Initially selected forty years ago by Luther master Theodore G Tappert- "Selected Writings of Martin Luther" makes available again a superb collection- in an attractive and affordable edition of four volumes- now beautifully presented as a boxed set- an ideal gift for celebrating seminary graduation- ordination- clergy anniversaries- and more. Here are Luther's most important and influential wr…
Dwight L Moody believed that the power of the Holy Spirit had been too much overlooked- as though it were not practical. He wrote- "The result is lack of power in testimony and work. If we would work- not as one that beats the air- but to some definite purpose- we must have this power from on high. Without this power- our work will be a drudgery. With it- it becomes a joyful task- a refreshing …
In this two volume set Witsius exemplifies his own principle- that he alone is a true Theologian- who adds the practical to the theoretical part of Religion. A marriage of extraordinary intellect and spiritual passion- this phrase-by-phrase exposition of the Creed seeks always to apply Scripture to life. In both tone and substance Witsius draws the reader into a deeper understanding of and love…
Presents Dabney (1820-1898)- a leading theologian of his day- as a representative southern Presbyterian who provides a window into the postbellum southern Presbyterian mind.
A study of the structure of Paul's theology of Jesus' resurrection as that doctrine forms the center of Paul's total theology.
Among the 11 papers are biographies of Johy Wycliffe and Joseph Alleine- studies of the Puritans on eschatology and justification- and two articles on Arminianism.
16 papers by the editor and others on Puritan views of communion with God- Christian joy- missions- preaching- divine intercession- conscience- apostasy- and more.
In this concise and accessible introduction- Paul Helm outlines for students and interested readers the doctrine of divine providence. Unlike many doctrinal treatments- his approach is not historically oriented. Instead Helm focuses on the underlying metaphysical and moral aspects of God's providence- paying particular attention to the ideas of divine control- providence and evil- and the role …
Not only was John Calvin a magisterial theologian and one of the great transformative forces of modern history- he also was a consummate preacher who delivered over two thousand sermons in St. Pierre's Cathedral in Geneva- Switzerland- where he pastored from 1536 until his death in 1564. What better way to celebrate the 500th anniversary of Calvin's birth and his towering legacy to the church t…