Keith Mathison writes,
Beeke explains the reason for this book in his Introduction:
For many years, I have searched for a book that would cover the intellectual and spiritual emphases of Calvinism, the way it influences the church and everyday living, and its ethical and cultural implications. The book I had in mind would explain for today’s [...]
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(Posted by Wes Bredenhof)
Sketch of the Christian’s Catechism, William Ames (trans. Todd M. Rester), Grand Rapids: Reformation Heritage Books, 2008. Hardcover, 253 pages, $40.00 USD.
William Ames (1576-1633) was a unique figure in Reformed church history. His name betrays the fact that he was born in England and he spent over half of his life living [...]
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(Post by Jay Collier)
Russell D. Moore, Adopted for Life: The Priority of Adoption for Christian Families and Churches. Wheaton: Crossway, 2009. Paperback, 230 pages. Retail $16.00. RHB Price $11.00.
Russell D. Moore is a theologian. He is also a pastor. Furthermore, he is an adoptive father. These callings are not rare in themselves. And, occasionally, one [...]
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(Post by Wes Bredenhof)
Reformed Confessions of the 16th and 17th Centuries in English Translation, Volume 1: 1523-1552. Compiled with introductions by James T. Dennison, Jr., Grand Rapids: Reformation Heritage Books, 2008. Hardcover, 820 pages, $50.00 USD.
The first striking thing about this volume is its handsome appearance. Reformation Heritage Books pulled out all the stops to produce [...]
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(posted by Tony Reinke)
At the very heart of Puritanism is the saints’ mystical union with Christ. We are in Christ! He is our wisdom, our righteousness, our sanctification, our redemption. From this union to Christ we experience all the blessings and delights of communionwith God and find spiritual vitality for obedience, prayer, ministry and sacrificial love. This powerful [...]
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“While We Sojourn” reviews Growing up in Grace. Read below…
The main goal of Murray G. Brett’s Growing up in Grace is to encourage readers to find their happiness in communion with God.
The author believes, as the Puritans did, in the use of means for growing in grace. Humility, confession, repentance, prayer, and meditation on God’s word are heavily emphasized, [...]
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(Post By Jordan Harris)
Buy here.
Puritanism has long possessed a mixed legacy within both English and American culture. On the one hand, the Puritans are known among Reformed Christians as some of the godliest men to grace this earth since the times of the apostles. Their rigorous piety, unwavering devotion, sensitivity to troubled souls, and God-centered [...]
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Tim Challies reviews John Calvin, by Simonetta Carr.
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Book Review: To The Rising Generation: Addresses Given to Children and Young Adults
Author: Jonathan Edwards
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Introduction:
Jonathan Edwards is considered to be one of the greatest American theologians of all time. His books continue to encourage, teach, and convict countless people, and this collection of his sermons is no different. To The Rising Generation [...]
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Joel Heflin reviews here.
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