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BOOK HIGHLIGHT – Assured by God edited by Burk Parsons

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Assured by God: Living in the Fullness of God’s Grace edited by Burk Parsons

Paperback Price: $12.99
Hardcover Price: $18.00
Pages: 208
Published: 2006

Summary: Nothing stimulates Christian service more than the humble assurance of God’s saving grace. Many of us are immobilized by lingering doubts about our salvation or, worse, by a false security. Is assurance of salvation reserved for the super-spiritual? Is it a sure sign of presumption? What are the benefits of assurance and the dangers of an unsure faith? Separating truth from error, and considering assurance in relation to its larger family of biblical doctrines, the contributors to this volume demonstrate its significance for grateful, productive Christian living. Contributors and topics include:

Each author writes with a pastoral desire to help lay Christians understand God’s promises and live in the fullness of his grace.

About the Editor: 

Burk Parsons serves as an associate pastor at Saint Andrew’s in Sanford, Florida, and is editor of Tabletalk magazine. He and his wife, Amber, live in central Florida with their children.

What Others Say About This Book:

“If you are ever tempted to doubt that the assurance of God’s love is one of the benefits of justification, here is an excellent antidote. This book will set you on the path to security, stability, and joyful discipleship.” – Alistair Begg

“The leadership of Burk Parsons has effectively brought together pastors, theologians, and authors who are not only adept at ministry but competent to address the issue of divine assurance in a personal relationship with Christ. Now we have an effective tool that will assist pastors and Christian workers in their disciple-making ministry.” – Harry L. Reeder III

“Thank you, Burk, for such a clear, thorough, and easy-to-understand book on what the Bible has to say about the assurance of salvation. For those who have questions, this will give them the answers!” – Joni Eareckson Tada

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Our mis­sion is to serve Christ and his church by pro­duc­ing clear, engag­ing, fresh, and insight­ful appli­ca­tions of Reformed theology.

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NEW RELEASE – John: 2-Volume Set by Richard D. Phillips

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John (2 Volume Set) by Richard D. Phillips

1,488 Pages | $59.99 | Casebound | Series: Reformed Expository Commentary

Summary: Practical, devotional, and expositional, these two volumes examine the apostle John’s focus on salvation through faith in Jesus, Christ’s deity, and the church’s witness. Useful for pastors or group leaders.

Series Editors: Richard D. Phillips & Philip Graham Ryken

Testament Editors: Iain M. Duguid, Old Testament & Daniel Doriani, New Testament

What Others Are Saying About this Book:

“Richard Phillips’ exposition of John explains the text clearly, but it also sings, marvels, and gets its hands dirty in real life illustrations. What a terrific combination of biblical exegesis, doctrine rooted in the Reformation, and practical application! This is a great sermon commentary for pastors and an extremely helpful book for all other Christians who desire to grow in their love for the one who said, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life.’”

– Joel R. Beeke, President, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan

“Rick Phillips’ two volumes will become constant friends and ‘go-to’ companions for those charged with the daunting task of preaching the depths of the fourth Gospel. The whole of Phillips’ work maintains an unwavering focus on the apostle John’s grand purpose of leading his readers to believe that ‘Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God’ – so that each exposition is gospel-rich. . . . The fact that these expositions have been delivered in the living context of the church gives them a depth and piquancy that many of the standard commentaries lack. Those who preach the Word will also find these volumes full of fresh insights and homiletical inspiration – good friends indeed.”

– R. Kent Hughes, Senior Pastor Emeritus, College Church, Wheaton, Illinois

“Although commentaries on the Gospel of John abound, far too few of them combine careful scholarship, deep theological reflection, and a pastoral heart.  Thankfully, this commentary by Rick Phillips is one of those few.  Clearly born out of many years of preaching and teaching, this commentary is a must-read for modern-day pastors who not only want to understand the text but also want to apply it to the lives of those in their congregation.”

– Michael J. Kruger, President and Professor of New Testament, Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte, North Carolina

About the Author:

Richard D. Phillips (MDiv, Westminster Theological Seminary) is the senior minister of Second Presbyterian Church of Greenville, South Carolina. He is a council member of the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals, chairman of the Philadelphia Conference on Reformed Theology, and coeditor of the Reformed Expository Commentary series.

 

Reformed Expository Commentary Series:
  • Old Testament:
1 Samuel by Richard D. Phillips
1 Kings by Philip Graham Ryken
Esther & Ruth by Iain M. Duguid
Daniel by Iain M. Duguid
Jonah & Micah by Richard D. Phillips
Zechariah by Richard D. Phillips

 

  • New Testament:
Matthew (2 Volume Set) by Daniel M. Doriani
Luke (2 Volume Set) by Philip Graham Ryken
John (2 Volume Set) by Richard D. Phillips
Acts by Derek W. H. Thomas
Galatians by Philip Graham Ryken
Ephesians by Bryan Chapell
Philippians by Dennis E. Johnson
1 Timothy by Philip Graham Ryken
Hebrews by Richard D. Phillips
James by Daniel M. Doriani

 

  • Subject Specific:
The Incarnation in the Gospels by Daniel Doriani/ Philip Graham Ryken/ Richard D. Phillips

 

  • Upcoming:
Ecclesiastes by Douglas Sean O’Donnell (October 2014)
1 Peter by Daniel M. Doriani (November 2014)

 

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Our mis­sion is to serve Christ and his church by pro­duc­ing clear, engag­ing, fresh, and insight­ful appli­ca­tions of Reformed theology.

