17 New Books for our Book Table
We will have the following 17 new books for sale at our book table starting this Sunday (remember that all books are sold at the price that we got them for and are all approved by the church leadership and, we pray, are for you to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ):
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How Should I Live in this World? by R.C. Spoul
How do we sort out our ethical dilemmas?
Christians want to “do the right thing.” But it can be tough to know what the right thing is. Plus, it’s not just the big questions with which we must wrestle—ethical dilemmas confront us each day in every aspect of life. On what basis do we make all of these decisions?
In this Crucial Questions booklet, Dr. R. C. Sproul argues that the Bible is the supreme source for ethical guidance. That doesn’t mean it contains a “Thou shalt . . .” or a “Thou shalt not . . .” for every conceivable situation, but it does provide ethical principles… Read more…
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Motherhood: Hope for Discouraged Moms by Brenda Payne
This booklet is intended to bring hope and help to mothers in all stages of parenting. It is designed to minister to the mother who is experiencing “normal” struggles, as well as to the mother who is heartbroken over a rebellious teenager. It is a call to perseverance and maturity in Christ-likeness.
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Gospel-Powered Parenting: How the Gospel Shapes and Transforms Parenting by William P. Farley
Parents who claim the gospel as their own have an enormous effect on their marriage, their integrity, and their love for their children. Keeping the gospel at the forefront of every aspect of marriage helps parents fear God, sensitizes them to sin, motivates them to enter their children’s world, and causes them to preach the beauty of the gospel to their children through their marriage.
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Free Grace and Dying Love: Morning Devotions by Susannah Spurgeon
Susannah Spurgeon was the wife of the nineteenth-century Baptist preacher C.H. Spurgeon. While much is known of her famous husband, comparatively little is known about the woman whom he adored and affectionately called, “Wifey.” Brought together in a single volume for the first time are two titles that will help to address that imbalance. Mrs. Spurgeon’s A Carillon of Bells consists of twenty-four daily meditations on selected texts of Scripture. The warm spiritual devotion to her Savior that burned in the heart of this godly woman shines through on every page… Read more…
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Christian Beliefs: Twenty Basics Every Christian Should Know by Wayne A. Grudem
Christian Essentials Made Plain and Simple
God doesn’t call every Christian to go off to seminary, but there are certain matters of doctrine—that is, the church’s teaching—that every Christian simply must know. Theology is important because what we believe affects how we live. If you’re a relatively new believer in Jesus, or if you’re a more mature Christian looking for a quick brush-up on basics of the faith, Christian Beliefs is for you.
This readable guide to twenty basic Christian beliefs is a condensation of Wayne Grudem’s award-winning book on systematic theology… Read more…
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Undefiled: Redemption from Sexual Sin, Restoration for Broken Relationships by Harry Schaumburg
Amid the chaos of cybersex, impersonal sex, adultery, homosexuality, and sexual dissatisfaction in marriage, Undefiled calls readers toward a new kind of sexual revolution. Sexual impurity creates a vicious circle, one that springs from misconceptions about Christ and further taints our understanding of Him. Yet another circle is available to men and women trapped in sin, a circle of sexual redemption… Read more…
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God, Marriage, and Family: Rebuilding the Biblical Foundation by Andreas J. Kostenberger with David W. Jones
We live in a time of crisis regarding marriage and the family, and only by a return to the biblical foundation can these institutions be rebuilt. To provide an integrated, biblical treatment of the full range of marriage and family issues, the authors of God, Marriage, and Family examine what Scripture says about God’s purposes for humans in their marriage and family interactions. Their examination covers the special issues stemming from marriage, childrearing, singleness, homosexuality, and divorce and remarriage. With study questions and… Read More…
Foreword, Preface, and Chapter 1
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Behind a Frowning Providence by John J. Murray
God’s gracious purpose in the sorrows and suffering of His people.
