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Matthew McMahon
A Puritan's
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John 5:39,
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"Novum
Testamentum in Vetre latet, et in Novo, Vetus patet." Augustine
( "The
New is in the Old concealed, and in the New, the Old revealed." )
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is now taking place worldwide through God's marvelous grace). The publication
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multiple the number of faithful publishers and publications, and that He will
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and even to martyrdom in many cases). -- RB.
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and Other Thoughtful Skeptics--Dialogs About Christian Faith and Life, Man,
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Full
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Now,
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are without excuse!
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the significance of this collection goes even beyond that. No longer do we have
to wait for modern Reformed publishing houses to predict that a particular
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to reprint, or to deem it "safe" enough to be let loose on the modern
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Arminianism:
The Road to Rome by Augustus Toplady (Reformation History Notes #1)
Godless
Public Education & Sin by Reg Barrow
International
Covenanted Reformation or Schism? (A Reply to Doug Wilson) by
Reg Barrow
The Necessity
of Reforming the Church (1543) by John Calvin
Forgotten Hero:
The Autobiography of David Steele by Michael Wagner (1998)
The
Covenanted Reformation Defended Against Contemporary Schismatics: A
Response and Antidote Primarily to the Neopresbyterian Malignancy and
Misrepresentations, and the Manufactured "Steelite" Controversy,
Found in Richard Bacon's A Defense Departed; With a Refutation of Bacon's
Independency, Popery, Arminianism, Anabaptism and Various Other Heresies (Including
an Exhibition of His Opposition to Scripture and the Covenanted Reformation, in
General; and His Opposition to John Calvin, John Knox, the General Assembly of
the Church of Scotland [Especially 1638-1649], Samuel Rutherford, George
Gillespie, the Testimony of the Covenanter Martyrs, the Reformed Presbytery,
the Puritan Reformed Church of Edmonton and a Host of Other Prominent Reformers
from Past Generations, in Particular) -- With Copious Notes on Mr. Bacon's
Backsliding and His Blackening of the Blue Banner; as Well as Various Replies
to Other Modern Malignants by Greg Barrow (Greg Price, Reg Barrow, Larry
Birger, et al.) (Though set in the context
of a debate with one individual, this book addresses a number of specific
problems which plague the Presbyterian and Reformed churches of our day in
general. "It conclusively and irrefutably demonstrates that those churches
which today call themselves Presbyterian [and even many which claim a more
general Reformed heritage] have grievously departed from the Scriptural
standards and principles of the previous Spirit led Reformations [of the 16th
and 17th centuries]. This will become progressively [and painfully] clear as
the reader witnesses evidence upon evidence of defection from biblically based
Reformation attainments (Phil. 3:16) -- and the burying and/or removing of the
ancient Reformation landmarks. Ultimately, when the testimony and evidence
[presented in this book] is weighed in light of Scriptural verities, it is
entirely safe to say that the original Reformers would not only have sought
negative ecclesiastical sanctions against our modern pseudo-Reformers, but in
many cases negative civil sanctions as well," writes Reg Barrow in the
"Publisher's Preface." This book, of over 300 [8.5" X 11"]
pages, is also offered as a cerlox bound photocopy [$14.98 US funds] or a
Hardcover photocopy [$25.00 US funds].)
