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The Life of God in the Soul of Man was, written as a letter of spiritual counsel to a friend, and it succeeded far beyond the author's expectations. It passed from hand to hand until it was, brought to Gilbert Burnet, the future bishop of Salisbury, with the suggestion that it be, made available to the world. It is, considered a classic book of Christian devotion. It is timeless in its appeal. It’s thought is clear and comprehensible; its language...
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Put on your armor-it's time to fight. We are in a spiritual war, William Gurnall reminds us, and "the Christian's safety lies in resisting. All the armour provided is to defend the Christian fighting, none to secure him flying; stand, and the day is ours; fly or yield, and all is lost".
This hard-hitting volume is packed with biblical wisdom for day-to-day Christian living, as helpful today as it was when first published nearly 400 years ago. Although...
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In thirty-eight short writings Charles Spurgeon, the Prince of Preachers, reflects on the incarnation of Jesus Christ and what its significance it for Christians as a part of God's people, who he decided to assume to save. This is a great devotional especially during the time we celebrate the first coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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Richard Mouw, one of the most influential evangelical voices in America, has been on a lifelong "quest for commonness"--engaging with others in a positive manner and advocating for a "convicted civility" when conversing with those with whom we disagree. Through nearly half a century of scholarship, leadership, and ministry, Mouw has sought to learn from non-Christian scholars and other faith traditions and to cultivate a civility that is compatible...
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If you have ever had questions about prayer or needed encouragement to pray then these classic discourses on prayer by the Puritan, Thomas Boston, are the answers that you need. Step into this book and see encouragements to pray to our gracious and glorious Father through his Son.
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The Christian's Spiritual Warfare is a collection of seven sermons from the Prince of Preachers on the Christian's adversary, Satan, and his schemes and how our victory against him in this life and eternally is won by Christ Jesus with practical helps on how we fight the good fight of faith.
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This is the perspicuous, simple, an ingenuous declaration of the orthodox doctrine respecting the five articles which have been controverted in the Belgic Churches; and the rejection of the errors, with which they have for some time been troubled. This doctrine the Synod judges to be drawn from the Word of God, and to be agreeable to the confession of the Reformed Churches.
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Based on Philippians 4:11, I have learned, in whatever state I am therewith to be content, Watson considers the great dishonor done to almighty God by the sin of discontent. The doctrine of Christian contentment is clearly illustrated and profitably applied. The special cases where, through changes in providences, discontentment most commonly arises are, examined and preservatives are, applied to the soul.
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How do Christians account for the widespread presence of goodness in a fallen world? Richard Mouw, one of the most influential evangelical voices in America, presents his mature thought on the topic of common grace. Addressing a range of issues relevant to engaging common grace in the 21st century, Mouw shows how God takes delight in all things that glorify him-even those that happen beyond the boundaries of the church-and defends the doctrine of...
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In this work the Puritan, Thomas Boston, leads the reader through Scripture proving with Scripture how the suffering of the saints is for their sanctification, final good, and reliance up the Lord which brings him glory. This is a great work to read ballast oneself against the storms of life that are certain to come.
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Are we actually living the message of grace?
"When a corrective like this comes from within a movement, it is a sign of health" –John Piper
Something wonderful is happening in Western Evangelicalism. A resurgence of Calvinism is changing lives, transforming churches, and spreading the gospel. The books are great, the sermons are life-changing, the music is inspirational, and the conferences are astonishing. Will this continue or will we, who...
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How should we think about Christian apologetics in a society where people are encouraged to discover, determine and live their own truth?
In this short book, Joe Boot explains that Christ-centred gospel witness is about getting to the heart of a person, for the root of unbelief is a heart condition, not a lack of evidence or convincing arguments. Dr. Boot considers some of the prevailing worldviews in the West today, demonstrating that their foundational...
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The actual life and teaching of Jacobus Arminius are often unknown or misunderstood across many Protestant traditions. Answers beyond a basic caricature can be elusive. What are the essential historical backgrounds of Arminianism, and what theological teachings connect to the Arminian point of view? Mixing solid historical research with biblical and doctrinal precision, Baptist scholar J. Matthew Pinson clarifies the foundations of this influential...
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Though the practice in general has fallen away the discipline of family worship and devotion, or family religion, is a great discipline to start in any home. Matthew Henry walks the reader through the biblical incentives and practical applications of starting the discipline of family worship. Every Christian that has become a new mother or father should read and consider these practices to lead their children to know the Lord, who their parents worship....
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What are the differences between Lutherans and Calvinists, and do they really matter? In Wittenberg vs. Geneva, Brian Thomas provides a biblical defense of the key doctrines that have divided the Lutheran and Reformed traditions for nearly five centuries.
It is especially, written to help those who may have an interest in the Lutheran church, but are concerned that her stance on doctrines like predestination or the sacraments may not have biblical...
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Some religious traditions -- such as Lutheran, Wesleyan, and Eastern Orthodox -- have aesthetically rich resources on which to draw for the renewal of arts in everyday life. In contrast, Calvinism has generally been suspicious of the arts.
The essays in this volume attempt to explore new avenues of thought about Calvinism's relation to the arts. Part historical, part theological, and part practical, they offer a wide-ranging exploration of neo-Calvinism's...
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Louis Berkhof, well-known Reformed theologian from the early 20th-century, left us with this widely appreciated and timeless resource on the New Testament. Complete with well-organized outlines and clearly presented overviews of each New Testament book, this work is a valuable addition to any reference library.
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Le nombre des éditions de l'Institution de la religion chrétienne témoigne du succès de l'ouvrage, dès sa sortie en 1536: vingt éditions en latin et dix-sept en français, jusqu'à la fin du siècle, outre une bonne vingtaine d'éditions en d'autres langues.
Ce manuel, devenu la somme de la théologie réformée, a pour auteur un autodidacte en théologie: le juriste Jean Calvin (1509-1564), humaniste fraîchement conquis par le message de...
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