to a Relation of Mr Traill’s Recommendation to the Sermons on Stedfast Adherence An Account of the Life and Character of the Author The Throne of Grace: Thirteen Sermons on Hebrews 4:16 By What Means May Ministers Best Win Souls? A Sermon on 1 Timothy 4:16 A Vindication of the Protestant Doctrine concerning Justification, and of Its Preachers and Professors, from the Unjust Charge of Antinomianism Sermons concerning the Lord’s Prayer: Sixteen Sermons on John 17:24 VOLUME 2 Steadfast Adherence to the Profession of Our Faith, Recommended in Twenty-one Sermons, on Hebrews 10:21-24 Eleven Sermons on Important Subjects, from 1 Peter 1:1-4 Six Sermons on Galatians 2:21 A Letter from the Author to His Wife, and One to His Children Ten Additional Sermons bots BOTW BOTS22 MORE THAN 25% OFF THIS BRAND NEW SET SGCB Price: $47.50 (list price $65.00)
click for details		SEVEN BANNER OF TRUTH PAPERBACKS Iain Wright, John Hurrion, Thomas Watson, Maurice Roberts, Horatius Bonar, Thomas Brooks, Octavius Winslow WE ARE DELIGHTED TO BE ABLE TO OFFER SEVEN PAPERBACK TITLES FROM BANNER OF TRUTH, (1) GOD IS ALWAYS BETTER THAN WE CAN IMAGINE: Thirty-one Meditations on the Greatness of God by Iain Wright ‘Right away as I began reading these devotionals it struck me that they are much like Spurgeon’s, and that for one simple reason: Iain (like Spurgeon) has a mind and heart saturated with the whole content of Scripture.’ — G.I. WILLIAMSON How much can we know about God? By definition, the finite mind cannot comprehend the infinite. As soon as we begin to think we have understood something of the love and grace of God we soon learn from Scripture that his love and grace are even greater. 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) PARTICULAR REDEMPTION: The End and Design of the Death of Christ by John Hurrion (1675-1731) ‘Christ gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.’ In Particular Redemption, taking up these words of Titus 2:14, John Hurrion expounds the doctrine of redemption, focusing attention especially on the end and design, extent and importance of the death of Christ. There is a peculiar importance attached to a man’s last words. That is especially true of John Hurrion. As his life was ebbing away, his mind was flooded with thoughts about his Saviour, Jesus Christ, as he prepared the four addresses found in this book for the press. ‘The delight he took in his subject’, his editor wrote, ‘carried him above his great pain and weakness’, and in dying he confessed: ‘The death of Christ being the fountain of our life, there is nothing more necessary, pleasant, or useful to the Christian, than a right apprehension and remembrance of it.’ ‘I believe, with certainty, that there is no other view of the doctrine of Redemption able to satisfy the soul…In this doctrine my soul finds the means of life and the means also of dying in comfort.’ — From the Preface by John Elias (3) THE LORD'S SUPPER: The Mystery of the Lord's Supper Briefly Explained by Thomas Watson 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. (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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click for details		THE MINISTER AND HIS GREEK NEW TESTAMENT: A Classic Volume for Today A.T. Robertson, New Introduction by Dr. Michael Haykin, Afterword by J. Gresham Machen "Ministers and seminarians need every encouragement they can get to not cut corners and to give themselves to the irreplaceable study of the Word of God in its original languages. This book is a classic, written by one who not only knew the Greek New Testament, but loved it. May ministers and men preparing for the ministry have the fire of love for the Greek New Testament re-kindled in their hearts. We need this reprint, and it needs to be in the hands of those who long to 'rightly divide the Word of Truth.' - Pastor William Shishko "This slim volume is a classic, and like all classics it will be read to great profit. It may be small in size, but it is big in concept. Here Professor Robertson reminds his reader of what is paramount in pastoral ministry. Many modern pastors are most comfortable in the family room or the board room. They have been taught to see themselves as managers of people or administrators of programs. After all, they were told, the congregation does the real work of the ministry while pastors merely act as encouragers and facilitators. A close reading of the New Testament (in Greek!), however, reveals an altogether different model. The ministry is performed by ministers of the word. They are not generalists but specialists; they are preachers and teachers of the word of God. Their world is made up of words, the words of the Bible, in this case the words of the New Testament. The minister of the word, then, must be most comfortable not in the family room or the board room, but in the study. He must learn to know and to proclaim the New Testament as that word was originally given by God. 'The real New Testament is the Greek New Testament,' says Robertson, and rightly so. He goes on to say, 'Sermons lie hidden in Greek roots, in prepositions, in tenses, in the article, in particles, in cases.' Here is a volume that ought to be read by every ministerial aspirant, reread by every ministerial student, and frequently revisited by every faithful minister of the word. Ministers of the word must always keep in mind their calling, their work, to know and to proclaim the word. If you are a minister and have not read it, buy a copy immediately and do so. If you are a layman, buy it and read it for yourself, then give it to your pastor. Tell him you want him to be faithful to the word, the word as it was originally given, in the Greek New Testament." - Pastor Don Lindblad "It ought to be taken for granted that the preacher has his Greek Testament. This statement will be challenged by many who excuse themselves from making any effort to know the Greek New Testament. I do not say that every preacher should become an expert in his knowledge of the New Testament Greek. That cannot be expected. I do not affirm that no preacher should be allowed to preach who does not possess some knowledge of the original New Testament. I am opposed to such a restriction. But a little is a big per cent. On nothing, as John A. Broadus used to say. This is preeminently true of the Greek New Testament. The real New Testament is the Greek New Testament. The English is simply a translation of the New Testament, not the actual New Testament. It is good that the New Testament has been translated into so many languages. The fact that it was written in the koinT the universal language of the time, rather than in one of the earlier Greek dialects, makes it easier to render into modem tongues. But there is much that cannot be translated. It is not possible to reproduce the delicate turns of thought, the nuances of language, in translation. The freshness of the strawberry cannot be preserved in any extract. The most perfect vehicle of human speech thus far devised by man is the Greek. English comes next, but Greek outranks it. The chief treasure in the Greek language is the New Testament. Homer and Thucydides and Aeschylus and Plato all take a rank below Paul and John and Luke. The cultural and spiritual worth of the Greek New Testament is beyond all computation. In the Renaissance the world woke up with the Greek Testament in its hands. It still stands before the open pages of this greatest of all books in wonder and in rapture as the pages continue to reveal God in the face of Jesus Christ." - A.T. Robertson A.T. Robertson - (1863-1934), New Testament scholar Archibald Thomas Robertson was born near Chatham, Virginia, but grew up on a farm in North Carolina. In 1876, he was baptized and began his lifelong loyalty to the Southern Baptist Church. After graduating from Wake Forest College, he enrolled in the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary at Louisville, Kentucky and received the Th.M. in 1888. In 1892 Robertson was appointed professor at Southern Baptist and remained in that post until a day in 1934 when he dismissed his class early and went home and died of a stroke. Robertson's books are still consulted today, particularly his Word Pictures in the New Testament and his landmark volume A Grammar of the Greek New Testament in Light of Historical Research. In all, he published forty-five books, several of which are still in print today. Robertson helped found the Baptist World Alliance in 1900. He was an important Southern Baptist and a well-respected scholar in his day. As the son-in-law of famous preacher John Broadus (Robertson's grave lies in the shadow of Broadus), Robertson sought to equip his students with the proper tools for good preaching. HERM2 sgcb12 NEARLY 50% DISCOUNT SGCB Price: $7.95 (list price $14.00)
click for details		FEED MY SHEEP A Passionate Plea for Preaching Eric Alexander, Joel Beeke, James M. Boice, Sinclair Ferguson, Don Kistler, John MacArthur, Albert Mohler, John Piper, R.C. Sproul, Sr., R.C. Sproul, Jr., and Derek Thomas The apostle Paul declared that 'what we preach' was 'folly' in the eyes of many in his time (1 Cor. 1:21). Such is always the world's response to the gospel. But in our day, it seems that the method behind Paul's message: 'preaching' is itself an object of ridicule, even within the evangelical church. In an age of short attention spans and entertainment 'consumers,' many churches are yielding to pressure to set aside preaching in their worship services in favor of more 'relevant' methodologies. In Feed My Sheep: A Passionate Plea for Preaching, an outstanding team of pastors and scholars says to the modern church: 'Turn back!' Preaching is not just one of many acceptable methodologies that the church may employ as the cultural landscape changes. Rather, the preaching of God's Word is the biblically mandated method by which unbelievers are to be converted and churches built up in the faith. This book reveals the biblical basis for preaching, sketches the way it ought to be practiced, and shows the many practical benefits that flow from strong pulpits. Here is encouragement for preachers and wise counsel for those who desire to sit under the ministry of the Word of God preached. Retail $15.00 Hardcover 6 x 9 | 156 Pages ISBN 1-56769-107-8 | Released November 2008 "This is the most compelling plea to restore preaching to its time-honored status that I have ever read. This book deserves to be read and reread to light the fire of passion and conviction for all who would publicly proclaim, 'Thus says the Lord.'" - Erwin Lutzer, Senior Pastor, Moody Church, Chicago, Ill. "This book combines the wisdom and experience of a number of the foremost preachers of the present day. If it is received as it ought to be, we may yet see a mighty change for good in the current spiritual scene. I hope it will be widely read." - Iain Murray, Co-founder, Banner of Truth Trust, Edinburgh, Scotland "Feed My Sheep is not only a passionate plea for preaching, but also a thorough review of what constitutes good preaching. Every minister of God's Word will profit from prayerfully reading this book." - Jerry Bridges, author of The Pursuit of Holiness, Colorado Springs, Colo. "Here some of this generation's most skilled shepherds provide passionate explanations of the priority and power of preaching God's Word so that it is a feast for Christ's sheep." - Bryan Chapell, President, Covenant Theological Seminary, St. Louis, Mo. "There are a lot of books on preaching today, but not many good ones; this one is good. The subjects covered (and the accents of the authors as well) commend this volume to the minister and seminary student; and, indeed, to the church member who wants to learn what a real preaching ministry looks like, and who wants that for his church and from his pastor. It is spiritually challenging and topically pertinent." - J. Ligon Duncan III, Senior Minister, First Presbyterian Church, Jackson, Miss. "There has never been a greater need for good preaching, and this book will help. In it some of the best preachers I know share their passion for preaching biblical, practical, expositional sermons that inform the mind and touch the heart. Feed My Sheep will be a tremendous help to anyone learning to preach and will provide real refreshment for anyone in the gospel ministry." - Philip Graham Ryken, Senior Minister, Tenth Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, Pa. SGCB Price: $10.95 (list price $15.00)
click for details		DISCOURSES OF REDEMPTION: Addresses on the Unfolding of God's Salvation Plan Through the Scriptures STUART ROBINSON with New Introduction by Dr. C.N. Willborn WE PURCHASED ALL THE REMAINING COPIES OF THIS WONDERFUL TITLE- NONE REMAIN!! In 1867, Robinson placed before the American public “specimens” of his biblical expositions, which considered a logical development of the gospel as it unfolded historically. In this brief description of his book one learns that redemption (“the gospel”) was in view as it was progressively unfolded. In short, Robinson was presenting to the public the Scriptures as redemptive history, showing sensitivity to the linear-historical nature of revelation…Robinson explained that the mode of the Bible’s revelation is through a series of covenants, each one a larger development of that which precedes it. Successive covenants mark the expansion of revelation as it flows from the gracious hand of God. This idea, as noted above, guided Robinson ten years earlier when he published his work on ecclesiology. Each period of revelation is marked by a divine covenant—Adamic pre-lapsarian, Adamic post-lapsarian, Noahic, Abrahamic, Mosaic, Davidic, and Messianic (New Covenant). During each of these periods there was a development and accumulation of revelatory data regarding what man was to believe concerning God and what God demanded of man. These expositions were preached to growing congregations in order to display the organic unity of Holy Scriptures and the center of theology —redemption through the Seed promise. Robinson’s rationalization of these expositions should excite every pastor-teacher: “Having, through a ministry of twenty years, to congregations variously composed, in four different cities, been accustomed, in pursuance of the latter theory of preaching, to appropriate one of the public services of the Sabbath to showing the people how to read the scriptures, and to follow the development of the one great central thought of the Book through the successive eras of revelation—the author can testify from practical experience that the people need no other attraction to draw them to the house of God than a simple, rational and practical exposition and illustration of the Bible. And he who may once attract them by such teaching will find no occasion for devising sermons on special subjects, or any other theatrical devices to draw men to the sanctuary,” (Discourses, iv). TABLES OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTORY DISCOURSES DISCOURSE I - THE DIVERSITY IN UNITY OF THE REVELATION OF REDEMPTION. Hebrews i. 1, 2, and ii. 1-4 DISCOURSE II - THE SCRIPTURES OF THE “SUNDRY TIMES” INSPIRED OF GOD: THE ONLY SOURCE OF SAVING KNOWLEDGE: THE ANTIDOTE TO PERILOUS ERROR. II. Timothy iii. 1, 16. SECTION I. DISCOURSE III. - REDEMPTION AS REVEALED TO THE PATRIARCHS IN THE THEOPHANIES. THE GOSPEL COVENANT AND WORSHIP OF THE LOST EDEN. Genesis ii. 8-17; iii. 15, 24, and iv. 4 DISCOURSE IV. - THE GOSPEL CHURCH VISIBLE SEPARATELY ORGANIZED: ITS COVENANT CHARTER WITH ITS SEAL: ITS CONSTITUENT ELEMENTS. Genesis xvii. 4, 7, 10, 11, 13.—Romans iv. 11.—Mark x. 14. SECTION II. REDEMPTION AS REVEALED IN THE LAWS AND ORDINANCES OF THE THEOCRATIC ERA. DISCOURSE V. - THE COVENANT OF THE CHURCH’S REDEMPTION; ITS SEAL AND THE SIGNIFICANCE THEREOF. Exodus xii. 3, 7, 11-14.—Luke xxii. 15, 20.—I Corinthians v. 7, 8. DISCOURSE VI. - THE GOSPEL OF THE SINAI COVENANT: ITS RULE OF LIFE TO CONVICT OF SIN: ITS RITUAL TO TEACH THE TAKING AWAY OF SIN: AND ITS MOULDING OF THE SOCIAL ORDER AS A TYPE OF CHRIST’S SPIRITUAL COMMONWEALTH. Exodus xix. 3-6, xx. 1-17, xxiv. 7-9.—Deuteronomy v. 2, 3, 22, vi. 1-5, x. 1-5. SECTION III. REDEMPTION AS REVEALED THROUGH THE SPIRIT OF CHRIST IN THE PROPHETS. DISCOURSE VII. - THE GOSPEL CHURCH BY COVENANT TYPICALLY SET FORTH AS THE ETERNAL KINGDOM OF DAVID’S SON. II. Samuel vii. 1-24.—Psalm Ixxii. 1, 8, 17.—xxxix 3, 4.—Luke i. 32.—Acts ii. 30. DISCOURSE VIII. - THE GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM IN CONFLICT WITH AN APOSTATE CHURCH; AND WITH DESPONDING FAITH. I Kings xviii. 17-20, and xix. 1-14. DISCOURSE IX. - THE GOSPEL OF PARDONING MERCY AS PREACHED BY THE PROPHETS OF THE KINGDOM. Isaiah i. 10-18. SECTION IV. REDEMPTION AS TAUGHT BY JESUS THE INCARNATE WORD. DISCOURSE X. - THE OFFICIAL AUTHORITY, NATURE, LIMITS, AND PURPOSES OF GOSPEL PREACHING. Luke iv. 16-21. DISCOURSE XI. - THE GROUND OF OUR SALVATION NOT ETHICAL BUT EVANGELICAL; AND LIES WHOLLY IN THE INFINITE DESIRE OF FATHER, SON AND SPIRIT TO SAVE SINNERS. Luke xv. DISCOURSE XII. - THE AWARD OF THE JUDGMENT TO COME TO BE MADE ON PRINCIPLES NOT ETHICAL BUT EVANGELICAL. Matthew xxv. 31-46. DISCOURSE XIII. - THE DIVINE TRAGEDY OF EARTH, HEAVEN AND HELL.—HUMANITY IN ITS OWN ESSENTIAL ATTRIBUTES TO INHABIT ETERNITY. Luke xvi. 19-31 DISCOURSE XIV. - REDEMPTION AS PREACHED AT THE FINAL APOSTASY OF THE TYPICAL KINGDOM, IN THE “LIFTING UP” AND THE “PIERCING” OF JESUS ON THE CROSS. John xix. 15-37, iii. 14. and xii. 32, 33. SECTION V. REDEMPTION AS PREACHED BY APOSTLES UNDER THE DISPENSATION OF THE SPIRIT. DISCOURSE XV. - THE APOSTOLIC STATEMENT OF THE TERMS OF SALVATION. Acts. xvi. 29-31. DISCOURSE XVI. - THE APOSTOLIC SUMMARY OF THE CHRISTIAN CREED. I Timothy i. 15. DISCOURSE XVII. - THE APOSTOLIC GROUND OF CHRISTIAN COMFORT AND COURAGE. Romans viii. 28-31. DISCOURSE XVIII. - THE GOSPEL DOCTRINE OF IMMORTALITY CONTRASTED WITH THAT OF THE SCHOOLS. II Timothy i. 10.—I Cor. xv. 22, 53, 54 DISCOURSE XIX. - THE GOSPEL ALARM.—ITS IMPORT. Ephesians v. 11. SECTION VI. REDEMPTION AS PROCLAIMED BY JESUS ASCENDED; CONFIRMING ALL THAT HAD BEEN REVEALED AT THE “SUNDRY TIMES AND IN DIVERS MANNERS.” DISCOURSE XX. - THE GOSPEL ADAPTED TO THE CONSCIOUS WANTS OF THE HUMAN SOUL; ITS ARGUMENTS, TERMS AND AGENCIES. Revelations xxii. 16-18. APPENDIX. NOTE A. TO DISCOURSE III. - THE RECENT OBJECTION IN THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND CONCERNING THE PERPETUAL OBLIGATION OF THE SINAI COVENANT, AND ITS SABBATH. NOTE B. TO DISCOURSE IV. - THE PLACE OF THE CHURCH IN THE SCHEME OF REDEMPTION. NOTE C. TO DISCOURSE X. - THE ORDINANCES OF PUBLIC WORSHIP AS SET FORTH IN SCRIPTURE; THEIR RELATION TO THE IDEA OF THE CHURCH. NOTE D. TO DISCOURSE X. - THE RELATION OF THE TEMPORAL AND THE SPIRITUAL POWERS HISTORICALLY CONSIDERED. THE SCOTO-AMERICAN THEORY. (From the Introduction to the new edition by C N Willborn) Stuart Robinson was born among the Scots of Strabane, County Tyrone, Ireland, in 1814. As a child he suffered in an accident that left him with a crippled arm. During Stuart’s infancy his father moved the Robinson family to Virginia where the precocious youngster eventually received primary education from the Reverend James M. Brown and the most notable William Henry Foote. His graduate and post-graduate studies took him to Amherst (Massachusetts) College, Union (Virginia) Seminary, and Princeton (NJ) Seminary. From this solid upbringing he went on to become a prominent pastor in Virginia, Maryland, and Kentucky and served for a time as professor with R. J. Breckinridge in the Danville (KY) Theological Seminary. He was a churchman, publisher, author, theologian, and pastor. He died in 1881 after twenty-three years as pastor of Second Presbyterian Church, Louisville, Kentucky. His body rests united to Christ in the beautiful Cave Hill Cemetery in Louisville. MG70 SORRY, BUT THIS VOLUME IS SOLD OUT SGCB Price: $35.00 (list price $35.00)
		365 DAYS WITH CALVIN A Unique Collection of Readings from the Writings of John Calvin Selected by Dr. Joel Beeke John Calvin exercised a profound ministry in Europe, and is probably one of the most seminal thinkers ever to have lived. A godly pastor, theologian and preacher, he led his flock by example and worked hard to establish consistent godliness in his city. A prolific writer, his sermons, letters, and, of course, his 'Christian Institutes' have been published again and again. His writings, once described as 'flowing prose', are characterized by clarity, simplicity, and yet profoundness, too. In these heart-warming pieces, drawn from his commentaries and sermons, Calvin brings us to Christ, the glorious Savior of all his people. Endorsements "Daily devotionals, spiritual aids to help us be accountable for a life of disciplined reading of Scripture and prayer, have been around for centuries and need a certain caliber of excellence and insight if they are to prove of lasting value through 365 days! Of those I'd like to spend a year with as my spiritual guide and mentor, John Calvin is most certainly one of them. Joel Beeke guides us through the Reformer's writings to help us discover the help and insight that every Christian needs to live a God-honoring life for Jesus Christ." - Derek W. H. Thomas ARBCA SPECIAL SALE CALVIN 500 CELEBRATION rhb2 SGCB Price: $14.50 (list price $20.00)
click for details		SERMONS FOR CHRISTIAN FAMILIES: On the Most Important Relative Duties Edward Payson "The cultivation of domestic piety and morality is the surest means of elevating the character of our species, and of advancing their welfare both for this world and that which is to come. The good father cannot be a bad citizen; and the child, trained to habits of subordination and duty in the family, will be likely to carry these habits with him into the extended relations of mature life. The rule and measure of human duty is the law of God. A character formed on any other basis, or shaped by any other model, than the Word of God, must be essentially defective. Deep piety constitutes the only sure foundation of a pure morality; and any system of education which overlooks this, and provides only for a reputable passage through the present world. This is designed for a Family Book. It delineates character, enforces obligations, and inculcates duties, by the observance of which, with the blessing of God, families become nurseries of the church of Christ. Christian fathers, the members of maternal associations, all pious mothers indeed, will find it a welcome companion, a faithful monitor and friend. That such a work is greatly needed, there is but too much evidence in the prevailing laxity of family government and discipline. That it may be instrumental of reviving Family Religion, - 'of turning the heart of the fathers unto the children, and the heart of the children unto their fathers, and thus of averting the curse of God from our land,' - is the prayer of the Editor." - June 1832 THE BLAMELESS PAIR - Luke 1:6 CHILDREN TO BE EDUCATED FOR GOD - Exodus 2:9 HOW LITTLE CHILDREN ARE PREVENTED FROM COMING TO CHRIST - Mark 10:14 DUTY OF THE PRESENT TO THE COMING GENERATION - Psalm 144:4 ANGUISH OF PARENTS AT THE PERVERSENESS OF CHILDREN - 2 Samuel 18:33 THE GUILT AND CONSEQUENCES OF PARENTAL UNFAITHFULNESS - 1 Samuel 3:13,14 THE INIQUITY OF THE FATHERS VISITED UPON THEIR CHILDREN - Exodus 34:7 AN EARLY INTEREST IN GOD'S MERCY ESSENTIAL TO A HAPPY LIFE - Psalm 90:14 SIN AVOIDED BY CONSIDERATIONS OF GOD - Genesis 39:9 SOLOMON'S CHOICE - 1 Kings 3:10 CHARACTER AFFECTED BY INTERCOURSE - Proverbs 13:20 CHARACTER OF DANIEL - Daniel 10:11 OUR OBLIGATIONS TO GOD AND MEN - Mark 12:17 PARTICIPATION IN OTHER MEN'S SINS - 1 Timothy 5:22 PRAYER FOR RULERS - 1 Timothy 2:1,2 LOVE TO CHRIST INDISPENSABLE - John 21:15 THE CHARACTERS WHOM CHRIST LOVES - Proverbs 8:17 "Sermons for Christian Families is Edward Payson at his best--full of wisdom and practicality, majoring in the majors, and warmly devotional in spirit. With this reprint, Payson will again be recognized as being on par with William Jay and J.C. Ryle as among the best of former preachers who unabashedly proclaimed the whole counsel of God to families in an eminently charitable, challenging, and convicting manner. As parents, read these sermons for your own edification, then read them aloud with passion to your teenagers and older children." - Dr. Joel R. Beeke, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids "Edward Payson entered deeply into the love of Christ, and reflected it to an eminent degree. Reading this book will surely bring blessings to the churches of our day." - Iain Murray "Among the preachers of previous eras, Edward Payson stands tall. His profound meditation on God's Word gave his preaching and writing an unction that can lead men and women to be taken up more and more with the glorious being that is the triune God. Highly recommended." - Michael A.G. Haykin ""These powerful messages are at least as pertinent today as in the day they were given. Solid Ground Books does us a service in making them more widely available again. Here is substantive exposition of Scripture searchingly applied to the soul. Payson is unsparing in pointing out sin but is also faithful to point to Christ. In spite of the age of the material, the book is quite readable. This book will be beneficial to any family." - Dr. Ray Van Neste BOOKS OF THE MONTH OF JULY 15 Brand New titles FIRE 2010 SPECIAL SERMONS SPECIAL sss fw5 EP5 NOW AVAILABLE - Nearly 50% Discount SGCB Price: $10.95 (list price $20.00)
click for details		SERMONS ON JESUS AND THE HOLY SPIRIT Charles H. Spurgeon Considering Christ and the Comforter Since the days he shook the pulpits of Victorian London with Christ-centered passion, each succeeding generation seems to discover Charles Spurgeon anew. And this splendid collection is the ideal place to start. Featuring stirring sermons on the birth of Jesus, on his astounding love, and on his promised second coming, as well as comforting meditations on the work of the Holy Spirit; it offers over 40 homiletic gems from the Prince of Preachers. In sermons as timeless as their topics, Spurgeon combines keen intellect, scriptural truth, and a zeal for making God known to a world in darkness. With insightful truths gleaming from every page, readers will find devotional treasure whenever they sample Spurgeon's gifted exposition, and will be drawn closer to the God who came, who will come again, and who sends his Spirit as a promise of his presence. Size: 6 x 9 inches Binding: Hardcover Pages: 650 CURRENTLY OUT-OF-PRINT: HARDCOVER SGCB Price: $21.95 (list price $25.00)
		SERMONS ON PRAYER Charles H. Spurgeon Here is a collection of sermons on the subject of prayer by one of the most beloved preachers in the history of the English-speaking world. Spurgeon was popular in the most fundamental sense of the word in that he was 'of the people.' He began selling his sermons early in his career, and they have been published in many formats over the last century and a half. This edition presents the sermons in a re-typeset and redesigned modern, easy-to-read format. Selected from over 3,500 sermons, this volume features Spurgeon's preaching on praying: the personal life of prayer, as well as prayers of the Bible and the prayers of Christ. The focus is on praying, not prayer, in the sense that praying is an action and not an abstraction. Spurgeon preaches about how praying is a key component of a righteous life, about the work of prayer in the life of a Christian, about examples of prayer found in the Scriptures, and about the pray-ers: the saints whose examples can teach us about prayer. Size: 6 x 9 inches Binding: Hardcover Pages: 528 HP7 sss css 40% Discount SGCB Price: $15.00 (list price $25.00)
click for details		SERMONS ON THE DEATH AND RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST Charles H. Spurgeon Experience Jesus' death and resurrection with Charles Spurgeon, one of the nineteenth century's greatest preachers. In this collection of over forty sermons, Spurgeon takes us through The Last Supper, Jesus' passion and death, including Christ's cries from the cross, up to his glorious resurrection.Drawing us into the scripture text for each sermon, Spurgeon uses vivid word pictures and thought-providing concepts to make his points.His direct, practical style,wide choice of topics, and biblically-saturated discussions offer a wealth of wisdom that is still dynamic and relevant today. Both lay readers and clergy will find treasures here in Lent and Easter; and throughout the year. Size: 6 x 9 inches Binding: hardcover Pages: 604 ARBCA SPECIAL SALE 40% DISCOUNT SGCB Price: $15.00 (list price $25.00)
click for details		THE LIFE OF JOSEPH A. ALEXANDER OF PRINCETON (TWO VOLUME SET) Henry Carrington Alexander "As professor of Oriental and biblical literature at Princeton, succeeding Dr. Charles Hodge, Joseph Addison Alexander's life and contribution to theology is of enormous interest. For a long time, this biography could only be found on rare book lists. Its republication is gladly welcomed!" - Derek Thomas, "When J.A. Alexander died on January 28, 1860, Charles Hodge said, 'We have lost the greatest and one of the best men I ever knew.' The brilliant 'and somewhat eccentric' scholar taught almost every subject at Princeton Theological Seminary. He was a gifted preacher who moved congregations with the power and wisdom of his sermons. His Biblical commentaries remain in print as examples of careful and accurate exegesis and exposition. A life-long bachelor, he loved little children and created books and games for them. This biography was first published in 1870. Its author was Alexander's nephew, Henry Carrington Alexander, the son of J.W. Alexander (the subject's older brother). The author was also pastured the same church his father and grandfather served at Charlotte Court House, Virginia. He later became professor of New Testament at Union Theological Seminary in Virginia." - David Calhoun, Professor Emeritus of Church History, Covenant Theological Seminary ARBCA SPECIAL SALE CWXS TWO VOLUME SET - Over 50% Discount SGCB Price: $30.00 (list price $65.00) ORDER ALONG WITH THE TWO VOLUME OF ALEXANDER'S SERMONS TITLED 'THEOLOGY ON FIRE' SGCB Price: $58.00 (list price $125.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR ALL FOUR VOLUMES
		JEHOVAH-JIREH: A Treatise on Providence William S. Plumer TABLE OF CONTENTS Providence Asserted Providence Defined God's Providence Results from His Nature. It is Holy, Just, Benevolent, Wise, Supreme and Sovereign, Sure and Stable, Powerful and Irresistible God's Providence is Universal Practical Remarks on the Nature of Providence God's Providence is Retributive Some Explanation of the Delays of Providence in Punishing the Wicked How Divine Forbearance Should Be Regarded- and How it May Be Abused Several Principles of the Doctrine of Providence over Wicked Men Illustrated in the Life and End of Judas Iscariot The Mysteries of God's Providence Practical Remarks on the Mysteries of God's Providence The Special Kindness of Providence Towards Godly Men Practical Remarks on the Special Kindness of Providence Towards Godly Men Alternate Light and Darkness in Providence, Illustrated in the Case of Job God's Providence Towards His Church Renders Unnecessary All Tormenting Fears Respecting Her Safety and Final Triumph God's Providence over Nations Providence Punishes Nations for Their Sins William Swan Plumer (1802-80) was a minister, author, and theological professor. Plumer was a prolific author and active churchman. His published works include commentaries, biblical studies, articles, essays, sermons, and a volume on pastoral theology. His writings, while profoundly theological in nature, are very practical in focus. His books represent a high point in the theological-devotional literature produced of nineteenth century American Presbyterianism. mop SGCB Price: $12.95 (list price $18.00)
click for details		GOSPEL REVELATION: Finding Worth in Knowing Christ Jeremiah Burroughs In 18 sermons, Burroughs explains the excellency of the eternal. God is excellent, Christ is excellent, and the nature of an eternal soul is excellent as well. It was here in the excellency of Jesus Christ (pages 51-182) that I came to a deep respect of Burroughs' love for Christ. Truly, His name is called "Wonderful" (Isaiah 9:6). Table of Contents: The Nature of God Ten Points on the Nature of God Eight Additional Points on the Nature of God The Application The Excellency of Christ Christ Is the Great Wonder of the World Christ Is Wonderful in His Offices Christ Is Wonderful in His Miracles Christ is Wonderful in the Glory of the Father, Part 1 Christ is Wonderful in the Glory of the Father, Part 2 The Application The Excellency of the Soul The Soul is Worth More Than All the World The Application of the First Point The Loss of the Soul Is a Dreadful Loss The Eternal Loss of the Soul The Application A Sixth Use of the Doctrine Questions and Objections What Must We Know to Be Saved? The World Is Not Worth a Single Soul SDG TITLES gsjb RHBS gs4 SGCB Price: $18.95 (list price $26.00) ORDER WITH BURROUGHS DOUBLE VOLUME 'FAITH' BY NORTHAMPTON PRESS SGCB Price: $36.00 (list price $54.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR BOTH HARDCOVER TITLES
click for details		DO NOT BE TRUE TO YOURSELF: Countercultural Advice for the Rest of Your Life Kevin DeYoung Countercultural Yet Biblical Advice for High School and College Students, Ideal for Graduation and Birthday Gifts Most speeches addressed to high school and college students follow a similar theme: march to the beat of your own drum. This may sound encouraging on the surface, but Scripture exhorts believers to submit their lives to the will of God, not their own desires. Christian students need gospel-centered truth to guide them on their journey toward independence. In this collection of inspiring sermons and graduation speeches, Kevin DeYoung delivers a motivational, biblical call to young people: serve God faithfully—and if necessary, counter-culturally—in the next season of your life. Do Not Be True to Yourself includes practical advice for cultivating a Christ-centered worldview in every area of adult life, including relationships, work, church participation, and spiritual growth, making it a transformational resource for mentoring students. Written by Kevin DeYoung: Pastor and bestselling author shares relevant wisdom from past commencement speeches and sermons Concise, Engaging Chapters of Counter-Cultural Advice: Christ-centered guidance that includes developing spiritual habits, prioritizing church attendance, fighting sexual sin, and temptation, and making godly decisions. Includes Reading Guide: DeYoung suggests 12 classic Christian books every person should read, from writers including John Calvin, G. K. Chesterton, and R. C. Sproul Perfect for graduation gifts, birthdays, or small group discussion INTRODUCTION by the Author "In May 2022, I had the privilege of giving the commencement address at Geneva College (Beaver Falls, PA). I didn’t want to recycle the usual commencement fare: “Follow your dreams! Be all that you can be! Go out and change the world!” Instead, I decided to give the opposite sort of advice, as you’ll see when you read the first chapter of this book. A few weeks later, I gave the same basic message at the baccalaureate service for Covenant Day School (the school associated with my church). I then posted the Geneva commencement address online. To my pleasant surprise, the message seemed to resonate with a lot of people. Besides getting a good following online, I heard from pastors and friends and Christians in various places who appreciated the countercultural sentiment. About a month later, Justin Taylor from Crossway asked if I would consider publishing that talk in a little booklet. The plan for a little booklet then morphed into this little book. Over the years I’ve preached at a number of baccalaureate services and commencement services. I’ve also preached targeted sermons to high school or college students just beginning or just ending their studies. I’ve collected some of those messages here, retaining much of the spoken style so you can “hear” the message as well as read it. If there is a theme that holds the chapters together it is the simple exhortation to serve God faithfully and counterculturally in the next season of your life. Obviously, if you have just finished high school or college or some other milestone as a young adult, these messages will speak to your situation. This book is especially for you. But insofar as the counsel in these pages is biblical, I think Christians (and maybe even non-Christians) of all ages can read the book with profit. May God help us to live by his Spirit, according to his word, and for his glory—as young people, as middle-agers like me, and every stage of Christian discipleship." TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Chapter 1: Don’t Be True to Yourself Chapter 2: Choose for Yourselves Chapter 3: The First Day of the Next Chapter of Your Life Chapter 4: Two Ways to Live Chapter 5: Horseshoes, Hand Grenades, and the Kingdom of God Appendix: Twelve Old(ish) Books to Read When You Are Young Notes Scripture Index ENDORSEMENTS “Kevin DeYoung writes with inspiring clarity and pastoral love as he summons a generation of Christians to courage and nerve. As he puts it, ‘The choice that matters most is actually a lifetime of choices.’ This will be the book to give to your graduating high school and college students. But please don’t pigeonhole this book. Do Not Be True to Yourself is a brilliant and succinct call to all Christians to reject the spirit of the age in favor of the courageous Christian faith.” -Rosaria Butterfield, Former Professor of English, Syracuse University; author, 'Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age' “Kevin DeYoung’s Do Not Be True to Yourself is a helpful antidote to a culture of self-obsession. If we’re learning anything about human nature in the age in which we live, it is that outsized focus on oneself produces disabling anxiety, disorienting ‘identities,’ and dizzying confusion about man’s ultimate end. It turns out, secular man’s chief end of glorifying himself is producing the very opposite of joy. This book shows why and shows a better, godward way forward.” -Andrew T. 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click for details		LIVING IN THE HOPE OF GLORY: A Dying Pastor's Farewells, A New Translation of Monod's Classic Farewell Adolphe Monod, Translated by Constance K. Walker, Editor A BRAND NEW SOLID GROUND EDITION HAS ARRIVED AND IT IS BEAUTIFUL!! A nineteenth-century spiritual classic about living wholeheartedly for Christ, so as to have no regrets at life's end. Real, practical spiritual wisdom. Living in the Hope of Glory (originally titled Les Adieux, or Farewells) has been blessing readers for almost 150 years. It consists of a series of talks given by Adolphe Monod, a renowned pastor in the Reformed Church of France, as he suffered from terminal cancer. His family and friends met in his bedroom each Sunday during the last six months of his life to partake of the Lord's Supper and to hear his exhortations. But this is not a book about dying. It is a book about living consistently, powerfully and joyfully for the Lord, even in the midst of hard times. A week before his death Monod said, "I have a Savior! He has freely saved me through his shed blood. . . . All my righteous acts, all my works that have been praised, all my preaching . . . is in my eyes only filthy rags." A brief biography of Monod has been added to this edition to acquaint modern readers with this extraordinary man. "Adolphe Monod was one of the greatest French preachers of the 19th century. Struck with terminal cancer, he presented from his bed a meditation on the last twenty-five Sundays of his life. This has been a French devotional classic since 1856. By virtue of Constance Walker's translation, 'though dead, yet he speaks' English." - Roger Nicole "A monument to the grace of God through fellowship with Jesus Christ. Monod's dying testimony is instructing, enriching, and inspiring. Here, the suffering Christian will find an uplifting companion." - Rick Phillips "It is astonishing that Monod's Les Adieux are not better known. This courageous French Reformed pastor was both passionate in his care for people and singular in his devotion to God." - William Edgar Adolphe Monod (1802-1856) was a well known preacher and leader in the French Reformed Church. He was a pastor of various French congregations, including the prominent Reformed Church of Paris, and a professor at FRC Seminary, Montauban. His published sermons and essays have been widely circulated for over 150 years. Constance K. Walker, editor and translator, is a Retired Senior Research Scientist at Duke University. She has published more than 50 articles in the field of physics, and has given a number of talks on science and faith. ARBCA SPECIAL SALE P&RLQ MONOD TITLE AM5 prs 1212 b50 10l 5nt SMW pbs NEW PUBLICATION PRICE 40% OFF SGCB Price: $12.95 (list price $22.00) ORDER THE COMPLETE MONOD 6-PACK OF CLASSIC TITLES SGCB Price: $58.00 (list price $120.00) Over 50% DISCOUNT WHEN ORDERING THE MONOD 6-PACK
		EXPOSITION UPON THE EPISTLE TO THE COLOSSIANS: Being the Substance of Nearly 7 Years' Week-Day Sermons Nicholas Byfield (1578-1622) Spurgeon on this work: "He writes like an earnest, faithful man, resolved to keep back nothing of the counsel of God; ... He is always worth consulting." The Present Commentary is a fine specimen of Puritan exposition, indicating an extensive and intensive knowledge of the Word of God, and great soundness of judgment, and great faithfulness in dealing with the hearts and consciences of men. There is no eloquence in it, but a serious, earnest desire is manifest to keep back nothing of the counsel of God; and we are much mistaken if ministers do not find it profitable, as suggestive of many hints which may enrich their own exposition of this Epistle. WILLIAM GOUGE wrote the following about the author in his Epistle to the Christian Reader, prefixed to Byfield's Exposition of 1st Peter: "He was a man of profound judgment, strong memory, sharp wit, and true piety. Preached twice on the Lord's Day, and in the summer on Wednesday and Friday. This course he kept on till about five weeks before his death, when the pain came so violently (from a stone in the bladder) upon him as it wasted away his vital vigor, yet did it no way weaken his faith, but, as the outward perished, then was the inner man renewed in him. " From this Epistle by Gouge we learn that for 15 years or more he suffered intense pain from the stone in his bladder, which makes it all the more remarkable that he should have accomplished so much. HARDCOVER WITH DUST-JACKET SGCB Price: $50.00 (list price $50.00) NO COPIES LEFT IN PRINT
click for details		STEAL AWAY HOME: Charles Spurgeon & Thomas Johnson, Unlikely Friends on the Passage of Freedom CHARLES SPURGEON & THOMAS JOHNSON, edited and devised by Matt Carter and Aaron Ivey Thomas Johnson and Charles Spurgeon lived worlds apart. Johnson, an American slave, born into captivity and longing for freedom--- Spurgeon, an Englishman born into relative ease and comfort, but, longing too for a freedom of his own. Their respective journeys led to an unlikely meeting and an even more unlikely friendship, forged by fate and mutual love for the mission of Christ. Steal Away Home is a new kind of book based on historical research, which tells a previously untold story set in the 1800s of the relationship between an African-American missionary and one of the greatest preachers to ever live. Review "I loved this book and did not want it to end. I was unfamiliar with the story of the famous preacher Charles Spurgeon and the slave Thomas Johnson, and how our sovereign Lord brought them together in what can only be called a divine friendship. Now I am. I was greatly moved by this work and more than once brought to tears. Humans can be very evil, but our God is very good. This book is a wonderful witness to both of those truths." -Daniel L. Akin, President, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, NC "I’ve long been a great fan of Charles Spurgeon. I wasn’t familiar with Thomas Johnson, and enjoyed reading about his part in the drama. As a fiction writer I appreciated the creative storytelling elements of this account. Matt Carter and Aaron Ivey have done a great job selecting historical realities and weaving them together into a compelling story. I really enjoyed Steal Away Home." -Randy Alcorn, author of Deception, Safely Home and We Shall See God: Charles Spurgeon’s Devotional Thoughts on Heaven "We live in a time and a culture when many people feel their stories are worth telling. It is certainly not for me to judge the worthiness of every story out there, even the one you hold in your hands. However, I will offer this—I cannot imagine having not been given the opportunity to know this story. Charles Spurgeon is, of course, a giant of both Christian history and lore. But where his story intersects that of the faithful, enduring man, Thomas Johnson, it creates for us an almost cinematic tale. Matt and Aaron have worked tirelessly to accurately and fairly capture the history in which this story is set. The evil of slavery and of those who perpetuated it. The indomitable spirit of the African-American people, acutely seen through the life of Johnson. The sacredness of true friendship, and the beauty of the gospel are all at the fore, and I cannot more strongly encourage you to read this powerful work." --Pastor Léonce B. Crump Jr., Senior Pastor of Renovation Church and author of Renovate: Changing Who You Are By Loving Where You Are "Gripping and creatively presented, Steal Away Home explores the unexpected friendship between Charles Spurgeon and the Virginia slave-turned-missionary Thomas Johnson. It is a remarkable story of courage and redemption—one that captures the spirit of both brave men." -Dr. Christian T. George, Curator of the Spurgeon Library, assistant professor of historical theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and editor of The Lost Sermons of C. H. Spurgeon (B&H Academic) "A fresh and artful treatment of two remarkable, gospel-shaped men. I’ve read lots of books on Charles Spurgeon. I’ve never read one like this one. Once you start it, you won’t put it down." -J.D. Greear, Ph.D., Pastor, The Summit Church, Raleigh-Durham, NC "Steal Away Home is the collaborative work of a pastor who specializes in truth, and an artist who specializes in beauty. Their subjects are a titan of truth and beauty in his own right, the great "Prince of Preachers," Charles Hadden Spurgeon, and his lesser known yet no less significant friend, missionary and abolitionist Thomas Johnson. While claiming to write historical fiction versus pure biography, Matt and Aaron have done a great job honoring two men whose profound impact shares a common thread: neither outgrew his need for Jesus and the gospel. As a preacher and aspiring abolitionist myself, I am moved by this volume not only to be a better minister, but to remain thirsty for our freedom-fighting, truth-telling, and beautiful God." -Scott Sauls, senior pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville, Tennessee and author of Jesus Outside the Lines, Befriend, and From Weakness to Strength "We are all craving God-fearing, humble, bridge-building examples of faith and friendship. Charles and Thomas are just that. I found myself relating and yet craving more for my own life. Prepare to be moved and changed by these men's lives. The two men writing this book, Aaron and Matt, share a unique friendship on mission too, and I'm blessed to sit under their leadership weekly in our local church. They are humble seekers of God's glory, who desperately desire the same things today Charles and Thomas desired... men to be saved and know the love of God." -Jennie Allen, Visionary Leader of IF: Gathering, Author of Nothing To Prove AUTHORS OF THIS VOLUME: Matt Carter serves as the Pastor of Preaching and Vision at the Austin Stone Community Church in Austin, Texas, which has grown from a core team of fifteen to more than eight-thousand attending each Sunday since he planted it in 2002. Matt has co-authored multiple books including a commentary on the Gospel of John in The Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary series and two group studies, Creation Unraveled and Creation Restored, which traced the gospel message through the book of Genesis. He holds an M.Div. from Southwestern Seminary and a Doctorate in Expositional Preaching from Southeastern Seminary. He and his wife Jennifer have been married for more than twenty years, and they have three children, John Daniel, Annie, and Samuel. Aaron Ivey is the Pastor of Worship at The Austin Stone Community Church in Austin, Texas, where he pastors a team of three hundred worship leaders, artists, storytellers, and musicians. Aaron has written and produced ten worship albums, and has written hundreds of congregational worship songs that are sung all over the world. His songwriting includes works represented in Worship Together, Jesus Culture, Capital Music Group, Doxology & Theology, and Austin Stone Worship. Passionate about mentoring and developing young leaders and world changers, Aaron spends much of his time communicating on topics of leadership, theology, art, and culture. He and his wife Jamie have been married for fifteen years, and have four children, Cayden, Amos, Deacon, and Story. 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click for details		PRINCETON SERMONS: Chapel Addresses from 1891-1892 Princeton Professors, ie. B.B. Warfield, W.H. Green, C.W. Hodge, John D. Davis and More "Princeton Sermons is a treasure-trove of practical Christianity delivered by some of the greatest preachers and seminary teachers America has ever known. Here is Princeton in its glory days still reaching out to us today in biblical, doctrinal, experiential truth that is angels' food for those who want to live contagious Christian lives of holiness." --Dr. Joel R. Beeke, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids "This volume of sermons will stir your heart, inform your mind, and elevate your love for our Triune God. The very first sermon makes you want to be with Jesus. Another sermon makes you want to walk in the Spirit until you are with Jesus. Death...want to know how to preach about death? Warfield does it right. What a delightful deposit of sermons from old Princeton. " --C. N. Willborn, PhD, Covenant Presbyterian Church, Oak Ridge, Tennessee Sixteen powerful sermons preached in the chapel at Princeton Theological Seminary during the academic year of 1891-92. One needs only to read these addresses to understand why Princeton had a worldwide influence for the Gospel of Chrrist during these years. This volume was especially prized because two of the beloved professors, Caspar W. Hodge and Charles A. Aiken, were removed by death in the midst of that year. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1- Christ's Desire for His People (John 17:14) by Dr. William Henry Green 2- The Promise of the Spirit (John 16:12-15) by Dr. Caspar Wistar Hodge 3- Valiant for the Truth (Jeremiah 9:3) by Dr. Charles A. Aiken 4- Salvation as a Work (Philippians 1:6) by Dr. William M. Paxton 5- Incarnate Truth (John 1:14) by Dr. Benjamin B. Warfield 6- First Interview with the Christ (John 1:37-42) by Dr. John D. Davis 7- Religion in College (1 John 2:13) by Dr. Francis L. Patton, President 8- The Letter and the Spirit (2 Corinthians 3:6) by Dr. Francis L. Patton, President 9- Christ as a Man of Prayer (Luke 6:12) by Dr. James O. Murray 10- The Transfiguration of Life by Christ (Luke 9:29) by Dr. James O. Murray 11- Christian Manliness (1 Cor. 16:13) by Dr. William Henry Green 12- The Power of Christ's Resurrection (Philippians 3:10) by Dr. Caspar Wistar Hodge 13- Drifting (Hebrews 2:1) by Dr. Charles A. Aiken 14- How We Spend Our Years (Psalm 90:9) by Dr. William M. Paxton 15- The Christian's Attitude Toward Death (2 Corinthians 5:1-10) Dr. Benjamin B. Warfield 16- The Vision of the King in His Holiness (Isaiah 6:5-7) by Dr. John D. Davis REVIEW FROM The Presbyterian and Reformed Review Vol. IV, No. 15 (July 1893): "This publication, valuable in itself, has an additional interest from the insight it gives into Princeton Seminary training on its more practical side. The Princeton Sermons are not, like the posthumous volume by Dr. Charles Hodge, a collection of mere outlines, but sixteen complete discourses by Profs. Green, C.W. Hodge, Aiken, Paxton, Warfield, Davis, Patton and Murray, each of whom has contributed two to the series. With the exception of President Patton's, which are distinctively college sermons; one of them full of wise, manly, sympathetic counsels to the undergraduates, the other an admirable charge to a graduating class, abounding in high thinking and clear speaking, with sentences sharp as the crack of a whip, which will stick to the memory like epigrams; they were delivered in the Seminary Chapel, and for the most part in the ordinary course of a single term (1891-92). The reader will naturally open such a book with high expectations; nor will he be disappointed. It may go without saying, that the sermons are sound, spiritual and strong. But though solid, they are not heavy; and, though addressed in the first instance to an academic audience, they will be found full of instruction and of religious stimulus by thoughtful readers anywhere. The subjects are as happily varied as though their selection had been the fruit of premeditation; and, while the teaching rings harmoniously true to Scripture throughout, the variety in the literary and dialectical style of treatment is one of the charms of the volume. To an old Princetonian, indeed, this new anthology affords among other things an attractive psychological study, such as used to be inevitably suggested in the old Oratory, on a Sunday afternoon, by the 'remarks' successively made by the professors on some Bible text or practical theme selected and announced the week before. It may be somewhat invidious to particularize, but we cannot withhold a special word of admiration for the two sermons by Prof. Green, especially the first of them (which heads the volume) on 'Christ's Desire for His People.' (Jno. Xvii. 24). This is a discourse not more distinguished by its expository skill and its rich spirituality than by the remarkable beauty and devotion of its language. All who know its author are prepared for the very fresh and comprehensive treatment given to 'Christian Manliness' (1 Cor. Xvi. 13) by one well entitled to commend the ideal his second discourse presents. But through this first sermon there runs a strain of poetic feeling not always suspected in the scrupulously exact Hebraist. One passage in particular (in which the stunted vegetation of the polar snows, in contrast with the beauty and variety and boundless range of the vegetation of the tropics, furnishes a comparison for the life of grace on earth in contrast with the life of glory on high) is worthy of Ruskin as a piece of word painting, or of a place among Jeremy Taylor's choicest similes. Altogether this book is a refreshing evidence of how worthily the best traditions of Princeton are still maintained. It is a great thing for young aspirants to the ministry to sit at the feet of men with a religion as vital as their theological scholarship is profound, and to have weekly illustration in the concrete of how to handle Bible truth so as to make the acquisitions of the intellect, by the divine blessing, the true property also of the heart. And it would be well for some older men 'many preachers on both sides of the Atlantic' to observe and to emulate the frank, courageous spirit in which, with large knowledge of present-day tendencies, these Princeton divines are prepared, on Bible ground, to meet the special problems of our times. From The Methodist Review, November 1894, pages 988-989: "These sermons were not in the first instance written for publication. They were prepared for the weekly Sunday services held in the chapel of the Theological Seminary at Princeton. The series also includes two sermons each by President Patton and Dean Murray, of the college, who are officers of the seminary and frequently preach in its pulpit. The circumstances that led to the composition of these discourses have doubtless given to them a special character. They were addressed to young men preparing for the ministry by those who occupied the position of their daily instructors; they are not sermons for the masses, but designed solely for believers. They are adapted to the needs of young men at the critical period of life, to young men who are destined to be leaders in the world of thought and action. The life of a great university is a world by itself. The door of matriculation opens before the youth a new world, rich in opportunities and advantages, yet presenting peculiar temptations and perils. At this transition stage in his career, when the student finds that the faiths of his childhood are attacked on every side and there is danger of schism between his reason and his heart, how opportune it is for him to be furnished with the light and guidance of such discourses as these! The professors take up those questions of the day that agitate theological circles in both hemispheres and deal with them in a masterly way. In the sermons on the 'Promise of the Spirit' and 'Incarnate Truth' we are presented with a clear statement of the Princeton position concerning the inerrancy of the Scriptures. Such statements as we find set forth in some other theological seminaries find no sympathy with the Princeton professors; not only so, but they are shown to be utterly without foundation. . . For devotional reading we commend especially the sermons by Professor Murray---'Christ as a Man of Prayer,' and 'The Transfiguration of Life by Christ.' We have not for many a day read their equal." SOLID GROUND WARFIELD SGCB SERMON SPECIAL warfield-machen WARFIELD SIX-PACK BBW6 sss n12 mg68 WSW TRANS3 MMM BBW9 Nearly 50% Discount SGCB Price: $12.95 (list price $25.00) ORDER WITH OUR WARFIELD 9-PACK PAPERBACK SET SGCB Price: $90.00 (list price $190.00) Save $100 When Ordering the NINE Warfield Titles
		WORKS OF EDWARDS FROM YALE UNIVERSITY PRESS Paperback Volumes Jonathan Edwards FINALLY AVAILABLE IN AN AFFORDABLE PAPERBACK VERSION This inaugural volume in The Works of Jonathan Edwards is his major contribution to theology and stands as a leading document on Calvinist thought. Mr. Ramsey's introduction provides a fresh analysis of Edwards' theological position, includes a study of his life and the intellectual issues in the America of his time, and examines the problem of free will in the philosophical context of today and in connection with Leibniz, Locke, and Hume. "The Jonathan Edwards Project is the first of its kind; "comprehensive, exhaustive effort to produce an online archive of all of Edwards' sermons, treatises, letters and musings to serve the needs of anyone who cares to know the man. To date, no other university or institute has attempted to transcribe, computerize and then post online the complete works of any one historical figure. . . . Though he may never attain the rock-star status of George Washington, with the Yale project, Edwards will live forever." Adrian Brune, Hartford Courant EDWARDS PAPERBACK RELIGIOUS AFFECTIONS VOLUME ONE: FREEDOM OF THE WILL SGCB Price: $32.00 (list price $35.00) Edited by Paul Ramsay - AVAILABLE TO SHIP VOLUME TWO: THOUGHTS ON RELIGIOUS AFFECTIONS SGCB Price: $32.00 (list price $35.00) Edited by John E. Smith - AVAILABLE TO SHIP VOLUME FOUR: THE GREAT AWAKENING SGCB Price: $32.00 (list price $35.00) Edited by Edited by C. C. Goen
		FAMILY REFORMATION The Legacy of Sola Scriptura in Calvin's Geneva Scott Brown While the doctrine of salvation was being reformed during the sixteenth century, so was marriage, manhood, womanhood, courtship, child raising, fertility, abortion, and almost every area that touches family life. John Calvin never wrote a book on the family, but he touched off a family reformation. He was the instigator of a massive restructuring of the most fundamental institution of society. Like no other reformer, Calvin provided the exegetical precision that defined the terms for a biblical vision of family life. With crystal clarity he explained the details of the how the family had exchanged the glory of God for a lie. We should be thankful to this dear brother for excavating the gold mines of the Bible and exposing the raw biblical language and bedrock principles that form the doctrine of the Christian family. This book seeks to communicate the main themes of Calvin s teaching on family life in his own words, using quotes from his books, sermons, letters, and other writings. In Geneva there were many victories in the battle to reform the family. Let me suggest that it may be difficult to win today s battles for the family unless we understand the victories of the sixteenth century. "Scott Brown has done us yeoman service in culling the vast corpus of John Calvin in order to amass hundreds of valuable quotations on what this colossal Reformer had to say on marriage and family. What a fascinating treasure-trove Family Reformation is, addressing scores of subjects that are as pertinent today as in CalvinÆs own day! As always, Calvin is scriptural, practical, thorough, succinct, powerful, and honest. This may well be one of the best and most helpful marriage and family books on the market today. Use it as your daily devotional, and give a copy to your friends. Every conscientious family will be enriched by CalvinÆs wise advice." -Dr. Joel Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary FAMILY REFORMATION TITLE SGCB Price: $9.95 (list price $17.00)
		THE COMPLETE WORKS OF REV. JOHN WITHERSPOON John Witherspoon JOHN WITHERSPOON (1723-1794) is regarded as one of the Founding Fathers of the United States of America. He was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. He was a delegate from New Jersey. He was a Presbyterian clergyman. He was the only clergyman to sign the Declaration of Independence. HIS COMPLETE WORKS ARE NOW AVAILABLE IN NINE VOLUMES. Volume 1 only Containing an essay on justification and a treatise on regeneration. Gray cloth with bright gilt lettering on front cover and spine. 244 pages Volume 2 only 16 sermons on the leading truths of the gospel. Gray cloth with bright gilt lettering on front cover and spine. 280 pages. Volume 3 only Sermons on doctrinal and practical subjects. Gray cloth with bright gilt lettering on front cover and spine. This is a brand new book! 289 pages Volume 4 only Sermons dealing with reverence for the ministry and the edification of the church of Christ. Gray cloth with bright gilt lettering on front cover and spine Volume 5 only Sermons, essay on stage plays, acting, and ecclesiastical moderates. Gray cloth with bright gilt lettering on front cover and spine. Volume 6 only The history of a corporation of servants, lectures on moral philosophy, lectures on eloquence. Gray cloth with bright gilt lettering on front cover and spine Volume 7 only. Lectures on divinity, letters on education and marriage, plus other items of interest. Gray cloth with bright gilt lettering on front cover and spine. 271 pages. Volume 8 only Containing an essay on money, speeches in Congress with other writings, including a number of letters. Volume 9 only Containing the life of the Rev. John Witherspoon by Rev. Ashbel Green. NINE VOLUME HARDCOVER SET SGCB Price: $165.00 (list price $270.00)
click for details		A GUIDE TO THE PURITANS: A Topical and Scriptural Index to the Writings of the Puritans and Their Successors ROBERT PAUL MARTIN (1948-2016) FINALLY BACK IN PRINT AFTER SEVERAL YEARS AND NOW IN A BEAUTIFUL HARDCOVER VOLUME The writings of the Puritans, states Robert P. Martin in his preface, ‘are a rich banquet table loaded with solid nourishment for God’s people.’ And yet, this banquet is often hard to access because it can be difficult to know where to start with the Puritans or where to find help on a specific topic or text of Scripture. Martin’s Guide, available for the first time in hardback, aims to help the would-be feaster access the nourishment available from the Puritans and their successors. That last word is significant, because the scope of Martin’s indexing work extended not merely to those in the 16th and 17th centuries who might properly be called ‘Puritans,’ but also to figures of the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries who have stood in the Reformed, evangelical tradition of the Puritans, both feeding on and developing their approach. This is neither a scholarly apparatus nor a comprehensive guide to the corpus of Puritan writing. However, it is a helpful orientation to a tradition, and a guide for those with an appetite to read the Puritans and their successors more, and to read them better. Those in search of what the Puritans had to say on specific topics and texts, and those eager for some direction in their reading, will be well served by the indexing labors of the late Robert P. Martin. **Broad: This guide uses the term Puritan in the broader sense of those advocating the experiential, Calvinistic religion which the Puritans exemplified. It also includes their close theological kin, including such men as Archibald Alexander, Charles Hodge, B. B. Warfield, etc. **Accessible: The works referenced in this guide have been intentionally limited to exclude works which are only available in libraries or private collections, and rather includes recently republished works which readers would be able to locate and purchase for their use. **Balanced: Though efforts have been made to include all older works that are currently available, this guide also includes a sampling of work from living or recently deceased authors. TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface ix Topical Index 1 Scripture Index 263 Biographies and Biographical Sketches 451 Reviews and Introductions 463 Funeral Sermons 469 Sermons and Meditations for the Lord’s Table 475 Ordination Sermons 477 Sermons on Special Occasions 479 Farewell Sermons 483 Unindexed Letters 487 Miscellaneous Items 489 Bibliography of Works Indexed 495 BOTN1023 JUST REPRINTED IN HARDCOVER IN OCTOBER 2023 SGCB Price: $26.50 (list price $35.00) 546 PAGES
		THE CONFEDERATE SOLDIER'S POCKET MANUAL OF DEVOTIONS Charles Todd Quintard This is a reprint of two popular Confederate battlefront spiritual aides. In the 1980s, the Army Chaplain Corps adopted the credo 'Nurture the living/Care for the wounded/Honor the dead'. It summarizes more than 200 years of chaplain ministry with soldiers during war and peace. C. T. Quintard's "Soldier's Pocket Manual of Devotions" was one Civil War chaplain's expression of the hope and faith on which the credo is built. In 1861, Chaplain Quintard of the 1st Tennessee Regiment marched off to care for his soldiers as they joined the Army of Virginia. His "Soldier's Pocket Manual of Devotions" was a very popular and widely distributed devotional manual used by many Confederate soldiers. In his booklet "Balm for the Weary and Wounded" (1864), Quintard reached back often to the writers of the 'Oxford Movement', which was his theological underpinning. In addition to familiar prayers, collects, and hymns from the "Book of Common Prayer", he adds poems, sermons, and religious texts of this movement. Quintard believes God's Spirit provides that balm through the teachings and sacraments of the church that enables the human spirit to prevail. Students of the Civil War, reenactors, collectors, historians, and theologians will find these volumes of immeasurable value. TWO VOLUMES IN ONE SGCB Price: $15.75 (list price $18.00) Order with THE SOLDIER'S CATECHISM by Michael Cannon SGCB Price: $22.00 (list price $33.00) THIS PRICE IS FOR BOTH VOLUMES
click for details		BEHOLD MY SERVANT: Sermons on Isaiah 52:13 - 53:12 JOHN CALVIN, translated from the French by Robert White Of the many sermons which Calvin preached on the Book of Isaiah between July 1556 and August 1559, only eleven were published in his lifetime. Seven of them are newly translated here, all on Isaiah’s Fourth Servant Song (Isa. 52:13–53:12). In a series of stunning scenes which have no parallel in prophetic literature, Isaiah delineates the figure of one who is both sacrificial victim and God’s agent of salvation. In identifying the Servant with Jesus Christ, Calvin is at one with the witness of the Universal church. In this memorable sermon series, the Reformer explores with sensitivity Isaiah’s contrasting themes of humiliation and exaltation, death and resurrection. At the same time, he demonstrates how great is the power by which God wrests victory from defeat, and how immeasurable is our debt to redeeming love. TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction (1) The Servant of the Lord (Isa. 52:13–53:1) (2) A Rock of Offence (Isa. 53:1–4) (3) Stricken for our Iniquities (Isa. 53:4–6) (4) A Lamb to the Slaughter (Isa. 53:7–8) (5) Seed for Many Generations (Isa. 53:9–10) (6) The Travail of His Soul (Isa. 53:11) (7) Our Advocate and Intercessor (Isa. 53:12) Prayers Accompanying the Weekday Sermon Joseph Wolcott (Creeds, Confessions, and Catechisms) – "The present review consists of three parts: Aesthetics, Content, and Translator. Regarding aesthetics, this little book is gorgeous. The dust jacket is well-designed. The cover itself looks really nice on the shelf. The type and format is very easy on the eyes. This is about what you’d expect from a Banner of Truth hardcover, and I mean that as a very high compliment. The content of this book is wonderful. As a general rule, you should read the introduction of books. Robert White’s introduction here is especially helpful, giving the reader good background on Calvin’s preaching in general, the history of his sermons on Isaiah in particular, and the theology of these specific sermons on Isaiah. Once you get past the introduction and into Calvin himself, it just keeps getting better and better. Calvin was a brilliant theologian and exegete of scripture, but he was also a faithful pastor. Most people are familiar with the former but not the latter. This book is one of a growing body of work that seeks to change this unfamiliarity. It’s truly a wonderful and edifying read! Much could be said about the translator, Robert White. I can’t comment on the quality of the translation, as I don’t know French. What’s beyond doubt for me, however, is that White is quickly asserting himself (rightly so) as one of the greats of Calvin scholarship, up there with names like Henry Beveridge and Ford Lewis Battles. Whereas Beveridge and Battles made great contributions in translating Calvin’s theological works, White has had a unique impact in his overwhelming (though not exclusive) focus on Calvin’s sermons. I commend White for his contributions, and I truly believe he will go down as one of the greats. In short, this volume is well worth the investment. It’s a wonderful blend of theological rigor, pastoral piety, and Christological clarity." jc/3 12/13/25 BOT50 12/31/25 JC1/7/26 NEW TRANSLATION RELEASED IN SPRING 2025 SGCB Price: $18.50 (list price $25.00) ORDER THE NEW CALVIN SERMON TRILOGY (OVER 25% OFF) SGCB Price: $55.00 (list price $81.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR THE HARDCOVER TRILOGY
