The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul:
the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.
The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart:
the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.
The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever:
the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. (Psalm 19:7-9)

The Bible is the statute-book of God's Kingdom, wherein is comprised the whole body of the heavenly law, the perfect rules of a holy life, and the sure promises of a glorious one. -- Ezekiel Hopkins

The Scripture is the library of the Holy Ghost; it is a pandect of divine knowledge, an exact model and platform of religion. The Scripture contains in it the credenda, `the things which we are to believe,' and the agenda, `the things which we are to practice.' -- Thomas Watson

Contents

THE HOLY SPIRIT
Fruit of the Holy Spirit
Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Revival
ANGELS
THE BELIEVER'S POSITION IN CHRIST and SONSHIP
THE PRIESTHOOD OF ALL BELIEVERS
THE REGULATIVE PRINCIPLE OF WORSHIP
The Psalms in Worship
Family Worship
The Lord's Supper, Communion and Close Communion
Baptism
Music in the Worship of God
Praise
Bible Reading and Devotional Guides
Prayer
Jesus on Prayer
Intercessory Prayer
Evangelistic Praying
Prayer Groups
CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Small Groups
House Churches
Small Group Evangelism
The Church and Small Groups
Small Groups as Healing Agents
Small Group Resources
Small Group Leadership Helps
SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY
THEOLOGY
Calvinism
Predestination (Election)
Dispensationalism
Chapter 1 (part 2) Related WebLinks)

Contents: Chapter 1, "The Foundation of Biblical Counsel," (parts 1 and 2), interactive
http://www.lettermen2.com/bcrr1cha.html#index1

Combined Interactive Contents for The Web Edition of Biblical Counsel: Resources for Renewal
http://www.lettermen2.com/combtoc.html

Chapter 1 (part 2)
The Foundation of Biblical Counsel

THE HOLY SPIRIT

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God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. -- Jesus Christ (John 4:24)

It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life. -- Jesus Christ (John 6:63)

And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. -- Jesus Christ (John 14:16,17)

But the Comforter, [which is] the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. -- Jesus Christ (John 14:26,27)

But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, [even] the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me. -- Jesus Christ (John 15:26)

Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.
And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:
Of sin, because they believe not on me;
Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more;
Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged. -- Jesus Christ (John 16:7-11)

Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. -- Jesus Christ (John 16:13)

And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:
Of sin, because they believe not on me;
Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more;
Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.
I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now.
Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, [that] shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.
He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew [it] unto you.
All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew [it] unto you. -- Jesus Christ (John 16:8-15)

Ask and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: for every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. -- Jesus Christ (Matthew 7:7,8)

See the Theological Notes, "The Holy Spirit," at John 14:26, page 1693, in The Reformation Study Bible

We must now see in what way we become possessed of the blessings which God has bestowed on his only-begotten Son, not for private use, but to enrich the poor and needy. And the first thing to be attended to is, that so long as we are without Christ and separated from him, nothing which he suffered and did for the salvation of the human race is of the least benefit to us. To communicate to us the blessings which he received from the Father, he must become ours and dwell in us. Accordingly, he is called our Head, and the first-born among many brethren, while, on the other hand, we are said to be engrafted into him and clothed with him, all which he possesses being, as I have said, nothing to us until we become one with him. And although it is true that we obtain this by faith, yet since we see that all do not indiscriminately embrace the offer of Christ which is made by the gospel, the very nature of the case teaches us to ascend higher, and inquire into the secret efficacy of the Spirit, to which it is owing that we enjoy Christ and all his blessings. . . . . Christ came by water and blood, as the Spirit testifies concerning him, that we might not lose the benefits of the salvation which he has purchased. For as there are said to be three witnesses in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Spirit, so there are also three on the earth, namely, water, blood, and Spirit. It is not without cause that the testimony of the Spirit is twice mentioned, a testimony which is engraven on our hearts by way of seal, and thus seals the cleansing and sacrifice of Christ. For which reason, also, Peter says, that believers are "elect" "through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ," (1 Peter 1:2.) By these words he reminds us, that if the shedding of his sacred blood is not to be in vain, our souls must be washed in it by the secret cleansing of the Holy Spirit. For which reason, also, Paul, speaking of cleansing and purification, says, "but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God," (1 Corinthians 6:11.) The whole comes to this that the Holy Spirit is the bond by which Christ effectually binds us to himself. -- John Calvin, Institutes of the Christians Religion, Book III, Chapter 1, Sec. 1.

"The Spirit," says our Lord, "Shall convince the world of sin, that they believe not in me," -- i.e., `He will convince men that they are sinners -- especially that they are sinners in not believing in me.' The doctrine and the law of Christ cannot be received, except by those who are persuaded that they are sinners -- guilty and depraved creatures -- exposed to God's righteous displeasure -- unfit for God's holy fellowship. The Gospel is throughout a restorative economy, and, therefore, can be understood, valued, accepted, only by those who are aware that the lost condition, for which such an economy is required and intended, is theirs. It is because men are, to so limited an extent, convinced of sin, of what sin in -- how heinous in its nature, how fearful in its consequences, -- and that they are sinners, that Christianity cannot obtain even a fair hearing. Convince a man that he is a sinner, and then, and not till then, will he have much curiosity to listen to what is said about a Saviour -- much disposition to inquire into the truth of what is said about him -- to ponder at once the meaning and the evidence of the testimony.
This is the radical part of the Spirit's convincing process; but he not only convinces of sin generally, but he convinces of sin in not believing in Christ. He fixes the mind so on the meaning and evidence of the truth respecting Christ, as to produce faith; and, in producing it, to lodge in the mind the conviction that, in not believing that truth, from the moment it was presented to it, there was sin, great sin; not mere intellectual mistake, but sin -- deep, aggravated sin -- the greatest sin man is capable of committing, -- indeed, a sin which, if persisted in, must end in hopeless perdition. . . . -- John Brown (of Edinburgh, 1784-1858), Discourses and Sayings of Our Lord Jesus Christ, III:415, 416

Christ's bodily presence is taken from the earth; he promised instead of it (which was but in one place at once,) to send his Spirit, which is to the soul more than the sun's light to the eye, and can shine in all the world at once. This is his agent on earth, by whom (in teachers and learners) he carrieth on his saving work. This is his advocate, who pleadeth his cause effectually against unbelief, and fleshly lusts, and worldly wisdom. This is the "well of living water, springing up in us to everlasting life;" the name, the mark of God on souls; the divine regenerator, the author of God's holy image; and the divine nature, even divine life, and light, and love; the conqueror of the world and flesh, the strengthener of the weak, the confirmer of the wavering, the comforter of the sad, and the pledge, earnest, and first-fruits of everlasting life. O therefore pray earnestly for the Spirit of grace, and carefully obey him, and joyfully praise God, in the sense of his holy encouragement and help! -- Richard Baxter

*Buchanan, James, The Office and Work of the Holy Spirit (Carlisle, PA: The Banner of Truth Trust, 1843). 10450
"Worthy of the best traditions of our Puritan fathers." -- B.B. Warfield

*Hugh, Martin, The Abiding Presence [60248]

*Kuyper, Abraham, The Work of the Holy Spirit (Grand Rapids, MI: Wm.B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.). 10451
"One of the most important and comprehensive contributions to the study of this great theme." -- William J. Grier. A Christian classic.

*Lloyd-Jones, D. Martyn, Growing in the Spirit [31561]

*Owen, John, Discourses on the Holy Spirit [31039]
Owen, John. Pneumatologia: or, a discourse concerning the Holy Spirit. Wherein an account is given of his name, nature, personality, dispensation, operations, and effects. ... By the late Reverend John Owen, D.D. In two volumes. ... Vol. 1. Glasgow, 1791. 2 vols. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3319499464

*Owen, John, The Holy Spirit: His Person and Work [31061]
Owen, John. Pneumatologia: or, a discourse concerning the Holy Spirit. Wherein an account is given of his name, nature, personality, dispensation, operations, and effects. ... By the late Reverend John Owen, D.D. In two volumes. ... Vol. 1. Glasgow, 1791. 2 vols. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3319499464

*Owen, John,The Holy Spirit (Puritan Paperback Series. Carlisle, PA: The Banner of Truth Trust).

*Pink, Arthur W., The Holy Spirit (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House). 10453
"There is a general omission in the saints of God, in their not giving the Holy Spirit that glory that is due to His Person and for His great work of salvation in us, insomuch that we have in our hearts almost forgotten this third Person." -- Thomas Goodwin

*Sibbes, Richard, 1577-1635, Goodwin, Thomas, 1600-1680, Nye, Philip, 1596?-1672, and Marshall, William, fl. 1617-1650, A fountain sealed: or, The duty of the sealed to the Spirit, and the worke of the Spirit in sealing. Wherein many things are handled about the Holy Spirit, and grieving of it: as also of assurance and sealing what it is, the priviledges and degrees of it, with the signes to discerne, and meanes to preserve it. Being the substance of divers sermons preached at Grayes Inne. By that reverend divine, Richard Sibbes, D.D. and sometimes preacher to that honourable society, 1637, EEBO.

