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Blasting the Devil's Lies About Sex and Marriage ($1.99, cassette sermon) The teaching and application of the seventh commandment, "Thou shalt not commit adultery;" set forth as only a modern day Puritan minister can. Trumpets God's covenant curses against the many forms of sexual deviancy; such as homosexuality, adultery, and pornography (including print or screen depictions). Shows how modern man has sown to the wind ("free" sex and "safe" sex) and is now reaping the whirlwind of the so-called sexual revolution, in a crop of disease, divorce and societal destruction. Moreover, Price does not leave matters with the obvious outward violations of this commandment, but makes application in accord with the words of Christ, "But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart" (Matt. 5:28). He also upholds lawful vows and oaths and magnifies covenant responsibility in marriage; outlining the major duties for both husbands and wives which are required by Scripture in order to please the Lord in the marriage bond. Touches on women's dress; demonstrates how dating leads to divorce (while upholding biblical courtship); shows why God's word makes adultery a capital crime (punishable by the lawful magistrate) and much more. One of our most practical and searching sermons, most (or all) of this message applies to everyone in some way.
The Biblical View of Self-Esteem, Self-Love, Self-Image
How to evaluate the modern movement promoting "self" and Psychology,
ideas now well entrenched in many churches. How to determine if this movement
has any biblical basis and how Christians can relate to these teachings.
Related item: Ganz's PsychoBabble: The Failure of Modern Psychology and the
Biblical Alternative ($9.95).
(Softcover) $12.95-23%=9.97
Christian Living in the Home
This best-selling title will challenge, encourage, and aid the reader in the
development of a truly Christian home. Christians will find this volume full of
practical, biblical advice on Christ-centered family living, communication with
family members, family guidance and discipline, living with an unbelieving
spouse, and many other areas. Pastors and Christian counselors will value this
work for its insight and faithfulness to God's Word (backcover).
(Softcover) $12.95-31%=8.94
Competent to Counsel
This is a classic in the field of Christian counseling. It has helped thousands
of pastors, students, layman, and Christian counselors develop both a general
approach to Christian counselling and a specific response to particular
problems... First published in 1970, this book has gone through over thirty
printings which has resulted in worldwide impact (adapted, backcover).
(Hardcover) $29.95-25%=22.46
Handbook of Church Discipline
This is a handbook for pastors, elders, and all Christians who want to see how
Scripture presents the process of discipline that should operate in the
Christian community... The author has developed the book around the five steps
of corrective discipline found especially in Matthew 18:15-17 (backcover).
(Softcover) $17.95-20%=14.36
The Meaning and Mode of Baptism
Some of the propositions set forth in chapter 28 of the Westminster Confession
of Faith (Of Baptism) are as follows: "III. Dipping of the person into the
water is not necessary; but baptism is rightly administered by pouring or
sprinkling water upon the person. IV. Not only those that do actually profess
faith in and obedience unto Christ, but also the infants of one or both
believing parents are to be baptized. V. Although it be a great sin to contemn
or neglect this ordinance, yet grace and salvation are not so inseparably
annexed unto it as that no person can be regenerated or saved without it, or
that all that are baptized are undoubtedly regenerated. VI. The efficacy of
baptism is not tied to that moment of time wherein it is administered; yet,
notwithstanding, by the right use of this ordinance the grace promised is not
only offered, but really exhibited and conferred by the Holy Ghost, to such
(whether of age or infants) as that grace belongeth unto, according to the
counsel of God's own will, in his appointed time. VII. The sacrament of Baptism
is but once to be administered to any person." In this book Adams defends
these positions in an easy to read and incisive manner. This is without a doubt
the best short book on this topic, as it deals with all the major arguments
concerning both the meaning and the mode of baptism. It has been priced for the
widest possible distribution.
(Softcover) $8.95-40%=5.37
Shepherding God's Flock: A Handbook on Pastoral Ministry,
Counseling, and Leadership
The book is divided into three parts: Pastoral Life deals with the pastor, his
calling, and the general care he provides the flock. Pastoral Counseling
provides an overview of the task and general approach for pastoral counselors.
Pastoral Leadership offers a perspective on the ways the pastor can lead the
church in its many tasks and responsibilities (backcover). An
"unparalleled handbook" on ministry for teaching and ruling elders.
(Softcover) $34.95-20%=27.96
Solving Marriage Problems: Biblical Solutions for Christian
Counselors
This is a book to help counselors understand and deal with the typical problems
that arise in a marriage. The approach is to offer not merely solutions but
biblical solutions. This is a book that belongs on every pastor's and every
counselor's shelf (back cover).
(Softcover) $14.95-20%=11.96
What are the Duties of Parents and Children; and How are
They to be Managed According to Scripture? (1674, reprinted 1844)
This Puritan author writes, "My business is not to discuss the entity of
relations in their foundation and terms, which the philosopher is conversant
about; but to discourse (on) the efficacy of the chiefest in Christian
practice; that is, to inquire into the nature and management of those
reciprocal offices betwixt parents and children, which if well discharged
according to the sense of the divine oracles, do contribute most to the
happiness of human society, and give reputation to the communion of
saints." And that "their children may continue, and their seed shall
be established before" them (Psalm 102:28).
(Rare bound photocopy) $9.95-60%=3.98
How to Read a Book: The Classic Guide to Intelligent
Reading
Originally published in 1940, this book has become a rare phenomenon, a living
classic. It is the best and most successful guide to reading comprehension for
the general reader. And now it has been completely rewritten and updated. You
are told about various levels of reading and how to achieve them, form
elementary reading, through systematic skimming and inspectional reading, to
speed reading. You learn how to pigeonhole a book, X-ray it, extract the
author's message, and criticize. You are taught different reading techniques
for reading practical books, imaginative literature, plays, poetry, history,
science and mathematics, philosophy (religion) and social science.
(Softcover) $19.95-20%=15.96
The Ancient and Modern Mode of Singing the Psalms (Sept.,
1863)
Historically demonstrates how the Old Testament saints, the early New Testament
Christians and almost all Presbyterians (after adopting the Westminster
Standards) sang the Psalms by "lining them out" (e.g. see the
Westminster Directory for Public Worship). Musical instruments, a Papal
innovation, were also unheard of among faithful Reformers and "denominated
the ensigns of Baal." Basically a blast against "all the refined
idolatries of the churches" of the author's time. It also lays out the
numerous advantages of lining out the Psalms and shows how "things in
themselves indifferent, or even commendable, become unlawful when they have
been made instruments of dishonour to God or peculiar temptations to men."
(Rare Bound Photocopy) $9.95-70%=2.99
A Sure Guide to Heaven
One of the greatest evangelistic books, and a spur to personal evangelism.
Previously published under the title "An Alarm to the Unconverted."
One of the Puritan Paperback series published by Banner of Truth.
(Softcover) $14.95-20%=11.96
Fingerprints of Creation
Scientist Robert Gentry has discovered that granites contain beautiful
microscopic coloration halos produced by the radioactive decay of primordial
polonium. According to every basic principle of evolutionary theory, these
halos shouldn't be there. Polonium radiohalos indicate that the earth was
formed instantly and thus totally refute evolutionary theory. Furthermore this
very evidence, though published in notable scientific journals and used as
testimony in courts of law, has yet to be challenged by any evolutionist. The
remarkable story of the discovery of this "finger print of creation"
is told here. 34 minutes. This is a companion video which can be effectively
used together with The Young Age of the Earth Video below.
(Video) $34.95-20%=27.69
Hells Bells: The Dangers of Rock 'n' Roll
A shocking expose of the message and medium that has mesmerized whole
generations. This is an incredibly intense biblical look at one of the major
forces in our culture today. "When modes of music change, the fundamental
laws of the state change with them," stated Plato. The degenerate
communist dictator Vladimir Lenin noted the potential power for evil in music,
when he said, "One quick way to destroy a society is through its
music." Moreover, for Christians, music is an extremely important
expression of faith and worship, as we note that God has providentially
positioned the Psalter (His divinely inspired song-book) right in the center of
the Bible. But it is clear that music can be a sanctifying or seducing power.
Satan has made full use of his musical prowess through rock and its promoters
and this video unmasks the devil's spiritual power as the driving force behind
rock and roll. Contrasting the message of rock with the Word of God, rock's
seductive nature is laid bare in these instructive videos, thus providing a
clear warning to those who are still entangled in its demonic clutches.
First-hand experience coupled with several years of research has produced this
exhaustive analysis and these videos have now been seen by millions. It is
considered the definitive work on Rock music from a Christian perspective. One
drawback that we should warn you about is that these videos contain some
pictures of an effeminate, long-haired man (the Roman Catholic
"Jesus") who is clearly supposed to be the Lord Jesus Christ. We note
this violation of the second commandment so that you do not purchase these
videos unaware of this fact. The videos are also quite explicit and are not suitable
for younger children; parental discretion is strongly advised. We leave you
with a telling quote from the study guide, "A lot of people want to say
'It's just music, I'm not paying attention to the words..." This is a
total cop-out, the scriptures practically scream at us that we are to have NO
fellowship with evil... Consider the following parable: A man is married to a
woman named Mary and Mary has dedicated her life to fighting pollution. The man
comes home one day and says, 'Mary, I've got the greatest new album; you won't
believe how hot the guitarist is! One thing though, the words kind of stink so
don't pay any attention to them.' As the CD plays Mary hears lyrics advocating
the rape of the environment and even making fun of her by name for her
anti-pollution efforts. She walks over and picks up the cover and it's got a
picture of the group sticking her face into an oil slick! In Mary's mind (and
really anybody else's), who does the man love more, Mary or his music? So Jesus
must ask of a person who says he loves Him but listens to songs that mock him,
tell lies, or extol the very sins that nailed Him to the cross." (p. 50).
(2 Videos, 185 min.) $79.95-25%=59.96
(Study Guide) $11.95-15%=9.92
The Young Age of the Earth
Provides revolutionary new scientific evidence which clearly shows that the
Earth is actually quite young (i.e. less than 10,000 years old). 79 minutes.
(Video) $34.95-20%=27.69
The Scripture Doctrine of the Appropriation Which is in the
Nature of Saving Faith, Stated and Illustrated; in Several Discourses (1793,
1849)
"The following sermons," writes Robertson, "appear to me the
best I have every seen on the subject; and I have authority to declare, that
this is the judgement of several ministers, of very respectable character, in
the religious society to which I belong; and also of several others of
different denominations, whose acknowledged reputation, and attachment to the
interests of religion, would be a powerful recommendation of these Discourses
to the perusal of their Christian friends and connections, both in North and
South Britain." Foundational teaching on salvation and righteousness for
which the author declares, "The faith which is described in the ensuing
Sermons, prevailed in the hearts of the patriarches and prophets, martyrs and
confessors, by which they subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained
promises; it is that faith which leads the soul directly to Christ, as offered
in the promise of the gospel, without waiting for any previous qualifications,
and to improve him for sanctification as well as justification, by looking unto
him for all the endowments necessary thereunto." Very pertinent to the
"free offer" controversy and all Calvinist evangelistic endeavors. Fourth
American edition, 180 pages.
(Rare Bound Photocopy) $15.95-70%=4.88
How May We Attain to Love God With All Our Hearts, Souls,
and Minds? (1661, reprinted 1844)
Digs deep, as only the Puritans can, into the gold mine of Matthew 22:37,38.
Shows what it is to love God, impediments to this love and the means to
attaining it (and much more).
(Rare bound photocopy) $9.95-60%=3.98
By This Standard: The Authority of God's Law Today
The story of how and why God's law applies to every area of life is set forth
in this defense of biblical law. This is the shortened, non-technical, easy
reading version of Bahnsen's Theonomy in Christian Ethics.
(Softcover) $9.95-30%=6.97
No Other Standard: Theonomy and Its Critics
This is Greg Bahnsen's response to criticisms of the theonomic position that
have been published or circulated since the writing of Theonomy in Christian
Ethics. Bahnsen deals not only with Westminster Theological Seminary's
Theonomy: A Reformed Critique but also with two other brief critical books
against him, and with various other responses circulated in one form or
another.
(Softcover) $19.95-20%=15.96
(NEW!) The Canterburians Self-Conviction: or an evident
demonstration of the avowed Arminianisme, Poperie, and tyrannie of that
faction, by their owne confessions.... (1641)
Baillie was one of the Scottish commissioners to the Westminster Assembly. An
exceedingly rare item, this book was written as the storms of the religious wars
between the Puritans and the Prelates were beginning to blow. These were days
when nations adopted overtly religious presuppositions and books such as this
became international defences of gospel principles against the ecclesiastical
(and political) forces of Antichrist -- and his generation of vipers. After
rehearsing some of the major incidents of Prelatical persecution against the
saints of the most high God, and calling to the English for support of the
Covenanted cause of Christ, Baillie gives this stirring summary of his motives
in writing this book, "behold I here first upon all hazard do break my
pitcher, do hold out my Lamp, and blow my trumpet before the Commissioners of
the whole Kingdom, offering to convince that prevalent faction by their own
mouth, of Arminianism, Popery, and Tyranny." These were brave and zealous
words, for in that day such speech could eventuate in your death. This is not
only a historically relevant item, but also a fine defense against the
prevailing heresies of the flesh (heresy being a work of the flesh, cf. Gal
5:19-20). The two predominant heresies addressed by Baillie in this book still
cover much of the professing Christian world today; these being: (1.) false,
man-centered views of salvation (Arminianism and Pelagianism) and (2.) false
man-centered views of worship (Liturgical innovationism: either high church or
Charismatic). "Baillie fought hard against Arminianism" noted
Johnston (The Treasury of the Scottish Covenant, p. 310); making
this book especially valuable for today! This is the third edition of 128 pages
plus a 28 page postscript.
(Rare bound photocopy) $99.95-90%=9.99
Difficulties About Baptism (1898)
In this book (of 86 pages) Bannerman deals with the nature of the difficulties
raised by questions arising from the Baptist view of baptism, in the context of
the Christian church generally, both Scripturally and historically. He writes,
"'Baptism,' as has been well said by R. W. Dale of Birmingham, 'is a
glorious Gospel in an impressive rite.' In this little hand-book I have sought
chiefly to meet difficulties which young men and women may not unnaturally feel
about this ordinance, and to show on what broad and strong foundations the
common view and practice of Reformed Christendom really rest, as regards both
the mode and the subjects of Baptism." As a sample of Bannerman's though
and writing, one interesting answer to a oft asked question from Baptists
follows, "It is objected. 'Belief should always go before Baptism. Does
not the Evangelist Mark say: 'He that believeth, and is baptized, shall be
saved.'? (Mark xvi. 16.) Infants cannot believe; therefore they ought not to be
baptized. Well, that half text, so often quoted, really proves nothing whatever
against Infant Baptism. Take the text as it stands, only take the whole of it,
and take the context with it; and the meaning is perfectly plain. It refers to
the Gospel being preached 'in all the world,' the great heathen world beyond
the bounds of Israel. It is to be preached and heard under solemn sanctions. It
carries with it 'a savour of life and of death.' Everywhere it calls for faith,
and confession of faith before men. 'He that believeth and is baptized shall be
saved; but he that believeth not shall be condemned.' The promise and the
warning apply only to the case under consideration. You can no more rightly
infer from these words, it is purely a matter of inference at the most, that
the infants of believers should not be baptized, than that they cannot be
saved, because they cannot believe. Yet 'He that believeth not shall be
condemned.' You might just as well argue from the Apostle's rule: 'He that will
not work neither let him eat,' that because infants do not work they should get
nothing to eat. In both cases, the words apply to those only in reference to
whom they are spoken. And the historical situation makes it perfectly clear how
the first disciples would understand Christ's command about 'discipling the
nations.' If we are asked: 'Why baptize unconscious babes?' our answer is:
Because it is in accordance with Scripture principle, and Scripture precedent
in the Church of God from the days of Abraham to the days of Christ. If
unconscious babes were circumcised, as we know, according to the will of God,
on the ground of their parents' faith, why should they not be baptized on the
ground of their parents' faith? 'If ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed,
and heirs according to the promise.' 'For to you is the promise,' Peter said,
speaking to devout Jews and Gentile proselytes, 'and to your children, and to
all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call unto Him.'
(Gal. iii.29) The Saviour 'called the babes unto Him, and took them up in His
arms and blessed them,' when brought to Him in the arms of believing mothers.
'He was much displeased' with the disciples, who, with the best intentions,
would have forbidden them to be brought for the blessing, because they were but
unconscious babes, who could neither understand nor believe. Is there no danger
of a like mistake being made in our time by those who, with the best of
motives, would act in a similar way?'
(Rare bound photocopy) $12.95-65%=4.53
Birth Control, Christian Education and the Victory of
Christ's Kingdom
In two parts: 1. "Godless Public Education and Sin" and 2. "Why
Satan Loves Birth Control." The first section shows from Scripture how it
is a mark of apostasy to send young children, especially during their formative
years, to schools that do not make Christ the Lord of education. It also
encourages family worship and outlines the elements of this sacred task; giving
a helpful list of resources related to both family worship and Christian
education. The second essay deals with the practical effects of the pagan
practice of birth control upon the church and the growth of the kingdom of
Christ.
(Bound photocopy) $9.95-60%=3.98
John Knox,
Oliver Cromwell, God's Law and the Reformation of Civil Government
Many consider Knox one of the greatest Reformers ever and God used him to win
the nation of Scotland to Christ. Knox laid the foundations for the Covenanters
that followed, and they in turn gave us the clearest foretaste of the
millennium glory to come in the magnificent Solemn League and Covenant.
Speaking of these Reformation attainments McFeeters notes, "The fathers
are worthy of all praise for this unprecedented effort to build the national
government upon the true foundation of God's will, and administer it by men in
Covenant with Jesus Christ, the King of kings. This was the first attempt to
erect a Christian government, in which the fear of God should pervade every
department and characterize every official" (Sketches of the Covenanters,
p. 155-156). This book deals with some of Knox's most controversial political
writings, demonstrating that he was what Barrow calls a "historic"
theonomist (like Rutherford and Gillespie after him). It also offers some fine
tuning for "modern" theonomists, which aims at leading them into the
"footsteps of the flock" and closer to the classic or historic
Presbyterian/Covenanter view of law (and away from some of the
anabaptist/libertarian tendencies that sometimes arise among modern
theonomists). Numerous resources, recently published, dealing with civil
disobedience and opposition to tyranny are also listed. The first appendix in
this book contains Barrow's letter to Christian Renewal
expressing his strong disagreement with an unfavorable and inaccurate review of
Michael Wagner's Presbyterian Political Manifesto. In it he shows how the Reformers and their confessions of faith
supported the civil establishment of the one true Christian religion, while at
the same time publicly excluding Papist's, pagans and other heretics from
places of civil rule (in countries blessed with the light of the gospel). The
second appendix contains a series of letters dedicated to proving why Barrow
calls Cromwell the "Judas of the Covenant." It demonstrates
Cromwell's reckless abandon in violating his sacred vows to the Lord in the
Solemn League and Covenant, while also showing why Cromwell's wicked,
antichristian views concerning toleration and liberty of conscience led people
away from Scriptural standards and helped open the floodgates to modern
atheistic pluralism. In short, Cromwell was the prototype of our contemporary
pragmatic politician, adept at equivocation and setting his own glory and
government above all other concerns, including the glory and government of God.
In this vein Barrow contends that Cromwell, unaffectionately dubbed the
"late usurper" by the covenanted Presbyterians of the mid
seventeenth-century, was used of the devil to accomplish things in the civil
and ecclesiastical realm that he (i.e. satan) could never have accomplished
with the more obviously antichristian religions of that day (which were not
pluralistic theologically, such Romanism, Episcopalianism, etc.). For Cromwell
laid his axe of ungodly toleration and pretended liberty of conscience to the
root of the tree of covenanted Reformation in a much more subtle manner than
the previous "midwives to antichrist," and thus his sectarianism
better served the devious designs of the devil during those days. This section
also exposes Cromwell as a Erastian tyrant, a liar, and a dictator, who (with
the help of his sectarian army) executed the covenanted Presbyterian minister
Christopher Love (Cromwell's soldiers even threatened to shoot Thomas Manton
for preaching at Love's funeral), sent many other Presbyterian ministers to
jail (including Thomas Watson), disbanded the Scottish general assembly (at
gunpoint), and eventually began negotiations with Papists (with the intent of
granting them a measure of "liberty" to more freely practice their
superstitions and soul murder). This is not the view of Cromwell that you will
hear from modern historians and theologians who have abandoned the context of
covenanted Reformation (how could it be?), for as Rushdoony has correctly
pointed out, "Men cannot give a meaning to history that they themselves
lack, nor can they honor a past which indicts them for their present
failures" (A Biblical Philosophy of History, p. 135).
(Bound photocopy) $15.95-70%=4.88
(Hardcover photocopy) $15.00 (US funds)
Reformation
Worship and Separation from Idolatry
In two parts: 1. "The Regulative Principle of Worship in History" and
2. "Psalm Singing in Scripture and History." Part one explains,
defends and chronicles the Reformation use of the regulative principle as the
basis of all faithful public worship. Part two defends exclusive Psalmody,
demonstrating that this position is nothing less than our Reformation heritage,
based on the second commandment. It argues, on the foundation of a biblically
close communion, that Christians should separate themselves ecclesiastically
from those who do not practice exclusive Psalmody. Hard teaching, but faithful
to Scriptures and the original intent of the Westminster Standards.
(Bound photocopy) $12.95-70%=3.89
(Hardcover photocopy) $14.00 (US funds)
A Warning Against the False and Dangerous Views of James
Jordan Concerning Worship: A Book Review of Kevin Reed's Canterbury Tales
This book review demonstrates how James Jordan's views on worship are seriously
flawed and how his writings "often show more charity toward Papists, than
toward the Reformed faith" (p. 28, Canterbury Tales).
(Bound photocopy) $9.95-70%=2.99
The Reformed Pastor
In his fervent plea for the discharge of the spiritual obligations of the
ministry, Baxter, in the words of his contemporary, Thomas Manton, "came
nearer the apostolic writings than any man in the age." A century later
Philip Doddridge wrote, " The Reformed Pastor is a most extraordinary
book... many good men are but shadows of what (by the blessing of God) they
might be, if the maxims and measures laid down in that incomparable Treatise
were strenuously pursued." From the Puritan Paperback series published by
Banner of Truth.
(Softcover) $9.95-20%=7.96
The Diocesans Tryall (1621)
Baynes, a Puritan divine, succeeded William Perkins "in the lecture at St.
Andrews, Cambridge" (Darling, Cyclopaedia Bibliographica, p. 216). Here he
answers three major questions concerning church government. First, Whether
Christ did institute or the Apostles frame any Diocesan form of Churches, or
parishional only? Second, Whether Christ ordained by himself, or by the
Apostles, any ordinary Pastors, as our Bishops, having both precedence of
order, and majority of power above others? Third, Whether Christ did immediately
commit ordinary power ecclesiastical, and the exercise of it, to any one
singular person, or to a united multitude of Presbyters?
(Rare bound photocopy) $19.95-70%=5.99
Lent, Good Friday, and Easter
Against superstition and man made holy-days (not instituted of God).
(Booklet) $2.95-50%=1.48
Assurance of Faith: Calvin, English Puritanism, and the
Dutch Second Reformation
In-depth studies and comparisons of William Perkins, Willem Teellinck, the
Westminster Confession, John Owen, Alexander Comrie, and Thomas Goodwin
convincingly demonstrate with fresh insights that the differences between
Calvin and the English/Dutch Calvinism on assurance arose primarily from a
newly evolving pastoral context rather than from foundational variations in
doctrine. One of the best books on this topic, maybe even the best. Limited
stock remaining.
(Softcover) $69.95-20%=55.96
Holiness: God's Call to Sanctification
This is an easily read and modern treatment of one of the most important
teachings in Scripture. It shows that holiness is primarily a matter of
relationship, that its power lies in the Holy Spirit within the believer, and
that its fruit is of supreme importance for the progress of all true
Christianity (back cover).
(Booklet) $3.95-30%=2.77
Far From Rome, Near to God
Fifty Roman Catholic priest from several countries offer personal testimonies
as to why they converted from Romanism to the gospel of salvation by grace
through faith alone.
(Softcover) $19.95-25%=14.96
Coming to Faith in Christ
Presents a straight forward summary of the gospel for those who may be
considering the Christian faith for the first time. Bible references are given
throughout to encourage the reader to search the pages of Scripture and see for
himself the message of Jesus Christ (back cover).
(Booklet) $2.95-33%=1.98
Foundations of Christian Education: Addresses to Christian
Teachers
"With Christian schools and home schooling on the rise as alternatives to
government-contolled instruction, parents and teachers need to be reminded anew
of the rationale for Christian education. This book recalls the prophetic
voices of two educators who were especially qualified to clarify the
foundational issues in Christian schooling" (back cover). Chapters
include: "Antithesis in Educaton," Being Reformed in Our Attitude
Toward the Christian School," "Covenant: The Covenant of Grace and
Its Significance for Christian Education," plus four others.
(Softcover) $13.95-22%=10.88
The Imprecations: God's Forgotten Prayers of Power
Wrestles with some of the hardest sayings in Scripture; those which call down
curses and judgement upon the Lord's earthly enemies.
(Booklet) $3.95-90%=.40
The Works of Hugh Binning (1858, 1992)
"This volume consists of a series of magisterial addresses on the Common
Principles of the Christian religion, a series of 40 sermons on Romans 8
entitled "The Sinner's Sanctuary', a series on I John, and miscellaneous
other addresses, amongst them a delightful 'Treatise on Christian Love."
Binning is both stimulation for the mind and food for the soul. It is a great
benefit to the entire Christian Church that this volume is being made available
again, and I warmly commend it" (Eric Alexander, Introduction).
(Large Hardcover) $69.95-20%=55.96
A Catechism on Praise (1854)
"In brief space, and a clear, calm, scriptural way, this little manual
covers, we conceive, the entire ground of the Psalmody question, and will meet
a cordial reception from all the friends of the inspired songs and a simple
worship" (Christian Instructor magazine).
(Rare bound photocopy) $9.95-70%=2.99
Alpha-Phonic: A Primer for Beginning Readers
An effective, step-by-step, intensive phonics program for teaching reading to
beginners of all ages. Designed for easy use by teachers, tutors, and parents.
Complete with a teacher's manual and lesson plan.
(Softcover) $49.95-25%=37.46
The Millennium
Looks at the three major systems of millennialism: Postmillennialism,
Amillennialism and Premillennialism. This book is especially devastating to
dispensational variety of Premillennialism. Boettner was a Postmillennialist.
415 pages.
(Softcover) $14.95-20%=11.96
The Reformed Doctrine of Predestination
This book contains in fact not only a clear and cogent presentation of the
Reformed Doctrine of Predestination but of all the great distinctive doctrines
of the Reformed Faith. The objections commonly urged against Calvinism are not
only fairly stated but adequately answered. The practical importance of
Calvinism is stressed. The chapter on Calvinism in history will prove
illuminating to many (Christianity Today). 431 pages.
(Softcover) $14.95-20%=11.96
Roman Catholicism
A classic treatment of traditional Roman Catholic beliefs and practice.
Boettner contrasts evangelical Protestant and Roman Catholic doctrines, as well
as the practical effects these two systems have had in people's lives. He shows
that Protestantism was not a new system to arise at the time of the
Reformation, but a return to New Testament Christianity and the simplicity of
the apostolic Church. Constant reference is made to scriptural teaching, and
the material is presented in nontechnical language that the average Christian
can follow with ease (dust jacket).
(Hardcover) $22.95-31%=15.84
The True Bonds of Christian Freedom
This Puritan Paperback (from the Banner of Truth) sets forth the place of the
law in the Christian life. Bolton (1606-1654)... expounds the nature of
Christian liberty and then clearly sets the bounds of that liberty in answer to
the following six questions:
1. Does our being made free by Christ free us from the law?
2. Does our being made free by Christ deliver us from all punishments or
chastisements for sin?
3. Is it consistent with Christian freedom to be under obligation to perform
duties because God has commanded them?
4. May Christ's freemen come into bondage again through sin?
5. Is it consistent with Christian freedom to perform duties out of respect for
the recompense of the reward?
6. Does the freedom of a Christian free him from all obedience to men?
This book had a profound effect on the ministry and life of the late Dr. Greg
L. Bahnsen and sets forth the classic puritan position on the law. "Warmth
and devotion to Christ mark all its pages. The slur of 'legalism' often cast
upon those who framed the Westminster Confession of Faith finds no
justification in this instructive and edifying work. Bolton treatise represents
a combination of doctrinal and experimental theology which aims at touching the
conscience even as it enlightens the understanding" (Publisher's
Introduction). "Bolton was sufficiently renowned in Puritan England as a
scholar and divine, to be chosen as one of the Westminster Assembly of Divines
which met in 1643 to introduce a second Reformation in English religion."
(Softcover) $13.95-22%=10.88
The Writings of John Bradford
Although converted to Protestantism only in 1547, imprisoned in 1553 and burned
to death in 1555, Bradford in the influence of his life and preaching belonged
among the foremost of the English Reformers. J.C. Ryle commented concerning the
writings found in this set, "All are good, and all deserve reading. He
that can read them without feeling his soul stirred within him him, must be in
an unsatisfactory condition. To my mind, there is not only Scriptural soundness
in all that Bradford writes, but a peculiar fire, unction, warmth, and
directness, which entitles him to a very high rank among Christian
authors."
(2 vol. Hardcover) $89.95-23%=69.26
Presbyterian Government
Maintaining that church government is a matter of divine law, Breckinridge
discusses the scriptural warrant for ruling elders, the nature of church
courts, and the limits of church power.
(Booklet) $3.95-20%=3.16
The Christian Ministry with an Inquiry into the Causes of
its Inefficiency
Bridges begins by considering the general and personal causes of ministerial
ineffectiveness, and goes on to examine comprehensively preaching and pastoral
work. This book was one of the few which the godly Robert Murray M'Cheyne took
with him to the Holy Land, and, in its field, it is without an equal (dust
jacket).
(Hardcover) $39.95-25%=29.96
How is Hypocrisy Discoverable and Curable? (1661, reprinted
1844)
A highly profitable Puritan look at a subject that takes much courage to delve
into with any real zeal.
(Rare bound photocopy) $9.95-60%=3.98
Heaven on Earth: A Treatise on Christian Assurance
Brooks "scatters stars with both his hands" wrote C.H. Spurgeon. His
teaching is clear, thorough and greatly needed in the present spiritual
climate. Brooks explains what true assurance is and guides the reader in how it
may be fully experienced. This is one of the volumes in the Puritan Paperbacks
series from Banner of Truth.
(Softcover) $14.95-20%=11.96
Precious Remedies Against Satan's Devices
Among the publishers' reasons for this reprint is the fact, noted by George
Smeaton, that the best Christian authors of former times treated the seductive
influence and terrible power of Satan in a way "greatly more full and
suggestive than in the literature of the present day." This is one volume
in the Puritan Paperbacks series from Banner of Truth.
(Softcover) $12.95-23%=9.97
Sins Which Bring God's Fiery Judgement Upon Cities and
Nations
Spurgeon said Brook's writings were "marvelously rich" and his
"wealth of imagery surpasses all others of his age." He continued,
"Of all the Puritans he is the most readable... and if he cannot display
the depth of Owen or the raciness of Adams, he leaves them far behind in
excessive sweetness and sparkling beauty of metaphor." This item is taken
from Brooks' "London's Lamentation on the Late Fiery Dispensation."
Some of the sins catalogued comprehend Atheism, Sabbath-breaking, lying,
fornication and sodomy, the mocking of God's servants, a lukewarm ministry and
refusal to repent (even under severe judgements). A good look at what causes
God to pour out His wrath, of which our cities and nations can expect an
ongoing escalation of, baring a major revival soon.