click for details		EXPOSITORY REFLECTIONS ON THE GOSPEL OF MARK Douglas Sean O'Donnell Deep Exegesis, Engaging Illustrations, and Relevant Applications of the Gospel of Mark The Gospel of Mark recounts pivotal moments in Jesus’s ministry, including his baptism, miracles, parables, transfiguration, passion, crucifixion, and resurrection. To help people grasp these important events, pastors must understand the biblical text and then deliver sermons that are deep, engaging, and transformative. This accessible homiletical commentary will help! Drawing from years of pastoral experience, pastor-theologian Douglas O’Donnell offers exegetical insights on the Gospel of Mark with both wisdom and wit. With the latest scholarship and contemporary illustrations, he walks passage by passage through the text, connecting the life of Jesus both to Old Testament Scripture and our lives today. This is part of the Expository Reflections on the Gospels series, which equips pastors to faithfully teach the Gospels. TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface to the Series Preface to This Volume Chapter 1: Arise and Follow the Son (1:1) Chapter 2: In the Wilderness (1:2–13) Chapter 3: Proclaiming the Gospel of God (1:14–20) Chapter 4: “A New Teaching with Authority!” (1:21–39) Chapter 5: Curing the Unclean (1:40–45) Chapter 6: Our Greatest Need (2:1–12) Chapter 7: Critical Questions Answered while Sipping New Wine with Old Sinners (2:13–22) Chapter 8: Lord of the Sabbath (2:23–3:6) Chapter 9: Five Different Reactions to the Vintage Jesus (3:7–35) Chapter 10: The Secret of the Kingdom of God (4:1–20) Chapter 11: Secrets Brought to Life (4:21–34) Chapter 12: Who Then Is This? (4:35–41) Chapter 13: Strength to Subdue an Army of Spirits (5:1–20) Chapter 14: Overcoming the Last Enemy (5:21–43) Chapter 15: Receiving or Rejecting Jesus (6:1–13) Chapter 16: A Hellish Tale (6:14–29) Chapter 17: A Foretaste of the Heavenly Banquet (6:30–44) Chapter 18: Recognizing Him as “I AM” (6:45–56) Chapter 19: What Defiles a Person (7:1–23) Chapter 20: Pure Religion (7:24–37) Chapter 21: Seeing Clearly (8:1–30) Chapter 22: Setting Your Mind on the Things of God (8:31–9:1) Chapter 23: The Beloved Son of God and Son of Man who Suffered (9:2–13) Chapter 24: Into a Demon-Infested World (9:14–29) Chapter 25: Three Major Misunderstandings (9:30–41) Chapter 26: Two Tough Teachings: Hell and Divorce (9:42–10:12) Chapter 27: Childlike Faith (10:13–31) Chapter 28: Why the Son of Man Came (10:32–45) Chapter 29: Seeing the Son of David (10:46–52) Chapter 30: Blessed Is the Coming Kingdom of David! (11:1–11) Chapter 31: The Barren Temple and the Withered Tree (11:12–25) Chapter 32: Authority over the Temple Authorities (11:27–12:12) Chapter 33: Render to God (12:13–17) Chapter 34: The God of the Living (12:18–27) Chapter 35: Most Important of All (12:28–34) Chapter 36: Three Last Lessons in the Temple (12:35–44) Chapter 37: The Imperatives of the Olivet Discourse (13:1–23) Chapter 38: Stay Awake! The Son of Man is Coming (13:24–37) Chapter 39: A Beautiful Thing (14:1–11) Chapter 40: The Passover Lamb (14:12–31) Chapter 41: Go to Gethsemane (14:32–42) Chapter 42: Naked and Ashamed (14:43–52) Chapter 43: Can I Get a Witness? (14:53–72) Chapter 44: The Condemnation of the King (15:1–15) Chapter 45: Perfect Mockery (15:16–32) Chapter 46: The Power of the Cross (15:33–47) Chapter 47: Sometimes It (the Resurrection!) Causes Me to Tremble (16:1–8) ENDORSEMENTS “Doug O’Donnell’s expository labors provide preachers and teachers with a sure-footed guide to and through the wonders of Mark’s Gospel. His work rests on his having systematically marinated his thought in the carefully wrought literary and theological contours of Mark’s account, so that his homiletical divisions are true to Mark’s mounting argument and a boon to expositors. O’Donnell’s exegesis and homiletical wisdom rest not only on the shoulders of past preachers but also on his having mined the refreshing Marcan exegesis available in today’s journals and superb new commentaries—resulting in increased precision and homiletical clarity. In this respect, O’Donnell has long been a notable wordsmith. The shepherding, pastoral tone that permeates this commentary is evident on nearly every page, with astute applications that can come only from a sensitive preacher in touch with life and contemporary culture, as well as with illustrations that actually do serve the sacred text. Confidently recommended.” -R. Kent Hughes, Senior Pastor Emeritus, College Church, Wheaton, Illinois “Sound theological exegesis. Engaging exposition. Helpful subtitles for sermon outlines. Ready-made illustrations ripe for the picking. Personal stories that nudge your own memory. Practical takeaways. Just an all-around enjoyable read. What more does a preacher need when preparing for Sunday? Doug O’Donnell has not replaced your quality time with God in sermon preparation; he has enriched it. Keep his reflections handy. You and God’s people will be the better for it.” -S. Jonathan Murphy, Department Chair and Professor of Pastoral Ministries, Dallas Theological Seminary “There is no more reliable guide to teaching or preaching the Gospels effectively than Doug O’Donnell. In these pages, readers will find fresh insights and ideas for communicating the heart of the biblical text in a way that puts the person and work of Christ at the center and connects to the hearts of real people.” -Nancy Guthrie, Bible teacher; author “This learned, profound, utterly practical commentary is a great model for preachers of the Gospel of Mark. It will help them to practice faithful biblical exegesis, goad them to keep their teaching focused on Jesus, and thereby encourage those who listen to their sermons to ‘arise and follow the Son.’ O’Donnell here reminds you why you answered God’s call to be a minister of the Word and supports you in your efforts to unpack this precious book.” -Douglas A. Sweeney, Dean and Professor of Divinity, Beeson Divinity School, Samford University “The most obvious virtue of this commentary is its thoroughness. It is a triumph of scholarship—a one-volume library of the best that has been written on the Gospel of Mark. But it is more than that—a blend of head and heart, with the author’s intermittent sharing of his life experiences lending both human interest and a testimony to the reality of the good news.” -Leland Ryken, Emeritus Professor of English, Wheaton College “With seamless synergy between exegesis and the everyday, Doug O’Donnell masterfully dissects and demystifies the Gospel of Mark to aid preachers in feeding their flocks. Having once preached through Mark myself, I wish this resource had been available then. Thankfully, it exists now, and it will be of tremendous benefit to clear preachers and engaged hearers as well as zigzagging preachers and meandering listeners.” -Matthew D. Kim, Professor of Practical Theology and Raborn Chair of Pastoral Leadership, Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University; author, A Little Book for New Preachers “The church has long been nourished by pastor-theologians who have the intellectual gifts and pastoral sensibilities to understand God’s Word and apply it to God’s world. Doug O’Donnell is a modern-day representative who serves in this historic office. In his Expository Reflections on the Gospels: Mark, O’Donnell conducts a symphony involving a critical (in the good sense!) interpretation of the biblical text in its historical context, a confessional understanding of the theological subject matter of Scripture, and a contextual integration that applies the message of the Gospel of Mark to the lives and realities of the reader. This is a top-tier resource for every pastor and preacher.” -Edward W. Klink III, Senior Pastor, Hope Evangelical Free Church, Roscoe, Illinois; Professor, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; author, John (Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament) “Following some of the best Protestant expository traditions, Doug O’Donnell’s lucid expositions of Mark remind us how to read the Gospels as the anchor of the New Testament and the centerpiece of the story of Jesus the Messiah! Lovers of the second Gospel should have this volume before them regularly. Each sermonic chapter faithfully explains the significance of Mark’s portrayal of redemption in the promised Son for us. My joy in reading Mark deepened with the turn of every page of this work.” -Eric C. Redmond, Professor of Bible, Moody Bible Institute; Associate Pastor of Preaching and Teaching, Calvary Memorial Church, Oak Park, Illinois “Doug O’Donnell’s commentary on Mark’s Gospel is a remarkable piece of work. Grounded in a meticulous study of the text and sensitive to its theological contours, he offers fresh insight that is readily accessible to the preacher and layperson alike. O’Donnell’s poetic turns of phrase, engaging wit, and pastoral sensibility make it a resource that every Christian will want to have on the shelf.” -Chris Castaldo, Senior Pastor, New Covenant Church, Naperville, Illinois; author, The Upside Down Kingdom: Wisdom for Life from the Beatitudes “Readers who want an in-depth understanding of the Gospels yet also want to be fed spiritually will often turn to commentaries, only to realize that the gap between critical interpretation and exposition—between historical-theological analysis and everyday life—can be hard to cross. It’s difficult to find either a lively exposition of the text that is responsive to cutting-edge scholarship or an erudite commentary that comes alive. Thankfully, in reading the Gospel of Mark alongside us, Doug O’Donnell has provided us with both—in one book.” -Nicholas Perrin, President, Trinity International University “Doug O’Donnell’s expository reflections on Mark do for us what the Gospel itself does: they focus us on Jesus, the saving Son of God, and call us to ‘arise and follow the Son.’ Informed by sound scholarship yet easily accessible, grounded in a close reading of the text yet applied to real life, these reflections lead us again and again to Christ—to his words and his works, his cross and his resurrection, his rule and his return. Read, mark, and learn!” -Murray Smith, Lecturer in Biblical Theology and Exegesis, Christ College, Sydney “Doug O’Donnell has given us a thorough exposition that is wonderfully refreshing. What particularly struck me is that there is a model here for today’s preacher: arresting and accessible teaching for the ignorant new generations, and yet serious nourishment for the mature believer and the Bible student. And that sounds something like an echo of the master teacher in the Gospel records.” -Dick Lucas, Former Rector, St. Helen’s Bishopsgate, London; Founder, The Proclamation Trust “With the mind of a scholar and the heart of a pastor, O’Donnell has provided an exegetically rich and practically applicable exposition of this shortest Gospel account. This commentary takes us into the heart of the text and reveals with clarity how to apply the text to our own hearts. Highly recommended!” -Matthew Newkirk, President and Professor of Old Testament, Christ Bible Seminary, Nagoya, Japan EXPMK BRAND NEW HARDCOVER VOLUME RELEASED IN MARCH 2024 SGCB Price: $20.00 (list price $35.00) ORDER WITH A PAPERBACK EDITION OF J.C. 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click for details		SAINT PAUL: Changing Our World For Christ Adolphe Monod, with New Translation by Constance K. Walker, Editor "In 'Saint Paul', we discern the heart and soul behind much of Adolphe Monod's ministry. Yes, he wanted to lead his listeners and especially his own parishioners to the foot of the cross so that they would commit their lives to Christ, but that was just the beginning. He also wanted to raise up a generation of young people who would, through their faith and action, bring renewal to the church. Beyond that, even, his ultimate goal was to see the renewed church transform society and change the world. That was the need in nineteenth century France, and it is still the need today." -from the Translator's Preface Endorsements - "Sustained study of the life and ministry of the Apostle Paul over the past thirty years has convinced me that his work was utterly essential to the foundation of the church in the Apostolic era. And it is tremendous to have this old classic study of Paul by Adolphe Monod, the great French preacher of the nineteenth-century, lay out for us the importance of Paul's teaching and life. I am thrilled to recommend this old classic newly translated into English." - Dr. Michael A.G. Haykin, Professor of Church History and Biblical Spirituality, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky "In this classic work entitled 'Saint Paul, Changing our World for Christ,' Adolphe Monod (1802-1856) masterfully paints a portrait of Paul with a Scripture brush showing us the apostle in the richness and fullness of his person. In this book, Monod shows himself to be a profound Pauline scholar of the highest order, setting forth the life of the great apostle as a worthy example for us learn from and follow. This insightful and challenging volume is a must read for every lover of the apostle Paul, but more importantly, every lover of Christ, whom Paul sought to imitate so closely." - Rob Ventura, Pastor, Grace Community Baptist Church, North Providence, RI; Co-author of "A Portrait of Paul" "Imagine the world had not the Apostle Paul existed. Adolphe Monod, the spearhead of the French RTveil, asks and answers this question with pertinence. The world would be incomparably poorer. Though writing in the nineteenth century, he has brought the Apostle Paul to life for our own times, and indeed for all the ages. Contrary to popular images of Paul, this chief of the Apostles was a deeply feeling person, yet also a messenger of the Gospel whose God-given courage helped lay the foundation for the church as we know it. Once again, Constance K. Walker has faithfully translated this text in a way that loses nothing of the vividness of the original. This gem of a book is historically fascinating, theologically balanced, and a compelling inspiration for us to draw closer to the God of the Apostle Paul." - William Edgar, Professor of Apologetics, Westminster Seminary, Philadelphia, PA "The Christian Church in the West is in desperate need of revival. No argument there. Yet what shall we do to seek the life of Christ and allow it to reanimate our lives? Why not go back to St. Paul, whose theology became his biography? Why not return to the soul-stirring preaching of one man - a man called out by the risen Christ Himself - to guide us back to robust preaching, to fearless ministry, and to expectations that God will bless His Word, anoint our lips, save souls, transform lives, and establish His Kingdom? Why not return to a classic long due for translation and distribution for the English speaking church? Constance Walker's new translation and editing of the classic Saint Paul by Adolphe Monod, a godly 19th century French divine who was influenced so powerfully by Erskine of Scotland, is exactly what we need to be reading. You will find that the nutrients of the Gospel in Monod's work on the Apostle provide instant relief from the current, Old Christendom, feckless theological contaminants. This is powerful stuff. It is the power unto salvation. My thanks to Solid Ground and to Constance Walker for lifting this up. We need it now more than ever." - Michael A. Milton, Chancellor/CEO and The James M. Baird Jr. Professor of Pastoral Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary "Read this book! You will grow in Christ in new and different ways. You will see vividly what God's calling to you looks like. It's Constance Walker's translation and editing of Adolphe Monod's Saint Paul. Monod was 'the Voice of the [19th century French] Awakening,' and as you read you'll know why. He asks the simple but arresting question: What was it that made Paul who he was? Why was he able to accomplish so much, so deeply? Are you thinking, it must have been just the right time for the gospel? Or, he must have had an amazing gift-package? Well, you're wrong, both times. It was a terrible time for the gospel, and Paul was weak in so many ways. He said that, over and over - yet we struggle to accept it. But this book will do it for you. Then, you can look at your own calling, but not by looking at your gifts. You'll learn how the Lord delights to use you in your humanity, as he did Paul, weaknesses and all." - D. Clair Davis, Professor and Chaplain, Redeemer Seminary, Dallas, TX When James Stalker was asked by B.B. Warfield to list, in his opinion, the most helpful books on practical religion that existed he named the following: Thomas a Kempis' 'Imitation of Christ,' Richard Baxter's 'The Reformed Pastor,' Jeremy Taylor's 'Life of Christ,' John Owen's 'Holy Spirit,' and Adolphe Monod's 'Saint Paul.' J.H. Myers, the initial translator of this work, said the following about SAINT PAUL by Monod: "This book is unsurpassed in its department, in any language, for manly eloquence, thorough research, profound reflection, --a most earnest, glowing, and winning Christian spirit, united to an exact appreciation of the great Apostle's character and work,--and a wise and cautious, but bold and unflinching, application of his teachings to the times in which we live." TABLE OF CONTENTS Biographical Sketch Translator's Preface (Constance K. Walker) 'Rise Up, O Men of God' (William P. Merrill) Saint Paul - Monod's Preface First Discourse - HIS PRODIGIOUS WORK (1 Corinthians 15:10) Second Discourse - HIS TEARFUL CHRISTIANITY (Acts 20:17-38) Third Discourse - HIS RADICAL CONVERSION (Acts 9:1-22) Fourth Discourse - HIS PERSONAL WEAKNESSES (2 Corinthians 12:5-10) Fifth Discourse - HIS POWERFUL EXAMPLE (Philippians 3:4-17) Adolphe Monod (1802-1856) was a well known preacher and leader in the French Reformed Church. He was a pastor of various French congregations, including the prominent Reformed Church of Paris, and a professor at FRC Seminary, Montauban. His published sermons and essays have been widely circulated for over 150 years. THIS IS A BRAND NEW TRANSLATION NOW AVAILABLE AM5 ANOTHER CLASSIC MONOD TITLE - 40% off SGCB Price: $12.95 (list price $22.00) AVAILABLE TO SHIP Order with MONOD 6-PACK which includes "Saint Paul" SGCB Price: $58.00 (list price $120.00) Over 50% Discount When Ordered as a 6-Pack
click for details		JESUS TEMPTED IN THE WILDERNESS: Sharing Christ's Victory Adolphe Monod, with New Translation by Constance K. Walker, Editor "Jesus Tempted in the Wilderness is Adophe Monod at his best. It is a masterpiece, bringing together profound comfort, realistic understanding, practical wisdom, and heavenly glory for every believer and, in a special way, for those who are preparing for or are working directly in some ministry. By the Spirit's grace, if you digest Monod's book slowly, seriously, and prayerfully, you will make great spiritual gain as you engage in holy warfare against your own temptations and lusts. You really must read this book." - Joel Beeke "Here, in this spiritual gem, the greatest French preacher of the nineteenth century, Adolphe Monod, probes the implications of one of the most important of Christianity's mysteries: the terrible reality of the sinless Jesus being tempted in every area of human sin or vice. Firmly rooted in biblical orthodoxy, these three meditations reveal why Jesus was so tempted, how he emerged victorious, and what his victory means for us. These meditations are spiritual food and drink to all seeking to make progress in the Christian life." - Michael Haykin "No thoughts could penetrate so powerfully as these words about Jesus' temptations and ours. Just when you thought Monod could go no deeper, he takes you into the most inner recesses of the soul, adding comfort and hope to his searing realism about our weaknesses. In Constance Walker's translation, the author's voice is heard clearly again, bringing these messages to us in a life-transforming way." - William Edgar, Westminster Theological Seminary "I first encountered Adolphe Monod's, 'Jesus Tempted in the Wilderness' at a time in my life when I was battling intense discouragement. Because I was preparing for full-time Christian ministry, I was reluctant, and almost embarrassed to admit my struggle, yet Monod's book proved to be just what I needed. It spoke to the heart of my inner turmoil with all the eloquence of a Christian classic. Monod showed me that all followers of Christ will, like their Master, face temptation, especially during seasons of preparation for ministry. Yet we too can have the hope of victory and can look to Christ to show us 'the means through which we can triumph.' I was so encouraged to find that, ultimately, God used my season of discouragement to build up and strengthen my faith, just as Monod had confidently and carefully assured me that He would. "More than just a discourse instructing future ministers in how to battle temptation, 'Jesus Tempted in the Wilderness' is a book on how to live the Christian life. Adolphe Monod's careful analysis of the temptation of Christ in Scripture points us to a vibrant faith that can not only survive, but actually thrive amidst the trials and travails that God allows to be placed in our path. It is precisely for such times that Monod offers a warm and gentle reassurance as a fellow sojourner: 'No, no, children of God, your Father has not forgotten you. He is treating you as he treated his only and beloved Son. It is the narrow way through which you must pass to arrive at a more solid faith.' " - A recent college graduate preparing for Christian ministry overseas "I read the first meditation on temptation, and my heart was strangely touched. Two thoughts came to mind (actually, a host of thoughts, but these are the two most significant thoughts): 1) I never heard anything like that when I was in training for ministry, and 2) I am not sure my students are hearing anything like that today. The first, I cannot change and perhaps it is not yet too late that I have heard these words of encouragement. The second I can correct. There are important warnings and encouragements that every seminary student needs to hear. I finished the other two chapters and found them to be even better. I recognized myself at many points, and was convicted on several points. This is good stuff. I wish I had such a man to be a close friend. Please rush this to print. My appreciation for Monod has grown over the years." - R.J. Gore, ErskineTheological Seminary and U. S. Army Reserve chaplain (Colonel). "Monod shows that Christ is our Savior because as 'the second Adam' He fulfilled in the desert what the first Adam failed to do in a garden. This book faithfully shows that in Christ we too can have victory over Satan and that it is God's word that is our weapon against the enemy of our souls." - Paul D. Kooistra, Coordinator, Mission to the World (Presbyterian Church in America) and former president, Covenant Theological Seminary "Adolphe Monod's seminary years and the years immediately following them were times of great spiritual struggle. Perhaps that helps explain his special fondness and burden for young men preparing themselves for gospel ministry. As a seminary professor himself, during the middle part of his career, he took the unheard-of step of inviting students into his home, thus producing strong and enduring bonds of friendship between teacher and pupils. During those years in academia, Adolphe Monod gave three messages on temptation in the seminary chapel. As was often his custom, he took his lessons primarily from the earthly life of his Savior, in this case from Jesus tempted in the wilderness. Material that was uniquely applicable to the seminary students was removed when the messages were preached in the Paris pulpit but was reinstated when the sermons were published. It is that published form that is presented here, in a new translation. As in my earlier translations of Monod's works, I have attempted to retain his gracious, romantic style while still making the text flow naturally to a modern reader. We will all be tempted at some point - no, at many points - and we are most likely to face severe temptation when we begin a new work for the Lord. This was Monod's conviction as he addressed his mid-19th-century students, and it is the common experience of Christians today. Adolphe Monod's burden was to warn us all, pastors and laity alike, to be on our guard. But expecting the attacks is not enough. He also wanted us to be wise in knowing how to counter them and confident of gaining a firm victory - the victory that Jesus won for us. By carefully studying how Jesus faced the devil's temptations in the wilderness, every serious and fruitful Christian will be better equipped for his own spiritual battles." - Constance K. Walker, from the Translator's Preface CONTENTS Biographical Sketch Translator's Preface Dedication Scripture Text *First Meditation: THE BATTLE Introduction The Measure of Jesus' Temptation The Nature of Jesus' Temptation The Timing of Jesus' Temptation The Reason for Jesus' Temptation *Second Meditation: THE VICTORY Jesus' Victory, Our Guarantee Victory in His Human Nature Overcoming Doubts Victory in Our Grasp The Value of a Single Victory *Third Meditation: THE WEAPONS Preparing for Battle The Sword of the Spirit The Temptation to Distrust The Temptation to Unfaithfulness The Temptation to Presumption Satan's Use of Scripture Possessing the Scriptures Conclusion AM5 SGCB12 SG1/13 NOW AVAILABLE TO SHIP SGCB Price: $8.00 (list price $16.00) Order with MONOD 6-PACK which includes "Jesus Tempted in the Wilderness" SGCB Price: $58.00 (list price $120.00) Over 50% Discount When Ordered as a 6-Pack
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		PREACHING LIKE CALVIN: Sermons From the 500th Anniversary Celebration Sinclair Ferguson, Joel Beeke, Ted Donnelly, Ligon Duncan, Robert Godfrey, Hywel Jones, Steven Lawson, Derek Thomas, Geoff Thomas John Calvin was a transformative force for modern history, delivering thousands of sermons in Geneva’s St. Pierre’s Cathedral, where he pastored from 1536 until his death in 1564. What better way to celebrate the 500th anniversary of his birth than for many of today’s preeminent Reformed pastors to preach in Calvin’s home church? The sermons in Preaching Like Calvin show how Calvin’s theology is alive and well in the church today. “Many see Calvin’s imprimatur on Western Civilization to this day. These sermons by Reformed preachers manifest his abiding influence on biblical preaching as well. Read, study, and meditate on these Calvinistic sermons, and grow in your love for our Sovereign God.”—Peter A. Lillback, President, Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia “This collection of sermons by a team of gifted expositors is a worthy tribute to that great Genevan preacher in celebration of his 500th birthday. Preaching Like Calvin offers a rich feast that will nourish any preacher and all who love God’s Word.” —Michael Duduit, editor of Preaching magazine and Professor and Dean of the Graduate School of Christian Ministry at Anderson University in Anderson, South Carolina 1. Reformation, Calvinism, and Lessons Learned (Nehemiah 8:1-4a; 9:1-3,16-21) by David W. Hall 2. In Christ Alone (Phil. 3:8-12) by Sinclair Ferguson 3. Who is the Wise and Faithful Servant? (Matt. 24:45-51) by Henry Luke Orombi 4. In Praise of Predestination (Eph. 1:3-6) by Bryan Chapell 5. A Great Door for Spreading the Gospel (1 Cor. 16:5-9) by Philip Graham Ryken 6. All the Glorious Offices of Christ (1 Cor. 1:29-31) by Peter Lillback 7. Calvin's Cherished Text (John 17:3) by Robert Godfrey 8. John Calvin and Guarding the Gospel (Gal. 1:6-10) by Steven Lawson 9. Three Great Intercessions (Romans 8:26-34) by Iain Campbell 10. The Christian Life (Phil. 2:12,13) by Ligon Duncan 11. God's Sovereign Election (Eph. 1:3-14) by Geoffrey Thomas 12. Cherishing the Church (Matt. 16:18b) by Joel Beeke 13. John Calvin and Psalm 110: The Psalm for Yesterday and Today (Psalm 110) by Martin Holdt 14. More Than Conquerors (Romans 8:35-39) 15. One of a Thousand (Job 36:1-4) by Hywel Jones 16. Bowing Before the Majesty of God (Romans 11:33-36) jcc NEARLY 60% DISCOUNT OFF THIS BRILLIANTLY CONCEIVED VOLUME SGCB Price: $8.75 (list price $20.00)
click for details		BENJAMIN B. WARFIELD: SELECTED SHORTER WRITINGS: Two Volume Hardcover Set Edited by John Meeter SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: THESE VOLUMES ARE HARD TO FIND, OFTEN MARKED, ALWAYS USED. PRICE KEEPS GOING UP. WE ARE TRYING TO KEEP PRICE AS LOW AS POSSIBLE. This anthology of Warfield's most valuable shorter writings is out-of-print at this time, and no reprint is scheduled at this time. In these two volumes, the editor brings together over 100 articles, including, book introductions, book reviews, encyclopedia articles, sermons, and a small book "The Right of Systematic Theology". Many selections are less weighty and more practical than those in the larger sets and none of them appear in the five- or ten-volume set of Warfield's works. "I have read some of the articles in this set a dozen times or more, and I never tire of going back to read them again. Warfield always drives me back to my Bible and to my knees in prayer and praise, as he always exalts the majesty of God in deep and profound ways." - Michael Gaydosh, Solid Ground SELECTED SHORTER WRITINGS: VOLUME ONE Table of Contents Part I 1. The Bible the Book of Mankind 2. Christianity and Revelation 3. Inspiration 4. Agnosticism 5. Atheism 6. God and Human Religion and Morals 7. Christianity and Our Times 8. How to Get Rid of Christianity 9. Great Babylon the Mother of Us All Part II 10. God 11. Godhead 12. The God of Israel 13. Antitrinitarianism 14. The Significance of the Confessional Doctrine of the Decree 15. Some Thoughts on Predestination 16. God's Providence Over All 17. Hosea vi. 7: Adam or Man? 18. The Bible's "Summum Bonum" Part III 19. The Principle of the Incarnation 20. John's First Word 21. The Deity of Christ 22. The Human Development of Jesus 23. Jesus Christ the Propitiation for the Whole World 24. The Resurrection of Christ a Historical Fact 25. 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click for details		THE WAY OF THE SPIRIT IN BRINGING SOULS TO CHRIST THOMAS ALLEN (1608-1673) edited by Dr. Don Kistler REDUCED PRICE ON 11/25/25 When people think of God’s saving work (theologians refer to the “economic Trinity”), they know something of what God does in calling, and they are very familiar with what Christ does in dying for sin, but few are informed as to what the role of the Holy Spirit is in the work of conversion. Thomas Allen (1608–1673), yet another relatively unknown Puritan preacher, helps us in this endeavor. In ten sermons he shows us that the Holy Spirit, convinces and convicts of sin, He reveals the righteousness of Christ to the sinner, and He draws men to Christ through the preaching of the gospel by faithful ministers. This 216 page hardback book has been out of print since 1676. This Northampton Press edition has been completely re-typeset and edited slightly for easier readability. TABLE OF CONTENTS The Life of Thomas Allen (1608-1673) Sermon 1 - Christ Does All for the Best (John 16:7-10) Sermon 2 - The Reasons Why (John 16:7) Sermon 3 - The Conversion of Souls a Great Joy to Ministers (John 16:8) Sermon 4 - The Holy Ghost Convinces of Sin: Part 1 (John 16:9) Sermon 5 - The Holy Ghost Convinces of Sin: Part 2 (John 16:9) Sermon 6 - The Holy Ghost Convinces of Sin: Part 3 (John 16:9) Sermon 7 - The Holy Ghost Reveals Christ's Righteousness (John 16:10) Sermon 8 - Thirsty Sinners Invited to Christ: Part 1 (John 7:37) Sermon 9 - Thirsty Sinners Invited to Christ: Part 2 (John 7:37) Sermon 10 - Thirsty Sinners Invited to Christ: Part 3 (John 7:37) 10424 NHP724 BRAND NEW REPRINT- REDUCED PRICE ON 11/25/25 SGCB Price: $20.00 (list price $30.00)
click for details		A GOLDEN CHAIN: The Description of Theology Containing the Order of the Causes of Salvation & Damnation, According to God's Word WILLIAM PERKINS THIS VOLUME IS A SMYTH-SEWN CLOTHBOUND BOOK **SPECIAL BONUS - Inserted into the volume is a large color-copy of the famous Perkins' Chart which summarizes the book. A GOLDEN CHAIN, or The Description of Theology Containing the Order of the Causes of Salvation & Damnation, According to God's Word To the Christian Reader Christian Reader, there are at this day four several opinions of the order of God's predestination. The first is of the old and new Pelagians; who place the cause of God's predestination in man; in that they hold that God did ordain men either to life or death, according as he did foresee, that they would by their natural freewill, either reject or receive grace offered. The second of them, who (of some) are termed Lutherans; which teach, that God foreseeing, how all mankind being shut up under unbelief, would therefore reject grace offered, did hereupon purpose to choose some to salvation of his mere mercy, without any respect of their faith or good works, and the rest to reject, being moved to do this, because he did eternally foresee that they would reject his grace offered them in the Gospel. The third, of Semipelagian Papists, which ascribe God's predestination, partly to mercy, and partly to men's foreseen preparations and meritorious works. The fourth, of such as teach, that the cause of the execution of God's predestination, is His mercy in Christ, in them which are saved; and in them which perish, the fall and corruption of man: yet so, as that the decree and eternal counsel of God, concerning them both, hath not any cause beside his will and pleasure. Of these four opinions, the three former I have labored to oppugn as erroneous, and to maintain the last, as being a truth, which will bear weight in the balance of the sanctuary. A further discourse whereof, here I make bold to offer to thy godly consideration: in reading whereof, regard not so much the thing itself, penned very slenderly, as mine intent and affection: who desire among the rest, to cast my mite into the treasury of the Church of England, and for want of gold, pearl and precious stone, to bring a ram's skin or twain, and a little goats' hair to the building of the Lord's tabernacle, Exodus 35:23 The Father of our Lord Jesus Christ grant that according to the riches of His glory, thou mayest be strengthened by his Spirit in the inner man, that Christ may dwell in thy heart by faith; to the end that thou being rooted and grounded in love, mayest he able to comprehend with all saints, what is the breadth and length, and height thereof; and to know the love of Christ which passeth knowledge, that thou mayest he filled with all the fullness of God. Amen. Farewell, July 23rd, the year of the last patience of the saints, 1592. Thine in Christ Jesus, William Perkins Chapter 1 - Of the Body of Scripture Chapter 2 - Of God and the Nature of God Chapter 3 - Of the Life of God Chapter 4 - Of God's Glory and Blessedness Chapter 5 - Concerning the Persons of the Godhead Chapter 6 - Of God's Works, and His Decrees Chapter 7 - Of Predestination and Creation Chapter 8 - Of Angels Chapter 9 - Of Men and the Estate of Innocence Chapter 10 - Of Sin, and of the Fall of Angels Chapter 11 - Of Man's Fall and Disobedience Chapter 12 - Of Original Sin Chapter 13 - Of Actual Sin Chapter 14 - Of the Common Punishment of Sin Chapter 15 - Of Election, and Jesus Christ the Foundation Thereof Chapter 16 - Of the Union of the Two Natures in Christ Chapter 17 - Of the Distinction of Both Natures Chapter 18 - Of Christ's Nativity and Office Chapter 19 - Concerning the Outward Means of Executing the Decree of Election and the Decalogue Chapter 20 - Of the First Commandment Chapter 21 - Of the Second Commandment Chapter 22 - Of the Third Commandment Chapter 23 - Of the Fourth Commandment Chapter 24 - Of the Fifth Commandment Chapter 25 - Of the Sixth Commandment Chapter 26 - Of the Seventh Commandment Chapter 27 - Of the Eighth Commandment Chapter 28 - Of the Ninth Commandment Chapter 29 - Of the Tenth Commandment Chapter 30 - Of the Use of the Law Chapter 31 - Of the Covenant of Grace Chapter 32 - Of the Sacraments Chapter 33 - Of Baptism Chapter 34 - Of the Lord's Supper Chapter 35 - Of the Degree of Executing God's Decree of Election Chapter 36 - Concerning the first Degree of the Declaration of God's Love Chapter 37 - Concerning the second Degree of the Declaration of God's Love Chapter 38 - Concerning the third Degree of the Declaration of God's Love Chapter 39 - Of Repentance and the Fruits Thereof Chapter 40 - Of Christian Warfare Chapter 41 - Of the First Assault Chapter 42 - Of the Second Assault Chapter 43 - Of the Third Assault Chapter 44 - Of the Patient Bearing of the Cross Chapter 45 - Of the Calling Upon God Chapter 46 - Of the Christian Apology and Martyrdom Chapter 47 - Of Edification, and Alms Among the Faithful Chapter 48 - Of the Fourth Degree of the Declaration of God's Love; and of the Estate of the Elect After This Life Chapter 49 - Of the Elect at the Last Day of Judgment Chapter 50 - Of the Estate of the Elect After Judgment Chapter 51 - The Causes of Salvation and Damnation According to Rome's Doctrines Chapter 52 - Concerning the Decree of Reprobation Chapter 53 - Concerning the Execution of the Decree of Reprobation Chapter 54 - Concerning a New Devised Doctrine of Predestination, Taught by Some New and late Divines Chapter 55 - Of the State and Condition of the Reprobate When They Are Dead Chapter 56 - Of the Condemnation of the Reprobate at the Last Judgment Chapter 57 - Of the Estate of the Reprobate in Hell Chapter 58 - Of the Application of Predestination "Nearly one hundred Cambridge men who grew up in Perkins's shadow led early migrations to New England, including William Brewster of Plymouth, Thomas Hooker of Connecticut, John Winthrop of Massachusetts Bay, and Roger Williams of Rhode Island. Richard Mather was converted while reading Perkins, and Jonathan Edwards was fond of reading Perkins more than a century later. Samuel Morison remarked that "your typical Plymouth Colony library comprised a large and a small bible, Ainsworth's translation of the Psalms, and the works of William Perkins, a favorite theologian" (The Intellectual Life of New England, 2nd ed., p. 134). "Anyone who reads the writings of early New England learns that Perkins was indeed a towering figure in their eyes," wrote Perry Miller. Perkins and his followers were "the most quoted, most respected, and most influential of contemporary authors in the writings and sermons of early Massachusetts." (taken from Meet the Puritans) "Contemporary scholars have called Perkins 'the principal architect of Elizabethan Puritanism,' 'the Puritan theologian of Tudor times,' 'the most important Puritan writer,' 'the prince of Puritan theologians,' 'the ideal Puritan clergyman of the quietist years,' 'the most famous of all Puritan divines,' and have classed him with Calvin and Beza as third in 'the trinity of the orthodox.' He was the first theologian to be more widely published in England than Calvin and the first English Protestant theologian to have a major impact in the British isles, on the continent, and in North America. Little wonder that Puritan scholars marvel that Perkins's rare works remain largely unavailable until now." - Dr. Joel Beeke "William Perkins' 'A Golden Chain' is a very important work, not only in English theology but in Early Modern thought as well. Anyone interested in Puritanism must be familiar with its contents. 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		Jeremiah Burroughs OUT OF PRINT AT THIS TIME Publisher's Description: The Gospel Series Contents Vol. 1: Gospel Revelation (1660/2006). In about 18 sermons, Burroughs explains the excellency of the eternal. God is excellent, Christ is excellent, and the nature of an eternal soul is excellent as well. It was here in the excellency of Jesus Christ (pages 51-182) that I came to a deep respect of Burroughs' love for Christ. Truly, His name is called 'Wonderful' (Isaiah 9:6). Vol. 2: Gospel Remission (1668 and 1674/1995). In 20 sermons Burroughs shows that the true blessedness of the human heart stems from the knowledge that God has perfectly pardoned my sin! The entire volume is built from Psalm 32:1 ('Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven / whose sin is covered'). 'There is nothing in all the world that so much concerns us as to know how things stand with us in relation to God and our souls, whether we are pardoned or not. A mistake in this is a wonderful mistake, and yet how many thousands are there who venture the weight of this great business upon poor, weak, and slight grounds, yea, rather, on mere suggestions of their own heart' (p. 175). Vol. 3: Gospel Reconciliation (1657/1997). Here are 18 sermons on 2 Corinthians 5:19-20 covering the who, what, when, where and why of reconciliation of sinners to God. This volume is filled with excellent encouragement for pastors to remain earnest in their preaching of the Cross. Each of these volumes shows Burroughs to be a man deeply concerned that Christians live diligent Cross-centered lives. But, as with the great experiential preachers, there is a parallel theme of evangelism as well. SDG TITLES GOSPEL SERIES JB5 sss Vol. 2: Gospel Revelation (1660/2006). SGCB Price: $17.50 (list price $26.00) Vol. 3: Gospel Remission (1668 and 1674/1995). SGCB Price: $15.75 (list price $24.00) Vol. 4: Gospel Reconciliation (1657/1997). SGCB Price: $17.50 (list price $26.00) ALL THREE VOLUMES - 40% Discount SGCB Price: $43.50 (list price $76.00)
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click for details		BEYOND THE 95 THESES: Martin Luther's Life, Thought and Lasting Legacy STEPHEN J NICHOLS Does your knowledge of Martin Luther's writings start and end with the hymn 'A Mighty Fortress Is Our God'? As we celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation he put into motion, we discover a Martin Luther who was one of history's most colorful and influential figures. His story is well known, but his powerful writing is often unfamiliar to us. This illustrated introductory guide to Luther's life, theology, and works introduces and summarizes his major writings, such as 'The Bondage of the Will 'and 'On the Councils and the Church', and includes, with annotations, the complete 'Ninety-Five Theses'. Stephen Nichols also gives encouragement and guidance for studying Luther's ethical writings, 'table talk,' hymns, and sermons. Includes a select guide for further reading. á Table of Contents: Part One: Luther, a Life 1. The Early Years: 1483-1521 2. The Later Years: 1522-1546 Part Two: Luther, the Reformer 3. The Meat of the Nut: Understanding Luther's Theology 4. Silent No More: The Three Treatises 5. The Centerpiece of the Reformation: The Bondage of the Will 6. This Is My Body: Confession Concerning Christ's Supper 7. Plagues, Princes, and Peasants: Ethical Writings Part Three: Luther, the Pastor 8. The Next Generation: The Small Catechism 9. Dinner with Luther: 'Table Talk' 10. A New Song Begun: The Hymns 11. The Marks of a True Church: On the Councils and the Church 12. The Reluctant Pastor: The Sermons Part Four: Luther's Ninety-Five Theses 13. The Annotated Ninety-Five Theses: Disputation on the Power and Efficacy of Indulgences A Brief Guide to Book by and about Martin Luther Endorsements 'As we celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, may we not only appreciate the profound ways God used Martin Luther, but may we learn from him. Dr. Nichols gives us a front-row seat on Luther's life. As we watch, may we have the same boldness and the same lifelong commitment to the gospel.' - R.C. Sproul, Founder, Ligonier Ministries 'A marvelous mixture of biography, history, theology, and anecdote. If you don't feel the heartbeat of the Reformation in these pages, check your pulse!'á- Sinclair Ferguson, Coauthor, Church History 101 'Rarely do we find the rich combination of theological precision and historical passion so accessibly written as we do here in Dr. Nichols' entertaining treatment of Martin Luther. A marvelous introduction.'- Derek W. H. Thomas, Professor of Systematic and Pastoral Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary, Atlanta Author: Stephen J. Nichols (PhD, Westminster Theological Seminary) is president of Reformation Bible College and chief academic officer of Ligonier Ministries. PR5 CW3 svs Nearly 55% Discount SGCB Price: $7.00 (list price $17.00)
		PREACHING IN THE HOLY SPIRIT Albert N. Martin RHB NEW Good pastors pray for the Holy SpiritÆs help in preparing biblical sermons that will adequately feed GodÆs sheep. They also hope for the SpiritÆs work in the hearts of the hearers so that they effectively receive the preached Word. But are these the only ways that preachers must depend on the Spirit in their preaching? In this book, Albert N. Martin reminds gospel ministers of their need to rely on the Holy Spirit as they proclaim GodÆs Word. He explains the necessity of the agency and operations of the Holy Spirit, describes its specific manifestations, and discusses ways it is restrained or diminished. Here is a prophetic call to reliance on God in the very act of proclaiming His Word. "Who better to write a book on preaching in the Holy Spirit than Albert N. Martin? This gifted preacher, long-known for his own passionate expositions, has provided us with this insightful book that details the hallmarks of Spirit-energized preaching. In recent years, there has been a renewed interest in expository preaching, but much of it has produced little more than dry, lifeless, tame lecturing. But true preaching, Martin argues, is quite different. Spirit-empowered preaching is delivered with penetrating insight, enlarged affections, deeper certainty, and fervent zeal. Every preacher should periodically read this book on Saturday night before entering the pulpit on Sunday morning." - Steven J. Lawson, Senior Pastor Christ Fellowship Baptist Church Mobile, Alabama Preface 1. The Agency and Operations of the Spirit in Preaching 2. The Indispensable Necessity of the Spirit in Preaching 3. Specific Manifestations of the Spirit in Preaching 4. Restrained or Diminished Measure of the Spirit in Preaching 5. Conclusion SGCB Price: $5.95 (list price $8.00)
		THE CHRISTIAN'S REASONABLE SERVICEComplete Four Volume Hardcover Set Wilhelmus a Brakel Who is Wilhelmus a Brakel? (1635-1711) Wilhelmus studied theology at Franeker and Utrecht, and was particularly influenced by his mentor, Gisbertus Voetius. At the age of twenty-four he was ordained as a minister of the gospel. His sermons were Christ-centered, rich in gospel content, experiential, and addressed all who were present. After a fruitful ministry of forty-nine years, it pleased the Lord to take this eminent divine (affectionately referred to by the godly as 'Father Brakel') home to Himself in 1711 at the age of seventy-six, to receive the reward of a faithful servant. What is 'The Christian's Reasonable Service'? It demonstrates one of the strengths of the Dutch Nadere Reformatie (Second or Further Reformation), namely, the balance between objective truth and the subjective experience of that truth. 'The Christian's Reasonable Service' is a systematic exposition of Christian doctrine, covering all of the intricacies and debated points of Reformation and post-Reformation dogmatics. This is done is scholastic fashion, with great precision and theological acumen. That being said, it was primarily written for the author's congregation and is a tremendous work of piety and pastoral concern. Brakel labors to bring practical application to each doctrine he treats, showing the value and use of the truths of God's Word. It is not enough to assent to right doctrine; one must also engage these truths with hearts of faith and repentance. Let this work be an encouragement to all who read it, and an example to today's ministers in directing doctrine to its proper end. "Wilhelmus a Brakel's 'The Christian's Reasonable Service' is a tremendously insightful work that showcases the marriage between scholastic precision and a warm pastoral piety. + Brakel not only challenges the mind as he plumbs the depths of the teachings of Scripture, but he also challenges the heart as readers must grapple with the truth and its implications for their growth in grace. Not only can historians read a Brakel to learn about historic Reformed theology, but scholars, pastors, and lay-men can all benefit from a close reading of these wonderful volumes." J. V. Fesko, Academic Dean and Associate Professor of Systematic Theology, Westminster Seminary California "With its fine balance of Reformed doctrinal statement and application to Christian life and personal piety, a BrakelÆs 'Christian's Reasonable Service' provides a superb illustration of the theological project associated with the late seventeenth-century development of the Dutch Nadere Reformatie or 'Further Reformation.' Although it abounds in sound definition and detailed exposition, this vernacular theology was intended not for the academic setting but for the purpose of educating the laity in both faith and practice. It remains a significant study in Reformed theology even as it exemplifies the true sense of the old Reformed maxim, 'Ecclesia reformata semper reformanda' namely, that the doctrine of the church has been reformed but the life of the Christian is always to be reformed, guided by the teachings of the Reformation. The Elshout translation beautifully conveys the sense and the spirit of a Brakel's work." - Richard A. Muller, P. J. Zondervan Professor of Histori- cal Theology, Calvin Theological Seminary FRESH FROM THE PRINTER - READY TO SHIP SGCB Price: $110.00 (list price $200.00) Four Large Hardcover Volumes with Dustjackets
		TWO NEW ITEMS ADDED TO THIS SHELF - (1) THE BEAUTIES OF THOMAS BOSTON: A Selection of His Work Ian Tallach, in the Foreword to "The Beauties of Thomas Boston" (p. xii) states, "Of the many great divines who have adorned the ecclesiastical and theological scene in Scotland, Thomas Boston must be reckoned as among the greatest. Dr. Andrew Thomson who wrote Thomas Boston: His Life and Times, asserts that 'if Scotland had been searched during the earlier part of the eighteenth century there was not a minister of Christ within its bounds who, alike in personal character and in the discharge of his pastoral functions, approached nearer the apostolic model than did this man of God.'" Here are Boston's richest thoughts on subjects such as, Scripture, Prayer, God, God's Decrees, God the Creator, Christ's Priesthood, Believing in Christ, God's Providence, Election, The Covenant of Works, The fall of Man, The Judgment of the Wicked & The Covenant of Grace. 616 page hardcover reprint (from 1979) of the 1831 edition edited by Samuel M'Millan. OUR REDUCED PRICE $35.00 (2) KEIL & DELITZSCH OLD TESTMENT COMMENTARY (25 Volume Hardcover Set) This is the classic work on the entire Old Testament that is now found only in very large volumes. From 1949 - the mid 60's Eerdmans published this set in very nicely sized volumes that are much more convenient to use. We are thankful to be able to offer you this set at a starting bid of $200.00. (3) SPURGEON SERMONS: THE MEMORIAL LIBRARY We have 14 volumes available from this rare 1892 set published by Funk and Wagnalls. The volumes available are 2-6, 8-13 and 16-19. There were 20 volumes in the complete set. Volume 19 contains a complete index of subjects and texts for the complete set. (1) THE BEAUTIES OF THOMAS BOSTON edited by Samuel M'Millan SGCB Price: $38.00 (list price $45.00) REDUCED PRICE (3) SPURGEON SERMONS: MEMORIAL LIBRARY SGCB Price: $25.00 (list price $35.00) INDIVIDUAL VOLUMES: 2-6, 8-13, 16-19
		PRICES REDUCED TO SELL 1) LIFE THROUGH THE CROSS by Marcus Loane A first edition (1966) hardcover which combined four smaller, powerful volumes titled The Man of Sorrows, The Crown of Thorns, The Prince of Life and Then Came Jesus. Loane turned his attention to numerous aspents of the death and resurrection of our Lord, and did so in a way that will stick and stay. - $25.00 (2) ROYAL COMMANDMENTS & ROYAL BOUNTY by Frances Ridley Havergal A solid and clean hardcover edition of this double volume with sub-titles as follows: Morning Thoughts for the Kings Servants & Evening Thoughts for ther King's Guests. -20.00 **SOLD** (3) THE HISTORY OF JOSIAH by Thomas H. Gallaudet A First Edition hardcover from 1837 written by "The Father of American Deaf-Education." This is part of his Scriptural Biographies for the young which has been published recently by Solid Ground. - $28.00 (4) GETTING ON IN THE WORLD: Hints on Success in Life by William Matthews An 1882 edition of a best-selling book first published in 1872 by the Professor of Rhetoric and English Literature in the University of Chicago. Over 360 pages intended as ADVICE FOR YOUNG MEN. Wise counsel on such subjects as Choice of a Profession, Concentration or Oneness of Aim, Self-Reliance, Attention to Details, Business Habits, Economy of Time, and many more. - $18.00 (5) THE LORD OF GLORY: An Exposition of the Heidelberg Catechism by Herman Hoekesma A first edition (1947) hardcover volume of Lord's Days 17-20 in the series of sermons preached on Questions 45 - 53. This was later included in the massive work entitled THE TRIPLE KNOWLEDGE. - $15.00 (6) A HARMONY OF THE GOSPELS: And Outline of the Life of Christ by John H. Kerr Originally published in 1903 this volume went through numerous editions with our edition being from 1924. It is in excellent condition and still has a dustjacket. This is a very helpful tool to use while reading or studying the Gospels. - $15.00 (8) WHAT A YOUNG BOY OUGHT TO KNOW by Sylvanus Stall The author of WITH THE CHILDREN ON SUNDAYS turns his attention to questions being raised by boys in the late 19th century about matters of sexual purity. Stall begins the book by giving a lengthy address to the Parents about how they should use this book with their boys. - $18.00 (1) LIFE THROUGH THE CROSS by Marcus Loane SGCB Price: $25.00 (list price $32.00) Reduced Price (2) ROYAL COMMANDMENTS & ROYAL BOUNTY by Frances Ridley Havergal SGCB Price: $20.00 (list price $25.00) Reduced Price **SOLD** (3) THE HISTORY OF JOSIAH by Thomas H. Gallaudet SGCB Price: $28.00 (list price $35.00) Reduced Price - First Edition hardcover from 1837 (4) GETTING ON IN THE WORLD: Hints on Success in Life by William Matthews SGCB Price: $18.00 (list price $25.00) Reduced Price (5) THE LORD OF GLORY: An Exposition of the Heidelberg Catechism by Herman Hoekesma SGCB Price: $15.00 (list price $20.00) Reduced Price (6) A HARMONY OF THE GOSPELS: And Outline of the Life of Christ by John H. Kerr SGCB Price: $15.00 (list price $30.00) Reduced Price
		THE GOSPEL FOR THE PEOPLE: Sixty Short Sermons for Personal, Family or Corporate Worship Charles Haddon Spurgeon, Selected by Thomas Spurgeon THE GOSPEL FOR THE PEOPLE by C.H. Spurgeon Sixty Short Sermons, with a 34 page Skech of Mr. Spurgeon's Life, and Fourteen Portraits and Engravings, with a Preface by Pastor Thomas Spurgeon. These Short Sermons were selected by Thomas Spurgeon (his son) from the Series with a view to their being used in Mission Halls, and other similar places. They are about half the length of the ordinary Sermons. 496 Page Large Paperback Volume 1) Jesus, the Substitute for His People - Romans 8:34 2) Jesus, the Stumbling Stone of Unbelievers - 1 Peter 2:7,8 3) Jesus, the Delight of Heaven - Revelation 5:9,10 4) This Year Also - A Short Sermon for the New Year - Luke 13:8 5) The Covenant Pleaded - Psalm 74:20 6) The Empty Seat - A Sermon When Away from his People - 1 Samuel 20:27 7) The Poor Man's Prayer - Psalm 106:4,5 8) Every Man's Necessity - John 3:7 9) Satan's Punctuality, Power & Purpose - Luke 8:12 10) The Dual Nature and the Duel Within - Romans 7:23 11) The Meat and Drink of the New Nature - John 6:55 12) The Seven Sneezes - 2 Kings 4:34 13) Eyes Opened - Genesis 21:19 14) The Roes and the Hinds - Song of Solomon 2:7 15) The Risen Sun - Malachi 4:2 16) The Oil and the Vessels - 2 Kings 4:6 17) Two Sorts of Hearers - James 1:22-25 18) The Best of all Sights - Hebrews 2:9 19) The Hunger-Bite - Job 18:12 20) Questions which Ought to be Asked - Job 35:10,11 21) Loyal to the Core - 2 Samuel 15:21 22) Beloved, and yet Afflicted - Preached before invalid ladies - John 11:3 23) At School - Psalm 143:10 24) Pressing Questions of an Awakened Mind - Acts 9:5,6 25) A Plain Answer to an Important Inquiry - John 6:29 26) Expected Proof of Professed Love - 2 Corinthians 8:24 27) Men Bewitched - Galatians 3:1 28) Samuel and the Young Man Saul - 1 Samuel 9:27 29) John and Herod - Mark 6:20 30) Taught that we may Teach - Ezekiel 40:4 31) Roads Cleared - Isaiah 57:14 32) An Indictment of Four Counts - Zephaniah 3:2 33) Till We Meet Again - Revelation 22:21 34) Two Good Things - Psalm 119:71; Psalm 73:28 35) Four Choice Sentences - Genesis 28:15; 31:3-5; 48:21 36) The History of Sundry Fools - Psalm 107:17-20 37) An Inscription for the Mausoleum of the Saints - Hebrews 11:13,14 38) The Horns of the Altar - 1 Kings 2:30 39) All or None; or, Compromise Refused - Exodus 8:25,28; 10:8,24,26 40) Smoking Flax - Isaiah 42:3 41) Elijah's Plea - 1 Kings 18:36 42) But a Step - 1 Samuel 20:3 43) Love's Transformation - A Communion Meditation - John 14:28 44) My Comfort in Affliction - Psalm 119:50 45) Where are the Nine? Or, Praise Neglected - Luke 17:15-19 46) The Unkept Vineyard; or, Personal Work Neglected - Song of Solomon 1:6 47) A Mingled Strain - Psalm 51:7 48) Grace for Communion - Song of Solomon 4:16 49) Salt for the Sacrifice - Leviticus 2:13 50) Love Joying in Love - Song of Solomon 5:1 51) Might Have Been, or May Be - John 11:37 52) The Heart a Gift for God - Proverbs 23:26 53) Public Testimony; or, A Debt to God and Man - 2 Kings 7:9 54) God's Longsuffering: An Appeal to the Conscience - 2 Peter 3:15 55) The Miracles of our Lord's Death - Matthew 27:50-53 56) The Messages of our Lord's Love - Mark 16:7 57) The Evidence of our Lord's Wounds - John 20:27 58) Witnesses Against You - Nehemiah 5:7 59) Help for your Sickness - Matthew 8:16,17 60) Hope for your Future - Ezekiel 36:11 "Spurgeon was the consummate preacher and his sermons were mightily used of God in converting sinners and blessing his people. His sermons are the most reprinted and read in history, and justly so. This collection, selected by his son Thomas, will be a valuable addition to any family's library." - Dr. Robert P. Martin, Pastor, Emmanuel Reformed Baptist Church, Seattle, WA, and author of A Guide to the Puritans "Spurgeon was anointed by the Holy Spirit with such an extraordinary anointing that he was always a fountain of life in opening up the Scripture. He loved the Puritans and dug gold galore out of their writings." - Erroll Hulse, Pastor and Author of numerous books "Something 'new' by Spurgeon. What else do you need to know? And Spurgeon on the gospel? That should seal the deal for anyone. Sometimes it is difficult to get people who are skeptical of the Reformed faith to read someone of whom they might be suspect due to ignorant associations. "By MacArthur? By Sproul? I've heard that they believe______." But no one is doubtful about Spurgeon. They will get the biblical gospel, and Spurgeon is a name people trust. 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		THE EVERLASTING GOSPEL of the Old and New Testaments Charles H. Spurgeon, Selected by Sir Robert Phayre Original Publishers' Note Only a few days before Sir Robert Phayre received his Lord's summons, "Come up higher," he had completed the selection of Sermons here published, and given instructions for them to be bound in a volume for his own use. He had also chosen the title as printed on the present title-page, and the passage of Scripture (1 Peter 1:18-25) which he wished to have inserted there as a kind of motto for the whole series of discourses. The gallant general was a regular reader and an ardent admirer of Mr. Spurgeon's Sermons, and in his opinion the thirty-six here collected formed by themselves a most timely testimony against many of the prominent and pernicious errors and heresies of the present day. It is thought that many will wish to possess the volume compiled by this eminent Protestant and Evangelical leader so shortly before he went to join the beloved preacher in the presence of their Lord. CONTENTS 1) Foundation Work - 1 Kings 5:17 2) The Serpent's Sentence - Genesis 3:14,15 3) Christ, The Conqueror of Satan - Genesis 3:15 4) The Incarnation and Birth of Christ - Micah 5:2 5) "God With Us" - Matthew 1:23 6) The Great Mystery of Godliness - 1 Timothy 3:16 7) The Hexapla of Mystery - 1 Timothy 3:16 8) The Man Christ Jesus - Hebrews 7:4 9) Found By Jesus, And Finding Jesus - John 1:43-45 10) The Essence of Simplicity - John 9:35,36 11) Salvation By Works, A Criminal Doctrine - Galatians 2:21 12) The Gospel of the Glory of Christ - 2 Corinthians 4:4 13) The Common Salvation - Jude 3 14) Lifting Up The Brazen Serpent - Numbers 21:9 15) The Blood of Sprinkling - Hebrews 12:24,25 16) The Blood of Sprinkling - (2nd sermon) - Hebrews 12:24,25 17) The Teaching of the Foot-Washing - John 13:3-5 18) Jesus, The King of Truth - John 18:37 19) The Indwelling and Outflowing of the Holy Spirit - John 7:38,39; 16:7 20) The Holy Spirit's Chief Office - John 16:14,15 21) The Leading of the Spirit, the Secret Token of the Sons of God - Romans 8:14 22) The Greatest Exhibition of the Age - 1 Corinthians 11:26 23) The Winnowing Fan - Hebrews 12:14,15 24) The Fainting Warrior - Romans 7:24,25 25) Onward! - Philippians 3:13,14 26) The Child of Light Walking in Light - 1 John 1:6,7 27) Walking in the Light, and Washed in the Blood - 1 John 1:7 28) The Ascension and the Second Advent Practically Considered - Acts 1:10,11 29) The Lamb in Glory - Revelation 5:6,7 30) The Heavenly Singers and Their Song - Revelation 5:8-10 31) "The Marriage of the Lamb"- Revelation 19:7,8 32) The Followers of the Lamb - Revelation 14:4,5 33) A Voice from Heaven - Revelation 14:12,13 34) The Barrier - Revelation 21:27 35) Early and Late; or, Horae Gratae - Matthew 20:1,3,5,6 36) Entrance and Exclusion - Matthew 25:10 Spurgeon New ISBN: 978-159925-2858 cs2 mds 6-15 os6 ms8 sss DTM css CHS718 SG1/13 NOW AVAILABLE TO SHIP SGCB Price: $17.00 (list price $34.00) Order with THE GOSPEL FOR THE PEOPLE by Spurgeon for 50% Discount SGCB Price: $35.00 (list price $70.00) THIS PRICE IS FOR THE PURCHASE OF BOTH BOOKS