*Smeaton, George, The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit (Carlisle, PA: The Banner of Truth Trust). 10466
"Smeaton covers: The doctrine of the Trinity, personality and procession of the Holy Spirit, work of the Spirit in the anointing of Christ, inspiration and revelation, the regenerating work of the Spirit, the Spirit of holiness, and an important 125-page historical survey of the doctrine of the Holy Spirit." -- GCB

*Thomas, William Henry Griffith, The Holy Spirit (Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel Publications, 1986, 1913). 10454
"While not accorded a place alongside John Owen's magisterial discussion of pneumatology, this work is nonetheless of inestimable value and far superior to other works of more recent vintage. It is also devout, inspiring, and practical. It contains messages delivered at Princeton Theological Seminary, 1913." -- Cyril J. Barber

*Winslow, Octavius, The Work of the Holy Spirit (Carlisle, PA: The Banner of Truth Trust). 10455
"A well-reasoned Biblically-oriented study. Clear and detailed, this book first done in 1840, covers the subject well. This book comes from a day when men spent more time studying the Bible and less time with their own novel ideas." -- GCB

Banner of Truth, Holy Spirit Package, 4 volumes (Carlisle, PA: The Banner of Truth Trust). 10457
"This package includes four excellent works on the Holy Spirit of God: DOCTRINE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT by Smeaton, GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT by Vaughan, OFFICE AND WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT by Buchanan, and WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT by Goodwin." -- GCB

*Lloyd-Jones, D. Martyn, Life in the Spirit: Ephesians 5:18-6:9 [30787]

Lloyd-Jones, D. Martyn, Joy Unspeakable: Power and Renewal in the Holy Spirit [31577]

Mills, Watson E., The Holy Spirit: A Bibliography (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers). 10460A
"It collects an amazing assortment of books, journal articles, dissertations, articles in Festschriften, and collections of essays on the Holy Spirit--all arranged alphabetically with subject and Scripture indexes too." -- CBD

Nederhood, Joel, The Holy Triangle (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1952). 10462

Packer, J.I., Keep in Step With the Spirit [31670]

Packer, J.I., The Holy Spirit in Evangelical Life [30350]

Packer, J.I., The Holy Spirit in Evangelical Revival [30350A]

Palmer, Edwin, Person and Ministry of the Holy Spirit (Michigan City, IN: Sound Word Associates, 1991). 10464
An audio cassette. Contains material useful in counseling.

Ram, Bernard L., The Witness of the Spirit: An Essay on the Contemporary Relevance of the Internal Witness of the Holy Spirit (Grand Rapids, MI: Wm.B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1960). 10465

*Rutherford, Samuel, Trial and Triumph of Faith (Stirling, VA [Grace Abounding Ministries (GAM) Publications (formerly, Reiner Publications, Swengel, PA), Post Office Box 25, Sterling, 20167]: GAM Publications), EEBO. [31239]
Rutherford, Samuel. The trial and triumph of faith: or, an exposition of the history of Christ's dispossessing of the daughter of the woman of Canaan, delivered in sermons; ... By Samuel Rutherfurd, ... Glasgow, 1743. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3321220333

Well, David F., God the Evangelist: How the Holy Spirit Works to Bring Men and Women to Faith (Grand Rapids, MI: Wm.B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.). 10468
"This book grew out of the Consultation on the Work of the Holy Spirit and Evangelization that took place in Norway in 1985. This study places the preaching and believing of the Gospel in the wider context of the Holy Spirit's work in creation, history, and the church." -- GCB

See also: Fruit of the holy spirit, Gifts of the holy spirit, Holy Spirit and counseling, Words of christ appearing in biblical counsel: resources for renewal, Spiritual discernment, Selection of covenant heads for positions of leadership
TETB (Thompson Exhaustive Topical Bible), The Holy Spirit . . .

Related WebLinks

The Commandments of Jesus, J.S. McConnell (1925)
http://www.wowzone.com/commandm.htm

Appendix A: Words of Christ Appearing in Biblical Counsel: Resources for Renewal
http://www.lettermen2.com/bcrrappa.html.html

Justifying Faith
http://www.lettermen2.com/bcrr1cha.html#justfaith

Fruit of the Holy Spirit

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Gifts of the Holy Spirit

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Revival

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Lord, thou hast been favourable unto thy land: thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob. Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people, thou hast covered all their sin. Selah. (All goes well when sin is pardoned. This is the one fatal hindrance to prosperity; and, this removed, all is well.)
Thou hast taken away all thy wrath: thou hast turned thyself from the fierceness of thine anger.
Turn us, O God of our salvation, and cause thine anger toward us to cease.
(When God turns to us in love, it is high time that we turned to him in faith and repentance; and, indeed, we very soon do so. Love is the great converting force: when the love of Jesus turns us, we are turned indeed.)
Wilt thou be angry with us for ever? wilt thou draw out thine anger to all generations?
Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?
Shew us thy mercy, O LORD, and grant us thy salvation.
I will hear what God the LORD will speak: for he will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints: but let them not turn again to folly.
Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him; that glory may dwell in our land.
Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.
(This is our privilege to see fulfilled in the atonement of the Lord Jesus, by which our captivity is turned, and peace is made between God and our souls.)
Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from heaven.
(Earth looks up in sincerity, and heaven looks down in mercy.)
Yea, the Lord shall give that which is good; and our land shall yield her increase.
Righteousness shall go before him; and shall set us in the way of his steps.
(Re-established in their land, which was made fruitful once again, they desired to obey the Lord in all things and to follow closelyh the path of obedience.) -- Spurgeon's Devotional Bible, Psalm 85

We can imagine the restored exiles at this time singing -- Psalm 126
When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.
(It seemed too good to be true, they could not realise that so good a thing had befallen them)
Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them.
The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.
(What others declared concerning them was true, and they boldly avowed it; they did not bury the Lord's mercies in forgetfulness, or cast doubts upon them by mock modesty. We too often say "We hope and we trust," when we ought rather to say, "The Lord hath done great things for us.")
Turn again our captivity, O Lord, as the streams in the south.
They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him. -- Spurgeon's Devotional Bible, Psalms 126

How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth. Thy watchmen shall lift up the voice; with the voice together shall they sing: for they shall see eye to eye, when the Lord shall bring again Zion. The Lord hath made bare his holy arm in the eyes of all the nations; and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God. (Isaiah 52:7-8,10)

Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. -- Jesus Christ (John 14:6)

The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. (John 1:29)

That they all may be one; as thou, Father, [art] in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.
And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one:
I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me. -- Jesus Christ (John 17:21-23)

Family reformation is the easiest and the most likely way to a common reformation; at least to send many souls to heaven and train up multitudes for God, if it reach not to national reformation. -- Richard Baxter

Again later, in the middle of the 19th century "a small student prayer fellowship at Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia set in motion forces that eventuated in the Second Great Awakening of the 19th century; the `haystack prayer meeting' in Williamstown, Massachusetts, in 1806 spawned the modern missionary movement; times of heart-searching and confession among groups in Wales, Korea, and Africa ushered in great revivals at the beginning of this century; and perhaps the greatest spiritual movement of our generation is occurring in the house churches of China. Though the details vary in each situation, at the heart is the principle of small groups of disciples united in Christ." -- Robert E. Coleman

Revival breaks out when individuals in the church repent. We can change our own lives and start personal revival by repentance and weeping for our sin.

*Crawford, Dan R. (compiler), Single Adults: Resource and Recipients for Revival (Nashville, TN: Broadman Press, 1985). 10477
Includes bibliography.

*Dallimore, Arnold, George Whitefield: The Life and Times of the Great Evangelist of the 18th Century Revival [90064]

Edwards, Jonathan. The distinguishing marks of a work of the spirit of God, applied to that uncommon operation that has lately appeared on the minds of many of the people in New-England: ... By Jonathan Edwards, ... With a preface by the Rev. Mr. Cooper of Boston, and letters from the Rev. Dr. Colman, ... [London], 1742. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3318289952

Edwards, Jonathan. A faithful narrative of the surprising work of God in the conversion of many hundred souls in Northampton, and the neighbouring towns and villages of the county of Hampshire, in the province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England. In a letter to the Reverend Dr. Benjamin Colman, of Boston. Written by the Revd Mr. Edwards, Minister of Northampton, Nov. 6. 1736. Published with a large preface by the Rev. Dr. Watts and Dr. Guyse of London: to which a shorter is added by some of the reverend ministers of Boston. Together with an attestation from some of the reverend ministers of Hampshire. The third edition Boston: N.E., 1738. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3322665560

*Edwards, Brian H., Revival: A People Saturated With God (Phillipsburg, NJ: Presbyterian and Reformed-Evangelical Press). 10478
"This is an interesting book, in that it sets forth the necessary ingredients for true revival. It has illustrated each section with reports from eye-witnesses of revivals that swept through this place, or that place, around the world. And it includes the days of king Hezekiah as an example of revival in the Bible. . . ." -- Jay P. Green, Sr.

Edwards, Jonathan. Some thoughts concerning the present revival of religion in New-England, and the way in which it ought to be acknowledged and promoted; ... By Jonathan Edwards, ... [Edinburgh], 1743. (ECCO) Gale Document Number

Fisher, James, Edwards, Whitefield, the True Nature of Revival and the 'Old Time' Charismatics (1742), (Cerlox Bound Photocopy Series. Edmonton, AB, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books).
"Originally titled 'A Review of the Preface to a Narrative of the Extraordinary Work at Kilsyth. . . ,' this book exposes the deficiencies of shallow revivalism and warns against what today would be called charismatic excesses. It contrasts these weaknesses with the true nature and fruit of salvation (from a Reformed perspective), and specifically deals with some of the less than Scriptural antics of the George Whitefield ('a Priest of the Church of England, who refuses to be reformed,' Fisher notes) and those Presbyterians that would hear him (occasional hearing). Some of Jonathan Edwards' revival methods also warrant rebuke in this piece. At one point Fisher writes that Edwards' defense of these works uses 'exactly the language of Quakers, a branch of that hellish scheme, calculated for enervating and overthrowing the divine authority of the Word, as it is the only foundation of faith in our Lord Jesus Christ' (p. 19). He also notes 'that Edwards wants to set aside the Word, as the only rule, at least, in judging and trying this work' (i.e. the 'revivals' at Kilsyth and Cambuslang). The work also exposes the defective nature of 'revivals' that deal with only personal reformation, leaving off any thought of (or actively burying) the more public concerns that have been prominent in past reformation. Fisher writes, 'But can any of the promoters of this work allege for themselves, that they are making the least essay towards public Reformation, as it has been owned and professed in these lands? Nay, as shall afterwards be made appear, they are doing what they can to obliterate the memory of Scotland's covenanted Reformation, and to raze all concern there . . . out of the minds of the people' (p. 26). In short, the defective nature of these past 'revivals,' are shown to 'overthrow the very foundation of faith, and all practical godliness and to establish mere enthusiasm and strong delusion, in the room of true religion, revealed and required in the Word.' This work is also useful in evaluating the 'laughing revival' (or 'Toronto blessing') of our day. 68 pages." -- SWRB

*Hanko, Herman, "Ought the Church too Pray for Revival?" Trinity Review, May/June 1991 (Unicoi, TN: The Trinity Foundation). 10073

*Hodgkin, Henry T., Lay Religion (The Swarthmore Press, 1919). 10482
"Every great religious awakening has been a revolt against authority." -- Henry T. Hodgkin

*Lloyd-Jones, D. Martyn, Revival [31563]

*Murray, Iain H., The Puritan Hope (Carlisle, PA: The Banner of Truth Trust).
The Puritan Hope, Iain Murray
http://www.revival-library.org/catalogues/puritan/murrayi-puritanhope/contents.htm

*Murray, Iain H., Revival and Revivalism: The Making and Marring of American Evangelicalism 1750-1858 (Carlisle, PA: The Banner of Truth Trust).
The author's conclusion: not since the 1700's when we began to structure and plan evangelistic revivals has there been a true revival in America -- we have only had revivalism.