(Rare bound photocopy) $14.95-60%=5.98
What a Hypocrite Cannot Do
Expounds on 13 spiritual things that hypocrites cannot do. Includes among
these: "A hypocrite's inside is never answerable to his outside;"
"No hypocrite under heaven is totally divorced from the love and liking of
every known sin, so neither is his heart thoroughly subdued to a willingness to
perform all known duties;" "No hypocrite can live wholly and only
upon the righteousness of Christ, the satisfaction of Christ, the merits of
Christ, for justification and salvation" (Romanism and the cults being
prime examples of institutionalized hypocrisy, RB); "No hypocrite ever
makes it his business, his work, to bring his heart into religious duties and
services;" "No hypocrite in the world loves the word, or delights in
the word, or prizes the word, as it is a holy word, a spiritual word, a
beautiful word, a pure word, a clean word;" and much more. Basically, as
Brooks states, "Some have shewed the several rounds in Jacob's ladder,
that an hypocrite may climb up to; but my business and work... is to shew you
the several rounds in Jacob's ladder that no hypocrite under heaven can climb
up to."
(Rare bound photocopy) $9.95-70%=2.99
Christ's Second Coming: Will It Be Premillennial?
One of the most devastating books ever written against premillennialism. Ken Gentry
says of it: "As The New Schaff-Herzog Religious Encyclopedia observed,
this work is widely regarded "a classic." And classics, especially
evangelical classics, well deserve a new hearing by a new generation of
Christians... The present work is Brown's postmillennial argument against
premillennialism (which he once endorsed). In Part One of the work he presents
a devastating nine fold argument, organized around nine propositions, against
the premillennial system as it was presented in the early and mid-1800's. In
Part Two he presents a postmillennial view of the spirituality of the
millennium against the backdrop of the carnal, political millennium of
premillennialism. In the final Part of the book he considers seven of the
leading objections to his views and very capably responds to them... Having
read it I wondered how premillennialism survived its penetrating analysis...
Consequently, I am delighted at the republication of this classic, especially
this particular edition, which is a later one than that published by Baker
Book House in 1983. It should be noted that Brown's work went through several
editions during his lifetime... The republication of this work is particularly
important today... I commend Reg Barrow and Still Waters Revival Books for
offering this edition of David Brown's Christ's Second Coming: Will It Be
Premillennial? May the Lord of Glory be pleased to give a renewed vision to his
Church of a conquering Christ, Who is both Savior and Lord!" Credenda
Agenda (No. 7, vol. 5), in their review of this title noted, "Brown is not
a preterist. For this reason, convinced Preterists should read him... this
nineteenth-century reprint is a welcome classic." Limited stock remaining.
When our hardcover stock is depleted we will substitute a "bound
photocopy" edition in its place, at the same low price, unless you
instruct us otherwise.
(Hardcover) $49.95-70%=14.99
Hal Lindsey and the Restoration of the Jews
Brown is most famous for his collaboration with Robert Jamieson and A.R.
Fausett on the classic six volume "A Commentary, Critical and Explanatory
on the Old and New Testaments," commonly referred to as either
"Jamieson, Fausett, and Brown," or more succinctly "JFB."
The bulk of this book (first published in 1861) is made up of Brown's classic
treatment of Romans chapter 11 and its relation to the restoration of the Jews.
Romans 11 has long been a chapter which has led many theologians to a
postmillennial understanding of Scripture, (Brown himself was once a
premillenialist), and you will find few that will rival Brown on his exegesis
of this important section of Scripture. Schlissel, converted from Judaism and a
former dispensationalist, gives this debate a contemporary flavor in his
introduction. Beside documenting the fact that the bulk of Reformed
interpreters have been postmillennial, he also take on some of the wild claims
of modern dispensationalists such as Hal Lindsey. Furthermore, this book
includes a publisher's preface which gives the testimony of Reg Barrow and his
"conversion" from the dispensational labyrinth. Can't beat the price
either! 200 pages.
(Softcover) $13.25-85%=1.99
The Psalms of David in Metre with Notes, Exhibiting the
Connection, Explaining the Sense, and for Directing and Animating the Devotion
This is the Psalter mandated, approved and used (for public and private
worship) by the Westminster Assembly and all those who covenanted to uphold the
Biblical Reformation that these Divines proclaimed. The text of the Scottish
Metrical Psalms was authorized by the General Assembly of the Church of
Scotland in 1650. Concerning the care and preparation that went into this
unsurpassed Metrical Psalter, the January 15/93 issue of The Original
Covenanter and Contending Witness cites an earlier article which notes,
"Rouse bestowed upon it his greatest pains. This was not enough. For six
Years it endured the scrutiny of, and was revised by, two of the most learned
Assemblies that ever sat in the British Isles; at a time, too, when these men
were zealous for truth and suspicious of error. Every word was weighed, and
every expression made exact, before admitted into any statement of Biblical
truth. They wrote not so that they might be understood, but so that they could
not be misunderstood. This exactness and conscientiousness they carried with
them in their translation of the Psalms. In versifying them, they labored not
to clothe the mind of the Spirit in poetic finery, but to cause the muse to bow
to the exact expression of the Holy Ghost. The rhyme and rhythm are often
defective; but what of that? it is the very word of God. That it is, is the
testimony of many eminent Christian scholars. And so far from the poetry and
style being deserving of contempt or ridicule, men of great literary taste have
seen much in it to admire. Walter Scott says: 'The expression of the old
metrical translation, though homely, is plain, forcible, and intelligible, and
very often possesses a rude sort of majesty which, perhaps, would be ill
exchanged for mere elegance.' For more than two centuries they have stood the
test, and every attempt to render them more elegant has resulted in a departure
from the exact expression of the Spirit. Let us hold fast to this good old
version until another proves itself worthy of its place. History makes this
sacred to us, These very words our forefathers sung'mid the rocks and glens
o'bonnie Scotland. Our fathers sang them in the mountain wilds of Pennsylvania
and the forests of the western wilderness. With these words they lightened
their labours, mitigated their sorrows, assuaged their griefs, comforted their
hearts, and lifted their souls to heaven." The notes added by Brown are
suitable for explaining the Psalm before singing and are a great aid to daily
family worship. Every father should have a copy of the version with Brown's
notes. If money is a factor, the smaller, inexpensive hardcover, containing
just the Psalms (see below) should suffice for other members of the family. All
the Psalms, excepting one, are rendered into common metre (with occasional
alternate version added) and thus can be sung by even those with almost no
knowledge of music. For example, the tune to "Amazing Grace" is one
of the many tunes that work with all common metre renderings. And even Psalm
136, the one Psalm not in common metre, can be sung to any common metre tune,
as it adds only one extra syllable to the end of every second line. Maybe not a
delight of the accomplished musician, but certainly calculated to make the
Psalms most accessible to young and old alike. This is sure to please God and
be most conducive to national reformation. The Scottish Metrical Psalter is a
faithful translation and without a doubt the best Psalter (when covenanted
reformation is in mind) in existence today.
OUT OF PRINT: SEE BELOW for Scottish Psalter [wihtout Brown's notes]
still in print. Also, this Psalter, with Brown's notes is availble FREE on our
web page at:
http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/Psalter0.htm
Concordance to the Metrical Psalms
"We believe that the Christian Church has lost much by not using the rich
heritage of the Metrical Psalms; and we have published this concordance to help
preachers and others to make use of them" (the publishers).
(Hardcover, 240 pp.) $19.95-30%=13.97
These cassettes contain Psalms sung (unaccompanied, i.e.
without musical instruments), from the Scottish Metrical Psalter (1650, above),
by the Reformed Presbyterian Church of Ireland Northern Presbytery Choir. They
are professionally produced and comprise some of the most beautiful music that
you will here this side of heaven. Scottish Metrical Psalms (cassette) 1/5
Contains Psalms 65, 15, 1, 19, 78, 36, 67, 80, 23, 95, 63, 51, 145, 40, 116,
124, and 72.
(Music cassette) $16.77
Scottish Metrical Psalms (cassette) 2/5
Contains Psalms 100, 84, 122, 27, 89, 32, 25, 126, 106, 46, 103, 62, 143, 43,
66, 34, and 90.
(Music cassette) $16.77
Scottish Metrical Psalms (cassette) 3/5
Contains Psalms 127, 133, 68, 86, 130, 50, 85, 73, 24, 102, 118, 119(8),
119(22), 119(2), 37, 71, and 121
(Music cassette) $16.77
Scottish Metrical Psalms (cassette) 4/5
Contains Psalms 47, 96, 136I, 26, 22, 6I, 98, 20, 48, 92, 148, 146, 138, 31,
46, 119, 45, 91, 125, and 93.
(Music cassette) $16.77
Scottish Metrical Psalms (cassette) 5/5
Contains Psalms 9, 136, 8, 50, 117, 145, 103, 30, 25, 4, 135, 45, 61, 17, 42,
37, 70, 139, 102, and 115.
(Music cassette) $16.77
Scottish Metrical Psalms (ALL 5 CASSETTES)
(Four music cassettes) $80.23
Of the Nature, Formation, and Fellowship of the Christian Church (1796)
A classic short look at the biblical teaching on the church --
with a mass of Scripture references! Also contains useful teaching on schism
and separation.
(Rare bound photocopy) $9.95-60%=3.98
An Apologetical Relation of the Particular Sufferings of
the Faithful Ministers and Professors of the Church of Scotland Since 1660,
Wherein Several Questions, Useful for the Time, Are Discussed, etc., etc.
Brown was ejected in the "great ejection" of 1662 and thereafter
imprisoned for speaking out against acknowledging the newly-appointed
Archbishop of Glasgow. Later released from prison, upon condition of
banishment, he left for the Netherlands in 1663. During these years he devoted
himself to writing. "Early in the year 1666 the Council was staggered by
the dissemination of a little epoch-making book entitled 'An Apologetical
Relation'... It was printed abroad in 1665... This treatise in twenty-three
sections deals trenchantly with every aspect of the dispute, and powerfully
maintains the righteousness of the principles and actions of the Covenanters,
even to justifying their resistance to their unconstitutional governors.
Acknowledging its dangerous import the Council at once proclaimed it seditious,
ordered the hangman to burn it at the Cross, and attached a fine of 2000 pounds
Scots to any possessor of it," notes Hewison (The Covenanters, vol. 2, p.189).
Furthermore, "His (Brown's) Apologetical Relation, or historic defence of
the Church, and exposition and vindication of its principles, was much disliked
by the Prelatic party in Scotland, and found a place in their Index
Espurgatorius" (Carslaw, Exiles of the Covenant, p. 106), The Reformed
Presbytery adds further historical context to this famous work when they write,
"new measures were again fallen upon for the oppression, suppression and
extirpation of the true reformed religion, and the professors of it. The
council being very diligent and careful to deprive the Lord's people of every
thing which might contribute to their establishment and confirmation in the
righteousness and equity of the cause and covenant of God for which they
suffered, and which tended to expose their tyranny and treason against God,
ordered the famous Mr. Brown's Apologetical Relation to be burnt in the high
street of Edinburgh, on February 14th, 1666... such was their hellish enmity
and and spite against our covenanted reformation, and every thing written in
defense thereof, and in vindication of those that suffered for their adherence
to it" (Act, Declaration and Testimony, p. 28). It is for works such as
these that Johnston (in The Treasury of the Scottish Covenant, p. 339) says of
Brown that "(h)e has been regarded (as) the most important theologian of
the second period of Scottish Presbyterianism." To understand the nature
of the conflagration emanating from the pits of hell, to suppress the knowledge
of the battle for Christ's Crown and Covenant, the history of this fight (which
included the sufferings of many faithful martyrs), and why a new and similar
struggle is ensuing, some 331 years after the initial writing of this book,
pick up this indispensable weapon (extracted from the Presbyterian Armoury,
vol. 3), and "ride to the sound of the gun." Brown deals with
"the lawfulness of defensive wars," the divine right of church
government, the divine right of kings (and related political questions), the "Supreme
Magistrate's Power in Church Matters," "the Rise, Reign and Ruin of
the Former Prelates in Scotland," and much, much more!
(Rare Bound Photocopy) $69.95-80%=13.99
Christ: the Way the Truth and the Life
John Brown of Wamphray (1610-1679) has been rightly called the most important
Scottish theologian of his day. He was especially gifted at merging profound
doctrinal truth with warm Christ-centered zeal and godly piety. Samuel
Rutherford wrote of him, "I always [had]... a great love to dear Mr. John
Brown because I thought I saw Christ in him more than in his brethren."
Brown's blending of doctrinal truth and Christ-centered piety is most clearly
displayed in his Christ: the Way the Truth and the Life. This is biblical,
Reformed, Puritan spirituality at its best. Would you learn the art of
continually fleeing to Christ by faith for your justification and
sanctification? Read and reread this precious volume, filled with experimental
truth about how to go to Christ continually for every spiritual need. Use it as
a devotional gem, and pray for the Holy Spirit to grant you a growing, daily
"making use" of Christ by faith (Joel Beeke, back cover).
(Hardcover) $39.95-25%=29.96
John Knox: A
Biography (1895, 2 volumes)
Brown says of Knox, "It would, indeed, be difficult to name another
historical personage who in such degree as Knox revealed a nation's genius to
itself, and at once vitalized and dominated its collective thought and action.
To Present Knox in this twofold aspect, at once as a great Scotsman, and a
figure of European importance, is the object of the present biography."
Moreover, Brown continues, noting that in Knox "we have precisely what
distinguishes the great religious leader from the mere religious visionary"
and we "have seen in Knox one of the great emancipators of humanity, whose
work left undone would irremediably have injured the highest interests not only
of his own country but of the community of civilized nations... For the mass of
his countrymen, those who have shaped the nation's destinies in the past as
they must shape them in the future, Knox is the greatest person their country
has produced, and the man to whom in all that makes a people great they owe the
deepest and most abiding debt. 'What I have been to my country,' he himself
said when within sight of the end he looked back on the long travail of his
life, 'what I have been to my country, albeit this unthankful age will not
know, yet the ages to come will be compelled to bear witness to the truth;' and
the consenting testimony of three centuries is the evidence and pledge that his
assurance was not in vain." An rare and extensive biography of over 700
pages at a very low price.
(Rare bound photocopy) $99.95-75%=24.99
(Hardcover photocopy) $59.00 (US funds)
The Charismatics and the Word of God (Enlarged Edition)
A biblical and historical perspective on the charismatic movement.
"Evangelical Press has produced a classic. Whether you are deeply
interested in the charismatic movement, intrigued by it, or opposed to it, this
book is a must. It gives a biblical and historical perspective on the movement.
It is the most carefully researched, solidly-based account that has been
produced. The biblical exegesis is superb" (Evangelism Today). "This
book has a breadth of scope which makes it especially valuable" (Banner of
Truth). One of the best on this subject, possible the best!
(Softcover) $19.95-20%=15.96
Vindiciae Legis: or, A Vindication of the Moral Law and the
Covenants, from the Errors of Papists, Arminians, Socinians, and more
especially, Antinomians (1647)
"A nonconformist clergyman," Burgess "was a member of the
(Westminster) Assembly of Divines. Ejected at the Restoration... his works are
much valued and have become very scarce" (Darling, Cyclopedia
Bibliographica, p. 439). This book contains 30 lectures preached at
London "against the antinomian errours of the times." It is the
second edition corrected and augmented. Burgess says that he wrote to
"maintain the dignitie and use of the Morall Law against late errours
about it." Taking on all the errorists listed in the subtitle Burgess also
notes that he has "endeavoured to give the Law its due, and the Gospel its
due, remembering that of Luther... He that knoweth how to distinguish between
Law and Gospel, let him give thanks to God, and know he is a Divine" (i.e.
a scholar of Scripture-RB). An exceedingly rare item that sells for over $300 a
copy on the rare book market. This book should be read by everyone in the Protestant
Reformed church (or anyone who must deal with them) as it demolishes their
(i.e. Protestant Reformed) errors concerning covenants --especially in regard
to their denial (and disregard for the biblical, "Westminster" view)
of the covenant of works. Some of its 62 chapter heads include: "What a
man cannot do by the power of nature;" "Whether there are any
antecedaneous works upon the heart before grace;" "What does this
Image (of God in man--RB) consist;" "Whether God did enter into a
covenant with Adam;" "How God can be said to covenant, or enter into
a promise with man;" What Law this delivered in Mount Sinai is, and what
kind of laws there are, and why it's called the Moral Law;" Whether this
Law repeated by Moses, be the same with the law of nature implanted in
us;" "Why God gave the Moral Law;" Whether the Law be an
instrument of sanctification;" "Whether the Law be a covenant of
grace;" Wherein the Law and Gospel do oppose or differ from each other;
under which is handled the false differences between the Law and Gospel made by
Anabaptists, Papists, and Antinomians;" "Whether the Law command
faith;" "How Christ is the end of the Law." Indexed.
(Rare bound photocopy) $99.95-85%=14.95
(Hardcover photocopy) $29.00 (US funds)
The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment
We live our lives in a discontented world and it is all too easy for the
Christian to share its spirit. This book remedies this spiritual disease in
practical biblical ways. Another in the Puritan Paperbacks series from Banner
of Truth.
(Softcover) $13.95-22%=10.88
(NEW!) Calvin on the Free Offer of the Gospel
These words may shock many, but they are the words of John Calvin and they
clearly show that Calvin believed in and taught what has come to be known as
the free offer of the gospel. Appended is the article: "Faith's
Encouragement; or, the Gospel Hearer's Right to and Interest in Christ Before
Believing, A Great Encouragement, and the Only Encouragement to Believe"
by "D." (1863). Excerpted from the Original Covenanter and
Contending Witness magazine (volumes 2:11; 3:22; 4:3).
(Rare bound photocopy) $6.95-60%=2.78
Calvin's Calvinism
Contains two treatises by Calvin: 1. The Eternal Predestination of God; and 2.
The Secret Providence of God. Translated by Henry Cole, this edition contains
an index of Scripture passages cited.
(Softcover) $24.95-20%=19.96
Come Out From Among Them: The "Anti-Nicodemite"
Writings of John Calvin
Much of Calvin's best work still lays buried in languages other than English
(as Eire's book War Against The Idols: The Reformation of Worship from
Erasmus to Calvin testifies). This will no longer be the case with
these fine sermons and writings, of which most are now translated, for the first
time ever, into English! Calvin placed the central emphasis of the Reformation
not on the doctrine of salvation alone, but equally upon the foundation of
biblically-regulated worship. The works contained in this newly compiled
edition find Calvin at his "ballistic" best as he refutes and rebukes
all those who would undermine the Reformation, by compromising the truth of
Christ, in their outward attendance among those who practice idolatrous acts of
"worship" (i.e. those referred to as the "Nicodemites").
Here we find Calvin calling for separation from all churches which embrace
idolatrous worship. He takes the bold and Biblical stand that only the most
seriously committed Reformers ever understood (like Knox), even proclaiming
that it is better to worship privately in your home than to engage in
dissimulation by participating in ordinances of worship which are known to be
false. For Calvin clearly taught, "When the spiritual government doth
degenerate, the consciences of the godly are at liberty, and set free from
obeying unjust authority; especially if the wicked and profane enemies of
holiness do falsely pretend the title of priesthood (i.e. clergy--OC) to
overthrow the doctrine of salvation (as do Arminians, Neonomians, Antinomians,
Dispensationalists, etc.), and challenge to themselves such authority, as that
they will be thereby equal with God (i.e. making the law of God void through
human traditions; e.g. humanly composed hymns, instrumental music, choirs,
holy-days, etc.--OC)" (Calvin as cited in The Original Covenanter and
Contending Witness magazine). As Calvin's
words once again thunder down the corridors of the centuries, in the common
language of the people, they will certainly ring true in the ears of those who
hear the Master's voice, providing a firm foundation for future Reformation(s).
This title also contains another excellent "Publishers Introduction"
by Kevin Reed, which we believe is worth the price of the book on its own.
Combined with Calvin's work, which is easily worth its weight in gold, you will
not find a better buy among religious books (hardcovers) printed in 1996.
(Hardcover) Forthcoming from Presbyterian Heritage Publications. Write them
for a full list of titles containing all their fine publications: P.O. Box
180922, Dallas, TX, 75218 USA
The Covenant Enforced: John Calvin's Sermons on Deuteronomy
27 and 28
As Reformation began to consolidate in Geneva, John Calvin preached 200 sermons
on the book of Deuteronomy in order to show the people the kind of Christian
republic God wanted them to have. Calvin's sermons were published in English in
the 1580's, and went through three editions. They have been highly influential
in the development of English and American Christian culture. This book
contains 15 sermons, those on Deuteronomy 27 and 28, which discuss the
blessings and curses of the covenant. Rendered into modern English, these
sermons are not only valuable in showing the thought of one of the most
profound shapers of the modern world, but they are of tremendous value to
pastors, seminarians, and teachers.
(Hardcover) $24.95-20%=19.96
Men, Women and Church Order
Based upon 1 Cor. 11:2-16, these three sermons treat the headship of Christ,
and the bearing of this doctrine on male and female roles in society and the
church. This book also touches on Calvin's views concerning headcoverings.
First time English translation of these sermons from Calvin's Latin writings.
(Softcover) $7.95-30%=5.57
Sermons on Galatians
It has been over 400 years since Calvin's 43 Sermons on Galatians were
published in a collected edition. Old Paths Publications has prepared a newly
typeset edition from the 1574 printing of the English translation by Arthur
Golding in its entirety. This massive volume (of almost 1000 pages) is the
complete and unabridged work of Calvin on Galatians, not to be confused with
his commentary. An original copy is so rare that antiquarian booksellers price
them at $1000. The sermons have been edited to reflect contemporary spelling,
and bracketed words in italics are inserted following some antiquated terms or
phrases as a convenience for the modern reader. A Scripture and subject index
are also included. In this set of sermons, Calvin particularly addresses free
justification by faith alone, Christian liberty, the abolishing of the
ceremonial law (and its implications), the force and effect of the moral law,
and the pure walk of the Christian life.
(Hardcover) $79.95-20%=63.96
(NEW!) Was the Bishop's Death Murder? (1860)
This book deals with the death of James Sharp. He was a Resolutioner (i.e.
backslidden Covenanter) turned persecuting Prelate, who after becoming
Archbishop of St. Andrews began a relentless persecution of his former
colleagues. He helped to revive the notorious Court of High Commission in 1664,
with himself as president. This court persecuted nonconformist protestants, over
religious issues, and was especially fond of doing the Royalist beast's bidding
in regards to Presbyterian ministers (who dissented from both the civil and
ecclesiastical Episcopalian establishment). This court had absolute power and
could and did hand out death sentences (adapted from the Dictionary of
Scottish Church History, p. 768). "This article refers to the
killing of Arch-bishop James Sharpe, in 1779, by a handful of Covenanters who
providentially crossed paths with the bloody bishop -- the architect of the
slaughter of thousands of innocents. In the words of a contemporary, Alexander
Shields, 'Upon the 3d of May, 1679, several worthy gentlemen, with some other
men of courage and zeal for the cause of God and the good of the country,
executed righteous judgement upon him in Magus Moor near St Andrews'"
(Editor's note in the Original Covenanter and Contending Witness magazine, vol. 2, #16, August 5, 1994). For a more
detailed defense of the Protestant doctrine expounded in this short
introductory book, see Shields' massive tome, A Hind Let Loose; specifically part 3, head 6: "The Suffering of
Some, upon the Account of Extraordinary executing of Judgement upon Notorious
Incendiaries, and Murdering Public Enemies by Private Persons in the
Circumstances Wherein they were Stated Vindicated."
(Rare bound photocopy) $9.95-70%=2.99
Exiles of the
Covenant (1908 ed.)
"This volume may very properly be regarded as a sequel to Six Martyrs of
the Scottish Reformation" (below). It deals with "those who were
banished from Scotland and forbidden to return, or who left of their own accord
that they might obtain elsewhere security for their liberty and lives. As
England and Ireland were then separate and independent kingdoms, though under
the same king as Scotland, we shall begin with them, and afterwards extend our
enquiries to the Netherlands, and other parts of the Old World and New."
Includes short biographies of 34 Covenanters, including Alexander Shields,
James Fraser of Brea, Alexander Peden, John Brown [of Waphray] and Lady Grizzel
Baillie, all who suffered exile because they would not relinquished the
covenanted cause of Christ as exhibited in the National Covenant (1638) and
Solemn Leagues and Covenant (1643). Ungodly tyrants, stirred by demonic hordes,
hounded the faithful followers of Christ, during these eventful years. Drawing
their authority (or power, Romans 13:1) from the beast and "framing
mischief by law (Ps. 94:20)," the following quotation by Carslaw reveals
the flavor of these "killing times," as wicked men ascended the
throne "...on the death of Charles II, and the accession of his brother,
an open Papist, this Solemn League and Covenant was once more publicly and
officially disowned. By one of the Acts of his first Parliament in Edinburgh,
'James, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith,"
pronounced all guilty of the crime of treason, 'who would give or take this
Covenant, or write in defence thereof, or own it as lawful, or binding on
themselves, or others." A great book for all, but especially for older
home and Christan schoolers! 215 easy reading pages.
(Rare Bound Photocopy) $24.95-65%=8.73
(Hardcover photocopy) $22.00 (US funds)
Six Martyrs of the Scottish Reformation (1907 ed.)
Carslaw, who also edited Scots Worthies, notes in his preface: "When we
speak of the Scottish Reformation, we should never forget that the name is
applicable to two great religious and national movements, separated from each
other by the greater part of a century. The one, which reached its culmination
in 1560, when the first Reformed Assembly met in Edinburgh, was the Reformation
from Popery. The other, which found expression in the National Covenant of
1638, was the Reformation from Prelacy and all its works. The former was
preceded by the martyrdom of such men as Patrick Hamilton, George Wishart, and
Walter Myln. The latter was followed by the fifty-years' struggle of the
Covenanters..." Beside setting forth the testimonies of the three martyrs
of the first Reformation noted above, Carslaw has also selected three from the
second Reformation, these being James Guthrie, Marquis of Argyll and Sir
Archibald Johnstone, Lord Warriston (who helped Alexander Henderson in the
preparation of the Scottish National Covenant [1638] against the polices of
Charles I and was one of the Scottish commissioners appointed to the
Westminster Assembly). Three appendices are also included.
(Rare Bound Photocopy) $19.95-65%=6.98
(Hardcover photocopy) $19.00 (US funds)
Of Sabbath Sanctification (1674, reprinted 1844)
Sets forth the duty and privilege of Sabbath sanctification as based upon the
text: "If thou turn away thy foot from the sabbath, from doing thy
pleasure on my holy day; and call the sabbath a delight, the holy of the LORD,
honourable; and shalt honour him, not doing thine own ways, nor finding thine
own pleasure, nor speaking thine own words: Then shalt thou delight thyself in
the LORD; and I will cause thee to ride upon the high places of the earth, and
feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy father: for the mouth of the LORD hath
spoken it" (Isa. 58:13-14). A Puritan sermon dealing faithfully with
"the market day of the soul." Sure to produce strong consternation
among all classes of antinomians, infidels and demons.
(Rare bound photocopy) $9.95-60%=3.98
Christmas Keeping and the Reformed Faith
In 1994 and 1995, Professor David Engelsma defended Christmas observance in the
pages of the Standard Bearer, a denominational publication of the Protestant
Reformed churches. In support of Christmas-keeping, the professor used
arguments which bear upon Reformed principles of worship in general, as well as
Christmas observance in particular. In this booklet David Cason examines
Engelsma's remarks, showing that the professor has seriously misrepresented
principles of worship which are foundational to the Reformed faith. Cason shows
how biblical principles of worship apply to ecclesiastical festivals, and he
reviews the historic testimony of Reformed churches and authors regarding
Christmas observance. The chapter "Christmas Versus John Calvin" is especially
interesting. (64 page booklet)
$7.95-30%=5.57
Call the Sabbath a Delight
This Baptist minister shows why and how the Sabbath should be honored and thus
become a great source of great blessing and joy for all those that seek to love
and obey the Lord Jesus Christ.
(Softcover) $9.95-20%=7.96
The High Calling of Motherhood
Great encouragement for mothers, built around God's revelation regarding the
"high calling" women attain to in serving their generation by raising
a Godly seed.
(Pamphlet, 6 pages) $.96-50%=.48 or 100 copies at $96.00-65%=33.60
Out of the Tiger's Mouth
Born in China in 1916, Charles Chao, is in the words of Dr. Loraine Boettner,
"a man of God, with untiring devotion." His life's work has been for
China. Despite persecution from Chinese communists, narrow escapes from prison
and death, Charles Chao has not ceased to translate major Christian works
(including the Westminster Confession of Faith and Boettner's Reformed Doctrine
of Predestination, RB) for his fellow countrymen. This book tells the exiting
story of this man's life, how God continually provided for the specific needs
of his family, his work and himself. As you read this book, you will be amazed
with God's timing and how God's plan in being unfolded in China" (back
cover). Dr. Chao's work is being carried out through the Reformation
Translation Fellowship (RTF). RTF's doctrinal basis is the Westminster
Confession of Faith and gifts to support their work are tax deductible. They
can be contacted at 302 East First Street, Bloomington, IN, 47401, USA (or by
email at: 76122.1433@compuserve.com).
(Softcover) $10.95-20%=8.76
Biblical Economics in Comics (by Vic Lockman)
"An amusing guide to free market economics in Christian perspective.
Better than a college course! More fun than recess! Good for all ages"
(publisher's sales blurb). New revised edition of 118 pages. Though much of
this book contains very useful information, some areas, such as those dealing
with government, usury and taxes are sometimes found to be defective
(concerning the biblical teaching of the covenanted Reformation regarding these
matters). This book is therefore to be used with caution when given to
children.
(Softcover) $16.95-20%=13.56
Big Book of Cartooning in Christian Perspective (by Vic
Lockman)
(Spiral bound, volume 1) $24.95-20%=19.96
(Spiral bound, volume 2, Animals) $12.95-25%=9.71
Cartoon Illustrated Westminster Shorter Catechism (Cartoons
and explanations by Vic Lockman)
Lockman's artistic cartooning talents (he once drew for Disney) combine with
his gift for concise summary to help explain every question in the Westminster
Assembly's unsurpassed Shorter Catechism. A good aid for home schoolers and all
those who have responsibility for the godly training of children. Children find
Lockman's books irresistible and one reviewer made the following comment
concerning Lockman's cartoon books: "You may buy it for your children, but
they'll soon have a hard time stopping their parents from prying it out of
their hands." Lockman also notes, "In God's providence it may be that
a catechism born out of a nation's struggle for religious and political freedom
will now once again become a tool in the hands of individual Christians and the
Church for revival that encompasses all areas of society."
(Softcover, large pages) $29.95-20%=23.96
Cartooning for Young Children in Christian Perspective (by
Vic Lockman)
(Spiral bound, volume 1) $12.95-25%=9.71
(Spiral bound, volume 2) $12.95-25%=9.71
Children Bible Pac Books
Children love these colorfully illustrated Bible stories written by Carine
Mackenzie. These books contain NO pictures of Christ and come from a Reformed
publisher. They are finely crafted and can stand up to the "hard use"
that they will sometimes meet at the hands of younger children. Because of the
expensive type of paper used (and especially the glossy covers) these books can
weather some staining by liquids (however, they are not indestructible). These
features are especially helpful when you you have a "full quiver,"
and some of your "arrows," in the pre-reading years, have got use of
their hands and legs to the extent that they are quite mobile, but are still
young enough to handle books somewhat roughly. In short, these are among the
best books for younger children, regarding both content and durability, that we
have found.
Esther - The Brave Queen (Softcover) $4.99-20%=3.99
Gideon - Soldier of God (Softcover) $4.99-20%=3.99
Mary - Mother of Jesus (Softcover) $4.99-20%=3.99
Ruth - The Harvest Girl (Softcover) $4.99-20%=3.99
Peter - The Fisherman (Softcover) $4.99-20%=3.99
Peter - The Apostle (Softcover) $4.99-20%=3.99
Simon Peter - The Disciple (Softcover) $4.99-20%=3.99
Rebekah - The Mother of Twins (Softcover) $4.99-20%=3.99
Hannah - The Mother Who Prayed (Softcover) $4.99-20%=3.99
Nehemiah - God's Builder (Softcover) $4.99-20%=3.99
Jonah - The Runaway Preacher (Softcover) $4.99-20%=3.99
Joshua - The Brave Leader (Softcover) $4.99-20%=3.99
Martha & Mary - Friends of Jesus (Softcover) $4.99-20%=3.99
John - The Baptist (Softcover) $4.99-20%=3.99
All fourteen Children's Bible Pac Books (Above) $69.86-25%=52.40
God's Law for Modern Man (by Vic Lockman)
A introductory cartoon illustrated look at God's law and its application to
contemporary society, churches, families, and individuals.