Pornography, the
Anabaptists, and Doug Wilson's Civil Antinomianism (1997) by
Reg Barrow (Pointed but irenic, Barrow
decisively refutes the view of Doug Wilson (cf. "Cyberporn: A Case
Study" [Credenda/Agenda, vol. 7, no. 5, p. 11]), many modern
Theonomists and the civil libertarians, that the production and distribution of
pornography is not a crime (and thus not subject to negative penal sanctions by
the civil magistrate). Barrow demonstrates that Wilson's view of civil
government (which logically results in such a monstrous conclusion) is actually
a overly strict view of the regulative principle. This
"hyper-regulativism" (denying lawful inferences, or what Samuel
Rutherford calls "logical consequence") is then wrongly applied to
the civil magistrate, rather than to worship (when rightly interpreted). He
also points out the link between Wilson's view and the principles of the
Anabaptists, Libertines and other antiestablishmentarian forces. With an
impressive array of historical citations (primarily John Calvin, George
Gillespie, Samuel Rutherford, and the Westminster Confession of Faith), and a
cogent analysis and application of relevant Scripture passages, Barrow shows
clearly that Wilson's view of civil government "gives birth to
illegitimate offspring in the case of pornography, contradicting as it does
common sense (the light of nature), our reformed fathers in the faith, and the
express commands and approved examples of Scripture. In short, it is anything
but the 'classical Protestant' position, and anything but biblical."
Expressing his belief that many hold to this erroneous notion of the magistrate
out of ignorance, he concludes his essay with a heartfelt call to his modern
Theonomic brethren (and others) to study
the reformation source documents now available (and adopt the historic
Theonomy of the Reformation). He also
provides a brief list of questions that readily manifest the socially
destructive outworkings of Wilson's teaching. This is a much-needed treatment
of a topic neglected for far too long. Barrow's valuable contribution is an
excellent introduction to the historical theonomy of the Westminster
divines and is sure to prime the reader
for much productive study of the view of civil government "once delivered
unto the saints" (Jude 3). This item is also available as a bound
photocopy for $1.99 [US funds]) and is appendix "B" excerpted from Saul in the Cave
of Adullam: A Testimony Against the Fashionable Sub-Calvinism of Doug Wilson
(Editor of Credenda/Agenda Magazine; and, For Classical
Protestantism and the Attainments of the Second Reformation.
Terms of
Ministerial and Christian Communion in the Reformed Presbyterian Church, and In
Our Day, In the Puritan Reformed Church; With Explanatory Dialogue (Including
"The Biblical and Logical Necessity of Uninspired Creeds")
by Larry Birger (This delightful dialogue,
between Hans (a paleopresbyterian) and Franz (a neo-turned-paleopresbyterian),
deals (in a very clear, easy-to-understand way) with a number of the more
controversial and misunderstood teachings adopted by the Puritan Reformed
Church of Edmotnon and promoted by SWRB in their return to the biblical
attainments of the Second, or Covenanted Reformation on the British Isles. The
conversation begins with "The Biblical and Logical Necessity of Uninspired
Creeds", where Hans shows Franz that Franz's rejection of uninspired
creeds is itself an uninspired creed. After several months of study Franz is
now interested in joining Hans' Covenanter church, but has been confused and
unsettled by the charges of his friend (a member of the RPCNA). This RPCNA
friend alleges that Hans' church is a continuation of the "schism" of
the "Steelites", and that they are "basically Papists, putting uninspired
works on a par with the Bible and then abusing (their) church authority by
requiring faith in the church, rather than in the word of God." Hans then
goes through and explains pertinent aspects of each term of communion,
demonstrating that the RPCNA friend's charges and objections are entirely
inaccurate, vindicating in the process precious and vital truths of the
Reformation. This easy-reading and mild-mannered dialogue includes an index of
topics discussed and objections raised, and is an excellent
introduction to the true Covenanter position (i.e. the position of the
Westminster Assembly and the Church of Scotland during the Second Reformation). See also Birger's powerful testimony against the
PCA, Why the PCA
is Not a Duly Constituted Church and Why Faithful Christians Should Separate
from this Corrupted "Communion", and Reg Barrow's thorough
expose and refutation of Doug Wilson's many dangerous doctrines [including an
answer to charges of Anabaptism, a critique of Wilson's and many modern
Theonomists' false and anti-reformational view of civil government as it
expresses itself on the issue of pornography, an essay on Calvin's and the
Westminster Confession's views of the visible church, and more!] in Saul in the Cave of
Adullam: A Testimony Against the Fashionable Sub-Calvinism of Doug Wilson
[Editor of Credenda/Agenda Magazine]; and, for Classical
Protestantism and the Attainments of the Second Reformation.
