Church History
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The Early Church
Book by Henry Chadwick
Henry Chadwick paints a portrait of the early Christians, constructed out of a mosaic of the ancient sources, giving the general reader a fresh awareness of the life of this momentous community. The Church is seen in close relation to … Learn More
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Pillars of Grace & Foundations of Grace Book Set
Book Set by Dr. Steven Lawson
From the lawgiver Moses to the apostle John, and from the early church fathers to modern defenders of the faith, there has marched onto the stage of human history a long line of godly men, a triumphant parade of spiritual … Learn More
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Martin Luther: A Guided Tour of His Life and Thought
Book by Dr. Stephen Nichols
An introductory guide to the life and works of Reformer Martin Luther. His major works are introduced and summarized. Also discussed are his pastoral writings. Protestants of all stripes have long read at least a few of Martin Luther’s works, … Learn More
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Augustine of Hippo
Book by Simonetta Carr
Outside of the people in the Bible, Augustine of Hippo is the most influential person in church history. Yet how many people know his story? In this book, Simonetta Carr introduces young readers to the life and ministry of Augustine. … Learn More
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October 2004 Tabletalk
Tabletalk by Various
The October 2004 issue of Tabletalk looks at the life and thought of John Owen. Contributors include R.C. Sproul along with Alistair Begg, Sinclair Ferguson, George Grant, Robert Oliver, R.C. Sproul Jr., and Carl Trueman. Tabletalk features articles about topics central to … Learn More
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August 2004 Tabletalk
Tabletalk by Various
The August 2004 issue of Tabletalk examines the history of the church in the fourth century. Contributors include R.C. Sproul along with John D. Hannah, Richard Gamble, George Grant, Ken Jones, Gene Edward Veith, and R.C. Sproul Jr. Tabletalk features articles … Learn More
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July 2009 Tabletalk Calvin Anniversary Issue
Tabletalk by Various
The July 2009 issue of Tabletalk focuses on the ministry and legacy of the great Genevan reformer, John Calvin. Contributors include R.C. Sproul along with Thabiti Anyabwile, Rick Gamble, David Hall, Keith Mathison, Iain Murray, David Powlison, Gordon Reed, Philip Ryken, and … Learn More
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The Forgotten Spurgeon
Book by Rev. Iain Murray
This book seeks to throw light on the reasons which have given rise to the superficial image of Spurgeon as a genial Victorian pulpiteer, a kind of grandfather of modern evangelicalism. Even before his death in 1892 newspapers and church … Learn More
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Pillars of Grace
Book by Dr. Steven Lawson
The doctrines of grace are often known as the five points of Calvinism, but they were not the invention of John Calvin or his reforming cohorts of the sixteenth century. Rather, they are biblical doctrines, as Dr. Steven J. Lawson … Learn More
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The Mighty Weakness of John Knox
Book by Douglas Bond
John Knox, the great Reformer of Scotland, is often remembered as something akin to a biblical prophet born out of time—strong and brash, thundering in righteous might. In truth, he was “low in stature, and of a weakly constitution,” a … Learn More
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The Roots of Endurance: Invincible Perseverance in the Lives of John Newton, Charles Simeon, and William Wilberforce
Book by Dr. John Piper
John Newton, Charles Simeon, and William Wilberforce suffered lifelong opposition and endured for the causes of gospel truth, missionary zeal, and political justice. They found, in solid doctrine and humble joy, the tough roots for habitual tenderness in response to … Learn More
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The Hidden Smile of God: The Fruit of Affliction in the Lives of John Bunyan, William Cowper, and David Brainerd
Book by Dr. John Piper
Bunyan. Cowper. Brainerd. We read their stories and wonder how they endured. How does one survive twelve years in a dank prison cell? How does one survive month after month of a depression so debilitating that death seems the only … Learn More
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The Legacy of Sovereign Joy: God’s Triumphant Grace in the Lives of Augustine, Luther, and Calvin
Book by Dr. John Piper
We admire these men for their greatness, but the truth is Augustine grappled with sexual passions. Martin Luther struggled to control his tongue. John Calvin fought the battle of faith with worldly weapons. Yet each man will always be remembered … Learn More