Pastors are tasked with the incredibly demanding job of caring for the spiritual, emotional, and, at times, physical needs of their people. While seminary is helpful preparation for many of the challenges pastors face, there's far more to pastoral ministry than what can be covered in the classroom. Designed as a reference guide for nearly every situation a pastor will face, this comprehensive b…
The Book of Micah confronts idolatry, superstition, confusion, alienation, inhumane acts against one's neighbors, and desolation of one's being at the most profound personal and societal level. When preaching through this prophetic book, John Calvin had no more difficulty applying Micah's prophecies to his sixteenth-century countrymen than do preachers today. Calvin's twenty-eight sermons on Mi…
A sequel to Thirty Years a Watchtower Slave, this book is a handy guide for anyone con- fronted with the doctrines of the Jehovah's Witnesses sect. There is a short history of the Russellite movement and then a clear step- by-step refutation of the most popular Jehovah's Witnesses' doctrine. Drawing from his experiences as a former member of the JW movement, Mr. Schnell shares some basic techni…
A Canadian clergyman recounts his upbringing in Ireland and how it brought him into touch with the spiritual traditions of Celtic Christianity.
An introductory guide to the life and works of reformer Martin Luther. His major works are introduced and summarized. Also discussed are his pastoral writings. Protestants of all stripes have long read at least a few of Martin Luther's works, but 21st-century readers need guidance and encouragement. Stephen Nichols' Martin Luther provides both. After an exciting overview of Luther's life and th…
Over one hundred years ago, Dutch theologian, politician, and educator Abraham Kuyper delivered six remarkable addresses at Princeton University on the importance of Reformed theology in every part of our lives." "With passion borne from years of education and spiritual commitment, Kuyper asserted that Calvinism is a system of life that influences each aspect of human experience. Reformed theol…
The infant church in Jerusalem faced a quandary: what to down Gentiles who desired to be part of to the new body of Messianic believers. Today, the concern is reversed. How should the church view Jewish believers who want to express their nationality and heritage? Are Messianic congregations necessary, or should Jewish believers be incorporated into Gentile church? How Jewish should a Messiani…
Draws on the covenant to shed light on evangelism and the way of salvation. Explains where and how human responsibility enters into salvation. With clarity of thought and precision of expression, Norman Shepherd focuses the light of covenant theology on such troublesome issues as antinomianism and legalism, election and covenant, and Calvinism and evangelism. All who love the Reformed faith …
An introductory guide to the life and works of J. Gresham Machen. His major works are introduced and summarized. Also discussed are his pastoral writings.