This volume contains the most important parts of Dr. Warfields's 1000 page study on perfectionism. Perfectionism is not a local phenomenon even when confined to professedly Christian circles, as it is held by Roman Catholics, Arminians, Wesleyans and such mystical sects as the Quackers and Quietists. it is manifested particularly within the Keswick movement and the Victorious Life Movement. Dr.…
From classic bangles and baubles to avant-garde sculptural pieces and body ornaments, this collection of striking photographs showcases the finest work of more than 80 jewelry designers. An eminent jeweler discusses the subject in all its aspects: materials, methods, aesthetics, and the interaction between the wearer and the ring, necklace, or brooch. With such wonderful pieces as Annelies Plan…
"~A Body of Divinity deals with the foremost doctrinal and experimental truths of the Christian Faith. It is based on the Westminster Assembly's ""Shorter Catechism,"" in which the main principles of Christianity that lie scattered in the Scriptures are brought together and set forth in the form of question and answer.~"
Few preachers in the Puritan era (or any other period of church history) match Thomas Watson for his ability to combine rich spirituality, nourishing doctrine and sane wisdom with fascinating illustration and a pleasant style. Watson is remembered chiefly for his posthumously published Body of Practical Divinity (reprinted by the Trust in three volumes). But his extant sermons also include this…
Thomas Watson menyatakan bahwa dia menghadapi dua kesulitan besar dalam pelayanan pastoralnya: pertama, membuat oran-orang tidak percaya berdukacita, dengan mengakui kebutuhan mereka akan anugerah; kedua, membuat orang-orang saleh bersukacita di dalam menanggapi anugerah Allah. Dia percaya bahwa jawaban terhadap kesulitan kedua ini bisa ditemukan di dalam ajaran Paulus di Roma 8:28, yaitu bahwa…
To Isaac Watts, prayer was more than a duty required in the worship of God. It was 'the conversation which God allows us to maintain with himself above, while we are here below...in which the soul of a saint often gets near to God, experiences great delight and, as it were, dwells with his heavenly Father for a short time before he comes to heaven.' But Watts knew that most Christians need help…
How long has it been since you read a book written by a missionary? That's probably the reason you should read this one. Missionaries see world missions differently from the way most of us see it, and we need at least to evaluate the situation from their perspective. Jim Weber is not only a veteran of over twenty-five years on the field, but he also has a successful track record that qualifies …
Soulcraft: the art of discerning, applying and enjoying the wisdom of God in every aspect of life. There are many books on relationships, how to improve communication, resolve conflict, have more fun, get more serious. This book is not one of them. Rather, this is a special book that reveals how God makes us and molds us inot the people he wants us to be as we work and play and cry and laugh wi…