Saul in the Cave
of Adullam: A Testimony Against the Fashionable Sub-Calvinism of Doug Wilson
(Editor of Credenda/Agenda Magazine); and, for Classical
Protestantism and the Attainments of the Second Reformation by Reg
Barrow
Doug Wilson and others at Credenda/Agenda used their magazine to
publicly attack and slander Reg Barrow (President of Still Waters Revival
Books) in a column that they call the "Cave of Adullam." This invective
was Credenda's response to Barrow's
comments on Knox Ring (where Barrow noted that John Calvin would have
excommunicated John Frame for the apostasy that he manifests in his new book on
worship). Numerous private attempts were unsuccessfully made (by Barrow and
others) to call Wilson to repentance for this slander. Ultimately, charges for
violation of the ninth commandment were brought (in accord with Matt. 18:15-17)
against Wilson by Barrow. This book recounts the salient points of the
controversy (and the Matthew 18 proceedings) between Wilson and Barrow -- in
their actual email debates! Also included is Barrow's demonstration of why
Calvin would have excommunicated Frame and Greg Price's Testimony
Against The Unfounded Charges of Anabaptism.
These debates are a classic example of the differences that exist today
between paleopresbyterians (Barrow) and neopresbyterians (Wilson). Wilson's
charges against Barrow, of Anabaptism, separatism, etc. are all refuted under a
mountain of quotations from Reformation source documents. Barrow's refutations
of Wilson's spurious charges bring to light many aspects of Reformation thought
that have been lost or forgotten in our day. Besides the initial controversy
(over Frame and worship) and the restoration process (set forth in Matthew
18:15-17), this book should be of special interest to all of those who love the
"old paths" of truth -- trod by our forefathers in the Reformed faith
-- for some of the most pressing issues of our day (regarding the individual, church
and state) are addressed herein. Classic statements, cited by Barrow, not only
exhibit the wisdom which God granted the best Reformers of both the first and
second Reformations, but also specifically demonstrate how Wilson and many
other modern Protestants actually reject the Reformation at many points (all
their protests not withstanding). "And they that shall be of thee shall
build the old waste places: thou shalt raise up the foundations of many
generations; and thou shalt be called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer
of paths to dwell in" (Isa. 58:12). This item is also available as a bound
photocopy for $3.98 (US funds).
FREE PDF FILE: Saul in the Cave: A Debate between Doug Wilson and Reg
Barrow on Worship, Church Government, etc.
The Geneva
Bible, Psalmody and More Credenda/Agenda Inaccuracies Answered
by Larry Birger
A Testimony
Against the Unfounded Charges of Anabaptism (1997) by Greg
Price (This book teaches us that
"[t]he heresy of Anabaptism lives today! It has infected the modern church
with its cancerous errors and heresies: anti-creedalism, arminianism,
dispensationalism, independency [sectarianism], anti-paedobaptism, will-worship
[anti-regulativism], perfectionism, societal escapism, religious pluralism and
tolerationism [anti-establishmentarianism], denial of the perpetual obligation
of social covenanting, pacifism, pietism, socialism, premillennialism, and a
refusal to recognize *lawful* civil government as the ordinance of God. These
unbiblical positions of the Anabaptists were not tolerated by the Reformed
Churches of the First and Second Reformations, and neither should they be
tolerated by any Church today that claims to be Reformed or Presbyterian"
[Greg Price]. Far to little contemporary Reformed writing has been directed
against the Anabaptists, especially in light of the fact that many of their
heresies have been generally adopted by professing Christians. Even the
"Reformed" community suffers from this contagion. Lord willing, this
book with be an effective antidote to the "AIDS" of Anabaptist
thought and practice. This item is also available as a bound photocopy for
$4.49 [US funds])
Bacon Bits:
Richard Bacon's Straw Man "Steelite Controversy" Torched By Faithful
Covenanters (Sometimes Called Cameronians, Steelites, etc.)
