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click for details		SPURGEON'S DEVOTIONAL BIBLE: Selected Passages from Genesis 1 - Revelation 22 with Running Comments Charles H. Spurgeon A CLASSIC VOLUME THAT BEGINS AT GENESIS 1 AND ENDS WITH REVELATION 22 This is a wonderful volume to use for Daily Devotions as it will lead you through the Bible in One Year if you read two pages each day or in two years if you read one each day. The text is the Word of God with Spurgeon's wise comments interspersed throughout in such a way that the Bible is allowed to speak for itself with the occasional insights of a man who lived in the Word of God. "It was January 1976 that I began to read Spurgeon’s Devotional Bible as a first year student at Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon. I still remember the place I would sit each morning and evening as I read a portion of this precious book. The Lord used this volume to sift me and humble me and teach me of Himself through His Word and His servant Charles H. Spurgeon. Thanks to the encouragement of a faithful customer from Nebraska this new edition is about to see the light of day once again. As you will soon see, it is a precious volume that leads you from Genesis 1 to Revelation 22, but not in the way you might expect. An example hits you immediately on the first day, which begins with Genesis 1:1-5, and then proceeds to consider John 1:1-14. Then on the second devotional reading you begin with Genesis 1:6-13 and conclude with Proverbs 8:22-36. And on the third one you begin with Genesis 1:14-23 and then consider Psalm 148. The great principle of Scripture Interpreting Scripture is the constant method of this work. The gist of the entire Bible is contained between the covers of this book. The passages omitted are almost always summarized wherever possible. To reduce a passage to proper length, verses are naturally omitted in whole or in part, but in such a way that the narrative or teaching remains clear and unimpaired. The book can be read through in one year when morning and evening devotions are maintained. Where only one portion is read per day, observance of the second date, which is inserted below the first in smaller type, will render the volume useful for two full years. Very wisely, in most cases, just one page completes the devotional reading. On page 481 there is a title page which announces the original intention of the work. There we are told that this work contains Selections for Reading at Family Prayer Mainly from the New Testament of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with Brief Notes and Comments by C.H. Spurgeon. May the Lord of Glory use this work once again to lead families across the world before the Throne of Grace where they will find grace to help in their time of need." The Publisher January 17, 2020 THIS IS A GREAT GIFT TO GIVE TO SOMEONE WHO IS JUST BEGINNING THEIR JOURNEY WITH THE LORD, AND IT IS A GREAT GIFT TO GIVE TO SOMEONE WHO IS NEARING THEIR JOURNEY'S END. 10l 12S 5nt ddv dsfc sg6v DDG xlvl SGHC* SPECIAL NEW TITLE PRICE AT NEARLY 50% OFF SGCB Price: $45.00 (list price $85.00) 796 PAGE HARDCOVER VOLUME ORDER WITH WATSON'S 'COMPLETE BODY OF DIVINITY' (50% OFF) SGCB Price: $82.50 (list price $165.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR BOTH LARGE HARDCOVER VOLUMES
click for details		THE CHRISTIAN'S PRESENT FOR ALL SEASONS: Containing Devotional Thoughts of Eminent Divines Joseph Hall, Isaac Watts, John Owen, Richard Sibbes, John Flavel, Jonathan Edwards, Richard Baxter, John Bunyan, William Jay and More An Introductory Essay on "Devotion" by William B. Sprague sets the stage for a rich devotional journey from Joseph Hall to William Jay. This volume was published in 1866 by The American Tract Society and it contains dozens and dozens of brief devotional exercises to stimulate the brethren to love and good works. The contributors to this volume are a veritable who's who in evangelical circles from the Puritan era to the mid-nineteenth century. The Names are as follows: JOSEPH HALL - RICHARD SIBBES - JEREMY TAYLOR ROBERT LEIGHTON - RICHARD BAXTER - JOHN OWEN WILLIAM BATES - JOHN FLAVEL - STEPHEN CHARNOCK JOHN BUNYAN - JOHN TILLOTSON - ISAAC BARROW JOHN HOWE - EZEKIEL HOPKINS - THOMAS KEN THOMAS COMBER - BENJAMIN JENKS - MATTHEW