		REFORMED EXPOSITORY COMMENTARIES: New Testament Series Doriani, Ryken, Phillips, Thomas and Chappell THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW by Daniel Doriani While paying careful attention to a commentary's traditional interest in the structure, backgrounds, and grammar of the text, Doriani also supplies the theological commentary, Christ-centered focus, and personal and corporate applications that pastors and teachers need. Each chapter attends to Matthew's original intent and seeks to express that intent in ways that evoke his distinct voice, so as to fulfill the goal of Matthew's gospel: making disciples by forming the mind, heart, and hands of believers. THE GOSPEL OF LUKE by Philip Ryken This commentary is an exposition of Luke: 'the Gospel of Knowing for Sure.' Luke tells us that he wanted to provide an orderly account of the life of Jesus that would help people be more certain of the good news of his death and resurrection. The purpose of this commentary is simply to make Luke's message clear for a contemporary audience by explaining, illustrating, and applying its truth to everyday life, with the hope that readers will understand the gospel and come to full assurance of salvation, as Luke intended. INCARNATION IN THE GOSPELS by Richard D Phillips, Daniel Doriani, & Philip G Ryken This book contains sermons preached in advent by 3 of America's most respected pastors. These sermons seek to meet the needs of their people and use the opportunity the season affords in preaching about Christ and Redemption. THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES by Derek W.H. Thomas One of the most respected Bible teachers of his generation guide us through Luke's record of the growth of the church from Pentecost, throughout Asia Minor, and beyond. **THE EPISTLE TO THE GALATIANS by Philip Graham Ryken Philip Graham Ryken interprets Galatians in line with Reformation teaching on this epistle, especially with respect to the doctrine of justification by faith alone. "Properly understood, the gracious gospel of Galatians liberates us from legalism," Ryken writes. "But since we are legalists by nature, the book challenges many of our preconceptions about what it means to have a right relationship with God." Ryken employs primarily the ESV. **PRESENTLY OUT OF PRINT (HOPEFULLY BACK SOON) THE EPISTLE TO THE THE EPHESIANS by Bryan Chappell In this truly homiletical commentary, Dr. Bryan Chapell unfolds Paul's glorious description of how the triumph of the church will occur and what our roles are in Christ's ultimate victory. 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click for details		FAREWELL SERMONS: Addresses from Some of the Most Eminent Nonconformist Ministers of the Great Ejection of 1662 Richard Baxter, Thomas Manton, Thomas Watson, Thomas Brooks, Joseph Caryl, William Jenkyn, William Bates and Eleven More GREAT NEWS! SOLID GROUND Has Published a New Edition of "FAREWELL SERMONS: Addresses from Some of the Most Eminent Nonconformist Ministers of the Great Ejection of 1662 The following paragraphs from Original Preface will explain the power in this volume: "Most of the sermons contained in this collection were delivered on the twenty-fourth of August, in the year 1662. On that day the act requiring a perfect conformity to the book of Common Prayer, and to the rites and ceremonies of the church took place: the effect of which enactment was the silencing of nearly two thousand five hundred ministers, the death of three thousand nonconformists, and the ruin of sixty thousand families. Such was the result of the restoration of Charles the Second of infamous memory. To ascertain the spirit which actuated the ejected ministers, it is sufficient to refer to the following selection of their farewell sermons, which were delivered at the very moment they were agonizing under the fangs of persecution, but which discover nothing but a combination of christian graces. Bishop Burnet admits that 'many of them were distinguished by their abilities and their zeal '; and the celebrated Locke has remarked, 'Bartholomew-day was fatal to our church and religion, by throwing out a very great number of worthy, learned, pious and orthodox divines.'" C.H. Spurgeon said, "Those great preachers whose names we remember, were men who counted nothing their own: they were driven out from their benefices, because they could not conform to the Established Church, and they gave up all they had willingly to the Lord. They were hunted from place to place, they wandered here and there to preach the gospel to a few. Those were foul times; but they promised they would walk the road fair or foul, and they did walk it knee-deep in mud; and they would have walked it if it had been kinee-deep in blood too. But now we are all little men, there is scarce a man alive now upon this earth." John Bunyan, who spent 12 years in Bedford jail for his Nonconformity, said, "I fought till my sword did cleave to my right hand; and then they were joined together, as if a sword grew out of my arm; and when the blood ran through my fingers, then I fought with most courage." Iain Murray wrote, "John Stoughton has described the Sunday upon which most of the Farewell Sermons were preached: 'No Sunday in England ever resembled exactly that which fell on the 17th of August, 1662, one week before the feast of St Bartholomew. There have been "mourning, lamentation, and woe," in particular parish churches when death, persecution, or some other cause has broken pastoral ties, and severed from loving congregations their spiritual guides; but for many hundreds of ministers on the same day to be uttering farewells is an unparalleled circumstance. In after years, Puritan fathers and mothers related to their children the story of assembled crowds, of aisles, standing-places and stairs, filled to suffocation, of people clinging to open windows like swarms of bees, of overflowing throngs in churchyards and streets, of deep silence or stifled sobs, as the flock gazed on the shepherd - "sorrowing most of all that they should see his face no more." ' It is well for us to bear such a background in mind as we read the following pages. The atmosphere of that day was electric and charged with emotion; the popular discontent was great and strong guards stood ready in London, but these sermons seem far removed from all that. There is a calmness, and unction and a lack of invective. Great though their sorrow was for their flocks and for their nation, they had a message to preach which was more than equal to the strain of the crisis. An eternal God, an Ever-Living Saviour and a glorious hope of heaven, carried them through this heaviest trial." Don Kistler, founder of Northampton Press, said the following about this volume: "This is a precious volume, because it is the last sermon many of these Puritan pastors preached to their congregations before they were forced out of their pulpits. Yet you will not find any bitterness or acrimony in their sermons. Instead, they do what they had done every other Lord's Day: They preached the glories of Christ. First published in 2 volumes in the 1600's, then retypeset in 1816 in a single volume, and then published again in 1992, this wonderful collection of Puritan sermons is now available once again. Who knows when it might be available after this edition is gone? Do not miss this opportunity to have this marvelous work. You will be the richer for it. Also, this will likely be your only chance to read sermons by some of the lesser-known, but not lesser-important men represented here, such as Lazarus Seaman, Thomas Lye, George Evanke, and Thomas Jacomb. Solid Ground is to be commended for choosing to reprint this work. Now commend them yourself by purchasing it!" Ray Rhodes, founder of Nourished in the Word Ministries just added: "If writing makes a man more precise in his communication then writing under persecution further clarifies the message. Some of history's richest sermons have been preached and books written when the author was under either the threat or the actual fires of suffering. The authors of these "Farewell Sermons" are some of the brightest lights in all of Puritan history. Each word, sentence, and paragraph hits the target. Words cannot be wasted when life hangs in the balance. Do you want your character strengthend and your faith deepened? Read these sermons that have been washed by the tears of those who were persecuted for righteousness sake." Robert Paul Martin, author of 'A Guide to the Puritans' wrote - "Simply one of the finest volumes ever published. The farewell sermons of great Puritan preachers. What more could we ask?" CONTENTS OF THIS INCREDIBLE VOLUME 1- Edmund Calamy - Sermon from 2nd Samuel 24:14 "Let us Fall into the Hand of the Lord" 2- Thomas Manton - Sermon from Hebrews 12:1 - "The people of God that have such a multitude of examples of holy men and women set before them, should prepare themselves to run the spiritual race with more patience and cheerfulness." 3- Joseph Caryl - Sermon from Revelation 3:4 - "In which encouragement I told you we might consider two things, or take it into two parts. First, " That they should walk with Christ." Secondly, " They should walk in white." 4- Thomas Case - Sermon on Revelation 2:5 - "CHRIST here prescribes precious physic for the healing of this languishing church of Ephesus; it is compounded of a threefold ingredient: 1. Self-reflection, " Remember from," &c. 2. Holy contrition and humiliation before the Lord, " Repent." 3. Thorough reformation, " Do thy first works." 5- William Jenkyn - Morning Sermon on Hebrews 11:38 - "The apostle in this excellent chapter, (that by some is deservedly called a little book of martyrs) discovers the triumph of faith, or victory against all difficulty we meet with." 6- William Jenkyn - Afternoon Sermon on Exodus 3:2-5 - "First then, for explanation, I shall here endeavour to open these two things to you: first, what it is for a place to be holy, or wherein the nature of the holiness of the places consists ; secondly, what that is, that is the foundation or cause of the holiness of places; and both these must in our discourse, and likewise apprehension, be accurately distinguished." 7- Richard Baxter - Sermon on Colossians 2:6,7 - "Omitting the division, and in part the opening of the words, the observation is ; - " That those that have received Christ Jesus the Lord, must accordingly be rooted, built Up in him, and established in the faith; and walk in him as they have been taught, and abound therein with thanksgiving." 8- Thomas Jacombe - Morning Sermon on John 8:29 - The observation I intend to speak to, shall be this: They that please God, and endeavour always to do the things that please God, such God will be with; such the Father will not leave alone; especially in times of suffering and trouble, for I will bring it to that case. 9- Thomas Jacombe - Afternoon Sermon on John 8:29 - Let me endeavour to prevail with every one of you, so to carry yourselves in your several places and capacities, that whatever you do, you may please God. 10- William Bates - Morning Sermon on Hebrews 12:20,21 - Now in these two verses he sums up, by way of recapitulation, all that which he had discoursed of at large, and in them you may observe these two things. 1. A description of God, to whom he addresses this prayer: The God of Peace. 2. The substance of the prayer itself. 11- William Bates - Afternoon Sermon on Hebrews 12:20,21 - It follows " that great Shepherd of the sheep." For the opening of this, 1. We will consider the title of Christ. 2. The person for whom this title relates. 12- Thomas Watson - Morning Sermon on John 13:34 - Doctrine. Christians ought to make conscience of this duty of loving one another. Confident I am, we shall never see religion thrive in the world, until we see this grace of love flourish in the heart of christians. 13- Thomas Watson - Afternoon Sermon on 2 Corinthians 7:1 - It is the title that I intend now, by the help of God, to insist upon, that sweet parenthesis in the text, "dearly beloved," wherein you have the apostle breathing forth his affections unto this people. He speaks now as a pastor, and he speaks to them as his spiritual children. 14- Thomas Watson - Farewell Sermon on Isaiah 3:10,11 - This text is like Israel's pillar or cloud; it hath a light side, and a dark side: it hath a light side unto the godly, "Say unto the righteous, it shall be well with him;" and it hath a dark side unto the wicked, "Woe unto the wicked, it shall be ill with him." Both you see are rewarded, righteous and wicked; but here is a vast difference, the one hath a reward of mercy, the other a reward of j ustice. 15- Thomas Lye - First Sermon on Philippians 4:1 - I shall without any more ado enter upon the text; in which you have two things considerable. A most melting compellation, and a most serious exhortation. 1. A melting compellation, "my brethren, dearly beloved," &c. 2. A serious exhortation; and in it first, the matter of the duty, stand, and stand it out, and stand fast. Secondly, the manner. First, so stand, so as you have stood, stand fast. Second, in the Lord; stand so, and stand in the Lord, in the Lord's strength, and in the Lord's cause. 16- Thomas Lye - Second Sermon on Philippians 4:1 - "It is the grand and indispepsable duty of all sincere saints, in the most black and shaking seasons, to stand fast fixed and stedfast in the Lord." 17- Matthew Mead - Sermon on 1 Corinthians 1:3 - Being therefore now to part, I thought to go to the top of the mount, and leave with you grace and peace from God our Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ. In which words there are two generals. 1. A double blessing desired: Grace and Peace 2. A double spring discovered: that is the Father and the Son, God and Christ. 18- Matthew Newcomen - Sermon on Revelation 3:3 - There are three doctrines obvious in the text; Doctrine 1. That it is the duty of christians, to remember those truths that they have heard and received. Doctrine 2. That it is the duty of christians to hold fast the truth that they have heard and received. Doctrine 3. That continued repentance is the duty of christians, as well as initial repentance. Remember therefore how thou hast received, and heard, and hold fast and repent. 19- Thomas Brooks - Sermon on Questions Asked and Answered followed by 27 Legacies that Brooks Left to his Beloved People 20- John Collins - Sermon on Jude 3 - These words contain two parts. 1. A duty exhorted to. 2. The manner of the management of duty. The duty exhorted to, is, to retain the faith delivered to the saints. The manner of its management is, that we should earnestly contend to keep it. 21- Edmund Calamy - Sermons 1 Samuel 4:13 - I shall gather two observations from the words. 1. That when the ark of God is in danger of being lost, the people of God have thoughtful heads and trembling hearts. 2. That a true child of God is more troubled, and more solicitous what shall become of the ark, than what shall become of wife and children or estate. 22- John Gaspine - Sermon on Luke 12:32 - The text contains that exhortation of Christ, wherein he exhorts them to undauntedness and resolution in the ways of God. " Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom." The words may be divided into these two parts. First, Here is an exhortation: "Fear not, little flock." Secondly, The reason of this exhortation: "for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom." 23- Lazarus Seaman - Sermon on Hebrews 13:20,21 - In which words, there are two two things considerable. 1. The matter of the apostle's prayer. 2. The grounds, which he doth insinuate for audience. 24- George Evanke - Sermon on Matthew 26:39 - Doct. A gracious soul will endeavour the crossing his own will, when be sees that it crosses God's. Or, thus, A true Christian dare not, at least ought not, to gratify his own humour when it stands in opposition, or cometh in competition with God's honour. SGCB SERMON SPECIAL WP5 tw5 pbs Nearly 50% Discount SGCB Price: $16.95 (list price $32.00) Over 470 Pages ORDER OUR COMPLETE THOMAS WATSON FIVE-PACK (OVER 50% OFF) SGCB Price: $112.00 (list price $230.00) Includes 'Body of Divinity', 'Farewell Sermons', 'Heaven Taken by Storm', 'Christian on the Mount', 'The Great Gain of Godliness', 'The Risen Christ Conquers Mars' Hill' 'All for Good' & 'The Beatitudes'
		JOSEPH HALL'S CONTEMPLATIONS ON THE HISTORICAL PORTIONS OF THE OLD AND NEW TESTAMENT Bishop Joseph Hall Joseph Hall (1574-1656), one of the most venerable of the Puritans, was educated at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, and became rector at Halsted, where he wrote his renowned Contemplations. Afterwards he served as rector of Waltham. In 1618 he was delegated to the Synod of Dort. In 1627 he was appointed Bishop of Exeter and in 1641 Bishop of Norwich. He retired to Norfolk after facing severe persecution and died at the ripe age of eighty-one. Charles Haddon Spurgeon: "Need I commend Bishop Hall's Contemplations to your affectionate attention? What wit! What sound sense! What concealed learning! His style is as pithy and witty as that of Thomas Fuller, and it has a sacred unction about it to which Fuller has no pretension. The work can be readily procured; but if its price were raised in proportion to its real value, it would become one of the most costly books extant." George Whitefield: "Though weak, I often spent two hours in my evening retirements and prayed over my Greek Testament and Bishop Hall's most excellent Contemplations." Richard Baxter: Recommends Hall's Contemplations for "for peace, and comfort, and increase of the love of God." Thomas Fuller: "He was commonly called our English Seneca, for the pureness, plainness, and fulness of his style. Not unhappy at Controversies, more happy at Comments, very good in his Characters, better in his Sermons, best of all in his Meditations." Peter Masters: "To read Hall is to read the narrative passages of the Bible through the eyes of a delightful saint and veteran Puritan pastor. It is to accompany the great man on a walk through the lanes and byways of all the events in the sacred record, and to hear his reflections, and the responses of his own heart. Seldom did anyone combine such easy prose with so many profound comments." OVER 600 PAGES IN TWO PAPERBACK VOLUMES SGCB Price: $25.00 (list price $30.00)
		Princeton and the Work of the Christian Ministry: 2 VOLUME SET: A COLLECTION OF ADDRESSES AND ARTICLES BY FACULTY AND FRIENDS OF PRINCETON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY edited by James M. Garretson Established in 1812 by the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, Princeton Theological Seminary was founded as ‘a nursery of vital piety as well as of sound theological learning … to train up persons for the ministry who shall be lovers as well as defenders of the truth as it is in Jesus, friends of revivals of religion, and a blessing to the church of God.’ Committed to the cultivation of ‘vital piety’ and ‘sound theological learning’, the seminary’s founders intended to graduate pious and learned men equally committed to biblical principles of pastoral leadership, preaching, and the confessional convictions of Presbyterian church polity. Providing a cross-section of sermons, articles, and essays Princeton and the Work of the Christian Ministry brings together for the first time in a single collection a number of valuable out-of-print pieces which highlight the doctrinal convictions that informed and shaped the seminary’s training of men in preparation for Christian service in ministry and mission. Rooted in the rich confessional heritage that emerged out of the Reformed and Calvinistic branch of the Protestant Reformation, the Princetonians’ profound grasp of Scripture, understanding of the human heart, and devout churchmanship remain of continuing value in providing a biblically-grounded theology of ministry for pastors, teachers, and missionary leaders in today’s churches. TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTENTS OF VOLUME 1 Foreword by David B. Calhoun ix Preface xi Introduction xiii Remembrance of Things Past 1 William Buell Sprague 1795-1876 3 Inaugural Addresses at the Opening of Princeton Theological Seminary 85 Archibald Alexander 1771-1851 155 Samuel Miller 1769-1850 383 CONTENTS OF VOLUME 2 Ashbel Green 1762-1848 1 Gardiner Spring 1785-1873 39 J. W. Alexander 1804-1859 51 William S. Plumer 1802-1880 99 Charles Hodge 1797-1878 123 Nicholas Murray 1802-1861 299 Alexander T. M‘Gill 1807-1889 319 William M. Paxton 1824-1904 335 A. A. Hodge 1823-1886 377 B. B. Warfield 1851-1921 399 J. Gresham Machen 1881-1937 529 Geerhardus Vos 1862-1949 565 Maitland Alexander 1867-1940 583 Caspar Wistar Hodge, Jr 1870-1937 589 ‘Pastors, elders, and seminary students will be inspired and challenged by these books, scholars of Princeton history will find these volumes instructive and insightful. And anyone who loves the church and wants to see it at its best will be encouraged and blessed.’ —DAVID B. CALHOUN botps MORE THAN 25% OFF THIS BEAUTIFUL SET SGCB Price: $43.50 (list price $59.00)
click for details		FIVE MARKS OF A FALSE PROPHET (A SERMON ON CD) ROLFE BARNARD (1904-1969) Five Marks of a False Prophet CD by Evangelist Rolfe Barnard. One of the best sermons ever preached by Rolfe Barnard (1904-1969). Barnard understood the difference between true and false conversion and in this sermon exposes the false methods of evangelism so widely used today. He clearly shows how to recognize the false prophets of our time, who may seem to be very fine men, but preach a false gospel. Who knows? The pastor of your church may be one of them. Inspiring and badly needed by the church today. In memory of Ruth Nichols. Rolfe Barnard (1904-1969) was evidently a prophet from God for the 20th Century. With a profound sense of the absolute sovereignty and glory of Jesus Christ, he was able to preach a message that produced conviction of sin. He maintained through all his ministry what he himself called a "sweetheart love for the Lord Jesus," and it is most surely apparent in his messages. Be prepared for a SHOCK if you enjoy the status quo type of preaching, but be assured that if you want the whole counsel of God, the late Evangelist Rolfe P. Barnard will set it forth in plain words, words you'll never forget! TR2 FIVE MARKS OF A FALSE PROPHET (A SERMON ON CD) SGCB Price: $2.00 (list price $5.00) LESS THAN 10 COPIES LEFT
		PRINCETON AND PREACHING: Archibald Alexander and the Christian Ministry edited by James M. Garretson How does one know whether God is calling a man to the pastoral ministry? Are we aware of the moral, intellectual, and physical qualifications needed for the Christian ministry? What are the best methods of sermon preparation and should the preacher pay as much attention to preparing his own heart as to preparing the message he is to preach? On what kinds of subjects should a pastor preach, and how should such preaching be done? What is really involved in being a shepherd of Christ’s flock? Do we know what kinds of discouragements and encouragements face the pastor in his ministry? These are some of the issues this book addresses. Dr. James Garretson has drawn together wise, practical, and relevant insights into the call, qualifications, and work of the Christian pastor from the extant lecture notes of one of Princeton’s best loved and most respected teachers, Dr. Archibald Alexander. As you read this book you will feel as if you were sitting at the feet of this ‘first-class theologian, mentor and minister of the gospel’, alongside the many students of ‘Old Princeton’ whose lives and future ministries were moulded by Alexander’s inspiring classroom instruction. You will also discover to your lasting profit that Alexander’s wise counsel on pastoral theology, drawn as it was from the ever-fresh spring of Holy Scripture, remains of continuing value for today’s preachers who seek to walk in the sound and fruitful paths of their godly forefathers. ‘From Dr. Garretson comes a first-class account of a first-class delineation of the preaching ministry by a first-class theologian, mentor, and minister of the gospel – the versatile Archibald Alexander, who for its first generation virtually was Princeton Seminary in both its academic and its practical aspects, and who laid the foundation for all its future greatness. Alexander is a neglected figure, and it is high time for someone to begin to do him justice, as Dr. Garretson does. Enrichment and enjoyment in equal parts await the student of this excellent book.’ — DR. J.I. PACKER TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD by Sinclair B. Ferguson ix PREFACE xiii INTRODUCTION xv 1. THE MARKING OF A SERVANT 1 2. THE CALL TO THE MINISTRY 31 Elements of a Call to the Office of Christian Minister 32 The Necessity of Piety 39 A Strong Inclination to Preach 41 Practical Considerations for Determining a Call to the Ministry 43 The External Call to the Ministry 48 Conclusion 52 3. QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE MINISTRY 55 Moral Qualifications 57 Intellectual Qualifications 64 Natural Talents 64 Learning 65 Eloquence 73 Physical Qualifications 77 Conclusion 79 4. SERMON PREPARATION 81 Principles Underlying Careful Sermon Preparation 85 The Role of Logic and Rhetoric and the Function of ‘Truth’ in Sermon Preparation 94 The Introduction or Exordium 98 Arrangement and Division of the Parts of a Sermon 99 Sermon Goals 104 The Conclusion or Peroration 107 5. THE PREPARATION OF THE PREACHER’S HEART 111 6. THE MINISTER AS SHEPHERD 123 7. THE ‘MATTER’ OF PREACHING 133 Some Preliminary Considerations 134 Confronting Controversy in a Christ like Manner 134 Knowledge of the Scriptures 137 Preaching the Truth 139 Categories and Subjects for Biblical Preaching 141 Biblical Apologetics and the ‘Truths’ of Natural Religion 141 Avoiding Human Philosophy and Metaphysical Speculation 146 The Importance of Fundamental Truths 148 A Christ-centred Model for the Interpretation of Scripture 149 A Biblical Theology for Redemptive Preaching 153 Preaching the Gospel from the Old Testament Scriptures 156 Preaching Doctrinally and Systematically 158 Demonstrating the Proper Interrelationship between Law and Gospel 160 Applying the Promises and Threatenings to Their Proper Recipients 167 The Benefits of ‘Characteristical Preaching’ 169 Conclusion 173 8. MINISTERIAL DEPORTMENT AND THE PROPER MANNER OF PREACHING Characteristics of a Biblical Manner of Preaching 185 Solemnity 186 Sincerity 186 Affectionate Earnestness and Tenderness 189 Persuasiveness 190 Evangelical Content 193 Authority 194 Impartiality 194 Seasonableness 195 Prayerfulness – Dependence on God 195 9. THE DIFFICULTIES AND CHALLENGES OF THE CHRISTIAN MINISTRY Difficulties in Preaching the Truth to Others 201 A Heart of Unbelief 202 Other External Difficulties 203 The Biggest Difficulty: Self 204 Learning 207 Eloquence 207 Authority and Sanctity 209 10. THE ENCOURAGEMENTS OF THE CHRISTIAN MINISTRY 11. ‘A SCRIBE WELL INSTRUCTED’ 219 Factors That Shaped Alexander’s Approach to Preaching 220 Alexander’s Style and Manner of Preaching 223 His Natural, Conversational Style 225 His Simplicity in Person and Presentation 227 His Sympathy for His Fellow Men 228 His Gratitude of Heart 229 His Persuasive Proclamation 231 His Spiritual Integrity in the Activity of Preaching 233 His Spirit-Anointed Preaching 235 His Extemporaneous Preaching 236 His Personal Method of Sermon Preparation 239 His Preaching Methods: Experimental Preaching 243 His Preaching Methods: Descriptive and Graphic Preaching 245 His Preaching Methods: ‘Characteristical’ Preaching 247 Important Principles from Alexander’s Model of Preaching 249 A Classical Foundation 249 The Form of Alexander’s Sermons 253 The Importance of Theology for Experimental Preaching 254 Using the Principles of Rhetoric to Deepen Fellowship with God 256 The Importance of Eminent Piety 257 Affection for Christ 258 Preaching as an Act of Worship 258 The Role of Seminaries in Ministerial Preparation 260 Suggestions for a Contemporary Model of Ministerial Instruction 264 BIBLIOGRAPHY 267 INDEX 275 BOTPS MORE THAN 25% OFF THIS CLOTHBOUND VOLUME SGCB Price: $20.50 (list price $28.00)
click for details		SERMONS ON THE SAVING WORK OF CHRIST John Calvin, Selected and Translated by Leroy Nixon "Calvin puts the saving work of Christ in such a way that His saving power surges through your soul." - Leroy Nixon, the translator Calvin clarifies the basics of our Christian faith with expositions typically rich, practical, and direct. The translation is literal--staying true to Calvin's native expression and retaining the spirit of the great Genevan Reformer. As these sermons met the heart hunger of the refugees in Geneva, so, today, they will meet the personal needs of God's people for sound, biblical doctrine. The key introductory message is from John 1:1-5 on Christ's deity, with following expositions on the nativity of Christ (Luke 2:1-14), the passion of Christ (8 sermons), the resurrection of Christ (Matthew 28:1-10), the ascension of Christ (4 sermons), the day of Pentecost (4 sermons), and the second coming of our Lord (2 Thessalonians 1:6-10). Though Calvin did not follow the Church year in his preaching, translator Leroy Nixon arranged these select messages to conveniently follow the Christian calendar--providing study, teaching, and preaching resources for Christmas, Lent, Easter, Ascension and Pentecost Sunday. Originally published in 1950 by Eerdmans, and then with permission by Baker in 1980, Solid Ground has learned from Eerdmans that this work is now in the public domain so we are doing a new edition. "The gospel is the 'power of God.' We are forever indepted to John Calvin for his writing and preaching on the gospel of grace. In this edition Calvin mines the gospel deeply and in doing so shows the reader the power of God not only for conversion but for all of life. Thank you Solid Ground for giving us treasures from the past so that we might invest those treasures in generations yet to come." - Ray Rhodes, Jr. President of Nourished in the Word Ministries James Montgomery Boice said, "Calvin had no weapon but the Bible. He preached from the Bible every day, and under the power of that preaching the city began to be transformed. As the people of Geneva acquired knowledge of God's Word and were changed by it, the city became, as John Knox called it later, a New Jerusalem from which the gospel spread to the rest of Europe, England, and the New World." TABLE OF CONTENTS THE DEITY AND NATIVITY OF JESUS CHRIST 1. The Deity of Jesus Christ - John 1:1-5 2. The Nativity of Jesus Christ - Luke 2:1-14 THE PASSION AND RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST 3. The First Sermon on the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ - Matthew 26:36-39 4. The Second Sermon on the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ - Matthew 26:40-50 5. The Third Sermon on the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ - Matthew 26:51-66 6. The Fourth Sermon on the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ - Matthew 26:67 - 27:10 7. The Fifth Sermon on the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ - Matthew 27:11-26 8. The Sixth Sermon on the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ - Matthew 27:27-44 9. The Seventh Sermon on the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ - Matthew 27:45-54 10. The Eighth Sermon on the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ - Matthew 27:55-60 11. The Resurrection of Jesus Christ - Matthew 28:1-10 THE ASCENSION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST 12. The First Sermon on the Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ - Acts 1:1-4 13. The Second Sermon on the Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ - Acts 1:4,5 14. The Third Sermon on the Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ - Acts 1:6-8 15. The Fourth Sermon on the Ascension of our Lord Jesus Christ - Acts 1:9-11 PENTECOST AND THE RETURN OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST 16. The First Sermon on Pentecost - Acts 2:1-4 17. The Second Sermon on Pentecost - Acts 2:13-17 18. The Third Sermon on Pentecost - Acts 2:18-21 19. The Fourth Sermon on Pentecost - Acts 2:22-24 20. On the Final Advent of our Lord Jesus Christ - 2 Thessalonians 1:6-10 NOW AVAILABLE TO SHIP SGCB CALVIN SERMON FOUR-PACK NEW SGCB SGCB SERMON SPECIAL $10.00 Sale sss jcs 1212 10s ljc botjc BF12 jcc NOW AVAILABLE TO SHIP SGCB Price: $13.95 (list price $26.00) Over 300 Pages Order Complete SGCB CALVIN SERMON FOUR-PACK SGCB Price: $48.00 (list price $100.00) OVER 50% OFF
click for details		SERMONS FROM JOB John Calvin, Selected and Translated by Leroy Nixon Here is Calvin at his best, dealing with God's majesty, inscrutability, and all-inclusive providence. Marked by directness, clarity, and simplicity, Calvin's series of sermons on Job is probably the most famous of all his published sermons. The Geneva Reformer expresses in these messages his deep and awesome sense of the majesty of God. A true understanding of Calvin cannot be gained without reading his sermons, for Calvin thought himself first of all a preacher, then a theologian. Calvin scholar Emile Doumergue said fittingly at the great celebration of the four-hundredth anniversary of Calvin's birth, on July 2, 1909, speaking from the very pulpit from which Calvin had preached, "That is the Calvin who seems to me to be the real and authentic Calvin, the one who explains all the others: CALVIN THE PREACHER OF GENEVA, molding by his words the spirit of the Reformed of the sixteenth century." Leroy Nixon, the translator of these sermons wrote, "Of all the sermons by Calvin, the 159 on the book of Job have probably been the most famous. They express clearly his sense of the majesty of God. To work with them over the past three years has been a rich and exciting spiritual experience. . . If the reader gets only a fraction of the benefit which came to the translator, the reader will be amply rewarded. Calvin's piety is well expressed in the sermons titled, 'The Lord Gave; the Lord has taken Away'; 'Blessed is the Man whom God Corrects'; 'Though He Slay Me, Yet Will I Trust in Him;' 'Does Not God Count My Steps'; ' and 'The Right Use of Affliction.' Pervading these sermons is the prayer and conviction that whatever comes to pass may all be for the glory of God." TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. The Character of Job - Job 1:1 2. The Lord Gave; the Lord has taken Away - Job 1:20-22 3. Blessed is the Man whom God Corrects - Job 5:17,18 4. How Shall Man be Justified in God's Sight - Job 9:1-6 5. Though He Slay Me, Yet Will I Trust in Him - Job 13:11-15 6. If God Were Our Adversary - Job 14:13-15 7. When Will Windy Words End? - Job 16:1-9 8. I Know My Redeemer Lives - Job 19:17-25 9. From My Flesh I Shall See God - Job 19:26-29 10. Man Profitable to God? - Job 22:1-8 11. The Majesty of God - Job 25:1-6 12. Does Not God Count My Steps? - Job 31:1-4 13. Job's Purity and Equity - Job 31:9-15 14. Job's Humaneness - Job 31:16-23 15. Righteous Indignation - Job 32:1-3 16. The Inspiration of the Almighty - Job 32:4-10 17. The Authority and Reverence We Owe to God's Word - Job 33:1-7 18. God's Power is Just - Job 34:21-26 19. The Right Use of Affliction - Job 36:6-14 20. The Lord Answers Job - Job 38:1-4 Charles H. Spurgeon said, "Among all those who have been born of women, there has not risen a greater than John Calvin; no age before him ever produced his equal, and no age afterwards has seen his rival. He propounded truth more clearly than any other man who ever breathed, knew more of Scripture, and explained it more clearly." Benjamin B. Warfield said, "Here we have the secret of Calvin's greatness and the source of his strength unveiled to us. No man ever had a profounder sense of God than he; no man ever more unreservedly surrendered himself to the Divine direction." John Murray wrote, "Calvin was the exegete of the Reformation and in the first rank of biblical exegetes of all time." James Montgomery Boice said, "Calvin had no weapon but the Bible. He preached from the Bible every day, and under the power of that preaching the city began to be transformed. As the people of Geneva acquired knowledge of God's Word and were changed by it, the city became, as John Knox called it later, a New Jerusalem from which the gospel spread to the rest of Europe, England, and the New World." John Piper said more recently, "This was always the root issue for Calvin. How might he best show forth for all of Geneva and all of Europe and all of history the Divine Majesty? He answered with a life of continuous expository preaching. There would be no better way to manifest the full range of the glories of God and the majesty of his being than to spread out the full range of God's Word in the context of the pastoral ministry of shepherding care." COPIES OF "SERMONS FROM JOB" ARE SO RARE THAT THEY ARE SELLING FOR MORE THAN $350.00 ON USED BOOK SITES. 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click for details		SERMONS ON THE TEN COMMANDMENTS John Calvin, Edited and Translated by Benjamin W. Farley, Foreword by Ford Lewis Battles Widely known as one of the church's most significant theologians, John Calvin was also a skilled preacher with the ability to proclaim biblical truth with power and relevance. These sermons develop the essence of his teaching on the moral law in a popular and engaging manner. Pastors preaching through the Ten Commandments and serious Bible students will take great delight in reading Calvin's exposition of the Decalogue, which is called "the true and eternal rule of righteousness [for all] who wish to conform their lives to God's will." Here you will find a collection of sixteen sermons by John Calvin that shed light on his understanding and application of the Ten Commandments. These sermons develop the esssence of his teaching on the moral law in a popular and engaging manner. Calvin began his series of sermons on the Ten Commandcments on Friday, June 7, 1555. They belong to a larger corpus of sermons on Deuteronomy, which Calvin had initiated on March 20 earlier that year and which he would not conclude until the following summer in July, 1556. This series on the Decalogue, however, dates only from June 7 to July 19, 1555. First Sermon - June 7, 1555, Deuteronomy 4:44 - 5:3 Second Sermon - June 12, 1555, Deuteronomy 5:4-7 Third Sermon - June 17, 1555, Deuteronomy 5:8-10 Fourth Sermon - June 19, 1555, Deuteronomy 5:11 Fifth Sermon - June 20, 1555, Deuteronomy 5:12-14 Sixth Sermon - June 21, 1555, Deuteronomy 5:13-15 Seventh Sermon - June 26, 1555, Deuteronomy 5:16 Eighth Sermon - July 1, 1555, Deuteronomy 5:17 Ninth Sermon - July 2, 1555, Deuteronomy 5:18 Tenth Sermon - July 3, 1555, Deuteronomy 5:19 Eleventh Sermon - July 4, 1555, Deuteronomy 5:20 Twelfth Sermon - July 5, 1555, Deuteronomy 5:21 Thirteenth Sermon - July 16, 1555, Deuteronomy 5:22 Fourteenth Sermon - July 17, 1555, Deuteronomy 5:23-27 Fifteenth Sermon - July 18, 1555, Deuteronomy 5:28-33 Sixteenth Sermon - July 19, 1555, Deuteronomy 6:1-4 SGCB CALVIN SERMON FOUR-PACK NOW AVAILABLE TO SHIP NEW SGCB SGCB SERMON SPECIAL sss jcs 1212 botjc bf12 jcc NOW AVAILABLE TO SHIP - NEARLY 50% OFF SGCB Price: $14.95 (list price $28.00) Order with the Complete SGCB CALVIN SERMON FOUR-PACK SGCB Price: $48.00 (list price $100.00) SAVE $52.00 MORE THAN 50% OFF
click for details		SONGS OF THE NATIVITY: Selected Sermons on Luke 1 & 2 JOHN CALVIN, Translated from the French by Robert White CURRENTLY IN STOCK All four Gospels bear witness to the supernatural person and work of Jesus Christ, but only the first and third testify explicitly to his supernatural conception and birth. The accounts given in Matthew and Luke are clearly independent of each other, but both unambiguously affirm that Jesus was born of the Virgin Mary, through the direct action of the Holy Spirit and without the intervention of a human father. Luke’s Gospel is notable for its distinctive songs, strikingly reminiscent of the Psalms. Chief among these are Mary’s song, the Magnificat, Zechariah’s song, the Benedictus, the Angels’ song, the Gloria in excelsis, and Simeon’s song, the Nunc dimittis. Together, they have nourished the prayer and mediation of countless Christians, and enriched the church’s worship. They are full of prophetic hope, eager expectation, and joyful thanksgiving. God’s great redemptive work is moving to is climax with the birth of the Saviour, Jesus, Son of the Most High. Luke’s ‘gospel of the incarnation’ was good news to all who, like the representatives of the old Israel, looked for Messiah’s first advent; it is good news to all who, today, look for his second. Preached in Geneva between October 1559 and March 1560, Calvin’s sermons on the nativity story are the fruit of almost twenty-five years of gospel ministry. Here we see Calvin the faithful pastor-expounding the text and applying it with passion and vigour to his congregation by means of persuasion, exhortation, admonition and rebuke. Robert White’s excellent translation transports the reader back to St. Peter’s Cathedral, Geneva, where Calvin can be heard- or overheard- preaching on issues of perennial importance to all Christian men and women. TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction vii Prayer before the Sermon Sermon One: Works of Grace (Luke 1:39-44) Sermon Two: The Servant of the Lord (Luke 1:45-48) Sermon Three: God’s Might, God’s Mercy (Luke 1:49-51) Sermon Four: The Judge of all the World (Luke 1:52-55) Sermon Five: The Day of Visitation (Luke 1:65-68) Sermon Six: God’s Promise to the Fathers (Luke 1:69-74) Sermon Seven: Sealed for Service (Luke 1:74-76) Sermon Eight: When Sins Are Forgiven (Luke 1:77) Sermon Nine: The Dawn from Above (Luke 1:78-80) Sermon Ten: Glory to God on High (Luke 2:9-14) Sermon Eleven: Christ Our Consolation (Luke 2:25-28) Sermon Twelve: The Light of the Nations (Luke 2:28-33) Sermon Thirteen: Ruin and Resurrection (Luke 2:34) Sermon Fourteen: Every Thought Laid Bare (Luke 2:34-35) Prayer after the Sermon Abbreviations used in Endnotes Endnotes Index of Scripture References BOTINC4 ADV23 BOT50 12/13/25 12/31/25 JC/3 JUST ARRIVED FROM THE PUBLISHER (REDUCED AGAIN ON 2/2/26) SGCB Price: $20.00 (list price $29.00) ORDER OUR NEW CALVIN FOUR-PACK FOR EVEN MORE OFF SGCB Price: $75.00 (list price $110.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR ALL FOUR HARDCOVER TITLES
click for details		THE CHURCH: Her Nature, Authority, Purpose and Worship Jeff Johnson THIS IS A BRAND NEW - REVISED AND ENLARGED EDITION. "Like a carpenter refinishing a classic piece of furniture, Jeffrey Johnson strips away layers of human tradition and worldly-wise philosophy to restore our view of the church to its biblical simplicity. In this book the church shines! Johnson offers basic teaching on the purposes, worship, membership, and leadership of the church from a Baptist perspective. As a Reformed Christian I found especially valuable his emphasis on the holiness of the church and its worship as ordained by God's holy Word and lived out in His holy presence." - JOEL R. BEEKE, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids "In one way or another, virtually every troubling trend in the current world of evangelical Christianity is rooted in misunderstanding about the church. What is her proper mission? What is her role in an increasingly secular culture? What should her priorities be? How should a local church function? Why is church membership necessary? or is it? What is the basis for true unity? This excellent book shines the clear light of Scripture on those and many other questions. Since Christ loved the church enough to die for her, every believer ought to share that passion. Jeffrey Johnson clearly does, and I believe you will find his enthusiasm contagious." - JOHN MACARTHUR, Pastor/Teacherof Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California and President of The Master's College and Seminary "In a day where many worship at the altar of pragmatism, the church is in dire need of a Biblical view of herself and her purpose. Pastor Jeff Johnson offers a concise, sobering, and eye-opening message for a generation in need of ecclesiological reformation. Johnson addresses the issues we face today, and roots them in their historical/theological context. Jeff reminds us that the deep, abiding truths of Scripture are sufficient to sustain the bride of Christ in every age." - VODDIE BAUCHAM, JR., Pastor of Preaching, Grace Family Baptist Church, Spring TX "I am glad to recommend this new book by Jeffery Johnson, which confronts such ignorance in a very clear and Biblical manner. The book is very brief and direct and even applicable and necessary, especially for our day. The book covers almost every aspect of what a church is and what it should and should not be doing, according to the Scriptures. It can be used by the individual pastor or Christian to learn his duty to his church, or it can be the foundation of a series of sermons to enlighten a church in these areas, or it can be used as Sunday School material or in individual classes or Bible studies. If readers say they already have such books, I would tell you I do too. But every age is different, as it seems our churches slip further and further away from Biblical truth, in the passing of time, and they lean more and more towards the use of the latest unbiblical methods and thoughts of church ministry and church life. Here is a book which deals with the modern age in which we live, and the weakness of the church and churches of our day, and without fear the author sets forth Biblical truth as to what the church of our Lord Jesus Christ needs to be today according to Scripture!" - DR. RICHARD P. BELCHER, Author of 'A Journey in Grace' "Every pastor of every free church in every generation has the incredible responsibility to preserve the public worship of God and continually guard it from the contamination of men's devices and imaginations. This practical book will help them! Writing as a pastor working on the front lines every day, Jeffrey Johnson boldly confronts and questions popular contemporary worship practices, urges us to reform our worship unto the beauty of God's awesome holiness, and exhorts us to restore prayer and preaching to their biblically-mandated prominence in our meetings. I especially recommend this to young pastors and those in seminary who someday may shepherd a church." - DAN LUCARINI, Best-selling author of 'Why I Left CCM: confessions of a former worship leader' and 'It's Not About the Music' "This little book of Jeffrey Johnson has a loving and exalted view of the church of Jesus Christ, but it is also aware of its tensions and imperfections as congregations having to live in a fallen world under the holy requirements of the Head of the Church. 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click for details		AN EXPOSITION OF EPHESIANS (in 8 hardcover volumes in a Boxed Set) DR. D. MARTYN LLOYD-JONES GREAT NEWS! LLOYD-JONES' EXPOSITION OF EPHESIANS IS FINALLY BACK IN HARDCOVER VOLUMES! Martyn Lloyd Jones' much loved series on Ephesians is one of the most complete commentaries on the important epistle. Finally offered again in hardcover, these eight volumes Jones produced to cover Ephesians displays the respected pastor and author's elegant style and probing thought perfectly. Each volume in the series covers a portion of the book of Ephesians, from an overview of God's purposes to an exploration of the Christian soldier. In the first volume, titled 'God's Ultimate Purpose' Lloyd-Jones shows how the first chapter of Ephesians is essential context for interpreting the rest of the book and is indeed critical for understanding New Testament studies as a whole. The series concludes with an examination of the general principles of spiritual warfare. In this final volume, the author discusses in detail the pieces of armor Paul mentions that make-up "the whole armor of God." Other issues Lloyd-Jones deals with include: God's way of reconciliation the riches of Christ Christian unity darkness and light life in the Spirit Christian warfare Originally published as sermons at Westminster Chapel, this commentary exhibits the author's trademark blend of profound insight and practical application. Together the 8 volumes comprise an unfailing resource for preachers and Bible teachers and are equally rewarding for personal study. Christians at every stage of development will find them an invaluable guide to living the Christian life in today's world. THE ENTIRE EXPOSITION OF EPHESIANS VOLUME 1 -God's Ultimate Purpose: An Exposition of Ephesians 1:1–23 VOLUME 2 - God's Way of Reconciliation: An Exposition of Ephesians 2:1-24 VOLUME 3 - The Unsearchable Riches of Christ: An Exposition of Ephesians 3:1-21 VOLUME 4 - Christian Unity: An Exposition of Ephesians 4:1–16 VOLUME 5 - Darkness and Light: An Exposition of Ephesians 4:17–5:17 VOLUME 6 - Life in the Spirit: In Marriage, Home, and Work—An Exposition of Ephesians 5:18–6:9 VOLUME 7 - The Christian Warfare: An Exposition of Ephesians 6:10–13 VOLUME 8 - The Christian Soldier: An Exposition of Ephesians 6:10–20 D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones(1899-1981), a physician turned eminent preacher and author, succeeded G. Campbell Morgan at Westminster Chapel in London. His published messages are treasured worldwide as he blends theological perspectives with timely and practical applications. MLJ CLST MLJEPHHC A COMPLETE BRAND NEW SET OF ALL 8 EXPOSITIONS in a Hardcover Boxed Set SGCB Price: $199.95 (list price $300.00) THESE ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AS INDIVIDUAL VOLUMES- MUST PURCHASE COMPLETE HARDCOVER BOXED SET
click for details		GRACE AND GLORY: with Additional Sermons from the Chapel at Princeton Seminary GEERHARDUS VOS edited by James T. Dennison In possessing a copy of Grace and Glory the reader has in his or her hands a book of sermons which are almost as rare as they are remarkable. Not only so, but in addition to the six sermons which originally constituted the volume Grace and Glory the present edition includes a further nine sermons which Vos preached in the Chapel of Princeton Theological Seminary between 1896 and 1913, as well as an undated exposition of Ephesians 2:4, 5 translated from Dutch. This additional material has been provided to the publishers by James T. Dennison, the Librarian of Westminster Theological Seminary in California and the editor of the journal Kerux, in which the bulk of it has already been printed. Mr Dennison originally uncovered Vos’s personal sermon book in 1971 in the Heritage Hall Archive of Calvin Theological Seminary and transcribed the material. As heirs of his labours the publishers are also indebted to the Heritage Hall Archive of Calvin Seminary for the privilege of reproducing the material in this more permanent form. But the uniqueness of these sermons extends far beyond the difficulty of obtaining the original edition of Grace and Glory or the providences which led to the rediscovery of the manuscript material now in book form for the first time. It is the nature of the sermons themselves which will have a stunning effect on the reader. For they combine such constantly penetrating depths of biblical and theological understanding with such soaring heights of eloquence that it is difficult to imagine their like being heard in any pulpit in the world today. They are at one and the same time intensely demanding on the reader and glorious in their exposition of Scripture. These pages contain a thesaurus of theological riches, a gold mine whose every vein is packed with gleaming insight. Such is the character of these sermons that, to a world which is obsessed with ‘sound-bites’ and in a church which has become unused to concentrated thought, their content and style may seem almost overwhelming…In these pages the reader is invited, almost commanded and certainly demanded, to become a spiritual mountaineer. There are times when many will be left gasping for the higher oxygen levels of the lower slopes. But Vos was aiming for the summit, and those who follow him there will find panoramic views of the wonders of God and his ways which will make the ascent immensely rewarding. Here, then, is material calculated to enrich the mind, heart, will and emotions; grace and glory indeed. Table of Contents: The Wonderful Tree Hungering and Thirsting after Righteousness Seeking and Saving the Lost ‘Rabboni!’ The More Excellent Ministry Heavenly-Mindedness Running the Race The Christian’s Hope The Joy of Resurrection Life Songs from the Soul The Essence of Christianity The Eternal Christ The Spiritual Resurrection of Believers The Gracious Provision Christ’s Deliberate Work Our Holy and Glorious God botn BOTS gv3 botx 27% OFF BRAND NEW HARDCOVER TITLE SGCB Price: $15.95 (list price $22.00) ORDER ALONG WITH 'REFORMED DOGMATICS' AND 'BIBLICAL THEOLOGY' BY VOS SGCB Price: $72.00 (list price $112.00) THIS IS THE SPECIAL DISCOUNTED PRICE FOR ALL THREE VOLUMES
click for details		THEOLOGY AS A LIFE: Theological Discourses from the Heart of J.H. Thornwell James H. Thornwell This volume contains 13 Discourses covering a great variety of theological subjects from the heart of a leading Southern Presbyterian Theologian from the 19th century. Thornwell lived from 1812-1862 and was an American Presbyterian preacher and religious writer. Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, in a letter to his wife dated August 15, 1859, wrote the following about hearing Thornwell preach: "Last night I enjoyed what I have long desired -- listening to a sermon from the Rev. Dr. Thornwell, of South Carolina. He opened with introduction, setting forth the encouragements and discouragements under which he spoke. Among the encouragements, he stated that the good effected here would be widely disseminated, as there were visitors from every Southern State. Following the example of the apostle Paul, he observed that whilst he felt an interest in all, yet he felt a special interest in those from his own State. He spoke of the educated and accomplished audience it was his privilege to address. After concluding his introductory remarks, he took his text from Genesis, seventeenth chapter, seventh verse, which he presented in a bold, profound, and to me original manner. I felt what a privilege it was to listen to such an exposition of God's truth. He showed that in Adam's fall we have raised from the position of servants to that of children of God. He gave a brief account of his own difficulties when a college student, in comprehending his relation to God. He represented man as a redeemed being at the day of judgment, standing nearest to the throne, the angels being farther removed. And why? Because his Brother is sitting upon the throne he is a nearer relation to Christ than the angels. And his being the righteousness of God himself. I don't recollect having ever before felt such love to God. I was rather surprised at seeing so much grace and gesture in Dr. Thornwell. I hope and pray much good will result from this great exposition of Bible truth." Joseph Addison Alexander, himself a wonderful example of pulpit eloquence, heard the sermon "The Sacrifice of Christ, the Type and Model of Missionary Effort" delivered, and pronounced it 'as fine a specimen of Demosthenian eloquence as he had ever heard from the pulpit, and that it realized his idea of what preaching should be." J.W. Alexander once wrote the following of one of Thornwell's sermons, "His sermon was a model of what is rare, viz.: burning hot argument, logic in ignition, and glowing more and more to the end." Henry Ward Beecher, the famous Northern liberal minister, wrote after Thornwell's death, "By common fame, Dr. Thornwell was the most brilliant minister in the Old School Presbyterian Church, and the most brilliant debater in the General Assembly. This reputation he early gained and never lost. Whenever he was present in the Assembly, he was always the first person pointed out to a stranger." Dr. D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones said of him, ""Thornwell (1812-1862) was one of the greatest preachers that America has ever produced. Here, I think, we have the perfect combination of brilliance of intellect and profound theological and philosophical knowledge, together with pulpit eloquence of the highest order." Discourse 1 - Outline of the Covenant of Grace Discourse 2 - Theology as a Life in Individuals and in the Church Discourse 3 - The Necessity and Nature of Christianity: Acts 17:16-34 Discourse 4 - Election and Reprobation: Defined and Defended from Scripture Discourse 5 - The Necessity of the Atonement: Romans 1:16 Discourse 6 - The Priesthood of Christ: Hebrews 5:5,6 Discourse 7 - Christ Tempted as the Second Adam: Matthew 4; Mark 1; Luke 4 Discourse 8 - The Gospel, God's Power and Wisdom: 1 Corinthians 1:22-24 Discourse 9 - The Personality of the Holy Ghost: Acts 19:2 Discourse 10 - The Nature of Salvation: John 3:17 Discourse 11 - Antinomianism: Defined and Explained Discourse 12 - Christian Effort: Philippians 1:27 Discourse 13 - The Sacrifice of Christ, the Type and Model of Missionary Effort: John 10:17,18 Born in Marlboro District, South Carolina, on December 9, 1812; Thornwell graduated from South Carolina College at nineteen, studied briefly at Harvard, then entered the Presbyterian ministry. He became prominent in the Old School Presbyterian denomination in the south, preaching and writing on theological and social issues. He taught at South Carolina College, eventually served as its president, and went on to teach at Columbia Theological Seminary. He was a contemporary of Charles Hodge and represented the southern branch of the Presbyterian church in debates on ecclesiology with Hodge. JHT Special jht3 450 Page Large Paperback Volume - Over 45% Off SGCB Price: $19.95 (list price $35.00) NOW AVAILABLE TO SHIP Order with WHATSOEVER THINGS ARE TRUE by Thornwell SGCB Price: $26.95 (list price $53.00) Nearly 50% Discount When Ordering Both Titles
click for details		THE BEAUTY OF THE KING: Sermons for Children on the Riches of the Grace and the Wonders of the Love of Christ Richard Newton THIS IS THE RAREST OF ALL THE TITLES OF RICHARD NEWTON, "THE PRINCE OF PREACHERS TO THE YOUNG." NOW AVAILABLE. "We sometimes see a bright jewel which has many smooth polished sides or surfaces. It is pleasant to take up such a jewel; turn it carefully over; look at its many surfaces, one after another, and notice the different views they present of the beauty shining out from that precious stone. Now, the character and work of the Lord Jesus Christ, our Blessed Savior, may well be compared to such a jewel. There are many sides to this jewel. And there is a wonderful variety in the rays of light and loveliness, that shine out from these different sides. No two of them are exactly alike. It is an interesting and profitable study to examine this jewel carefully, and see the amazing brightness and beauty that are hid in it, and are all the time shining out from it. The aim of the present volume is to assist the young in doing this. Their attention is here called to a few of the shining surfaces of this great Jewel. Jesus, in the riches of His grace and the wonders of His love, is the one theme of these sermons. If the reading of them shall help any of His young friends, in their efforts to know Jesus more, to love and serve Him better, and, in so doing, to be happier and more useful, the writer will feel abundantly rewarded for his labor." - from the Author's Preface 1. The King in His Beauty 2. The Beauty of the King 3. The King in the Beauty of His Kingdom 4. The Beauty of the King's Family 5. The Beauty of the King's Work - The Raising of Lazarus 6. The Beauty of the King's Work - The General Resurrection 7. The Beauty of the King's Lessons - The Lesson of Trust 8. The Beauty of the King's Lessons - The Lesson of Gentleness 9. The Beauty of the King's Titles - Jesus Compared to a Rock 10. The Beauty of the King's Titles - Jesus the Bread of Life rn3 c50 dtdm 10s ovt ljc 10l Nearly 50% Discount SGCB Price: $12.95 (list price $25.00) Order with RILLS FROM THE FOUNTAIN OF LIFE & GIANTS AND HOW TO FIGHT THEM SGCB Price: $32.00 (list price $61.00) NEARLY 50% OFF THIS NEW TRILOGY OF NEWTON TITLES ORDER OUR COMPLETE SET OF 18 RICHARD NEWTON TITLES SGCB Price: $220.00 (list price $430.00) SAVE OVER $200 WHEN ORDERING OUR COMPLETE SET
click for details		SELECTED SERMONS FROM THE PASTORAL EPISTLES John Calvin A Very rare volume originally entitled A SELECTION OF THE MOST CELEBRATED SERMONS OF JOHN CALVIN (Never Before Published in the United States). First published by T. Desilver in Philadelphia, PA in 1831. Copies of this book are sold for more than $250.00 when they can be found, but we are now offering a new edition for JUST $9.75. "Calvin's sermons from the Pastoral Epistles are rich indeed! In these sermons you see Calvin the pastor applying Scripture to his people, pointedly rebuking sin, warmly encouraging his people to resting the gospel, and calling for the evangelization of the nations. This is valuable reading." - Ray Van Neste, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Christian Studies, Director, R. C. Ryan Center for Biblical Studies, Union University TABLE OF CONTENTS Biography of John Calvin (Extracted from John Mackenzie's Memoirs of the Life & Writings of Calvin) SERMON 1 - 1 Timothy 3:16 "Great is the Mystery of Godliness: God Was Manifest in the Flesh" SERMON 2 - 2 Timothy 1:8,9 "Be Not Ashamed of the Testimony of our Lord" SERMON 3 - 2 Timothy 1:9,10 "The Appearing of our Savior Jesus Christ" SERMON 4 - 2 Timothy 2:16-18 "Shun Profane and Vain Babblings" SERMON 5 - Titus 1:15,16 "To the Defiled and Unbelieving Nothing is Pure" SERMON 6 - 2 Timothy 2:19 "The Foundation of God Standeth Sure" SERMON 7 - 1 Timothy 2:3-5 "There is One Mediator Between God and Man" SERMON 8 - 1 Timothy 3:14,15 "The Pillar and Ground of the Truth" SERMON 9 - 2 Timothy 3:16,17 "All Scripture Given By Inspiration of God" SERMON 10 - 2 Timothy 2:20,21 "A Vessel Unto Honor, Sanctified, and Meet for the Master's Use" SERMON 11 - Titus 1:7-9 "A Bishop Must be Blameless, as the Steward of God" SERMON 12 - Titus 1:10-12 "There are Many Unruly and Vain Talkers whose Mouths Must be Stopped" SERMON 13 - 1 Timothy 2:8 "I Will therefore that Men Pray Everywhere" SERMON 14 - 1 Timothy 2:5,6 "The Man Christ Jesus Gave Himself a Ransom for All" THE 1831 ADVERTISEMENT - In offering this selection of Sermons to the publick, the publisher has not been governed by Sectarian principles, but has selected Sermons upon various subjects, that the reader may understand the general doctrine held forth by this eminent divine. Calvin's Sermons were translated and published in England, about the year 1580; since which date we have no account of an edition having been published. In consequence of the imperfection of the English Language when these Sermons were formerly published, it was found necessary to revise them, and correct the language; but in so doing, particular care has been taken to preserve precisely the original meaning." SGCB CALVIN SERMON FOUR-PACK sss jcs 1212 botjc bf12 jcc NOW AVAILABLE TO SHIP - First Time in 180 Years! SGCB Price: $10.95 (list price $20.00) NEARLY 50% DISCOUNT Order with SGCB CALVIN SERMON FOUR-PACK (SAVE $52 - MORE THAN 50% OFF) SGCB Price: $48.00 (list price $100.00) Includes "Pastoral Epistles," "Sermons from Job", "On the Ten Commandments" and "The Saving Work of Christ"
click for details		A COMPLETE BODY OF DIVINITY: Sermons Upon the Westminster Shorter Catechism THOMAS WATSON, with a Preface and Appendix by C.H. Spurgeon In 1878 Charles H. Spurgeon wrote a Preface to his publication of a new revised edition of Watson's 'Body of Divinity', which he introduced with these words: "Thomas Watson's BODY OF PRACTICAL DIVINITY is one of the most precious and peerless works of the Puritans; and those best acquainted with it prize it most. Watson was one of the most concise, racy, illustrative, and suggestive of those eminent divines who made the Puritan age the Augustan period of evangelical literature. There is a happy union of sound doctrine, heart-searching experience and practical wisdom throughout all his works, and his BODY OF DIVINITY is, beyond all the rest, useful to the student and the minister." Spurgeon later informs us that the primary purpose of the new edition of this classic work was for the benefit of the students in The Pastor's College. He then tells us that Rev. George Rogers, principal of the Pastor's College, carefully superintended the issue of this edition, and in a note written to Spurgeon said: "I know of no work with so much sermon matter within the same compass. In Howe, and Charnock, and Owen, we must often read much before we are tempted to close the book and think out a whole sermon, but Watson teaches us to make short work of it. The whole may be utilized. On this account it would be, I think, of great value to all our students who have pastorates. It is for their benefit, I suppose, you wished the reprint. All editions extant which we have seen, abound in errors and imperfections. These have been rectified, not entirely we fear, but in a degree as nearly approaching to accuracy as in a revision of another's composition could be expected. No alteration of sentiment has been made, but every shade of the author's meaning has been scrupulously retained." "This book, first published after Watson's death in 1692, was his magnum opus and became his most famous work. Following the question and answer format of the Westminster Shorter Catechism, it offers 176 sermons on the essential teachings of Christianity. It shows the author's deep understanding of spiritual truths and his ability to make them clear to anyone. Unlike most other systematic theologies, it weds knowledge and piety together, and can be used effectively in daily devotions." - Dr. Joel Beeke A unique feature of this edition is the inclusion of Spurgeon's APPENDIX ON BAPTISM which is placed at the end of the Watson's work. Spurgeon explained the reason for the Appendix in the closing words of his Preface: "As it would be most uncandid to suppress any part of an author's opinion, the chapter on Infant Baptism remains as it came from his pen; but our conscience could not allow us to issue it without inserting a statement of our own views as an Appendix. We trust this method will commend itself to all; we knew not what fairer and more honest course to pursue." This is the COMPLETE Body of Divinity by Watson as it covers all the material in the Shorter Catechism. In more recent times Banner of Truth has published his work and entitled his exposition of the first 38 questions of the catechism The Body of Divinity, and then his two other sections have been published under the titles The Ten Commandments and The Lord's Prayer. This one volume contains the complete contents of all three of those volumes and puts them conveniently in one book. THOMAS WATSON (1620-1686) graduated from Emmanuel College, Cambridge, where he was known for being a hard student. He was a man of considerable learning, a popular but judicious preacher, and eminent in the gift of prayer. He is one of the most popular of all the English Puritans and, certainly one of the most readable. While the volume republished here was his most popular work he also wrote several others that have been reprinted time and time again, such as, Heaven Taken by Storm, The Godly Man's Picture, The Beatitudes, All Things for Good and The Doctrine of Repentance. TWCHS SGPC NPT TG16 NEW6 SWTM G317 bs1 STT tdm 2TR 10/3 SG TOP ps6 WP5 tw5 fw5 bl2o bfs ovt sww hc7 sghc lbc bdt bds aog mds mg68 lvs svs 2o l3 svx t10 bfss 319 12s twpb mebl dsfc TWSP sg6 XLVL SGHC* NOW AVAILABLE - 45% Off SGCB Price: $45.00 (list price $80.00) This is a 668 Page Large Hardcover Version ORDER WITH 'SPURGEON'S DEVOTIONAL BIBLE' AND SAVE EVEN MORE SGCB Price: $82.50 (list price $165.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR BOTH TITLES
		MORE FORGOTTEN SERMONS FROM C.H. SPURGEON Charles H. Spurgeon C.H. SPURGEON'S FORGOTTEN EARLY SERMONS Lovers of Spurgeon's preaching have always had a special affection for the sermons of his New Park Street years, with their youthful vibrancy and freshness, but, when compared with their more numerous Metropolitan Tabernacle successors, a far lower percentage of these actually reached publication. Of the sermons preached mostly on Sundays and Thursdays an average of roughly 105 per year are extant for the 30 years of his Metropolitan Tabernacle ministry, but an average of only about 70 per year for his 7 New Park Street years. The purpose of this volume is to reintroduce some 28 of these early gems which appeared only in The Sword and the Trowel, all but one after his death. C.H. SPURGEON'S FORGOTTEN PRAYER MEETING SERMONS Spurgeon's magazine, The Sword and the Trowel, provided the material for various collections of his addresses and writings compiled after his death in 1892. Among these was Only a Prayer Meeting, published in 1901 and containing forty prayer meeting addresses which appeared in the magazine up to and including that year. One other brief prayer meeting address from the 1901 volume ('Unequally yoked together - 2 Corinthians 6:14-15) was included by Eric Hayden in his compilation C. H. Spurgeon's Sermons preached on Unusual Occasions. A further twenty two such addresses appeared in The Sword and the Trowel between 1904 and 1911, seventeen of these carrying dates for specific Monday evenings from 1866 to 1868. These are reproduced in the first part of this volume, which may be regarded as a sequel to Only a Prayer Meeting, together with several other forgotten sermons to be found in The Sword and the Trowel either on prayer or from roughly the same period of Spurgeon's ministry. May God's people be encouraged to regard individual prayer and the church prayer meeting as priorities in the Christian life. SPURGEON NINE PACK BRAND NEW DAY ONE TITLE C.H. SPURGEON'S FORGOTTEN EARLY SERMONS SGCB Price: $19.95 (list price $30.00) 33% Discount Off This Hardcover Volume C.H. SPURGEON'S FORGOTTEN PRAYER MEETING SERMONS SGCB Price: $19.95 (list price $30.00) 33% Discount Off This Hardcover Volume Order All Three FORGOTTEN SPURGEON SERMON VOLUMES SGCB Price: $59.95 (list price $100.00) 40% Discount Off These Three Hardcover Volumes Order Above Plus SIX VOLS. OF 365 DAYS WITH SPURGEON SGCB Price: $125.00 (list price $220.00)
		GOD-CENTERED EVANGELISM: A Presentation of the Scriptural Theology of Evangelism R.B. Kuiper ‘Here’, writes John Murray, ‘we have the theology of evangelism, and evangelism without scriptural theology has lost its moorings. R.B. Kuiper’s writing, as his preaching and lecturing, was always characterized by clarity and simplicity’. The book God-Centered Evangelism begins with God as the author of evangelism, and shows the relation of his love, election, covenant and commission to it. There are chapters on scope, urgency, motive, aim, agent, approach, means, message, method, effectiveness and triumph of evangelism. Dr. Kuiper also deals with zeal for co-operation in, and resistance to evangelism. A student of B.B. Warfield, on whom he made a deep impression, Dr. Kuiper had a distinguished career in the pastoral and teaching ministry. He was a President of Calvin College and Professor of Practical Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 God the Author of Evangelism 2 God’s Infinite Love and Evangelism 3 God’s Sovereign Election and Evangelism 4 God’s Gracious Covenant and Evangelism 5 God’s Sovereign Commission and Evangelism 6 God and the Scope of Evangelism 7 God and the Urgency of Evangelism 8 God and the Motive of Evangelism 9 God and the Aim of Evangelism 10 God and the Agent of Evangelism 11 God and the Approach of Evangelism 12 God and the Means of Evangelism 13 God and the Message of Evangelism 14 God and Zeal for Evangelism 15 God and the Method of Evangelism 16 God and Co-operation in Evangelism 17 God and the Effectiveness of Evangelism 18 God and Resistance to Evangelism 19 God and the Triumph of Evangelism INDEX OF SCRIPTURE PASSAGES Kuiper passed away in April 1966, at the age of 80. One of his alumni, Edmund P. Clowney, said of him, at his funeral, "He taught men to preach only Scripture and Scripture in its entirety. The labor of his life exalted the Bible as the infallible Word of God. His lectures were filled with Scripture and his sermons opened the Word with reverence and simplicity. In this single-minded task he found no restraints, no confinement. Rather he found in Scripture the inexhaustible fountain of the whole counsel of God centring in Jesus Christ the Lord." Kuiper’s books include the following, published by the Trust: God-Centred Evangelism, The Glorious Body of Christ and While the Bridegroom Tarries. Paperback 248 pages 1966 9780851511108 bot4/16 33% DISCOUNT WHILE THEY LAST SGCB Price: $8.00 (list price $12.00)
click for details		THE GOSPEL OF THE GRACE OF GOD: Sermons Delivered at the Metropolitan Tabernacle During His Father's Illness Thomas Spurgeon, with a Preface by C.H. Spurgeon This precious little volume was published in 1884 with the hearty approval of all those who heard the sermons preached by Thomas Spurgeon (son of Charles H. Spurgeon) during an illness of his father. The Publishers asked Charles to write a Preface to help the circulation of the work, and he wrote the following: "These sermons have given great delight to the friends at the Metropolitan Tabernacle. Their pastor was laid low by that painful infirmity that often attacks him, and his son occupied the pulpit, to his father's great comfort. When the father expressed in public his hearty thanks to Almighty God that his lack of service had been so well supplied by his own son, there was a general assent to the thanksgiving. The verdict of the church was unanimous: the people of God had been fed, and there were not lacking testimonies that sinners had been converted. Old believers, who know the taste of heavenly food, declared that they had been well fed; while the younger folk, with their natural enthusiasm, expressed their delight at what they had heard. The praise rendered unto the Lord by many was an offering of sweet savour. So precious a result made it good to have been afflicted, good to have received help from the Lord out of one's own house, and, best of all, to have kindled thousands of hearts with the fire of holy praise and sympathetic gratitude. Precious things will sell themselves; and all that is required of us is just to say, -- here are pearls, examine them and estimate them after the worth of merchants who care for nothing but intrinsic worth. Yours truly, C.H. Spurgeon, Westwood, September 1884 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1) "IF THOU CANS'T" - Mark 9:23 2) FINDING THE SAVIOUR - John 1:45 3) LYDIA AND THE JAILOR - Acts 16:13-34 4) COMING TO JESUS - John 6:37 5) A WHITE STONE - Revelation 2:17 6) HEARING AND HEARKENING - Romans 10:16 7) A FAIR WIND - Acts 28:13 THOMAS SPURGEON (1856-1917) was a British Reformed Baptist preacher of the Metropolitan Tabernacle, one of two non-identical twin sons of the famous Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892). Thomas and his twin brother were born a month before the tragedy at the Royal Surrey Gardens Music Hall of 19 October 1856 while their father was preaching. Their mother, Susannah became an invalid at the age of 33 while the boys were still in their teens. After serving some time to an engraver, Thomas Spurgeon, like his brother Charles, decided to give his life to preaching the gospel. But his health prevented him from remaining in England. While he was still young he sailed to Australia, and spent one year in evangelistic labors there. After his return to England it was decided that he must return to a better climate for his health. During the early 1880s he preached in many places in Australia, as well as in New Zealand ; and finally he decided to accept the pastorate of a Baptist church in Auckland, the Auckland Baptist Tabernacle, where his influence was already becoming widely felt. Thomas returned to England after the death of his father and succeeded him in his pulpit ministry after a brief period under Arthur Tappan Pierson. During Thomas' fifteen-year pastorate, the Tabernacle burned in 1898 and was rebuilt along similar lines. His brother Charles was pastor of the Greenwich Baptist Church. SPURGEON NEW SGCB LATEST $5.00 Sale CE2 CS2 NOW AVAILABLE TO SHIP SGCB Price: $7.50 (list price $15.00) Order with Both New C.H. Spurgeon Titles - "The Everlasting Gospel" & "The Gospel for the People" SGCB Price: $40.00 (list price $85.00) THIS PRICE IS FOR ALL THREE TITLES (MORE THAN 50% OFF)
