Current Reformation Trust Titles
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The Necessity of Reforming the Church
The Necessity of Reforming the Church
by John CalvinThe church reached a turning point in the sixteenth century. Worship had become a spectacle, the gospel was distorted, the sacraments were replaced by superstition, and ministers lived in immorality. To restore the church to the teachings of Christ, the …read more
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Luke: An Expositional Commentary
Luke: An Expositional Commentary
by Dr. R.C. SproulCan we know what Jesus was truly like during His time on earth? A first-century physician set out to gather eyewitness testimony of the life, teaching, and ministry of Jesus Christ. The result is a close-up account of a compassionate …read more
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Show Me Your Glory: Understanding the Majestic Splendor of God
Show Me Your Glory: Understanding the Majestic Splendor of God
by Dr. Steven LawsonIt’s the most important question we can ask: Who is God? The wrong answer could spell our doom, but God has clearly revealed Himself and His majesty in His Word. Just as Moses asked the Lord on the summit of …read more
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How Can I Live by Faith?
How Can I Live by Faith?
by Dr. R.C. SproulBecoming a Christian doesn’t come at the cost of your intellect. In fact, the Christian faith provides the most compelling, logical explanation for life in this world.
In this booklet, Dr. R.C. Sproul demonstrates that Christianity is rational because it …read more
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What Is the Gospel?
What Is the Gospel?
by Dr. R.C. SproulMany people think that since God is good, He will accept us as long as we lead good lives. But this isn’t good news, because none of us is as good as God. If left to ourselves, we will receive …read more
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What Is Biblical Wisdom?
What Is Biblical Wisdom?
by Dr. R.C. SproulWisdom isn’t something only needed by the foolish and immature. All of us are called to grow in wisdom, for true wisdom has to do with pleasing the God who made us.
In this booklet, Dr. R.C. Sproul introduces the …read more
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Stand Firm: Living in a Post-Christian Culture
Stand Firm: Living in a Post-Christian Culture
by Dr. John MacArthurThe Christian life is a war for holiness. Our calling to be set apart lands us in the crosshairs of a culture that opposes God’s truth. Even as the world around us is changing, our battle remains the same. To …read more
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Alive: How the Resurrection of Christ Changes Everything
Alive: How the Resurrection of Christ Changes Everything
by Dr. Gabe FluhrerDid Jesus Christ really rise from the grave? The credibility of the Christian faith rests on this claim, and Jesus’ own disciples laid down their lives to defend it. However, the resurrection of Christ is often dismissed as fantasy by …read more
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John: An Expositional Commentary
John: An Expositional Commentary
by Dr. R.C. SproulIf you start at the beginning of the New Testament and read straight through, first you’ll find three similar accounts of Jesus’ life. Then you come to the gospel of John. From recounting Jesus’ signs to recording His famous
I …read more
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Mark: An Expositional Commentary
Mark: An Expositional Commentary
by Dr. R.C. SproulIn today’s skeptical age, many people insist that Jesus was, at best, a great teacher. Mark demonstrates that He was—and is—so much more. In this volume, Dr. R.C. Sproul dives into Mark’s action-packed and fast-paced gospel. In vivid detail, Jesus …read more
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Matthew: An Expositional Commentary
Matthew: An Expositional Commentary
by Dr. R.C. SproulWho was Jesus? What was His mission? The gospel of Matthew opens the New Testament with a rich portrait of the Messiah who fulfills God’s promises to Israel and proclaims the coming of God’s kingdom. In this volume, Dr. R.C. …read more
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1–2 Peter: An Expositional Commentary
1–2 Peter: An Expositional Commentary
by Dr. R.C. SproulHow can we persevere through persecution? First-century Christians wrestled with this question. They were often harassed, slandered, beaten, and ostracized for their faith. As they endured these difficult circumstances, we can imagine their joy upon receiving two encouraging letters from …read more
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Romans: An Expositional Commentary
Romans: An Expositional Commentary
by Dr. R.C. SproulOften called Paul’s magnum opus, Romans has been pivotal to Christians’ understanding of salvation for generations. It had a profound influence on Augustine and Luther. Calvin saw it as the key to understanding all of Scripture. In this volume, Dr. …read more
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Acts: An Expositional Commentary
Acts: An Expositional Commentary
by Dr. R.C. SproulActs is a book of action. But whose actions does it follow? The most obvious answer is the Apostles’. The book’s full name is the Acts of the Apostles, for it recounts their efforts to take the gospel to the …read more
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Why Should I Join a Church?
