…has all the freshness of enthusiastic devotion to the truths of God’s Word. At the same time he was a consummate logician and dialectician. He had a rare power of clear, strong, convincing statement. He built up a body of doctrines which is called after him, and which obtained … more
…President and Professor of Systematic Theology, Church History, and Homiletics, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grad Rapids, Michigan The Institutes is a strongly personal book. The author addresses his readers directly. . . . It is this immediate, engaging style that has no … more
140 Years of Oxford & Cambridge Theology Lectures The Bampton Lectures were inaugurated at the University of Oxford in 1780 at the behest of William Bampton. Bampton, who left Oxford a generous bequest of land and estates, stipulated that the university in turn establish an annual series … more
John Knox, the great Reformer of Scotland, is often remembered as something akin to a biblical prophet born out of time—strong and brash, thundering in righteous might. In truth, he was “low in stature, and of a weakly constitution,” a small man who was often sickly and afflicted … more
…communication with God that my soul can be strong. The manna of one day was corrupt when the next day came. I must every day have fresh grace from heaven, and I obtain it only in direct waiting upon God Himself. Begin each day by tarrying before God, and letting Him touch you. Take time to meet … more
…internal evidence. It provides an introduction into the vexed question of genre, given the numerous literary links that have been suggested for it. Its mysterious but engaging plot, and its female protagonist, evoke ongoing sociological and feminist debate. It is thus strongly commended … more
…verge of despair by a fear of having committed the unpardonable sin, here is strong consolation, and a very explicit scriptural definition of that awful crime." Praise for John Bunyan Bunyan has always been one of the most popular of the Puritans—no doubt because, while possessing the … more
…teachers and as an introduction to the life and thought of some of the most notable shapers of Baptist theology. Baptist theologians profiled include John Gill, Andrew Fuller, John L. Dagg, James Petigru Boyce, John A. Broadus, A.T. Robertson, Charles Spurgeon, A.H. Strong, B.H. Carroll, … more
The Church today is built on the Reformation's linguistic heritage yet is in danger of losing that strong foundation. Many seminaries no longer require that their students learn the biblical languages for their divinity degrees—some do not even teach them! Yet these are the basic tools … more
…-reaching influence of Calvin. Walker placed a strong emphasis on Calvin's training, spiritual development and constructive work rather than the lesser details of his relations and the spread of the Reformation. While still offering a chronological look at his life, Walker focused on Calvin's … more
Dwight L. Moody, “Mr. Moody,” was a hugely important Evangelical, of international significance. Both his influence on modern evangelicalism and the interest in him remain as strong today as in his own lifetime. This book provides a rounded assessment of Moody’s life and legacy: … more
…Rauschenbusch, Jacques Rousseau, Josiah Strong, Abraham Kuyper, J.R. Campbell, and others. Berkhof addresses current events plaguing the first two decades of the twentieth century, from the demise of cities to the controversy over Prohibition, labor, and other issues. He also cautions individuals … more
…finds inspiration and guidance for today’s church and calls on modern pastors to follow the Reformer’s example of strong expository preaching. With the Logos edition, The Expository Genius of John Calvin is fully integrated with the other resources in your digital library, including … more
…and a clear manner. Mr. Simpson has, in fact, a strong sense of justice, a quality usually absent from theological affairs—combined with, and perhaps partly proceeding from, a careful study of the many sides of the subject. Mr. Simpson makes interesting comparisons between Luther and … more
…between believers and God. —Joel R. Beeke, President and Professor of Systematic Theology, Church History, and Homiletics, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grad Rapids, Michigan The Institutes is a strongly personal book. The author addresses his readers directly. . . . It is … more