click for details		WHAT IS CHRISTIANITY? A Selection of Notable Addresses by a Noble Defender of the Faith J. Gresham Machen, edited by Ned B. Stonehouse THIS REPRINT IS DEDICATED TO REV. FRANK BARKER, FOUNDING PASTOR OF BRIARWOOD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA. OVER 65 YEARS AGO REV. BARKER DISCOVERED MACHEN AND HIS LIFE AND FUTURE MINISTRY WERE UTTERLY TRANSFORMED. SOLID GROUND LEARNED OF THIS BOOK OF MACHEN BY SEEING AND READING A FIRST EDITION COPY (FULLY MARKED UP) GIVEN ON LOAN BY REV. BARKER. The original dust-jacket in 1951 began with these words: "The publication of a new collection of addresses by J. Gresham Machen is always an event. For this new volume the publishers have chosen twenty-seven addresses, papers and messages which are among Dr. Machen's very best apologetic efforts, and which will prove to be of enduring value in the defense of historic Christianity in any modern age. The addresses herein represent the most notable delivered by Dr. Machen during the last twenty years of his life; and now published together under the title of the opening address, 'What is Christianity?', are designed as a companion volume to his book of sermons, 'God Transcendant.' It is always said of Machen's books that they are worth re-reading; that they can be consulted with profit over and over again. This is no less true of 'What is Christianity?' than it is of any of Dr. Machen's writings; for the threat from modernistic adversaries is ever the same, and the always cool, salient defense by Dr. Machen gives him an advantage that is, as H.L. Mencken put it, 'immense and obvious.'" "People have asked me whether Machen taught me. I have to tell them that he died 18 months before I was born. They ask that not only because they know him to be a 20th century American but because they have read some of his books and his writings are utterly up to date, vital, lucid and convicting.. He was the acknowledged champion of historic Christianity and so his books are timeless and even recently a book of his family letters from his service in Europe in the First World War have appeared. Appreciation for him has never been higher and in 'What is Christianity?' you will find the best introduction to his convictions. I love the man and I love this book. Thank God for J. Gresham Machen." - Geoff Thomas Ned B. Stonehouse, in his helpful Introduction, said, ""Machen was a singularly effective spokesman for Christianity for more than a score of years before his death on New Year's Day, 1937. Though his own books constitute the most significant record of what he had to say, they do not tell the complete story. Especially the public phases of his career as preacher, teacher, educator and citizen are illumined by the contents of the two volumes of sermons and addresses which are now made available to the general reader (the other volume being God Transcendant ). The present volume particularly discloses the rich diversity of his interests and activities as a Christian man and minister. . . May the publication of this volume serve, at least in a small way, to stimulate men to be concerned with the greatest questions, to mark the line where the truth lies, and to kindle love of the truth that they may be saved." TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. What is Christianity? 2. What the Bible Teaches about Jesus 3. The Witness of Paul 4. The Witness of the Gospels 5. The Virgin Birth of Christ 6. The Resurrection of Christ 7. Relations Between Jews and Christians 8. Christian Scholarship and Evangelism 9. Christian Scholarship and the Defense of the Gospel 10. Christian Scholarship and the Building Up of the Church 11. The Christian View of Missions 12. Christianity and Culture 13. History and Faith 14. The Modern Use of the Bible 15. The Christian and Human Relationships 16. The Church in the War 17. Facing the Facts Before God 18. Westminster Theological Seminary: Its Purpose and Plan 19. Consolations in the Midst of Battle 20. Servants of God or Servants of Men 21. Does Fundamentalism Obstruct Social Progress? 22. What Fundamentalism Stands for Now 23. Christianity and Liberty 24. The Responsibility of the Church in Our New Age 25. The Necessity of the Christian School 26. Mountains and Why We Love Them 27. The Benefits of Walking MACHEN TITLE Machen five SGCB LATEST warfield-machen JGMsg 40% Discount on this New Title SGCB Price: $16.00 (list price $27.00) THIS IS A 320 PAGE PAPERBACK VOLUME ORDER WITH THE J GRESHAM MACHEN SIX-PACK FROM SOLID GROUND SGCB Price: $84.00 (list price $170.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR ALL SIX PAPERBACK VOLUMES (OVER 50% OFF)
click for details		TAKING HOLD OF GOD'S COVENANT The Doctrine of God's Covenants Expounded and Applied Charles H. Spurgeon TAKING HOLD OF GOD'S COVENANT The Doctrine of God's Covenants Expounded and Applied By Charles H. Spurgeon This never-before-published volume contains the sermons preached by "The Prince of Preachers" on the foundational subject of GOD'S COVENANTS. You will be taken on a journey from the earliest days of his ministry until his latter days and see the growth and development of Spurgeon's understanding of Covenant Theology. Not only will your mind be enlightened on this glorious theme, but your heart will be enlarged as these truths are applied to the life of the believer in Christ. (1) God in the Covenant - Jeremiah 31:33 (August 3, 1856) (2) Christ in the Covenant - Isaiah 49:8 (August 31, 1856) (3) The Holy Spirit in the Covenant - Ezekiel 36:27 (in 1856) (4) Covenant Blessings - Psalm 111:5 (summer of 1858) (5) The Blood of the Everlasting Covenant - Hebrews 13:20 (September 4th, 1859) (6) Messenger of the Covenant - Malachi 3:1 (September 7, 1862) (7)The Blood of Christ's Covenant - Zechariah 9:11 (November 12, 1863) (8) David's Sublime Consolation - 2 Samuel 23:5 (May 23, 1867) (9) Justification, Propitiation, Declaration - Romans 3:24-26 (October 9, 1870) (10) Covenant Blessings - Ezekiel 36:26,27 (April 14, 1872) (11) Blood of the Covenant - Hebrews 13:20,21 (August 2, 1874) (12) Diamond hinges 'As' and 'So' - Isaiah 54:9 (August 1, 1875) (13) The Covenant Pleaded - Psalm 74:20 (January 1879) (14) Taking Hold of God's Covenant - Isaiah 56:4,6 (October 5, 1879) (15) The Blood of the Covenant - Hebrews 9:20 (November 14, 1880) (16) The Priest Ordained by the Oath of God - Hebrews 7:20-22 (May 1, 1881) (17) The Perpetuity of the law of God - Matthew 5:18 (May 21, 1882) (18) The Law Written on the Heart - Jeremiah 31:33 (October 29, 1882) (19) The Bond of the Covenant - Ezekiel 20:34-38 (May 10, 1885) (20) God's Remembrance of His Covenant - Psalm 106:44,45 (Feb. 14, 1886) (21) Cleansing: A Covenant Blessing - Ezekiel 36:25 (September 19, 1886) (22) The Covenanter - Psalm 25:10 (July 31, 1887) (23) Twelve Covenant Mercies - Isaiah 55:3 (June 30, 1889) (24) The Covenant - Psalm 111:5 (25) The Wondrous Covenant - Hebrews 8:10 (26) Private and Confidential - Psalm 25:14 (27) The Heavenly Rainbow - Revelation 4:3 SPURGEON NEW Pre-Publication Price SGCB Price: $16.50 (list price $30.00) Contain 27 Classic Spurgeon Expositions on God's Covenants Ordering with THE GOSPEL FOR THE PEOPLE & THE EVERTLASTING GOSPEL SGCB Price: $52.00 (list price $100.00) THIS PRICE IS FOR ALL THREE TITLES
click for details		MYSTERIOUS WAYS: The Providence of God in the Life of Joseph DAVID KINGDON with Preface by Sinclair Ferguson To know that God wisely governs all His creatures and all their actions is one thing, but to apply this truth in our own lives is quite a different matter, especially when our hopes are disappointed and providence seems to frown. With great insight and pastoral wisdom, David Kingdon helps us to apply lessons from the life of Joseph to our own lives in this book, Mysterious Ways. He shows that God’s people are not lost in a meaningless maze, but are safe in the hands of a loving Father. However ‘mysterious’ His ways seem at present, He has purposed good for His people, and will ‘make it plain’ in His own time. Even when we feel most at a loss about God’s dealings with us, He is teaching us lessons which could be learned in no other way. ‘Kingdon combines the ability to understand the text of Scripture with the sensitive heart of a pastor well prepared to be our friend and guide in this area of spiritual experience.’ — SINCLAIR B FERGUSON TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword by Sinclair B. Ferguson ix Preface xiii 1. The Big Picture 1 2. From Potiphar’s House to Pharaoh’s Prison 11 3. In the School of Adversity 21 4. From Prison to Palace 31 5. Physician of Souls 41 6. Testing and Comforting 53 7. Preserver and Provider 65 8. Three Great Truths 73 9. Three More Great Truths 87 Born in the 1930s in London, David P. Kingdon lost his father and was ultimately evacuated during World War II. Sent to Northamptonshire, he was taught the gospel by the couple who took him in during the war. In 1944, he attended Spurgeon’s Orphanage, then Reigate Grammar School, and then Peterhouse, Cambridge to study history. Converted to Christ in 1949, he went to Spurgeon’s College after completing his history degree to train for ministry. He pastored a London church, served as college principal in Belfast, Northern Ireland, co-pastored a South African church, then served a church in Wales. He also worked as editor at theological presses. 'Mysterious Ways: The Providence of God in the Life of Joseph' is a David P. Kingdon book that contains some of his sermons, ones that share how safe we are in the hands of our Father who always loves us. MOP botprov BOTCLN SGCB Price: $8.75 (list price $11.00) ORDER WITH OUR BANNER TRILOGY ON PROVIDENCE SGCB Price: $28.00 (list price $39.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR ALL THREE TITLES
		AN ABLE AND FAITHFUL MINISTRY: Samuel Miller and the Pastoral Office James Garretson Publisher's Description: Samuel Miller (1769-1850) played an integral part in founding Princeton Theological Seminary, which became one of the most influential training grounds for Presbyterian ministers in the nineteenth century. While Miller is most commonly remembered for his writings on church office, he also played a significant role instructing students and shaping their theology of preaching and pastoral ministry. In the present volume, Jim Garretson highlights the narrative of Miller's life and the major ministerial emphases found in his published writings, sermons, and unpublished lecture notes. As a result, readers will come to know the spiritual convictions of Miller's heart and understand the theology of ministry he imparted over the course of his lifetime. Endorsements: "James Garretson has already provided erudite and welcome additions to the history of American pastoral theology with his work on Archibald Alexander. Now he has moved on to look at the life and teaching of another Old Princeton giant, Samuel Miller. Once again, his contribution to antebellum American religious history is remarkable. By contextualizing Miller's pastoral teaching within his larger life and historical setting, Garretson reveals much to us about why Miller was so hugely influential among Presbyterians (and others) during his lifetime. Miller himself would appreciate Garretson's emphasis on the practical uses of religious biography and history for contemporary readers. It is a profoundly welcome work on an Old Princeton figure who has received far less attention today than he deserves." -Paul Gutjahr, professor and chair, Department of English, Indiana University "There is much debate today about exactly what the pastoral ministry should look like, what its priorities should be, what the tools of its trade are, and what kind of man should hold it. Once again, Jim Garretson has enriched the literature on this topic by opening up the world of the Old Princetonians for us. This book is not only a moving portrait of one of the great nineteenth-century Presbyterian pastors and thinkers but also a stimulus to practical reflection on how the traditional ordinary-means-of-grace model of church and pastor can be applied today. A wonderful volume." - Carl Trueman, Paul Woolley Professor of Church History, Westminster Theological Seminary "James M. Garretson's book on Samuel Miller and his teaching on the pastoral office brings one of the founding fathers of American Presbyterianism back to life. Herein, Miller enriches us with his piety, guides us with his wisdom, and equips us to be more able and faithful preachers of God's Holy Word. This study will clarify your call to gospel service or serve as a refresher course on the godly practice of Reformed ministry." - Peter A. Lillback, president, Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia "For those of us like myself who knew Samuel Miller primarily as a historical author, this book is worth its weight in gold. As James Garretson demonstrates through careful research and pellucid prose, Miller has much to teach moderns when it comes to biblical theology, sermon preparation and delivery, and ministerial character and deportment. All in all, a highly extremely helpful work for anyone concerned about pastoral ministry or seriously considering such a calling." - Michael A. G. Haykin, professor of church history and biblical spirituality, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary "Samuel Miller, Old School Presbyterian minister and Princeton Seminary's unsung hero, was both an intellectual and experiential Christian, and a servant of Christ armed with both truth and power. James Garretson's fitting combination of biography and wise counsel allows Professor Miller to mentor us still today in a host of ways. This fascinating volume is a tour de force for practical theology; I devoured every word. Every pastor, elder, seminary professor, and seminary student should read this book, and return to it again and again for direction and encouragement." - Joel R. Beeke, president, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan Hardback, 440 pages Page Size: 6 x 9 inches Retail Price: $35.00 ISBN 978-1-60178-298-4 Contents: Introduction Part One: Life and Ministry 1. Heritage of Piety 2. Pastoral Ministry in New York City: 1793-1803 3. 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		THE SERMONS OF GILBERT TENNENT A Rare Glimpse at the Forgotten Minister of the First Great Awakening Gilbert Tennent Though Gilbert Tennent is outshined by such men as Jonathan Edwards and George Whitefield, his contributions to the Great Awakening were no less significant. Archibald Alexander writes, "Indeed, all must acknowledge, that among the friends and promoters of the revival he stood pre-eminent." Whereas Edwards ministered mainly in the New England colonies and Whitefield traveled throughout the colonies, Tennent ministered in the middle colonies: New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. All of them ministered during a time of moral and spiritual decline, and all of them issued a clarion call for sinners to repent, pastors to lead and churches and denominations to purify themselves. The result 'by God's grace' was a special 'awakening' as the Holy Spirit stirred the slumbering masses and drew many to Christ. NOW YOU HAVE THE UNIQUE PRIVILEGE OF READING THE SERMONS OF THIS POWERFUL INSTRUMENT ON REVIVAL DURING THE FIRST GREAT AWAKENING. TABLE OF CONTENTS. SERMON 1. On Original Sin, from Rom. 5:12. SERMON 2. On the Wisdom of God in Redemption, 1 Cor. 1:24. SERMONS 3,4. On Early Religion, Prov. 8:17. SERMONS 5-14 From Ezek. 33:11. On Conversion. Sermon 5. The Wretched State of the Unconverted. Sermon 6. The Attainments of the Unconverted. Sermon 7. The Nature of Conviction. Sermon 8. The Nature of Conversion. Sermon 9. God's Lamentation over Sinners. Sermon 10. Delays in Religion inconsistent. Sermon 11. Unconverted Sinners lost Creatures. Sermon 12. The Call of God, and the Word of God. Sermon 13. The Pains of Satan to damn us. Sermon 14. Directions to the Unconverted. SERMON 15. On the Riches of Grace, from Rev. 22:17 SERMON 16. On Backsliding, from Jer. 3:22 SERMON 17. On Returning to God, from Hos. 2:6, 7. SERMON 18. On religious Singularity, from Mat. 5:46, 47. N. B. I have added one SERMON on Original Righteousness to the above, with Design to complete the Order of Subjects and enforce the Argument on Original Sin. Pre-Publication Special Offer SGCB Price: $14.95 (list price $25.00)
click for details		THE COMPLETE EXEGETICAL & DOCTRINAL WORKS OF WILLIAM PERKINS William Perkins ***VOLUME FIVE: Perkins' BODY OF DIVINITY (CURRENTLY OUT OF PRINT) The Works of William Perkins fills a major gap in Reformed and Puritan theology. Though Perkins is best known today for his writings on predestination, he also wrote prolifically on many subjects. His works filled over two thousand large pages of small print in three folio volumes and were reprinted several times in the decades after his death. However, his complete works have not been in print since the mid-seventeenth century. This modern typeset edition of the Works includes four volumes of Perkins's expositions of Scripture, three volumes of his doctrinal and polemical treatises, and three volumes of his practical writings. THE EXEGETICAL WORKS OF WILLIAM PERKINS (in Four Volumes) VOLUME ONE: contains three of Perkins's treatises. The First is 'A Digest or Harmony of the Books of the Old and New Testament', which offers a synopsis of the Bible that relates sacred history to the chronology of the world. Dating God's creation of the universe in 3967 BC, Perkins develops his overview of redemptive history that culminates in the final judgment. The Second treatise is 'The Combat between Christ and the Devil Displayed.' Expounding Matthew 4:1-11, Perkins shows how Christ's temptation in the wilderness (1) set Jesus up to serve as the second Adam, overcoming Satan's temptation in a way the first Adam did not; (2) reveals how the devil assaults the church so that we might be better prepared to resist his temptations; and (3) equipped Christ to be a sympathetic high priest to those who are tempted. The Third and most significant treatise is 'A Godly and Learned Exposition upon Christ's Sermon in the Mount'. "Hereof I have chosen to entreat," says Perkins, "because it is a most divine and learned sermon, and may not unfitly be called the 'Key to the whole Bible'; for here Christ opens the sum of the Old and New Testaments." The fact that Perkins saw the Sermon on the Mount as unlocking the meaning of Scripture in its entirety suggests that his understanding of what Christ declares in Matthew 5-7 was pivotal to the development of his theology and piety. VOLUME TWO: Expositional Commentary on Galatians This second volume contains Perkins's Commentary on Galatians. Perkins preached on Galatians each Lord's Day for over three years. Ralph Cudworth obtained Perkins's handwritten notes and edited them for publication. Because Perkins did not complete the commentary, Cudworth supplemented the manuscript with his own comments on chapter 6. This commentary of Perkins and Cudworth on Galatians first appeared in print in 1604, two years after Perkins's death. Perkins's other writings had already begun to be gathered and published. When the three-volume edition of his collected works first appeared, Galatians occupied over 320 large folio pages in the second volume (1609). It continued to appear as a part of several editions of the Works through their final 1635 reprint. Evidently, interest in the commentary warranted its publication again as a separate volume in 1617. Following the model taught in his treatise The Art of Prophesying, Perkins's pattern in commenting on Galatians is to explain the text, deduce a few points of doctrine from it, answer objections raised against the doctrine, and then give practical uses of what the passage teaches. VOLUME THREE: A Cloud of Faithful Witnesses, Leading to the Heavenly Canaan (on Hebrews 11) Over 460 pages of brilliant exposition on one glorious chapter of Holy Scripture. Perkins rivals the brilliant Thomas Manton in these messages on the most famous chapter in Hebrews. THIS BOOK BECAME AVAILABLE IN FEBRUARY 2017. VOLUME FOUR: A Godly and Learned Exposition of Jude & Revelation 1 - 3 Perkins covers every verse and every word of The Epistle of Jude in 267 pages of brilliant and passionate exposition based upon sound exegesis. He then spend nearly 400 pages examining every inspired word of the first three chapters of Revelation. THIS BOOK HAS JUST BECOME AVAILABLE IN LATE MAY 2017. VOLUME FIVE: A Body of Divinity, Consisting of His Exposition of the Apostle's Creed, the Lord's Prayer and The Foundation of Christian Religion Gathered into Six Principles VOLUME SIX: Includes, THE GOLDEN CHAIN (includes the famous Perkins Chart), THE MANNER AND ORDER OF PREDESTINATION, TREATISE ON GOD'S FREE GRACE & MAN'S FREE WILL, FRUITFUL DIALOGUE CONCERNING THE E ND OF THE WORLD, AGAINST ALEXANDER DICKSON, ON MEMORY THIS COMPLETES THE EXEGETICAL WORKS OF WILLIAM PERKINS The remaining volumes will be - THE DOCTRINAL & POLEMICAL WORKS (in 3 volumes) VOLUME SIX: Includes, THE GOLDEN CHAIN (includes the famous Perkins Chart), THE MANNER AND ORDER OF PREDESTINATION, TREATISE ON GOD'S FREE GRACE & MAN'S FREE WILL, FRUITFUL DIALOGUE CONCERNING THE E ND OF THE WORLD, AGAINST ALEXANDER DICKSON, ON MEMORY THE PRACTICAL WORKS (in 3 volumes) VOLUME SEVEN: This seventh volume includes three treatises that strike a helpful balance of emphases on theology, history, and practice. A Reformed Catholic exists as a systematic, theological presentation of Perkins’s Reformed soteriology in contrast with the Church of Rome. Perkins’s Problem of the Forged Catholicism is an exercise in historical theology, proving from the primary source documents of church history that the Roman Catholicism articulated at Trent is not supported by the first twelve hundred years of the church’s witness. A Warning Against Idolatry handles worship practices—including liturgies, ceremonies, customs, and rites—concluding that all the externals of worship must be regulated by Scripture in the strictest sense. Taken as a whole, Perkins’s polemical work against the Church of Rome draws a clear dividing line between Roman Catholicism and the Reformed tradition. VOLUME EIGHT: This eighth volume includes five treatises meant to promote a good conscience before God. A Discourse of Conscience establishes a framework for understanding the importance of conscience and how it functions. The Whole Treatise of the Cases of Conscience is an extensive treatment of casuistry that treats man in his three principle conditions (by himself, in relation to God, and in relation to others). A Treatise Tending unto a Declaration whether a Man Is in the Estate of Damnation or in the Estate of Grace distinguishes between true and false professors, demonstrates how Roman Catholicism falls short of assurance, and highlights the devil’s attempts to sully the consciences of God’s people. A Case of Conscience gives full attention to the importance of personal assurance of salvation. A Grain of Mustard Seed provides consolation to weak Christians by encouraging them to recognize and grow in gratitude for the grace they have. There is much in the present volume to commend to the reader, but what clearly stands out is Perkins’s skill as a spiritual adviser. VOLUME NINE: This ninth volume brings together nine of Perkins’s lesser known practical treatises and, by so doing, introduces the reader to important facets of his religion of the heart. It opens with two works on what it means to look to Christ: A Declaration of the True Manner of Knowing Christ Crucified and The True Gain. This is followed by A Faithful and Plain Exposition upon Zephaniah 2:1–2, which gives an earnest call to repentance, and The Nature and Practice of Repentance as well as The Combat of the Flesh and Spirit, which give systematic explanations of the doctrine of repentance. A Treatise of Man’s Imaginations discusses man’s desperate need for renewal of mind. A Direction for the Government of the Tongue According to God’s Word argues that one’s speech is the most significant change related to a renewed heart. The volume finishes with A Discourse of the Damned Art of Witchcraft and A Resolution to the Country Man on Prognostication, which rebuke those who dally with occult practices. Each treatise in this volume occupies an important place in Perkins’s experiential piety—what he himself described as “the more sincere profession of religion.” VOLUME TEN: This tenth volume brings together seven treatises that demonstrate Perkins’s core conviction that the gospel touches all of life by bringing it under the rule of Scripture. Treatise on How to Live Well in All Estates opens the volume with a description of the reign of faith in Christians’ hearts so that they avoid sin and pursue the will of God in all they do. Treatise on Vocations explains how God calls Christians to live out their faith in whatever responsibilities they hold within society. Right Manner of Erecting and Ordering a Family applies the concept of vocation to life in the home. Calling of the Ministry applies vocation to the church, describing the duties and dignities of the ministers of Christ. Art of Prophesying equips those called to the ministry with the proper manner and method of preaching God’s Word. Christian Equity exhorts Christians to maintain justice and preserve peace, whether in families, church, or the greater commonwealth. Having finished with principles of living by faith, the volume ends with Treatise on Dying Well, which discusses the importance of faith at the end of life. Table of Contents: Treatise on How to Live Well in All Estates Treatise on Vocations Right Manner of Erecting and Ordering a Family Calling of the Ministry Manner and Method of Preaching Christian Equity Treatise on Dying Well ENDORSEMENTS FROM MODERN MEN "On the broad shoulders of William Perkins, epoch-making pioneer, stood the entire school of seventeenth-century Puritan pastors and divines, yet the Puritan reprint industry has steadily bypassed him. Now, however, he begins to reappear, admirably edited, and at last this yawning gap is being filled. Profound thanks to the publisher and heartfelt praise to God have become due." - J. I. Packer, Board of Governors' Professor of Theology, Regent College, Vancouver, British Columbia "William Perkins was a most remarkable Christian. In his relatively short life he was a great preacher, pastor, and theologian. His prolific writings were foundational to the whole English Puritan enterprise and a profound influence beyond his own time and borders. His works have become rare, and their republication must be a source of real joy and blessing to all serious Christians. Perkins is the first Puritan we should read." - W. Robert Godfrey, president, Westminster Seminary California "The list of those influenced by the ministry of William Perkins reads like a veritable Who's Who of the Puritan Brotherhood and far beyond. This reprinting of his works, so long unobtainable except by a few, is therefore a publishing event of the first magnitude." - Sinclair B. Ferguson, professor of systematic theology, Redeemer Theological Seminary, Dallas CONTEMPORARY DESCRIPTIONS OF PERKINS "Perkins was justly esteemed by his contemporaries as a master in theology." - Charles H. Spurgeon "In orderliness of method and vivid description, William Perkins takes the crown." - Gisbertus Voetius "I gladly call to mind the time, when being young, I heard, worthy Master Perkins, so preach in a great assembly of students, that he instructed them soundly in the truth, stirred them up effectually to seek after godliness, made them fit for the kingdom of God; and by his own example shewing them, what things they should chiefly intend, that they might promote true religion, in the power of it, unto God's glory, and others' salvation." - William Ames "Mr. Perkins's sermons were all law and all gospel. He was a rare instance of those opposite gifts meeting in so eminent a degree in the same preacher, even the vehemence and thunder of Boanerges, to awaken sinners to a sense of their sin and danger, and to drive them from destruction; and the persuasion and comfort of Barnabas, to pour the wine and oil of gospel consolation into their wounded spirits." - Benjamin Brook NEWEST FOUR RHB Newer CLST WP5 rhbn SSS 13n dtdm WP5 rhx hc7 jasv VOLUME ONE: Harmony of the Books of the Old & New Testament; Christ vs Satan; and The Sermon on the Mount SGCB Price: $32.00 (list price $50.00) OVER 800 PAGE HARDCOVER VOLUME WITH DUST-JACKET VOLUME TWO: An Exposition of the Epistle of Galatians SGCB Price: $32.00 (list price $50.00) OVER 800 PAGE HARDCOVER VOLUME WITH DUST-JACKET VOLUME THREE: A Cloud of Faithful Witnesses, Leading to the Heavenly Canaan (on Hebrews 11) SGCB Price: $32.00 (list price $50.00) OVER 460 PAGE HARDCOVER VOLUME WITH DUST-JACKET VOLUME FOUR: A Godly and Learned Exposition of Jude and Revelation 1 - 3 SGCB Price: $32.00 (list price $50.00) OVER 670 PAGE HARDCOVER VOLUME WITH DUST JACKET ***VOLUME FIVE: Perkins' BODY OF DIVINITY (CURRENTLY OUT OF PRINT) SGCB Price: $37.00 (list price $50.00) OVER 780 PAGE HARDCOVER VOLUME WITH DUST JACKET VOLUME SIX: Perkins' Famous 'Golden Chain' and Much More SGCB Price: $32.00 (list price $50.00) OVER 600 PAGE HARDCOVER VOLUME WITH DUST JACKET VOLUME SEVEN: Polemical Works on Catholicism and Idolatry SGCB Price: $32.00 (list price $50.00) OVER 550 PAGE HARDCOVER WITH DUST JACKET VOLUME EIGHT: Includes Five Treatises meant to promote a Good Conscience before God. 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		INSTRUCTIONS TO THE AFFLICTED Sermons for the Bereaved, Afflicted and Suffering NATHANIEL EMMONS NATHANIEL EMMONS (1745-1840) was a noted New England divine who came to a settled conviction concerning the sovereignty of God, and thus preached with great confidence that all afflictions are sent by God with a purpose to bless His people and to bring them into conformity to the image of Christ. These 38 sermons deal with the subjects of bereavement, suffering, affliction and distress by examining and applying Holy Scripture in a wonderfully encouraging way. Many of these sermons were preached at a funeral service and so there is a genuine solemness that marks every word. Emmons was persuaded that the best place to address the issues of eternity was in the very face of death. SAMPLE SERMONS TITLES AND TEXTS Burdens Cast Upon God - Psalm 55:22 Benefit of Afflictions - Isaiah 48:17 Communion with God in Affliction - Jeremiah 52:1 Hope in Death - Proverbs 14:32 Living and Dying unto the Lord - Romans 14:8 Divine Providence Incomprehensible - Psalm 77:19 Silence Under Affliction - Leviticus 10:3 The Troubles of Life Divinely Appointed - Job 5:6,7 Comfort in Christ - Isaiah 32:2 Saints with Christ in Heaven - John 17:24 The publisher begins his introduction with these words: "Who among us has not experienced bereavement, suffering, affliction, or distress? None who have lived very long in this world can claim to be exempt from it. How many will never experience the death of a loved one and the pain which comes with it? Although many live in the world as if they shall never die, how many will ultimately cheat the shrouded figure of death? Will you? The sermons in this book are unlike anything you will hear from the pulpit today, regardless of the circumstances. They deal with all aspects of affliction and suffering; but unlike the presumptions of men, they begin with a sovereign God who determines all things; therefore, there is a reasonableness to them founded upon the word of God." BRAND NEW 432 PAGE LARGE PAPERBACK SGCB Price: $24.95 (list price $32.00)
		SERMONS OF SAMUEL WARD SAMUEL WARD When James Nicol included the sermons of the Suffolk Puritan Samuel Ward among the first of his Puritan reprints, he was virtually introducing an unknown man to the Christian world of the 1860s. Nicol was therefore wise to secure the enthusiastic support of a contemporary Suffolk ‘Puritan’, J.C. Ryle of Stradbroke, whose words remain equally relevant for the present reprint: ‘The doctrine of Ward’s sermons is always thoroughly evangelical. He is always to the point, always about the main things in divinity, and generally sticks to his text. To exalt the Lord Jesus Christ as high as possible, to cast down man’s pride, to expose the sinfulness of sin, to spread out broadly and fully the remedy of the gospel, to awaken the unconverted sinner and to alarm him, to build up the true Christian and to comfort him – these seem to have been objects which Ward proposed in every sermon. ‘Ward’s style is always eminently simple. Singularly rich in illustration, bringing everyday life to bear continually on his subject, pressing into his Master’s service the whole circle of human learning, not afraid to use familiar language such as all could understand, bold, direct, fiery, dramatic, and speaking as if he feared none but God, he was just the man to arrest the attention, and to keep it arrested, to set men thinking, and to make them anxious to hear them again. The peroration of the sermon on Conscience, in particular, appears to me one of the most powerful and effective conclusions to a sermon which I have ever read in the English language. Faulty in taste he is no doubt. But there never was a popular preacher against whom the same charge was not laid. His faults were as nothing to his excellencies. ‘Well would it be for the churches if we had more preachers like him! The man who preaches in the style of Ward will never lack hearers. The republication of our best Puritans I regard as a positive boon to the church and the world. I hope that men like him may be read and circulated throughout the land.’ SGCB Price: $16.00 (list price $20.00)
click for details		LUCILE: Take & Read - A Classic Defense of Holy Scripture Adolphe Monod, with New Translation by Constance K. Walker, Editor "Another gripping book by Adolphe Monod, a wise, godly French Reformed pastor and theologian---this time on the inspiration of Scripture (and much more) through a fascinating dialog between a seasoned believer and an inquiring seeker. You will thoroughly enjoy reading it whether you are a believer or an inquirer." --- Joel R. Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary "Lucile was certainly a powerful apologetic at the time it was written. In June of 1842, just after it was published, Baroness de Clarac wrote to AdFle Babut, Monod's sister, the following comment: 'Since the fall, as I have been reading Mr. Adolphe Monod's book on reading the Bible, I have had the greatest desire to express my enthusiasm for its contents, and to express my gratitude for its effect on me. Never had I seen so clearly the necessity, the obligation on us to read the Bible assiduously . . . for in it I found that by conforming to its pressing injunctions, I discovered consolations and lights I had never had hitherto.' Why should this book not affect us the same way today?" - Dr. William Edgar, from the Foreword "Lucile is a masterful work of popular apologetics told as charming personal fiction. The underlying story, however, is true. All of the characters are persons known to Monod and still alive at the time of writing. Monod initially wondered whether the format of dialog and correspondence would please his readers. Even when Lucile was complete he was doubtful of its quality, especially in the second part. To his great astonishment, it was not only one of two winning entries in the contest; it soon became immensely popular. Stunned by the acclaim it received, he did additional editing, which was included in later editions. Lucile went through one printing after another and was translated into English plus at least seven other languages. It was still popular more than forty years later and remains a classic work." - Constance Walker, editor and translator Lucile is an impassioned plea for every Christian to read the Bible while prayerfully relying on the Holy Spirit to interpret it and apply it in their life. While this hardly sounds radical today, in nineteenth-century France, with its large Roman Catholic majority, it was decidedly radical. Yet even today, how many of us, Protestant or Catholic, truly read our Bibles with the eagerness, prayer, and delight that it merits? How many of us treat it with appropriate awe and respect.? Lucile, ou la Lecture de la Bible was written in 1841 for a contest sponsored by the Religious Book Society of Toulouse. The first part of each entry was to be a brief defense of Scripture's authority as the Word of God. The second part was to argue for the right—indeed, the responsibility—of all believers to read the Bible for themselves. Lucile is a masterful work of popular apologetics conveyed through charming personal fiction. The underlying story, however, is true. All of the characters are persons known to Monod and still alive at the time of writing. Monod initially wondered whether the format of dialog and correspondence would please his readers. Even when Lucile was complete he was doubtful of its quality, especially in the second part. To his great astonishment, it was not only one of two winning entries in the contest, it soon became immensely popular. Stunned by the acclaim it received, he did additional editing, which was included in later editions. This is Monod's most unusual work, and it has become a classic in the apologetics of Scripture. It went through one printing after another in France and Switzerland and was translated into at least eight languages, retaining its popularity for decades. It has much to say today for anyone wanting to be more firmly convinced of the Bible's authenticity as divine revelation. Beyond that, it gives its readers a fresh glimpse of the riches contained in God's Word when it is read in prayerful, humble reliance on the Holy Spirit to illumine its pages so that its message penetrates hearts and changes lives. TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction: A PLEA FOR HELP Letter 1 Is It True Letter 2 Yes! We Can Discuss It * Part One: THE BIBLE'S INSPIRATION Objections to Divine Revelation In Defense of Prophecy * Part Two: THE BIBLE'S INTERPRETATION Letter 1 Send me a Bible Letter 2 Not Yet Letter 3 My Heart Longs for It Letter 4 Trust the Church Letter 5 Mr. Mercier Letter 6 Write if You Must Letter 7 Please Tell Me Why Letter 8 One Man's Journey Letter 9 My Scruples Letter 10 Answers on Reasoning Letter 11 Answers on Tradition Letter 12 Answers from Scripture Letter 13 The Bible for All Letter 14 Interpreted by the Holy Spirit Letter 15 New Concerns Letter 16 Individual Salvation Letter 17 How Lovely! Letter 18 No Danger Letter 19 New Life! ALL THE OTHER FIVE MONOD TITLES THAT MAKE UP THE SIX-PACK (1) LIVING IN THE HOPE OF GLORY: Monod's Farewell, Adolphe Monod (Solid Ground Christian Books, 2019) "Monod's dying testimony is instructing, enriching, inspiring." - RICK PHILLIPS (2) AN UNDIVIDED LOVE, Adolphe Monod (Solid Ground Christian Books, 2009) "With unequaled passion and clarity he brings the unassuming listener not merely to the foot of the cross, but to Jesus himself." - WILLIAM EDGAR (3) JESUS TEMPTED IN THE WILDERNESS, Adolphe Monod (Solid Ground Christian Books, 2010) "A masterpiece, bringing together profound comfort, realistic understanding, practical wisdom, and heavenly glory." - JOEL BEEKE (4) WOMAN, HER MISSION & HER LIFE, Adolphe Monod (Solid Ground Christian Books, 2011) "You will wonder how any man could be so astute, so tender, so frank, and so inspiring in speaking to his Christian sisters." - REBECCA CLOWNEY JONES (5) SAINT PAUL, Adolphe Monod (Solid Ground Christian Books, 2012) "It is tremendous to have this classic study of Paul lay out for us the importance of Paul's teaching and life." - MICHAEL A. 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		LECTURES TO MY STUDENTS Charles H. Spurgeon While C.H. Spurgeon is still remembered as being the most popular preacher of the Victorian era, it has generally been forgotten that the influence he exercised on fellow ministers and theological students was possibly an even greater factor in his life than his own personal ministry. That he organized a college, supervised the training of some 845 students, presided at an annual conference of ministers, and regarded all this as his ‘life’s labour and delight’ are facts that are little known today. Spurgeon’s Lectures to my Students, contain the substance of Spurgeon’s regular Friday afternoon addresses to the college students. This new complete and unabridged Banner edition, which as been newly typeset, contains all the lectures in the original first and second series, including The Minister’s Self-Watch, The Preacher’s Private Prayer, The Minister’s Fainting Fits, The Holy Spirit in Connection with our Ministry, The Need of Decision for the Truth, and On Conversion as our Aim. Also included is a third series of lectures, originally published as The Art of Illustration, which focuses on the nature, use, and sources of illustrations and anecdotes in preaching. To make this new edition as complete as possible, the publishers have also included Spurgeon’s Commenting and Commentaries, which contains two further lectures and a fascinating and often humorously annotated catalogue of commentaries. This catalogue, compiled by Spurgeon after a review of some three to four thousand volumes, is anything but dull: calculated to produce enthusiasts for books, it also opens up a new world by its well placed signposts to the riches of the past. Contents FIRST SERIES 1. The Minister’s Self-Watch 2. The Call to the Ministry 3. The Preacher’s Private Prayer 4. Our Public Prayer 5. Sermons – Their Matter 6. On the Choice of a Text 7. On Spiritualizing 8. On the Voice 9. Attention! 10. The Faculty of Impromptu Speech 11. The Minister’s Fainting Fits 12. The Minister’s Ordinary Conversation 13. To Workers with Slender Apparatus SECOND SERIES 14. The Holy Spirit in Connection with Our Ministry 15. The Necessity of Ministerial Progress 16. The Need of Decision for the Truth 17. Open-Air Preaching – A Sketch of Its History 18. Open-Air Preaching – Remarks Thereon 19. Posture, Action, Gesture, etc – First Lecture 20. Posture, Action, Gesture, etc – Second Lecture 21. Earnestness – Its Marring and Maintenance 22. The Blind Eye and the Deaf Ear 23. On Conversion as Our Aim THIRD SERIES 24. Illustrations in Preaching 25. Anecdotes from the Pulpit 26. The Uses of Anecdotes and Illustrations 27. Where Can We Find Anecdotes and Illustrations? 28. The Sciences as Sources of Illustration – Astronomy C. H. Spurgeon, the great Victorian preacher, was one of the most influential people of the second half of the 19th Century. At the heart of his desire to preach was a fierce love of people, a desire that meant he did not neglect his pastoral ministry. chs7* JUST TWO COPIES AT THIS PRICE SGCB Price: $20.00 (list price $30.00)
click for details		O DEATH, WHERE IS THY STING? Collected Sermons of John Murray Professor John Murray, with Foreword by Sinclair Ferguson Revive your reverence and affection for the proclamation of God's Word with sermons of comfort and conviction by John Murray. Filled with wonder at the majesty and mystery of the Creator, Murray's sermons are characterized by precise theological thought, and a passion for the application of the gospel to all of life. Edifying and devotional readings for students of God's Word. THIS IS AN ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL BOOK. THE FEEL. THE LOOK. EVERYTHING ABOUT IT IS FIRST-CLASS, AND A FITTING TRIBUTE TO JOHN MURRAY'S LABORS. Sinclair Ferguson closes his Foreword with these words, "Like many others, I owe Professor Murray more than words can express. May these pages introduce a new generation to the ministry of a man to whom God providentially gave great gifts but who never appeared to think of himself more highly than he ought." "There is a rich, spiritual meal awaiting you in the following pages of Murray's sermons. It comes from one who spent his life devouring the God-breathed Scriptures in order to feed the sheep of Christ. Every word preached by Murray has its foundation in the Word inspired by God's Spirit. A proper reading of these sermons will, if Murray's desire becomes yours, contribute to a life of holiness that has its foundation in the Reformed theology of Scripture. Take, read, and meditate on these sermons. Reformed theology preached is unsurpassed as a catalyst to the worship of the one true and triune God." - K. Scott Oliphint, from the introduction TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword by Sinclair Ferguson Editor's Preface by David Feister Acknowledgements by James Baird Introduction by Scott Oliphant Sermon 1 - The Power of God unto Salvation (Romans 1:16,17) Sermon 2 - Reckoned to us as Righteousness (Romans 4:9-11) Sermon 3 - Dead to Sin (Romans 6:5,10,14) Sermon 4 - Triumph Over Sin (Romans 7:6) Sermon 5 - The Father's Love (Romans 8:32) Sermon 6 - Be Ye Transformed (Romans 12:1-3) Sermon 7 - Put on the Lord Jesus Christ (Romans 13:11) Sermon 8 - Let This Mind be in You (Philippians 2:5-9) Sermon 9 - The Lordship of Christ (Acts 2:36) Sermon 10 - The Priesthood of Christ (Hebrews 4:14-15) Sermon 11 - The Cost of Discipleship (Matthew 16:24) Sermon 12 - Lazarus and the Rich Man (Luke 16:31) Sermon 13 - This I Call to Mind (Lamentations 3:21-22,24) Sermon 14 - Where Two or Three are Gathered Together (Matthew 18:20) Sermon 15 - Appointed Once to Die (Hebrews 9:27-28) Appendix - Charge to Edmund Clowney Scripture Index Subject and Name Index adv24 1OFF24 jm2HC JM2/4/25 8/22/25 BOT50 12/10/25 OVER 50% Discount While They Last (Limited Quantity at This Price) SGCB Price: $20.00 (list price $45.00) Smyth-Sewn Hardcover with a Dust-Jacket and Sewn in Ribbon Bookmark ORDER WITH 'REDEMPTION, ACCOMPLISHED & APPLIED' BY JOHN MURRAY (Hardcover Edition) SGCB Price: $41.00 (list price $78.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR BOTH HARDCOVER TITLES BY MURRAY
		Select Works of Robert Rollock, 2 Vols. Robert Rollock THESE VOLUMES ARE CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE! The long-overdue republication of Robert Rollock's "Select Works" introduces us to one of the greatest Reformed thinkers of the sixteenth century. Robert Rollock (c.1555-1598), first principal of Edinburgh University, able preacher and philosopher, and a renowned biblical commentator in his own day, was a seminal Reformed theologian particularly as an early exponent of covenant theology in Scotland. His treatises on God's effectual calling and the passion, resurrection, and ascension of Christ are themselves worth the purchase of this two-volume "Select Works." These volumes represent the cream of sixteenth-century Reformed theology, and should be treasured by all who love biblical truth. May they whet the appetite for more of this prolific Scotsman, who wrote five volumes of sermons and nine commentaries. Author Robert Rollock was the first principal of the University of Edinburgh. He was appointed on several occasions to committees of presbytery and assembly on pressing ecclesiastical business. He was elected moderator of the General Assembly held at Dundee in May 1597. In 1598 he was translated to the parish church of the Upper Tolbooth, Edinburgh, and immediately thereafter to that of the Grey Friars (then known as the Magdalen Church). He died in Edinburgh on the 8th of February 1599. "Partly because of his reluctance to engage in the rough and tumble of church and state relationships, Robert Rollock’s name has been almost unknown outside of a small circle of scholars interested in the history of covenant theology – in which he features significantly. But for all his irenic spirit, Rollock was a powerfully intellectual and spiritual influence in late sixteenth-century Scotland. He was wonderfully endowed with remarkable intellectual gifts, possessed a rare ability to inspire University students, and was an outstanding preacher whom the common people of Scotland’s capital listened to gladly. An added bonus to this edition of Rollock’s long unavailable Select Works is a splendidly informative and sensitive introduction by Dr. Andrew Woolsey – further underlining that the republication of these volumes is an event to be celebrated by scholars, pastors, and ordinary Christians alike.” – Sinclair Ferguson RHBNT THESE VOLUMES ARE CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE SGCB Price: $65.00 (list price $95.00)
click for details		THE DOCTRINE OF LAST THINGS: An Optimistic Amillennial View Dr. Sam Waldron The Doctrine of Last Things: An Optimistic Amillennial View is the culmination of Dr. Sam Waldron's pastoral heart on eschatology, which spans over thirty years. This book aims to clarify the often contentious and complex discussions surrounding the doctrine of last things (eschatology). Waldron even-handedly addresses various eschatological views, including premillennialism, postmillennialism, and amillennialism, while emphasizing the importance of understanding the relationship between Christ's return and the millennium. Beneficial to all believers, regardless of eschatological position, lay readers and theologians alike will revitalize their hope in these last days and behold clearly the exalted-Christ. ENDORSEMENTS "Sam Waldron has done the church another great service in writing this clear, concise, yet thorough treatment of the amillennial position. Eschatology can be as confusing as it is contentious. In this volume, Waldron has done his part in removing the confusion, and doing so in an irenic manner that ought to address the contention as well. This will be a helpful tool for those trying to understand, teach, or defend the amillennial position." —Voddie Baucham, Dean of Theology at African Christian University in Zambia "I write this recommendation as someone who honestly struggles with the doctrine of last things. Furthermore, I must confess that I have been greatly helped in my Christian life by theologians and preachers who have sincerely wrestled with this doctrine and come out with differing views. For some scholars, my confession may invalidate my recommendation, but I believe that most Christians and ministers identify with my lack of erudition and welcome a work by a proven theologian who loves God, His Word, and His people. This book is not written for his camp alone but for all believers. Therefore, even those who remain cemented in another opinion will still greatly benefit from a sincere reading of this Christ-exalting work." —Paul Washer, HeartCry Missionary Society "A little over thirty years ago I first heard a series of sermons preached by Dr. Sam Waldron on eschatology. I cannot describe in a brief endorsement the impact those sermons had on my life, as I saw more clearly than ever how the gospel is at the very center of biblical eschatology. Since then, I have used Sam's lecture notes on eschatology several times when teaching this subject in various contexts. That is why I am absolutely convinced that this new publication will be of great benefit to you, regardless of your eschatological position. Because of Sam's unusual ability to complement biblical scholarship with a pastoral heart, you will not only gain a better understanding of what the Bible teaches about the last things, but it will fuel your hope and expectation for the second coming in glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ." —Sugel Michelen, Pastor of Iglesia Bíblica del Señor Jesucristo Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic "I have never heard anyone lecture on eschatology or read anyone who has written on the subject with greater clarity or with more convincing biblical and textual exegesis and exposition than Dr. Sam Waldron. If you have struggled with understanding what the Scripture teaches concerning last things or if you desire to understand the biblical basis for an amillennial perspective, its important practical implications, and why so many conservative Reformed evangelicals have embraced this perspective, then you must get this book!" —Jeff Smith, Pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church, Coconut Creek, FL Lecturer and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Reformed Baptist Seminary, Author of Preaching for Conversions "Dr. Sam Waldron has taught the subject of eschatology for over thirty years. In the process, he has produced several helpful volumes. I am thrilled to see this new work, as it is the culmination and systematizing of all his preceding material. Sam once again cuts a straight course in the Word of truth, avoiding various pitfalls on the right and left. He lays out a clear case for “Optimistic Amillennialism,” showing that this is the best way of interpreting Scripture on the end times. May God honor His glorious Name through this new volume. And may it also encourage, strengthen, and greatly motivate His people in these last days. I recommend it enthusiastically." —Rob Ventura, Author of Expository Outlines & Observations on Romans and co-author of A Portrait of Paul and Spiritual Warfare TABLE OF CONTENTS PART ONE: GENERAL INTRODUCTION Chapter 1: Is Eschatology Optional? (1) Logically Central Prophetic Issues; (2) Scripturally Central Prophetic Issues; (3) Central & Foundational Issues for the Creeds Chapter 2: What are the Orthodox Options? (1) Dispensational Premillennialism; (2) Historic Premillennialism; (3) Amillennialism; (4) Postmillennialism. PART TWO: STRUCTURAL CONSIDERATIONS SECTION 1: The Two Ages (The Bible's Own System) Chapter 3- The Biblical Terminology--Introductory Matters Chapter 4- The Basic Theme Chapter 5- The Enhanced View SECTION 2: The General Judgment Chapter 6- The General Judgment--The Dividing Line SECTION 3: The Coming of the Kingdom Chapter 7- The Introductory Considerations Chapter 8- The Messianic Parables Chapter 9- The Pauline Prose Chapter 10- The Apocalyptic Vision--Relevant Hermeneutics Chapter 11- The Apocalyptic Vision--The Millennium on Earth (Revelation 20:1-3, 7-10) Chapter 12- The Apocalyptic Vision--The Millennium in Heaven (Revelation 20:4-6) SECTION 4: The Relation of the Church and Israel Chapter 13- The Historical Introduction: The Historical Situation; Dispensationalism vs Covenantalism Chapter 14- The Biblical Presentation (Part One) Chapter 15- The Biblical Presentation (Part Two) Chapter 16- The Biblical Presentation (Part Three) SECTION 5: The Dispensational Hermeneutic Chapter 17- Introductory Considerations--The Nature of Old Testament Prophecy and its Hermeneutical Implications Chapter 18- Test Case--Ezekiel 40-48 PART THREE: SPECIAL QUESTIONS SECTION 1: The Intermediate State Chapter 19- Death and the Intermediate State Chapter 20- Heaven Chapter 21- Sheol, Hades, and Hell SECTION 2: The Gospel Age Chapter 22- Wheat and Weeds Chapter 23- Victorious War Church Chapter 24- The Mustard Seed Chapter 25- Trouble, Triumph, and the Church Chapter 26- All Israel Being Saved (What is the Plan of God in Romans 11?) SECTION 3: The Imminent Return of Christ Chapter 27- Hyper-Preterism--Has Christ Already Come? Chapter 28- Calculationism--Can the Time of Christ's Coming Be Predicted? Chapter 29- Pretribulationism--Arguments Against Presented Chapter 30- Pretribulationism--Arguments For Answered SECTION 4: The Final Resurrection Chapter 31- The Resurrection of the Dead SECTION 5: The Eternal State Chapter 32- Eternal Punishment Chapter 33- Heaven on Earth EXCURSUS: A Brief History of Eschatology BIBLIOGRAPHY DR. SAM WALDRON was a pastor of the Reformed Baptist Church of Grand Rapids from 1977-2001 and taught at Trinity Ministerial Academy from 1981 to 1989. Leaving there in 2001, he pursued a PhD at Southern Seminary in Louisville, KY. Having served as a pastor of Heritage Baptist Church in Owensboro, Kentucky from 2005-2013, in 2013 he became one of the pastors of Grace Reformed Baptist Church of Owensboro, Kentucky. He also serves as President and Professor of Systematic Theology at Covenant Baptist Theological Seminary. Sam has been married to his dear wife Charlene since 1975. They have five children and at last count 15 grandchildren—all of whom they love very much. Sam enjoys reading, weightlifting, walking, and spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren. SW3/28 12/02/25 BOT50 BRAND NEW TITLE RELEASED IN FEBRUARY 2025 - REDUCED ON 12/2/25 SGCB Price: $29.95 (list price $50.00)
		THE WORKS OF RICHARD SIBBES (in 7 Hardcover Volumes) RICHARD SIBBES After William Perkins, ‘the heavenly Doctor Sibbes’ was the most significant of the great Puritan preachers of Cambridge. This reprint of the complete seven-volume set of the Works of Richard Sibbes shows why this is so. Strong thoughts, simple sentences, deep knowledge of the Bible and the human heart and a sure pastoral touch are here revealed in Sibbes’ sustained concentration on the glory and grace of God in Christ. More than anything else, Sibbes was a great preacher. He never lost sight of the fact that the best Christian counselling is done through the patient and lively exposition of the Word of God. Sibbes excelled as a comforter of the troubled and doubting, but he also possessed the rare gift of illuminating every passage of Scripture he handled by drawing out its significance for his hearers and readers. The republication of the Nichol edition of his complete works is a notable event for all who have an appetite for helpful and faithful biblical preaching. "The Works of Richard Sibbes are one of the most valuable sets of writings combining careful understanding of Scripture, and especially of the Gospel, with heart-felt piety. The warmth of his affections for God were fueled by his clear understanding of God’s grace in Christ. I commend this set to you. It has been, and continues to be, a treasure in my life, with all the volumes well-worn." - Mark Dever TABLE OF CONTENTS *VOLUME 1 Memoir of Sibbes by A B, Grosart Description of Christ The Bruised Reed and Smoking Flax The Sword of the Wicked The Soul's Conflict with Itself and Victory over Itself by Faith The Saint's Safety in Evil Times and other sermons, including a series on 1 Peter 4 *VOLUME 2 Bowels Opened (Sermons on the Song of Solomon 4-6) The Spouse's Earnest Desire after Christ A Breathing after God The Returning Backslider The Glorious Feast of the Gospel *VOLUME 3 An Exposition of 2 Corinthians 1 *VOLUME 4 A Christian's Portion The Spiritual Man's Aim A Glance of Heaven The Excellency of the Gospel above the Law and other sermons, all on texts from 1 & 2 Corinthians *VOLUME 5 Expositions of texts and portions of the other Epistles of Paul, including Christ's Exaltation Purchased by Humiliation Salvation Applied The Fountain Sealed The Fountain Opened *VOLUME 6 Josiah's Reformation The Saint's Comforts The Rich Poverty or The Poor Man's Riches and several other sermons, including The Bride's Longing (on Rev 22:20) *VOLUME 7 Miscellaneous sermons and other writings of Sibbes Bibliographical list of editions of his writings Glossary Indexes of persons named, topics discussed and texts expounded RS7 botn24 SGCB Price: $139.00 (list price $189.00) SAVE $60.00 ON THIS BEAUTIFUL HARDCOVER SET
		THE WORKS OF GEORGE SWINNOCK (in 5 hardcover volumes) GEORGE SWINNOCK ‘His work comes “from one both of a good head and heart”.’ — THOMAS MANTON ‘George Swinnock had the gift of illustration largely developed, as his works prove…they served his purpose, and made his teaching attractive…there remains “a rare amount of sanctified wit and wisdom”.’ — C. H. SPURGEON ‘We confess that we have rejoiced in the writings of Swinnock as those that find great spoil. So pithy and pungent and practical, few books are more fitted to keep the attention awake, and few so richly reward it.’ — DR. JAMES HAMILTON ‘Swinnock’s principal work, The Christian Man’s Calling, is one of the fullest, and, we venture to think, one of the best exhibitions of the gospel in its application to the ordinary affairs of life. There are few better works of practical religion in our language.’ — EDITOR of the NICHOLS REPRINT Book Description George Swinnock is one of the easiest of the 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. The five volumes of The Works of George Swinnock were the last major reprint to be undertaken in 1868 by James Nichol in his definitive series of the leading Puritan authors. They have long been rare and unobtainable in the secondhand market. Volumes 1, 2, and the first part of Volume 3 of The Works of George Swinnock contain his best-known work, The Christian Man’s Calling. With characteristic Puritan concern for the integrity of truth and life, Swinnock ranges over the practical implications of Paul’s emphasis on ‘training for godliness’ (1 Tim. 4:7) He explores this in many areas: spiritual disciplines, personal lifestyle, relations in the home, marriage and daily work, in times of prosperity and adversity, in a hostile world and at the time of death. Volume 3 also contains the ‘grave and judicious’ Heaven and Hell Epitomised and part of Swinnock’s valuable The Fading of the Flesh, an exposition of Psalm 73:26 on the theme of preparation for death. In volume 4 The Fading of the Flesh is concluded. It is followed by The Pastor’s Farewell (Swinnock’s valedictory sermon in Rickmansworth) and three expositions of the work of the magistrate: The Gods are Men, The Beauty of Magistracy (by Thomas Hall) and Men are Gods. It concludes with a rich practical study of the divine attributes entitled The Incomparableness of God. The Door of Salvation Opened by the Key of Regeneration, a ‘savoury treatise’ (Richard Baxter), opens volume 5. The Works then conclude with The Sinner’s Last Sentence, posthumously published sermons on Matthew 25:41-2 containing some two hundred pages of counsel on the seriousness of sin. BOTN24 NEARLY 25% OFF THIS BEAUTIFUL SET (THIS IS THE PRICE FOR ALL FIVE VOLUMES IN PRINT) SGCB Price: $102.00 (list price $135.00)
click for details		IN THE POWER OF THE SPIRIT: Sermons from Matthew, Mark & Luke JOHN CALVIN, translated from the French by Robert White ‘We cannot cleanse ourselves; God must work in us with power. That is why the Holy Spirit is fire. We must go back into the oven when God chooses to make us new.’ — John Calvin Of the many sermons which Calvin preached on the Synoptic Gospels, only the first sixty-five were recorded and published, under the title Sermons on the Harmony or Concordance of the Three Evangelists, Matthew, Mark and Luke (1562). Eighteen of these sermons appear here, for the first time in English translation. They focus on the events of Jesus’ ministry in Galilee: his baptism, his testing by Satan, the calling of his first disciples, his teaching and his works of healing. In consecutive sermons the preacher traces the drama of Jesus’ confrontation with the forces of darkness and unbelief, which make him a prophet without honour in his own country. For the time being, his identity as Messiah remains hidden. Already, however, he is filled with the Spirit of God who empowers and directs him; already Satan must contend with one stronger than he; already the poor have good news preached to them; already God’s kingdom is present in Jesus’ gracious words and mighty works. These sermons, the last Calvin was to preach on a New Testament text, reveal the Reformer at his best: a lucid interpreter of Scripture, an engaging preacher, and a pastor passionate to present every soul in his care mature in Christ. TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction by the Translator Prayer Before the Sermon 1. GOD'S KINGDOM PROCLAIMED (Matt. 3:1-3; Mark 1:1-3; Luke 3:1,2) 2. JOHN THE BAPTIZER (Matt. 3:4-6; Mark 1:4-6; Luke 3:3-6) 3. ONE MIGHTIER THAN I (Matt. 3:11-12; Mark 1:7-8; Luke 3:12-16) 4. WITH THE SPIRIT AND WITH FIRE (Matt. 3:11-12; Mark 1:7-8; Luke 3:16-18) 5. MY SON, MY BELOVED (Matt. 3:13-17; Mark 1:9-11; Luke 3:21-23) 6. LED BY THE SPIRIT (Matt. 3:17 - 4:1; Mark 1:11-13; Luke 3:22; 4:1-2) 7. STONES INTO BREAD (Matt. 4:2-4; Luke 4:2-4) 8. THE PINNACLE OF THE TEMPLE (Matt. 4:5-7; Luke 4:9-12) 9. THE KINGDOMS OF THE WORLD (Matt. 4:8-11; Mark 1:13; Luke 4:5-8,13) 10. THE GOSPEL OF GOD (Matt. 4:12,17; Mark 1:14-15; Luke 3:19-20; 4:14,15) 11. GOOD NEWS TO THE POOR (Luke 4:16-19) 12. SCRIPTURE IS FULFILLED (Luke 4:18-22) 13. CLOSING THE DOOR TO GOD (Luke 4:23-27) 14. LIGHT AFTER DARKNESS (Matt. 4:13-16; Luke 4:28-30) 15. FISHERS OF MEN (Matt. 4:18-20; Mark 1:16-20; Luke 5:1-11) 16. A TEACHER WITH AUTHORITY (Matt. 4:23-25; Mark 1:21-22; Luke 4:31-32) 17. THE HOLY ONE OF GOD (Mark 1:23-27; Luke 4:33-36) 18. BEARER OF OUR INFIRMITIES (Matt. 8:14-18; Mark 1:29-39; Luke 4:38-43) Index of Scripture References Index of Subjects BRAND NEW HARDCOVER TITLE FROM BANNER OF TRUTH SGCB Price: $22.99 (list price $29.00) OVER 20% OFF THIS FIRST TIME PUBLICATION OF THESE MATERFUL SERMONS
		THE SAINTS ADVANTAGE BY CHRIST'S ASCENSION AND COMING AGAIN FROM HEAVEN CHRISTOPHER LOVE (1618–1651) Edited by Randall J. Pederson We often think of Christ’s death and resurrection as important to the Christian life. But is there any benefit from Jesus’s ascension? Christopher Love reminds us of the great advantages of Christ going into heaven—not only that He prepares a place for us, but also that He will return and receive us to Himself, and we will be with Him evermore. The book touches on key end time teachings regarding the second coming of Christ, the millennial reign, the bodily resurrection, and the elects’ everlasting communion with the Lord. It also presents believers great comfort while they await Christ’s return. Contents 1. Five Fundamental Doctrines of Religion 2. Christ’s Ascension to Heaven 3. Christ’s Preparations for His People 4. The Comfort of Christ’s Second Coming 5. The Thousand-Year Reign of Christ 6. The Manner of Christ’s Second Coming 7. The Reception of the Soul at Death 8. The Resurrection of the Body 9. Everlasting Communion with Christ The Editor describes the uniqueness of Love's writings in the following words: "Love’s written works, many of which were hastily published in the years following his execution, cover a broad range of subjects and include writings on spiritual comfort to sermons on the state of the unconverted to a treatise on heaven and hell. In addition to English printings, several of Love’s works were translated into Dutch, including his scaffold speech. To this day, Love is remembered for his pithy, winsome expressions and solid exegesis of the biblical text." The Editor concluded his Introduction with these words: "Overall, the editorial philosophy was to produce an edition that is faithful to the original but does not burden the reader with outdated typography or the strangeness of early modern print. It is hoped that this new edition of 'The Saint’s Advantage' will not only reach an audience already familiar with Love’s works but will help to introduce new readers to Love’s insight and exposition of the Bible." Endorsements “Christopher Love was a man eminent in grace, of singular life and conversation, and a pattern of piety worthy of imitation.” —Thomas Manton (1620–1677) “The reverend author, though he had not attained many years, yet he had gotten much experience about soul affairs.” —Edmund Calamy (1660–1666) About the Author Christopher Love (1618–1651) was a Presbyterian pastor at St. Anne and St. Agnes, Aldersgate, and later at St. Lawrence Jewry. 9/10/25 SGCB Price: $13.00 (list price $23.00) SAVE $10 OFF THIS WONDERFUL TITLE
