Few in our day champion a vision of God as massive, magnificent, and biblical as John Frame. For decades, he has given himself to the church, to his students, and to meticulous thinking and the rigorous study of the Bible. He has winsomely, patiently, and persuasively contended for the gospel in the secular philosophical arena, as well as in the thick of the church worship wars and wrestlings with feminism and open theism. He brings together a rare blend of big-picture thinking, leveled-headed reflection, biblical fidelity, a love for the gospel and the church, and the ability to write with care and clarity. These collected works of John Frame are a precious gift to the church.
—John Piper, pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church

Among other works, this collection includes 1,500 pages of Dr. Frame’s shorter theological writings such as journal articles, pamphlets, lecture outlines, study guides, syllabi, and written sermons—virtually everything Dr. Frame has written in the area of theology over the past forty years! Volume 1: Theology also includes, in MP3 format, approximately 70 hours of audio lectures that cover a host of theological topics.

The Collected Works of John M. Frame, Volume 1: Theology includes over $600 of print and audio works but can be yours for only $219.95!

Dr. Frame is noted for his belief that theology is application—the use of God’s revelation to meet the spiritual needs of people, to promote godliness and spiritual health. Therefore, his theology is inherently practical, deeply grounded in Scripture, and unusually comprehensive.

In this collection, Dr. John Frame combines his wealth of learning and love for theology with forty years of teaching, making his writings an extraordinarily seasoned, savory, and satisfying feast for the heart and mind.