(Softcover) $9.95-20%=7.95
Helen of the Glen: Through Trial and Triumph (by George F.
MacLean)
A story of Christian heroism. This book is set in the days when the Covenanters
worshiped God at secret open air services (conventicles), over three hundred
years ago. These conventicles had been banned by the Royalist/Anglican
government of that day and many faithful Christians suffered (and even died)
for attending these worship services. Helen, the young heroine of this story,
was only 15 when the soldiers came to the farm and tortured her. Her story of
courage, faith and victory in Christ is set forth in this 48 page book.
Originally written by Robert Pollock (1798-1824), MacLean has presented this
story in a fresh lively way which makes it easy to read and suitable for
children. Illustrated.
(Softcover) $6.95-20%=5.56
The Life of Jesus
Answers the questions: Who is Jesus? What did He do? and What's He really like?
Illustrated in color, no pictures of the Lord Jesus Christ.
(Hardcover) $14.95-20%=11.96
The Pilgrim's Progress
From the "Young Reader's Christian Library." This book is aimed at
readers ages 5 and up, though it can be used effectively with younger children
(because of the illustrations on every other page, across from the text), when
the parent is doing the reading. The unique size (4-3/16"X5-3/8")
makes these books easy to take anywhere, easy for children to handle and hard
for them to put down.
(Handy-sized softcover) $4.95-20%=3.96
The Ten Commandment Explained With Picture to Colour
From a Reformed publisher, written by Lois Veals.
(Handy-sized softcover) $4.95-20%=3.96
The Two Margarets: A Struggle for Christian Freedom (by
Carine Mackenzie)
The story of two Covenanter women who were martyred for their loyalty to Christ
and His covenanted cause, while making their stand for civil and religious
freedom. One of the grave stones erected in their memory reads: "Here lies
Margaret MacLachlan who was by unjust law sentenced to die by Lagg, Strachman,
Winram and Graham and tied to a stake within the flood for her adherence to
Scotland's Reformation Covenants, National and Solemn League." "Very good,"
writes Trinity Geneva Barrow (a six year old reviewer of this book). Large
print, easy reading, included illustrations. 48 pages.
(Softcover) $4.95-20%=3.96
Reading and
Understanding the Bible (Vic Lockman)
Cartoon illustrated principles for interpreting the Bible.
(Softcover) $9.95-20%=7.96
Water,Water, Everywhere! (Vic Lockman)
Evidence for the worldwide Biblical flood. Cartoon illustrated.
(Softcover) $6.95-20%=5.56
Who Stopped the Clock?: The 70 Weeks of Daniel (by Vic
Lockman)
Explains, in cartoon format, why premillennial conceptions of Daniel's 70 weeks
are false.
(Softcover) $4.95-20%=3.96
Productive Christians in an Age of Guilt Manipulators
Chilton, in responding to the heresies of Ronald Sider, demonstrates that
"Christian Socialism" is simply baptized humanism, the goal of which
is not charity but raw police-state power. Combining incisive humor with hard
hitting arguments and extensive Biblical references, this book provides more
than just a fascinating debate. It is also a major introduction to the system
of Christian Economics with chapters on law, welfare, poverty, the third world,
overpopulation, foreign aid, advertising, profits, and economic growth.
(Softcover) $19.95-20%=15.96
Plain Reasons for Presbyterians Dissenting from the
Revolution Church of Scotland. Also, Their Principles Concerning Civil
Government, and the Difference Betwixt the Reformation and Revolution Principles
(1731)
An exceedingly rare and important book now back in print after 265 years! The Contending
Witness magazine (May, 1841) described Plain Reasons "as the single best volume penned defending
the principles of the second Reformation." It sets forth "the
grounds why Presbyterian Dissenters refused to hold communion with the
revolution church and state,"
(Reformed Presbytery, Act Declaration and Testimony for the Whole of Our
Covenanted Reformation, p. 154n). The biblical principles contained
in this book still apply today and thus Plain Reasons remains one of the best books explaining why (and
when) an individual (church or citizen) should separate himself (or itself)
from those (in church or state) who do not hold fast to all the attainments of
our covenanted Reformation forefathers. In this regard the
session of the Puritan Reformed Church of Edmonton calls this the one book that
best explains why faithful Covenanted Presbyterians must, for conscience sake,
remain ecclesiastically separate from all Presbyterian denominations that have
backslidden from second Reformation attainments. (This being the classic
corporate Calvinistic application of such commands as "Nevertheless,
whereto we have already attained, let
us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing" [Phil. 3:16,
emphasis added]. It is also the acknowledgement that the Lord has clearly
stated in his Word that he "requireth that which is past" [Eccl.
3:15]).
Furthermore, the session of the PRC of Edmonton has noted that this book
"clearly spells out the reasons why to unite with the Revolution Church
(1689) or any of its descendants (The Free Church of Scotland, The Free
Presbyterian Church of Scotland, and American Presbyterian Churches) is to
undermine and subvert the work of the Second Reformation. The argumentation is
cogent (with an abundant supply of documentation). The reading can be divided
up into 5-10 pages at a time. Reasons 8 and 9 (pp. 77-91) which speak to the
issue of the covenants are very helpful, as is Reason 14 (pp. 138-140) which
covers the matter of terms of communion. We might also highlight Clarkson's
treatment of ecclesiastical dissent (pp. 172-221 wherein he discusses schism)
and political dissent (pp. 221-280). This is the best apologetic we
have read defending the necessity of Presbyterians to faithfully maintain the
attainments of the Second Reformation"
(emphasis added). Moreover, Clarkson's section on schism, separation and the
nature of the visible church (constitutionally considered) contains over 10
pages of notes and quotes taken from numerous Reformers including: Beza,
Rutherford, Gillespie, Dickson, Durham, M'Ward (Rutherford's disciple),
Marshall, Watson, Cotton, Owen, Burroughs, Fraser, and Case -- demonstrating
that his ideas regarding dissent from corrupt and backsliding civil or
ecclesiastical governments are not new, but merely classic Reformation
doctrine. The book also answers a multitude of pertinent and realistic
objections in sections conveniently located directly after each reason for
dissent.
Moreover, the days of the revolution settlement were a time of civil and
ecclesiastical confusion not unlike our own day -- the beast (civil and
ecclesiastical) was attempting to devour the "woman in the
wilderness" by a cunning mixture of half-truths that were designed to
beguile an exhausted and persecution-weary remnant. The consequences of the actions taken in these days, by both church
and state "officials," have been amplified by time and apply directly to our contemporary civil and
ecclesiastical situation ("That which hath been is now" [Eccl.
3:15]).
The Reformed Presbytery's Act, Declaration and Testimony (p. 47)
further explains the original historical context -- so germane to the thesis of
this book -- regarding those deceptively trying days which followed the
"killing times" and final martyrs' death of that period of
persecution (being the death of the covenanted Presbyterian minister James
Renwick, who sealed his testimony with his blood February 17, 1688).
Of the so-called "glorious revolution of 1688" and the overthrow of
the Royalist tyranny the Reformed Presbytery's measured and discerning comments
read, "for in a few months, God in his righteous judgement and adorable
providence, overturned that (Royalist--RB) throne of iniquity on which they
(the persecuting popish, prelatical, Erastian, antichristian [civil and
ecclesiastical] "authorities" which were then wondering after the
beast--RB) depended, and expelled that inhuman, cruel monster (the duke of
York--RB), from his tyrannical and usurped power, upon the Prince of Orange's
(William of Orange--RB) coming over into England, in the beginning of November
that same year (1688--RB). But although the Lord at this juncture, and by this
means, rescued and delivered our natural and civil rights and privileges in a
national way, from under the oppression and bondage of anti-christian tyranny,
arbitrary and absolute power; yet the revolution, at this time, brought no real
deliverance to the church of God; but Christ's rights (by these [rights--RB]
are not meant the rights of Christ personal. It is not in the power of mortals,
or any creature, to acquire and secure these to him; but the rights of Christ
mystical, that is, of the church, or of his truth, true worship, and religion,
and professors of it as such.), formerly acquired for him by his faithful
servants, lay still buried under the rubbish of that anti-christian building of
prelacy, erected on the ruins of his work in this land; and the spiritual
liberties and privileges of his house remained, and do still remain under the
bondage of Erastianism, supremacy, toleration, etc. For it is well known, that
although this man (William of Orange--RB), Jehu-like, 'destroyed Baal out of
Israel, yet he departed not from the sins of Jereboam, wherewith he made Israel
to sin.'"
As a second witness to the testimony also given throughout Clarkson's Plain
Reasons see pages 55 and following in the Act,
Declaration and Testimony for more on
"the grounds of the presbytery's testimony against the constitutions, both
civil and ecclesiastical, at the late revolution, anno 1689; as also against
the gross Erastianism and tyranny that has attended the administration both of
church and state, since that memorable period; with various instances thereof,
etc."
Since these momentous days Antichrist and his minions have sought to bury the
covenanted Reformation and its attainments (upholding Christ's Kingship over
both church and state) under the rubbish of democratic, humanistic, atheistic,
tolerationism and a "detestable neutrality" in the cause of God and
truth -- the same "detestable neutrality" so strongly inveighed
against in the Solemn league and Covenant. Commenting on this defection from
within professing Christendom, Clarkson writes, "It is also
evident from this, that Schism from our covenanted Church consists in this, to wit, When the Members of the Church make
Defection to the contrary part, that is in plain Terms, when they associate or
incorporate with, assist and defend the Parties against whom the Covenant
(Solemn League and Covenant--RB) was made and sworn, viz. Papists, Prelatist
and their Underlings, Hereticks, &c. the common Enemies of Reformation; and
fall from the Duties of Preserving and propagating the Reformation of the three
Kingdoms; and refuse to join with, assist and defend those, who adhere to the
Covenants, in the necessary Work of Renewing them, for Extirpation of Popery,
Prelacy, Erastianism, Superstition, Heresy, Error and Profaneness, and
whatsoever is contrary to sound Doctrine and the Power of Godliness; and for
re-establishing, preserving, and propagating the covenanted Reformation, once
happily established in these Lands, and sworn unto by our Covenants.
Furthermore, Schism from our covenanted Church consists in this, viz, When
Members, Ministers or others, give themselves to a detestable Indifferency and
Neutrality, in the Cause of God, namely, in the preserving and propagating the
covenanted Reformation of these three Kingdoms; that is to say, When Men are
like so many Gallio's in the Cause of God, preferring worldly Ease, Honour and
Wealth, their own Interest to the Interest of Christ, become easy, whether the
covenanted Reformation in these Lands sink or swim; and, from a cowardly
Disposition in some, and a malignant, perfidious Temper in others, coalesce and
accord in apostatizing from the Articles of Covenant foresaid, the Cause of
God, and its honest-hearted Friends; and frighted from both, as if they thought
it both Sin and Shame to have it said, that they carried any warm Side to either
the one or the other. I say, All Members of this National Church, who, on
Account of any Combination, Persuasion, or Terror and Fear of worldly Loss, of
Sufferings of whatsoever Kind, are guilty in any of these two Cases, are also
guilty of making SCHISM from the covenanted Church, as is clearly manifest by
the 6th Article of our Solemn Covenant" (pp. 182-184, , emphasis added).
Commenting on the common charge of schism leveled against those who
would maintain the attainments of the covenanted Reformation, Clarkson writes: "Now, upon the whole of this
Objection, as 'tis plain, Presbyterian Dissenters are not Schismatics, nor
deserve to be so called; so 'tis a most groundless and shameless Reflection, to
call them Separatists, tho' 'tis the ordinary Name of Epithet given them,
especially in Print; yet to me, and I judge to many others, it is a Wonder with
what Audacity, Men of Sobriety and Conscience should have the confidence to
speak at such a Rate, unless they intend, in a desperate Humour, to render
their Authority every where, amongst all sober persons, contemptible: For, if
two Persons, walking upon a high Path-Road, on the Brink of a Puddle, the one
of them by a Blast of Wind tumbling headlong into the Gulf; when weltering
amidst the Glare and miery Clay, cries up to his Neighbor upon the Brink, Sir,
unless you tumble over after me, I will look upon you as a Separatist: Which of
the two are to be judged most insnared into the Course of Separation, whether
the Person keeping the High-way, or the poor Man wallowing in the polluted
Mire, Crying upon his Neighbour to unite with him in that his miserable Estate?
Est solatium miseris habere socios doloris, ('Tis Comfort to
Persons in Misery to have Companions.) Have not this present Church thrown
themselves over into the Ditch of Pollution, in complying with these dreadful
Apostates of this and the former times?
And, shall these be judged Separatists, who dare not, who cannot, and may not
in Conscience follow their Example? Can such as join with, and strengthen them,
be able to purge themselves from the Guilt and Judgements, which accompany this
shameful Defection? For an Union here (so much cried up) without Debate, is the
Brotherhood of Simeon and Levi: It is an Union in the Course of Sin and Wrath,
and not in Truth and Duty" (pp. 206-207, emphasis added).
For more of this strong tonic get the whole book -- it is one of the
strongest and clearest calls that we have ever seen for the church to repent of
its covenant-breaking and backsliding and return to its first love at the
corporate level (covenantal and constitutional).
The only drawback that needs to be noted, regarding Clarkson's Plain Reasons,
is that a few of the pages (the book being as rare as it is) in the only copy
that we have been able to obtain for use as a master, are a little hard to
read. Even so, most of the book is easily legible and contains the highest
quality of Reformation thought regarding the subjects of which it deals. It
is undoubtedly a major Reformation classic and should be studied by all those
who are serious about seeing the destruction of the present tyranny (which is
expressed in the modern civil and ecclesiastical Babylon erected by those that
oppose the covenanted Reformation and the implementation of the Crown rights of
King Jesus over the whole Earth!).
(Rare bound photocopy) $99.95-90%=9.99
(Hardcover photocopy) $24.00 (US funds)
The Doctrine of Justification is Dangerously Corrupted in
the Roman Church (1675, reprinted 1845)
Exposes the doctrinal sorcery of the mother of (spiritual) harlots. Should also
serve as a warning to any who would compromise the everlasting truth of
Scripture, for temporal gain, by joining themselves to the Romish whore, as
many are doing in our day.
(Rare bound photocopy) $9.95-70%=2.99
Promise Keepers in the Light of Scripture
A Reformed critique of Promise Keepers which answers this question: Is this
non-denominational men's movement truly a work of the Holy Spirit bringing
revival in our day or a dangerous lowering of the standard of truth? Includes
an introduction to this movement, covers its basic assumptions, broader
influences, theological content and practical effects. Basically demonstrates
(in 56 pages) that Promise Keepers is a movement that dangerously and subtly
lowers biblical standards regarding the doctrine, worship, government and
discipline of Christ's church. It promotes secular psychology, independency,
emotionalism, and numerous other heresies. The author is convinced that
"the dangers inherent within the Promise Keepers movement far outweigh any
good effects that might result from the emphasis on godliness and
integrity." Furthermore Comin warns that this "movement promotes a
hazardous ecumenism and a man-centered strategy for the promotion of
godliness." He concludes, "(w)e must strongly urge that this movement
be avoided by all those who take seriously the Great Commandment (Mark
12:30-31) and the Great Commission (Matt. 28:19-20)."
(Softcover booklet) $9.95-40%=5.97
Tongues, Nonsense and Martin Lloyd-Jones
In his zeal for revival, Martin Lloyd-Jones failed to give a proper contextual
exegesis in his explanation of "sign gifts" and thereby gave
credibility to the Charismatic movement. This book corrects that error. It
seeks to steer people away from the "strange and bizarre happenings"
which are often considered manifestation of the Spirit of God today and points
them in the direction of the objective Word of God as the final authority in
all matters.
(Booklet) $3.95-25%=2.96
The Ordinance of Covenanting (1843)
This book is considered by many as the classic work on covenanting. "The
theology of Covenanting is here unfolded with a richness of scriptural research
and a maturity of intellectual strength which would have made the grey eye of
Peden glisten with delight. The treatise is a valuable addition to that solid
theological literature of which the Reformed Presbyterian Church has produced
repeated and enduring specimens, and stamps Mr. Cunningham as a distinguished
disciple of the thoughtful and scriptural school of Mason and the
Symingtons" (Presby Rev., (1844) as cited in The Treasury
of the Scottish Covenant by Johnston). The
author himself notes that "Prayer and the offering of praise are
universally admitted to be duties of religion. The Scriptures announce a place
among these for the exercise of solemn Covenanting... What the word of God
unfolds concerning it, is addressed to the most resolute consideration of all,
and is capable of engaging the most extensive and prolonged investigation. And
yet, though none have found this subject, like all God's judgements, else than
a great deep, still in meditating upon it, the ignorant have been brought to
true knowledge, and the wise have increased in wisdom. 'The secret of the Lord
is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant' (Ps. 25:14)...
Mutual federal engagements, concerning things religious and civil, whether
entered into merely by simple promise, or confirmed by the solemn oath, have
been made from the highest antiquity to the present. The hostility to some such
engagements, and also the proud disregard for their obligation, which have been
evinced by some in all ages, demand a most careful examination into their
nature and design... Furnished with the key of Scripture, approaching the
subject, we are enabled to open the mysteries in which ignorance and prejudice
had shut it up; and equipped with the armour of light shooting forth its
heavenly radiance, in safety to ourselves we assail the darkness thrown around
it, and behold the instant flight of the spirits of error which that darkness
contains. Standing alone in beauteous attractions descended from heaven upon
it, this service beckons us to approach it, and engages to connect extensive
good with a proper attention to its claims. The observance, under various
phases, is described in Scripture as an undisputed and indisputable
reality." In this book Cunningham exhaustively covers the subject of
covenanting in over 400 pages. He deals with the manner, duty and nature of
covenanting (including personal and social covenanting), the obligation
covenanting confers, how covenanting is provided for in the everlasting
covenant, how it is adapted to the moral constitution of man and how it is
according to the purposes of God. Numerous Divine examples are cited from Scripture
and covenanting is shown to be one of the great privileges of the Christian
life. An interesting chapter covers "Covenanting Enforced By the Grant of
Covenant Signs and Seals;" which touches on circumcision, baptism, the
Sabbath, the Priesthood, the new heart and the person and work of the Lord
Jesus Christ. Furthermore, this book demonstrates how God's approbation rested
upon Covenanters in formers ages, how covenanting is predicted in prophecy, how
it is recommended by the practice of the New Testament Church and at what
seasons it is appropriate. The appendices touch on the relationship of
covenanting to immoral and unscriptural civil governments, the Free
Presbyterian Church of Scotland, the British constitution and the apostasy of
the Revolution settlement. Additionally, Cunningham acknowledges that the true
church is "bound by the obligations of the Church of God is past
times" and is still obligated to pay what it has vowed to the Lord
in those magnificent attainments of the second Reformation (the epitome of
these attainments being embodied in the Solemn League and Covenant and the
Westminster Standards). If you are interested in the ordinance of covenanting
this is the most extensive treatment you will find in one book. It is a gold
mine of Scriptural references and should be read at least once by everyone who
calls upon the name of Christ.
(Rare bound photocopy) $49.95-70%=14.99
(Hardcover photocopy) $29.00 (US funds)
The Reformers and the Theology of the Reformation
A full, sound and judicious volume. Covers, in 615 pages, the major
"movers and shakers" of the Reformation, as well as their teaching
and the amazing results that followed. Assurance, the Sacraments, and
Arminianism are all dealt with, plus much more. Cunningham was Professor of
Church History at New College in Edinburgh and committed to his colleagues,
James Buchanan and James Bannerman, the Manuscripts for this work shortly
before his death. His love for Reformation studies can be seen in the following
quotation: "The Reformation from Popery in the sixteenth century was the
greatest event, or series of events, that has occurred since the close of the
Canon of Scriptures; and the men who are really entitled to be called the
'Leaders of the Reformation' have a claim to more respect and gratitude than
any other body of uninspired men that have ever influenced or adorned the
church." Some of the articles contained in this volume continue to be
recognized as landmark studies in the theology of the Reformation.
(Hardcover) $49.95-20%=39.96
Discussions of Robert Lewis Dabney
Warfield called Dabney "the most conspicuous figure and the leading
theological guide of the Southern Presbyterian Church, the most prolific
theological writer that Church has as yet produced." These three volumes
of articles and essays vindicate Warfield's statement. "This is not a book
to be read and returned to the library shelf," states the well known
Baptist minister Al Martin, "rather, as I have found to my own profit, it
ought to be read, digested, and kept close at hand as a guide, companion and
constant prod to us."
(Hardcover, 3 volumes) $119.95-20%=95.96
Lectures in Systematic Theology
For the preparation of this volume, Dabney, who A.A. Hodge called "the
best teacher of theology in the United States," was well suited.
"While this exposition and vindication of creedal Christianity is akin to
that of other reformed authors he has a literary force and an ability to
stimulate thought which is distinctive. In his concern to see the truth
understood and lived, in his wrestling with hard points and his mastery of
detail, Dabney is second to none... Comparing Dabney's work to that of Charles
Hodge, Dr. Morton H. Smith has written: 'Hodge gives an excellent, general
statement of the Reformed Faith, yet Dabney adds something beyond the general
treatment of most subjects. When his method of teaching is recalled, of sending
his students to the standard texts on theology (including Hodge), and then
adding his own observation on each doctrine in the class from which his
Theology was derived, it is to be expected that this work would have a certain
freshness to it, and this is just what is found'" (dust jacket).
(Hardcover) $69.95-30%=48.97
BAPTIZO (in the 4 volumes listed below)
Jerry Smith says that these volumes are "calculated to utterly shatter the
widespread unfounded contemporary mythology surrounding the meaning and usage
of the original Greek words underlying our English word baptism. Dale's
original five volumes (bound in four) constitute the most massive, thorough,
accurate, and authoritative study ever made of this word, examining all the
known occurrences of baptizo. Absolutely a must reading on this controversial
subject! Dale write in a clear and refreshingly irenic spirit... which will
delight and inform scholar, student, and layman alike." Dale spent twenty
years writing this study concerning the meaning and mode of baptism. He
interacts with all the relevant literature on the subject up to his time, the
first volume appearing in 1867 and the last in 1874. J.H. Thayer in his entry
in his Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament (Zondervan, 1962), says of
this study: "If I were to utter my first impression, I should break out in
unfeigned admiration." Moreover, Thayer noted, concerning Classic Baptism,
that "the theory that Baptizo expresses a definite act, 'mode and nothing
but mode,' is shown to be pitiably helpless when applied to 'all the Greek
literature.'" Dale definitely has had the last word on this subject thus
far in history. You can save yourself a lot of time and trouble regarding
Baptism and its meaning by picking up these unrivalled volumes. All four volumes
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Christic Baptism and Patristic Baptism: An Inquiry into the Meaning
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Johannic Baptism: An Inquiry into the meaning of Baptizo as
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Judaic Baptism: An Inquiry into the Meaning of Baptizo as Determined
by the Usage of Jewish and Patristic Writers, $29.95-20%=23.96
Classic Baptism: An Inquiry into the Meaning of Baptizo by the Usage
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(NEW!) An Essay
on the Inspiration of the Holy Scriptures (1840)
Dick studied under the well known John Brown of Haddington. Here "he has
given a concise account of the arguments, which appeared to his own mind to
prove, in the clearest and most convincing manner, the divine authority of the
Old and New Testament" (Preface). Fourth edition with correction and
additions, 263 pages.
(Rare bound photocopy) $29.95-70%=8.99
(Hardcover photocopy) $29.00 (US funds)
(New!) Aletheia
Aletheia is the Greek word for TRUTH and this book is addressed specifically tois
ekezetousi ten aletheian (i.e. to those who are diligently seeking
the truth). It explains why the modern church is in such a mess, why it seems
so powerless, and why there is little visible unity (or even a general
consensus as to what the Scripture teaches) among Christians in our
contemporary setting. It also demonstrates that this has not always been the
case by tracing the "footsteps of the flock" in opposition to the
group that led to the major defections from Reformation attainments (which almost
all contemporary churches have followed). This defection is shown to have
brought God's covenant curse not only upon the church, but upon the defecting
nations also -- and this curse still hangs over our (corporate) heads today.
DiLella explains the basis of covenanting and proves from Scripture that
covenants entered into by our forefathers (such as the Solemn League and
Covenant) on behalf of the moral person (i.e. the constituted and ongoing
government, whether civil or ecclesiastical; cf. David Scott's rare bound
photocopy Distinctive Principles of the Reformed Presbyterian Church, pp. 70, 195f., 285f.) continue in force to this
day. Furthermore, he shows how the Protesters (Covenanters) and their battle in
the seventeenth century with the Resolutioners, is still impacting both the
church and the state because of the very bonds that were transacted (in that
day) between the Covenanting churches or nations and God. This is
used to prove why God has a controversy with the backslidden modern church and
with contemporary Christ rejecting nations, who have not repented of these
national sins of "truce-breaking." DiLella pays special attention to
the United States (as a covenant breaking nation) and those churches which
trace their roots to the Reformation. In one section it is shown how America's
British roots morally obligate the USA (and Canada) to the Solemn League and
Covenant. In fact, it is noted that "in Boston, in 1644, the colonists
with uplifted hands en masse publicly
and solemnly swore their oath of subscription to the Solemn League and
Covenant." Moreover the colonist's ministers often preached of this
obligation and even the USA congress, as late as 1744, "officially
announced and laid claim to all their rights, privileges, and provisions as English
citizens." Anyone familiar with Scripture will understand how covenants
bind posterity, even if they are just transactions between man and man, much
less man and God, as these British covenants were (which still bind both the
USA and Canada by virtue of our British roots). "Brethren, I speak after
the manner of men; Though it be but a man's covenant, yet if it be confirmed,
no man disannulleth, or addeth thereto" (Gal. 3:15). This is further
illustrated in the following quotation from the Reformed Presbyterian Catechism
(by William Roberts, see the whole chapter "The Duty of Covenanting, and
the Permanent Obligation of Religious Covenants" for more proof),
"Another instance in which posterity is recognized in covenant obligation
is found in Joshua 9:15. This covenant was made between the children of Israel
and the Gibeonites. Between four and five hundred years after that time, the
children of Israel are visited with a very severe famine, in the days of David.
2 Sam. 21:1. And it is expressly declared by the Lord that, "It is for
Saul, and for his bloody house, because he slew the Gibeonites." And at
the same time, v. 2, that very covenant is recognized, and the breach of it is
stated, as being the formal reason of the divine displeasure. Now, had it not been
for this covenant, the extirpation of the Gibeonites would not have been
imputed to Israel as a thing criminal; for they were comprehended in
Canaanitish nations, which God had commanded them to root out" (pp.
139-140). The ongoing "moral personality" of the state (or church) is
also illustrated throughout Scripture when national leaders (and prophets)
confess the sins of their fathers and attribute these sins to the then present
wrath of God upon the corporate entity [as with Judah's great Reforming king,
Josiah, in 2 Chron. 34:21; see also Neh. 9:2, Dan. 9:16, etc.]). Of course the
book deals with much more (including democracy vs. theocracy, tolerationism vs.
the first commandment, unity vs. schism, establishments vs. voluntaryism, real
subscription [to the WCF] vs. false and truncated subscription, pretended
liberty of conscience vs. biblical liberty of conscience, the bride of Christ
vs. the whore of Babylon, true worship vs. idolatry, Cromwell vs. the
Covenanters, the revolution [of 1688] vs. covenanted uniformity, etc.).
Originally written as a modern Covenanter's plea to a minister that was leaving
the PCA, this is an easy reading, yet most valuable and practical, look at
history and the truth of Christ as it comes to bear directly upon each one of
us alive today. It is a one-of-a-kind, modern writing, overflowing with
Scriptural and historic proof for each assertion, and we consider it one of the
most important books written in this century!
(Rare bound photocopy) $14.95 - 67% = 4.93 (US funds)
(NEW!) National Covenanting Obligation
This is Dodson's review of James Clark's book, National Covenanting
Obligation, published in 1988. It contains some excellent historical
information as to ecclesiastical, civil and individual defections from the covenanted
Reformation; as well as a great introduction to modern covenant obligations.
Excerpted from the Original Covenanter and Contending Witness magazine (volume 2:7).
(Rare bound photocopy) $6.95-60%=2.78
An Open Letter to an RPCNA Elder (1996)
A contemporary "first blast of the trumpet" against modern
"Presbyterianism," by a covenanted Presbyterian. This is Dodson's
testimony against the backsliding of the RPCNA. It summarizes the points of
defection, documenting the steps taken from covenanted attainments, (directly
from the RPCNA's own standards). This letter also implicates many of the other
backslidden and compromised "Presbyterian" denominations [e.g. OPC,
PCA, etc.], who continue their decline from Reformation attainments in many of
the same areas as the RPCNA (though the RPCNA has remained more faithful than
most in a few areas, one example being acappella exclusive Psalmody). In this
context Dodson deals with church issues, schism and separation, worship,
covenanting, civil government, Christian liberty, and much more. In short, this
is one of the most powerful modern examples of true Christian scholarship that
is available today, exhibiting once again that a faithful witness will not lie.
To understand the covenanted Reformation it is also most helpful to read over
the National Covenant and the Solemn League and Covenant (found in the back of
the Free Presbyterian edition of the Westminster Confession of Faith). All the
Westminster Divines, the national Parliaments and many of the people of the
three nations (Scotland, England, and Ireland in the mid 17th-century),
covenanting (with each other and with the Lord) for national Reformation and
uniformity, swore a solemn oath to uphold the truth of the Reformed religion
found in these morally binding documents (and the Westminster Standards). These
perpetually binding covenants, along with the Auchensaugh Renovation (1712),
are an integral part of point four in the six points of the "Terms of
Ministerial and Christian Communion in the Reformed Presbyterian Church,"
and are defended in the "Explanation and Defense of the Terms of
Communion..." (by the Reformed Presbytery). All six points are also listed
at the back of the "Act, Declaration, and Testimony for the Whole of Our
Covenanted Reformation" (by the Reformed Presbytery). These six points
form a bedrock foundation of true Reformation, which Satan constantly assails,
and many believe they (the truths contained in these points) will lead the way
(by God's grace) to the coming world reformation prophesied in Scripture (Isa.
2:2-4, Ezek. 47:1-12, etc.).
(Rare bound photocopy) $9.95-30%=2.97
How May the Duty of Daily Family Prayer Be Best Managed for
the Spiritual Benefit of Every One in the Family? (1675, reprinted 1845)
Speaks of the duty, the time, the frequency, the manner and the motives of
family prayer, as well as answering objections against it.
(Rare bound photocopy) $9.95-40%=5.97
Popery is a Novelty; and the Protestants' Religion Was Not
Only Before Luther, But the Same that Was Taught by Christ and His Apostles
(1675, reprinted 1845)
Almost 100 pages comparing numerous specific doctrines of Scripture with those
of the Papacy. States that "(t)he reception of the old doctrine, and the
rejection of the new, is that which made the Reformation: and if the church of
Rome would own what is in the scripture, and no more, as necessary to
salvation; and would cut off the new, which they have added to the old; we and
they should be of the same religion."
(Rare bound photocopy) $19.95-60%=7.98
Strictures on Occasional Hearing
An inquiry into Song 1:7, "Why should I be as one that turneth aside by
the flocks of thy companions?" This book sets out to demonstrates the
proposition that one should not hear the public preaching of those he can not
take communion with (i.e. it proposes a ban on occasionally hearing those with
whom you can not maintain organic fellowship with). The implications contained
in this truth are immense; especially when one has adopted the Biblical
doctrine of close communion and is set upon upholding the covenanted
reformation. The duty to separation and to true visible unity are all
encompassed here. A review of this book, written in 1818, notes that the
"treatise may be viewed as a complete repository of all that has yet been
said on the subject." It is filled with Scriptural, as well as historical
testimony, and is a welcome tonic to the weak and compromising books of our day
that so often sacrifice the truth of the altar of some other man made
expediency (such as unity for political or ecclesiastical advantage). For as
the introduction notes, "It is the revealed will of God, and not
saintship, which is the only rule of a visible profession." That
Christians exist in other denominations is not denied, but that they are
faithful to the covenanted reformation (already historically obtained) is. The
arguments set forth here are reminiscent of those found in Rutherford's Due
Right of Presbyteries. If you are struggling with questions related to
separation, the unity of the visible church, close communion, etc. this book
may be exactly what you've been looking for. A massive appendix also lays out
the historical testimony concerning this matter.