click for details		SERMONS ON THE DOCTRINES OF GRACE C.H. SPURGEON (1834-1892) Edited by Dr. Don Kistler REDUCED AGAIN ON JANUARY 1st, 2026. WHILE THEY LAST!! LIMITED QUANTITY AT THIS PRICE!! C.H. Spurgeon is often referred to as “The Prince of Preachers.” In this collection of Sermons on the Doctrines of Grace, this princely preacher ably exposits and defends the most glorious elements of Reformed theology. The doctrines of grace have long stirred debate, but for Charles Spurgeon, they formed the unbreakable thread running through all of redemptive history. Far from being abstract theological points, these doctrines were, to Spurgeon, the very pulse of the gospel. They revealed a sovereign God who saves sinners by His own initiative, for His own glory, and through the finished work of Christ. “This book is more than a reminder of what the Prince of Preachers believed and preached. It is a rich resource of sermons on five crucial doctrines that help explain the biblical plan of salvation. These printed sermons instruct the mind and warm the heart.” —Tom Ascol, Pastor, Grace Baptist Church, Cape Coral, FL From Scripture, he gives us: (1) Total Depravity--A Sermon on Romans 8:7 (2) Unconditional Election--A Sermon on 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14 (3) Limited (Or Particular) Atonement--A Sermon on John 17:9-10 (4) Irresistible Grace--A Sermon on Romans 8:30 (5) Perseverance of the Saints--A Sermon on John 10:28 Spurgeon drew his sermon on Total Depravity to a close with these powerful words: "And to conclude, let me remind you—and it is in the text, (Rom. 8:7) after all—that this change must be worked by a power beyond your own. An enemy may possibly make himself a friend, but enmity cannot. If it is but an adjunct of his nature to be an enemy, he may change himself into a friend. But if it is the very essence of his existence to be enmity, positive enmity, enmity cannot change itself. No, there must be something done more than we can accomplish. This is just what is forgotten in these days. We must have more preaching of the Holy Spirit if we are to have more conversion work. I tell you, sirs, if you change yourselves and make yourselves better and better and better, a thousand times better, you will never be good enough for heaven! Till God’s Spirit has laid His hand upon you, till He has renewed your heart, till He has purified your soul, till He has changed your entire spirit and made you a new man—there can be no entering heaven. How seriously then should each person stand and think, “Here am I, a creature of a day, a mortal born to die, but yet an immortal! At present I am at enmity with God. What shall I do? Is it not my duty, as well as my happiness, to ask whether there is a way to be reconciled to God?” O weary slaves of sin, are not your ways the paths of folly? Is it wisdom, O my fellow creatures, is it wisdom to hate your Creator? Is it wisdom to stand in opposition against Him? Is it prudent to despise the riches of His grace? If it is wisdom, it is hell’s wisdom! If it is wisdom, it is a wisdom that is folly with God! Oh, may God grant that you may turn unto Jesus with full purpose of heart! He is the Ambassador. It is He who can make peace through His blood. And though you came in here an enemy, it is possible you may go out through that door a friend, if you can but look to Jesus Christ, the brazen serpent that was lifted up! And now, it may be, some of you are convinced of sin by the Holy Spirit. I will now proclaim to you the way of salvation. “As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life” (John 3:14–15). Behold, O trembling penitent, the means of your deliverance! Turn your tearing eyes to yonder Mount of Calvary. I see the Victim of Justice—the Sacrifice of Atonement for your transgression! View the Savior in His agonies, with streams of blood purchasing your soul and with most intense agonies enduring your punishment. He died for you, if now you confess your guilt! O come, you condemned one, self-condemned, turn your eyes this way, for one look will save! Sinner, you are bitten. Look! It is nothing but “Look!” It is simply, “Look!” If you can but look to Jesus, you are safe! Hear the voice of the Redeemer, “Look unto Me and be saved.” Look! Look! Look! O guilty souls— 'Venture on Him, venture wholly, Let no other trust intrude! None but Jesus, None but Jesus, Can do helpless sinners good!' (Joseph Hart) May my blessed Master help you to come to Him and draw you to His Son, for Jesus’ sake. Amen and Amen." Charles Spurgeon, a man whose voice thundered with gospel truth across Victorian England, has been called “The Prince of Preachers”. His life was marked by deep devotion to Christ, bold preaching, and tireless evangelism. His ministry expanded through the Metropolitan Tabernacle in London, launching over 66 gospel ministries. Though plagued by depression and chronic illness, he preached to over a million people and baptized more than 15,000 converts. Heavily influenced by the Puritans, Spurgeon had a library of several thousand of their works by the time of his death. 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		THE BEATITUDES AND THE LORD'S PRAYER Arthur W. Pink (1886-1952) All the writings and published sermons of Arthur Pink were closely reasoned from the Bible and addressed Christian life issues or doctrines that Pink believed needed special attention. The Beatitudes and the Lord's Prayer draw illuminating insights from these momentous passages. Searchingly written studies suitable for general Christian reading. Better than many commentaries, and stimulating for message-preparers. Contents: Introduction The Beatitudes 1 The First Beatitude “Blessed are the poor in spirit...” (Matthew 5:3) 2 The Second Beatitude “Blessed are they that mourn...” “(Matthew 5:4) 3 The Third Beatitude “Blessed are the meek...” “(Matthew 5:5) 4 The Fourth Beatitude “Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness...” (Matthew 5:6) 5 The Fifth Beatitude “Blessed are the merciful...” “(Matthew 5:7) 6 The Sixth Beatitude “Blessed are the pure in heart...” (Matthew 5:8) 7 The Seventh Beatitude Blessed are the peacemakers...” (Matthew 5:9) 8 The Eighth Beatitude “Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake...” (Matthew 5:10-12) Conclusion – The Beatitudes and Christ The Lord’s Prayer Introduction 1 The Address “Our Father which art in heaven.” (Matthew 6:9) 2 The First Petition “Hallowed be Thy name.” (Matthew 6:9) 3 The Second Petition “Thy kingdom come.” (Matthew 6:10) 4 The Third Petition “Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.” (Matthew 6:10) 5 The Fourth Petition “Give us this day our daily bread.” (Matthew 6:11) 6 The Fifth Petition “And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.” (Matthew 6:12) 7 The Sixth Petition “And lead us not into temptation.” (Matthew 6:13) 8 The Seventh Petition “But deliver us from evil.” (Matthew 6:13) 9 The Doxology (Matthew 6:13) awp11/17 JUST TWO COPIES IN STOCK AT THIS PRICE SGCB Price: $12.00 (list price $18.00)
		SPURGEON: A Biography Arnold Dallimore Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834–92) is a name with which every Christian should be familiar. His ministry reached far beyond his London congregation. Not a man to water down his message to attract hearers, his doctrinally rich sermons – as preached and published – provide the meat of biblical Christianity to rich and poor alike. Spurgeon’s was a life of purpose. He was a man of prayer, but also of intense and varied activity – a man who had a keen social concern, as well as a desire to see churches planted and young men trained for the gospel ministry. He was humble and warm-spirited, a man who even in times of suffering pointed people to Jesus Christ. His resolute stand for the authority of the Bible in an age of compromise makes him an example for today’s church. Arnold Dallimore’s concise and sympathetic biography will be an excellent introduction for those who know little or perhaps nothing of Spurgeon, and will also stir the interest of all who value the lessons of a unique and faithful ministry. 2/5/26 SGCB Price: $14.00 (list price $17.00)
click for details		CHRIST AND HIS THREEFOLD OFFICE & CHRIST HUMBLED YET EXALTED JOHN FLAVEL abridged by J. Stephen Yuille TWO OUTSTANDING VOLUMES DRAWN FROM THE CLASSIC 'THE FOUNTAIN OF LIFE' (1) CHRIST AND HIS THREEFOLD OFFICE Flavel explores the glory of Christ becoming a man “to qualify and prepare Him for a full discharge of His mediatorship, in the office of our Prophet, Priest, and King.” “Salvation,” says Flavel, “is revealed by Christ as a Prophet, procured by Him as a Priest, applied by Him as a King. In vain it is revealed, if not purchased; in vain revealed and purchased, if not applied.” Flavel’s treatment of the subject is polemical when necessary and painstakingly detailed when he believes the truth is at stake. It is an act of adoration, of meditations upon “the transcendent excellency of Jesus Christ.” Table of Contents: The Excellence of the Subject Christ’s Essential Glory The Covenant of Redemption God’s Admirable Love Christ’s Wonderful Person The Authority of the Mediator The Consecration of the Mediator The Nature of Christ’s Mediation The First Branch of Christ’s Prophetical Office: The Revelation of God’s Will The Second Branch of Christ’s Prophetical Office: The Illumination of Man’s Understanding The Nature and Necessity of Christ’s Priesthood The First Act of Christ’s Priestly Office: Oblation The Second Act of Christ’s Priestly Office: Intercession The First Effect of Christ’s Priesthood: A Full Satisfaction The Second Effect of Christ’s Priesthood: A Blessed Inheritance The Kingly Office of Christ: Executed Spiritually upon the Redeemed The Kingly Office of Christ: Executed Providentially for the Redeemed “It’s difficult to find a more compelling, heart-searching, affection-producing, and biblically sound expositor of experiential Christianity than the seventeenth-century English Puritan John Flavel. Combining pastoral warmth and theological depth, Flavel sought to display the loveliness of Christ as Mediator so that the believer might grow in greater spiritual maturity and conformity to Him. I cannot commend Flavel highly enough!” — Brian H. Cosby, senior minister of Wayside Presbyterian Church, Signal Mountain, Tennessee; and author of John Flavel: Puritan Life and Thought in Stuart England and Suffering and Sovereignty: John Flavel and the Puritans on Afflictive Providence (2) CHRIST HUMBLED YET EXALTED John Flavel shows Christ as our fountain of true joy: secured for his people by his humiliation and his exaltation. By humiliation, Flavel means the incarnation - Christ’s birth, ministry, and death - by exaltation he means the four stages of resurrection, ascension, intercession, and His return in judgment. Flavel shows this twofold act (humiliation and exaltation) is the foundation of our joy because through them Christ has removed our debt and secured our inheritance. “The believer knows,” says Flavel, “that however sweet his communion with Christ is in this world, yet that communion he will have with Christ in heaven will far excel it.” Table of Contents: Christ’s Humiliation A Humble Life A Prayer of Commendation A Commemorative Sign Christ’s Agony The Nature of Christ’s Death A Lonely Death A Lowly Death A Prayer for Forgiveness A Promise of Salvation A Cry of Forsakenness A Cry of Anguish The Completion of Christ’s Work Christ’s Burial The Blessed Ends of Christ’s Humiliation Christ’s Exaltation Christ’s Resurrection Christ’s Ascension Christ’s Present Session Christ’s Triumphant Return “For years I’ve benefited from the writings of John Flavel and the Puritans, and I’ve often done that through the labors of Stephen Yuille. In this volume, Yuille takes us to Flavel, who guides us on a Christological journey that addresses some of our most pressing theological issues today: a Christology that begins in eternity past in the covenant of redemption; ministry set within the biblical framework of prophet, priest, and king; and the example of Christ’s humiliation that results in His exaltation and ours. Yuille’s hope for us is that we digest Flavel’s sermons and ‘get them deeply fixed upon [our souls] by the Spirit of the Lord, turning them into life and power’ within us.” — Adam Embry, author and editor of An Honest, Well Experienced Heart: The Piety of John Flavel CWNS/ (1) CHRIST AND HIS THREEFOLD OFFICE SGCB Price: $10.75 (list price $16.00) (2) CHRIST HUMBLED YET EXALTED SGCB Price: $10.75 (list price $16.00) ORDER BOTH FLAVEL TITLES AND SAVE EVEN MORE SGCB Price: $19.75 (list price $32.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR BOTH BOOKS
click for details		THE DUTY AND BLESSING OF A TENDER CONSCIENCE: Plainly Stated and Earnestly Recommended to All who Regard Acceptance with God and the Prosperity of Their Souls TIMOTHY CRUSO (1656-1697) It has been said that many of those in mental hospitals could leave quickly if they could feel that they were forgiven. Who knows the damage done by a sense of guilt or unresolved conflict? In this rare Puritan treatise, available only in lithograph form from the 1691 edition, and now available in modern reprint for the first time, Timothy Cruso deals with what it is to have a tender heart, how God brings it about, the evidences of it, and why it finds favor with God. Also appendixed are five additional sermons by this Puritan preacher. Acquaint yourself with Cruso. He is well worth knowing! TIMOTHY CRUSO (1656-1697) was a Presbyterian minister. He was a close friend of Daniel Defoe, author of 'The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe', who allegedly named his main character after his dear friend. Cruso was described as having a good voice and a graceful manner, in addition to a sound judgment. He died at the age of 41 and his funeral sermon was preached by Matthew Mead, author of 'The Almost Christian Discovered.' PREFACE INTRODUCTION The Counterfeits of this Blessed Frame The True Principle of a Tender Heart The Proper Ingredients of This Tenderness of Heart How God Brings About this Frame of Heart The Evidences and Tokens of a Tender Conscience How This Holy Frame Evidences Itself to God Why This Frame of Heart Finds Acceptance with God The Application The Conclusion APPENDICES (1) The Necessity and Advantage of an Early Victory Over Satan (1 John 2:13) (2) The Excellency of the Protestant Faith (Deuteronomy 32:31) (3) Conversion to God (Jeremiah 3:22) (4) Cleaving to Christ (Acts 11:23) (5) Consolation in Christ (Matthew 28:5) nhpn BNT tsg nhsp NHP50* 40% Discount Off This Brand New Hardcover with a Dust-Jacket SGCB Price: $12.00 (list price $20.00) ORDER ALONG WITH THE COMPANION VOLUME 'A DISCOURSE CONCERNING CONSCIENCE' BY VINCENT SGCB Price: $26.00 (list price $50.00) NEARLY 50% OFF WHEN ORDERING BOTH HARDCOVER TITLES
click for details		HEART'S EASE IN HEART TROUBLE: 'Let Not Your Heart be Troubled' JAMES BURDWOOD (1626-1693) A BRAND NEW FIRST TIME TITLE FROM NORTHAMPTON PRESS. Some teach today that being a Christian exempts a person from trials and suffering. But our Lord Himself said, “In this world you shall have tribulation.” In this rare work, the author shows that trouble is the norm for a Christian. He explains why our hearts are not to be troubled and how faith in God and Christ is the best antidote for a troubled heart. TABLE OF CONTENTS Publisher's Note Life of James Burdwood The Epistle Dedicatory Introduction Chapter 1 -The Text Opened Chapter 2 - God’s Choicest Saints are Liable to All Kinds of Troubles Chapter 3 - Christ’s Disciples Are Apt to Be Troubled in Their Hearts Chapter 4 - What This Heart Trouble Is That Christ Forbids Chapter 5 - Different Kinds of Fear Chapter 6 - Believing in God and in Christ Is the Best Antidote Chapter 7 - What Is it to Believe in Christ? Chapter 8 - Faith Must Be Acted on Everything About Christ Chapter 9 - Faith in God and Christ Is the Best Remedy for Heart Troubles Chapter 10 - Who Christ Is and What He Has Promised Appendix James Burdwood was born at Yarnacombe in 1626 of religious parents. He had his grammar learning at Kinsbridge School and his later education at Pembroke College, Oxford. He was for a while minister at Plympton St. Mary near Plymouth. From there he moved to Dartmouth at the invitation of the town’s magistrates where he continued till the act of uniformity ejected him. Having a wife and children he set up a Latin school in Dartmouth but was driven from there by the Five Mile Act. He had thoughts of going to America and sold his estate in order to do so, but was prevented. He then rented an estate at Batson in the parish of Marlborough, saying often it was better for him and his family to work than to be burdensome to others. There he stayed five years and preached for free in his own house, as long as he was permitted, to great numbers who flocked to hear him from the adjacent areas. And when his house would no longer hold them all they met in his orchard. He met with some disturbance from the Quakers, of whom there were many in those parts. Some of them occasioned him with much trouble and vexation. They took off his doors, rifled his house, seized and carried away his goods, ripped off the locks on his barn doors and replaced them with their own, and forced his wife and children to seek shelter among their neighbors. When he could stay no longer at Batson he moved to Hicks Down, about a mile from Bedgebury, where he took another farm. During his seven years residence there his old enemies gave him new trouble. He was fined repeatedly for preaching. Yet he kept preaching anyway. At length he returned to Dartmouth where, after a brief respite of three years, he met again with hard treatment. After two subsequent years at Bowden, he was seized with a violent fit of bladder stones and frequent urination (strangury). When he was slightly recovered he returned once more to Dartmouth where weakness and pains wholly took him off of public work. He bore his afflictions with admirable patience, acknowledging that they proceeded from a loving Father, that he deserved much worse at His hand, and that he hoped this would be all the hell he would have. Under very sad circumstances he expressed himself thus: “I have lost estate, relations, and health, and yet God is my God still. I am a broken vessel, fit for no work but suffering. Lord, I submit, I submit.” He often used this remarkable saying: “It is better to be preserved in brine than to rot in honey.” God was pleased at length to release him from his sufferings on August 21, 1693, at the age of 67. He had good abilities for the pulpit and was a practical, popular preacher. His behavior was exemplary. His counsel was sought by all those around him. He was very humble and eminently faithful, yet prudent in giving reproof. He had 17 children, though only three outlived him. He was a very tender father to them and was greatly concerned about their souls. He daily put up earnest prayers for them with tears. All of them who lived to years of discretion gave him ground to hope that a good work was wrought in them. He bore the death of those whom God was pleased to take from him with remarkable resignation and preached their funeral sermons himself. He was never imprisoned nor apprehended, though often searched after, and was sometimes strangely preserved. He died in the town in which he was ejected after having endured the most exquisite torments from the strangury. This made him the more able to pen two books: Heart's Ease in Heart Trouble (1691) Helps for Faith and Patience in Times of Affliction In Three Parts (1693) 1. Samson’s Riddle Spiritualized 2. Orthodox Paradox, or the Greatest Evil Working the Greatest Eternal Good 3. Heaven and Earth Epitomized, or Invisibilities the Greatest Realities [This material was taken from Samuel Palmer’s The Nonconformist’s Memorial, Volume 1, printed in London in 1775.] BHV nhsp nhpn spt CWSF nhp50 BRAND NEW TITLE NOW AVAILABLE SGCB Price: $11.50 (list price $18.00) NEARLY 40% DISCOUNT OFF THIS GREAT TITLE
		A HISTORY OF THE WORK OF REDEMPTION Jonathan Edwards The scope of A HISTORY OF THE WORK OF REDEMPTION is vast. From a deep and extensive knowledge of Scripture, Jonathan Edwards set out to survey the whole of the redemptive work of God in history, from the Fall of man to the consummation of all things. A thrilling conclusion emerges: Everything in human history from start to finish is subservient to Christ's work of redemption. Not only can nothing thwart that work, but, in the wisdom of God, all that comes to pass actually serves to advance it. In a series of thirty sermons preaching in Northampton, New England, in 1739, Edwards sought to establish his congregation in this mighty truth. Later in his ministry he hoped to write a book expounding the same theme, and was even reluctant to accept the presidency of Princeton College for fear this project would be hindered. Although he did not live to carry out his intention, we can see the substance of what the intended book would have contained in this new edition of the sermons of 1739. Here readers can catch Edwards' vision of the mighty advance of the cause of Christ in the world, and gain encouragement for all gospel labors from the certainty of its triumph. 448 pp., cloth-bound BOT LQ BANNER STOCK SALE 25% SGCB Price: $22.50 (list price $29.99) Save: $7.49
click for details		SERMONS OF THE REV. SAMUEL DAVIES (IN 3 VOLUMES) - CURRENTLY OUT-OF-PRINT & OUT-OF-STOCK SAMUEL DAVIES (1723-1761) THIS IS THE COMPLETE THREE VOLUME SET- CURRENTLY OUT-OF-PRINT & OUT-OF-STOCK Samuel Davies was Jonathan Edwards’s successor at what is now Princeton University. He is considered the founder of Southern Presbyterianism and was a key proponent of religious tolerance and social justice in early eighteenth-century America. He convinced the king of England to be tolerant to the American colonies in matters of religious observance and was also a champion of educating slaves in accordance with their equal standing in heaven. His prime legacy, however, is in the form of his sermons. Davies was regarded as one of the preeminent evangelists of his era and its finest preacher. All three volumes of this collection of Davies’s sermons are titled Sermons on Important Subjects, and all three show the vitality that pervaded Davies’s oratory. These are indeed important writings on important subjects. VOLUME ONE 1. The Divine Authority and Sufficiency of the Christian Religion (Luke 16:27-31) 2. The Nature of Salvation Through Jesus Christ Explained and Recommended (John 3:16) 3. Sinners Entreated to be Reconciled to God (2 Cor. 5:20) 4. The Nature and Universality of Spiritual Death (Eph. 2:2,5) 5. The Nature and Process of Spiritual Life (Eph. 2:4,5) 6. Poor and Contrite Spirits the Objects of the Divine Favor (Isa. 66:2) 7. The Nature and Danger of Making Light of Christ and of Salvation (Matt. 22:5) 8. The Compassion of Christ to Weak Believers (Matt. 12:20) 9. The Connection Between Present Holiness and Future Felicity (Heb. 12:14) 10. The Mediatorial Kingdom and Glories of Jesus Christ (John 18:37) 11. Things Unseen to be Preferred to Things Seen (2 Cor. 4:18) 12. The Sacred Import of the Christian Name (Acts 11:26) 13. The Divine Mercy to Mourning Penitents (Jer. 31:18-20) 14. Christ Precious to All True Believers (1 Peter 2:7) 15. The Danger of Lukewarmness in Religion (Rev. 3:15,16) 16. The Divine Government the Joy of our World (Psalm 97:1) 17. The Name of God Proclaimed by Himself (Exodus 33:18,19; w/ 34:6,7) 18. God is Love (1 John 4:8) 19. The General Resurrection (John 5:28,29) 20. The Universal Judgment (Acts 17:30,31) 21. The One Thing Needful (Luke 10:41,42) 22. Saints Saved with Difficulty, and the Certain Perdition of Sinners (1 Peter 4:18) 23. Indifference to Life Urged from its Shortness and Vanity (1 Cor. 7:29-31) 24. The Preaching of Christ Crucified the Mean of Salvation (1 Cor. 1:22-24) 25. Ingratitude to God a Heinous but General Iniquity (2 Chron. 32:25) VOLUME TWO 26. The Sufferings of Christ, and their Consequent Joys and Blessings (Isa. 53:10.11) 27. Life and Immortality Revealed in the Gospel (2 Tim. 1:10) 28. Jesus Christ the Only Foundation (Isa. 28:16,17) 29. The Necessity and Excellence of Family Religion (1 Tim. 5:8) 30. The Rule of Equity (Matt. 7:12) 31. Dedication to God Argued from Redeeming Mercy (1 Cor. 6:19,20) 32. The Christian Feast (1 Cor. 5:8) 33. The Nature and Blessedness of Sonship with God (1 John 3:1,2) 34. A Sermon on the New Year (Jer. 28:16) (within a month of his own death) 35. An Enrollment of our Names in Heaven the Noblest Source of Joy (Luke 10:20) 36. The Success of the Gospel by the Divine Power upon the Souls of Men (2 Cor. 10:4,5) 37. Divine Perfections Illustrated in the Method of Salvation through Sufferings of Christ (Jn. 12:27,28) 38. Religion the Highest Wisdom, and Sin the Greatest Madness and Folly (Ps. 111:10) 39. Rejection of Christ a Common but Most Unreasonable Iniquity (Mark 12:6) 40. The Doom of the Incorrigible Sinner (Prov. 29:1) 41. The Nature of Looking to Christ Opened and Explained (Isa. 45:22) 42. Arguments to Enforce our Looking unto Christ (Isa. 45:22) 43. The Vessels of Mercy and the Vessels of Wrath Delineated (Rom. 9:22,23) 44. The Nature and Necessity of True Repentance (Acts 17:30) 45. The Tender Anxieties of Ministers for their People (Gal. 4:19,20) 46. The Wonderful Compassions of Christ to the Greatest Sinners (Matt. 23:37) 47. The Nature of Love to God Opened and Enforced (John 21:17) 48. The Nature and Author of Regeneration (John 3:7) 49. The Divine Life in the Souls of Men Considered (Gal. 2:20) 50. On the Same Subject (Gal. 2:20) 51. The Ways of Sin Hard and Difficult (Acts 9:5) 52. The Characters of the Whole and Sick, in a Spiritual Sense, Considered and Contrasted (Matt. 9:12) 53. A Sight of Christ the Desire and Delight of Saints in All Ages (John 8:56) 54. The Law and Gospel (Gal. 3:23) 55. The Gospel Invitation (Luke 14:21-24) 56. The Nature of Justification, and the Nature and Concern of Faith in it (Rom. 1:16,17) VOLUME THREE 57. The Success of the Ministry of the Gospel Owing to a Divine Influence (1 Cor. 3:7) 58. The Rejection of Gospel Light the Condemnation of Men (John 3:19) 59. A New Year’s Gift (Rom. 13:11) 60. On the Death of His Late Majesty King George II (2 Sam. 1:19) 61. Religion and Patriotism the Constituents of a Good Soldier (2 Sam. 10:12) 62. The Crisis: or, the Uncertain Doom of Kingdoms at Particular Times (Jonah 3:9) 63. The Curse of Cowardice (Jer. 48:10) 64. The Signs of the Times (Luke 21:10-26) 65. The Happy Effects of the Pouring Out of the Spirit (Isa. 32:13-19) 66. A Time of Unusual Sickness and Mortality Improved (Jer. 5:3) 67. The Religious Improvement of the Late Earthquake (Isa. 24:18-20) 68. Serious Reflections on War (James 4:1) 69. On the Defeat of General Braddock Going to Fort DeQuesne (Isa. 22:12-14) 70. God the Sovereign of All Nations (Daniel 4:25) 71. A Thanksgiving Sermon for National Blessings (Ezek. 20:43,44) 72. Practical Atheism, in Denying the Agency of Divine Providence, Exposed (Zeph. 1:12) 73. The Primitive and Present State of Man Compared (Rom. 5:17) 74. The Certainty of Death – A Funeral Sermon (Ezek. 33:8) 75. Evidences of a Want of Love to God (John 5:42) 76. The Objects, Grounds, and Evidences of the Hope of the Righteous (Prov. 14:32) 77. The Love of Souls a Necessary Qualification for the Ministerial Office (1 Thess. 2:8) 78. The Office of Bishop a Good Work (1 Tim. 3:1) 79. A Christmas Day Sermon (Luke 2:13,14) 80. Christians Solemnly Reminded of Their Obligations (Joshua 24:22) 81. The Guilt and Doom of Impenitent Hearers (Matt. 13:14) 82. The Apostolic Valediction Considered and Applied (2 Cor. 13:11) Author SAMUEL DAVIES (1723–1761) was a Presbyterian preacher in colonial British America who helped lead the Southern phase of the Great Awakening. Davies was a leading proponent of religious tolerance and social justice—particularly in his encouragement of the education of slaves in accordance with their equal standing in heaven. He raised funds in England for the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University), which he served as its fourth president. His work during the Great Awakening centered at Hanover, Virginia, where he became the first moderator of the first presbytery of Virginia. He further enhanced his reputation by defending Dissenters in court and was considered the outstanding preacher of his day. Endorsements “Though less well-known than his eighteenth-century contemporaries like Edwards, Whitefield, and the Wesleys, Samuel Davies was an important voice for revival, holiness, missions, and religious freedom in the generation before America’s founding. Above all, Davies was a preacher of uncommon skill and his published sermons edified generations of Christians. I am glad to see this reissued collection of his sermons made available on the eve of the tercentennial of his birth.” — Joseph C. Harrod, author of Theology and Spirituality in the Works of Samuel Davies “It is very good news that Davies is to be reprinted. Some people doubt there ever was a Great Awakening. He saw it, and to read him is to meet something of the preaching with ‘sacred fire’ that redirected the lives of so many, Black and White, heavenwards. Here is strong Calvinistic preaching anointed with fervent love.” — Iain H. Murray, author of Revival and Revivalism: The Making and Marring of American Evangelicalism 1750–1858 “With great pleasure I recommend the sermons of Samuel Davies. Davies is one of the best Reformed, experimental preachers I have read. His sermons are warm and edifying, and all who read them will profit. One of the benefits for preachers in reading these sermons is to learn how to preach to the unconverted. Davies’s sermons are a model of gospel preaching. If you want to be more effective in addressing and pleading with sinners, study the preaching of Samuel Davies.” — Joseph A. 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click for details		THE WORKS OF STEPHEN CHARNOCK (5 Volume Hardcover Set) STEPHEN CHARNOCK 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. The five volumes now reprinted from the classic nineteenth-century Nichol edition contain a total of more than 2,800 pages and 64 distinct discourses or sermons. Of these, only one was published during the author’s lifetime, all the rest being edited from his manuscripts and published by his friends, Richard Adams and Edward Veal, after Charnock’s death in 1680. 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.’ VOLUME ONE contains a helpful introduction to Charnock’s life and work by James McCosh, and the first eight discourses on The Existence and Attributes of God, opening with ‘A Discourse of Divine Providence,’ based on 2 Chronicles 16:9. In this Charnock sets forth the doctrine of providence with great clarity, and then applies it to instruct, comfort, and exhort the people of God. VOLUME TWO continues and concludes Charnock’s magnum opus, ‘A Discourse on the Existence and Attributes of God’ with the remaining six discourses. Topics include: the existence of God; practical atheism; God’s being a Spirit; spiritual worship; the eternity of God; his immutability; his omnipresence; his knowledge; his wisdom; his power; his holiness; his goodness; his dominion; and his patience. Each discourse first expounds, then applies, the text of Scripture on which it is based. VOLUME THREE concerns the work of regeneration, by which spiritually dead sinners are raised to new life in Christ. It is perhaps surprising that present-day Christians seem so often to be confused about what it means to be born again. Whatever the reasons for this confusion, the fault cannot be laid at the door of previous generations of preachers and writers, particularly Puritans like Charnock, who took immense pains to search into and explain the doctrine from Scripture. VOLUME FOUR contains fifteen further discourses of primary importance to Christians in every age. The first six discourses – all on texts from the Gospel of John – focus on the knowledge of God in Christ as the only way to eternal life and happiness, showing that true and saving knowledge of God is only in and by Christ, that conviction of sin by the Spirit of God is the way to this knowledge, and that to remain in unbelief is to remain in misery under the wrath of God. The Lord’s Supper and related matters form the subject of a second group of discourses. VOLUME FIVE contains a further nineteen discourses. By way of contrast with the earlier volumes – most of which are based on texts from the New Testament – five of the discourses here draw on texts from the Old Testament Scriptures. Many of the topics addressed are of perennial interest to all Christians: the necessity of Christ’s death, and the necessity of his exaltation; Christ’s intercession; God in Christ as the object of faith; afflictions; mortification; the stability of the church; delight in prayer; the sins of the regenerate; man’s enmity to God; and the pardon of sin. Author Stephen Charnock (1628-1680) was educated at Cambridge University after which he lectured at Oxford University. He was appointed chaplain to the Governor of Ireland, Oliver Cromwell's son Henry in 1655, where he soon gained a reputation for preaching. In 1675, years after the fall of Oliver Cromwell's Commonwealth, Charnock became a Presbyterian Minister in London. His works, mostly published posthumously, have the characteristic Puritan concern for central gospel themes and consistent application of Biblical texts to practical problems. BOTW BIP BOTS22 clst botn24 NEARLY 25% OFF THIS BEAUTIFUL SET (THIS IS THE PRICE FOR ALL FIVE VOLUMES IN PRINT) SGCB Price: $102.00 (list price $135.00)
click for details		THE EVERLASTING GOSPEL OF JUSTIFICATION Richard Mather (1596-1669) and Cotton Mather (1663-1728) The doctrine of justification by faith alone is under attack, not only by those outside the Protestant faith, but now by many within her walls. But throughout church history there have been champions of the doctrine who have taken up the fight against her enemies. Two of those are here, Cotton Mather and his grandfather Richard Mather. Cotton Mather’s work is “The Everlasting Gospel of Justification,” first published in 1700. Richard Mather’s title is “A Treatise on Justification,” first published in 1652. Together these sermons give us the weapons we need to repel the attacks on “the doctrine by which the church stands or falls.” This hardback book is 128 pages. THE EVERLASTING GOSPEL OF JUSTIFICATION by Cotton Mather Foreword by Phil Johnson Introduction to An Everlasting Gospel by Nate Pickowicz Facsimile of the Original Title Page Introductory Essay by Nate Pickowicz The Dedication by Cotton Mather To the Reader by Samuel Willard Cotton Mather on Justification Proposition 1 - A Man Cannot be Righteous before God and Accepted and Entitled unto Life with the Righteousness of God Imputed to him. Proposition 2 - The Righteousness of the Lord Jesus Christ is Apprehended by Faith in order to our being made Righteous by it. Admonition 1 - Many, many and some of them very curious, are the ways wherein the deceived souls of men go to establish their own righteousness. Admonition 2 - Our own righteousness will prove but our own confusion if we expect thereby to be justified. Admonition 3 - The Righteousness of God is now set before you; Take That and Live. Divine Hymns by Cotton Mather A TREATISE ON JUSTIFICATION by Richard Mather To the Christian Reader Sermon 1 - Men are Brought to Faith by the Word of God Sermon 2 - The Lord Himself is the Efficient Cause of our Justification Sermon 3 - It is by Faith that Men Come to be Justified Objections and Answers NHP50 3/1/25 BRAND NEW TITLE - DECEMBER 2020 - NEARLY 50% DISCOUNT WHILE THEY LAST SGCB Price: $11.00 (list price $20.00)
click for details		THE PSALMS: Language for All Seasons of the Soul by Bruce Waltke, Walter Kaiser, John Piper, Mark Futato, Hassell Bullock, David Howard A "snapshot" collection of the most current scholarly work on the Psalter. Covering five broad areas--- a 21st-century overview; praise; lament; survey of the Psalter as a book; and sample sermons---these essays are presented by distinguished scholars including Bruce Waltke, Francis Kimmitt, Robert Chisholm, Walter Kaiser, Daniel Estes, Robert Cole, John Piper, and others. 336 pages, softcover from Moody. The book is divided into five sections that: PART ONE: PSALMS STUDIES IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY, Where We Have Been and Where We Are Going PART TWO: PSALMS OF PRAISE: Expressing Our Joy PART THREE: PSALMS OF LAMENT: Expressing Our Sorrow and Pain PART FOUR: CONSIDERING THE CANON: The Psalter as a Book PART FIVE: COMMUNICATING THE PSALMS: Bringing the Psalms into the Present Day ENDORSEMENTS "The Psalms: Language for All Seasons of the Soul is the product of a magnificent collaboration of evangelical scholars in their careful reading and exegesis of select Psalms of various genres, reading the psalter as a whole book, and profound reflection on the meaning and preaching of the Psalms. It is an impressive book that will serve well as a textbook for classes on the Psalms, exposing students to the best of scholarship in the field as well as the spirituality of the Psalter itself." -Richard E. Averbeck, Professor of Old Testament and Semitic Languages,Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, Illinois "The Psalter has always been an essential theological and spiritual resource for Christians seeking to live faithfully. Showcasing the best in evangelical scholarship this present volume not only orients readers to key issues in the recent study of the Psalms, but unpacks the power of these ancient poems for contemporary living. Whether you read and use the Psalter on a regular basis or avoid it through fear or confusion, this volume will capture your imagination for the potential of psalms for sharpening your theology and deepening your faith." -Mark J. Boda, Professor of Old Testament, McMaster Divinity College, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada "This book is a wonderful reflection of the Psalms themselves, exploring in cascading waves the same fundamental issues: God and his people, confidence and praise, sorrow and lament, life and death. Each article like each psalm has different, complementary insights, and each author like each psalmist has a living, interrogating, proclaiming faith. From the opening essays on biblical theology to the closing sermons, by way of the created world, the tension of pain and praise, the role of the king, and the formation of the psalter, these leading evangelical academics write from the heart as well as the head. Biblical study at its best!" -Philip S. Johnston, Senior Tutor, Hughes Hall & Member of the Faculty of Divinity, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, England "The combination in this collection of technical studies, theological emphases, application discussions, and sermonic examples is brilliant. If you really want to understand and/or explain how and why the Psalms are so important to Christian faith and practice, get this book." - Douglas Stuart, Professor of Old Testament, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Hamilton, Massachusetts fss tsg psj mpn pspr CWNPS psl22 ps.23 CW50 BOT50 NEARLY 60% DISCOUNT SGCB Price: $12.00 (list price $28.00)
click for details		THE PASTOR'S DAUGHTER: The Way of Salvation Explained to his Daughter by Rev. Edward Payson Louisa Payson Hopkins A unique glimpse into the home and heart of the remarkable Payson family of Portland, Maine, as Edward Payson lovingly leads his oldest daughter, Louisa, to genuine faith in Christ. It traces the struggles of a brilliant girl from the age of 4 to 14 as she seeks to come to Christ on her own terms, and not the Lord's. Those who have loved "A Pastor's Sketches" by Ichabod Spencer will find themselves in familiar territory as Payson faithfully presses his daughter to repent and believe the Gospel. The chapters are brief and filled with illuminating illustrations that parents and pastors alike will find useful in presenting the claims of Christ and the demands of the Gospel upon sinners. There is nothing like this available anywhere! It cannot be recommended too highly! PAYSON TRILOGY INCLUDES: THE PASTOR'S DAUGHTER BY Louisa Payson Hopkins STEPPING HEAVENWARD by Elizabeth Payson Prentiss SERMONS FOR THE CHRISTIAN FAMILY by Edward Payson PAYSON TRILOGY c50 OVER 40% Discount SGCB Price: $10.75 (list price $18.00) THE PAYSON TRILOGY - 50% Discount for Trilogy and get "Golden Hours" Free ($12.00 Value) SGCB Price: $32.00 (list price $62.00) THAT IS A TOTAL OF FOUR BOOKS WORTH $74.00 FOR JUST $32.00
click for details		A SHEPHERD'S HEART: Sermons from the Pastoral Ministry of J.W. Alexander James Waddel Alexander James Waddel Alexander (1804-1859) was the eldest son of Archibald Alexander and brother of Joseph Addison Alexander. This volume of his sermons gives a glimpse into the heart of a true shepherd. The LORD promised through the Prophet Jeremiah that He would raise up shepherds after His own heart who would feed His people with knowledge and understanding. Such a shepherd was J.W. Alexander. Charles Hodge said of him, "No minister in our Church was a more accomplished scholar. (But) the pulpit was his appropriate sphere. While he was not the first of all orators to hear on rare occasions, he was the first of preachers to sit under, month after month and year after year." This volume of his sermons has long been unavailable. It is a fitting companion volume to our new title by his brother Joseph Addison, "THEOLOGY ON FIRE: Sermons from the Heart of J.A. Alexander." TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Our Modern Unbelief: 2 Cor. 2:11, "For we are not ignorant of his devices." 2. The Divine Perfections in Harmony: 2 Tim. 2:19, "He cannot deny Himself." 3. Divine Providence in Particulars: Matt. 10:30, "But the very hairs of your head are all numbered." 4. The Incarnation: 1 Tim. 3:16, "God was manifest in the flesh." 5. The Worldling: Phil. 3:19, "Who mind earthly things." 6. The Scorner: Prov. 3:34, "Surely He scorneth the scorners." 7. Salvation Traced to God the Father: John 3:16, "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only-begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." 8. Dying for Friends: John 15:13,14, "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you." 9. The Blood of Sprinkling: Heb. 12:24, "The blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel." 10. The Thirsty Invited: Isa. 55:1, "Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters." 11. The Inwardness of True Religion: Luke 11:40, "Did not he that made that which is without, make that which is within also?" 12. New Disciples Admonished: Acts 11:23, "And exhorted them all, that with purpose of heart they would cleave unto the Lord." 13. Love Casting Out Fear: 1 John 4:18, "There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment." 14. The Young American Christian: 1 Cor. 16:13, "Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong." 15. Daily Service of Christ: Matt. 25:37, "Then shall the righteous answer Him, saying, 'Lord, when saw we thee an hungered, and fed Thee? Or thirsty, and gave Thee drink? When saw we Thee a stranger, and took Thee in? or naked, and clothed Thee? Or when saw we Thee sick, or in prison, and came unto Thee?" 16. Mirth: Prov. 17:22, "A merry heart doeth good like a medicine." 17. Believers are Witnesses: Isa. 43:10, "Ye are my witnesses, saith the Lord." 18. The Church a Temple: 1 Peter 2:5, "Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house." 19. Strength in Christ: Phil. 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." 20. Youth Renewed in Age: Isa. 40:31; Ps. 103:5, "But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not be weary; and they shall walk and not faint." "Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's." 468 page paperback ALEXANDER SERMONS SERMONS SPECIAL sss Nearly 45% Discount SGCB Price: $20.95 (list price $34.00) Purchase the FOUR VOLUME ALEXANDER SERMON SET (50% Off) SGCB Price: $70.00 (list price $140.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR 'THEOLOGY ON FIRE 1 & 2' 'A SHEPHERD'S HEART' AND 'EVANGELICAL TRUTH'
click for details		EVANGELICAL TRUTH: Practical Sermons for the Christian Family Archibald Alexander Archibald Alexander (1772-1851) was a godly and gifted man whom the Lord raised up to lay the foundation of Princeton Theological Seminary in 1812. Years later, toward the end of his fruitful life, he was asked to produce a volume of sermons that could be read within the Christian family that would set forth the basics of the Evangelical Faith, After wrestling with this proposition for some time, and having sought to fulfill the publishers wishes, he finally decided to gather together sermons he had preached over his ministry and place them in the simplest terms possible. Hear his own words: "These sermons contain what the author believes to be evangelical truth, in the exhibition of which, his aim has been to render the gospel perspicuous to persons of common understanding. He has, therefore, adopted a style as plain and simple as he could. The sermons are short, and on an average, may be read in fifteen or twenty minutes. And as this is probably the author's last literary work, it is his earnest desire and prayer, that it may be useful in promoting evangelical and experimental religion when his head shall lie beneath the clods of the valley! He invites other Christians to unite with him in this prayer, for the success of the volume now given to the Christian community." Of American divines, the names of Jonathan Edwards and Archibald Alexander take the first place. Dr. Theodore Woolsey called him, "The Shakespeare of the Christian heart." "I solemnly believe that Dr. Archibald Alexander is the greatest man who walks the earth." - Samuel Miller, fellow professor at Princeton This volume contains 37 complete sermons TABLE OF CONTENTS 1- Obedience to Christ Gives Assurance of the Truth of His Doctrines - John 8:17 2- The Knowledge of Sin by the Law - Romans 3:20 3- The First and Greatest Commandment - Mark 12:29,30 4- The Second Like unto the First - Mark 12:31 5- The Name Jesus - Matthew 1:21 6- The Incarnation - Luke 2:13,14 7- Christ's Gift of Himself for our Redemption - Titus 2:14 8- The New Creation - Galatians 6:15 9- Repentance and Forgiveness the Gift of our Exalted Savior - Acts 5:31 10- Receiving Christ by Faith - John 1:12 11- Privileges of the Sons of God - John 1:12,13 12- Deceitfulness of the Heart - Jeremiah 17:9 13- Wickedness of the Heart - Jeremiah 17:9 14- Christ our Wisdom, Righteousness, Sanctification and Redemption - 1 Corinthians 1:30 15- The One Thing Needful - Luke 10:42 16- The Love of Christ - Ephesians 5:2 17- Love to Christ - John 21:17 18- Keeping Alive the Love of God - Jude 21 19- Strength Renewed by Waiting on the Lord - Isaiah 40:31 20- The True Israelite - John 1:47 21- God to be Glorified by those Bought with a Price - 1 Corinthians 6:19,20 22- The Way in which God Leads His People - Isaiah 42:16 23- Not Slothful, but Followers of the Saints by Faith - Hebrews 6:12 24- Christ the Believer's Refuge and Consolation - Hebrews 6:18 25- Returning to our First Love - Revelation 2:4,5 26- The Blessedness of Trusting in God - Psalm 2:13 27- Faith's Victory Over the World - 1 John 5:4 28- The Benefits of Affliction - Psalm 119:71 29- Excellency of the Knowledge of Christ - Philippians 3:8 30- Holding Forth the Word of Life - Philippians 2:16 31- The House of God Desirable - Psalm 84:1,2 32- The Misery of Impenitent Sinners - Acts 8:23 33- Spiritual Worship - Philippians 3:3 34- The Difficulty of Knowing our Faults - Psalm 19:12 35- God's Grace Sufficient - 2 Corinthians 12:9 36- The Dying Martyr's Prayer - Acts 7:59 37- Christ's Gracious Invitation - Matthew 11:28 576 page Large Paperback Volume ALEXANDER SERMONS SERMONS SPECIAL 20 ENDANGERED TITLES sss Nearly 50% Discount SGCB Price: $22.95 (list price $40.00) Order with Our Alexander Sermon Four-Pack for 50% Off SGCB Price: $70.00 (list price $140.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR 'THEOLOGY ON FIRE 1 & 2' 'A SHEPHERD'S HEART' AND 'EVANGELICAL TRUTH'
		Romans: An Expositional Commentary, 4 Volumes James Montgomery Boice Dr. Boice has saved his best commentary on Romans for last! Drawing from the messages of his popular radio series, he now explores the application section of the apostle Paul's letter---Romans 12--16---to share with you the enriching themes of mind renewal, the need for love among Christians, the believer's relationship to the state, and Christian liberty. Approx. 500 pages each, four paperback volumes from Baker Endorsements: "Dr. Boice's commentary series is a treasure for the church and for her pastors. No expository preacher can afford to be without it."--R.C. Sproul Reviews: This highly useful, strongly inspirational set of commentaries could easily keep a preacher's sermons or Bible student's studies in the Gospel of John for a couple of years. Boice writes with a pastor's heart in a highly readable style. . . . a work of excellence that should be of great help to Bible expositors and lay people alike.--Fresh Pages and Tapes (October/November 1999) BOICE SETS BAKER BOOKS jmb ROMCOM NOW AVAILABLE IN LARGE PAPERBACK SET SGCB Price: $88.00 (list price $110.00) Order All 27 BOICE COMMENTARY VOLUMES SGCB Price: $490.00 (list price $650.00) 25% Discount
click for details		LIFE & SERMONS OF ICHABOD SPENCER: The Author of "Pastor's Sketches" Ichabod Spencer with editor J.M. Sherwood The author of "A Pastor's Sketches" comes to life in Volume One, which is a hardcover edition of his life and practical sermons. Everyone who has read the life-changing and ministry-transforming volumes of "A Pastor's Sketches" will be deliighted to learn more about the man whose life was used of God in such a mighty way from 1828 (when he began his ministry in Northampton. MA) to 1854 (when he concluded his ministry in Brooklyn, NY). In addition to the helpful "Sketch" of his life by dear friend Rev. J.M. Sherwood, we have here 20 complete sermons that are called Practical Sermons drawn from his regular pulpit ministry in Brooklyn. VOLUME ONE: The Life & Practical Sermons of Spencer VOLUME TWO: The Doctrinal Sermons of Spencer VOLUME THREE: The Sacramental Sermons of Spencer with Intro. by Gardiner Spring CONCERNING SPENCER'S PREACHING: "One of the most prominent characteristics of Dr. Spencer's preaching was its Scriptural character. He emphatically preached the Bible, the whole Bible, and nothing but the Bible. He drew every sermon from it. He grounded every sermon upon the plain import of God's revealed Word. He made that Word his sole authority in all his teaching. The Bible was the staple of all his sermons. They were full of it; and drew their inspiration from it. It was the simple power of Scripture truth that he wielded with so much effect. He had no confidence in any other kind of teaching. He believed that his sole business in the pulpit was to unfold and vindicate, enforce and apply the meaning or truths of God's revelation. Hence he aimed steadily to exalt the Divine Word. He bowed always and most reverently to its authority." - J.M. Sherwood, from the Biography in Volume One "The reading of good sermons is the most underrated kind of Christian literature on the market today. In former centuries, the reading of sermons was the bulk of the mature Christian's reading diet. Most Puritan books, for example, are sermons edited for print. Sermon reading keeps believers in the Word, matures the soul, and whets the appetite for good preaching. It promotes Christ-centered thinking, healthy self-examination, and godly piety in every sphere of life. Though nothing can replace the Word preached, sermon reading has one advantage over preaching: the sermons that made it into print are usually the minister's best! Tolle Lege--"pick up and read" great sermon books, especially those of past centuries that are packed with spiritual meat, such as the sermons of Ichabod Spencer." - Dr. Joel R. Beeke SERMONS SPECIAL SPENCER TITLES sss Order the Three Volume Hardcover Set for Over 55% Discount SGCB Price: $65.00 (list price $150.00) VOLUME ONE: The Life & Practical Sermons of Spencer SGCB Price: $29.95 (list price $50.00) This is the same material as THE BUNYAN OF BROOKLYN but in Hardcover VOLUME TWO: The Doctrinal Sermons of Spencer SGCB Price: $29.95 (list price $50.00) VOLUME THREE: The Sacramental Sermons of Spencer SGCB Price: $29.95 (list price $50.00)
		THE COLLECTED SERMONS OF ROBERT MURRAY M'CHEYNE ROBERT MURRAY M'CHEYNE At the beginning of the twentieth century, James Macdonald of Edinburgh purchased a box of old papers which had belonged to a preacher of around sixty years earlier. The contents might have seemed of little value, but to some they were altogether priceless. They were the notebooks and sermon notes of Robert Murray M’Cheyne, the godly and devoted minister of St Peter’s Church, Dundee. From these papers, lodged in the library of New College, Edinburgh, Dr Michael D. McMullen has transcribed the sermons found in this set of three volumes. They are indeed a precious treasure. Whether based on Old Testament or New, every sermon is full of Christ: the sinners need of Him, the fullness of His grace, the happiness of those who come to Him, and the danger of stopping short of genuine faith in Him. They will remind preachers and ordinary Christians alike that to preach Christ aright, one must first know Him, and live in the atmosphere of His love. THESE THREE HARDCOVER VOLUMES ARE AS FOLLOWS: SERMONS ON HEBREWS Foreword ix 1. So Great Salvation (2:3) 1 2. Let Us Therefore Fear (4:1-2) 10 3. Entering into Rest (4:3) 19 4. The Rest That Remains (4:8-11) 28 5. The Word of God (4:12-13) 35 6. Holding Fast (4:14-16) 44 7. The Aaronic Priesthood (5:1-4) 54 8. Christ’s Calling as High Priest (5:4-7) 63 9. Strong Crying and Tears (5:7) 72 10. Strong Consolation (6:16-18) 80 11. The High Priest’s Character and Occupation (8:1-2) 87 12. The High Priest’s Offering (8:3-6) 94 13. The More Excellent Ministry of Christ (8:3-6) 101 14. The New Covenant (8:6) 108 15. Established on Better Promises (8:7-13) 115 16. The Sanctuary (9:1-5) 121 17. The Holiest of All (9:1-5) 129 18. The Contents of the Most Holy Place (9:1-5) 136 19. The Service of the Tabernacle (9:6-8) 146 20. The Imperfection of the Tabernacle Service (9:9-13) 156 21. The Perfection of the Gospel Covenant (9:11-12) 163 22. The Superiority of Christ’s Sacrifice (9:13-14) 171 23. The Eternal Inheritance: the Believer’s Portion (9:15) 179 24. Christ Always the Same (13:8) 187 OLD TESTAMENT SERMONS Publisher’s Note viii 1. God’s Care for the Animal Creation (Num. 22:32) 1 2. The Cities of Refuge (Josh. 20) 9 3. The Waters Are Come In Unto My Soul (Psa. 69:1-3) 19 4. I Will Praise Thee (Psa. 86:12-13) 29 5. By the Rivers of Babylon (Psa. 137) 39 6. Things That Must Be Done Now (Eccles. 9:10) 45 7. His Name Shall Be Called Wonderful (Isa. 9:6) 50 8. God’s Twofold Dealings with Natural Men (Isa. 28:14-18) 57 9. For the People Shall Dwell in Zion (Isa. 30:19-21) 67 10. The Day of the Great Slaughter (Isa. 30:25-26) 76 11. The Silence of Christ (Isa. 53:6) 83 12. Delighting in the Sabbath (Isa. 58:13-14) 89 13. The Spirit of the Lord Is upon Me (Isa. 61:1-2) 98 14. The Harvest Is Past, the Summer Is Ended (Jer. 8:20-22) 102 15. Give Glory to the Lord (Jer. 13:15-17) 113 16. Can Thine Heart Endure? (Ezek. 22:14) 123 17. The Way Hedged Up (Hos. 2:6) 135 18. O Israel, Return (Hos. 14:1-6) 139 19. Trust Not in a Friend (Mic. 7:5-7) 150 20. A Pure Language (Zeph. 3:9-11) 155 21. The Candlestick and the Olive Trees (Zech. 4:2-6) 159 22. Not by Might, Nor by Power (Zech. 4:6) 167 23. The Lord Hearkening to His People (Mal. 3:16) 171 NEW TESTAMENT SERMONS Foreword xi 1. The Marriage Feast (Matt. 22:1-14) 1 2. Jesus Took Bread (Matt. 26:26) 13 3. The Supper the Sweetest Ordinance (Matt. 26:26) 19 4. The Rent Veil (Matt. 27:51) 28 5. The Sabbath Made for Man (Mark 2:27) 35 6. Be Opened! (Mark 7:31-37) 42 7. Satan’s Palace (Luke 11:21-22) 52 8. Lost Sheep (Luke 15:1-7) 65 9. Christ Weeping over Jerusalem (Luke 19:41) 76 10. The Grace of God Seen at Antioch (Acts 11:22-24) 89 11. Almost Persuaded (Acts 11:22-24) 95 12. The Work of the Spirit in the Heart (Rom. 5:5) 104 13. Baptized into Christ (Rom. 6:3-4) 115 14. Dead to the Law by Christ (Rom. 7:4) 124 15. I Am Persuaded (Rom. 8:38-39) 129 16. On Not Loving Christ (1 Cor. 16:22) 143 17. The Gospel Ministry (2 Cor. 4: 1-6) 153 18. A New Creature in Understanding (2 Cor. 5:17) 160 19. A New Creature in Affections (2 Cor. 5:17) 171 20. Desiring to Depart and to Be with Christ (Phil. 1:23) 182 21. Peter the Apostle (1 Pet. 1:1-3) 196 22. Blessed Be God! (1 Pet. 1:3-4) 201 23. Kept by God’s Power (1 Pet. 1:5) 207 24. Rejoicing in Affliction (1 Pet. 1:6-7) 210 25. The Trial of Faith (1 Pet. 1:7) 214 26. Loving Christ Unseen (1 Pet. 1:8-9) 218 27. Salvation Long Promised (1 Pet. 1:10-12) 224 28. Gird Up the Loins of Your Mind (1 Pet. 1:13) 226 29. Obedient Children (1 Pet. 1:14-15) 228 30. Calling on the Father (1 Pet. 1:17) 231 31. Redeemed with Precious Blood (1 Pet. 1:18-19) 235 32. Christ Foreordained and Manifest (1 Pet. 1:20-21) 240 33. 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click for details		THE MYSTERY OF PROVIDENCE John J. Murray In four succinct chapters, John J Murray explains the key truths of the doctrine of providence. With plenty of examples from Scripture, he sets out the Bible’s teaching on the wonderful works of God and shows how providence both brings glory to God and prepares God’s people for glory. What God is skillfully weaving in providence is often impenetrably mysterious to us. But as Mr. Murray shows, there is still an abundance of truth about providence to encourage and comfort us, and lead us to more adoring praise of the holy, wise and powerful God of providence. As Maurice Roberts says in the Introduction to this volume, ‘There are vital lessons to be learned from his fine exposition of the doctrine of providence.’ In his Introduction Rev. Maurice Roberts said the following: "It is a joy and privilege for me to write an Introduction to this excellent exposition of the doctrine of God's Providence. These soul-stirring chapters were first preached at the conference of a church in Singapore, some twenty years ago. Happily the sermons were transcribed into print and are now here available to a wider audience. John J Murray was a choice friend and colleague of mine in the Christian ministry. There are vital lessons to be learned from his fine exposition of the doctrine of providence. We see that God has complete control over all that happens in his universe, even over the very worst of things. We see that believers in Christ should enjoy full assurance that for them 'all things work together for good.' We are blessed to see how in providence God prepares all who have faith in Christ for entrance into the glorious eternal world of heaven after death. John J Murray, who introduces us to such great lessons, has, since preaching these heavenly doctrines, passed away and is now in that blessed world above where God is eternally loved by all his believing people." TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction by Maurice Roberts Chapter One: THE WONDER OF PROVIDENCE 1. The Scope and Extent of Providence 2. The Properties of Providence 3. Encouragements from Providence Chapter Two: THE WORKING OF PROVIDENCE 1. Esther 2. Joseph 3. Job Chapter Three: THE BEAUTY OF PROVIDENCE 1. Ways of Observing Providence 2. Ways of Reflecting on Providence 3. Ways of Delighting in Providence Chapter Four: THE DESIGN OF PROVIDENCE 1. To Bring Glory to God 2. In the Life of the Christian “This book, which is deeply rooted in Puritan theology, and which also derives much of its attractiveness from the author’s own experimental knowledge of his subject, shows that the study of the book of our own personal providence alongside the study of the book of God’s word can bring great comfort … This book is extremely readable and ought to be a must read for every Christian. Highly recommended.” – Rev John Macleod, review, Free Church Witness, January 2022 etpuk mop SGCB Price: $9.75 (list price $12.00)
click for details		WITHHOLD NOT THINE HAND: Sunday Evening Sermons and Thursday Evening Lectures WILLIAM JAY (1769-1853) AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN NEARLY 150 YEARS, THIS VOLUME OF 630 PAGES CONTAINS SERMONS PREACHED AT TIMES OTHER THAN THE LORD'S DAY MORNING. THE NEW TITLE IS DRAWN FROM THE WORDS OF ECCLESIASTES 11:6, "IN THE MORNING SEW THY SEED, AND IN THE EVENING WITHHOLD NOT THINE HAND: FOR THOU KNOWEST NOT WHETHER SHALL PROSPER, EITHER THIS OR THAT, OR WHETHER THEY BOTH SHALL BE ALIKE GOOD..." The opening words of the first sermon in this wonderful volume should whet the appetite of all who are spiritually-minded. The sermon is titled DELIVERED FROM THE PIT and the text is Psalm 40:1-3... "We view religion under a threefold distinction. The first regards Doctrine, the second regards Practice, and the third regards Experience. Some parts of Scripture are more appropriate to one, and some to another. When we think of matters of Experience we naturally turn to the Book of Psalms; for there David comes forward and lays open his various struggles and trials--the sources of his pleasure, and of his pain--of his fears and of his hopes, and we know his heart's bitterness and intermeddle with his joy. It is a remark of good Matthew Henry, that sweetest of all commentators, that 'it is impossible to read the Book of Psalms without being either inflamed or ashamed by the perusal.' Let us not fear lest we should be ashamed by ourselves, for as Bishop Robert Hall observes, 'Our repenting days are always our best days'; and says the Savior, 'Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted.' There is no prayer more becoming us than that of the publican, 'God be merciful to me a sinner!' 'He satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with His goodness.' To come nearer to our text, observe, whatever feeling the perusal of the Scriptures may immediately produce in us, we know the ultimate end and aim of the whole; for says the Apostle, 'Whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope.' And with this corresponds the passage we have now read, 'I waited patiently for the Lord; and He inclined unto me, and heard my cry. He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. And He hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the Lord.' Now let us fill up the remainder of the time allowed for this service by considering four things: David's Condition, his Engagement, his Success, and his Profit Under the Dispensation." This volume contains 77 complete sermons from the heart of William Jay (1769-1853), a favorite of Charles H. Spurgeon. These sermons are exegetical and homiletical masterpieces. 20 SERMONS FROM THE EVENING SERVICE 1. Delivered from the Pit (Psalm 40:1-3) 2. The Heart's Secrets (Proverbs 14:10) 3. The Foundation of Zion (Isaiah 28:16) 4. Owls and Dragons (Isaiah 43:20) 5. The Future Triumphs of the Gospel (Isaiah 45:23,24) 6. The Seed of Israel (Isaiah 45:25) 7. Instruction and Peace (Isaiah 54:13) 8. The Imperative Command (Ezekiel 33:2) 9. God's Retributive Justice (Jeremiah 13:21) 10. Plucked from the Burning (Zechariah 3:2) 11. The Shepherd Smitten (Zechariah 13:7) 12. Rest for the Weary (Matthew 11:28) 13. Mercy on Sea and Land (Matthew 14:28-36) 14. The Friend of Sinners (Luke 15:2) 15. The Father's Love for the Son (John 3:35) 16. The Believer's Deliverance from Death (John 11:25) 17. Examples Recorded for our Learning (1 Corinthians 10:1-4) 18. Our Station and our Duty (Philippians 2:14,15) 19. The God of Peace (Philippians 4:9) 20. The Great Salvation (1 John 4:14) 42 SERMONS FROM HIS THURSDAY EVENING LECTURES 1. Joshua's Final Charge (Joshua 24:27) 2. A Good Man Misunderstood (Job 4:3-5) 3. God's Knowledge of our Life (Job 23:10) 4. Trust and Love (Psalm 18:1,2) 5. The Practice and the Privilege of the Godly (Psalm 32:6) 6. The Favor of God (Psalm 41:11-13) 7. David's Position and Purposes (Psalm 52:8,9) 8. The Soul Satisfied (Psalm 63:5,6) 9. The Right Use of Past Mercies (Psalm 63:7) 10. Asaph's Conclusion (Psalm 73:1) 11. Songs in the Night (Psalm 77:6) 12. The Soul's Rest (Psalm 116:7) 13. Waiting Upon God (Psalm 130:6-8) 14. Redemption for Israel (Psalm 130:7,8) 15. The Way of Good Men (Proverbs 2:20) 16. Riches and Righteousness (Proverbs 11:28) 17. Quietness of Mind (Proverbs 16:3) 18. The King's Friendship (Proverbs 22:11) 19. A Happy Conversation (Isaiah 10:20) 20. The Duty of Gladness (Isaiah 12:6) 21. The Ordainer of Peace (Isaiah 26:12) 22. The Rough Wind Stayed (Isaiah 27:7-9) 23. Waiting Upon God (Isaiah 30:18) 24. The City of our Solemnities (Isaiah 33:20) 25. The Salvation of Israel (Isaiah 45:17) 26. The Nearness of our Vindicator (Isaiah 50:8) 27. Hear! (Isaiah 55:3) 28. The Lord's Flock (Zephaniah 3:12,13) 29. The Lord's People (Zechariah 13:9) 30. The Knowledge and Prudence of Christ (John 2:23-25) 31. The Primitive Churches (Acts 16:5) 32. Dead Unto Sin (Romans 6:11) 33. God and His Temples (2 Corinthians 6:16) 34. Counsels Concerning Prayer (2 Corinthians 8:10) 35. Our Weakness and Our Strength (Ephesians 6:10) 36. Christian Courage (Philippians 1:28) 37. A Glorious Translation (Colossians 1:13) 38. Three Graces (1 Thessalonians 1:3) 39. The Church in Thessalonica (1 Thessalonians 1:6-8) 40. The Establishment of the Heart (Hebrews 13:9) 41. Christian Humility (James 4:10) 42. Spiritual Life (1 John 5:12) 15 SERMONS FROM SPECIAL OCCASIONS 1. Days to be Remembered (Exodus 12:14) 2. Forward! (Exodus 14:15) 3. The Harvest Feast (Leviticus 23:39) 4. Thoughts for the New Year (2 Kings 13:20,21) 5. Memorable Days (Esther 4:28) 6. Forgetfulness of God (Hosea 7:10) 7. The Spirit of Christ (Romans 8:9) 8. Easter Hopes (2 Corinthians 4:14) 9. The City of the Saints (Ephesians 2:19) 10. The Word of Christ (Colossians 3:16) 11. Christ's Mission (1 Timothy 1:15) 12. The Purpose of the Incarnation and Death of Christ (Hebrews 2:14,15) 13. The Uncertainty of Life (James 4:15) 14. Advent Facts and Admonitions (1 John 5:20,21) 15. Our High Priest (Hebrews 4:15) These are perfect for Family Devotions, Personal Devotions and pastoral study. "O for more Jays! We would gladly give some two or three dozen of the general run of the doctors of divinity for one such a master in Israel as William Jay of Bath." --Charles H. Spurgeon "William Jay had a long and fruitful career as a preacher of the gospel by voice and pen. Like Spurgeon and Whitefield, he was thirsty for souls, and had much fruit as an evangelistic preacher. Sheridan, the playwright, described Jay as the most natural orator he ever heard, and John Foster called him the prince of preachers." --J.I. Packer "Every Christian reader of Jay's Works must be impressed with the pleasingly devotional turn of his mind. His reflections lead the pious and devout to the most elevated views of the Divine character, as a Father to be loved, and a friend to be trusted." --John Angell James Sss wjv hiss 50% Discount SGCB Price: $20.00 (list price $40.00) THIS IS A 630 PAGE LARGE PAPERBACK VOLUME ORDER WITH OUR WILLIAM JAY 5-PACK FOR NEARLY 55% DISCOUNT SGCB Price: $70.00 (list price $146.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR 4 HARDCOVERS AND 1 PAPERBACK VOLUME
		THE KING'S HIGHWAY: The Ten Commandments Explained to the Young Richard Newton "Though intended for children, ministers will find it useful, for it teems with illustration, and brings up little points of conduct worth touching upon. DR. NEWTON IS THE PRINCE OF PREACHERS TO CHILDREN." C.H. Spurgeon, from "Commenting and Commentators" Richard Newton, D.D. (1813-1887) Though he was born in Liverpool, England in 1813, Newton was educated at the University of Pennsylvania and then served as an Episcopal rector in Philadelphia for many years. In addition to thirty volumes of childrenÆs sermons, he wrote Illustrated Rambles in Bible Lands, Five-Minute Talks for the Young, Heroes of the Early Church, Heroes of the Reformation, and The Life of Jesus Christ.He also served as Editor of Periodicals from 1867-1877. SGCB PAPERBACK SETS c50 10s Nearly 50% Discount SGCB Price: $13.95 (list price $25.00) Order COMPLETE EIGHTEEN Newton Titles SGCB Price: $220.00 (list price $430.00) SAVE OVER $200,00 WHEN ORDERING OUR COMPLETE SET
		THE LIFE OF JESUS CHRIST FOR THE YOUNG in Two Double Volumes Richard Newton "The Prince of Preachers to the young." This was what C.H. Spurgeon called Richard Newton, author of this masterful treatment of the The Life of Jesus Christ explained and applied to the young. Volume One: This large double volume begins with The First Gospel Promise in Genesis 3:15 and leads us into the wilderness where Jesus is tempted by the Devil. Volume Two: This large double volume begins with The Apostles Chosen and concludes with The Ascension of our Lord into Glory. Richard Newton, D.D. (1813-1887) Though he was born in Liverpool, England in 1813, Newton was educated at the University of Pennsylvania and then served as an Episcopal rector in Philadelphia for many years. In addition to thirty volumes of children's sermons, he wrote Illustrated Rambles in Bible Lands, Five-Minute Talks for the Young, Heroes of the Early Church, Heroes of the Reformation (also published by SGCB). SGCB PAPERBACK SETS c50 FAM24 45% Discount - Volumes One & Two (in one volume) SGCB Price: $20.95 (list price $38.00) Volumes One & Two (in one volume) 45% Discount - Volumes Three & Four (in one volume) SGCB Price: $23.95 (list price $42.00) Volumes Three & Four (in one volume) Order Complete Two Volume Set SGCB Price: $42.00 (list price $80.00) THIS IS FOR BOTH DOUBLE VOLUMES Order COMPLETE 18 Newton Titles SGCB Price: $220.00 (list price $430.00) SAVE MORE THAN $200.00
		THE SAFE COMPASS AND HOW IT POINTS: The Bible the Only Safe Guide to Heaven Richard Newton Richard Newton was called "The Prince of Preachers to the young" by no less than Charles H. Spurgeon. This volume contains Ten Sermons illustrating the fact that "God has given us the BIBLE to be the Safe Compass that is alwaqys pointing towards heaven. And as it points in the right direction, it is always saying to us, 'This is the way, walk ye in it.'" REASONS FOR RESISTING THE ENTICEMENTS OF SINNERS - Proverbs 1:10 RELIGION AND RUBIES COMPARED - Proverbs 3:15 LESSONS FROM THE ANT - Proverbs 6:6 THE HARD WAY - Proverbs 13:15 THE SUNDAY-SCHOOL GARDEN - Canticles 5:1 THE WAYS OF DOING GOOD - Acts 10:38 THE BLESSEDNESS OF GIVING - Acts 20:35 GATHERING FRAGMENTS: Time & Knowledge - John 6:12 GATHERING FRAGMENTS: Money & Usefulness - John 6:12 THE BEST HELPER - Isaiah 41:10 SGCB PAPERBACK SETS c50 45% Discount SGCB Price: $9.95 (list price $18.00) NOW AVAILABLE Order COMPLETE 18 Newton Titles SGCB Price: $220.00 (list price $430.00) SAVE MORE THAN $200.00
click for details		O LOVE THAT WILL NOT LET ME GO: Facing Death With Courageous Confidence in God Edited by Nancy Guthrie Contributions by John Piper, Randy Alcorn, Timothy Keller, Joni Eareckson Tada, J. I. Packer, and many more What does it look like for a believer to face the difficult reality of death through the ultimate reality of Christ? How do we live and die like we really believe the gospel is true? Readers at every stage of life will find comfort and hope as well as challenge in this collection of twenty-two short meditations drawn from the sermons and writings of classic and contemporary pastors and theologians ranging from Abraham Kuyper, Martin Luther, and Jonathan Edwards to Tim Keller, J. I. Packer, and John Piper. Contributions by John Piper, Randy Alcorn, Timothy Keller, Joni Eareckson Tada, J. I. Packer, Michael Horton, R. C. Sproul, John Calvin, Martin Luther, Jonathan Edwards, John Owen, B. B. Warfield, Martyn Lloyd-Jones, Charles H. Spurgeon, Joseph Bayly, Richard Baxter, Abraham Kuyper, Richard Sibbes, R. L. Dabney, Jeremy Taylor, Thomas Boston, John Eaves PART ONE: A REALITY THAT WILL NOT BE DENIED 1. Only When You Know How to Die Can You Know How to Live by J.I. Packer 2. Death's Sting is Removed but its Bite Remains by Michael Horton 3. He Called Death Sweet Names by John Piper 4. Not of the World by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones 5. Is Christ Our Sickness-Bearer? by B.B. Warfield 6. Our Faith is in God, Not in Healing by Joseph Bayly PART TWO: AN AIM THAT KEEPS ME PRESSING ON 7. Finishing with Few Regrets by Randy Alcorn 8. My Father Taught Me How To Die by R.C. Sproul 9. Spiritual Light Shining from Your Deathbed by Abraham Kuyper 10. A Witness in the Way We Die by John Eaves 11. Sickness: The Soul's Undressing by Jeremy Taylor PART THREE: A HOPE THAT SAVES ME FROM DESPAIR 12. Rubbing Hope into the Reality of Death by Tim Keller 13. Hope is a Glorious Grace by John Owen 14. Directions for a Peaceful Departure by Richard Baxter 15. What More Should God Do to Persuade You to Accept Death Willingly? by Martin Luther 16. Comfort Against Fears of the Dying Hour by Thomas Boston PART FOUR: A FUTURE THAT WILL NOT DISAPPOINT 17. Suffering Hurries the Heart Toward Heaven by Joni Eareckson Tada 18. To Despise This Present Life by John Calvin 19. The Day of a Godly Man's Death by Jonathan Edwards 20. Let Us Say in Dying, "Lord Jesus, Receive My Spirit" by R.L. Dabney 21. Those Who Die Daily Die Easily by C.H. Spurgeon 22. God Reserves the Best for the Last by Richard Sibbes cwn/ spt bncw CWNW cwsf ALTHOUGH PUBLISHED IN 2011 IT IS SUCH A TIMELY BOOK FOR OUR TIME SGCB Price: $8.95 (list price $14.00) ORDER WITH COMPANION VOLUME 'BE STILL MY SOUL' EDITED BY GUTHRIE SGCB Price: $14.50 (list price $27.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR BOTH TITLES