by Greg Price, Larry Birger, et al. (These
short "Bacon Bits" are not meant to be a full response to the
sectarians in Rowlett (who oppose the Covenanted Reformation and uniformity
found in the public subordinate standards and covenants emitted and upheld by
the Westminster Divines -- all which are agreeable to and based upon the alone
infallible standard, the Word of God). A full length response is being
prepared, to Dick Bacon's Defense Departed, by Greg Barrow and
will be released in the near future (D.V.). These "Bacon Bits" merely
cover some of the more obvious blunders, poor scholarship and
misrepresentations of Bacon, one of the chief malignants of our day. It may
also be interesting for the reader to note that though we had to be informed of
Bacon's attack upon our positions through a third party (as Bacon never had the
courage to send his attack on us to us directly), we have always responded
directly to Bacon or alerted him to any new responses by us when they were made
available. Dick Bacon has not contacted us directly in response to any of what
follows, nor has he responded to The Covenanted Reformation
Defended Against Contemporary Schismatics:, which was released a number
of years ago, though it is a public rebuke to his unfaithfulness and
confusion.)
The
Declaration of Repudiation: A Public Testimony Against Modern North American
Evangelicalism by Michael Wagner
(Wagner shows how modern Evangelicals have been swallowed up by the beast
[civilly and ecclesiastically -- and especially in regard to doctrine] in that
they now deny the most important biblical attainments of the Protestant
Reformation. Arminianism [the decisionalistic free-will heresy] and man-made
innovations in worship are rampant. If the Reformers were around today they
would testify, as Wagner does, against modern evangelicalism -- in that the
modern evangelicals have adopted more of the basic tenets of Rome than of the
Reformation. "[T]he Scriptural theological attainments of the Reformation
have been abandoned by modern North American Evangelicalism; and to make
matters worse, an unscriptural disdain for doctrine has immunized many
evangelicals from a recovery of Reformation truth," states Wagner. This
article seeks to repudiate and remedy the deformation of evangelicalism.)
Making
Shipwreck of the Faith: Evangelicals and Roman Catholics Together
by Kevin Reed
Worship: The
Regulative Principle of Worship in History by Reg Barrow
Psalm Singing
in Scripture & History by Reg Barrow
Why the PCA is
Not a Duly Constituted Church and Why Faithful Christians Should Separate from
this Corrupted "Communion" by Larry Birger (Two letters from Larry Birger, Jr. to the session
of his former congregation in the PCA, with an historical introduction. Birger
states, "This work is emitted by way of testimony against the defections
from the reformation of the true religion granted by God in ages past, in hopes
of playing some small part in the edification of God's people currently
languishing under such defected and defecting denominations." It
spotlights the differences between classic Presbyterian thought
[paleopresbyterianism] and what today is but a pale imitation
[neopresbyterianism] of the Reformation attainments that have been won [at the
cost of much suffering and many lives] in the past. This is a good practical
introduction to ecclesiology, testimony-bearing, and second Reformation
thought.)
Paleopresbyterianism
Versus Neopresbyterianism by Michael Wagner (Explains the two main differences between the
"paleo" or old Presbyterians [like the Scottish Covenanters] and the
"neo" or new Presbyterians [like those found in the modern PCA, OPC,
etc.])
Proof That the
Church is Often Obscured by Francis Turretin (Proves from Scripture that, throughout much of
history, the church [visible and constitutional], is often found only in a very
small remnant.)
Presbyterian Worship:
Old and New by Kevin Reed
(A Review and Commentary upon Worship in Spirit and Truth, a book
by John Frame [Phillipsburg, N.J.: Presbyterian and Reformed Pub. Co.,1996;
paper, 171 pages]. Reed shows how Frame has abandoned the Reformation, both scripturally
and confessionally, in regard to worship. He also gives an excellent summary of
historic Reformed views and then contrasts them with the novel ideas now being
touted by Frame. In light of the fact that Frame teaches at a Presbyterian
seminary and is also a Presbyterian pastor (in the P.C.A.), Reed notes the
"distressing implications regarding the disingenuous nature of
confessional subscription within both the churches and the seminaries."