(Rare Bound Photocopy) $39.95-80%=7.99
(Hardcover photocopy) $19.00 (US funds)
The Five Points of Christian Reconstruction From the Lips
of Our Lord
The Lord Jesus Christ, the infinite God/Man, the Word of God incarnate who is
truth personified and the ultimate source of all Scripture, taught the
doctrines that make up the five points of Christian Reconstruction. These five
points are: Calvinistic Soteriology, Covenant Theology, Presuppositional
Apologetics, Postmillennialism and Theonomic Ethics. Are you skeptical about
whether Jesus taught these five points? Well then, get out your red-letter
editions and see what you find out!
(Booklet) $3.95-90%=.40
Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God
Possibly the most famous sermon ever preached in America (July 8, 1741). A
sobering description of God's almighty power, holiness, justice, and wrath. A
clarion call to redeem the time, pray for revival, and work for reformation!
Hear also Steve Schlissel's sermon The Horrors of Hell ($3.50) which rivals
Edward's work and addresses points Edward's did not. We highly recommend both!
(Booklet) $2.95-80%=.59
The Interpretation of Prophecy
This is Fairbairn's best-known work. Like all his writings it is characterized
by a deep familiarity with the text and language of Scripture, careful and
thoroughly-researched scholarship, and a sane and balanced approach to
exegesis. Here we have "the mature reflections of a lifetime of devoted
scholarly study of the subject of prophecy. Part one deals with the principles
of interpretation. Part two applies these principles to matters related to the
kingdom of Christ (and its victory), Antichrist and the beast (and their doom),
the millennium, the mystery of iniquity, and much more. If you want to know,
from a practical standpoint, why in our day so-called Protestants are signing
compromising agreements with Roman Catholics, why there is so much disunity and
defection in the church, why age old standards are being dropped, and why their
is general turmoil all about, this book will certainly help to give you the
clear and sobering answer.
(Hardcover) $44.95-34%=29.67
The Prophetical Future of the Church and Kingdom of Christ,
in their Relation to the Character, Working, and Fate of the Antichristian
Apostasy
Excerpted from the book The Interpretation of Prophecy this book gives us a
fascinating look at what the bible has to say about the period in which we
live. It focuses on one of our great enemies, Antichrist, and exhibits the
manner in which he is portrayed in "Daniel both Typically and
Antitypically;" "as represented by our Lord and his Apostles;"
"as represented in the Apocalypse;" and in regard "to its
Overthrow and Final Doom." A fine short introduction to classic Protestant
Historicist Postmillennialism and a good way to whet your appetite for the
major release (sometime next year, D.V.) of David Steele's Notes on the Apocalypse,
which should prove to be one of the most important books on eschatology to be
published in quit some time.
(Rare bound Photocopy) $9.95-60%=3.98
Typology of Scripture
This classic work thoroughly examines typology, not only as a biblical and
theological subject, but also in its connection with the development of all
Christian doctrine. It is Fairbairn's crowning achievement. Barber called it
"the best ever written on this subject." Brookman said that it was
"the most conclusive evangelical work on typology." Two volumes bound
into one, of over 900 pages.
(Softcover) $44.95-25%=33.71
The Nature, Possibility, and Duty, of a True Believer's
Attaining to a Certain Knowledge of His Effectual Vocation, Eternal Election,
and Final Perseverance to Glory (1675, reprinted 1845)
The biblical doctrine of assurance discussed, showing that the "Papal
doctrine of denying the possibility of assurance is false," and how it
"hath a dangerous tendency to destroy the true peace and comfort of souls
in the certain hopes of everlasting happiness."
(Rare bound photocopy) $9.95-70%=2.99
Read Any Good Books?
Introductory essay on the benefits of reading and what to read.
(Booklet) $3.95-30%=2.77
Edwards,
Whitefield and the True Nature of Revival (1742)
Though this is a older item it bears close scrutiny today, for it deals with
what would now be called Charismatic excesses and shallow revivalism. It also
brings some very pointed charges against George Whitefield and Jonathan
Edwards. Most importantly, it shows the great difference that exists between
the superficial and shallow concepts of revivalistic sensationalism and the
covenanted Reformation attainments of previous centuries. As with the modern
"laughers, babblers, and rollers" these older "enthusiasts"
tended to belittle Christ's church and its government (*jure divino*
Presbyterianism), biblically regulated worship, the importance of sound
doctrine and confessions, Christ's Kingship over the nations and the rule of
His law (as opposed to boundless toleration, sectarianism and pluralism), and
many of the other points that have attended older Reformations which were
faithful to Scripture. This title also demonstrates how those who are not content
with Biblical methods confound Christ and Antichrist (ecclesiastically, in
regard to the continuing moral person and the constitutional authority of the
visible church), promote latitudinarian compromises and sinful ecumenicity, and
generally do (though they themselves may be Christians) much damage to the
visible church and the cause of Christ.
(Rare bound photocopy) $19.95-70%=5.99
(Hardcover photocopy) $19.00 (US funds)
The Mystery of Providence
This work has gone through many editions and is a part of Banner of Truth's
Puritan Paperbacks series. Based on the words "God that performeth all
things for me" (Ps. 57:2) this work shows us how providence works for us
in every stage and experience of our lives.
(Softcover) $10.95-20%=8.76
(NEW!) The Rise and Fall of Papacy, The Import of God's
Dealing with Men of Earth, Etc. (1848)
"Originally published in 1701. The first of these discourses has been the
most celebrated. It arrested public notice, and awakened the interest of
Europe. After laying down the principle upon which the author conceived the
Apocalypse should be interpreted, he explained the pouring out of the fourth
vial with reference to Anti-Christian France, fixing 1794 as the date of the
expiration of the vial. When the French Revolution took place it was then
remembered that it had been so predicted by a forgotten Scottish pastor. The
work was reprinted both in England and America, translated into different
languages, and once more fell out of sight till the revolution of 1848 led to a
fresh perusal. Referring to Italy, the author wrote: 'The Fifth vial, which is
to be poured out upon the seat of the Beast will probably begin about 1794 and
expire about the year 1848.' The downfall of the Papacy, according to Fleming,
is going on; the Mohammedan Antichrist will follow, and about A.D. 2000 (Jewish
reckoning, about 2017 on the Julian calendar--RB), the millennial epoch will
begin. In that memorable year (1848) the Pope was compelled to become a
fugitive from Rome; and it was certainly a striking coincidence"
(Johnston, The Treasury of the Scottish Covenant, 371). "A
reprint," wrote The Patriot,
"of one of the most remarkable and sagacious works extant on the subject
of unfulfilled prophecy, deserving a perusal as a succinct, learned, and
eminently devout exposition of the Apocalypse." Reprinted without
abridgement from the 1701 edition.
(Rare bound photocopy) $29.95-70%=8.98
How a Christian May Get Such a Faith that is Not Only
Saving, But Comfortable and Joyful at Present (1674, reprinted 1844)
A sermon on 1 Pet. 1:8, "Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though
now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of
glory." Practical Puritanism at its best.
(Rare bound photocopy) $9.95-60%=3.98
The Corinthian Catastrophe
Gardiner describes the Church at Corinth as one that "was arrested in
development, charismatic in practice, immoral in living, and heretical in
doctrine." This book, offering a clear and concise study of these
problems, answers with serenity the arguments of the charismatics today.
(Softcover) $8.95-22%=6.98
The Badge of Popery: Musical Instruments in Public Worship
Explains from Scripture, Protestant history, and the Presbyterian standards why
the Reformers termed the use of musical instruments in public worship "the
badge of Popery." Also appended is a large section defending exclusive
Psalmody. This is an easy reading introduction to these subjects setting forth
the historic Presbyterian and Reformed understanding of biblically regulated
worship. 74 pages.
(Rare Bound Photocopy) $14.95-70%=4.48
The Covenanter Vision
Explains the nature of God's dealings with men through covenants, as well as
the nature of the covenants and covenant obligation. Gives a history of the
covenants and shows the basis of covenanting. A good introductory study of
covenants and covenanting.
(Rare Bound Photocopy) $9.95-70%=2.99
Close Communion
Covers the five major theories of Church communion: 1. The Latitudinarian
Theory; 2. The Visible Discipleship Theory; 3. The Restricted Communion Theory;
4. The Occasional Communion Theory; and 5. the Close Communion Theory. Shows
how the theory of close communion presents the true Scriptural doctrine of
Church fellowship and answers objections to the doctrine of close communion. An
excellent short, easy reading introduction.
(Rare Bound Photocopy) $6.95-72%=1.95
Political Dissent
Shows the Scriptural basis of the position of political dissent. Provides a
example by defending Covenanter dissent and separation from the constitution
and government of the United States (while also demonstrating the Biblical
grounds for such a position). Upholds the absolute Kingship of Christ, laying
out the straight and narrow path, regarding civil government, that has been
trod by faithful Reformers of the past.
(Rare Bound Photocopy) $9.95-70%=2.99
Secret Societies
Shows why secret societies are condemned in Scripture and why they are also
destructive to the church, state and family.
(Rare Bound Photocopy) $9.95-70%=2.99
Idelette
A novel based on the life of Madame John Calvin. Rich in authentic detail and
sparkling with remarkable insight, this biographical novel succeeds in
portraying the unusual woman who merited this great tribute from her husband,
John Calvin, "She has been a faithful aid in all my ministry. Never has
she hindered me in the slightest."
(Paperback) $17.95-22%=13.99
Aaron's Rod Blossoming; or, the Divine Ordinance of Church
Government Vindicated
The remainder of the title reads: "So as the Present Erastian Controversy
Concerning the Distinction of Civil and Ecclesiastical Government,
Excommunication and Suspension, is Fully Debated and Discussed, from the Holy
Scriptures, for the Jewish and Christian Antiquities, from the Consent of Later
Writers, from the True Nature and Rights of Magistracy, and from the
Groundlessness of the Chief Objections made Against the Presbyterial
Government, in Point of a Domineering Arbitrary Unlimited Power." In
short, this book deals with the biblical view of the separation of church and
state, and is especially pertinent concerning the modern political climate, in
which the old Erastian tree of civil ecclesiastical interference is growing
strong and spreading much poisonous fruit. As with just about everything else
Gillespie wrote, this book has been widely recognized as THE classic in its
field. Three major sections cover "Of the Jewish Church Government;"
"Of Christian Church Government;" and "Of Excommunication from
the Church, and of Suspension from the Lord's Table." Lachman, in his
Preface writes, "It presents the classic Reformed point of view, one now
little heard and perhaps less understood. Gillespie writes carefully and
clearly, in many respects resembling the better know John Owen in the clarity
and power of his reasoning." Bannerman states, "This famous treatise
is unquestionably the most able, learned, systematic, and complete work on the
Erastian controversy in existence. It deserves, and will repay, the most
careful study" (The Church of Christ, vol. 2., p. 432). Beattie (Memorial
Volume, p. xxxvi, 1879) called this book, "the ablest plea for Presbytery
ever made."
(Hardcover) $29.95-40%=17.97
An Assertion of the Government of the Church of Scotland in
the Points of Ruling Elders, and of the Authority of Presbyteries and Synods
(1846, reprinted from the 1641 edition)
Also found in volume one of the Presbyterian's Armoury this work is not
included in Gillespie's Works. The first part deals with Ruling Elders and the
second is written "Concerning the Assemblies of the Church of Scotland,
and Authority Thereof." A postscript is appended in answer to a treatise,
written in Gillespie's day, against Presbyterial government. "Incomparably
the best account of the constitution of our national Church which has ever
appeared," noted Principal Lee (cited in the Treasury of the Scottish
Covenant, p. 302).
(Rare Bound Photocopy) $9.95-60%=3.98
A Dispute
Against the English Popish Ceremonies Obtruded on the Church of Scotland (1637,
reprinted from the 1660 edition)
George Gillespie was one of the Scottish commissioners to the Westminster
Assembly, the youngest member there, and undoubtedly one of the most
influential. Concerning this book Coldwell writes, "It is an exhaustive
defense of that Reformation principle that it is God's right to order the
institutions of worship in His church.... The book first appeared on the eve of
the second Reformation, sparked by an attempt by Charles I to impose
Anglo-Catholic worship forms on Presbyterian Scotland. It fell like a
thunderclap, silencing any argument, except that of force, against which the
Scots rose up in a defensive war. The book was never answered. Although removed
from us by more than 350 years, this book is still a powerful argument against
modern liturgical renewal movements. It also has application to that baser
error of the Church Growth Movement, which has reproduced the expressions of
modern entertainment and showmanship in God's worship, and subjected His
institutions and ordinances to the rules of expediency, marketing and caprice,
loosing the church from that biblical mooring, Sola Scriptura" (back cover
of Naphtali Press, hardcover, reprinted 1993. Naphtali's hardcover edition has
been edited to reflect contemporary spelling, punctuation, and usage. Valuable
indices and introductions have also been added. If you don't mind paying the
extra money this hardcover edition is definitely superior to our photocopy
version, for the editor (Chris Coldwell) has done a splendid job of making this
book much more understandable to the modern reader. The hardcover should be
ordered directly from Naphtali Press, [P.O. Box 141084, Dallas, TX, 75214]. It
retails for $49.95 US funds.). William Hetherington observes "The effect
produced by this singularly able work may be conjectured from the fact that
within a few months of its publication, a proclamation was issued by the Privy
Council, at the instigation of the Bishops, commanding that all copies of the
book that could be found be called in and burned by the hangman. Such was the
only answer that all the learned Scottish Prelates could give to a treatise
written by a youth who was only in his twenty-fifth year when it appeared"
("Memoir," from the WORKS of Gillespie, p. xviii.). James Bannerman
notes, "This was Gillespie's first work, and it may be truly said to have
settled the controversy which called it forth, so far as argument was
concerned. No answer to it was ever attempted by the Prelatic party; and no
answer was possible. It displays singular acuteness, learning, and force of
reasoning; and the thoroughness of the discussion is as remarkable as the power
with which it is conducted" (The Church of Christ, vol. 2., p. 435).
Possibly the best book ever written on biblical worship, an extensive and
thorough masterpiece that leaves no stone unturned. For advanced study only.
(Rare Bound Photocopy)
$39.95 - 78% = 8.79
(Hardcover photocopy) $29.00 (US funds)
Forbidden Alliances
Christians are frequently tempted to form unequal yokes in many spheres of life
(with those duped by the forces of Antichrist): in church, politics, business,
social relations, and marriage. Gillespie's study provides a timely warning,
enabling us to avoid a multitude of unwise connections with those who oppose Christ's
Covenanted Reformation.
(Booklet) $3.95-30%=2.77
Wholesome Severity Reconciled With Christian Liberty, or,
The True Resolution of a Present Controversy Concerning Liberty of Conscience
(1644)
One of our most rare and valuable resources. A masterpiece! Wholesome Severity
was written during the sitting of the Westminster Assembly and demonstrates why
Gillespie is considered one of the most influential Divines of the seventeenth
century. Here we have the question stated (regarding liberty of conscience),
the middle (or biblical) way between Popish tyranny and Schismatizing liberty
approved, and also confirmed from Scripture, with the testimonies of Divines,
yea of whole churches added to vindicate Christ's kingship (over the idolatry of
the rule of an ill-informed, sinful conscience sitting in judgement upon the
truth of the Word of God). The chief arguments of exception used in (Roger
Williams) The Bloudy Tenet, The Compassionate Samaritane, M.S. to A.S. etc. are
examined herein and Gillespie also deals with many of the thorny questions
related to the abiding validity of the Old Testament judicial laws. Eight
distinctions are added for qualifying and clearing the whole matter. In
conclusion, a moving brotherly appeal is addressed to the five Apologists
(Independents at the Assembly) for choosing accommodation rather then
toleration. This is classic Scottish (covenanted) Presbyterianism at its best,
a work that can be read over and over with increasing profit! This exceedingly
rare essay is not found in Gillespie's Works or The Presbyterian Armoury,
however it is also available on two cassettes for $4.77.
(Rare Bound Photocopy) $49.95-85%=7.49
(Hardcover photocopy) $19.00 (US funds)
Notes of Debates and Proceedings of the Assembly of Divines
and Other Commissioners at Westminster. March 1664 to 1645 (1846 edition)
"It condenses, and with considerable skill, the purport of long wordy
debates, giving their very essence in hard criticism on the Scriptures in the
original Greek and Hebrew, as lending support to either side in the
controversies about articles of belief and of Church government" wrote
Burton (as cited in the Treasury of the Scottish Covenant, p. 304). Taken from
volume two of Gillespie's Works.
(Rare Bound Photocopy) $14.95-60%=5.98
A Treatise of Miscellany Questions Wherein many Useful
Cases of Conscience are Discussed and Resolved, for the Satisfaction of Those
Who Desire Nothing More than to Search and Find Out Precious Truths in the
Controversies of these Times (1844, reprinted from the 1649 edition)
"These times" mentioned at the end of the above title refers the
reader to some of the most prolific and productive seasons, thus far in
history, for an abundance of written works that have been blessed of God.
Bannerman calls this "an exceedingly important and useful book, discussing
a wide range of topics..." (The Church of Christ, vol. 2., p. 433).
Various questions are handled in 22 chapters. These questions range from issues
related to church and civil government, to questions related to personal piety,
such as Christ's Lordship and assurance of salvation. Separation, covenanting,
uniformity, hermeneutics, infant baptism, and the free offer of the Gospel
comprise some of the other topics discussed. Taken from volume two of
Gillespie's Works.
(Rare Bound Photocopy) $14.95-60%=5.98
(Hardcover photocopy) $19.00 (US funds)
Truth and Heresy
Asserts the importance of maintaining truth against the inroads of error.
Answers basic questions: What is heresy? How should we respond to heresy?
Second edition, newly typeset.
(Booklet) $5.95-25%=4.46
The Works of George Gillespie (2 volumes)
Gillespie was one of the greatest theologians of all time; almost
singlehandedly steering the Westminster Assembly at certain points. This rare
work contains Gillespie's personal notes during the Westminster Assembly, A
Dispute Against English Popish Ceremonies (a classic on Reformed worship), his Miscellany
Questions and much more (many of which are summarized above). It also contains
a memoir of Gillespie's life and writings, written by William H. Hetherington.
(Rare Bound Photocopies) $99.95-70%=29.98
An Exposition of the (Book of) Revelation
An eminent high Calvinist Independent divine who sat at the Westminster
Assembly, Goodwin here gives a detailed look at the book of Revelation. Also
appended are his "Brief History of the Kingdom of Christ, Extracted Out of
the Book of Revelation" and "A Discourse of Christ's Reward; or, the
Glory Which He Receives in Heaven (Rev. 5:12)."
(Rare Bound Photocopy) $39.95-50%=19.98
Of Domestical Duties (1622)
Gouge, a celebrated Puritan Divine, was a member of the Westminster Assembly
and Darling, in his Cyclopaedia Bibliographica, calls him
"eminently learned and a preacher of great influence." Many
consider this one of the best books ever written on the family -- it is a
Puritan classic in the one of the areas where the Puritan_s were the
acknowledged masters. Ptacek, in his Family
Worship: Biblical Basis, Historical Reality, Current Need (pp.
46-47)notes that "by 1599, the Geneva Bible, ...added many 'Calvinist annotations for household use" (Bremer,
The Puritan Experiment, p. 12). A
number of the notes argued for family worship and instruction by the head of
the household. Puritanism in the British Isles is known as an effort to
continue the Reformation of the church in the area of worship and church government.
However, the Puritans also sought to reform the family life according to
Biblical principles... as a result of their efforts they 'were creators of the
English Christian marriage, the English Christian family, and the English
Christian home' (A Quest for Godliness, p. 260). For the Puritans, family life
was part of God's calling to a holy life. Indeed, it was among the most
important of callings. In his very influential Of Domestical Duties... Gouge affirmed that ' a conscionable performance
of household duties in regard to the end and fruit thereof, may be accounted a
publicke worke. Yea, if domesticall duties be well and thoroughly performed,
they will bee even enough to take up a man's whole time.'" Gouge also
promoted the Reformation view that family was a "little church" and
the "seminary" for those public and private duties and
responsibilities greater maturity in the faith brings. This massive masterpiece
includes eight eminently helpful and instructive treatises: 1. An Exposition of
that part of Scripture out of which Domestical Duties are raised; 2. Duties
between Man and Wife; 3. Particular Duties of Wives; 4. Particular Duties of
Husbands; 5. Duties of Children; 6. Duties of Parents; 7. Duties of Servants;
8. Duties of Masters. If you are interested in family matters it is likely
that you will not find a better book! 714 pages in length.
(Rare Bound Photocopy) $149.95-87%=19.49
(Hardcover photocopy) $39.00 (US funds)
The Christian's Great Interest
Carslaw, in his Six Martyrs of the Scottish Reformation, writes, "William
Guthrie is frequently referred to as one of the first fruits of his (Samuel
Rutherford's) ministry." During his ministry at Fenwick, Ayrshire, from
1650 to 1664, one contemporary remarked that "he converted and confirmed
many thousand souls, and was esteemed the greatest practical preacher in
Scotland." All of Guthrie's teaching and pastoral experience were poured
into this work, his only book. The remarkable fact that it has gone through
more than eighty editions and been translated into several languages testifies
to its value. Pulling a copy of Guthrie's book from his pocket, John Owen
declared "That author I take to have been one of the greatest divines that
ever wrote." Furthermore, concerning this great treasure, Owen also
proclaimed that "there was more divinity in that volume than in all his
own works" (Antithesis II:4, p. 15). Thomas Chalmers described it as
"the best book I ever read." It was written, its author says, for those
who "have neither much money to spend upon books, not much time to spare
in reading." It describes in a simple, clear and attractive style what it
means to be a Christian, and how to become one. Guthrie was a master spiritual
physician, and his wisdom appears on every page of this outstanding work
(adapted from the back cover). Chapter four is especially interesting in that
it deals with "Personal Covenanting With God in Christ." Another in
the Puritan Paperbacks series from Banner of Truth.
(Softcover) $11.95-20%=9.56
An Eschatology of Victory
One of the best shorter (268 pages) books on eschatology. Covers the
"History of the Reformed Position," how all nations will be blessed
in Christ and provides an in-depth exegesis of Matthew 24 and Revelation 20,
two chapter of major importance concerning prophetic interpretation.
(Softcover) $16.95-25%=12.71
Paradigms in Polity: Classic Readings in Reformed and
Presbyterian Church Government
This book is an anthology of primary source documents and representative
writings on these issues (worship, discipline, preaching, etc.) from the
history of the church. Included are Knox's Book of Discipline, Melville's
Second Book of Discipline, the Westminster Assemblies Directory for Church
Government, and excerpts from Rutherford's Due Right of Presbyteries, Samuel
Miller's The Ruling Elder, Charles Hodge's, The Church and Its Polity, Dabney's
Theories of the Eldership, and on and on. This book is a treasure; it belongs
in every church library, and every pastor's study... As this volume so plainly
shows, God has not left that option (i.e. government by the word of man) open
to us. The church of Christ must be governed in the way the Bible requires, by
the Word of Christ. Scripture does not give us suggestions for church
government, but rather an authoritative word. Insensitive to our feelings, the
Bible establishes a form of church government jure divino. In a day when fads
and foolishness buffet the church constantly, from house church movement to
seeker friendly variety hours, we need the wisdom in this book. (Doug Wilson,
Credenda Agenda, vol. 7, #4, p.31). The book is divided into five major
sections: 1. Historical Foundation of Church Polity; 2. Continental Europe and
Reformation Polities; 3. Dutch Reformed Polities; 4. Scottish and British
Polities; and 5. North American Polities.
(Large softcover) $44.95-20%=35.96
(NEW!) The Scottish Reformation
"In preparing this little handbook I have tried, above all things,"
states the author, "to be clear, brief, fair, and accurate. Although the
authorities are not cited, it has been almost entirely drawn from state papers,
official records, the works of those who took part in the struggle, and from
other contemporary sources." A good, short (112 pages), easy-reading
introduction to the first Reformation in Scotland, Knox being one of the
principle players during this period.
(Rare bound photocopy) $14.95-60%=5.98
The Story of the Scottish Covenants in Outline
A great short (96 pages of larger print), easy reading introduction to the
covenants and the Covenanters. Tells the story of many of the Scottish
religious bonds and the people and places that surrounded them. A good
introductory study for home-schoolers or those that do not have time for the
larger volumes covering this topic.
(Rare bound photocopy) $19.95-80%=3.99
(Hardcover photocopy) $14.00 (US funds)
(NEW!) Religious Cases of Conscience Answered in an
Evangelical Manner... to Which is Added The Spiritual Companion; or, the
Professing Christian Tried at the Bar of God's Word; and Character of the Happy
Man (1866)
Answers 31 questions and deals with 30 cases of conscience. Written to
"remove the doubts of the timorous Christian, quicken him on his way to
Zion, to guard against presumptuous hopes, and promote the life of religion in
the soul... to destroy the vain confidence of a sinner, without disturbing the
peace, and discouraging the minds of those who are the real followers of
Jesus." Questions dealt with include: "How shall we distinguish
between the workings of natural affection and real exercise of grace in
religious duties?"; "What is faith? How does it differ from hope,
love, repentance, etc.?"; "How may times of family and closet duty be
best regulated to the glory of God, our own comfort, and the advantage of those
about us?"; and "How may a Christian know that he grows in
grace?". More controversial questions are also dealt with, such as:
"How may we distinguish betwixt that which is moral, and that which is
typical, or merely ceremonial, in the books of Moses? And consequently, which
of these precepts are still in force, and which are those long since
abrogated?" and "A serious person who scruples to comply with the
usual practice of playing at cards, desires to know whether these scruples
arise from a needless tenderness of conscience, or from the faithful monitions
of the Spirit of God?" A real feast of practical and doctrinal Calvinistic
counsel. Makes a great gift for introducing friends and relatives to some
easily digestible, nicely portioned pieces of theological meat. 444 pages.
(Rare bound photocopy) $49.95-60%=14.99
(Hardcover photocopy) $29.00 (US funds)
History of the Westminster Assembly
This book is probably the best easy reading historical account published
concerning this unsurpassed Assembly. The Puritan history leading up to the
Assembly (which this book takes a in-depth look at) is especially important and
not only set the context for what became the major debates among the ministers
present, but even dictated who was selected to this august body of scholars.
Civil wars, national upheavals, emigration to the "new world" and a
host of other epoch making events surrounded this momentous period of history.
These debates and their resolutions have defined and directed Christian
thought and national cultures ever since their original ratification.
Hetherington covers the period from 1531 to 1662. Many consider this era a
historical high water mark for doctrinal and practical precision. Also included
is a chapter on the theological productions of the Westminster Assembly and
six valuable appendices (one containing six biographical notices of the
Scottish Commissioners including Rutherford, Gillespie, Henderson and Baillie).
Indispensable for understanding the work accomplished by the Westminster
Assembly, Presbyterian and Independent history, Cromwell and much more. Limited
stock remaining. When our softcover stock is depleted we will substitute a
"bound photocopy" edition in its place, at the same low price, unless
you instruct us otherwise.
(Softcover) $29.95-70%=8.99
The National (1638) and Solemn League and Covenant (1643)
The National Covenant, a Scottish Presbyterian document, primarily composed by
Alexander Henderson and Archibald Johnstone of Wariston. It was composed in
opposition to the "policies of Charles I. Written in the context of the
riots resulting from the imposition of 'Laud's Liturgy' in 1637 and the King's
refusal to receive the petitions of supplicants for redress, the National
Covenant was an appeal... to defend the true Reformed religion, and to decline
the recent innovations in worship decreed by the King." (Dictionary of
Scottish Church History, 620). Furthermore, it was "an assertion by the
Kirk of freedom from royal or state control, a personal oath of allegiance to
Jesus Christ, the only Head of the Church, the King of kings, and a dedication
of life to him. It stemmed directly from God's covenant of grace, was in the
succession of those earlier bonds the Scots had made with God for his people's
defence and deliverance, and represented a call in the Pauline sense to
'conduct themselves a citizens.'" (Idem.) This covenant (and the Solemn
League and Covenant described below) are still binding on all true
Presbyterians and the hearty and steadfast renewal of these faithful documents
would constitute a mighty means toward modern reformation, seeing that much of
the contemporary church and all modern states have set themselves "against
the Lord, and against his anointed" (Ps. 2:2); excepting, maybe, the
African state of Zambia, which seems to be presently reforming, but not yet
covenanted to the Lord. The Solemn League and Covenant was first of all a
religious covenant and secondly a civil league. "After noting that they
had one king and one Reformed religion and expressing their concern about the
estate of both the Church and kingdom of England and Scotland, the signatories
swear to preserve 'the Reformed Religion in the Church of Scotland' and the
Reformation of religion in England and to bring the churches to the 'nearest
Conjunction and Uniformity in Religion', confession, government, and worship.
They also bound themselves to extirpate popery and prelacy as well as
superstition, heresy and whatever is contrary to sound doctrine... to bring to
trial all who hinder such reformation of religion or divide the king from his
people and to continue such 'to all Posterity" and not suffer themselves
to be withdrawn from 'this blessed Union and Conjunction" (Ibid, pp.
786-789). This covenant gave teeth to the work of the Westminster Assembly and
united three nations under the Lordship of Jesus Christ. It was publicly taken
by the Westminster Divines and the English parliament on September 25th.
"On the 9th of October the king issued a proclamation from Oxford,
denouncing this document as 'in truth nothing else but a traitorous and
seditious combination against us and the established religion of this kingdom;'
straitly charging and commanding all his loving subjects, upon their
allegiance, 'that they presume not to take the said seditious and traitorous
Covenant.' And at last an order was issued by the Parliament, in March 1644,
commanding the Covenant to be taken throughout the kingdom of England by all
persons above the age of 18 years; which order was accompanied by an
exhortation prepared by the Assembly of Divines. In Scotland, as soon as
information was received of what had taken place in London, the Committee of
Estates ordered the Covenant to be subscribed by all ranks and conditions of
people, on penalty of the confiscation of property, or such other punishment as
his Majesty and the parliament might resolve to inflict" (Hetherington,
History of the Westminster Assembly ($8.99), pp. 127-128). Furthermore,
Hetherington goes on to call this bond "the wisest, the sublimest, and the
most sacred document ever framed by uninspired men" (p. 134). If you want
to understand Presbyterianism these two covenant documents offer as much light
as any others we know of. They are inextricably linked to the Westminster
standards, historical testimony and the covenanted reformation. Some still
believe that they will once again be renewed on an international basis near the
beginning of the millennium, in preparation for the days when the "earth
shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea"
(Isa. 11:9). With this sentiment we wholeheartedly concur!
(Rare Bound Photocopy) $9.95-60%=3.98
The Two Babylons or the Papal Worship Proved to Be the
Worship of Nimrod and His Wife (1916)
Contrasts the distinctive characteristics of the truth with the lies and
idolatry of the Roman antichrist. Chapters cover the "Objects of
Worship," "Festivals," "Doctrine and Discipline,"
"Rites and Ceremonies," "Religious Orders," and the
development of the two systems considered "Historically and
Prophetically." The prophetic section is especially interesting and shows
how far Protestants have moved into Rome's camp concerning eschatology. The
whole book, in fact, shows in a most explicit manner how much Romanism has
infected the modern Protestant churches and their thinking. And as Hislop
notes, "it has been known all along that Popery was baptised Paganism; but
God is now making it manifest, that the Paganism which Rome has baptised is, in
all its essential elements, the very Paganism which prevailed in the ancient
literal Babylon, when Jehovah opened before Cyrus the two-leaved gates of
brass, and cut in sunder the bars of iron." A welcome rebuke to those who
would offer the right hand of fellowship to the "beast from the sea."
