Glory Veiled and Unveiled:A Heart-Searching Look at Christ’s Parables

Gerald M. Bilkes

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“You have likely read the parables of Christ before, perhaps many times. But have they read you?” With this thought-provoking question, author Gerald Bilkes introduces readers to the concept of interpreting the Scriptures experientially as he takes a heart-searching look at Christ’s parables. In this spiritually rewarding Bible study, the author shows stu-dents of Scripture how to read the parables in a way that takes into account the truth that Scripture searches us as we subject ourselves to it. When we recognize this, we can expect Scripture to transform us. An ideal tool for personal or group Bible study, with questions follow-ing each lesson, Glory Veiled and Unveiled considers the contexts and main messages of twenty-six parables and puts our hearts under the “searchlight” of Scripture, guiding us into the knowledge of Christ, our gracious and glorious king.

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We have come to expect good things from Dr. Bilkes, and in Glory Veiled and Unveiled we are not disappointed. He has given us a marvelous expo-sition of the parables, revealing astute awareness of the subtleties of the genre and a keen eye for their current application. With pointed ques-tions, each chapter is designed for use in personal and corporate Bible study. Individuals and churches will profi t enormously from this book.

— Derek W. H. ThomasMinister of Preaching and Teaching,

First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, S.C.

While Jesus’ parables are some of the most well-known and important passages of the Bible, they are often the least understood. In this book, Dr. Bilkes off ers a great pastoral and devotional guide to their mean-ing, combining exegesis with pastoral insight. He presents the parables with his own distinctive experiential edge and lots of wisdom in a very readable book. I highly recommend it. — Carl R. Trueman

Vice President for Academic Aff airs, Westminster Theological Seminary

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GERALD M. BILKES is professor of New Testament and biblical theology at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids.

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JOEL R. BEEKE is President and Professor of Systematic Theology and Homiletics at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, a pastor of Heritage Netherlands Reformed Congregation in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and a prolific author.

Friends and Lovers: Cultivating Companionship

and Intimacy in MarriageJoel R. Beeke

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Neither a comprehensive marriage manual, nor a complete explo-ration of the theological significance of marriage, Friends and Lovers focuses on two key ingredients in a vital marriage: friendship and sexual intimacy. Drawing from the wisdom of the Bible, especially the Book of Proverbs, Joel Beeke shows you how to grow closer to your spouse both emotionally and physically.

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Part 1: Friends1. Remember: The Foundation of Friendship in Marriage2. Nourish: The Cultivation of Friendship in Marriage3. Resist: The Temptations of Friendship in MarriageAvoiding CorrectionImbalance in Other RelationshipsPersonal Crises

Part 2: Lovers4. Cherish: Sex Is the Act of Cherishing Each Other as God’s Image-bearers5. Multiply: Godly Lovers Delight in Multiplication6. Obey: Sex in Marriage Is Obedience to God’s Commandments7. Forgive: Sexual Freedom Comes through Forgiveness of Sins8. Believe: Faith in Christ Empowers Sexual Love9. Reject: Sex Is More Loving with Self-Denial10. Appeal: Our Father in Heaven Can Heal Fear and Shame11. Repent: Sexual Idolatry Requires Repentance12. Appreciate: Gratitude and Contentment Sweeten Sex

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“A book about love, marriage, and sex from Joel Beeke that is surpris-ingly candid yet without a trace of smuttiness. Putting Puritans in a new light perhaps, Beeke manages, at the same time, to be theologically thorough and pointedly practical. Fresh and refreshingly straightfor-ward, this is the best book of its kind.” — Derek W. H. Thomas

“By laying the theological, emotional, social, and spiritual foundations of marriage before heading to the bedroom, Joel Beeke provides a healthy corrective to the excessive and obsessive sex-focus of our gen-eration and even of some pastors. But, thankfully, he also goes on to provide wise, practical, down-to-earth direction for couples wanting to discover or recover physical intimacy that will both satisfy themselves and honor God.” — David Murray

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JEREMY WALKER is a pastor of Maidenbower Baptist Church in Crawley, England, and co-author of A Portrait of Paul: Identifying a True Minister of Christ.

The Brokenhearted EvangelistJeremy Walker

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How do Christians develop a sense of urgency to see lost sinners saved? What motivates our evangelism? We must have the character of the brokenhearted evangelist, the David of Psalm 51, who recog-nizes the greatness of his own sin, looks to God for forgiveness, then recognizes his undeniable obligation to teach transgressors God’s ways. In an engaging style and with pastoral warmth, Walker urges Christians to exercise their obligation and privilege to teach trans-gressors God’s ways, providing both spiritual truth and practical guid-ance for carrying out this necessary gospel duty.