HENRY THOMAS WILSON - ISAAC WATTS - THOMAS ADAM PHILIP DODDRIDGE - JONATHAN EDWARDS - JOHN WESLEY WILLIAM ROMAINE - ROBERT WALKER - SAMUEL DAVIES JOHN NEWTON - THOMAS SCOTT - JOHN LOGAN TIMOTHY DWIGHT - ANDREW FULLER - ROBERT HALL JOHN MASON - THOMAS CHALMERS - REGINALD HEBER EDWARD BICKERSTETH - WILLIAM NEVINS - WILLIAM JAY W.B. Sprague concluded his Introductory Essay with these words: "Among the many excellent works adapted especially to help the Christian in his devotions, this book holds a prominent place. The Compiler seems to have ranged through almost the whole field of devotional literature, and to have gathered up all the brightest gems that came in his way; and so successful has he been that one may open the book at random, as often as he will, and will never find his eye resting upon anything that he can afford to pass over, or that does not supply the elements of rich devotional thought. It is difficult to say which is most to be admired, the Compiler's good judgment and taste, or his extraordinary patience in research, that has brought to us the heavenly thoughts of so many saints and sages. This is truly a beautiful compilation of DEVOTIONAL THOUGHTS." D.A. Harsha, the Editor, said the following in his Preface: "It is more than ten years since the preparation of the present volume was commenced. During all this time, the selection of these beautiful passages has been slowly but steadily carried on. The work was undertaken in connection with the editing of a Library of Christian Authors, embracing Memoirs of Eminent Divines, and their choice works--a series whose preparation is not yet completed. In performing this long and arduous labor, and while carefully perusing the works of our best authors, from the 17th century to the present time, passages in each author, which the editor regarded as among the finest specimens of devotional and practical writing, were selected for the present volume. In this manner have these 'calm and holy thoughts' of those who have shone as stars in the firmament of the Christian Church, been brought together; and it is believed that in the following pages will be found some of the choicest gems of English sacred literature--gems which 'within small compass, and in purest gold, will preserve their lustre for ages.'" "We sometimes sing the opening lines of Psalm 63 with these words: 'GOD is my great desire, His face I seek the first To him my heart and soul aspire, For him I thirst.' This book of devotions by such eminent saints makes it irresistible because the fervent desires of our hearts for GOD Triune must be fed." - Erroll Hulse "This is sweet food from savory writers. Perfect for the breakfast table, the bedside, the bathroom, red lights, or anywhere else where a minute or two can be redeemed for your soul's nourishment." - Dr. Robert Martin, Pastor of Emmanuel Reformed Baptist Church, Seattle and Editor of Reformed Baptist Theological Review "A quick scan of the table of contents makes clear that this book could be referred to as the hall of fame of devotional literature. Theological depth and practical application define the writings of men like John Flavel, Richard Baxter, John Bunyan, Matthew Henry and the rest of the authors of this book. This book would make a wonderful gift for any occasion of the year. The recipient of such a gift would have a library in one volume of some of the greatest minds in Christian history. This book would be useful in leading family worship because it would expose your family to classic reformed theology in a devotional format. Buy this book in bulk, keep a copy for yourself and pass down the truth by giving your remaining copies away." - Ray Rhodes, Jr. is President of Nourished in the Word Ministries and author of two Solid Ground Books, "Family Worship for the Reformation Season" and "Family Worship for the Christmas Season." "In a day of time-sensitivity when every minute and hour seems to be at a premium, the leisure our forebears had for reading seems a pipe-dream for most of God's people. What is the solution? We need better stewardship of our time, for starters. But also we need books like this one that distill the riches of eminent divines from the past and give them to us in succinct packages that will stay with us through the day and week.I am glad to see this marvellous collection reprinted by Solid Ground Christian Books." - Dr. Michael Haykin One book notice said, "A collection of the holiest aspirations of the holiest men." This is a 572 page Large Paperback Volume SG DEVOTIONAL PURITAN SPECIAL TITLE DEVOTIONAL CLASSIC SGPC fw5 1776S ddv pbs CWNS/ 2DS XLVL 50% Discount SGCB Price: $22.50 (list price $45.00) NOW AVAILABLE TO SHIP ORDER ALONG WITH OUR TITLE 'LIGHT AT EVENING TIME' SGCB Price: $35.00 (list price $75.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR BOTH TITLES (over 50% Off)