(Hardcover)
$34.95-20%=27.96
(NEW!) Unity and Uniformity in the Church (1881)
This item lays out the case for unity among churches, proving its assertions
from: (1.) throughout Scripture; (2.) from our Lord's declaring His will both
in precept and prayer; (3.) from apostolic practise; and (4.) from the covenanted
Reformation's "Solemn League and Covenant" which lead to the
production of the Westminster standards. Houston notes that in the Apostolic
church "the government of the church was one and common wherever churches
were planted. It was Presbyterian, and neither Prelatic, a system of monarchial
despotism, nor Congregational, a system of popular democracy." This
biblical and Presbyterian uniformity was considered the apostolic, visible and
doctrinal manifestation of the scriptural injunction to "one Lord, one
faith, (and) one baptism." Houston also points out that "the only
true and safe way of union is based on the platform of Scriptural uniformity;
while that which is framed on allowing diversity in doctrine, and differences
in government and worship, is a mere human contrivance, and its effect is to
sanction and perpetuate divisions (which is to sanction schism under the false
pretence of unity--RB), and to mar the prospect of an ultimate happy union in
the church of Christ." Biblical union and uniformity is shown to be based
on "agreement in doctrine, worship, discipline, and government."
Moreover, the author contends that, "this is to be constantly sought after
by men united in mind and heart, pledged to God and to one another; it is to be
externally manifested, and to be diligently labored for, that it may be
generally and universally prevalent. It is never to be viewed as impracticable.
This was the main design of the convocation of the Westminster Assembly."
The eschatological aspect of visible unity is also noticed, shedding valuable
light on such postmillennial strongholds as, "The watchmen on the walls of
Zion shall see eye to eye, they shall lift up the voice together, and together
shall they sing" (Isa. 52:8) and "The Lord shall be King over all the
earth; in that day there shall be one Lord, and His name one" (Zech.
14:9). This book is full of faithful encouragement and is one of the best
introductions to this topic we have seen.
(Rare bound photocopy) $9.95-60%=3.98
Whether Well-Composed Religious Vows Do Not Exceedingly
Promote Religion (1661, reprinted 1844)
A Puritan sermon on a much neglected means to spiritual victory, ecclesiastical
revival and national reformation.
(Rare bound photocopy) $9.95-60%=3.98
The Collapse of Evolution
This book has long been one of the most successful in exposing flaws found in
the evolutionary theory. In this second edition, Huse has revised the text and
added fascinating examples of design in the natural world. James Kennedy calls it
"a devastating broadside against the theory of evolution."
(Softcover)
$16.95-20%=13.56
(NEW!) The Reformed Presbyterian Church in Scotland: Its
Origin and History, 1680-1876
This is the only book-length history covering the period after 1680 (to 1876),
when the majority Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of Scotland merged
with the Free Church of Scotland. The history after 1822, when the Auchensaugh
Renovation was removed as a term of communion, merely chronicles the wholesale
backsliding of the church and eventual split in 1863; from which a majority
emerged which joined with the Free Church of Scotland in 1876. A remnant of the
minority of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of Scotland still exists, however
they never returned to the original position of the church from which it began
to depart in 1822 (with the removal of the Auchensaugh bond -- which bond is
the Auchensaugh Renovation listed under the Reformed Presbytery
in this catalogue). This book is a fine illustration of the "footsteps of
the flock," (as seen in the Protesters [paleopresbyterians] and their
spiritual posterity), during the period of which it deals, while at the same
time serving as a clear warning to those who have declined from Reformation
attainments (i.e. the Resolutioners [neopresbyterians] and those who continue
their deformation of the faith). "By the National Covenant," notes
Thomas Sproull, "our Fathers laid Popery prostrate. By the Solemn League
and Covenant they were successful in resisting prelatic encroachments and civil
tyranny. By it they were enabled to achieve the Second Reformation... They were
setting up landmarks by which the location and limits of the city of God will
be known at the dawn of the millennial day... How can they be said to go forth
by the footsteps of the flock, who have declined from the attainments,
renounced the covenants and contradicted the testimony of 'the cloud of
witnesses.'... All the schisms (separations) that disfigure the body mystical
of Christ... are the legitimate consequences of the abandonment of reformation
attainments -- the violation of covenant engagements." Understanding where
the faithful covenanted servants of Christ have been historically, not only
helps individuals to separate between truly constituted churches and the those
that are false (because they have constitutionally backslidden from Reformation
attainments); but is a necessary component to the keeping the fifth
commandment, as the Reformed Presbytery has pointed out: " Nor otherwise
can a Christian know the time or place of his birth, or the persons whom God
commands him to honor as his father and mother, than by uninspired testimony;
and the same is true of his covenant obligation, if baptized in infancy.
Against all who ignorantly or recklessly reject or oppose history as a bond of
fellowship, in the family, in the state, but especially in the church, we thus
enter our solemn and uncompromising protest" (Excerpted from: The Act,
Declaration and Testimony for the Whole of Our Covenanted Reformation... by the Reformed Presbytery, pp. 177-178 -- a SWRB
rare bound photocopy [1761], reprinted 1995 from the 1876 edition). This
edition of The Reformed Presbyterian Church in Scotland: Its Origin
and History, 1680-1876 also contains an
introductory note by William Goold (the editor of John Owen's Works). In introducing this book Goold writes, "This
volume may claim attention as supplying an essential link in the ecclesiastical
history of Scotland. It is the history of that body of men who adhered to the
civil part of the Second Reformation, according to which Presbytery was
established and recognized by the State between 1638 and 1649... The Church of
which this volume is a history took its rise in its distinctive character at
this period, and on the ground that it could not, while acknowledging the
relief from oppression which the Revolution (of 1688) afforded, acquiesce in
the arrangements made by the State for the recognition of the Church and the
due exercise of its authority within its own spiritual domain (because the
so-called 'glorious revolution' was Erastian to the core and also denied the
previous national covenant engagements--RB).... Apart, however, from their
testimony in regard to this evil and danger, resulting from a Civil Government
in which Prelacy was continued as an essential element, those who dissented
from the Revolution Settlement, and from whom the Reformed Presbyterian Church
arose, were animated with an earnest zeal for the maintenance of religious
ordinances. They strove to exist as a Church, and how far they succeeded, and
what difficulties they had to surmount in the attempt, is the interesting story
recorded in this volume" (pp. v-vi). In summary, this book (of 450 pages)
is an one-of-a-kind chronicle of an integral part of the history of the battle
for the "Crown Rights and Royal Prerogatives of the Lord Jesus
Christ."
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(Hardcover photocopy) $34.00 (US funds)
Escape: The Adventures of Three Huguenot Children Fleeing
Persecution
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refuse to give up the faith they have been taught." Also highly
recommended by Steve Schlissel. For ages nine and up.
(Softcover) $11.95-20%=9.56
Addresses to Young Men
There are two works contained in this volume. The first is "The Young
Man's Friend and Guide through Life to Immortality," which is the male
version of his popular book for young women, "Female Piety." The
second work is entitled "The Young Man from Home," a short treatise
on how to prepare your son to leave home so as not to ruin his life or your
good name. This is a veritable wealth of practical divinity. 496 pages.
(Hardcover) $49.95-25%=37.46
The Christian Father's Present to His Children
"The chief design of this work is to form the religious character of its
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learning or science, to taste or ambition, shall have perished in the
conflagration of the universe... The man who does not make the religious
character of his children the supreme end of all his conduct towards them may
profess to believe as a Christian, but certainly acts as an atheist,"
writes the author.
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Female Piety (The Young Women's Friend and Guide)
This book sold out of its first printing faster than any other book published
by Soli Deo Gloria, and is now in its second printing.
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A Help for Domestic Happiness
This is James' book on how to rightly order the family.
(Hardcover) $39.95-25%=29.96
(NEW!) Cyprianus Isotimus (1705)
This book clearly demonstrates that not Episcopacy, but its contrary,
Presbytery, was believed by Cyprian and his contemporaries to be of divine
right. Written in English, this rare work contains much valuable information
defending the divine right of Presbyterianism from both Scripture and history.
(Rare bound photocopy) $149.95-90%=14.99
(NEW!) Nazianzeni Querela Et Votum Justum: The Fundamentals
of the Hierarchy examin'd and disprov'd (1697)
Walker includes this among the "principal works" and best defences of
Presbyterian church government, against Episcopalian attacks. Speaking of this
book, among other foremost Presbyterian works of this period, he notes that
they were all "learned and able books, all of them debating the point both
on grounds of Scripture and ecclesiastical antiquity." Furthermore, he
continues, writing, "Those of Jamieson claim a special notice. Their
author was blind; so far as appears, he was born blind. Yet he was a thorough
scholar (no excuse here for those of us who can see--RB), and in particular was well acquainted
both with the Latin and Greek Fathers. His works are... as a whole... among the
best of their class, and contain an effective defence of Presbyterian Church
government." Johnston calls Jameson "one of the acutest and most
learned defenders of the Presbyterian system" (Treasury of the Scottish
Covenant, p. 383). This is one of the most devastating scholarly
replies to the antichristian hierarchy of Episcopalianism (and Romanism too!)
ever produced. Thoroughly scriptural, it also contains a treasure chest of
quotations from the early church fathers (right up through to the recent
[1600's] Reformers of Jameson's day); though Jameson readily proclaims,
"Let the Sword of God (They're Jerome's words in primum Haggaei) cut off every thing that men, without the Authority
of Testimony of the Scriptures, have devised and pretend as if they had it by
Apostolic Tradition. Let all such things be broken in Pieces called Nehustan,
and, finally, sacrificed to Truth and Peace." Exceedingly rare, 240 pages.
(Rare bound photocopy) $199.95-93%=13.99
(NEW!) The
Covenants and the Covenanters: Covenants, Sermons, and Documents of the
Covenanted Reformation
The Reformed Presbytery (in 1879) has well noted the following incongruity that
is still with us today, "We heard from various quarters the cry, --
'maintain the truth, -- stand up for the principles of the Second Reformation:'
and yet many of those who are the most loud in uttering this cry, appear desirous
to bury in oblivion those imperishable national and ecclesiastical deeds, by
which the church and kingdom of Scotland became 'married to the Lord'" (A
Short Vindication of Our Covenanted Reformation, p. 20). This book
should go a long way to remedying the above noted ignorance and hypocrisy among
those who now call upon the name of the Lord -- especially those who claim a
Reformation heritage and are still open to further growth -- as it spells out
in no uncertain terms what lay at the heart of the second Reformation.
Moreover, these covenants (landmarks of the Lord) stand as beacons to all
nations of their continuing moral duty to bind themselves to Christ (first
commandment) or suffer His avenging wrath (Ps. 2). And make no mistake about
it, the Lord will utterly destroy all those who quarrel with His covenant
bonds, whether individuals, churches or nations -- the mystery of iniquity will
fall! The prefatory note to this magnificent volume well describes its value:
"The Covenants, Sermons, and Papers in this volume carry the readers back
to some of the brightest periods in Scottish history. They mark important
events in that great struggle by which these three kingdoms (England, Scotland
and Ireland--RB) were emancipated from the despotisms of Pope, Prince, and
Prelate, and an inheritance of liberty secured for these Islands of the Sea.
The whole achievements of the heroes of the battlefields are comprehended under
that phrase of Reformers and Martyrs, 'The Covenanted Work of Reformation.' The
attainments of those stirring times were bound together by the Covenants, as by
rings of gold. The Sermons here were the product of the ripe thought of the
main actors in the various scenes--men of piety, learning, and renown. Hence,
the nature, objects , and benefits of personal and national Covenanting are
exhibited in a manner fitted to attract to that ordinance the minds and hearts
of men. The readers can well believe the statements of Livingstone, who was
present at several ceremonies of covenant-renovation: 'I never saw such motions
from the Spirit of God. I have seen more than a thousand persons all at once
lifting up their hands, and the tears falling down from their eyes.' In the
presence of the defences of the Covenants as deeds, by these preachers, the
baseless aspersions of novelists and theologians fade out into oblivion. True
Christians must, as they ponder these productions, be convinced that the
Covenanters were men of intense faith and seraphic fervour, and their own
hearts will burn as they catch the heavenly flame. Members of the Church of
Christ will be stirred to nobler efforts for the Kingdom of their Lord as they
meditate on the heroism of those who were the 'chariots of Israel and the
horsemen thereof;' and they will behold with wonder that 'to the woman were
given two wings of a great eagle that she might fly into the wilderness, into
her place, where she is nourished for a time and times and half a time (the
present great apostasy--RB), from the face of the serpent.' And Statesman will
discover how princes, parliaments, and peoples united in the hearty surrender
of themselves to the Prince of the kings and kingdoms of the earth; and will be
aroused to promote that policy of Christian Statesmanship which, illustrating
the purpose and will of God, the Father, shall liberate Parliaments and nations
from the bonds of false religions, and assert for them those liberties and
honours which spring from the enthronement of the Son of man, and King of kings
and Lord of lords. This volume of documents of olden times is sent out on a
mission of Revival of Religion, personal and national, in the present times. It
would do a noble work if it helped to humble classes and masses, and led them
to return as one man to that God in covenant from Whom all have gone so far away.
A national movement, in penitence and faith, for the repeal of the Acts
Recissory and the recognition of the National Covenants would be as life from
the dead throughout the British Empire. The people and rulers of these
dominions shall yet behold the brilliancy of the Redeemer's crowns; and shall,
by universal consent, exalt Him who rules in imperial majesty over the entire
universe of God. For, 'The seventh angel sounded, and there were great voices
in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the Kingdoms of our
Lord and of His Christ." Here we have some of the most moving sermons ever
addressed to a people and their nations, given before the most solemn of
occasions -- national covenant renewal! Alexander Henderson, Andrew Cant, Joseph
Caryl, Edmond Calamy and a host of other Puritan Covenanters (even the turncoat
Independent Philip Nye) are included here in easy to read modern (1895) type.
Anyone interested in seeing the royal prerogatives of King Jesus once again
trumpeted throughout the nations, on a national and international scale, needs
this book -- for these men "were setting up landmarks by which the city of
God will be known at the dawn of the millennial day" (Thomas Sproull cited
in the Reformed Presbytery's Short Vindication, p. 38). 442 pages with illustrations.
(Rare bound photocopy) $69.95-72%=19.59
(Hardcover photocopy) $35.00 (US funds)
(NEW!) The Covenanters in the North; or, Sketches of the
Rise and Progress, North of the Grampians, or the Great Religious and Social
Movement of Which the Covenant of 1638 was the Symbol (1846)
"The Annals of the Covenant are an heirloom of the Scottish people, full
of noble examples and associations in all that is heroic and devout, both in
doing and suffering... Besides furnishing notices of these and others of whom
the glimpses are less frequent (in other Covenanter histories, such as Andrew
Cant the 'Apostle of the Covenant' and James Fraser of Brea--RB) our local
annals supply chapters in the history of the Covenant, peculiar to the only
part of the country which met its first advances with the most determined
opposition of its learning and its chivalry -- furnishing at once themes for
the student of great principles, and scenes for the lovers of the picturesque, more
rare in the history of the south... The reader will find that Mr. King has
availed himself of many sources of information which, till lately, were
difficult of access, or altogether sealed; and that his work contains much
information which is to be found nowhere else in a popular form," (John
Kennedy in the Preface). A stirring history book of 400 pages.
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A Spectacle Unto God (The Life and Death of Christopher
Love)
This book tells the story of this little-known Puritan/Covenanter, and his
early death, at the hands of Cromwell's forces, for his religious and political
convictions. Love was a close friend of Thomas Manton and admired by Richard
Baxter. Packer says of this book, "Stunning and heart-wrenching is the
blend of sweetness, peace, love, and hope in nightmarish circumstances that
(this story) contains. This is a poignant account of victorious faith that will
stir every reader."
(Hardcover) $39.95-25%=29.96
How Must We Reprove, That We May Not Partake of Other Men's
Sins (1661, reprinted 1844)
Deals with the question in the title as it pertains to the church, the nation,
and especially the family. An important sermon dealing with an almost forgotten
duty for all Christians that seek to remain faithful to Christ. Shows how
"(b)y delightful society and company with wicked men to countenance them,
so we become partakers of their sins: "But now I have written unto you,
not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or
covetous, or an idolater, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with
such an one no not to eat. Therefore put away from among yourselves that wicked
person" (1 Cor. 5:11,13). Also demonstrates that "(i)f we would not
partake of the sins of others, we must reprove the sins of others (Lev. 19;
Ezk. 33:7-9). So the apostle expressly; (Eph. 5:11;) intimating that you do
certainly approve them, if you do not reprove them. Contains an interesting
aside that provides an answer to the philosophical questions raised by the
existence of evil. Strong teaching.
(Rare bound photocopy) $9.95-80%=1.99
The Right Choice: The Incredible Failure of Public
Education and the Rising Hope of Home Schooling (An Academic, Historical,
Practical, and Legal Perspective)
This is an indispensable weapon in the contemporary cultural warfare raging
over the "Crown Rights of King Jesus." The establishment of ungodly
education is a quintessential point in Satan's frontal attack upon the Godly
seed in the modern world today. Much of the sin and destruction prevalent in
our society can be traced back (as a second cause) through the devil's success
in keeping Christ out of the daily education of children. Klicka, Senior
Counsel of the Home School Legal Defense Association (and a home schooling
father) shows why this is so. This new hard-hitting expose of the failure of
public education uncloaks the corruption, craziness, greed, and general
incompetence of the present pagan public school system which is daily turning
to occult/new-age philosophies for guidance. Furthermore, this book analyzes
home schooling by documenting and discussing its benefits, academic success,
biblical basis, how-tos, constitutional rights and many other pertinent related
areas, all in an easy to read format! It has been heralded as "the new
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coverage and Godly insight for the beginner, the inquirer, and the
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Concordance to the Metrical Psalms
"We believe that the Christian Church has lost much by not using the rich
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The Doctrine of
Original Sin, as Received and Taught by the Churches of the Reformation Stated
and Defended, and the Error of Dr. Hodge in Claiming that this Doctrine
Recognizes the Gratuitous Imputation of Sin, Pointed Out and Refuted (1844)
Considered a classic in its field, this book of over 550 pages takes on Charles
Hodge and his views concerning original sin. The author states that the
"doctrine concerning Imputation and Original Sin" as taught "for
many years past, in the Theological School at Princeton" is a
"radical departure from... recognized Augustinian theology, or
Calvinism." The author also notes "that the difference in this issue
is fundamental to evangelical doctrine. The design of the present tractate,
therefore, is to furnish a thorough historical, theological, and exegetical
discussion of the essential points which this issue involves."
Furthermore, Landis writes (concerning Hodge's view) that "the church
herself can ultimately and logically have no possible alternative but either to
abandon all the distinctive principles of the Augustinian or evangelical system
of doctrine, or to reject this (i.e. Hodge's--RB) theory utterly and in all its
parts."
(Rare bound photocopy) $99.95-80%=19.99
(Hardcover photocopy) $34.00 (US funds)
What Means May Be Used Towards the Conversion of Our Carnal
Relations (1661, reprinted 1844)
Help in an area in which almost everyone prays, desires and has need.
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The Visibility of the True Church (1675, reprinted 1845)
Contains many fine distinctions as to what the church is and how she is known.
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How May We Graciously Improve Those Doctrines and
Providences Which Transcend Our Understandings?
This is one sample sermon from the Puritan Sermons (six volumes) which were the
"The Morning Exercises at Cripplegate," listed below. Based on Romans
11:33: "O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God!
how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out!", this
sermon tackles one of the most trying aspects of the life of faith (i.e.
understanding and resting in the ways of God, even when His path of righteousness
so transcends our understanding as to be incomprehensible to the finite human
mind.)
(Rare bound photocopy) $9.95-70%=2.98
Puritan Sermons 1659-1689 (6 volumes, reprinted 1844)
These are "The Morning Exercises at Cripplegate, St. Giles in the Fields,
and in Southwark by 75 Ministers of the Gospel in or Near London with Notes and
Translations by James Nichol." Volumes vary in length from 624 to 804
pages and cover a great number of topics that are essential to the Puritan view
of God, the world and the Christian life. The Preface notes, "This
celebrated collection of useful and orthodox theology consists... of practical
as well as doctrinal discourses, preached by some of the most eminent divines
of the 17th century, and published at irregular intervals between the years
1660 and 1691." Volume six, "The Morning Exercises against Popery; or
the principal Errors of the Church of Rome detected and confuted... has always
been deemed a standard book on that great controversy," which even in that
day was "recently revived... Two of the volumes here described were
published prior to the year 1662; consequently all the authors of the sermons
in those volumes were Conformists up to that time; and though the majority of
them afterwards became for consciences' sake, Nonconformists, yet this
circumstance, instead of detracting from their moral and intellectual worth,
has served, through intervening years, to enhance their character, in public
estimation, as divines of great talents, erudition, and purity." In short,
a sound, useful and judicious collection of Puritan divinity. Includes sermons
by John Owen, Thomas Watson, Thomas Manton, Matthew Poole, Richard Baxter,
William Greenhill, James Janeway, Edmund Calamy, Thomas Vincent and many other
able ministers of the Gospel. Volume six contains a phenomenal set of indices
(covering all six volumes) which run 179 pages in length.
(Hardcovers, 6 volumes) $249.95-20%=199.96
The Works of Christopher Love (Volume 1)
Love was a "prominent London minister, a staunch Presbyterian, a
Covenanter, and a member of the Westminster Assembly of Divines, highly
regarded by his peers. The American Puritan, Jonathan Edwards, read Love and
had his books in his personal library" (back cover). "Dr. Manton and
other divines gave him a high character for piety. Lord Clarendon says he was
guilty of as much treason as the pulpit could contain" (Darling,
Cyclopedia Bibliographica, p. 1870). Love was arrested, because of his political
(Covenanter) beliefs and actions, along with six other prominent London
Presbyterian ministers (including Thomas Watson), on the charge of treason. The
other six were released after six months, but Love was beheaded under
Cromwell's military dictatorship on August 22, 1651. This volume, the first in
a series, contains 45 sermons. These sermons deal with "The Combat Between
the Flesh and the Spirit," "Heaven's Glory," and "Hell's
Terror."
(Hardcover) $64.95-25%=48.71
(NEW!) Characteristics of the Witnessing Church (c. 1840)
The witnessing Church, engaged in battle during the 1260 years of apostasy,
fights with the devil and his angels. She is the true Reformation church; she
is the "women in the wilderness". But "Who is she that looketh
forth as the morning, fair as the moon, clear as the sun, and terrible as an
army with banners?" (Song 6:10). What are the marks of this host? How will
she be known? What is distinctive about her as opposed to the whore of Babylon
and her harlot daughters? These questions and many more, probing the nature of
the true church (in contrast to the false church), are answered in this
fascinating and edifying article. Robert Lusk was a founding member of the
Reformed Presbytery, who, "together with David Steele erected the Reformed
Presbytery upon true covenanting principles when the RP Synod made it clear
that they would not be reclaimed," writes Dodson (for an interesting
account of this story see our rare bound photocopy by the Reformed Presbytery, A
Short Vindication of Our Covenanted Reformation. Excerpted from the Original
Covenanter and Contending Witness magazine
(volumes 1:16-2:4). They don't write them like this anymore!
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By What Scriptural Rules May Catechising Be So Managed, As
That It May Become Most Universally Profitable (1674, reprinted 1844)
Based on "Train up," or catechise, "a child in the way he should
go," or in his way: "and When he is old, he will not depart from
it" (Prov. 22:6). Shows that there are several texts of Scripture from
which the learned conclude that this mode of Catechising was used in the
apostles' days, and by the apostles themselves and their immediate successors;
and this in imitation of the Jews who had "a form of knowledge and of the
truth in the law," (Rom. 2:20), out of which they instructed the ignorant,
and taught babes. Thus, the apostle had given the Romans a "form of
doctrine"; (Rom. 5:17); and to Timothy "a form of sound words; (2 Tim.
1:13); "a form of sound words," which contained "the principles
of the doctrine of Christ," and the first principles of the oracles of
God;" six whereof are distinctly mentioned, Heb. 5:12; 6:1,2. Proves how
deeply parents and ministers are obliged to this duty, what the duty is, and
how it is best performed.
(Rare bound photocopy) $9.95-70%=2.98
What May Gracious Parents Best Do for the Conversion of
Those Children Whose Wickedness Is Occasioned By Their Sinful Severity or
Indulgence?
This is one sample sermon from the Puritan Sermons (six volumes) which were the
"The Morning Exercises at Cripplegate," above. It contains searching
Puritan preaching on a topic of utmost practical importance to every parent.
(Rare bound photocopy) $9.95-70%=2.98
The Love of God
Many people toady call for you believe either in a God of love or a God of
wrath. The author of this stirring affirmation of God's love assures you that
you don't have to choose between these views. God is one and undivided. Just as
His grace is made perfect in suffering, so His love is made clear by what He
hates. This book answers some of the hard questions of Scripture, including
those to do with John 3:16, the problem of evil, and how a loving God can send
people to eternal torment in hell. Appendices include four Reformed authors:
Chalmers; Fuller; Boston; and Brown (of Haddington).
(Hardcover) $32.95-22%=25.70
Strengthening Your Marriage
This book is a treasure trove of concrete, practical, helpful how-to
information and steps toward genuine Christian unity in marriage.
(Softcover) $14.95-20%=11.96
Arminianism Another Gospel
A hard-hitting, no punches pulled presentation of Calvinism imported from New
Zealand. Documents the fact that "Arminianism is the very essence of
Popery." Cites a portion of a letter written by a Jesuit during the days
of the archheretic, Prelate, and persecutor of the Puritans and Covenanters
Archbishop Laud, in which a Jesuit wrote, "Now we have planted the
Sovereign Drug Arminianism which we hope will purge the Protestants from their
heresy; and it flourisheth and beareth fruit in due season... I am at this time
transported with joy to see how happily all instruments and means, as well as
great or smaller, co-operate with our purposes. But to return to the main
fabric: OUR FOUNDATION IS ARMINIANISM." This booklet also warns against
the teaching of other notable Arminians, such as John Wesley, D.L. Moody, Billy
Graham and a host of others.
(Booklet) $5.95-33%=3.99
The Cameronian Philosopher: Alexander Shields
The preface notes, "Much literature has been called forth by the
Covenanting movement in Scotland, and my sole reason for adding another volume
to the library of Covenanting history and biography is that one of the greatest
of the Covenanting leaders has been allowed to sink into a quite unmerited
oblivion. Alexander Shields, who was after the execution of James Renwick the
acknowledged leader of the Cameronian remnant, was one of the most picturesque
figures in the Scotland of his day... he lived dangerously and died young; and
it is indeed strange that no biography of this remarkable man has yet been
attempted... He was a man of thought, and he may with some justice be called 'the
Cameronian philosopher,' for in his greatest work, 'A Hind Let Loose,' he
expounded... the philosophy of what might be called Radical Calvinism... He is
worthy to rank with Buchanan and Rutherford among the chief Scottish
protagonists" concerning Calvinistic political theory. Though MacPherson
is exceedingly weak in expressing some points of the hard-edged Cameronianism
of Shields the book is still useful for much of the information that it
contains. It also helps set the context for Shield's masterful and
revolutionary work "A Hind Let Loose," (available through SWRB for
$39.99) a book easily in the class of Rutherford's famous Lex Rex.
(Rare bound photocopy) $19.95-50%=9.97
How Ought We To Improve Our Baptism? (1674, reprinted 1844)
Question 167 of the Westminster Larger Catechism asks: "How is our Baptism
to be improved by us?" The answer: "The needful but much neglected
duty of improving our Baptism, is to be performed by us all our life long,
especially in the time of temptation, and when we are present at the
administration of it to others; by serious and thankful consideration of the
nature of it, and of the ends for which Christ instituted it, the privileges
and benefits conferred and sealed thereby, and our solemn vow made therein; by
being humbled for our sinful defilement, our falling short of, and walking
contrary to, the grace of baptism, and our engagements; by growing up to
assurance of pardon of sin, and of all other blessings sealed to us in that
sacrament; by drawing strength from the death and resurrection of Christ, into
whom we are baptized, for the mortifying of sin, and quickening of grace; and
by endeavoring to live by faith, to have our conversation in holiness and
righteousness, as those that have therein given up their names to Christ; and
to walk in brotherly love, as being baptized by the same Spirit into one
body." Manton, in his classic style, elaborates on this teaching.
(Rare bound photocopy) $9.95-70%=2.99
The Complete Works of Thomas Manton (22 Volumes)
Manton was "one of the most eminent of the Nonconformist divines." He
was born in 1620 and died in 1677. He was chosen to write "The Epistle to
the Reader: Especially Heads of Families" of the famous Westminster
standards. "Received episcopal institution in 1661. Resigned in 1662, on
account of the Act of Uniformity (which among other wicked, Satanic enactments,
its principal terms required a "declaration of 'unfeigned assent and
consent' to everything contained in the Book of Common Prayer, re-ordination
for those not episcopally ordained" and, most evil of all, "a
renunciation of the Solemn League and Covenant. Knowing that the Puritans would
not submit to such terms, the Authorities framed the Act to secure their
expulsion" cf. Sermons of the Great Ejection by Iain Murray [Banner of
Truth, reprinted 1962]). He was a man of great learning and extensive reading,
of a sound judgement, and had the art of reducing volumes of divinity into a
narrow compass. According to Charnock, he was the best collector of sense of
the age. Dr. Bates says , 'A clear judgement, rich fancy, strong memory, and
happy elocution, met in him, and were excellently improved by diligent
study'" (James Darling, Cyclopaedia Bibliographica, 1854, pp. 1953-1954).
Some of Manton's better known volumes contained in this massive set, such as
his commentary on James and Jude and his Sermons on Psalm 119 have been
recently reprinted, but the rest of this outstanding material is still of very
rare occurrence. The 22nd volume contains an enormous index.
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(NEW!) The Bay Psalm Book (1640)
"The first book printed in North America, The Whole Booke of Psalmes
Faithfully Translated Into English Metre, commonly known as the Bay Psalm Book,
appeared in Cambridge, Massachusetts (1640). Designed for public and private
worship, this metrical version of the Psalms became extremely popular and by
1733 had gone through about seventy editions" (Encyclopedia of the
Reformed Faith, p. 30). This is a facsimile reprint of the first edition
printed by Stephen Daye at Cambridge, in New England in 1640. Commenting on the
origin of the name of this Psalter, the introduction states that "(t)he
new Psalm Book was adopted at once by nearly every congregation in the Colony
of Massachusetts Bay, and for that reason it came to be known as the 'Bay Psalm
Book.'" Furthermore, it is noted that "(a)fter being used for upwards
of a century, the Bay Psalm Book gave way to the newer version of Tate and
Brady and of Isaac Watts ("Watts' whims" as the Presbyterians call
them--RB)." Only ten copies of this first edition were known to be extant
in 1903.
(Rare bound photocopy) $99.95-80%=19.99
What is a Biblical Christian?
Introductory, basic, easy to read and foundational. Ideal for evangelism or new
converts.
(Booklet) $2.95-80%=.59
(NEW!) An Apology for the Book of Psalms in Five Letters
(1852)
This book argues for exclusive Psalmody. It includes a detailed history
(ancient [the Fathers, Augustine, Apostolic Constitutions, etc.] and modern
[Wickliffe, Luther, Calvin, etc., to the author's day]) of Psalmody, gives
reasons for retaining the book of Psalms and considers numerous objections. It
takes on both Watts and Wesley and the first appendix exhibits the unsound
views of Watts by answering the question: "What were the opinions of Dr.
Watts on the subject of the Trinity and person of Jesus Christ?" One
answer to this question, given as an example by M'Master's, shows that Watts
wrote, "That the covenant of redemption was not made with a person who was
the Father's equal, but with this created spirit". Moreover, M'Master, after citing
numerous other heterodox statements from Watts' own writings, concludes that
"Dr. W. was an antitrinitarian,
and that the distinct divine Personality of the Son of God, as equal
with the Father, had no place in his acknowledged creed. The labours of his
life, in which he manifested more than his usual mental vigour, were in direct
opposition to the orthodox faith on this whole subject." This appendix
alone, revealing Watts' views as "a form of the old Oriental
Gnosticism," makes this a valuable contribution to the Psalmody debate
(from a historical perspective), considering the leading role Watts played in
the overthrow of exclusive Psalmody in his day. Moreover, it is a manifest
impossibility that God raised up this heretic Watts (a modified Arian), to give
the church an imitation of the book of Psalms or any of his other
"hymns" -- which sadly, are still in wide use today. And it is almost
too startling to note, but this was no new strategy on the part of Satan; for
it greatly parallels his first major attack upon inspired Psalmody (which was
launched in the second century). "This brings to mind a remarkable
coincidence," writes M'Master. "Bardesanes of Edessa,
of the second century, and Watts of Southampton, of the eighteen century, were
both distinguished for their advocacy of error, and both were poets, and are
the only poets, as far as recollected, who attempted an imitation of the book of Psalms, each in a book of 150 hymns.