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“In recent years providence has brought a number of people into my life and ministry who are passionate about evangelism. Some of them are especially keen to win friends, fellow-workers, and family to Christ; others are engaged in various kinds of open-air evangelism, bringing the gospel to people they have never met before. I thank God for all of them and the passion that drives them. This excellent book by Jeremy Walker explains the biblical principles that underlie and provoke such passion, reminding us that time is short, the need is urgent, the labor-ers are few, and the fi elds are white unto harvest.”

—John MacArthur, Grace Community Church, Sun Valley, California

“Jeremy Walker’s book is in the tradition of the Puritan classic, Joseph Alleine’s Alarm to the Unconverted, but this is more Jeremy Walker’s Alarm to the Converted. It is a pleasant surprise, coming as it does from a part of our world where Christianity has largely entered a ‘garrison’ (bunker) mode. The book, based on Psalm 51:13, is not meant sim-ply to teach us about evangelism; it demands a verdict. He enlists the help of the great soul winners in history to reinforce his appeals. Even before I fi nished reading the book, I was already asking myself whether my heart was truly broken about the lost around me — and if it is, what am I doing about it?”

— Conrad Mbewe, Kabwata Baptist Church, Lusaka, Zambia

“The Brokenhearted Evangelist will refresh, strengthen, and equip the most timid saint for the work of soul winning. Jeremy Walker’s consid-eration of evangelism from the perspective of Psalm 51 is like fresh water drawn from a new well. He does not merely exhort us to greater faithfulness in evangelism and then leave us bewildered and guilty. Instead, he takes us to the very fountain from which all true motiva-tion and strength for evangelism springs forth — the gospel and its glorious impact upon our own lives.”

— Paul Washer, Heartcry Missionary Society

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A Portrait of Paul: Identifying a True Minister of ChristRob Ventura and Jeremy Walker$18.00 | $14.00

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MICHAEL BROWN is pastor of Christ United Reformed Church in Santee, California. He is co-editor and contributing author of Called to Serve: Essays for Elders and Deacons, and has published articles in several Reformed and Evangelical periodicals.

Christ and the Condition:The Covenant Theology ofSamuel Petto (1624–1711)

Michael Brown

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Covenant theology is the “warp and woof” of Reformed theology, and its development was most seriously worked out during the seven-teenth century. In Christ and the Condition, Michael Brown introduces us to an infl uential Puritan pastor who, though now largely forgotten, was a signifi cant contributor to the covenantal debates of his day. Brown analyzes the covenantal thought of Samuel Petto and reveals a diver-sity of thought among the Puritans, especially concerning the Mosaic covenant. Brown’s assessment places Petto in the context of the cov-enantal debates and also demonstrates the implications of covenantal thought on the doctrine of justifi cation.

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“It’s always a pleasure to meet another great exponent of classic Reformed theology. Petto is someone I should have known but didn’t until Michael Brown introduced him to me. The issues Petto raises—and the context that Brown provides—greatly enrich our own conver-sations about the twin dangers of antinomianism and neonomianism in our own day.”

—Michael S. Horton, author of God of Promise: Introducing Covenant Theology

“With this work, Christ and the Condition, Michael Brown introduces readers interested in the history of Reformed theology, especially its Puritan history, to Samuel Petto (1624–1711) and to his work The Diff erence between the Old and New Covenant Stated and Explained. Inasmuch as the nature of the Mosaic covenant vis-à-vis the covenant of grace continues to generate much discussion within contemporary Reformed theology, Brown’s well-written presentation of Petto’s treat-ment of these matters helps advance our understanding of the issues in dispute. While Petto’s position clearly constitutes a minority position among the Reformed, for he argues that the Mosaic covenant is in sub-stance a covenant of works, he labors to avoid any neonomian hazards that lurk nearby. In examining the views of this pastorally sensitive Puritan, Brown also explores some implications of Petto’s staked-out position.”

—J. Mark Beach, author of Christ and the Covenant: Francis Turretin’s Federal Theology as a Defense of the Doctrine of Grace

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J. STEPHEN YUILLE is pastor of Grace Community Church in Glen Rose, Texas. He has authored and edited several books on the Puritans, and is involved as a volume editor in the forthcoming Works of William Perkins (10 volumes).

Living Blessedly Forever:The Sermon on the Mount & the Puritan Piety of William Perkins

J. Stephen Yuille

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William Perkins described God’s all-suffi ciency as His blessedness. This view of God shaped his understanding of Christian piety, leading him to defi ne theology as the science of living blessedly forever. For Perkins, godliness fl ows from the enjoyment of God.

