Monthly Archives: May 2023

1600–1890The Protestant Reformation had redrawn the map of the Christian world. Now the Church sought to take the hope of the Christian Gospel where it had not been before.The nearly three centuries covered in this volume give us a picture of the incredible energy and great expansion of the Church throughout the world, and the people who led the way through a variety of abilities that God …

1485–1600Throughout the Christian lands of Europe, there was darkness. Not a physical darkness, but a spiritual one. For many years, the clarity of God’s grace given through Jesus Christ had dimmed. A system of human effort designed to achieve God’s favor meant people were confused about Scripture, about salvation, and about the purpose of life. But in those dark times, light dawned. Brave ind…

You will know doubt have heard of C H Spurgeon the famous nineteenth century baptist preacher. If the cliché ‘behind every great man is a strong woman’, is true, then more should be known about Susannah Spurgeon his wife.Spurgeon was the bone companion of her husband. As a pastoral assistant, as Charles’ wife and support through trials, this woman’s biography has been a long time coming.Ma…

Priscilla, where are you? A Call to Joyful Theology by Natalie Brand (Union Publishing)This is a quick and enjoyable read. Natalie Brand is passionate about encouraging women in particular to be more enthusiastic about studying theology. She draws on the little we know of the Biblical character Priscilla, who Paul mentions along with her husband Aquila, to highlight the important role that…

Do you desire greater fellowship with God? The Puritans did, and this collection of their writings on prayer invites us to join them. They not only call us to prayer, but they also explain its various facets and instruct us on how to thrive in it. Here is encouragement in the duty and privilege of pouring out your soul to the Lord.Works included in this volume:The Saint’s Daily Exercise …

A church is healthy only when its members are converted. Understanding this, the Puritans showed great pastoral concern about how people respond to the gospel. They emphasized that genuine conversion is not a mere profession of faith but a supernatural change of heart that results in a Godward way of life. This volume presents three classic treatises that will help you better understand the necess…

As a covenantal meal given by King Jesus to His subjects, the Lord’s Supper plays a vital role in the life of the church. In this remarkable anthology, the Puritans help us understand the spiritual significance of the Lord’s Supper and give encouraging counsel on how to receive it with reverence and joy.Works included in this volume:The Passover by Richard Vines The Lord’s Supper Is a…

This collection of Puritan treatises explains the duty and delight of Christian love, how it is rooted in divine grace, and the way it serves as a healing bond of peace.Works included in this volume:The New Commandment Renewed by Ralph Venning Love One Another by Thomas Manton The Nature and Principles of Love by Joseph Caryl The Holy Exercise of Love by John BallThe Puritan…

The name St. Patrick is associated with Irish legend and modern holidays. But why is he really worth remembering? In this beautifully illustrated book, Simonetta Carr tells the inspiring story of how the wealthy, young Patrick was kidnapped from Britain, taken as a slave to the pagan island of Ireland, and found a way to escape. Yet, more importantly, we see how Patrick’s suffering as a slave open…