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BOOK HIGHLIGHT – Small Things, Big Things by Michael Milton

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Small Things, Big Things: Inspiring Stories of Everyday Grace
by Michael A. Milton

240 Pages | $12.99 | Paperback | Published: 2009
To read the table of con­tents, click HERE.
To read a sam­ple chap­ter, click HERE.

Summary: Does your spiritual life lack, well, life? Michael Milton helps you discover how God is at work in your life through a collection of warm, human stories that uncover deep truths about God—and you.

What Others Say About this Book:

“We will never learn to find God in ordinary life until we are taught by someone who has. Mike Milton has been finding God in the ordinary from his first childhood day of poverty in Louisiana, in everything from cinnamon rolls to Old Spice, from hollyhocks to hurricanes. With a pastor’s heart, he obviously longs for us to find him as well.” – Michael Card, singer-songwriter and author

“Who says that theology is dull and too otherworldy? They must not be referring to this book. Whether it is Aunt Eva’s mincemeat pies or the great doughnut fraud, each pithy vignette teaches deep theology in the most down-to-earth manner that will bless your heart. What a good source of practically applied theology as Mike Milton writes about grief, trials, joys, and all other aspects of life and reality.” – Charles Dunahoo, author of Making Kingom Disciples

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Our mis­sion is to serve Christ and his church by pro­duc­ing clear, engag­ing, fresh, and insight­ful appli­ca­tions of Reformed theology.

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BOOK HIGHLIGHT – Keep Going by Neil Martin

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Keep Going: Overcoming Doubts About Your Faith
by Neil Martin

320 Pages | $16.99 | Paperback | Published: 2008
To read the table of contents, click HERE.
To read a sample chapter, click HERE.

Summary: Keep Going offers practical help to Christians struggling with their beliefs. It deals frankly, thoroughly, sympathetically, and biblically with questions about assurance, judgment, biblical authenticity, and the existence of God. It does so by developing and applying a simple, memorable, six-part framework for understanding intellectual struggles in the Christian life.

What Others Say About This Book:

“In the book Keep Going, Neil Martin displays a keen understanding of the difficulties people find in the Christian faith. He addresses these issues clearly, logically, and pastorally. I pray that God will enable it to reach a large audience.” – John Frame, J. D. Trimble Chair of Systematic Theology and Philosophy, Reformed Theological Seminary

“Neil Martin brings a disciplined mind and a well-traveled heart to focus on the struggles endemic to authentic, growing faith. Keep Going is captivating, compelling, convincing – and liberating! I wish that this important book could be in the hands of every earnest young Christian.” – R. Kent Hughes, senior pastor emeritus, College Church, Wheaton, IL

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Our mis­sion is to serve Christ and his church by pro­duc­ing clear, engag­ing, fresh, and insight­ful appli­ca­tions of Reformed theology.

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Author Interview with Dan Barber

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This week’s author interview is with Dan Barber, co-author with Robert A. Peterson of the book, Life Everlasting: The Unfolding Story of Heaven. This book is part of our Explorations in Biblical Theology series.

  • Question # 1 – Tell us a little bit about yourself: where you’re from, family, job, personal interests, unique hobbies, what do you do in your spare time, etc.

My day job is as a Solutions Architect for commercial data centers. Perhaps of most interest to readers, I am a Ruling Elder in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA).

 

  • Question #2 – Did you always enjoy writing?

Yes, but I really needed the studied hand of Robert Peterson to guide me and develop me. But yes, I have always loved it, and always wanted to write a book.

 

  • Question #3 – What inspired you to write this book, about this topic?

My sister died when she was four days old; I was two and a half at the time. Ever since then I have had questions about her and about heaven; I starting reading Revelation and Ezekiel and books like this very young. I was incredibly intrigued with the imagery.

 

  • Question #4 – Do you have a specific spot that you enjoy writing most?

I have to write at my desk. I need my reference books.

 

  • Question #5 – What book are you reading now?

Leading with Questions, by Michael Marquardtt

 

  • Question #6 – Do you have a favorite author? Who is it and why?

I really like Tim Keller and C.S. Lewis. They both challenge me in many ways. In terms of fiction, J.K. Rowling is a phenomenal writer.

 

  • Question #7 – Do you have a favorite movie?

I have many, but one of my all-time favorites is We Were Soldiers.

 

  • Question #8 – What advice would you give to aspiring writers?

Outlining is key to good content. Perseverance is the key to actually getting published. I can’t tell you how many times I thought it was just too hard and too long a process.

 

  • Question #9 – Do you have an interesting writing quirk?

I still prefer proofing/editing on paper with a red pen.

 

  • Question #10 – At what time of day do you write most?

I write most in the evenings; I am much sharper at night, not very much a morning person.

 

  • Question #11 – Favorite sport to watch? Why? Favorite sport’s team?

I root for the Cardinals in baseball, Broncos in football, UGA Bulldogs in college, Phil Mickelson in golf, and Rafael Nadal in tennis—they are my faves, I think.

 

  • Question #12 – Favorite food?

Spaghetti

 

  • Question #13 – Favorite flavor of ice cream?

Butterfinger

 

  • Question #14 – Favorite animal? Why?

Dogs, because you can play with them so much.

 

  • Question #15 – Lord of the Rings or The Chronicles of Narnia? Why?

LOTR by far. So immersive. I identify with the characters much more.

 

  • Question #16 – What famous person (living or dead) would you like to meet and why?

Jesus—not a cliché, I really just want to see him face-to-face! Otherwise, Luke; he is a detail-oriented guy like me, and I think I would like him a lot.

 

  • Question #17 – If you have a favorite book of the Bible, what is it and why?

My favorite book is Revelation, just because it is so encouraging and so hopeful that all wrongs will be righted and made new!