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
click for details		CHRIST IN SONG: Hymns of Immanuel from All Ages compiled by Philip Schaff Philip Schaff is best known for his massive "History of the Christian Church". In 1869 Schaff took his love for Christ and the Church and turned his efforts to a compilation of the great hymns of the Church down through the ages. His focus was upon one thing: JESUS CHRIST. Hear his words from the Preface, "Christ is the centre of sacred art as well as of theology and religion... From Him music has drawn its highest inspiration, and Handel transcended himself when he made 'Messiah' his theme. The sweetest lyrics of Zion in all ages celebrate the events of His life and the boundless wealth of mercy and peace that is treasured up in His person and work for every believer. The hymns of JESUS are the Holy of holies in the temple of sacred poetry." Schaff concludes his Preface with these words: "May He, whose holy name shines on every page, own and bless this labor of love to His own glory and praise, and to the joy and comfort of His people; animating their songs in the house of their pilgrimage, until they adore Him face to face in the chorus of Redemption everlasting." CHARLES HODGE, great 19th century theologian, said the following about this volume: "After all, apart from the Bible, the best antidote to all these false theories of the person and work of Christ, is such a book as Dr. Schaff's 'CHRIST IN SONG.' The hymns contained in that volume are of all ages and from all churches. They set forth Christ as truly God, as truly man, as one person, as the expiation for our sins, as our intercessor, Savior, and King, as the supreme object of love, as the ultimate ground of confidence, as the all-sufficient portion of the soul. We want no better theology and no better religion than are set forth in these hymns. They were indicted by the Holy Spirit in the sense that the thoughts and feelings which they express, are due to his operations on the hearts of his people." TABLE OF CONTENTS Part First: CHRIST FOR US - The Advent - The Incarnation - The Infant Savior - The Epiphany - Christ's Life and Example - The Passion - The Burial - The Resurrection - The Ascension - The Intercession and Reign - Christ Judging the World Part Second: CHRIST IN US - The Love and Loveliness of Christ - Christ our Refuge and Strength - Christ our Peace - Faith in Christ - Union with Christ - The Holy Communion - Love and Gratitude to Christ - Forever with Christ - Praise and Adoration of Christ The hymns-poems of each section are mostly arranged in chronological order, to enable the reader to trace the history of Christian life in song. Perhaps it will whet your appetite to hear some whose works are found in this magnificent volume: EARLY CHURCH: Ambrose, Anatolius, Prudentius, Clement of Alexandria, Gregory Nazianzen... MIDDLE AGES: St. Bernard, John of Damascus, Bonaventura, Thomas Aquinas... REFORMATION PERIOD: Martin Luther, Michael Weiss, John Calvin... PURITAN ERA: Richard Baxter, John Milton, Paul Gerhardt, Jeremy Taylor, George Herbert... 18TH CENTURY: William Cowper, Philip Doddridge, Isaac Watts, Charles Wesley, John Newton, Gerhard Tersteegen, A.M. Toplady, Joseph Hart, Anne Steele, Lady Huntingdon... 19TH CENTURY: Horatius Bonar, R.M. McCheyne, Thomas Kelly, Alfred Lord Tennyson, James Montgomery, Josiah Conder, Henry Alford, Charlotte Elliot, Hannah More, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Elizabeth Prentiss.... PLEASE NOTE: THESE ARE ONLY THE LYRICS. THERE ARE NO TUNES INCLUDED. SG DEVOTIONAL DEVOTIONAL CLASSIC dtdm cdv 317 ljc lvs wmn FSS b50 1776S 316/ sosf xlvl Large paperback (596 pages) SGCB Price: $22.50 (list price $45.00) 50% Discount Order with GADSBY'S HYMNS (paperbacks) SGCB Price: $31.50 (list price $70.00) 55% Discount