Moreover, Reed comments that "there are also troubling ramifications
concerning the doctrine of scripture, since the regulative principle rests upon
the foundation of the sufficiency of scripture, with respect to worship."
He continues by concluding that "Frame's book furnishes patent evidence
that ecclesiastical discipline is lacking in the churches, and that seminary
professors can teach heterodox views with impunity. If Presbyterians took their
creed seriously, Mr. Frame would be removed from both the seminary and the
pastorate, and not allowed to teach. But in the current situation, the majority
of pastors, seminarians, and the people are partners in the crimes of corrupt
worship and confessional laxity. 'A wonderful and horrible thing is committed
in the land; the prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by their
means; and my people love to have it so.'")
A Letter of
Clarification, 27 October 1997 by Kevin Reed (Another response to the misrepresentations [this
time regarding Kevin Reed's "Testimony Against Prominent Errors"]
promoted by Richard Bacon and the those who follow him.)
Doug Wilson's
Five Questions on the Regulative Principle of Worship Answered
by Reg Barrow
(Barrow answers five questions that Wilson has been repeating in opposition to
the classic, creedal, Presbyterian and Reformed understanding of the regulative
principle of worship. Excerpted from: Saul in the Cave of
Adullam: A Testimony Against the Fashionable Sub-Calvinism of Doug Wilson
(Editor of Credenda/Agenda Magazine);
and, for Classical Protestantism and the Attainments of the Second Reformation.)
Would John
Calvin Excommunicate John Frame? by Reg Barrow
(In this short letter Reg Barrow replies to an inquirer [on Knox Ring] asking
for comments concerning John Frame's claim [in his book on worship] that the
traditional Puritan view of the regulative principle is a
"minimalist" view of worship. Also noted in the this post was James
Jordan's assertion that the classic view of the regulative principle is
sectarian. Barrow, in the short space allotted on KR, begins to demonstrate how
both Frame and Jordan have apostatized and would have been rejected by the
Presbyterian and Reformed wing of the Reformation.)
Debate on the US
Constitution Andrew Sandlin Versus Reg Barrow (The following debate on the US Constitution,
between Andrew Sandlin [editor of the Chalcedon Report] and Reg
Barrow [President of Still Waters Revival Books], took place on the Knox Ring
email discussion group in January of 1997.)
Calvin, Close
Communion and the Coming Reformation (a book review of Alexander and
Rufus... by John Anderson [1862])
by Reg Barrow (Shows how Calvin practiced close communion and how the biblical view
of this ordinance is intended to purify the individual, church and state.
Refutes the Popish and paedocommunion heresies [regarding this sacrament], as
well as all views of open communion. Also argues that Arminians,
anti-paedobaptists, anti-regulativists, and all those who openly violate the
law of God [and are unrepentant] should be barred from the Lord's table -- as a
corrective measure ordained of God for their recovery.)
A Testimony
Against the Prominent Errors of Our Times Adullam Presbyterian
Church (Kevin Reed and others produced
this testimony in June [1990]. It is directed at many specific areas of
corruption found in the PCA.)
An Open Letter
to an RPCNA Elder by Jim Dodson (Summarizes the points of defection from covenanted attainments in the
modern RPCNA. Also deals with church issues, schism and separation, worship,
covenanting, and much more.)
Dodson
Versus the RPCNA -- concerning his "Open Letter to an RPCNA Elder"
above by Jim Dodson
(Continues where the above letter left off. Adds some more specific charges.)
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
The Canterbury
Tales by Kevin Reed
(Refutes James Jordan and others who reject the regulative principle of
worship.)