Resources Included

Books

	The Doctrine of the Knowledge of God This first volume in the Theology of Lordship series addresses the implications for life and thought of the fact that God is Lord and we are his servants by creation and redemption. Accordingly, Frame develops an epistemology based on the idea of servant-thinking—the way a servant is to think in the presence of his Lord. In the course of his inquiry, Frame focuses on the nature of theology ("the application of God's word by persons to all areas of life") and various aspects of theological method. The book also is an introduction to apologetics, for it attempts to show what it is to know God and how people can come to know him as a friend, rather than an enemy. Like other books in the Lordship series, this volume analyses God's lordship by means of threefold distinctions that derive ultimately from the doctrine of the Trinity. Lordship is God's control, authority, and presence, and that triad provides three "perspectives" essential to human knowledge. A magnificent treatment that will be a standard work for decades. Frame stands in the great Reformed tradition of Calvin and Charnock, Hodge and Bavinck, yet in his treatment of the doctrine of God, he surpasses them all with an amazing breadth of knowledge and depth of understanding. In every section, Frame brings fresh insight to old doctrines. Wayne Grudem, research professor of Bible and theology, Phoenix Seminary A meticulously biblical, remarkably cogent, and powerfully transforming presentation. Richard L. Pratt Jr., president, Third Millennium Ministries A joy to read. It is an intellectual treat, rigorous in its analysis, exhaustive in exposition, and cogent in argument. It has listened reverently to all the great voices of the past, yet chooses its own innovative framework, forms its own independent conclusions, and participates fully in all the major theological discourses of the present. Even when I disagreed (as I sometimes did), I was never offended: my position had been treated with respect. Preachers and academic theologians will soon count it as an indispensable tool. Donald MacLeod, principal of the Free Church of Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland Masterfully expounds and defends the biblical doctrine of God. Its adherence to a scriptural worldview gives its power, freshness, and creativity that provide deep roots for the future of systematic theology. Vern S. Poythress, professor of New Testament Interpretation, Westminster Theological Seminary Biblical and pastoral, profound and clear. . . seeks fresh ways to address “open theism,” process theology, feminism, and other contemporary issues in light of the triune God. Dennis E. Johnson, academic dean and professor of practical theology, Westminster Seminary California
	The Doctrine of God This second volume in the Theology of Lordship series provides Frame’s fullest exegetical defense of the centrality of God's lordship in Scripture. It shows in detail from Scripture the three aspects of that lordship—God’s control, authority, and presence—and then shows that all the Bible's teaching about God's nature and actions can be understood as applications of his lordship. God acts and speaks to us so that we may know that he is Lord. In this way, we can better understand the importance of Jesus' lordship as creator and savior and the lordship of the Holy Spirit as he brings Christ to us and us into Jesus' presence. Frame also discusses the traditional controversies: divine sovereignty and human responsibility, the goodness of God and the evil in the world, whether we should ever speak of God as "mother," the possibility that God "changes" in some way, the nature of miracles, divine election, and whether God is "in time." On many of these issues, Frame explores new ground, while remaining within the bounds of Reformed orthodoxy. May prove to be one of the most useful all-purpose, “nuts and bolts” theology books written in this generation. . . . Its analytical clarity and style . . . is complimented by a remarkably warm, non-technical, down-to-earth, “shirt-sleeve” approach. Philip Blosser, professor, Lenoir-Rhyne College Extremely relevant. . . . simply the best thing I have seen in this area. Reginald McLelland, professor of philosophy, Covenant College No Christian who is serious about thinking God’s thoughts after him can afford to miss this book. Peter J. Leithart, pastor, Trinity Reformed Church, Moscow, Idaho
	Salvation Belongs to the Lord Beginning students of theology and church leaders looking for a theological refresher or teaching tool will welcome this remarkably clear introduction to the doctrines of Scripture. In an almost conversational style, "Salvation Belongs to the Lord" explores all the major biblical truths, explains key terms of systematic theology, and reflects on their implications and connections under the lordship of Christ. John Frame is not only one of the most productive theologians of our day, he is also one of the most lucid. Deceptively so, for behind every sentence in this extraordinary volume lies deep reflection. It is at once vigorously orthodox and sweetly pastoral. We can be grateful for such a powerful and clear exposition of the whole range of theology. William Edgar, professor, Westminster Theological Seminary
	No Other God Using ideas developed in The Doctrine of God as a theological basis, Frame provides a biblical analysis and critique of the “open theist” movement, which is shaking the church today by challenging the Reformed doctrines of God's sovereignty, foreknowledge, and providence. In this timely work, Frame clearly describes open theism and evaluates it biblically. He addresses questions such as How do open theists read the Bible? Is love God's most important attribute? Is God's will the ultimate explanation of everything? Do we have genuine freedom? Is God ever weak or changeable? Does God know everything in advance? Frame not only answers the objections of open theists, he also sharpens our understanding of the relationship between God's eternal plan and the decisions and events of our lives. Open theism is bad news. The appearance of this book is good news. Precisely because God is closed and not open to the nullification of his purposes (Job 42:2), he has opened a future for believers that is utterly secure no matter what we suffer. The key that would open the defeat of God is eternally closed within the praiseworthy vault of His precious sovereignty. John Frame delights to show when it is good to be closed and when it is good to be open. And the Bible is his criterion. John Piper, pastor, Bethlehem Baptist Church This book is something both to read and to give away. . . . both needed and effective. D. A. Carson, research professor of New Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School Here one will see vividly so much that is wrong with open theism while encountering afresh the beauty and glory of the true and living God of the Bible. Bruce A, Ware, professor of Christian theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary A convincing . . . biblical case for a God whose sovereignty is something not to be avoided but cherished. William Edgar, professor of apologetics, Westminster Theological Seminary A devastating critique of the concept of human freedom as articulated in the “open theistic” view. Roger R. Nicole, professor of theology, emeritus, Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando Exactly the book we need today to put into the hands of Christians attracted to the allegedly “new” doctrines of so-called open theism. . . . comprehensive and compelling. Robert B. Strimple, professor emeritus of systematic theology, Westminster Seminary California
	The Amsterdam Philosophy This booklet was published in the midst of theological warfare. Representatives of the Amsterdam Philosophy (Herman Dooyeweerd and others) were taking a militant stance against traditional Reformed theology, and the controversy created partisan battles on the campus of Westminster Theological Seminary, where Frame was a young professor. It also threatened to split churches, Christian schools, and other Christian organizations. As a member of a committee of the Ohio Presbytery of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church, Frame was asked to write a brief study of the movement. This booklet is the result.
	Perspectives on the Word of God This succinct volume consists of three lectures examining the nature, media, and application of God's word. Frame develops fresh applications of ideas set forth in The Doctrine of the Knowledge of God. In addition, he offers a preview of the central theses to be discussed in two later volumes in his Theology of Lordship series—The Doctrine of the Word of God and The Doctrine of the Christian Life. Those looking for a concise presentation of Frame’s “perspectival" approach will find it here.