In Living Blessedly Forever, J. Stephen Yuille demonstrates how Perkins taught practically about God, joy, and the Christian life through his preaching on the Sermon on the Mount. Yuille begins with a brief account of Perkins’s life and ministry, considering several factors that shaped Perkins’s interpretation and application of the Sermon on the Mount. He then examines Perkins’s exposition of Matthew 5–7, identi-fying six marks of godliness (blessedness, repentance, righteousness, sincerity, contentment, and faithfulness) and concluding with a chal-lenge to join practice with knowledge of the word of Christ.

Yuille’s work is more than a simple look at a sermon series given by a Puritan. While you will learn much about Perkins’s approach to the Sermon on the Mount, you will also be challenged to live blessedly forever.

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“One of the great puzzles of church history is the church’s failure to keep in print the works of William Perkins. Why, when so many of the Puritan writers were reprinted in the nineteenth century, was Perkins, the prince of the Puritans, passed by? In his own day he topped the best seller list of English writers. In our day, this problem is slowly being remedied. For this reason, I am thankful for Stephen Yuille’s exposition of Perkins’s commentary on the Sermon on the Mount. Yuille’s work is a clear presentation of Perkins and written with the same goal as Perkins, that men and women may live blessedly forever. I enthusiasti-cally commend this book to anyone who wants to get better insight into Perkins, as well to all who desire a practical exposition of Christ’s most famous sermon.”

— Joseph A. Pipa Jr., President of Greenville Presbyterian Seminary, Greenville, South Carolina

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TIM SHENTON is the head teacher of St Martin’s School and an elder at Lansdowne Baptist Church, both in Bournemouth, England.

The Life of Rowland Hill: The Second Whitefi eld

Tim Shenton

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Rowland Hill (1744–1833) was one of the most intriguing and aston-ishing char acters of early evangelicalism. An independent preacher, he was admired by those who knew him but ridiculed and criticized by his opponents, especially at Cam bridge. He had connections with the General Evangelical Society, and helped spread the gospel across Britain. Touted as “the second Whitefi eld,” Hill’s preaching spread evan-gelical convictions in an age when rationalism, deism, and enlighten-ment philosophies were sweeping the nation.

Written in a lively and engaging style, The Life of Rowland Hill transports the reader back to a dramatic age of confl ict and upheaval. Published in a time when interest in the origins and spread of evan-gelicalism has gained impetus, this biography will reinstate Hill as a central and compelling fi gure in the progress of evangelicalism in the age of reason.

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“This new book by Tim Shenton is a delight. We are given an excellent portrayal of Rowland Hill, the man, his times, and his achievements under God, as well as fresh incentive for praise to God and prayer that he might raise up like men in our day of small things.”

— Michael A. G. Haykin, The Southern Baptist Seminary

“In this exceptional biography we are introduced to a colorful charac-ter in a lively way. The courage and commitment, as well as the eccen-tricities and indiscretions, of this remarkable preacher are set out with an honesty for which the author is to be commended. Here, so much to be learned, is contained in a most enjoyable read — a must for the library of every serious Christian.”

— Brian H. Edwards, Christian author, lecturer, and teacher

“This is a large and great book on a larger-than-life and great preacher of two centuries ago. Tim Shenton shows that Rowland Hill was a kind of Luther fi gure in his own day — spiritual yet earthy, practical yet eccentric, energetic yet controversial, colorful yet black and white in so many of his convictions, profoundly loved and admired yet despised and hated, and kind yet frequently sharp with his tongue. Shenton’s biography of Rowland Hill will go a long way toward mak-ing this great man of God much better known in our generation.”

— Joel R. Beeke, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary

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James McGoldrick is professor of church history at Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Taylors, South Carolina. His special interest in research and writing is the history of Christianity, particularly the era of the Protestant Reformation. He is the author of fi ve books and numerous articles and has contributed to several reference works, including the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography and the Oxford Encyclopedia of the Reformation.

Presbyterian and Reformed Churches:A Global history

James E. McGoldrick

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In 1905, Westminster Press published History of the Presbyterian Churches of the World by church historian Richard Clark Reed (1851–1925). Reed’s book, intended as a textbook for college and semi-nary students, covered the history of churches that subscribed to Presbyterian polity from the New Testament era to the beginning of the twentieth century. Based on Reed’s original work as well as an unpublished manuscript by Presbyterian historian Thomas Hugh Spence Jr. (1899–1986), Presbyterian and Reformed Churches: A Global History picks up the story of Presbyterian and Reformed churches where the earlier works left off . In this volume, James McGoldrick revises and updates Reed’s and Spence’s original, historically relevant works, continuing the survey to the twenty-fi rst century.

Each chapter traces the history of Presbyterian and Reformed churches in individual nations and regions around the globe. The author covers the major events, leaders, and institutions infl uencing Presbyterian and Reformed church history in a readable style that is ideally suited for classroom study as well as for independent reading. A list of suggested additional readings concludes each chapter.