If history is to be credited, the Gnostic, as a poet, was not inferior to him
of Southampton... The poetry of fancy will not do away the heresy of
prose." 223 pages.
(Rare bound photocopy) $39.95-75%=9.98
(NEW!) The Original Preface to Samuel Rutherford's Letters
(1664)
M'Ward was a disciple and close friend of Samuel Rutherford (and acted as his
private secretary at Westminster); he was also the publisher of the first
edition of Rutherford's Letters, in 1664. This was just three
years after Rutherford's death and M'Ward hoped to strengthen the hands of the
persecuted Covenanters with the publication of his preface and the release of
these magnificent letters. In the preface he sets forth the context (and
theological genius) of not only S.R.'s letters, but also of the turbulent times
that drew forth some of the greatest theological literature ever. I am
speaking, of course, of the Westminster Standards, the "Solemn League and Covenant" and the mass of other
Presbyterian/Covenanter/Puritan writings that have been handed down to
posterity, from these very days. These men knew that the covenanted cause of
Christ would prosper, though it was suffering a great setback at the time of
the writing of this preface; but they persevered anyway (walking by faith and
not by sight) to give us these unsurpassed works. Additionally, though these
covenanted Presbyterians were blessed with towering and sanctified intellectual
abilities, they were no ivy tower theologians; each, to a man (almost), were
more than willing to suffer and/or die for the covenanted cause of Christ (and
many of them eventually did, though a few defected). M'Ward's preface is an
invaluable aid to understanding these men and their times. Furthermore, this is
the only place that you can obtain a copy of this exceedingly rare and valuable
piece of testimony to the covenanted Reformation, as our "rare bound
photocopy edition" is the first reprinting of this work in many years. We
have also appended Rutherford's dying testimony (originally 5 pages long) to
this preface. It further corroborates the large body of other evidence (cf.
George Gillespie's dying testimony at the end of his Works, volume 2, for one) testifying to those glorious
truths that were foremost in the minds of the most prominent Covenanters, even
moments before they eternally entered the presence of their Almighty Father.
Additionally, M'Ward's preface to Rutherford's original letters, which is 45
pages in length, is not found in the recent Banner of Truth reprinting of
Rutherford's Letters (for they
republished the 1891 edition). The price and the discount listed below are both
correct -- in case you do a double take concerning the discount at which we are
offering this item. Enjoy your feast!
(Rare bound photocopy) Forthcoming
The Psalms in Worship
Dr. David Freeman (who was Professor John Murray's pastor in Philadelphia) said
that the Psalms in Worship was the most comprehensive treatment of this subject
to be found anywhere. This volume (of almost 600 pages) consists of material
presented at two conventions in 1905, promoting the claims of the Psalms in
worship. Two articles covering each of 27 related topics comprise this volume,
making a total of 54 separate papers (all thoroughly indexed and including a
new appendix added by the publisher). Articles included range from
argumentative discussions of a doctrinal and critical kind (defending exclusive
Psalmody), to broader discussions along historical, literary, and practical
lines. This is a one of a kind publication of limited quantity, nothing else
like it is available today! Limited stock remaining. When our hardcover stock
is depleted we will substitute a "bound photocopy" edition in its
place, at the same low price, unless you instruct us otherwise.
(Classic Collectors Hardcover) $49.95-30%=14.98
Annals of English Presbytery from the Earliest Period to
the Present Time (1872)
Focuses on English Presbyterianism from its earliest days (c. 286AD) to the
author's time (1872). Contains much interesting and useful information (in its
333 pages), but should be read with one eye on the Act, Declaration and
Testimony for the Whole of Our Covenanted Reformation (by the Reformed
Presbytery). Such facts as Milton's Arianism and how Unitarianism was
introduced among nonconformists not by presbyterians "as commonly
supposed, but by independents and baptists," are sprinkled throughout this
book. In short, this is an easy reading historical overview of English
Presbyterianism.
(Rare bound photocopy) $39.95-60%=15.98
The Story of the Scottish Church(1874, reprinted 1988)
This is probably the work for which M'Crie (the younger) is generally best
remembered. Almost 600 pages in length, this book covers the period from 1529
(the state of religion before the Reformation) to 1843 (the formation of the
Free Church of Scotland). It is well indexed and contains much historical
information left out by shorter histories, making it an ideal study tool; its
only drawback being M'Crie's somewhat soft historical and editorial
interpretation of certain events. Thus, we again caution the reader that this
book should be read with one eye on the Act, Declaration and Testimony for the
Whole of Our Covenanted Reformation (by the Reformed Presbytery).
(Hardcover) $39.95-25%=29.99
The Unity of the Church
Demonstrates that truth is the biblical bond of unity. Discusses causes of
disunity in the church; urges the obligation to seek unity on scriptural terms;
shows the folly of unbiblical schemes of church union.
(Hardcover) $29.95-40%=17.97
When the Wicked Seize the City
This Presbyterian minister and his family (who reside in San Francisco) have
received numerous death threats, had their house fire-bombed, and have
undergone a highly publicized law suit, all because they maintained the truth
of Scripture condemning homosexuality. This book chronicles the moving story of
a courageous Christian family and helps to expose the hatred bound up in the
homosexual movement. It also explores the rise of gay "power" and
what this will mean if Christians do not raise a standard against this Satanic
onslaught.
(Softcover) $16.95-20%=13.56
Family Worship
Stresses the duty of family worship, and offers some practical instruction on
how to cultivate family piety.
(Booklet) $3.95-30%=2.77
History of the Reformation of the Sixteenth Century (in 5
Volumes, 1846)
The author calls the Reformation: "one of the greatest revolutions that
has ever been accomplished in human affairs." He also notes that it was
"one of the greatest outpourings of the life that cometh from God,"
whose "influence is still visible on every side." Moreover , he
points out that this is "not the history of a mere party," but rather
"the history of the Reformation addresses itself to all Christians, or
rather to all mankind," for it "bears the mark of regeneration of the
human race, of a religious and social change emanating from God himself."
Furthermore, Merle D'Aubigne notes that this is the only edition that he
personally revised and acknowledges "this translation as the only faithful
expression of my (his) thoughts in the English language," and recommends
it as such to all his readers.
(Rare bound photocopy) $99.75-65%=34.91
Can also be purchased as individual volumes:
Volume 1 of The History of the Reformation of the Sixteenth Century
Covers the state of Europe before the Reformation; the youth, conversion and
early labours of Luther (1483-1517); the indulgences and the Thesis (1517- May
1518); and Luther Before the Legate (May to Dec. 1518)
(Rare bound photocopy) $19.95-60%=7.98
Volume 2 of The History of the Reformation of the Sixteenth Century
Continues where volume one left off covering the Lutheran wing of reform and
the Leipsic disputation (1519), the Papal Bull (1520), the Diet of Worms
(1521). Moves from here to look at the Swiss Reformation (1481-1522).
(Rare bound photocopy) $19.95-60%=7.98
Volume 3 of The History of the Reformation of the Sixteenth Century
Picks up at the first Lutheran reforms (1521-1522), covers the agitations,
reverses and progress in the years 1522-1526, and the divisions between
Switzerland and Germany (1523-1527). Finally, begins to cover the French
reforms and Calvin (1500-1526)
(Rare bound photocopy) $19.95-60%=7.98
Volume 4 of The History of the Reformation of the Sixteenth Century
Chronicles the period of protest and conference (1526-1529), the Augsburg
Confession (1530), and conquest and catastrophe in Switzerland (1526-1531).
(Rare bound photocopy) $19.95-60%=7.98
Volume 5 of The History of the Reformation of the Sixteenth Century
Deals with England before the Reformation, the revival of the Church, the
English New Testament, etc.
(Rare bound photocopy) $19.95-60%=7.98
Fasting
Discusses the proper way to observe a biblical fast, including some of the
physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of this exercise.
(Booklet) $3.95-30%=2.77
The Guilt, Folly, and Sources of Suicide
The author treats suicide as "a crime of the deepest die," while
addressing the subject from a pastoral perspective. This is a timely booklet
for our own day, when suicide has become epidemic, and political activists
advocate suicide as a right of self-determination.
(Booklet) $5.95-20%=4.76
Thoughts on Public Prayer (1849, reprinted 1985)
Offers the benefit of mature thought and many years of practical experience.
Chapters cover the history of public prayer, the claims of liturgies, the best
means of attaining excellence and much more. Includes a "Biographical
Sketch on Samuel Miller" written by Kevin Reed.
(Hardcover) $24.95-20%=19.96
A Christian Response to Islam
This is a comprehensive and easy-to-read guide to the world of Islam: how it
began, its beliefs and customs, and the differences between Islam and
Christianity. It also shows how to respond to Islam in a way that will
communicate Christ's love. Miller was missionary of the Presbyterian Church to
Iran from 1919 to 1962.
(Softcover) $9.95-25%=7.46
The Minutes of the Westminster Asssembly
Warfield states, "The fundamental authority for the study of the work of
the Assembly for the period covered by it is, of course, the volume of its
Minutes edited by Drs. A. F. Mitchell and John Struthers." This work was
also called the best book concerning the Assembly by C. Gregg Singer. It includes
notes on the Directory for Church Government, Confession of Faith and
Catechisms (and is indexed). An invaluable aid for all those who love creedal
Christianity. A very rare resource that should contribute much to the ongoing
Reformation. 643 pages.
(Rare Bound Photocopy) $99.95-80%=19.99
The Westminster Assembly: Its History and Standards
William Hetherington has written: "Every person who has directed his
attention to the events of the seventeenth century, whether with regard to
their civil or their religious aspect, has felt that it was impossible fully to
understand either the one or the other line of study, without taking into view
the character of the Westminster Assembly, the purpose for which it met, and
the result of its deliberations... (T)he man who penetrates a little deeper
into the nature of those unrevealed but powerful influences which move a
nation's mind, and mould its destinies, will be ready to direct his attention
more profoundly to the objects and deliberations of an assembly which met at a
moment so critical, and was composed of the great master-minds of the age; and
the theologian who has learned to view religion as the vital principle of human
nature, equally in nations and in the individual man, will not easily admit
that weak idea, that such an assembly could have been an isolated event, but
will be disposed earnestly to inquire what led to its meeting, and what
important consequences followed. And although the subject has not hitherto been
investigated with such a view, it may, we trust, be possible to prove, that it
was the most important event in the century in which it occurred; and that it
has exerted, and in all probability will yet exert, a far more wide and
permanent influence upon both the civil and the religious history of mankind
than has generally been ever imagined. (Hetherington , History of the
Westminster Assembly, pp. 16-17). Beattie (Memorial Volume, p. xxxv, 1879)
called this book, "perhaps the best single popular book on the Assembly
yet published." Read this rare item and find out why. Limited stock
remaining. When our hardcover stock is depleted we will substitute a
"bound photocopy" edition in its place, at the same low price, unless
you instruct us otherwise. 543 pages.
(Hardcover) $49.95-60%=19.98
The Forgotten Spurgeon
Our favorite biography of the man that is probably the most famous Baptist
preacher ever. Especially good concerning Spurgeon's hard stand against the
heresy of Arminianism and his unwavering adherence to and proclamation of the
doctrines of grace.
(Softcover) $14.95-30%=11.87
The Puritan Hope: Revival and the Interpretation of
Prophecy
One of the most thoroughly documented historical books on eschatology and its
connection to revival and missions. A powerfully encouraging study of the
biblical and Reformed teaching on the Christian's hope in this world and in the
prospect of the triumph of the gospel. Shows how the optimistic eschatology of
Scripture made the Puritans of old, mighty men of valour in battling for the
kingdom and glory of God. This is a book that is hard to put down.
(Softcover) $16.95-30%=11.87
Revival and Revivalism: The Making and Marring of American
Evangelicalism 1750-1858
"In Revival and Revivalism Iain H. Murray has produced yet another
historical study of outstanding quality. Against the rich background of
narrative of God-given revivals in North America, he traces the landmark
changes in both understanding and practices which took place between the middle
18th and 19th centuries... culminating in the widespread influence of Charles
Grandison Finney. This is not merely a record of the church's past. Rather,
those who read it will soon realise that it provides a key to understanding
contemporary evangelicalism and its deep needs. It may not be too much to claim
that this volume is essential reading for Christians who desire true revival in
the churches of our own day" (Dr. Sinclair Ferguson from the back cover).
Noll is also apropos, when he states, "Murray's main point is also
theologically compelling: when religion becomes something that humans work up
for God (i.e. 'revivalism') instead of something God graciously bestows upon
repentant sinners (i.e. 'revival'), the integrity of the faith is at
stake."
(Hardcover) $42.95-20%=34.36
Spurgeon v. Hyper Calvinism: The Battle for Gospel
Preaching
In speaking of how this book, and the book The Forgotten Spurgeon developed,
the author notes: "The two books deal with two quite different
controversies although they are not altogether unrelated. Arminianism, the main
theme of The Forgotten Spurgeon, sets aside the scriptural teaching of the
sovereignty of God in salvation. All men are equally condemned in sin but, for
reasons unknown to us and to the praise of his grace, God does not deal equally
with those who are equally undeserving. The testimony of Scripture ought to be
unmistakable; 'as many as were ordained to eternal life believed' (Acts 13:48).
But does the denial of Arminianism mean that God has no love for all? that
Christ is not to be proclaimed as the Saviour in whom all are called to trust?
Does the particularity of grace mean that there can be no universal entreaties,
no gospel for 'every creature'? Hyper-Calvinism answers 'Yes" to these
questions and in so doing it constitutes a serious hindrance to the progress of
the evangel." This book, citing from such "masters in Israel" as
John Calvin, Samuel Rutherford and John Brown (of Wamphray), answers the
Hyper-Calvinistic challenge. It should be especially interesting for Baptists,
as it deals much with their heritage, as does Murray's Forgotten Spurgeon.
(Softcover) $9.95-20%=7.96
(NEW!) The Millennium: Peace, Prosperity and National
Covenanting (1879)
This is the Reformation (especially second Reformation) view of
postmillennialism as set forth and explained in terms of the national blessings
and gospel purity that will be present when the millennium arrives. Some items
discussed include: the visible state of unity in the church during the
millennium; national covenanting; how kings will be "nursing fathers"
(Isa. 49:23) to the church during this blessed period of history; and how
"all nations shall serve him" (Ps 72:11) in that day (and there are
no nations in heaven -- so this must be speaking of what will take place on
earth before Christ returns, contrary to amillennialism)! In short, the
millennium will be marked by visible civil and ecclesiastical obedience to
Christ as King! This is exactly the opposite of the situation that we are
presently experiencing -- for we live in the days of the great apostasy (2 Thes.
2:3). The church (visible) is in disarray and has grievously backslidden from
her previous Reformation attainments. No nation is covenanted with Christ (as a
nation), but instead, "The kings of the earth set themselves, and the
rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed,
saying, Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from
us" (Ps. 2:2-3). The nations and many churches despise Christ's royal law
and He now "vex(es) them in his sore displeasure" -- but when the
millennial glory arrives the river of His Spirit will fill the earth (Ezek
47:1-12) and His high priestly prayer will be answered (John 17:21: "That
they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also
may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent
me."). This is a greatly encouraging introduction to this topic and the
best short treatment of this subject that we offer! Excerpted from the Original
Covenanter and Contending Witness magazine
(volumes 2:4-6).
(Rare bound photocopy) $9.95-70%=2.99
God is Not to Be Worshipped as Represented By an Image
(1675, reprinted 1845)
Demonstrates that "(i)t is not lawful to give religious worship to any
creature whatsoever. It is not lawful to make an image of God. It is not lawful
to worship God as represented by and image, or to direct our worship of Him to
an image. It is not lawful to worship images, by doing it corporally, as
idolaters do, though we pretend to keep our hearts to God. The Papist presumptuously
leave the second commandment our of the decalogue."
(Rare bound photocopy) $9.95-70%=2.99
The Headcovering: What Saith the Scriptures
Short, easy-reading introduction from the pro-headcovering side. For a much
more extensive and detail presentation, (which is just a couple of dollars more
and contains about five times the material), see Greg Price's Headcoverings in
Scripture ($5.98, bound photocopy). The Price book is also available in
cassette format, as it originally began as lectures on this topic ($14.99, 7
cassettes).
(Booklet) $4.95-20%=3.96
(NEW!)
Dissertations on the Prophecies Which Have Remarkably Been Fulfilled, and at
this Time are Fulfilling in the World (2 volumes, 1817)
The author defends the historicist position of eschatology. Historicism teaches
that a number of the prophecies of Scripture, and especially those in the book
of Revelation, will be seen to be fulfilled throughout history. The specific
prophetic fulfillments in question (for example what does the "beast"
or "the mother of harlots" in Revelation 17 refer to?) are not seen
to be past (as in the Preterist system) or future (as in the Futurist system);
neither are they spiritualized to refer to general ideas (of good versus evil)
without specific historic fulfillment (as in the Typico-Spiritual system).
These eschatological designations hold true generally speaking, although
historicists recognize that certain prophetic portions of scripture (e.g. Matt.
24) contain elements that were fulfilled in the past. The historicist position
was ensconced in all the substantial Reformed confessions (including the
preamble to the Decrees of Dort [1618-19] and the Westminster Confession of
Faith [1647]); and no major Reformed Confession has ever taken the Preterist or
Futurist position (which is not surprising, since both of these positions, as
systems, originated with the Jesuits). Historicism was the position held by
almost all the Reformers including Luther, Calvin and Knox. Speaking of this
book, Newton notes that his purpose "is not to treat of the prophecies in
general, not even of those prophecies in particular which were fulfilled in the
person and actions of our Saviour; but only of such as relate more immediately
to these latter ages, and are in some measure receiving their accomplishment at
this time." His hope is that "the work will prove the more generally
acceptable, as it will not consist merely of abstract speculative divinity, but
will be inlivened with a proper intermixture of history, and will include
several of the most material transactions from the beginning of the world to
this day." Daniel, of course, receives a good amount of treatment, as well
as the man of sin, the great apostasy and "Our Saviour's prophecies relating
to the destruction of Jerusalem" (which historicists have always
"preterized," or recognized as past). This book also covers the whole
book of Revelation. Twelfth edition, indexed, 439 (vol. 1) and 440 pages (vol.
2).
(Rare bound photocopy) $99.95-70%=29.99
(Hardcover photocopy) $59.00 (US funds)
Mathematics: Is God Silent?
This book revolutionizes the prevailing understanding and teaching of math. It
will serve as solid refutation against the claim, often made in court, that
mathematics is one subject which cannot be taught from a distinctively Biblical
perspective. The addition of this book is a must for all upper-level Christian
school curricula and for college students and adults interested in math or
related fields of science and religion.
(Hardcover) $24.95-20%=19.96
The Terrors of Hell
(Booklet) $2.95-77%=.97
75 Bible Questions Your Instructors Pray You Won't Ask: How
to Spot Humanism in the Classroom or Pulpit
Three major sections of 25 questions each seek to sort out whether or not God
or man is sovereign, God's law or man's law is to be obeyed and whether God's
kingdom or man's kingdom is coming. This provocative little book asks a
question, gives a "questionable answer," and provides a reply to the
questionable answer. Appendices to each section contain Historic creeds giving
support for the positions taken and/or recommended reading lists. The first two
questions read: "Didn't God Hate the Unborn Infant Esau?" and
"Could Pharaoh Have Repented?" An excellent book to hand out to
Arminians and all others, who, to a greater or lesser extent, have been tainted
with the humanistic heresies which are prevalent in the modern church.
(Softcover) $9.95-30%=6.97
Foundations of Christian Scholarship: Essays in the Van Til
Perspective
These essays, by notable authors such as Bahnsen, Frame, Rushdoony, North,
etc., develop the implications and meaning of the philosophy of Cornelius Van
Til as it impacts areas of "common ground," "history,"
"math," "theology," economics," and much more.
(Hardcover) $19.95-40%=11.97
(NEW!) Biblical Theology
First-ever English translation of Owen's Biblical Theology. 861
pages, plus 50 pages of introductory matter. Furthermore, here is an
interesting note on Owen's most mature views concerning church government
(written by Jim Dodson, the editor of the Original Covenanter and Contending
Witness magazine): "According to
Robert Wodrow (1679-1734), the eminent church historian, published posthumously
in his Analecta: or, Materials for a History of Remarkable
Providences; mostly Relating to Scotch Ministers and Christians (vol. 2; 1842) -- 'I hear Mr. Blackwell tells that
when last at London, he had this account of Owen at his death, from persons who
wer with him; that he expressed himself very much in favours of Presbyterian
Government, and said he was perswaded that Presbitry was the way of God' (p.
263). Also --'January, 1716.--Mr. George Ridpath told me two or three years
agoe, when doun at Edinburgh, that he visited Dr. Ouen on his death-bed, and
Presbytry and Episcopacy fell in their discourse, and the Doctor said to him,
that nou he had sein his mistake as [to] the Independent way, and declared to
him, (a day or two before his death,) that, after his outmost search into the
Scriptures and antiquity, he was nou satisfyed that Presbitry was the way
Christ had appointed in his New Testament Church' (p. 309). [I have retained
the original spelling in Wodrow's accounts; J.D.] These statements, along with
Owen's defence of the divine right of ruling elders (see vol. 16 of his Works, pp. 42-143, esp. pp. 106-130), ministerial parity
and courts of review are indicative of assent to the principles of
Presbyterianism over against Independency. I concur with Thomas Smyth, of
Charleston, SC, in his judgment that Owen 'may justly be reckoned a
Presbyterian.'"
(Hardcover) $79.95-20%=63.96
(NEW!) Against Tithing
From Owen's An Exposition of the Epistle to the Hebrews, volume
5, pp. 319-393 (1855 Goold edition). Here, expounding on Hebrews 6:1-7:11, Owen
demonstrates why tithing was a typical ordinance that passed away with the
coming of Christ. However, he also shows that with the coming of the light of
the Gospel in Christ (which necessitated the abrogation of the shadowy
administration of the covenant of grace as seen in the OT), our obligation to
give to the work of the Gospel, where it is faithfully carried on, is just as
great as it has ever been. This is an advanced exegetical study of 73 pages.
(Rare bound photocopy) $9.95-60%=3.98
Christian Psychology's War on God's Word: The Victimization
of the Believer
Warns against the modern promoters of "Christian" Psychology (e.g.
John Stott on Self-Esteem) and gives the biblical alternative.
(Softcover) $14.95-20%=11.96
The Death of Death in the Death of Christ
This book "is a polemical work, designed to show, among other things, that
the doctrine of universal redemption is unscriptural and destructive of the
gospel... Owen's treatise is offered, in the belief that it will help us in one
of the most urgent tasks facing Evangelical Christendom today, the recovery of
the gospel. It is safe to say that no comparable exposition of the work of
redemption as planned and executed by the triune Jehovah has ever been done
since Owen published his in 1648... Nobody has a right to dismiss the doctrine
of the limitedness of the atonement as a monstrosity of Calvinistic logic until
he has refuted Owen's proof that it is part of the uniform biblical
presentation of redemption, clearly taught in plain text after plain text. And
nobody has done that yet" (back cover).
(Large Softcover) $22.95-22%=17.90
The Application of Scripture
Pink shows the folly of dispensational thinking.
(Booklet) $5.95-20%=4.76
The Attributes of God
In this book the author explains God's solitariness, decrees, knowledge,
foreknowledge, supremacy, sovereignty, immutability, holiness, power,
faithfulness, goodness, patience, grace, mercy, love, wrath, and contemplation.
(Softcover) $9.95-20%=7.96
The Christian in Romans Seven
(Booklet) $2.95-77%=.97
An Exposition of Hebrews
This is perhaps the most complete and thorough exposition of Hebrews produced
in this century available to the preacher, teacher, and Bible student. Verse by
verse we see vintage Pink, with help from numerous Puritans, who are often
called upon to expound the text. Next to Owen's seven volumes on Hebrew's this
is probably the best buy for your money. The massive 1307 pages leaves few
stones unturned.
(Hardcover) $59.95-34%=39.58
Repentance
(Booklet) $2.95-77%=.97
Tithing
(Booklet) $2.95-77%=.97
(NEW!) A Shorte Treatise of Politike Power, and of the true
obedience which subjectes owe to kynges and other civil Governours, with an
exhortation too all true naturall Englishemen (1556)
"The second generation of reformers briskly articulated a theology of the
state, with the following seminal works appearing in rapid succession in less
that 30 years: Martin Bucer's De Regno Christi (1551), John
Ponet's A Short Treatise of Political Power
(1556), Christopher Goodman's How Superior Powers ought to be obeyed
of their subjects; and wherein they may lawfully by God's word be disobeyed and
resisted (1558)... and Vindiciae
Contra Tyrannos [or A Defense of
Liberty Against Tyrants--RB] (1579)"
(David Hall, Savior or Servant?: Putting Government in Its Place, 1996, pp. 224-225). We would also add Knox's Appellation
to the Scottish Nobility... (titled Reformation,
Revolution and Romanism in this catalogue),
though it is shorter than the other works listed above, and therefore covers
less ground. Furthermore, Hall gives us a nice overview of some of the primary
points dealt with by Poynet's Short Treatise, writing: "Among the topics considered by Ponet
were the following: (1) 'although [man] has reason, yet because through the
Fall of the first man, his reason is radically corrupt, and sensuality has
gotten the upper hand, he is not able by himself to rule himself...'; (2) the
state was created by the people, when governors abused their power; (3) 'For
the whole Decalogue and every part thereof is written as well to kings, and
princes, and other public persons, as it is to private persons'; (4) mixed
states yielded the longest tenures; (5) Governors do not have absolute power;
and (6) Subjects are limited in their obedience to the magistrates; submission
is not absolute (Chap. 4). Ponet wrote that the state's purpose was to maintain
justice, and the magistrates were also subject to God's law. Remembered as an
early example of Protestant resistance theory, Ponet discussed 'Whether it is
lawful to depose an evil governor, and kill a tyrant?'" (Savior
or Servant?, 1996, pp. 224n). One of our
rarest books, 92 pages.
(Rare bound photocopy) $99.95-90%=9.99
(Hardcover photocopy) $24.00 (US funds)
Every Thought Captive: A Study Manual for the Defense of
the Faith
If you want to gain an understanding of "Van Tillian"
presuppositionalism you will not find an easier way than by reading this book.
In down-to-earth and easy-to-read language Pratt has given us a most helpful
study manual on apologetics.
(Softcover) $11.95-20%=9.56
(NEW!) Review of Ralston's Inquiry into the Propriety of
Using an Evangelical Psalmody in the Worship of God (1848)
"Among the numerous and highly interesting predictions with regard to the
future glory of Zion, it is foretold, that her 'watchmen shall lift up the
voice; with the voice together shall they sing; for they shall see eye to eye,
when the Lord shall bring again the captivity of Zion.' For the arrival of this
period of joy and unanimity among the watchmen of Zion, the church has for ages
been employed in making prayer and supplication before God. It still remains
true, however, to some extent, that diversity of opinion prevails among the
watchmen of Zion; and in some parts of religious worship, they cannot 'lift up
the voice together.' And in no part of religious worship does this diversity
more unhappily appear, than in the delightful exercise of celebrating God's
praise. Some believe, that in this part of divine worship, we have no authority
to use any other 'psalms, and hymns, and spiritual songs,' than those which God
has furnished in his word; while others maintain that we are at liberty to use
those which have been composed by uninspired men, that matter of which they
have collected out of the Scriptures. It is easy to see, that such a difference
in principle must exert a powerful influence in perpetuating division, and in
preventing union in the church of God. To endeavor, in the use of all proper
means, to remove this cause of division among brethren supposes that there is a
fault somewhere, it should be the concern of every one to ascertain whether his
principles and practice on this subject are conformable to the word of God. For
on those who forsake, and not on those who hold fast the 'law and the testimony,'
must the fault or division lie" states the author. This book, of 180
pages, endeavors to correct this division by defending the position of
Apostolic church -- which was exclusive Psalmody. This is the second edition,
"enlarged by two additional chapters, embracing a critical analysis of
Col. 3:16-17 and the modern history (from the apostolic age to the author's
day--RB) of Psalmody."
(Rare bound photocopy) $19.95-65%=6.98
Scripture Index to the Westminster Standards
A comprehensive scripture index to the Confession, Larger and Shorter
Catechisms. Includes an historical essay about the scripture proofs for the
Westminster Standards.
(Booklet) $7.95-25%=5.96
I John Series (continued, #9-#12 )
9. The Second Coming of Christ as Righteous Motivation (1 John
2:28-29) (2.98) The practical application
of eschatolgy.
10. Joyful Obedience Versus Legalism (1 John 2:29-3:3) (2.98)
11.To Love Christ is To Love God's Law (1 John 3:4-9) (2.98) Shows how the devil hates God's law for he is the
greatest of all antinomians. Also demonstrates that living in righteousness is
necessary in the Christian life because Christ came to destroy the works of the
devil. Exposes modern strains of Gnostic lawlessness and toleration, upholds
the regulative principle, blasts HoHo (i.e. Christ-mass, or the celebration of
Roman Catholic/Pagan holy-days), etc. Asks the questions: 1. Do I love God's
law? and 2. Do I grieve over breaking it?
12. The Law of Love and Toleration (1 John 3:10-18) (2.98) Love is always lacking where unbiblical toleration
is involved. Furthermore, toleration of sin and ungodliness is one of the
primary sins of our day and has greatly contributed to a blurring of the
antithesis between the faithfulness and unfaithfulness (in every area of life).
This sermon shows that we know that we are the children of God because we love
the brethren. It also points out that one manifestation of this love is seen in
the fact that we confront those involved in sin, whether it be in doctrine or
practise. Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt in any
wise rebuke thy neighbour, and not suffer sin upon him (Lev. 19:17).
Blasting the Devil's Lies About Sex and Marriage ($2.98,
cassette sermon) The teaching and
application of the seventh commandment, "Thou shalt not commit
adultery;" set forth as only a modern day Puritan minister can. Trumpets
God's covenant curses against the many forms of sexual deviancy; such as
homosexuality, adultery, and pornography (including print or screen
depictions). Shows how modern man has sown to the wind ("free" sex
and "safe" sex) and is now reaping the whirlwind of the so-called
sexual revolution, in a crop of disease, divorce and societal destruction.
Moreover, Price does not leave matters with the obvious outward violations of
this commandment, but makes application in accord with the words of Christ,
"But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her
hath committed adultery with her already in his heart" (Matt. 5:28). He
also upholds lawful vows and oaths and magnifies covenant responsibility in
marriage; outlining the major duties for both husbands and wives which are
required by Scripture in order to please the Lord in the marriage bond. Touches
on women's dress; demonstrates how dating leads to divorce (while upholding
biblical courtship); shows why God's word makes adultery a capital crime
(punishable by the lawful magistrate) and much more. One of our most practical
and searching sermons, most (or all) of this message applies to everyone in
some way.
Christ and Covenant Children ($2.98) Shows four ways in which Children of believers are considered part of
the church, clothed from birth in their covenantal birth right. Defends infant
baptism as based in the Reformation hermeneutic which recognizes the federal
character of covenants and the covenantal continuity seen throughout Scripture.
Christian Love is Intolerant ($2.98) Explains how the church shows its love for Christ by its hatred and
refutation of all sin, error and backsliding. Toleration of sin is one of the
great sins of our day. It is widely practised in the church, state and family.
Based on Rev. 2:12-17, this sermon by Price rebukes theological pluralism,
"unity above truth," the church growth movement, and much more!
Covenanted Motherhood ($2.98) Motherhood
exalted to the lofty and noble position that it occupies in Scripture. Great
encouragement is to be found here for those "mothers in Israel" who
bow reverently before the Word of the Lord, and labor with all their might to
be obedient to this high calling.
Covenanting and Terms of Communion($2.98) A short over view of the rationale behind closed communion, covenanting
and its obligation, and living up to Reformation attainments.
Election($2.98) The sovereignty
of God defended from Eph. 1:1-3.
Enemies to Faithfulness ($2.98) Experimental
Christianity at its best.