*Watson, Thomas, The Doctrine of Repentance (Puritan Paperback Series. Carlisle, PA: The Banner of Truth Trust), EEBO.
"Knowing what repentance is, and actually repenting are essentials to true Christianity. Jesus Christ himself said that if we do not repent, we will perish! It is vital, therefore, to read and study what Scripture has to say about this theme.
"Few better guides have existed in this or any other language. . . . He was a master of both Scripture and the human heart, and wrote with a simplicity and directness that keeps his work fresh and powerful for the twentieth century." -- Publisher's Annotation
The Doctrine of Repentance, excerpts
Online etext.
http://www.fivesolas.com/watson/drepenti.htm

*Whitefield, George, Select Sermons of George Whitefield (Carlisle, PA: The Banner of Truth Trust, 1985). 10484
"This book contains a biographical essay of Whitefield's life by J.C. Ryle, a summary of his doctrine by R. Elliot, and six of Whitefield's significant sermons." -- GCB
"Of few men can it be said that their preaching was `apostolic' in character, but it certainly can be said of Whitefield." -- D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones.
Sermons of the Reverend George Whitefield
http://www.ccel.org/whitefield/sermons/sermons.html
The George Whitefield Homepage
http://members.aol.com/BaxterInstitute2/Whitefield.html

Bauer, Jerald C. (editor), Religion and the American Revolution [31122]

Bennet, R., Howell Harris and the Dawn of Revival (Bridgen, England: Evangelical Press of Wales). 10485

Bonar, Andrew, Andrew Bonar: Diary and Life [100001A]

Burns, William, et al., The Revival of Religion (Carlisle, PA: The Banner of Truth Trust). 10487
"Includes contributions by W. Burns, J. Bonar, R.S. Candish, A.M. Stuart, and P. Fairbairn all dealing with the subject of revival. Covers such areas as the work of Christ and the Holy Spirit, the sovereignty of God, the Word of God, prayer, the godly life, mode of conducting a revival, hindrances to revival, and more." -- GCB

Burns, William C., Revival Sermons (Carlisle, PA: The Banner of Truth Trust). 10488
"Burns (1815-1868), a preacher in Scotland, preached some great sermons on revival." -- GCB

Crumb, Lawrence N., The Oxford Movement and Its Leaders: A Bibliography of Secondary and Lesser Primary Sources (ATLA Bibliography Series. Metuchen, NJ: Scarecrow Press, Incorporated, 1988). 10494

Davis, C., Church History (part 3): Awakening and Revivalism [30162]

Davis, C., Church History (part 4): Awakening and Revivalism; Modern Church [30163]

Davis, C., Chruch History (part 4): Awakening and Revivalism (cont.); Modern Church [30163A]

Essig, J., The Great Awakening: Reaction and Renewal [30175]

Evans, Eifion, The Welsh Revival of 1904 (London, England: Evangelical Press, 1969). 10497A
Foreword by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones. Includes bibliographical references and index.

Fish, Henry C., Handbook of Revival (Harrisonburg, VA [Sprinkle Publications, P.O. Box 1094, Harrisonburg, 22803]: Sprinkle Publications).
Contains nineteen chapters discussing every important aspect of the subject of revival. "First published in 1874, the author furnishes, both for inspiration and guidance, such facts, examples, arguments, directions, and suggestions dealing with the whole matter of revivals, as might lead to their greater appreciation and promotion." -- GCB

Fisher, James, Edwards, Whitefield, the True Nature of Revival and the 'Old Time' Charismatics (1742), (Cerlox Bound Photocopy Series. Edmonton, AB, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books).
"Originally titled 'A Review of the Preface to a Narrative of the Extraordinary Work at Kilsyth. . . ,' this book exposes the deficiencies of shallow revivalism and warns against what today would be called charismatic excesses. It contrasts these weaknesses with the true nature and fruit of salvation (from a Reformed perspective), and specifically deals with some of the less than Scriptural antics of the George Whitefield ('a Priest of the Church of England, who refuses to be reformed,' Fisher notes) and those Presbyterians that would hear him (occasional hearing). Some of Jonathan Edwards' revival methods also warrant rebuke in this piece. At one point Fisher writes that Edwards' defense of these works uses 'exactly the language of Quakers, a branch of that hellish scheme, calculated for enervating and overthrowing the divine authority of the Word, as it is the only foundation of faith in our Lord Jesus Christ' (p. 19). He also notes 'that Edwards wants to set aside the Word, as the only rule, at least, in judging and trying this work' (i.e. the 'revivals' at Kilsyth and Cambuslang). The work also exposes the defective nature of 'revivals' that deal with only personal reformation, leaving off any thought of (or actively burying) the more public concerns that have been prominent in past reformation. Fisher writes, 'But can any of the promoters of this work allege for themselves, that they are making the least essay towards public Reformation, as it has been owned and professed in these lands? Nay, as shall afterwards be made appear, they are doing what they can to obliterate the memory of Scotland's covenanted Reformation, and to raze all concern there . . . out of the minds of the people' (p. 26). In short, the defective nature of these past 'revivals,' are shown to 'overthrow the very foundation of faith, and all practical godliness and to establish mere enthusiasm and strong delusion, in the room of true religion, revealed and required in the Word.' This work is also useful in evaluating the 'laughing revival' (or 'Toronto blessing') of our day. 68 pages." -- SWRB

Gillies, John, Historical Collections of Accounts of Revivals (Carlisle, PA: The Banner of Truth Trust). 10500
"Gillies was the friend and biographer of George Whitefield. Gilles believed very strongly in the value of bringing the history of revivals together into one volume. Gillies himself lived 1712-1796. This edition of his famous work was done by Horatius Bonar in 1845." -- Publisher's Annotation

Graham, Billy, The Challenge: Sermons From Madison Square Garden (Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1969). 10501
Evangelistic sermons.

Kinlaw, Dennis, "A Revival Account: Asbury--1970" (Wilmore, KY: Asbury College). 10511
"This 40-minute, eye-witness account by Dr. Dennis Kinlaw who was serving as president of Asbury College during a visitation in 1970, is helping multitudes of Christians understand the true nature of spiritual awakening and revival." A video cassette.

Lynse, Elana, Flames of Revival: Igniting the Hearts of a Nation Through Prayer (Wheaton, IL: Good News Publishers [Crossway Books], c1989). 10515
Includes bibliographical references.

Matthews, David, I Saw the Welsh Revival (Chicago, IL: Moody Press, 1951). 10518

Packer, J.I., God in Our Midst: Seeking and Receiving Ongoing Revival [31665]

Packer, J.I., The Holy Spirit in Evangelical Life [30350]

Packer, J.I., The Holy Spirit in Evangelical Revival [30350A]

Phillips, Thomas, The Welsh Revival: Its Origin and Development (Carlisle, PA: The Banner of Truth Trust). 10526
"This rare book, published in 1860 as the first comprehensive account of the 1859 revival in Wales, holds a primary place in the authentic records of periods of remarkable spiritual recovery and growth. Phillips was an eye witness of much that he records. He also gives the testimony of others." -- GCB

Porter, E., Letters on Revival 10527
"If revival should come to your church would you know what to do? This 336-page paperback features 174 pages by Dr. Porter (19th century) and additional materials by Lloyd-Jones, Hulse, Hallesby, Gerberding, Martin Moore, J.I. Packer, H. Bonar, Tarr, Graham, Ironside, Cuyler, as well as K.R. Linde. Here is a treasure of material on revival that will help to prepare you for God's work in the hearts of his people." -- GCB

Prime, Samuel, I., The Power of Prayer: The New York Revival of 1858 (Carlisle, PA: The Banner of Truth Trust, 1859). 10528
"First done in 1859, this book demonstrates that things are never beyond prayer and the work of God in revival." -- CBD

Rauschenbusch, Walter, Prayers of the Social Awakening [10778]

Ravenhill, Leonard, Revival Praying (Minneapolis, MN: Bethany House Publishers, 1962). 10529
"A challenge to all who are deeply concerned about a full-scale spiritual awakening in America."

Scharpff, Paulus, History of Evangelism: Three Hundred Years of Evangelism in Germany, Great Britain and the United States of America (Grand Rapids, MI: Wm.B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1966). 10532

Smith, Timothy Lawrence, Revivalism and Social Reform: American Protestantism on the Eve of the Civil War (Baltimore, MD: Johns Hopkins University Press, 1980). 10533
Originally published in 1957 by Abingdon Press, New York, under the title: REVIVALISM AND SOCIAL REFORM IN MID-NINETEENTH-CENTURY AMERICA. Includes bibliography and index.