Nations/regions covered include:

Switzerland, France and the Netherlands and other European • nationsScotland, Ireland, England, and Wales• United States• Mexico and Central America• Caribbean Basin• South America• Africa• Middle East• India• Indochina and Southeast Asia• China• Korea, Japan, and lesser Pacifi c Islands•

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A Happy Old AgeAshton Oxenden

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Finally back in print—a practical, sound, Reformed handbook for seniors. In twelve short chapters, this book provides simple, heartfelt, spiritual advice on important issues and topics, such as the duties, temptations, trials, and joys of senior years. The author’s aim is to lead his readers to true happiness in the Lord Jesus Christ.

“Why should you grieve that your earthly house is tottering and giving way when you have such a house as heaven in store for you? Oh, be of good courage. A few more days in this weary world and then a home of joy forever!”

— Ashton Oxenden

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Ashton Oxenden (1808–1892) was an English clergyman who served as Anglican Bishop of Montreal and Metropolitan of Canada for ten years. Like his contemporary and fellow Bishop, J. C. Ryle, Oxenden was an evangelical Calvinist and a prolifi c writer, author of more than forty books.

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{recently released}A Faithful Church MemberJoel R. Beeke

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Do you view church membership in the same way many view a club membership—something you can sign up for but use only when the need or desire arises? In this booklet, Dr. Joel Beeke returns to the biblical concept of the church in fi ve areas—Christ’s Word, person, people, cause, and image—and draws fi fteen characteristics of faithful church membership in its personal, public, and practical aspects.

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“I am delighted to commend this short but very relevant booklet of Dr. Beeke on the duties and privileges of church membership. If these principles are taken to heart they will revolutionize the attitude of modern Christians to the real meaning of church membership and could lead to the revival which we should all be praying for.”

— Maurice Roberts, Tutor in New Testament Studies in the Free Church of Scotland (Continuing) Seminary, Inverness, Scotland; and Senior pastor of Westhill Church, Inverness

“This is an enriching study of what it means to be in membership of the church. Joel Beeke’s careful, Bible-based study of this impor-tant theme will go a long way to addressing the prevalent culture of casual church membership, and will be a useful resource both for current and prospective members who want to be serious about their commitment to Christ.”

— Iain D. Campbell, Minister, Point Free Church of Scotland, Isle of Lewis

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The Holy SpiritGeoff rey Thomas

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The Day of WorshipRyan M. McGraw

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What Is a Reformed ChurchMalcolm Watts

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Reformer of BaselDiane Poythress

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Reformed Thought: Selected Writings of William Young

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Keeper of the Great Seal of HeavenAdam Embry

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Ministry by His Grace and for His GloryThomas K. Ascol and Nathan A. Finn, eds.These twenty essays, written to honor lead-ing Baptist historical theologian Thomas J. Nettles, address a wide range of historical, theological, and practical subjects — such as the atonement, effectual calling, justification, evangelicalism, preaching, catechizing, and the Bible — from many contributors, includ-ing R. Albert Mohler (foreword), Michael A.

G. Haykin, and Geoff Thomas. (Founders, HB, 342 pgs) $30.00 | $22.50

Praying AlwaysFrans BakkerOriginally published as Facets of Prayer, this volume is a brief but remarkable study of the life of prayer. With great simplicity and directness of style, it covers a variety of important themes: prayer in secret, humility, effective prayer, unfulfilled prayer, and vari-ous other important topics. (Banner, PB, 104 pgs) $8.00 | $6.50

Amos: An Extraordinary Man with an Extraordinary MessageT. J. BettsAmos speaks of famine at a time of national disunity, military superiority, economic pros-perity, and religious activity — however, it was not food the nation lacked but the Word of God. This Focus on the Bible series study offers a fresh reminder of the vital importance of the Word of God in our everyday lives. (Christian Focus, PB, 205 pgs) $16.00 | $12.00

Facing a Task Unfinished: A Personal Devotional for EvangelismRoger CarswellDo you have a burden for those with-out Christ? This collection of 52 readings includes meditations, Bible passages, prayers, and hymns to cultivate a soul winner’s passion for reaching the lost with the good news. It is formatted as a journal to allow for personal notes and written prayers. (Christian Focus, PB, 249 pgs) $16.00 | $11.00

One Lord, One Plan, One People: A Journey Through the Bible from Genesis to Revelation Rodger CrooksAre you new to the Bible, or do you want to know how the Bible fits together? This volume aims to help you uncover what the Bible is all about, not only pointing out the main features of every book, but showing how the Bible is not just a collection of random stories but the

story of Jesus’ life, death, resurrection, ascension, reign, and return. (Banner, PB, 465 pgs) $18.00 | $14.50

