REFORMED PUBLICATIONS OF INTEREST
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- Baptism, by John Scott Johnson, Ph.D.
A classic work which is must read. Newly revised and corrected.- Infant Baptism, by C. Z. Berryhill
Another classic work which is briefer.- Berkhof on Baptism, by Prof. L. Berkhof
Excellent summary of the Reformed doctrine of baptism extracted from Louis Berkhofs Systematic Theology.- Is Immersion Necessary for Baptism? by William Shishko
Read this insightful article for the surprising answer. Mr. Shishko is pastor of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church of Franklin Square, New York. (off-site)
- Portrait of Calvin, by T.H.L. Parker
Published by Desiring God Ministries, now available as an eBook: ePub Mobi
- Has the Church Age Come to an End? Family Radio Is Wrong! by Barry A. Traver
Has "the church age has come to an end"? Are Christians now to leave "the external church"? Does the church no longer have any divine authority? A fine analysis by an OPC minister (off site)- Choosing a Church, by Stephen Pribble
Questions you should ask before joining a church.- Feeding Sheep or Amusing Goats, by C. H. Spurgeon
Is the churchs mission to provide amusement for those who do not want to hear the gospel?- Finding a Truly Biblical Church, by Jeffrey K. Boer
What are the important things to look for in a church? If you talk to ten different people, youll get ten different answers. Thats why we must look to the Bible for the answer to that question.- Biblical Church Government, by Kevin Reed
Has the Lord Jesus Christ left it up to man to decide the best way to run a church? Is the Presbyterian form of government scriptural? (7 Parts)
- Beware of the Confidentiality Trap, by Marc Graham
Should counselors automatically honor the request of a counselee for absolute confidentiality in the counseling room? What light does the Bible shed on this question?- Can Wrong Behavior Be Attributed to Organic Causes? by Robert D. Smith, M.D.
Adherents of modern psychology often attribute wrong behavior to organic causes, not bad choices. Is this a proven conclusion of medical science?
Issues
- Children and Worship, by Karl A. Hubenthal
Are church nurseries and special worship services for children a biblical solution to disruptive behavior during public worship?
Prophecy
- Christ the True God vs. The Passion of the Christ by Stephen A. Pribble
Is a movie depicting the last 12 hours of the Saviors life a better means of evangelism than the preaching of the gospel?- Berkouwer: A Hole in the Dike? by Carl W. Bogue
In the battle for the Bible, is there a middle way between inerrancy and liberalism?- The Godhead of God, by A. W. Pink
A defense of Gods absolute sovereignty in nature and grace.- Xmas, by A. W. Pink
Why are the circus and the theater far less obnoxious in the sight of God than the Christmas celebration of Romish and Protestant churches. Because the latter are done under the cover of the holy name of Christ; the former are not.
Reference
- The Covenant of Grace: A Key to Understanding the Bible, by Calvin Knox Cummings
Which is the better framework for understanding Scripturedispensationalism or covenant theology? Here is a classic, very understandable explanation and defense of covenant theology. [off-site]- The Dating of the Book of Revelation, by Carl W. Bogue, Th.D.
Was the book of Revelation written around A.D. 95, as is commonly taught in some circles? What does the internal evidence within the book itself reveal about this matter? Check out this fascinating brief study.
Salvation
- Scripture Index to the Westminster Standards, by Stephen Pribble
At last! After 300 years, the first complete Scripture index to the Westminster Confession of Faith and Catechisms!
Scripture
- Is Arminianism a damnable heresy?
Can an Arminian preacher be a damnable heretic who preaches a false gospel of mans free will instead of the true gospel of Gods sovereign grace? Yes, surely. Find out why here.- Do You Know the Truth About Being Born Again? by Stephen Pribble
Do you believe that being born again results from being born into a Christian family, water baptism, or making a decision for Christ? If so, hear what the Lord Jesus Christ says on the matter!- What is the Gospel? by Loraine Boettner
An excellent brief defense of the oft-maligned five points of Calvinism.- Introductory Essay to John Owens Death of Death in the Death of Christ by J. I. Packer
A masterful introduction to five points of Calvinism by a well-known theologian.- How a Rabbi Found Peace: Personal Testimony of Dr. Max Wertheimer
Dr. Wertheimer had it all! He was a successful rabbi with a beautiful wife and family, well respected in his community. Then his life crumbled before his eyes.- Max Wertheimer: Rabbi, Evangelist, and Bible Expositor, by Jacob Gartenhaus
Excerpted from Famous Hebrew Christians (Hixson, Tennessee: International Board of Jewish Missions, 1979).- From Rabbinism to Christ: The Story of My Life, by Max Wertheimer [ePub] [Mobi]
Book-length autobiography of Dr. Wertheimers journey from Orthodox and Reform Judaism to Christian Science and finally to historic Christianity. Long out of print.- Sinners in the Hand of an Angry God, by Jonathan Edwards
The bow of Gods wrath is bent and the arrow made ready on the string. Justice directs the bow to your heart, and strains at the bow. Nothing but the mere pleasure of Godthat of an angry God�without any promise or obligation at all, keeps the arrow one moment from being made drunk with your blood.
Worship
- Pronouncing the New Testament Using Modern Greek Pronunciation
Reading the Greek Testament aloud daily can help markedly in acquiring a competent knowledge of biblical Greek. This consise guide shows you how.- Six Reasons Why the KJV Should Be Retained, by Edward F. Hills, Ph.D.
Should the Bible read like the text of this mornings newspaper? Is the King James Version hopelessly unintelligible? Amid the plethora of new Bibles coming out every year, are there sound reasons for retaining the KJV?- Skeptical Trends in New Testament Textual Criticism: Inside the Alexandrian Priority School and Why Bible Change Is Coming, by Dennis Kenaga
Is the Alexandrian text based on scientific principles? A look at the methodology underlying the Greek text upon which most modern English Bible versions are based.- The Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy
This excellent statement on Scripture was signed by nearly 300 noted evangelical scholars including James M. Boice, John Gerstner, Carl F. H. Henry, J. I. Packer, and R. C. Sproul.
- Are Evening Worship Services a Matter of Personal Preference for Gods Children?, by William J. Vermeulen
Why Gods people should be attending evening worship services.- The Scriptural Law of Worship, by Carl W. Bogue, Th.D.
Is man free to add elements of his own innovation into the worship of God if it increases church attendance? What does God think about this?- Goat-Sensitive Worship, by Geoffrey Thomas
Is the purpose of worship to please the goats, or to please God?- Images of Christ a Violation of the Second Commandment
Classic writing by Marcellus Kik, John Murray, etc. Very good!- The Mass Is Idolatry (1550), by John Knox
A vindication of the doctrine that the sacrifice of the mass is idolatry.- Presbyterian Worship: Old and New, by Kevin Reed
A review and critique of Worship in Spirit and Truth, by John Frame.- The Regulative Principle and Singing in Worship, by Stephen Pribble [ePub] [Mobi]
The elements of Christian worship must be only those which are revealed in Scripture. Is there biblical warrant for singing uninspired hymns?- Should You Keep the Sabbath? by Stephen Pribble
Did the church change the day? Or does first-day observance have divine sanction? How should the Sabbath be observed?- True and False Worship, by Kevin Reed
An introductory essay to John Knoxs The Mass Is Idolatry. Powerful.- Wine in Communion (pastoral letter from the session of Grace OPC)
What was the fruit of the vine of which Jesus spoke?- Worship vs. Musical Concerts, by Stephen Pribble
Should you skip church to go to a Christian concert? What does the Bible say?