click for details		REFORMED SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY: Volume One, Revelation and God JOEL BEEKE & PAUL SMALLEY The first volume in the Reformed Systematic Theology set of four projected volumes that draws on the historical theology of Reformed tradition, exploring the first two of eight central points of systematic theology—the doctrines of revelation and the character of God—with an accessible and comprehensive approach that is biblical, doctrinal, experiential, and practical. "We believe that the experiential application of doctrine is paramount for doing good systematic theology. Systematic Theology should minister to the whole person," write Beeke and Smalley. "We hope that this work will help prepare God's servants to nurture spiritual knowledge and saving faith in God's people according to the riches of Christ. We aim not only to educate you as the reader, but also to edify you and to equip you to tell others the wonders of our God" VOLUME ONE: REVELATION & GOD TABLE OF CONTENTS: Abbreviations Tables Preface Part 1: Prolegomena: Introduction to Theology and the Doctrine of Revelation Analytical Outline: Prolegomena Section A: Introduction to Theology What Is Theology? Part 1: An Academic Discipline What Is Theology? Part 2: A Spiritual Discipline Who Does Theology? Where? When? Which Theology Do We Do? Part 1: Christian, Catholic, Evangelical Which Theology Do We Do? Part 2: Reformed: Historical, Confessional, Theological, and Hermeneutical Perspectives Which Theology Do We Do? Part 3: Reformed: Polemical and Experiential Perspectives Why Do We Do Theology? How Do We Do Theology? Part 1: Spiritual Dynamics How Do We Do Theology? Part 2: Academic Methods Section B: The Doctrine of Revelation Theological Fundamentals of Divine Revelation General Revelation, Part 1: Biblical Teaching General Revelation, Part 2: Philosophy and Science General Revelation, Part 3: Natural Theology and Theistic Arguments Excursus: Some Historical Perspective on Natural Theology and Theistic Proofs Special Revelation: Biblical Teaching Errors Regarding Special Revelation, Part 1: Romanism and Liberalism Errors Regarding Special Revelation, Part 2: Liberalism’s Offspring The Bible as the Word of God The Properties of the Written Word, Part 1: Authority and Clarity The Properties of the Written Word, Part 2: Necessity, Unity, and Efficacy The Properties of the Written Word, Part 3: Inerrant Veracity The Properties of the Written Word, Part 4: Objections to Inerrancy The Properties of the Written Word, Part 5: Sufficiency The Cessation of Special Revelation, Part 1: Charismatic Continuationism The Cessation of Special Revelation, Part 2: Prophecy Today Applied Revelation for Practical Fruit Part 2: Theology Proper: The Doctrine of God Analytical Outline: Theology Proper Section A: The Doctrine of God’s Triune Glory Introduction: The True Knowledge of God Introduction to God’s Nature and Attributes, Part 1: Biblical Teaching Introduction to God’s Nature and Attributes, Part 2: Theological Issues The Name of “the Lord” (YHWH) The Holiness of the Lord Gods That Are Not God God’s Spirituality God’s Simplicity: “The Lord Our God Is One Lord” God’s Infinity, Part 1: Incomprehensibility, Aseity, and Immensity God’s Infinity, Part 2: Eternity: Infinity with Respect to Time Excursus: Problems of Time and Eternity God’s Immutability, Part 1: Biblical Teaching God’s Immutability, Part 2: Theological Questions God’s Knowledge, Part 1: Omniscience and Wisdom God’s Knowledge, Part 2: Foreknowledge God’s Sovereignty: An Introduction to Omnipotence God’s Moral Excellence, Part 1: Goodness and Love God’s Moral Excellence, Part 2: Truth and Righteousness God’s Moral Excellence, Part 3: Jealousy, Impassibility, and Joy God’s Moral Excellence, Part 4: Wrath and Compassion The Trinity, Part 1: Biblical Teaching The Trinity, Part 2: Historical Development The Trinity, Part 3: Theological and Practical Considerations Section B: The Doctrine of God’s Sovereign Purpose The Decree of God: General Considerations Predestination, Part 1: Election and Reprobation Predestination, Part 2: Historical Development through Reformed Orthodoxy Predestination, Part 3: Questions and Uses God’s Providence, Part 