Strong and Courageous: Joshua Simply ExplainedJohn D. CurridBuilding on the theme that God keeps His promises, this Welwyn commentary on Joshua looks at God’s faithfulness in giving Israel the Promised Land and His charge for them to be strong and courageous. The author applies these lessons to Christians today — to be strong and courageous regardless of circum-

stances, looking in hope to a heavenly inheritance that God has promised to give. (EP, PB, 271 pgs) $19.00 | $14.25

Dr David Martyn Lloyd-JonesDr. Eryl Davies“Every Christian should know more about the life and ministry of Dr D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones. Whether you have slight acquaintance or have read the official two volumes of his life, there are still important insights and practical lessons to be gained from reading the obser-vations of those who knew and loved him for many years…. A profitable couple of hours lie

before anyone reading Dr Eryl Davies’s study of this admirable man.” — Geoff Thomas (EP, PB, 128 pgs) $10.00 | $7.50

What Is the Mission of the Church?Kevin DeYoung, Greg GilbertSome people believe the answer to the title of this book is to confront injustice and allevi-ate suffering, others to proclaim the gospel. Despite the division, the authors believe that constructing a theology of missions upon the same categories and theological building blocks — such as kingdom, gospel, and social justice — can unite and propel the church in

its true mission. (Crossway, PB, 283 pgs) $16.00 | $12.50

Living in the Grip of Relentless Grace: The Gospel in the Lives of Isaac and JacobIain M. DuguidThe lives of Isaac and Jacob are, in the author’s words, vivid examples of God’s “writing straight with a crooked pencil,” displaying His grace and glory by overcoming their weak-ness and sinfulness. This Gospel According to the Old Testament series installment seeks to encourage Christians in the midst of their

shortcomings that the gospel triumphs not through human might or goodness but by God’s relentless grace. (P&R, PB, 460 pgs) $13.00 | $9.50

Gospel-Powered HumilityWilliam P. FarleyThis book contends that God has designed the gospel to provoke an often overlooked but essential virtue: humility. The author seeks to show that the gospel, when understood and received by faith, brings personal humility that is also reflected in how one brings others to humble faith. (P&R, PB, 199 pgs) $13.00 | $9.00

Making Sanity Out of Vanity: Christian Realism in the Book of Ecclesiastes Stanley D. GaleThis study of “Christian realism in the book of Ecclesiastes” offers a “lens” by which to understand how God speaks to the painful difficulties and unfulfilled expectations of life — to show that while God is not a ticket to earthly wealth, wisdom, and beauty, He is the source of true comfort, hope, and mean-ing. (EP, PB, 176 pgs) $12.00 | $9.00

Be Still, My Soul: Embracing God’s Purpose and Provision in Suffering Nancy Guthrie, ed.Exploring suffering in light of God’s perspec-tive, purpose, and provision, this book gathers essays and excerpts from classic and contem-porary theologians, Bible teachers, and mis-sionaries such as Martin Luther, John Calvin, Jonathan Edwards, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, D. A. Carson, Corrie ten Boom, Joni Eareckson

Tada, and Helen Roseveare. (Crossway, PB, 175 pgs) $13.00 | $9.00

How Do We Know the Bible Is True?Ken Ham and Bodie Hodge, eds.Defending against the attacks on Scripture’s authority, writers such as John MacArthur, Ken Ham, Bodie Hodge, and many others look at issues such as biblical inerrancy, the resurrection, inspiration, questions surround-ing Genesis, miracles, and much more from the perspective of God’s Word, not man’s ideas. (Master Books, PB, 296 pgs)

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With the Master in Fullness of JoySusan J. HeckThe book of Philippians is about joy and rejoicing, especially in the midst of difficult and trying circumstances. The author walks readers through this epistle to understand what it means to have fullness of joy even when you do not have anyone else but Christ. (Focus, PB, 351 pgs) $15.00 | $11.25

Charles Hodge: The Pride of PrincetonW. Andrew HoffeckerThis is the story of theologian Charles Hodge (1797–1878), regarded by many as the most significant American theologian of the nine-teenth century. Hodge drove forward the rapid growth of theological education and contrib-uted to Presbyterianism’s wide-ranging influ-ence in public life, helping to define a distinc-tive ministerial model — the pastor-scholar. (P&R, PB, 460 pgs) $20.00 | $14.00

Prayers of the Bible: Equiping Women to Call on God in TruthSusan HuntThe author explores how to pray by looking at the prayers of the Bible, highlighting the overarching story of redemption that shapes prayers and equips us to know God’s nearness and call on Him in truth. The book is aimed at women and is designed for leading a group study. Each prayer passage comes with an out-

line, questions to ponder, a prayer story, and practical suggestions for prayer and reflection. (P&R, PB, 172 pgs) $13.00 | $9.00

