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You read two sermons that refer to Abraham and how he was justified. In the first, Pastor Paul says quite clearly that we are justified by faith. But then you read Pastor James, and he says (so clearly that you remember his exact words): “You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone.” Now you have two problems. Problem 1: there seems to be a contradiction. Problem 2: Pastor Paul is in fact Paul the apostle, and Pastor James is James the brother of our Lord. What are you supposed to do? In Root and Fruit two of the most influential preachers of our time patiently explain the Scriptures and help us to resolve the “problem.” Spoiler alert from John Calvin: If you think you can receive Christ for justification without receiving him for sanctification, you “rend Christ asunder.”
—Sinclair B Ferguson
Compare James 2:24 with Romans 3:28 as isolated verses and you might assume Paul and James were disagreeing. But pay attention to context, and a totally different under-standing emerges. James is refuting libertines; Paul is repudiating legalism. They were standing together in defense of justification by faith, fighting different enemies who were attacking the gospel from opposite sides.Joel Beeke and Steve Lawson unpack and analyze these texts with great care and extraordinary clarity, proving definitively that Paul and James were in full agreement on every point of gospel truth. This is a supremely helpful book on a tough subject—more valuable than most volumes weighing in at twenty times the page count.
—John MacArthur
This work is clear, concise, and straight to the heart of the matter. It confirms the harmony of Scripture and demonstrates how Paul and James provide us with a complete and unified picture of the doctrine of justification without the smallest measure of contradiction. The proverb that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” surely applies here. The truths in this brief work will put many new converts on the right path and aid pastors in counseling the souls that have been entrusted to them. It would be extremely useful in evangelism, counseling, and small group book studies.
—Paul David Washer
We owe a great debt to Joel Beeke and Steven Lawson for this book. It helps us see that there is no contradiction between James and Paul in their understanding and teaching of justification. A right doctrinal understanding of the gospel is crucial for salvation and for a buoyant sense of assurance of salvation. Therefore, we must never allow ourselves to get confused about the gospel. Our eternal salvation is by grace alone through faith alone in Jesus Christ. Yet it’s a salvation that produces good works. Read this book and you will never be unsettled about this matter again!
—Conrad Mbewe
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Stephen J. Nichols (PhD, Westminster Theological Seminary) serves as the president of Reformation Bible College and chief academic officer of Ligonier Ministries. He has written over twenty books and is an editor of the Theologians on the Christian Life series. He also hosts the weekly podcast 5 Minutes in Church History.An error occurred while saving the comment Terry Thompson
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“This theologically rich, warm, and personal look at a rare servant of the Lord is masterful. The range of R. C.’s vast interest and contribution, along with the irresistible charm of his personality, require a biographer who is a church historian, theologian, and very close friend. Stephen Nichols is the best choice, as this account demonstrates. He has brought to the pages a story truly revealing R. C.―an account that lives and breathes the man we loved as our teacher and friend. There will be other biographies of R.C., but I cannot imagine any that would come close to this one.”
―John MacArthur, Pastor, Grace Community Church, Sun Valley, California; Chancellor Emeritus, The Master’s University & Seminary“This book is worth your time because it celebrates a man worth remembering. R. C. was a masterful theologian who could so easily squeeze sweetness from what others considered dry doctrine. His sermons and books beautifully adorned the gospel, but so did his life. It’s what I love about Stephen Nichols’s remarkable work. He takes us behind the scenes to reveal the true makings of this great saint of the twentieth century, why his words endure, and why we are inexorably drawn to his live-large character. I’ve always admired R. C. Sproul for his razor-sharp mind; now, with this biography, he’s printed on my heart."
―Joni Eareckson Tada, Founder, Joni and Friends International Disability Center“I remember once hearing R. C. Sproul preach on Psalm 51, and I asked him afterward how long it had taken him to prepare his lecture that day. He smiled and said, ‘About five minutes . . . and thirty years.’ I have no doubt that future generations will benefit from R. C.’s prolific ministry two hundred years from now, should the Lord tarry. Anyone whose life was marked, as mine has been, by R. C.’s life and ministry will treasure getting to know him better through these pages.”
―Bob Lepine, Cohost, FamilyLife Today; Teaching Pastor, Redeemer Community Church, Little Rock, Arkansas“I am thankful for this accessible biography of R. C. Sproul by Stephen Nichols. His clear and simple way of writing is certainly appropriate in his biography of a man who always sought to communicate the glorious theology of Scripture in a clear and simple way.”
―Burk Parsons, Senior Pastor, Saint Andrew’s Chapel, Sanford, Florida; Editor, Tabletalk“Even though R. C. Sproul’s name will stand in the annals of church history as one of its great theologians in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, few people know about his life, career, struggles, victories, and ministries. This book will give you the historical and spiritual context around R. C.’s greatest series, books, and sermons. You will be able to understand the power of God’s grace in R. C.’s life, R. C.’s dominion of all areas in systematic theology, and his ability to understand and teach biblical text in a simple and clear way. Knowing the man helps you better understand the preacher.”