1: Biblical Teaching God’s Providence, Part 2: Problems and Applications Section C: The Doctrine of Angels and Demons The Holy Angels of God Satan and the Demons Bibliography General Index Scripture Index The aim of systematic theology is to engage not only the head but also the heart and hands. Only recently has the church compartmentalized these aspects of life—separating the academic discipline of theology from the spiritual disciplines of faith and obedience. This multi-volume work brings together rigorous historical and theological scholarship with spiritual disciplines and practical insights—characterized by a simple, accessible, comprehensive, Reformed, and experiential approach. In this volume, Joel R. Beeke and Paul M. Smalley shift from the doctrine of God (theology proper) to the doctrine of humanity (anthropology) and the doctrine of Christ (Christology). This extensive reformed theology explores the Bible’s teaching about who we are and why we were created, as well as who Jesus is and why his divinity is essential to the Christian faith. 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click for details		THE DOCTRINE ON WHICH THE CHURCH STANDS OR FALLS: Justification in Biblical, Theological, Historical and Pastoral Perspective edited by Matthew Barrett with Foreword by D.A. Carson Many factors contributed to the Protestant Reformation, but one of the most significant was the debate over the doctrine of justification by faith alone. In fact, Martin Luther argued that justification is the doctrine on which the church stands or falls. This comprehensive volume of 26 essays from a host of scholars explores the doctrine of justification from the lenses of history, the Bible, theology, and pastoral practice—revealing the enduring significance of this pillar of Protestant theology. TABLE OF CONTENTS List of Illustrations Foreword (D. A. Carson) Abbreviations Introduction The Foolishness of Justification (Matthew Barrett) PART ONE Justification in Biblical Perspective “He Believed the Lord” The Pedigree of Justification in the Pentateuch (Stephen Dempster) Singing and Living Justification by Faith Alone: The Psalms and the Wisdom Literature (Allan Harman) Salvation Is the Lord’s: Prophetic Perspectives (Willem VanGemeren) Setting the Record Straight: Second Temple Judaism and Works Righteousness (Robert J. Cara) What Does Justification Have to Do with the Gospels? (Brian Vickers) The Righteous God Righteously Righteouses the Unrighteous: Justification according to Romans (Andrew David Naselli) By Grace You Have Been Saved through Faith: Justification in the Pauline Epistles (Brandon Crowe) An Epistle of Straw? Reconciling James and Paul (Dan McCartney) The New Quest for Paul: A Critique of the New Perspective on Paul (Timo Laato) What’s Next? Justification after the New Perspective (David A. Shaw) PART TWO Justification in Theological Perspective “Behold, the Lamb of God” Theology Proper and the Inseparability of Penal-Substitutionary Atonement from Forensic Justification and Imputation (Stephen J. Wellum) Raised for Our Justification: The Christological, Covenantal, Forensic, and Eschatological Contours of an Ambiguous Relationship (Matthew Barrett) The Theology of Justification by Faith: The Theological Case for Sola Fide (Mark Thompson) The Passive and Active Obedience of Christ: Retrieving a Biblical Distinction (Brandon Crowe) A Contested Union: Union with Christ and the Justification Debate (David VanDrunen) Faith Works: Properly Understanding the Relationship between Justification and Sanctification (R. Lucas Stamps) Justification, the Law, and the New Covenant (Jason Meyer) PART THREE Justification in Church History Reformation Invention or Historic Orthodoxy? Justification in the Fathers (Gerald Bray) The Evolution of Justification: Justification in the Medieval Traditions (Nick Needham) Can This Bird Fly? The Reformation as Reaction to the Via Moderna’s Covenantal, Voluntarist Justification Theology (Matthew Barrett) The First and Chief Article: Luther’s Discovery of Sola Fide and Its Controversial Reception in Lutheranism (Korey Maas) The Ground of Religion: Justification according to the Reformed Tradition (J. V. Fesko) Not by Faith Alone? An Analysis of the Roman Catholic Doctrine of Justification from Trent to the Joint Declaration (Leonardo De Chirico) The Eclipse of Justification: Justification during the Enlightenment and Post-Enlightenment Eras (Bruce P. Baugus) PART FOUR Justification in Pastoral Practice Justification and Conversion: Attractions and Repulsions to Rome (Chris Castaldo) The Ground on Which We Stand: The Necessity of Justification for Pastoral Ministry (Sam Storms) Contributors General Index Scripture Index ENDORSEMENTS “The tide is definitely turning. No longer can it be taken for granted that the New Perspective has the last word on the ‘chief article.’ With essays by specialists in various fields, this volume is a wonderful defense of the gospel, and I heartily recommend it.” -Michael Horton, J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics, Westminster Seminary California “A thoughtful, thorough, and important set of essays on the current ‘state of the union’ on the perennial issue of justification by faith. The introductory essay by Matthew Barrett is worth the price of admission itself—outlining in detail the wide range of biblical-theological issues at stake in the current discussions about the nature of justification, now forty years on from the advent of the New Perspective on Paul. It is hard to imagine a single volume covering virtually every single aspect of the controversy surrounding Protestant—and, to a lesser extent, Roman Catholic—scholarship on the doctrine, but this large collection of essays comes very close. This volume reflects well a core conviction throughout Reformed Protestantism that the Word must be heard afresh in every generation, most especially because it is the Word of Life. This book also takes seriously and graciously the voices of opposition. If you want to dive deep into the doctrine of justification, this volume ought to be at the top of your list.” -Richard Lints, Senior Distinguished Professor of Theology, Provost Emeritus, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary “The Doctrine on Which the Church Stands or Falls is a sterling contribution to a biblically informed, theologically deep, historically sensitive, and pastorally astute engagement with the doctrine of justification by faith alone—sola fide. Controversies past and present relating to the doctrine are deftly explored, whether it is the Council of Trent on view or the New Perspective on Paul or the apocalyptic reading of Paul. An invaluable resource and stimulus to careful thought about a crucial doctrine provided by a galaxy of eminently able scholars.” -Graham A. Cole, Emeritus Dean and Emeritus Professor of Biblical and Systematic Theology, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School; author, He Who Gives Life and Faithful Theology “Into a world literally hell-bent on self-justification through better performance, the biblical doctrine of justification of sinners through faith in Jesus Christ brings a refreshing, ever re-creating breeze. In this volume, twenty-seven essays examine this doctrine from exegetical, systematic, historical, and practical perspectives. The authors stimulate readers to return to the rich resources of Scripture and enable them to proclaim God’s way of restoring sinners to their God-given relationship with their Creator. This volume provides readers with insights mined from the Bible and from the pastoral needs of people today, aiding personal reflection and material for bringing the saving presence of Christ into everyday life.” -Robert Kolb, Emeritus Professor of Systematic Theology, Concordia Seminary “The breadth and depth of this new work on justification is quite astonishing. An array of scholars from various backgrounds assess the biblical witness, the theological profile, the historical backdrop, and the pastoral application of justification. A most impressive achievement.” -Thomas R. Schreiner, James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary “We’ve just celebrated the five hundredth anniversary of the Protestant Reformation and at the same time have passed through about fifty years of questioning (and reformulation) of the classic Reformation doctrine of justification by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. This makes The Doctrine on Which the Church Stands or Falls timely indeed. As someone who has been engaged in both the academic and