Also AvailablePrayers of the Bible Leaders Guide $15.00 | $11.00

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A Born Again Episcopalian: The Evangelical Witness of Charles McIlvaine Thomas Garrett Isham“Charles Pettit McIlvaine, who lived from 1799–1873, embodied the evangelical creed of the nineteenth century. A clear-think-ing, 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.” — From the author’s preface (Solid Ground, PB, 285 pgs) $24.00 | $15.00

Gentle Rain on Tender Grass: Daily Readings from the Pentateuch Sharon JamesThis book is written to accompany a reading of the first five books of the Bible, which the author describes as “foundational to under-standing the story of salvation as taught in the rest of the Bible.” The 123 studies high-light major themes as well as provide a daily prayer and biblical text for meditation. (EP, PB, 249 pgs) $16.00 | $12.00

Behind the Bible: A Primer on Textual Criticism Jeffrey D. JohnsonDid the multitude of biblical scribes who cop-ied the Scriptures by hand throughout the centuries do so with absolute perfection? This book spotlights the subject of textual criticism, which is the analysis of ancient manuscripts, to show that it is not by chance that God’s Word “will never pass away.” (Solid Ground,

PB, 111 pgs) $12.00 | $7.20

Equipping Counselors for Your ChurchRobert W. KellemenThis book aims to show how a ministry can have a lasting impact — by leaders equipping others in the church to change lives with the unchangeable truth of Christ. Based on a well-tested disciple-making model, the 4E Ministry Training Strategy, this is a manual for a Christ-centered, church-based, com-prehensive, compassionate, and culturally

informed mobilization of the priesthood of all believers. (P&R, PB, 443 pgs) $25.00 | $17.00

Excellence: The Character of God and the Pursuit of Scholarly Virtue Andreas J. KöstenbergerCalling readers to a life of virtue lived out in excellence, the author outlines godly charac-teristics related to vocation and scholarship, showing that there is a way to be a better person and a better scholar without sacri-ficing faith to gain academic respectability. (Crossway, PB, 270 pgs) $18.00 | $12.50

Union with Christ: In Scripture, History, and TheologyRobert Letham“Robert Letham’s Union with Christ is pro-found yet luminous scholarship. He writes as a student of the Scriptures, a son of the church, and a servant of mankind, and so in his book we find a happy confluence of biblical exposi-tion, systematic theology, historical theology, and real-life illustrations.” — Dr. Joel R. Beeke (P&R, PB, 164 pgs) $18.00 | $12.00

God’s Grand Design: The Theological Vision of Jonathan EdwardsSean Michael LucasThis book explores how Jonathan Edwards produced a comprehensive theology and his-tory of the Christian life that begins and ends with God’s glory in creation and redemption. The author then shows how Edwards’s vision did not stop at redemption accomplished — it encompassed redemption applied in the life of

the believer. (Crossway, PB, 224 pgs) $18.00 | $13.50

Foundations for the Flock: Truths About the Church for All the SaintsConrad MbeweThis collection of biblically based writings, produced amid the challenges of a quar-ter-century of pastoral ministry in Africa, addresses vital themes and issues in the church today, such as biblical church government, the Lord’s Supper, the role of women in the church, challenges in today’s pastoral min-

istry, worship in the church, and church and state relationships. (Granted Ministries, HB, 384 pgs) $26.00 | $23.00

Songs in the Night: How God Transforms Our Pain to PraiseMichael A. MiltonMany things burden or break a Christian’s heart—sickness, spiritual depression, disabili-ties, painful memories, strained relationships—not to mention a longing and crying of the soul for eternity. This book sets forth that the gospel transforms private pain into personal praise, to see how burdens bring blessings and ultimately

lead us to heaven. (P&R, PB, 291 pgs) $15.00 | $11.0012 616.977.0889

The Deity of ChristChristopher W. Morgan, Robert A. Peterson, eds.This book — the third in the noted Theology in Community series — guides readers to the significance of Christ’s deity in light of contemporary, historical, biblical, systematic, apologetic, and missional perspectives by scholars such as Andreas Köstenberger, Ray Ortlund Jr., Stephen Nichols, and many oth-

ers. (Crossway, HB, 311 pgs) $25.00 | $19.50

John KnoxJohn J. MurrayIn this latest installment in the Bitesize Biography series, the author writes that though Knox was perhaps “one of the most contro-versial figures in Scottish history,” “he had the stamp of a prophet about him and what he accomplished in his life, and the legacy he left behind”— in church and state — “far out-weighs” the critical assessments of his life and

accomplishments. (EP, PB, 112 pgs) $10.00 | $7.50

Spirit and TruthCompiled by Warren M. OjalaThis collection of writings from the pens of five eighteenth- and nineteenth-century writ-ers includes subjects such as “The First Step of a Close Walk with God,” “The Savior Knocking at the Door of Man’s Heart,” “The Prodigal Son,” and “The Abandonment of Christ on the Cross.” (Pietan, PB, 128 pgs) $10.00 | $7.50