Smith, Wilbur M., The Glorious Revival Under King Hezekiah (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House, 1937). 10534

Spurgeon, C.H., Only a Prayer Meeting [31753]

*Swindoll, Charles, The Grace Awakening (Thomas Nelson, November 21, 2006).
"This is a book about the wonderful fact that Christianity faithfully lived will bring blessedness to our earthly existence, if we ignore the unholy `grace-killers' among us. Jesus said, `If therefore the Son shall make your free, you shall be free indeed. . . .' " -- Publisher's Annotation
"More and more Christians are realizing that the man-made restrictions and legalistic regulations under which they have been living have not come from the God of grace, but have been enforced by people who do not want others to be free. . . . Scarcely a day passes when I am not reminded of the need for a book emphasizing the full extent of grace, giving people permission to be free, absolutely free in Christ. Why? Because so few are!" -- Charles Swindoll
The author believes this is the most important book that he has written. The message of Christian freedom is as repressed as the Gospel itself. This book will bless the hearts of the many who have never read a presentation of the message of our freedom in Christ and its wonderful practical implications for the individual, the church, and the nation. A study guide by the same name is available. "The God of the universe has given us an amazing, revolutionary gift of grace and freedom. This freedom and grace set us apart from every other 'religion' on the face of the earth.
"In this best-selling classic, Charles Swindoll urges you not to miss living a grace-filled life. Freedom and joy -- not lists and demands and duties -- await all who believe in the Lord Jesus Christ. -- Publisher's Annotation

Thornbury, J.F., God Sent Revival: Asahel Nettleton (Philadelphia, PA: The Presbyterian and Reformed Publishing Co., 1988). 10536

Tracy, Joseph, Great Awakening: A History of the Revival of Religion in the Time of Edwards and Whitefield, new edition (Carlisle, PA: Banner of Truth, June 1989, 1976).
"This volume remains second to none in its definitive treatment of the 'Revival of Religion in New England in 1740', one of the most important and remarkable eras in the history of the Christian church in modern times." -- Publisher's Annotation
"The most comprehensive account of the major 18th century revival." -- Roberts
"The author follows his theme from the local revivals of the 1730s to the floodtide of 1740-1742. The material is broad-based and includes numerous quotes from the time period." -- GCB
"I have read a number of works on revivals and this revival in particular. This is the one book on the subject that I have gone back to time and again. It is scholarly, thorough, and devotionally helpful. As I read of the changes in the lives in the villagers of New England I became more and more impressed with how true revivals are such awesome and precious things.
"This book is very helpful for our day as well. In describing the excesses of this revival (especially those that had to do with Davenport) and in the detailed accounts of unwanted side-phenomena, we see sad similarities to what has been experienced in some of our churches today. This book shows what a true revival looks like." -- Reader's Comment

Weakley, Clare G., Jr. (compiler and editor), The Nature of Revival: John Wesley, Charles Wesley and George Whitefield, abridged (Minneapolis, MN: Bethany House, 1987). 10538
"Discusses the human messengers, the divine enabling, the kind of opposition one might expect, and the message preached in the revivals of the Wesley and Whitefield. Insightful." -- Cyril J. Barber
Edited selections from the private journals of John and Charles Wesley and George Whitefield.

Whitefield, George, George Whitefield's Letters: Seventeen Thirty-Four to Seventeen Forty-Two (Carlisle, PA: The Banner of Truth Trust, 1976). 10539A

Whitefield, George, George Whitefield's Letters: A Facsimile of Whitefield's Works, Volume 1, 1771 With Supplements [31255]

*Whitefield, George, and John Wesley, Whitefield and Wesley on the New Birth (Grand Rapids, MI: F. Asbury Press, 1986). 10023
Timothy L. Smith, editor. Includes bibliography and index.

Wood, Arthur Skevington, The Inextinguishable Blaze; Spiritual Renewal and Advance in the Eighteenth Century (Grand Rapids, MI: Wm.B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1960). 10540

See also: Corporate Faithfulness and Sanctification, Chapter 9, The Web Edition of Biblical Counsel: Resources for Renewal, The Covenanted Reformation of Scotland Short Title Listing, Apologetics, Selection of covenant heads for positions of leadership, Book length presentations of the free offer of Gospel message of salvation and the life to come, Christian history, Evangelism, Evangelistic praying, Follow-up, Gospel message of salvation, Other works on the gospel, Prayer, Sharing christ with your children

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Dr. C. Gregg Singer, History of Revivalism, 65 min.
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=1217037126

#02: Evangelism in the Early Church #1
Dr. C. Gregg Singer, History of Revivalism, 58 min.
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#03: Evangelism in the Early Church #2
Dr. C. Gregg Singer, History of Revivalism, 74 min.
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#04: Evangelism in the Early Church #3
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#05: Evangelism in the Early Church #4
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#06: Evangelism in the Early Church #5
Dr. C. Gregg Singer, History of Revivalism, 50 min.
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#07: Evangelism in the First Four Centuries
Dr. C. Gregg Singer, History of Revivalism, 86 min.
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#08: Impact of the Ancient Church on the World and the World on the Church
Dr. C. Gregg Singer, History of Revivalism, 48 min.
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#09: Summary of Evangelism in the Church from AD 500 to AD 1500 #1
Dr. C. Gregg Singer, History of Revivalism, 63 min.
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#10: Summary of Evangelism in the Church from AD 500 to AD 1500 #2
Dr. C. Gregg Singer, History of Revivalism, 49 min
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=12170372131.

#11: The Greatest Revival: The Reformation
Dr. C. Gregg Singer, History of Revivalism, 69 min.
http://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=12170372251

#12: Revivalism in the New World
Dr. C. Gregg Singer, History of Revivalism, 48 min.
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Colonial Presbyterianism and the Great Awakening
Dr. C. Gregg Singer, 49 min.
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#13: Revivalism in the New World: Edwards and Whitefield
Dr. C. Gregg Singer, History of Revivalism, 45 min.
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#14: Revivalism in the New World: Moving West
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"The Mediator -- Judge and Saviour"
A sermon by C.H. Spurgeon delivered on Lord's-day morning, May 30, 1880, at the Metropolitan Tabernacle, Newington, Sermon no. 1540.
Spurgeon carefully analyses Peter's sermon at Pentecost that brought about the visitation of the Holy Spirit.
http://www.spurgeongems.org/vols25-27/chs1540.pdf

ANGELS

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We have now reached that wonderful part of Holy Scripture which is found in the epistle to the Hebrews. Fully to understand it we ought to study closely the Book of Leviticus. Diamonds only will cut diamonds; the Word of God is its own expositor; the New Testament is the key of the old.
The epistle opens with the declaration that whatsoever was communicated by the prophets was spoken by God. He spoke whatsoever was uttered by his prophets. The Scriptures are very jealous on this subject; how different from the language of many who seem desirous to exclude God from being the author of his own word!
God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds; Ours is the clearest of all revelations. In Jesus we see far more of God than in all the teachings of the prophets.)
Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high; The priest stood while he performed service, and only sat down when his work was done. Jesus enthroned in glory enjoys the honours of his finished work.)
Being made so much better than the angels, as he hath by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they.
For unto which of the angels said he at any time, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee? But he does say this to Christ in the second Psalm.) And again, (speaking to Solomon as the type of Christ in the Second Book of Samuel vii. 14), I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son?
And again, (in the ninety-seventh Psalm), when he bringeth in the firstbegotten into the world, he saith, And let all the angels of God worship him. (Or "worship him all ye gods," Jesus is by nature infinitely superior to the noblest created beings, for he is essentially God, and to be worshipped as Lord of all.)
And of the angels (in Psalm civ. 4) he saith, Who maketh his angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire. But unto the Son he saith, (Psalm xlv. 6,7), Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom. Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. (Angels are servants and not kings, they fly upon the divine errands like flames of fire, but they do not sway a sceptre, neither have they a throne existing for ever and ever. Jesus is the anointed king, and though we share in the anointing yet is he far above us. Christ is infinitely greater than Christians. We are right glad to have it so.)
And (again we read in Psalm cii. 25-27), Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands: They shall perish; but thou remainest; and they all shall wax old as doth a garment; And as a vesture shalt thou fold them up, and they shall be changed: but thou art the same, and thy years shall not fail. (Since the Messiah is thus described as immutable and eternal he must be divine, and to deny the Godhead of the Saviour is a deadly error. Dr. Owen most comfortingly remarks: -- "Whatever our changes may be, inward or outward, yet Christ changing not, our eternal condition is secured, and relief provided against all present troubles and miseries. The immutability and eternity of Christ are the spring of our consolation and security in every condition. Such is the frailty of the nature of man, and such the perishing condition of all created things, that none can ever obtain the least stable consolation but what aris eth from an interest in the omnipotency, sovereignty, and eternity of Jesus Christ.")
But to which of the angels said he at any time, Sit on my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool? 14 Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?
(They are servants of God and our willing guardians; but they are not to be worshipped. Jesus is Lord of all, and we are bound to adore him, and him only.) (Hebrews 1:1-14) -- Spurgeon's Devotional Bible

Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. (Hebrews 13:2)

See the Theological Notes, "Angels," at Zechariah 1:9, page 1467, in The Reformation Study Bible

"By entertaining of strange persons, men sometimes entertain angels unawares: but by entertaining of strange doctrines, many have entertained devils unaware." -- John Flavel

When your thoughts of heaven are staggering or strange, and when you are tempted to doubt whether indeed there is such a life of glory for the saints, it may be a great help to your faith, to think of the world of angels that already do possess it. That there are such excellent and happy inhabitants of the superior orbs, besides what Scripture saith, even reason will strongly persuade any rational man: 1. When we consider that sea, and land, and air, and all places of this lower, baser part of the world, are replenished with inhabitants suitable to their natures; and therefore that the incomparably more great and excellent orbs and regions should all be uninhabited, is irrational to imagine. 2. And as we see the rational creatures are made to govern the brutes in this inferior world, so reason telleth us it is improbable that the higher reason of the inhabitants of the higher regions should have no hand in the government of man. And yet God hath further condescended to satisfy us herein, by some unquestionable apparitions of good angels, and many ore of evil spirits, which puts the matter past all doubt, that there are inhabitants of the unseen world. And When we know that such there are, it maketh it the more easy to us to believe that such we may be, either numbered with the happy or unhappy spirits, considering the affinity which there is between the nature of our souls and them: to conquer senseless Sadducism is a good step to the conquest of irreligiousness; he that is well persuaded that there are angels and spirits, is much better prepared than a Sadducee to believe the immortality of the soul. -- Richard Baxter