ecclesiastical defense of the historic Reformation doctrine, I welcome this sturdy volume. I have already learned much from the authors and will return to this book again as a resource as I continue to explain and address this crucial topic.” -Ligon Duncan, Chancellor and CEO, Reformed Theological Seminary “With a distinguished cast of scholars representing a wide range of competencies and traditions, this book ices the cake of the five hundredth anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. Not only are the biblical data (Old and New Testaments) and Second Temple writings thoroughly covered, topics like the New Perspective, justification in Patristic writings, the Reformation, Roman Catholic teaching on justification, and justification since the rise of the Enlightenment all come under careful scrutiny. No new book can be declared a classic. Yet in an era when post-Christian Westerners—even in the church—have tended to devalue doctrine in exchange for the worship of experience, this book’s timely and skilled affirmations of doctrine generally and justification in particular make it a contender for classic status in coming years. It will not only inform but reinvigorate all careful readers desiring to plumb the depths of justification’s priceless truth.” -Robert W. Yarbrough, Professor of New Testament, Covenant Theological Seminary “Thoroughly rooted in Scripture and classical Protestant theology, the essayists in The Doctrine on Which the Church Stands or Falls passionately and accessibly demonstrate the truth manifest in the classical Reformers’ commendation of the doctrine of justification by grace alone: God imputes Christ’s righteousness to sinners for Jesus’s sake. In light of current obfuscations of this doctrine from so many quarters—misplaced ecumenism, liberal Protestantism, and faulty exegesis—this book is a welcome, indeed vital, resource for all gospel preachers and teachers. This volume promises to carry forward the achievements of the Reformers beyond the five hundredth anniversary of the Reformation to future generations.” -Mark Mattes, Department Chair and Professor of Theology and Philosophy, Grand View University “Justification is ‘the heart of the matter,’ as Luther called it in his debate with Erasmus. Faith, church, and theology all depend on this doctrine. This topic thus needs attention and—although it sounds odd—deserves a great book like this one edited by Matthew Barrett. The wide spectrum of issues surrounding justification is opened up by a team of top scholars and is written down in a clear and sound biblical style. This book is a very helpful guide for students and pastors but will also help the Christian church rediscover why there is a church and what her core business is all about.” -Herman Selderhuis, President, Theological University Apeldoorn, the Netherlands; Director, Refo500; President, Reformation Research Consortium “The doctrine of justification by faith alone was not invented by the Reformers of the sixteenth century, but it was the centerpiece of their program to renew the church on the basis of the Word of God. It remains no less crucial today. I welcome this new collection of essays—scholarly, substantial, engaging—which moves the discussion forward in a helpful way.” -Timothy George, Distinguished Professor of Divinity, Beeson Divinity School, Samford University “The Doctrine on Which the Church Stands or Falls is a robust survey of the doctrine of justification. Assembled is an outstanding team of scholars and pastors whose research and reflection afford rich fare to readers hungering to know more of the grace of justification. Whether you want to know more of the doctrine’s foundations in biblical teaching, the relationship of justification to other theological doctrines, the ways in which the doctrine has been formulated throughout the history of the church, the ancient and modern controversies and disagreements concerning the doctrine, or justification’s implications for Christian life and ministry, you will find yourself informed and challenged by the servings of this volume. The Doctrine on Which the Church Stands or Falls is nothing less than a full-course meal, well served. Bon appétit!” -Guy Prentiss Waters, James M. Baird, Jr. Professor of New Testament and Academic Dean, Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson “How can a person be right with God? In this stellar, well-conceived volume, the contributors’ collective answer to this question is, ‘One is right with God only by trusting in the righteousness of another, namely, in the sinless substitute, Christ Jesus, alone’—the ‘great exchange.’ In this, they stand in a powerful biblical and historical tradition, as the volume amply demonstrates. Highly recommended!” Andreas J. Köstenberger, “Obscuring the doctrine of justification has been one of the devil’s most effective weapons against the church. This landmark study calls us back to a God-glorifying, loving, missional faith in the God who justifies. As justification depends on and determines so much of life and theology, it is only fitting that this book so ably incorporates wide-ranging exegesis, church history, doctrine, and pastoralia. I warmly commend it to all who wish to be better equipped for life and ministry.” -Peter Sanlon, Director of Training, The Free Church of England “Intrinsic to the heart of the Protestant tradition is the confession of justification by faith alone. Rooted in the Reformation response to the faith-and-works orientation of the basis of salvation, this doctrine has been rightly seen as utterly biblical. Matthew Barrett also knows that this core doctrine of true Christianity can never be taken for granted—hence this excellent treatment of what this doctrine entails and how it relates to other areas of the Christian life. Warmly recommended.” -Michael A. G. Haykin, Chair and Professor of Church History, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary “In The Doctrine on Which the Church Stands or Falls, Matthew Barrett and more than twenty other capable and gifted thinkers have offered a thorough and persuasive case for the doctrine of justification by grace through faith. Exploring this vital theological concept from the perspective of the Hebrew Scriptures, the teaching of the New Testament, and the history of Christian doctrine, as well as from the vantage point of systematic and pastoral theology, the authors offer a comprehensive and symphonic chorus for readers of this outstanding volume. The exposition, explication, and application of this essential Christian teaching found in this impressive book should become essential reading for theologians, biblical scholars, pastors, students, and interested laypersons. Barrett is to be commended and congratulated for putting together this much-needed work at this important time.” -David S. Dockery, Distinguished Professor of Theology, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary “Since justification by grace alone through faith alone on account of Christ alone is truly that doctrine on which Christ’s church stands or falls, this wonderful doctrine cannot be studied enough or too deeply. Barrett has assembled a solid group of faithful and first-rate scholars to tackle this subject from biblical, theological, historical, and pastoral perspectives. While some ask the question, ‘Why the Reformation?’ this volume provides the answer. This is the doctrine by which the church stands or falls because this doctrine is the gospel! A feast awaits the reader.” -Kim Riddlebarger, Senior Pastor, Christ Reformed Church, Anaheim, California “Looking at this substantial work, the expression ‘kid in a candy store’ comes to mind—at least if the candy you seek is a thorough, in-depth, sophisticated, and biblically faithful treatment of the doctrine of justification. I commend Matthew Barrett for assembling a team of exceedingly competent biblical scholars, church historians, and theologians who have canvassed this enormously important doctrine from multiple angles, theoretical and practical. I highly recommend this book to scholars and pastors alike who are looking for the latest thinking on justification from an orthodox Protestant perspective. This book has it all!” -Alan W. Gomes, Professor of Theology, Talbot School of Theology; Senior Research Fellow, Phoenix Seminary XLVL NEARLY 50% OFF THIS MASSIVE 900+ PAGE HARDCOVER VOLUME SGCB Price: $32.00 (list price $60.00) ORDER WITH OUR OWN CLASSIC REPRINT OF JAMES BUCHANAN'S 'DOCTRINE OF JUSTIFICATION' SGCB Price: $45.00 (list price $95.00) THIS IS THE PRICE FOR BOTH TITLES (over 50% Off)