Why Should I Join a Church?
by Dr. R.C. SproulMany Christians dismiss the need to go to church.
It’s just a building,
they say.I can worship anywhere. I don’t have to gather with other Christians.
In this booklet, Dr. R.C. Sproul explains that the church is not merely …read more
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What Is Predestination?
What Is Predestination?
by Dr. R.C. SproulThe Bible clearly teaches that we contribute nothing to our salvation.
It is the gift of God
(Eph. 2:8), and He alone saves. Yet many Christians bristle at this idea. If God decides who will believe, they reason, doesn’t that …read more
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Truths We Confess
Truths We Confess
by Dr. R.C. SproulThe Westminster Confession of Faith is one of the most precise and comprehensive statements of biblical Christianity, and it is treasured by believers around the world. Dr. R.C. Sproul has called it
one of the most important confessions of faith …read more
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The Lord’s Supper: Answers to Common Questions
The Lord’s Supper: Answers to Common Questions
by Dr. Keith MathisonAs Jesus was celebrating His final Passover meal, He made some bold statements. First, He took the bread and said, “This is my body.” Then He took the cup, saying, “This is my blood.” Next, He commanded the disciples to …read more
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5 Minutes in Church History
5 Minutes in Church History
by Dr. Stephen NicholsThe history of the church is filled with stories. Stories of triumph, stories of defeat, stories of joy, and stories of sorrow. In this book, Dr. Stephen J. Nichols provides snapshots of the church through the centuries. You’ll meet fascinating …read more
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Final Word: Why We Need the Bible
Final Word: Why We Need the Bible
by Dr. John MacArthurThe Bible is under attack on all sides. Unbelievers denounce it as backward, narrow-minded, and intolerant, and even some professing Christians deny its truth to gain approval from the culture. With each assault, we hear echoes of the serpent’s question …read more
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Does God Exist?
Does God Exist?
by Dr. R.C. SproulMany people believe in God, but is it possible to prove that He exists? Or must we simply take a leap of faith?
In this booklet, Dr. R.C. Sproul shows that we don’t have to give up our intellect in …read more
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How Does God’s Law Apply to Me?
How Does God’s Law Apply to Me?
by Dr. R.C. SproulChristians often struggle to understand the role of God’s law in their lives. They may distort the law, turning it into a checklist to try to earn God’s favor, or they may live as though the law doesn’t apply to …read more
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Does God Control Everything?
Does God Control Everything?
by Dr. R.C. SproulMany people today believe that, even if there is a God, He is not actively involved in this world. Biblical Christianity has taken a very different view, teaching that God, not fate or free will, is the primary cause of …read more
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Can I Trust the Bible?
Can I Trust the Bible?
by Dr. R.C. Sproul“What is the Bible? Can we really trust it? Many people today assume that the Bible is full of errors and contradictions. At best, it is a mildly interesting look at the lives and beliefs of people who lived centuries …read more
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Who Is Jesus?
Who Is Jesus?
by Dr. R.C. SproulNo person in history has provoked more difference of opinion than Jesus of Nazareth. Some say He was a cunning fraud, while others say He must have been out of His mind. In many cases, His story is altered to …read more
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Does Prayer Change Things?
Does Prayer Change Things?
by Dr. R.C. SproulWhen a Christian prays, does it make any difference? Does it change anything? Though our prayers do not change God’s mind, He ordains prayer as a means to accomplish His will. We can be confident that prayer does change things—including …read more
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What Does It Mean to Be Born Again?
What Does It Mean to Be Born Again?
by Dr. R.C. SproulWhen Jesus said to the Jewish leader Nicodemus, “You must be born again,” Nicodemus asked in astonishment, “How can these things be?” Some two thousand years later, people are still confused about the term “born again,” though more people than …read more
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What Is Faith?
What Is Faith?
by Dr. R.C. SproulWe often hear people say, “Just have a little faith.” But what is faith? Is it a blind leap into the dark? Believing something without evidence? How does the Bible define faith?
In this booklet, Dr. R.C. Sproul looks to …read more
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What Can I Do with My Guilt?