Fanning the Flame of Your First Love ($2.98) A searching and practical sermon that can be
listened to over and over.
Finding True Joy ($2.98) Explains
what biblical joy is and how to obtain it.
God's Purpose in Suffering ($2.98)
Demonstrates how suffering brings glory to God and sanctifies the individual.
Also examines how the civil and ecclesiastical beasts persecute (unto death if
need be) the "women in the wilderness" as she bears a faithful
testimony unto the whole counsel of God.
Iconoclasm Leads to Victory ($2.98)
This is the kind of preaching that led to the great Reformations of the past.
May it be blessed of God to do so once again.
Importance of Godly Leaders ($2.98) Indispensable teaching for all those aspiring to be and those who
already are leaders in the church. Deals with leadership qualifications such as
humility, compassion, courage, steadfastness, single-mindedness, and a host of
others.
Jesus Hates False Teaching and Unholy Alliances ($2.98) Demonstrates that toleration of sin (individually
or corporately) is spiritual adultery and leads to God's judgement. Asks the
questions: Do you hate false teaching? Do you despise error? Do you abominate
lies? The Lord Jesus Christ does! A faithful testimony that is much needed in
our day of general apostasy. Special introductory price.
Joyful Obedience Versus Legalism ($2.98) Legalism is a common slander brought against the people of God, who
love his law (Ps. 1). But what Satan, the unbeliever, and the antinomian do not
understand is the great joy, blessing and reward (the greatest reward is
fellowship with Christ) intricately interwoven in obedience (by God's grace) to
His holy, spiritual and just commands. For as our Lord himself says: "He
that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he
that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will
manifest myself to him. Judas saith unto him, not Iscariot, Lord, how is it
that thou wilt manifest thyself unto us, and not unto the world? Jesus answered
and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will
love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him. He that
loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye hear is not mine,
but the Father's which sent me (John 14:21-24).
Judicial Blindness in the Modern Church ($2.98) A strong rebuke directed at a backslidden modern
church, which also includes much encouragement for all those who remain
faithful to historic Reformation (i.e. biblical) attainments. Using the church
at Sardis (Rev. 3:1-6) as a basis for this sermon, Price here blasts forth a
clarion call for a return to the corporate ecclesiastical and national
attainments of the second Reformation! Powerful preaching, reminiscent of the
old Covenanters of days gone by.
Masculinity ($9.99, 4 tape set)
With the demonized world, media and church constantly assaulting the biblical
doctrine of male headship, this anti-egalitarian elixir should be a welcome
tonic for restoring a vigorous biblical masculinity, based on Scriptural
realities (in opposition to the feminized fantasies of modern clerics and the
spiritually impotent and faithless foolishness of the modern media
"universe.").
Only True Unity, The ($2.98)
There is only one Biblical way to true unity and this tape sets it forth.
National Reformation will follow.
Perseverance of the Saints ($2.98)
The "P" in TULIP. A powerfully encouraging sermon that illustrates
God's absolute sovereignty in bringing His children safely home to heaven.
Pictures of Christ and Idolatry ($2.98) Deals with the second commandment and one of its most prominent modern
violations. Refutes the Roman Catholic view, which has been adopted, at least
in part, by many who now call themselves Protestants.
Power of the Confessing Church ($2.98) Deals with the big picture, regarding the family, the church and the
state. Upholds the "forgotten four" commandments (i.e. the first to
the fourth) and applies them to each of these major areas of Christian concern.
Promotes Christian education, courtship and daily family worship, as well as
the total reformation of church and state.
The Role of Women in the Church ($4.99, 2 cassettes) An extremely strong biblical stand, sure to be
controversial.
Seeking the Lost: Biblical Tactics of Evangelism ($2.98) Answers how and why a Calvinist brings the good news
to a lost world.
Sovereign Grace Salvation ($2.98)
Calvinism pressed!
Stewardship, Wisdom and Covenant Keeping ($2.98) Explains how the church is seen as a moral person
(with a federal character throughout history) and thus bound to the biblical
covenants of her faithful forefathers.
Suffering: The Biblical Gift ($2.98) Hard teaching, but of great benefit.
Sufficiency of Scripture ($2.98)
Sola Scriptura is still the cry!
Terms of Communion (Forthcoming series, ?# cassettes) This set explains the six "Terms of
Ministerial and Christian Communion in the Reformed Presbyterian Church."
These terms represent a high water mark concerning covenanted Reformation
attainments thus far in history. They are thoroughly Scriptural (as this set
proves) and should be adopted by all Churches as the minimum standard by which
people are admitted to communicate membership. Separate sections of this
lengthy series can be purchased individually and these subsets are listed after
the terms themselves. The "rare bound photocopy" An Explanation
and Defense of the Terms of Communion... by the Reformed Presbytery
also covers much the same ground, adding some arguments not found in this tape
set, but generally containing less detail. McKnight's "rare bound
photocopy" Concerning Close Communion
is also very helpful in regard to the general subject of the Scriptural
propriety of a close communion and explicit, open, honest, and biblical terms
for fencing the table of the Lord. The six terms of communion are:
1. An acknowledgement of the Old and New Testament to be the Word of God, and
the alone infallible rule of faith and practice.
2. That the whole doctrine of the Westminster Confession of Faith, and the
Catechisms, Larger and Shorter, are agreeable unto, and founded upon the
Scriptures.
3. That Presbyterial Church Government and manner of worship are alone of
divine right and unalterable; and that the most perfect model of these as yet
attained, is exhibited in the Form of Government and Directory for Worship,
adopted by the Church of Scotland in the Second Reformation.
4. That public, social covenanting is an ordinance of God, obligatory on
churches and nations under the New Testament; that the National Covenant and
the Solemn League are an exemplification of this divine institution; and that
these Deeds are of continued obligation upon the moral person; and in
consistency with this, that the Renovation of these Covenants at Auchensaugh,
Scotland, 1712 was agreeable to the word of God.
5. An approbation of the faithful contendings of the martyrs of Jesus,
especially in Scotland, against Paganism, Popery, Prelacy, Malignancy and
Sectarianism; immoral civil governments; Erastian tolerations and persecutions
which flow from them; and of the Judicial Testimony emitted by the Reformed
Presbytery in North Britain, 1761 with supplements from the Reformed
Presbyterian Church; as containing a noble example to be followed, in
contending for all divine truth, and in testifying against all corruptions
embodied in the constitutions of either churches or states.
6. Practically adorning the doctrine of God our Savior by walking in all His
commandments and ordinances blamelessly.
Terms of Communion: The Word of God ($5.96, 2 cassettes)
Explains and defends the first term of communion, which is "An
acknowledgement of the Old and New Testament to be the Word of God, and the
alone infallible rule of faith and practice." Covers the attributes of
Scripture, including the necessity, inspiration, authority, sufficiency,
perspicuity, perpetuity, etc. of the Word of God. Also deals with principles of
interpretation (hermeneutics) and how we know that God's Word is His Word, and
thus can be trusted as the absolute, inerrant, infallible and inspired truth.
Touches on higher criticism and the debate over bible version, upholding the
Textus Receptus (i.e. the ecclesiastical or received text) and the King James
Version. A fine defense of Sola Scriptura which also touches on how
"extra-biblical" terms of communion are not only required by
Scripture itself, but are an inescapable necessity. Price is careful to point
out the difference between the primary, infallible standard of Scripture and
those uninspired subordinate standards, which nevertheless bind the conscience
whenever they say the same thing as Scripture. A great introduction to God's
Word that comes with our highest recommendation.
Terms of Communion: The Westminster Standards ($14.90, 5 cassettes)
Explains and defends the second term of communion, which is "That the
whole doctrine of the Westminster Confession of Faith, and the Catechisms,
Larger and Shorter, are agreeable unto, and founded upon the Scriptures."
Gives a summary of the Westminster standards, its history and demonstrates why
these standards are agreeable to the word of God.
Terms of Communion: Presbyterian Worship and Government ($5.96, 2
cassettes)
Explains and defends the third term of communion, which is "That
Presbyterial Church Government and manner of worship are alone of divine right
and unalterable; and that the most perfect model of these as yet attained, is
exhibited in the Form of Government and Directory for Worship, adopted by the
Church of Scotland in the Second Reformation."
Terms of Communion: Covenants and Covenanting ($19.99, 7 cassettes)
Explains and defends the fourth term of communion, which is "That public,
social covenanting is an ordinance of God, obligatory on churches and nations
under the New Testament; that the National Covenant and the Solemn League are
an exemplification of this divine institution; and that these Deeds are of
continued obligation upon the moral person; and in consistency with this, that
the Renovation of these Covenants at Auchensaugh, Scotland, 1712 was agreeable
to the word of God."
Terms of Communion: The Martyrs and Historic Testimony (forthcoming,
#? cassettes)
Explains and defends the fifth term of communion, which is "An approbation
of the faithful contendings of the martyrs of Jesus, especially in Scotland,
against Paganism, Popery, Prelacy, Malignancy and Sectarianism; immoral civil
governments; Erastian tolerations and persecutions which flow from them; and of
the Judicial Testimony emitted by the Reformed Presbytery in North Britain,
1761 (i.e. The Act, Declaration and Testimony for the Whole of Our
Covenanted Reformation--RB) with supplements from the Reformed
Presbyterian Church; as containing a noble example to be followed, in
contending for all divine truth, and in testifying against all corruptions
embodied in the constitutions of either churches or states."
Terms of Communion: The Practice of Truth (forthcoming, #? cassettes)
Explains and defends the sixth term of communion, which is "Practically
adorning the doctrine of God our Savior by walking in all His commandments and
ordinances blamelessly."
What is Biblical Faith? ($2.98)
Foundation teaching that will be of benefit to young and old alike.
Why Creeds are a Biblical Necessity ($2.98, cassette, 90 minutes) A much misunderstood topic in our day made easy to
understand; with copious Scriptural proofs included for each proposition.
Answers the question as to why we need creeds and confessions and deals with
the oft asked question: Isn't Scripture sufficient? Shows how faithful creeds
derive their authority from Scripture, how they advance the truth and defend it
from heresy, and how they promote the peace, purity and unity of the church.
Answers many questions about toleration and the civil and ecclesiastical
establishment of the one true Reformed religion, while demonstrating how God's
wrath abides upon those churches and nations which will not own Christ as King.
Deals with the nature of the church and the state and gives insight into which
churches to join and which churches to leave. This is a lecture of major importance
if we are ever to see a unified and faithful witness to the truth in our day;
and few would contend that such a witness is not a Scriptural duty. "Now I
beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak
the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be
perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment" (1
Cor. 1:10).
The Duty and
Perpetual Obligation of Social Covenanting
The material found in this bound photocopy addresses a forgotten and neglected
ordinance of God: social covenanting. God's people in times of repentance and
thanksgiving, trial and blessing have been a covenanting people. In the most
pure times of ecclesiastical and civil reformation throughout history, both
church and state under the mediatorial rule of Christ have by the grace of God
bound themselves together by covenant to promote and defend the true Christian
religion. The first document adopted by the Westminster Assembly was in fact,
the Solemn League and Covenant (1644). It united the kingdoms of Scotland,
England, and Ireland in a covenanted reformation of both church and state in
order to preserve, promote and defend the true Christian religion (as
summarized in the Westminster Confession of Faith, Larger and Shorter
Catechisms, Directory For Public Worship, and Form of Church Government), and
in order to expose and uproot all false teaching contrary to the Scripture and
these standards. Furthermore, it was not only the desire of the Westminster
Assembly to unite in covenant the three British kingdoms, but rather to include
in this covenanted reformation all of the Reformed Churches throughout Europe.
Consider the goal of the Assembly as summarized by Hetherington: "There
was one great, and even sublime idea, brought somewhat indefinitely before the
Westminster Assembly, which has not yet been realized, the idea of a Protestant
union throughout Christendom, not merely for the purpose of counterbalancing
Popery, but in order to purify, strengthen, and unite all true Christian
churches, so that with combined energy and zeal they might go forth, in glad
compliance with the Redeemer's commands, teaching all nations, and preaching
the everlasting gospel to every creature under heaven. This truly magnificent,
and also truly Christian idea, seems to have originated in the mind of that
distinguished man, Alexander Henderson. It was suggested by him to the Scottish
commissioners, and by them partially brought before the English Parliament,
requesting them to direct the Assembly to write letters to the Protestant
Churches in France, Holland, Switzerland, and other Reformed Churches. . . .
and along with these letters were sent copies of the Solemn League and
Covenant, a document which might itself form the basis of such a Protestant
union. The deep thinking divines of the Netherlands apprehended the idea, and
in their answer, not only expressed their approbation of the Covenant, but also
desired to join in it with the British kingdoms. Nor did they content themselves
with the mere expression of approval and willingness to join. A letter was soon
afterwards sent to the Assembly from the Hague, written by Duraeus (the
celebrated John Dury), offering to come to the Assembly, and containing a copy
of a vow which he had prepared and tendered to the distinguished Oxenstiern,
chancellor of Sweden, wherein he bound himself 'to prosecute a reconciliation
between Protestants in point of religion'. . . . [O]n one occasion Henderson
procured a passport to go to Holland, most probably for the purpose of
prosecuting this grand idea. But the intrigues of politicians, the delays
caused by the conduct of the Independents, and the narrow-minded Erastianism of
the English Parliament, all conspired to prevent the Assembly from entering
farther into that truly glorious Christian enterprise. Days of trouble and
darkness came; persecution wore out the great men of that remarkable period;
pure and vital Christianity was stricken to the earth and trampled under foot.
. ." (William Hetherington, History of the Westminster Assembly of Divines
, [Edmonton, Alberta: Still Waters Revival Books], pp. 337-339). The material
presented herein is commended to the reader with the sincere prayer and
confidence that God will again restore the Church of Jesus Christ to a glorious
covenanted reformation--one that will even surpass that one to which she had
attained at the time of the Westminster Assembly. However, when the Lord brings
that future covenanted reformation it will not be limited to only three
kingdoms of the earth, but by the grace and power of Christ our King, it will
be a covenanted reformation that will encompass all of the nations of the earth
(Ps. 2:6-12; Is. 2:1-4; Mt. 28:1-20) and will bring to the church a visible
unity and uniformity that (unlike pleas for unity today) is firmly grounded
upon the truth" (Greg Price, Preface). The material contained in this
compilation was gathered together by the session of the Puritan Reformed Church
of Edmonton/Prince George. Its 210 pages contain the following items, as listed
in this bibliography for social covenanting.
1. Samuel Rutherford, Due Right of Presbyteries , pp. 130-139
2. George Gillespie, The Works of George Gillespie, Vol. 2, pp. 71-88.
3. John Brown of Wamphray, An Apologetic Relation , pp. 167-175, 181-207.
4. David Scott, Distinctive Principles of the Reformed Presbyterian Church, pp.
14-90.
5. William Roberts, The Reformed Presbyterian Catechism , pp. 134-152.
6. The Reformed Presbytery, An Explanation and Defence of the Terms of
Communion , pp. 181-187.
7. The Reformed Presbytery, Act , Declaration and Testimony , pp. 11-23.
8. The Reformed Presbytery, The Auchensaugh Renovation , pp. 115-140.
9. The Church of Scotland (1639), The National Covenant of Scotland , pp.
345-354 in the Westminster Confession of Faith published by Free Presbyterian
Publications.
10. The Westminster Assembly (1644), The Solemn League and Covenant , pp.
355-360 in the Westminster Confession of Faith published by Free Presbyterian
Publications.
11. The Church of Scotland (1648), A Solemn Acknowledgement of Publick Sins and
Breaches of the Covenant , pp. 361-368 in the Westminster Confession of Faith
published by Free Presbyterian Publications.
(Rare bound photocopy) $22.95-70%=6.89
(Hardcover photocopy) $19.00 (US funds)
All the Way Home: Power for your Family to Be Its Best
All the way home is the long-awaited sequel to Mary Pride's revolutionary book,
The Way Home... The author deals with home education, family worship, time management,
and family work and play. Chapters such as "The hassled Mother's Quick and
Dirty Guide to Child Training" and "Is There Life Without TV?"
add sparkle to the daily routine" (back cover). Gregg Harris calls it
"a superb book! Timely. Right on target."
(Softcover) $22.95-22%=17.90
The Way Home: Beyond Feminism, Back to Reality
More and more women are finding their way back to the reality of a biblical
understanding of Christian womanhood. Already, many Christian wives and mothers
have turned their backs on "planned barrenhood," the "me"
marriage, "no-fault" child-rearing, careerism, and a host of other
nonbiblical, unChristian alternatives. They have made a conscious decision to
return to the biblical pattern of womanhood. Mary Pride's book is a source of
inspiration and encouragement for every married Christian woman who wants to
discover the biblical freedom intended for her life... Before she ... became a
Christian in 1977, Mrs. Pride had been active as a radical feminist. From her
experience as an insider, she shares a clear assessment of the shortcomings of
feminism, and emphasizes the need to develop a new vision of Christian
womanhood which is deeply rooted in biblical truth (back cover).
(Softcover) $16.95-25%=12.71
The Unloveliness of Lovelockes (London, 1628)
Subtitled "A Summarie Discourse, prooving: The wearing, and nourishing of
a Locke, or Love-Locke, to be altogether unseemly, and unlawfull unto
Christians. In which there are likewise some passages collected out of Fathers,
Councells, and sundry Authors, and Historians, against Face-painting; the
wearing of Supposititous, Poudred, Frizled, or extraordinary long Haire; the
inordinate affectation of corporall Beautie: and Womens Mannish, Unatural,
Impudent, and unchristian cutting of their Haire; the Epidemicall Vanities, and
Vices of our Age (original spelling retained).
(Rare bound photocopy) $24.95-70%=7.49
Withhold Not Correction
The title is taken from Proverbs 28:13. It is this biblical command that the
author of this straightforward book holds up as a guide for all parents who
experience doubt and indecision in their roles as disciplinarians. The author,
a father and pastor, also exposes the emptiness of much contemporary advice on
child-rearing. Each chapter contains review and response question making it an
ideal tool for either group study or personal development. Jay Adams wrote the
forward.
(Softcover) $9.95-25%=7.46
(NEW!) A Cameronian Apostle: Being Some Account of John
Macmillan of Balmaghie (1896)
The author wrote this book "considering the renewed interest taken at
present in questions of Church government and establishment," noting that
"there seemed to be some room for a detailed treatment of a career which
covers so interesting a period as that embraced between 1690 and 1750."
Macmillan is an important historical link to those who still fight for Christ's
Crown and Covenant. "For many years he fought the battle of the Covenants
alone, and he fought it on lines of policy and wisdom." states Reid.
Furthermore, the author continues, "I have tried to indicate his position
among the 'Suffering Remnant' by calling him 'a Cameronian Apostle;' for, during
the long period of 36 years, he was the sole ordained minister among the
scattered congregations of the 'Society' people. The name seems not unfitting,
and it receives a certain sanction from the authority of Dr. Cunningham, who
styled him the 'high-priest' of the Societies... Further, Macmillan's story is
also the record of the development of a most interesting side of Scottish
Church life. He may be said, indeed, to have made the history of what, at last,
became the Reformed Presbyterian Church. This is so true, that that Church long
bore the popular name of the 'Macmillanites.' And the name of Macmillan is
bound up with more than one congregation still existing." An important
book for those who would trace the backsliding of modern Presbyterianism (the neopresbyterians)
and also be encouraged by the remnant of those who remain faithful to the
position of the original Covenanters (the paleopresbyterians). This book's 308
pages includes illustrations and a detailed appendix containing important
church documents.
(Rare bound photocopy) $49.95-80%=9.99
(NEW!) The Kirk Above Dee Water (1895)
"This little book (128 pages)... embodies a few scattered notices of (the)
Balmaghie Church since the year 1615... The dominating figure in the following
pages is, of course, the great Macmillan" (Preface). Here "'they went
to hear the word of God properly preached' in the Kirk of the Hill Folk, which
had never fyled its hands with 'an Erastian Establishment!'"
(Introduction). An interesting look at a Covenanter congregation.
(Rare bound photocopy) $12.95-65%=4.53
Memoirs of the Westminster Divines
Covers the lives and writings of a number of the eminent participants of the
illustrious Westminster Assembly. James Reid was an Reformed Presbyterian
minister who separated from the Reformed Presbyterian Church of Scotland in
1822 due to their relinquishing of the Auchensaugh Renovation as a term of
communion. On his death bed he remarked that "he could never have laid his
head on a dying pillow" had he remained in the RPC of Scotland after they
had jettisoned the Auchensaugh bond. Reid's purpose in writing the Memoirs
(originally published in 1811) was to vindicate the character of the witnesses
of the second Reformation, whose testimony he upheld. Mr. Reid understood the
necessity of defending the character of the witnesses against the assaults of
adversaries; because the credibility of a witness's testimony is only as good
as his character. Over 400 pages.
(Hardcover) $49.95-20%=39.96
Biblical Church Government
Covers the basic principles of Presbyterian church government: (1.) scriptural church
officers, (2.) church courts, (3.) confessional standards, and (4.) church
membership. Second (expanded) edition. "This is the best short statement
(of Presbyterian principles of church government) we have ever seen,"
noted the Banner of Truth magazine.
(Booklet) $5.95-20%=4.76
A Short Vindication of our Covenanted Reformation (1879)
Until the church comes to terms with what is written in this book it will
remain weak and divided. Covenant breakers will not prosper, as this rare item
demonstrates from both Scripture and history. The power packed ordinance of
covenanting, (the National and Solemn League and Covenant in particular), was
foundational to the second Reformation and the work of the Westminster
Assembly. "By the National Covenant our fathers laid Popery prostrate. By
the Solemn League and Covenant they were successful in resisting prelatic
encroachments and civil tyranny. By it they were enabled to achieve the Second
Reformation... They were setting up landmarks by which the location and limits
of the city of God will be known at the dawn of the millennial day... How can
they be said to go forth by the footsteps of the flock, who have declined from
the attainments, renounced the covenants and contradicted the testimony of 'the
cloud of witnesses."...All the schisms (separations) that disfigure the
body mystical of Christ... are the legitimate consequences of the abandonment
of reformation attainments, the violation of covenant engagements." If you
are interested in knowing how to recognize a faithful church (or state), when
and why to separate from unfaithful institutions, who has held up the standard
of covenanted Reformation attainments and who has backslidden (and why), what
it means to subscribe to the Westminster Confession (and why most that say they
do so today do not have any idea of what that means), and much more concerning
individual, family, church and civil duties, this is one of the best books you
will ever lay your hands on. It chronicles "some instances of worldly
conformity and mark(s) some steps of defection from our 'covenanted unity and
uniformity,' " noting how "it is necessary to take a retrospect of
our history for many years; for we did not all at once reach our present
condition of sinful ignorance and manifold apostasy." Presbyterian and the
Reformed churches lay under the heavy hand of God's judgement in our day,
because of the very defections noted throughout this fine work. "We heard
(hear) from various quarters the cry, 'maintain the truth, stand up for the
principles of the Second Reformation;' and yet many of those who are the most
loud in uttering this cry, appear desirous to bury in oblivion those
imperishable national and ecclesiastical deeds, by which the church and kingdom
of Scotland became 'married to the Lord.'" Are we married to the Lord, or
have we thrown off the covenants of our forefathers; are we the chaste bride of
Christ, or a harlot who is found in the bedchambers of every devilish suitor
(whether ecclesiastical or civil) who tempts us with the favors of this world?
Let us cry out, as with "the noble Marquis of Argyle, upon the
scaffold," when he said, "God hath tied us by covenants to religion
and reformation. These that were then unborn are yet engaged, and it passeth
the power of all the magistrates under heaven to absolve them from the oath of
God. They deceive themselves, and it may be, would deceive others, who think
otherwise." Not for the weak of heart.
(Rare Bound Photocopy) $14.95-70%=4.49
(Hardcover photocopy) $14.00 (US funds)
The Duty of Covenanting, and the Permanent Obligation of
Religious Covenants (1853)
Excerpted from the Reformed Presbyterian Catechism below, this book deals with
an almost forgotten ordinance of God. It explains what covenants are, while
contrasting them with oaths, vows and law. Furthermore, it distinguishes
between civil and religious covenants and shows how the individual, family,
church or nation can (and should) enter into covenants -- especially religious covenants.
Explains why, when and how covenants are binding on posterity, citing abundant
Scriptural proof for each assertion made. Here is a sample argument from this
book, demonstrating how even covenants made between men are viewed as binding
upon posterity by God himself: "Another instance in which posterity is
recognized in covenant obligation is found in Joshua 9:15. This covenant was
made between the children of Israel and the Gibeonites. Between four and five
hundred years after that time, the children of Israel are visited with a very
severe famine, in the days of David. 2 Sam. 21:1. And it is expressly declared
by the Lord that, 'It is for Saul, and for his bloody house, because he slew
the Gibeonites.' And at the same time, v. 2, that very covenant is recognized,
and the breach of it is stated, as being the formal reason of the divine
displeasure. Now, had it not been for this covenant, the extirpation of the
Gibeonites would not have been imputed to Israel as a thing criminal; for they
were comprehended in Canaanitish nations, which God had commanded them to root
out" (pp. 139-140). Take the time to look these verses up. This subject
has great bearing on the unity of the church, the Christian's response to
godless covenant-breaking nations, hermeneutics, the family and general
faithfulness to God (because many today -- individually, ecclesiastically, and
nationally -- are breaking covenants which God still views as binding though
they are oblivious to this obligation). Great price too!
(Rare bound photocopy) $5.95-70%=1.78
The Duty of Nations, in their National Capacity, to
Acknowledge and Support the True Religion (1853)
Excerpted from the Reformed Presbyterian Catechism below, this book deals with
the inescapable necessity, of the demand found in the Word of God, for the
Civil establishment of Christ and King and Lawgiver over every nation on earth.
If you are sick of the cease-fire with humanism, set forth by the syncretistic,
Satanic and pragmatic pagan politicians of our day, (those who bargain with
votaries of Antichrist [the Pope], publicly tolerate all manner of false
religions (e.g. Islam) and idolatry, and compose their policy and draw their
pretended authority from the beast [and not the Word of God], this book is for you!
For all pagan politics is summed up in the words of the Cameronian (Covenanter)
political philosopher Alexander Shields, as "rotting away under the
destructive distempers of detestable neutrality, loathsome lukewarmness,
declining, and decaying in corruptions, defections, divisions, distractions,
confusions; and so judicially infatuated with darkness and delusions, that they
forget and forego the necessary testimony of the day" (A HIND LET LOOSE,
1797 edition, p. 20). Pick up this book and begin the political walk in the
"footsteps of the flock," traveling the covenanting road of
Reformation and Scripture (with the magisterial Reformers of the past)!
(Rare bound photocopy) $5.95-70%=1.78
The Reformed Presbyterian Catechism (1853)
A manual of instruction, drawing from such notable authors as William Symington
and J.R. Willson, presenting "arguments and facts confirming and
illustrating the 'Distinctive Principles'" of the Reformed Presbyterian
Church. Chapters deal with: "Christ's Mediatorial Dominion in
general;" Christ's exclusive Headship over the Church;" "The
Supreme and Ultimate Authority of the Word of God in the Church;" Civil
Government, the Moral Ordinance of God;" Christ's Headship over the
Nations;" "The Subjection of the Nations to God and to Christ;"
The Word, or Revealed Will of God, the Supreme Law in the State;"
"The Duty of Nations, in their National Capacity, to acknowledge and
support the True Religion:" "The Spiritual Independence of the Church
of Christ:" "The Right and Duty of Dissent from an immoral
Constitution of Civil Government;" "The Duty of Covenanting, and the
Permanent Obligations of Religious Covenants;" "The Application of
these Principles to the Governments, where Reformed Presbyterians reside, in
the form of a Practical Testimony;" and finally "Application of the
Testimony to the British Empire." A most important book, as we approach
(possibly) the end of the great apostasy and will be in need of preparing for
the dawning of the glorious millennial blessings to come; the days prophesied
in which the church "shalt also suck the milk of the Gentiles, and shalt
suck the breast of kings" (Isa. 60:16).
(Rare bound photocopy) $29.95-70%=8.99
(Hardcover photocopy) $19.00 (US funds)
Proofs of a Conspiracy Against all the Religions and
Governments of Europe, Carried on in the Secret Meetings of Free Masons,
Illuminati, and Reading Societies (1798)
Fourth edition, rare bound photocopy, 293 pages.
$19.95-50%=9.97
By What Standard? An Analysis of the Philosophy of
Cornelius Van Til
Demonstrates that the sovereignty of God is the key to every field, and is the
basic premise not only of theology, but of philosophy, science and all
knowledge. God (the Creator of all things) and His Word are therefore the only
valid principle for the interpretation of all things.
(Hardcover) $24.95-20%=19.96
The Foundations of Social Order: Studies in the Creeds and
Councils of the Early Church
Out of print, available only while supplies last.
(Softcover) $19.95-15%=16.96
By The Messianic Character of American Education
"It is hoped," writes Samuel Blumenfeld in his Foreward, "that
the reissuance of this book will permit many more Americans to understand why
public education has failed and why it must be replaced by school and home
schools that will restore literacy, morality, and reverence for the Creator of
all men."
(Hardcover) $32.95-22%=25.70
The One and the Many
The basic problem of philosophy is found the question of unity and
particularity; only in the doctrine of the Trinity is there an answer to the
question of the one and the many.
(Softcover) $15.95-20%=12.76
The Politics of Guilt and Pity
The entire book will instruct you in the method and content of a Biblical
worldview while bringing you further into the glorious freedom of the children
of God. Those who walk in wisdom's way become immune to the politics of guilt
and pity," writes Schlissel in his foreword. Modern politics is based, not
on principles, but on humanistic emotional biases. As a result, politics now
uses men rather than providing justice and a biblically based society which
upholds God's law and word.
(Hardcover) $32.95-22%=25.70
Revolt Against Maturity
Presents a study of the Biblical doctrine of psychology. Fallen man is marked
by a revolt against maturity.
(Hardcover) $29.95-20%=23.96
The Power of Faith and Prayer
This book was published posthumously in 1713. This is the first time it has
been republished. Those who love the writings of Rutherford will value this
book. It is full of his characteristic style of devotional writing. He expounds
one of the miracles of Christ and unfolds two great matters which concern the
Christian, faith and prayer (back cover).
(Softcover) $14.95-20%=11.96
(NEW!) A Testimony to the Covenanted Work of Reformation
Between 1638-1649 in Britain and Ireland
This is Rutherford's dying testimony. It sets forth what he thought most
important to communicate in his last earthly words. Rutherford was one of the
Scottish commissioners to the Westminster Assembly and has been acknowledged by
many Reformed theologians since his time as a theological genius of the first
order. Walker said of Rutherford, "It is not easy to find any one in
Church history with whom to compare this remarkable man... a man of power, I
may say of genius, fresh, bold, penetrating, to whom no subject came amiss,
teeming with intellectual energy, distinguished for his learning, but never
cumbered by it, the greatest scholastic of our Presbyterian Church, and yet we
are told, the plain and faithful preacher, the fieriest of Church leaders and
the most devout of saints, equally at home among the tomes of Aquinas, and
writing letters to a poor congregation. Altogether a sort of intellectual,
theological, religious prodigy!" (Theology and Theologians of Scotland
1560-1750, p. 13). Men graced with Rutherford's abilities, intellect
and faith come but once or twice a millennium. Augustine, Calvin and Gillespie
are others of this class. If you want to know what one of the greats of church
history was thinking just before he went to be with the Lord, pick up this
item.
(Rare bound photocopy) $9.95-80%=1.99
The Trial and Triumph of Faith
Sermons preached first in Anwoth, and thereafter, in London on the story of the
Syrophenician woman. Anyone familiar with Rutherford knows that his work is
calculated for great advantage to those who are advanced in the faith. This
work was originally published (1645), as Innes writes, in a "time which
those who seek to occupy his (Rutherford's) exact standpoint have always looked
back to as not only the one golden age of the Church of Scotland, but as the
only time when the world around it seemed prepared to join in its triumph"
(adapted from Treasury of the Scottish Covenant, p. 306). 406 pages.
(Rare bound photocopy) $49.95-70%=14.99
(Hardcover photocopy) $29.00 (US funds)
Duties of Parents
We cannot emphasize enough how strongly we feel that this book (of 38
pages--RB) ought to be available to every family. Ryle does an excellent job of
expounding the principles of God's Word which greatly need to be practised in
this day (back cover).
