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Let's Study Philippians is the first in a series of commentaries
written to encourage ordinary Christians to read and apply God's
Word. Designed to be used by individuals or by groups, it contains
an exposition of the text as well as a study guide.
Questions! Questions! Questions! Children are full of them. Where
did I come from? What is God like? Is there only one God? The Big
Book of Questions and Answers is a family guide to the Christian
Faith. It contains a wealth of activities, prayers, and Bible
references. These interactive resources will bring families closer
together as they learn about the Christian faith.
Of all the teachings of Christianity, the doctrine of hell is
easily the most troubling, so much so that in recent years the
church has been quietly tucking it away. Rarely mentioned anymore
in the pulpit, it has faded through disuse among evangelicals and
been attacked by liberal theologians. Hell is no longer only the
target of those outside the church. Today, a disturbing number of
professing Christians question it as well. Perhaps more than at any
other time in history, hell is under fire. The implications of the
historic view of hell make the popular alternatives,
annihilationism and universalism, seem extremely appealing. But the
bottom line is still God s Word. What does the Old Testament reveal
about hell? What does Paul the apostle have to say, or the book of
Revelation? Most important, what does Jesus, the ultimate
expression of God s love, teach us about God s wrath? Upholding the
authority of Scripture, the different authors in Hell Under Fire
explore a complex topic from various angles. R. Albert Mohler Jr.
provides a historical, theological, and cultural overview of The
Disappearance of Hell. Christopher Morgan draws on the New
Testament to offer three pictures of hell as punishment,
destruction, and banishment. J. I. Packer compares universalism
with the traditional understanding of hell, Morgan does the same
with annihilationism, and Sinclair Ferguson considers how the
reality of hell ought to influence preaching. These examples offer
some idea of this volume s scope and thoroughness. Hell may be
under fire, but its own flames cannot be quenched by popular
opinion. This book helps us gain a biblical perspective on what
hell is and why we cannot afford to ignore it. And it offers us a
better understanding of the One who longs for all people to escape
judgment and obtain eternal life through Jesus Christ."
Jesus is the most important person in the life of the Christian. In
this stimulating book, Begg and Ferguson explore the Bible's
teaching on 7 key attributes of Jesus's life and ministry, from
Genesis to Revelation.
Theologian Sinclair Ferguson explores what it means to live worthy
of the gospel by imitating Christ, and why it matters for
believers.
In The Emotional Life of Our Lord, theologian B. B. Warfield
explores Christ's complex human emotions-such as anger, grief, and
love-to help readers learn more about their compassionate Savior.
Richard B. Gaffin Jr. gives readers an accessible, exegetically
grounded framework to study Paul and the book of Acts.
David Gibson walks through each verse in Psalm 23, thoroughly
examining its 3 depictions of the believer’s union with Christ as
sheep and shepherd, traveler and companion, and guest and host.
General editor Lloyd J. Ogilvie brings together a team of
skilled and exceptional communicators to blend sound scholarship
with life-related illustrations.
The design for the Preacher's Commentary gives the reader an
overall outline of each book of the Bible. Following the
introduction, which reveals the author's approach and salient
background on the book, each chapter of the commentary provides the
Scripture to be exposited. The New King James Bible has been chosen
for the Preacher's Commentary because it combines with integrity
the beauty of language, underlying Hebrew and Greek textual basis,
and thought-flow of the 1611 King James Version, while replacing
obsolete verb forms and other archaisms with their everyday
contemporary counterparts for greater readability. Reverence for
God is preserved in the capitalization of all pronouns referring to
the Father, Son, or Holy Spirit. Readers who are more comfortable
with another translation can readily find the parallel passage by
means of the chapter and verse reference at the end of each passage
being exposited. The paragraphs of exposition combine fresh
insights to the Scripture, application, rich illustrative material,
and innovative ways of utilizing the vibrant truth for his or her
own life and for the challenge of communicating it with vigor and
vitality.
