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Our Sovereign God — James Montgomery Boice (Editor)

Shane Trammel — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 06:19:51 +0000

I recently had the opportunity to talk with Michael Gaydosh at Solid Ground Christian Books about some of the great works they are making available to a new generation of readers. There is a resurgence of interest in Reformed Theology and SGCB has made it there goal to provide God-centered, Christ-exalting, Scripture-saturated Reformed and Calvinistic Books from Reformers, Puritans and Evangelical writers for men, women and children of all ages.

You will want to bookmark this excellent resource and return often.

SGCB has a great deal on the COMPLETE 26 VOLUME SET OF JOHN MAC ARTHUR COMMENTARIES. The complete set is being sold at 50% off list with free shipping.

We have just received a copy of Our Sovereign God from SGCB and highly recommend this treasure of truth on God’s Sovereignty. Find more details below.

Our Sovereign God — Addresses from the Philadelphia Conference on Reformed Theology 1974-1976

Binding: Paperback
Page Count: 179
Publisher: Solid Ground Christian Books
ISBN#: 9781599251349

Description: These addresses are taken from the messages delivered at the Philadelphia Conference on Reformed Theology in 1974-1976, the first three years this conference was held. These were selected as the very best of the numerous addresses delivered those three years.

Part One: The Sovereign God: An Introduction

The Sovereignty of God the Son by John Stott
The “Five Points” and God’s Sovereignty by Roger Nicole
The Doctrines of Grace in Jesus’ Teaching by Roger Nicole
God’s Sovereignty and Old Testament Names of God by Stuart Sacks

Part Two — Knowing the Sovereign God

On Knowing God by James I. Packer
Why We Do Not Know God by R.C. Sproul
Why We Must Know God by R.C. Sproul
The Key to Knowing God by Ralph Keiper

Part Three — Serving the Sovereign God

Discerning the Will of God by R.C. Sproul
Disobedience and God’s Sovereignty by James M. Boice
Prayer and God’s Sovereignty by R.C. Sproul
Witnessing and God’s Sovereignty by Ralph Keiper
Optimism and God’s Sovereignty by Ralph Nicole

Part Four — The Sovereign God: A Conclusion

The Sovereign God and the Church by John Stott
Soli Deo Gloria by Roger Nicole

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Reading with the Puritans in 2008

Shane Trammel — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 19:02:07 +0000

Blogger Timmy Brister has issued a challenge to Christians to read through some of the most important writings of the Puritans, reading one book a month through 2008. Here is his suggested list, with links to each book at Westminster Bookstore, where you can get them all for at least 30% off list price:

January: The Bruised Reed by Richard Sibbes (128 pp)
February: The Mystery of Providence by John Flavel (221 pp)
March: The Godly Man’s Picture by Thomas Watson (252 pp)
April: Precious Remedies Against Satan’s Devices by Thomas Brooks (253 pp)
May: Come and Welcome to Jesus Christ by John Bunyan (225 pp)
June: The Mortification of Sin by John Owen (130 pp)
July: A Lifting Up for the Downcast by William Bridge (287 pp)
August: The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment by Jeremiah Burroughs (228 pp)
September: The True Bounds of Christian Freedom by Samuel Bolton (224 pp)
October: The Christian’s Great Interest by William Guthrie (207 pp)
November: The Reformed Pastor by Richard Baxter (256 pp)
December: A Sure Guide to Heaven by Joseph Alleine (148 pp)

Rev. Tim Keller sent Tim and Westminster Bookstore Blog Partner Justin Taylor this comment about these readings:

For what it’s worth, I read all but one of the books on this list during seminary and my early ministry, and they had an enormous, life-changing, ministry-shaping impact on me. A couple of them almost literally saved my life. I couldn’t recommend them more highly. I’d only add: a) Read Owen on Temptation as well as Mortification. It’s short and well worth the read. b) Consider adding Baxter’s Saints Everlasting Rest. Other than those, I’d agree that these are the best short, accessible Puritan works. A great list.

The complete challenge can be found here.

Matthew Henry on Prayer

Shane Trammel — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 06:36:08 +0000

Though known for his commentaries on the Bible, few understand the passion and heart in this man. In his book, Method for Prayer, Henry’s love for Jesus, passion for prayer, and love of Scripture can clearly be seen. The book is divided into different methods of prayer. In each chapter Henry offers some insights but mainly fills the pages with prayers (which the Puritans were noted for writing down their prayers; see also the Valley of Vision) and with Scriptures. Nearly every chapter contains over 50 passages of Scripture that Henry prayed.

Matthew Henry saw that Christians benefit from discipline, as well as from talking freely with God. There are examples of styles of prayer and Henry talks as well of the nature of our communion with God. Banner of Truth says “Ligon Duncan’s editorial work has given this valuable book a new lease of life”. Available here.

(HT: OldTruth.com)