Description: How does ‘Calvinism’ affect the way you view worship, humility, adversity, outlook, evangelism, holiness, assurance, law & liberty, prayer, guidance & living faith.

Most of the major ‘Protestant’ church groupings of today look back to founders who were essentially ‘Calvinistic’ in their beliefs. Yet Calvinism is not a set of dry and dusty doctrines that elevate a man above the work of God. It is a set of doctrines that existed before and after the reformer explained them so clearly.

C.H. Spurgeon said “It is a nickname….Calvinism is the Gospel and nothing else”.

Despite its widespread influence there is little understanding of the tradition or its practical importance. In fact, there are more misconceptions than there is understanding–just what difference does Calvinism really make?

Terry Johnson has personally been touched by the practical implications of Calvinism and recommends others to drink satisfyingly from the same spiritual wells. He believes that the church is not receiving the nourishment it needs from God, or the freedom it could have, to serve God.

Description: Reflecting on forty years of matrimony, John Piper exalts the biblical meaning of marriage over its emotion, exhorting couples to keep their covenant for all the best reasons.

Even in the days when people commonly stayed married “’til death do us part,” there has never been a generation whose view of marriage was high enough, says Pastor John Piper. That is all the more true in our casual times.

Though personal selfishness and cultural bondage obstruct the wonder of God’s purpose, it is found in God’s Word, where his design can awaken a glorious vision capable of freeing every person from small, Christ-ignoring, romance-intoxicated views. As Piper explains in reflecting on forty years of matrimony: “Most foundationally, marriage is the doing of God. And ultimately, marriage is the display of God. It displays the covenant-keeping love between Christ and his people to the world in a way that no other event or institution does. Marriage, therefore, is not mainly about being in love. It’s mainly about telling the truth with our lives. And staying married is not about staying in love. It is about keeping covenant and putting the glory of Christ’s covenant-keeping love on display.”

This Momentary Marriage unpacks the biblical vision, its unexpected contours, and its weighty implications for married, single, divorced, and remarried alike.

“This book sets marriage within the matrix of the Bible’s fundamental themes. If its God-centered and gospel-centered theology is genuinely absorbed, many of the ‘how to’ questions will be answered.”
–D.A. Carson, Research Professor of New Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

“I have taught about marriage for over thirty years, and I still found much that I could learn.”
–Wayne Grudem, Research Professor of Bible and Theology, Phoenix Seminary

Description: Dr. Mayhue’s book fills a long-awaited need. It makes the Proverbs accessible. This book becomes a catalog of proverbial principles and illustrations easily found. The opening chapters are a rich treatment of the nature of wisdom and the priority of fearing the Lord. The latter half of the book provides indexes by which the individual Proverbs can be accessed. This is a marvelous tool for the Bible student, as well as a rich resource for every reader.
—John MacArthur, Pastor-Teacher, Grace Community Church

Description: Newsweek called renowned minister Timothy Keller “a C. S. Lewis for the twenty-first century” in a feature on his first book, The Reason for God. In the book, he offered a rational explanation of why we should believe in God. Now, in The Prodigal God, he uses one of the best-known Christian parables to reveal an unexpected message of hope and salvation.

The Prodigal Son is the most well-known parable in the Bible. Incredibly, it is also almost universally misunderstood. Taking his trademark intellectual approach to understanding Christianity, Keller uncovers the essential message of Jesus, hidden in plain sight for centuries. Within this parable is the lost message of Jesus–where he outlines just how his followers are supposed to love so they can join him in Heaven. With this book, both the devout and skeptics will see Christianity in a whole new way.

Listen to “The Prodigal Sons” sermon or
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Read Tim Keller’s description of The Prodigal God, including his explanation of the title.

About the Author
As the founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, Tim Keller started his congregation with a few dozen people. It now draws over five thousand weekly attendees who meet in three Manhattan locations. Redeemer has since spawned a movement of churches across America and throughout major world cities. Many pastors model their churches on Redeemer and Tim’s thoughtful style of preaching. Dr. Keller lives in New York City with his wife and sons.