(Softcover) $4.95-30%=3.47
(NEW!) The Nature and Duty of Covenanting with God (1850)
The author notes, "the great advantages of covenanting with God are
forcibly expressed in the same connection from which we have so often quoted.
Deut 26:18,19, 'The Lord hath avouched thee -- to make thee high above all
nations, which he hath made in praise, and in name, and in honor; and that thou
mayest be a holy people unto the Lord thy God, as he hath spoken.' Those,
whether individuals or communities, who 'join themselves to the Lord in a
perpetual covenant,' have the strongest assurance that it will result to their
greatest benefit. 'The mouth of the Lord hath spoken it.' He will make
covenanted nations high above all nations..." This booklet presses the
high and holy duty of individual and national covenanting with God (and its
benefits) -- something which you will not find in contemporary
"Christian" bookstores or hear in many pulpits today. Excerpted from
the Original Covenanter and Contending Witness magazine (volumes
3:21-24).
(Rare bound photocopy) $9.95-60%=3.98
Heiland
A futuristic novel in which the Freeman (and their full-orbed covenantal
Calvinistic worldview) battle with the antichristian forces of the insiders and
their culture of death. Medical ethicist and author, Dr. Ed Payne writes,
"You will not be able to put Heiland down (as I could not), as the
showdown between the free Christians and the powerful state develops. The
outcome is surprising and inspiring for these dark days of our own. A must
read!" Comes complete with the following disclaimer; "Nothing in this
novel should be construed as an endorsement of political violence as a solution
to today's problems in America. I have written this book in order that these
things might not occur." This is certainly serious "fiction,"
and it often leaves you with the impression that you have just read tomorrow's
newspaper.
(Softcover) $12.95-25%=9.71
The Anatomy of Secret Sins, Presumptuous Sins, Sin in
Dominion, and Uprightness...
"This is a newly retyped reprint of a classic Puritan work on Psalm 19:12,
'Deliver me from secret sins.' This Westminster divine, in typical Puritan
fashion, dissects the heart and shows what secret sins are and how they may be
discovered" (Joel Beeke in The Banner of Sovereign Grace Truth
(Hardcover) $39.95-20%=31.96
Attachment to Zion (1852)
A sermon showing that "(t)he church affords us all that Zion, in her best
times, afforded the tribes of Israel. Yes, more than she afforded them..."
Gives reasons why we should love the church, stand by her cause and defend her,
as the bride of Christ.
(Rare bound photocopy) $5.95-60%=2.38
The Doctrine of Endless Punishment
In this work, Shedd carefully expounds the biblical teaching on divine
judgment, and sets it in the context of the history of Christian doctrine. He
deals carefully and cogently with objections to it. Shedd shows that "the
strongest support of the doctrine of endless punishment is the teaching of
Christ, the Redeemer of man... without the explicit and reiterated statements
of God incarnate, it is doubtful whether so awful a truth would have had such a
conspicuous place as it always has had in the creed of Christendom... Christ
could not have warned men so frequently and earnestly as he did... had he known
there is no future peril..." This book will have a profoundly sobering
effect on its readers; but its lasting impression will be to cause a new
concern for men and women without Christ, and undying gratitude for
"Jesus, who delivers us from the wrath to come" (dust jacket).
(Hardcover) $24.95-20%=19.96
Television or Dominion?
Steve Schlissel, in his customarily hard hitting style, attacks what for too
many Christians today has become the equivalent of the modern household idol,
the television set. Schlissel demonstrates what it means to be a Christian by
listing ten specific requirements for Godly living, he also documents how
television sidelines the soldiers of Christ and offers practical solutions for
withdrawal, from what he terms "Christian crack." This booklet is
designed as a helpful handout for those addicted to television and is now being
offered at an amazingly low price.
(Booklet) $3.95-90%=.40
Distinctive
Principles of the Reformed Presbyterian Church (1841)
This book is not designed to discuss "the (many-RB) doctrines which the
Reformed Presbyterian church holds in common will others," but is written
to set forth RP distinctives. It tackles its subject from three major heads:
"Social Covenanting;" "The Dominion of Christ;" and
"The Universal Application of Scripture (civil as well as
religious)." It shows that while these doctrines "are held by many,
as abstract doctrines of divine truth, they are not embodied in the testimony
of any other Christian denomination: nor made necessary to ministerial or
Christian fellowship. Although other individuals may hold these doctrine, it is
a 'distinctive' feature of the RPC to embody them in her testimony; and to make
them terms of communion." It also explains how these are the same
distinctives that were maintained "at the era of the reformation, (when)
the covenanted church of Scotland bore a distinguished testimony for all the
offices of Christ, as prophet, priest and king: and for the pure doctrines,
worship, discipline, and government of the house of God." The author
states that "the great object aimed at is to help forward the glorious
triumph of the Messiah, so beautifully described in the 72nd Psalm. When 'all
Kings shall fall down before him; and all nations shall serve him.'"
(Rare bound photocopy) $49.95-80%=9.99
(Hardcover photocopy) $24.00 (US funds)
The Articles of the Synod of Dort
The translation, from the Latin with notes, of the official history and canons
of the Synod of Dort. Contains an introductory essay by Samuel Miller. 371
pages.
(Hardcover) $29.95-20%=23.96
John Calvin: His Roots and Fruits
Demonstrates the major influence Calvin and Calvinism has exerted over Western
history, economics, philosophy, education and social thought and practice. Also
chronicles the foundations of Augustinianism/Calvinism in patristic thought and
later history.
(Softcover) $14.95-20%=11.96
TULIP: The Five Points of Calvinism
TULIP is the popular acronym for the five points of Calvinism, total depravity,
unconditional election, limited atonement, irresistible grace, and
perseverance. These five points are not only concisely explained in the light
of the Bible but are also helpfully contrasted to the corresponding five points
of Arminianism, which originally prompted the Calvinistic five point statement
at Dort. Concluding the book are brief charts summarizing the differences
between Calvinistic and Arminian beliefs (back cover). A great introductory
look at this topic.
(Softcover) $7.95-25%=5.96
A Defense of Calvinism
(Booklet) $2.95-77%=.97
Election
(Booklet) $2.95-77%=.97
For Whom Did Christ Die?
(Booklet) $2.95-77%=.97
Free Will a Slave
(Booklet) $2.95-77%=.97
Soul Winning
(Booklet) $2.95-77%=.97
Spurgeon's Sermons Sermons on Family and Home
160 pages.
(Softcover) $14.95-20%=11.96
Spurgeon's Sovereign Grace Sermons
Ten original (i.e. unedited) Spurgeon sermons upholding the sovereignty of God,
retypeset in larger more legible type. At a great price too!
(Softcover) $13.25-85%=1.99
Turn or Burn
(Booklet) $2.95-77%=.97
(NEW!) Hand-book of Prophecy, Containing a Brief Outline of
the Prophecies of Daniel and John, Together with a Critical Essay on the Second
Advent
A historicist postmillennial work, by a Presbyterian, written in the early
twentieth century, which proposes to give "a brief outline of the
prophecies of John, as set forth in the book of Revelation, and as usually held
by leading interpreters." A short section is also dedicated to expounding
the major images found in the book of Daniel. Includes helpful charts, tables
and diagrams and compares some of the major differences between systems of
eschatology. A nice introduction to the Reformation view of the "last
things."149 pages.
(Rare bound photocopy) $19.95-70%=5.99
The Five Points of Calvinism
Defines, defends, and documents the five points of Calvinism. A good introduction
to Reformed Theology; excellent for study groups or personal use. Well indexed,
easy to use, with much information leading to other books concerning the five
points and other area of Calvinistic thought.
(Softcover) $8.95-25%=6.71
A Concise History of the Reformed Presbyterian Church from
the Middle of the Sixteenth Century and of the Reformed Presbytery from 1840
Till the Present Time
A good introduction to the ongoing battle for Christ's Crown and Covenant.
Takes the Protestors side and shows how a faithful remnant remained true to the
Biblical principles of covenanted Reformation. Clearly demonstrates how that
"(a)mong the nations of Christendom, Scotland stands preeminent in this
work of faith and labor of love to God and man. Her National Covenant and its
obvious sequel, the Solemn League and Covenant, are memorial columns bearing
inscriptions, perhaps more important to mankind than those of the Moabite
stone, or the Hieroglyphics of Egypt. Often obscured by defection and apostasy,
those inscriptions are not obliterated. They continue to exhibit the Divine
institution and mutually independent functions of Church and State a 'Gospel
Ministry and Scriptural Magistracy'; their coordination and subservience to the
family, as the primary organism in human society. They do also prescribe the
duty of all ranks; of the king in his palace and of the humblest citizen in his
cottage, to keep up the worship of God, each 'in his person and family.' They
moreover contain a Standing Testimony against the heresies, tyrannies and
cruelties of Diocesan and Erastian Prelacy; whether misnamed Catholicism or
Episcopacy." Here, as with Guthrie's final cry (while standing on the
scaffold), the martyrs voice is once again being heard in our lands, "The
Covenants! The Covenants! shall yet be Scotland's (the world's, RB)
reviving!" Also sets forth the principles contained in the following two
statements: "A union without truth is a conspiracy against the truth, in
the Church," and "A toleration of all religions is the cut-throat of
the true religion, in the state."
(Rare bound photocopy) $8.95-60%=3.58
A Remedy for Wandering Thoughts in Worship(1673, reprinted
1988
More practical Puritan divinity, with an introduction by Don Kistler. Originally
titled "An Antidote against Distractions; or, an Endeavour to serve the
Church, in the Daily Case of Wanderings in the Worship of God."
(Hardcover) $19.95-20%=15.96
What are the Duties of Husbands and Wives Towards Each
Other? (1674, reprinted 1844)
Puritan families were powerful units of testimony to God's grace. Sermons like
this indicate why. Shows how both the husband and wives "may most
certainly be blessings to each other."
(Rare bound photocopy) $9.95-60%=3.98
(NEW!) Naphtali,
or The Wrestlings of the Church of Scotland for the Kingdom of Christ, From the
Beginning of the Reformation of Religion Unto the Year, 1667. Together with the
Last Speeches and Testimonies of some Who have Died for the Truth Since the
Year 1660... (1693)
Stewart, a Covenanter lawyer and writer, is characterized by Wodrow as "a
great Christian, and an able Statesman, one of the greatest Lawers ever
Scotland bred, of universall learning, of vast reading, great and long experience
in publick business..." (Analecta II, 205). This book is "(t)he
product of joint authorship. The first and logical part of this famous
covenanting work was executed by Sir James Stewart of Goodtrees; it bears the
stamp of a mind of great vigor and grasp. The narrative portion was written by
the Rev. James Stirling of Paisley, whose Recollections form a interesting
portion of Wodrow's Analecta. In 1667 the Council issued a proclamation against
Naphtali, ordering it to be burned. (Wod., II., 100.) All copies were to be
delivered up to the nearest magistrates, and a fine of ten thousand pounds
Scots was the penalty inflicted upon any in whose hands the book should
afterwards be found. It passed through the flames unscathed only to become
dearer than ever to the Scottish hearts. Numerous editions have appeared,
edited by such honored names as Dr. Henry Duncan, Ruthwell, Dr. W. Wilson,
Carmylie, and others... The Book was translated into Dutch in 1668 by Borstius
of Rotterdam...The literature of the covenanting age must not be tried by a
severe aesthetic standard. During the persecutions, indeed, it was confined
chiefly to protests, declarations, and dying testimonies. In these last, as
collected in Naphtali and elsewhere, there is a certain severe, purged
simplicity, a pathos and grandeur which move you to your depths. There are not
many individual expressions that will bear quotation; the power is in the
whole, and you cannot help admiring the manly sense, spirit, calmness, dignity,
and piety which distinguished the sufferers to a degree so equal that you fancy
them a band of brothers" (cited in Johnston, Treasury of the Scottish
Covenant, pp. 375-367). A rare old gem of 559 pages.
(Rare bound photocopy) $99.95-80%=19.99
(Hardcover photocopy) $34.00 (US funds)
How May a Lukewarm Temper Be Effectually Cured, In
Ourselves, and In One Another? (1690, reprinted 1844)
Practical and pertinent Puritan preaching.
(Rare bound photocopy) $9.95-60%=3.98
(NEW!) Ecclesiastical Fellowship Versus Free Communion
Works out the implications of open communion by exhibiting its destructiveness
to the discipline of the visible church. The author says that open (or free)
communion "is the secret enemy of all constitutional government -- of all
distinctive truth -- of all purity of worship -- and of all ecclesiastical
discipline. "The importance of this subject cannot be overstated. Open
communion also militates against both of the following commands: "Now I
beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak
the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be
perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment" (1
Cor. 1:10) and "Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause
divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and
avoid them" (Rom. 16:17). Excerpted from the Original Covenanter and
Contending Witness magazine (volumes 2:26-3:3).
(Rare bound photocopy) $9.95-60%=3.98
(NEW!) Church and State
The strong old views of the second Reformation. Explains the origin of both
church and state while delineating the character of the relationship between
these two institutions. Deals with theocracy, Antichrist, democracy, the beast,
eschatology, etc.. Shows how to determine when a church or state is submitted
to Christ (and therefore duly constituted). Excerpted from the Original
Covenanter and Contending Witness magazine (volumes 1:5-6).
(Rare bound photocopy) $6.95-60%=2.78
This Was John Calvin
"The most lively and readable biography of Calvin available in
English," stated Roger Nicole. "Though it reads as smoothly as a well
written novel," writes J.H. Kromminga, "it is crammed with important
facts. It is scholarly and popular at the same time. The book will hold the
interest of the young but will also bring new information to the well
informed... This book recognizes the true greatness of the man without falling
into distortions of the truth to protect that greatness."
(Softcover) $11.95-20%=9.56
The Defense of
the Faith
As attacks on Christianity become more numerous and pronounced, Van Til's
classic treatment on apologetics endures as crucial reading for our time.
Designed to stop secularists in their tracks, it is the kind of seminal work
that serious defenders of the faith cannot afford to ignore. Van Til's
treatment of Romanism, Arminianism, less consistent Calvinism or the so-called
"classical apologetics," as compared to the Reformed position is also
most enlightening. For an easy introduction to Van Til's philosophy see Pratt's
Every Thought Captive ($11.95-20%=9.56). Furthermore, Dr. Greg Bahnsen's debate
with the atheist Gordon Stein is a prime example of the power of Van Til's
presuppositional method (2 cassette set "Does God Exist: The Great
Debate," $51.90-70%=$4.77). Van Til started a revolution in Biblical
thought by making faithful application of God's word to every area of life. His
thinking will continue to influence generations to come. This is one book that
every Christian should try to read. (Softcover)
$15.95-20%= 2.76
Amusements and
the Christian Life
The authors states, " In preparing the following discussion, my aim has
been to illustrate great principles by the light of early history for practical
effects. All the material used is old; much of it is common to historians and
antiquarians, and yet so scattered through and hidden in large works not in
general circulation as to be practically inaccessible and unknown. The writer
has no knowledge of any essay similar to this." Part one deals with
"Popular Amusements and Primitive Christians" and part two with
"Lawful Christian Amusements." In short this book answers the question:
"What was the relation of our Lord's followers, in the first three
centuries, to the amusements of a godless world?" Scripture is also
brought to bear upon this most practical question.
(Rare bound photocopy) $19.95-70%=5.99
The Shorter
Catechism Explained From Scripture
In the opinion of B.B. Warfield,the Westminster divines left to posterity not
only "the most thoroughly thought out statement ever penned of the
elements of evangelical religion" but also one which breathes "the
finest fragrance of spiritual religion." Their most influencial work, The
Shorter Catechism, was intended a a teaching basis for an introduction to the
Christian Faith. No London pastor made more effective use of it than Thomas
Vincent (1634-1678) and when his "explanation" was first published in
1674, John Owen, Thomas Watson along with 38 other signatories to the Preface,
declared their belief that it would "be greatly useful to all Christians
in general." Numerous reprints were to verify their judgement of this
Puritan classic (back cover). This is one volume in the Puritan Paperbacks
series from Banner of Truth. (Softcover)
$13.95- 29% =9.90
Protestants Separated for Christ's Name's Sake (1675,
reprinted 1845)
Explains and defends the Reformers reasons for separation from Rome. Exhibits
the major points of disagreement, these being the sufficiency of Scripture, the
doctrines of grace (salvation), and purity of worship. Elaborates on each major
area, explaining the numerous points of division specifically. Provides, for the
modern reader, some excellent points to consider concerning which churches to
join and which churches to leave. Ultimately comes to the conclusion that
"God never did require of us to join with any person or church in their
sins; much less that we should sin in order to the obtaining of salvation at
his hands. God's rule is, that we should not 'do evil that good may come of
it.' (Rom. 3:8) And were the communion with their church never so useful, yet
if it cannot be had without sinning, it must not be had at all. If the terms
and conditions of communion with them have any thing of sin in them, they had
as good tell us that we should fly in the air, or count the sands on the
sea-shore; and in case we did not, that then they would not receive us into
their communion, or that, being in, they would cast us out. For such things as
are morally impossible, (as an assent to any error, or a consent to any false
worship, must needs be,) are as unreasonably required of us, as any thing that
is naturally impossible could ever be. And if on this account there be a rent
from them, the fault is in them that require such things at our hands; as,
being contrary to the mind and will of God, cannot be done by us. We, being
innocent, nay, commendable in the forbearing of them, (as the innocent person
is in the case of a divorce,) must needs be free." Furthermore, "(i)t
is sometimes necessary to forsake a visible church. Nay more: it may be
necessary to believe and act directly contrary to the authority of the present
church," if we are to remain faithful to God. In this regard one more
representative quotation is provided: "One would think that washing of
hands, and the wearing of broad phylacteries, were matters so indifferent, as
that they could not be displeasing unto God, especially when commanded by the
church, and recommended too by tradition; yet our Saviour assures us, (though
they thought to please God the better by them,) [that] it made all the rest of
the Pharisees' worship but vain and unacceptable. (Matt. 15:9) Worship is
indeed the marriage-duty which the church of God is to pay unto none but unto
Him who is married unto her; (Jer. 3:14;) and God hath declared himself to be
"a jealous God," and that he will not permit any creature to partake
that marriage-rite together with him. (Exod. 20:5) Hence it is that idolatry is
so often called 'adultery,' and a 'going a-whoring from God.' (Ezek. 23:30) And
in this, amongst other things, to be sure they agree, that as amongst men for
every fault, though heinous ones too, there cannot be a separation between man
and wife, but for adultery there may; so God is pleased not to give a bill of
divorce to any church or people for any sin so much as for idolatry. When once
they become overspread with that sin, then it is that God says unto them,
'Lo-ammi, Ye are not my people.' (Hosea 1:9)."
(Rare bound photocopy) $9.95-60%=3.98
Paleopresbyterianism Versus Neopresbyterianism (1996)
Defines the major differences between "paleo" or old Presbyterianism
(the position held at the Westminster Assembly, 1648) and "neo" or
new (modern) Presbyterianism. Maintains and proves that the two major
differences are found in the form of subscription (whether complete, as with
the "paleo's," or loose [i.e. allowing for scruples], as with the
"neo's") to the Westminster standards and in whether or not the
Solemn League and Covenant is thought to be binding today (in its moral
equity). Wagner also demonstrates how the neopresbyterians have turned away
from the original Presbyterian position. The implications of this introductory
booklet are far reaching and revolutionary and could easily shake the prevalent
neopresbyterian establishment (PCA, OPC, etc.) to its very core.
(Bound photocopy) $7.95-70%=2.39
Biographia Presbyteriana (2 Volumes, 1827 ed.)
Volume one covers the lives and remarkable testimonies of Alexander Peden, John
Semple, John Welwoold and Richard Cameron. Volume two covers the lives of
Donald Cargill, Walter Smith, and James Renwick. Indexed, over 700 pages.
(Rare bound photocopy) $99.95-80%=19.99
The Art of Divine Contentment
This is a reprint of the 1835 Religious Tract Society edition and is Watson's
treatment of Philippians 4:11, "I have learned in whatsoever state I am
therewith to be content." The paperback edition of this work published in
Scotland is no longer available.
(Hardcover) $39.95-20%=31.96
The Beatitudes
This book, first published in 1660, has been one of the rarest of Watson's
works. In this edition the layout has been entirely revised and editorial notes
supplied (backcover).
(Softcover) $24.95-25%=18.71
A Body of Divinity Contained in Sermons Upon the
Westminster Assembly's Catechism
The first book published by the Banner of Truth Trust, this has been one of the
best sellers and consistently the most useful and influential of their
publications. There are several reason for this: 1. The subject of the book. It
deals with foremost doctrinal and experimental truths of the Christian Faith.
2. The means of instruction used. It is based on the Westminster Assembly's
Shorter Catechism, in which the main principles of Christianity that lie
scattered in the Scriptures are brought together and set forth in the form of
question and answer. This Catechism is unsurpassed for its 'terse exactitude of
definition" and logical elaboration' of the fundamentals. 3. The style of
the author. Watson conveys his thorough doctrinal and experimental knowledge of
the truth in such an original, concise, pithy, pungent, racy, rich and
illustrative style that he is rightly regarded as the most readable of the
Puritans (backcover). For "part two" of Watson's work on the Shorter
Catechism see The Ten Commandments below.
(Softcover) $24.95-25%=18.71
The Doctrine of Repentance
"Knowing what repentance is, and actually repenting are essential to true
Christianity. Jesus Christ himself said that if we do not repent, we will
perish! It is vital, therefore, to read and study what Scripture has to say
about this theme. Few better guides have existed in this or any other area of
spiritual experience than Thomas Watson. He was a master of both Scripture and
the human heart, and wrote with a simplicity and directness that keeps his work
fresh and powerful for the twentieth century. Another Puritan Paperback from
Banner of Truth.
(Softcover) $7.95-20%=6.36
The Duty of Self-Denial and Ten Other Sermons
Powerful Presbyterian/Puritan preaching. All sermons are retypeset.
(Softcover) $34.95-20%=27.96
How We May Read the Scriptures with Most Spiritual Profit
(1674, reprinted 1844)
Based on Deut. 17:19, "And it shall be with him, and he shall read therein
all the days of his life: that he may learn to fear the LORD his God, to keep
all the words of this law and these statutes, to do them." Watson
basically expands on what every well catechized Presbyterian child knows early
in life: "That the Word may become effectual to salvation, we must attend
thereunto with diligence, preparation, and prayer; receive it with faith and
love, lay it up in our hearts, and practise it in our lives" (Answer 90,
Westminster Shorter Catechism).
(Rare bound photocopy) $9.95-60%=3.98
The Lord's Prayer
Watson's three works on the Westminster Shorter Catechism is concluded by his
exposition of the Lord's Prayer. In this book he analyses in detail the Preface
to the prayer and the six petitions which make it up. His treatment of the
second petition ("thy Kingdom come') is exceptionally full and
illuminating, This book affords instruction and practical help to praying
Christians (backcover).
(Softcover) $24.95-20%=19.96
The Ten Commandments
In this book Watson (c. 1620-1686) continues his exposition of the Shorter
Catechism drawn up by the Westminster Assembly. Watson was one of the most
popular preachers in London during the Puritan era... The series of three
volumes, of which this is the second (the Body of Divinity is first and The
Lord's Prayer third), makes an ideal introduction to Puritan literature. There
are few matters about which the Puritans differ more from present-day
Christians than in their assessment of the importance of the ten commandments.
The commandments, they held, are the first thing in Christianity which the
natural man needs to be taught and they should be the daily concern of the
Christian to the last. In this book Watson examines the moral law as a whole as
well as bringing out the meaning and force of each particular commandment. In
view of the important function of the law in Christian life and evangelism,
this is a most valuable volume (backcover).
(Softcover) $21.95-20%=17.56
The Church of Rome at the Bar of History
The Church of Rome has long maintained that she is changeless in her message
and authority, standing from the first, and through the ages, by one faith.
William Webster analyses this claim and shows from the facts of history that
this claim is unfounded and that modern Roman Catholicism is not only different
from, but contrary to, what the early church fathers taught. Webster's writing
is not harsh, but rather warm as he writes with a heart-felt interest in the
welfare of the men and women who are now in a position which was once his own.
(Hardcover) $44.95-20%=35.96
The Sufficiency of Scripture
Deals with such diverse issues as revelation, translation, creation, prophecy,
and the role of women in the church. Weeks provides careful analysis of the
biblical teaching in these areas, giving "depth criticism" of much of
the superficial and false thinking expressed in some contemporary discussions
of these questions.
(Hardcover) $46.95-20%=37.56
What Faith is That Which Except We Have in Prayer, We Must
Not Think to Obtain Any Thing of God? (1661, reprinted 1844)
A Puritan sermon on successful prayer.
(Rare bound photocopy) $9.95-60%=3.98
Letter to Wesley on Election
(Booklet) $2.95-77%=.97
The Pope of Rome is Antichrist (1675, 1845 edition)
Calvin (on I John 2:18) writes, "Those that think that he (Antichrist)
would be just one man, are dreaming! For Paul... plainly shows that it would be
a body or a kingdom (II Thes. 2:3). He first foretells a falling away that
would spread throughout the whole Church... Then he makes the head of this
apostasy the adversary of Christ who would sit in God's temple and claim
divinity and divine honours. Unless we deliberately want to err, let us learn
to know Antichrist from Paul's description" (Cited in Nigel Lee, 666:
Luther and Calvin's Doctrine of Antichrist: Antichrist in Scripture [Focus
Christian Ministries, 1992], p. 58). Wilkinson's book takes the classic
Protestant position, called "historicism;" held by Luther, Calvin,
Knox, the Westminster Divines, and most other Protestants, until the Jesuit inspired
"futurist" and "preterist" systems began to gain ground,
when Reformation hermeneutics waned. Shows how Protestants prove that the Pope
is that "Antichrist" and "man of sin" set forth in
Scripture. Deals with the mystery of iniquity, the great apostasy, and
practical applications of the doctrines examined.
(Rare bound photocopy) $9.95-70%=2.99
What Repentance of National Sins Doth God Require, As Ever
We Expect National Mercies? (1690, reprinted 1844)
Puritan "political" preaching.
(Rare bound photocopy) $9.95-60%=3.98
(NEW!) The Distinct Denominational Position of the Reformed
Presbyterian Church (1860)
The Covenanter church and its distinctives explained in an easy to read
summary. A great short introduction upholding the "Crown Rights of King
Jesus!". Excerpted from the Original Covenanter and Contending Witness
magazine (volumes 1:7-16).
(Rare bound photocopy) $14.95-70%=4.48
(NEW!) Some Reasons for Retaining the Westminster
Confession as the Basis of Ecclesiastical Union
Explains why the use of the Westminster Confession is one of the best ways in
which to obtain godly ecclesiastical union. This booklet pays special attention
to the biblical teaching regarding civil government and shows why changes to
the original WCF (regarding this matter) has resulted, not surprisingly, in
much ecclesiastical disunity. It also contains some interesting notes on the
millennial power and glory that will be exhibited in both church and state
"in the day of the Lord's power". Excerpted from the Original
Covenanter and Contending Witness magazine (volumes 1:1-4).
(Rare bound photocopy) $9.95-70%=2.99
Great Prophecies of the Bible
Exposes the futurist interpretation of Scripture as a Jesuit devised heresy.
Deals specifically with the second coming of Christ, Matthew 24, the 70 weeks
of Daniel, and the Antichrist. Much Scripture, along with historic protestant
testimony is brought to bear on these important questions. Shows how the Papacy
has greatly benefitted from futurist folly.
(Softcover) $9.95-20%=7.96
*Apocalyptic
Interpretation (.25, exposes
anti-Protestant theories of eschatology, such as the Jesuit inspired Preterist
and Futurist systems.)
*Arminianism and Popery (.10,
need we say more?)
*Calvin's Comments on Acts 19:9
(.10)
*Calvin on the Multitude was Divided (Acts 15:4) (.10)
*The Church of Our Time (.25,
deals with the great apostasy, the book of Revelation, the mother of harlots
[Rome] and her harlot daughters [liberal, covenant breaking and idolatrous
Protestant churches], holy days, etc.)
*Christmas (.10)
*The Constitution and the Church (1845) (.15)
*Covenanters Defended (.25)
*The Danger of Accommodating Preaching - Dr. Porter in 1838 (.25)
*The Duty of Nations to the Church
- David Steele in 1860 (.25)
*Error Always Dangerous (.25)
*Excerpt of a Covenanter's Plea to an Inquirer - Fred T. DiLella (.25, great, short ecclesiastical
history)
*George Gillespie Refutes Roger Williams, the Donatists, and
Sectarianism George Gillepsie (.10)
*Historical Testimony, Church Union and the Second Reformation by the Reformed Presbytery (.10)
*Lecture on Revelation 14:1-7 by
Pastor T. James Blair in 1924 (.25, on the victory of the witnessing church.)
*The Moral Character of the Federal Constitution by Alexander M'Cleod in 1815 (.10)
*The Old Landmarks: Confession and Testimony (.25)
*Parents Should Be Catechists
(.25)
*Permanence of Covenant Obligation
(.25, A defense of our fourth term of ecclesiastical communion which recognizes
and asserts the binding force of the National and Solemn League and Covenant of
Scotland, England and Ireland; subject to the restriction of moral duties,
(i.e. duties not peculiar to the British Isles, but applicable to all lands).
All Presbyterians (and all covenant theologians for that matter) already agree
with these principles, but many have not applied them to this area of concern.
*Is Popery the Antichrist by
Patrick Fairbairn, (.25, from his excellent book "The Interpretation of
Prophecy." Shows how the puerile prophetic prognosticators, from both the
futurist and preterist camps, have ignored the timeless wisdom of our
Reformation forefathers and the Westminster Divines, and have thereby
overlooked some basic hermeneutical assumptions regarding eschatological
interpretation.
*Power of the Printed Page (.10)
*The Preface and Bibliography to the Rare Bound Photocopy The Duty
and Perpetual Obligation of Social Covenanting by Greg Price (.10)
*Protestant HoHo (i.e. Christ-mass) Carols (.25)
*Proverbs 19:27 "Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that
causeth to err from the words of knowledge" by George Lawson (.25)
*The Punishment of Sin by Thomas
Ridgeley (.25, answering the Westminster Larger Catechism's Question 28:
"What are the punishments of sin in this world?" Taken from Ridgeley
two volume Commentary on the Larger Catechism.)
*Religious Principles of the Scottish Martyrs by Andrew Symington (.25)
*Religious Training of Youth
(.10)
*Sabbath Schools by John McAuley
in 1863 (.25, demonstrates that Sunday schools are not of divine institution
and that "history tells us that those who had substituted 'Sunday"
for Sabbath or Lord's day, were the originators of the
"Sunday-school.")
*Samuel Rutherford on the Extent of the Mediatorial Reign of Christ (.10)
*Separation from Corrupt Churches
by Samuel Rutherford and John Calvin (.10, shows how truth is ultimate, not
position or majorities.)
*The Scottish Version of the Psalms
(.25)
*The Sin of Occasional Hearing; or, The Evil of Occasional Communion
in the Teaching Ordinance with those Denominations Against Which We Testify (.25)
*Thoughts on Preaching and Publishing Against Erroneous Principles
and Practices - James R. Willson (.25)
*Some Old Testament Judicial Laws are of Universal Moral Obligation by John Willson in 1792 (.10)
*Terms of Ministerial and Christian Communion in the Reformed
Presbyterian Church by the Reformed Presbytery (.10)
*The Testimony of Mr. George Gillespie Against Association with
Malignant Enemies of the Truth and Godliness
by George Gillespie (.25, written two days before his death)
*Toleration: The Cut-Throat of True Religion by the Reformed Presbytery (.10, Excerpted from:
The Act, Declaration and Testimony for the Whole of Our Covenanted
Reformation...)
*Unlawful Associations by David
Steele (.25)
*The Use of Wine, The Bible Versus the Teachings of Men by Lyndon Dohms (.25)
*A Warning Against the False and Dangerous Views of James Jordan
Concerning Worship: A Book Review of Kevin Reed's Canterbury Tales by Reg Barrow (.25)
*When is civil government so constituted that Christians can swear
allegiance to it? (.25)