What Can I Do with My Guilt?
by Dr. R.C. SproulIf you say “nobody’s perfect,” likely everyone will agree with you. Feelings of guilt over sin are common. A person may ignore their sense of guilt, rationalize it, or suppress it, but it is there. It points to the fact …read more
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What Is Baptism?
What Is Baptism?
by Dr. R.C. SproulChristians agree that baptism is an essential practice in the church, and they also agree that it does not in itself save people from their sins. But why is there disagreement when it comes to whom should be baptized and …read more
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Who Is the Holy Spirit?
Who Is the Holy Spirit?
by Dr. R.C. SproulThe person and work of the Holy Spirit spark much interest these days—but also much confusion. Many do not fully understand who the Spirit is or how He works in our lives. Some people even claim that the Spirit speaks …read more
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How Can I Develop a Christian Conscience?
How Can I Develop a Christian Conscience?
by Dr. R.C. SproulIn Walt Disney’s classic animated movie Pinocchio, Jiminy Cricket sings, “Always let your conscience be your guide.” The Bible confirms that the human conscience is real and important, but it also shows that our conscience can lead us astray. It …read more
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What Is the Relationship between Church and State?
What Is the Relationship between Church and State?
by Dr. R.C. SproulIn the United States, people often hear the phrase “separation of church and state.” Many assume this means the government should rule without taking God into account. But that idea is a distortion of the truth.
In this booklet, Dr. …read more
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How Should I Live in This World?
How Should I Live in This World?
by Dr. R.C. SproulIt’s common to hear people say that they “want to do the right thing.” But it can be tough to know what the right thing is. On what basis do we make our decisions?
In this booklet, Dr. R.C. Sproul …read more
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What Do Jesus’ Parables Mean?
What Do Jesus’ Parables Mean?
by Dr. R.C. SproulThe Good Samaritan. The Prodigal Son. The Pearl of Great Price. Jesus was well known for using parables to illustrate a point. These short stories can be simple enough for a child to understand, yet they are also profound and …read more
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Can I Lose My Salvation?
Can I Lose My Salvation?
by Dr. R.C. SproulPainfully aware of their sin and confronted by the Bible’s warnings about falling away, people can sometimes be tempted to think that they are no longer Christians.
In this booklet, Dr. R.C. Sproul looks at the Scriptures to see if …read more
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What Can We Know about God?
What Can We Know about God?
by Dr. R.C. SproulJesus said that knowing God is essential. The fact that God exists is obvious from creation, but in order to know who God is, we must learn what He has revealed about Himself in the Bible.
In this booklet, Dr. …read more
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Can I Know God’s Will?
Can I Know God’s Will?
by Dr. R.C. SproulChristians should aim to lead lives that please God, regardless of their circumstances. But when facing major life decisions, we often wonder what God wants us to do.
In this booklet, Dr. R.C. Sproul outlines timeless principles for discovering and …read more
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What Is the Great Commission?
What Is the Great Commission?
by Dr. R.C. SproulAfter His resurrection, Jesus gave His followers a mission: to go to all the nations and make disciples. What does this Great Commission mean? How are disciples made? And does every Christian have a role to play?
In this booklet, …read more
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Are People Basically Good?
Are People Basically Good?
by Dr. R.C. SproulSurveys routinely show that a majority of men and women believe that people are basically good. In fact, the Bible reveals that mankind was indeed created good. And yet, we all know people who have hurt us or others. And …read more
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What Is the Church?
What Is the Church?
by Dr. R.C. SproulWhen the word church is mentioned, many people think of a building. Others think of a denomination. But the church is so much more.
In this booklet, Dr. R.C. Sproul explains that the church is a group of people, not …read more
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What Is Repentance?
What Is Repentance?
by Dr. R.C. SproulAll people have sinned and broken God’s law. None of us are good (Rom. 3:10). And as a result of our sin, God commands us to repent. But what does repentance look like?
In this booklet, Dr. R.C. Sproul looks …read more
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How Can I Be Blessed?
How Can I Be Blessed?
by Dr. R.C. SproulIt’s common to hear people speak of health, wealth, and prosperity as signs of God’s blessing. But Jesus said that those who are poor, persecuted, and in pain are blessed. How can this be? What kind of blessing was Jesus …read more
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What Is the Lord’s Supper?
What Is the Lord’s Supper?
by Dr. R.C. SproulOn the night He was betrayed, Jesus shared a final meal with His disciples. What was so significant about this meal, and what is its ongoing importance in the life of the church?
