The Necessity of Reforming the Church

The 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

Luke: An Expositional Commentary

Can 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

Show Me Your Glory: Understanding the Majestic Splendor of God

It’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

How Can I Live by Faith?

Becoming 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

What Is the Gospel?

Many 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

What Is Biblical Wisdom?

Wisdom 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

Stand Firm: Living in a Post-Christian Culture

The 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

Alive: How the Resurrection of Christ Changes Everything

Did 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

John: An Expositional Commentary

If 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

Mark: An Expositional Commentary

In 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

Matthew: An Expositional Commentary

Who 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

1–2 Peter: An Expositional Commentary

How 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

Romans: An Expositional Commentary

Often 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

Acts: An Expositional Commentary

Acts 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

Why Should I Join a Church?

Many 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

What Is Predestination?

The 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

Truths We Confess

The 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

The Lord’s Supper: Answers to Common Questions

As 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

5 Minutes in Church History

The 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

Final Word: Why We Need the Bible

The 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

Does God Exist?

Many 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

How Does God’s Law Apply to Me?

Christians 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

Does God Control Everything?

Many 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

Can I Trust the Bible?

“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

Who Is Jesus?

No 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

Does Prayer Change Things?

When 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

What Does It Mean to Be Born Again?

When 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

What Is Faith?

We 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

What Can I Do with My Guilt?

If 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

What Is Baptism?

Christians 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

Who Is the Holy Spirit?

The 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

How Can I Develop a Christian Conscience?

In 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

What Is the Relationship between Church and State?

In 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

How Should I Live in This World?

It’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

What Do Jesus’ Parables Mean?

The 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

Can I Lose My Salvation?

Painfully 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

What Can We Know about God?

Jesus 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

Can I Know God’s Will?

Christians 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

What Is the Great Commission?

After 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

Are People Basically Good?

Surveys 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

What Is the Church?

When 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

What Is Repentance?

All 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

How Can I Be Blessed?

It’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

What Is the Lord’s Supper?

On 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

What Is the Trinity?

The 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

How Should I Think about Money?

Jesus 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

How Can I Be Right with God?

God 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

Can I Be Sure I’m Saved?

Many 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).

Can I Have Joy in My Life?

Western 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

Are These the Last Days?

Wars, 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

Baptism: Answers to Common Questions

When 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

Saving the Reformation: The Pastoral Theology of the Canons of Dort

There 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

The Missionary Fellowship of William Carey

The 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.

In the Year of Our Lord: Reflections on Twenty Centuries of Church History

The 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

What’s So Great about the Doctrines of Grace?

Do 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

The Prayer of the Lord

The 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

Strength for the Weary

Life 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

Moses and the Burning Bush

“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

The Affectionate Theology of Richard Sibbes

In 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

The Moment of Truth

“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

Good News: The Gospel of Jesus Christ

Everything 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

The Life and Theology of Paul

Much 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

ESV Reformation Study Bible, Condensed Edition

The 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

A Little Book on the Christian Life, leaves cover

For 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

Learning to Love the Psalms

The 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

A Little Book on the Christian Life, damask cover

For 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

None Other: Discovering the God of the Bible

The 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

A Time for Confidence: Trusting God in a Post-Christian Society

As 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

Children’s Book Set

In 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

The Legacy of Luther

He 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

Foundations of Grace

Understanding 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

Pillars of Grace

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 …read more

Foundations of Grace & Pillars of Grace Book Set

The 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

A Long Line of Godly Men Book Collection

From 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

The Masculine Mandate: God’s Calling to Men

What 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

Reformation Trust Children’s Book Collection

These 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

The Passionate Preaching of Martyn Lloyd-Jones

From 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

NKJV Reformation Study Bible

The 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

The Knight’s Map

In 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

ESV Reformation Study Bible

The 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

The Daring Mission of William Tyndale

Early 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