Shorter Theological Writings

Like most academics, many of Frame’s publications have been in the form of articles, rather than books. These Shorter Theological Writings include all the theologically-focused articles published in scholarly journals, multi-author volumes, dictionaries, encyclopedias, more popular publications, as well as articles posted at internet sites such as www.frame-poythress.org and www.reformedperspectives.org. There also are a number of book reviews in this collection. In his book reviews, Frame tries not only to describe and evaluate an author's work but also to engage in a dialogue—an exchange of views. Thus, his book reviews contain many of his ideas, as well as those of other writers. Finally, Shorter Theological Writings includes a number of written sermons, syllabi, lecture outlines, and study guides. The included "Primer on Perspectivalism" provides a concise introduction to some of Frame’s distinctive ideas.

Articles in Journals and Popular Periodicals

• “No Scripture No Christ,” Synapse II 1.1, (Jan. 1972).
• “The Word of God in the Cosmonomic Philosophy,” Presbyterian Guardian 41 (Oct. 1972), 123–25.
• “What is God’s Word?,” in Robert Morey, ed., The Dooyeweerdian Concept of the Word of God (Nutley, N.J.: Presbyterian & Reformed Pub. Co., 1974), 32–37.
• “Reply to Prof. Zylstra,” Presbyterian Gurdian 42 (April 1973), 60–61.
• “Toronto, Reformed Orthodoxy, and the Word of God: Where Do We Go from Here?,” Vanguard (Jan–Feb. 1975), 3–4.
• “Muller on Theology,” Wesminster Theological Journal 56 (Spring 1994), 133–51.
• “In Defense of Something Close to Biblicism: Reflections On Sola Scriptura and History in Theological Method,” Westminster Theological Journal 59 (1997), 269–318.
• “The Lord’s Authority,” Northland News 1:5 (Oct. 1–7, 2000).
• “The Lord of Power,” Northland News 1:4 (Sept. 23, 2000).
• “The Presence of the Lord,” Northland News 1:6 (Oct. 8–14, 2000).
• “Salvation and Theological Pedagogy,” Reformation and Revival Journal 14:1 (Winter 2005), 57–70.
• “The Wonder of God Over Us and With Us,” Reformed Quarterly (Winter 2000): 12–13, 17.
• “Essence of Christianity,” Christian Culture (Nov. 2005), 2.
• “A Primer on Perspectivalism.”
• “Rationality and Scripture,” in Hendrik Hart, Johan Van Der Hoeven, and Nicholas Wolterstorff, eds., Rationality in the Calvinian Tradition (Lanham, MD: University Press of America, 1983), 293–317.

Articles in Books

• “God and Biblical Language: Transcendence and Immanence,” in John W. Montgomery, ed., God’s Inerrant Word (Grand Rapids: Bethany Fellowship, 1974).
• “Scripture Speaks for Itself,” in John W. Montgomery, ed., God’s Inerrant Word (Grand Rapids: Bethany Fellowship, 1974).
• “The Spirit and the Scriptures,” in D. A. Carson and John D. Woodbridge, eds., Hermeneutics, Authority and Canon (Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 1986).
• “Open Theism and Divine Foreknowledge,” in D. Wilson, ed., Bound Only Once: The Failure of Open Theism (Moscow, ID: Canon Press, 2001).
• “Machen’s Warrior Children,” in Sung Wook Chung, ed., Alistair E. McGrath and Evangelical Theology: A Dynamic Engagement (Carlisle, England: Paternoster Press, 2003).
• “Preface to Andrew Sandlin, New Flesh, New Earth,” in Andrew Sandlin, New Flesh, New Earth (Lincoln, CA: Oakdown Publishers, 2003).
• “Foreword,” in Andrew Sandlin, ed., Backbone of the Bible: Covenant in Contemporary Perspective (Nacodoches, TX: Covenant Media Press, 2004).
• “Preface to The Future of Theology,” in A. T. B. McGowan, ed., Always Reforming: Explorations in Systematic Theology (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2007).