In this booklet, Dr. R.C. Sproul explains …read more
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What Is the Trinity?
What Is the Trinity?
by Dr. R.C. SproulThe Bible teaches that God is one in substance and three in person—the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Although the Trinity is clearly taught in the Bible, it has been attacked throughout church history, and many Christians today …read more
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How Should I Think about Money?
How Should I Think about Money?
by Dr. R.C. SproulJesus taught more often on money than He did on love or on heaven and hell combined. Why? It’s because money is one of the chief competitors for our affections. He warned, “You cannot serve God and money.” How, then, …read more
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How Can I Be Right with God?
How Can I Be Right with God?
by Dr. R.C. SproulGod is holy, and we are sinful. God cannot stand to look upon sin. But the gospel of Jesus Christ reveals how sinful people can be right with God.
In this booklet, Dr. R.C. Sproul delves into Scripture and church …read more
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Can I Be Sure I’m Saved?
Can I Be Sure I’m Saved?
by Dr. R.C. SproulMany people in the church today are plagued by doubts about their salvation. However, it’s not only possible for Christians to be sure that they are saved; it’s their duty to make their calling and election sure (2 Peter 1:10).
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Can I Have Joy in My Life?
Can I Have Joy in My Life?
by Dr. R.C. SproulWestern society prizes the pursuit of happiness and pleasure. But Christians are called not to happiness but to joy, even in difficult circumstances. How is this possible? Can we really rejoice in times of sorrow?
In this booklet, Dr. R.C. …read more
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Are These the Last Days?
Are These the Last Days?
by Dr. R.C. SproulWars, rumors of wars, famines, earthquakes, international upheaval—Jesus said all of these things would be signs of His return. It sounds like Jesus was describing our own time, but was He really predicting the events that we see in the …read more
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Baptism: Answers to Common Questions
Baptism: Answers to Common Questions
by Guy RichardWhen Jesus commanded His followers to go and make disciples of all nations, He instructed them to baptize those disciples in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Since baptism is a central part of life …read more
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Saving the Reformation: The Pastoral Theology of the Canons of Dort
Saving the Reformation: The Pastoral Theology of the Canons of Dort
by Dr. W. Robert GodfreyThere has been renewed interest in the five points of Calvinism among many Christians today. But these doctrines are not a product of the twenty-first century. So where did they come from, and why are they so important? Dr. W. …read more
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The Missionary Fellowship of William Carey
The Missionary Fellowship of William Carey
by Dr. Michael HaykinThe eighteenth century was a time of remarkable missionary activity. As the British Empire expanded around the world, Christian missionaries followed in the wake of merchants and explorers to bring the gospel to places where Christ had never been named.
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In the Year of Our Lord: Reflections on Twenty Centuries of Church History
In the Year of Our Lord: Reflections on Twenty Centuries of Church History
by Dr. Sinclair FergusonThe story of the church is important for Christians to know, for it contains rich and uplifting stories of God’s dealings with His people. Dr. Sinclair B. Ferguson takes the reader on a tour of the Christian history, featuring stories …read more
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What’s So Great about the Doctrines of Grace?
What’s So Great about the Doctrines of Grace?