Make use of the remembrance of the glorious angels, to acquaint you with the dignity of human nature, and the special dignity of the servants of God, and so to raise up your hearts in thankfulness to your Creator and Redeemer who hath thus advanced you. 1. What a dignity is it that these holy angels should be all ministering spirits sent for our good! that they should love us, and concern themselves so much for us, as to rejoice in heaven at our conversion! "Lord, what is man that thou art mindful of him, and the son of man that thou visitest him? For thou has made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour," Psal. viii. 4,5. 2. But yet it is a higher declaration of our dignity, that we should in heaven be equal with them, and so be numbered into their society, and join with them everlastingly in the praise of our Creator. 3. And it is yet a greater honour to us, that our natures are assumed into union of person with the Son of God, and so advanced above the angels. "For he took not on him the nature of angels, but the seed of Abraham:" nor hath he put the world to come in subjection to the angels, Heb. ii. 5,16. This is the Lord's doing and it is wondrous in our eyes. -- Richard Baxter

Borland, James A., Christ in the Old Testament [10336]

THE BELIEVER'S POSITION IN CHRIST and SONSHIP

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*Baxter, Richard, The Saints' Everlasting Rest [30936, 30941, 31126]
The Saints' Everlasting Rest, Richard Baxter, edited by Benjamin Fawcett
http://www.ccel.org/b/baxter/everlasting_rest/saints_rest.html

*Bonar, Horatius, God's Way of Holiness [60228]
God's Way of Holiness, by Horatius Bonar
http://www.pionet.net/~cultrsch/bgwhtoc.htm

*Calvin, John, Sermons on Ephesians (Carlisle, PA: The Banner of Truth Trust). [10231]

*Douty, Norman F., Union With Christ [10255]

*Gill, John, The Doctrine of God's Everlasting Love to His Elect and Their Eternal Union With Christ [20060]

*Marshall, Walter, 1628-1680, The Gospel-Mystery of Sanctification, 8 volumes (London, England: Oliphants Press, 1956, 1692) and (Grand Rapids, MI: Reformation Heritage Books, Inc.,) 1999).
The Reformation Heritage Books edition is a reprint of the 1954 edition set by Oliphants and includes an introduction by Joel R. Beeke. Also includes the author's famous sermon on "The Doctrine of Justification Opened and Applied."
Also available from Trinity Book Service and . [10363]
"Here you will read the most closely reasoned defense of scriptural sanctification to be found anywhere. . . . Fourteen directions are given to the reader, all perfected with the aim of explaining to sincere souls what sanctification is, what it is not, and how to attain a holy walk before God. . . ." -- Jay P. Green, Sr.
The Secret of Sanctification: Union With Christ: Walter Marshall's Gospel Mystery of Sanctification, Joel R. Beeke
http://www.heritagebooks.org/browse.asp?searchMode=author&searchString=marshall&x=20&y=8
The Gospel-Mystery of Sanctification, Walter Marshall
http://www.lettermen2.com/gmswm.html

*Miller, C. John "Jack," and Rose Marie Miller, Sonship Course: World Harvest Mission Leadership Training Program, Nurture Training for Ministry, Equipping Others for Ministry (Jenkintown, PA [World Harvest, Box 2175, Jenkintown 19046]: World Harvest, 1988). 10548
This course was developed to prepare World Harvest missionaries to work in the field. The course includes small group participation and Biblical counseling.
"The first half of the Sonship track focuses on the doctrines of Justification, Sanctification, and Adoption. The last half lays the foundation for love. We look at how the Gospel affects the way we look at ourselves. Our goal was that increasingly your self-image should be rooted in God's view of you clothed in the perfect righteousness of Christ . . . What we aim at here is to encourage the trainee to learn from Christ how to build a holy life, a life of love to your neighbor. This is done self-consciously relying always on his or her free justification by faith. Sanctification by faith issues from knowing always that my standing as a son is assured by justification by Christ alone through faith alone. Thus the heart of our counseling on character development centers in affirmation of Christ's work for us, and Christ's work in us through the Spirit. But within that framework we attempt seriously to involve each trainee in ongoing repentance, putting off old habits and sins and putting on Christ-like love and faith. . . . Much focus is laid on teamwork. . . . The skill of evangelism . . . is the believer's primary emphasis in the course of training because the staff believes that evangelism is necessary for a healthy Christian life . . . Evangelism rightly understood affects both the faith and the Christian life of the one who shares Christ's message." -- C. John Miller and Rose Marie Miller
World Harvest Mission
http://www.whm.org/home.htm

*Stewart, James S., A Man in Christ: The Vital Elements in St. Paul's Religion [10260]

Bobick, Michael W., From Slavery to Sonship: A Biblical Psychology for Pastoral Counseling (Scarsdale, NY: The Author, c1984). 10551
Distributed by Westminster Theological Seminary Discount Book Service. Includes bibliography.

Brown, Stephen W., Heirs With the Prince (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers, c1985). 10553
Includes bibliographical references.

*Calvin, John, Sermons on Ephesians (Carlisle, PA: The Banner of Truth Trust). [10231]

Christenson, Larry, The Renewed Mind (Minneapolis, MN: Bethany Fellowship, 1974). 10554
Emphasizes Sonship. Excellent book.

Girardeu, John L., Discussions of Theological Questions (Harrisonburg, VA [Sprinkle Publications, P.O. Box 1094, Harrisonburg, 22803]: Sprinkle Publications).
"The discussion on the subject of adoption is alone well worth the price of this book." -- Lloyd T. Sprinkle

King, Guy Hope, Crossing the Border: An Expositional Study of Colossians (London, England: Marshall, Morgan, and Scott, 1957). 10559
"A lucid study that emphasizes the spiritual truths of a believer's position in Christ and show how the reality of this truth affects everyday living." -- Cyril J. Barber

*Lloyd-Jones, D. Martyn, Exposition of Ephesians (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House). 30780
Lloyd-Jones, D. Martyn, Christian Soldier (Ephesians 6:10-20), volume 1 [30781]
Lloyd-Jones, D. Martyn, Christian Unity (Ephesians 4:1-6), volume 2 [30782]
Lloyd-Jones, D. Martyn, Christian Warfare (Ephesians 6:10-13), volume 3 [30783]
Lloyd-Jones, D. Martyn, Darkness and Light (Ephesians 4:17-5:17), volume 4 [30784]
Lloyd-Jones, D. Martyn, God's Ultimate Purpose (Ephesians 1), volume 5 [30785]
Lloyd-Jones, D. Martyn, God's Way of Reconciliation (Ephesians 2), volume 6 [30786]
Lloyd-Jones, D. Martyn, Life in the Spirit (Ephesians 5:18-6:9), volume 7 [30787]
Lloyd-Jones, D. Martyn, The Unsearchable Riches of Christ (Ephesians 3:1-20), volume 8 [30788]

Mawhinney, A., Doctrine of the Holy Spirit: Adoption [30279]

Miller, Rose Marie, Romans (Jenkintown, PA: [World Harvest, Box 2175, Jenkintown 19046] World Harvest, 1985). 10561
Excellent study of Romans based on Ray Stedman's study of Romans. Ties in beautifully with the Sonship Course by C. John Miller and Rosemarie Miller.

Murray, John, External Sonship: The Covenant of Grace (Philadelphia, PA: The Presbyterian and Reformed Publishing Co., 1987). 10564

Needham, David C., Birthright: Christian Do You Know Who You Are? (Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House Publishers). 10573
"One of the finest books on the subject. Discover from the Bible who you are, and what your destiny is. This book could change your entire outlook on life." -- GCB

*Owen, John, Holy Spirit Gifts and Power [31040]

Packer, J.I., Be Filled With the Spirit: We Are Alive (Ephesians 5:18) [30323]

Packer, J.I., God Has Blessed Us: We Are Rich (Ephesians 1:3-2:10) [30343]

Packer, J.I., In Christ Jesus: We Are Loved (Ephesians 2:11-3:21) [30344]

Packer, J.I., Questions and Answers by Dr. Packer on Ephesians Lectures [30349]

See also: Selection of covenant heads for positions of leadership, Sexual relationship

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THE PRIESTHOOD OF ALL BELIEVERS

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But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light. (1 Peter 2:9)

"Beloved fellow-Christians, God needs, greatly needs, priests who can draw near to Him, who live in His presence, and by their intercession draw down the blessings of His grace on others. And the world needs, greatly needs, priests who will bear the burden of the perishing ones, and intercede on their behalf. . . . Let nothing keep you back from giving yourselves to be wholly and only priests--nothing else, nothing less than the priests of the Most High God. . . . This is the true blessedness of conformity to the image of God's Son." -- Andrew Murray

Martin Luther's doctrine of the The Priesthood of all Believers lead to the doctrine of the equality of all men. This is the basis of the declaration that "all men are created equal" and the belief that men are capable of self-government under God. Teaching the doctrine of the Priesthood of All Believers was part of Martin Luther's Reformation.

"We the Citizens of Mecklenburg County do hereby desolve the political bands which have connected us to the Mother Country & hereby absolve ourselves from all allegiance to the British crown & abjure all political connection, contract or association with that nation who have wantonly trampled on our rights & liberties & inhumanely shed the innocent blood of American patriots at Lexington.
"We do hereby declare ourselves a free and independent people - are & of right ought to be a sovereign & self-governing association, under the controul of no power other than that of our God & the general government of the congress, to the maintainence of which independence civil & religious we solemnly pledge to each other our mutual cooperation, our lives, our fortunes & our most sacred honor." -- The Mecklenburg Declaration

The roots of liberty and limited government are in the Protestant Reformation. We believe the key to the maintenance of liberty and limited government are to be found in the Scottish covenanting struggle.