		RAYS FROM THE SUN OF RIGHTEOUSNESS: Sermons for Children on the Unsearchable Riches of Christ Richard Newton Richard Newton was called "The Prince of Preachers to the young" by no less than Charles H. Spurgeon. "It is a simple, sound, sensible, interesting book, calculated to accomplish much good." - The Lay Preacher This volume of ten sermons for children cover the following subjects with warmth and passion: Jesus the Sun of Righteousness, Jesus the Light of the World The Bright and Morning Star, Jesus the Savior Jesus the Way, Jesus the Truth, Jesus the Life Jesus the Vine, Jesus the the Plant of Renown, and Jesus the Shield Newton felt that this was perhaps his most important book because it was all about the Lord Jesus Christ from beginning to end. SGCB PAPERBACK SETS c50 ljc 45% Discount SGCB Price: $9.95 (list price $18.00) Order COMPLETE EIGHTEEN Newton Titles SGCB Price: $220.00 (list price $430.00) SAVE MORE THAN $200.00
click for details		DIVINE LOVE: A Series of Doctrinal, Practical and Experimental Discourses John Eadie John Eadie (1810-1876) was not only a brilliant professor and author of outstanding commentaries of Pauline Epistles, but he was first and foremost a Pastor. In this long-buired volume of sermons we see Eadie at his pastoral best, as he expounds the glorious theme of Divine Love. These twelve messages touch on the very height and depth of the love of the Triune God for His underserving, indeed, ill-deserving people. "The Apostle Paul tells us that it was his prayer that believers would be 'rooted and grounded in love' and would 'know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge,' (Ephesians 3:18-19) and yet a robust experiential knowledge of the love of the Father, in the Son, by the Spirit eludes many a Christian. Even though we have heard 'Yes, Jesus loves me' from childhood, and have heard of the Father's great love in sending his Son from the time we first memorized John 3:16, it is difficult for us to take in this surpassing love. And thus all the more important for us to hear God's clear overtures of love to us in his Word. It is the experience of this love that matures us. John Eadie, the respected nineteenth-century Scottish Secession minister-theologian, takes the reader on an edifying journey through this vital biblical theme. - Ligon Duncan 20 ENDANGERED TITLES SPECIAL sss 50% Discount SGCB Price: $13.95 (list price $28.00) NOW AVAILABLE! 20 ENDANGERED TITLES SPECIAL SGCB Price: $180.00 (list price $455.00)
		BIBLE WARNINGS: Sermons for Children on Dangers that Lie Along the Path and How to Avoid Them Richard Newton The "Prince of Preachers to children" (according to Spurgeon) presents 14 challenging messages for the hearts of the young. The warnings are as follows: The Warning Not to Forget God, The Warning Against Covetousness The Warning Against Intemperance, The Warning Against the Transgressor's Ways The Warning Against Lying, The Warning Against Anger The Warning Against Grieving the Spirit, The Warning Against Breaking the Sabbath The Warning Against Pride, The Warning Against Slothfulness The Warning Against Discontent, The Warning Against Disobeying our Parents The Warning Against Swearing, The Warning Against Selfishness "All Dr. Newton's books are scriptural, logical, systematic, earnestly evangelical, and full of striking incidents and illustrations. They are models of this very important kind of literature, and will prove instructive to preachers as well as to children." - Pittsburgh Christian Advance SGCB PAPERBACK SETS c50 Nearly 45% Discount SGCB Price: $15.95 (list price $28.00) Order COMPLETE EIGHTEEN Newton Titles SGCB Price: $220.00 (list price $430.00) SAVE MORE THAN $200.00
		BIBLE PROMISES: Sermons for Children on God's Word as our Solid Rock RICHARD NEWTON In the prequel to BIBLE WARNINGS Richard Newton has eleven powerful sermons addressed to the minds and hearts of children on the "exceeding great and precious promises" of God. In his own words, "I have written these sermons about these promises, in the hope that my young friends, who read them, or hear them read, may be helped and encouraged in their efforts to love and serve the blessed Savior. My heart's desire and prayer to God is that His blessing may rest upon this book, and make it useful to the lambs of his flock." C.H. Spurgeon said of this book, "Write on, good Dr. Newton, our children will never grow tired of your emblems and stories. Every teacher should read this book and then repeat it to his class." A MOST ENCOURAGING VOLUME FOR ALL AGES! SGCB PAPERBACK SETS c50 Nearly 45% Discount SGCB Price: $9.95 (list price $18.00) NOW AVAILABLE!! Order COMPLETE EIGHTEEN Newton Titles SGCB Price: $220.00 (list price $430.00) SAVE MORE THAN $200.00
click for details		THE DECADES OF BULLINGER Heinrich Bullinger THIS SET IS OUT OF PRINT AT THIS TIME!! Henry Bullinger (1504-1575) was one of the most widely-esteemed leaders of the Reformed churches, and The Decades was the most famous of his 150 treatises and manuscripts. The Decades derives its name from being a series of fifty theological sermons divided into five groups of ten sermons each. Each sermon is a helpful, detailed exposition of an important doctrine. Combined, they encompass the field of theology in a form readable for the typical layman. They became more popular than Calvin's Institutes in England, and now are reprinted for the first time since 1850. This edition has new introductions on Bullinger's life and on The Decades by George Ella and Joel R. Beeke. Table of Contents: First Decade of Sermons The Word of God The Word of God The Exposition of God’s Word True Faith The Force of Faith Justification by Faith The Apostles’ Creed, Articles 1–4 The Apostles’ Creed, Articles 5–8 The Apostles’ Creed, Articles 9–12 The Love of God and Our Neighbor Second Decade of Sermons The Law of Nature and of Men First and Second Commandments Third Commandment Fourth Commandment Fifth Commandment Sixth Commandment Sixth Commandment Sixth Commandment Sixth Commandment Seventh Commandment Third Decade of Sermons Eighth Commandment Eighth Commandment Eight Commandment Ninth and Tenth Commandments Ceremonial Laws of God Ceremonial Laws of God Judicial Laws of God Use, Fulfilling, and Abrogation of the Law Christian Liberty, Works, and Merits Sin Fourth Decade of Sermons The Gospel Repentance God Creation, Providence, and Predestination Adoring, Calling Upon, and Serving God The Son of God Our Lord Jesus Christ Christ’s Kingdom and Priesthood The Holy Ghost Angels and Devils The Reasonable Soul of Man Fifth Decade of Sermons The Holy Catholic Church The Unity of the Church The Ministry of the Word of God The Ministry of the Word of God Prayer to God The Sacraments The Sacraments Holy Baptism The Lord’s Holy Supper The Institutions of the Church Author Henry Bullinger (1504–1575) was born in Bremgarten, Switzerland and became the best-known theologian in Britain during the Reformation era. He produced 86 works of Reformed theology at a time prior to Calvin’s first edition of the Institutes of the Christian Religion. His overall writing output was larger than Luther, Calvin, and Melancthon combined. This thorough work was the reason he came to be called the Father and Shepherd of the Reformed churches. RHBN rhbs BNS OUT OF PRINT AGAIN - SORRY SGCB Price: $75.00 (list price $100.00) OVER 2000 OF EXPOSITION IN TWO LARGE HARDCOVER VOLUMES
click for details		THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS: Edited by George Offor, including Bunyan’s own Marginal Notes JOHN BUNYAN THIS IS A COMPLETE, UNABRIDGED EDITION CONTAINING THE ORIGINAL MARGINAL NOTES OF JOHN BUNYAN. Other than the Bible, there is no book written in the English language that has been published more than “The Pilgrims Progress”, by John Bunyan. We believe there are two primary reasons for this. First, the book is thoroughly and eminently Scriptural. But secondly, and just as importantly, it is profoundly practical, being a deeply experiential and spiritual account of the realities of the true Christian call, conversion, walk, opposition, and spiritual rewards, both temporal and eternal; all applied to pilgrims of various gifts and capacities. The main reason this particular edition of Pilgrims Progress was selected is because the original editor, George Offor, carefully reviewed all eight of Bunyan’s own editions being careful to produce a copy that adhered strictly to Bunyan’s own revisions of the text. But in addition, Offor was also careful to include Bunyan’s Marginal Notes. Bunyan himself provided these notes and insisted that they were one major key to understanding the text, the other being the illuminating work of The Spirit. We have made no changes to Offor’s/Bunyan’s text in this edition. May it be blessed to your soul as it has been to millions before you is our prayer. Charles H. Spurgeon loved reading and re-reading this work, claiming to have read it over 100 times! Quite often his wife read it to him in the afternoon for relaxation and meditation. He often quoted Bunyan in his sermons declaring, "Though his writings are charmingly full of poetry, yet he cannot give us his Pilgrim's Progress, that sweetest of all prose poems, without continually making us feel and say, 'Why, this man is a living Bible!' Prick him anywhere, his blood is Bibline, the very essence of the Bible flows from him. He cannot speak without quoting a text, for his very soul is full of the Word of God." George Whitefield said of this book, "It smells of the prison. It was written when the author was confined in Bedford jail. And ministers never write or preach so well as when under the cross: the Spirit of Christ and of Glory then rests upon them." John Newton added, "Of all our author's writings, there is no one perhaps so universally and deservedly admired as his Pilgrim's Progress, in which he gives a delineation of the Christian life under the idea of a journey or a pilgrimage, from the City of Destruction to the heavenly Jerusalem. In this treatise Bunyan appears not only as a writer well instructed in the mysteries of the kingdom, but a man of real genius." John Owen once went to hear John Bunyan preach. Charles II, hearing of it, asked the doctor why someone as thoroughly educated as he would want to hear a mere tinker preach. Owen replied, "May it please your Majesty, if I could possess the tinker's abilities to grip men's hearts, I would gladly give in exchange all my learning." PP2* stst TT3 mg70 cwxs PP4* 24OSS BRAND NEW PRICE 50% OFF SGCB Price: $9.00 (list price $18.00) THIS BEAUTIFUL PAPERBACK EDITION IS NOW AVAILABLE TO SHIP ORDER WITH OUR NEW 'PILGRIM'S PROGRESS' TWO-PACK (75% OFF) SGCB Price: $12.00 (list price $48.00) INCLUDES THE CHEEVER'S LECTURES, & OFFOR FOOTNOTED EDITION
click for details		A COMMENTARY ON THE EPISTLE TO THE HEBREWS: Exegetical and Expository William Gouge (1575-1653) William Gouge (1575-1653) was born in Stratford-Bow Middlesex County, England. He was Educated in Paul's School, London, Felstad in Essex, and at Eton School and graduated from King's College, Cambridge, followed by a brilliant teaching career there. Following his ordination at 32 years of age, he ministered at Blackfriars Church, London for 45 years. In addition to his great success as a pastor, his mid-week expository lectures at Blackfriars drew increasingly larger crowds. Spirituality and scholarship made his career at Cambridge, his pastoral work and his writings unique. He was renowned as "the father of the London Divines and the oracle of his time." In 1643 he was made a member of the Westminster Assembly of Divines by vote of Parliament. His primary works include his Commentary on Hebrews, The Whole Armour of God, and Domestic Duties. "We greatly prize Gouge. Upon any topic which he touches he gives outlines which may supply sermons for months." -C.H. Spurgeon "There can be no doubt whatsoever that the crowning commentary on the Epistle to the Hebrews, as far as preachers are concerned, is the great classic, 'Gouge on the Epistle to the Hebrews,' from the pen of Dr. William Gouge. The exegetical value of this commentary is enormous: every vital word in Hebrews is explained in a manner far superior to that which suffices for modern word studies. The expository value of the commentary is equally rich: every doctrine, theme and argument which is found in the Epistle being given its own heading and section. May the Lord greatly bless this magnificent help to many preachers of the Word in these needy times." - Dr. Peter Masters "We are so grateful to Solid Ground Christian Books for reprinting Gouge's magnum opus, A Commentary on the Epistle to the Hebrews. This massive book, originally published in three volumes, contains the notes of more than a thousand sermons given over a thirty year period at Blackfriars. The first volume was published in 1655; Gouge was still working on the last half of the last chapter of Hebrews when he died. His son, Thomas, completed it, using his fatherÆs notes. It is a golden exposition of the fullness of Christ." - Dr. Joel Beeke This is an unabridged reprint taken from the 1866 edition. It will be in two large Hardcover or Paperback volumes. Volume One covers Hebrews 1-7, and Volume Two covers Hebrews 8-13. Over 1120 pages of Puritan exposition and application, with a 20 page topical index added. SG HARDCOVER SET SG COMMENTARY SGPC SGHC LDAY cmms tbsb sgset WG3V 40% Discount (HARDCOVER SET) SGCB Price: $72.00 (list price $120.00) Two Large Hardcover Volumes - William Gouge 40% Discount (PAPERBACK SET) SGCB Price: $54.00 (list price $90.00) Two Large Paperback Volumes - William Gouge
click for details		RILLS FROM THE FOUNTAIN OF LIFE: Good Words from God's Word for the Young Richard Newton This was the very first book written by the man who went on to become known as "The Prince of Preachers to Children." Newton explains the origin of the book in the Preface: "The following sermons have been published at the request of the teachers of the Sunday-schools of St. Peter's Church in Philadelphia. For the last two years, there has been a service for the children of this congregation, on the afternoon of the first Sunday of the month. On these occasions, the children occupy the body of the church. The usual service is performed, and a sermon preached, designed especially for the benefit of the children. It is called, 'THE CHILDREN'S CHURCH.'" For more than 30 years Newton conducted CHILDREN'S CHURCH each month in which he preached a full length sermon prepared for the young lambs of his flock. Thousands upon thousands heard these masterful addresses, and the Lord used these messages mightily and raised up an army of faithful servants who went into pastoral ministry, the mission field, and numerous other places where the name of Christ is honored. THESE MESSAGES ARE BOTH TIMELESS AND TIMELY. The subjects include: THE PLEASANT WAY: on Proverbs 3:7 THE SPIDER'S EXAMPLE: on Proverbs 30:28 THE MARKS OF A BEN-ONI: on Genesis 35:18 THE CROOKED THINGS STRAIGHTENED: on Ecclesiastes 1:15 THE GREAT MAN IN GOD'S SIGHT: on Luke 1:15 THE LILY'S LESSONS: on Matthew 6:28 THE GIFT FOR GOD: on Proverbs 23:26 THE WONDERFUL LAMP: on Psalm 119:105 THE CHILD'S FORTUNE TOLD: on Proverbs 20:11 THE MILLENNIAL MENAGERIE: on Isaiah 11:6 THE BEST MERCHANDISE: on Proverbs 3:14 THE LESSONS JESUS TEACHES: on Matthew 11:29 "Every page is adapted to rivet attention, both by freshness of its matter, and the simple, yet graphic character of the illustrative anecdotes. Christian mothers will find ample material here for a dozen pleasant Sunday afternoons with their children, and teachers a store of instructive and interesting matter." -from the original publisher's advertisement rn3 c50 dtdm ovt 6g 10l BRAND NEW TITLE - NEARLY 50% DISCOUNT SGCB Price: $9.95 (list price $18.00) Order with THE BEAUTY OF THE KING & GIANTS AND HOW TO FIGHT THEM SGCB Price: $32.00 (list price $61.00) NEARLY 50% OFF THIS NEW TRILOGY OF NEWTON TITLES ORDER OUR COMPLETE SET OF 18 RICHARD NEWTON TITLES SGCB Price: $220.00 (list price $430.00) SAVE OVER $200 WHEN ORDERING OUR COMPLETE SET
click for details		THE DOMESTIC MINISTER'S ASSISTANT: Prayers for the Use of Families - & THE JUBILEE MEMORIAL OF WM JAY'S MINISTRY WILLIAM JAY THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL HARDCOVER DOUBLE VOLUME CONTANING TWO SEPARATE VOLUMES UNDER ONE COVER. THE FIRST IS JAY'S CLASSIC 'DOMESTIC MINISTER'S ASSISTANT' (HIS VOLUME OF PRAYERS INTENDED FOR USE IN THE FAMILY FOR VARIOUS OCCASIONS) PLUS 'THE JUBILEE MEMORIAL' COMMEMORATING THE 50 YEAR MINISTRY OF JAY AT ARGLYE CHAPEL IN BATH. Table of Contents: **PRAYERS FOR THE USE OF FAMILIES: or The Domestic Minister's Assistant Part I: Prayers for Morning and Evening Part II: Prayers for Select Occasions Part III: Short Devotions to be Used Occasionally First: Petitions for Particular Occasions Second: Pious Addresses for Particular Seasons Third: Thanksgiving for Particular Events Appendix Containing a Number of Select and Original Prayers for Particular Occasions Prayers at Table **THE JUBILEE MEMORIAL: Being the Sermons, Meetings, Presentations, and Full Account of the Jubilee Commemorating the Rev. Wm Jay’s Fifty Years’ Ministry at Argyle Chapel, Bath Introduction Religious Commemoration of the Rev. Wm. Jay’s Jubilee Sermon by the Rev. Wm. Jay Sermon by the Rev. Timothy East, of Birmingham Social Celebration of the Rev. W. Jay’s Jubilee Morning Meeting at the Assembly Rooms – Presentation and Speeches Evening Meeting at Argyle Chapel – Erection of Pillars – Juvenile Presentation – and Speeches Anthems Sung at the Evening Meeting Jubilee Hymns, Composed by J. Montgomery WJV hiss THIS IS A 430 PAGE DOUBLE VOLUME HARDCOVER SGCB Price: $16.00 (list price $32.00) PURCHASE ALONG WITH THE ENTIRE WILLIAM JAY 5 PACK SET (NEARLY 55% OFF) SGCB Price: $70.00 (list price $146.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR ALL 4 HARDCOVER VOLUMES and 1 PAPERBACK VOLUME
click for details		"THE PRINCE OF PREACHERS TO CHILDREN" The Life and Pastoral Sermons of Richard Newton W.W. Newton and Richard Newton Richard Newton (1812-1887) has fast become a favorite at Solid Ground Christian Books as his marvelous children's books have been circulating throughout the world. We are honored to be able to man and the pastoral ministry of "The Prince of Preachers to Children" in our latest Newton book. This book contains 20 complete sermons preached by Newton in the regular ministry of the Churches he served in Philadelphia, PA for more than 45 years, and a Memoir of his blessed life written by his son. Some of the sermons included are: THE SONG OF THE FORGIVEN -Revelation 1:5,6 THE NEW SONG - Revelation 5:9 RELIGION A JOYFUL THING - John 17:13 THE GLORIOUS REST - Isaih 11:10 THE POWERS OF THE WORLD TO COME - Hebrews 6:5 THE CONVERSION OF LYDIA, AND ITS LESSONS - Acts 16:13-15 THE BELIEVER'S DELIGHT IN THE EVERLASTING COVENANT - 2 Samuel 23:5 PRE-PUBLICATION TITLE SGCB Price: $15.95 (list price $30.00) Nearly 50% Discount Until in Print
click for details		PEBBLES FROM THE BROOK: Sermons to Children Fighting the Good Fight of Faith Richard Newton "We all have giants to fight. Every form of sin is such a giant. We can only succeed in this warfare by following David's example. The brook, to which we must go for our pebbles, is the word of God. Every portion of truth from this word is a pebble for our use in this warfare. When Jesus, the Captain of our salvation, went forth into the wilderness, to be tempted of Satan, he was fighting the great father of all the giants. He fought and conquered him with pebbles from this brook. And if we seek the help of God, to enable us to use these pebbles, as our blessed master did, we shall be successful as he was." - from the Author's Preface The sermons in this volume are as follows: THE BEST CAPTAIN - Hebrews 2:10 THE BEST OF ALL BLESSINGS - Proverbs 3:15 HOW THE BIRDS PRAISE GOD - Matthew 6:26 THE DAY-SPRING'S VISIT - Luke 1:78 THE GOOD SOLDIER - 2 Timothy 2:3 THE CONQUEROR'S JEWEL - Exodus 28:19 THE WONDERFUL EYES - Proverbs 15:3 ACKNOWLEDGING GOD - Proverbs 3:6 THE CURE FOR CARE - Genesis 22:14 THE HEAVENLY BREAD - John 6:51 PEBBLES & LEAVES ONE DOZEN LATEST SGCB c50 10s NOW AVAILABLE - Special Nearly 50% Discount SGCB Price: $14.50 (list price $25.00) Order COMPLETE EIGHTEEN Newton Titles SGCB Price: $220.00 (list price $430.00) SAVE MORE THAN $200.00
click for details		THE CHILD'S PREACHER: A Series of Sermons on Systematic Theology for the Young Alexander Fletcher, J.C. Ryle, John Crawshaw, Lyman A. Eddy, and Lowther J. Barrington with Introductory Lesson by C.H. Spurgeon "THESE ARE SOLID AND EDIFYING, AND AT THE SAME TIME VIVACIOUS AND LIFE-LIKE ADDRESSES." -the Editor Every family should have a copy of this marvelous volume of over 450 pages containing 33 sermons intended for the instruction of the heart and mind of children within the household and the church. Alexander Fletcher (1787-1860) was known as "the Children's Friend" and the man chosen to perform the marriage of Charles Haddon Spurgeon and Susannah Thompson. John Charles Ryle (1816-1900) was the gifted Bishop of Liverpool and author of numerous books, including his Expository Thoughts on the Gospels, intended to be used for Family Worship. Although not as well-known, Revs. Lowther Barrington, John Crawshaw, and Lyman A. Eddy were also men gifted and faithful to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and especially concerned about the sound instruction of the little lambs of Christ's flock. The Editor wrote the following in his Preface: "One important object of the present volume is to furnish practical hints, which may serve to encourage yonng ministers, and others who imagine it a difficult thing to preach to children, to make the attempt more frequently. It will be found that the variety of texts and subjects which may be adapted to children's capacities is almost endless. The great requisites, in order to interest children, are plainness of speech and fertility of illustration. When these are employed, low and silly expressions are worse than useless, and trifling thoughts and foolish imaginations are a positive offense. It is perfectly practicable to adapt every essential, or strictly important religious topic, not only to the capacity, but even to the tastes of children; yea, to interest them deeply in such suhjects, and at the same time to preserve dignity of expression and purity of thought. How vastly important, therefore, is it for every minister to qualify himself for, and to habituate himself to, preaching the Gospel to children." Rev. Lowther Barrington, preacher of the opening sermon of the book, was the author of a book by the same title. Of that book we are told, "These are a series of little sermons to children, delivered at a separate service instituted for them. They are, in our opinion, quite perfect in their way: we can hardly lay down the volume. Let all mothers by all means get this little tome, and read it to their children." Introductory Lesson by C.H. Spurgeon: CHILDHOOD AND HOLY SCRIPTURE Among the sermons are the following: CREATION by Rev. L. Barrington GOD'S WISDOM by Alexander Fletcher GOD'S OMNIPRESENCE by Alexander Fletcher GOD'S OMNISCIENCE by Alexander Fletcher GOD'S LOVE by Alexander Fletcher GOD'S JUSTICE by Alexander Fletcher GOD'S HOLINESS by Alexander Fletcher THE WORD OF GOD by John Crawshaw THE HOUSE OF GOD by John Crawshaw CHILDREN WALKING IN TRUTH by J.C. Ryle LITTLE AND WISE by J.C. Ryle THE TRANSGRESSOR by L.A. Eddy A HARD WAY by L.A. Eddy THE BAD HEART by L.A. Eddy THE NEW HEART by L.A. Eddy CUP OF SALVATION by Alexander Fletcher RESURRECTION AND JUDGMENT-DAY by Alexander Fletcher CHILDREN IN HEAVEN by Alexander Fletcher NEW SGCB NC3 6-15 c50 sss FAM24 50% DISCOUNT SGCB Price: $16.00 (list price $32.00)
click for details		THE SAINTS' HAPPINESS: Being 41 Sermons on The Beatitudes JEREMIAH BURROUGHS (1599-1646) edited by Don Kistler, Foreword by John Gerstner THIS BEAUTIFUL VOLUME HAS ARRIVED AND READY TO SHIP!!! These are the last sermons this great Puritan preached before he died of tuberculosis in 1646. Burroughs was a member of the Independent faction of the Westminster Assembly. Though he died at a relatively young age, the amount of material he left behind is staggering. This book was first published in 1660 by some of Burroughs’ friends and admirers, of which there were many. It was reprinted in 1867 in the Nichols Series of Puritan reprints and that edition was published again 1987 by Soli Deo Gloria. This is the first ever modern edition of this classic work. It is perhaps the greatest tribute to this man that his contemporaries held him in such high esteem. No less men of renown than Thomas Goodwin, William Greenhill, William Bridge and Edmund Calamy published six volumes of his writings after his death because of their regard for his piety. Burroughs’s irenic personality, noted by many who knew him, is clearly exemplified in his decision to exposit the Beatitudes (originally given in forty-one sermons and compiled into Saint’s Happiness) as found in Matthew 5, which extol meekness, mercy, and peacemaking. "I suspect that our Lord's BEATITUDES were never more Scripturally, poignantly and practically expounded than in the pages that follow. Truly it is a blessed exposition of the 'Blesseds.' Study this book if you want a refresher course in the whole Bible." -from the Foreword by John Gerstner The Original Letter to the Reader is as follows: "READER,—although all men desire happiness, and nothing be more needful to be known, yet great are the mistakes of men thereabout. It is not in sensual pleasures—if so, Dives had been happy, Luke xvi., and those [who] made their bellies their gods, Phil. iii.; it is not in honors—for then the dragon and the beast should have been happy, Rev. xiii. 4; it is not in riches, James v. 1; it is not in habits or acts of moral virtues—then heathens had been happy, and Paul in his pharisaism, Phil. iii.; it is not in knowledge, Eccles. i. 18, nor in contemplation of divine things—for then Balaam had been so. Num. xxiv. 3, 4, and Plato whose contemplations were such; it is in none of these, but in what is laid down by the Lord Christ and held forth in this ensuing work. Some deny saintship and happiness to be in this life, but David confutes the one, Ps. xvi. 3, and Christ the other. It is true, perfect happiness is not attainable in this life, because there is a mixture of sin, vanity, and misery with every condition and thing we enjoy; the best of men having more wormwood than wine. Yet there is a true blessedness in this life, which consists in those qualifications, actions, and sufferings, which have a clear, certain, and strong tendency unto perfect happiness, and may be called seminalis or radicalis heatitudo. Such are the beatitudes here mentioned, and many elsewhere in holy writ, as delighting in the law of God, Ps. i. 2; fearing the Lord, Ps. cxii. 1; being undefiled in the way, Ps. cxix. 1; and such men are blessed, but not simply blessed for the qualities had, things done or suffered, but because they lead up and issue into perfect blessedness at last. Reader, the times are perilous; a sentence of death is over most, if not all thy comforts; how soon thou mayest be stripped of thy seeming happiness, thou knowest not. If thou hast not a part in these Christian beatitudes, thou art a miserable man, thy life is a dream, and thy death will be dreadful. Here is propounded unto thee not that the world calls blessedness, or what thou thinkest so, but what the blessed Son of the blessed God hath pronounced so, and will be found in life and death to be so; reckon and make that therefore thy blessedness which the Lord Christ himself accounts and calls blessedness; and then let times, troubles, and changes be what they will, thou art a blessed man, shalt so abide, and have a blessed end. The reverend author of these sermons, Mr. Jeremiah Burroughs, did so, being the subject he preached on before his death. These sermons of his have lain thirteen years complete this very day in the dark, for he died the 14th day of the 9th month, 1646; but by the help of that hand which took most of those sermons [that] are already in print, are now brought to light, discovering themselves to be the genuine issue of such a parent, the face of whose spirit is lively represented in them. Reader, the aim of those [who] do publish them is that thou mayest know, desire, and attain true blessedness in these unhappy times, and have thy thoughts, affections, and actions suitable unto such a happiness, which that thou mayest have, and they may be, is the earnest desire of William Greenhill, William Bridge, Philip Nye, John Yates, William Aderly, Mathew Mead." TABLE OF CONTENTS Life of Jeremiah Burroughs Foreword by John H. Gerstner To the Reader (see above) Sermon 1 The Preface to the Sermon Sermon 2 The Scope of the Sermon Sermon 3 A Description of a Poor-Spirited Man Sermon 4 Promises to the Poor in Spirit Sermon 5 Comfort to the Poor in Spirit Sermon 6 Godly Mourners Shall Be Comforted Sermon 7 The Folly of Men Rebuked Who Are All for Mirth Sermon 8 How Mourners Should Order Their Mourning Sermon 9 The Comforts of Mourners for Sin Sermon 10 An Exhortation to Mourners for Sin Sermon 11 How to Mourn for the Affliction of Saints Sermon 12 Meek Persons Subjects for Christ to Comfort Sermon 13 A Reprehension of Professors Who Are Not Meek Sermon 14 Rules and Helps to Christian Meekness Sermon 15 Times of Righteousness Promised to the Church Sermon 16 The Desirableness of the Object Hungered After Sermon 17 Comforts to Those Who Hunger Sermon 18 The Excellence of the Righteousness of Sanctification Sermon 19 They Who Hunger Are Blessed for the Present Sermon 20 Rules to Help Souls in the Way of Hungering Sermon 21 Considerations to Support the Hearts of Those Who Hunger After Righteousness, Yet Lack Growth in Righteousness Sermon 22 The Several Workings of Mercy in the Heart Sermon 23 Comforts to Those Who Are of Merciful Spirits Sermon 24 Motives to Show Mercy Sermon 25 Wherein a Pure Heart Is Blessed Sermon 26 Uncleanness of Heart the Cause of Error Sermon 27 Wherein the Sight of God Appears to Be Such a Happy Thing Sermon 28 The Order of This Beatitude Sermon 29 Blessed Are They Who Make Peace Between Man and Man Sermon 30 The Difference Between Independency and Presbytery Sermon 31 What the Mystery of Godliness is in Adoption Sermon 32 Disciples of Christ Must Expect Persecution Sermon 33 Reasons Why Righteousness Must Expect to Suffer Sermon 34 Principles for Suffering Sermon 35 Some Headings From What Has Been Said About the Blessedness of Persecution Sermon 36 A Word of Use to Those Who Are Reviled Sermon 37 Saints Should Take Heed They Suffer Not for Evil Truly Sermon 38 Some Arguments for Helping Saints to Suffer Sermon 39 How Professors Are Said to be Unsavory Sermon 40 To Be the Light of the World is a Great Honor Sermon 41 Uses We Are to Make of the Ministry of the Gospel nhpn BNS joyt beatit+ 52723 NHP50 NEARLY 50% DISCOUNT ON THIS MASSIVE HARDCOVER VOLUME SGCB Price: $28.00 (list price $50.00) THIS IS COMPLETELY RE-TYPESET AND EDITED BY DON KISTLER. 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click for details		THE ENGLISH PURITAN PREACHERS: Sermons of Joseph Alleine (author of 'An Alarm to the Unconverted') JOSEPH ALLEINE (1634-1668), Edited by Dr. Don Kistler Joseph Alleine is a much respected and much beloved Puritan preacher. His best known work is 'An Alarm to the Unconverted', first published in 1672 and steadily in print for over 300 years. The present volume is a collection of 16 of his sermons on various subjects. Some of those are: “The Art of Dying Well,” “Self-Examination,” “A Serious Call to Christians to Win Souls to Christ,” “God May Be Sorely Angry with His People,” and “The Greatness of Christ’s Love.” The last one is his farewell sermon after the Great Ejection of 1662. TABLE OF CONTENTS Life & Writings of Joseph Alleine Epistle to the Reader by Richard Alleine 1. THE ART OF DYING WELL (Luke 12:19-20) 2. SELF-EXAMINATION (Psalm 4:4) 3. SET YOUR HEARTS TO DUTY (Deuteronomy 32:46) 4. A SERIOUS CALL TO CHRISTIANS TO WIN SOULS TO CHRIST, WITH HELPS THEREUNTO (Proverbs 11:30) 5. THE LORD JESUS TAKES SPECIAL NOTICE OF THE WORKS AND WAYS OF HIS PEOPLE (Revelation 3:1) 6. GOD MAY BE SORELY ANGRY WITH HIS PEOPLE (Psalm 74:1) 7. A SAVIOR HAS COME (Luke 2:10,11) 8. GOD DEALS IN A SINGULAR WAY OF MERCY WITH HIS PEOPLE (Psalm 147:20) 9. CHRIST HAS COME (Psalm 40:7) 10. CHRIST'S NAME IS WONDERFUL (Isaiah 9:6) 11. THE LOVE OF CHRIST IS A SURPASSING KNOWLEDGE (Ephesians 3:19) 12. THE GREATNESS OF CHRIST'S LOVE (Ephesians 5:2) 13. FAITH OBTAINS GREAT PRAISE FROM THE LORD JESUS (Matthew 15:28) 14. REPENT AND BELIEVE THE GOSPEL (Mark 1:15) 15. HEAVEN'S JOY AND TRIUMPH (Luke 15:23,24) 16. A FAREWELL SERMON (Upon his removal from his pulpit in the Great Ejection of 1662) nhp23 BNT23 BRAND NEW FIRST TIME TITLE IN MARCH 2023 SGCB Price: $18.00 (list price $30.00)
click for details		LEAVES FROM THE TREE OF LIFE: Sermons for Children on the Truths about Jesus that Heal the Soul Richard Newton "This book has much to say about healing. And to souls diseased by sin, as ours are, this is a matter of the greatest importance. We see its importance when we remember that one of the sweet names by which our blessed Savior is spoken of in the Old Testament is JEHOVAH-ROPHI, or 'The Lord who healeth.' The chief means that He makes use of in healing souls is the truth about Jesus, of which the Bible tells us. 'He sent His word, and healed them,' says David. It is more than 20 years ago since the writer of this book first engaged in the work of preaching to children, and making books of sermons. He was first led to do this by thinking on the words of Jesus to Peter, 'Lovest Thou me? Feed my lambs.' This is the twelfth volume he has been permitted to publish. This new volume is now sent forth as an expression of the writer's cordial love to the lambs of Jesus everywhere." - from the Author's Preface Subjects covered are as follows: THE BIBLE COMPARED TO A TREE OF LIFE - Revelation 22:2 THE LESSON OF OBEDIENCE - Luke 2:51 THE LEAF FOR CURING LYING - Psalm 120:2 THE LEAF FOR CURING COVETOUSNESS - Proverbs 3:9,10 THE LESSON OF PATIENCE - James 1:4 THE LEAF FOR HEALING IDLENESS - Ecclesiastes 9:10 THE LEAF FOR CURING PRIDE - James 4:6 THE LEAF FOR HEALING THE EVIL CONSCIENCE - Hebrews 10:22 THE LEAF FOR CURING QUARRELS - Matthew 5:9 THE LESSON OF FAITHFULNESS - Revelation 2:10 PEBBLES & LEAVES ONE DOZEN LATEST SGCB BEST SELLER SALE c50 NOW AVAILABLE - Nearly 50% Off SGCB Price: $9.95 (list price $18.00) Order with PEBBLES FROM THE BROOK SGCB Price: $21.50 (list price $43.00) 50% DISCOUNT WHEN ORDERED TOGETHER Order COMPLETE EIGHTEEN Newton Titles SGCB Price: $220.00 (list price $430.00) SAVE MORE THAN $200.00
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 FAM24 45% Discount SGCB Price: $11.95 (list price $22.00) Order TODD'S TRILOGY for Children SGCB Price: $27.00 (list price $54.00) 50% Discount
		A GOOD START A Book for Young Men and Young Women Charles H. Spurgeon The decisions that we make early in life affect and help determine everything that follows. As such, it is vital that young people know how to make wise and God-honoring decisions. This book contains thirty-four sermons by Charles Haddon Spurgeon calling young people to heed the Word of God. One couple who read this book said: "We bought it to have our children read, but before we were 2 chapters into it, we found that it cut to the heart of the matter. Spiritual parenting, can only begin when the parents themselves are spiritually reformed. A definite read for parents, grandparents and even high-schoolers who are serious about getting not just a good start but having a great finish. Praise the Lord for Spurgeon's insight.Definitely a re-read." Out Of Print - Out Of Stock SGCB Price: $16.95 (list price $24.00)
click for details		CHRIST, THE PERFECT PATTERN FOR THE CHRISTIAN Ralph Robinson (1614-1655) edited by Dr. Don Kistler Too often we model ourselves after another person rather than after the Lord Jesus Christ. But no one other than Christ ought to be our model, our example, or, as Ralph Robinson points out, our pattern. Here, in 13 sermons, this Puritan lays out Christ as a pattern for us to follow. He speaks of Christ as, among other things, a pattern of humility, of patience, of prayer, of forgiveness, of diligence, and of faithfulness. Appendixed is Simeon Ashe’s funeral sermon for Robinson entitled “The Good Man’s Death Lamented.” This is the first printing of this important work since 1658. May it stir up in God’s people a greater desire to be like Christ. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. The Great Duty of Imitating Christ 2. Christ the Pattern of Humility 3. Christ the Pattern of Prayer 4. Christ the Pattern of Compassion 5. Christ the Pattern of Conversing with Men 6. Christ the Pattern of Patience Under Suffering 7. Christ the Pattern of Faithfulness 8. Christ the Pattern of Forgiveness 9. Christ the Pattern of Grief for Sin 10. Christ the Pattern of Self-Sacrificing 11. Christ the Pattern of Zeal 12. Christ the Example of Diligence 13. Christ the Pattern of a Teacher Appendix: Simeon Ashe’s funeral sermon for Mr. Robinson, “The Good Man’s Death Lamented” NHP24* NHP50 NHP724 BRAND NEW EDITION IN HARDCOVER IN APRIL 2024 SGCB Price: $21.95 (list price $30.00) ORDER ALONG WITH 'CHRIST IS THE CHRISTIAN'S RELIGION' BY THOMAS COLE SGCB Price: $39.00 (list price $60.00) THIS IS THE REDUCED PRICE FOR BOTH HARDCOVER VOLUMES
		The Puritan Pulpit: The Sermons of Archbishop James Ussher James Ussher James Ussher (1581-1656) was a highly regarded scholar in his own day, and a fearless preacher as well. These 19 sermons were preached in 1640, and they deal with the most crucial issues of the soul: the devastating effects of sin, the purpose of the law, the satisfaction, humiliation, and sacrifice of Christ, saving faith, hell, peace with God, and the seal of salvation, among others. Of Ussher, Dr. Francis Nigel Lee writes, "Raised in a Bible-believing Calvinistic environment, Dr. Ussher soaked himself in the Holy Scriptures without ceasing. He also read the Early Church Fathers systematically, every day, for eighteen years. Head of Ireland's foremost Theological Faculty, Ussher was internationally the greatest Anglican antiquarian and theologian of his age if not of all time." SGCB Price: $18.95 (list price $26.00)
click for details		THE GREAT DUTY OF KEEPING OURSELVES FROM INIQUITY: Being a Series of Sermons on Psalm 18:23 JOHN WHITLOCK (1625-1709) edited by Dr. Don Kistler John Whitlock was a minister of the gospel in Nottingham, England. Here are 9 sermons on Psalm 18:23: “I was also upright before Him and I kept myself from mine iniquity.” Whitlock shows that men have some sins that are unique to them. That is why David prays to be kept from his iniquity. He shows the difference between a reigning sin and a tyrannizing corruption. This is Puritan pastoral counseling at its very best. Appendixed are Whitlock’s farewell sermon from Revelation 3:3 and his funeral sermon preached upon his death in 1709 by John Barret, M.A.. “He was a burning and a shining light” John 5:35 John Whitlock was born in 1625. On June 23, 1642 he was admitted to Emmanuel College, Cambridge, graduating B.A. in 1645 and M.A. in 1649. He studied there under the venerable Ralph Cudworth. He held several pastorates before being appointed in 1651 as vicar at St. Mary’s, as a Presbyterian. In July 1662 he was indicted for not reading the common prayer and, even though the Act of Uniformity was not yet in force, he was suspended and his church closed. He preached in various places for many years. As a result of the Act of Indulgence in 1687 he was able to return to Nottingham and resume his ministry there. His wife was the daughter of the celebrated Puritan, Anthony Tuckney. Whitlock died on December 4, 1709. THE EPISTLE TO THE READER Dear Christian Reader, It is not any desire of appearing in Print, but mere importunity that hath prevailed with me to publish the few following Sheets: For tho' I would not decline anything that might tend to the honor of God, and the spiritual good of any; and tho' the Subject treated of, [viz. Mens finding out and keeping themselves from their iniquity] be a matter of great and constant importance, and that wherein much of the life of Religion, and the power of Godliness doth lie: yet this hath been so excellently and practically handled by the Reverend Dr. Bates, that I could hardly prevail with myself to give my consent to the publishing of these Notes; but have been at length overcome by the solicitations of some, whom, I must confess, I was loath to deny, as being bound to honor them for their close walk with God, and Zeal to propagate the Kingdom of Christ, and the practice of real Holiness. These Sermons as now printed, with very little variation as to heads or expressions, were preached forty years since in public, Anno 1657. and having occasion this year in a Lord's day course of Sermons upon Isa. 53. to preach somewhat to the same effect upon those words, in the 6th verse of that Chapter [We have turned every one to his own way] I was desired to print, and have printed according to the Notes preached so long since, when I spoke more largely to the Subject than I did when I returned upon it this year. This is a true account of the occasion of these Sheets appearing thus in public, which it was convenient thou shouldst be acquainted with. I shall add no more but my earnest prayers that God would make this Word profitable to myself, and all that shall read it; and to request thy prayers for me (whom God hath graciously brought almost to the close of my seventy third year) that God would be pleased more and more to fulfil to me that good Word of his Grace, that they that are planted in the House of the Lord, shall still bring forth fruit in Old Age, they shall be fat and flourishing, to the praise of the faithfulness and skill of God the blessed Husbandman, and of the fatness and virtue of Christ the true Vine. By such Christian remembrance of me at the Throne of Grace, thou wilt exceedingly oblige him who earnestly desires more Grace to approve himself while in this Tabernacle, The faithful Servant of Christ and Souls, JOHN WHITLOCK. Nottingham Jan. 1. 1657/8. TABLE OF CONTENTS Life of John Whitlock (1625–1709) The Epistle to the Reader (see above) Sermon 1 - The Opening of the Words Sermon 2 - Men’s Special Sins Sermon 3 - The Scripture Proof of the Doctrine Sermon 4 - What Is Meant by Keeping Yourself from Iniquity Sermon 5 - The Reasons of the Doctrine Sermon 6 - The Application of the Doctrine Sermon 7 - The Difference Between a Reigning Sin and a Tyrannizing Corruption Sermon 8 - Some Motives to This Duty Sermon 9 - The Ways and Means to Keep Yourself from Your Iniquity Appendices 1. John Whitlock’s Farewell Sermon - Remember, Hold Fast, and Repent, A Sermon on Revelation 3:3 2. John Whitlock’s Funeral Sermon - Preached by John Barret, M.A.. “He was a burning and a shining light” John 5:35 NHPN nhp50 BRAND NEW HARDCOVER TITLE (Over 40% Off) SGCB Price: $14.00 (list price $24.00)
click for details		SERMONS ON THE LORD'S SUPPER JONATHAN EDWARDS Here are 9 sermons on the Lord’s Supper, most of which have never been published before. In this collection, Edwards deals with the meaning of “communion.” He shows that this is a very sacred ordinance, and ought to be kept up in remembrance of Christ. He shows that the sacrament is a gospel feast, and requires a great deal of self-examination. Appendixed are 6 additional sermons, most of which were unpublished before this volume was released in 2007. There are sermons on the glorious grace of the gospel, on the new birth, on the efficacy of the preached Word, on the necessity of personal holiness for those who would enter heaven, on the worthiness of Christ, and on the happiness of God. *When The Northampton Press began publishing in 2007, this title was our first book. It has been out of print for over 10 years. TABLE OF CONTENTS Sermon 1: The Thing Designed in the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper Is the Communion of Christians in the Body and Blood of Christ Sermon 2: The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper Is A Very Sacred Ordinance Sermon 3: The Lord’s Supper Ought to Be Kept Up and Attended in Remembrance of Christ Sermon 4: The Lord’s Supper Was Instituted as a Solemn Representation and Seal of the Holy and Spiritual Union Christ’s People Have with Christ and One Another Sermon 5: The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper Is the Communion of the Body and Blood of Christ Sermon 6: Persons Ought to Examine Themselves of Their Fitness Before They Presume to Partake of the Lord’s Supper Sermon 7: The Spiritual Blessings of the Gospel Are Fitly Represented by a Feast Sermon 8: Christians Have Communion with Christ Sermon 9: All Divine Blessings Are as Much in and through Christ as If They Were a Feast Provided of His Flesh That Was Given for Us APPENDICES Sermon 10: The Gospel Dispensation Is Finished Wholly and Entirely in Free and Glorious Grace Sermon 11: The New Birth Sermon 12: When God Sends His Messengers to Preach His Word, His Word Shall Not Be in Vain Sermon 13: Those Only Who Are Holy Are on the Way to Heaven Sermon 14: Christ Is a Person of Transcendent Worthiness in the Sight of God Sermon 15: God Is a Being Possessed of the Most Absolutely Perfect Happiness NHP724 BEAUTIFUL HARDCOVER VOLUME WITH DUST JACKET SGCB Price: $22.50 (list price $30.00) THIS VOLUME IS AVAILABLE IN JULY 2024
click for details		GRACE: The Truth, Growth and Different Degrees Christopher Love edited by Don Kistler “Christopher Love was a brilliant young Welsh preacher and rising star in the world of Puritan ministry,” wrote the late J.I. Packer. Love was highly regarded by his peers. He was a staunch Presbyterian and a Covenanter. The American preacher, Jonathan Edwards, read Love and had his books in his personal library. Thomas Manton, a fellow Presbyterian and Love’s good friend, preached at Love’s funeral to a huge audience. Love’s wife wrote 140 pages of memoirs about her husband. “His family looked upon him as a Moses for meekness and a Job for patience,” she wrote. “He lived too much in heaven to live long out of heaven.” Here are Love’s 15 sermons on grace, taken from 1 Kings 14:13: “Because in him there is found some good thing toward the Lord God of Israel.” The Puritans saw a God who looked for “some good thing” in His people. The “hall of fame” in Hebrews 11 is full of people who, for all we know, only did one good thing, and yet they are held up as models of faith. That indeed is grace, and that indeed is amazing! TABLE OF CONTENTS Editor's Introduction by Dr. Don Kistler Sermon 1. INTRODUCTION on 1 Kings 14:13 Sermon 2. The Doctrine Stated from 1 Kings 14:13. Sermon 3. Some Have Only the Beginnings of True Grace from 1 Kings 14:13 Sermon 4. What is the Least Measure of True Grace? 1 Kings 14:13 Sermon 5. God Takes Notice of the Least Beginnings of Grace in the Hearts of His People 1 Kings 14:13 Sermon 6. We Must All Labor to be Strong in Grace from 2 Timothy 2:1 Sermon 7 What are the Marks of Strong Christians? from 2 Timothy 2:1 Sermon 8. Are Strong Temptations Consistent with Strong Grace? from 2 Timothy 2:1 Sermon 9. May Strength of Grace be Consistent with Strength of Lust and Corruption in the Heart? from 2 Timothy 2:1 Sermon 10. May Strength of Grace be Consistent with the Want of those Strong Affections Christians had at their Conversion? Sermon 11. May a Man who has Strength of Grace Lack the Comfort of that Grace? Sermon 12. May a Man be said to have Strength of Grace who has Weak Gifts? Sermon 13. Application of the First Doctrine Sermon 14. All Measures of Grace Come from Christ Sermon 15. Further Application and Conclusion Christopher Love is one of my favorite Puritans. And this book on “Grace” is, in my opinion, one of the 3 best books I’ve ever published in over 30 years of reprinting the Puritans. If there’s a single theme to this book it is this: Christ is a better Savior than I am a sinner. —Dr. Don Kistler, Editor 5.19 MG70 NHPN nhp50 CLTR 2/14/25 3/3/25 NHP724 BRAND NEW TITLE IN MAY 2021 SGCB Price: $13.95 (list price $25.00) ORDER WITH 'THE ABUSE OF GOD'S GRACE' SGCB Price: $30.00 (list price $60.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR BOTH HARDCOVER TITLES - 50% OFF ORDER OUR NEWEST PURITAN TRILOGY (50% OFF) SGCB Price: $39.00 (list price $78.00) THIS INCLUDES 'GRACE' (by Love), 'THE ABUSE OF GOD'S GRACE' (by Claget) and 'THE CHRISTIAN ON THE MOUNT' (by Watson)
click for details		THE AFFLICTED MAN'S COMPANION: A Directory for Persons and Families Afflicted with Sickness or Any Other Distress John Willison (1680-1750) THE AFFLICTED MAN'S COMPANION was written with the benevolent intention (according to the author) "that the afflicted may have a book in their houses, and at their bed-sides, as a monitor to preach to them in private, when they are restrained from hearing sermons in public;" and the work is admirably calculated to have the soothing effect intended by its able and amiable author. "John Willison (1680-1750), an influential evangelical minister of the Church of Scotland, was renowned as a prolific writer of practical Christian literature. 'The Afflicted Man's Companion,' a veritable treasure-house on coping with sickness, dying, and other afflictions, was one of his most frequently reprinted titles. While being led through the valley of affliction some years ago, I frequently perused this volume with great profit. I know of no book so biblical, God-honoring, and practical for times of suffering, for the believer and the unconverted alike. Here is practical theology at its best. Give a copy to every suffering friend you have." --Dr. Joel R. Beeke, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan "John Willison ranks with the great Scottish preachers and writers of long ago. Scotland has given us Knox, Durham, Boston, Colquhoun, among many others, and John Willison. His 'Afflicted Man's Companion' is a must-have book for those under God's afflicting hand. If you or someone you know is going through a time of dark providence, then give them this title. Read it; then read it again; and then read it again. The silver lining behind the cloud will begin to show itself to you eventually as God reveals Himself. " - Dr. Don Kistler, founder of The Northampton Press Originally published in 1737, it was revised and reprinted numerous times in the 19th century by the American Tract Society. The eight chapters that make up this remarkable volume are as follows: 1- General Directions to All Families and Persons Visited with Sickness 2- Particular Directions to Those who are Sharply Afflicted with Sickness or Long Trouble 3- Special Directions to the Children of God when under Sickness or any other Affliction 4- Special Directions to Unregenerate Persons when under Sickness or any other Affliction 5- Directions to the People of God when the Lord is Pleased to Recover them from Sickness and Distress 6- Directions to the Unregenerate when Recovered from Sickness and Restored to Health 7- Directions to the Sick who are Apparently in a Dying Condition, and Drawing Near to Another World 8- Directions to the Friends and Neighbors of the Sick, who are Themselves in Health for the Time Being As much as Job's Companion's were miserable comforters, this volume is one that would have been of great comfort and consolation to that deeply afflicted man so long ago. We live in a world of sin and misery, and any book that can help those visited by affliction is worth its weight in gold. Such is this work by the eminent Scottish Divine John Willison. Part of the SUFFERING TRILOGY BEST SELLER SALE spt TPNT bhv Nearly 50% Discount SGCB Price: $11.95 (list price $22.00) NOW AVAILABLE Order with Suffering Trilogy of 'Mission of Sorrow' and 'Bow in the Cloud' SGCB Price: $33.00 (list price $66.00) 50% Off All Three Titles
		THE SERMONS OF JOHN CALVIN John Calvin CALVIN THE PREACHER WAS CALVIN AT HIS VERY BEST. "John Calvin was a remarkable preacher. In his own day his sermons were eagerly attended by his followers and were printed, widely distributed in a number of languages, and read by many. In our day Calvin's reputation as a theologian and Biblical commentator has largely overshadowed his reputation as a preacher and his sermons have been difficult to find. The republication of Calvin's sermons is a very welcome event. These sermons will help us see again the greatness of Calvin as a preacher, but much more importantly they will be a source of great spiritual blessing to every believer who reads them." - Dr. W. Robert Godfrey "Calvin was preeminently a preacher, and as a preacher he saw himself primarily as a Bible teacher. Calvin is hardly thought of in this way today. He is best known for his greatly influential 'Institutes of the Christian Religion,' not for his preaching, yet he spent most of his time and effort preaching two sermons on Sunday and usually every day of the week (Monday through Friday) on alternate weeks. It is a delight to have these sermons available again." - James M. Boice 'It is hoped that the reader of these sermons will seek not just to confirm the sermons' agreement with Calvinistic theology, but particularly to experience Calvin's sincere and profound personal response to the loving and merciful God whose Son is on the threshold of judging with finality the whole world with mercy and justice.' - From the Translator's Preface John Calvin is generally thought of as the greatest theologian of the Protestant Reformation or as a gifted Bible commentator whose insights into the text of Scripture are still highly valued today. Yet it is not widely known that the greatest obligation Calvin felt was not to his fellow scholars, nor even to his students, but to the ordinary people - citizens of Geneva and persecuted refugees, shopkeepers and merchants, the young and the old - who crowded St Peter's church no less than ten times a fortnight to listen to his sermons in French. Calvin's sermons have lain for too long in the shadow of his commentaries. In seeking to correct this imbalance, it should be remembered that a sermon serves a very different purpose from a commentary. While explanation and interpretation are enough for students, they are never enough for a congregation of sinners. That is why Calvin's sermons always combine the essential elements of all true preaching - exposition, exhortation and practical application. So let the reader be warned: this volume contains lively preaching! Calvin aims to awaken the conscience and also demands life-changing action. Is it any wonder that such preaching was used by God to bring spiritual renewal on an unprecedented scale to the people and nations of sixteenth-century Europe? **SERMONS ON GENESIS 1 - 11 (currently out-of-print) SERMONS ON GENESIS 11-20 SERMONS ON 2 SAMUEL 1-13 **SERMONS ON THE SONGS OF THE NATIVITY (Luke 1 & 2) (currently out-of-print) **SERMONS ON THE BEATITUDES (currently out-of-print) SERMONS ON THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES (Chapters 1-7) SERMONS ON GALATIANS SERMONS ON THE EPISTLE TO THE EPHESIANS CALVIN 500 CELEBRATION BOT SET BOT STOCK BOT NEW BOTS botjc **SERMONS ON GENESIS 1-11 (currently out-of-print) SGCB Price: $31.00 (list price $42.00) SERMONS ON GENESIS 11-20 SGCB Price: $31.00 (list price $42.00) SERMONS ON 2 SAMUEL 1-13 SGCB Price: $27.00 (list price $36.00) **SERMONS ON THE SONGS OF THE NATIVITY (Luke 1 & 2) (currently out-of-print) SGCB Price: $20.00 (list price $27.00) **SERMONS ON THE BEATITUDES (currently out-of-print) SGCB Price: $15.00 (list price $20.00) FIVE SERMONS FROM THE 'GOSPEL HARMONY', DELIVERED IN GENEVA IN 1560 SERMONS ON THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES (Chapters 1-7) SGCB Price: $27.00 (list price $36.00) FORTY-FOUR SERMONS DELIVERED IN GENEVA BETWEEN 15 AUGUST 1549 AND 11 JANUARY 1551 SERMONS ON GALATIANS SGCB Price: $27.00 (list price $36.00) CALVIN'S 43 SERMONS WERE FIRST PUBLISHED IN 1563 SERMONS ON THE EPISTLE TO THE EPHESIANS SGCB Price: $27.00 (list price $36.00) Calvin’s 48 Ephesian Sermons, preached on Sundays at Geneva in 1558-59, when he was 49 years of age,
click for details		THE DOCTRINE OF ELECTION JOHN CALVIN, Translated from the French by Robert White When Calvin says that he would not have spoken of election had Scripture not led the way, we need not doubt his word. If he defends the doctrine with vigor, it is because it runs as an unbroken thread through both Old and New Testaments. Like the doctrines of providence, atonement and the new birth, it is a doctrine of sovereign grace. Calvin did not invent election: it is a doctrine which belongs to the universal church. Its importance for him lies in the fact that it anchors the work of redemption, not in our feeble powers of will, but in God’s inexplicable love for sinners, and it traces that work to a determination freely made in heaven before the world began. The present volume offers a variety of sources, newly translated from the French, which throw fresh light on Calvin’s doctrine of election. In place of his more formal works such as the Institutes from which the doctrine is usually derived, texts have been selected which were intended for oral delivery to a largely non-specialist audience. The tensions inherent in the doctrine, such as God’s mercy versus his justice, are honestly acknowledged and answered. Throughout, appeal is made not to philosophical speculation but to God’s revealed word. To depart from Scripture, the Reformer holds, is to enter a labyrinth from which there is no way out. There is no hint of bookishness in the texts presented here. This is theology for Everyman – clear, comprehensive and rich in practical application. And it leads, as all good theology should, to the praise of God’s glory. TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION I. ELECTION: A SUMMARY STATEMENT On Eternal Election, an address given in the Church of Geneva II. ELECTION AND REPROBATION 1. God’s Promise Fulfilled (Genesis 25:12-21) 2. God’s Unfathomable Secret (Genesis 25:21-23) 3. The Greater and the Lesser (Genesis 25:21-23) 4. The Day of Small Things (Genesis 25:24-28) III. ELECTION IN CHRIST: SERMONS ON EPHESIANS 1 1. A Choice Made in Heaven (Ephesians 1:3, 4) 2. Loved in the Beloved (Ephesians 1:4-6) 3. Christ Our Surety (Ephesians 1:7-10) 4. The Holy Spirit’s Seal (Ephesians 1:13, 14) IV. ELECTION IN CONTEXT: A SERMON ON EPHESIANS 3 From First Creation to Second (Ephesians 3:9-12) APPENDIX I: Election: Doctrinal Formulations APPENDIX II: Critics of Calvin’s Doctrine APPENDIX III: Calvin and the Preaching of Election INDEX OF SCRIPTURE REFERENCES INDEX OF PROPER NAMES INDEX OF SUBJECTS "If you would honor God aright, you should know that he does not want the word that he has spoken to disappoint you, provided you do not profane it by your unbelief. He desires to show you clearly how faithful he is to his promises." -Calvin, Sermons on the Acts of the Apostles (SC 8:28). BOTN1023 BNT23 BOTN223 jc/3 BOT50 12/13/25 12/31/25 JC1/7/26 BRAND NEW CLOTHBOUND VOLUME SGCB Price: $20.00 (list price $27.00) REDUCED PRICE WHILE THEY LAST ORDER THE NEW CALVIN SERMON TRILOGY (OVER 25% OFF) SGCB Price: $55.00 (list price $81.00) THIS IS THE REDUCED PRICE FOR THE TRILOGY
click for details		A COMMENTARY ON REVELATION: VOLUME ONE - Chapters 1-3; VOLUME TWO - Chapters 4 - 11 and VOLUME THREE - Chapters 12-22 James Durham, edited by Chris Coldwell BRAND NEW PRINTING OF A COMMENTARY ON REVELATION BY JAMES DURHAM IN A THREE-VOLUME SET. English Puritanism and Scottish Presbyterianism in the seventeenth century had many bright and shining lights. Of these, James Durham (1622–1658), ranks alongside the greatest of his generation, for his theological depth, faithful preaching, and particularly for his moderate spirit at a time when such was in scarce supply. While he could have been a professor of theology in any university, Durham instead spent a brief ten year ministry preaching and lecturing for the most part in the Inner-Kirk of Glasgow Cathedral. It was thought that he poured so much of himself into his studies for sermons and lectures that it brought about his early death at the age of thirty-six. His works were often reprinted and left an impression that lasted for centuries. Recently, all of his sermons in two volumes and his lectures on the Book of Job and on the Ten Commandments have been published in new critical editions. Continuing with his lectures, the publishers are pleased to offer now a new critical edition of James Durham’s largest book, which, while it is his more theologically intense work, retains the same practical Uses and Applications of his sermons and other lectures. “This commentary on Revelation provides what was, as Principal John MacLeod said, ‘in past days, the accepted Protestant view of that book.’ While James Durham’s historicist reading of Revelation is no longer the standard view, that should not deter readers, for, as Spurgeon said, ‘it would not be easy to find a more sensible and instructive work than this old-fashioned exposition. We cannot accept its interpretations of the mysteries, but the mystery of the gospel fills it with sweet savor.’ The finest treasure in this commentary is not, however, Durham’s exegetical work (helpful though this is!). Contained in his commentary are independent treatises which are the purest of theological gold. These extended essays present Reformed thought at its best. As Richard A. Muller has said, this work ‘offers significant access to seventeenth-century Reformed and Presbyterian thought ... Durham’s work illustrates the relationship of Scripture with doctrine and piety and dogmatics.’ ” — Donald John MacLean, author of James Durham (1622–1658): And the Gospel Offer in its Seventeenth-Century Context VOLUME ONE. Lectures on Chapters 1–3. This first of three projected volumes comprises a third of the lectures and fully half of the theological essays. The text covers chapter one in nine lectures (the most on any chapter) and the letters to the seven churches in Asia. The theological lectures contained cover such subjects as the doctrine of the Trinity, a call to the ministry and qualifications for the ministry, church government and church discipline, repentance, the difference in common and saving grace, and preaching and application in preaching. The text has been collated with a 1653 manuscript and an appendix contains texts and full lectures that are significantly different than the published edition of 1658. A new biography will appear in volume two. Volume three will contain a bibliographical essay covering Durham’s works and recent manuscript discoveries, as well as the indices, including an index of errata of prior editions. This first of the three volumes comprises a third of the lectures and fully half of the theological essays. The text covers chapter one in nine lectures (the most on any chapter) and the letters to the seven churches in Asia. The theological lectures contained cover such subjects as the doctrine of the Trinity, a call to the ministry and qualifications for the ministry, church government and church discipline, repentance, the difference in common and saving grace, and preaching and application in preaching. The text has been collated with a 1653 manuscript and an appendix contains texts and full lectures that are significantly different than the published edition of 1658. TABLE OF CONTENTS To the Judicious & Christian Reader by John Carstairs To the Reader by Robert Baillie A Brief View of the Series of the Whole Book of the Revelation CHAPTER ONE Lecture 1: Revelation 1:1–4 Excursus 1: Concerning the Holy Trinity and Object of Worship Lecture 2: Revelation 1:4–6 Lecture 3: Revelation 1:7–9 Lecture 4: Revelation 1:10 Lecture 5: Revelation 1:10–11 Lecture 6: Revelation 1:12–15 Lecture 7: Revelation 1:15–16 Lecture 8: Revelation 1:17–18 Lecture 9: Revelation 1:19–20 Excursus 2: Concerning a Calling to the Ministry, and clearness therein Excursus 3: Concerning Writing Excursus 4: Of Reading, and Hearing CHAPTER TWO Lecture 1: Revelation 2:1–3 Lecture 2: Revelation 2:4–5 Lecture 3: Revelation 2:6–7 Excursus 5: Concerning Church-government and Discipline, in General Excursus 6: Concerning a Minister’s Relation to a Particular Congregation Excursus 7: Concerning the Nature and Difference of Saving and Common Grace Lecture 4: Revelation 2:8–11 Excursus 8: Concerning the Influence that the Devil has on Some Wicked Men’s Actions, and How He Carries on the Same Lecture 5: Revelation 2:12–17 Lecture 6: Revelation 2:18–29 CHAPTER THREE Lecture 1: Revelation 3:1–6 Lecture 2: Revelation 3:7–13 Excursus 9: Concerning Ministerial Qualifications Lecture 3: Revelation 3:14–22 Excursus 10: Concerning the Identity of Angel, Bishop, and Presbyter Excursus 11: Concerning the Way of Covenanting with God, and of a Sinner’s Obtaining Justification before Him Excursus 12: Concerning Repentance Excursus 13: Some General Observations Concerning Preaching, and Especially Application Endorsements: “This commentary on Revelation provides what was, as Principal John MacLeod said, ‘in past days, the accepted Protestant view of that book.’ While James Durham’s historicist reading of Revelation is no longer the standard view, that should not deter readers, for, as Spurgeon said, ‘it would not be easy to find a more sensible and instructive work than this old-fashioned exposition. We cannot accept its interpretations of the mysteries, but the mystery of the gospel fills it with sweet savour.’ The finest treasure in this commentary is not, however, Durham’s exegetical work (helpful though this is!). Contained in his commentary are independent treatises which are the purest of theological gold. These extended essays present Reformed thought at its best. As Richard A. Muller has said, this work “offers significant access to seventeenth-century Reformed and Presbyterian thought ... Durham’s work illustrates the relationship of Scripture with doctrine and piety and dogmatics.” —Donald John MacLean, author of James Durham (1622–1658): And the Gospel Offer in its Seventeenth-Century Context. Hardcover, 504 pages Page Size: 7.5 x 10.5 inches Retail Price: $50.00 ISBN 978-1-60178-796-5 VOLUME TWO. Lectures on Chapters 4 - 11 Volume 2, Lectures on Chapters 4–11 is the second of three projected volumes. The theological digressions interspersed throughout cover such subjects as the nature and extent of the merit of Christ’s death, Mede’s Synchronisms, Christ’s Intercession, the idolatry of the Church of Rome, Prophesying, the Waldenses, and the founding of true churches by reformation out of corrupt churches. The text has been collated with a 1653 manuscript which in places is significantly different from the published edition of 1658. A new biography will appear in volume 3. Volume 3 will also contain a bibliographical essay covering Durham’s works and manuscripts, as well as the indices, including an index of errata of prior editions. TABLE OF CONTENTS Editor's Preface CHAPTER FOUR Lecture 1: Revelation 4:1–3 Lecture 2: Revelation 4:4–8 Lecture 3: Revelation 4:8-11 CHAPTER FIVE Lecture 1: Revelation 5:1-7 Lecture 2: Revelation 5:8-14 Excursus 14: Concerning the Nature of Christ's Death or if it be Properly a Satisfaction Excursus 15: Concerning the Extent of the Merit of Christ's Death, or if it may be Accounted a Satisfaction for All Men CHAPTER SIX Lecture 1: Revelation 6:1 Excursus 16: Concerning Learned Mede's Synchronism, or a particular consideration of the same Lecture 2: Revelation 6:1-2 Lecture 3: Revelation 6:3-4 Lecture 4: Revelation 6:5-6 Lecture 5: Revelation 6:7-8 Lecture 6: Revelation 6:9 Lecture 7: Revelation 6:10-11 Lecture 8: Revelation 6:12-17 CHAPTER SEVEN Lecture 1: Revelation 7:1 Lecture 2: Revelation 7:2-3 Lecture 3: Revelation 7:4-8 Lecture 4: Revelation 7:9-10 Lecture 5: Revelation 7:11-14 Lecture 6: Revelation 7:14-17 CHAPTER EIGHT Lecture 1: Revelation 8:1–4 Excursus 17 Concerning Christ's Intercession or a particular consideration of the same Lecture 2: Revelation 8:5-7 Lecture 3: Revelation 8:8-9 Lecture 4: Revelation 8:10–11 Lecture 5: Revelation 8:12–13 CHAPTER NINE Lecture 1: Revelation 9:1–11 Excursus 18: Concerning the Comfortless Grounds that Popery Lays Down for Comforting Poor Afflicted Consciences Lecture 2: Revelation 9:12-21 Excursus 19: Concerning the Idolatry of the Church of Rome CHAPTER TEN Lecture on Revelation 10:1-22 Excursus 20: Concerning Prophesying Excursus 21: Concerning a Minister's Particular Message to a Particular Auditory, and if it may be again and again insisted on and repeated CHAPTER 11 Lecture 1: Revelation 11:1-2 Lecture 2: Revelation 11:3-6 Lecture 3: Revelation 11:7-10 Lecture 4: Revelation 11:11-14 Excursus 22: Concerning the Waldenses Lecture 5: Revelation 11:15-19 Excursus 23: Concerning the Constituting of True Churches by Reformation out of such as have been corrupt APPENDIX: Manuscript Texts VOLUME ONE: Corrigenda VOLUME THREE. Lectures on Chapters 12 - 22 Volume 3, Lectures on Chapters 12–22 completes this new edition of James’s Durham’s Commentary upon the Book of the Revelation in three volumes. In addition to presenting the remaining forty-one lectures covering chapters 12–22, this volume also contains the final two theological excursuses: Excursus 23, “Concerning the Unity of the Catholic Visible Church” after chapter 12, lecture 3; and Excursus 24 “Concerning the Difficulty of Salvation under Popery” after chapter 14, lecture 3. This final volume opens with a 64-page biography of James Durham containing much information that is new. The appendix contains a 60-page bibliography that details all Durham’s known works and manuscripts, and from known dates a chronological catalog presents a hypothetical timeline of Durham’s six years of preaching and lecturing in Glasgow. The volume closes with indexing for all three volumes. TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR VOLUME THREE Editor's Preface James Durham: A New Biography CHAPTER TWELVE Lecture 1: Revelation 12:1-6 Lecture 2: Revelation 12:7-12 Lecture 3: Revelation 12:13-17 Excursus 24: Concerning the Unity of the Catholic Visible Church CHAPTER THIRTEEN Lecture 1: Revelation 13:1-3 Lecture 2: Revelation 13:4-8 Lecture 3: Revelation 13:9-11 Lecture 4: Revelation 13:12-17 Lecture 5: Revelation 13:18 CHAPTER FOURTEEN Lecture 1: Revelation 14:1-5 Lecture 2: Revelation 14:6-7 Lecture 3: Revelation 14:8-11 Excursus 25: Concerning the Difficulty of Salvation Under Popery Lecture 4: Revelation 14:12-20 CHAPTER FIFTEEN Lecture 1: Revelation 15:1-4 Lecture 2: Revelation 15:5-8 CHAPTER SIXTEEN Lecture 1: Revelation 16:1-2 Lecture 2: Revelation 16:3-7 Lecture 3: Revelation 16:8-11 Lecture 4: Revelation 16:12 Lecture 5: Revelation 16:13-16 Lecture 6: Revelation 16:17-21 CHAPTER SEVENTEEN Lecture 1: Revelation 17:1-2 Lecture 2: Revelation 17:3-6 Lecture 3: Revelation 17:6-8 Lecture 4: Revelation 17:9-11 Lecture 5: Revelation 17:12-14 Lecture 6: Revelation 17:15-18 CHAPTER EIGHTEEN Lecture 1: Revelation 18:1-8 Lecture 2: Revelation 18:9-24 CHAPTER NINETEEN Lecture 1: Revelation 19:1-7 Lecture 2: Revelation 19:8-10 Lecture 3: Revelation 19:11-21 CHAPTER TWENTY Lecture 1: Revelation 20:1 Lecture 2: Revelation 20:1 Lecture 3: Revelation 20:1 Lecture 4: Revelation 20:1-3 Lecture 5: Revelation 20:4-6 Lecture 6: Revelation 20:7-10 Lecture 7: Revelation 20:11-15 CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE Lecture 1: Revelation 21:1 Lecture 2: Revelation 21:2-8 Lecture 3: Revelation 21:9-27 CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO Lecture 1: Revelation 22:1-5 Lecture 2: Revelation 22:6-12 Lecture 3: Revelation 22:13-21 APPENDICES AND INDICES Sermons and Lectures of James Durham, A Chronological Catalog, 1647-1658 A James Durham Bibliography Author Index Scripture Index Subject Index 2000 Edition Errata John Owen called James Durham, "one of good learning, sound judgement, and every way 'a workman that needeth not to be ashamed.'" To read Durham on Revelation is to find proof of this. His commentary provides what was, as Principal John MacLeod said, "in past days, the accepted Protestant view of that book". While Durham's historicist reading of Revelation is no longer the standard view, that should not deter readers, for, as Spurgeon said, “it would not be easy to find a more sensible and instructive work than this old-fashioned exposition. We cannot accept its interpretations of the mysteries, but the mystery of the gospel fills it with sweet savour.” The finest treasure in this commentary is not, however, Durham's exegetical work (helpful though this is!). Contained in his commentary are independent treatises which are the purest of theological gold. Make what you will of Durham's interpretation of Revelation, but extended essays on the Trinity, the call to the ministry, the nature of justification, and so on present Reformed thought at its best. As Richard A. Muller has said, this work “offers significant access to seventeenth-century Reformed and Presbyterian thought ... Durham’s work illustrates the relationship of Scripture with doctrine and piety and dogmatics.” Taken all in all, readers of this work will surely ultimately agree with Durham's contemporary Robert Blair, who said of this work, "Many Writers have done worthily, but thou excellest them all.” jds jasv 12s CMMS CMC rhbs bncs SW3/28 VOLUME ONE: Chapters 1 - 3 (Over 42% OFF) SGCB Price: $28.00 (list price $50.00) VOLUME TWO: Chapters 4 - 11 (Over 42% OFF) SGCB Price: $28.00 (list price $50.00) VOLUME THREE: Chapters 12 - 22 (Over 42% OFF) SGCB Price: $28.00 (list price $50.00) ORDER THE COMPLETE THREE VOLUME SET AND SAVE EVEN MORE (NEARLY 50% OFF) SGCB Price: $80.00 (list price $150.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR THE THREE VOLUME SET