by Rev. Richard PhillipsDo Christians choose to have faith, or is faith a supernatural work of God? Far from an abstract intellectual exercise, this question has vast implications for the hope, joy, and assurance of the Christian life. When the truth of God’s …read more
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The Prayer of the Lord
The Prayer of the Lord
by Dr. R.C. SproulThe Bible teaches us to pray without ceasing, but many Christians struggle with prayer. Is there a right way to pray? How should we address a holy God? Does prayer really change things? Even Jesus’ disciples understood there was something …read more
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Strength for the Weary
Strength for the Weary
by Dr. Derek ThomasLife is not easy. Its many trials often leave us wondering how we can press on in a fallen world. When we receive fresh wounds before old ones heal, we often are tempted to despair. We share this experience with …read more
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Moses and the Burning Bush
Moses and the Burning Bush
by Dr. R.C. Sproul“The bush was burning, yet it was not consumed”
How can an unholy people stand before a holy God? Who is God, and what is His relationship to His creation? And how can we know Him? In Exodus 3, Moses …read more
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The Affectionate Theology of Richard Sibbes
The Affectionate Theology of Richard Sibbes
by Dr. Mark DeverIn a time of political turmoil and religious upheaval, Richard Sibbes sought to consistently apply the riches of Reformation theology to his hearers’ lives. He emphasized the security of God’s covenant, the call for assurance of salvation, and the place …read more
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The Moment of Truth
The Moment of Truth
by Dr. Steven Lawson“What is truth?” Pilate turned to Jesus and asked a profound question. It is a question that continues to be debated in our day. But it is one that God has definitively answered in His written Word and ultimately revealed …read more
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Good News: The Gospel of Jesus Christ
Good News: The Gospel of Jesus Christ
by Dr. John MacArthurEverything the Bible has to say about the gospel is simply an exposition of its central message: Jesus Christ lived and died to save sinners. The gospel is about Him, and it answers Jesus’ key question: “Who do you say …read more
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The Life and Theology of Paul
The Life and Theology of Paul
by Guy WatersMuch of what we know about theology—about justification, adoption, sanctification, and glorification—comes directly from the writings of the Apostle Paul. If we removed Paul’s writings from Scripture, our understanding of these truths would be greatly impoverished. Paul’s inspired writings and …read more
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ESV Reformation Study Bible, Condensed Edition
ESV Reformation Study Bible, Condensed Edition
byThe Reformation Study Bible, Condensed Edition provides concise, trustworthy commentary in a portable format carefully crafted under the editorial leadership of R.C. Sproul and contributions from 75 distinguished theologians and pastors from around the world. Notes have been condensed from …read more
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A Little Book on the Christian Life, leaves cover
A Little Book on the Christian Life, leaves cover
by John CalvinFor centuries, Christians of all ages have turned to John Calvin’s A Little Book on the Christian Life to help them on their journey as they follow Christ. This book is one of the great classics of the Christian faith, …read more
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Learning to Love the Psalms
Learning to Love the Psalms
by Dr. W. Robert GodfreyThe Psalms are undeniably beautiful. They are also difficult, and readers often come away convinced that tremendous riches remain just beyond their grasp. In this book, Dr. W. Robert Godfrey invites us to journey with him towards a greater understanding …read more
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A Little Book on the Christian Life, damask cover
A Little Book on the Christian Life, damask cover
by John CalvinFor centuries, Christians of all ages have turned to John Calvin’s A Little Book on the Christian Life to help them on their journey as they follow Christ. This book is one of the great classics of the Christian faith, …read more
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None Other: Discovering the God of the Bible
None Other: Discovering the God of the Bible
by Dr. John MacArthurThe Bible’s teaching on God’s love, holiness, and sovereignty is often met with questions about human responsibility, suffering, and evil. If God is in control of everything, can we make free choices? If God is good and all-powerful, how can …read more
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A Time for Confidence: Trusting God in a Post-Christian Society
A Time for Confidence: Trusting God in a Post-Christian Society
by Dr. Stephen NicholsAs members of a society that is quickly abandoning its Christian past, followers of Christ often feel disoriented or even frightened. When human leaders and political advocates fail us, doubts arise and the road to compromise beckons.
In this book, …read more
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Children’s Book Set
Children’s Book Set
by Dr. R.C. SproulIn these delightfully illustrated children’s books, Dr. R.C. Sproul continues his life’s work of making deep biblical truths clear and understandable to students of all ages. Adults and children alike have found these books helpful for understanding the importance of …read more
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The Legacy of Luther
The Legacy of Luther
by Dr. Stephen NicholsHe was the most influential man of his day. The movement that began with his posting of the Ninety-Five Theses reshaped Europe, redirected Christian history, and recovered the truth of God’s Word. Five hundred years later, what is Luther’s legacy? …read more
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Foundations of Grace
Foundations of Grace
by Dr. Steven LawsonUnderstanding the doctrines of grace provides a clearer picture of God’s sovereignty, mercy, and majesty. 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 …read more
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Pillars of Grace
Pillars of Grace
by Dr. Steven LawsonThe 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 …read more
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Foundations of Grace & Pillars of Grace Book Set
Foundations of Grace & Pillars of Grace Book Set
by Dr. Steven LawsonThe doctrines of grace are not a sixteenth-century invention. The Scriptures and the greatest men of church history have all celebrated God’s free grace revealed in Jesus Christ. Moses, the prophets and the apostles, the early church fathers, and the …read more
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A Long Line of Godly Men Book Collection
A Long Line of Godly Men Book Collection
by Various AuthorsFrom Spurgeon to Luther, certain lives throughout church history are remembered as special testaments of God’s faithfulness. Through preaching, teaching, hymnody, and their courageous choices, they illustrate what God’s grace can accomplish through a life submitted to His purposes. With …read more
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The Masculine Mandate: God’s Calling to Men
The Masculine Mandate: God’s Calling to Men
by Rev. Richard PhillipsWhat Does It Mean to Be a Christian Man?