Description: If God has redeemed me from sin, and given me His Holy Spirit to sanctify me and give me strength against sin, why do I keep on sinning? This books takes dead aim and ongoing sin. Drawing from two masterful works by John Owen, Kris Lundgaard offers insight, encouragement and hope for overcoming the enemy within.
Part One: The Power of Sin in What is is
Part Two: The Power of Sin in How it Works
Part Three: The Power of Sin in What it Does
Part Four: Nailing the Lid on Sin’s Coffin
“Fresh, contemporary, highly readable. Every Christian who is serious about holiness should read this book.” 
–Jerry Bridges
“… a delightful book. It is honest, real, and, best of all, hopeful.” 
–Steve Brown
“Kris Lundgaard has done the impossible. He has given us some of the best of Puritan theology in a language all of us can understand. . . . will challenge you to radical spiritual transformation!” 
–Richard L. Pratt, Jr.
“This book will surely be a milestone for many.” 
–J.I. Packer
KRIS LUNDGAARD was associate pastor of University PCA in NM. He is currently a manager in the computer industry. He lives with his wife, Paula, and four children in Austin, Texas.
Profoundly helpful for discipleship. Owen’s ghost walks through the pages of this book.

Description: “Be Holy, because I am holy.” –1 Peter 1:16
How can God expect us to be as holy as he is? Isn’t it unrealistic, given that he is infinitely pure and we are clearly imperfect? Such a standard seems either to ignore our frailty or to impose certain failure–until we understand how God views us. Then we are reminded that, thanks to what Christ accomplished on our behalf, our perfection is not the requirement for entering his kingdom. Yet that very grace still calls us to live righteously–for the sake of our well-being, yes, but most of all, because it glorifies God.
In this challenging yet heartwarming work, Bryan Chapell illustrates the principles of grace, the practices of faith, and the motives of love in living a life of holiness. You will journey through reassuring Scripture passages that show good works and obedience to be, not a means of establishing or maintaining salvation, but a grateful response to God’s mercy. And in Bryan Chapell’s encouraging words–drawn straight from the heart of God–you will understand that your holiness is not so much a matter of what you achieve as it is the grace that God provides. A grace so rich as to make the pursuit of his holiness your soul’s deepest delight.

Description: Shepherding a Child’s Heart is about how to speak to the heart of your child. The things your child does and says flows from the heart. Luke 6:45 puts it this way, “. . . out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.” (NIV) Written for parents with children of any age, this insightful book provides perspectives and procedures for shepherding your child’s heart into the paths of life.

“Tedd Tripp knows what he is talking about and who he is talking to. He knows children, he knows parents . . . and he knows the ways of God. This book teaches you what your goals should be and how to pursue these ends practically. It teaches you how to talk to your children and what to talk about. It will inspire you to become a different kind of parent. This is a masterful Book.” – Dr. David Powlison, Professor of Practical Theology, Westminster Theological Seminary.

Faculty Review: “Dr. Tripp’s material on parenting is the clearest, most biblically framed, and most helpful that I have ever encountered. It has become the backbone of my own parenting. I am not alone, either. His seminar tapes are by far the most frequently requested biblical teaching material among my students, counselees, and friends.” – Dr. Ed Welch, Professor of Practical Theology, Westminster Theological Seminary

Description:
Skillfully Building
Real Wisdom
Craftsmen is designed to help men understand Biblical wisdom, to see Jesus Christ as the embodiment and source of wisdom, and to apply that wisdom to the God-given role of husband and father.
“John Crotts opens up the wisdom of Proverbs as it applies to us in the twenty first century. This book is especially valuable for fathers who desire to help their children grow in godly wisdom.” 
 —Jerry Bridges

“This is God’s world and to live in it successfully—as a student or leader, spouse or parent, “butcher, or baker, or candlestick-maker”—we need wisdom. John Crotts’ study of biblical wisdom is an excellent practical introduction on how to craft a life full of wisdom. The chapter on wise sexuality is especially vital reading.”
 — Michael A. G. Haykin, Principal, Toronto Baptist Seminary

“John Crotts points us to the wisest book ever written (Proverbs) by the wisest man who ever lived (Solomon), as he received instruction from our all-wise God. Every Christian and every Christian family ought to read and heed this masterful manual that easily unfolds the ABCs of living and leading skillfully.”
 — Richard Mayhue, Executive Vice President, The Master’s College and Seminary

“John writes out of his own excellent pastoral ministry of preaching and shepherding, and as both a fellow pastor and pilgrim I was wonderfully helped. Whether young or old, new believer or seasoned saint, may this slender but powerful book be your own wise guide.”
 — Lance Quinn, Pastor-Teacher, The Bible Church of Little Rock

“Many young men tell me they desire to lead their families but they do not know how; they have no solid examples of male leadership to follow. Craftsmen meets that need. Crotts writes with clarity and insight about how to find and exhibit wisdom in skillfully leading the family.”
 — Tedd Tripp, Pastor, author, conference speaker