click for details		THE COLLECTED SERMONS OF JAMES DURHAM: Vol. One: General Sermons, Vol. Two: CHRIST CRUCIFIED:The Marrow of the Gospel in 72 Sermons on Isaiah 53; Vol. Three, THE TEN COMMANDMENTS James Durham VOLUME ONE: This volume contains sermon series titled 'The Blessedness of the Death of Those That Die in the Lord,' 'The Unsearchable Riches of Christ' (Communion sermons), 'Heaven upon Earth' (on conscience), 'The Great Gain of Contenting Godliness,' and 'The Great Corruption of Subtle Self,' as well as miscellaneous sermons that appeared in various publications. The last includes a recent transcription from manuscript of one of Durham's most important sermons preached at the beginning of the Protester-Resolutioner schism in Scotland. All have been uniformly edited and cross-referenced as needed. Also included is an introduction covering the life and works of Durham. VOLUME TWO: CHRIST CRUCIFIED - First published in 1683, then in 1686, this collection of sermons was reprinted six times in the eighteenth century. The present reprint is carefully and beautifully done; it uses the 1702 edition as the base text but also takes the other editions into account. This book belongs in the class of Friedrich Krummacher's 'The Suffering Savior.' Like Krummacher, Durham was gifted at describing the sufferings of Christ through illustration, though his language is now antiquated. For example, in describing Christ's agony in Gethsemane, he writes, "There was such a striving, wrestling and conflicting, not with man without him, but with inward pressures on his spirit, that he is like one in a barrace, or cock-pit, or engaged in a duel with a mighty combatant, sore put to it, very far beyond aught that we can conceive of, so that he sweat great drops of blood." The sixty-ninth sermon on making use of Christ's intercession is a masterpiece. This is an excellent book for believers who yearn for a more intimate fellowship with Christ in His sufferings. John Duncan said to a friend who wanted to draw closer to Christ, "Read Durham on the fifty-third of Isaiah at my request. He has much repetition and you may be disgusted with that. But it's repetition of a very fine thing, the eating of Christ's flesh and the drinking of His blood. Well, that's what we must be repeating, in fact, all our life long." The Marrow of the Gospel is one of the best commentaries ever written on Christ's person and work in redemption. Charles Spurgeon highly recommended this book, saying, "This is marrow indeed. We need say no more: Durham is a prince among spiritual expositors." Others have said this work equals if not excels all of Durham's other publications. Size: 7+10. Hardcover. Smyth sewn. 704 pages. Extensive Table of Contents, Subject and Scripture Index. Side headings VOLUME THREE: AN EXPOSITION OF THE TEN COMMANDMENTS Of the works of James Durham, this exposition of the Ten Commandments was reprinted most often. As with his sermons, it is filled with perspicuous opening of the Word, practical application, and the clearing of 'several momentous questions and cases of conscience.' The only regret is that because he was preaching similar material at the time, the coverage of these lectures on the first table is lengthier than the coverage of the second table. Nevertheless, the work has always been held in high regard, and the in-depth treatments of the second, third, and fourth commandments commend it and make it particularly useful today when the Lord’s name, worship, and day of worship are much abused. Gilfillan observes on the last that 'the Law Unsealed of the eminent James Durham, published in 1675 by his widow, contains a very full and able discussion of Sabbattic doctrine and duty, and discovers the learning and deep piety which are evident in his other writings. It received the warm commendation of Dr. Owen, and its numerous editions attest the large measure of popular favor which it has won.' Indeed, Walker observes, Durham's 'thorough, searching, cumbrous intellect, reminds you not seldom of John Owen.' JDS MS8 nh12 sss RHBN 13N W5 rhbs THE COLLECTED SERMONS OF JAMES DURHAM: VOLUME ONE SGCB Price: $32.50 (list price $50.00) 61 SERMONS PLUS AN INTRO ON HIS LIFE AND WORKS THE COLLECTED SERMONS OF JAMES DURHAM: Volume Two - CHRIST CRUCIFIED on Isas. 53 SGCB Price: $32.50 (list price $50.00) OVER 70 SERMONS ON ISAIAH 53 AN EXPOSITION OF THE TEN COMMANDMENTS SGCB Price: $27.50 (list price $40.00) THIS IS A 432 PAGE HARDCOVER VOLUME ORDER ALL THREE VOLUMES OF SERMONS AND SAVE MORE SGCB Price: $85.00 (list price $140.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR ALL THREE VOLUMES
click for details		LECTURES ON JOB JAMES DURHAM Lectures on Job, by James Durham (1622-1658). Case bound. 254pp. New Edition. 2nd Naphtali Press edition with table of contents, subject and scripture indices. Complete lectures on the whole book of Job. Retail $30.00. One of the rarest and sought after Puritan Commentaries. Part of the 17th Century Presbyterians series. A Rare Puritan Commentary. James Durham was a Scottish Presbyterian minister, who served the ministry a brief ten or eleven years, yet left behind quite a legacy. His books were very popular in Scotland and new editions of his works were published as late as 1840. No new edition of any of his books was published until 1990 when Naphtali Press printed his Treatise Concerning Scandal. Spurgeon in his Commenting and Commentaries, highly recommended all of Durham's commentaries and sermons. The Lectures on Job are perhaps one of the rarest and hardest to obtain of the many Puritan works of that time. Spurgeon in his day was unable to find a copy, but he said, "It is certain to be good, for Durham is always admirable." Durham comments on every chapter and ends each lecture with a set of uses or applications, which are alone worth the price of the book. This format, as many have told Naphtali Press, makes the book very useful for family devotions. JOB TWO-PACK NAPHTALI PRESS RHBN 4np rhx jds rhbs AVAILABLE ONCE AGAIN SGCB Price: $17.50 (list price $30.00) 40% Discount
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. Epistle to the Reader vii Publisher’s Foreword ix 1 The Mystery of the Lord’s Supper 1 2 The Consecration of the Elements 7 3 The Benefits of the Lord’s Supper 16 4 Christ’s Love Displayed in the Sacrament 22 5 The Broken Body of Christ 28 6 The Blood of Christ 33 7 Self-Examination 39 8 True and False Faith 48 9 Objections against Coming to the Sacrament 60 10 Thankfulness to God 74 11 Comforts to Believers, and Warnings to Unbelievers 79 TWPB STST botx cwrt pbs twsp JOYT tw5 (1) THE GREAT GAIN OF GODLINESS: or Religion Our True Interest, A Practical Exposition of Malachi 3:16-18 SGCB Price: $7.95 (list price $10.00) (2) ALL THINGS FOR GOOD: A Practical Exposition of Romans 8:28 SGCB Price: $7.95 (list price $10.00)
		BAPTIST CONFESSIONS, COVENANTS AND CATECHISMS Editor Timothy George The Library of Baptist Classics communicates the timeless, bedrock truths of Southern Baptist heritage. Through books that both inform and inspire, this collection shows how the world is changed by people whose lives are guided by God. Included are a variety of classic sermons, biographies, treatises and other writings by pastors, theologians, missionaries, and educators. Each volume features an introduction, discussion questions, and indexes. -- Introductions put the writing in context -- Discussion questions promote personal and group study -- Indices invite use as sermon illustrations or references Timothy George is Dean at Beeson Divinity School, Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. He is also editor, together with his wife Denise, of the Library of Baptist Classics series. He previously was an associate professor of church history and historical theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky. bh2 SGCB Price: $14.95 (list price $20.00)
		SAVING FAITH: A View of Saving Faith from the Sacred Records John Colquhoun (1748-1827), edited by Dr. Don Kistler THIS VOLUME IS CURRENTLY OUT-OF-PRINT & OUT-OF-STOCK. NO TIMEFRAME ON ITS COMING BACK INTO PRINT Scripture says that there are two kinds of faith, saving and non-saving. So how can a person know if he has the faith that saves? This is what the great Scottish preacher John Colquhoun addresses in this scarce title that has been out of print since 1824. Colquhoun is the author of "A Treatise on the Law and the Gospel," "Spiritual Comfort," and "Sermons on Important Doctrines." He is one of the finest of all Scottish Presbyterian preachers. His works are highly regarded by all who love the doctrines of grace. TABLE OF CONTENTS To the Christian Reader Introduction 1. Of Faith in General 2. The Formal Reason and Ground of Saving Faith 3. The Objects of Saving Faith 4. The Warrant for Believing or Trusting in Christ 5. The Acts of Saving Faith 6. The Assurance and Full Assurance of Faith 7. The Adjuncts and Fruits of Saving Faith 8. The Difference Between a True and Counterfeit Faith 9. Objections Answered Smyth-Sewn Hardcover Volume! SGCB Price: $30.00 (list price $30.00)
		LITERARY ESSAYS William G.T. Shedd William Greenough Thayer Shedd (1820-1894) was both a congregational and, later, a Presbyterian pastor. He had a distinguished career as a Professor of English Literature prior to his work at the theological seminaries of Auburn, Andover, and finally at Union Seminary, New York. While the author of many helpful volumes he is best known for his Dogmatic Theology, which is now available from P & R Publishing. Most recently SGCB has reprinted his outstanding sermons entitled, "Sermons to the Natural Man" and "Sermons to the Spiritual Man." TABLE OF CONTENTS The True Nature of the Beautiful and its Relation to Culture The Influence and Method of English Studies The Ethical Theory of Rhetoric and Elequence The Characteristics and Importance of a Natural Rhetoric The Relation of Language and Style to Thought Scientific and Popular Education Intellectual Temperance The Puritan Character The African Nature Coleridge as a Philosopher and Theologian The Confessions of Augustine Pre-Publication Title Expected in Spring 2010 SGCB Price: $15.95 (list price $28.00) Order All Ten Shedd Volumes for 60% Discount SGCB Price: $103.95 (list price $258.00)
click for details		THE COMBAT BETWEEN THE FLESH AND THE SPIRIT CHRISTOPHER LOVE (1618-1651) edited by Don Kistler The Combat between the Flesh and Spirit: as also the woeful withdrawing of the Spirit of God, with the causes thereof, and walking in, and after the Spirit, together with the blessedness thereof, being the sum and substance of 27 sermons preached a little before his death in 1651. “Christopher Love was a brilliant young Welsh preacher and a rising star in the world of Puritan ministry,” wrote Dr. J.I. Packer. Love was a prominent London minister, a staunch Presbyterian, a Covenanter, and a member of the Westminster Assembly. The American Puritan, Jonathan Edwards, had Love’s books in his personal library. TABLE OF CONTENTS Christopher Love The Epistle Dedicatory by William Taylor (1653) To the Reader by Edmund Calamy, Simeon Ashe, Jeremiah Whitaker (1653) PART ONE: Exposition and Application of Genesis 6:3 1. The Opening of the Words 2. The Application of the Words 3. God's Withholding the Spirit from the Word 4. How Far May the Spirit of God Be Withheld? 5. The Spirit's Motions to Good 6. Why God Withholds His Spirit from Men 7. Inferences from the Spirit's Withdrawing PART TWO: Of Walking in the Spirit (Galatians 5:16,17) 8. The Happiness of Walking in the Spirit 9. The Difference Between the Common and Saving Motions of the Spirit 10. Directions Touching the Motions of God's Spirit 11. The Benefits Annexed to the Duty 12. The Flesh Lusts Against the Spirit 13. The Nature of our Enemy 14. Why Does God Allow the Conflict? 15. Which Motions of Sin Are from the Flesh? 16. The Spirit Lusts Against the Flesh 17. Further Differences in this Conflict 18. The Cause of the Conflict 19. Two Cases of Conscience 20. The Consequences of the Conflict 21. Further Strategies of Corrupt Nature 22. How the Flesh Interrupts Men in Duty 23. More Ways the Flesh Distracts from Duty 24. More Practical Inferences 25. The Spirit's Conflict with the Flesh 26. Restraining Grace and Renewing Grace 27. Twelve Ways Whereby We May Be Deceived Here are Love’s 27 sermons on Genesis 6:3 and Galatians 5:16,17. This is arguably his best known work. nhp50 CLTR BRAND NEW NHP TITLE IN SEPTEMBER 2022- REDUCED PRICE SPECIAL (Nearly 50% Off) SGCB Price: $17.95 (list price $30.00) ORDER ALL THREE NHP CHRISTOPHER LOVE TITLES AND SAVE MORE SGCB Price: $39.95 (list price $75.00) THIS IS FOR 'THE COMBAT BETWEEN THE FLESH AND THE SPIRIT', 'MAN'S LOST CONDITION ' & 'GRACE: The Truth, Growth and Different Degrees
click for details		THE FAIREST OF TEN THOUSAND: Sermons on the Beauty of Christ from the Song of Solomon CHARLES H. SPURGEON, Compiled by Barbara Spurgeon, edited by Don Kistler Charles Spurgeon has been called “the Prince of Preachers” and “the last Puritan.” His many sermons are among the best in Christian literature. “You will be captivated by the lofty way Spurgeon unfolds the real significance of marital love, the reverent way he honors Christ, and the genuine desire he has for the whole church to see our Lord in all His glory.” — From the foreword by Phil Johnson TABLE OF CONTENTS About the Author Introduction by Phil Johnson 1. The Best Beloved- Song of Solomon 5:16 2. The Rose and the Lily - Song of Solomon 2:1 3. Under the Apple Tree - Song of Solomon 2:3 4. Love Joying in Love - Song of Solomon 5:1 5. My Garden, His Garden - Song of Solomon 4:16 6. A Refreshing Canticle - Song of Solomon 1:4 7. The Best of the Best - Song of Solomon 2:1 8. Unpurchaseable Love - Song of Solomon 8:7 9. Altogether Lovely - Song of Solomon 5:16 10. Fragrant Graces - Song of Solomon 1:12 nhp50 CHS10/22 THIS IS A FIRST TIME TITLE BY NORTHAMPTON PRESS - REDUCED PRICE SPECIAL SGCB Price: $11.50 (list price $20.00) ORDER ALONG WITH BRAND NEW 'SERMONS ON THE DOCTRINES OF GRACE' BY CH SPURGEON SGCB Price: $22.00 (list price $40.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR BOTH VOLUMES
click for details		THE LIME STREET LECTURES: A Defense of Some Important Doctrines of the Gospel John Gill, Abraham Taylor, Thomas Hall, Thomas Bradbury and more These Lectures were delivered from November 12, 1730 - April 8, 1731 and the following lectures were presented at that time: I. The Holy Spirit's Standard Lifted Up by Robert Bragge II. Insufficiency of Natural Religion by Abraham Taylor (Two Sermons) III. Doctrine of Particular Election by John Sladen (Two Sermons) IV. Doctrine of Original Sin by Peter Goodwin (Two Sermons) V. Doctrine of Particular Redemption by John Hurrion (Four Sermons) VI. Doctrine of Christ's Sufferings by Thomas Bradbury (Three Sermons) VII. Sinner's Justification Before God by Robert Bragge (Four Sermons) VIII. Doctrine of Efficacious Grace by Samuel Wilson (Two Sermons) IX. Doctrine of Perseverance in Grace by Thomas Hall (Two Sermons) X. Doctrine of the Resurrection by John Gill (Two Sermons) XI. Doctrine of Grace by Abraham Taylor XII. Decay of Practical Religion by Abraham Taylor "The occasion of composing these discourses, arose from a number of gentleman in London, firmly attached to the interest of our divine Redeemer, and filled with a fervent zeal for the purity of the doctrines of revelation, taking into their consideration, that many Evangelical Truths, of the last importance, were not only secretly undermined, but violently opposed in their day, by subtle adversaries to the Gospel scheme, and, accordingly, they judged it proper to set up a Public Lecture, that a course of Sermons might be preached in DEFENSE of sundry cardinal doctrines, then so openly impugned. This laudable proposal met with the most hearty approbation, from the lovers of truth as it is in Jesus. Accordingly, nine ministers, of eminent abilities, who had distinguished themselves in the world, by their elaborate writings, and who were made choice of for this undertaking, cheerfully engaged in it. Each of the ministers, by mutual consent, had the respective point of doctrine he was to establish and defend assigned to him: all of them agreed, that the different subjects should be studied with the greatest accuracy and precision; the several divine truths set in the clearest point of view, from the sacred records; the whole discourses composed on a certain plan, arranged in a regular and connected order. These preliminaries being settled, the Lecture was begun on the 12th of November, 1730, and continued weekly till April the 8th, 1731. When this course was finished, it was the unanimous desire of the gentlemen who set the Lecture on foot, and also the earnest request of the hearers, that the ministers would print their sermons: this being signified to them, they all readily complied with the repeated solicitations." -taken from the ADVERTISEMENT for the Reprint in 1844 "John Hurrion (1675-1731) is another of the obscure Puritan writers I have enjoyed in the past. It is reported by some that he was a bit of a recluse and suffered ill-health. Nonetheless, this volume is worth procuring for one reason--to add Hurrion's four sermons on particular redemption to your library. They are devotional gems full of wondrous theological insights. I have consulted my electronic version often when treating the subject. To summarize the work, Hurrion writes, 'The gospel doctrine of our redemption by Christ, tends much to the glory of God, and the happiness of man; it is the admiration of angels, and the envy of devils.' " - Dr. Mike Renihan, Heritage Baptist Church, Worcester, MA. Pre-publication Price - Nearly 50% Discount SGCB Price: $18.50 (list price $35.00) Nearly 500 Pages of Powerful Exposition
click for details		AN UNDIVIDED LOVE: Loving and Living for Christ Adolphe Monod, Translated and Edited by Constance K. Walker "If Charles Spurgeon was the prince of preachers in Victorian England, Adolphe Monod was the noblest preacher of the French revivals. With unequalled passion and clarity he brings the unassuming listener not merely to the foot of the cross, but to Jesus himself, as he is clothed in the gospel. Even if you are expecting to be moved by these messages you will be surprised and deeply comforted by their simple and compelling power." - William Edgar, Professor, Westminster Theological Seminary, Philadelphia, PA "English-speaking Evangelicals are, as a general rule, quite ignorant of the spiritual riches found in other Evangelical cultures. That of the French Calvinist tradition, coming down from Calvin and men like Pierre Viret, is a good case in point. The most vibrant representative of this tradition in the nineteenth century has to be Adolphe Monod. His sermons are food for the soul, but he is hardly known by contemporary North American Evangelicals. May this excellent sampling of his preaching, marked by rich piety and doctrinal clarity, help make his labours for the Lord Christ far better known." - Michael Haykin, Professor, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY This book is divided into three parts. Part one is largely relational. It speaks of finding our center, purpose and contentment in our relationship with a holy and loving God; it helps us see the fulfillment of that relationship as grounded in eternity, and then points to the joy of helping others to share in our fulfillment. Part two of the book is more theological (but not at all in a dry, academic sense). These sermons shine fresh light on the nature of the God whom we love and serve: his love displayed on the cross, his power over death, his holiness, and his faithfulness, even in his threats. Finally part three is more practical. It encourages us to seek and embrace God's plan for our lives, and to appreciate the joy inherent in the Christian life, even in its more challenging aspects, so that others will want to embrace it as well. Part I. COME AND DRINK 1. Give Me Your Heart, Paris, 1850 2. Are You Thirsty?, Paris, 1849 Part II. BEHOLD YOUR GOD 3. God is Love, Montauban, 1843 4. I am the Resurrection and the Life, Paris, 1855 5. Too Late! God Faithful in his Threats, Paris, 1854 Part III. TRUST IN THE LORD 6. Embracing God's Plan, Paris 1850 7. The Happiness of the Christian Life, Montauban, ?? ARBCA SPECIAL SALE MONOD TITLE AM5 sss 1212 b50 SMW New SGCB Title - 40% Discount SGCB Price: $12.95 (list price $22.00) NOW AVAILABLE Order with MONOD 6-PACK which includes "An Undivided Love" SGCB Price: $58.00 (list price $120.00) Over 50% Discount When Ordered as a 6-PACK
		THE PARK STREET LECTURES ON THE DOCTRINES OF GRACE Edward Dorr Griffin (1770-1837) "Here (in Boston) on the Sabbath evenings, in the winter of 1812 and 1813, Edward Dorr Griffin delivered his Park Street Lectures. They were preached to crowded audiences from all classes of the community; and doubtless contributed to that impression of truth in Boston, from which has been witnessed such an amount of good. These lectures have been given to the world in numerous editions from the press. They constitute one of the best compendiums of Christian doctrine that have appeared in any country or age. They are a work of standard merit. It is no disparagement to the other productions of the author, to say, that the Park Street Lectures take the lead of them all. In future times they will probably be the principal basis of the author's reputation as a theological writer. For a clear and convincing exhibition of the doctrines of grace, and for powerful argumentation, they have few equals in our language. Let every student in theology, and every young minister, who would be a good divine or preacher, make himself familiar with these Lectures." -taken from "Memoir of Edward Dorr Griffin by Rev. Ansel Nash Griffin wrote in his Preface: "In these Discourses you will find no reasonings on points foreign to godliness,-- no theories about the Origin of Sin,-- no challenge for a Conitional Consent to be Damned,-- no perplexing speculations about Taste and Exercise; but you will find the fundamental and practical truths of our holy religion, a simple defense of the faith of our fathers. In expressing my own views of truth I have had no wish to give offence or pain to others. I have spoken plainly and expect to have my motives re-examined at the tribunal from which there is no appeal. If I have censured without the gentleness of the Christian spirit, may God forgive; if with right views and feelings, to Him be the praise." - Boston, March 26, 1813 TABLE OF CONTENTS Lecture 1 - Total Depravity: Part One - Genesis 6:5 Lecture 2 - Total Depravity: Part Two - Genesis 6:5 Lecture 3 - Men with Natural Affections, but Without Holiness - Hebrews 12:14 Lecture 4 - Supreme Love or Enmity - Matthew 6:24 Lecture 5 - Regeneration Not Progressive - Ezekiel 11:19 Lecture 6 - Regeneration Supernatural - Psalm 110:3 Lecture 7 - The Means of Grace: Part One - Isaiah 55:11 Lecture 8 - The Means of Grace: Part Two - Isaiah 55:11 Lecture 9 - The Doctrine of Election - Ephesians 1:4,5 Lecture 10 - The Plea of Inability Considered - Matthew 25:24-27 Lecture 11 - Perseverance of the Saints - Romans 8:30 Lecture 12 - The System Confirmed and Applied - Galatians 1:8,9 GRIFFIN, Edward Dorr, clergyman, born in East Haddam, Connecticut, 6 January 1770; died in Newark, New Jersey, 8 November. 1837. He was graduated at Yale in 1790, and studied theology under Jonathan Edwards, of New Haven, who was subsequently president of Union College. He was licensed as a preacher in October, 1792, and in January, 1793, began his ministerial work at New Salem, Connecticut In June, 1795, Mr. Griffin was ordained pastor of the Congregational Church at New Hartford, and afterward held pastorates at Newark, New Jersey, and Boston, Massachusetts. Union College gave him the degree of D. D, in 1808, and he became professor of rhetoric in the recently established Andover theological seminary, 21 June, 1809, which chair he filled until 1811. In 1821 he was chosen president of Williams, and remained there till 1836. He was an eloquent and popular preacher, and published " Lectures delivered in Park Street Church, Boston " (Boston, 1813), and "Sixty Sermons on Practical Subjects " (New York, 1844). A selection from his works, with a memoir of the author by Reverend William B. Sprague, D. D., was published after his death (2 vols.. 1839). See also " Recollections of Reverend E. D. Griffin," by Parsons Cooke (1856) Pre-Publication Price - Nearly 50% Discount SGCB Price: $14.95 (list price $28.00)
click for details		The New York City Prayer Revival of 1858 and Its Lessons J.W. Alexander "The valuable description of the revival of 1858 in this gem of a book is fol1owed by expositions saturated with the Spirit of revival. Here are some notable features: There is fervent prayer in the Spirit which culminates in motivation and effort to reach the lost. Vast harvests require enormous effort and industry. There is a profound sense of sinfulness and the reality of being lost for all eternity together with free grace and a free justification. When revival comes then the gates of iron are penetrated and the very worst of sinners are saved. 'My rule' said John Wesley, 'is to go not only to those who need me but to those who need me most'. Through these sermons our hope, vision and confidence are enlarged, 'The genius of Christianity is not simply that of conservation, but of aggression. Christianity must not merely live but increase and cover the earth' (p.179). The revival hymns are a bonus including all nine verses of 'O sacred Head, now wounded' (p. 100). - Erroll Hulse, Reformation Today magazine and Leeds Reformed Baptist Church (U.K.) stst cwxs 50% Discount SGCB Price: $10.95 (list price $20.00) Add the companion volume: THE NY CITY PULPIT DURING THE REVIVAL OF 1858 (PRICE IS FOR BOTH BOOKS) SGCB Price: $25.00 (list price $50.00) Sermons from J.W. Alexander, Theodore Cuyler, George Bethune, Edward Hiscox, William Adams and many more
click for details		The New York Pulpit During The Prayer Revival of 1858: A Memorial Volume of Sermons J.W. Alexander, Theodore Cuyler, George Bethune, Edward Hiscox, William Adams and 20 More "Donated from heaven were wonderfully spiritual and talented gospel preachers in New York who ministered in the years of revival in that great metropolis around the time of 1858. Reader, will it be your privilege to witness times of spiritual refreshing? Will you live to see times of harvesting? If so this book of expository sermons preached in revival times will be a valuable companion. But if you are called to labour on in drought and begin to think that revival is a delusion then these sermons will sustain your faith and refresh you. There is unction from heaven in these expositions. Especially commended are the sermons on Ezekiel 36:37-38, Malachi 3:16, Ezekiel 18:31, Revelation 3:20, Ecclesiastes 8:8, Matthew 22:13 and Mark 12:24-28. The sermon entitled, 'Past Feeling' is awesome." -Pastor Erroll Hulse, Reformation today magazine and Leeds Reformed Baptist Church (U.K.) TABLE OF CONTENTS 1) THE HOLY FLOCK, James W. Alexander, D.D. 2) RELIGIOUS CONVERSATION, Rev. Rufus W. Clark. 3) PAST FEELING, Rev. Theo. L. Cuyler. 4) WHY WILL YE DIE? B. F. Cutler, D.D. 5) THE WISE DECISION, Edward Lathrop, D.D. 6) CHRIST AT THE DOOR, George W. Bethune, D.D. 7) UNANSWERED PRAYERS, George Potts, D.D. 8) MAN'S PRIDE AGAINST GOD'S GRACE, Joseph P. Thompson, D.D. 9) TEARS AT THE JUDGMENT, John M. Krebs, D.D. 10) TRUE REPENTANCE, William Hague, D.D. 11) SEEKING THE LORD SO AS TO FIND HIM, Joel Parker, D.D. 12) THE WAR WHICH KNOWS NO EXEMPTS, AND GIVES NO QUARTER, William R. Williams, D.D. 13) COMING TO CHRIST, M. S. Hutton, D.D. 14) WHAT SHALL I DO TO BE SAVED? W. I. BUDINGTON, D.D. 15) MEN TO BE RECONCILED TO GOD, THROUGH CHRIST, R. S. Storrs, Jr., D.D. 16) THE ANCIENT WORTHIES OUR EXAMPLE, Thomas E. Vermilye, D.D., LL.D. 17) INCENTIVES TO SEEK COMPANIONSHIP WITH ISRAEL, John Kennaday, D.D. 18) THE CROSS CONTEMPLATED, Edward T. Hiscox, D.D. 19) THE STRAIT GATE, John M'clintock, D.D. 20) MAN'S PERDITION NOT OF GOD, Edwin F. Hatfield, D.D. 21) DUTY OF REPENTANCE, Asa D. Smith, D.D. 22) RELIGIOUS INSENSIBILITY, S. D. Burchard, D.D. 23) TRUE RELIGION A SERVICE, Roswell D. Hitchcock, D.D. 24) THE LIFE BATTLE, Jesse T. Peck, D.D. 25) NOT FAR FROM THE KINGDOM OF GOD, William Adams, D.D. "The [ORIGINAL] publishers of this volume, believing that Christians in other parts of the country will be glad to enjoy some of those exhibitions of truth which God has so peculiarly owned and blessed in the great metropolis, have requested a number of ministers, of different denominations, to furnish one of their ordinary discourses delivered in the midst of the present great Awakening, for the purpose of making a Memorial Volume of this work of God. Most of those clergymen to whom application was made, have kindly and cheerfully complied with our request. They have each given us a sermon prepared with no thought of its going beyond the hearing and the hearts of their own congregation. The sermon is in no respect intended to exhibit the learning or the ability of the preacher, but rather to be a specimen of the truth, and the manner in which it has been presented by various eminent clergymen in the ordinary ministrations of the Sabbath. These pages are the earnest, pungent expression of their heart and mind, at a time when God is doing great things in their churches, whereof they are glad." - from the original Preface ARBCA SPECIAL SALE SERMONS SPECIAL sss cwxs Nearly 50% Discount SGCB Price: $15.95 (list price $30.00) ORDER ALONG WITH COMPANION VOLUME ON THE NY CITY REVIVAL AND ITS LESSONS SGCB Price: $25.00 (list price $50.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR BOTH TITLES TOGETHER
		GOSPEL FEAR: A Heart That Trembles at the Word of God Jeremiah Burroughs A collection of sermons on Isaiah 66, Gospel Fear helps awaken people to a right knowledge of God and His Word. As the Gospel is proclaimed, the glory of God's inspired Word must also be declared. The concept of "reverence" has nearly gone out of existence in our day. Propriety is a thing of the past; decorum in an antiquated idea. Though this is sad when true of human institutions, it is even more heinous when it is true of the Christian Church. The reason we are so irreverent towards holy things is because we are so ignorant of God and his holiness. BURROUGHS SIX SDG TITLES GOSPEL SERIES THIS IS OUT OF PRINT AT THIS TIME SGCB Price: $18.00 (list price $18.00)
		GOSPEL CONVERSATION: Conduct Worthy of the Gospel Jeremiah Burroughs Not conversation as in speech only, but the Puritan concept of conversation - of work, family, fellowship and all-around general conduct. Here are ten sermons to help us live the Cross-centered life. Most of the sermons are based upon Philippians 1:27 ("Only let your manner of life be worthy of the gospel of Christ") and focus believers to be diligent in their walk. The Gospel must be the center of the Christian life, he argues. BURROUGHS SIX ARBCA SPECIAL SALE SDG TITLES GOSPEL SERIES THIS BOOK IS OUT OF PRINT AT THIS TIME SGCB Price: $24.00 (list price $24.00)
click for details		WRATH AGAINST THE DAY OF WRATH: Previously Unpublished Sermons on God's Judgment Against Sin JONATHAN EDWARDS edited by Dr. Don Kistler Jonathan Edwards is known as a ‘‘hellfire and brimstone’’ preacher. Actually, his favorite theme was the beauty and excellency of Jesus Christ. In fact, only about 41 of his 1100 sermons were about hell and judgment. Here are 16 of those sermons, most have never been published before. This material was made available in 2018 as an ebook. It is finally available in a printed edition. Every revival of note has had two common themes preached from the pulpit—justification by faith alone and God’s pending punishment for the impenitent. If we are to see revival in our day, those themes need to be brought to the forefront once again. May it please the Lord to use these rare sermons by this great Puritan preacher to spark the flames of revival among us. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1) Unawakened Sinners Heap Up to Themselves Wrath Against the Day of Wrath (Romans 2:5) 2) 'Tis No Matter What We Go Through in Order to Salvation, So That We Do But Obtain it at Last (Phil. 3:11) 3) All the Pleasure or Comfort that Wicked Men Will Ever Have They Have in This Life (Luke 6:24) 4) Not Everyone Who Says Unto Christ, "Lord, Lord," Shall Enter into the Kingdom of Heaven (Matt. 7:21) 5) Wicked Men Cannot Bear the Misery of Damnation (Isaiah 33:14) 6) Wicked Men, Thought They May Seem Outwardly to Forsake Their Wickedness, Yet if Their Natures Aren't Changed, Will Be Very Liable to Return to Their Old Wickedness Again (Prov. 26:11) 7) Those Who Are God's Own People Have More Reason to Fear God's Chastisements for Their Sins Than Others (Psalm 94:10) 8) There is Nothing Gotten by Ways of Sin (Prov. 24:20) 9) He That Doesn't Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, the Wrath of God Abides on Him (John 3:36a) 10) Unless Persons Believe in Jesus Christ They Shall Never See Eternal Life (John 3:36b) 11) 'Tis in Itself Most Rational to Suppose That Wicked Men Should be Most Extremely and Eternally Miserable in Another World (Matt. 23:33) 12) Sudden Conversions Are Very Often False (Matt. 13:5-6) 13) Wicked Men Are the Devil's Captives (2 Tim. 2:26) 14) When God Comes to Execute Deserved Punishment on Ungodly Men He Will Not Pity Them (Ezek. 8:18) 15) The Worst Punishments Men Can Inflict Are as Nothing in Comparison with Damnation (Luke 12:5) 16) Those That are Going On in Sin Would Do Well to Consider the End Thereof (Jeremiah 5:31) WOG3 HCS nhp50 THIS IS A BRAND NEW 248 PAGE HARDCOVER VOLUME SGCB Price: $14.00 (list price $28.00) ORDER ALONG WITH JOHN BUNYAN'S 'SIGHS FROM HELL: THE GROANS OF A DAMNED SOUL' SGCB Price: $23.00 (list price $48.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR BOTH HARDCOVER TITLES ORDER OUR TRILOGY WITH SHEDD'S 'DOCTRINE OF ENDLESS PUNISHMENT' ADDED SGCB Price: $30.00 (list price $66.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR ALL THREE TITLES
click for details		THE FEARFUL HANDS OF THE LIVING GOD: A Dozen Sermons on Hebrews 10:31 MATTHEW MEAD (1630-1699) edited by Dr. Don Kistler SORRY- WE SOLD OUT THE REMAINING COPIES AT THE REDUCED PRICE!! Matthew Mead is best known for his classic work 'The Almost Christian Discovered.' The present work was found as handwritten manuscripts in 1703 and remained unpublished until 1836. It was published along with five sermons on Ezekiel 37 concerning the Jews. Here are 12 sermons on Hebrews 10:31, “It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.” These are penetrating, convicting, and informative sermons on the terrible fate awaiting the impenitent. These predate the sermons of Jonathan Edwards on the same subject. This is great material for use in personal evangelism. It is also of great comfort to those who have repented to see what they have been spared from. TABLE OF CONTENTS A Brief Memoir of Matthew Mead Sermon 1. There is a Living God Sermon 2. A Demonstration of this Truth Sermon 3. The Terror Sinners Feel Sermon 4. To Whom it is a Fearful Thing Sermon 5. The Power of God Sermon 6. The Justice of God Sermon 7. The Importance of the Conscience Sermon 8. God's Great Design is to Glorify His Justice Sermon 9. There is no Deliverance from God's Wrath Sermon 10. The Sinner Must Pay for his Sins Personally Sermon 11. Some Objections to this Teaching Sermon 12. The Application of the Doctrine FAREWELL SERMON OF MATTHEW MEAD ON 1 CORINTHIANS 1:3 NHP50 BRAND NEW TITLE JUST APPEARED IN JANUARY 2023 - SGCB Price: $19.95 (list price $33.00) SORRY- WE SOLD OUT THE REMAINING COPIES AT THE REDUCED PRICE!!
click for details		CHRIST IS THE CHRISTIAN'S RELIGION Thomas Cole (1628-1697), edited by Dr. Don Kistler Thomas Cole (1628–1697) was a Puritan preacher of the first rank. He has 3 sermons in the “Puritan Sermons: Cripplegate” set and succeeded the celebrated Philip Nye at the Independent congregation in London. He was known as “an unbending Calvinist.” Here are 7 sermons extolling the person and work of Jesus Christ, the grandest subject for anyone to preach upon. • Christ In Us the Hope of Glory: Colossians 1:27 • What It Is to Know God in Christ: John 8:54,55 • Christ the Only Savior of His People from Sin: Luke 1:77 • Christ the Great Redeemer of Body and Soul: 1 Corinthians 6:20 • Christ the Only Mediator of the New Covenant: Hebrews 12:24 • Christ the Foundation of Our Adoption: Galatians 4:5 • The Necessity of Preaching Christ: 1 Corinthians 1:23,24 nhp823 NHP24* NHP50 NHP724 THIS IS A BRAND NEW TITLE IN AUGUST OF 2023 SGCB Price: $18.00 (list price $30.00) ORDER THIS ALONG WITH THE BRAND NEW TITLE 'CHRIST, THE PERFECT PATTERN FOR A CHRISTIAN' SGCB Price: $39.00 (list price $60.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR BOTH HARDCOVER TITLES
		PREACHING CHRIST IN ALL OF SCRIPTURE Edmund P. Clowney Voicing one theme for the entire Bible and structuring all sermons around that idea may seem to be an impossible challenge. For veteran pastor and preaching professor Edmund Clowney it will not do to preach a text from either the Old or New Testaments without fully preaching its ultimate and primary focus-the person and work of Jesus Christ. He writes, "To see the text in relation to Christ is to see it in its larger context, the context of God's purpose in revelation." Clowney's rationale for emphasizing Christ's presence in the Old Testament rests on the purpose of the Hebrew Scripture. The Old Testament follows God's one great plan for human history and redemption, and the plan is not only from him but centers on him: his presence in his incarnate Son. The witness of the Scriptures to Christ is the reason they were written, so it is appropriate to emphasize this element in the Old Testament as well as in the New Testament. By offering numerous full-length examples of his own sermons that emphasize Christ as the principle theme of Scripture, Clowney illustrates for those who will never have the privilege of being his students how they can craft sermons which present Christ as the primary consideration of the text. He also offers specific instructions on preparing such a sermon. He discusses the personal habits of prayer and Bible study that prepare pastors to seek out Christ's presence. Clowney emphasizes the importance of including a specific application in every sermon so that Christ is presented both in what he says and does to reveal himself in the biblical text and in what he says and does to direct Christians' lives today. Students preparing for the pastorate, pastors desiring to increase their emphasis on Christ in their sermons, and those seeking Christ's presence in all of Scripture will find a help in Clowney's writings. not32 FIRST PUBLISHED IN 2003 SGCB Price: $11.95 (list price $22.00) ORDER WITH OUR NEW SECOND OLD TESTAMENT TRILOGY FOR 50% OFF SGCB Price: $37.50 (list price $75.00) INCLUDES THIS TITLE PLUS 'BIBLICAL TYPOLOGY' (by Poythress) and 'STUDIES OF THE OLD TESTAMENT' (by Austin Phelps)
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click for details		GOSPEL SONNETS: Spiritual Songs in Six Parts Ralph Erskine, edited by Dr. Mike Renihan, Transcribed by Michelle L. Renihan "Ralph Erskine (1685-1752) was a great man of God, a great preacher, and a great poet. Six of his seven volumes of Works - all of them sermons - have often been reprinted in the last two centuries. The seventh volume - a volume of poetry - has not, yet, ironically, this was the most common Erskine volume reprinted in his own day! SGCB is to be commended for republishing this great book of gospel poetry, so that we can once again have all of Ralph Erskine's extant writings in print. Erskine's poetry excels in certain areas, such as the interrelationship of law and gospel. It will enhance your knowledge of God's Word, imbue your theology with discernment and warmth, and move you to worship the triune God with doxological praise." - Dr. Joel Beeke "Erskine's productions appear in a genre little appreciated nowadays, but the paralleled inference, balanced clarity, distilled compass, and tensioned logic he sets forth in lyrical metre excels the most studied prose of moderns. One section alone, entitled: 'The Believer's Principles' would send many a contemporary treatise packing. I cannot consult it without a quick look turning into an hour of concentrated enjoyment. My copy, printed in 1796, was a gift from a dear friend, and if there were a fire and I could only save one or two books, Erskine's 'Sonnets' would be the first I would reach for. I respect the 'Michaels' (Gaydosh and Renihan) highly, but higher still for placing these theological poems in the hands God's people once again." - Pastor Tom Lyon "In your hand is a new edition of a classic work of godly, manly, theologically-informed poetry. It is godly because its main purpose is to point sinners to God and the sufficiency of His Word for all that is needed for faith and godliness. It is manly because the words are addressed to real people with an insightful understanding of the full complexities of sin's effects on human nature. It is theologically-informed from the pages of God's Word. Actually, these words drip with the content of the whole counsel of God. All the major doctrines are addressed at one time or another." - from editor Dr. Mike Renihan If the number of Editions of any performance, be a mark of public approbation, Mr. Erskine's Gospel Sonnets have a claim to that distinction, and they may be ranked amongst those of general esteem and usefulness; few books have been so often printed in the same space of time. The present Edition, it is hoped, will be sound not less worthy of public encouragement, than those that have gone before it, as considerable attention has been paid to the correcting, by comparing it with former editions; and every thing is to be found here that has appeared in the most approved copies of the Gospel Sonnets. Mr. Erskine's Poems, as Dr. Bradbury says,"are greatly to be esteemed; and above all, for that which animates the whole, the favour of divine and experimental knowledge." THE SIX PARTS ARE - I. The Believer's Espousals. II. The Believer's Jointure. III. The Believer's Riddle. IV. The Believer's Lodging. V. The Believer's Soliloquy. VI. The Believer's Principles, concerning - CREATION AND REDEMPTION, LAW AND GOSPEL, JUSTIFICATION AND SANCTIFICATION, FAITH AND SENSE, HEAVEN AND EARTH. ARBCA SALE SGPC 316/ NOW AVAILABLE TO SHIP SGCB Price: $11.50 (list price $25.00) Order with Schaff's Great CHRIST IN SONG SGCB Price: $31.00 (list price $70.00) THIS IF FOR BOTH BOOKS TOGETHER
click for details		GOD'S WAY, NOT OURS: Expository Sermons on Isaiah 1 Dr. D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones was well known for his New Testament expositions, but in this book readers are given the rare opportunity to experience his skillful exploration of an Old Testament prophetic text. His expositions of Isaiah 1 provide a summary of Isaiah's entire message and of God's way of salvation. Lloyd-Jones lays out the root cause of human trouble and need, the false ways people try to escape from or meet it, and God's only way of real deliverance. The book's rich content, rooted in Scripture, is evangelistic as well as prophetic. Preachers and Bible teachers will use God's Way, Not Ours to help them prepare messages and lessons. It also makes excellent devotional reading, combining careful biblical exposition with timeless application. These classic expositions of Isaiah 1 summarize the prophet's entire message and God's way of salvation. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. GOD HAS SPOKEN 2. IGNORANCE 3. GOING BACKWARDS 4. THE DEPTH OF THE PROBLEM 5. THE DESOLATION OF SIN 6. A GLIMPSE OF HOPE 7. REPENTANCE 8. GOD'S WAY NOT OURS 9. GOD'S FINAL WORD D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones (1899-1981), a physician turned eminent preacher and author, succeeded G. Campbell Morgan at Westminster Chapel in London. His published messages are treasured worldwide as he blends theological perspectives with timely and practical applications. A POWERFUL BOOK ON THE HEART OF THE GOSPEL FROM THE RENOWNED DOCTOR SGCB Price: $14.95 (list price $18.00)
click for details		THE NATURAL MAN'S CONDITION: A True Map of Man's Miserable Estate by NatureIn Seventeen Sermons on Ephesians 2:12 Christopher Love, with an Introduction by Edward Calamy The height of hopelessness is to be without Christ. And the despair felt by such a person in this world pales in comparison to what they will feel in the next one. In this scarce Puritan volume, never reprinted since the 17th century, Christopher Love describes the misery of being without Christ and the benefits of being in Christ. He distinguishes true hopes from false hopes, and gives evidences for knowing that one truly is in the covenant of grace. This is painstaking heart surgery from a wise soul-physician, who wounds only to apply the healing balm of the gospel. Table of Contents: Sermon 1: Introduction Sermon 2: What it is to be Without Christ Sermon 3: The Characteristics of a man Without Jesus Christ Sermon 4: The Misery of a Man Without Christ Sermon 5: The Benefits of Being in Christ Sermon 6: Characteristics of Having an Interest in Christ Sermon 7: The Second Part of Man's Misery Sermon 8: Strangers to the Covenants of Promise Sermon 9: Dread and Terror to Those Who Are Strangers to the Covenant of Promise Sermon 10: How to Know if You Belong to the Covenant of Grace Sermon 11: An Unconverted Man is Without Hope Sermon 12: Causes of False Hopes in Wicked Men Sermon 13: Further False Hopes in Wicked Men Sermon 14: Well-Grounded Hopes for Heaven Sermon 15: Unconverted Men are Without God in the World Sermon 16: Further Characteristics of an Atheist Sermon 17: Wicked Men Have no Interest in God NORTHAMPTON NEW NH12 nhpn CLTR 45% Discount SGCB Price: $11.50 (list price $20.00) HARDCOVER VOLUME WITH DUST-JACKET ORDER WITH CHRISTOPHER LOVE'S OTHER TITLE 'GRACE' SGCB Price: $24.75 (list price $45.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR BOTH HARDCOVER TITLES ORDER THE NHP CHRISTOPHER LOVE TRILOGY AND SAVE EVEN MORE SGCB Price: $39.95 (list price $75.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR ALL THREE LOVE HARDCOVERS
click for details		YOURS, TILL HEAVEN: The Untold Love Story of Charles and Susie Spurgeon RAY RHODES JR. with Foreword by Jason K. Allen 50% OFF ALL REMAINING COPIES AT THIS TIME Enter the remarkable untold love story of Charles and Susie Spurgeon. Charles Spurgeon is esteemed for his writing, preaching, and passion for the Lord. But behind the great man was a great wife—and between the man and wife was a profound marriage. Yours, Till Heaven invites you into the untold love story of Charles and Susie Spurgeon to discover how the bond between this renowned couple helped fuel their lifelong service to the Lord. Discover how Charles and Susie traversed the challenges of loneliness, physical affliction, popularity, controversy, and other trials together with a heavenly vision. Just as the Spurgeons lived their lives as witnesses of Christ, in Yours, Till Heaven their marriage continues to be an example for how all marriages today can remain faithful, loving, and joyful despite the challenges that life may bring. With historical precision and narrative craft, Spurgeon scholar Ray Rhodes Jr. captures the inner-life of this Victorian romance that not only served the Spurgeons in their day, but that can also continue to empower and encourage couples today. For more on the lives of the Spurgeons, find Susie by Ray Rhodes Jr. ENDORSEMENTS "The apostle Paul teaches that a pastor’s conduct at home must not be divorced from his conduct in the church or his message (1 Tim. 3:4–5). If a pastor is selfish, neglectful, and feckless in the home, it will show up in the church, and it will necessarily weaken his ability to preach with conviction. So, it is a joy to see how the godliness that Charles Spurgeon displayed in the pulpit was no ruse, but was practiced daily in his marriage. I have immense gratitude to Ray Rhodes for so adeptly demonstrating that to us in this book. There are many books that tell us how to have a good marriage. But here is something unique: a book that shows us what such a marriage looks like in the midst of all the joys, frustrations, and disappointments that life brings. Husbands and wives will do well to read this book and emulate the loving marriage of Charles and Susie Spurgeon." —John MacArthur, Pastor-Teacher of Grace Community Church, Sun Valley, CA "An unlikely couple with strong personalities and a deep sense of humor, Charles Spurgeon and Susannah Thompson stand out for their faithfulness to each other and commitment to the Lord. In Yours, Till Heaven, Ray’s careful research and thoughtful retelling of their unlikely relationship create a marital treasure that inspires and challenges us at the same time." —Stephen McCaskell, Award-winning director, Through the Eyes of Spurgeon "Ray Rhodes has given us a beautifully written account of the love story of Charles and Susie Spurgeon in Yours, Till Heaven. I am truly very thankful for the deep love that my great-great grandparents shared for God and for each other, and I have learned valuable lessons from reading about their lives together. Today, I fear that marriage is losing its God-given meaning as a picture of Christ’s love for His church, and people enter into this sacred union with little thought of what their marriage should look like in the day-to-day. As you read Yours, Till Heaven it will encourage you to love your spouse better, to support them through all the difficulties life can bring, and most importantly, to build your marriage on the sure foundation of Christ." —Susannah Spurgeon Cochrane, Great-great granddaughter of Charles and Susie Spurgeon "Behind the story of an extraordinarily powerful ministry is the story of a beautiful marriage written in the golden letters of kindness, forgiveness, romance, and perseverance through sorrow. Though many have heard the first story, we are in Ray Rhodes’s debt for the second: the true tale of Charles and Susie Spurgeon, told realistically, grippingly, movingly, and powerfully. If you want to grow in your dedication to God and to your spouse, read this book." —Joel (President of Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary) and Mary Beeke (wife of Joel, and author of The Law of Kindness) "When we look at the accomplishments of Charles Spurgeon, we are right to be astounded. He preached more than 600 sermons before he was 20 years of age, sold 25,000 copies of his sermons in 20 different languages every week, founded a college for pastors, authored more than 140 books, edited a magazine, responded to approximately 500 letters each week, and faithfully pastored his church in London that experienced dramatic growth. The life and ministry of Charles Spurgeon is one unbelievable story. Spurgeon was a preaching phenomenon and remains a towering figure who transcends Baptist history and impacts evangelicals far and wide. If Charles Spurgeon is the Prince of Preachers, Susie Spurgeon is his Princess. Their Christ-exalting love and affection for one another is one of the greatest encouragements of Charles’s life—enabling him to labor with intensity and faithful attention to the ministry of the gospel. Ray Rhodes does an excellent job of putting on display the affection that Charles and Susie had for one another, which provides an example worthy of emulating." —Josh Buice, Pastor of Pray’s Mill Baptist Church; founder and president of G3 Ministries and G3 Conference ss2p pbs 5.19 cwnwt SSSP MY50 CW50 BOT50 JUST REDUCED TO 50% OFF WHILE THEY LAST SGCB Price: $8.00 (list price $16.00) OVER 200 PAGES PLUS NUMEROUS RARE PHOTOS AT THE BACK
		THE CHRISTIAN'S HERITAGE: Twenty Selected Expository Sermons Melancthon Jacobus, with Autobiography edited by Matthew Newkirk "Many former parishioners and admiring hearers of Dr. Jacobus have requested for publication those sermons which they have heard with profit. And these have been gathered and are now presented, without alteration or revision, just as they were written and left. There has been no such selection as would display mere exegetical skill or literary power. Those who have demanded the volume have made the choice of the contents. And these favorite discourses are issued with the prayer that he, being dead, may yet speak to many hearts with words of comfort, joy, and conviction." - from the Preface This precious volume of sermons by the man who wrote the outstanding commentaries on the Four Gospels and Acts was first and foremeost a preacher of God's Word. One needs only to read the first few paragraphs of the opening sermon, "The Christian's Heritage", to see, and feel, that this was a man of the Book. Scripture alone captivated this man because it spoke always of Christ. By the time you finish the opening sermon you will be riding high on the winds of heaven. A dear friend, Rev. William M. Paxton, wrote the following of Jacobus in his memorial address: "He died in the faith of those blessed truths which he has so ably expounded and so eloquently preached. Man's Sinfulness and Christ's Salvation were the great truths which appeared in his whole work as an expositor and preacher. He had a deep sense of his own personal unworthiness in the sight of God, and this led him with simple faith to accept Christ's righteousness as his only hope. In this confidence he lived and died." - TABLE OF CONTENTS Autobiographical Sketch of Dr. Jacobus 1- THE CHRISTIAN HERITAGE - 1 Cor. 3:21-23 2- LOSING OR SAVING LIFE - Mark 8:35 3- LIMITATIONS OF THE DIVINE WORKING - Mark 6:5 4- CHRIST THE IDEAL MISSIONARY - Acts 10:38 5- THE LAW OF THE DIVINE MANIFESTATION - John 14:22,23 6- THE FIVE "ONE THINGS" - Lk. 10:42; Mk. 10:21; Jn 9:25; Ps. 27:4; Pjil. 3:13 7- TO THE UTTERMOST - Heb. 7:25 8- PERSONAL LOVE OF JESUS - John 11:5 9- THE MERCHANT SEEKING CHRIST AND SOUGHT BY HIM - Luke 19:9,10 10- TEARFUL SOWING AND JOYFUL REAPING - Psalm 126:5,6 11- CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLE - Luke 16:10 12- UNIVERSAL THANKFULNESS - 1 Thess. 5:18 13- FEAR AND FAITH - Psalm 56:3 14- NO PERSONAL SALVATION EXCEPT BY PERSONAL SANCTIFICATION - John 13:8,9 15- MODERN INDIFFERENTISM - Acts 18:17 16- THE JOY OF GOD'S SALVATION - Psalm 51:12,13 17- EVERY MAN HIS OWN BUILDER - 1 Cor. 3:14,15 18- THE EAGLE'S NEST - Deut. 32:11,12 19- OUR HEAVENLY HOME - John 14:2 20- THE DOUBLE CALL - Rev. 22:17 Pre-Publication Price - Nearly 50% Off SGCB Price: $16.95 (list price $32.00)
click for details		NONE BUT CHRIST: A Plain and Familiar Treatise on the Knowledge of Christ in 33 Sermons from 1 Cor. 2:2 John Wall The Apostle Paul has been referred to as 'the know-nothing apostle,' based on his statement that he determined to know nothing except Christ and Him crucified (1 Corinthians 2:2). The doctrine expounded in this precious book is 'Everyone Ought to Study and Learn to Know Jesus Christ.' The author, in 33 chapters, shows why we must know Christ, how we come to know Christ, the signs of those who know Christ, and exhorts ministers of the gospel to preach Christ. John Wall was Pastor of St. Michael's Cornhill, London from 1646-1652 John MacArthur said, "Don Kistler seems to have a special gift for rediscovering long-forgotten Puritan works that are perfectly suited to our times. This is a compelling exhortation to give Christ His rightful place at the center of our thoughts and our words. It is a truly edifying - and deeply convicting - word of admonition. Christians today, seeking to honor Christ while trying to keep up with the pace of twenty-first century life, surely need this message even more than our Puritan ancestors did." NEW3 NH12 sss ljc nhpn BRAND NEW REPRINT FROM 1650 EDITION SGCB Price: $14.00 (list price $24.00) OVER 40% OFF FOR A LIMITED TIME
		USED RARE BOOKS FROM THE 19TH CENTURY H.P. Liddon, W.K. Tweedie, John H. Kerr, Francis Wayland, WE ARE OFFERING MORE OF OUR RARE USED HARDCOVER VOLUMES FROM THE 19TH CENTURY. SEVERAL OF THESE HAVE JUST SOLD AND HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITH OTHER TITLES BELOW. ALL PRICES REDUCED ON 5.5.25. (1) SELECTIONS FROM THE WRITINGS OF H.P. LIDDON - A RICH SELECTION FROM THE WRITINGS OF THIS GIFTED MAN - 30 Chapters Drawn from Books Such as The Divinity of our Lord; University Sermons; Some Elements of Religion; Various Sermons; 41 Short Passages on Various Subjects (2) CLERICAL LIFE AND WORK: A Collection of Sermons with an Essay on the Inner Life by H.P. Liddon THIS IS A SOLID, CLEAN EDITION FROM 1894 (BY LONGMANS, GREEN & CO. LONDON) (3) HOME: A RELIGIOUS BOOK FOR THE FAMILY: In Two Parts, Members of the Home and Maxims of Home by W. K. Tweedie (1803-1863) THIS IS A SOLID EDITION FROM 1867 BY W.J. HOLLAND (SPRINGFIELD, MA) (4) AN INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF THE BOOKS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT by John H. Kerr w/ Introductory Note by Benjamin B. Warfield (Second Edition, Revised 1898) "I feel very deeply the honor which Mr. Kerr has done me in inscribing to me this book, the first fruits, but we all hope by no means the last fruits, of his studies in the New Testament. Certainly it is a pleasure to be allowed to commend to the wide public of Bible students for which it is designed, this sober and serious attempt to popularize the study of the human origin and characteristics of that body of literature which God has made the depository of His Gospel. The New Testament is far more than a body of literature. It is the Word of God. It is not simply the literary product of the Church of the first age. It is the gift of God to the Church of all ages...And when a Christian approaches it, he approaches it not merely as a book which he finds spiritually helpful, far less, merely as one which he finds literarily interesting, but as the Oracles of God. May Mr. Kerr's excellent volume prove to many, an introduction not only to the study of the human conditions and methods by which these books came to man, but also to a fuller understanding of the loving care of our God and Savior for His flock." - B.B. Warfield, Princeton, May 1892 (5) THE CHURCH PULPIT COMMENTARY: Covering John 6 - Acts 10 (6) THE CHURCH PULPIT COMMENTARY: Covering Acts 11 - Romans 16 (7) UNIVERSITY SERMONS: Preached at the Chapel of Brown University in 1848 by Francis Wayland (1796-1865) - WAYLAND WAS PRESIDENT OF BROWN UNIVERSITY WHEN THESE 21 POWERFUL SERMONS WERE PREACHED - THIRD EDITION PUBLISHED IN 1854 BY GOULD AND LINCOLN (BOSTON) (8) SERMONS TO THE CHURCHES: Seeking to Promote Personal Effort for the Conversion of Men by Francis Wayland ( 1796-1865) - A SOLID COPY OF THE 1859 EDITION BY SHELDON, BLAKEMAN & COMPANY (NEW YORK) 1OFF24*** 1/8/25 (1) SELECTIONS FROM THE WRITINGS OF H.P. LIDDON SGCB Price: $16.00 (list price $30.00) A RICH SELECTION FROM THE WRITINGS OF THIS GIFTED MAN (2) CLERICAL LIFE AND WORK: A Collection of Sermons with an Essay on the Inner Life by H.P. Liddon SGCB Price: $16.00 (list price $30.00) THIS IS A SOLID, CLEAN EDITION FROM 1894 (BY LONGMANS, GREEN & CO. LONDON) (3) HOME: A RELIGIOUS BOOK FOR THE FAMILY: In Two Parts, Members of the Home and Maxims of Home by W. K. Tweedie (1803-1863) SGCB Price: $20.00 (list price $35.00) THIS IS A SOLID EDITION FROM 1867 BY W.J. HOLLAND (SPRINGFIELD, MA) (4) AN INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF THE BOOKS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT by John H. Kerr with an Introductory Note by Benjamin B. Warfield SGCB Price: $22.00 (list price $35.00) (Second Edition, Revised 1898) Fleming H. Revell & Co (Chicago, New York, Toronto) (5) THE CHURCH PULPIT COMMENTARY: Covering John 6 - Acts 10 SGCB Price: $15.00 (list price $30.00) (6) THE CHURCH PULPIT COMMENTARY: Covering Acts 11 - Romans 16 SGCB Price: $15.00 (list price $30.00) (7) UNIVERSITY SERMONS: Preached at the Chapel of Brown University in 1848 by Francis Wayland (1796-1865) SGCB Price: $24.00 (list price $38.00) WAYLAND WAS PRESIDENT OF BROWN UNIVERSITY WHEN THESE 21 POWERFUL SERMONS WERE PREACHED (8) SERMONS TO THE CHURCHES: Seeking to Promote Personal Effort for the Conversion of Men by Francis Wayland (1796-1865) SGCB Price: $18.00 (list price $30.00) A SOLID COPY OF THE 1859 EDITION BY SHELDON, BLAKEMAN & COMPANY (NEW YORK)
click for details		GRACE & TRUTH: 15 RARE SERMONS FROM JONATHAN EDWARDS JONATHAN EDWARDS, Selected and Edited by Dr. Don Kistler Grace and Truth: Rare Sermons by Jonathan Edwards is a collection of fifteen sermons on various topics, with the general theme being the gracious warning of God to flee approaching wrath by coming to the Savior for mercy and forgiveness. Readers familiar with the preaching of Jonathan Edwards, as well as those who are new to his ministry, will find encouragement in these pages. These sermons have been carefully edited by Dr. Don Kistler to make them more approachable to the modern reader, while still allowing the original language to retain its full character and impact. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1) Jesus Christ is Full of Grace and Truth - John 1:16 2) If Persons Ever Tasted the Sweetness of the Word and Grace of Grace, They Will Long for More - 1 Peter 2:2-3 3) There is an Answerableness Between the Greatness of the Misery of Hell and the Happiness of Heaven - John 3:16 4) 'Tis Vain for Any to Expect to Have their Prayers Heard as Long as They Continue in the Allowance of Sin - Psalm 66:18 5) 'Tis Unreasonable to Think that God Will Take No Care to Punish the Wickedness in the World - Jeremiah 5:9 6) There is a Great Difference Between Converted and Unconverted Men - Matthew 15:26 7) Not Everyone Who Says Unto Christ, 'Lord, Lord,' Shall Enter Into the Kingdom of Heaven - Matthew 7:21 8) The Wrath of God Attends All the Concerns of Some Men - Job 18:15 9) God Has Sworn That He Will Be Revenged on Wicked Men - Deuteronomy 32:40-42 10) 'Tis Not Inconsistent with the Attributes of God to Punish Ungodly Men with a Misery that is Eternal - Revelation 19:2-3 11) Unawakened Sinners Heap up to Themselves Wrath Against the Day of Wrath - Romans 2:5 12) The Bodies of Wicked Men as Well as Their Souls Will Be Punished Forever in Hell - Matthew 10:28 13) Wicked Men Will Hereafter Wish to be Turned to Nothing and Forever Cease to be that They May Escape the Wrath of God - Revelation 6:15-16 14) Christian Charity - Deuteronomy 15:7-11 15) The Perpetuity and Change of the Sabbath - 1 Corinthians 16:1-2 NH12 os6 sss rhbn gbb nhpn nhsp BRAND NEW TITLE - REDUCED PRICE SGCB Price: $16.00 (list price $27.00) 35% OFF FOR A LIMITED TIME
		CRUCIFIED AND RISEN: Sermons on the Death, Resurrection & Ascension of Christ JOHN CALVIN, Translated from the French by Robert White To call the arrest, trial, scourging and crucifixion of Jesus Christ a miscarriage of justice is true as far as it goes, but it does not go far enough. Christ’s death on the cross was not an accident but, as his resurrection attests, was accomplished according to the sovereign, loving will of God, by which sinners can be reconciled to the One who made them, and can pass by grace from death to life. In this memorable set of sermons which date from 1557 to 1558, Calvin, chief pastor of the Genevan church, offers a sensitive reading of Matthew’s account of Christ’s passion, death and resurrection. The preacher’s focus, however, is not so much on the events themselves as on their significance, on what he calls the fruit and efficacy of Christ’s redemptive work. What, in practical terms, is the import of the Easter message for the life of faith? Calvin’s answer has vital implications not only for what we believe but for the way we live, serve, worship and pray. Newly translated from the French of 1558 by Robert White. ‘If we seek for salvation, the name of Jesus alone teaches us that it is in him. … If we desire the gifts of the Holy Spirit, we will find them in his anointing. If we are looking for strength, we have it in his lordship…If we ask for redemption, his passion provides it. In his condemnation we have our absolution. If we want pardon for sin’s curse, that gift lies in his cross. Atonement we have in his sacrifice and cleansing in his blood. Our reconciliation was effected by his descent into hell; the mortification of our flesh lies in his burial, and newness of life in his resurrection, through which we also have the hope of immortality.’ — JOHN CALVIN TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ix 1 Sermon One: No Sorrow Like His Sorrow (Matt. 26:36-40) 1 2 Sermon Two: Tested and Betrayed (Matt. 26:40-50) 19 3 Sermon Three: Arrest and Prosecution (Matt. 26:51-66) 37 4 Sermon Four: Repentance and Remorse (Matt. 26:67-27:14) 55 5 Sermon Five: This Man of Barabbas? (Matt. 27:14-26) 73 6 Sermon Six: Numbered with the Transgressors (Matt 27:27-44) 91 7 Sermon Seven: It Is Finished (Matt. 27:45-54) 107 8 Sermon Eight: Death's First Fruits (Matt. 27:55-60) 125 9 Sermon Nine: Risen, as He Said (Matt. 28:1-10) 143 10 Annexe: A Sermon on the Ascension (Acts 1:9-11) 157 Prayers Before and After the Sermon 169 Index of Scripture References 173 General Index 179 BOT50 12/13/25 12/31/25 JC/3 JUST ARRIVED FROM THE PUBLISHER SGCB Price: $20.00 (list price $29.00) ORDER ALL FOUR CALVIN SERMON TITLES AND SAVE MORE SGCB Price: $75.00 (list price $110.00)