An ignorant laity will always be the bane of a church. -- J.C. Ryle "The Fallibility of Ministers" in Warning to the Churches, pp. 93-121.

*Bucy, Ralph D. (editor), The New Laity Between the Church and The World [90192]

*Calvin, John, Sermons on Ephesians (Carlisle, PA: The Banner of Truth Trust). [10231]

*Eastwood, Charles Cyril, The Royal Priesthood of the Faithful: An Investigation of the Doctrine From Biblical Times to the Reformation (Minneapolis, MN: Augsburg Publishing House, 1963). 10577
Other editions exist. Includes bibliography.

*Grubb, Norman F., Rees Howell: Intercessor [10801]

*Hodgkin, Henry T., Lay Religion [10482]

*Kraemer, H., Theology of the Laity (Philadelphia, PA: Westminster Press, 1958). 10578
"A very significant, seminal study on the true meaning of laity."

*Marney, Carlyle, Priests to Each Other (Valley Forge, PA: Judson Press, 1974). 10579
"Marney explores the need for a new reformation within the 20th century church." Includes bibliographical references.

*Marshall, Walter, 1628-1680, The Gospel-Mystery of Sanctification (London, England: Oliphants Press, 1956, 1692) and (Grand Rapids, MI: Reformation Heritage Books, Inc.,) 1999).
The Reformation Heritage Books edition is a reprint of the 1954 edition set by Oliphants and includes an introduction by Joel R. Beeke. Also includes the author's famous sermon on "The Doctrine of Justification Opened and Applied."
Also available from Trinity Book Service and . [10363]
"Here you will read the most closely reasoned defense of scriptural sanctification to be found anywhere. . . . Fourteen directions are given to the reader, all perfected with the aim of explaining to sincere souls what sanctification is, what it is not, and how to attain a holy walk before God. . . ." -- Jay P. Green, Sr.
The Secret of Sanctification: Union With Christ: Walter Marshall's Gospel Mystery of Sanctification, Joel R. Beeke
http://www.heritagebooks.org/browse.asp?searchMode=author&searchString=marshall&x=20&y=8
The Gospel-Mystery of Sanctification, Walter Marshall
http://www.lettermen2.com/gmswm.html

*Richards, Lawrence O., and Gib Martin, The Theology of Personal Ministry (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House, 1981). 10581
"In keeping with the title, the first part of this book develops a theological foundation for personal ministry. From this premise the authors expound the practical implications of the fact that the head of the church has called each believer to a personal ministry. All things considered, this is an excellent work." -- Cyril J. Barber

*Robinson, William, Completing the Reformation: The Doctrine of the Priesthood of All Believers (Lexington, KY: College of the Bible, 1955). 10582
"The fundamental idea of the Reformation promised to inaugurate a radical change in the whole conception and place of the laity." -- William Robinson

*Stevens, R. Paul, Liberating the Laity: Equipping All the Saints for Ministry (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1985). 10584
"Seeks to abolish the distinction between clergy and laity and to elevate believers to their true dignity as ministers of Christ. Stevens is not an anticleric. His iconoclasm is of a different order; and his goal is the mobilization of the people of God to do the work he desires. . . ." -- Cyril J. Barber

*Torrance, Thomas F., Royal Priesthood (Edinburg, Scotland: Oliver and Boyd, 1963). 10585
"Universal priesthood of believers . . . one of the precious but insufficiently developed legacies of the Reformation. . . . The Church does not primarily exist on behalf of itself, but on behalf of the world . . . this elemental truth is absent in the Church . . . Laity is the dispersion of the Church." -- T.F. Torrance

*Wallace, Ronald, Calvin's Doctrine of the Christian Life (Tyler, TX: Geneva Divinity School Press, c1982). 10586
"This renowned student of Calvin's theology says that the great Reformer did not hold that the doctrine of the priesthood of believers was an individualistic idea apart from the Church. Also sets forth Calvin's views on prayer, ethics, and other Christian disciplines. Always the idea of assurance, achievement, and hope was present because of our union with Christ." -- GCB

*Williams, W.S., The Glorious Ministry of the Laity in the Early Days of the Christian Church (Chatham, England: Parrett and Neves, 1936). 10587

Bainton, Roland H., Here I Stand: A Life of Martin Luther
"Available for the first time in trade paperback, this authoritative biography of the great religious leader was hailed by Time magazine as "the most readable Luther biography in English." This edition showcases the intricate woodcuts and engravings that enhance the text and give the flavor of the era in which Martin Luther lived. More than 100 woodcuts and engravings." -- Ingram

Bobick, Michael W., From Slavery to Sonship: A Biblical Psychology for Pastoral Counseling [10551]

Elliott, John Hall, The Elect and the Holy: An Exegetical Examination of I Peter 2:4-10 (Leiden: E.J. Brill, 1966). 10588
Includes bibliography.

Hertz, Karl H., Everyman a Priest (Philadelphia, PA: Muhlenberg Press, c1960). 10590

Hobbs, Herschel H., You Are Chosen: The Priesthood of All Believers (San Francisco, CA: Harper and Row, 1990). 10591

Howington, Nolan P., A Royal Priesthood (Nashville, TN: Broadman Press, c1986). 10592
Includes bibliography.

Ketcherside, W. Carl, The Royal Priesthood: A Plea for the Restoration of the Priesthood of All Believers in the Church of God (St. Louis, MO: Mission Messenger, 1956). 10593

*Lloyd-Jones, D. Martyn, Exposition of Ephesians [30780]
Christian Soldier (Ephesians 6:10-20), volume 1 [30781]
Christian Unity (Ephesians 4:1-6), volume 2 [30782]
Christian Warfare (Ephesians 6:10-13), volume 3 [30783]
Darkness and Light (Ephesians 4:17-5:17), volume 4 [30784]
God's Ultimate Purpose (Ephesians 1), volume 5 [30785]
God's Way of Reconciliation (Ephesians 2), volume 6 [30786]
Life in the Spirit (Ephesians 5:18-6:9), volume 7 [30787]
The Unsearchable Riches of Christ (Ephesians 3:1-20), volume 8 [30788]

*Lloyd-Jones, D. Martyn, God's Way of Reconciliation [30786]

*Lloyd-Jones, D. Martyn, The Unsearchable Riches of Christ [30788]

Manson, Thomas Walter, Ministry and Priesthood: Christ's and Ours (Richmond, VA: John Knox Press). 10596
Includes bibliography.

Ogden, Greg, The New Reformation: Returning the Ministry to the People of God (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House, c1990). 10598
"Ministry is to be by the people and for the people, and this book explains why it is needed and how it can be done." -- Synopsis
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Shurden, Walter B., The Doctrine of the Priesthood of Believers (Nashville, TN: Convention Press, c1987). 10600
Includes bibliographical references.

Stevens, R. Paul, The Equipper's Guide to Every-Member Ministry: Eight Ways Ordinary People Can Do the Work of the Church [70416]

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Barrow, Reg, and Doug Wilson, Saul in the Cave of Adullam: A Testimony Against the Fashionable Sub-Calvinism of Doug Wilson (editor of Credenda/Agenda Magazine); and for Classical Protestantism and the Attainments of the Second Reformation (Cerlox Bound Photocopy Series. Edmonton, AB, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books).
"Demonstrates in an email debate (of 170, 8.5 inch by 11 inch, pages) between Doug Wilson (editor of Credenda/Agenda magazine) and Reg Barrow (president of Still Waters Revival Books) how violations of the regulative principle of worship (i.e. the Second Commandment) are grounds for excommunication. Also gives specific examples of how modern "Reformed" Christians (e.g. John Frame) and denominations are in violation of the Second Commandment and are tolerating false and idolatrous worship. Contains many quotations from major Reformation works and confessions in defense of the regulative principle of worship representing the classical Protestant position on worship.
Saul in the Cave of Adullam, Reg Barrow and Douglas Wilson
http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/Saul.htm

Barrow, Reg, Reformation Worship and Separation from Idolatry (Edmonton, AB, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books, 1997).
"In two parts: 1. 'The Regulative Principle of Worship in History' and 2. 'Psalm Singing in Scripture and History.' Part one explains, defends and chronicles the Reformation use of the regulative principle as the basis of all faithful public worship. Part two defends exclusive Psalmody, demonstrating that this position is nothing less than our Reformation heritage, based on the second commandment. It argues, on the foundation of a biblically close communion, that Christians should separate themselves ecclesiastically from those who do not practice exclusive Psalmody. Hard teaching, but faithful to Scriptures and the original intent of the Westminster Standards." -- SWRB
The Regulative Principle of Worship in History, by Reg Barrow (refutes Arminianism in worship)
http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/CRTPWors.htm

Begg, James, Anarchy in Worship or Recent Innovation Contrasted with the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church and the Vows of Her Office-Bearers (1875), (Bound Photocopy Series. Edmonton, AB, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books).
The principles upheld in this book are extremely important today, for as the title page notes 'When nations are to perish in their sins, 'Tis in the Church the leprosy begins.' Begg lays his foundations in the second commandment and deals with all man-made innovations in the worship of God. The four types of innovators exposed are especially interesting, being: 1.) the presumptuous and blasphemous innovator; 2.) the popularity-hunting innovator; 3.) the politic and scheming innovator; 4.) the asthetic innovator. Women preachers, drama, dance and numerous other modern inventions in public worship would all be rejected outright if these Biblical principles were faithfully followed. Herein we also see why those holding to the Scriptural law of worship and the Westminster Confession of Faith must reject musical instruments in public worship as just another Popish and Judaizing innovation -- a resurrecting of the abrogated ceremonial law -- and thus a denial of the finished work of Christ. The discussion of vows taken by office holders to the Westminster Confession of Faith, as they relate to worship, is also extremely important and should be read not only by all elders who have bound themselves to uphold the WCF, but also by all Christians who love the truth and want to maintain the church in purity." -- SWRB

Bogue, Carl, Does the Regulative Principle Matter to the PCA? (Bound Photocopy Series. Edmonton, AB, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books).