Articles in Dictionaries

• “Scientia Media,” in Walter A. Elwell, ed., Evangelical Dictionary of Theology (Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2001).
• “Second Chance,” in Evangelical Dictionary of Theology, Walter A. Elwell, ed. (Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2001). “Virgin Birth of Jesus,” in Evangelical Dictionary of Theology, Walter A. Elwell, ed. (Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2001).
• “Westminster Catechisms,” in Evangelical Dictionary of Theology, Walter A. Elwell, ed. (Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2001).
• “Westminster Confession of Faith,” in Evangelical Dictionary of Theology, Walter A. Elwell, ed. (Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2001).
• “Death of God Theology,” in Sinclair B. Ferguson, D. F. Wright, and J. I. Packer, eds., New Dictionary of Theology (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1988).
• “Infralapsarianism,” in Donald K. McKim, ed., Encyclopedia of the Reformed Faith (Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 1992).
• “Determinism, Chance and Freedom,” in W. C. Campbell-Jack, Gavin J. McGrath, and C. Stephen Evans, eds., New Dictionary of Christian Apologetics (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2006).
• “Does the Bible Affirm Open Theism?,” in Norman Geisler and Ted Cabal, eds., The Apologetics Study Bible (Nashville: B&H Publishing Group, 2007).

Other Writings Included in this Collection

• “Studying Theology as a Servant of Jesus”
• “The Doctrine of God—Lecture Outline”
• “Doctrine of the Knowledge of God (Book)—Lecture Outline”
• “Doctrine of the Knowledge of God (Apologetics)—Lecture Outline”
• “Doctrine of the Knowledge of God (Backgrounds)—Lecture Outline”
• “Doctrine of the Word of God—Lecture Outline”
• “Modern Views of Revelation and Scripture—Lecture Outline”
• “Modern Views of God—Extensive Bibliographies”
• “The Westminster Shorter Catechism—Introduction”
• “Studies in Modern Theology—Lecture Outline”
• “Study Guide for Doctrine of God”
• “Study Guide to Doctrine of the Knowledge of God”
• “Study Guide to Doctrine of the Word of God”
• “Modern Views of God—Lecture Outline and Study Guide”
• “Systematic Theology, Scripture and God—Course Handbook”
• “Gal. 3:15–29, a Dialogue”
• “God With Us, Here and Now”
• “God’s Gift of Time, Mark 2:27–28”
• “Immanuel, Matt. 1:18–2”
• “The Claims of Christ, John 5:16–29”
• “Preservation, 2 Pet. 3:1–18”
• “Reformation Day, 2000—Sola Scriptura”
• “God in Time”
• “Antithesis and the Doctrine of Scripture”
• “Covenant and the Unity of Scripture”
• “Will and Moral Responsibility”
• “God With Us Here and Now”
• “Introduction to the Reformed Faith”
• “Is the Bible Inerrant?”
• “Traditionalism”
• “Trinitarian Analogies”
• “Supplement to “Modern Views of Revelation and Scripture” in The Nature and Extent of Biblical Authority, Christian Reformed Church, Report 44”
• “Remembering Donald B. Fullerton”
• “My Use of the Reformed Confessions: A Presentation to the Trustees of Westminster Theological Seminary in California”
• “Law and Gospel”
• “Providence in All of Life”

Audio Files

Over 70 hours of lecture audio that cover several theological topics!

The audio material comes from a wide variety of places and times. Understanding Revelation, Doctrine of the Knowledge of God, History of Philosophy, and Understanding Theology are courses Frame gave at Westminster Seminary (Philadelphia) in the 1970s. Systematic Theology I: Scripture and God contains lectures from a course Frame taught in the fall of 2006 at Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando. Foundations of Systematic Theology is a survey course in systematic theology, done for the Institute for Theological Studies in Grand Rapids. It closely follows the book Salvation Belongs to the Lord. The other recorded lectures are not parts of courses but were given at various conferences.

Understanding Revelation

• Introduction to the Reformed Faith: The Comprehensiveness of God’s Covenant Lordship
• Perspectivalism; The Concept of the Word of God
• The Word of God in Creation; The Media of the Word
• The Media of the Word, Continued
• The Message of the Word
• The Transmission of the Word; Autographs and Copies; Certainty
• The Inerrancy of the Word
• The Sufficiency of the Word

Doctrine of the Knowledge of God

• Backgrounds to the Doctrine of the Knowledge of God
• Greek Philosophy
• Medieval Thought
• Early Modern Thought
• Post-Kantian Modern Thought
• Twentieth-Century Philosophy and Apologetics