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Holiness: God’s Call to Sanctification by Joel R. Beeke
What does the Bible mean by holiness and how can we attain it? This is an easily read and modern treatment of one of the most important teachings of Scripture. It shows that holiness is primarily a matter of relationships, 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. With a simplicity which follows the scriptural pattern, Dr. Beeke has provided an outstanding summary of this biblical doctrine in a form valuable to all age groups.
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What Is A True Calvinist? (Basics of the Reformed Faith) by Philip Graham Ryken
This practical introduction to Reformed spirituality encourages a God-centered mind, penitent spirit, grateful heart, submissive will, holy life, and glorious purpose.
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Can I Know God’s Will? by R.C. Sproul
Can we be sure we’re on the right track?
As human beings, we long to know that our lives will unfold in ways that we will find pleasant and rewarding. As Christians, we have a different focus—we want our lives to be pleasing to God. Thus, we ponder His will and worry that we are not doing what He wants us to do.
In this Crucial Questions booklet, Dr. R. C. Sproul outlines timeless principles for discovering and applying the will of God in day-to-day decisions. He then illustrates how these principles should inform two of the most significant decisions we face in life–the choice of a career and the choice of a spouse. Here is valuable guidance for those who are passionate to follow God… Read more…
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What is Spiritual Warfare? (Basics of the Reformed Faith) by Stanley D. Gale
Thoroughly biblical, Gale guides us from Genesis to Revelation, laying out a spiritual, yet practical guide to standing daily against Satan and his schemes. Focusing on the redemptive work of Christ, he exposes Satan’s tactics, and gives us a battle plan of resistance of standing and abiding in Christ… Read More…
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This Momentary Marriage: A Parable of Permanence by John Piper
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… Read more…
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The Westminster Larger Catechism: A Commentary by Johannes G. Vos
Of the three documents that comprise the Westminster Standards, the Larger Catechism has been the most neglected, even by conservative Presbyterians who profess to embrace these Standards. J. G. Vos wrote a series of studies of the Larger Catechism that first appeared in Blue Banner Faith and Life (1946-49) and has never circulated widely. G. I. Williamson has edited Vos’s commentary, and P&R is publishing it in book form for the first time… Read more…
Table of Contents: PDF
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What is True Conversion? (Basics of the Reformed Faith) by Stephen Smallman
With his personal and warm style, Stephen Smallman clearly explains the roles of the Father, the Son, and the Spirit in conversion. For many people who have been converted to Christ, they are “profoundly aware” that something spiritual has happened, but just what that “something” is, is still unclear. Whether you are a new convert or have been a believing Christian for some time, this booklet will be a help to bring you to a place of trusting yourself into the care of the Savior… Read more…
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What are Election and Predestination? (Basics of the Reformed Faith) by Richard D. Phillips
The doctrines of election and predestination are often misunderstood outside Reformed circles. This booklet clearly and simply explains these truths, showing their biblical basis and practical application. Read more…
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The Cross-Centered Life by C.J. Mahaney
You know Christ died for sinners—but is this truth really central to the way you think and live your life? Mahaney believes it should be—and shows how keeping the gospel “front and center” is essential to spiritual health. Learn to avoid legalism, let go of guilt, and rejoice in Christ’s unconditional love for you! 96 pages, hardcover from Multnomah.
What are you centered on?
Sometimes the most important truths are the easiest to forget. It’s time to get back to the starting point of the Christian life – the cross of Christ. Jesus’ work on your behalf must be the central motivation for your life and faith – the main thing.
“Never lay it aside. Never move on,” says C.J. Mahaney, who shows you how to center every day around the cross of Calvary and how to escape the pitfalls of legalism, condemnation, and feelings-driven faith… Read More…
Great titles. Great authors. I look forward to the day when I have time to read some of those.
I hear ya Billy.
I am looking forward to reading “Gospel-Powered Parenting: How the Gospel Shapes and Transforms Parenting”
I’ve already read “The Cross-Centered Life” and suggest that for everyone, no matter where you are at on your Christian walk.
Also, “This Momentary Marriage: A Parable of Permanence” I wish every married couple would read, or even anyone preparing to marry.
soli Deo gloria!
jason d.