Defiant Grace: The Surprising Message and Mission of JesusDane OrtlundThis study of Jesus’ message and mission from the four gospels basks in the good news — the unmeasured and free grace of God toward sin-ners that defies man’s sense of justice, moral-ism, religiosity, and self-righteousness. (EP, PB, 139 pgs) $12.00 | $8.50

Holy Baptism: The Scriptural Riches and Realities of Infant BaptismGerald R. ProceeThis defense of infant baptism is an expanded and re-edited version of the out-of-print first edition (1998). This latest release includes augmented or revised sections handling top-ics such as Greek words, appropriation of grace, children dying in infancy, and baptismal regeneration. It also includes a new chapter on

the potentially confusing matter of baptism with the Holy Spirit. (Free Reformed, HB, 310 pgs) $24.00 | $18.00

Lit! A Christian Guide to Reading BooksTony ReinkeWhether you love to read, hate to read, have trouble reading, or are overwhelmed at the choices of what to read, this book cuts through it all, showing ways you can read better and decide what to read, when to read, and why you should read — all built on a theology of reading. (Crossway, PB, 202 pgs) $16.00 | $11.20

The Person of Christ: The Perfection of His Humanity Viewed as a Proof of His Divinity Philip SchaffSetting forth the perfections of Christ’s humanity as a proof of His divinity, Schaff shows how Jesus lived a morally perfect life, refutes unorthodox views of Jesus’ moral per-fection, and offers quotations from skeptics, unbelievers, and unorthodox Christians to

demonstrate that Christ’s moral perfection is generally recognized by all. (Granted Ministries, PB, 224 pgs) $16.00 | $14.00

7 Toxic Ideas Polluting Your MindAnthony SelvaggioThe world is full of non-Christian ideas that invade the minds of believers every day — sometimes without notice. This book examines seven particularly toxic ideas of our age — for example, consumerism or the love of the “new”— and seeks to help Christians pinpoint and deal with them. (P&R, PB, 126 pgs) $12.00 | $8.00

B. B. Warfield’s Scientifically Constructive Theological ScholarshipDavid P. SmithB. B. Warfield, the “Lion of Princeton,” is per-haps America’s most prolific and preeminent biblical and theological scholar, yet he has been largely misunderstood and misrepresented. This apologetic on America’s preeminent apologist accounts for Warfield’s historical context as the author penetrates the defining

features of Warfield’s thought and helps to explain its revolution-ary character. (Wipf & Stock, PB, 342 pgs) $38.00 | $30.00

The Joy of Rediscovering God’s HymnbookFrank J. Smith“The Joy of Rediscovering God’s Hymnbook is a 101 primer on the ‘how to’ and the benefits of psalm singing. Frank Smith’s little book assists the church in understanding the history, prin-ciples, and possibilities for growing its psalm-singing commitment.” — Dr. Joel R. Beeke (Presbyterian Scholars, PB, 28 pgs) $5.00 | $4.00

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What Can I Do with My Guilt?R. C. SproulUnbelievers may ignore, rationalize, or become desensitized to their sense of guilt—but it is still there. So what can be done about it? In this Crucial Questions booklet, R. C. Sproul shows how God can use our feelings of guilt to reveal our true guilt in His sight, and then he prescribes the only remedy— the forgiveness

that God has provided through Jesus Christ. (Reformation Trust, PB, 57 pgs) $5.00 | $3.75

What Is Baptism?R. C. SproulIn this Crucial Questions booklet, R.C. Sproul looks at the chief questions surrounding bap-tism — such as its relationship to salvation and its meaning and significance — affirming that baptism is a sign and seal of the covenant of grace packed with rich symbolism and signifi-cance. (Reformation Trust, PB, 69 pgs) $5.00 | $3.75

What Is the Trinity?R. C. SproulThis Crucial Questions booklet carefully explains the doctrine of the Trinity, stress-ing that Christians worship one God who manifests Himself in three distinct persons. It also looks at the chief errors on this doctrine and affirms that while the truth is difficult to understand, it’s not contradictory to God’s

Word. (Reformation Trust, PB, 63 pgs) $5.00 | $3.75

His Blood WorksAlan StibbsThe blood of Christ is mentioned more times in the New Testament than the cross or even the death of Christ. In this book, the author explains the significance and meaning of blood in both the Old and New Testaments to help readers grasp the work of Christ — particu-larly in His purposeful and effective sacrifice. (Christian Focus, PB, 83 pgs) $6.00 | $4.50