In this book, Richard D. Phillips cuts through the cultural confusion, highlights God’s mandate for men, and encourages readers to join him on a journey of repentance and renewal. Phillips begins …read more
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Reformation Trust Children’s Book Collection
Reformation Trust Children’s Book Collection
by Various AuthorsThese delightfully illustrated children’s books are purposefully created to make deep biblical truths clear and understandable to students of all ages. Adults and children alike have found these books helpful for understanding the fall of man, the imputation of Christ’s …read more
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The Passionate Preaching of Martyn Lloyd-Jones
The Passionate Preaching of Martyn Lloyd-Jones
by Dr. Steven LawsonFrom the pulpit at Westminster Chapel in London, Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones set a new standard for faithful and passionate preaching, a standard that continues to be relevant today. Lloyd-Jones was a physician by training and had begun a promising career …read more
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NKJV Reformation Study Bible
NKJV Reformation Study Bible
byThe Bible is not like any other book because its ultimate Author is God. As the psalmist prayed in Psalm 119:18, “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law,” the Reformation Study Bible …read more
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The Knight’s Map
The Knight’s Map
by Dr. R.C. SproulIn this allegorical tale, theologian, pastor, and author Dr. R.C. Sproul continues his life’s work of making deep biblical truths clear and understandable to students of all ages. The Knight’s Map is the story of a knight who undertakes a …read more
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ESV Reformation Study Bible
ESV Reformation Study Bible
byThe Bible is not like any other book because its ultimate Author is God. As the psalmist prayed in Psalm 119:18, “Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law,” the Reformation Study Bible …read more
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The Daring Mission of William Tyndale
The Daring Mission of William Tyndale
by Dr. Steven LawsonEarly in the sixteenth century, legislative decree in England controlled people’s access to Scripture and prohibited an English Bible. But theologian and linguist, William Tyndale, was determined to provide his fellow countrymen with Scripture they could read.
In The Daring …read more
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The Trinitarian Devotion of John Owen
The Trinitarian Devotion of John Owen
by Dr. Sinclair FergusonThe writing and teaching of John Owen, a 17th century pastor and theologian, continues to serve the church. Daily communion with God characterized his life and equipped him for both ministry and persecution.
In The Trinitarian Devotion of John Owen, …read more
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Everyone’s a Theologian
Everyone’s a Theologian
by Dr. R.C. SproulWho would want to be a theologian? Many people react negatively to the word theology, believing that it involves dry, fruitless arguments about minute points of doctrine. They prefer to focus on the basic truths of Scripture and may even …read more
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The Evangelistic Zeal of George Whitefield
The Evangelistic Zeal of George Whitefield
by Dr. Steven LawsonEngland in the seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries was in the midst of spiritual decline, marked by lifeless sermons, strife, persecution, and malaise. Into this dark time, George Whitefield burst forth as one of the greatest preachers the church had …read more
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Peace: Classic Readings for Christmas
Peace: Classic Readings for Christmas
by Dr. Stephen NicholsThe celebration of Christmas in the twenty-first century is wrapped in nostalgia and infused with hopes and dreams. The sweetest of these dreams is peace—peace between nations, peace between family members, and peace with ourselves.
But Christmas is often …read more
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The Poetic Wonder of Isaac Watts
The Poetic Wonder of Isaac Watts
by Douglas BondIn an age of simplistic and repetitive choruses, many churches are rediscovering the blessing of theologically rich and biblically informed songs. In The Poetic Wonder of Isaac Watts, Douglas Bond introduces us to “the father of English hymnody.” Douglas Bond …read more
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The Heroic Boldness of Martin Luther
The Heroic Boldness of Martin Luther
by Dr. Steven LawsonDuring the Protestant Reformation of the sixteenth century, the Reformers’ most effective tool was the pulpit, and all of the Reformers were gifted preachers. This was especially true of Martin Luther, the man regarded as the father of the Reformation.