―Augustus Nicodemus Lopes, Assistant Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Recife, Brazil; Vice President, Supreme Council, Presbyterian Church of Brazil“This book is about a man from a small town outside Pittsburgh who was chosen by God to teach, preach, and communicate the gospel to millions of people around the world. The Lord used this disciple of Jesus Christ in a mighty way. His ability to convey the word of God in simple yet powerful ways and his love and kindness toward his fellow man were evident throughout his life. His teaching ministry, books, and lessons have taught so many the truth and holiness of God. We miss him, but he fought the good fight, he finished the race, and he kept the faith as a servant to our holy God.”
―Robert M. Wohleber, Retired CFO, Kerr-McGee“Stephen Nichols, an extraordinary scholar and exhaustive researcher, does an outstanding job portraying a man of intelligence, communicative ability, and love who devoted his life to Jesus Christ by teaching and preaching the inspiration and inerrancy of Scripture, the holiness of God, and the solas. R. C. was devoted to keeping the gospel pure, logical, and understandable for the laymen. The Holy Spirit, using R. C.’s time, patience, wit, and logic, without ever compromising biblical doctrine, led this ‘heathen’ lawyer and countless others to Jesus Christ.”
―Guy T. Rizzo, attorney“R. C. Sproul was such a vibrant and interesting person that it would be a mortal sin to write a dull biography about him. On this point Stephen Nichols is sinless, giving us a captivating and deeply insightful portrait of an extraordinary Christian. He shows us R. C. as he was: passionate for God’s truth and God’s people yet balanced and centered; learned yet clear and popular; successful yet humble and always himself. Nichols’s only fault―if it is a fault―is that he left me wanting more.”
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Table of Contents:
Foreword by Sinclair B. Ferguson
Historical Preface by Stephen J. Nichols
Introduction by Timothy J. Keller
Part 1: The Christian Faith in the Modern World
The Present Emergency and How to Meet It
How May God Be Known?
Has God Spoken?
Is the Bible the Word of God?
Do We Believe in Verbal Inspiration?
Shall We Defend the Bible?
The Bible versus Human Authority
Life Founded upon Truth
God, the Creator
The Triune God
What Is the Deity of Christ?
the Bible Teach the Deity of Christ?
Sermon on the Mount and the Deity of Christ
What Jesus Said about Himself
The Supernatural Christ
Did Christ Rise from the Dead?
The Testimony of Paul to Christ
The Holy Spirit
Part 2: The Christian View of Man
The Living and True God
The Decrees of God
God’s Decrees and Man’s Freedom
What Is Predestination?
Does the Bible Teach Predestination?
Objections to Predestination
God’s Works of Creation and Providence
Works of Providence
Miracles
Did God Create Man?
How Did God Create Man?
God’s Image in Man
The Covenant of Life
The Fall of Man
What Is Sin?
The Majesty of the Law of God
Is Mankind Lost in Sin?
The Consequences of the Fall of Man
What Is Original Sin?
Sinners Saved by Grace
Part 3: The Final Broadcasts
The Progress of Christian Doctrine
The Creeds and Doctrinal Advance
God, Man, and Salvation
Christ as Prophet, Priest, and King
What Is a Prophet?
Prophecy and the Gospel
The Teaching of Jesus
Prophet and Priest
Christ Our Redeemer
The Doctrine of the Atonement
The Active Obedience of Christ
The Bible’s View of the Atonement
Afterword by Richard B. Gaffin, Jr.
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J. Gresham Machen (1881-1937) was a professor at Princeton Seminary. He founded Westminster Seminary in 1929, and led the formation of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church in 1936.