*Burroughs, Jeremiah, Gospel Worship: The Right Manner of Sanctifying the Name of God in (1) Hearing the Word; (2) Prayer; and (3) Receiving the Lord's Supper (Morgan, PA: Soli Deo Gloria Publications). 10603
"How we need to heed this call to return to reverence in our worship! This book could change your attitudes toward God's worship forever!" -- GCB

*Bushell, Michael, The Songs of Zion: A Contemporary Case for Exclusive Psalmody (Cerlox Bound Photocopy Series. Edmonton, AB, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books).
"Contains one of the best explanations of the Scriptural law of worship (also known as the regulative principle of worship) in print today. For this and a number of other reasons this is one of the most significant books published this century concerning worship! Furthermore, it demonstrates and defends (from Scripture, history and the creeds) the Reformation practice of exclusive Psalmody. It dovetails splendidly with Eire's (a Roman Catholic author) celebrated WAR AGAINST THE IDOLS, setting forth foundational principles that lay at the very heart of Reformation thought, theology and practice. For as Bushell points out, `Purity of worship and uniformity of worship go hand in hand because they are both founded upon the assumption that the Scriptures contain clear, sufficient and authoritative directions as to the proper way of worshiping God. The diversity of worship practice that we see in our churches arises ultimately from a denial of this assumption, and it constitutes, therefore, a denial of a central aspect of the doctrine of the sufficiency of Scripture. There is much more at stake, then, in this whole discussion than the mere observance or non-observance of a few external rites' (2nd edition, 1993, p. 3). If you are a Calvinist and have not read this book, you are missing a real treat!" -- SWRB

*Calvin, John, Calvin's Selected Works, 7 Volumes (Cerlox Bound Photocopy Series. Edmonton, AB, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books, 1998, 1672).
"These remarkable volumes contain Calvin's tracts and letters. They clearly exhibit why Calvin was one of the great saints (who defended the regulative principle of worship) and why his work was singularly blessed of God. Understanding these works will shed much light on our current situation; for many in the professed Christian community live in as great (or greater) darkness today than those who were contemporaries of Calvin. This set contains such classics as `The Necessity of Reforming the Church,' `The Catechism of the Church of Geneva,' `An Antidote Against Trent,' `The Sinfulness of Outward Conformity to Romish Rites' and much more. Calvin's only letter to Luther, his letters to Knox, Bullinger, Beza and a host of other Reformers, along with Beza's 100 page Life of Calvin are also all included. Indexed, 3507 pages." -- SWRB
The Necessity of Reforming the Church (1543), by John Calvin
This is an online document.
http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/NRC_ch00.htm

*Charnock, Stephen, The Existence and Attributes of God (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1797), EEBO.
"When the essence and attributes of God are called into question, to whom else can we better go than to Stephen Charnock? . . . the study of God's attributes is not dry-as-dust theology, but is practical; that is, it leads to righteousness." -- Gordon H. Clark.

*Church of Scotland, General Assembly, The Scottish Prose Psalter Being The Authorized Version of the Psalms with Selected Passages of Scripture, and Ancient Hymns, Pointed for Chanting, With Accompanying Chants. For Use in Churches, by Authority of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, 2nd edition (London: T. Nelson and Sons, Paternoster Row, Edinburgh and New York, 1906).
"Since Christ is the Second Person of the Trinity, the hymns and laments of the psalms are directed to Him as to the Father and the Spirit. Jesus is both a singer of the psalms (Heb. 2:12 [Psalm 22:22]) and the focus of their interest. We can sing to Him our praise, tell Him our complaints and petitions, and thank Him for His goodness. We extol Him as our King, rest our confidence in Him, and look to Him as the embodiment of God's wisdom." -- "The Book of Psalms," The Reformation Study Bible, pp. 754, 755
Have you ever planned to sing through The Book of Psalms with your spouse or with your family? Here is your psalter: The Scottish Prose Psalter.
The writer knows of no psalter truer to the literal translation of the Word of God, short of pointing The Book of Psalms from Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible, which preserves the Hebrew and Greek grammatical structure, or short of taking 15 years out of one's life to learn the original Hebrew and Greek, which, of course, is not necessary.
This is a split-page psalter. The top set of pages are the music, the bottom set of pages are the psalms. This format allows the worshiper to match any melody with any particular psalm.
The preface contains instruction on how to chant. Select chants are recommended for each psalm.
"Chanting is the singing of a prose text to a simple, repeated melody. Good chanting is essentially good reading aloud; it uses the rhythms and stresses of natural speech.
"The ancient Hebrews never used metrical `tunes' in the modern sense. In the synagogue, the Law, the Prophets, and the Writings (including the Psalms), were read in a sing-song recitation which was half speech, half song. Originally chanting involved only a single line (that is, no part-singing), and only two or three pitches. The early Christian church retained this practice, adapting it to the recitation of the Psalms in Latin translation. Our present system of chanting in four parts is called Anglican Chant, and dates from sixteenth-century England.
"Chanting has several advantages over metrical Psalmody, stemming from the fact that in chanting, the music completely serves the text. The music is not difficult or interesting in itself, but has character and meaning only in conjunction with words. The meaning of the text is thus more immediate, and the parallel structure of the Hebrew poetry is more apparent. The difficulties of translating ancient non-metrical poems into sensible English rhyme are rendered unnecessary. Chanting encourages the use of entire Psalms rather than selections." -- "An Introduction to Chanting," The Book of Psalms for Singing, Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America, 1995, p. 440
A prose psalter was nothing new for The Church of Scotland. They published The Psalms of David in prose and metre: with the whole forme of Discipline, and prayers, according to the Church of Scotland; the Psalms in prose being of the last translation; translated by the speciall commandment of King James the sixt, 1610 (Aberdene: Printed by Edward Raban for David Melvill, 1633).
The Bible Psalter (London: J. Nisbet, 1880), 142 pp., Presbyterian Church of England, "the music arranged and partly composed by Sir Herbert S. Oakeley" (1830-1903) and The Psalter (T. Nelson and Sons, 1888), 303 pp., by Authority of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, "pointed for chanting, and with chants adapted thereto or specially composed for this work by Sir Herbert Stanley Oakeley" preceded this work.
"The Musical portion of this work is identical with that in "The Psalter, and Selected Passages of Scripture," etc., published in 1888; but advantage has been taken of a new issue to revise and improve the pointing of the words. To mark the Revised Edition the title of the work has been changed to THE SCOTTISH PROSE PSALTER, etc.. . . ." -- Note to Preface, May, 1897.
Publication of The Psalter, under the new title, The Scottish Prose Psalter, could have been a consequence of the awakening of 1905, "part of a worldwide movement and apparently especially inspired by British revivals. . ."
Any concordance to the Authorized King James Version and any index to the Psalms of David (AKJV) may be used with this Psalter.
Psalms are an essential part of personal devotions. There is a sincerity and beautiful simplicity about The Scottish Prose Psalter. Everyone should own a copy, especially fathers who lead family worship.

Derham, A. Morgan (editor), Time for the Family, 2 volumes (Wayne, PA [Scripture Union, 150 Strafford Avenue, Wayne 19087]: Scripture Union). 10612
"Each volume provides six full months of Bible readings, prayers, and activity material in a lively and readable form. Designed to take just ten minutes a day."

Flavel, John, A Warning Against Backsliding, False Worship and False Teachers (Cerlox Bound Photocopy Series. Edmonton, AB, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books).
"Exposes the subtlety of false worship and false teachers and counsels all Christians to remove themselves from under ministries that practice such things. Promotes family religion and house gatherings in times of great declension and apostasy (such as ours)." -- SWRB

*Gillespie, George, A Dispute Against the English Popish Ceremonies Obtruded upon the Church of Scotland (1637, reprinted from the 1660 edition), (Cerlox Bound Photocopy Series. Edmonton, AB, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books), EEBO.
"George Gillespie was one of the Scottish commissioners to the Westminster Assembly, the youngest member there, and undoubtedly one of the most influential. William Hetherington observes `The effect produced by this singularly able work may be conjectured from the fact that within a few months of its publication, a proclamation was issued by the Privy Council, at the instigation of the Bishops, commanding that all copies of the book that could be found be called in and burned by the hangman. Such was the only answer that all the learned Scottish Prelates could give to a treatise written by a youth who was only in his twenty-fifth year when it appeared' (`Memoir,' from the Works of George Gillespie, p. xviii.). James Bannerman notes, `This was Gillespie's first work, and it may be truly said to have settled the controversy which called it forth, so far as argument was concerned. No answer to it was ever attempted by the Prelatic party; and no answer was possible. It displays singular acuteness, learning, and force of reasoning; and the thoroughness of the discussion is as remarkable as the power with which it is conducted' (The Church of Christ, vol. 2., p. 435). Possibly the best uninspired book ever written on biblical worship, an extensive and thorough masterpiece that leaves no stone unturned. For advanced study." -- SWRB. A Christian classic.

*Knox, John, First and Second Books of Discipline
http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/BOD_ch00.htm

*Knox, John The Works of John Knox, 6 volumes (Cerlox Bound Photocopy Series. Edmonton, AB, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books).