A Contemporary
Covenanting Debate; Or, Covenanting Redivivus by Reg Barrow (Joe Bell [an independent, Baptist, and professing
Reconstructionist] kicked Reg Barrow off his email discussion group because the
subjects of Divine Right Presbyterianism and the Covenanted Reformation were too hot for him to handle. This is Barrow's final answer to Bell
[which Bell censored from his list]. No one, including Bell, has yet to attempt
an answer. Barrow answers many specific questions regarding the permanence of
covenant obligation, national Reformation, historical testimony and many other
doctrines which were prevalent during the period of the second Reformation. A
wealth of original [Reformation] texts are cited throughout and this spirited
debate should help to generate interest in many of those biblical attainments
which were won during those glorious days in which major nations openly
covenanted themselves [as moral persons] to Christ.)
A Brief
Defence of Dissociation in the Present Circumstances (1996)
by the Session of the Puritan Reformed Church of Edmonton/Prince George (Explains why Christians should separate themselves
from those groups which deny biblical truth and its implications.)
The Antinomian
Streak in the Reconstructionist Movement by Kevin Reed
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) by Andrew
Clarkson (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, as a corporate moral person] 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. etc] is to
undermine and subvert the work of the Second Reformation. The argumentation is
cogent [with an abundant supply of documentation]. The section [in
the book] on schism is a "classic of classics" and clearly
demonstrates how very few in our day [even in the Reformed camp] understand the
Reformation doctrine regarding schism, separation and the visible church. In this file you will find the complete table of
contents, the preface and the first reason for dissent. Lord willing, other
sections will follow in time. The table of contents is very valuable as it lays
out in summary [and with a fair amount of detail] the whole scope of the book.
It can serve as a kind of summary of second Reformation thought concerning the
church, state, separation, schism, worship, civil dissent, church planting,
opposition to idolatry and tyranny, and much more!)
When Is
Civil Government So Constituted that Christians Can Swear Allegiance To It?
Christmas: A
Biblical Critique by Kevin Reed, M. Schneider & D.W.
Cason (Three excellent articles: 1.)
"Is Christmas Christian?" by Michael Schneider; 2.) "Christmas:
An Historical Survey Regarding Its Origins and Opposition to It of Creeds and
Confessions" by Kevin Reed; 3.) "Christmas-Keeping and the Reformed
Faith: A Response to Professor David Engelsma" by David W. Cason.
Reformation
Civil Government by Reg Barrow
The Six Points
of the "Terms of Ministerial and Christian Communion in the Reformed
Presbyterian Church by the Reformed Presbytery (The old paths illuminated with the powerful
Covenanter spotlight.)
Biblical
Worship by Kevin Reed
Biblical Civil
Government Versus the Beast; and, the Basis for Christian Resistance
by Greg Price
Forbidden
Alliances by George Gillespie
The Wonders of
the Most High: 125 Years History of the United Netherlands 1550-1675 (c. 1678)
by Abraham Van De Velde (The subtitle
reads: "An Indication of the Causes, Ways and Means Whereby the United
Provinces, Against the Expectation of the Whole World, Were Elevated in Such a
Marvelous Way from their Previous Oppression to Such Great, Awe Inspiring
Riches and Acclaim. As Related By Several Eminent Historians, and Which After
the Manner of the Time are Compiled to a Necessary and Profitable Use."
This book gives us an indication why the best theologians in the Netherlands
were ready to swear the Solemn League and Covenant with their brethren in the British
Isles [before Cromwell and his forces ruined these plans for a united
international Protestant testimony]. It shows us that the best Dutch Synods
agreed with the Covenanters regarding the civil magistrate [establishments],
God's law, anti-tolerationism, historical testimony, true unity, false
teachers, the Sabbath, "Roman feast days," worship, etc. Translated
here for the first time from Dutch into English, this book may be a shocker to
those not familiar with the Dutch Reformation and the faithful pronouncements
of her Synods. Also available in softcover [for $19.95-20%=15.96 US funds]).
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