The Holy Spirit, once forgotten, has been "rediscovered" in the
twentieth century - or has he? Sinclair Ferguson believes we should
rephrase this common assertion: "While his work has been
recognised, the Spirit himself remains to many Christians an
anonymous, faceless aspect of the divine being." In order to
redress this balance, Ferguson seeks to recover the who of the
Spirit fully as much as the what and how. Ferguson's study is
rooted and driven by the scriptural story of the Spirit in creation
and redemption. Throughout he shows himself fully at home in the
church's historical theology of the Spirit and conversant with the
wide variety of contemporary Christians who have explored the
doctrine of the Holy Spirit. Foundational issues are surveyed and
clarified. Hard questions are explored and answered. Clarity and
insight radiate from every page. Here is the mature reflection of a
Reformed theologian who will summon respect and charity from those
who disagree.
Why do we need the law if salvation is by grace alone? Dr. Sinclair B. Ferguson answers this important question and explains its relevance today by revisiting the Marrow Controversy—an eighteenth–century debate over the relationship between God's grace and our works. Dr. Ferguson explains that the solution to both legalism and lawlessness is the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Study Guide Features:
- Lesson Objectives
- Message Outline
- Study Questions
- Discussion Questions
Jason Meyer highlights the life of Martyn Lloyd-Jones, regarded as
one of the most powerful preachers of the twentieth century,
teaching us the importance of the union between doctrine and life.
Since the days of the early church, Christians have wrestled with the relationship between law and gospel. If, as the apostle Paul says, salvation is by grace and the law cannot save, what relevance does the law have for Christians today?
By revisiting the Marrow Controversy—a famous but largely forgotten eighteenth-century debate related to the proper relationship between God’s grace and our works—Sinclair B. Ferguson sheds light on this central issue and why it still matters today. In doing so, he explains how our understanding of the relationship between law and gospel determines our approach to evangelism, our pursuit of sanctification, and even our understanding of God himself.
Ferguson shows us that the antidote to the poison of legalism on the one hand and antinomianism on the other is one and the same: the life-giving gospel of Jesus Christ, in whom we are simultaneously justified by faith, freed for good works, and assured of salvation.
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Ichthus (Paperback)
Sinclair B. Ferguson, Derek W. H. Thomas
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Baptism - Three Views (Paperback)
David F. Wright; Contributions by Sinclair B. Ferguson, Anthony N.S. Lane, Bruce A Ware
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The Christian church confesses "one baptism." But the church's
answers to how, whom and when to baptize, and even what it means or
does, are famously varied. This book provides a forum for
thoughtful proponents of three principal evangelical views to state
their case, respond to the others, and then provide a summary
response and statement. Sinclair Ferguson sets out the case for
infant baptism, Bruce Ware presents the case for believers'
baptism, and Anthony Lane argues for a mixed practice. As with any
good conversation on a controversial topic, this book raises
critical issues, challenges preconceptions and discloses the soft
points in each view. Evangelicals who wish to understand better
their own church's practice or that of their neighbor, or who
perhaps are uncertain of their own views, will value this incisive
book.
Questions! Questions! Questions! Children are full of them. This
book tackles the many questions that children have about Jesus,
including:- * What was special about Jesus? * Why did Jesus heal
sick people? * Why did Jesus have to die? * How can I give my life
to Jesus? An answer is given for each question, accompanied by a
story to read and a memory verse. To help the children take the
message on board there are activities and suggestions for
discussion. Prayers are also given to encourage them to bring every
aspect of life to their Heavenly Father. An invaluable tool for
introducing children to Jesus and helping them to get to know Him
better, in an enjoyable and interactive way.
Written a century ago, Bavinck's stately theology of "the last
things"-from death to the parousia-offers sound exegetical
guidance.
A theological exploration of how baptism and Communion shape our
lives together as God's people, explaining how the physical water,
bread, and wine embody the promises, grace, and presence of Christ.
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