Murray, John and William Young, The Forgotten Minority: The Minority Report on Song in the Public Worship of God (reprinted 1997), (Edmonton, AB, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books).
"This report, defending exclusive Psalmody (on the basis of the classic understanding of the regulative principle of worship), was submitted to the fourteenth General Assembly of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church (OPC) in 1947. It was subsequently buried, ignored and has, as many had hoped, become long forgotten -- until now! It exposes how the OPC flies in the face of the original Westminster Standards, the worship heritage of Presbyterianism and most importantly Scripture." -- SWRB

Owen, John. An answer unto two questions: by the late judicious John Owen, D.D. With twelve arguments against conformity to worship, not of divine institution. London, 1720. (ECCO) Gale Document Number CW3319817419

Owen, John, A Discourse Concerning Liturgies and Their Imposition, first published anonymously in 1662, this edition is from the mid 19th-century printing (Cerlox Bound Photocopy Series. Edmonton, AB, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books), EEBO.
"This discourse by John Owen contains the judgment of our author in regard to measures which gave rise to the most important events in the ecclesiastical history of England. Owen argues against the liturgy, the imposition of which caused (to the astonishment of the Prelatical hierarchy) nearly two thousand Puritan ministers of the Church of England to resign from their pulpits rather than sacrifice a clear conscience concerning the commanded worship of God. These men sacrificed their livelihood, families, and even their own lives rather than offend God by propagating false worship. In conjunction with this, Girardeau, in his Instrumental Music in the Public Worship of the Church (pp. 24-25) notes, 'The words of the great theologian, John Owen--and the British Isles have produced no greater--are solemn and deserve to be seriously pondered: 'The principle that the church hath power to institute any thing or ceremony belonging to the worship of God, either as to matter or manner, beyond the observance of such circumstances as necessarily attend such ordinances as Christ Himself hath instituted, lies at the bottom of all the horrible superstition and idolatry, of all the confusion, blood, persecution, and wars, that have for so long a season spread themselves over the face of the Christian world.' Worship is a life and death matter--eternal life and eternal death--and the regulative principle is ultimately at the heart of any biblically faithful discussion of these questions. Bannerman, in his Church of Christ, summarizes this book as 'giving the Scriptural argument against the imposition of liturgies as well as of other humanely devised elements in Divine worship, with great clearness and force'(p.435)." -- SWRB

Prime, Derek, Created to Praise (Pasadena, TX: Pilgrim Publications). 10616
"A comprehensive book giving us the Bible's picture of Christian happiness in praising God in prayer, song, trials, difficulties, and for eternity." -- GCB

Reed, Kevin, Biblical Worship
http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/BibW_ch0.htm

*Rogers, Judy, Judy Rogers Tapes (Jackson, MS [Judy Rogers Tapes, 5125 Robinson Road, Jackson 39204]: Judy Rogers Tapes). 10617
"Judy Rogers' tapes are one of a kind. Biblically concerned parents should obtain them at all costs!" -- Jay E. Adams
Rogers, Judy, "Pilgrim's Praise: Series of Worship and Praise Based on Pilgrim's Progress" 10618
"A masterful series of worship and praise songs, and songs from PILGRIM'S PROGRESS by John Bunyan . . . full of sheer encouragement for Christians."
Rogers, Judy, "Why Can't I See God? And Other Questions Children Ask About God" 10619
Twenty songs for children covering the great themes of the Bible. "Judy Rogers has done the impossible . . . and it is good!" -- Mary Pride
Rogers, Judy, "Go to the Ant: Songs Taken From Proverbs for Children" 10620
"Our whole family enjoys it! Your music is filled with wonderful Biblical truths for everyone."
Rogers, Judy, "Walkin' Wise" 10621
Songs based on Psalms, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes for teens. "A powerful message for teens."
Rogers, Judy, "Stand Up" 10622
"Songs dealing with `Teen' issues challenging Christian young people to deeper commitment. Songs such as `Glorify Him' (1 Corinthians 10:31); `That's Not Love' (1 Corinthians 13)." 10623
Rogers, Judy, "Arise! Shine! New Recording!" 10624
Heart and soul inspiring Scripture songs and hymns of praise and worship! Songs such as "Arise! Shine!" (Isaiah 60, 2 Chronicles 7:14); "Clap Your Hands" (Psalms 47).

Rouse, Francis, the Westminster Divines, and the Scottish General Assembly (from 1646-1650) THE PSALMS OF DAVID IN METRE (i.e. the Scottish Metrical Psalter of 1650): Allowed By the Authority of the Kirk of Scotland, and of Several Branches of the Presbyterian Church in the United States. With Notes, Exhibiting the Connection, Explaining the Sense, and for Directing and Animating the Devotion (1844 edition published by Robert Carter [New York]) John Brown of Haddington (annotations) (Edmonton, AB, Canada: Still Waters Revival Books).
"This is the Psalter (less Brown's notes, which were added later) mandated, approved and used (for public and private worship) by the Westminster Assembly and all those who covenanted to uphold the Biblical Reformation that these Divines proclaimed. The text of the Scottish Metrical Psalms was authorized by the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1650. The notes added by Brown are suitable for explaining the Psalm before singing and are a great aid to understanding and worship (whether public, family or private). Every song leader (especially fathers for family worship) should have a copy of this edition of the Scottish Psalter with Brown's notes. If money is a factor, the smaller, inexpensive hardcover, containing just the Psalms (see below) should suffice for other members of the family, or the father (or other song leaders) can simply line out the Psalms (as Moses, David, the Apostles, etc. did). All the Psalms, excepting one, are rendered into common metre (with some alternate versions added) and thus can be sung by even those with almost no knowledge of music. For example, the tune to `Amazing Grace' is one of the many tunes that fits with all common metre renderings. And even Psalm 136, the one Psalm not in common metre, can be sung to any common metre tune, as it adds only one extra syllable to the end of every second line. Maybe not the delight of the accomplished musician, but certainly calculated to make the Psalms easily accessible to young and old alike (an attainment surely pleasing to the Lord Jesus Christ) as this Psalter was purposely produced to foster international (and covenanted) Reformation. The Scottish Metrical Psalter is a faithful translation and without a doubt remains the best Psalter in existence today. We have added (at no extra cost to our customers) a copy of the Westminster Shorter Catechism to this printing. This has been done to assist parents in catechizing their children during family worship. Also included in this edition (from the original publisher) is `A Table of the Psalms Classed Under Several Subject Heads' and an `Alphabetical Index of the First Line of Each Stanza.' These sections comprise 48 pages of small print alone, while the complete book (not including the Shorter Catechism we've added) is made up of 424 pages. This is a primary source document of Reformation; not to be missed by those serious about the Reformed faith, and worshipping God in spirit and in truth. There are few things in life as pleasing and enjoyable as communing with Christ through the singing of His Psalms!" -- SWRB The Psalms of David in Metre http://www.swrb.com/newslett/actualnls/Psalter0.htm
The Psalms of David in Metre According to the Version Approved by The Church of Scotland The Scottish Metrical Psalter includes audio accompanyment
http://www.cgmusic.com/workshop/smp_frame.htm

Smith, Frank J., and David C. Lachman, Worship in the Presence of God: A Collection of Essays on the Nature, Elements, and Historic Views and Practice of Worship (Greenville, SC: Greenville Seminary Press, 1992). 10626
"Editors Lachman and Smith have included essays by James Bordwine, E. Clark Copeland, Louis DeBoer, Herman Hanko, Douglas Kelly, Henry Krabbendam, John Murray, Thomas Reid, C. Gregg Singer, William Young, and others. Really covers the territory. Great place to start if you are studying the subject of worship. Lots of concepts and ideas to bounce off of." -- GCB

Thompson, Bard, A Bibliography of Christian Worship (ATLA Bibliographic Series, No. 25. Metuchen, NJ: Scarecrow Press, Incorporated, 1989). 10629

*Westminster Assembly (1643-1652), The Westminster Confession of Faith (Glasgow, Scotland [Free Presbyterian Publications, 133 Woodlands Road, Glasgow G3 6LE]: Free Presbyterian Publication, 1994). ISBN 0902506080 (casebound) and ISBN 0902506358 (paperback), Still Waters Revival Books, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Also available from Crown and Covenant Publications:
http://www.crownandcovenant.com/product_p/ds115.htm
" 'The product of Puritan conflict,' stated Shedd, reaching 'a perfection of statement never elsewhere achieved.' All that learning the most profound and extensive, intellect the most acute and searching, and piety the most sincere and earnest, could accomplish, was thus concentrated in the Westminster Assembly's Confession of Faith, which may be safely termed the most perfect statement of Systematic Theology ever framed by the Christian Church,' writes Hetherington (The History of the Westminster Assembly of Divines), p. 345. Concerning the Shorter Catechism, which is one of the items also included in this book, Mitchell notes: 'it is a thoroughly Calvinistic and Puritan catechism, the ripest fruit of the Assembly's thought and experience, maturing and finally fixing the definitions of theological terms to which Puritanism for half a century had been leading up and gradually coming closer and closer to in its legion of catechisms' (Westminster Assembly: Its History and Standards, p. 431). The Westminster Confession of Faith is the greatest of all the creeds of the Christian church. The church of Christ cannot be creedless and live. Especially in an age of doubt and confusion, it is her duty to define and proclaim the one true faith. Nowhere has the Reformed church done this so effectively as in the Westminster Confession and family of documents. This book represents Reformed thinking at its purest and best. It was intended, as part of the Covenanted Reformation taking place during its compilation, to be adopted as the binding confessional standard for every individual, family, court, church, and legislature in the British Isles." -- SWRB
This is considered to be the definitive publication of the Westminster family of documents. It includes the following:

1. To the Christian Reader, Especially Heads of Families, Mr. Thomas Manton's Epistle to the Reader,
2. The Confession of Faith (1646), the full and original edition with Scripture proofs written out,
3. The Larger Catechism with Scripture proofs written out,
4. The Shorter Catechism with Scripture proofs written out,
5. The Sum of Saving Knowledge,
6. The National Covenant,
7. The Solemn League and Covenant,
8. A Solemn Acknowledgement of Publick Sins and Breaches of the Covenant; and a Solemn Engagement to all the Duties Contained Therein
   CD #1, Reformation Bookshelf 30 CD Set
   http://www.swrb.com/Puritan/reformation-bookshelf-CDs.htm