This small book would be a good introduction or review of the person and work of the most influential Reformer of the sixteenth century. In his popular style of writing, Piper focuses on what he sees as the central theme in the life and ministry of Calvin, the supremacy and majesty of God. He fre...
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The Faith: Given Once, For All
This book will be a good review for some, extremely instructive for others, but worth every Christian's read. I especially like this book because it underscores the church's mission to equip Christians to live as kingdom people. The book is full of examples from people such as William Wilberforce...
John Calvin: The Reformer and Educator
This year, 2009, marks the 500th anniversary of John Calvin's birthday. Why should we take the time to remember someone of so many years past? Simply because of how God used him to impact the Protestant Reformation and to shape theology with his life, teachings, writings, and emphasis on the sove...
Deacons… It’s About Ministry
Recently, I was asked to serve on a committee for my presbytery dealing with the role of deacon and to explain the Book of Church Order's position on the topic. Since I helped to write the Book of Church Order, I was a good source to explain our original intent. On making the presentation to the ...
Pocket Dictionary of Church History
Church history is one of those topics that Christians should have high on their list for study and comprehension. So many things going on in the church and world today are not entirely new. Understanding the past can help us assess and determine the importance of today's circumstances.
The Certainty of the Faith: Apologetics in an Uncertain World
Here is a book that I would like to see serious minded Christians own, read, and study. I would like to see Sunday school classes and other small groups work through this book because the layout lends itself to that type of study. Richard Ramsay, a PCA teaching elder with a variety of experiences...