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Blood Work: How the Blood of Christ Accomplishes Our Salvation
Blood Work: How the Blood of Christ Accomplishes Our Salvation
by Rev. Anthony CarterChristians often sing and preach about the blessed blood of Christ and the wonderful things it accomplishes for believers. To the uninformed ear, such language can convey the idea that Jesus’ blood had semi-magical qualities. Actually, Jesus’ blood was normal …read more
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Are We Together? A Protestant Analyzes Roman Catholicism
Are We Together? A Protestant Analyzes Roman Catholicism
by Dr. R.C. SproulIn recent years, some evangelical Protestant leaders have signed statements pledging themselves to joint social action with Roman Catholics. Others have refused to participate, declaring that, in their view, the statements went too far, touching on the gospel, which remains …read more
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God in Our Midst: The Tabernacle and Our Relationship with God
God in Our Midst: The Tabernacle and Our Relationship with God
by Rev. Daniel HydeChristians often wonder whether it is worth their time to read and study the seemingly odd narratives about God’s instructions for the tabernacle in the second half of the book of Exodus. The answer, according to Daniel R. Hyde, is …read more
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The Donkey Who Carried a King
The Donkey Who Carried a King
by Dr. R.C. SproulThe biblical teaching that Jesus was the Suffering Servant who carried the sins of His people when He went to the cross is vividly brought home to children in The Donkey Who Carried a King, the latest children’s book from …read more
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The Gospel Focus of Charles Spurgeon
The Gospel Focus of Charles Spurgeon
by Dr. Steven LawsonCharles Spurgeon, the great Baptist preacher of nineteenth-century London, is remembered today as “the prince of preachers.” However, the strength of Spurgeon’s ministry went far beyond simple rhetorical skill. In The Gospel Focus of Charles Spurgeon, Steven J. Lawson shows …read more
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Parenting by God’s Promises: How to Raise Children in the Covenant of Grace
Parenting by God’s Promises: How to Raise Children in the Covenant of Grace
by Dr. Joel BeekeParents 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 …read more
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The Mighty Weakness of John Knox
The Mighty Weakness of John Knox
by Douglas BondJohn 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 …read more
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How the Gospel Brings Us All the Way Home
How the Gospel Brings Us All the Way Home
by Dr. Derek ThomasThe Apostle Paul’s letter to the Romans is widely regarded as his magnum opus. At the center of that book lies chapter 8, which Dr. Derek W.H. Thomas calls “the best chapter in the Bible,” for in the thirty-nine verses …read more
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The Priest with Dirty Clothes
The Priest with Dirty Clothes
by Dr. R.C. SproulIn this classic story Dr. R.C. Sproul continues his project of illustrating theological concepts for children. The Priest with Dirty Clothes teaches the concept of imputation, which lies at the heart of the important biblical doctrine of justification.
Using the …read more
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Abortion
Abortion
by Dr. R.C. SproulIn this book, Dr. R.C. Sproul employs his unique perspective as a highly experienced pastor-theologian and a trained philosopher to provide well-considered and compassionate answers to the difficult questions that attend termination of pregnancy. Dr. Sproul strives for a factual, …read more
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Holy, Holy, Holy: Proclaiming the Perfections of God
Holy, Holy, Holy: Proclaiming the Perfections of God
by Rev. Thabiti AnyabwileThe angels in Isaiah’s vision of God’s heavenly temple (Isa. 6) used threefold repetition to praise His holiness, the superlative form of emphasis in the Hebrew language. Their cry tells us that nothing is as significant as the holiness of …read more
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Welcome to a Reformed Church
Welcome to a Reformed Church
by Rev. Daniel Hyde“Who are these guys?” That was the question the teenage Daniel R. Hyde posed to his father when he first encountered “Reformed” believers. With their unique beliefs and practices, these Christians didn’t fit any of the categories in his mind. …read more
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By Grace Alone: How the Grace of God Amazes Me
By Grace Alone: How the Grace of God Amazes Me
by Dr. Sinclair FergusonAre you truly amazed by God’s grace? Or have you grown accustomed to it? Yes, we sing of God’s “Amazing Grace,” but do you truly understand what you as a Christian have experienced in receiving the grace of God? Or …read more