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“The recovery of this work of J. Gresham Machen is not like finding a gold mine in the mountains, it is more like discovering a diamond mine. It is a true treasure—one of sparkling jewels and glorious truth. To mine this treasure is to find a deposit in heaven.” - R.C. Sproul, Founder, Ligonier Ministries
“With the exegetical skills of a renowned New Testament scholar, the passionate precision of a defender of the faith, and the sweet sympathy of a human being, Machen treats theology as urgent life-and-death communication. Some of his references might be dated (by nine decades or so), but the substance remains as relevant as ever. I can think of few teachers of the past who are more reliable and rewarding to read, and now we can read his insights across the whole span of Christian doctrine.” - Michael Horton, J. Gresham Machen Professor of Theology and Apologetics, Westminster Seminary California
“J. Gresham Machen was a man of his times, enmeshed in protracted and penetrating conflict over the triumphant liberalism of his day. He was also a man who transcended his times, because he undertook, with rare learning and clear-sighted understanding, the defense of the faith ‘once for all entrusted to God’s holy people’ (Jude 3). His Christianity and Liberalism, for instance, written almost a century ago, still sounds amazingly prophetic. This present volume brings together 50 of Machen’s radio talks of the 1930s, preserving Machen’s voice and emphases in an idiom that is more popular than his more academic books, but no less important. Machen is always worth reading.” - D. A. Carson, Emeritus Professor of New Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
“J. Gresham Machen was one of the most prescient and courageous Christian theologians of the early 20th century. During his life, Machen was a clear and consistent voice for Christian orthodoxy and evangelical truth in the face of liberalism. This collection of lectures is a valuable addition to the Machen library. They reflect the heart of Machen’s ministry and provide yet another compelling presentation of Reformed Christianity. Machen’s works are as relevant now as they were when they were first written. These lectures are no exception.” - Albert Mohler, President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
“These popular essays show the heart of J. Gresham Machen: brilliant, clear, and persuasive, calling everyone to faith and life in Jesus. They will bless and encourage all who read them.” - W. Robert Godfrey, President Emeritus and Professor of Church History Emeritus, Westminster Seminary California
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Table of Contents:
Holiness Defined
1. Grappling with Positional and Progressive Holiness
2. Understanding Union with Christ
3. The Fear of the Lord
Holiness Exegeted
4. Possessing Our Possessions: Lessons from Joshua
5. Avoiding the Greatest Sin (Deuteronomy 6 and Mark 12)
6. The Crisis of Unbelief: Lessons from the Border (Numbers 13-14)
7. The Divine Order for Holiness (Romans 6:1-14)
8. Living for Jesus (Romans 12:1-2)
9. The ‘Dos’ and ‘Whys’ of the Transformed Life (1 Peter 1:13-21)
Holiness Practiced
10. Experiencing the New Birth
11. Cultivating Holiness
12. Dead and Alive: Killing the Old Man and Animating the New Man (Colossians 3:1-17)
13. Making Use of Law and Gospel
14. Living Christ and Dying in Christ
Holiness Promoted
15. Studying the Word
16. Putting on the Whole Armor of God (Ephesians 6:14-18)
17. Conducting Family Worship
18. Relishing the Love of God (1 John 4:8)
19. Highlighting the Puritan Contribution
Holiness Tested
20. Fighting the ‘Wretched Man’ (Romans 7:22-25)
21. Handling Affliction Christ-centeredly
22. Overcoming the World by Faith (1 John 5:4-5)
23. Allowing Zero Tolerance for Lust (Ephesians 5:3-4)
24. Returning from Backsliding
Holiness Distorted
25. Erroneous Beliefs on Holiness in Bible History
26. Modern Controversies about Holiness
Holiness Consummated
27. Persevering in Christ to the End (Hebrews 12:1-3)
28. The Utopian Marriage of Christ and His Church (Revelation 19:7-9)
29. The Love of God in Heaven
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Foreword - Rob Ventura
Myth 1: Theology Doesn’t Matter When Evangelizing
Myth 2: The Gospel Isn’t Enough When Evangelizing
Myth 3: Evangelism Is Unsuccessful If No One Is Converted
Myth 4: The Lost Should Never Be Offended by Our Evangelism
Myth 5: There’s Only One Right Way to Evangelize
Myth 6: Evangelism and Apologetics Are Different
Myth 7: Reformed Christians Don’t Evangelize
Myth 8: Hell Should Be Left Out of Evangelism
Myth 9: Only Church Leaders and Professionals Should Evangelize
Myth 10: The Church Is Unimportant for Evangelism
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Excellent book about how Christians should consider responding to issues involving Social Justice. Written by Jeffrey Johnson with a very supportive foreward from Owen Strachan.
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Widely recommended book by Reformed Christian Leaders like MacArthur, Lawson, Baucom, Buice, Dever, Mohler, etc. Was recommended at the G3 conference in 2020 to a crowd of 5,300. Has widely been recommended on several Reformed Facebook pages as well.
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MASTERPIECE REFORMED COMMENTARY STUDY ON THE ENTIRE BOOK OF ROMANS. Much needed in the Logos system. Please consider placing all 14 volumes. The MSRP is $369. Sells for $289 on Reformation Heritage, $312 on Christian Book Distributors, and $332 on Banner of Truth.
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Dr. Joel Beeke is president and Professor of Systematic Theology and Homiletics at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, a pastor of the Heritage Netherlands Reformed Congregation in Grand Rapids, Michigan, editor of Banner of Sovereign Grace Truth, editorial director of Reformation Heritage Books, president of Inheritance Publishers, and vice-president of the Dutch Reformed Translation Society. He has written, co-authored, or edited seventy books (most recently, A Puritan Theology: Doctrine for Life, Living Zealously, Friends and Lovers: Cultivating Companionship and Intimacy in Marriage, Getting Back Into the Race: The Cure for Backsliding, Parenting by God's Promises: How to Raise Children in the Covenant of Grace, Living for the Glory of God: An Introduction to Calvinism, Meet the Puritans, Contagious Christian Living, Calvin for Today, Developing a Healthy Prayer Life, and Taking Hold of God), and contributed 2,000 articles to Reformed books, journals, periodicals, and encyclopedias. His Ph.D. is in Reformation and Post-Reformation theology from Westminster Theological Seminary (Philadelphia). He is frequently called upon to lecture at seminaries and to speak at Reformed conferences around the world. He and his wife Mary have been blessed with three children: Calvin, Esther, and Lydia. You can follow Dr. Beeke at his blog, Doctrine for Life.