click for details		THE COMPLETE WORKS OF JOHN OWEN: The Trinity - Volume 7 - 'The Holy Spirit--The Helper'; Volume 8 - 'The Holy Spirit--The Comforter' JOHN OWEN, Introduced & Edited by Andrew S. Ballitch Crossway Introduces the Collected Works of John Owen, Updated for Modern Readers Regarded as one of the greatest theologians in history, 17th-century pastor John Owen remains influential among those interested in Puritan and Reformed theology. The Complete Works of John Owen brings together all of Owen’s original theological writing, including never-before-published work, reformatted for modern readers in 40 user-friendly volumes. Volume 7, The Holy Spirit—The Helper, includes the treatises “The Reason of Faith” and “The Causes, Ways, and Means of Understanding the Mind of God as Revealed in His Word.” Exploring the topics of illumination and biblical interpretation, it features 50 pages of helpful introductions by editor Andrew Ballitch, along with outlines, footnotes, and other supporting resources. Volume 8, The Holy Spirit—The Comforter, includes the treatises “The Work of the Holy Spirit in Prayer,” “The Holy Spirit as a Comforter,” and “A Discourse of Spiritual Gifts.” Each treatise has been edited by Puritan scholar Andrew Ballitch. Released over a 6-year span, The Complete Works of John Owen will inspire a new generation of Bible readers and scholars to deeper faith. **Edited and Formatted for Modern Readers: Presents Owen’s original work, newly typeset with outlines, text breaks, headings, and footnotes **Informative New Introductions: Provide historical, theological, and personal context **Supporting Resources Enhance Reading: Include extensive annotations with sources, definitions, and translations of ancient languages **Part of the Complete Works of John Owen Collection: Will release 40 hardcover volumes through 2028 **Perfect for Churches and Schools: Ideal for students, pastors, theologians, and those interested in the Holy Spirit and the Puritans TABLE OF CONTENTS Works Preface Editor's Introduction The Reason of Faith The Causes, Ways, and Means of Understanding the Mind of God General Index Scripture Index ENDORSEMENTS “Owen ranks at the top of the classic Reformed writers whose reading of Scripture have most shaped my own faith and practice. He discloses points that I often miss, and he does so in a heart-igniting way that makes truth both enjoyable and edifying. Until now, trudging through the outdated format of Owen’s work has been a daunting task. I am thrilled to see this new edition of his complete works. If you want a faith that is as much for the heart as the mind, then read Owen!” -Michael Horton, J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics, Westminster Seminary California “John Owen was a preacher, pastor, and profound theologian who plumbed the depths of Scripture to uncover the riches of the wisdom of our triune God. The republication of his works is a blessing to everyone in the church because we can benefit from his God-glorifying labors. Expertly introduced and annotated, this edition of Owen’s works affords new generations of readers the privilege of profiting from the Prince of Puritans.” -J. V. Fesko, Harriet Barbour Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary “Over the last seventy years, one of the most exciting trends in historical theology and in evangelical church life has been the renewed interest in John Owen. Crossway’s landmark edition of Owen makes his work and the scholarly interpretation of it as accessible as possible to new readers. This is a project of outstanding ambition and importance.” -Crawford Gribben, Professor of History, Queen’s University, Belfast; author, John Owen and English Puritanism and An Introduction to John Owen “The appearance of these forty volumes deserves to be heralded as one of the major Christian publishing events of our time. It surely indicates that Owen, whose writings were little known until resurrected in the 1960s, is here to stay among the ranks of the greatest theologians ever to work on English soil. This new edition has been carefully and informatively edited by a team of scholars who not only stand on the shoulders of past editors but take their earlier labors a step further. Their work and the layout of these volumes will help readers more easily appreciate Owen’s towering intellect and grasp the power of his theological reasoning, pastoral insight, and spiritual wisdom. This edition will bring fresh delight to those who are already familiar with him. At the same time, less experienced readers, on their first ascent of Mount Owen, will be helped to enjoy new views: of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; of the gospel, the church, and themselves; and of the life of grace and faith. Here the theological air is indeed bracing, and the climb can be challenging to both the mind and the spirit, but with these volumes in hand, the experience should prove unforgettable.” -Sinclair B. Ferguson, Chancellor’s Professor of Systematic Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary; Teaching Fellow, Ligonier Ministries “If Christians today were to read John Owen, their many theological and spiritual infirmities could be healed overnight. The reasons are legion. Owen was committed to retrieving the orthodoxy of the catholic (universal) church to address heretical threats in his own day. He was also committed to the Reformed expression of that catholic faith to counter challenges to the gratuity of God’s grace in his own lifetime. Yet his task was not merely polemical but also pastoral. His mind reached into the highest recesses of the knowledge of God, but he always did so for the sake of the church, as a shepherd eager to lead his sheep into communion with the living God. The Complete Works of John Owen is a gift we cannot repay. These works not only introduce us to a theological ocean but also resurrect the theologian himself as he summons us to contemplate our most holy Trinity. May these works inspire the next generation to embody Owen’s Reformed catholic fidelity with the same devotion as the Puritan himself.”-Matthew Barrett, coauthor, Owen on the Christian Life; Associate Professor of Christian Theology, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; Founder, Credo Magazine THE COMPLETE WORKS OF JOHN OWEN (in 40 Volumes) THE TRINITY Vol. 1 - Communion with God Vol. 2 - The Trinity Defended: Part 1 Vol. 3 - The Trinity Defended: Part 2 Vol. 4 - The Person of Christ Vol. 5 - The Holy Spirit - His Person & Work: Part 1 Vol. 6 - The Holy Spirit - His Person & Work: Part 2 *Vol. 7 - The Holy Spirit - The Helper *Vol. 8 - The Holy Spirit - The Comforter THE GOSPEL Vol. 9 - The Death of Christ Vol. 10 - Sovereign Grace and Justice Vol. 11 - Justification by Faith Alone Vol. 12 - The Saints' Perseverance: Part 1 Vol. 13 - The Saints' Perseverance: Part 2 Vol. 14 - Apostasy from the Gospel THE CHRISTIAN LIFE Vol. 15 - Sin and Temptation Vol. 16 - An Exposition of Psalm 130 Vol. 17 - Heavenly-Mindedness Vol. 18 - Sermons and Tracts from the Civil Wars (1646-1649) Vol. 19 - Sermons from the Commonwealth and Protectorate (1650-1659) Vol. 20 - Sermons from the Early Restoration Years (1669-1675) Vol. 21 - Sermons from the Later Restoration Years (1676-1682) Vol. 22 - Miscellaneous Sermons and Lectures THE CHURCH Vol. 23 - The Nature of the Church: Part 1 Vol. 24 - The Nature of the Church: Part 2 Vol. 25 - The Church Defended: Part 1 Vol. 26 - The Church Defended: Part 2 Vol. 27 - The Church's Worship Vol. 28 - The Church, the Scriptures, and the Sacraments HEBREWS Vol. 29 - An Exposition of Hebrews: Part 1, Introduction to Hebrews Vol. 30 - An Exposition of Hebrews: Part 2, Christ's Priesthood and the Sabbath Vol. 31 - An Exposition of Hebrews: Part 3, Jesus the Messiah Vol. 32 - An Exposition of Hebrews: Part 4, Hebrews 1-2 Vol. 33 - An Exposition of Hebrews: Part 5, Hebrews 3-4 Vol. 34 - An Exposition of Hebrews: Part 6, Hebrews 5-6 Vol. 35 - An Exposition of Hebrews: Part 7, Hebrews 7-8 Vol. 36 - An Exposition of Hebrews: Part 8, Hebrews 9-10 Vol. 37 - An Exposition of Hebrews: Part 9, Hebrews 11-13 LATIN WORKS Vol. 38 - The Study of True Theology SHORTER WORKS Vol. 39 - The Shorter Works of John Owen INDEXES Vol. 40 - Indexes *Now in Print THE HOLY SPIRIT- THE HELPER; BRAND NEW HARDCOVER VOLUME - 370+ PAGES SGCB Price: $25.00 (list price $40.00) THIS IS VOLUME 7 OF THE PROSED 40 VOLUME SET BEING PRODUCED OVER THE NEXT 6 YEARS 'THE HOLY SPIRIT--THE COMFORTER' BY JOHN OWEN; BRAND NEW HARDCOVER VOLUME - 416+ PAGES SGCB Price: $25.00 (list price $40.00) THIS IS VOLUME 8 OF THE PROSED 40 VOLUME SET BEING PRODUCED OVER THE NEXT 6 YEARS
		THE WESTMINSTER PULPIT Sermons of G. Campbell Morgan Morgan is described as "one of the most powerful witnesses for Christ since the Reformation." Here are nearly 300 of his sermons as they were preached at London's Westminster Chapel at the height of his career. The collection is scholarly and diverse, suitable for both sermon help and devotional reading. This attractive reprint edition reads "Commemorative 80th Anniversary" in silver on the spine. Approx. 3500 pages total, five hardcovers from Baker. OUT OF PRINT SGCB Price: $200.00 (list price $200.00)
click for details		PRECIOUS SEED: Discourses by Scottish Worthies James Buchanan, John Brown, Thomas Chalmers, Wm Cunningham, John "Rabbii" Duncan, Patrick Fairbairn, John Love, Robert Murray M'Cheyne "An outstanding collection of sermons by many of Scotland's leading evangelical preachers and leaders of former times. It will surely be treasured." - Iain H. Murray "Precious Seed contains sermons by the 'hall of fame' of Scottish preachers on the most glorious themes of the gospel. Here is preaching at its apex - the best preachers presenting their best sermons on the best subjects!" - Joel R. Beeke "The very titles of the sermons in this book awaken our 21st century evangelical mindset to an older, deeper, better world of preaching. The list of preachers itself reads like an awe-inspiring roll call of God-given preachers in whose ministires man was small and sinful, God infinitely great, and his gospel inexpressibly glorious. Yes, these sermons belong to a past age. But they were preached by men who understood their own times and what true preaching can be. Here is a volume to nourish the heart of serious Christians and to make the church long to be taught again from the mouth of God." - Sinclair B Ferguson "And in those days there were giants in the land. Thomas M'Crie, David Welsh, Thomas Chalmers, John Macdonald of Ferintosh, Robert Murray M'Cheyne, Robert Gordon, William Cunningham, Thomas Guthrie, R.S. Candlish, Patrick Fairbairn, John 'Rabbi' Duncan and John Macdonald of Calcutta. Are you kidding me? This is the pantheon of 19th century Scottish evangelicalism. Take it and read. Nothing more needs be said to commend the book than to mention the names of those whose sermons are included." - Ligon Duncan This is a very rare volume of sermons by two dozen Scots Worthies from the late 18th and 19th centuries. Every sermon hits the mark and addresses themes that have moved the church throughout the ages. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1- Glorying in the Cross of Christ - Galatians 6:14; by Rev. John M’Laurin, Glasgow 2- The Prospects of the Church of Christ - Isaiah 49:18; Rev. John Love, Glasgow 3- Christ's Death and Resurrection - 1 Cor. 15:3-8; Rev. Sir H. Moncrief Wellwood, Edinburgh 4- The Love of the Spirit - Romans 15:30; Rev. Thomas M’Crie, Edinburgh 5- Lovers of Pleasure More Than Lovers of God - 2 Timothy 3:4; Rev. Andrew Thomson, Edinburgh 6- The Terrors of the Lord - 2 Cor. 5:11; Rev. James Martin, Edinburgh 7- All Things Are Yours - 1 Cor. 3:21-23; Rev. David Welsh, Edinburgh 8- Peace in Believing - Romans 15:13; Rev. Thomas Chalmers, Edinburgh 9- The Righteousness of God Manifested for the Justification of Sinners - Romans 3:21; Rev. John Macdonald, Ferintosh 10- Man's Redemption the Joy of Angels - 1 Peter 1:12; Rev. Alexander Stewart, Cromarty 11- The Glory of God the Instrument of Our Sanctification - 2 Cor. 3:18; Rev. Patrick M’Farlin, Greenock 12- Death Swallowed up in Victory - Isaiah 25:8; Rev. Andrew Symington, Paisley 13- Conviction of Sin - John 16:8; Rev. Robert Murray M’Cheyne, Dundee 14- The Invitation of Christ to Sinners - Matthew 11:28; Rev. Robert Gordon, Edinburgh 15- Godliness - Hebrews 11:6; Rev. William Cunningham, Edinburgh 16- The Lamb of God - John 1:29; James Hamilton, London 17- The Pure in Heart - Matthew 5:8; Rev. Alexander D. Davidson, Aberdeen 18- The Equity and Benignity of the Divine Law - Romans 7:12; Rev. John Brown, Edinburgh 19- God's Truth and Man's Freedom - John 8:32; Rev. Thomas Guthrie, Edinburgh 20- The Simplicity that is in Christ - 2 Cor. 11:3; Rev. Robert S. Candlish, Edinburgh 21- Salvation by Water and Blood - 1 John 5:6; Rev. Patrick Fairbairn, Glasgow 22- Sin, Death, and Victory Over Them - 1 Cor. 15:54; Rev. Robert Buchanan, Glasgow 23- Apostasy and Recovery - Isaiah 53:6; Rev. Charles C. Macintosh, Dunoon 24- The Drawing Power of the Cross - John 12:31-33; Rev. John ‘Rabbi’ Duncan, Edinburgh 25- Walking with God - Genesis 5:24; Rev. John Macdonald, Calcutta, India SERMONS SPECIAL BUCHANAN SPECIAL SGBUC sss N12 mg68 SCOTSGCB SGCBSCOTS 2/3/25 NEARLY 50% Discount SGCB Price: $18.95 (list price $35.00) ORDER WITH THE COMPANION VOLUME 'THE SCOTTISH PULPIT' BY WILLIAM TAYLOR SGCB Price: $27.50 (list price $55.00) 50% DISCOUNT WHEN ORDERING BOTH TITLES
		THE SERMONS OF TIMOTHY DWIGHT In Two Volumes Timothy Dwight Timothy Dwight, D.D. (1752-1817) grandson of Jonathan Edwards and father of Sereno E. Dwight was born in Northampton, Mass. He was reading the Bible at the age of four and began teaching himself Latin at the age of six. Dwight graduated from Yale in 1769, was licensed to preach in 1777, and served as a chaplain in the Continental Army from 1777 to 1778. He pastored the Greenfield Hill Congregational Church in Fairfield, Conn. from 1783-95 and later served as president of Yale College from 1795 to 1817. Dwight suffered from severe vision problems which required the use of an amanuensis for his reading and writing. Dwight is best known for his " Theology Explained and Defended " published in 1818. This two volume selection of his sermons was published in 1828. SGCB Price: $54.95 (list price $90.00)
		TO KNOW JESUS CHRIST AND HIM CRUCIFIED: The Sermons of Robert S. Candlish Robert Smith Candlish This is a precious and very rare volume of sermons from the heart of Robert S. Candlish (1806-1873), considered one of the finsest preachers of Scotland. "The work before us is a 'Memorial Volume,' giving us eighteen of his sermons, with a brief biographical sketch. They deserve the name of sermons as being not mere essays, nor discussions in philosophy, nor poetic or dramatic delineations, but clear and cogent presentations of truth ; evangelic in the themes and the expositions; practical, yet with a doctrinal basis that is distinct though not obtrusive nor dogmatic; and more attractive than we had expected to find them, indeed remarkable, we think, for combining in an unusual degree the excellences of written and spoken style, so that while read deliberately with pleasure, they seem to be addressed also to hearers as by a living, earnest preacher." TABLE FOR CONTENTS BIOGRAPHICAL PREFACE 1 - SOWERS AND REAPERS (John 4:37) 2 - THE MAN CHRISTR JESUS (1 Timothy 2:5) 3 - THE SIMPLICITY THAT IS IN CHRIST (2 Corinthians 11:3) 4 - DEATH AND LIFE WITH CHRIST (Colossians 3:3) 5 - ISAIAH'S VISION (Isaiah 6:1-8) 6 - FAITH GLORYFYING GOD (Romans 4:20) 7 - ENDURING AND SEEING THE INVISIBLE ONE (Hebrews 11:27) 8 - THE SIN OF CARELESSNESS (Luke 22:22-40) 9 - THOROUGH-GOING CHRISTIANITY (Judges 2:1-5) 10- THE OATH OF GOD (Hebrews 6:18) 11- THE INDWELLING WORD OF CHRIST Colossians 3:16) 12- CHRIST THE ONLY GAIN (Philippians 3:8,9) 13- THE FOUNDATION OF GOD (2 Timothy 2:19) 14- STRANGERS AND PILGRIMS Hebrews 11:13) 15- LIVING AND DYING TO THE LORD (Romans 14:7,8) 16- CHRIST'S LORDSHIP OVER THE DEAD AND LIVING (Romans 14:9) 17- WORK FOR THE LORD AND WELFARE IN THE LORD (Ezra 6:14) 18- THE RIGHTEOUS REWARD (Hebrews 6:10; 11:26) CANDLISH CLASSIC Four Volumes of Candlish Classics are - (1) THE CHRISTIAN'S SACRIFICE & SERVICE OF PRAISE: Expository Discourses on Romans 12 (2) LIFE IN A RISEN SAVIOR: Expository Discourses on 1st Corinthians 15 (3) THE ATONEMENT: Its Efficacy and Extent (4) TO KNOW JESUS CHRIST AND HIM CRUCIFIED: Sermons of Robert S. Candlish SGCB Price: $13.95 (list price $26.00) Order with the FOUR CANDLISH CLASSICS SGCB Price: $55.95 (list price $116.00) THIS INCLUDES "TO KNOW JESUS CHRIST AND HIM CRUCIFIED"
		THE CHRISTIAN'S SACRIFICE AND SERVICE OF PRAISE: Expository Discourses on Romans 12 Robert Candlish Paul wrote this in Romans 12:1, "Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of GodÆs mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God--this is your true and proper worship." On a practical level, how does one do what Paul's commands here? How is our actions related to the concept of sacrifices, as in the Old Testament? What is the connection between this act on our part and worship? Here is an in-depth discussion of these issues by one of the greatest preachers Scotland produced. A unique perspective on the Christian and his various relationships -- to God, fellow Christians, to the church, and to the world. Viewing Romans 12 as a summary of Christian ethics, Candlish advances two ideas: God's law is at work in self-dedication, and His law of love is at work in selfless service. This book will challenge your thinking and transform your daily walk. "There is a treasure trove of riches to be found in this book, and it would be tragic if Christians failed to be informed about that which a loving Father has made available to them. Robert Candlish's writing is neither trite nor superficial. Rather, it is an important discussion which skillfully applies sound theology to interpersonal relationships. It is a pleasure to recommend this book to pastors and laypeople alike, trusting that each reader's life will be enriched as the words of this great man of God are carefully read and apploied to a variety of individual situations." - Cyril J. Barber After several shorter pastorates, Robert Candlish (1806-1873) became ministrer of the important parish of St. Georges, Edinburgh. Here he at once took the place he so long held as one of the ablest preachers in Scotland. Destitute of natural oratorical gifts and somewhat ungainly in his manner, he attracted and even riveted the attention of his audience by a rare combination of intellectual keenness, emotional fervour, spiritual insight and power of dramatic representation of character and life. In 1841 he received the D.D. from Princeton in New Jersey. He later became one of the leaders in the formation of the the Free Church of Scotaland in 1843 after withdrawing from the Church of Scotland. Theologically, of course, Candlish was a Calvinist. CANDLISH CLASSIC Four Volumes of Candlish Classics are - (1) THE CHRISTIAN'S SACRIFICE & SERVICE OF PRAISE: Expository Discourses on Romans 12 (2) LIFE IN A RISEN SAVIOR: Expository Discourses on 1st Corinthians 15 (3) THE ATONEMENT: Its Efficacy and Extent (4) TO KNOW JESUS CHRIST AND HIM CRUCIFIED: Sermons of Robert S. Candlish Nearly 50% Discount - Pre-publication Special price SGCB Price: $14.95 (list price $28.00) 368 Page Paperback Volume Order along with LIFE IN A RISEN SAVIOR by Candlish SGCB Price: $29.95 (list price $60.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR BOTH BOOKS TOGETHER - 50% OFF
		LIFE IN A RISEN SAVIOR: Expository Discourses on First Corinthians 15 Robert Candlish In the words of Robert Candlish, "I haver endeavoured in these discourses the line of argument pursued by the Apostle. It is not, as I apprehend it, an argument about the resurrection generally. It has respect to one particular view of the resurrection; its bearing on the believer's spiritual and eternal life. I have sought to trace the line of thought which gives unity and coherence to the Apostle's reasoning. I have by no means, however, aimed at anything like a complete commentary or exposition. I have rarely discussed other interpretations, and abstained from minute criticism. I crave indulgence for some diffuseness, as well as for occasional repetitions, not easily to be avoided in a series of compositions for the pulpit, prepared often hastily from week to week, and all having reference, more or less directly, to one theme. I have thought it best to publish the Discourses very much as they were when I preached them." "It will be seen that Dr. Candlish is no common thinker, that he especially seeks for the spirit of the sacred writers. Warm outgushes of emotion flow through his pages, and must, when the sermons were delivered, have thrilled through the hearers' hearts." - The Presbyterian Quarterly Review "Exposition in the form of discourses or lectures is not generally of much value : either the homily overwhelms the exposition, or the exposition cramps the homily. There are but few exceptions ; many of those which seem such are not really so, being dear to the reader because of other excellencies than that of strict exposition. This volume, however, is strictly true to its title, and unfolds with rare subtilty and closeness of interpretation the argument of the apostle in this sublime chapter. It never sacrifices the strict exegesis of the words to declamation ; nor does it shrink, as homiletical expositions too often do, from the many and great difficulties which arise in the course of the argument. The author has thoroughly well accomplished his object, and added to his deserved reputation, in this able volume. We have nowhere seen the doctrinal significance of the Resurrection of our Lord, and the resurrection of His saints in Him, more strikingly exhibited. " - The London Review After several shorter pastorates, Robert Candlish (1806-1873) became ministrer of the important parish of St. Georges, Edinburgh. Here he at once took the place he so long held as one of the ablest preachers in Scotland. Destitute of natural oratorical gifts and somewhat ungainly in his manner, he attracted and even riveted the attention of his audience by a rare combination of intellectual keenness, emotional fervour, spiritual insight and power of dramatic representation of character and life. In 1841 he received the D.D. from Princeton in New Jersey. He later became one of the leaders in the formation of the the Free Church of Scotaland in 1843 after withdrawing from the Church of Scotland. Theologically, of course, Candlish was a Calvinist. CANDLISH CLASSIC Four Volumes of Candlish Classics are - (1) THE CHRISTIAN'S SACRIFICE & SERVICE OF PRAISE: Expository Discourses on Romans 12 (2) LIFE IN A RISEN SAVIOR: Expository Discourses on 1st Corinthians 15 (3) THE ATONEMENT: Its Efficacy and Extent (4) TO KNOW JESUS CHRIST AND HIM CRUCIFIED: Sermons of Robert S. Candlish Pre-Publicatuion Speical Price SGCB Price: $16.95 (list price $32.00) 440 Page Paperback Volume - EXPECTED IN MARCH 2012 Order Along with Companion Volume by Candlish on Romans 12 SGCB Price: $29.95 (list price $60.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR BOTH BOOKS TOGETHER - 50% OFF
		PRINCETON AND THE WORK OF THE CHRISTIAN MINISTRY Archibald Alexander, Samuel Miller, J.W. Alexander, Gardiner Spring, Charles Hodge, A.A. Hodge, B.B. Warfield, J. Gresham Machen and more Description: TWO VOLUME SET 'Pastors, elders, and seminary students will be inspired and challenged by these books, scholars of Princeton history will find these volumes instructive and insightful. And anyone who loves the church and wants to see it at its best will be encouraged and blessed.' - David B Calhoun (from the foreword) Established in 1812 by the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, Princeton Theological Seminary was founded as 'a nursery of vital piety as well as of sound theological learning - to train up persons for the ministry who shall be lovers as well as defenders of the truth as it is in Jesus, friends of revivals of religion, and a blessing to the church of God.' Committed to the cultivation of 'vital piety' and 'sound theological learning', the seminary's founders intended to graduate pious and learned men equally committed to biblical principles of pastoral leadership, preaching, and the confessional convictions of Presbyterian church polity. Providing a cross-section of sermons, articles, and essays, 'Princeton and the Work of the Christian Ministry' brings together for the first time in a single collection a number of valuable out-of-print pieces which highlight the doctrinal convictions that informed and shaped the seminary's training of men in preparation for Christian service in ministry and mission. Rooted in the rich confessional heritage that emerged out of the Reformed and Calvinistic branch of the Protestant Reformation, the Princetonians' profound grasp of Scripture, understanding of the human heart, and devout churchmanship remain of continuing value in providing a biblically-grounded theology of ministry for pastors, teachers, and missionary leaders in today's churches. Volume 1 contains thirty-five pieces from two of the most influential teachers at Princeton, Archibald Alexander and Samuel Miller, who together for almost forty years established the reputation of the seminary as a place of both piety and learning. Preceding these is a history of the early days of the seminary, delivered on the occasion of its Golden Anniversary in 1862 by W. B. Sprague, one of its early students, and also the inaugural addresses delivered when the seminary was opened in August, 1812. A valuable feature of this volume is the inclusion of short biographical sketches of those whose writings appear within these pages. Princeton and the Work of the Christian Ministry. Contents of Volume 1 Foreword by Dr. David B. Calhoun Preface and Introduction by Dr. James M. Garretson I. REMEMBRANCE OF THINGS PAST A Golden Jubilee: A Discourse Addressed to the Alumni of the Seminary, by W.B. Sprague. A Brief History of Princeton Theological Seminary, by Samuel Miller. II. INAUGURAL ADDRESSES AT THE OPENING OF THE SEMINARY The Duty of the Church: The Sermon Delivered at the Inauguration of Rev. Archibald Alexander as Professor of Didactic and Polemic Theology, by Samuel Miller. An Inaugural Discourse, by Archibald Alexander. A Charge to the Professor and Students of Divinity, by Philip Milledoler. III. ARCHIBALD ALEXANDER [1771-1851] Preface to the Memoirs of Thomas Halyburton. On the Nature of Vital Piety: Introductory Essay to Advice to a Young Christian. Evidences of a New Heart. The Cure of Souls: Introduction to Pastoral Reminiscences. Pastoral Fidelity and Diligence: Review of Gildas Salvianus; or, The Reformed Pastor. The Character of the Genuine Theologian. On the Importance of Aiming at Eminent Piety. Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth. The Pastoral Office. Thoughts on the Education of Pious and Indigent Candidates for the Ministry. A Missionary Sermon. Christ in the Midst: Address at the Dedication of a New Church Building. Lectures on the Shorter Catechism: A Review. The Duty of Catechetical Instruction. Suggestions in Vindication of Sunday Schools. The Use and Abuse of Books. IV. SAMUEL MILLER [1769-1850] The Force of Truth: Recommendatory Letter for The Force of Truth: An Authentic Narrative. The Life of M'Cheyne: An Introductory Letter to The Memoir and Remains of R.M. M'Cheyne. The Difficulties and Temptations which Amend the Preaching of the Gospel in Great Cities. A Sermon on the Work of Evangelists and Missionaries. A Sermon on the Public Worship of God. Christian Weapons Not Carnal But Spiritual. The Importance of the Gospel Ministry. The Importance of Mature Preparatory Study for the Ministry. Holding Fast the Faithful Word. A Plea for an Enlarged Ministry. Christ The Model of Gospel Ministers. The Sacred Office Magnified. Ecclesiastical Polity. The Duty, Benefits, and Proper Method of Religious Fasting. Revivals of Religion. (Parts 1 & 2) Christian Education. Volume 2 contains thirty-nine pieces from a wide range of faculty and friends of Princeton Theological Seminary, some of whom are well known names, such as Gardiner Spring, James W. Alexander, Charles Hodge, A. A. Hodge, B. B. Warfield, J. Gresham Machen, and Geerhardus Vos. But the reader is also introduced to less well known but nevertheless remarkable men who served the Lord well in their generation, and whose lives and teaching continue to provide the church with vital lessons for Christian ministry today. A valuable feature of this volume is the inclusion of short biographical sketches of those whose writings appear within these pages. Contents : ASHBEL GREEN [1762-1848] Address to the Students. Christ Crucified the Characteristic of Apostolic Preaching. GARDINER SPRING [1785-1873] An Address to the Students. J. W. ALEXANDER [1804-1859] The Lord Jesus Christ the Example of the Minister. Considerations on Foreign Missions Addressed to Candidates for the Holy Ministry. The History of Catechising. WILLIAM S. PLUMER [1802-1880] The Scripture Doctrine of a Call to the Work of the Gospel Ministry. CHARLES HODGE [1797-1878] The Character Traits of the Gospel Minister. On the Necessity of a Knowledge of the Original Languages of the Scriptures. Review of SpragueÆs Lectures to Young People. The Nature of the Atonement. The Teaching Office of the Church. Are There Too Many Ministers? What Is Presbyterianism? Preaching the Gospel to the Poor. A Discourse Delivered at the Re-opening of the Chapel. Faith in Christ the Source of Life. Christianity without Christ. NICHOLAS MURRAY [1802-1889] The Ministry We Need. ALEXANDER T. M'GILL [1807-1889] Practical Theology. WILLIAM M. PAXTON [1824-1904] The Ministry for this Age. The Church, the Preacher, the Pastor - the Instruments of God's Salvation. The Call to the Ministry. A. A. HODGE [1823-1886] Dogmatic Christianity, the Essential Ground of Practical Christianity. B. B. WARFIELD [1851-1921] Our Seminary Curriculum. The Purpose of the Seminary. The Religious Life of Theological Students. Spiritual Culture in the Theological Seminary. The Significance of the Westminster Standards as a Creed. The Idea of Systematic Theology Considered as a Science. The Indispensableness of Systematic Theology to the Preacher. The Christ that Paul Preached. Authority, Intellect, Heart. What is Calvinism? J. GRESHAM MACHEN [18881-1937] Christianity and Culture. Liberalism or Christianity. GEERHARDUS VOS [1862-1949] The More Excellent Ministry. MAITLAND ALEXANDER [1867-1940] The Charge. CASPAR WISTAR HODGE, JR. [1870-1937] The Significance of the Reformed Theology Today. ISBN#: 9781848711648 Binding: Clothbound Page Count : 1408 BOT NEW TWO LARGE VOLUME HARDCOVER SET SGCB Price: $42.95 (list price $59.00) Add a Copy of PASTOR-TEACHERS OF OLD PRINCETON SGCB Price: $20.00 (list price $32.00) THIS PRICE IS ONLY FOR THOSE WHO ALSO ORDER TWO-VOLUME SET
		PASTOR-TEACHERS OF OLD PRINCETON Various Original Contributions from Funeral Sermons, Memorial Addresses and Magazine Articles For those who with C. H. Spurgeon 'value every morsel about the Princeton worthies', this book will be a source of inspiration as well as information. For the first time a number of important primary source documents relating to 'old Princeton' have been brought together to form what is a remarkable story of devoted service to Christ and his church. Funeral sermons, memorial addresses, and magazine articles, honouring the labours of the leading faculty of Princeton Theological Seminary during the years 1812-1921, provide fascinating insights into the lives of such worthies as the Alexanders, the Hodges, Samuel Miller, Henry A. Boardman, Alexander T. McGill, James C. Moffat, William Henry Green, William M. Paxton, and B. B. Warfield. Established in 1812 by the Presbyterian Church in the USA, Princeton Theological Seminary grew from humble beginnings - just three students meeting in the home of Dr Archibald Alexander - to become the premier ministerial academy in the English-speaking world. This was due in no small part to a succession of godly and gifted pastor-teachers whose piety and faithfulness to the Bible as the Word of God bore an abundant spiritual harvest in the lives and ministries of the seminary's many graduates. The record of their lives demonstrates afresh the vital truth so memorably put by Robert Murray M'Cheyne: 'In great measure, according to the purity and perfection of the instrument, will be the success. It is not great talents God blesses so much as likeness to Jesus. A holy minister is an awful weapon in the hand of God.' Contents : Preface Mark the Perfect Man, by Charles Hodge [an obituary upon the death of a Princeton student, age 22]. Introduction, by Dr. James M. Garretson ARCHIBALD ALEXANDER [1771-1851] A Sermon on the Death of Dr. Archibald Alexander, by the Rev. John Hall. Archibald Alexander, D.D., Address by William M. Paxton. The Life of Archibald Alexander, A Review by Charles Hodge. SAMUEL MILLER [1769-1850] Funeral Sermon Occasioned by the Death of the Rev. Dr. Samuel Miller, by Rev. Dr. Archibald Alexander. A Discourse Commemorative of the Life of the Late Rev. Samuel Miller, D.D. of Princeton, N.J., by the Rev. H.A. Boardman. Brief Biographical Notice of Dr. Miller. A Discourse Commemorative of the Rev. Samuel Miller, D.D., Late Professor in the Theological Seminary at Princeton, by William B. Sprague. The Life of Samuel Miller; A Review. JAMES WADDELL ALEXANDER [1804-1859] He Preached Christ, A Sermon by the Rev. Charles Hodge. Remember These Things A Sermon by the Rev. John Hall. James Waddell Alexander An Address by Theodore L. Cuyler. JOSEPH ADDISON ALEXANDER [1809-1860] Obsequies of Dr. J. Addison Alexander by the Rev. John Hall. Joseph Addison Alexander, D.D. Address by William C. Cattell. The Life of Joseph Addison Alexander, D.D., A Review. CHARLES HODGE [1797-1878] Address by William M. Paxton. A Tribute by Charles A. Aiken. Memorial Discourse by Henry A. Boardman. Minute Adopted by the Board of Directors. A Discourse Commemorative of the Late Dr. Charles Hodge by Lyman A. Atwater. The Life of Charles Hodge, A Review by Francis L. Patton. HENRY AUGUSTUS BOARDMAN [1808-1880] Funeral Address by A. A. Hodge. Commemorative Sermon by John De Witt. ARCHIBALD ALEXANDER HODGE [1823-1886] Address Delivered at the Funeral of Archibald Alexander Hodge by William M. Paxton. A Discourse in Memory of Archibald Alexander Hodge by Francis L. Patton. ALEXANDER TAGGART M'GILL [1807-1889] Address at the Funeral of Rev. Alexander Taggart M'Gill by W. Henry Green. JAMES CLEMENT MOFFAT [1811-1890] In Memoriam A Memorial Address by W. Henry Green. Memorial Tablet to Dr. James C. Moffat, D.D. by John De Witt. CASPAR WISTAR HODGE [1830-1891] A Memorial Address by Francis L. Patton. WILLIAM HENRY GREEN [1825-1900] The Life and Work of William Henry Green: A Commemorative Address by John D. Davies. WILLIAM MILLER PAXTON [1824-1904] Discourse at the Funeral Service of William M. Paxton by John De Witt. A Memorial Discourse by Benjamin B. Warfield. BENJAMIN BRECKINRIDGE WARFIELD [1851-1921] Obituary, Princeton Theological Review, April 1921. A Memorial Address by Francis L. Patton. Index, pp. 553-565. ISBN#: 9781848711617 Binding: Clothbound Page Count : 600 BOT NEW THIS IS A 600 PAGE CLOTHBOUND VOLUME SGCB Price: $21.95 (list price $32.00) Order This Volume and PRINCETON AND THE WORK OF THE CHRISTIAN MINISTRY (2 Volume Set) SGCB Price: $62.95 (list price $91.00) THIS PRICE IS FOR ALL THREE VOLUMES
		GOSPEL REMISSION: True Blessedness Consists in Pardon of Sin Jeremiah Burroughs SORRY, OUT OF PRINT AGAIN This book, subtitled "True Blessedness Consists in Pardon of Sin," is comprised of sermons Burroughs preached after his masterful treatise of entitled "The Evil of Evils," also published by Soli Deo Gloria. This entire work is an exposition of Psalm 32:1: "Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven and whose sin is covered." After showing in The Evil of Evils that sin is indeed the greatest evil, Burroughs here shows that it must follow, then, that pardon or remission of sin is the greatest blessing a man can have. TABLE OF CONTENTS The Text Opened and the Main Doctrine Propounded The Blessedness of the Pardon of Sin Appears Eleven Wonderful Mysteries of Godliness in Forgiveness of Sin Pardon of Sin is Not Only a Mercy in Itself, But the Foundation of Many Other Mercies Pardoning Mercy Passes Through a Great Many Difficulties Pardoning Mercy Comes from the Fountain of God's Everlasting Love Pardoning Mercy Is a Word that All the Three Persons in the Trinity are Engaged In Pardoning Mercy Is a Perfect Mercy Pardoning Mercy Is an Irrevocable Mercy Pardoning Mercy Is Such a Mercy as is Denied to Fallen Angels Pardoning Mercy is Given But to a Few How the Possibility of Pardoning Mercy Would be Prized by Poor Souls Now Under Wrath Pardon of Sin Is the Special End of All God's Ordinances Dishonor Is Done by Men to the Pardoning Grace of God by Slighting It Dishonor Done to the Grace of God by Not Resting on It Men Make Several Mistakes About the Pardon of Their Sins The True Evidences of Forgiveness of Sin Rules How to Apply the Evidences of the Pardon of Sin Exhortation to Seek After Pardon of Sin, with Cautions and Rules How to Seek, and What We are to Do Encouragement to Seek After Pardon of Sin Hardcover 310 pages Soli Deo Gloria GOSPEL SERIES BURROUGHS SIX SDG TITLES gsjb RHBS gs4 SORRY, OUT OF PRINT AGAIN SGCB Price: $24.00 (list price $26.00)
		THE GREAT PILOT AND HIS LESSONS: Sermons for Children on Jesus as Our Only Safe Guide Richard Newton "The Prince of Preachers to Children" does it again as he speaks to the hearts and minds of children and young people of all ages. Jesus Christ is the only safe and sure guide to heaven. The sermons are as follows: MARY'S CHOICE, or THE GOOD PORTION - Luke 10:42 DOING FOR JESUS - Matthew 25:40 THE BEST ORNAMENT - 1 Peter 3:4 THE PRINCE OF PEACE - Isaiah 9:6 THE BEST FRIEND - Proverbs 18:24 THE SECRET OF SAFETY - Proverbs 1:33 THE BEST NAME - Philippians 2:7 A TREE OF LIFE - Proverbs 3:18 THE BEST AIM - 1 Corinthians 10:31 A HEAVENLY HOME - John 14:2 PRE-PUBLICATION TITLE SGCB Price: $11.99 (list price $20.00)
		NATURE'S WONDERS: Sermons to Children on How God's Works Praise Him Richard Newton "This volume is sent forth as an experiment. It goes but a little way into the great department to which it refers. It only presents a few flowers, gathered as specimens from God's great garden. These sermons have cost me more labor than any I have yet published for the young. I trust, however, they may be of service in helping the young to 'look through nature up to nature's God,' and in showing them that the God who speaks so lovingly to us in the Bible is the same God whose wisdom, power and goodness are so wonderfully displayed in the sun, moon, stars, clouds, mountains, seas, rivers, trees, flowers, and other glorioius works around us." - from the Author's Preface HOW GOD'S WORKS PRAISE HIM - Psalm 145:10 HOW THE SUN PRAISES GOD - Psalm 148:3 HOW THE MOON PRAISES GOD - Psalm 148:3 HOW THE STARS PRAISE GOD - Psalm 148:3 HOW THE STARS PRAISE GOD - Psalm 148:3 HOW THE LIGHT PRAISES GOD - Psalm 148:3 HOW THE AIR PRAISES GOD - Psalm 150:1 HOW THE CLOUDS PRAISE GOD - Exodus 16:10 HOW THE TREES PRAISE GOD - Isaiah 55:12 HOW THE FLOWERS PRAISE GOD - Matthew 6:28 "These volumes abound in religious instruction suitable to young persons, and are presented in a form excellently calculated to engage attention." - The Bookseller "These bright sermons, studded with anecdote, will gain a loving hearing from the little people." - British Messenger "Ministers, Sabbath-school teachers, and those who address children's churches, will find much material to help them in the difficult work of presenting religious truth in a form attractive to the young." - United Presbyterian Record PRE-PUBLICATION TITLE SGCB Price: $10.95 (list price $17.00) Order with BIBLE WONDERS for 50% Off SGCB Price: $19.95 (list price $40.00)
		SERMONS OF GEORGE WHITEFIELD in Two Volumes George Whitefield Edited and with an introduction by Lee Gatiss. Published by the Reformed Evangelical Anglican Library and the Church Society. "The publishers have done Anglican Evangelicals (and many others) a great service in bringing these wonderful sermons by George Whitefield back into easily accessible form. Lee Gatiss's excellent and comprehensive Introduction gives a clear way in to grasping the salient features of Whitefield's life and convictions, and of his relationship to classic Protestant Anglicanism. All those who want urgently to reconnect the contemporary Church of England with its evangelical heritage will be nourished and encouraged by this volume, and no doubt by subsequent volumes in this Series." Christopher Ash, Director of the Cornhill Training Course, London "In a time of much confusion about what counts as true Anglican theology, the Reformed Evangelical Anglican Library is a great gift, both to remind, to resource and, perhaps too, to rebuke todayÆs Anglicans. It is an especial joy to commend this edition of Whitefield's sermons, which provides such a readable and accessible text of Whitefield. May it spur us on in our time to proclaim Jesus Christ as passionately as Whitefield did, and with a similar biblical faithfulness." - Dr. Michael Ovey, Principal of Oak Hill Theological College, London "George Whitefield is surely the greatest of all British preachers. These transcriptions of some of Whitefield's sermons inevitably conceal much of his genius, but they do convey a sense of the power, simplicity and vivid impact of his message which God used to such remarkable effect in the 18th Century. This collection and Lee Gatiss' excellent introduction will inspire today's preachers and prompt us to follow the example of this great and godly man." - Vaughan Roberts, Rector of St. Ebbe's, Oxford and President of the Proclamation Trust. NIOT YET AVAILABLE SGCB Price: $59.95 (list price $72.00)
click for details		SERMONS ON JOB (159 Complete Sermons in Three Hardcover Volumes) JOHN CALVIN, Freshly Translated by Dr. Rob Roy McGregor THIS SET IS CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE!! The name of John Calvin (1509-64) is justly renowned in a number of contexts. The Reformation’s greatest systematic theologian, he was also a Christian strategist and transformer of society, as his enormous correspondence and his influence in Geneva bear witness. A prolific scholar, well-versed in the Latin of the academics, he also worked hard at communicating to ordinary men and women in his native French language. Above all, Calvin was a pastor. Indeed, it has been said of him that he became a theologian in order to be a better pastor. Nowhere is that more clearly seen than in his sermons. In 1549, the Compagnie des Étrangers, refugees who thought highly of his ministry, employed a professional scribe, Denis Raguenier, to record and translate Calvin’s sermons. Thanks to the foresight of these sixteenth-century Christians we can still read the 159 sermons Calvin preached on the Book of Job on week-days in 1554-5. They abound in faithful and lively exposition, and remain one of the finest examples of evangelical preaching – faithful to the biblical text and thoughtfully applied to the individual and society. In 1993 the Banner of Truth Trust reprinted a facsimile edition of Arthur Golding’s 1574 translation of Calvin’s sermons on Job. At that time the publisher expressed the hope that ‘Perhaps one day the massive work of retranslating Calvin from the original French into modern English will be done.’ That day has now well and truly come! Several new translations of Calvin’s sermons have recently been published (on Ephesians, Galatians, 2 Samuel 1-13, Acts 1-7, Gen. 1-20, The Beatitudes, Luke 1-2, etc.) and a new translation of Calvin’s Institutes of the Christian Religion (1541 ed.) has also recently been added to this impressive list of volumes. Now, thanks to Dr. Rob Roy McGregor, all of Calvin’s 159 sermons on Job have been translated into modern, colorful, and vigorous English. ‘These sermons are timeless; they are more about God than they are about Job or his suffering.’ — DEREK THOMAS ‘In his masterful translation Dr. McGregor has quite wonderfully brought the preacher back to life and allowed us the privilege of being able, with a little imagination, to take our places in St. Peter’s Church on those cold autumn and winter days with the Reformer himself in the pulpit.’ — J.R. DE WITT botn bnt23 CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE SGCB Price: $75.00 (list price $95.00) THESE VOLUMES ARE 2,120 PAGES IN LENGTH
		SERMONS ON IMPORTANT DOCTRINES John Colquhoun THIS TITLE IS CURRENTLY OUT-OF-PRINT Christians today are woefully ignorant of the most essential doctrines, particularly those dealing with the Person and work of Christ, justfication, sanctification, and what it means to be saved from sin. In this book, out of print since 1886, the great Scottish preacher John Colquhoun deals specifically with those grand themes. Here are sermons on Christ as a servant, Christ as our substitute, Christ as our righteousness, and how we are brought into union with Him. These matters are never out of date or out of style. And we can never have enough instruction on such important topics. TABLE OF CONTENTS Memoir of John Colquhoun (1748-1827) 1. The Incarnation of Christ (John 1:14) 2. Christ as His Father's Servant (Zechariah 3:8) 3. Christ as Our Surety (Hebrews 7:22) 4. Christ as the Lord Our Righteousness (Jeremiah 23:6) 5. Union with Christ (1 Corinthians 6:17) 6. Justification (Isaiah 45:25) 7. Sanctification (Hebrews 10:10) 8. Salvation from Sin (Matthew 1:21) This is a 260 page hardback book with a dust jacket NORTHAMPTON PRESS TITLE NH12 sss NH18 nhp JCQ THIS TITLE IS CURRENTLY OUT-OF-PRINT SGCB Price: $24.00 (list price $24.00) This is a 260 page hardback book with a dust jacket
		THESE ARE ALL HARDCOVER VOLUMES - (**SOLD** 1) The Parables & Miracles of our Lord by Richard C. Trench This large double volume work has stood as a classic since the day it appeared. Trench shows great wisdom and restraint in expounding both the parables and miracles of our Lord. Trench would agree with B.B. Warfield, that "all Christ's miracles were parables." (2) Messages of the Word by Minister of the Reformed Church of America (1912) edited by James Zwemer 16 powerful sermons from 16 ministers of the Reformed Church in 1912. Compiled and edited by James Zwemer, with sermons from Beardslee, Vennema, Kuizenga, Samuel Zwemer, Van der Meulen. (3) Fundamental Christianity by Francis Patton These messages were the substance of the James Sprunt Lectures in 1924 at Union Theological Seminary in Virginia. They address the following themes: The Theistic View of the World, The Seat of Authority in Religion, The New Christianity, The Person of Christ and Pauline Theology. At Princeton Seminary, J. Gresham Machen was mentored by theologian Francis L. Patton (1843-1932). Later, Machen wrote about Patton's helpfulness in his intellectual struggles: "Never did a doubter and a struggler have a better friend than I did in this wonderfully eloquent and brilliant man." (4) The Bible Reader's Encyclopedia and Concordance by W.M. Clow (5) Songs for the Little Ones at Home by the American Tract Society (6) The Hopes of Hope Castle, or The Times of John Knox by Mrs. S.T. Martyn (7) The Passion for Souls by John Henry Jowett Stirring messages on the following themes: The Disciple's Theme (Eph. 3:8), The Disciple's Sacrifice (Col. 1:24), The Disciple's Tenderness (Hosea 2:19), The Disciple Watching for Souls (Matt. 4:19), The Disciple's Companion (Acts 19:1-3), The Disciple's Rest (Matt. 11:28,29) and The Disciple's Vision (Micah 4:1). (8) Favorite Sermons of John A. Broadus, edited by V.L. Stanfield (9) The Christian Home or Religion in the Family by Joseph Collier (10) Prayers for Family Worship by Rev. William Gregg (11) Prayers for the Use of the Family, or The Domestic Minister's Assistant by William Jay **SOLD** (1) The Parables & Miracles of our Lord by Richard C. Trench SGCB Price: $25.00 (list price $25.00) Over 700 Page Large Hardcover Volume (2) Messages of the Word by Minister of the Reformed Church of America (1912) edited by James Zwemer SGCB Price: $14.00 (list price $18.00) Reduced Price (3) Fundamental Christianity by Francis Patton SGCB Price: $15.00 (list price $20.00) Reduced Price (4) The Bible Reader's Encyclopedia and Concordance by W.M. Clow SGCB Price: $10.00 (list price $15.00) Nice clean leather edition from 1920's (5) Songs for the Little Ones at Home by the American Tract Society SGCB Price: $20.00 (list price $30.00) Reduced Price (6) The Hopes of Hope Castle, or The Times of John Knox by Mrs. S.T. Martyn SGCB Price: $15.00 (list price $20.00) Reduced Price (7) The Passion for Souls by John Henry Jowett SGCB Price: $15.00 (list price $20.00) Reduced Price (8) Favorite Sermons of John A. Broadus, edited by V.L. Stanfield SGCB Price: $12.00 (list price $15.00) Reduced Price (9) The Christian Home or Religion in the Family by Joseph Collier SGCB Price: $20.00 (list price $25.00) Reduced Price (10) Prayers for Family Worship by Rev. William Gregg SGCB Price: $16.00 (list price $20.00) Reduced Price (11) Prayers for the Use of the Family, or The Domestic Minister's Assistant by William Jay SGCB Price: $25.00 (list price $30.00) Reduced Price
click for details		CHRIST'S PRAYER BEFORE HIS PASSION: Expository Sermons on John 17, 2 Volumes Anthony Burgess THIS IS CURRENTLY OUT-OF-PRINT In 'Christ’s Prayer before His Passion', a major work consisting of 145 sermons, Anthony Burgess expounds such topics as God the Father and God the Son, the love of God, providence over death, election, the deity of Christ, the Mediator as teacher and priest and king, union with Christ, the knowledge of God, eternal life, justification, sanctification, obedience, separation from the world, faith, prayer, perseverance, worship, Christian unity, gospel ministry, and the glory of heaven. All these truths are discussed by this judicious Puritan divine according to the order of the text in John 17. Burgess rightly regarded John 17 as a mountaintop of divine revelation, “a pearl in the gold” of the Bible. He asserts that the Lord offers this prayer in the presence of His disciples so that those who hear it (and later, those who read it) might be filled with joy. This prayer is especially significant because Jesus utters it the night before His crucifixion, which is the climax of His earthly work. Burgess thus asks his readers, “If the words of a dying man are much to be regarded, how much more of a dying Christ?” In this light, Anthony Burgess expounds John 17 as the prayer of Christ, both as our Mediator—if we are believers—and as the model of a godly man. Originally published as 145 Expository Sermons upon the Whole 17th Chapter of the Gospel according to John: or, Christ’s Prayer before His Passion Explicated, and both Practically and Polemically Improved (London: Abraham Miller for Thomas Underhill, 1656). Author Anthony Burgess (d. 1664) was a member of the Westminster Assembly and pastor of the church of Sutton Coldfield in Warwickshire. Endorsements “Many people likely are familiar with Anthony Burgess, Westminster divine, contributor to the Westminster Confession of Faith and Larger and Shorter Catechisms, but few know Burgess the preacher. In this massive collection of sermons on Christ’s High Priestly Prayer, we have, as C. S. Lewis once remarked, the fresh breeze of centuries past blow through our minds to remind us of truths once known but now forgotten. Burgess’s sermons are a clarion to prayer and greater love for our triune God, all founded on the work of Christ, our Great High Priest. Burgess’s sermons are rich, edifying, and Christ-focused.” — J. V. Fesko, professor of systematic and historical theology, Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson, Mississippi “Christ’s prayer before His passion in John 17 is a near experience to entering into heaven while we are still here on earth. Christ’s sublime prayer reflects the most spiritual and heavenly doctrines that our feeble minds can begin to grasp. He, as God-man, hours before He lays down His life for His elect people, opens His heart to show us how sublime is His ministry and how sanctifying are the thoughts of His heart as the God-man Redeemer. I highly recommend this book, which opens a window into the holy of holies of God’s covenant of grace and points us to the eternal glory that is soon to come for all believers.” — Maurice Roberts, emeritus minister, Free Church of Scotland (Continuing) “Among Anthony Burgess’s writings, none equal the doctrinal and ecclesiastical scope of his series of expository sermons on John 17. Long commended as ‘full of sound doctrine, methodically arranged and closely applied in very plain language,’ Christ’s Prayer before His Passion unfolds the breadth of the believer’s union with Christ as mediator, particularly the ‘one faith’ uniting each saint to Christ and to one another. With this new edition, augmented by a valuable introductory guide, Burgess’s vital and complementary messages of faith and visible unity can once again equip believers and advance the church.” — John R. Bower, research fellow, Craig Center for the Study of the Westminster Standards, Westminster Theological Seminary RHBNT THIS IS CURRENTLY OUT-OF-PRINT SGCB Price: $75.00 (list price $90.00) TWO HARDCOVER VOLUMES OF NEARLY 1200 PAGES
		THE MISCELLANEOUS WORKS OF PHILIP DODDRIDGE (TWO VERY LARGE HARDCOVER VOLUMES) Philip Doddridge (1702-1751) SOLD OUT LAST NIGHT WITHIN ONE HOUR- WE ARE SEARCHING FOR MORE SETS Philip Doddridge – (1702-1751), Non-conformist and hymn-writer Eighteenth century England produced many excellent hymnwriters whose hymns are still sung today – Isaac Watts, Charles Wesley, and the Puritan Philip Doddridge, who died on October 26, 1751. Philip Doddridge was born in London, England on June 26, 1702, the youngest of twenty children. His health was so poor when he was born he was not expected to live, and Philip continued to be plagued by ill health all of his life. His parents died when he was a boy, but he was cared for by friends of the family. Recognizing Doddridge’s intellectual abilities, one benefactress offered to pay Philip’s studies at Cambridge. Philip rejected the offer, however, because he could not accept the tenets of the Anglican church. He went to a non-conforming seminary instead and became an evangelical, independent church leader. At twenty-seven Doddridge began to pastor the Castle Hill congregational chapel in Northampton, England. He was to continue there for the next twenty-two years. While in Northampton Doddridge offered a theological training school to prepare young men for ministry in independent churches. Over the years Doddridge taught about 200 men, conducting classes in Hebrew, Greek, math, philosophy, Bible, and theology. Because of his many accomplishments, the University of Aberdeen conferred a Doctor of Divinity degree upon Doddridge in 1736. Doddridge was a prolific writer. His The Rise and Progress of Religion in the Soul was translated into seven languages. Reading this book led William Wilberforce, foe of slavery, to become a Christian. Besides a New Testament commentary and other theological works, Doddridge also wrote over 400 hymns. Most of the hymns were written as summaries of his sermons and were to help the congregation express their response to the truths they were being taught. None of these hymns were published in Philip’s own lifetime, although they circulated in manuscript copies. At forty-eight, at the height of his ministry, Doddridge was dying of tuberculosis. Friends collected money to send him to Portugal where it was hoped warm air and sunshine might cure him; but it was too late. Philip Doddridge died on October 26, 1751 and is buried in the English cemetery in Lisbon. After his death a friend collected many of his hymns and had them published. Several still appear in today’s hymnals, including “Grace! Tis a Charming Sound” and “O Happy Day”. The latter is probably Doddridge’s most famous hymn. Based on II Chronicles 15:15, the hymn expressed the joy of a personal relationship with God. Doddridge himself titled the hymn “Rejoicing in our Covenant Engagement to God”. Baptists and Methodists often use the hymn at dedication services for Christian baptism, while British royalty have used it at the confirmation services for court children. CONTENTS VOLUME ONE (pages 1-631) Introductory Essay on the Life and Writings of Philip Doddridge I. The Rise and Progress of Religion in the Soul w/ a Dedication to Rev. Isaac Watts (1-114) II. A Plain Address to the Master of the Family on the Important Subject of Family Religion (115-132) III. The Life of Colonel Gardiner and Rev. T. Steffe (133-212) IV. A Course of Lectures on Pneumatology, Ethics and Divinity (213-544) V. On the Religious Education in Four Discourses (545-576) VI. A Series of Practical Sermons for Young Persons (577-631) VOLUME TWO (pages 632-1259) I. On the Power and Grace of Christ, and on the Evidences of His Gospel in Ten Sermons (632-696) II. A Series of Practical Discourses on Regeneration in Ten Sermons (697-772) III. A Number of Single Practical Sermons on Particular Occasions (773-814) IV. A Number of Funeral Sermons (815-859) V. A Number of Ordination Sermons (860-908) VI. A Handful of Occasional Sermons (909-972) VII. HYMNS Founded Upon Various Texts of the Holy Scriptures (973-1079) **There are nearly 400 Hymns Contained in This Section VIII. The Principles of the Christian Religion Expressed in Plain and Easy Verse (1080-1088) IX. Tracts and Miscellaneous Dissertations (1089-1121) X. Three Letters to the Author of a Pamphlet entitled 'Christianity Not Founded on Argument' (1122-1177) XI. A Series of Letters Written to Various People Addressing a Variety of Practical Subjects (1178-1207) XII. A Sermon Occasioned by the Death of the Rev. Philip Doddridge Preached by Job Orton (1208-1216) XIII. LECTURES ON PREACHING, And the Several Branches of the Ministerial Office (1217-1254) INDEX (1255-1259) "Practical Discourses on Regeneration are among the most vital wants of this age. Although for the last century much has been written on this great doctrine, nothing has fallen under our observation so popular, so plain, so scriptural, and so practical, as this production of Dr. Doddridge. The sermons were preached in 1741, during the period known as 'The Great Awakening' under the labors of Whitefield, Edwards, and others. And what was the GREAT DOCTRINE, which above all others was made prominent in the preaching of that time of God's power? What but this very Doctrine of REGENERATION, to the discussion of which these pages are so wisely and so warmly devoted." - J. Newton Brown, from Introduction to 1854 edition "The doctrine of the New Birth is one of the jewels in the crown of Christ's gospel. It is also our great protection against formalism which makes too much of sacraments and too little of heart religion. Excessive emphasis on the covenant and on Baptism are reappearing here and there as in the past. This fine work by Doddridge is a welcome reminder that without a spiritual rebirth no one is a true Christian". - Maurice Roberts "Increasingly recognized as a significant figure of the eighteenth-century revival, Philip Doddridge played an important role in bringing renewal to English Congregationalism. In part this was because of his determination to work with evangelical, God-fearing men of differing ecclesial persuasions, men such as the Anglican Calvinist George Whitefield. In part, it was also due to the way he modelled true gospel preaching that was pre-eminently Christ-centered. The sermons in this new reprint serve as an excellent introduction to this kind of preaching--a type of preaching desperately needed today in North America."-Michael A G Haykin SOLD OUT LAST NIGHT WITHIN ONE HOUR- WE ARE SEARCHING FOR MORE SETS SGCB Price: $79.95 (list price $90.00) SOLD OUT LAST NIGHT WITHIN ONE HOUR- WE ARE SEARCHING FOR MORE SETS
		THE ATONEMENT OF CHRIST: Its Efficacy and Extent Robert Smith Candlish This is a classic work on the NATURE, EFFICACY & EXTENT OF THE ATONEMENT OF JESUS CHRIST. This is a greatly expanded edition of a work that first appeared in 1843, but is here more than double the size of the original. One reviewer of his sermons said the following about this volume on The Atonement: "We have the higher respect for the author's ability and candor from having read some years ago his work on the extent and efficacy of the atonement, which then seemed to us the happiest attempt we had met with to reconcile the doctrine of limited atonement with the universality and sincerity of the gospel invitations. As compared with other leaders of the Church of Scotland, he has not been here so widely known through his writings as he deserved to be; yet he is certainly another proof of that country's fertility in effective preachers." - Yale Review of 1874 TABLE OF CONTENTS PART I - The Question Viewed in its Relation to Human Systems and the Method of Scriptural Proof Chapter 1 - The Formulation of the Reformation as Distinguished from the Patrictic Church Chapter 2 - The Westminster Standards - Relation between Atonement & Faith - The Sovereignty of God Chapter 3 - The Method of Scriptural Proof - Classification and Examination of Texts usually Alleged against the Calvinistic Doctrine Chapter 4 - The Method of Scriptural Proof - Nature of the Evidence in Favor of the Calvinistic Doctrine Chapter 5 - The Method of Scriptural Proof - Examination of Hebrews 9:13,14 - Reality and Efficacy of Old Testament Sacrifices of Atonerment Chapter 6 - The Method of Scriptural Proof - Examination of Hebrews 9:13,14 - The Argument 'a fortiori' for the Atoning Efficacy of the Sacrifices of Christ PART II - The Question Viewed in its Practical Relation to the Gospel Call and the Acceptance of it by Faith Chapter 1 - Universal Dispensation of Gracious Forbearance - Its Connection with the Atonement Chapter 2 - The Dispensation of Gracious Forbearance - The Good-Will of God - The Universal Warrant and Encouragement to Believe Chapter 3 - The Completeness of the Atonement - Its Adaptation to the Real Need of the Sinner Chapter 4 - The Divine Faithfulness and Human Responsibility - Where the Insoluble Difficulty Should be Placed Chapter 5 - The Office of Faith - To Appropriate Christ - A Complete Atonement and a Complete Salvation Chapter 6 - The Nature of Faith - Not Simply an Act of the Intellect - The Consent of the Whole Inner Man to the Appropriating of Christ - Unites the Believer to Christ Chaprer 7 - The Warrant of Faith - The Divine Testimony, Appealing to the Divine Name or Nature as Exhibited in the Atonement Chapter 8 - The Warrant of Faith - The Sum and Substance of the Divine Testimony in Connection with the Exhibition of the Divine Name in the Atonement - Hypothesis of a Postponed Atonement Chapter 9 - The Hypothesis of a Postponed Atonement Further Considered Chapter 10 - The Source and Origin of Faith - The Spirit Giving Life - The Life in Christ - A Fruit of His Complete Atonement CANDLISH CLASSIC Four Volumes of Candlish Classics are - (1) THE CHRISTIAN'S SACRIFICE & SERVICE OF PRAISE: Expository Discourses on Romans 12 (2) LIFE IN A RISEN SAVIOR: Expository Discourses on 1st Corinthians 15 (3) THE ATONEMENT: Its Efficacy and Extent (4) TO KNOW JESUS CHRIST AND HIM CRUCIFIED: Sermons of Robert S. Candlish 400 Page Volume SGCB Price: $15.95 (list price $30.00)
		GEORGE WHITEFIELD: A Definitive Biography Two Volume Hardcover Set Ernest A. Johnston, Foreword by J. I. Packer, Preface by Richard Owen Roberts "George Whitefield was one of those men whose concept of God matched both Scripture and reality. Rarely in the history of the world has the impact of a single man been so profoundly powerful, deeply felt, and enduring as that of this prince of preachers and fiery evangelist. I am grateful to say that Dr. E. A. Johnston has grasped the reality of this relationship between fact and fruit. He clearly demonstrates the magnitude of the God Whitefield served and shows the glory of God in the life of an ordinary man with a God-sized vision and passion. By the use of a wonderful array of quotations, observations and pointed applications, the power of God is revealed. These pages are both humbling and inspiring. Please read this work! As you read, set your heart to know the God that Whitefield knew and to serve Him with the same passion and power that made, and still makes, the name of George Whitefield a blessing to the kingdom of light and life and a curse upon the kingdom of darkness and death." - from the Preface by Richard Owen Roberts "Dr. Johnston tells Whitefield's story in a way that celebrates him as a servant of God, and thus can fairly be described as hagiographical. But there is nothing wrong with that, even though it is a kind of writing at which today's secular historians tend to turn up their noses. The author does not hide Whitefield's failings and imprudences, but concentrates on celebrating the way God used his servant, which makes his book hagiography of the most distinguished kind. He praises God for Whitefield, and wants his readers to do the same. We should agree with him that Whitefield is not a man to be forgotten, and be grateful for his labors to keep the great evangelist's memory green. If you care about the glory of God in the salvation of souls, you will find this book a tonic." - from the Foreword by J.I. Packer A REVIEW- "Perhaps the most popular biography on Whitefield currently is the 2 volumes by Arnold Dallimore. But with the publication of Dr. Johnston's new work, the perspective of Dr. Ted Rendall seems accurate: 'Others have written biographies of the herald of the 18th century revival, but Johnston has done his homework and presents new information and insights about Whitefield not included even in Dallimore's work.' Evangelist AI Whittinghill expresses my sentiments very well about this new biography when he says, 'In a wonderful blending of scholarship, passion and careful research, Dr. Johnston sets forth nugget after nugget of insight and information in this remarkable exposition of the man and the preacher, George Whitefield.' We heartily commend the close and prayerful reading of this monumental work and are thankful for its coming forth to Christ's church at such a time as this when nations more than ever need true preachers of the everlasting gospel." -- Mack Tomlinson COMMENDATIONS - "As soundness in theology and genuine piety wane from the Evangelical tradition, many believers, who feel a profound need for genuine Spirit-worked revival, find great encouragement by reading about past revivals. In this massive biography of George Whitefield, preacher par excellence of the Great Awakening who traveled thousands of miles to preach thousands of sermons to thousands of people, we find immense stimulation to rekindle the psalmist's prayer, 'It is time, Lord, for thee to work.' O that God would raise such men of godly zeal and endurance in our day!" - DR. JOEL BEEKE Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, MI. "Illuminating and informative, Dr. E. A. Johnston's new biography is an inspiring portrait of the great 18th Century evangelist. The volume is not only an advance for our understanding of Whitefield studies, but provides insight into the context, challenges, and relationships that shaped the Great Awakening Johnston's work is a welcomed addition to the history of revivals. I heartily commend these well written volumes." - DR. DAVID S. DOCKERY President, Union University, Jackson, TN. "The time is right for a new biography of George Whitefield, the powerful evangelist of the First Great Awakening. That book has arrived. Read it for your profit and inspiration. You will not be disappointed." - DR. DANIEL L. AKIN President, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, NC. LQ TITLE BY GEORGE BIO SLASHED PRICE TITLE TENTMAKER LQ FIRST EDITION - With Photos on Regular Paper (Less Than 20 Sets Remain) SGCB Price: $45.00 (list price $90.00) 50% Off - TWO LARGE HARDCOVER VOLS W/ DUSTJACKETS
click for details		THE NATIONAL PREACHER: Revival Sermons from the Second Great Awakening Volumes One and Two (June 1826 - May 1828) Edited by Austin Dickinson This is a marvelous volume that contains some of the best sermons preached during a period of wide-spread revival in the young country of America. Rev. Austin Dickinson was burdened to gather sermons from able evangelical ministers "prepared in some of their happiest moments of thought and feeling, which, if concentrated in a Work of this kind, might reflect light on the desolate places, as well as the churches of our land." "This is certainly a valuable collection of sermons preached before the end of the Second Great Awakening period and by eminent men. Some of the names are now unknown to us, others have come down through history as preachers who were instruments in great blessing. This now rare volume cannot but quicken desire for awakening in our own day and it shows very clearly the kind of truths and the nature of the preaching that was so used of God. In a day of many books this is one that has to stand out in importance." - Iain H.Murray "The National Preacher provides great preaching from great preachers on a great diversity of timeless subjects. Every minister should read and study this treasure trove of sermons prayerfully." - Joel R. Beeke The response was truly extraordinary, and commencing in June 1826, these sermons sold into the hundreds of thousands and traveled to the ends of the earth. Less than ten years later the following testimony came from the Sandwich Islands: "The National Preacher deserves the confidence of the world. May this high commissioned messenger of Christ be received with thankfulness and joy by tens of millions of our race. May the Divine Author of all valuable gifts in the church copiously shed down the graces of his Spirit upon the contributors to this evangelical publication, that their writings may be worthy of the enlightened age in which we live, and such as hundreds of millions may be edified to read, when the pens of the writers are exchanged for harps of gold." Strong support poured in from Princeton Theological Seminary, Yale College, the President and Professors at Amherst College, and Asahel Nettleton, who said , "I have read, as I have had opportunity, the Numbers of the National Preacher with great satisfaction. I regard it as a work peculiarly desirable to Clergymen, and, at the same time, as worthy of a place in every intelligent family." SERMONS SPECIAL 20 ENDANGERED TITLES SPECIAL sss 50% Discount SGCB Price: $11.50 (list price $23.00) 20 ENDANGERED TITLES SPECIAL SGCB Price: $180.00 (list price $455.00) OVER 60% DISCOUNT