Lecture on Open Theism

• Part 1
• Part 2

Systematic Theology 1

• The Lordship of God 1
• The Lordship of God 2
• The Lordship of God 3
• Q&A—The Lordship of God
• Predestination, Responsibility, Evil 1
• Predestination, Responsibility, Evil 2
• Predestination, Responsibility, Evil 3
• Q&A—Predestination, Responsibility, Evil
• Philosophy of Lordship; Miracle and Providence 1
• Philosophy of Lordship; Miracle and Providence 2
• Philosophy of Lordship; Miracle and Providence 3
• Q&A—Philosophy of Lordship
• Creation and the Decrees 1
• Creation and the Decrees 2
• Creation and the Decrees 3
• Q&A—Creation and the Decrees
• Names and Images of God 1
• Names and Images of God 2
• Names and Images of God 3
• Q&A—Names and Images of God

Systematic Theology 2

• God's Knowledge and Power 1
• God's Knowledge and Power 2
• God's Knowledge and Power 3
• Q&A—God's Knowledge and Power
• God, Time, Space, and Aseity 1
• God, Time, Space, and Aseity 2
• God, Time, Space, and Aseity 3
• Q&A—God, Time, Space, and Aseity
• The Trinity 1
• The Trinity 2
• The Trinity 3
• Q&A—The Trinity
• The Word of God 1
• The Word of God 2
• The Word of God 3
• Q&A—The Word of God

Systematic Theology 3

• The Media of the Word 1
• The Media of the Word 2
• The Media of the Word 3
• Q&A—The Media of the Word
• The Inspiration of Scripture 1
• The Inspiration of Scripture 2
• The Inspiration of Scripture 3
• The Inerrancy of Scripture 1
• The Inerrancy of Scripture 2
• The Inerrancy of Scripture 3
• Q&A—The Inerrancy of Scripture
• The Necessity, Clarity, and Sufficiency of Scripture 1
• The Necessity, Clarity, and Sufficiency of Scripture 2
• The Necessity, Clarity, and Sufficiency of Scripture 3
• Q&A—The Necessity, Clarity, and Sufficiency of Scripture

Understanding Theology

• Doctrine of the Knowledge of God; The Nature of Theology
• Man's Knowledge of God
• Definition of Knowledge; Obedient and Disobedient Knowledge
• Unbeliever's Knowledge of God
• Scripture's Distinctive Role Within the Organism of Revelation
• The Justification of Knowledge; Forms of Theology
• Systematic Theology
• Facts and the Justification of Knowledge
• Evidence and Norms
• Evidential Justification of Knowledge
• Logic and Other Tools of Knowledge
• Review; Three Perspectives of Knowledge

Radio Interviews

• Trans World Radio Interview about the Doctrine of God and the Doctrine of Scripture
• Trans World Radio Interview about Open Theism

Bible Translations Included

• King James Version
• American Standard Version

About the Author

John M. Frame (M.Div., Westminster Theological Seminary, M.Phil., Yale University, D.D., Belhaven College) is Professor of Systematic Theology and Philosophy at Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando, FL. He is an ordained minister of the Presbyterian Church in America. Previously, he taught at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia (1968–80) and Westminster Theological Seminary in California (1980–2000). John and his wife, Mary, have five children—three married and living in California and Oregon, and two single and attending college.

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What a delight to have access to John Frame’s work in this new format. Frame’s method and writing is rightly known for its clarity, wisdom, and consistent attempt to engage the biblical witness in a faithful manner. Here is rigorous theological discourse, but never discourse devoid of textual analysis. There is much for all to learn here, whether one is a pastor, professional theologian, biblical scholar, or interested layperson. Surprisingly, Frame is able to speak to such a wide audience, leaving none behind and offering something for everyone. Now we can have easy access not only to his well-known books but also to his audio lectures, some interviews, and his shorter theological writings. For those who value Frame’s insights, such a searchable format and user-friendly media is an incredible resource.
—Kelly M. Kapic, associate professor of theological studies, Covenant College

I was privileged to have John Frame as a professor during his first year at Westminster Theological Seminary. It is not often that you find a person with a razor-sharp mind coupled with a deep Christ-like humility. His classes at WTS had a profound impact on me, especially his constant emphasis on the application of Scripture to all of life. Making his theological writings and many lectures available on CD-ROM and DVD provides a wonderful tool for insight into God's Word and church history. In such a massive compilation of material, there are some places where I might see things differently, but his approachable and engaging style always uplifts the reader or listener.
—Jon Zens, editor, Searching Together; author, A Church Building Every 1/2 Mile: What Makes American Christianity Tick?