Life’s Biggest QuestionsErik ThoennesDoes God exist? What is God like? Is there life after death? Addressing those who are unsure what to believe or those looking to solidify their beliefs, this book provides answers to life’s greatest questions on the foundation of God’s Word, whose message “is centrally about God and what it means to have a rela-tionship with him” in Jesus Christ, writes the

author. (Crossway, PB, 176 pgs) $13.00 | $9.25

God at Work: Your Christian Vocation in All of LifeGene Edward Veith Jr. The author opens God’s Word to discover the meaning and nature of the Christian’s calling in this world, the force behind vocational eth-ics, and the transformative presence of God in ordinary, daily living. (Crossway, PB, 176 pgs) 16.00 | $12.50

How Jesus Runs the ChurchGuy Prentiss WatersFew books on church leadership explore the biblical foundations of church government. This book examines the offices that Jesus has appointed in the church and how elders in par-ticular are to serve, providing pastors, elders, laypeople, and students a greater understand-ing of what the church is and how it should be governed. (P&R, PB, 178 pgs) $15.00 | $9.50

Why, O God? Suffering and Disability in the Bible and the Church Larry J. Waters and Roy B. Zuck, eds.In this volume, the essayists — including Joni Eareckson Tada and others with disabilities, seminary professors, ministry leaders, and med-ical professionals — draw from very personal experiences to explore Christians’ responsibil-ity toward those who suffer, reminding us that

as we seek to help the hurting, they will minister to us in return. (Crossway, PB, 336 pgs) $22.00 | $16.00

Colossians & Philemon: So Walk in HimJohn WoodhouseIn expounding these two epistles, the author invites the reader to hear a wonderful story of evangelism, church planting, and Christian growth. Showing the power of fellowship at work as a formerly useless slave and his master are brought together to work as brothers in the Lord, these letters shed light on life in Christ, not only for the first-century readers but also

for us today. (Christian Focus, PB, 318 pgs) $16.00 | $12.00

Weight of a Flame: The Passion of Olympia Morata Simonetta CarrThis novel, set in the sixteenth century, tells the story of Olympia Morata, who is her father’s finest student and a girl far ahead of her time. A quick tongue and a ready pen are her mind’s tools to record her vivid thoughts, poetry, songs, and opinions. Appointed tutor to Duchess Renée’s children, Olympia looks for-

ward to a bright future — when suddenly, evil rumors threaten to turn her world upside down. In the midst of it all a young doctor comes courting. Will their love survive the danger waiting on the other side of the Alps? (P&R, PB, 220 pgs) $12.00 | $8.5014 616.977.0889

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Getting Back into the Race: The Cure for BackslidingJoel R. Beeke

“Solidly written in the vein of older classics on this subject by authors like Richard Sibbes and Andrew Fulller, this new work by Dr. Beeke provides a helpful approach to what is a perennial problem for the church. For inevitably there are wounded in the spiritual war in which we are engaged, and this

work outlines the best means of bringing balm and healing to their souls. Highly recommended.” — Michael Haykin

“The strength and beauty of Getting Back in the Race is that Joel Beeke’s characteristic clarity, biblical fi delity, and unfl inching care as to detail and pastoral wisdom is obvious on every page. This book is an honest and sometimes chilling exposition of the seriousness of backsliding; at the same time, it unfailingly breathes the air of grace and hope. Timely and judicious, a book to read, re-read.” — Derek W. H. Thomas

Paperback, 109 pages$10.00 | $7.00

Parenting by God’s Promises: How to Raise Children in the Covenant of GraceJoel R. Beeke

Parents are unable to give their children what they need most—new hearts that trust in Christ for forgiveness of sins. All belief is a work of God alone. But parents must not “hinder” their children from coming to Christ, as Jesus’ disciples

sought to hinder mothers and fathers from bringing small children to Him (Mark 10:13–16). On the contrary, they must do everything in their power to “bring” their children to the Savior, which means raising their sons and daughters in the nurture and admonition of the Lord (Eph. 6:4).

In Parenting by God’s Promises: How to Raise Children in the Covenant of Grace, Dr. Joel R. Beeke explores what this nurture and admonition looks like and off ers gems of practical wisdom for parents on topics such as instituting and leading family worship, teaching children, modeling faithful Christian living, and exercising discipline. However, he carefully puts parental responsibilities in their proper perspective and guides mothers and fathers to lean not on their own abilities but to trust more fully in the God who knits children together in the fi rst place. Above all, he affi rms, parents must look to the one true God, who promises to provide everything His people need and to bless them and their families.

Hardcover, 345 pages, $19.00 | $14.00