For a number of years I have encouraged our constituents to read anything and everything they could by John Frame. John has written many outstanding books and articles that better enable us to think God’s thoughts after him, and this has never been more necessary for us to do than it is today. How clearly Frame articulates the truth that nothing really makes any sense without an intentional presuppositional, biblically Reformed, world-and-life view.

Frame blends theology and philosophy in a masterful way. Although he writes in an erudite style, from his covenantal perspective he drives home the point that doctrine is life and life is doctrine. From philosophy to theology to soteriology to practical theology, Frame demonstrates an unusual ability to cover all these bases. Teaching students over the years has enabled Frame to be a communicator of truth par excellence. His writings fill an entire shelf in my library, and I have read, underlined, quoted, and recommended them for many years.

Now with P&R Publishers and Bits & Bytes joining hands with The Libronix Digital Library System browser, you can have all of Frame’s theological writings—books, articles, lectures (both written and spoken in MP3 format)— on a single DVD or three CDs. Imagine what that means! The ability to read and or hear Frame electronically. For example, I was reading one section from his Doctrine of God and came across a word that I wanted to check. At the click of a button, in a matter of seconds I had several definitions and references at my fingertips. Although I still value holding a book in my hand—underlining and even writing in the margins, I am so pleased to have and to recommend this electronic version of the writings and lectures of John Frame. It opens up a new vista of study, research, and tools for immediate use.
—Charles Dunahoo, coordinator, PCA Committee for Christian Education and Publications

John M. Frame is a refreshing anomaly in the contemporary church: a remarkably gifted theologian with a child-like faith in God and the Bible, a committed Calvinist with a tender heart for unbelievers, a razor-sharp academic with deep pastoral affection, a rock-ribbed theological conservative open to fresh views in harmony with the infallible Scriptures, and a profound theoretical thinker capable of communicating theology in simple, easy-to-understand language. This collection of Frame’s theological works on DVD and CD-ROM is an invaluable addition to his corpus. Over time, paper perishes. But this digital collection will stand for centuries, and, if I judge correctly, as valuable as they are today, Frame's theological writings will be even more beneficial to the church of future.
—P. Andrew Sandlin, president, Center for Cultural Leadership; preacher, Church of the King-Santa Cruz

There simply is not an evangelical theologian living today who has restructured the thinking of as many as has John Frame. While remaining true to historical evangelical and Reformed commitments, he has promoted creative and insightful analyses that have touched nearly every area of academic and pastoral theology. To understand John Frame is to understand the directions that evangelical and Reformed theology will take for the rest of this century. I highly recommend this collection of his theological writings. You will not be disappointed.
—Richard Pratt, president, Third Millennium Ministries; adjunct professor of Old Testament, Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando

Few theologians in the last hundred years have written as profoundly, clearly, and in such an engaging fashion as has John Frame. In a day when the church is smothered with pop theology, assaulted by theological fads, divided by theological partisanship, and too frequently adrift in the shallows of theological absurdity, it is refreshing and encouraging to read theology that informs, nourishes, and strengthens both heart and mind. Here is theology consistently subordinated to the authority and teaching of Scripture—thoroughly biblical in character and amazingly practical in focus—that helps us grow in our love for God and our neighbors. If our main purpose in life is to glorify God and enjoy him forever, then apart from the Bible I can think of no writings better suited to help us pursue this divinely given task than those of John Frame. To have his theological corpus available electronically in the Logos/Libronix format, on DVD and CD-ROM, enhances and facilitates our ability to read, hear, study, and profit from his teaching.
—John Hughes, president, Bits & Bytes, Inc.; copublisher of The Collected Works of John M. Frame, Volume 1: Theology

I have been consuming Professor John Frame's writings a la carte for many years. I am always conscious of wading at the fringes of a deep ocean, but even what I can fit in my bucket helps. I have learned what it means to be multi-perspectival without being relativistic; to stand firmly for truth while being gentlemanly. To have all of that now available on CD-ROM is the redemption of modern media.
—Andrée Seu, senior writer for WORLD Magazine

John Frame is an outstanding Reformed theologian of our time, for his orthodoxy, his clarity, and his creativity. His works warrant careful attention by every serious student of theology.
—Vern Poythress, professor of New Testament interpretation, Westminster Theological Seminary; editor, Westminster Theological Journal

John Frame, P&R Publishing, and Bits & Bytes have provided an extremely valuable resource by making John Frame’s collected theological writings available in digital format. John Frame’s methodology renders keenly devastating critiques of unbiblical systems of thought while being enormously productive in furthering the life of the church. His credo “theology is application” exposes the futility of theology done only in the abstract, as well as the banality of shallow, simplistic application. John’s flow of thought runs both deep and wide. Now, with the Libronix-based first volume of his collected works, we are able to see all of what he has written on particular topics and synthesize it for our own edification and as a “servant of Jesus.” This resource will serve the studying pastor for a lifetime.
—Michael J. Glodo, associate professor of biblical studies, Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando

What does one receive when he combines the very best in Bible software and such excellence in theological studies? The need to ask when more works of this caliber will be released in such a usable and friendly format! Have no fear; P&R Publishing and Bits & Bytes, Inc. currently are working on volumes 2 (Apologetics) and 3 (Christian Life) of The Collected Works of John M. Frame. I believe The Collected Works of John M. Frame, Volume 1: Theology is an investment and a gift that will keep giving the end user years of blessings.
—Joseph Nally, theological editor, Third Millennial Ministries (IIIM)

The Collected Works of John M. Frame, Volume 1: Theology is a welcome addition for any secular scholar, pastor, or layman who is serious about the study of God. Here in these collected works, Dr. Frame moves us continually from orthodoxy to orthopraxis. Our generation needs this firm grounding, amidst the shifting sands of post-modernity, to advance His Kingdom.
—Jim Bland, coordinator, Mission to North America, Presbyterian Church in America

Bigger Library, Better Results

We'll let you in on a basic truth about the Libronix Digital Library System: the more books you have in your library, the better the results.

When you bought Bible Study Library or Scholar's Library or even Scholar's Library: Gold, you started with a great set of foundational books. Now you can build on that foundation at the same kind of discount you received on your base library.

You know that Passage Guide returns good results in every category... but it could be doing so much more for your Bible study. The more books you feed it, the more useful it becomes. In the same way, your topic or phrase searches grow significantly richer the more books you add to your library. Just because you are buying multiple books and articles—thousands of pages of material—at once, don't think that each item is not worth its weight in gold. Each publication represents many hours of research, prayer, reflection, and careful writing. We are blessed that Dr. Frame has labored so diligently for over 40 years to distill and convey these truths to the church!

Related Titles:

• Chafer's Systematic Theology (8 Vols.)
• Pannenberg's Systematic Theology (3 Vols.)
• Norman L. Geisler’s Systematic Theology (4 Vols.)
• Electronic Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine, by Wayne Grudem
• Systematic Theology: Biblical and Historical

Reviews:

• Amy Lauger, Review of The Collected Works of John M. Frame, Volume 1: Theology
  

More Information on Upcoming Volumes

Volume 2: Apologetics will include five full-length books—Van Til: The Theologian; Apologetics to the Glory of God: An Introduction; Cornelius Van Til: An Analysis of His Thought; The Doctrine of the Knowledge of God; and The Amsterdam Philosophy—1,244 pages, as well as dozens of articles on apologetics, and lectures in MP3 format. MP3 lecture series will include “Understanding Apologetics,” “Doctrine of the Knowledge of God,” “The History of Philosophy and Christian Thought,” and more.

Volume 3: Christian Life will include seven full-length books—Evangelical Reunion: Denominations and the One Body of Christ; Worship in Spirit and Truth; Contemporary Worship Music: A Biblical Defense; The Doctrine of the Christian Life; Medical Ethics: Principles, Persons, and Problems; The Regulative Principle: Scripture, Tradition, and Culture; and Theology at the Movies—1,950 pages, as well as dozens of articles on the Christian life, lectures in MP3 format, for example, ”Pastoral and Social Ethics,” and the ten-part video series “Making Biblical Decisions.”

Volume 2 will be published in 2008 and Volume 3 in 2009.